Soldiering On by LilRicki (T by author,PG13- R by reccer)

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Show: SGA
Rec Category: Rodney McKay
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan
Pairing: none
Het/Slash/Gen: Gen
Warning: blood
Author on LJ: pansychubb 
Author's Website: none that I could find
Link: Soldiering On

Why this must be read:

Another fine example of how far Rodney's prepared to go to save his team, even through the whining, initial over-exaggeration of injuries, and fear. By the end of this story, I sat on the edge of my seat in the suspenseful, fast-paced rush to the end. That final bonding scene at the end... very teamy and oh so needed. I adore how LilRicki has kept McKay totally in character (arrogance and complaining included), and yet has given him another level while trying to shut down self-destruct and lockdown protocols in an abandoned Ancient outpost infested with Wraith. Despite growing blood lose and twinging ribs, Rodney continues to work, even if he's got to prop himself up on consoles to do so. All the while, the team in the background does what they can to keep him conscious, with bad jokes and encouraging/disparaging words. A truly wonderful team piece with a fantastic Rodney, h/c, and bad jokes. No reason not to go enjoy. :)

Story Summary: xparrot requested “Rodney gets (badly?) hurt, but has to work despite his injuries to save the team.” (initial story prompt)

"Alright, fine! If you two are done with your sadistic game of 'mock the wounded genius' . . ." Rodney gazed at the workstations across the lab. "Crap," he muttered, and braced himself.

Grunting, using his arms and good leg, McKay dragged his body around. The small movement left him gasping, but the bandages held, even if they were already pinking through.

"What's happening, Rodney?"

"Moving," he groaned, no breath left for a witty response. He pushed himself backward toward the consoles, sliding on his backside. The fire in his leg grew worse with each movement, and he found himself whimpering. And he didn't care if his teammates thought it was unmanly, because he was a scientist and he wasn't trained for this and it hurt.

"Hey McKay, why shouldn't you ever have beer at a math party?"

"What?"

"Why shouldn't you ever have beer at a math party?"

"Have you . . . gone insane?"

"Because you should never drink and derive."

There was a long pause.

"Heard that one . . . before . . . forgot it 'cause . . . so stupid."

"Hear that Ronon? He doesn't appreciate my jokes. And I even made it a math one."