A Dog's Life by gatesmasher (PG)

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Show: SG-1
Rec Category: Daniel Jackson
Characters: Daniel Jackson, Sam Carter, Jack O'Neill, Teal'c, General Hammond, Janet Fraiser, Colonel Simmons, alien spirit entities
Pairings: pre-Daniel/Sam
Categories: Het
Warnings: Angst, possession, graphic description of cruelty to animals
Author on LJ: gatesmasher
Author's Website: gatesmasher's Journal
Link: A Dog's Life

Why This Must Be Read: I don't usually read Daniel/Sam as the pairing just doesn't ring true for me (in fact I'm pretty sure I got half-way through the story the first time around before I realized what the pairing was), but I love this story anyway. Animal transformation stories are a favourite of mine in other fandoms, but sadly SG1 doesn't really lend itself to those easily, so to find a story in the SG1 fandom that works for that troupe was like finding gold. The author takes their time developing an interesting plot that's fun to read and has just the right ballance of angst, humour and a smidgen of romance. Daniel is believeable as a dog, yet still very much Daniel.

Author's summary: An alien spirit has 'borrowed' Daniel Jackson's body, promising to return it in two month's time. But Daniel discovers another spirit has hostile designs on Samantha Carter. In order to protect her, he has no choice but to inhabit the body of a dog. Guarding her from all threats, he hides his true identity, as well as his secret love for her.

But a dog's life is a dangerous thing, and the threats Daniel faces off-world pale in comparison to the peril he faces on Earth itself. In the end, saving Sam may prove easier than saving himself.

Comments

[stargatesg1971.livejournal.com]

I really don't do this pairing but this synopsis is enough to tempt me to reading it. Thanks for the rec.