Mnemophobia, by Tripoli (PG-13/R)

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Rec Category: AU

Pairing: none
Categories: AU, Daniel Jackson, drama, angst, team, gen, episode related
Warnings: lots of language; "Arjun," in particular, has a filthy mouth
Author on LJ: tripoli8
Author's Website: Sign of the Times
Link: currently unable to access via website; Mnemophobia at Alpha Site

Why This Must Be Read: In Tripoli's own words: "When SG-1 discovers Daniel alive and well and living someone else's life, all they want to do is bring him home. Someone else's life has other ideas."

mnemophobia: (n) fear of memories

So, what would happen to an amnesiac dumped on a world and left to fend for himself for three long months? Given enough time, he would eventually forge a new life of his own… and would that personality really want to be destroyed for the sake of a personality that can't be remembered, just because three strangers tell him he ought to want it?

Filled with fascinating original characters and sharp, elegant characterizations, Mnemophobia shows us what might have happened if Daniel had been dumped elsewhere, in a more damaged state, on his descension – and just how much of a struggle SG-1 might have had in order to get him to agree to return to being… well, Daniel.  We're treated to a fully-drawn alien culture, some intriguing insights into the behavior of the Ancients, and, as always for Tripoli, an excellent look at the interactions between Jack and Daniel, even when Daniel isn't exactly himself.

(As a personal aside, I've always been intrigued by how neutral Oma Desala is. She can be written as good guy, bad guy, indifferent guy… and they all work. Tripoli's take on her, and the Ancients, is particularly fascinating.)

Long and satisfying, with an unique explanation for Daniel's amnesia and a great look at Ancient politics (especially the rescue team, at the end, including someone we all would very much like to see again), Mnemophobia is an excellent AU of Homecoming that gives us angst and teamy goodness galore.

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Between a Ribbon and a Crash by Devra Rating R (soft)

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Rec Category: Drama
Pairing: Jack/Daniel
Category: H/C, Slash, Romance
Warning: Slash
Author on LJ: devra_1 (? I think)
Author's Website: Devra’s website

Link: Between a Ribbon and a Crash

Why This Must Be Read: Okay I have to admit I am a sucker for a ribbon story. I love to see how the team reacts to the ribbon device. I think that the TV show isn’t as consistent as it should be with the effects of the ribbon device but fanfic authors seem to understand and have it down pretty well. Devra writes what she calls a little PWP but I like this little story. It has romance, a bit of snarky Daniel and sweet Jack. I love the way Devra writes the romance between Jack and Daniel (without making either one of them feminine). In this story Daniel’s returned from mission that went south with a ribbon device injury but is drawn away from the mountain when Jack (who has been in DC) calls and tells him he is back from Washington. Daniel proceeds to drive home to soak in the comfort of Jack’s arms but unfortunately things go south at home as well. This isn’t hard drama at all but there is a sense of romantic drama and hurt/comfort. A good read for a cold night.