None But Ourselves (the Redemption Song remix) by Cofax

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Once upon a time, there was a tealc_ficathon. Since we're discussing racism (and the underrepresentation of characters of color in fanfic) very pointedly this week, it seems a point of joy to remember how many surprising, sweet, sexy and wonderful stories were produced in that one concerted effort. And then several were then remixed in the gateverse_remix. Fanfic: the gift that keeps on giving.

Rec Category: Teal'c
Pairing: gen
Category: remix, team, Teal'c
Warning: none
Author on LJ: cofax7 (remixing beatrice_otter)
Author's Website: Alchemy, Mouldiwarps and Coprophagy
Link: None But Ourselves (the Redemption Song remix).

Why This Must Be Read: Cofax's story is a gateverse_remix of beatrice_otter's tealc_ficathon piece Pale Battalions. Individually, either of these stories is a fascinating look at Teal'c and his past. Cofax's remix, though, layers on fascinating structure and use of revisionist history as well as team interaction to show Teal'c's experience of the place. It's a powerful story, and the swirling information that the reader gets in bits and pieces is mesmerizing. Highly recommended.

Too Late by Miera (R)

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Rec Category: Elizabeth Weir
Pairing: Gen
Category: Elizabeth Weir, Friendship
Warning: None

Author on LJ: miera_c

Author's Website: N/A
Link: http://www.wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=2530

Why This Must Be Read: Generally, I'm all for kick ass Elizabeth, showing the grit and determination we all know is a big part of who she is.  But sometimes, like everyone else, Elizabeth needs support.  That's a big reason why I like this fic: 'cause if she ever needed them, her boys would certainly be there. =)

A Cave, a Cat and a ZPM by Suki Blue (R)

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Rec Category: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Category: Established Relationship, Humour
Warning: Slash
Author on LJ: suki_blue
Author's Website: Suki Blue Fiction
Link: A Cave, a Cat and a ZPM


Why This Must Be Read: Suki Blue is a wonderful writer of humour, though truth be told I am more familiar with her Buffy fics than her SGA ones (something I intend to correct shortly). This work includes her trademark humour incorporated in well woven tale of adventure set during Season 1. Even her summaries, like the one for provided below, never fail to amuse me.

The team visit M-25, a curious planet with not enough digits, no major roads and friendly inhabitants. Strangely enough, they find a cave, a cat and a ZPM.