"Rescue Me" by Oparu (PG)

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Rec Category: Het
Pairing: Elizabeth/Cameron
Category: Het, Humor
Warning: N/A
Author on LJ: oparu
Author's Website:

Link: Rescue Me

Why this should be read: Because it is a fun lovely little fic that shows just how perfect a pairing this could be.

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Third Time's The Charm by Celievamp (R)

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Rec Category: Sam/Janet
Pairing: Sam/Janet, implied Jack/Daniel
Category: Established Relationship, Adventure
Warning: None
Author on LJ: celievamp
Author's Website: Dark Matters
Link: Third Time's The Charm

Why This Must Be Read: A well thought out adventure where SG-1 (sans Daniel) is captured and in need of Champions. Though each is assigned their own personal advocate (Sam-Janet, Jack-Daniel and Teal'c-Brata'c) the story is focused on Janet's struggle to complete the necessary tasks to get Sam back. The author gives us insights into Janet by taking her out of her usual role within the SG program and explores the nature of the relationship that exists between the two women that has allowed Janet to hold title of Sam's Champion.

What Endures by babs (NC-17)

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Rec Category: Jack/Daniel
Category: Established Relationship. Hurt/Comfort. Angst. Future Fic.
Warning: Permanent injury of a character
Author on LJ: Unknown
Author's Website: babs @ JD Divas
Link: What Endures

Why This Must Be Read: The question wasn't "if" I'd recommend a story by this author, more which story would I choose (and can I limit myself to one) as babs is one of my favourite fan fiction authors. In this well crafted tale, she shares the emotional journey of our intrepid heroes after Daniel receives a life altering injury. The struggle for both men to come to terms with the difficult decisions and sacrifices that have made is told in a very realistic light. No easy solutions.

A Good Solution, by Anr (pg)

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Hi. I'm especially pleased to be doing the AU catagory this month as I modded the auficathon which was finished several months ago, and I've been patiently waiting in line for this catagory so I could rec some of the absolute gems that were written for it. There are nearly thirty fics written across a wide spectrum of au comms, so I invite you guys to check 'em out. ;)

Rec Category: AU
Pairing: John Sheppard/Elizabeth Weir,
Category: Sheppard/Weir, angst, au
Warning: None
Author on LJ: anr
Author's Website: AngstnRomance.net
Link: A Good Solution

Why This Must Be Read: You can read this as a one-shot, but this story is set in the spygate universe, where SGA/SG-1 is recast into the espionage world. I highly suggest you check that out if you haven't. The universe has mostly been action/adventure and just plain fun, but this fic written by Anr is deep, dark and very dramatic. anr has a way of writing that is unique and beautiful, and every single one of her sentences is moving. They're very layered and poetic.

Beyond that, though, her understated plot freakin' rocks.

John comes looking for Elizabeth long after their relationship has ended, and the emotions and darkness is palpable with every word. I love how she wrote their frayed relationship. The tension, the plot, the characterization, how they're stuck on opposing sides of a debate neither of them can win. Each little scene is great. I can't pick a favorite for the excerpt, but alas, I'll try.

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Splinters of Ice, by Scribe (PG-13)

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Rec Category: Teal'c and Daniel friendship

Pairing: none

Categories: Teal'c and Daniel friendship, Jack and Daniel friendship, Teal'c, Daniel Jackson, gen, episode related, angst

Warnings: non-sexual nudity

Author on LJ: sg1scribe

Author's Website: Daniel’s Diaries

Link: Splinters of Ice

Why This Must Be Read: In the wake of Lost City, a badly-shaken Daniel needs Teal’c to put things in perspective. Daniel is furiously frightened and guilty about Jack’s fate, but Teal’c is there to calm him and reassure him – and remind him that the others, too, were once faced with accepting Daniel in a state that was not quite death.

Written with warmth and understanding – and a showering Daniel, which many will automatically consider a plus – Splinters of Ice showcases Teal’c’s wonderful ability to offer support with a few well-spoken words and the sheer comfort of his indomitable presence.

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That Our Sons May Follow After, by Medie (nc-17)

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Rec Category: AU
Pairing: Cameron Mitchell/Elizabeth Weir,
Category: Mitchell/Weir, angst, au, apocalyptic fic, SG-1/SGA crossover
Warning: graphic sex
Author on LJ: medie
Author's Website: Fanfic Index page
Link: That Our Sons May Follow After ...

Why This Must Be Read: Okay, so I just got done saying I'm gonna rec from the auficathon, and my second AU rec for this month is from the Multiverse 2007 challenge instead.

But Medie's fic is just that good. I confess, I feel rather like a brown-noser here as Medie is a mod at stargateficrec, but whatev. ;) Medie is one of those authors that likes to take up the challenge by trying a variety of pairings and characters. From slash to femslash to het to crossovers, she's done it all. I hope you guys check 'em out.

This story is set in an apocalyptic 'verse where Elizabeth never joined the Atlantis expedition and instead continued her diplomatic career, and it starts off at IOA negotiations where Cameron is her military escort. The brief glimpses of political intricacies, the dark overtone of the apocalyptic setting, the pitch-perfect characterization all make this story a must-read.

Plus, Cameron/Weir is a ship most wouldn't have even thought about, but medie makes it click and work flawlessly. Sizzling hot, with captivating characterization.

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Simple Pleasures by Mistress Kat (PG)

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Rec Category: Rodney McKay/Carson Beckett
Category: AU, Pre-slash
Warning: None
Author on LJ: kat_lair
Author's Website: lj journal
Link: Simple Pleasures

Why This Must Be Read: A sweet, throughly enjoyable AU with Beckett as a doctor studying in somewhere in Canada and McKay as a chef. Seriously, who, more than McKay, has prima dona chef written all over him? Though some characters could tie, not many are more creditable in their attitude and the author captures it well. Carson is a customer of the restaurant that Rodney is employed who finds himself drawn to the irritating chef. The characters stay true to the canon personalities despite the change in venue.