Beside Me Singing in the Wilderness (by RosiePaw) (T)

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Show: SGA

Rec Category: Animal Transformation
Characters: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Categories: slash
Warnings: Nil
Author on LJ: rosiepaw
Author's Website: See the AO3
Link: Beside Me Singing in the Wilderness on AO3

Why This Must Be Read: Sorry, sorry, I'm very late getting started on this month's recs, but I'll make up for it!
This is a lovely fusion with a Welsh folktale, where John and Rodney get transformed into three different types of animals off-world after a transgression, as reparation and to teach them a lesson. Their experiences as animal versions of themselves are both wonderfully different due to their animal instincts, yet still very much in character, and their bond shines through all the changes, which include swapping genders as well. It's really well written, often very funny, and although some aspects are a bit troubling—like how Atlantis and those who need them there cope with their long absence—that's dealt with well, with some great Teyla and Ronon vignettes, as is the aftermath when they're back in the city again. Highly recommended.

( snippet of fic )