It Starts With An Earthquake, by pertifity (M)

[logicgunn]

Show: SGA

Rec Category: John/Rodney
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard
Pairings: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard
Categories: Slash
Warnings: MCD
Words: ~3k
Author's Journal: N/A
Author's Website: AO3
Link: It Starts With An Earthquake

Why This Must Be Read: If you like angst and don't mind a little MCD with your morning coffee, this is a fast-paced, punchy little read that will break your heart a bit. Atlantis has been invaded and Rodney and John need to destroy the city. Did you catch the MCD part? It's important.


"The Wraith. They know. They know we're here. Why would the doors be locked? The only ones able to use the jumpers are us."

"If they know, they don't know exactly where we are."

"But what if they know the moment I open the door? What if--"

Sheppard nodded. "They've got it on alarm." He made a face. "Well, I don't think we have a choice. We might let them know where we are, but as soon as we get in a jumper, we're out of here. Maybe the control room is too messed up for them to be able to detect us."

"Maybe?"

"We don't have much time, Rodney. Time to make up your mind."

Rodney took a deep breath. "All right."

He bent over the controls. It only took him a minute to override the lock.