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Rec Category: Evan Lorne
Characters:Pairings: Evan Lorne, Rodney McKay, David Parrish, John Sheppard, Richard Woolsey, Teyla Emmagan, Ronon, Dex, Original Characters
Categories: Gen - Teen and up
Warnings: Violence. Original character death
Word Count: 45680
Author on DW: [personal profile] skinscript
Author's Website: Skinscript AO3 Profile


Link: Whipping Boy on Wayback

Whipping Boy on AO3

Author's Summary: McKay, Lorne, and three teams of Marines head out on a research mission to a planet on the edge of the galaxy, and disappear without a trace. Eight months later Lorne returns with two injured team members, a counterfeit McKay, and no explanations. What the hell happened eight months ago, and where's McKay?

Author's note: This is NOT woobie!slavefic. Nor is it woobie!whump or other woobie. It is an action, war, battle, overcoming odds, Sci Fi story. The title, while relevant (I promise!) is NOT a nod to any form of emo angst through emotional abuse. (Apparently it's a trope! Who knew? Author's note courtesy of comments from brave readers!)

Why this must be read: This is the first story that jumps to mind when I think of a great Lorne story. (As it turns out when you peel back the layers, it's also a great Rodney McKay story from Lorne's pov.)

It's all of the things in the above Author's Note and a gripping read. Not for those seeking fuff, but if you want a sci-fi story you can sink your teeth into do check it out.

Snippet of fic: It is surprisingly difficult to pick out just one snippet, but I will give you this.

John burst into the gate room at a full run, skidding to a halt just inside the doors and barely before he would have bowled over one of his Marines. They were positioned in a semi-circle around the gate, spread out just enough to ensure full coverage of the wormhole while avoiding the potential for a friendly crossfire that could take them all out. A small part of his mind approved; the greater part by far was holding his breath waiting for Lorne and his team to step through the gate.

Eight months late for check-in.

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