The Body Holographic by Leah and Springwoof (NC-17)

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Rec Category: Slash
Pairing: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Rodney McKay/Other, various minor pairings
Category: Slash, Atlantis, future-fic
Warning: Slash (this is a no-brainer, considering the category), character death, spoilers for Season II up to The Tower
Author on LJ: leahwoof
Link: The Body Holographic
Summary: "I would give anything for you to be real."

Why This Must Be Read:

This long fic (60,000 words) takes a look at one of many possible futures for Atlantis. It's the sequel to the much shorter Left to Fend, but I think it stands beautifully on its own.

In a series of timeline-jumping vignettes, Leah and Springwoof tell the story of Atlantis if Earth abandoned it after The Tower. Remember how SGA is supposed to be a science-fiction show? Well, this is sci-fi writing at its best, using technology to deal with painfully human issues of identity, love, and loss. Slash doesn't have to be just about sex (though don't worry, I plan on reccing plenty of sex this month too), and this story is full of thoughtful plot.

I'm reccing it not only because it's great sci-fi, because I found it emotionally resonant in a way that very few other stories can match. This one will leave you emotionally wrung out. I will admit that I have a soft-spot for Rodney, and especially for well-written Rodney. Here, he is lovely and touching and ultimately a survivor. By turns happy and heart-wrenching, this story really is a must-read, and I do not say that lightly. Go! Read!

Comments

[barbaragray1212.livejournal.com]

So sad. Wonderful story.