lar_laughs | Feb. 10th, 2012

Okay, here is my massive post of all things lovely that I've read lately. I don't have an exact reason for the order I put all these except how they come to mind or how I find them.

Let's start with Ronon, shall we? Just when I think that I've read all the good Ronon stories out there (and I haven't - not by a long shot), I find some truly remarkable fics.

First and foremost, a WIP by

rubygirl29 that she just recently updated. Traitor is Ronon/John and ranges from PG to NC-17 in the different chapters. It takes Hurt/Comfort to a whole new level! Set after Outcast (the best Ronon/John episode of the whole show), this follows the two men as they deal with a new challenge to an old evil they thought they'd gotten rid of. I really like that Ava gets to play because I really like her and am always on the lookout for fics where she pops up.

My all time favorite part about this fic is the way that Ronon and John interact. They're still keeping their relationship on the down-low but they have this way of just touching that screams to the world that they're a couple. And it's not just about sex. They truly need each other in a way that makes my throat ache. I love the way that

rubygirl29 writes their relationship so much. Having them curl into each other just makes my inner J/R fangirl swoon.

Okay, on to the next story. Let's see... what shall I choose next?

Fourteen Years by

hth_the_first was a REVELATION! I've heard of some of these stories (they're talked about in hushed tones like they're written on Ancient scrolls that were unearthed from a secret Ancient library and part of the original canon) but haven't gotten around to reading them. STUPID! This is one of the best Ronon/John stories I've ever read. Once again, it's the relationship that just grabs me and holds me captive. There's a scene where John is looking at his laptop and Ronon comes up, grabs his hair and tips his head back. Ronon smiles down at John and tells him to put his glasses on. First, the thought of John using reading glasses... HAWT! I guess I have an old guy fetish or something. *grins* But the idea that Ronon cares about John enough to notice that he's squinting and carrying about him to tell him. And in such an incredibly sexy way, too. Anyway, I love the way she weaves Ronon's past and present together. I was disappointed when this story ended but I will add it to my "to be reread" canon.

All Good by

esteefee is an amnesia fic (do you see where my reading tends to lead me?) and very well done. The reason for John losing his memory is very believable and I love how he only has good memories. My heart broke for Ronon when he wasn't a part of any of those good memories but, once again, the reason is straight up believable. This is a great "Oh, There You Are, Ronon" fic that I loved reading!

Let's switch things up... John/Cam. I'm becoming quite a Flyboy fan! I've got TONS of J/C stories waiting to be read and these are the best that I've come across so far.

A story that has helped to contribute to my new love of AUs - The Burglary 'verse by

somehowunbroken. Cam is a cop and John is a thief... and an incredibly sexy one, too. These are H/C stories so someone is always getting hurt (hooray!) I love how the stories expand on the previous and they just give you more and more of their growing relationship. When Cam thinks that John has left... ah, it broke my heart! I can only hope that there are more of these stories in the future but these are definitely on my "to be reread" list!

Another AU, of sorts. Really, it's a side universe. The Year that Was by

bluflamingo is set in (near? after?) Continuum (which I have not seen because I'm not that far into SG1 but I didn't once feel that I was missing something by not having seen the episode). Cam finds John (as he always should) in this new universe he finds himself in. He's alone and needs someone and this John is a perfect fit. I did spend a lot of time worried that he would have to give him up when he went back to his own universe but I was well rewarded, I believe!

Here's a pre-John/Rodney that is, quite possibly, the funniest story you will ever read. I feel like I should put a guarantee on that promise because I think you really will find it hilarious. The thing is that it's not really crack. It's just a funny AU written in such a way that is HYSTERICAL. Taking the Cake by

miasnape has John as an interior designer and Rodney as a guy with a big mouth. Oh, wait. Only one of those things is not normal. *grins* Please, just read this if you haven't. Even if you aren't fond of John/Rodney, it's worth a read.

Okay, I'm not a fan of John/Rodney but I try to keep an open mind. As long as Ronon (and Evan, these days) is well written, I'm willing to read and enjoy the fic. I find that I can't enjoy it if Ronon isn't portrayed well (he was really given the shaft by many of those early stories and I want to just cuddle him and tell him that everything is okay and some people just take some time to warm up to certain people and he shouldn't take it personally) but here are some stories that I was able to sit back and enjoy the ride.

This fic was published not that long ago which is probably why I hadn't heard about it. If you haven't read The Pack by

ashinae and

jay_linden (and the accompanying artwork), you need to drop EVERYTHING and go read it. WEREWOLVES! On Atlantis! This has a great background and treats werewolves as if they are sometimes people and sometimes wolves which is how I like my werewolves. It also follows along with the show which is something I love. I only finished this today and was so sad to come to the end. The writers took the time to really develop the relationships in this piece. Not just John and Rodney's relationship but the others, as well. I love that they cared about the supporting cast enough to give them depth and color.

And did I mention werewolves???

Last, but not least, is a really beautiful gen H/C piece. Skipping the Angles by

tepring is so vivid and genuine that I was half surprised that it wasn't an episode that I was watching. It should have been! The team goes on a mission and Sheppard gets hurt really bad (is there any other kind?) and they have to work together to get out alive. The concept was lovely and very well thought out.

You will notice that most of these are long pieces. *sigh* I've become "that girl". You know, the one who won't look at a story if it's shorter than 5k. I used to only read the short stuff. That's what a good fandom and a decent way of reading will do for you!

I've read over fifty stories in the last month and a half and still have a list that keeps growing so this isn't the last time I'll be posting a wrap up of what I'm reading! Hope you found something new to read in this post!