Wraithbait

Summary: How much pressure can you take? How much are you made of until the fire's all gone and you're just burnt out?
Well, apparently, all you have to do is blow up a solar system.

This was such an amazing story. The Parrish/Kate Conversation has to be my fave part. Will there be more to this story?

Summary: In the aftermath of Arcturus, Rodney deals with John's loss of trust. Then John has to deal with the loss of Rodney. *not a deathfic!!!*

I'm in love with this story! Poor John. I really hope you finish this story. I can't wait to see how thier going to get Rodney back. Knowing John he probably wants to send the every single solider to the planet to get Rodney back. Please update soon.

Summary: “I can’t believe this ... what have they done to us?” hissed Sheppard, automatically reaching for weapons he knew weren’t there.

“We asked for their defence against the Wraith,” said Ronan. “And they shared it with us.”

I'm so glad you updated! This is quickly turning into my fave story. When I first read the part about a queen, my mind went straight to Elizabeth. It surprised me that you inculeded the part about the bond with Rodney. I didn't see that coming. I look forward to read more. I just wondering, is there going to be more people joining the pack. Like Carson or Lorne? What about this bond between Elizabeth and Rodney? Will you be exploring that? I'm REALLY looking forward to more.

Summary: A new doctor and an IOC observer with a camera make John's already awkward feelings for Rodney even harder to hide.

I just loved this story. My fave part has to be when Rodney tells John thats theres a pool about thier relationship and that Zelanka offered Rodney a cut.

Author's Response: That wasn\'t in my head when I started but it made the \'next morning\' discussion so much more real.... and it still makes me laugh, too. Thanks for the feedback!

Summary: They made the aliens do it. Really. Wait – not *that* -- get your mind out of the gutter. Geez... just read the story.

I have read this story twice, I loved it that much. I love John getting mad at Elizabeth for ruinning his plans with Rodney and then his reaction to Rodney's surprise. The line about Teyla and Ronon being family was sweet. I wish you had Elizabeth there kinda going like "surprise John!" This is a sweet story. P.S. I'm adding you to my fave authors.

Author's Response: Oh, my! Thank you for all of that....Although I can imagine Elizabeth giving them a wedding present when they come back. John\'s embarrassed and Rodney\'s faintly smug about it.... And they *are* family..... Thanks again.

Summary: Dr. Rodney McKay has been desired for his brains and his Ancient gene before, but never like this.

Please tell me you're going to update. This story is getting good. Justice for Rodney!!!

Author's Response: *snicker* Down With Genius Repression! o/ Thanks, hon. More in a few days. -----}-@

Summary: The Ancients' genes didn't just confer the power to activate their technology. For ten percent of Earth's population, like John Sheppard, the ATA gene also gave them Gifts: special abilities that made them admired, envied, and feared.

Sheppard was a Charmer, one of the feared ones, whose particular Gift let him create faith whenever he needed to be trusted or believed. But Sheppard didn't trust himself not to destroy what he loved most. And somewhere along the line, amid the terror and chaos of the Expedition's first year in the Pegasus Galaxy, what Sheppard loved most had become Rodney McKay.

McKay didn't trust anyone. As soon as you started trusting people, you started counting on them, depending on them, and that was when you became vulnerable. And vulnerable things didn't survive. So just when, exactly, had he started trusting Sheppard?

And what was going to happen, now that he did?

Please tell me you will be writing more of this univerise. I abslutely fell in love with it. I like how the gifts you gave each character corresponds with their personalities. I also like that John has trouble excepting his gift, showing that everyone isn't happy with thier powers. While reading this, I kept thinking about how this univserse kinda parallels that of the X-men. You know people with powers. Some who excpet who they are and some who will do anything to change and become normal. Did they X-men inspirse you guys to write this universe, or is it just a coincednce? I'm just asking because John not excepting his gift and the whole not wanting people to touch him reminds me of Rouge and her powers and what happens when people touch her. Another question. Will thier gifts be growing? Will Rodney be able to create a sheild strong enough to protect Atlantis without having to lose so much energy? Anyway, love, love , love the story. I really do hope you guys continue this universe. Love the pics. I look forward to seeing Ronan. What powers will you be giving Lorne? Look forward to your next story.

Author's Response: Hi! I\'m so sorry I wasn\'t able to respond to this earlier, but I wanted to thank you very, very much for your extremely kind comment! Your taking the time and effort to do that is hugely appreciated.

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To answer your question, while we of course couldn\'t not think of the X-Men while we were writing this (especially characters like Rogue, for the reason you mentioned), I can honestly say we weren\'t inspired by those comics--except in that we especially tried not to copy a typical \'X-Man\'-type power too closely for one of our character\'s Gifts.

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I\'m afraid also that the Gifts are not going to get more powerful as time goes on. Rodney has pretty much reached the limit of how much he can shield, though his control will of course improve with practice. Conroy still has more to learn about how he can use his Gift, but he will never be able to hear the thoughts of more people than he already can at any given moment, nor ever turn his Gift \'off\'.

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I hope that answers your questions! :) And yes, at least two sequels are in the works, though they will probably be much smaller in scope than this story (the first one certainly is). I\'ve almost finished the first story, which I am writing without Springwoof, but with her blessing. :) Leah

Summary: It's all about defeating your demons.

This is an amazing AU. I'm so glad that you have added to the universe. This was some roller coaster ride you gave Rodney. I'm glad that John was there to help him through it though.
It was also nice to see Daniel. If you keep adding to this AU will we be seeing more of him? What about Jack, Sam, Teal'c, and Cam? Will they be making any guest apperances?
I found the exchange between Vivian and Rodney interesting. He is definitly a better person than I am, but I think I understand why he invited her back. Although I'm kinda wondering if for awhile his going to have a certin someone keep on eye on Vivian whe he's not around. LOL!!!
Anyway love the story. I'm so happy that you've expanded Rodeny's family. Will you be writing about John and Rodney's wedding? It'll be nice to see who's on the guest list.

Author's Response: Don\'t know about a sequel and the characters in there. Teal\'c - hmm. Nice idea there;-) Thanks for commenting, I\'m happy you liked it!

Summary: Detective John Sheppard starts his new life in suburbia and becomes steadily captivated by his neighbor, Dr. Rodney McKay, and his son Timothy. This fic started because I wondered why Rodney never got to be the tragic woobie widower in fics.

This was an amazing story. You really don't find a lot of Rodney the widower stories. I found a lot of hilarious parts. The office pool, Ronon and his Chihuahua named Princess had to be my most faves.
Its wonderful to how you slowly built the relationship between John and Timmy. You have left me curious about the trip to John's parents and to Jeannie's. I do hope you think about a sequel. Great Job!!!!

Author's Response: I had a lot of fun writing this, trying to be amusing, and putting poor John through a lot of the house renovation projects I\'ve had to do. I\'ve been working on a couple of follow-up ficlets, though nothing quite as major as tackling their vacations yet, but I think those could be a lot of fun too... thank you for the feedback!

Summary: McKay has issues revolving around the effects of the Santa Hat Lorne was wearing. Potential sexual harassment cases abound. Beware, complete disregard for the existence

That was hilarious!! Possessive Rodney. whats not to love? A great holiday story. Me thinks Teyla shouldn't have asked that last question with Cadman around. Great job!

Author's Response: Thank you. I am pretty sure Cadman had no problem expressing her thoughts on the matter, in detail. ;)

Summary: FBI Agent John Sheppard accepts a bet that leads to a big change in his life.

So I usually don't read WIPs, but curiousity won over. I'm really enjoying your story. I completely love Ford's hero worship of John. Tell me there will be more of that? And the fact that John going home with a guy didn't bother Ford one bit was just gravey. I'm glad that that little issue didn't change Ford's view of his hero. You should add a scene where Ford is talking to Mckay and all Ford does is talk about John and how great he is. I don't know, it just seems like thats something he would do based on the way he was talking about how John could go home with anyone.
I like the fact that you included the reason why Rodney joined the FBI and how caring he was of John well he was sick. I'm can't really remember many stories that have Rodney in a very caring way that you have written him. I like it.
I have this really bad feeling that John's happiness is about to be screwed by Bates. Ford maybe assured that Bates won't tell Rodney about the bet, but I'm not. Maybe John should be prepared just in case. I have this feeling that telling Rodney will be Bates' way of giving John the finger or F U when he leaves.
Like I said before loving the story. Can't wait for updates. Are we going to get a chance to see Teyla? Keep up the good work!!! Good luck on your exams!!

Author's Response: Thank you very much for taking a look at my WIP and thank you for letting me know you like it. To my mind Ford really craves John\'s approval (in canon also) and he thinks that everything John does is just brilliant. I just want to avoid making him a complete sycophant in this story lol. I think Rodney has a caring side to his nature - in canon if he didn\'t care for others he wouldn\'t run himself into the ground to save everyone from the Wraith. So in my AU I decided to see how Rodney would turn out if he was given the chance to express that aspect of his personality. Thanks for the good wishes for the exams - all good vibes are gratefully accepted :D

Summary: Major Lorne coming in with a paintbrush stuck to the end of his tongue had been pretty funny. On the other hand, Dr. Delatorre arriving with a sex toy stuck on his tongue had filled Jennifer's vicarious embarrassment quota for the week. She really didn't want to know what Colonel Sheppard was stuck to.

That was HILARIOUS!!!!! I was laughing throughout the whole thing! I'm telling you images just flew thorugh me mind of how John was stuck. I think I know what happened to Atlantis's favorite paitent.( Can't get mind out of the gutter)

Author's Response: weeellll...I *did* leave a lot to the imagination... \r\nglad you enjoyed it!