Not a Threat (but not exactly human)
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| Fanfiction | |
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| Title: | Not a Threat (but not exactly human) |
| Author(s): | Neery |
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| Length: | |
| Genre: | gen |
| Fandom: | Stargate Atlantis |
| External Links: | online here (defunct) archived link |
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Not a Threat (but not exactly human) is a Stargate Atlantis story by Neery.
Reactions and Reviews
Why this must be read: I love when I can rec a good author who hasn't hit crack_van's SGA list before because it means the possibility of opening up new stories for readers. If ever a fic should be turned into an episode, this is the one. I would pay money to see this episode, and the thing is, it could be done. Neery hits the right balance in the characters and their relationships, and she managed to pre-date the show on something that's now considered canon after mid-S3.The basic premise is that Rodney's turned into a Wraith, and they've got to find a way to turn him back. The Atlantis personnel have the usual reactions to him - suspicion, hatred, pity - and yet, he's still Rodney with his bluntness and his fears and his in-spite-of-himself courage. Oh, and he's still hypoglycemic ... and he needs to eat. (Cue evil laughter!) The fic is believable, compelling, and I'd argue, not predictable. Neery humanizes the Wraith, and also lets us see what kind of sacrifices the team really would make for one another.
It's a long, satisfying read, and I highly recommend it to anyone who's a fan of the show.[1]