Rec List Update O' Doom... pt 2
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tmbreckYes, it's taken a while for me to get this part up. I had a lot of fic to go back over!
As some of you might know, you can find all of my recs here at my delicious account. At the bottom of those post will be a copy/paste thing for you to comment with if you want me to read something and maybe put it on my rec list in the future.
Some of these are older, some of them may be newer. Shall we begin?
Essay/Meta
When You Took My Hand, You Took My Heart [location: livejournal]
author:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
talkofcake
character: Helen Magnus, Will Zimmerman
summary: Just to clarify from the start, this covers all aspects of their relationship, from professional, platonic, romantic, to everything in between.
why: It pretty much covers why I love this relationship in all it's forms.
Fanfiction
Cold Hands Warm Heart [location: livejournal]
author:curse_of_avalon
rating: FRT
character: Helen Magnus, Will Zimmerman
summary: The aftermath of the Episode Requiem
why: While there are some unnecessary exclamation points in this seems like the perfect coda to Requiem with comfort/life affirming sex done with a tasteful fade-to-black. Now you have my guilty secret; it's not always about the pr0n with me.
Five Kisses Helen Magnus Will Never Forget [location: livejournal]
author:divinejoker
rating: FRC
pairing: Helen/Henry, Helen/Will, Helen/John
summary: none given - Just what it says on the tin... I really need to never use that phrase again.
why: First off, I'm a sucker for a well done [and even, occasionally, a badly done] "5 things" fic, and this is well done indeed. That, and it hits my angst buttons while staying, IMO, in character.
Long Way Home [location: livejournal]
author:rolleson
rating: FRT
pairing: Helen/Will
summary: Post Requiem fic.
why: It's a nice, non-angsty, even almost-light opening to something more.
One Day, One Room [location: sanctuaryfiction.net]
author: Dollymop
rating: FRC
character: Helen Magnus, Will Zimmerman
summary: Our lives are defined by conversations, individual scenes played out in individual rooms. This was the day Helen and Will's relationship was defined.
why: I'm a sucker for friendship fics [I seem to be a sucker for a lot of fics]. This one takes just one moment and shows how it can define a relationship, and it does it beautifully.
Unmistakable Desire [location: sactuaryfiction.net, age consent required, no login needed]
author: LilFerret
rating: FRAO
character: Helen Magnus, Will Zimmerman
summary: Will knows she loves another, but he's powerless to resist...
why: It's porn with that knife twist of angst, how could I resist? Though part of me hates emotionally one-sided relationships, the greater part of me loves them when they're written well.
Whys and What Fors [location: livejournal]
author:rolleson
rating: FRM
pairing: Helen/Will
summary: It was wrong.
why: Again, porn with a large helping of angst.
A Cry in the Dark [location: livejournal]
author:twistedlyn
rating: FRM
pairing: Chloe/Kal
summary: none given. Little drabble/ficlet set somewhere between Exodus and Exile.
why: It's Kaloe angst-smut but the ever-talented Firebunny, what more reason do you need?
Always [location: livejournal]
author:ellie06
rating: FRC
pairing: Chloe/Clark, Chloe/Davis
summary: Sequel to h2osprincess’ Starry Night [recc'd further down]
why: Because this is what should have happened. I love the tragic romances.
Carry Me Home [location: livejournal]
author:simplytoopretty
rating: FRC
pairing: Chloe/Clark, Chloe/Jimmy, one-sided Clark/Lois
summary: There are four of them and combined they form a love square.
why: While Clark is still playing the role of the BDA in this one, he does eventually get a clue, and the story flows naturally.
Crusade 'Verse [location: personal archive]
author:tobiwolf13
rating: FRM
pairing: Chloe/Kal-El
summary: What if Chloe were the Sullivan-Lane cousin Kal-El met in Crusade and what if he never left?
why: It's Kal-Fucking-El! Do you need more reason? Okay, it's Kal-Fucking-El, with Chloe, and he doesn't get shoved back to where he came from. Tobi does a fantastic job of showing Kal-El struggling to figure out his place in the world and in Chloe's life.
Giving Into the Darkness [location: livejournal]
author:shadowglove88
rating: FRT
pairing: Chloe/Davis
summary: AU Abyss. When Chloe begged for Davis to take her away from Smallville, away from all the confusion of the people and life she didn't remember he did, beginning to give in to the darkness within him.
why: You know part of you wanted Davis to take Chloe away. Plus, surprise guest star is a surprise!
He Always Knows [location: livejournal]
author:sarcastic_fina
rating: FRM
pairing: Bart/Chloe
summary: "Naughty girl teasing me like this, ‘licious."
why: Because Bart's a little horn dog who should occasionally get the girl. Also, who doesn't love Chloe in a red bra?
i am the night (color me black) [location: livejournal]
author:simplytoopretty
rating: FRM
pairing: Chloe/Kal
summary: the water is pounding against her skin, a repetitive slap of water on skin. it is all she can hear and all she wants to hear. she is in over her head.
why: It's all sharp jagged edges and broken dreams. It's a fabulous what-if story set during the red k summer.
The Incorruptible [location: livejournal]
author:twistedlyn
rating: FRC
character: Lex
summary: none-given
why: It deals with both Chloe's meteor infection [it's consequences] and Lex's warped sense of honor. I love Lex when he's all warped.
Starry Night [location: personal archive]
author:h2osprincess
rating: FRT
pairing: Chloe/Davis
summary: none-given
why: This would have been the perfect way for Chloe and Davis to have met while having her grow away from Clark.
Theories Proved [location: livejournal]
author:sarcastic_fina
rating: FRM
pairing: Bart/Chloe
summary: He was sensitive about his feet... And she had a theory (of course) as to why...
why: Feet? So not my thing. This fic? Could almost change my mind. It's hotter than a hot thing.
3 Lovers [location: personal archive]
author:cesperanza
rating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney/Teyla/Ronon in all incarnations
summary: It's—well look at the title: it's all pairings, every pairing, if you want it, probably it's in here.
why: It takes what could be a crack idea and makes it solid gold that seems to be the only natural and possible way these four would be.
Ashna and Eshron [location: livejournal]
author:sheafrotherdon
rating: FRC
pairing: Rodney/Teyla
summary: Teyla. Queen.
why: It's so perfectly Rodney's way to unconsciously express his love.
In decision [location: personal archive]
author:flambeau
rating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: No one's hurt, and it's just another day.
why: Almost completely without dialog, it's all about edges and strain. It's just fantastic, to be honest.
Loving Rodney [location: personal archive]
author:ladyra
rating: FRT
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: Atlantis comes to love Rodney, and so does Sheppard: a romantic shmoop fest.
why: It's got Atlantis' POV and John and Rodney in love, what more do you need?
On Life and Living [location: personal archive]
author:wesleysgirl
rating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: McKay/Sheppard Earth AU
why: While I usually don't get into AUs that are so wildly different, this one really packs a punch and flows really well while keeping the characters in character.
Shed Your Skin [location: personal archive]
author:seperis
rating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: Beneath the sheet, his hands twists together, trying to rub away the alien in him, like last time, that led to sedation and Heightmeyer and Carson's worried bandaging of blood-slick hands and promises of restraints once upon a few days ago.
why: Because it's both kinda angtsy yet hot in ways you don't expect at first.
That Pon Farr Thing [location: personal archive] Seems to be currently down.
author:chellefic
rating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: Intent on getting to the infirmary, Rodney dodged around Lt. Miller.
why: Pon Farr is the plot device that keeps on giving across all fandoms. This is a very nice twist on that, and it even makes sense in the story that these two would stay together afterward.
Thirteen O'Clock [location: livejournal]
author:hth_the_first
rating: FRT
pairing: Rodney/Ronon
summary: none given
why: It makes Rodney/Ronon so damned believable while keeping them in character. That, and I can see Rodney being just that clueless.
Tongue-Tied [location: livejournal]
author:sori1773
rating: FRM
pairing: Rodney/Ronon
summary: It’s comforting and familiar and Rodney’s distracted by the thought that really, out of all the people on Atlantis, Ronon should probably be one of the least familiar.
why: It's just hot. Of course, just about anything with Ronon would be hot, but this is especially hot.
Transcendental [location: personal archive]
author:astolat
rating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: tran·scen·den·tal (trăn'sĕn-dĕn'tl) adj. 1. Philosophy. Concerned with the a priori or intuitive basis of knowledge as independent of experience. 2. Surpassing all others; superior. 3. Beyond common thought or experience. 4. Mathematics. Of or relating to a real or complex number that is not the root of any polynomial that has positive degree and rational coefficients.
why: It's Rodney in charge of Atlantis and John and he getting shit done as well as having very hot sex. What's not to love?
Just to let you know, TOS = The Original Series, AOS = Alternate Original Series (aka: 2009 movieverse, or reboot!Trek)
Sites
Djinn's Lair : I could go through and individually list all of the stories I love, but that would be pretty much all of them. Just go to this site for much Chapel/Spock and Chapel/Kirk love. I haven't looked at the stuff outside of TOS yet, but given the quality of the TOS fic, I'm sure that it's well worth a read.
Fiction
Anyone Can Whistle [location: ff.net]
author:minerva_fan
source: TOS
rating: FRT
character: Chapel, hint of Chapel/McCoy
summary:It's hard to avoid entanglements aboard a starship. Christine Chapel has a big entanglement passed out on her sofa, and she needs to decide whether she wants to get rid of him or not.
why: This is a very strong, yet tired version of Christine that reads very well.
Blast from the Past [location: personal archive]
author: Trekki
source: TOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Chapel/(withheld)
summary: A hilarious look at a sassy college-aged Christine Chapel. You'll love her!
why: Drinking, sex, drugs, and an unexpected twist. What's not to love.
Drinking Games [location: livejournal]
author:trek_anon
source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: McCoy/Uhura
summary: A hilarious look at a sassy college-aged Christine Chapel. You'll love her!
why: This was a pairing I had never expected, but it comes off really hot, IMO.
Fantasies [location: livejournal]
author:inell
source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Kirk/McCoy; References Gaila/McCoy, Pike/McCoy, Sulu/McCoy, Spock/Uhura, Spock/McCoy/Uhura
summary: 5 people who had sexual daydreams about McCoy and the one who got to make their daydreams a reality.
why: Because it makes sense that everyone who comes into contact with McCoy would want him, and there's something hot about Spock and anyone else getting off together thinking about fucking McCoy. Also, this is from inell, who manages to never disappoint when she writes in any fandom I like to read. Now I wonder if I can get her to write Spock/Chapel, or Chapel/any male ST character.
The Feeling of Being in Motion Again [location: ff.net]
author:seren_ccd
source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Chapel/McCoy
summary: When Christine volunteered to cover a few night shifts in Starfleet Academy's infirmary, she thought she had some idea of what to expect. She really should have known better.
why: It's a nice, slow build that reads completely natural. I love her McCoy and Chapel.
Five Times Jim Kirk Was Jealous of His CMO (And One Time He Had Nothing to Be Jealous About) [location: livejournal]
author:jain
source: AOS
rating: FRC
pairing: Kirk/McCoy
summary: none given
why: Because some of the times were funny, some were heart wrenching and the last one falls into my belief that McCoy would so take the lead in their relationship.
I Bring the Fire [location: livejournal]
author:vaingirlfic
source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Kirk/Spock/Uhura
summary: Pon Farr, the original fuck or die alien biology scenario. Good times!
why: The best way to solve a love triangle? Threesome! Besides that, I love how the Pon Farr influences and effects Kirk and Uhura.
Jim Kirk's Limp Dick and Other Obstacles on the Path to Love, and it's sequel Jim Kirk Is An Insufferable Idiot and Other Lessons Learned Along the Way [location: dreamwidth]
author:silverlining_99
source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Chapel/McCoy
summary: non given
why: It's ridiculously hot and funny as well, with just a hint of angst thrown in for flavor. Perfect!
Matched Set [location: livejournal]
author:jain
source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Kirk/Uhura
summary: All of the members of Starfleet were issued five tunics, three pairs of trousers, and five dresses.
why: Kirk in a skirt and having hot as fuck sex with Uhura. Do you need any other reasons?
The Planets Bend Between Us [location: dreamwidth]
author:slash4femme
source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Scotty/Uhura
summary: Uhura's life beaks down by moments.
why: It's a beautiful look at moments in a relationship. That, and this is becoming one of my favorite pairings.
Potential [location: livejournal]
author:moogsthewriter
source: AOS
rating: FRC
character: Kirk, Scotty
summary: Kirk and Scotty, authority
why: It's Scotty! He'd do anything for his ship, even follow the orders of some kid! I might be far too excited about that.
Rescue Me [location: livejournal]
author:blue_scribbles
source: AOS
rating: FRT
pairing: Scotty/Uhura hinted, referenced Spock/Uhura, Kirk/Spock if you tilt your head only slightly
summary: The Enterprise is attacked, and Uhura becomes a prisoner. She has a surprising rescuer.
why: It's well written and I'm really starting to love Scotty/Uhura. That, and sometimes, it's not the Captain and Spock rescuing someone.
Second Impressions [location: livejournal]
author:jain
source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Kirk/Uhura, Spock/McCoy, Spock/Uhura
summary: Four perspectives on three relationships.
why: It's a break-up fic where everyone manages to stay mature and there's is absolutely not character bashing. All the characters are well written and IC, IMO. That, and it's mainly Spock/McCoy!
Soup on the Wall [location: livejournal]
author:saavikam77
source: TOS/AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Spock/Chapel (both prime), with a hint of Spock Prime/New Chapel
summary: Being ferried to New Vulcan by the Enterprise, Spock doesn't expect to find Nurse Chapel among the crew. He can't help remembering the Christine Chapel he knew, and things that did and didn't happen.
why: It's well written Spock/Chapel! It's hits of a possible future extreme May/December relationship in the future! It made me squee. Do you need me to keep going?
Splendor and Jeopardy [location: livejournal]
author:omg_wtf_yeah
source: AOS
rating: FRC
pairing: Scotty/Uhura
summary: Uhura and Scotty meet after a near miss with an enemy vessel.
why: Again, it's the pairing that drew me in, and I like that someone was worried about Scotty during an attack.
Tea and Dinosaurs (In Space!) [location: livejournal]
author:thistlerose
source: AOS
rating: FRT
pairing: McCoy/Kirk
summary: To Jim's dismay, there's still no cure for the common cold. Fortunately, he's got an indulgent CMO.
why: Because Jim is right, a planet with Dinosaurs would be really awesome. Also, this was my first slash OTP.
Termites in the Captain's Log or Meanwhile, in Another Part of the Galaxy [location: public archive]
author: Lynda Carraher
source: TOS
rating: FRC
character: Ensemble
summary: So, have you ever wondered why the Enterprise is always "the only ship close enough" or if anything ever happens anywhere else in the Federation?
why: It's funny and cute. You have to love Kirk's impatience.
That's What Big Girls Are Made Of [location: personal archive]
author:watergal
source: TOS
rating: FRT
pairing: Chapel/Spock, Number One/Pike, Number One/Spock
summary: Backstory.
why: It's an extremely interesting take on the reason that Chapel and Number One are identical... you know, besides the fact that they were played by the same actress.
Tryin' to chase the Lone Ranger down [location: livejournal]
author:tigriswolf
source: AOS
rating: FRT
character: Kirk, McCoy
summary: inevitable
why: Go get your heart broken in 200 words.
Weeds [location: ff.net]
author: Rabble Rouser
source: TOS
rating: FRT
pairing: Khan/McGivers
summary: Marla McGivers reflects on her place in history.
why: Because it's dark and disturbing. I have a thing for that.
If you want to rec something to me, feel free to use this formatting:
In the case of Star Trek, don't forget to add what series/universe/whatever it's from.
As some of you might know, you can find all of my recs here at my delicious account. At the bottom of those post will be a copy/paste thing for you to comment with if you want me to read something and maybe put it on my rec list in the future.
Some of these are older, some of them may be newer. Shall we begin?
Sanctuary
Essay/Meta
When You Took My Hand, You Took My Heart [location: livejournal]
author:
talkofcakecharacter: Helen Magnus, Will Zimmerman
summary: Just to clarify from the start, this covers all aspects of their relationship, from professional, platonic, romantic, to everything in between.
why: It pretty much covers why I love this relationship in all it's forms.
Fanfiction
Cold Hands Warm Heart [location: livejournal]
author:
curse_of_avalonrating: FRT
character: Helen Magnus, Will Zimmerman
summary: The aftermath of the Episode Requiem
why: While there are some unnecessary exclamation points in this seems like the perfect coda to Requiem with comfort/life affirming sex done with a tasteful fade-to-black. Now you have my guilty secret; it's not always about the pr0n with me.
Five Kisses Helen Magnus Will Never Forget [location: livejournal]
author:
divinejokerrating: FRC
pairing: Helen/Henry, Helen/Will, Helen/John
summary: none given - Just what it says on the tin... I really need to never use that phrase again.
why: First off, I'm a sucker for a well done [and even, occasionally, a badly done] "5 things" fic, and this is well done indeed. That, and it hits my angst buttons while staying, IMO, in character.
Long Way Home [location: livejournal]
author:
rollesonrating: FRT
pairing: Helen/Will
summary: Post Requiem fic.
why: It's a nice, non-angsty, even almost-light opening to something more.
One Day, One Room [location: sanctuaryfiction.net]
author: Dollymop
rating: FRC
character: Helen Magnus, Will Zimmerman
summary: Our lives are defined by conversations, individual scenes played out in individual rooms. This was the day Helen and Will's relationship was defined.
why: I'm a sucker for friendship fics [I seem to be a sucker for a lot of fics]. This one takes just one moment and shows how it can define a relationship, and it does it beautifully.
Unmistakable Desire [location: sactuaryfiction.net, age consent required, no login needed]
author: LilFerret
rating: FRAO
character: Helen Magnus, Will Zimmerman
summary: Will knows she loves another, but he's powerless to resist...
why: It's porn with that knife twist of angst, how could I resist? Though part of me hates emotionally one-sided relationships, the greater part of me loves them when they're written well.
Whys and What Fors [location: livejournal]
author:
rollesonrating: FRM
pairing: Helen/Will
summary: It was wrong.
why: Again, porn with a large helping of angst.
Smallville
A Cry in the Dark [location: livejournal]
author:
twistedlyn rating: FRM
pairing: Chloe/Kal
summary: none given. Little drabble/ficlet set somewhere between Exodus and Exile.
why: It's Kaloe angst-smut but the ever-talented Firebunny, what more reason do you need?
Always [location: livejournal]
author:
ellie06rating: FRC
pairing: Chloe/Clark, Chloe/Davis
summary: Sequel to h2osprincess’ Starry Night [recc'd further down]
why: Because this is what should have happened. I love the tragic romances.
Carry Me Home [location: livejournal]
author:
simplytoopretty rating: FRC
pairing: Chloe/Clark, Chloe/Jimmy, one-sided Clark/Lois
summary: There are four of them and combined they form a love square.
why: While Clark is still playing the role of the BDA in this one, he does eventually get a clue, and the story flows naturally.
Crusade 'Verse [location: personal archive]
author:
tobiwolf13rating: FRM
pairing: Chloe/Kal-El
summary: What if Chloe were the Sullivan-Lane cousin Kal-El met in Crusade and what if he never left?
why: It's Kal-Fucking-El! Do you need more reason? Okay, it's Kal-Fucking-El, with Chloe, and he doesn't get shoved back to where he came from. Tobi does a fantastic job of showing Kal-El struggling to figure out his place in the world and in Chloe's life.
Giving Into the Darkness [location: livejournal]
author:
shadowglove88rating: FRT
pairing: Chloe/Davis
summary: AU Abyss. When Chloe begged for Davis to take her away from Smallville, away from all the confusion of the people and life she didn't remember he did, beginning to give in to the darkness within him.
why: You know part of you wanted Davis to take Chloe away. Plus, surprise guest star is a surprise!
He Always Knows [location: livejournal]
author:
sarcastic_finarating: FRM
pairing: Bart/Chloe
summary: "Naughty girl teasing me like this, ‘licious."
why: Because Bart's a little horn dog who should occasionally get the girl. Also, who doesn't love Chloe in a red bra?
i am the night (color me black) [location: livejournal]
author:
simplytoopretty rating: FRM
pairing: Chloe/Kal
summary: the water is pounding against her skin, a repetitive slap of water on skin. it is all she can hear and all she wants to hear. she is in over her head.
why: It's all sharp jagged edges and broken dreams. It's a fabulous what-if story set during the red k summer.
The Incorruptible [location: livejournal]
author:
twistedlyn rating: FRC
character: Lex
summary: none-given
why: It deals with both Chloe's meteor infection [it's consequences] and Lex's warped sense of honor. I love Lex when he's all warped.
Starry Night [location: personal archive]
author:
h2osprincessrating: FRT
pairing: Chloe/Davis
summary: none-given
why: This would have been the perfect way for Chloe and Davis to have met while having her grow away from Clark.
Theories Proved [location: livejournal]
author:
sarcastic_finarating: FRM
pairing: Bart/Chloe
summary: He was sensitive about his feet... And she had a theory (of course) as to why...
why: Feet? So not my thing. This fic? Could almost change my mind. It's hotter than a hot thing.
Stargate: Atlantis
3 Lovers [location: personal archive]
author:
cesperanzarating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney/Teyla/Ronon in all incarnations
summary: It's—well look at the title: it's all pairings, every pairing, if you want it, probably it's in here.
why: It takes what could be a crack idea and makes it solid gold that seems to be the only natural and possible way these four would be.
Ashna and Eshron [location: livejournal]
author:
sheafrotherdonrating: FRC
pairing: Rodney/Teyla
summary: Teyla. Queen.
why: It's so perfectly Rodney's way to unconsciously express his love.
In decision [location: personal archive]
author:
flambeau rating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: No one's hurt, and it's just another day.
why: Almost completely without dialog, it's all about edges and strain. It's just fantastic, to be honest.
Loving Rodney [location: personal archive]
author:
ladyrarating: FRT
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: Atlantis comes to love Rodney, and so does Sheppard: a romantic shmoop fest.
why: It's got Atlantis' POV and John and Rodney in love, what more do you need?
On Life and Living [location: personal archive]
author:
wesleysgirlrating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: McKay/Sheppard Earth AU
why: While I usually don't get into AUs that are so wildly different, this one really packs a punch and flows really well while keeping the characters in character.
Shed Your Skin [location: personal archive]
author:
seperisrating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: Beneath the sheet, his hands twists together, trying to rub away the alien in him, like last time, that led to sedation and Heightmeyer and Carson's worried bandaging of blood-slick hands and promises of restraints once upon a few days ago.
why: Because it's both kinda angtsy yet hot in ways you don't expect at first.
That Pon Farr Thing [location: personal archive] Seems to be currently down.
author:
chelleficrating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: Intent on getting to the infirmary, Rodney dodged around Lt. Miller.
why: Pon Farr is the plot device that keeps on giving across all fandoms. This is a very nice twist on that, and it even makes sense in the story that these two would stay together afterward.
Thirteen O'Clock [location: livejournal]
author:
hth_the_firstrating: FRT
pairing: Rodney/Ronon
summary: none given
why: It makes Rodney/Ronon so damned believable while keeping them in character. That, and I can see Rodney being just that clueless.
Tongue-Tied [location: livejournal]
author:
sori1773rating: FRM
pairing: Rodney/Ronon
summary: It’s comforting and familiar and Rodney’s distracted by the thought that really, out of all the people on Atlantis, Ronon should probably be one of the least familiar.
why: It's just hot. Of course, just about anything with Ronon would be hot, but this is especially hot.
Transcendental [location: personal archive]
author:
astolat rating: FRM
pairing: John/Rodney
summary: tran·scen·den·tal (trăn'sĕn-dĕn'tl) adj. 1. Philosophy. Concerned with the a priori or intuitive basis of knowledge as independent of experience. 2. Surpassing all others; superior. 3. Beyond common thought or experience. 4. Mathematics. Of or relating to a real or complex number that is not the root of any polynomial that has positive degree and rational coefficients.
why: It's Rodney in charge of Atlantis and John and he getting shit done as well as having very hot sex. What's not to love?
Star Trek
Just to let you know, TOS = The Original Series, AOS = Alternate Original Series (aka: 2009 movieverse, or reboot!Trek)
Sites
Djinn's Lair : I could go through and individually list all of the stories I love, but that would be pretty much all of them. Just go to this site for much Chapel/Spock and Chapel/Kirk love. I haven't looked at the stuff outside of TOS yet, but given the quality of the TOS fic, I'm sure that it's well worth a read.
Fiction
Anyone Can Whistle [location: ff.net]
author:
minerva_fan source: TOS
rating: FRT
character: Chapel, hint of Chapel/McCoy
summary:It's hard to avoid entanglements aboard a starship. Christine Chapel has a big entanglement passed out on her sofa, and she needs to decide whether she wants to get rid of him or not.
why: This is a very strong, yet tired version of Christine that reads very well.
Blast from the Past [location: personal archive]
author: Trekki
source: TOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Chapel/(withheld)
summary: A hilarious look at a sassy college-aged Christine Chapel. You'll love her!
why: Drinking, sex, drugs, and an unexpected twist. What's not to love.
Drinking Games [location: livejournal]
author:
trek_anonsource: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: McCoy/Uhura
summary: A hilarious look at a sassy college-aged Christine Chapel. You'll love her!
why: This was a pairing I had never expected, but it comes off really hot, IMO.
Fantasies [location: livejournal]
author:
inell source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Kirk/McCoy; References Gaila/McCoy, Pike/McCoy, Sulu/McCoy, Spock/Uhura, Spock/McCoy/Uhura
summary: 5 people who had sexual daydreams about McCoy and the one who got to make their daydreams a reality.
why: Because it makes sense that everyone who comes into contact with McCoy would want him, and there's something hot about Spock and anyone else getting off together thinking about fucking McCoy. Also, this is from inell, who manages to never disappoint when she writes in any fandom I like to read. Now I wonder if I can get her to write Spock/Chapel, or Chapel/any male ST character.
The Feeling of Being in Motion Again [location: ff.net]
author:
seren_ccdsource: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Chapel/McCoy
summary: When Christine volunteered to cover a few night shifts in Starfleet Academy's infirmary, she thought she had some idea of what to expect. She really should have known better.
why: It's a nice, slow build that reads completely natural. I love her McCoy and Chapel.
Five Times Jim Kirk Was Jealous of His CMO (And One Time He Had Nothing to Be Jealous About) [location: livejournal]
author:
jainsource: AOS
rating: FRC
pairing: Kirk/McCoy
summary: none given
why: Because some of the times were funny, some were heart wrenching and the last one falls into my belief that McCoy would so take the lead in their relationship.
I Bring the Fire [location: livejournal]
author:
vaingirlficsource: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Kirk/Spock/Uhura
summary: Pon Farr, the original fuck or die alien biology scenario. Good times!
why: The best way to solve a love triangle? Threesome! Besides that, I love how the Pon Farr influences and effects Kirk and Uhura.
Jim Kirk's Limp Dick and Other Obstacles on the Path to Love, and it's sequel Jim Kirk Is An Insufferable Idiot and Other Lessons Learned Along the Way [location: dreamwidth]
author:
silverlining_99source: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Chapel/McCoy
summary: non given
why: It's ridiculously hot and funny as well, with just a hint of angst thrown in for flavor. Perfect!
Matched Set [location: livejournal]
author:
jainsource: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Kirk/Uhura
summary: All of the members of Starfleet were issued five tunics, three pairs of trousers, and five dresses.
why: Kirk in a skirt and having hot as fuck sex with Uhura. Do you need any other reasons?
The Planets Bend Between Us [location: dreamwidth]
author:
slash4femmesource: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Scotty/Uhura
summary: Uhura's life beaks down by moments.
why: It's a beautiful look at moments in a relationship. That, and this is becoming one of my favorite pairings.
Potential [location: livejournal]
author:
moogsthewritersource: AOS
rating: FRC
character: Kirk, Scotty
summary: Kirk and Scotty, authority
why: It's Scotty! He'd do anything for his ship, even follow the orders of some kid! I might be far too excited about that.
Rescue Me [location: livejournal]
author:
blue_scribblessource: AOS
rating: FRT
pairing: Scotty/Uhura hinted, referenced Spock/Uhura, Kirk/Spock if you tilt your head only slightly
summary: The Enterprise is attacked, and Uhura becomes a prisoner. She has a surprising rescuer.
why: It's well written and I'm really starting to love Scotty/Uhura. That, and sometimes, it's not the Captain and Spock rescuing someone.
Second Impressions [location: livejournal]
author:
jainsource: AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Kirk/Uhura, Spock/McCoy, Spock/Uhura
summary: Four perspectives on three relationships.
why: It's a break-up fic where everyone manages to stay mature and there's is absolutely not character bashing. All the characters are well written and IC, IMO. That, and it's mainly Spock/McCoy!
Soup on the Wall [location: livejournal]
author:
saavikam77source: TOS/AOS
rating: FRM
pairing: Spock/Chapel (both prime), with a hint of Spock Prime/New Chapel
summary: Being ferried to New Vulcan by the Enterprise, Spock doesn't expect to find Nurse Chapel among the crew. He can't help remembering the Christine Chapel he knew, and things that did and didn't happen.
why: It's well written Spock/Chapel! It's hits of a possible future extreme May/December relationship in the future! It made me squee. Do you need me to keep going?
Splendor and Jeopardy [location: livejournal]
author:
omg_wtf_yeahsource: AOS
rating: FRC
pairing: Scotty/Uhura
summary: Uhura and Scotty meet after a near miss with an enemy vessel.
why: Again, it's the pairing that drew me in, and I like that someone was worried about Scotty during an attack.
Tea and Dinosaurs (In Space!) [location: livejournal]
author:
thistlerosesource: AOS
rating: FRT
pairing: McCoy/Kirk
summary: To Jim's dismay, there's still no cure for the common cold. Fortunately, he's got an indulgent CMO.
why: Because Jim is right, a planet with Dinosaurs would be really awesome. Also, this was my first slash OTP.
Termites in the Captain's Log or Meanwhile, in Another Part of the Galaxy [location: public archive]
author: Lynda Carraher
source: TOS
rating: FRC
character: Ensemble
summary: So, have you ever wondered why the Enterprise is always "the only ship close enough" or if anything ever happens anywhere else in the Federation?
why: It's funny and cute. You have to love Kirk's impatience.
That's What Big Girls Are Made Of [location: personal archive]
author:
watergalsource: TOS
rating: FRT
pairing: Chapel/Spock, Number One/Pike, Number One/Spock
summary: Backstory.
why: It's an extremely interesting take on the reason that Chapel and Number One are identical... you know, besides the fact that they were played by the same actress.
Tryin' to chase the Lone Ranger down [location: livejournal]
author:
tigriswolf source: AOS
rating: FRT
character: Kirk, McCoy
summary: inevitable
why: Go get your heart broken in 200 words.
Weeds [location: ff.net]
author: Rabble Rouser
source: TOS
rating: FRT
pairing: Khan/McGivers
summary: Marla McGivers reflects on her place in history.
why: Because it's dark and disturbing. I have a thing for that.
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