Who's Left and Who's Leaving by the_drifter (PG-13)

[slashedsilver.livejournal.com]

Title: Who's Left and Who's Leaving
Fandom: Stargate: Atlantis
Pairing: Gen
Categories: Suspense
Length: Medium (9,500 words)
Warnings: Strong emotions, "Ways to Die" challenge

Author on LJ: fiercelydreamed
Author Website: playing god in other people's sandboxes

Summary: "No names," Rodney tells them, one more time. "And no dates -- I'm serious about that. No one can know what anyone else is planning." John learns the structures of life and death.

Review:
An email comes to Rodney from the SGC: They're shutting down the Atlantis expedition. What follows is a plan that increasingly edges into uncertain territory -- in a galaxy full of unexpected danger, who's truly in control?

The best part about the Atlantis expedition is the strong bonds and friendships that are built up between people, like-minded people with a thirst for adventure and exploration and more than anything, standing together against the great unknown. This fic showcases this wonderfully, and just a little heartbreakingly.

This is a taut and suspenseful read, set in Season 4. Written for the Ways to Die challenge on sga_flashfic.

Who's Left and Who's Leaving

Comments

Who's Left and Who's Leaving by the_drifter

[iadorespike]

This is a great rec - it's got me teary just thinking about it. I've always loved this story, the...unknown of it just kills me, though. Did you know that there is a podbook of the story? Who's Left And Who's Leaving, also read by the author, fiercelydreamed. She has a beautiful voice and, unsurprisingly, does a fantastic job with her own story.

Thanks so much!

Re: Who's Left and Who's Leaving by the_drifter

[slashedsilver.livejournal.com]

Oh! Thanks for the link to the podfic! I'm definitely going to check it out.

It's an amazing story, I still remember when I first read it and I was all -- did this happen? What really happened?! I can't believe it's been 6 years!

[tobilo.livejournal.com]

I love this story and am pleased to see it listed here so others may discover the gem it is.

SGA is a newish fandom for me so I am always eager to see great story recs.

I love the way this story focuses on the depth of commitment to the worlds of Pegasus and the links between the characters. Few stories can bring this about and provide a riveting plot giving us a ringside seat into the hearts of our favorites.

[slashedsilver.livejournal.com]

It's a great premise and great story, and I always enjoy the tension and the uncertainty that comes with the reading. Pegasus and the bonds between the characters was definitely the highlight of the series, and though I enjoy my fair share of AUs (which SGA fandom is somehow particularly strong in), something like this is enough to propel me back into early season feels.

Welcome to this shiny new fandom! I read extensively in SGA some time around 2007 to 2010, so I'll be continuing to rec in this fandom now and then :)