Tags: elizabeth_weir

Dragon Knight by Tari_Roo

Title: Dragon Knight
Author: tari_roo
Characters: John Sheppard, Cameron Mitchell, Elizabeth Weir, Rodney McKay, Teyla Emmagan, Ronon Dex, Sam Carter, Carson Beckett, Radek Zelenka, Evan Lorne
Summary: Atlantis is imminently under attack by an Asuran fleet, and Queen Elizabeth has a desperate last chance plan. Recapture the dragon that is supposedly their last hope in defeating the Asurans. Rodney McKay and his team are back on their quest to capture the black dragon, Jhepard-shon. Shep though is determined not to be found... mostly because he is still recovering from the last attack.

Why rec'd? A wonderful AU that is so truly AU and plays with fantasy and sci-fi elements but still so true the characters that we know from the show.

Also, it has dragon!John. Dragon!John. *enough said*

Free to a Good Home by Mardhin

Title: Free to a Good Home
Author: Mardahin
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Elizabeth Weir
Note: labeled Slash but I don't see any Slash even when I'm looking with my Slash goggles on
Summary: This is a result of the plush Atlantis craze a while back. John Sheppard accidentally encounters a local artifact which transforms him into a small, flying horse. The rest, as they say, is history.

Why rec'd? Pure, utter, total, adorable and wonderful crack!

Geek Knight versus the Black Dragon by tari_roo

Title: Geek Knight versus the Black Dragon
Author: tari_roo
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Ronon Dex, Teyla Emmagan, Radek Zelenka, Carson Beckett, cameos of Elizabeth Weir and Sam Carter, surprise character
Summary: The tale of Sir Rodney who went Dragon Hunting. Alternative title: Shep the Dragon has a bad day.

Why rec'd? I don't know where to start. The fic has a great Rodney POV. It has humour, H/C, awesome worldbuilding, awesome character voices, great ideas and is a fantastic AU that I'll be re-reading very often.

An Ordinary Day - Pegasus Style by sgafan

Title: An Ordinary Day - Pegasus Style
Author: sgafan
Characters: John Sheppard, Elizabeth Weir, Carson Beckett, Sgt. Bates
Summary: Another ordinary day in Pegasus, turns out to be not so ordinary, when unlikely trouble comes from an unsuspected source.

Why rec'd? A great Season 1 fic with a great Elizabeth POV and H/C.
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An Atlantis Christmas

Title: An Atlantis Christmas
Author: mithrel
Rating: G
Characters: John, Rodney, Ronon, Teyla, Radek, Elizabeth, Carson, Chuck
Warnings: None
Summary: Christmas comes to the Pegasus Galaxy.

Why Rec'd: Funny and sweet and so very in character, this is a great Christmas fic that is guaranteed to leaving you smiling!
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Those Who Belong by stringertheory

Title: Those Who Belong
Author: stringertheory
Rating: PG
Word Count: 2403
Characters: Carson Beckett, Rodney McKay, Elizabeth Weir, John Sheppard
Warnings/Spoilers: None. Set during "The Return" (3.10-3.11) while the Atlantis crew is (temporarily) back on Earth.
Summary: "For those who belong nowhere, and for those who belong to one place too much to belong anywhere else." - Alden Nowlan

Why rec'd?: A look at each character's thoughts on being back on Earth, well written with just the right amount of longing and angst - not too much, not too little.

Almost Human by esteefee

Title: Almost Human
Author: esteefee
Characters: John Sheppard, Rodney McKay, Teyla Emmagan, Elisabeth Weir, Carson Beckett, Radek Zelenka
Summary: Cybernetic/Human Construct with enhanced artificial intelligence, Serial Number 5592930299, Designation: Sheppard, Major John is sent on a mission to the Pegasus Galaxy.
He and twenty-six other cycons on the expedition are hiding a secret.

Why rec'ed? Such a great AU. I love AUs that do more than just change something major but also change some little details along the way. The writing is great and the plot is awesome. This story will suck you in and won't let you go until you've finished it.
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In That Sleep of Death by coolbreeze

Title: In That Sleep of Death (Story in four parts, all parts are linked)
Author: coolbreeze1
Rating: PG-13
Word Count: 32,500
Characters: John, Rodney, Ronon, Teyla, Carson, Radek, Elizabeth, Lorne, Team
Summary: With the Wraith culling in earnest across the galaxy and mysterious mercenaries attacking defenseless villages, Team Sheppard chases after a possible weapon left behind by the Ancients in an abandoned outpost. They return empty-handed, but increasingly strange behavior causes them to question just exactly what they might have discovered after all.

Why rec'd?: Excellent tension throughout, with great characterizations. I was quickly drawn in and couldn't stop reading, it was that good!