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Dance Partners, by DementorDelta
HP, Harry/Severus, Harry’s hit by a memory curse and thinks he’s 15 again for a while
“Professor Lupin knows?” Harry said, trying to reconcile his conflicting impulses. / “That you and I have matching tattoos? Yes,” Snape confirmed.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Dark Lords, by Abstract Concept
HP, Harry/Severus, the one where Harry is the new Dark Lord, and his minions play buzzword bingo
“Severus is well able to conceptualise my methodology, understands my feelings on risk-management, and is capable of networking and streamlining, as well as getting our vision statement out there to the world!
Sacrifices Made, by blackchaps
SGA, John/Rodney, Wraith enzyme causes more aftereffects for Rodney, misunderstandings with John, spends time on the Daedalus with Caldwell, the Wolf Prize
“Maybe the Wraith enzyme made me crazy for a minute! It could’ve happened! Some sort of residual effect from being insane!”
Three Times Sam and Dean Went to Church, by concernedlily
SPN, Sam & Dean growing up
He shoulders ahead of his brother and picks up his bag, but he’s clumsy and she sees Dean notice it and take in with one glance what she had nearly missed: that the bag is packed for nights away, not schooldays.
When the Hour Turns Over, by dotfic
SPN, Dean turns 30 in a bus station in the middle of nowhere
“It’s five after midnight,” Sam said, head jerking towards the big round clock over the door.
How Are Things at Crate & Barrel?, by scrunchy
Sports Night, Dan/Casey, future!fic where they tell Dan & Natalie about being a couple
“‘Everything’s fine, Dan and I are together,’ like ‘What could be wrong, I have my BFF?'” Natalie gestured, “Or ‘Everything’s fine’ – full stop, new sentence – ‘By the way, Dan and I are a couple.'”
Coeur d’coeurs, by lyra_wing
SPN, xover with Pushing Daisies, Sam & Deam retire & run a pie restaurant
The dead neon sign on the top of the crust-shaped roof read, “The Pie Hole.” Upon seeing it, Dean laughed and declared that he loved it, while Sam rolled his eyes.
That Time with the Dobermans (and the Hole in the Wall), by mspotts
Iron Man, Pepper finally gets kidnapped, by Larry the accountant, and doesn’t really need rescuing
Pepper reached into her purse, pulling out her crossword book and a stick of spearmint gum. She pressed the emergency button of her GPS in the process, feeling a bit silly doing so.
Dreaming the same bewildering dream, by rei_c
Narnia, Lucy & Edmund between Prince Caspian and Voyage of the Dawn Treader
“Come on, then, Lu,” he says. “It’s not going to disappear while we’re standing here.”
As if from a dream, by rei_c
Narnia, moments from Prince Caspian, Lucy & Edmund
When it’s over, when Peter’s seething and his tie is crooked, his shirt stained and torn beyond recognition, the four of them sit down and wait for the train.
Tides of Earthquake Weather, by starhawk
PR JF, Casey/RJ, sequel to Mental Sparkles and a Dog Named Wolf
Without making any effort to cover the phone or muffle his voice, RJ looked over at Casey and asked, “You’re not the head of a secret ninja academy, are you?”
Two Years After Tomorrow, by lavvyan
SGA, John/Rodney, Earth is destroyed, Rodney believed lost, ships: Iliad & Argo, outsider POV
“What, you mean you haven’t heard?” Marcel asked her later. “I thought everyone knew.”
The Potter-Malfoy Problem, by who_la_hoop
HP, Harry/Draco, Room of Requirement acting strangely
“If you point out the door, then I’ll be on my way,” Harry said. “I didn’t mean to interrupt your sulking.”
Dating a Straight Boy is Weird and Creepy, by anonymous (for the HP Next Gen Fest)
HP, Albus/Scorpius, Albus asks Scorpius to fake!date him
Scorpius gasped and pressed one hand to his chest over the screen-printed words, ‘I Can’t Even Think Straight,’ and said in a bad Southern accent, “I do declare you have discovered my secret!”
Defined, by duskyfox
SGA, Rodney & Teyla take vacation time on Earth at Jeannie’s
On Atlantis they did this together two or three times a week as a way of making time for each other. Here they did it every morning to ground them, to remind them of where they came from and to where they would return.
Catalysis, by Chandri MacLeod
SGA, John/Rodney, long PTSD fic, recovery at Jeannie’s, dark recaps of traumatic events
Only a world secure in its ongoing existence could possibly justify the time it took to write “PUSH” and “ON” and “OPEN” on everything it made.
Such a Pretty Face, by Abi
Smallville, Clark/Lex (also Lois/Lex), um… the one with marsupialism (*facepalm*)
“I actually believe that you’re desperate enough to date furniture, given your track record over the last several years, but you can do better than Jimmy’s couch. There is a lovely leather sofa at my office, I could introduce you.”
Aim for the Unknown, by hafital
Doctor Who, Jenny/River, Jenny finds the Library & meets River Song
“A dream within a dream within a dream. I like it,” says Jenny with an impish smile.
How to Marry a Millionaire, by Corinna
Smallville, Clark/Lex, the one with the mutant thimble robots, and Clark wants to get married
Lex had talked down enough homicidal maniacs over the years that he would have thought he had the knack by now.
Five Ways Someone Finds Out About John and Rodney, by bluebrocade
SGA, John/Rodney, the one where they end up on citywide radio & Lorne bangs on their door
They’d only been stuck in the storage room for ten minutes when Radek got the doors open. Rodney really really really didn’t think Radek would be able to get the doors open that fast.
Kind of Blue, by lamardeuse
SGA, John/Rodney, the one where they become accidental movie stars, in *cough* that kind of movie
“Seriously, I’m loving this planet,” John said as he collapsed onto the bed.
Begin As We Mean To Continue, by lilyseyes
HP, Harry/Draco, Harry/Draco/Severus, semi-DH compliant, Christmas in Derbent
“Why do you keep coming, Draco?” He asked, feeling world-weary as he stared out at the distant water. “Why do we continue to let him play his games?”
In Our Certain Fallibility be Unfallingly Generous, by mirabile dictu
SGA, John/Rodney, another offworld trip, years down the road
For food, for fabric, for sewing needles, for silverware, for ZPMs, for every- and anything they could find, the teams went through the stargate.
Stranger Than, by ladycat777
SGA, John/Rodney, Rodney kidnapped by Larrin with rescue by oblivious!John
Locked away in his cell, Rodney pats the rusted metal walls and croons under his breath. “Soon, soon,” he tells the ship.
Tea Collection, by Kamerreon
HP, Harry/Draco, the one where Harry tests 40 teas for the twins
“What is this supposed to do again?” His voice was quiet and exasperated.
Suspicions, by tmkline
HP, Harry/Draco, Draco/Blaise, voyeurism PWP while Blaise & Draco are at Grimmauld Place
No one was more surprised than Harry when Professor Snape arrived at Number 12 Grimmald Place with two Slytherins in tow.
Escaping the Paradox, by Meri
HP, Harry/Severus, Harry gets stuck back in time, changes the future, falls in love with Severus; an almost exact reversal of the usual HP/SS roles in fic
“What if you find a way back –” Severus’ face went red, but he didn’t back down. “Would you leave me here?”
beginning of a veela!john thing, by xanphibian
SGA, John/Rodney, snippet
It started when John was sixteen — the moment he turned sixteen, actually.
Coffee Date, by Fia Reynne
SGA, John/Rodney, John thinks he’s not gay, accidentally hooks up with Rodney via Atlantis messageboard
At that point, John was certain his eyes bugged out of his head. “I don’t know, Lieutenant. I’m not gay.” / “Of course you’re not, sir,” Cadman said dutifully. “Can you ask your boyfriend and get back to me?”
E-Mail Tag, by Fia Reynne
SGA, John/Rodney, emails between John, Rodney, and Jeannie
Yeah, that would kinda be a conflict of interest.
Joint Venture, by dameruth
Doctor Who, 10.5/Rose/alt!Jack, the one where they grown a new TARDIS
Passenger and pilot slowly relaxed, then flinched in unison as a final musical tinkle of breaking crockery reached them from the living quarters. / “That was the last teacup,” Rose sighed, “I bet you anything.” She unwrapped her arms from the strut and gave it an affectionate pat.
Let’s Do The Time Warp Again, by calliopes_pen
Doctor Who, Nine/Rose/Jack, J&R meet past versions of the Doctor on the TARDIS, short
If it weren’t fixed within an hour of TARDIS time, then his favorite mallet (stolen from a Whack A Mole during an alien invasion that happened to be in a Showbiz or Chuck E. Cheese) could easily sort things out.
The One Where They Meet Online, by doctorfumbles
SGA, John/Rodney, AU where they IM & John works at the newspaper, includes this classic line from John:
“I don’t want to pretend to be a woman anymore.”
A Dark and Stormy Fright, by neadods
Doctor Who, Nine/Rose/Jack, haunted house
“I told you,” the Doctor said with a hint of impatience. “There are no such things as ghosts.”
Healing Hands, by Draconi
HP, Harry/Draco, vet!Draco and advicecolumnist!Harry
Malfoy would never write to The Quibbler.
Sleeping Triple in a Double Bed, by mk malfoy
HP, Harry/Draco/Charlie Weasley, another great title, sadly PWP
Then, about two months later, Charlie had come round, wanting Draco back, and Harry had refused, saying Draco was his, but he had invited Charlie to spend the night, and well…
Chased So Many Dreams, by wolfshark
SGA, John/Rodney, good title, but most definitely PWP
“I want you,” he murmured into Rodney’s mouth.
On One’s Knees, by pir8fancier
HP, Harry/Draco, the darkish post-war one where Draco’s knees are messed up (Note: Make sure to read the “schmoopy alternative ending” — I recommend it as more of an epilogue, because happy(er) endings make me happy!)
“Say my name.”
Of Bomb Squads and Pineapples, by xela
Psych, Shawn/Carlton
“There is a bomb squad in my kitchen,” Carlton repeated, enunciating every word.
Twinlets ‘Verse, by Xela (link goes to xela’s lj; scroll down for ‘verse story links)
BtVS, *very* AU (as in, Spike and his twin William are Giles’ sons and wind up in a threesome with Buffy AU); unashamed smut
How had she ended up here? In this position? With her roommates?
Cambodia, by cottontail
SGA, John/Rodney, sequel to As the Stars Fade Out, SGA joins SG1 looking for crystals on an Ori-claimed planet
It’s a rapid culture shock from the third-world conditions they’ve just left behind. Rodney admits that he kind of misses the cricket things.
One of Those Days All Week, by Mad Maudlin
SGA
Hour 8: Learn that while you were dissecting a pastry, you were volunteered to help repair steam-driven farm equipment. While taking inventory of required replacement parts with local youth, plot revenge.
The One With The Homophobes and The Giant Spider, by enviropony
SGA, John/Rodney, Sam doesn’t understand Pegasus negotiating, and Lorne doesn’t get court-martialed
Evan hadn’t even known that Sheppard was the type to hold hands.
There the Crevasse, by monkiedude
SPN, Sam/Dean, Sam thinks he might be telepathic, but it’s really Dean
It started with them getting separated, again, and Sam being choked, again, and Dean arriving in the nick of time. Again. Or that’s when Sam began to get a clue, at least. Kind of ridiculous it took him so long.
A Different Corner, by Lucy Hale
Psych, Shawn/Carlton, the one with Brian Sawayah the FBI agent, Gus is kidnapped
He knew it was going to be bad the moment he saw the number of patrol cars lined up along the street.
The Process of the Taking, by antiship
SPN, Sam/Dean, the one where Sam gets more powers (electricity, telekinesis, empathy, mind-control)
In the morning, Sam decided it was a dream. Dean hogged the shower, used up the last of Sam’s shampoo and was generally a pain in the ass. Instead of taking it silently, Sam went on a nice long rant at the very top of his voice about just how difficult Dean was to live with.
Sequelae, by The Spike
SGA, John/Rodney, after 5 yrs back on Earth John re-bugifies
It didn’t matter that nearly five years had passed without a word, that there was no reason for it ever to be Sheppard, but even so it wasn’t so much prescience, perhaps, as his brain’s instinctive grab for the worst possible case scenario.
Mr. Rock and Roll, by torakowalski
Live Free or Die Hard, John/Matt, the one with the t-shirt
So there it is: just a friendly little yay-we-didn’t-die kiss between two world-saving buddies and John needs to stop thinking about it.
Sierra Echo X-Ray, by gixi
Live Free or Die Hard, John/Matt, the one where Matt couch-surfs (in an NC-17 kind of way)
So he wound up staying in New York longer than he meant to, and it only made sense that he’d keep in contact with the only person he really knew in the city.
A Year in the Life, by miss_pryss
Live Free or Die Hard, John/Matt
The truth is, Matt isn’t in town on business. He was supposed to be, but the meeting got cancelled a month ago.
And You Loathe the Ground, by sardonicsmiley
SGA, John/Rodney, WIP wing!fic
John says, feeling like he’s slipped completely loose of his bearings, “He likes cats. Could you—”
Harvest Festival, by Ras Elased
SGA, John/Rodney, the AU where Rodney is the village priest
Now, years later, Rodney held the second most powerful position in the village. There was no one else who could do what he did. That didn’t make it any less meaningless.
Slave Breakers ‘verse”, by maculategiraffe
Original Fic, the one with Bran, Holden, Yves, etc
Overall Summary: These stories are set in a world parallel to ours– modern, but different– where the law is that adolescents can be sold into slavery on their fifteenth birthday to defray their parents’ cost of living.
Getting to Yes, by smoke-ring halos
Torchwood, Jack/Ianto, smut, Ianto asks to switch roles
But now that they’ve settled into this pattern, how is he to tell Jack that, in all fairness, he thinks Jack ought to let him have a go?
Game, Sutekh, and Match, by Anonymous
Torchwood, John & Ianto search for the pieces of Jack
Why do things like this always happen to him? And in the supermarket?
Staying on the Road, by lionessvalenti
Torchwood, driving in the snow
“Yeah,” Owen agreed. “If it would have done me any good, I would have been holding my breath.”
Endings Unexpectedly Happy, by Mirabile Dictu
SGA, OT4, team living on water planet
The first storey of the house was open, lost to the rising sea levels, annual monsoons, and exceptional high tides, but three more rose above the gleaming water. Potted plants lined the second and third floor verandas: glossy tomatoes shone in the afternoon sun, frothy carrot greens curled around the zinnias, and a faded denim shirt hung limply over a railing.
The Complexity of Daily Life, by teaphile
SGA, OT4, Atlanteans resettle (Atlantis “decontamination” field)
Sheppard’s team was offworld when it started.
All’s Fair, by gracie_musica
Torchwood, Jack/Ianto, snowball fight
“Did you do that?” Jack accused. / Ianto didn’t react. “Do what?” he asked, holding out a cup.
a foot in your door, by lilysaid
SGA, John/Rodney, the one with Rory and Larrin
They’re both on the same page, only Rodney doesn’t know how they got there.
As You Wish, by Nel
SGA, John/Rodney, the one with the hippies & love bracelets, and this quote:
“Christmas just makes me cranky.” / “And,” John said slowly, “by cranky you mean pissed off.” / Rodney nodded. “And by Christmas I mean you.”
Forty-Two, by cathalin
SGA, John/Rodney, Quarantine tag
“I think we need a free hit, you know, like when you’re roughhousing when you’re a kid, your buddy can hit you and you can’t get mad.”
And Sometimes You Get Toasters, by giddygeek
SGA, John/Rodney
“Oh, fine. Fine. I promise to at least warn someone before I and my rushing adrenaline go off to save all of our lives. There. Is everyone happy now? Can I go back to my lab, or do I need to wait for the crossing guard to walk me down?”
Today’s Disaster Forecast, by Resonant
SGA, John/Rodney
“I knew this was going to happen,” Rodney said.
Snakes and Ladders, by Alvira
HP, Harry/Draco, Harry with son Wystan (werewolf)
Draco still thought it was the greatest joke ever when the son of the great, good Boy Who Lived, Harry Potter himself, was Sorted into the Serpent’s Den.
-.-. — -. -. . -.-. – .. — -., by mad_maudlin
SGA, Rodney temporarily deaf and blind
One minute they were trying to flush some looters armed with suspiciously Genii-looking firearms from the ruins of an Ancient lab, and Teyla was covering for him while he ran for a pillar with a better firing position, and something went pop–!
Vegas tag, by pogrebin
SGA
The desert is always unreal. Something about the heat reflecting off the sand, the sharp divide of the horizon against the eye. Drive far enough out from Vegas and the desert starts to feel like Afghanistan, the lights from the casinos blinking dully like mortar shells exploding.
Sensitivities, by cat_77
SGA, Ronon has allergic reaction
It was then that Ronon realized that their team leader was conspicuously absent from the room. McKay, yes. Teyla, yes. Hovering local, yes. Sheppard, no.
For Better or For Worse, by Soraya
SGA, John/Rodney, crack!sequel to “Ascension”
He knew he would just have to be extra careful when he was boiling them. Only, not this particular rabbit, because this one was okay. It actually looked quite cute, like something he might want to stroke or keep even, and–
Ascension, by Soraya
SGA, John/Rodney, the one where they’re both Sith lords
“We had an appointment,” Ro’dnee explained, quite defensive all of a sudden. “Which you missed, by the way,” as though that were reason enough. “And since we’ve fallen into the habit of trying to kill each other, I decided to track you down. Because, you know, it was my turn to try to kill you.”
Free and Clear, by Merry
SPN, Sam/Dean
It’s stupid, because there isn’t any danger now, but just sending Dean off to clean up makes Sam twitchy.
Rest Stop – Near Leland, Mississippi, by Merry
SPN, Sam/Dean
He got his ass kicked by a pre-teen in bunny barrettes; the world owes him.
Twenty minutes, before breakfast, by Merry
SPN
There’s coffee on the night stand and sun in his eyes when Dean wakes up.
Poems, Prayers & Promises, by Cyanne
SGA, John/Rodney
“And don’t think I didn’t notice that you managed to miss the official proclamation. Good thing I wasn’t planning on calling on the Senior Staff to say a few words seeing as the heads of two of my departments were busy eloping at the time.”
We Don’t Have The Time For Psychological Romance, by glitterdash
SGA, John/Rodney
Saving everyone on Atlantis from imminent death by day and having hot, gay sex by night meant that time went very quickly.
The Naked Truth, by wolfshark
SGA, John/Rodney, vacation in Florida
Lorne had chuckled a little when John told him that he was going on vacation, like he didn’t quite believe it. It was only when John pulled out the duty schedule to review – a job he hated and tended to procrastinate on – that Lorne sobered up. “You’re serious, sir?” he said.
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night, by mirabile-dictu
SGA, John/Rodney
For the last five years, we have celebrated navavarSa by welcoming a new class to Atlantis Schola.
Running on Empty, by Sholio
SGA, haven’t read, wing!fic?
Thin wisps of clouds trailed their fingers across his field of vision — his mind supplied the word contrails and something in him twisted in a sudden fierce joy and pain, a sudden urge to rise up and touch the sky.
Enough of Words, by Maymargaret
Doctor Who
“You set your program to trace anyone who could help find the Doctor, right?” Ace asked, then went on without waiting for an answer.
Access Denied, by such_heights
Torchwood
When making contact with Harkness for the first time, it is advisable to consult his psych profile (pp. 2103-2199) so as to be adequately prepared for his distinctive approach to interpersonal relations.
More Than Just A Cheap Trick, by magicallaw
Doctor Who, Donna/Martha
Martha Jones first met Donna Noble the same day she met the Doctor. Of course, she just didn’t know it yet.
Finally – A Vegas Coda, by JiM
SGA
“Why would you even come to Vegas in the first place?” McKay demands, flinging a hand at the ceiling.
Gus Goes For The Gold Star, by Livia
Yuletide, Psych, Shawn/Gus
Gus is wearing his special lucky writing socks.
Goes Marching, by whetherwoman
Yuletide, To Kill A Mockingbird
“Because the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice.”
the sandwich story, by Obfuscate
Yuletide, Calvin and Hobbes
“Of course. You’re the only one changing.”
It’s Growing Day by Day, by Telesilla
SGA, John/Rodney
“My head hurts, but I think it’s a pretty mild concussion.” He paused and frowned. “And you know, the fact that I know that says a lot about my life in the last six years.”
I Were The Heavens, by sam_storytelller
Torchwood
“You’re mucking about with time,” the Doctor said.
Breaking Walls, by TechnoScribe
SGA
She also knew that this was not a normal aptitude test that their young Rodney McKay was being asked to take.
From The Brink Of Twilight, by furiosity
HP, Harry/Draco
Draco Malfoy disliked Muggles.
What We’re Here To Do, by starandrea
PR JF
“If you’re not worried about Casey,” she said carefully, “then why are you restocking a refrigerator that’s already full?”
Drabble #6, by fiercelydreamed
SGA, John/Rodney, ep tag
“Why anyone thinks you’re unpredictable and spontaneous, I’ll never know.”
Ask Captain Jack, livejournal parody blog
Torchwood
Captain Jack will shoot your 21st Century problems in the face!
Bridge Isn’t Burned, by arianna99
SGA, John/Rodney, kids in Australia
“I could be in the lab right now, catching up on all the scientific discoveries I missed because you talked me into eloping.”
Going Native, by slybrarian
SGA, John/Cameron/Atlantis
This is exactly the sort of thing they warn you about in Stargate Command’s standard Orientation and Processing briefings.
Moving Right Along, by Minim Calibre
Dark Angel, Max/Alec
“Do your ears even register the word? Two letters, first one’s N, second one’s O.”
Bill of Service, by Sonya
Dark Angel
But he had to ask; just like she had to say no.
Test of Wills, by Alethia
Dark Angel, Max/Alec
Neither of them spoke, Max not knowing what to say and 494—well, who knew what he was thinking?
Cover, by Alethia
Dark Angel, Max/Alec
“Okay, locked room with cameras: only two options. Quick, hit me.”
We Wish You a Happy Festive Non-Denominational Holiday Season, by lelola
PR OO
She was pretty sure she was parked illegally, but she wasn’t planning to be there long, and really, who was going to tow the Power Rangers’ jet?
Living Arrangements, by scifislasher
PR LG
“Kendrix, please,” he protested. “Hacking is such a loaded word.”
When Plants Attack, by starandrea
PR DT
He should have noticed when Trent disappeared.
Fanfare, Fan Fiction, and the Fourth Wall, by Casey
Yuletide, Boston Legal
“I see here that I have a twelve-b-six motion regarding a copyright infringement claim.”
Fairy Tale Ending, by Nems
Psych, Shawn/Carlton
Most people trembled when you became angry, but he just smiled and edged further into your personal space.
Loose the Hounds, by aflightoffancy
Dark Angel, Max/Alec
FUBAR didn’t even begin to describe this mess.
A Midnight Clear, by teand
SPN
“Oh sweetheart, you don’t want angels, trust me. I’m Dean.”
Eight Things You Should Know, by Candle Beck
SPN, Sam/Dean
Sam had always had trouble distinguishing between positive attention and negative when it was coming from Dean. He had trouble caring, as long as Dean was looking at him, as long as Sam had him in thrall. Sam didn’t like being emotionally twelve years old around his brother, but what could he do.
The Friggin’ Cure, by inzan73
Dark Angel, Max/Alec
Alec is critically injured while on a mission to get the cure.
Obsession, by Madison
SGA, John/Rodney
“Same as always,” he drawled. “I try to beat your score.”
More Than He Bargained For, by Orithain & Rina
SGA, John/Rodney
“Do you _ever_ brush your hair?” Rodney commented, looking up from his cup of coffee as John walked over to the table he was sitting at. “I swear, something is going to nest in it.”
How Not To Make Your Move, Yuletide
Invisible Man, Bobby/Darian
The kid could kiss, Bobby would give him that.
Kissing Cousins, by Brigdh
Yuletide, Georgette Heyer, Cotillion
“Kit won’t mind. She likes you too, after all.”
Little Settlement on the Moon, by Rina
Yuletide, Little House on the Prairie
They could go further West or they could just go further…to the Moon.
say the words and sign our names, by wintercreek
SGA, John/Rodney
“It’s just that it would change everything, in the best way.”
On Piras, by Kat Reitz and Perryvic
SGA, the one where the Pegasus natives meet up to plan
“So like… first one to get them to have a group orgy gets ten points?”
A Change Is Gonna Come, by such_heights
Torchwood, Calif. Prop 8 commentary
“When you actually have a plan to run the world from the basement, do let me know. I’m making coffee, I assume you’re both in need.”
Broadcast Signal, by Madison
SGA, John/Rodney
“You’re dead,” Rodney huffed. / “Huh.” John appeared briefly startled. “Well, that explains a lot.”
And Hope, by Sihaya Black
SGA, John/Rodney, Rodney as genie
Probably just another freaky Pegasus cultural thing.