Simple Gifts

Written by J. T. Filipek
Fandom: The X-Files
Rating: Teen and up

A week apart following the events of Millennium gives Mulder and Scully a lot of time to think. They come to the decision that a late Christmas is MUCH better than none at all.

My notes:

Their first kiss at the millennium starts something between them, but Mulder doesn’t think so at first. When he sees Scully’s face fall when he murmured that “the world didn’t end”, he assumes the worst. We then jump back to the previous week to when Scully is in San Diego for Christmas, where... Read more

Break the Lock

Written by UnabashedBird
Rating: Teen and up

Daniel and Vala learn how to get along. Be friends, even. They insist that’s all there is to it. They’re wrong.

My notes:

A wonderful slow burn that shows Daniel and Vala starting to spend more down time together after a shift in their dynamic has led to a bit of unrest between them. Vala has been demonstrating a genuine interest in Daniel’s archaeological passions for some time, and while that allows them to work together more seamlessl... Read more

Judge of Character

Written by DesertKactus
Rating: Teen and up

General Hammond has always believe himself to be a good judge of character, which is why, after an alien space pirate hijacked the Prometheus, he decides to offer the eccentric space pirate a chance to join the SGC, using Daniel Jackson as an incentive to persuade her. He also interested to see how things play out between her and a certain archeologist.

Smidge of J/S.

My notes:

Really well-paced and has excellent mission storylines. I love the premise of Vala being drawn into the fold right after Prometheus Unbound by Hammond. I always thought we never got to see enough of Vala and the way she so seamlessly integrated into SG-1. I love how this slight venture into AU territory makes the beginning... Read more