What are some common themes in Hurt John Sheppard fanfiction?

There's 'In the Shadow of Pain'. This fanfiction has John dealing with the aftermath of a brutal attack. It's full of emotional turmoil as he tries to come to terms with what happened. The author does a great job of portraying his internal conflict and the slow process of his healing.

A common theme is friendship - turned - more. They start as comrades or acquaintances and then develop deeper feelings. Another theme could be sacrifice, where one of them is willing to put themselves in danger for the other.

Another common theme is the development of their relationship. It could be a romantic relationship or a strong friendship. Writers like to explore how these two characters, with their different personalities, come to rely on each other. In many stories, they start out as strangers or even at odds, but gradually grow closer through shared experiences.

One common theme is identity. Since it's a gender - swapped version of John Sheppard, exploring how this new identity fits into the existing SGA world is often explored. For example, how she interacts with the team members who knew the male John Sheppard.

One common theme is leadership. John Hurt's character might be depicted as a strong leader within the Thunderbirds universe. Another theme could be sacrifice, where his character makes difficult choices for the greater good.

One common theme is physical injury. For example, John might get hurt during a dangerous investigation, and Sherlock has to step up to take care of him. Another theme is emotional pain, like when they have an argument and it causes a rift between them.

The theme of mentorship also pops up. John Hurt's character could be a mentor figure to Sherlock, guiding him through difficult cases or personal struggles. This often involves a lot of deep conversations and a transfer of wisdom from the older character to Sherlock.

Another theme could be mystery and intrigue. Since Sherlock is associated with solving mysteries, fanfictions might incorporate a new mystery that involves John Hurt's character in some way, and John and Sherlock have to work together to solve it. This can add an exciting element to the story.

One popular theme is the slow - burn romance. Given their positions in Stargate Atlantis, they have to be professional first, so many fanfics explore how their feelings develop gradually over time. Another theme is adventure - based romance, where they go on missions together and their relationship deepens during those dangerous situations. And of course, there are also some fics that deal with the 'what - ifs', like what if they had confessed their feelings earlier or if they had to deal with a different kind of threat to their relationship.

Emotional hurt is also popular. This could involve things like heartbreak, betrayal by someone he trusts, or the weight of his long - lived experiences and the losses he has endured over the centuries. It makes for some really deep and angsty stories.