squidgiepdx -- this is the "long fic" rec version... fic over 25,000 words.Let's see....
Every Day in Every Way by
velocitygrasshttp://sgabigbang.talkoncorners.net/?view=fic&id=8
The first SGA Big Bang story I ever read. Rodney proposes he and John become "friends with benefits" -- until it becomes more. I love
velocitygrass for her first time stories… and for her faithfulness in running 
mcsheplets every two weeks since forever.In the Place of Jackals by
auburnhttp://sgareversebang.dreamwidth.org/21161.html
Okay, it's only 18,500 words. An amazing story from Reverse Bang with art by
danceswithgary. After a failed mutiny, the members of the Atlantis expedition are held hostage by the SGC while Rodney works for them. It's haunting and eerie... and Rodney. Just. Go. Read. The Slow Slide of Indifference by
ladyholderhttp://www.wraithbait.com/viewstory.php?sid=10690
Atlantis realizes that they are being abandoned by Earth and how they become self-sufficient. Until Earth changes its mind and want to force the Lanteans to return. They really become independent in the end. Great action and storytelling.
Enjoy!