Badfic Summary Mini-Ficathon entry, for [info]kalpurna's summary: "When Rodney starts exhibiting strange symptoms, Dr. Beckett discovers something odd about his genetic makeup. Now Rodney must find a mate -- before his alien side chooses for him. Warnings: wingfic, tentacles (NC-17)."

What sucked most was the sinking feeling that McKay was handling the whole thing better than he was.

Another off-world mission, another alien ritual – and suddenly, Rodney has tentacles and needs to mate with his mate – John.

He never thougth things would end up like this.

"Yes, yes, I'm entirely familiar with the concept of 'take one for the team' – but excuse me if I hadn't anticipated the necessity for it here!"

It was a vague feeling; nothing concrete, nothing he could put a name to, just an uncomfortable sensation scratching low at the base of his brain.