Highlander is one of my absolute favourite fandoms. I've totally fallen for Methos. Any recs found here will be for fics with the Really Old Guy paired with either Duncan MacLeod or Richie Ryan.

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Lessons in Futility by elynross and Luminosity, no pairing, 2001-12-29

A list of absolutely fabulous clichés in Highlander slash; that is - humour!

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Metempsychosis by Jacques H. Valentine, Methos, Duncan, 2001-12-29

Methos finally gets his head cut off. No, it's not a death fic!

This is a strange story full of gore, blood and a weird Highlander form of schizofrenia (and no, it's not a Dark Quickening fic either).

Seriously, this is a disturbing read. I'm not sure if this is a slash fic per se, but it reads as preslash if you want it to. What Methos wants above all is to live, and he's prepared to do anything to go on living. Duncan has a problem watching Methos do what he has to.

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Huji Series by Hollyilex, Methos/Richie Ryan, 2001-12-20

Richie needs a teacher since MacLeod feels he can't trust himself not to kill him, and Methos offers an ancient form of apprenticeship. The series are basically about Methos seducing Richie into a teacher/student relationship based on absolute obedience. The arrangement turns out to be just what Richie needs to grow.

I like the way Richie has a real difficulty getting over the abuse in his past and learning to trust Methos.

While you're at her page, read the Fully Interactive Sex Manual as well. This author writes quite a bit of discipline stories, if you go for that sort of thing.

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Begin Again by the Lady of Shalott, DM/M, 2001-10-17

I do love a masterful Methos. Duncan thinks that having sex with a man will be no different from with a woman. Methos shows him he's wrong, and Duncan has to push a few of his boundaries out of the way.

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Leaning With the Turns by Aristide, DM/M, 2001-10-17

This is another one of Aristide's lovely fics. It's about the difference between being reckless and adventurous. Methos dares Duncan into having sex with him. Very hot. Great Duncan trembling with fear and desire in a completely believeable way. I think I've mentioned this author's talent for writing before. A nice table-turner at the end, too.

Check out the rest of the Zine Futures Without End while you're there. Issue four should be out soon.

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White Rabbit by Dargelos, DM/M, Kronos, Joe, OMC's, 2001-10-15

Think 1969. The Old Dead Guys (the only all-Immortal rock band out there) are on tour. Sex, Drugs and Rock'n Roll, literally. Ever wonder what Methos did before he met Duncan? Look no further.

Seriously, this is a very solid piece of work (a novel, actually) - worked through and logically presented. Even Kronos's insaneish evil is explained to satisfaction.

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A Miracle Every Day by Aristide, DM/M, 2001-09-30

This is a story I find myself re-reading from time to time. It features CuriousVirgin!Duncan and Reluctant!Methos making the moves of a complicated dance of desire and trust. Duncan is trying to convince his friend Methos to show him what being with another man is all about, while Methos is afraid to get too close to the Highlander, since he is in love with Duncan and doesn't want to get hurt. When Methos finally gives in to Duncan's persistance it makes for some very hot scenes. Especially when Methos loses his patience.

The author also goes by the name Mairead Triste when she writes angstier fics, and both of her personas do excellent work. You can find more of her work at The House of Slack.