SGA: "A Grade Six Guide"

Title: A Grade Six Guide
Rating/Genre: G, gen
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis
Length: 3,024 words
Summary: Thirteen-year-old Rodney McKay can't seem to do anything right in his parents' eyes. But a dare from a classmate helps him prove himself... to himself, at least.
Written for: sga_flashfic 'School' Challenge
A/N: Much thanks to andromeda_25 because this is completely her fault *lol* The fic is inspired by the following exchange...
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McKay: "I built an atomic bomb for my grade six science fair exhibit."
Ford: "They let you do that up in Canada?"
McKay: "It wasn't a working model. Still, I was questioned for six hours by the CIA, who believed I was part of a secret preteen organization, actually, it led to my first job--"
-- 1x08 'The Underground'
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( A Grade Six Guide to Building a Fully Functional Atomic Warhead at Home )