AN: The new recruits are pouring into Atlantis. Ronon is still adjusting to life not being on the run. What happens when one of the new recruits catches his eye? Will he be able to shake his past and look towards the future?

Chapter One 'Welcome to Atlantis'

Jennifer gazed around at the room as she came through the gate with the other recruits. Some were doctors, some were scientist, and their were alot of Marines. They stopped in from of a tall woman with short brown hair and demanding eyes. Its like she commanded respect from all of them. "Welcome all of you," the woman began. "My name is Dr. Elizabeth Weird," she said folding her hands behind her back. "You have all signed on for the roughest mission of your life some of you will never see your friends or family for many years," she said stopping and gazing at them. "If you can't handle that then leave," she said motioning them to turn on the gate.

No one moved an inch. "Good," Dr. Weir said with a smile. "You have everything you need in the folder you recieved before arriving in here," she said. "Enjoy the first day off becaus it may be the last one you ever get," she said causing them to glance at each other. "DISMISSED!" She yelled out with everyone walking down.

Ronon, Teyla, John, and Rodney were watching from the balcony. "Pathetic," Ronons aid shaking his head.

"I am sure they said the same about you," John replied only recieving a glare. "Lets just give them a chance," he said softly.

"I agree," Teyla said. "You can't judge a book by its cover," she said in a firm tone.

"JENNIFER!!" Carson yelled out causing all of them to look up.

"Who is that?" Ronon asked a little stunned by her beauty.

"I don't know," John said watching Carson and Jennifer hug. "But apparently the doc knows her well," he said before heading down to greet the new recruits.

Jennifer heads into her room and starts unpacking things. A voice clears their throat and she turns to see three people in her door way. "Hello," she said with a smile.

"Hi," a man replied. "I am John Sheppard," he said softly. "This is Teyla Emagan and Ronon Dex," he said.

"Nice to meet you all," Jennifer said with a smile. "I am Jennifer Keller," she said.

"How are you liking Atlantis so far?" Teyla asked trying to strick up conversation.

"Its alright," Jennifer said. "I haven't seen much yet but I am sure it will be fine," she said looking around the room. "Its just the unpacking that I hate," she said groaning.

"Well you'll be part of our team," John said. "Carson has nothing but the best to say," he said causing her to snicker.

"Carson is one of the best doctors and men I know," Jennifer replied softly. "He took care of me a long time ago," she said in a low voice. "Realized how fast I could learn and got me into medical school," she said softly.

"Why don't you give the unpacking a rest and come join us for lunch?" Teyla asked softly. "Major Lorne will be meeting us as well along with a few other marines," she said.

"Sounds like fun," Jennifer said heading towards them. She stopped to look up at Ronon. "Is he a mute?" She asked causing John to snicker and Ronon to glare.

"No he just doesn't say much," John said holding up his hand and she nodded her head. They headed down to the dining area and sat around a large table.

They had been talking and laughing the entire time. Ronon got up to leave the table. "That guy can eat," Jennifer said with everyone nodding in agreement.

"Look who we have here," a voice said causing Jennifer to turn.

"What do you want Dr. Macky," Jennifer said glaring at him.

"I just wondered how teachers pet is doing?" Macky asked laughing with the others. "You got to wonder what she is giving him," he said looking at her suggestively.

"That is out of line," John said. "I suggest you stand down," he said firmly.

"Is there a problem?" Ronon asked coming out of now where and stadning right in front of the men.

"No," Jennifer said. "Thank you for the lunch," she said before walking out of the room.

"I will go talk to her," Teyla said standing up from the table.

"I will go with you," Laura said glaring at the men before following behind her.

"What did you do to Dr. Keller?" Ronon asked with a growl.

"Easy big guy," John said standing up from the table. "I think these guys have learned their lesson," he said. "Unless you didn't understand that is not okay to make rude comments," he said glancing at them and they looked back at Ronon.

"No we understand," Macky said before walking off with the guys.

Jennifer was in her room drying the tears from her eyes when the door opened. "May we enter," Teyla said.

"Sure," Jennifer said composing herself before turning. "What can I do for you?" He asked.

"The guy was an ass," Laura said. "Its okay to be upset," she said sitting down across from her with Teyla following suit.

"I should just expect it," Jennifer said shrugging her shoulder.

"No man has the right to say that to you," Teyla said touching her hand. "You must stand up for yourself Jennifer," she said in a firm tone.

"I know," Jennifer said softly. "I think I am just going to call it a night we have an early morning," she said softly.

"Okay," Teyla said nodding her head. "If you need to talk I will be just down the hall," she said.

"Same here," Laura said before leaving the room with Teyla.

Jennifer turned to look at herself in the mirror and took a deep breath. She would have to get alot tougher if she was going to survive around here.