The crime-spree by Flowerhead101 (aka Angel-agent)

Disclaimer: I don't own 'em. Not even one.. Still saving up for it though. I'm still optimistic that I'll be able to hire one for a couple of hours when I'm eighty.

A/N: This is my first Stargate Atlantis fanfic. All reviews will be greatly appreciated. Constructive criticism is always welcome. Please keep in mind English isn't my mother tongue, I'm still learning.

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"Hey Sheppard, wait up!" Sheppard turned around and stopped walking to let McKay catch up. When the scientist reached him he started walking again, waiting for him to catch his breath so he could talk again.

"Can you come by my lab this afternoon at two? Zelenka and I found an Ancient device and we'd really like to find out what it does. Don't worry, it probably isn't dangerous or anything."

"Probably?"

"Yes, probably. We still have too much Ancient technology to research to let your ATA-gene go to waste."

"That makes me feel so appreciated."

"So you'll be there?"

"Wouldn't want to miss it."

"You wouldn't since your gonna be the star of the show," McKay muttered as he walked away again. Sheppard pretended he hadn't heard it but grinned when he heard it. He was on his way to reprimand a group of marines who had been caught playing football in the halls and not using too much caution. Some of the scientists had complained.

When he reached the room he'd ordered them to, they all stood to attention. He cleared his throat and started the speech he was supposed to give.

"What you did was completely uncalled for! You could have seriously injured someone with you little stunt. Next time you want to play football, do it outside! The mainland is big enough to not run into someone. Is that understood?"

They answered as one, "yes, Sir!"

"Good! Now ofcourse I need to take some disciplinary actions against you, but I think I have a nice little idea in mind. I'll need some time to work it out though. So for now you're all free to go, but don't think I'll forget! Dismissed."

The new marines seemed to be very confused but the ones who'd served under Sheppard a little longer were very relaxed. One of them said to a particularly uncomfortable newbie "don't worry too much about it. The Colonel always comes up with something strange. He just has to make the right example every now and then. If he would've been there when we started playing, he would've joined us. Relax."

Somehow, it did little to ease the young marine's mind.

Teyla was on her way to the jumper-bay when turned a corner and bumped into Sheppard. They grabbed each other to remain standing. "I'm sorry Teyla, I should've payed attention to where I was walking," Sheppard apologized.

"It's alright Colonel. It's as much your fault as it is mine. Where were you going?"

"If I'm right about where you're going, I'm going there too," he said with a grin when he saw Teyla's confused look. "The jumper-bay," he clarified. "I'm your designated pilot for your flight to the mainland."

"Oh, I had not realized. Are you sure you are not needed elsewhere?"

"Nah, they'll just have to do without me for a while." When he saw Teyla's inquiry look, he added, "Seriously, I don't have to be anywhere until this afternoon when McKay wants to use me as a lab-rat."

Meanwhile they'd arrived in the jumper-bay and started to load all the supplies into jumper one. After five minutes of silent working, Sheppard asked, "what is all this stuff? You're only staying there for two days!"

"Medicines, clothing, general supplies, food. Our last supply run was not sufficient since our supplies were cut short when the Deadalus arrived two weeks late."

"Oh, ok. Well that was the last of it anyways. Let's get going."

When they were ready to leave Sheppard radioed Elizabeth to let her know they were going and that he'd be back within three hours. Teyla would stay and catch up with some friends.

The flight was spent in a comfortable silence, both of them enjoying the beautiful day and scenery. As they arrived a group of Athosians gathered around them, welcoming them and helping them unload.

After a while Sheppard pulled Halling aside, and informed him of the plan he had in mind for the football-playing marines. He asked if Halling would like to join in on his plan with most of the Athosians. He had explained the game to them a few months back and they had all loved it. Halling was enthusiastic of the plan and said he'd be able to round up at least two dozens of people. "Alright! The more the better!" Sheppard replied happily before walking back to Teyla.

"Are you all settled?" he asked her.

"Yes, would you like to stay here and have lunch with us? You're most welcome to."

"No, thank you. McKay's going to expect me soon. I'll grab something in Atlantis. I'll pick you up again they day after tomorrow."

"Ok, goodbye."

"Bye." He said goodbye to the other Athosians as well before going to the jumper. When he was in the air he decided he still had enough time to just fly around a little. He went in an orbit around the planet and did some loops, spins, twist, turns and dives before realizing he now had to hurry if he still wanted to have some lunch before meeting McKay.

When he sat the jumper down in Atlantis, he was immediately radioed by Elizabeth and summoned to her office. 'So much for my lunch,' he thought as he walked up to her office. Elizabeth was waiting for him and greeted him, "Colonel."

"Dr. Weir."

"Our scientists were a little freaked out when there suddenly was a ship appearing on our sensors. Any idea what that ship could've been?" Elizabeth asked with a smile threatening to show on her face.

"Was it about the size of a jumper and doing all kinds of movements?" Sheppard asked, having seen Elizabeth's smile starting to break through. "Cause if that's the case I think I know what it might have been."

"Yes, it was. And the scientists were wondering about the movements." The smile was now clearly showing on her face. "Next time you take a jumper out for some flying, radio us, ok? It will spare someone a small heart-attack."

Sheppard was now smiling as well. "They could've known it was me, seeing as I came from the mainland. But you're right, next time I'll let you know." He looked at his watch and said, "was that all? Cause McKay wants to use me as a guinea-pig and I'm already late."

"Yes, ofcourse. I'll see you later."

"Bye." Sheppard turned around and hurried off. He wasn't exactly running, since that usually meant there was an emergency, but he was walking at a brisk pace. When he turned the corner to McKay's lab he saw McKay standing in the corridor. "You're late," he said with a scowl on his face.

"Yes, but-"

"No but, Sheppard. My time is valuable. Now come on in."

Sheppard wondered why he suddenly felt as if he was back in High School, but followed McKay in without any further argument. McKay walked to a table where Radek Zelenka was typing away on a laptop. He looked up briefly and said hi, before turning to his typing again. Next to the laptop was a cylinder-shaped object, roughly the size of a baseball.

"So that's it, huh? Looks like the Ancients' idea of a ball to me. Maybe just a bit too heavy."

"Yes, well I'm sure the Ancients had more important things to do than playing with a ball. Now if you'd be so kind as to activate it," McKay said, with a hint of impatience in his voice. "Just remember, no immediate activation. Just try to found out what it does."

"Yeah, yeah. I remember." Then Sheppard concentrated on finding out what the small ball did. But as soon as he touched the device a red light appeared and scanned him, concentrating on his head. His eyes were drawn to the bright light, but he heard McKay shout for him to turn it off. He tried, but it didn't work, it didn't listen to his commands at all. After a few more seconds the light suddenly turned off and the device made a loud, painful shrieking sound, giving him a migraine headache. When the shrieking stopped as well Sheppard felt so light-headed he gripped the table to remain standing, but knew it was pointless. His vision was darkening and he felt his strength leave him.

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Thank you everyone who's read it. Please let me know what you think of it and how I could improve it.