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Author's note: This is for the GateWorld Thread TEAM FLY-BOY 12 Days of Giving
- Pairing: Sheppard/Cadman (because she makes his heart go BOOM!)
- Set after season 5 because they never went back!
- Thank you to Ladygris for her beautiful eyes
12 days of giving- this is a Mix of Art and Fic.. on my profile page I listed the clubhouse site address to see corresponding art to this challenge.
1 Dec 25th Being Alone- fic
2 Dec 26th Romance– art
3 Dec 27th Foreign Country- fic
4 Dec 28th Communication long distance- art
5 Dec 29th Love- fic
6 Dec 30th Treasure- art
7 Dec 31st Hidden identity- fic
8 Jan 1st Children/ Family- art
9 Jan 2nd Formal occasion off world- fic
10 Jan 3rd Bravery- art
11 Jan 4th Music- fic
12 Jan 5th Battle- art
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
12 Days -Dec 25
Prompt- being alone
Chapter 1 - Solitude
The water slapped the edge of the dock in a soft rhythmic melody, the waves gently rocking the surface with the roll of the tide. John let his toes crest the water as he lay back on his elbows while his eyes watched the sky above. The sun was beginning to set, its honey and amber glow pouring out its last ray of light before blackness took over the night.
John lay his head back as the last of the light drifted away leaving the night to creep in. The city's lights began to twinkle to life. Smiling to himself as some of the white and yellow lights had been replaced with red and green for the holiday season. It was Christmas. Christmas on Atlantis and for the first time the city truly embarrassed the holiday.
Woolsey made an effort embrace all customs and traditions and even creating a few that would be unique to Atlantis alone. A large artificial tree was shipped with boxes of ornaments and decorations to make the city glow in the spirit of Christmas.
The large tree was decked out with lights, tinsel and colored balls. It was placed in the hall outside of the mess in hope it was a central location for everyone to see. A Secret Santa exchange was the highlight this evening at the Pancake dinner with the crew that remained behind as many as a third of Atlantis's population was able to gate back home for a few days to spend with family and friends on earth.
Ronon and Rodney had been driving Major Lorne crazy with constant questions in the weeks leading up to Christmas about various customs and traditions of the countries represented. Evan's sudden disappearance was no surprise to John. He knew a certain female doctor might be hiding the MIA Major and thought for a few hours the city would be safe with him missing.
"Hey." A soft female voice wafted the air breaking the magic of moment. John did not need to turn to know who had come to find him.
"Sorry, think I am all Christmas-ed out." John spoke defending his own disappearance.
"It's okay I think you're allowed some alone time." Laura set down a plate on the deck next to John. "Just thought you may want some pancakes before Ronon and Rodney finish them all off." She then pulled two syrup packets from her pocket and set them down next to the plate.
"Thanks sweetheart." John patted the spot next to him. "Join me?" he asked stuffing in a bite of the delicious offering.
"No, that's okay. I think I need some alone time too, I'm gonna head back to the room and grab a shower and then curl up with a book. I think I may be Christmas-ed out too." She ran her fingers through his hair while he noshed on his pancakes. "See ya soon." She kissed her finger and placed a kiss on John's nose then turned and walked back the way she came. He watched her disappear into the darkness till the door at the end of the dock opened and flooded the walkway with light. It then closed again leaving him alone again on the small secluded dock on the edge of the city.
Alone again he sighed, this was one of his better Christmas's, spent with his New Family.
TBC~