A/N: I would like to say thank you to all the reviews given to my first story "Breakfast in Atlantis". Thank you so much for reading it. :) And just to clarify a few things, I know that unfortunately Elizabeth was presumed dead, that's right presumed dead on the show. I invite you all to please read this virtual continuation of Stargate Atlantis, a virtual season 6 called "Atlantis Rising", and you will see that my stories are kind of a follow up of that. :)

Chapter 1

Atlantis conference room

"Well that Ancient ship, the Travellers found on the Nibor system, sure seems to be worth a visit." Woolsey said.

"Yeah, definitely." Rodney begun. "But unfortunately with most of the science teams busy with the discoveries from M7L-787, there isn't a spare team available to go off-world right now." Rodney said sounding a little bit frustrated.

"Well, but according to the Travellers' intel, the ship seems to be mostly operational." Woolsey said. "The only reason they asked for our help was because they still need someone to initialise the remaining of the systems in order for the ship to be able to fly."

"You mean someone with the ATA gene". John spoke.

"That's right, Colonel." Woolsey replied. "There is also that strange lab on board they don't seem to be able to figure out what it is for."

"Hence the need for one of our science teams to be on board that ship as soon as possible." Rodney said.

"Definitely." Zelenka added.

"Well, in that case, if the science teams can't go there, why don't we bring the ship here instead?" John suggested.

"That thought had crossed my mind." Woolsey said. "But since we are short on personnel right now, the only pilot available is you, Colonel. But I will also need you to be here for the meeting with the Ascane. They are a military society and it would be better to introduce them to our military commander as soon as possible."

"Yeah, but they will only be here in two days." Rodney interrupted. "There will be more than enough time for Sheppard to get to the Ancient ship and bring it back here."

"So what are we waiting for?" Sheppard said. "I am ready to go."

"I was thinking that maybe Dr. Weir could go along with you, Colonel." Woolsey said. "She can begin the translation of the logs from the Ancient ship, while the ship is being brought here to Atlantis. I am guessing it will make things more expedite."

"Yes, because in that way, once the ship gets here, we can immediately start working on it, without having to wait for the linguistics department's team to go on board and do the translations". Zelenka said.

"There is only one problem." Rodney interrupted. "Elizabeth is off-world right now."

"She should be returning shortly." Woolsey said. "Meanwhile, Colonel, I guess you could go ahead and start preparing a Jumper."

Woolsey ended the meeting there and they all started leaving the conference room.

Suddenly, Chuck's announcement, of an off-world activation, is heard.

"Chuck" Woolsey said approaching the technician.

"It's Major Lorne's IDC, Sir." Chuck said.

A few moments later, the figures of Major Lorne, Elizabeth, Teyla, Kanaan and a few Marines, emerged from the shimmering blue puddle.

"How are the negotiations with the Pulgari?" Woolsey asked to the newly arrived group.

"Everything seems to be going well." Elizabeth answered, not sounding totally convinced. "At least according to the Pulgari's governor."

"I guess we can say that everything went well as far as the Pulgari goes." Teyla added.

"We all know how stubborn the Pulgari can be." This time it was Kanaan who spoke.

"So does Elizabeth." John said smirking.

"Well," Elizabeth said with a smile and a raised eyebrow, her gaze on John.

Woolsey cleared his throat.

"Colonel Sheppard will be departing shortly for the Nibor system, in the hopes of bringing the Ancient ship, found by the Travellers, to Atlantis." Woolsey started. "Dr. Weir, I know this is a bit sudden, but I would like you to go along with Colonel Sheppard.

"While I am bringing the Ancient ship here, you can begin the translations of the ship's logs, in order to make things more expedite. This way, when we get here, the science's teams will be able to go on board, with no further delays." John explained when he noticed Elizabeth's puzzling look.

"I have yet to download the report related with the Pulgari's negotiations, but after that, I am all yours." Elizabeth said, looking at John.

"Do not worry, Elizabeth. Kanaan and I can do that for you." Teyla offered with a smile.

"That's settled then." Woolsey said.

"When do we leave?" Elizabeth asked turning to John.

"In an hour." John replied. Turning then to Major Lorne, John ordered. "Major, I want you to assemble some teams, that will then accompany the science teams on board the Ancient ship.

"Yes, Sir." Major Lorne acknowledged.

TO BE CONTINUED…

*Thank you for reading.* :) :D