Little Wonders (In The Choices We Make Part III)

Sequel to 'In the Choices we Make' and 'Atlantean Ad Infinitum' and is inspired by another song, specifically 'Little Wonders' by Rod Tomas.

A/N- smiles I know. I know. shakes head I know that I said that I wouldn't continue but gosh darnit but when a plot bunny attacks you either kill it or use it. HAZMOT, I think that if you had placed a bet a couple months ago when I said that I wouldn't do a sequel then you've won it. :D This is the next story, a finishing touch to all that came before- with an addition as well if ya'll know what I mean. :D Enjoy!

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Chapter 1: Trouble Arising

"I now pronounce you husband and wife."

Daniel and Vala turned their attention from Elizabeth who as the official leader/governor of Atlantis had just married them under the Stargate in the presence of all their beloved friends and family. It had been six months since the incident with the Asurans and in that time Daniel and Vala had lived every day to its fullest.

"You may now kiss the bride."

Amidst the hoots and hollers from their friends and adopted families, Daniel and Vala kissed knowing that their entire lives were still ahead of them...

...or not.

"Daniel!" Vala whispered frantically as she could hear another patrol ship passed by over head. "Daniel please wake up."

"Wha-?" Daniel's eyes fluttered open and the first thing he saw was Vala's almost nine month pregnant form looking down on him. "Vala?" his voice was hoarse and he gritted his teeth through the pain that was shooting through his body. "What's going on?"

"You mean you don't remember?" she asked worriedly taking her husbands hand. "About the simple Athosian celebration and the-"

"The replicators," Daniel finished, his memory returning in a flash. "No love, I remember and..." a sharp wave of pain passed through him and Daniel quickly realised that the injuries that he had sustained were a lot worse then he had realised the last time that he was awake. "...and I think that you need to get out of here." He whispered finally, watching as a pained expression passed over Vala's face.

"I am not going to lose you." She stated vehemently, lying down beside him in the small cave that they were in. "Samantha will find us, it's only a matter of time..."

"I don't think you have that much time," he whispered, already feeling what little strength he had draining. "Carson did say that you could give birth any day now."

"I know." She agreed, snuggling up to her husband as he placed a weary arm around her. "I know but I'm not going to have this baby with out you."

"I-" Daniel winced in pain. "I don't think that you have a choice."

"Daniel we always have choices." She whispered sharply, a hurtful tone coming into her voice. "You should know that by now. So please just-"

"Don't worry love." Daniel promised as he felt sleep begin to over take him. "I am going to fight tooth and nail to stay with you till the cavalry arrives..."

"Yes." She agreed with a small smile. "Yes and until then you are going to talk to me and-"

"Vala..." Daniel began, the tone in his voice catching Vala of guard. "I would love to talk, I really would but I need to-"

"Conserve your strength." Vala finished with an understanding nod. "Of course, I understand. Conserve your strength..." she fidgeted slightly and set the alarm on her wrist watch which miraculously was still un-broken. "...I'll wake you up in two hours."

"Two hours then..." Daniel agreed as he slipped into unconscious, mentally taking a survey of his body as he did so. And while he realised that he had more broken bones than he cared to count- there was something deep in the pit of his stomach that he remembered with acute clarity. It wad the same feeling that he had experienced more than five years previously- the feeling of one getting ready to ascend. 'Oh this is not good,' Daniel thought to himself as darkness claimed him. 'Not good at all.'

A/N2- giggle No, it's not good at all is it? evil cackle Please review my beloved readers, please review!