AN: So this is just a random Alien/Last of Us-ish Stargate madness that popped into my head thanks to bingeing on this on Netflix...
Expanded summary:
When McKay and Zalenka argued over the definition of parallel universes; they never imagined how much their theories would affect the very survival of Atlantis itself. When another world needs their help, can our favourite scientists save the day and the world as we know it?
Rating for violence and may change as the story continues!
Depending on interest, I will add this into my story update rotation :) I would love to hear what you think!
Parasite vs. parallel
John paused before going into the mess; he could hear yelling in English and Czech and that could only mean one thing.
The science boyfriends were at it again.
Girding his loins (only mentally of course; John still vividly remembered Elizabeth's lecture on public decency), he walked into the mess and ducked just in time to avoid some of the famous blue jello hurtling through the air.
It would almost be a shame to break up the entertainment too soon, so he decided not to.
After filling his tray with the day's disappointing 'special'; Sheppard found Ronon and Teyla who were watching the argument from a safe distance.
"What they bitc-" John hastily coughed, "Uh, arguing about this time?"
Teyla regarded Doctors McKay and Zalenka curiously, "I am not sure."
"Science stuff." The brawny Satedan said, clearly only interested to see if the name calling and dessert abuse would devolve into an actual brawl before someone responsible stepped in.
"I believe that they were discussing the theory of other universes like ours, but subtly different." Teyla eventually added.
John sighed in frustration, "But we already know they exist. McKay nearly blew one up!"
"Yeah, they agreed on that," Ronon grunted between mouthfuls of the suspicious meatloaf, "Then Zalenka said something about leech universes-"
"I believe it was parasite actually."
"Anyway, McKay then started to say the other guy was an idiot and then." Ronon gestured at the scene before them.
John rolled his eyes; this was why civilians were trouble - especially the smart ones. They were the most trouble.
He stood and stomped over to the arguing eggheads and cleared his throat meaningfully. When this failed to interrupt the bi-lingual angry science-babble; John tried again, "Ahem."
That got their attention and the scientists stopped yelling and turned to John, looking as guilty as kids caught raiding the cookie jar.
Sheppard faltered; not entirely sure where he was going with this, so he fell back on what the others had deduc
ed, "So you're telling me that you both agree that there's other universes, but you're disturbing the peace because..."
"Zalenka started it!"
"I most certainly did not!"
"You did!" Rodney pouted.
The bespectacled scientist glared at the Canadian that was the bane of his life. God only knew how Rodney had managed to get not one, but two women to keep company with him. It just wasn't fair.
He knew that his theory on parasite universes was perfectly valid and had some pretty good evidence to back up his theories, but would that pompous ass listen?
Nooooo. Everything had to be Rodney's way, or no way at all.
He continued muttering darkly as the 'A' team left to go to a mission briefing.
One day they'd come across one (they seemed to find impossibilities on a regular basis); and McKay would have to eat his words!