Reborn/ Ascension

Summary: Rodney get told he will die in the future and he will die willingly. But he is also told he will be reborn. How will he react to such news? How will the team react? And what does it mean to be reborn?...Well you just have to wait and see.

Stargate Atlantis Fic.

I do not own any of these characters. I wish but I don't.

(On M4X-332. New Trading Partners)

McKay makes a face as he tries to find a comfortable sitting position.

Teyla smiles at him while Ronon doesn't even bother looking at him but has a smile on his face.

John looked at Rodney and chuckles on how funny it is for the great Doctor Rodney McKay cant find a proper sitting position.

"How long might this take?" Rodney asks in an irritated voice.

John rolled his eyes but keeps smiling as he replies "Just waiting for there leaders to agree to the trade then were gone Rodney."

Rodney sighs and finally ends up sitting cross-legged on the pillows that the people of M4X-332 call seats.

A few minutes later the leader of the Bolacs walks in with a man dressed in white robes. John, Teyla and Ronan stand. Rodney remains seated and completely oblivious to everything around him as he looks at his scanner.

John smacks Rodney on the shoulder and he looks up "Hey, what….." He notices everyone standing and stops talking and gets up. He is flushed and apologizes reluctantly.

The leader smiles and bows slightly "No need" He stands up straight again and continues "My people and I agree to these trade arrangements"

John smiles "Great, we'll bring the medical supplies and some people to show you how to use them next week same time"

"As you wish" He says smiling.

They all turn to leave but the leader stops them "I have brought someone who wishes to speak to you and you team" he says with a slight pause.

"John turns around as does the rest of the team. He still is smiling "Of course" He says as he looks at the white robed man.

The man smiles as the leader introduces him "This is prophet Marik. He has prophesized that our trade agreements will be good."

Rodney coughs "Loony"

John gives him a glare.

The leader looks at Rodney "There is more"

"Like what!" Rodney blurts out and instantly regrets it when John's glare turns into one that could kill.

The leader smiles "Its you"

"Me" Rodney says confused.

"Him" John, Teyla, and Ronan say in unison.

"What about him?" John asks on the defensive now.

Marik steps in front of the leader and looks at them all one at a time until his gaze lands on Rodney "You are to die" he says without faltering.

"What?" Rodney says a little scared now. He begins to back up and ends up running into Ronan.

Teyla steps forward "What makes you say that?" She asks in he diplomatic tone.

Marik looks at her for a moment but then his gaze lands on Rodney again as he replies "I have seen it. And I have never been wrong before." He smiles at Rodney "Do not worry you will be reborn."

Teyla looks at Rodney then back at Marik "What do you mean?"

Marik smiles "I' am sorry I can not say."

John glances at Rodney and notices he is trembling.

"Were leaving" John says irritated as he goes back to grab Rodney. Teyla and Ronan follow. They all practically run out of the building to get away from the prophet.

The leader and Marik are right behind them following them out of the building.

"Do you not have the visions Rodney McKay" Marik says out load for him to hear.

John stops with Rodney and lets him go as he turns around "Visions of what? And why must he die?"

The prophet steps closer to them "The visions of his rebirth. His death I can not reveal, for it must not be changed" He says looking at John and Rodney.

"He doesn't have to die" John yells now fully angry that these people would say such a thing about a member of his team.

"No, but he will die willingly" Marik states. He looks and Rodney and smiles "May the Ancestors forever be in you dept" then he turns around and walks back into the building.

"I'm sorry but it will be for the best" The leader says before he follows the prophets path back to the building.

"John" Teyla says calmly but he doesn't hear her. Instead he is still looking at the door where the two men left them from.

"John" Teyla calls more loudly. He still doesn't hear her.

Ronan goes over and taps John on the shoulder. John looks up at Ronan who says "Teyla called you"

John looks at Teyla then at Rodney "Lets go home" he says as he goes to help Rodney up. For he was sitting on the ground with a fearful look on his face.

"Come on Rodney" John says smiling as he reaches out his free hand to help Rodney up.

Rodney looks at Johns hand for a moment before grabbing it.

John pulls him up with ease. Although he notices Rodney is still trembling.

"Thanks" Rodney whispers.

"That's what friends are for" John says smiling. But it fades when he notices fear in Rodney's eyes.

"Don't believe what he said Rodney, We would never let anything happen to you" John says as he pats Rodney on the back.

"He is right Rodney. We would never let anything happen to you while we are here to protect you" Teyla says in her calming voice. She looks at Ronan for reassurance and he nods and says "Ya Don't believe that quack" He said in his usual voice.

Rodney looks at then all and his fear behind his eyes begins to disappear and is replaced with his usual arrogance. He smiles his crooked grin and says "You right. I have never once believe in prophets of any sort so why start now" He says smugly.

They all smile at him.

John walks up to him smiling "Lets go home"

"But then again maybe I'm being a little optimistic…" Rodney says feeling fearful again.

AU: Ok So my first Published Fan Fiction. I want to leave this chapter in a cliffhanger. I will write more If I get enough people asking for more. I hope you like it. Feel free to give me tips and criticism (however much I don't like it) or any Ideas where this story should go. Although I already know.

Thanks for reading it