Life, Love, Drama and Adventure on Atlantis
Chapter One: The Journey Begins
It wasn't a particularly sunny day or one that you'd remember generally, but for Danica this was a day she'd never forget. She sighed and looked around, taking everything in, knowing that this could be the last time she ever sees Earth again. With one final look she grabbed her bags and continued into the base. After showing her security badge at multiple different stations she had finally arrived at Stargate Command.
"Badge?" An airman asked as he stopped her outside of the elevator.
She held it up. "I'm here in regards to the…" She started before the airman cut her off.
"In the gate room, Ma'am, down the hall and to your left." The airman said. Danica gave him an uncomfortable smile, getting the distinct feeling that he was looking right through her.
"Oh, thank you." She said picking her things up and walking in the direction he had pointed her.
Finally she came to a large room where many other people were standing, all of them scientists, soldiers, or both, and all of them were in matching uniforms. The only thing that set the uniforms apart were the color designated to their chosen field, and the patch on their left shoulder of the flag of their home country.
Danica joined the group, but separated herself a bit, more interested in observing than actually talking to anyone.
"So this is quite the party, huh?" A woman said.
Danica looked over and saw a pleasant woman with brown hair smiling at her. "Yea, it's exciting, really. Quite the culture shock." She said returning the smile.
"I'm Captain Michelle Johnson." The woman said extending her hand towards Danica.
"Lieutenant Danica Carter, pleased to meet you Ma'am." Danica said shaking her hand.
"Let's not get carried away with the Ma'am thing, I'm not any older than you are." Michelle said.
"Yes Ma'am." Danica said instinctively. She blushed. "Sorry, force of habit." She corrected.
Michelle just laughed. "I have a feeling we're going to get along just fine, Carter." She said.
Danica nodded, and was about to say something when Doctor Wier walked up onto the platform and commanded everyone's attention.
Everyone looked towards their new leader who commended them on not only being the best and brightest in their chosen field, but also for being the bravest. It was no secret to anyone on the mission that once they walked through that wormhole they may never be able to step foot on Earth again. For everyone who chose to go on this mission that fact was out-weighed by the chance of a lifetime, to see the home of the ancients and to explore a new frontier in the name of Earth. It was an amazing chance of a lifetime that wasn't extended to just anyone, which is what made Danica so proud to be a part of it.
"Have you been through the Stargate before?" Michelle asked after Wier had completed her speech.
Danica, who was anxiously watching as the gate dialed up their destination, shook her head. "No, I've spent most of my time in the SGC working in labs. I actually haven't spent much of my time in the base, I've been stationed in Area 51 for the past few years." She explained.
Suddenly the eighth chevron was locked and with a whoosh the wormhole was connected. That signaled the group to begin filing up the ramp and through the wormhole.
"That's amazing!" Danica said in awe.
"And cold. You're only in there for a few seconds, but it's a damn cold few seconds." Michelle said.
Soon it was their turn to go, and Danica nervously walked up the ramp towards the Stargate. She only looked back once, and when she did she couldn't help but smile, seeing her older sister in the control room waving. With that image burnt in her mind she turned around and walked through the Stargate, presumably leaving Earth forever.