Here is my standalone fic that had way too many mistakes so I've fixed them and decided to do a second chapter coz I got another review even after all these months. So first mistakes fixed then there will be another chapter up soon, promise!
It tasted like water!
Chapter 1
Elizabeth Weir stomped through the forest with a team of four very nervous looking men following her. On any other day the doctor found walking in the woods relaxing listening to the cracks of broken wood and wind rustling the leaves on tall green trees. It was also a very sunny and clear day but this too went unnoticed by the Atlantis leader.
Idiotic! The whole lot of them! She ranted silently finally seeing the clearing up ahead of them. Who in their right minds would do this? Oh, John Sheppard is so going to be scrubbing toilets with a toothbrush for two months!
"Eh, ma'am?" Lt. Black stuttered aware of Weir's mood today. "I think we're coming to the village now."
"Yes Lt. I am aware of that!" She snapped then mentally scolded herself for addressing the young marine in such an unpleasant manner. Changing her tone she then added, "Thank you for your observation Lt. Black."
The other three marines rolled their eyes as Black beamed with pride having received high praise from the expedition leader and all four resumed their attempts at not looking at Weir's backside. Many men on Atlantis agreed that when she was pissed she looked pretty hot and that Sheppard was lucky that he was usually on the receiving end of her 'sexy murderous' glare.
Elizabeth sighed inwardly as she heard laughing coming from the marquee set up in the middle of the village. She really didn't want to have to do this but her flagship team had left her no choice.
"Hey! It's Dr Weir!" John Sheppard cried hitting Rodney McKay on the shoulder and pointing towards her.
Coming to a halt at the first of three steps leading up to the party Elizabeth plastered on a fake pleasant smile as Horlin, the village's coucellor, approached her.
"Dr Weir, it is an honour to meet you. We were not expecting you."
"I know and I'm sorry for intruding but I have a matter to discuss with Major Sheppard." She explained ignoring the sight of Ford trying to do a headstand behind him. "I do hope you realise my people rarely act like this Horlin."
"On the contrary Dr Weir they have been amusing to dine with." The alien stated and jerked forward as Sheppard whacked him on the back.
"Yup, this has been fun!" He added slurring his words a bit causing Weir to sigh again. "Come to join us Liz?"
"Actually I need to speak with you John." She told him through gritted teeth giving him a murderous glare.
Ah! The sexy murderous glare! I'm in for a treat! John thought happily and nodded.
"Lead the way!" He said.
"Watch the rest please." She ordered the other team and began leading Sheppard away from the party hearing a loud "Ooo yeah!" from Rodney as he tried to dance to the Indian drum music, much to the amusement of the second team.
Once a safe distance away Elizabeth stopped and faced Sheppard who hadn't notice she'd stopped and bumped into her. "Ooops!"
"What the hell do you think you're doing Major!" She asked not hiding the anger in her tone.
"What? We were just having a party. We did invite you but-" Sheppard slurred expressing an innocent look which only pissed off Weir even more.
"But you walked off! You left me talking to no one!" She shouted attracting a few stares from the party.
"Huh?"
FLASHBACK
"Is that the address?"
"Of course it's the address Majorl, I…am the resident genius…I should know!"
"Then why have you put in 8 symbols? What galaxy are we going to now?"
"Oh! Well I'm seeing two DHDs so that doesn't help."
John leaned on the DHD as the scientist typed in another sequence of symbols and made a "Whooosh!" sound mimicking the actual flood of water that sprung out from the gate.
Grabbing Rodney's sleeve he pulled the drunk genius to the MALP and both crouched in front of the camera.
"Hellooooooo Atlantis!" John greeted using his hands to steady himself on the ground.
"Major Sheppard? Is everything okay?" Came Weir's crackled response.
"We're just fine! Better than fine! We're happy, great, buzzing, wonderful, amazing-" Rodney reeled off while Sheppard nodded in agreement.
"Okay, I get the point Rodney!" She said obviously not impressed by the speil of words. "You guys don't look so good…are you…oh my god are you drunk?"
"Oh I wouldn't say drunk Elizabeth, maybe a little tipsy!" John said before falling onto his backside.
"I hope this is you dialling in to say you're coming back then?" Weir asked sounding dangerously calm and John could just imagine her expression.
"Nope! You've been invited to the party too Liz!" He announced waving around his hands in some random gesture.
Watching the drunk men on the screen Elizabeth could feel her cheeks burning with anger and tried to ignore the number of personnel gradually stopping to listen.
"You were supposed to be dealing with this negotiation Major which you said was finalised several hours ago." She stated slowly losing her patience. "Now, I am ordering you to return to Atlantis. Make your apologies, tell them we will visit tomorrow and come back!"
It was obvious the order had fallen on deaf ears as Sheppard was playing with his radio and Rodney appeared to be fiddling with the MALP itself.
Taking a deep breath Weir repeated, "Major Sheppard return to Atlantis!"
Suddenly scowling John peered into the camera and whined, "Oh come on doc! Just a few drinks! They have this amazing stuff that tastes like, well, nothing. As if it was water!"
At this his companion began nodding vigourously muttering, "Yep, yep. Good stuff."
"And now Horlin would like you to join us." Sheppard told her standing up but then promptly falling back down again.
As both men tried to stand Elizabeth shook her head clenched her fists vaguely aware of how quiet the control room was. Everyone tried their best to keep a straight face noticing how furious Weir now looked.
"Major!" She hissed into the radio but he didn't answer.
"Bet I can beat you back to the party Rodney!" Sheppard shouted as he began jogging into the forest forgetting the MALP and the voice crackling away through the radio.
"Yeah right!" McKay cried dropping the piece of metal he extracted from the mobile device and raced after him.
Elizabeth gaped at the screen when both disappeared. Turning to Bates he was surprised to see the flash of fury in her eyes as she ordered, "Sgt. I want a four man team ready to go through the gate in 15 minutes."
"Ma'am?" He asked cautiously.
"I'm going there myself." She stated giving no room for argument and marched into her office.
END FLASHBACK
Elizabeth glared at John as he slowly recalled the incident.
"Oh, yeah. Whoops! Sorry." He said looking sheepish but then gave her a charming smile. "But you gotta admit it was funny!"
If looks could kill Sheppard would be dead.
"Funny!" She asked incredously. "Does it look like I'm laughing!"
John shook his head stumbling as he did so and smiled gratefully when Elizabeth grabbed his arm to steady him. "See, knew you cared about me."
If it had not been for their new allies' presence as well as the other team she would have slapped the smug look off his face.
"We are leaving now Major!" She snapped walking past him back to the party.
As he followed sulking Elizabeth couldn't help but stare at the now half naked Ford as he swung his t-shirt over his head causing all the woman to squweel with excitement. Rolling her eyes she stomped up the steps and stood in front of the three remaining team members. Even Teyla was flirting with a male almost twice her age and was currently stroking his arm suggestively.
"Rodney, Ford and Teyla – get your stuff we are leaving." She commanded politely still using a stern voice.
"But Eliz-"
"No buts Rodney! Now!" She said slightly louder and turned to Horlin.
"I'm sorry but I really need them back in Atlantis. I hope you understand Horlin." She explained apologetically and he nodded in response.
"I understand Dr Weir. Will you be returning soon?"
"Yes, of course. Since we are now allies." She assured him.
"Before you go here is a present." Horlin handed her a bottle with clear liquid in it. "Your people seem to enjoy our Lanshda, so please, take some." Horlin offered kindness plastered on his face causing Elizabeth to smile.
"Thank you. That's very generous of you." She said giving him a genuine smile of thanks.
He bowed his head and watched as their new friends walked, or stumbled, into the forest.
Yet again Elizabeth led the group making sure that the drunk 'teenager' were in the middle of the crowd and not lagging at the end. She was very much aware of the fast pace she was walking at and that it was only Sheppard who was matching her.
"Can we slow down at bit? Please?" Rodney panted tripping over a branch in the process landing face first into the dirt crying "Ooomph!"
"No wonder I won the race!" John gloated over his shoulder merrily but shut up when Weir frowned at him.
Lt. Black offered the scientist a hand and pulled him into a standing position placing his hands on his shoulders to steady Rodney. After a few deep breaths he was ready to move again.
Once they reached the gate Weir punched in the eight symbols while ordering Lt. Smith to retrieve the MALP. Once the pool emerged she punched in her personal code and marched through the event horizon ignoring John's attempts to talk to her.
Stepping though the other side she turned to the group and ordered the sober team to escort the wasted ones to their quarters.
"Sleep it off and then we'll debrief at 1100 hours tomorrow. I don't care how bad you feel – bring a bucket if need be – I don't care but be there. Dismissed!" She barked getting annoyed at the personnel beginning to crowd them again.
"Yes ma'am." Sheppard and Ford mumbled dragging their feet to the exits followed by an ashamed looking Teyla and a muddy, gasping McKay. Smith's team walked behind trying to keep straight faces until they were out of Weir's view.
Shooting a cross look at everyone else they began to work again and held their breath until she was safely in her office.
Ford groaned as another wave of sickness crept up in his throat but he forced it back down. John made a grunting sound into the table not bothering to acknowledge a ruffled looking Teyla when she entered the briefing room and Rodney stared into the blue bucket sitting on his lap and then glanced impatiently at his watch.
"Elizabeth's late." He muttered his voice husky before complaining. "My throat hurts."
"Must have been all that singing." Ford reminded him and the scientist looked away embarrassed.
"I don't sing." He said defensively.
"That was obvious. You dance pretty bad too." John said lifting his head to join in the conversation but immediately regretted it as the thumping pain in his skull returned.
"Oh yes let's all mock the man who is quietly dying here!" McKay cried pursing his lips feeling sick.
"Quietly? I wish!" John muttered ignoring his collegue's scowl as Weir walked into the room and he sat up straight.
Sitting down she placed the palm top computer gently on the table and clasped her hands on the black table. Glancing around the oddly shaped table she was met by four ill and mortified expressions.
John watched Elizabeth's face carefully trying to sense her mood but was soon answered by the glare she gave him. Yep, still pissed. I'm a dead man. I wonder if she's forgiven me for our little chat last night He wondered silently hoping she had cringing at his drunken state. He could still only remember a few of the things he told her at 2 in the morning.
Elizabeth examined the delicate looking Major for a few minutes debating whether his little visit last night had been just a drunken mistake or something more. Either way, he and his team were still going to pay for their juvenile actions the day before.
A/N: Just to clear up a few things, when McKay dials the gate he puts in 8 symbols instead of the standard 7 (presuming it's the same as meant to be for our galaxy to go to planet to planet.) It took them 8 symbols to get from Milkyway galaxy to the Pegasus galaxy, like a dialing code. So when Rodney gets drunk he punches in 8 symbols so John jokes that they are trying to get to another galaxy! There, did I explain that okay coz I know some people were confused. If not, just enjoy the drunkenness and hangover quips!