I do not own any of the characters of Stargate Atlantis. This is entirely a work of fiction that came out of my head. Please read and tell me what you think. This is my first posting. Not my first fanfiction, just my first posting. This may be only chapter one but I have a lot more written. It's just not on my computer yet. I'm only part way through putting chapter two on my system. So bear with me please.
Forces of Nature
By: Devil Spice
Chapter One
Lt. Colonel John Sheppard came running into the Gate room at a dead run and out of breath.The others on his team turned at the commotion and were surprised to see that it was their CO. He was usually the first one at the gate waiting for the others to show up.
This was the first time that it had been the other way around. He looked like he had just woken up. His dark hair was even more disheveled than usual, his jacket and tactical vest were both undone and his P-90 was in his hand, not even attached to his vest yet. He also looked like he was extremely tired.
He stopped in front of the team breathing heavily, which was something else that was new. Most of the time he did not look like anything was bothering him if he had been running. He was a very fit person. A trifle thin, but still fit and athletic. A lot of people mistook him for somebody who wouldn't be able to fight. But those who knew him, who worked with him, knew that he was a fierce and determined fighter. Headstrong, extremely loyal to the extreme where he would die for those he loved and trusted. And beyond the levels of loyalty and fighting ability he was one of the most modest, mysterious and nice people anybody could meet.
He also had a wicked sense of humour. And was quite adept at sarcasm both in jest and when he really meant it. He was most definitely not someone who should be crossed. And those stupid enough to actually do so for the most part regretted it.
He calmed down his breathing and stood in front of Dr. Rodney McKay, Teyla Emeggan and Specialist Ronan Dex and slowly did up his jacket and tac vest. Almost non-challantly he finished getting ready. When he finally had his P-90 attached to his vest he looked at his team with that 'Are we ready to go yet' face.
"What took you so long Colonel Sheppard?" Teyla asked with a cock of her head.
"Sorry guys. I over slept." Was the only answer that John gave them. No reason beyond that. No reason that would make him slide from his routine.
They all looked at him with confused looks on their faces. They knew that he wasn't on his game. They knew that something was wrong with their CO. And they knew that he would never own up to any problems. Health or otherwise.
"Is everybody ready to go Colonel?" came a disembodied voice over the com system.
John turned and looked up at Dr. Elizabeth Weir who was just making her way to the control room. When she reached the balcony she looked down at SGA-1 and smiled.
"We're good to go Elizabeth." John said before anybody else could utter a word to the contrary.
Elizabeth turned back to the tech at the controls and told him to dial the planet that her team was going to for recon. Less than a minute later the bright blue flowing wormhole came to life and then shimmered in the gate.
"You have a go Colonel." Elizabeth said after she turned back to face them.
John nodded his head and then walked towards the event horizon. The other three lingered momentarily and then followed John through. Intent on keeping an eye on their CO. A very close eye. If John showed any signs of health issues or anything else they wanted to be ready for it.
TBC in Chapter Two...
Author's Note: I don't know when I will be able to post chapter two, I can be a little slow when it comes to putting my stories onto my computer. But don't worry, I'll try as soon as I can. And as I said at the beginning... reviews are welcome (good or bad). They will help me keep perspective on my writing.