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"Lad, I can't go on…I'm a doctor, not a bloody G.I. Joe"
"It's OK, I think we can stop for a minute. But that thing is tracking us so we don't have much time" John said checking for something usable against the animal.
"What's that smell?" Asked John.
"I don't know, I hadn't noticed before. It's quite strong, isn't it?"
"I think is coming from that plant" John kneeled in front of a big bush.
"Stop it, Colonel. It might be poisonous"
John grabbed some the leaves with his jacket and stood up, smirking.
"Now, we just need a safe place to stay for the night, doc. These leaves will cover our scent, and hopefully we'll be free of the creature soon"
"A whole night! Son, you need medical attention as soon as possible" Said Carson frustrated.
"Carson, don't worry, I'll be fine…And besides, we won't stay for the whole night. Just till the thing gets bored of following nothing"
Carson wasn't so sure about John's plan. He didn't look fine; but Carson didn't have any other idea…
"See that hill?"
"Actually, I do" Carson hadn't noticed before, but now he could see big hill before them.
"We'll find shelter there, doc. Don't worry"
"Right"
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"How much?"
"We are almost there, Mckay"
"You said that ten minutes ago…I'm not very good at walking you know…"
"We are here" Said Ronon amused by the scientist confession.
"We are?" Rodney asked bewildered
"Ronon, Doctor!"
"I'm glad you're OK, Teyla" Commented Ronon honestly.
"Yeah, yeah, we all are….Where's Rambo and the voodoo master?
Teyla and Ronon both rolled their eyes.
"They haven't made contact…Dr. Weir sent a jumper"
"Did you tried the radio?" Asked McKay confused.
"No, we rather not to. In case they're hiding from the animal"
"OK, and what can we do?"
"I believe, Doctor, we can help in the search by foot"
"Then let's go!"
And with that they headed to the forest.
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On the hill, John looked for some cave or hiding place while Carson recollected more of the stinky plant. Some time later John found what looked like a very old tunnel.
"Maybe the Kegans used it for something" Said Carson.
"Or maybe it was here before…The Kegans said they moved to this planet about fifteen years ago…" John was the first to enter with P-90 in hand.
"Are you sure this is safe, Colonel?" Carson wasn't far behind him, and John could feel his cautious steps.
"That's what I'm trying to find out. Stay there, doc"
Carson wasn't usually frightened by darkness, but today wasn't a regular day, and he was petrified.
"All clear back here" Yelled John from the end of the cave
"What now?"
"You are going to stay here, while I check the perimeter"
"Colonel-"
"Stop arguing, Carson. This is not the infirmary, I'm in charge here" He knew he was being a little too hard on the doctor, but he needed Carson to do as told. John took the branches they collected and headed for the entrance.
"Be careful, John"
"I will…" And he was out of the cave.
A/N: Sorry for the shortness of the chapters...But don't worry, you'll get the good and whumped part soon , Although I'm a bit disappointed with the lack of reviews this last chapter ...(