"Over the Edge"
by Space-Age Scribe
Characters: Team, especially Sheppard, Ronon, Teyla and Carson Beckett
Disclaimer: I don't own them, but I whump these fine characters with the greatest love and respect.
Spoilers: Tag to 3x09 'Phantoms'
Summary: The device had been disabled and the Daedalus was on its way. The mission was over, and now the survivors could limp home to recover. But for John Sheppard, the problems caused by the Wraith device back on the planet were just beginning.
Author's Note: A bonus chapter for today! Yay! It's all because firedew and nacimynom asked so nicely. Sorry this is so short, but fear not: the story is far from over.
SGA ~ SGA ~ SGA ~ SGA
Once Kagan, McKay and Teyla were stable and secured for transport, they were beamed directly to the infirmary. The other group, meanwhile, was taking longer.
Carson was concerned about Col. Sheppard. The man seemed stuck somewhere between reality and the scenario brought forth by that bloody device, though he wasn't sure whether it was caused by the obvious concussion or something else. Head injuries were dangerous, and given the colonel's lack of movement since their arrival, he was probably hurt elsewhere, as well.
Ronon came back in a moment later, looking tired but less worried. "They're taking care of the others and then they'll beam the medics down to us. ETA, five minutes," he reported.
"Good," Carson said, turning back to his patient. He didn't like leaving the injured behind, but from the looks of things, coming with Ronon had been the right call. Turning to his medical bag, he felt around for yet another piece of gauze to stem the bleeding from John's head.
"They'll never get a chopper down with this cover," John murmured.
Rather than argue with the pilot, Carson told him that they had found a clearing nearby.
John shook his head. "Don't let them land if they see any movement," he warned. "It'd be easy to get ambushed out here."
"They'll be careful," Carson assured him. The colonel was starting to get agitated, and he needed to keep the man still until he could be assessed in the infirmary.
It wasn't a moment too soon when Carson heard the sound of beaming technology and then someone talking to Ronon. Thankfully, John seemed to accept medical personnel that he didn't know. For his part, Carson was happy to let someone else take over the colonel's care for a little while. The day had been mentally and physically exhausting.
Thankfully, Sheppard seemed out-of-it enough that he didn't question the beaming technology that deposited them on the Daedalus a few minutes later. For his part, Carson was just happy to be off that miserable planet. He couldn't wait for this day to be over.
SGA ~ SGA ~ SGA ~ SGA
The medical staff on board the Daedalus were nearly pulling their hair out by the time the second group materialized on the deck. Teyla was refusing to cooperate, and from what they had heard, she was the easy one to deal with. Her body seemed to be going into shock, but she didn't care.
One nurse heard her gasp. Thinking it was the pain, her gaze shot up to Teyla's face to check on her. To her surprise, Teyla's eyes were following the gurney that was being wheeled past her bed.
Carson Beckett could see the frustration in the faces of the people working around the Athosian. Knowing the Atlantis team, she wouldn't rest until she was sure her teammates would be okay. He left the parade around the gurney to stop at Teyla's bed.
"Don't worry, lass," he said tiredly. "It looks worse than it is. He just took a spill in the woods. He'll be right as rain in no time."
Without a word, Teyla let out a breath and lay back on the bed. Seeing her compliance, the staff immediately got to work treating her. One nurse thanked Carson, then led him to his own bed.
TBC