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Chapter Seven

Rodney, Teyla, Ford and John raised their weapons and Kolya's group did the same as they entered the ship.

"The weapons are set to full power this time." Warned Kolya.

Remembering the impact of the last encounter with them Elizabeth looked at John. "Lower the guns."

John hesitated for second and Elizabeth glared at him. He slowly relented and lowered his weapon to the floor. The others followed in line.

Kolya walked up to Elizabeth. "Doctor Weir, the code to lower your Gate shield, if you please."

"I'd rather die before I give you the code Kolya."

"I was hoping you would say that." Kolya knew Zenta wouldn't oblige to what he was about to do, so he put his hand out towards one of the other bounty hunters. "Kista. Give me your knife."

Kista complied with the order and handed it to him.

Between the exchange, Elizabeth looked at John nervously, and then back at Kolya.

"Lets even the score shall we Sheppard." without warning, Kolya took the knife and with one swift movement stabbed Elizabeth in the chest with it. The tip of the blade tore straight through the BDU vest.

Stunned, Zenta removed his grip on her as Kolya pulled out the knife.

Elizabeth moved her hands to where she was stabbed, blood rushed out the wound. She barley heard John and the others screaming her name simultaneously as she fell to the floor.

John rushed to Elizabeth's side and placed his hands over the stab wound in a vain effort to stop the bleeding. He wanted to tell her everything before it was too late, but didn't know how to, so he went straight to the point. "This is what was bothering me Elizabeth, I can't be there to protect you all the time." He whispered, as he watched her slip away.

She tried responded, but was only able to give a slight nod of understanding, before succumbing to darkness.

Unable to help John, the others watched from behind Kolya's group,

"If you don't want any more of your team killed, I suggest one of you give me the code I require."

John looked at Kolya and was about to rush him "You heartless son of a bitch."

"Stop!" Yelled Rodney stepping between the two, then turning too face Kolya. "I'll give you the code to the Gate, just don't hurt anyone else."

John pointed at him. "McKay! You'll do no such thing."

"I've just lost one good friend Sheppard, I'm not going to loose another!"

"Don't let Doctor Weirs death be for nothing McKay, she wouldn't want you to hand them the code." Replied Teyla.

Rodney looked between all of them, before making his mind up. He nodded to Kolya.

"Watch them." Zenta nodded, as Kolya and the rest of their motley group, escorted Rodney out of the ship. Having waited a few seconds to make sure they were out of earshot he bent down and moved forward to touch Elizabeth forehead.

But John pushed him away, pinning him to the wall of the ship, his right arm putting pressure on Zenta's throat. "Back off, haven't you done enough already?"

"Please," Zenta chocked and nodded his head towards Elizabeth. "Before it's too late."

"Too late for you to finish the Job." Hissed John.

"No, too late for me to heal her."

John looked from Zenta to Elizabeth and then back again. Uncertain if Zenta was telling the truth. "Give me one reason why I should trust you again."

"Look at your injured arm."

John did, and was surprised to find the knife wound Zenta inflicted on him earlier had vanished. John let go of him. "When did you?"

"Please. Let me put things right." He Indicated in Elizabeth's direction and John nodded letting him go.

Zenta bent down, placed one hand over Elizabeth's forehead and the other over her chest. Everyone watched as a white glow emanated from his hands.

TBC

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