Atlantis has been on Earth for two months. Now the gang are eager to get back to Pegasus and to take the city they call home with them. But the Pegasus galaxy has more secrets than they imagine and many hidden threats. They will soon learn there are things hiding in the shadows that they never expected to encounter. AU. Chapter 1 now rewritten.

When John is severely injured by an unusual weapon, it may be that only a family member can save his life. And that means David Sheppard must come to Atlantis...IF John's friends can convince him to do it. Now complete.