Chapter 2

John flew the transport pod back to Moya with Aeryn lying in a foetal position on the floor, a blanket wrapped around her. He couldn't keep his eyes on the controls. They darted back and forth from the consoles to Aeryn. He was worried she might wake up suddenly and wonder where she was. He wanted to be at her side when she did. John tried to fly as smoothly as he could, so as to not jostle Aeryn. Just then he caught sight of the magnificent Moya and prepared to dock. John commed Pilot.

"Hey, Pilot, Dude. I'm coming into land."

"Good. Zhaan and D'Argo are waiting at the hanger doors. I won't give my hopes up for Aeryn Sun." he replied.

"Thanks Dude."

Crichton docked the transport pod and the hanger door opened . He was greeted by Zhaan and D'Argo, both with worried expressions on their faces.

"Where is she?" asked D'Argo.

"Over here" said Crichton, showing them to were Aeryn's body lay, limp and almost lifeless except for her deep breathing. Zhaan bent down next to Aeryn's body and checked her over, finishing by feeling her forehead and cheeks which were hot.

"What's wrong?" asked John worryingly.

"Except for a possible broken arm and heat delirium I can't determine the extent of her injuries until I examine her in my medical bay. D'Argo," she ordered, "Pick up Aeryn and follow me. You follow me too John."

John watched as D'Argo slipped his muscular arms under Aeryn and lifted her up so that her head was resting on his right shoulder. She felt hot and sticky.

D'Argo and John followed Zhaan to her medical bay. As they were turning the corridor they were stopped in the their tracks by the grey Nabari girl. Chiana, who was searching the floor suddenly looked up, surprised as if she didn't know she had nearly bumped in to them.

"Err Zhaan y-you haven't seen my necklace. I could have sworn I lost it here?"

D'Argo barged forward.

"Move it Chiana. We have to get to the medical bay, Aeryn's sick."

Chiana looked up at D'Argo who was holding Aeryn and a frightened look came over her small face. She had never seen Aeryn look so lifeless before. She didn't know what to do. It was if her legs were glued to the floor.

"Are you going to move or do I have to use my tongue?!" Questioned D'Argo.

"Yer- s-s-sorry. I'll move. I'm sorry." Chiana moved aside, her eyes still fixed on Aeryn. John faced Chiana.

"Zhaan's a good Doc. She'll help Aeryn as best as she can. I know that you feel worried but I think we all do."

Chiana smiled with some reassurance thinking back to her arrival on Moya when she was shot and Zhaan helped her recover. Zhaan felt like a Mother to her.

"Look. I'm here if you need someone to talk to." said John smiling at her.

"Thanks. I don't think I should talk to D'Argo. I'm on his nerves again."

"He's on Daddy mode!" said John with a laugh. Chiana let out a smirk and let Critchon go on his way. Chiana decided to search for her necklace later and instead, sneaked a look at what productive things Rygel was up to. Was eating productive she thought?

John made his way to Zhaan's medical bay as quickly as he could. He entered and was greeted by D'Argo, Zhaan and Aeryn who was lying on a bed her head resting on a pillow. D'Argo marched over.

"Chiana is such a Frellnic! She's always in the way. It's when she's not on my nerves that I love her."

"She didn't mean it, D. She's worried; we're all worried." said John. He paused "I just hope Aeryn will wake up soon." he wished looking over at her.

D'Argo sighed as Critchon made his way over to Zhaan. She was moving a scanner up and down Aeryn's body.

"What do you see?" asked Crichton.

"I see nothing wrong with her body at the moment, however her temperature is way above normal and she has the beginnings of a fever. Heat delirium can be fatal amongst Sebaceans. I will ask Pilot to turn the temperature down in Moya. It will be cold but it will help stabilise Aeryn. She has also fractured her wrist."

"Are the symptoms good news or bad?" asked John with a questioning look.

"Its hard to say. The temperature decrease will stabilise her more but I am worried as to what other symptoms might develop. Its best we make her as comfortable as possible. I will give her some painkillers that should let her rest more easily and control her breathing. I'll put her wrist in a sling too."

"I'll contact Pilot." offered D'Argo. Zhaan nodded and smiled.

Zhaan fumbled around on her table alongside Aeryn's bed and found a syringe. She filled it with a clear liquid and then inserted it into Aeryn's arm. She placed the syringe back on the table before placing Aeryn's wrist in a sling.

"She should relax more now. There is nothing much I can do until she wakes. Until then I will be in my quarters if you need me. I suggest you stay here in case she wakes up. I suspect she'll want to see your face first."

John looked over at Aeryn's sleeping form and smiled.

"I'm sure she will, Zhaan."

He watched Zhaan wander off out the room and then positioned himself on a chair next to Aeryn's bed. Taking her hand, he prayed she would wake up soon.

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Chiana skipped into the room where Rygel was. He was at an easel painting a portrait.

"Hey, Ryge. What you doing?"

"What does it look like I'm doing?!" Shouted Rygel sarcastically.

"Painting a piece of dren." replied Chiana feeling proud of her words.

"This is no piece of dren! Is a painting of me and I am very proud of it."

"I have seen Zhaan draw better than that." Chiana said tugging on one of Rygel's whiskers. He snarled and got back to work.

"So I hear from Pilot that Aeryn is sick. That's such a shame!" Rygel said sarcastically.

"Shut up!" shouted Chiana thumping Rygel's small head.

"Aeryn is our companion, a ship mate" said Chiana "I-I think we should all keep our hopes up."

Rygel grunted "We'll if she dies, if she does, then all her possessions will be mine." Rygel laughed wickedly. Chiana too would like Aeryn's possessions, but at this time she felt that she was in more use praying for Aeryn than snurching frelling possessions. She sighed and decided to find D'Argo.

"Ka D'Argo how is Officer Sun doing?" Asked Pilot as D'Argo entered his den.

"She's asleep. Zhaan has done all she can until Aeryn wakes up."

"I am glad to hear it. Now what can I do for you?"

"I need you to turn down the temperature in Moya. Aeryn has heat delirium and because of this her temperate has risen" asked D'Argo.

"I will be able to turn the temperature, however it will be cold so I suggest the you and crew wear some thick clothing to keep body heat in."

"Thank you, Pilot. I will make sure the crew do." said D'Argo

"I still keep my hopes up for Aeryn Sun" said Pilot as D'Argo began to leave. He turned around.

"I do too Pilot. You must feel very close to her after she has some of your DNA in her system"

"Yes. I do feel close. I just hope she will be alright"

"I'm sure she will. Thank you" said D'Argo finally before exiting. Pilot put on a worried expression but still continued to hope.

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Crichton had spent the last half and arn next to Aeryn's bedside, his hand still enlaced in hers. He wanted to her to wake up so they could be together and he could tell her that everything was going to be okay but at the moment that all looked hopeless. Zhaan was still meditating in her quarters and the rest of the crew were busy so Crichton sat in his own thoughts and imagined life when Aeryn was better. Rygel would be less annoying, Aeryn would sort that out for sure and she'd be back to speaking or trying to speak some English. John smiled to himself and looked back down at Aeryn's beautiful sleeping form. He loved her when she asleep, that was when she was in the best mood. He bent over, kissed her forehead and smiled at her as he drew his face away. He started to stoke her hand gently when suddenly he heard her groan. His eyes darted quickly to her face and noticed she was starting to awaken. He immediately pressed him comm. badge.

"Zhaan, Aeryn waking up so get your big blue ass down here now!"

TBC…..

A/N: What did you think of chapter 2? Good/Bad points? I am looking forward to the reviews as always. Thank you very much for reading. Chapter 3 will be up soon.