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Note: I've already written the last chapter, the only problem is I'm having trouble writing this chapter and the one after it. Please bear with me.
Genii home world (The next day)
Rodney awoke in a startle as he was yanked to his feet and dragged down the corridor of the Genii prison. Rodney was getting petty used to the 'wakeup calls' on this planet, they were never gentle about it. But today was different, today there were finally allowing him to see Elizabeth. He knew he couldn't talk to her but they had to be something he could do to communicate with her. A series of blinks, coughing the Morse code? Speaking in Russian? McKay quickly ran through the possibilities and decided that none of them would work perfectly but he had to know if she was alright.
Kolya brushed a piece of Elizabeths' hair away from her face as he watched her sleep. She was so peaceful when she was sleeping. Kolya had found himself becoming slowly enthralled by her over the months. The Elizabeth he had brought out was the woman she should be, this woman held a lot of power and potential and he wanted to be the one to bring it out. However, he saw similarities between this woman and Elizabeth Weir. Small similarities that no one other then him would realise. Elizabeth moved in closer to him. Kolya didn't love the woman laying next to him. He didn't love the woman she'd become. He felt more for Elizabeth Weir than Elizabeth Kolya.
Elizabeth Weir was almost an innocent but Elizabeth Kolya was a ruthless killer. The only thing she was interested in was things, which would benefit her. She was interested in revenge. She stood for everything Elizabeth Weir despised. Kolya tried to tell himself he didn't love her. But it was becoming harder to deny his feelings.
She loved him though. Even though she was a killing machine she loved him, and that only scared Kolya further.
Elizabeth moved in closer to him.
"John"
It came in a murmur. Kolya was used to it. The only time she wasn't Elizabeth Kolya is when she was sleeping. Kolya had always been afraid that she'd remember her dreams, that she'd remember what had happened but she never did.
Kolya brushed his fingers through her hair.
He loved this time of the day. Before she woke up and went back to be a ruthless killing machine.
Elizabeths' eyes flickered open and Kolya smiled at her.
"You're finally awoke I see"
Elizabeth smiled at him and kissed him gently.
"We have things to do; she should have just woken me"
Kolya kissed her forehead.
"You look so peaceful when you sleep. I couldn't bear to wake you."
Elizabeth slid off the bed and walked over to the bathroom. Kolya had noticed how she seemed slightly different in the mornings, how she seemed more like Elizabeth Weir however nothing had ever come of it and he knew if Cowen found out she'd be in the nearest torture chamber within 5 minutes.
Elizabeth came out of the bathroom a few minutes later freshly showered. She got changed and walked over to the cabinet next to the bed, she looked at her reflection. She stared at herself deep in thought. Something was missing, something important and she couldn't figure out what. It was special to her, so knew that. She placed her hand on her bare neck. Remembering the feel of it. Cold against her skin only becoming warm because of her body heat.
"Acastus?"
Kolya was walking out of the bathroom when she called to him.
"Yes my dear"
She turned to him.
"Do I have a necklace, about so big…" She measure out the size with her fingers "…Silver, pointed oval shape?"
Kolya knew what she was talking about. The Genii had taken the necklace off her when she'd been locked up. Kolya shook his head.
"No, you've never had a necklace like that."
Elizabeth shook her head and smiled
"It's probably just something I dreamt of"
She left
the bedroom. Kolya stood shocked for a moment. She'd never asked
him anything that implied she remembered her old life, the only
reason she would was if the programming was breaking down and if the
programming was breaking down then meeting McKay could make her
remember more. He could risk that.
Kolya
quickly dressed and left the bedroom.
McKay was waiting in a small room, with over a dozen armed guards. McKay really didn't think the guards were necessary, he wasn't going to try anything.
McKay sat at the table. He didn't know what to expect. He didn't know what they'd done to Elizabeth but if they'd hurt her he'd make them regret it.
Kolya walked into the kitchen where Elizabeth was standing making breakfast. He was contemplating how to tell Elizabeth of the change of their plans.
"Elizabeth, can we talk?"
Elizabeth turned to face him. Her face showed no emotion.
"Elizabeth, you will not be meeting with that Atlantis scientist today"
Elizabeth banged the cup she was holding on the table
"Why not? He was there when my brother was killed. He is just as guilty as Teyla Emmagan; he should be punished as well."
Kolya walked over to her.
"Your emotions are clouding your judgment. You want to kill him, fine. But first let him help us."
Elizabeth stared at Kolya before walking off abruptly.
Atlantis
John stood next to Peter.
"Dial the 'Gate'"
Peter began the dialling sequence. He, like several members of the crew, were unsure whether this plan would work or not. But he wasn't in the know about what the plan really was. Only John, Ford and a few privileged members of the military personal knew what was going to happen. John moved picked up the Genii communication device he'd picked up during the raid on Atlantis.
"Kolya, Cowen. This is Major Sheppard from Atlantis. I have a proposition for you. If you can hear me respond."
The radio crackled but no response came. John tried again.
"It's concerning Sora; we wish to make a trade. We give you Sora and the Wraith Data device and you give us Drs Weir and McKay"
The radio continued to crackle and John slammed it to the table, making Peter jump, Peter was about to shut down the Stargate when John stopped him
John moved to his own radio.
"Jumpers one, two and three execute"
Everyone was shocked as Jumper one appeared from the Jumper Bay. John walked down to the Jumper. Dr Beckett appeared from one corner of the room.
"Major Sheppard, what can I do for…?"
Beckett trailed off as John dragged up Jumper one's ramp and into the ship. Bates who had been watching the whole thing picked up his radio
"Major Sheppard, what's going on?"
"That's easy St. I'm bringing them home. Peter, you're in charge"
Peter looked down at the Jumper, which flew through the Stargate followed by another one. Peter didn't know the specifics of the plan, but he knew one thing. John Sheppard wouldn't rest until he succeeded. Peter dropped his head and picked up his own radio.
"Major Sheppard."
"Peter"
Peter closed his eyes.
"Be safe, and bring them home."
A moment of understanding passed between them.
"Will do"
Peter shut down the Stargate as the last of the cloaked Jumpers went through the 'Gate.
TBC…
