If you reviewed – thank you. Here is another chapter still short though. It helps create cliffies though, or at least I hope! Some of you made pretty good guesses but I hope that doesn't put you off reading.

Heard a rumour that in series 2 of Atlantis there may be some shippiness between Teyla and new guy Ronon so Liz and John could happen! Yay! Anihoo, hope you enjoy!

Disturbed Reality

Chapter 2

Elizabeth was fully aware of the quick breaths escaping her body but could not stop them. Rising to her knees and then to a standing position she took two steps towards the wall. Cautiously touching it with a hand Elizabeth then began to gently tap the padded blocks while approaching the white door.

It had a single rectangle window and no handle on the inside, just a small hole where she presumed some sort of key fitted. Standing on her bare tiptoes Elizabeth peered out the window and then began to pound furiously on it.

Every so often she'd also hit the window, made of plastic, and called out, "Hello!" Although the sound of her own voice was deafening in such an enclosed space Elizabeth felt this was the best way to vent her panic and frustration.

After what seemed like hours a male nurse appeared in white scrubs and looked surprise to see Elizabeth. Glancing down at her own clothes she saw they were similar to the nurse's ones.

"Yes?"

"Em, where am I?" Elizabeth asked with wide frightened eyes.

The orderly answered as though it was a question he heard everyday, "Harlem Institution."

Elizabeth's fears were confirmed and she had to grab the door to steady herself.

"Why am I here?" she gasped dreading the answer.

"Perhaps I should get the doctor. You seem a little upset. I'll be back in a few minutes." And with that the man disappeared.

Upset? Upset! Of course I'm friggin upset! Elizabeth thought angrily. What the hell is going on!

Suddenly another face appeared at the door, which made the diplomat jump, but she then relaxed when she saw it was Carson Beckett.

"Carson!" Elizabeth exclaimed smiling at his kind face.

Expecting a cheery response she was dismayed when he gave her a concerned stare.

"Elizabeth." He stated. "Can you move back so I can get in?"

Frowning at his monotone voice Elizabeth complied and moved towards the back wall. She became more agitated when she saw a large needle in the medic's hands and the same male nurse stand menacingly behind her friend.

"Carson?" she asked quietly. "What's going on? Why am I here?"

The Scot sighed and gave her a sympathetic look. "You don't remember?"

"Remember what?" Her voice came out in a squeak becoming even more freaked out by the impersonal nature of Beckett. "Last thing I remember I was leaving P4X25221. The Wraith were attacking. Did everyone make it out okay? Was I-"

Carson held up his hands to stop the flow of questions and she shut up.

"Calm down lass. I don't want to have to use this." He said in a gentle voice indicating the dreadful looking needle.

Elizabeth nodded slowly although still puzzled by his attitude. "What planet am I on?"

"Earth dear, you're on the planet Earth."

Elizabeth scowled at his patronising voice and clenched her fists into tight balls. "How? Last time I checked we couldn't even sustain the city's shield never mind establish a wormhole back to Earth!" And I thought you were a biologist, not psychologist!

Carson's eyebrows rose at the slightly louder and harsh voice she used and Weir glanced at the needle. It was filled with a clear liquid and she was scared they were going to use it. Taking a deep breath she tried to calm down again.

"Why am I here? Don't I have a right to know?"

Beckett stared at her for a few seconds contemplating her question. Finally he answered, "You were having hallucinations, about people you had never met and places you'd never been before. Don't you remember Elizabeth?"

"What?" Elizabeth asked incredulously. "Come on Carson! If that really is the case then it must be linked to an alien substance! Does anyone else in Atlantis have this problem? If so the city should be quarantined."

Again the Scot gave her a benevolent smile and Elizabeth gave him a confused frown. Carson took a step towards her to maintain eye contact and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"Elizabeth, Atlantis doesn't exist."

A/N: Now who didn't see that coming, eh? LOL. I'll try and keep posting on a quick and regular basis!