TITLE: Un-Grow Up

AUTHOR: DramaLexy

DISCLAIMER: oh, IF ONLY they were mine…but they're not, so don't sue

SUMMARY: A gate accident has some interesting results for three members of the team. Somewhat ShWeir-y

DISTRIBUTION: Sure, if you want it, just let me know where

AUTHOR'S NOTES: This is my first Atlantis fic, so please be kind. I'm still learning about all the people and technology; I was slow and decided to start watching after catching a glimpse of the season finale. Anyway, how you enjoy; feedback is greatly appreciated!


"Off-world activation."

Elizabeth looked up at the sound of the voice of the officer that was at the console in the Gate Room. "It's Major Sheppard's IDC," another reported.

She headed for the stairs, commenting, "They're back early," as she went. "Lower the shield." With a flash of light, it came down. Rodney was in the gate area as well and just barely ducked before enemy weapon fire hit him. Members of the team began coming through one by one, still firing their weapons behind them. John was the last one, and as he came into Atlantis, one blast hit the gate directly, before Elizabeth could order them to put the shield up. The resulting explosion threatened to knock them off their feet.

"Raise the shield!" Elizabeth yelled up the stairs.

"The console's not responding!" The next shot that came through from the other side of the gate hit the dialing computer itself, and the gate shut down just as another larger explosion emanated from it. As the smoke cleared, everyone in the room stared at the three people that were standing closest to the gate.

"You all right?" Elizabeth asked the two around her, and was surprised by the sound of the voice she heard coming out of her mouth. Even more stunning, when she turned to look at John, instead of seeing a 6'2" man her eyes fell upon a startled boy, appearing to be just over the age of ten and gaping back at her. Elizabeth didn't have a mirror, but she had a sinking feeling about what had just happened.

"Oh, crap," a voice said, and they both spun to face McKay, who didn't look any older than either of them.

"Major Sheppard?" one of the other officers incredulously asked. John put his hand in the air.

"That'd be me…sorta."


TBC…