A/N: Thanks to LittleKrazyAngel, Jenn R, and NenyaVilyaNenya for their encouragement and reviews. I really appreciate the feedback. Anyhow, on to the story.

"Dial Earth Rodney." Elizabeth said.

Rodney hesitated for a moment, know that they were stabbing Caldwell in the back. He began to dial Earth. As he hit the last chevron, he said. "Chevron 8 locked." He hit the engage button. The worm hole formed, providing a conduit to a galaxy away Earth.

Elizabeth engaged her radio. "This is Doctor Elizabeth Weir calling Stargate Command, please respond."

"Please wait one moment for General Landry." Walter replied from Stargate Command.

Elizabeth crossed her fingers, praying this was the right thing to do.

"This is General Landry." The gruff voice of the general said. "What can I do for you?"
"We need you to replace Colonel Caldwell on the Daedalus. He is having difficulty working with the current infrastructure in place on Atlantis."

"You're referring to your lack of enforced military protocols."

"He has also made it a point to belittle Colonel Sheppard at every turn and has constantly tried to accuse Colonel Sheppard of violations of the regulations that mean nothing. In short, he is a lousy excuse for an air force officer. I would appreciate it if you could recall Colonel Caldwell and replace him with someone who does not have an agenda against my head of military operations."

"Very well. I'm issuing the order to have the Daedalus shipped back to Earth. It will leave behind a squadron of F-302s for city protection, along with two additional rail guns. Tell Colonel Caldwell that it's a direct order. Landry out."

The wormhole disengaged, leaving Elizabeth shaking. "Rodney, go tell Caldwell what his orders are. Aiden, find John and Teyla."

Rodney and Aiden scurried off to perform their respective duties.

Elizabeth could only hope she had done the right thing.

The Genii jumper hovered above Atlantis, it's cloak still engaged. Koyla sat quietly at the controls wondering if this was how Major Sheppard felt when flying the ancient ship. His curiosity was not prevalent on his mind.

He was watching the display super imposed on his windscreen. The massive ship that had been docked with Atlantis was now showing signs of powering up and getting ready to leave. He couldn't have counted his team more lucky.

He dodged out of the way as the ship flew out of the atmosphere and jumped into hyperspace. Koyla could've cried with joy. He immediately dove down into the atmosphere.

"There." Aman pointed to an unoccupied peer on Atlantis. "That looks out of the way and it's still dark in that area of the city. Perfect for a covert strike."

"Indeed." Koyla set the jumper down on the peer. He then walked to the back, grabbing a rifle and pistol as he went. He opened the rear door of the jumper and led his team out. They were going to take Atlantis.

Rodney walked slowly down the halls of Atlantis. He still felt a little guilty for probably ruining Colonel Caldwell's career, but overall, he felt good. Suddenly, he realized he had forgot all about one very important person. He hit himself. Rodney you stupid son of a gun. Rodney had forgotten his 'meeting' as he liked to call it, with Katie Brown.

He glanced at his watch. Almost an hour late! He hastily ran down the corridors. Amazed with the speed in which he reached her room. He took a moment to compose himself before knocking.

"Who is it?" Came Katie's voice.

"It's Rodney." He replied. "Look, I'm terribly sorry I forgot our..." He trailed off, not sure what to call it. The door opened. Katie was dressed in a green dress shirt and long blue skirt. Rodney felt himself gasp. She has to be the best looking woman I've ever seen.

"How could you?" She accused.

"I..." Rodney looked away and then back at her. "I was trying to help John and Teyla, specifically John, with Caldwell."

"Why... what's going on between them?"

"Oh, you didn't know." Rodney stuttered.

"No. Why would they need help?"

"It's a long story." Rodney quickly summarized the whole ordeal with Caldwell. "I just got so fed up with how it was hurting both John and Teyla, so I worked with Ford to come up with a plan. You're... not... ehh... mad... are you?"

"No Rodney. Although dinner is cold now."

"Well, I happen to like cold food." Rodney forced a nervous smile, just as he heard a gun click behind him.

"Hello Doctor McKay." An all too familiar voice said.

John held Teyla in his arms. She was relaxed, calm, and at peace. John couldn't have been happier. He didn't care about what would happen, he could simply feel that being Teyla was something he wanted to do for his entire life. Even if the Atlantis expedition was recalled to Earth, he would stay with Teyla. He knew it in his soul.

Aiden entered, a smile on his face. "Guess what Colonel?"

"What's going on?" John asked.

"Doctor Weir got Caldwell recalled. The Daedalus will be back, but not for another month. Hopefully, we'll get someone who doesn't have something against you."

John was shocked. He didn't realize his mouth was still open.

"John." Teyla pushed his mouth closed.

John shook his head. "Ahh, that's just great. I mean, even if the new commander is an ass, we've got a month to ourselves." He looked at Teyla, threading his hands into hers. "I love you." He said to her.

"And I love you too." Teyla snuggled in close to him, her head resting against his shoulder and neck.

"I'll leave you two." Aiden said, getting up to leave.

"Ford." John called. "Thanks."
"I still owe you Colonel." Aiden walked through the doorway, and was just about to close it when he ducked and yelled. "Colonel, Teyla, run!" Aiden then closed the door, just as gunshots began to light up the hallway.

John immediately switched into military mode, something drilled into him. He raced to the other door. Teyla followed. They both ran out the door and down the hall racing for the armory.

Elizabeth was in her office when she heard the first gunshots. He heart skipped a beat. She ran into the control room, only to find herself surrounded by Genii soldiers. Then one familiar one stepped forward, holding Rodney hostage.

"Hello Doctor Weir." Koyla said. "Amam dial home, tell them to send reinforcements."

It only took minutes for the Genii reinforcements to come through the gate, thousands of them. Koyla looked incredibly smug. "Now, Doctor Weir, if you would be so kind as to tell everyone in the city to come to the gate room. Tell them, to come in unarmed, with their hands raised, and no one will be harmed."

"I'm supposed to take your word for that?" Elizabeth asked, still trying to get over the shock.

"That, or Doctor McKay dies." Koyla pushed his gun against Rodney's head. "You have thirty seconds Doctor."

Elizabeth realized her options were small. The city wasn't prepared to repel this many attackers. She walked over to the city wide broadcast terminal. "All personnel. Report to the gate room. Come unarmed and with your hands in the air. We can't win this time." She turned the system off.

"Good Doctor." Koyla laughed. "Amam, get everyone in Atlantis into the cells. Post guards at every entrance."

One by one, the personnel of Atlantis began to file in. One by one, they were carted off by Genii soldiers.

John zipped up his combat vest and grabbed his P90. Teyla was already ready, her weapon in her hands. They both had just heard Elizabeth broadcast. They both knew what was going to happen.

Suddenly the door opened. John crouched and prepared to fire. Aiden and Carson came running in, Aiden carrying a Genii rifle. "Ford!" John said. "What the hell's going on?"

"Genii sir." Aiden said, deadly serious. "I grabbed Beckett once I evaded the idiots that tried to take you out."

"Thanks Ford. Beckett, ever used a gun?"

"Maybe once Colonel. I don't even..."
John handed him a wraith stunner. "Just point and shoot. This makes sure you won't cause any lasting damage."

"John, we need a plan." Teyla said.

"Yeah, I know." John scratched his head for a few seconds. "Ford, the Genii are in the control room, right?"

"That's where they're holding Weir and McKay," Aiden said, "the rest of the city's getting herded into various prison cells."

"Take Beckett and a rifle, find a good position in which you can see the control room, then radio me."
"Right." Ford grabbed an M16 with a scope, a combat vest, and a pair of binoculars. He then grabbed Beckett and dragged him down the hall.

"What about us?" Teyla asked.

"We're going to see if we can liberate a few of our people." John grabbed a life sign detector. It flickered to life easily in his grasp. The only life signs in the immediate area were himself and Teyla. He headed for the door, Teyla followed.