A/N- Here's the 2nd chapter. I didn't get any reviews yet on my first chapter so I can't thank anybody. This shapter is longer and you'll also learn a lot about Terras and Ronon.
ch. 2 Old Flames
On Atlantis, the stargate engaged and Colonel Sheppard's voice could be heard over the radio.
"Elizabeth? You there?" It was lucky for him Elizabeth hadn't gone to bed yet.
"Yes John. I'm here. Are you and Rodney all done?"
"Um. I think so. Look we're gonna be bringing someone through the gate with us. Her name is Terras and she has a tracking device in her back like Ronon did."
"Understood. You're all clear to come through." Ronon had been walking by the control room when John had made contact.
"Did he just say Terras is coming through?"
"Yeah. Do you know her?"
"Unfortunately."
"What is going on?" Teyla had just arrived.
Three people came through the gate, John, Rodney and Terras.
"Terras?" Teyla said and ran into the gateroom.
"Teyla!" Terras ran up to Teyla and hugged her tightly.
"Terras, how have you been?" Teyla said when they let go of each other.
"I've been alright. I haven't seen you for six years! And now you live on Atlantis? How are your people?"
"Yes I live on Atlantis now. The Athosians are fine. They live on the mainland now." Terras smiled. By this time Ronon had walked into the gateroom.
"I must go to the infirmary now Teyla. I will see you later?"
"Yes of course." Teyla let go and Terras looked to John for directions. He pointed out the door and she went that way. Unfortunately Ronon was standing by that door.
"Ronon." Terras said coldly.
"Terras." Ronon said even colder.
"I thought she said she didn't know Ronon." Rodney whispered to John.
"So how's Jaren?" Ronon asked while looking at anything but her.
"I wouldn't know. He's dead. Oh but don't worry, I didn't kill him. His wife did when she found out he was sleeping with Lorna. But I did help her get rid of the body. How's Neva?"
"Haven't seen her in seven years. And chances are she's dead. Don't you have to get to the infirmary?" Terras glared at him before stalking out the door. John and Rodney followed her.
2 hours later in the infirmary
"So Carson, how is she?" John asked when he had been allowed back into the infirmary after the surgery.
"She's doing fine. Interestingly enough, she didn't try to remove the device before now. But she should be awake soon. I'm hoping within the hour." Just as they were talking, they heard someone screaming. The two ran over to Terras' bed to find her kicking and fighting some invisible force.
Carson held her down while ordering a nurse to get a sedative. But before she came back, Terras sat up quickly, breathing hard and in a cold sweat.
"Are you alright love?" Carson asked. Terras looked at him and visibly calmed down.
"Yes. It was just a- a bad dream. I will be fine." Carefully she laid back down.
"Are you sure? It looked like something was attacking you."
"Please. I have been on the run from the Wraith for the past six years. I just haven't gotten used to being safe. Did you destroy the device?"
"Yes love. We destroyed it."
"Good. Can I go to sleep now?" Carson smiled.
"Aye. I'll give you a mild sedative to help you get to sleep." He put the sedative in her drip and she instantly started to drift off.
"Go away. You're evil and I want nothing to do with you." Terras groggily whispered before she fell asleep.
"What's she talking about Carson?" John whispered after she was asleep.
"I don't know. I think she was talking about the Wraith. I mean this really is the first time that she's been saffe for the past six years."
"Huh. It's just strange."
"Aye. Now why don't you go get some sleep lad. Did Rodney really get you up just so he could get some readings on another planet?"
"Well you know Rodney."
"Aye I do. Now go get some rest."
The next night
All day Terras had stayed in the infirmary sleeping. Around midnight, she asked Carson to let her go.
"Please Dr. Beckett. I've been in here all day. I couldn't possibly sleep anymore. And I'm hungry. Couldn't I just get some food and then come right back?" Carson was incredibly tired ao he gave in without a fight.
"Very well. I need some sleep anyways so I'll show you the way to the kitchen on my way to bed. But then I want you to come right back here and try to sleep. Okay?"
"Okay." Terras quickly got dressed and they left for the kitchen. All the way there neither one spoke. Terras was too busy remembering where she was going to talk and Carson was too tired to talk. When they got there, Carson said goodnight and left Terras alone.
Terras rummaged through the refridgerator and cupboards and put everything she had grabbed onto the counter. She wasn't sure what she was putting on her sandwich but she was too hungry to care. When she was done, she had a turkey and mayonaise sandwich in her hands. She took her food to one of the tables in the adjoining mess hall.
Just as she sat down, another figure came up to her and sat down across from her.
"Colonel Sheppard."
"Terras. I see you're having a midnight snack. Whachya' got?" John said, pointing at her sandwich. Terras took a bite before answering.
"Something called bread and turkey and may-yo-nighs." John chuckled.
"It's pronounced may-nase."
"Oh. Well I was going to put something called mustard on it but it looked like the sap from genger trees and I'm allergic to it. I was also going to put lettuce and tomatoes on it but I was'nt sure what they were."
"Good choice. I like a turkey sandwich with just mayonaise on it too." Terras smiled and took another bite from her sandwich.
"It's very good."
"I know. So Terras, what's up with you and Ronon?" Terras frowned.
"It's a long story."
"I got time." Terras hesitated.
"We were best friends when we were younger. Ronon married my best friend. Everyone I knew betrayed me. I thought Ronon was different. But he never spoke to me since he and Neva got married. Neither did Neva. At the very least I expected us to still be friends. But he wrote me a letter one day, telling me to never try to contact him again. This was all because I was in love with Jaren."
"Oh. I'm sorry. So what about you and Teyla. You seem like really good friends."
"Well about two years before I was captured by the Wraith, I met Teyla. We became great friends. In fact she's the only one who hasn't betrayed me. Teyla's a good person like that." John smiled.
"Yeah. Yeah she is." Terras looked thoughtful.
"Ronon likes her." John looked away and dropped his smile.
"Oh." When she saw John's reaction, Terras shook her head.
"Oh no. Not like that. He respects her as a friend, a leader and a warrior. Where we come from, there are no women leaders or any women in the military. And Ronon respects her for that." John's face instantly brightened.
"Oh. Well how do you know that? You've only been here a day and have only seen Teyla and Ronon once." Terras smiled.
"I pay attention. And I know Ronon. Before I left the gate room, he glanced at Teyla. I could just tell. It's difficult to explain. I just know how to read people." John thought about this for a moment.
"How 'bout me?" Terras stared into his eyes for several seconds before she spoke.
"You are in love with Teyla. But you are afraid to tell her because you don't want it to ruin your friendship." John looked away, ashamed.
"Yeah."
"John, it's nothing to be ashamed of. You also can't persue a relationship with her because of the fraternization rules. She's under your comand so it would be against the rules for you two to be together." John whipped his head around.
"Okay there's no possible way you could know that just by looking at me." Terras laughed.
"No. I talked to Carson about that part. But I did guess the first part." John laughed too.
"But yeah. It's true." Terras looked at him sympathetically.
"I understand it, and it makes sense, but I don't agree with that rule. It doesn't stop you from having feelings for her, and it doesn't make it any easier. You should tell her. Then you won't have to worry about a missed oportunity if you're ever in a situation where you might die. Because if you are in a situation where you might die, you'll be wondering if you could've spent time with her, as more than friends, if you had only told her." John smiled faintly.
"You'd be a good shrink." Terras looked at him questioningly.
"A psychiatrist. Someone who helps others with their problems."
"Oh. I suppose. I do like helping others with their problems." Terras smiled and finished her sandwich.
A/N- I hope you like it. BTW there's more to that story than Terras told John. And Terras wasn't just having a bad dream in the infirmary. If you wanna know what's going on, you gotta review.
