A/N- Okay I'm really really really really really really sorry this took so long! School caught up with me! This chapter is kind of a break from all the action. Anyways, thanks to the following reviewers:

OMGirl- Thanks. Fortunately it only lasted two days. But then school work caught up with me. I'm sorry this took so long!

Cpt. Ritter- Yes. They just can't keep out of it. I was dissapointed too. They should have at least had a little friendship between the two. Now Teyla and Ronon are buddies. Now I like Ronon, but if the writers are going to put those two together, he has got to go.

Jenn R- I hate when my computer doesn't update. I hope you liked the chapter. I hope you like this one too. I hope your computer will let you read this one!

Camy- I hope I didn't have you begging for too long. I'm so glad you like it.

ch. 6 A Dying Hope

John slowly cracked his left eyes opened. He couldn't see much so he opened both eyes wide. Bad idea. He quickly squeezed them shut again. After a minute, he chanced opening them again. When he adjusted to the light, he noticed Ronon sitting up in the corner of the cell. Cadman and Major Lorne were still laying on the floor unconscious with their arms and legs placed in awkward angles as if they were thrown in. Cadman was half under the bench near the door.

John scooted over to where Ronon sat silently, trying not to wake Lorne and Cadman. Ronon sat impassively with his arms crossed.

"How long have you been awake?" John asked groggily.

"Not long." He answered shortly.

"They took all our stuff." Ronon turned to look at him.

"Really? I hadn't noticed." John smirked.

"You've been hanging around me too much." He looked down at his left wrist. "They took my watch." Ronon rolled his eyes in his own gruff, Ronon way.

Major Lorne was starting to stir. After turning over several times on the floor, he slowly opened his eyes as John did just five minutes ago. When he saw John and Ronon, he sat up and held his head in his hands.

"What happened?" He said from behind his palms.

"Well," John said annoyedly. "It looks like we were captured." Lorne took his hands away from his face.

"How long have we been out?"

"Gee, I couldn't tell you cuz it seems that somebody stole my watch!" John sarcastically replied.

"You've been hanging around McKay too much." Rononcommented after a pause. Over near the front of the cell, a loud thud was heard and a squeal followed.

"Cadman!" John crawled over to the curled up Lieutenant. "Are you okay?" She slowly sat up, this time avoiding the bench.

"Ow." She moaned, massaging her forehead. "Yeah. I'm fine. How long have we been out?"

Sheppard glanced frusteratedly at his wrist and then at Ronon who glared back and said calmly, "Let it go."

"It's probably been over two hours." Lorne said resignedly. John brought his knees up to his chest.

"Then they should have left by now." He said, knowing deep down that it wasn't true.

"They haven't." Ronon confirmed.

"I know." John admitted. "If they were smart they would have though. There's no way we'll be able to save Teyla." John restd his head on his knees. He tried to hold back the tears that were threatening to fall. The other three respectfully looked away from him as he allowed two tears to escape his eyes and roll down his cheeks.

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Back in the store room, Terras and Bates stood watch while Rodney and Carson carried on a muffled conversation behind some crates.

"They're in trouble." Terras said with absolute certainty.

"How do you know?" Bates gruffly said back. "It's only been an hour and a half."

"I can feel it. And I know John wouldn't just forget to radio us."

"We still got time. Then we gotta go." Terras stared in shock at him with her mouth hanging open. How could he be so inclined to leave them?

"You hate Teyla because John loves her." She stated, much to the anger of the man beside her. Behind them, Rodney and Carson had stopped their conversation to listen to this exchange.

"Teyla is a liability." Terras shook her head.

"You never really got to know Teyla did you?" He didn't answer. "If you ever did, you would see that she is a wonderful person who despises the Wraith and would never intentionally do anything that would put anyone in danger."

"That's exactly right. She would never do anything intentionally. We don't know if the Wraith can connect to her without her connecting to them and see what we see. She could unknowingly be feeding information to the Wraith."

"No. Sure on some level you think that. But that's not the real reason you don't trust her." Bates rolled his eyes. He was getting really tired of this game.

"Enlighten me. Why do I hate Teyla so much, Doctor?" He put an emphasis on doctor to show her how sick he was of her acting like she knew what everyone was feeling all of the time.

"You don't hate her. Deep down, I know you don't. But you don't trust her. And I think that's because you think she will 'distract' Colonel Sheppard from his job if they ever have a relationship. You're afraid that one day, when the Colonel is supposed to have your back, he will be too 'distracted' and you or someoneelsewill get killed or seriously injured." Bates didn't answer. He knew she was right but he would never admit it.

"Try the radio." He commanded, changing the subject. Terras only glared more at him.

"You're worse than Colonel Caldwell." She said coldly and turned on her radio, only to be met by static.

A/N- Sorry this chapter was so short but I felt I needed a breather chapter. I had too much going on right after another. The next chapter will be longer and with more action. And again I'm sorry this took so long!If you forgive me, please review!