Chapter 17:Eviction

As they slowly made their way back to the Jumper Bay Edana intensely thought about the deal she had just made. Was it a trick? Could they be planning to try and capture me? No, not possible. They are smart, but in no way are they as intelligent as my people. And what about Lorne? I know how much he loves his little twit, but he seems completely serious about his offer. Is he really going to let me go, or is he playing me? Alright Edana, keep an open mind, be prepared for anything.

Her thoughts were interrupted by Alexa's faint voice. "He's right you know, my life is pretty messed up. I'm still not sure if us getting back together was a good thing." Alexa knew what Marcus was doing and was trying to convince Edana that it wasn't a trick. "Looking at things now, I'm not sure if I want my life back. You should go, live. You had the better life, it's only fair…" Alexa's voice faded off.

What? Now she wants to die. This is too weird, something… My dreams, she saw them. Edana continued to struggle with the matter at hand as they entered the Jumper Bay. Her eyes quickly scanned the large room looking for anyone who was lying in wait to attack, but she saw no one.

Lorne continued on and when he noticed she had stopped he turned back to her, "Are you coming?" He motioned towards Jumper 2. They walked through the center of the bay and over to the Jumper. Edana had no clue that several pairs of eyes were trained upon her, waiting for her to step foot into the Jumper. Suspicions still flew through her mind and she stopped just before entering the Jumper, with Major Lorne already inside. "Something wrong," Lorne asked, irritated. Edana didn't answer and again she scanned the Bay for the others. Lorne thought quickly on his feet. Great, now what? "Alright, guess now's a good time. Let me talk to Lexa."

Edana looked the Major in the eye, "Are you sure about all this?"

"Yes. Like I said, I'll take you where ever you want to go, just let me talk to her one last time."

Edana was hesitant, but then she nodded and relinquished control. Alexa looked at Marcus distraught. She didn't know what to say, as she didn't want to mess up whatever he had planned. Lorne spoke up, "I'm sorry. There's nothing we can do. I just wanted to tell you myself, say good-bye, get a hug." He winked at her.

As Alexa stepped up into the Jumper Edana realized it was a trap and took control. Again with a flash of light and a wave of her hand, Edana tossed Lorne hard across the Jumper and head first into the wall. Before she could turn around Ronan shot her with his blaster and as she fell to her knees she turned to face him. Then, Colonel Sheppard stepped out of Jumper 1 and hit her with the amped up stunner. As Teyla and McKay joined them at the back of the Jumper, Alexa's body fell to the floor and a body that resembled fire floated out. "This isn't over," Edana yelled, and before Colonel Sheppard could blast her again she floated out through the roof of the Jumper.

Teyla went over to the unconscious Major as Ronan checked on Alexa, "She's alive."

While Teyla radioed Beckett, Sheppard was barking out orders to the Security teams and updating Weir on the situation. Whilst the medical team placed Alexa and Lorne on gurneys and wheeled them off to the Infirmary there was a city wide announcement. "Attention everyone, this is Weir. It seems our security breech has just gotten worse. Keep an eye open for a firey astral body floating about, and make sure you are not alone. We don't need anymore possessions on our hands. If you are to see anything, contact a Security team immediately." As she ended her statement she nodded to the SO waiting to escort her down to the Infirmary, "Let's go."

As the medical team wheeled the unconscious couple in to the Infirmary, Alexa awoke. Before opening her eyes she listened to the commotion around her, as Beckett got things under control. "Alright, put the Major over here, and let's stop that bleeding shall we." Lexa sprang up like a shot the moment Carson finished speaking. "Well look at you. How are you feeling? Yourself I hope," Carson was attempting to keep her calm.

"Me, yeah, I'm fine. 100 percent Alexa Madison, with a side of a headache." Lexa looked over to Marc who was surrounded by aids, "How's Major Lorne?"

As Sheppard's team gathered around, and tried to stay out of the way, Carson caught the compassion and concern in Lexa's eyes. "Unconscious at the moment and a little banged up. Took a nice shot to the head, he'll need some stitches, but he'll be fine."

Beckett's words brought Lexa some relief and she tried to relax. Beckett went over to take care of Lorne and an aid brought Alexa some aspirin. She graciously accepted it as she kept her eyes on Marc. A few minutes later as Beckett was putting a bandage on Lorne's head Dr. Weir entered. She noticed Carson at work and went over to where Colonel Sheppard's team had gathered near Alexa. She was about to speak to the Captain when she noticed Lexa had her eyes firmly fixed on the injured Lorne. Weir sighed as she put this and Lorne's earlier behavior together. Beckett finished up with Lorne and came over to join the others. "How's he doing," Weir asked.

"Still unconscious I'm afraid. The gash above his eyebrow there isn't too serious, but it did need 6 stitches. He'll have quite the headache when he wakes up, but other than that he'll be fine," Beckett reported as he noticed it was getting rather crowded. "Um, Colonel, don't you have an apparition to catch?" Sheppard nodded and motioned his team to the door.

"John, wait." Weir stopped them before they left and pulled Carson over to join them by the door. "What about Captain Madison? Are we sure it's really her?"

"Aye, and just to be safe I'll be taking another cat-scan to be sure," Carson replied. Weir nodded and left with the others, as her former escort stayed behind to secure the Infirmary. Beckett returned to Alexa and after several minutes of stubbornness finally got her to agree to the cat-scan. Afterwards, she assured him she was fine and she went over and took at seat on Marcus' bed. She looked down at him and then closed her eyes in frustration, she could just kick herself. She got up and began to pace next to him. "Urg! This is all my fault. Why'd I have to go and open the stupid urn. Me and my bright ideas. Ah!"

She couldn't help but beat herself up, and since she was preoccupied with this she didn't even notice when Lorne opened his eyes. "Um, could you not do that, it's making me nauseous."

Lexa stopped and look at him, then she smiled. "You're awake," she said softly as she walked over to him.

Lorne reached up to his forehead and felt the small bandages, "Yeah, and with a splitting headache."

Lexa giggled slightly. "That's not funny," she said with a smirk.

"Made you laugh," Marc pointed out. Lexa rolled her eyes and bent down to kiss him. The short yet passionate kiss was enough to assure Lorne that he had his girl back. "It's nice to have you back."

"It's nice to be back," Lexa adjusted his pillows as she helped him sit up. "Well, looks like you were right. I've been here two days, and it already feelings like I'm living in here." Lorne grimaced as he laughed due to his headache and sore body. "Let me go get Beckett."

Lorne grabbed her hand as she turned to walk away, "Nah, I'll deal. Come here." He pulled her over to the bed. "You're all I need." Again they kissed, then made themselves comfortable on the tiny bed.