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Chapter Five: Some Answers
Walking around Atlantis had its benefits to little John. He seemed to relax and was actually running ahead of Elizabeth. But he always stayed in full range of her.
"John, are you hungry?" Elizabeth asked.
"Yeah, I haven't eaten in forever," he responded.
"Alright, we'll head to the commissary."
As they arrived, Elizabeth noticed everyone looking at them. News had traveled fast apparently. She led John towards the line and got him his food. Walking to a table, she looked at the food he had wanted, macaroni and cheese with ketchup in it. She visually shuddered at the food. How anyone could eat that amazed her.
"My mom always got me the best food," John stated out of the blue.
"She doesn't anymore?" Elizabeth asked, trying to not push him.
"Not since she died."
Almost immediately his eyes became guarded and she knew that she would get no more out of him for the time being. Smiling, she looked down at the food.
"So, is that really good?"
"Yeah, my dad makes this for me everyday. I love it," he answered.
"Elizabeth, we're back and I have some interesting news," Rodney's voice sounded over her headset.
"Okay Rodney, meet us in the commissary. We're eating," Elizabeth said.
"Alright, be right there."
Glancing back at John, she saw a confused look on his face. She smiled at him reassuringly. Reaching for her ear, she pulled out her headset.
"This helps all of us here talk to each other. I was just talking to Rodney. He'll be here soon, so if you want the rest of your food, I'd suggest you eat it quick."
A few minutes later, the team arrived. Seeing Rodney coming, John finished the rest of his mac and cheese. They all sat down and Rodney started right in.
"I was able to find some text next to the chair that, amazingly enough, told what it did. The ancients realized that the wraith don't feed on children so they created this device that made them children."
"Why would the ancients create a device that worked well but also made them lose their memory?" Elizabeth asked.
"That's the hitch. In everything I read, it talked of how they were able to retain their memories from before. I believe that the reason Major Sheppard doesn't remember anything is because he only has the ancient gene and is not fully ancient."
"Who are the ancients?" John asked, everyone looking at him surprisingly. They had forgotten he was there.
"Why don't we head to the infirmary and find something for John to do. Then you can explain the rest to me," Elizabeth said, looking at the group. They all nodded and got up to leave.
"You still haven't answered the question," John said.
"It's a long story John. Maybe I will have time to tell you in a little bit," Elizabeth answered as they left the commissary.
I don't know if that little fact about the wraith is true but it works for the story. If you want more, please review.