Chapter 5: Carson's Discovery

Lexa was in and out of it for the next few hours. She'd sleep and wake-up just long enough for Marc to reassure her he was there, and then she'd doze off again. As she slept her eyes shot back and forth and every so often she'd twitch. Seeing this, Marc couldn't help but wonder if she was dreaming or if it was a side effect from whatever was going on with her powers. He attentively watched over her until Beckett finally decided to let him know he had found something. Carson came over and they talked along side Alexa's bed. "As far as I can tell, the powers are hers. I've found no trace of anything foreign in her system. I've also compared the blood I took today to that from when she was possessed, and confirmed that Edana left no part of her behind. I have a theory, but I'd like to ask Alexa a few questions before I share it."

"Ask away Doc." Lexa had woken up just as Carson came over to talk to Marc.

"Ah, look who's finally awake. How are you feeling?" Carson turned his attention to Alexa.

"Pretty good. Gave me a sedative, huh?"

"Well, based on Major Lorne's description, and the fact that I found extremely high levels of hormones in your system, I had a feeling that would do the trick, and it seems it has." Carson explained. "And my questions can wait until you're feeling well again."

"I feel fine, really. And we need to figure this out, so ask." Lexa persisted.

"Alright, they may seem slightly odd, but, how often do you experience deja-vu? And how quickly were you able to pick up the Ancient dialect?"

"You weren't kidding, those are odd questions," Marc slipped in.

"Well, I'd say I have major deja-vu, like twice a month. And as far as reading and speaking Ancient, I picked up on it almost immediately. I actually scared Daniel with the fact that I could fully understand it the day after he introduced it to me." Lexa tried to answer to the best of her ability, she didn't want to leave anything out.

"That confirms my suspicions. Oh, and there's one more thing." Carson pulled a Polaroid out of his pocket. "You're aware you have a birthmark on the right side of your lower back?"

Lexa looked at Marc and smiled slightly, "Yeah, so I've been informed." He blushed and smiled back. She turned her attention back to Carson, "What about it?"

"Well, if you've looked in a mirror, I'm sure you wouldn't have noticed, considering the mirror flips it and it's already upside down." Carson flipped the picture and showed it to her, "Does it look familiar?"

Lexa's eyes widened as she took the picture. "What?" Marc walked up from the foot of the bed to look at it. As he did, he understood why she was speechless. "Is that?"

Lexa took a deep breath as she tried to process the picture. "Yeah, it's the Ancient symbol for the letter 'A'. That means something, doesn't it?" She handed the Polaroid back to Carson.

"Yes, and I think I have a pretty good idea as to what, but you'll have to wait to find out. I'm going to call a meeting, seeing as everyone will want to know about this. Why don't the two of you go get some dinner." And with that Carson hurried into his office.

"Okay, well I guess that conversation is over." Lexa's eyes followed Carson across the room, then she turned to Marc. "But I could go for some food, haven't eaten all day." She hopped out of the bed, and rubbed her bare arms, "Chilly in here."

"Well, technically you are shirtless." Marc took off his jacket and gave it to her.

She grinned, loving that he fell for it, she just wanted to show off his oh so wonderful muscles. "Ah, much better, shall we?" They clasped hands and left.

While they ate they both tried to ignore all the whispering and staring. They didn't understand, it was like being a couple was illegal. What they didn't know, was that all the snickering was over Lorne. It was the first time he'd been spotted in a tank, and all the female personnel present were pleasantly surprised as to what lied underneath that long-sleeved grey tee he usually wore.

Once they were finished, there was still no word from Beckett about the meeting, so they went back to their room. They cuddled up on the couch and Lexa asked Marc if he had any clue as to what Carson was thinking. Alas, he didn't know, but he tried to comfort her with the fact that if it was bad, he would have said something. He kissed the top of her head, and her hand tensed on his chest as they got comfortable. Marc soon dozed off and Lexa just lied with him, enjoying the fact that she no longer had the urge to run around the planet. Her mind rummaged around what could be happening, but she was soon disturbed by a distant voice. After a moment she realized it was coming from Marc's headset that he had placed on the end table when they came in. She couldn't reach it from the position she was in, so she got up, trying not to wake Marc, but ultimately failing. Lexa picked up the headset, "Uh, yeah, Madison."

"Alexa? Well, I imagine Major Lorne is there with you, considering that's who I was expecting," Beckett's voice came through over the radio. "Anyway, the meeting will be commencing in about ten minutes in the Conference room."

"Alright, thanks Carson. See you there," Lexa replied. As Marc sat up she handed him the headset. "Well, guess it's a good thing I woke you up. Meeting, ten minutes, Conference room." He nodded, and no sooner did he get to his feet, he kissed her. "What was that for?" She smiled as she opened her eyes to his.

"What, they're not free anymore, there has to be a reason? You mean a guy can't just kiss his girl for the heck of it?" Marc was just trying to ease her tension before the meeting.

"Smart ass," Lexa giggled. "You keep that up and they won't be free," she added as they left for the Conference room.

"Well if you're gonna be like that, I can easily do the same," Marc countered.

The discussion continued the whole way up, and they were still laughing as they walked in to join the others. Seated around the table were Weir, McKay, Sheppard, Teyla, Ronan, and Caldwell, while Carson stood, ready to announce his findings. "Well, its nice to see that bright smile my dear, if you'll sit, I'll begin." They walked around the table and took the two empty seats closest to Carson. "As we all know, the lovely Miss Madison her has a few special powers."

"How is telekinesis classified as 'a few special powers'?" Oh yes, not a minute into the meeting and McKay was already at it.

Carson glared at him. "Not now Rodney," he huffed in his usual manner when dealing with the scientist. McKay mumbled something under his breath and sat back in his chair. "As I was saying, Alexa has these powers, and many of us, including myself, believed it had to do with her interaction with Edana. Well, having been informed by Major Lorne that she had the powers back on Earth, but they were very weak, and the fact that I found no trace of Edana in her system, I believe the possession just came at the wrong time."

Lexa followed where he was going. "It's being here, in Atlantis, isn't it?" Beckett nodded.

"So you're saying that she's always had these powers, and that coming to Atlantis just triggered them," Marc added on.

"Yes, that's what I've concluded." Carson answered. "Now there's one more thing that dawned on me after you woke up, hence the delay with the meeting. Your name, I'm guessing a family tradition?"

"Um, yeah, in some form or another anyway. What about it?"

"Care to iterate a few," Carson asked politely.

"Well, off the top of my head, my mother's name is Alexandra, her sister's is Sandra, my grandmother's is Lexie, great-grandmothers is Alexis, and her mother was Alexsandra. All on my mom's side."

"I had a feeling. They are all forms of the name that means 'protector of mankind'." Lexa went to speak, but Carson stopped her. "Allow me to finish. I've compared your tests with the information I still have on Chaya, the lovely Ancient we met last year, and they are almost identical. Now, I can't say for certain that you are an Ancient, but you are at least a direct descendant. I believe you are part of a great line of women, with powers to protect Atlantis and her people."

Ok, feakiest thing ever! I did not pick Alexa's name based on what it means as I did with Edana in Trespasser. I've always likde the name Alexa, and Madison, and I thought they would make a good character name. When I thought of the idea for this chapter I went searching for the meaning of Alexa to see if it would fit with my idea, and seriously I fell on the floor. It was like fate! I in no way planned it, I just thought I'd share.

Anyhoo, please review? Thoughts, critiques?