Author Notes: I do not own Stargate Atlantis. I do not own any of the characters except for Taryne and Ron'ic in which I created.
I would like to thank LadyBozi for helping me with my story and helping me profread.
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Chapter 1
To some time travel is impossible, or a mere myth that can never be proven. But 4 brave people experienced this miracle for themselves and it changed their lives forever. It changed the way they saw time, the future and destiny. They not only got to preview their future and what was in store for them, they witnessed it.
Lt. Colonel John Sheppard stood in front of the gate contemplating what he was going to do once he got home. So much had probably changed. There had been a rumor going around before he left that there was a new Xbox coming out and he wanted to know if it was so. He had tried to ask Coldwell but he said he didn't know. He thought that his mailbox would be buldging by the time he got home. Not just from friendly letters but from bills. He worried that when he got home that he could be in debt because he had not been there to pay his taxes and bills. But then he cooled off and remembered that the Air Force would probably help with that.
The team was given a chance to go to Earth for a couple weeks for a 'vacation' as a reward for their bravery and great accomplishments over the past year. Saving the world is a big thing, but saving a galaxy is even better. Although the enemy was still out there they deserved a chance to chill. Ronon walked in the gate room with his bag on his shoulder. He was excited about finally getting to see the planet of his comrades for the first time, although his facial expressions did not show that he was.
"So" Ronon said in a deep voice "what's it like?"
"Earth?" Sheppard replied "Well it's like any other planet. There are people, cities, mountains, trees and a McDonalds on every block"
"What is a McDonalds?" Ronon asked confused.
"It is a fast food chain. The food is bad for you but they are everywhere and people seem to like the food."
"Why would anyone eat food that compromises their health?" He had heard of such a thing on Seteda but he did not think it would be a big problem with John's people. Everyone on the base seemed to be small and skinny, like the toothpicks in the cafeteria.
"I don't know I guess it is a problem on my planet. People would rather eat food that tastes good rather than good food that is good for them."
"So what is your favorite menu item at this place?" He tried to change the subject because he knew where it was going to lead.
"Me? I like the Bigmac, which is what they call one of their special hamburgers."
"Hamburger?" Ronon's eyebrows rose. He heard people talk about it before but never truly knew what it was.
"I'll show you one when we get there." John's face looked very happy and excited. Ronon knew he was looking forward to going to Earth.
Teyla smiled as she walked in and said "When are we leaving?" Her eyes were filled with excitement and her smile was big. Ronon admired her smile because it made him happy. Things could be going totally wrong and she was upbeat and cheerful. It helped him through some of the missions that he thought they would never make it home.
"As soon as Rodney gets his butt in here. Where is he anyway?" Sheppard looked around the gate room and finally saw Rodney walking in the room. He noticed a plain look on Rodney's face, which he always had. It was either an emotionless look or an 'I'm annoyed' look.
"Sorry I'm late I just had to make sure everything was in tiptop shape before we leave. For the record I'm not ok with this, something might happen while we're gone, and I'm afraid Zelenka might blow up the city."
"Relax McKay it's only for a couple of weeks." Ronon said, obviously annoyed. He hated how Rodney constantly complained, but then he understood how he felt. Sometimes the people on Atlantis could be very annoying and Rodney did most of the technical work. He knew that this vacation would do Rodney well. He wondered what Rodney was like when he was kicked back and relaxed. More fun? He thought 'I'll find out when we get there.'
"Yes and if something goes wrong and they need me, it will take us I don't know, 2 weeks to get back!" Rodney hissed.
"No, Earth has a ZPM now they can send us back through the gate if there is an emergency." Sheppard informed Rodney. Rodney rolled his eyes and the gate started to dial. The man at the controls put in the IDC and motioned them that it was all clear to go through. They walked up to the gate, and went through.
As soon as they made it to the other side, Sheppard immediately knew there was something wrong. The room they were in did not look like the SGC. In fact it didn't even look like they were on Earth. There was a large window on the other side of the room, and outside was a city, a very large city, with flying vessels that resembled puddle jumpers. The room looked a lot like ancient design, but on the 2 doors on either side of the room had Earth number on them.
They heard a loud cry."Father!" a girl came running in and wrapped her arms around Ronon. "I thought you were dead!"
Ronon looked down at the girl and he did not recognize her. Who is this girl? He thought. And she is she touching me!
She had shoulder length light brown hair and emerald green eyes. Her skin was a slight tan and she had 3 freckles on the side of her face. She stepped back and immediately sensed there was something wrong. "What is it?" she asked.
"Do I know you?" Ronon said, puzzled as to why this girl was calling him father and why she had hugged him.
She touched what seemed to be an earring and said "Taryne to the infirmary..."
After being checked by the doctors and after they confirmed who they were, Rodney and Ronon sat in the guest quarters waiting. John was talking to the leader of the facility and he had been gone for an hour. Ronon was getting impatient. To pass the time be tapped his fingers on the coffee table which was in front of his chair. At the same time Rodney munched on some olives that had been put in a bowl for them. It was good that they were in a bowl. Rodney recalled the time when he was a kid. His mother used to open the olive cans and use the olives in her cooking and he used to stick his little hands in the open can. He would grab too many and as he would try to pull his hand out and the edge of the can would cut his hand. You'd think little Rodney would have the brains to take one at a time, but he was just a kid.
"Mmmmmm these are the best olives I have ever tasted!" Rodney exclaimed. He popped a few more in his mouth.
"I still don't know what is going on." Ronon grouched as he took an olive from the bowl. Rodney glared at him.
"I do." Sheppard said while walking in the room. He walked straight and firm. "We're in the future, about 16 years into the future."
"What? That is impossible" Rodney cried. He grabbed a few more olives and stuffed them in his mouth.
"Yes it is possible! SG-1 was sent back to 1969 through the gate a few years ago. This is probably the same thing… except we were sent in the future not the past." Sheppard informed. He had a smirk on his face.
"Yes but there has to be a cause for something like this." Rodney protested. He glared at John and thought 'Why does he always smile like that?'
"So that girl really was my daughter?" Ronon asked. His curious face lit up the room. He had hoped to stop the argument about whether it was possible to travel 16 years into the future with the gate. He hated it when Rodney argued. He always had to be right and it got on Ronon's nerves. Being right was like his self confirmation that he is smart and graduated at one of the top universities.
"Yup, and that's not all." John said with a half smile on his face.
"What?" Ronon leaned closer to John and his face got very anxious. He wanted to know what John was going to say but John hesitated to tell him what he had been told. A couple more seconds went by, and the room was silent. Ronon again leaned close to John, but this time he was not polite "Tell me now."
"Alright if you say so. He also said that Teyla is the girl's mother." John answered. His kooky half smile turned into a full grin.
Rodney choked on an olive. Ronon slapped him back and gasped, "What! Are you sure he said Teyla?" Ronon looked John straight in the eyes and waited for his response. Again John hesitated to respond. He was probably thinking out his words very carefully, in case Ronon was in a bad mood and was in the mood for 'friend clobbering'.
"I'm pretty sure that's what he said."
"So that would mean..." Ronon started to say.
"That would mean you and Teyla, in this time, are married." Rodney choked on another olive. John slapped Rodney's back, took the bowl of olives away and said "No more olives for you."
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