"Rising"
The sun shined bright over Atlantis. Dr. Weir was sitting at her desk going over some latest mission reports, then the chime signals on her door.
"Come."
Dr. Radik Zelenka comes into her office somewhat sheepishly.
"Yes Radik?"
"Dr. Weir, we umm received a report from Major Lorne, he is on Eldred's planet." His accent as thick as ever but made a bit worse since he is nervous.
"What happened?" Weir asked worriedly
"Yes, long range sensors on the puddle jumper are picking up Wraith activity."
"How many ships?" Weir's usual cheerful demeanor has become one a somber one.
"One hive and 2 cruisers."
"Have we heard from Colonel Sheppard?"
"Not yet ma'am."
"Alright, notify Colonel Caldwell and have him go to Eldred's Planet immediately."
"Yes Dr. Weir."
"Hopefully Sheppard will have some luck."
John Made his way to the power control room, once he enters just like the rest of the facility the light's warm to his presence. He looks around and moves to the ZPM control center, tapping a few control's the ZPM's rise from their respective stations. All 6 stations rise and he smiles to himself.
"Rodney, How would you like some good news?"
"I would love some, but usually with you there is always a catch."
"Funny, how does 6 ZPM's sound?"
"6!"
"Yes a couple of them are either depleted or almost depleted but at least 3 are fully operational."
"This is amazing, I mean wow holy hanna." The excitement in his voice an be felt for miles "Just one fully functional ZPM will power the city for 2 years or better. This facility must have been sunk prior to the siege."
"I agree, I am going to check out what Ronon and Teyla found. How long till this baby goes up?"
"Around 2 minutes."
"Sound good."
Ronon and Teyla look around the bay, several of the fighter style jumpers are docked accordingly. This massive ship sits in the center of the room in front of a huge set of bay doors.
"This is truly amazing Ronon, to find such tactical wealth, right under our fingers. The ancestors were incredible craftsmen."
"If you say so, I just hope that everything works."
"Let's explore the ship a little while we are waiting for Colonel Sheppard."
"After you." Ronon extends his hand out in front of him
The two enter the ship, but since neither of them have the ancient gene the ship remains dark. Teyla uses the light at the end of her P90 but it is not bright enough to do any good.
"Perhaps we should wait for Colonel Sheppard."
"Agreed."
Sheppard makes his was through the ancient halls. Coming up to Ronon and Teyla's position he enters the bay and immediately stops.
"Whoa!" The smile on his face is reminiscent of a child in an all you can east ice cream parlor. The ship in front of him is roughly the size of the "Aurora and the Orion" although it is the same size it has more of a battle ship style to it. Ronon and Teyla make their way out of the ship to meet the Colonel.
"This is truly amazing!" Teyla says excitedly.
"Let's go check it out. I want to know if its battle ready."
Ronon and Teyla both nod and take position behind him.
Once they enter the ship, since Sheppard is with them the lights and systems of the ship begin to come online.
"I'm going to the bridge, Teyla check out the weapons systems and Ronon see if this ship has a Jumper bay.
"Very well." Teyla speaks with her usual subordinate demeanor.
Ronon just nods. John makes his way to the bridge and he is absolutely amazed at the preservation of the ship. Moving cautiously to the command chair he sits, immediately the chair powers up and most of the ships primary systems come online. With the will of his mind he calls up the schematics. Reading over he realizes that this is indeed a battle ship, she is equipped with hundreds of drones, many energy cannon's, dozens of fighters and something of great interest. A new type of energy cannon, A subspace energy cannon. After reading through the schematics he discovers the name "The last hope".
"Ronon to Sheppard."
"Go Ahead."
"I have found the jumper bay and it has a compliment of about 20 of the fighter style jumpers that we found when we landed.
"Alright continue to look around and head to the bridge."
"Understood."
"McKay to Sheppard."
"Go."
"We are about to rise, Estimated time is 30 seconds."
"Understood, ok kids brace yourselves."
A rumble is head through out the facility, the floors and walls shake uncontrollably. The facility begins to rise from its cold slumber, lights coming on throughout. Slowly moving through the ocean rising once again to the glorious surface.
"McKay, how much longer?" The worry in Sheppard's voice is clear.
"'bout another minute. I'm doing the best I can."
"Understood"
The surface is coming closer, the bright Atlantean sun peering down through the ocean. Finally after 10,000 years in slumber the great facility emerges from the depths, the majesty of it is amazing. The waters spin angrily as it arrives at its final resting place on the surface. The sun shines through the windows of the facility for the first time in 10,000 years.
"McKay, see if you can get communications up and running. I want to let Elizabeth know that we are alright."
McKay moves his hands over the controls meticulously and suddenly stops.
"Sheppard, I'll do one better."
"How so."
"Meet me at section 4, transporter control."
"Transporter control? I didn't know we had that.
It will be about 2 weeks til the next update sorry folks.