Title: Someday
Author: Marianne H. Stillie
Categories: Episode Tag for Inferno
Rating: K+
Pairing: Ronon/Elizabeth
Series: Atlantis 'Time' Stories – Story #9
Season: Season 2
Sequel To: Alone, Conversations, Secrets, Understanding, Feelings, Caring, Home, Need and Duty
Summary: For Elizabeth and Ronon, hope for the future is what their struggle is all about.
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters and places for Stargate Atlantis are the property of MGM Worldwide Television Distribution, Sony Pictures Television and Acme Shark Cooper/Wright Productions. This piece of fan fiction was created for entertainment, not monetary purposes and no infringement on copyrights or trademarks are intended. Previously unrecognized characters, places and this story are copyrighted to the author. Any similarity to real persons, living or dead, is coincidental and not intended by the author.
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Copyright (c) 2006 Marianne H. Stillie
Author's Note: This concludes the Season 2 fill-in stories that go with the six Season 2 primary stories in my first Lines Series.
Someday
The examining room is quiet now. All the usual people who are present for the team's post-mission checkups have finally gone.
As he sits on the gurney, Elizabeth reaches up and wipes a smudge of volcanic ash from Ronon's cheek. Immediately, his arms pull her between his legs. The thin material of the hospital pants has a nicer feel under her kneading fingers than his usual leathers.
He ends the long, deep kiss with a sigh. "Before we get too busy preparing for the Wraith hive ship, there's something I want to show you on the mainland."
"I won't ask, so you can savor the surprise."
He laughs softly. "I will tell you it's something for us to share after the Wraith are defeated."
She's always amazed by her lover's unquenchable belief in their success, despite how hopeless their situation often appears. "We're outgunned and outnumbered, but if you're that optimistic, I'll trust your instincts."
The tender smile becomes serious as his arms tighten around her body. "It's what I've been fighting for all these months since I came here and met you."
Knowing words are too inadequate for the intense emotions they are exchanging, Elizabeth wraps her arms around Ronon's neck and melds herself into his kiss.
It may be years from now, but they will have their someday.