Message from the Edge

Disclaimer: All things Atlantis belong to MGM/SONY. This was done for fun!

The Watch Stander © 2006

Category: Humor/Romance?

Rating: All Ages

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Samantha Carter was very worried about Jack O'Neil being trapped and under fire on Atlantis. The SGC wanted to dispatch a nuclear bomb to destroy Atlantis along with Jack and Woolsley to prevent the spread of the replicators to Earth.

This really upset her and the rest of her team.

What amazed her, was that 5 members of Atlantis had gone to the rescue and Rodney McKay was one of them.

That unto itself was a shock, but then again the arrogant man had changed a lot since she had first met him several years ago. Back then he had been an egotistical pain in the ass and Jack was glad when they shipped McKay off to Siberia.

I wonder what he'll say when he sees Rodney trying to rescue him now.

This brought a smile to her face; for as time passed she had found herself actually growing to like McKay, he somehow got to her. There was something more underneath all the sarcasm and arrogance; every once in a while he would admit something about himself that showed a more sensitive side of him.

She knew McKay had a crush on her, but what surprised her the most ,was that she too found him interesting, for lack of a better word. Actually, he could be rather endearing at times. She had kissed him once on the cheek, making him blush and she found that so cute.

Her wish now was that Rodney and Jack and all the others would come back safely.

This time I'll give Rodney a big hug.

All of this reflection was due to the message burst that she had received an hour ago from space.

It Read:

Sam,

I have a really big favor I'd like you to do for me.

Carson Beckett, a member of our rescue team, recently bought baby turtles as pets and didn't leave them any food. If you would be so kind and drop into his place and feed them I'd be grateful. He's getting on everyone's nerves whining about them and to tell you the truth I really like turtles and he's got me worrying about them as well.

I hope we are successful and make it back safely. If that works out I'll take you to dinner or lunch or whatever to thank you.

So, I know we're not exactly friends or anything, but I'd really appreciate this favor, and somehow I know deep down inside, you like turtles too.

McKay

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She put the printed copy down and smiled knowing what she'd do the next time she saw Rodney McKay:

Yes, A very big hug this time and... maybe another kiss... on the cheek.

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AN: Hearing Carson talk about the baby turtles was a heart breaker. I love turtles and have rescued many from roadways. Anyhow, writing this made me feel a whole lot better. I also saw Rodney looking at Carson's mice and just know he likes animals too. :)