Title : Love Cant Hide
Date : 23 May 2007
Author : ElaineDex
Chapter : 10 of 10
Rating : M
Pairing : Lt. Col. John Sheppard/Lyssa Hunter, Ronon Dex/Dr. Ellie Harrison-Dex
Archiving : None
Warning : Some sexual content, possible swearing.
Spoilers : This story follows on from Love After Love.
Feedback : Yes
Disclaimer : Only Ellie is mine, Stargate/Atlantis and all their characters are not. Lyssa Hunter belongs to Kazavid and comes from her stories Behind The Mask and Reunions.
Summary : Following her second reunion with Ronon, Lyssa realises that maybe her wasn't her 'one true love' after all.
Ellie hit the ocean side-on, the force of the impact and the pain in her shoulder rendering her unconscious straight away.
Her body began sinking lower and lower, down into the murky depths until her tied hands hooked over a massive plant that seemed to be growing from the rocks that surrounded the foundations of Atlantis and then she just floated there looking ghost-like, her dark hair contrasting starkly with her white skin.
Ronon had seen the point that Ellie had entered the water and he tried his best to land, feet-first into the water, as close as possible to where he had seen her disappear.
His bones jarred at the impact as he hit the water but he took no notice and immediately began to dive deeper, trying to push the thought that he may never find Ellie to the back of his mind.
ooOoo
Lyssa was cut off from Jones as a huge part of the ceiling fell down in between them.
She stumbled backwards, falling over some rubble, coughing as dust filled her lungs.
"John!!", she choked out even though she couldn't hear anything but the sound of the blast ringing in her ears.
She began frantically pulling at bits of debris, throwing it behind her as she tried to clear a path toward where she thought Sheppard had been sitting.
Her ear-piece crackled and Weir's voice sounded.
"Lyssa? Come in please. What's happening, the cities' sensors picked up an explosion of some kind?".
Lyssa was tempted to ignore Weir's questions, she needed to find John, but instead she heard herself saying.
"Jones is still loose. Some C4 detonated in the room we were in. I think Colonel Sheppard is buried under the rubble……", she trailed off, reluctant to say that he may also be in a zillion pieces under the rubble.
"I'll send you some help", Weir said.
Lyssa didn't respond, merely continued to plough her way through the wreckage. She fought back tears as despair threatened. What was it about her? Why was happiness always taken from her?
ooOoo
Ronon's lungs were beginning to burn but he continued to swim around, his eyes scanning for signs of Ellie.
He was just reluctantly thinking he was going to have to go up for some air when he spotted her anchored to some plant life that was bobbing merrily in the oceans' current.
As he headed toward her he shut out the fact that she looked deathly pale and lifeless.
He grabbed her arms and hooked them around his neck and quickly headed for the surface.
As they broke through Ronon gasped for air before heading toward the rocks thankful when he saw Lorne and some of his men gathered with a medical team.
He lifted Ellie into the arms of a couple of marines who lay her on the rocky surface and as the medical team took over they turned to help Ronon out only to see he was already clambering up onto the rocks.
He reached Ellie's side in time to hear one of the medics say,
"She has no pulse……."
ooOoo
Sheppard groaned and shoved at a huge piece of what he assumed was part of the ceiling.
He managed to raise his arms up into the air, still tied at the wrists, and waved to anyone who might be around.
Suddenly he heard Lyssa's strangled cry.
"John!! Stay there….I'm coming".
"I hadn't planned on moving", he called out and he grinned as he heard Lyssa mutter something rude.
He heard her moving things around and then she managed to shove the piece of ceiling away enough to enable him to sit up.
As soon as he was upright Lyssa threw her arms around his neck, pressing kisses to every available bit of his skin and Sheppard laughed as she then proceeded to check every inch of him.
"I'm ok….really. Untie my hands then I can check you over", he said and Lyssa sat back to look at him.
"There's nothing wrong with me", she said.
"Humour me", Sheppard said holding his hands out to indicate she cut the tape around his wrists.
As soon as the tape was cut Sheppard pulled her toward him, his mouth meeting hers in a fiery kiss.
They were so engrossed that they failed to notice the marines gathering in what had been the doorway until they heard a feminine cough and Lyssa jumped away from Sheppard to see Teyla watching them with some fascination.
"Teyla", Sheppard said, struggling to get up .
"I take it you are well Colonel?", Teyla asked and Sheppard had the good grace to colour up.
"Yeah…look….what's happening with Jones and has anyone found out what the hell has happened to Ronon?"
"We are still searching for Captain Jones and I am uncertain as to Ronon's whereabouts, I thought he was with Lyssa", Teyla replied.
"Jones pushed Ellie from one of the walk-ways and Ronon jumped off after her", Lyssa filled Teyla in, her own thoughts turning to their friends, wondering if they were ok.
"We need to keep looking for Jones", Sheppard said to Teyla and the marines, then he turned to Lyssa.
"You're with me", he said, then on seeing the look on her face added, "Ronon will be fine and he'll find Ellie".
As they all headed off they prayed he was right.
ooOoo
Ronon watched on, feeling numb as the medical team worked on Ellie, trying to resuscitate her. Just as he thought he couldn't stand it any longer Ellie began to cough and got rid of the water that had filled her lungs.
"Ellie!", he called, going to reach for her hands and realising that both them and her feet were still tied together.
He freed them using the knife from his boot and then gathered her against him as she coughed some more.
"I thought I'd lost you", he mumbled into her wet hair and Ellie clung to him feeling safe and warm but becoming painfully aware that her shoulder was killing her.
"My shoulder", she murmured and Ronon pulled back to check her out.
"It looks like she's dislocated it", one of the medics said and Ronon nodded.
He lay her back down and took her hand as the medic got into position.
"The doc's just going to reset your shoulder….it'll only take a second ok?", he said and Ellie nodded, squeezing his hand tightly.
As the medic popped her shoulder back into place Ellie promptly passed out.
"We should get her to the infirmary", he said and Ronon agreed.
ooOoo
Jones was sweating as he made it to one of the jumper bays. He had no idea if Sheppard or Hunter were still alive and he hadn't stopped to find out. He needed to get away and fast and he was grateful he had just missed the tracking implants programme which had taken place just before his arrival on Atlantis. He offered up a thanks to McKay who hadn't gotten around to making sure he had gotten one.
Just as he opened the back of a jumper he saw Teyla and some marines enter the bay, their guns trained upon him. Quickly he closed the jumper door and sat in the pilot's seat.
As they opened fire, he took off, laughing as he left the city.
"This is Teyla. Jones just took off in a jumper", she reported and when Lyssa informed Sheppard he cursed colourfully and kicked a nearby door.
"Give me your ear-piece", he said to Lyssa, holding his hand out as she began to remove it.
"Elizabeth this is Sheppard. We need to leave right now if we're going to catch Jones", he said and Lyssa watched. She had never seen Sheppard look so annoyed.
"That's a negative Colonel. We can catch up with Jones at a later date. We need to regroup", Elizabeth's voice came back, her response doing nothing for Sheppard's mood.
"Is there any news on Ronon?", he asked and Lyssa looked at him expectantly.
"Yes, he's fine, he's in the infirmary with Ellie", Weir replied and Sheppard nodded once at Lyssa to confirm Ronon was ok.
"Is Ellie alright?", he asked.
"As far as I know. I'll see you in the briefing room shortly", Weir said and Sheppard ripped the ear-piece out of his ear.
"Damn it", he cursed and Lyssa wanted to reach for him but held back.
"We'll find Jones", she offered.
"Damn right we will", he replied angrily, "We should be following him now".
"Dr Weir must have her reasons for not giving the go ahead", Lyssa reasoned but Sheppard didn't respond. He stalked off down the corridor and Lyssa followed.
After what could only be described as all out war in the briefing room, Sheppard finally followed Weir's instruction to stand down and let some of the other teams search for Jones.
Reluctantly he and Lyssa accepted the extra day's leave Weir offered them and they headed off to the infirmary to see Ronon and Ellie. Once that was done and they had established both their friends were safe and well they headed to their quarters, Lyssa hanging back slightly when she reached the corner that would take her to her own room.
"You're not coming with me?", Sheppard asked and she looked at him uncertainly.
"I wasn't sure if you wanted company?", she said and Sheppard reached for her hand.
Silently they walked to his room and went inside.
"I need a shower", Sheppard said beginning to get undressed and Lyssa's mouth dried as his body was revealed to her.
She watched his butt appreciatively as he headed for the bathroom, her feet taking on a life of their own as she followed him.
"If you're going to join me you'd be more comfortable without your clothes", Sheppard said as he stepped into the cubicle and Lyssa blushed. She began to remove her clothes just the same though.
As she stepped into the shower, Sheppard switched on the water and she gasped as it doused their bodies.
At first they just stood there letting the water rinse the dust from their hair and then Sheppard reached for the soap.
He grinned wickedly at her as he held it up.
"Shall I go first?", he asked.
"No, I will", Lyssa said, her heart beating faster at the look in his eyes.
She took the soap from his hands and began rubbing it to work up a lather and Sheppard watched her, his body hard and she hadn't even touched him yet.
As she began to move her soapy hands over his shoulders he closed his eyes, willing himself to keep still and not reach for her.
She moved down his body slowly and Sheppard couldn't help the groan that escaped him as she knelt before him, her hands paying close attention to a very delicate part of his anatomy.
When he was clean she tentatively put her mouth to his hard shaft and ran her tongue along it's length.
Sheppard threaded a hand into her hair, sounding breathless as he said,
"Lyssa you don't have to….." but he trailed off as her mouth closed over him.
Lyssa worked him with her tongue. She could feel his muscled thighs trembling as he tried to keep control and it pleased her that she could make him feel that way.
She was enjoying pleasuring him and was mildly disappointed when he gripped her shoulders and pulled her up.
"No more", he said, his breathing erratic as his mouth met hers.
He manoeuvred her against the wall of the shower, his hand sliding in between her wet legs and Lyssa found they parted for him without much resistance. She moaned as he slid a finger along her lips and her body leaned in to him as he pushed a finger up inside of her.
She wantonly raised a leg and hooked it over the top of one of his thighs allowing him deeper access and Sheppard moaned as he pushed a second finger inside her and felt her muscles clench around them.
Lyssa's cheekbones flushed as she came. Her orgasms with Sheppard always seemed to appear out of nowhere, taking her by surprise with their swiftness.
Suddenly Sheppard picked her up, resting her back against the shower wall and she wrapped her legs around his hips as best she could. She dug her nails into his wet back as she felt his tip pushing at her moist entrance.
"John", she said his name, feeling as though she needed to gasp for air as he thrust his full length into her in one easy movement.
"Are you ok?", he asked, his body buried deep inside hers and she nodded, unable to speak.
Sheppard smiled at her as he rolled his hips upwards and Lyssa moaned as he began to thrust in and out of her. He braced her more firmly against the wall, his thrusts becoming deeper and harder as he lost his fight for control.
Lyssa cried out as her second orgasm gripped her and Sheppard also moaned his pleasure in her ear as he came.
They relaxed against the shower wall, the water still pelting down around them as there breathing returned to normal.
"Now that's what I call a good shower", Sheppard murmured, his lips tickling her neck and Lyssa smiled.
They eventually emerged from the shower and Lyssa grimaced when she saw her dirty clothes on the floor.
As Sheppard got some fresh clothes and began to dress her saw her still wrapped in her towel and said,
"What's wrong?".
"You couldn't lend me something to wear could you so I can go and get some clean clothes", Lyssa said and Sheppard nodded.
"Sure, here you go", he replied handing her the shirt he had been about to put on.
Lyssa pulled it on, frowning when she saw it only fell to the top of her thighs. She looked up to see Sheppard grinning at her.
"Nice legs", he said and Lyssa stuck her tongue out at him.
"It's a good job my room is only around the corner", she said and Sheppard laughed.
"Do you fancy a trip to the mainland, get some fresh air?, he asked suddenly.
Lyssa jumped at the chance. She had been wondering what he wanted to do now, whether he wanted to be alone or do whatever without her.
"You go and change then and I'll meet you in jumper bay 2, I think there's a drop off scheduled in a while, they can give us a lift".
They left his room together and Sheppard scowled at two passing marines who openly gawped at Lyssa's shapely legs.
"Hey", he grumbled and they immediately turned their heads away and continued walking but a little faster.
"I'll see you shortly then", Lyssa smiled, his obvious jealous reaction boosting her mood and she walked away from him, trying her best to walk seductively and hoping it worked.
It did and Sheppard groaned and turned away as he headed the other way.
ooOoo
As Jones left the planet in the jumper he smiled at his good fortune.
As far as he was aware Hunter, Ronon and Ellie were all dead. He hoped Colonel Sheppard was alright but he seriously doubted it. Still, it didn't matter now. He was on his way to a new life on a new planet…..
ooOoo
Lyssa hummed a tune happily as she made her way to the jumper bay. She had chosen to wear a dress for their trip as she was feeling decidedly feminine. She had Sheppard to thank for that she supposed. He certainly knew how to bring out the woman in her.
She entered the bay but didn't see Sheppard immediately. She stood to one side, looking out for him and two female marines who didn't notice her came to stand just around the corner from her. She listened unintentionally as they began to chat.
"Did you hear that Colonel Sheppard is sleeping with Lyssa Hunter now?", one said to the other.
"No. Really?", the other replied and Lyssa bit back a smile until the other said bitterly,
"It won't last, they never do…as soon as he's had enough of her she'll just be another notch on his bedpost".
"Like you were you mean?", the other marine said and the other one laughed sarcastically.
"Oh very funny".
As they began to talk about something else, Lyssa moved away feeling a bit numb.
She was about to leave the bay when Sheppard entered. He carried a bag and grinned his usual happy smile at her and she forced herself to smile back.
"I thought we could have a picnic", he said dropping a kiss onto her cheek, not seeming to notice her sudden mood change.
He took her hand and guided her to the jumper that was headed for the mainland and they took their seats.
They both chatted to other passengers on the journey so Sheppard still didn't notice Lyssa had gone quiet.
Once down on the mainland they exited the jumper to a bright and sunny day and Sheppard took a moment to breath in deeply.
"Ahh…..that's good", he said and Lyssa regarded him silently.
"Should we head for the meadow or did you want to go see the village?", Sheppard asked and Lyssa shrugged.
"It's up to you", she replied and Sheppard looked at her.
"Are you alright?", he asked and Lyssa nodded.
She was wondering whether she should ask him what kind of relationship he thought they had. She couldn't make her mind up but one thing she did know was that she did not want to be just another notch on his bedpost.
"We'll head for the meadow, I'm kinda hungry", Sheppard said reaching for her hand and Lyssa let him take it whilst she still pondered.
They walked out into the huge meadow, out to where the flowers and grass grew quite tall and they were hidden from prying eyes. Sheppard wanted to maybe get cosy with her again on the blanket he had brought but he didn't want an audience whilst he was doing it.
Lyssa watched as he spread the blanket out, flattening the tall grass and then laying out the items he had brought. She sat down and continued to mull things over as he poured her a glass of something fizzy.
Surely if he thought she was nothing more than a bed-mate he wouldn't even make this small effort to be alone with her.
"What shall we toast to?", Sheppard asked as he held his glass out to her.
"Surviving a C4 explosion?", she suggested and he smiled.
"Sounds good", he said clinking his glass against hers and taking a swig of the liquid.
Lyssa touched the drink to her lips and sipped slightly, the bubbles tickling her nose.
"You seem a little quiet, are you sure you're ok?", Sheppard asked eventually when Lyssa refused to meet his gaze.
"I…….um…..I'm ok", Lyssa murmured but Sheppard knew she wasn't being truthful.
"Tell me. If you don't I can't do anything to help", he said and Lyssa finally raised her head and looked at him.
"Am I just another notch on your bedpost?", she asked and saw Sheppard nearly choked on his drink as he swallowed hard.
"What?!", he spluttered, "What the hell makes you think that?".
"I…….", she hesitated, uncertain as to whether to tell him but he looked annoyed so she continued,
"I overheard two female marines talking in the jumper bay. One of them basically said that once you'd had enough of me I'd just be another notch on your bedpost".
Sheppard groaned and covered his face with his hands.
"That would be Jo", he said, referring to the only female marine he knew that was bitter about the way things had turned out between them.
"Jo", Lyssa repeated and Sheppard nodded and uncovered his face.
"She's still kinda upset that I didn't really want to go ahead with moving my stuff into her room following our one and only night together".
"I see", Lyssa replied and Sheppard sighed and moved closer to her.
"Lyssa…..you should take no notice of Jo. Things just didn't work for me and her and she just has to deal with it in her own way and if that's to come out with stupid comments to her friends then just let her get on with it. We know how things are between us and that's all that matters".
He cupped her face and went to kiss her but she held back.
"Do we know how things are? I'm a little……uncertain", she said.
Sheppard kissed her cheek, then the corner of her mouth as he murmured,
"Put it this way, you're the only woman that's kept me interested and coming back for more….so I'm fairly clear on how I stand".
Lyssa closed her eyes as he nibbled her ear, his words easing her nerves slightly. It wasn't the answer she'd been looking for but she trusted Sheppard enough to know that if he had been thinking this was only short-term then he would have said so.
Sheppard took the glass from Lyssa's hand and put it to one side with his and then he pushed her gently back onto the blanket.
Lyssa looked up at him as he settled his weight above her and lowered his mouth to hers. His kiss left her breathless and she couldn't speak as he said cheekily,
"Want to get naked?".
She reached for his T-shirt, pulling it up so that her hands could feel his heated skin, her actions giving him her answer and Sheppard moaned as he reached down and pushed her dress up her silky thighs.
"You drive me crazy Lyss", he mumbled and Lyssa loved the way he shortened her name.
Sheppard moved down slightly, his mouth seeking a nipple through the material of her dress and she gasped when his teeth nipped at her tight bud, the sensation making her shift her hips restlessly.
Sheppard felt his body harden as Lyssa ground her hips against him and the friction of his erection against his jeans made him groan.
As usual he had started with every intention of going slow with Lyssa but just being this close to her pumped a fire through his veins that he couldn't control.
He unbuttoned her dress and her breasts were revealed to him and he went from one to the other, his tongue laving both of them, making Lyssa squirm beneath him. She pulled at his T-shirt and he pulled his mouth from her body just long enough to get rid of the garment and then he was back with her.
Lyssa reached for the button and zipper on his jeans and then reached inside and Sheppard's body throbbed as her hand closed around him.
He wanted more…he had to have more…now.
He moved a hand and his fingers traced the edge of her panties. Lyssa sighed and moved her hands around to massage his buttocks and Sheppard groaned again. He slipped a finger inside her folds, pleased to find her wet and ready.
He didn't take the time to remove her underwear, merely moved it to one side and then joined his body with hers in one slick movement.
Lyssa cried out and Sheppard paused until he was certain it was a cry of pleasure and then he began the long sure strokes that would bring them both the release they strove for.
As he pushed in and out of her, Lyssa clung to him, emotion suddenly beginning to overwhelm her. Her orgasm heightened her feelings and she began to shake.
"John I….I…..", she began but stopped and her eyes sprung open as she realised what she had almost said.
Sheppard couldn't stop his orgasm even if he had wanted to but after it was over he looked down at Lyssa with a tenderness that made her want to cry.
"You're not going all soft on me are you Hunter?", he teased, his lips touching the tip of her nose and she shook her head, blinking back the tears she had almost shed.
She hoped that one day she would be brave enough to tell Sheppard she loved him and that maybe, just maybe one day he would say it to her.
The End
Lyssa, Sheppard, Ronon and Ellie will return in : LOVE UNDER PRESSURE