In Another World
Chapter 2: The End of Ordinary
The next few weeks were found surprisingly peaceful, though slightly uneventful. Not that I didn't mind the change, but I unfortunately knew that this wouldn't last; it was inevitable. And sadly that day came without warning. The day the Wraith came to Atlantis.
They had learned many things over the years and with each passing day they grew stronger. They learned how to cloak the hives, making their entrance into our very city undetectable. Caught off guard, we started evacuating the civilians that couldn't stay to fight. Anyone else would stay till the end, no matter what it came to.
A large group of military personnel had joined together in the control room while another group stood guard in front of the gate, defending the people escaping to safety. We got everyone we could out, just as wraith emerged from a corridor; stunner blasts hit everywhere. Sparks flew from the gate's dialing console making the event horizon flicker. It would shut down soon; it was obvious the end was near.
"Elizabeth, you have to go now!" A stranger might have thought he was angry, but I saw in his eyes what he felt. He was scared. And so was I.
John and I made our way to the gate, surrounded by fire and explosions. It was a scene of utter chaos. In an instant John pushed me down, protecting me from a nearby stunner blast.
"Now," He yelled again.
"No, John. I'm staying." I was stunned at the courage I found. He looked away, hurt.
"I promise you I will make it. I promise I'll come for you."
We stood again, as he and the other men fired on the visible Wraith.
"Don't. We're going together, when this is all over." I didn't know why I was so optimistic when death was staring us straight in the face.
More blasts came and we ducked again. As we were shielded, he spared a second to place a shaking hand on my face.
"I love you, Elizabeth." Agony filled his voice and it pained me to see him that way. I couldn't bring myself to say anything, my words would've been shaky and unsteady. I knew he understood.
Another blast headed our way and John did the only thing he could. Instantly I was pushed through the flickering event horizon. The last thing I saw was his terrible collapse.
Seconds later I found myself landing hard on a solid surface, my eyes shut tightly. I refused to open them; I refused to believe what I had just witnessed. It was impossible. But the painful visions in my head tormented me and I broke. Uncontrollable tears flowed freely down my face. I cried for everything and everyone and for one thought in particular. I felt my life end the moment I fell through the gate, though I knew now it would go on, but my heart never would; I left it in a once again lost city with a man who was irreplaceable and unforgettable.
a/n: So, what do you think?Anyone care to share? Cause thatwould be great!