Klon

My first fan fic.
I don't own Carson or the members of SGA-1

A/N: Now I've seen "Sunday," I am very sad! And I will try to integrate my story with the actual episode.

Part 9

Ronon paced his cell for the millionth time. Every inch had been explored; every hole in the wall investigated; every bar of the cell pulled and yanked at. He continued his angry sentry duty.

Ronon hadn't forgotten Carson Beckett. Carson had been the third Atlantean he had met. The doctor had seemed so timid as he stepped up to the former runner. His voice shook as he made some joke about house calls that Ronon didn't really understand. But Ronon had been impressed by the doctor's calm under pressure. While Ronon held a gun steady, pointed at Teyla, the doctor had cut into his back to remove the tracking device. After they had returned to Atlantis, and Sheppard and McKay had shown him the scans of Sateda, Ronon's home planet, it had been the gentle doctor who had sat with him on the pier, not talking – just sharing his company. Carson had become his anchor on Atlantis, someone whom he trusted and even liked.

Seeing the other Beckett had awakened Ronon's grief. Despite the doctor's action of turning them over to Michael, Ronon knew that Carson was in there somewhere. Michael was behind everything. Ronon was proven right again in wanting to kill the wraith the first time. He was not leaving this planet without the doctor. If he had to, Ronon would carry the doctor back to Atlantis over his shoulder.

The sound of footsteps brought Ronon up short. He stepped up to the bars of the cell and glared in the direction of the sound. Ronon was not prepared for the other Beckett to be approaching him. Ronon quickly observed the differences between the two men, and it was more than just the long wavy brown hair. While he could see the gentleness in both of their sky blue eyes, it was the tight line that Andrew's mouth was forced into that showed more determination than he had ever seen in Carson. This man was sure of himself, confident in more than just his medical skills. This man had made a decision and would not be second guessing himself.

"Why are you here, Beckett?" Ronon's gravelly voice was barely less than the growl he had directed at the wraith.

"It is time for all of us to leave now," the doctor seemed unconcerned and undisturbed by Ronon's short words. Andrew reached out and released the door of the cell, and as the larger man stepped out, Andrew held out Ronon's gun.

Ronon reached for the gun, with a smile spreading across his face. Ronon stepped closer to the doctor who, unlike the original, did not retreat from him. Ronon grabbed him roughly in an embrace. "Thanks doc!" He said, patting the doctor on the back.

"Well, enough emotion for one day," Andrew said giving a nervous laugh before pulling away. "Let's go spring Teyla, lad."

Ronon followed the doctor down the hall and into the next corridor. Ronon was surprised to see the doctor holding a Life Signs Detector in his hand, using the ancient device with confidence. He walked with sure steps towards the next member of the group, and Ronon was again awed by the doctor's confident nature.

Teyla seemed to know they were there before the two men arrived. She was standing patiently waiting at the door, her eyes glancing past Andrew to lock with Ronon's. Ronon knew she saw the confidence Andrew was exhibiting. As she stepped through the doors, she gripped Andrew by the shoulders and leaned her forehead towards his. Andrew without hesitation met hers in the Athosian greeting.

"I will get Rodney while you two free the Colonel," Andrew said, handing Teyla her weapons and radio. He led the two warriors to the corridor where the John was held and gave them directions to his cell. "Be warned: Michael and Merrick were planning to visit him. I suggest you hurry."

"Where are you going, Andrew?" Teyla asked with concern.

"I know where Rodney is at this moment, and I promised him I'd come back for him. I'll bring him to my lab. The children are already there, and from there we can get out the way we came in," Andrew said, already turning to leave, a wraith stunner gun in his hand.

Ronon grabbed his arm. "You should come with us. We'll free Sheppard, and then we can all go after Rodney. And what children are you talking about?" Ronon began to forcibly drag the smaller man down the corridor.

"I don't have time to explain. I already have a plan; just meet me at my lab." Andrew somehow managed to pry the runner's hand off his arm. "We all have to hurry."

Ronon made an attempt to grab the doctor again before Teyla stopped him. "He isn't Carson, he already made his decision. Let us just hurry so we can join him and get out of this evil place."

Ronon watched as the doctor disappeared around a corner. He didn't like not being there to protect the doctor again.

∞SGA∞

Andrew hurried to the small engine room, stopping only long enough to avoid a wraith guard patrol.

He had been surprised at the warm reception the two Pegasus Galaxy natives had given him. Neither seemed astonished by his reversal of loyalty, in fact they both seemed to be expecting him. The physical contact had been the most astounding part of the greeting. Each had embraced him, touching him in a personal and loving way.

Andrew slowed down as he approached the engine room. From outside he could hear Rodney complaining loudly to his two wraith guards.

"Look Neil, if you don't get Sergio out of my way, this really is going to take longer. It's like you two idiots have never seen someone do honest work before. Don't you two know that if you keep asking me questions and touching things, I can't concentrate, and the work doesn't happen magically," Rodney's voice was high pitched and whining. "Sebastian, your head makes a better door than a window. MOVE!"

Andrew smothered the smile and put on a serious face before entering the engine room. "I need to check my patient," he said, the wraith stunner gripped in his left hand behind him.

"Car…Andrew, you did come back!" Rodney sounded thrilled as he stood up quickly, leaving the two wraith on the floor and stepping next to Andrew. Seamus did in fact have his head all the way in the engine panel, while Nathanial absently picked up one of the tools, turning it in his hand.

Andrew took only a moment to be amazed by the hybrid's human curiosity, before pulling the stunner out and hitting both dead on. The two wraiths, slumped to the floor unconscious.

"Okay, Andrew, glad you're on our side." Rodney was shocked by the forceful action of the gentle doctor.

Andrew didn't wait for Rodney to recover, "We don't have time for ye to gape at them, we need to get back to my lab, my children are there, and the others will meet us there. Quickly, lad, move it!"

Andrew dragged the mumbling scientist behind him as he navigated through the corridors.

"Andrew! Help!" Brador's voice brought him up short. Standing in front of him was Lord Michael, holding a child's collar in each hand. The furious look on Michael's face told Andrew that he had seen what Andrew had done to the lab.

"Oh, Andrew, you will pay dearly for your treachery!" The wraith whispered in a menacing voice.

TBC
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