Just Married
Summary: It was supposed to be just your average alien celebration… only by morning John Sheppard will be waking up a married man to none other than Doctor Elizabeth Weir.
A/N: The link's been broken, but John and Elizabeth seem to have lost more than each other… and unfortunately for our favorite couple once they reach home a huge surprise awaits them:gasp: lol Review please! Some angst, but I kinda had to, you'll understand as you keep reading:D
Part Nine "Broken Link"
It was dark, and slightly creepy, but Rodney hadn't seen him in days… or Elizabeth for that matter. Teyla and Ronan had told him to leave them alone, but he just couldn't do it anymore! It was obvious John and Elizabeth were going through something and McKay for the first time in a very long time wanted to know what was wrong, and perhaps get his friends back in the process. Of course it also might have to do with how insanely bored he'd been in the last couple of days, but that wasn't really the point. Rodney swallowed hard before looking around the room to see John sitting on his bed looking down at his hands. "Colonel Sheppard?" he managed to get out.
"Go away, Rodney," John said quietly. McKay was almost positive he'd heard desperation in that voice. Something was wrong, he was sure of it now.
"You know… everyone's been really worried about you. You haven't shown your face in days… and we'll be back in Atlantis in three more days."
"I'm fine, Rodney… just go."
McKay thought about listening, but soon realized he was too stubborn for such an idea. Besides, it didn't look like he had a gun, so he was sure he wouldn't get shot… well, about eighty percent sure anyway. "You don't seem so fine from where I'm standing."
John sighed. "I should have shot you back on that planet…."
McKay rolled his eyes. "Why didn't you?" he muttered.
"Elizabeth wouldn't let me," John told him in a far too calm voice as far as Rodney was concerned. McKay cleared his throat as awkwardness poked it's ugly head. He wasn't good at feelings. Never had been. When his father had died he'd spent days trying to finish a stupid college paper despite the fact that his professor had told him not to bother. His sister had cried, gotten depressed, took comfort in family, but not him. It just wasn't his way.
"So… how's it going?" Rodney finally asked. Now he was just asking for it...
"Rodney I swear if you don't leave in the next few seconds they're gonna be putting me up on murder charges by the time we get home," John threatened.
It was so like him. Rodney had expected it of course. The threats ranged from the usual to the more creative, but all were the same. He would either in the end be killed, in need of a medic, or killed. "You know, you should get out more… you're already too pale as it is!" Science went straight out the window when it came to feelings.
"We're on a space ship, Rodney… it's not the beach. Isn't there somewhere else you'd rather be?" Sheppard pleaded.
"No… not really."
"Can you make it up then?!"
McKay frowned. "Look, you know I'm no good with this kind of stuff. I have no idea what it must have been like… sharing all your thoughts with someone else, them sharing their thoughts with you! I can't even begin to imagine… but locking yourself in these quarters isn't going to change anything. And frankly I'm sick and tired of you both hiding away from the world because you feel like you've lost something despite the fact that you guys were only linked for a few days!" When he saw Sheppard glare at him Rodney faltered, but didn't completely back down. "So… there… now you have something to think about," Rodney added as he walked over to the door. "Now I'm leaving!"
"Thank god!" John shouted.
Rodney rolled his eyes. "I don't know why I even try with you unappreciative little ingrates! My time would be better spent talking to a wall than you!" he shouted back as he left the room. Okay… so it hadn't quite turned out as he'd thought….
"I told you not to see him," Ronan reminded him, sitting back against his chair as they sat in the commissary.
McKay rolled his eyes. "Well if you remember I WANTED you to see him! You're the one that's closest to him!"
Ronan shook his head. "And that's exactly why I refused to see him. I know better."
Teyla sighed. "Rodney, it is obvious they need some time to deal with what happened. We must let them grieve."
"Grieve WHAT?! No one's dead! No one's GOING to be dead! No one's leaving! The woman didn't even stub a toe and neither did Colonel Sheppard! Grieve what exactly? The fact that their exactly the same as they were when we were being dropped off?! There's NOTHING to grieve!"
"And that's exactly why you'll never get through to them, that right there!" Ronan shouted. "So for once in your life shut up and deal with it!"
Rodney frowned, but chose not to speak for fear of what Ronan could do with Elizabeth not around to stop him. Finally he stood, giving Teyla and Ronan his best glare before he stormed off. He missed Atlantis.
"The liquid you drink will cut your tie to each other, but let you remain one spirit forever and always. Although the mind does not link, the heart will forever and always."
Elizabeth looked over and John, reaching over to take his hand as they lay beside each other on the stone bed. 'I'm going to miss you.'
'Hey, I'm not going anywhere Elizabeth, don't worry, everything's gonna be alright.'
'I'm scared, John. I don't know if I can handle this.'
'I know, but believe me, I know you can. We'll be fine. I promise.' John turned his head and smiled at her before sitting up as the drink was given to him. He drank half the cut before handing her the rest.
"The link will be broken, but may your hearts always stand together. And prepare yourselves," Shatish told them as Elizabeth drank the last of the liquid. Slowly she felt John's voice in her head fade and it terrified her. Before she could do anything else though she watched John fall back on the bed knocked out. Seconds later everything began to go black and she fell back on the stone.
Elizabeth woke up, frowning at the memory her subconscious had brought to the service. 'Why that? Why did it have to be that one?' Elizabeth sighed, getting out of bed. Sleep would not come to her again tonight. She might as well get her computer… perhaps play a little chess against the computer to pass the time. Anything to push her thoughts from the link she'd willingly given up, a sacrifice she'd never expected.
Elizabeth got up and grabbed her laptop, staring at it for a second before she walked into the bathroom. She turned on the water and rinsed off her hands before splashing water on her face. She was sweating, her hair sticking to her skin. She missed Atlantis.
"What time do they arrive?" he asked as he stood near the technician… was it Chuck?
"They should be arriving in under an hour sir," he answered.
Smiling he nodded and turned to see Mr. Woolsey staring at the gate. Walking over to him he cleared his throat to get Woolsey's attention. "Under an hour."
"Good… how's Atlantis' new Doctor doing?"
O'Neill just shrugged. "He's settling in as we speak. He asked one of the technicians on duty to notify him as soon as they arrive."
Woolsey smiled, shaking his head. "I'm sure."
Jack just tried to smile and walked away. He had a bad feeling, like the ones he used to get when he and SG-1 would get into the kind of trouble he hated most. He usually ignored it, despite how well it seemed to work, but for once he listened and walked into Doctor Weir's office to pace.
I'd felt like forever since she last saw it. So many things had happened since she last saw her beautiful city, but she was surprised at how much better she felt upon seeing it. Things had been so horrible since the link between her and John had been broken. Her thoughts were her own, she should be happy, but she wasn't. She felt lonely, as if a very important part of her was missing and there was no way to get it back, but she knew despite this, she would be fine. Soon she'd back home in Atlantis, back to her usual routine. Paper work would distract her until she got back on her feet, of that she was sure.
Elizabeth watched from the bridge as Caldwell opened channels with Atlantis. "This is Sergeant Gaines, we read you Colonel Caldwell. Please set down on pier one. Is Doctor Weir with you?"
Caldwell looked over at Elizabeth just as she locked eyes with him. "That's an affirmative, Sergeant."
"Please relay to her that General O'Neill and Mr. Woolsey are here and wish to meet with Doctor Weir."
"General O'Neill?" Elizabeth questioned. "He isn't supposed to come for at least another month."
Caldwell frowned. "She's been notified Sergeant, and wishes to know the reason for this unexpected visit."
"I'm not exactly sure, sir, but along with the General and Woolsey was the new chief of medicine, I believe some of it may have to do with that, sir."
"We already have a chief of medicine, Doctor Keller," Elizabeth said, even more confused.
Caldwell sighed. "I'm guessing that's why General O'Neill and Woolsey are here."
Doctor Weir nodded, worried. Usually when General O'Neill and Woolsey were around, trouble was soon to follow.
"So do we know why their replacing Keller?" McKay asked, folding his arms.
"We don't know anything yet, Rodney, until I meet with the General and Woolsey I'm afraid we'll have to remain in the dark. They want to meet with me immediately. It sounds serious."
"I wonder how Keller is gonna react to all this," John added.
Elizabeth hadn't even thought of that, she was dreading her meeting with their two visitors more and more as time passed. Still, Keller hadn't exactly been excited about taking over Carson's position, so perhaps it wouldn't be a problem, still, she had no idea who was taking over or even if that's all the meeting is about. She hated being in the dark.
The group walked together, leaving the pier and heading towards the gateroom where she was suppose to be meeting the General.
"Whatever's happening has to be big if the General AND Woolsey are here," McKay said.
Elizabeth stepped into the transporter, followed by the others and selected the gateroom. Seconds later the doors opened and she left, still enjoying being home even if she had a bad feeling about what awaited her. Finally she reached the gateroom, first noticing General O'Neill and Woolsey, another man stood behind them out of site. "General O'Neill… Doctor Woolsey, welcome back to Atlantis."
Jack smiled in return. "It's good to be back, Elizabeth, how's it going by the way? Anything new happen while I was gone?"
"I believe all the new stuff was sent to you through reports, General."
Jack just shrugged. "And you know how much I just love reading those!"
Elizabeth smiled, knowing he was trying to ease her fears before he got to business. "So… are you planning on telling me what's going on anytime soon?"
Richard Woolsey looked about ready to say something when the man standing behind him walked around Richard and smiled up at her, a smile she'd known well.
"Simon?!" Elizabeth gasped.
"Hello Elizabeth… it's good to see you again."
Oh boy… this was gonna be fun.
"Isn't that the guy that dumped you a year or so back?" Rodney whispered to her.
Elizabeth groaned.
"What the hell is he doing here?!" asked Sheppard. And it was then that she knew for sure she had a long day ahead of her. So much for paper work.
To Be Continued…
A/N: Simon Wallace is back! Mwhahahaha! Be afraid! Be very afraid!!!!!!!! lol