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: Elizabeth goes back to Shatish's planet, but what she will learn there will change her relationship with John forever…. Sorry it's taken so long for this chapter, it's hard to write for a ship after the writers just completely trash it. :(

Part Thirteen "Advice"

Haron frowned, staring out into space as he sat by the fire. Doctor Weir would be returning in a few days.

"Is something troubling you my son?" Shatish asked him.

Haron blinked, looking up at his mother, thrown from his thoughts. "Elizabeth will be returning soon."

"That is true."

"Do you think Colonel Sheppard will be with her?"

"It was their choice Haron. It's what they wanted."

"No Mother! It was not what they wanted!"

Shatish sighed. "You know better than anyone what would have happened had we not done what we did. We never should have given them the grapes in the first place."

"That matters little now, Mother. What's done is done, but we must tell her the truth."

"Haron-"

"No Mother… she has the right to know," Haron fought, staring directly at her, not backing down.

Shatish frowned and turned away. "You are wise my son… entirely too wise if you ask me," she teased. "I will tell her, Haron. If it is what you wish, I will tell her."

Haron nodded, taking in a deep breath. "It is…."

"Hey," Caldwell greeted as he took a seat beside her. She'd been spending her time in the mess staring out the window almost everyday since she'd got on board.

Elizabeth turned away and smiled. "Oh… hey."

Steven knew Elizabeth well enough to know when something was troubling her. During their time working together he'd learned a lot about Doctor Weir, and had come to respect her for the person she was. She was a strong leader, and Caldwell was proud of what she'd accomplished. "By tomorrow we should reach Shatish's planet. You should get everything ready."

Elizabeth smiled. "Thanks."

"Don't worry about it-"

"I'm not just talking about right now, Steven. I know Richard spoke with you about what happened. General O'Neill told me what you said."

Steven almost blushed as he realized what she was talking about.

FLASHBACK

"It's obvious there is something going on between Colonel Sheppard and Doctor Weir. Colonel, I need to know if this is an issue. The IOA is worried that Doctor Weir's bond with Colonel Sheppard could become an issue later on. From what I hear they were linked completely… thoughts, memories, feelings… everything."

"I wouldn't know Doc. You'd have to ask Doctor Weir about that one."

"Colonel-"

"Doctor Woolsey, if you're worried about the effects of the bond they for a short time shared, don't be. Doctor Weir deserves to run this city, and I back her one hundred percent... and you should know everyone under her command feels the exact same way. If the IOA decides to drop her that's their choice, but I'm not gonna help you let go of the one person we can't afford to lose."

Richard frowned. "Despite what you believe I do respect Doctor Weir, but I can't ignore this latest mission. Their connection could impair her judgment."

"It won't," Caldwell assured him.

"I hope your right, Colonel… for her sake… and yours."

END FLASHBACK

"How did General O'Neill hear about our conversation?"

"Doctor Woolsey had a bit of a talk with him."

Caldwell almost laughed at the visual he got. "I wouldn't worry about him. You're a strong leader, people respect you… and I think Woolsey sees that."

Elizabeth just smiled in amusement. "Well, at least this whole experience has taught me a valuable lesson. Rations have never sounded so appealing."

Caldwell chuckled at that, standing up. "You should pay more attention to SG-1's reports. By the time you finish them you might just be a pro at this."

"I'll keep that in mind… guess I need all the help I can get."

Elizabeth stared at the planet before her. She was almost nervous. She wasn't sure why, but she was. It felt like only yesterday she was standing in the same spot watching the planet disappear. The President had thought it best to immediately return, especially since their soil was quite rich with metals they'd never seen before. If it was possible, they might be able to use those metals for defense. Not to mention one more ally against the Wraith and the Replicators. If it comes to all out war, they would need all the help they could get. Shatish had known this when they'd become allies, her people were fighters much like Teyla's people. Still, she wasn't sure what would happen next, all she did know is she had a very bad feeling, and it was only getting worse.

When Elizabeth was transported down along with Colonel Caldwell and two other officers, she could immediately see Shatish. "Oh my dear Elizabeth!"

Elizabeth grinned and pulled Shatish into a hug. "It's good to see you again, Shatish."

"What of John, Doctor McKay, Teyla, and Ronan? Won't they be joining us?" she asked, obviously surprised.

Elizabeth shook her head. "They are needed on Atlantis."

"I see," Shatish frowned. "Understandable of course, but this does complicate things."

Elizabeth frowned in confusion. "Is there something wrong Shatish?"

Shatish glanced at the others with her. "Nothing that can't be spoken about later in private. Haron and I have much to tell you."

Elizabeth nodded, though worried. "Of course."

"Please, come with me, we have much to work out."

He could see Shatish, her smile as big as he'd ever seen it. He was talking to her, but it wasn't his voice, it was Elizabeth's. His hand grabbed the cup of tea before him, but it wasn't his hand. How could this be? He could feel the hot liquid run down his throat, but he wasn't in control, she was. He simply saw through her eyes.

"Dear Elizabeth, it is so good to see you here again."

"It's good to see you too Shatish," he spoke with Elizabeth's voice… she sounded so sad, as if she barely had any spirit left, nothing like the Elizabeth he knew.

"Before we get started, my friend, I feel I owe you an apology."

"For what?" Elizabeth asked. He could feel her lips move. It was a strange sensation.

"I should have told you, but it was my only choice at the time. You needed this bond to be reversed, it was all Haron and I could do for you after forcing you to link. I understood your plight. I only wished to help."

"Shatish, it's okay. Just tell me what's wrong." His heart was starting to quicken it's pace… or was it her heart. He'd never felt so confused.

"It's about the ceremony we conducted before you left."

"What about it?"

"Elizabeth, the ceremony is used to break the links between mates, but it is very rare that the bond is broken. As long as there is love, nothing but death can break the link you share with John."

John bolted from his sleep, suddenly wide awake. He quickly grabbed the radio beside his bed. "Mckay, its Sheppard. I need you to make contact with Caldwell! Now!"

"What? Why? Do you have any idea how late it is?!"

"Just do it Mckay! I'll explain later!"

"What are you talking about? Shatish, I would have known if that were true!" Elizabeth fought.

"The ceremony does not break these kinds of bonds, but it does suppress them. The two who wish to break their bond would not know until later. Sometimes hours, sometimes days, but it always comes."

"What comes?" Elizabeth asked, her heart pounding more and more in her chest. She had a bad feeling.

"There is a moment… when the two that were bonded see through each other's eyes, the moment is quick, and weakens both. Then days later it is almost as if the link forms again. They see dreams or sensations from their bondmate. Elizabeth you must tell me if you've experienced any of these signs."

'Elizabeth?'

Elizabeth froze, trying to hold onto the voice, but it faded almost immediately.

"It's happening… isn't it? Your link is reforming. I'm so sorry Elizabeth."

Elizabeth looked up at Shatish. "I could have sworn I-"

'Elizabeth?'

Elizabeth closed her eyes, trying to reach out to John with her mind, but there was nothing. Still, she could hear him… Shatish was right. 'I can hear you, John. Oh god, I hear you.'

John frowned, staring into space as he heard a faint whisper in his mind, only he couldn't make out the words. "It's happening again, Rodney."

"What? What's happening?" McKay asked in confusion.

John looked up at Rodney. "I can't make out the words, it's like she's whispering in my mind, but it's her, Rodney. I can hear Elizabeth. Get Doctor Wallace… now!"

To Be Continued….

A/N: Mwhahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!! Am I evil or what? Looks like John and Liz are still linked, will it mend fences or just make things worse? It's almost over:sniff: