Epilog part 2

...and then he heard it, or them? He still doesn't know wether he was so far gone he just imagined it or if it was real. At the time it felt real. In his mind he heard Teyla scream his name. "No, No,John." That is what he heard. And then two other voices, very familiar voices, dearly loved voices. Rodney, Ronon, telling him it was going to be okay. Telling him there was nothing to forgive. But if he did something as stupid as this they were going to kick his ass until he came to his senses. He smiles when he remembers the voice saying that he still had Wraithe to kill. That was Ronon. Kill them all for me he said. And McKay telling him he needed me to keep going, to unlock all the secrets of Atlantis.

He swears he felt hands on his hands, pushing the gun down. Then he chuckles when he remembers being so startled, that for the first time ever, he accidently shot off his gun and nearly shot his toe off in the process. But mindful that he was just going to take his own life he reckons he got away very lightly.

Then he had heard Teyla screaming his name over and over and this time he knew it was real. Forgetting about everything but the pain he could hear in her voice he rushed to the door and opening it he saw her, crumpled on the floor, sobbing his name. In seconds he was down there holding her in his arms. Sobbing along with her they finally let their grief overtake them. And as he held her he knew that he would never let her go. She and Rodney and Ronon had once again saved him. His family had saved him.

Arms sliding around his waist from behind bring him back to the present. He holds her arms tightly to him and says. "Is it time to go."

"Yes, my love. Everyone is waiting. We just have to collect Ronon and Rodney... it is still funny saying that." She tells him.

He turns so that he is now holding her within the circle of his arms. "Don't worry about it Teyla, I am sure I can think of some good nicknames to call them...Ouch.." John rubs his ribs where his wife just pinched him, hard enough to sting.

"You will not be calling them those silly names John Sheppard." She scolds as she leads him off.

Sometime later at the naming ceremony.

Standing at the edge of the encampment two figures are once again arguing though no-one can see or hear them.

"I told you we were going to be late. You just had to go see that battle didn't you." says a disgruntled McKay.

"We were not late. We arrived in time to hear our namesakes partaking of the ceremony. Just shut up McKay so we can enjoy the rest of the evening. I just want to keep an eye on them all. Look at the twins, they seem to be smiling at us." And Ronon claps a hand on his friends shoulder.

"Well isn't that what we have been doing the past five years, looking out for them. Didn't we save Sheppard that night and then give a helping hand now and then. We have been through it all with them and don't think I didn't see you peeking when the twins were conceived..Ewww..I had to drag you away that night." With a look of disgust that is totally McKay.

"Yeah I remember, you dragged me away after you had a peek." Ronon laughs.

"Did not, and anyway I have been too busy making sure the other Ancients don't know what we have been up too."

"I know Rodney, you did good. Wish we could still drink though cause these Athosians sure know how to celebrate. Are you sure the twins can't see us cause it sure looks like they can." And both men look at the boys who are smiling right at them.

"Well, well, maybe they can for some reason. Well let's go over there. We might not be able to talk to the others but we can maybe interact with the kids and give Sheppard a scare at the same time." and this time Rodney smiles.

"Just what I was thinking. Being dead doesn't have to be all bad." Ronon replies and they make their way to their family.

The end...well I didn't like that I killed them off so I made myself a little less sad by having them ascend..Hope you all enjoyed it..

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