Title: Of Allies or Enemies
Author: Flea
Date: 16th January 2007
Part: 4/?
Rating: M (just to be on the safe side though at the moment its only for bad langue)
Pairing: J/T
Characters: John, Elizabeth, Kolya (and little bits from the others)
Genre: Romance / Suspense /Angst /Action its got some of everything
Word Count: 1540
Archiving: only here and on fanfiction net
Warnings- angst, swearing
Spoilers: slight once through out all the season, many from the episode which Kolya appears in.

Disclaimers: No copyright infringement is intended. All characters belong to MGM I'm only borrowing them for my own personal enjoyment.

Summary: After years of planning, many disappointments and many failures … At last he has finally succeeded. Acastus Kolya is now the leader of the Genii people and is in full control. What does this mean for Atlantis and how does John take the news?

Chapter 4 – I Don't Need a Shrink

John was fuming as the transport doors slid open just up from his quarters. How dare she talk to him like that? Become like Kolya what a complete load of bullshit! Kolya was an evil, obnoxious, self-righteous bastard which everyone could do without.

Thankfully for John it was lunch time which meant the corridors were mainly empty. He didn't think he could handle talking to anyone at this precise moment.

Letting out a low growl of frustration John shook his hands before shoving them deep within the pockets of his jacket. His hands seemed to keep twitching, in fact his whole body just wanted to be moving. Maybe he should leave his quarters and head towards the gym, possibly go for a run. No … the last thing he wanted now was to bump back into Teyla, or any other members of this team for that matter.

He just wanted to be left alone … give it some time he would calm down, he always did. This was just his way of dealing with things; get angry, have some alone time, pretend that nothing happened; get on with your life. Simple! It had been working for years no need to doubt it wouldn't work again.

He rounded the final corner and could see his room; John could feel himself calming down already.

"Colonel?"

A voice called from behind him. Ignore it John thought, just keep walking.

"Colonel Sheppard?"

Stopping just outside his door John turned to face who ever it was calling him, cursing under his breath when he saw Doctor Heightmeyer walking briskly to catch up with him.

"Colonel Sheppard just the person I was looking for" she spoke breathlessly

"I bet" His voice was dripping with sarcasm a fact which the good doctor didn't notice or chose to ignore. Why hadn't he just kept going?

"How are you doing Colonel?"

"Oh you know me … fine" It took all of John's effort not to loose his temper. "Is there something you wanted?"

"Well yes actually I was wondering …"

"Did Elizabeth ask you to talk to me?" he interrupted, and John watched as a guilty smile appeared on her face.

"Colonel …"

"Look we both know what your going say, and lets face it we both know that I'm not going to say anything so why don't you just go back to Elizabeth and tell her I'm a lost cause when it comes to therapists!"

Kate Heightmeyer didn't budge "I don't think so Colonel"

John let out a small chuckle "Well at least it was worth a try."

"Look John …"

"No doctor you look! I do not want to talk about my feelings to you, Elizabeth, or Teyla …"

"Teyla?"

"To anyone!" he shouted annoyed that he'd been interrupted. "I don't want to talk to anyone; I just want to be left alone!"

"Colonel please …"

"Good bye doctor!" John said dismissing the last attempt at getting him to talk, but instead of continuing on to his quarters he pushed pass her heading off towards the control room.

Elizabeth sat with her arms folded on the desk her head resting on top of them. She'd considered going to her quarters to grab a quick nap hundreds of times in the last hour alone. But Elizabeth didn't want to leave her office, what if another message can through?

It had been a trying morning which seemed to have lasted a life time. She glimpse over to the clock; noon that must be why it was so quiet out side her office.

After the briefing this morning which Elizabeth wished had gone better, she'd taken Carson up on his suggestion and walked down to see Kate. Filling her in on the situation and getting her advice had taken a good hour, which only increased the feeling of tiredness. Kate had agreed to talk to John though she was unsure if it would be success, a feeling which Elizabeth shared.

On returning to her office she'd taken the long way round passing the gym and sparring rooms, why she wasn't to sure but as she drew closer Elizabeth could tell they were empty.

Trying to delay the fact that she needed to return to her office, Elizabeth wandered up to Rodney's lab only to find that the scientist wasn't there. Most likely in the food hall eating.

It was after an half an hour of mindlessly wandering that she bumped into Teyla. Elizabeth had asked if she'd been able to find John only to be answered by an abrupt yes as the Athosian leader quickly left. Elizabeth had been taken back by Teyla's unusual character, taking it to mean that the talk between her and John hadn't gone too well. Maybe Ronan had the right idea after all.

"Dr Weir!" Elizabeth heard her name being called over her ear piece snapping her quickly out of her thoughts.

"Elizabeth" It was Kate Heightmeyer voice.

"Yes Kate?"

"Just wanted to warn you that Colonel Sheppard may be heading your way." She paused waiting for Elizabeth to answer

"To see me?"

"Not to sure." She hesitated and Elizabeth could tell she was pondering whether or not to continue

"He didn't seem too pleased with the fact that you asked me to see him Elizabeth. He left rather abruptly; I just thought you could do with a warning."

Elizabeth sighed, the last thing she needed now was more abuse from the Colonel. "Thank you Kate and thank you for trying"

"Your welcome." And with that her radio cut off.

Elizabeth didn't have to wait long before a very angry Colonel Sheppard pushed his way into her office.

"John how are …"

"Cut the crap Elizabeth."

"John …"

"I know I'm a little angry, but Heightmeyer!" He asked

"You're a little more than angry John…"

"It still doesn't mean I need to see a shrink" Elizabeth could see this getting out of control if she didn't calm him down soon. No wonder Teyla had been so harsh with her earlier. Elizabeth watched as he paced up and down her office unable to keep himself still.

"John this thing with Kolya ..."

"Your letting him through aren't you?" It was more of a statement than a question

"John."

"Aren't you!" He yelled

Elizabeth didn't answer straight away giving him and herself a few seconds to calm down. John's breathing was rapid and a thin layer of sweat covered his brow.

"I don't see any other choice." She tried to explain.

"I don't believe this!" John roared. He knew that people outside were beginning to wonder what was happening in her office. What it was that could have gotten him so worked up, but he didn't care what they thought.

How could Elizabeth say that … didn't have a choice! As far as he could see it was a very simple choice.

"Don't open the gate. There you go simple solution; tell Kolya to fuck off and if he still tries to come through close the damn iris on his arse. SIMPLE!!!

"John please you have to listen to me." Elizabeth begged

"I think I've listen enough." Making his way towards the door.

"Colonel" John ignored her and continued to the door.

"Colonel Sheppard!" She yelled. "You will sit down this instant and listen to what I have to say." He turned but made no attempt to move towards a seat; John just stood by the door waiting for Elizabeth to continue.

"We have an alliance with the Genii people; I can do nothing else but honour that and give Kolya the chance to do the same."

"This is bull …"

"Colonel I have not finished yet." But Elizabeth didn't get the chance to finish.

"Unscheduled off world activation."

This time it was Elizabeth that push passed John to get out of her office, jogging down the stairs to the control panels.

"Who it is Captain?"

"Don't know Ma'am!"

"ICD Code?" Elizabeth turned seeing John right behind her.

"Nothing yet Sir … wait …" The captain pushed a few buttons watching the screen in front of him carefully.

"Is it them" Rodney shouted as he ran into the control room startling Elizabeth, she notice Teyla and Ronan close behind. Elizabeth watched as Rodney quickly made his way over to the control panel practically pushing the captain sitting there out of the way.

They waited … seconds passed. She glanced over towards John, watching him as he stared out into space, wait a minute she thought he was sparing out into nothing after all; Elizabeth notice that he was staring at Teyla. Teyla was doing her best to ignore him but it was obvious in her body language she knew he was looking at her. Elizabeth was just about to ask if she was ok when Rodney shouted out in front of her.

"I got it … its a video feed."

"Patch it through"

They all turned eyes glue to the screen waiting for the image they knew would appear at any second.

"Dr Weir." An all too familiar voice spoke

"This is Dr. Weir!" she spoke into the microphone hoping that her voice held more confidence than what she was feeling.

"Dr Weir how lovely it is to hear your voice again!" It was Kolya.