Of Allies or Enemies

by stephaflea

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?

7. Chapter 7 There Arrival

Title: Of Allies or Enemies
Author: Flea
Date
Part: 7/?
Rating: M (just to be on the safe side)
Pairing: J/T
Characters: John, Teyla, Kolya, Elizabeth Rodeny (and little bits from the others)
Genre: Romance / Suspense /Angst /Action its got some of everything
Word Count: 2703
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 7 - There Arrival

John stood watching the Stargate; waiting for Kolya's arrival. Looking out onto the control room he watched as everyone went about their duties, everyone apart from him.

John stood up on one of the highest balconies over looking everyone and everything. Elizabeth could be seen speaking to Ronan and Major Lorne obviously making sure everything was in order. John could see Rodney checking his equipment he was a little more stressed than usual, moaning at Zelenka and complaining about something or other. Any other day John would have found the scene below amusing but not today.

"Shouldn't be long now." John heard the voice behind him knowing instantly who it was but never turned around to greet them.

"The longer the better."

"I'd have to agree with you there lad." Carson stepped forward till he too was resting against the balcony overlooking the chaos.

"You think he'll try anything?" a light hint of worry sounding in his voice.

"It's Kolya Carson, what do you think?" and with that silence descended on the two of them as they continued watching; waiting.

John saw Teyla enter the control room moving pass the line of marines already in their place, weapons in hands; prepared for anything. John was happy things between him and Teyla were sorted, it would take a little while for everything to get back to how they use to be but John knew they would.

He couldn't hear the conversation going on between the Satedan and Athosian leader he could only watch. John saw Teyla nod and glance up in his direction their eyes locking and John was sure he saw a faint blush cover her cheeks as she turned away. She bided Ronan good bye turning around making her way to the stairs which lead up to him.

"Hello lass, how are things down there?" Carson asked as Teyla reached them.

"Everything is prepared Carson; the Genii should arrive any moment now."

John felt Teyla move next to him taking up the same position as him and the good doctor. Her shoulder brushed with his and John felt a shiver run through his entire body at her touch.

As the chevrons on the gate began to light up everybody's attention turned to the gate.

"Positions everyone." Lorne called. The last chevron locked and the gate engaged.

"We're receiving the Genii IDC Doctor." John heard the technician shout.

"Open the Iris!"

This was it! John saw the iris disappear and knew that at any moment Kolya would be walking through the event horizon.

"John..." he heard Teyla's soft voice beside him and was glad that she was there. "Are you ok?"

"Ask me in a minute." He saw from the corner of his eye a small smile appear on her lips, it was a smile of reassurance. Teyla reached out a hand and softly laid it over his gently squeezing, and once again John was glad she was standing beside him.

Carson saw the exchange between the two friends; smiling.

He'd noticed the bond between John and Teyla had increased over the last few months bringing them even closer together than before. He'd also heard the rumours which were passed around the base. Mainly gossip from scientists hinting that the relationship they share was a little more than just friendship. The rumours which the military officers passed around were a little too graphic for Carson's liking.

As far as he knew nothing had happened between the Athosian leader and Atlantis military officer, nothing anyway that had given him a reason to believe that the rumours were true. Now he was beginning to question that conclusion.

Elizabeth stood in front of the gate, Major Lorne on one side and Ronan on the other.

The marines stood just behind them creating a semi circle around the gate, Rodney and Zelenka stood behind them their equipment at the ready.

Elizabeth was thankful that John hadn't put up to much of a fight last night; she could see him standing with Teyla and Carson up on the balcony watching down over them. She noted that he and Teyla were standing a little closer than usual but. Elizabeth didn't have time to think of it for long because at that moment the first of their visitor appeared.

He was obviously one of Kolya's guards, followed closely by who Elizabeth believed to be Kolya's second in command. Elizabeth watched as the 2 Genii offices looked around the control room accessing the situation they were in.

Moments later Kolya stepped out of the gate.

John watched as the man who had caused him so much pain walked out of the event horizon into the control room. Even though only 6 months had passed since John had last since Kolya, the Genii's new leader seemed to look a lot older.

John had spent at lease an hour this morning debating whether or not to bring his side arm with him. Arguing with him self at what would be best. Now John was glad his gun wasn't strapped to his leg as the urge to shot Kolya was greater than ever.

He watched as Kolya and his men made their way over to Elizabeth and the others, John could see even from this distance that Ronan's hand lingered over his gun, his eyes shooting death glares at the men that walked towards them.

John had to admit he was glad Ronan was down there, true the Satedan wasn't the best person to have a round during negotiations but he was best person to have by your side when a lying, cheating, son of a bitch like Kolya came to your city.

John even found himself wished that Kolya gave Ronan a reason to shot him, ending this disaster before it even began.

John wasn't the only one to notice Ronan's reaction, seeing a smug smile appear of Kolya's face. John felt himself tense, he could feel himself just itching to go down there and punch the bastard. Teyla must have noticed this as well because she tighten her hold on his hand.

"John?" her voice was low and hesitant.

"I'm fine Teyla." He twisted his hand so instead of hers resting on top he now held onto her, knowing that Teyla didn't believe him for an instant. They stood there as Elizabeth greeted Kolya calling Rodney forward to examine the ZPM.

The ZPM was the only reason the Genii was there! Refusing to let anybody further into the city until McKay had confirmed that it was genuine.

"It would be so easy to shot him right now!" John spoke out not really talking to anyone.

"

You don't happen to have your side arm on you now do you Colonel." Carson asked a little worried.

John did not have to response for Teyla did it for him, answering a straight forward no which allowed Carson to release the breath he was holding.

They watched as McKay and Zelenka continued to test the ZPM, reading the results off the interface which they held. Elizabeth turned looking towards them nodding at Carson.

"Well that's my cue!" and without a goodbye Carson made his way down towards the rest of them.

Elizabeth watched as the gate disengaged behind their visitors. She could feel Ronan tense beside her and hoped that he didn't' do something to make the situation worst.

Elizabeth could still remember how it felt when Kolya held her round the neck a gun to her head, that had the first time she really believed there was no way out, that this was her final few minutes. Only seconds later the bullet had whizzed pasted her head causing Kolya to fall back releasing her. Little did she know then that Kolya would soon become one of their biggest problems, especially for her Military leader.

Elizabeth took a stepped forward, Major Lorne and Ronan following her lead.

"Kolya" she greeted her voice far from friendly.

"Dr Weir, how lovely it is to see you again." the smug smile which was plastered across his face sickened her.

"You have the ZPM!"

"Straight to the point I see." Kolya nodded to the man that stood just behind him. He was early 30's Elizabeth believed, most likely a scientist by his posture.

He had no gun and didn't hold himself with such confidence as the soldiers that stood beside him. At Kolya's word he moved forward placing the box from the video on the floor in front of them, turning the key to open the latch.

Elizabeth turned nodding to McKay giving him the go ahead.

Rodney saw Elizabeth's signal, turning to the scientist standing beside him. Rodney took the interface which Zelenka held out to him smiling nervously before he pushed his way through the marines towards Kolya and the ZPM.

"Dr McKay." Kolya greeted as Rodney stepped closer.

Ignoring him Rodney bent down to examine the box and more importantly its contents. Lifting the lid Rodney careful reached in, when his hands found what they were looking for he breathed a sigh of relief. For a minute there he thought it had all been a set up. Rodney could feel the ZPM under his fingers and gently he slowly lifted it from the box.

"Zelenka" he shouted to the other scientist calling him over.

Rodney closed down the lip of the box resting the ZPM on top; he glanced up to Elizabeth just as Radek reached him.

For what seemed like hours Rodney worked on the ZPM though only a minute or two had passed. The whole control room was silent; everyone waiting restlessly for his result before they could continue. Rodney rubbed his hands over his eyes as he continued watching the readings run across the interface before him.

He'd already had 3 or 4 cups of coffee this morning and it was only just after 9, he couldn't remember sleeping last night in fact Rodney couldn't remember sleeping for a few days.

"Radek have you got ..." Rodney didn't even finish his question, as Zelenka passed him exactly what he wanted.

No matter how hard Rodney tried; and he tried hard! He couldn't find one single fault with the ZPM; it was perfect.

"I can't find a single thing wrong with it." Speaking more too himself than the people which stood around him.

"Dr McKay" Kolya spoke up catching the scientist attention. "You sound disappoint to hear that." Rodney wished he could wipe the smirk off of Kolya face.

Kolya had known that he wouldn't find anything out of place, a thought which seriously pissed Rodney off. Placing the ZPM back into the box and closing the lid Rodney was slightly surprised when the Genii scientist stepped forward again replacing the lock. Gathering his equipment Rodney stood turning back to Elizabeth, he could see Carson had arrived and was waiting patiently behind her.

"Tell me good news Rodney." Elizabeth asked as he drew closer.

"Well its good news if you want to hear that the ZPM is perfect." Rodney told her. Kolya was right he was disappointed, if Rodney had only found a fault Elizabeth would be ordering the marines to open the gate and throw Kolya and his men back through. "I can't find a single problem with it.

Elizabeth nodded "I'll see you in the briefing Rodney." and with that Elizabeth walked passed him followed closely by Ronan and Major Lorne.

"How's Sheppard doing?" Rodney asked Carson coming to stand next to the doctor.

"How do you think Rodney!" came Carson sharp reply.

Kolya watched as McKay walked back across to Dr Weir, disappointment showing on his face at being unable to find something wrong with the ZPM. Of course Kolya wasn't that stupid to try and enter Atlantis with a fake ZPM, the people here were the best; he wouldn't have gotten passed the control room and that would do nothing for his plan.

Kolya's eyes roamed around the room searching for the one face which he had travelled all this way to see, but Colonel John Sheppard was no where to be seen. He watched as Dr Weir approached him, the first stage of his plan complete.

"The ZPM is genuine" Elizabeth told him a small chuckle escaping his lips

"You believe that I would try to deceive you Dr Weir?" Kolya saw Elizabeth tense it was obvious that the thought had crossed her mind.

"Wouldn't be the first time!" Ronan growled by the doctor's side.

"I have nothing but good intentions I assure you." he smiled at them. "I wish nothing but the best for both our peoples"

"Sure" Ronan replied

"I am honoured you allowed me once again to see your wonderful city, and to give us such a warm greeting." Kolya spoke his voice laced with sarcasm as his eyes never left Ronan's. "Especially … after the way I left last time." Directing his last comment towards Dr Weir.

Ronan growled taken a step forward but Kolya watched as Elizabeth shot out her hand to grab his arm.

"Ronan ..."

He watched as the big Satedan backed away anger showing clearly on his face. Kolya only laughed, it was true he was enjoying this a little too much.

"I have seen yourselves," he spoke "Doctor McKay, and Doctor Beckett." Kolya spoke looking pass them where the two doctor stood. "But where may I ask is Teyla and Colonel Sheppard I thought that he of all people would be here."

"Where Colonel Sheppard might be Kolya is none of your business. Now ..." Elizabeth paused "If you and your men could follow Dr Beckett he will lead you down to the infirmary."

"Of course!" Kolya had agreed to allow him and his men to be checked over. Once the Doctor had given them the all clear the second part of this plan could begin.

"Major Lorne and his team will accompany you there."

"That will not be necessary." Kolya smiled knowing full well that Elizabeth would never allow him to wander around Atlantis unguarded.

"I believe it will be!" Kolya's smile only grew at her reply

"As you wish!"

Kolya watched as Elizabeth glanced upwards obvious looking towards someone, before she turned leaving him in the company of Ronan and the Major.

"Shall we." Dr Beckett spoke pulling Kolya from his thoughts. He watched as the doctor turned leading the way out of the control room, the Major and Ronan stepped aside allowing him and his men to pass first.

Just as he was reaching the door Kolya stopped turning and looked up like Elizabeth had done only moments before. Up on one of the highest balcony Kolya could see the unmistakable figure of Colonel Sheppard; he'd been up there watching the entire time.

"Move" Ronan growl from behind

Sheppard's time would come; soon Kolya would never have to worry about the Colonel again.

John watched as Kolya headed towards the door heading to the infirmary. Carson and a team of marines lead the way with Major Lorne and his team, plus Ronan following up behind. He was satisfied that there was no way Kolya could pull anything, not with that many guards.

"John we should leave." Teyla spoke from his side her hand still laid entwined with his. "Elizabeth will be expecting us in the briefing room. John knew this was true but made no attempt to move; not till Kolya was out of sight.

"John"

"You go head." he tried to keep his voice soft even though his blood was boiling. The last thing he needed now was another argument with the Athosian leader. John waited for Teyla to pull her hand way but she never did.

Kolya stopped at the door John felt his body tense as he waited to see what the Genii was about to do. He watched as Kolya turned looking up into his direction, obviously seeing him and Teyla standing there.

John knew Kolya was up to something, that he had some hidden agenda which involved Atlantis or him; perhaps even both. All John had to do was discover what that was before all hell broke loose.