Added a new scene to chapter three. Beckett/Weir

Title: Eternal
Author: Cindy Ryan
Notes: See part one
Summary: Desperate to save his brother Sam stumbles on a text that eventually propels them to another galaxy.

"This is sounding more and more like a bad version of Men in black."Dean stated as he rubbed a hand over his forehead. The headache had gone down to a dull thud but it was still there.

"They need to see where they are."Ronon suggested as he stood.

"Yeah."Sheppard agreed seeing that Atlantis 101 was just overwhelming the Winchesters. Though he knew he couldn't show them the gate yet, too much of a security breach. Maybe seeing the city would make reality kick in. "One grand tour coming up."

Dean was not someone who was easily impressed. However when he saw the alien city they were in for the first time somebody could've literally knocked him over with a feather.
If they had feathers here.

Dean leaned against the railing and stared at the city below. The white of the building architecture bouncing off the brilliant blue of the surrounding ocean.The water was like nothing Dean had ever seen. It was almost as if it was untouched.
Completely pure.

"Amazing."Sam stated as he stood next to Dean. He looked over at Sheppard. "And you said this was all underwater when you arrived?"

Sheppard nodded as he leaned against the railing on the left side of Dean. "Yeah. We had to get it to the surface, once we realized it could get to the surface. Power systems were failing etc….."

"Colonel,these are our two guests?"Elizabeth asked with a smile as she approached the group even though she already knew..

Sheppard straightened as he,Dean and Sam turned around. "Yes. Doctor Elizabeth Weir this is Sam and Dean Winchester."

"Pleasure."Dean replied with a smile as he extended his hand toward the older woman. She carried herself like a politician but in the best sense of the word.

"Sam,Dean."John stated. "Dr. Weir is the head of our little expedition here."

"You're not military."Sam surmised as he leaned back against the railing. He was extremely curious about this blend of people.

Elizabeth smiled being taken by the intelligence and wit in Sam's eyes."No. I was a negotiator at the State Department before being recruited to Atlantis."

"So Dr. Weir."Dean began not wanting to create tension but he was already tired of the constant babysitters."Why were we given the third degree and the not so pleasant physical? I know you have our records but you can't judge our lives from the police point of view."

Elizabeth nodded. "I apologize if we came across a bit tough. But being out here we've learned the hard way that trust is scarce. We had no idea who you were or how you got into the city."

Sam laid a calming hand on his brother's right shoulder. "We understand,Dr. Weir. My brother and I are just a bit fried. It's been a stressful six months or so. And now we're suddenly stuck on another planet with no idea of how we got here."

Elizabeth glanced at Sheppard. "John, have you figured anything out with what they've told you of what device this was?"

Sheppard shook his head. "Sam said it was a metal box with Ancient lettering on it. They were trying to pull it out of a cave wall when there was a flash of blue and they ended up here. But then Goul'd and Ancient markings have similarities."

Dean raised an eyebrow. "Goul'd?"

"Symboients."Ronon replied quietly Sam had almost forgotten he was there. "They claim people as hosts. They have control over body and mind."

"Nasty things."Sheppard added with a shudder. "But the trade off of losing control of your soul is you get to live forever."

Sam thought back to the writing he had uncovered. Maybe this Goul'd was the eternal that kept repeating over and over. Sam knew there had to be a catch to it. Maybe there was some way to work that to Dean's advantage.

"When can we go home?"Dean asked tiredly. He just wanted to enjoy the ten months he had left. Enjoyment meant hunting. Hunting with Sam.

"I'm afraid not yet."Elizabeth replied as she studied Dean. She was picking up a vibe from him. She wasn't sure what…..

"Why?"Dean asked."We've proven we're not a threat."

"Technically you haven't."Weir replied. "There are a hell of a lot of questions that your files bring up."

"Fire away."Dean stated. He'd answer whatever as long as it quickened their way home.

"The death of the security guard in the bank robbery?"

"Accidental."

"He was accidentally shot to death?"Sheppard asked.

"Yeah."Sam replied quietly."The SWAT team shot him."

"Why were you two in the bank that late?"

Sam exchanged a glance with his brother. How much do they tell them? How much would they believe?

"It doesn't matter any more Sam."Dean replied to his brother's unasked question.

Sam hit the railing with his hand in frustration. He'd had this conversation with Dean many times since Cold Oak. He was getting tired of it ending the same way.

"Damn it, Dean."Sam swore his raised voice gaining curious glances from the Atlantis team. "Your life matters. Why are you giving up so easily?"

Dean laughed bitterly. "Easily? Sammy, I made the deal remember?"

"There's a way out of every deal. Didn't Dad teach us that?"

Dean shook his head. He still hadn't told his brother of the demon's terms.

"Not this one, Sammy. Not this one."Dean replied quietly. "And if that's what you dragged me to Maine for you can forget it. Come find me when you've worked out a way with them to get us home."

Dean stalked past a startled Elizabeth and was halfway down the interior hallway before Weir recovered.

"Ronon…."

"On him."Dex replied having already started to move.