A/N:Sorry this chapter took so long. I had some writer's block. I'm working on the next chapter now which will include more Teyla and Danielle. Take care everyone and Happy Reading!!!!
Councilman Miccar and the rest of the council were meeting with the scientists that were assigned to find out if there were anyway to keep the shield up if the descendants were not found. Since the council had not heard from Colar in many weeks they decided that they should concentrate on a scientific solution.
"Dr. Sona what have you come up with so far? Is there anyway to keep the shield from failing?" Miccar asked.
Dr. Mina Sona was the lead scientist in charge of finding a way to keep the shield from failing. Her people had been monitoring the shield since they first started noticing the shield failing. She was one of the brightest minds on Naharra. If there was anyone on the planet who could figure out a solution it should have been her. Dr. Sona wished that she could present a positive outcome for the council on the shield but she knew she had to prepare them for the worst.
"I'm sorry but there is no way to keep the shield from failing." Dr. Sona said. Before she could go on she was interrupted by one of the council members.
"You are one of the brightest minds on Naharra. Surely there is something you can do?" the councilman said.
"Council, we have tried everything we know to keep the shield from failing and it has not worked. Frankly the knowledge we possess is not enough. The shield was created with the help of the Ancients and we need that other half of the puzzle if we are to figure out how to keep the shield from failing. Which I have to tell you... will be soon." Dr. Sona said.
"How long?" Miccar asked.
"Two maybe three weeks. Council, we have to prepare for the worst. Our current reading show that there are fluctuations already occurring in the shield. We have had several incidents where the shield has dropped creating holes. After first they were like tiny fractures. Then over time they became bigger. These holes are popping up randomly across the planet. We are trying to see if there is anyway to predict how large the next hole will be and where. My people have been working night and day to find a solution ." Dr. Sona said.
"We know you have and we thank you for all your help. Please continue to do what you can." Miccar said.
Dr. Sona was just about to get up and leave when a page ran in the council chambers out of breath.
"We are having a closed meeting. This had better be important that you interrupted us in the manner you did." Dinara said.
The page tried to gather his thoughts as well as his breath to speak.
"I apologize for the interruption Councilwoman Dinara but it is important." the page said.
"Well what is it? Speak." Tollara said.
"Council, it's Colar. He has just sent us a message." the page said.
"And what is the message?" Miccar asked.
"It is good news. He has found the city of the Lanteans." the page said.
"Thank the ancestors. The sight the sisters gave me came true. What else did he say?" Tollara said.
"Colar also stated that he is with a group of explorers that live in the city which is called Atlantis. They have agreed to help us with trying to repair the shield." the page said with a huge smile.
"Did he advise if he found the sisters descendants?" Dinara asked.
"Yes. He said he has found them. They are alive and living on Atlantis. Colar request that Councilman Tollara contact him as soon as possible. He said he would explain further once you contacted him." the page said.
"Thank you for this wonderful news. You are relieved." Miccar said.
The council waited until the page left the council chambers before they continued.
"The ancestors be praised. It is just as your vision predicted Tollara." Miccar said.
"Yes. I'm very happy to know that my vision has come true. I'm also glad to know that Colar is alive and well. I am eager to talk to him." Tollara said.
"As am I. We should adjourn for the day so we can speak to him and then reconvene in the morning to discuss an alternative plan just in case the shield does fall before the descendants arrive." Miccar said.
"Do you think that is still necessary since the sisters descendants have been found?" one of the council asked.
"Yes. I think it would be foolish not to have one." Miccar said and the other council members agreed.
"Good. We will adjourn and meet in the morning. Honor and Glory to Naharra." Miccar said.
"Honor and Glory to Naharra." the council said as meeting came to an end.
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It had been over an hour since Colar had sent his message to his people about his discovery. Since then he hadn't heard from his people and he was starting to grow impatient with the waiting.
Colonel Carter was looking at Colar and could see the young man's impatience showing. She could see that Colar was starting to pace and he was muttering to himself about how his people should have sent a message back by now. Carter walked over to Colar to see if she could help calm him down.
"They will send a message back. Sometimes these message take time to get delivered. Have some faith." Carter said.
Colar looked over to Colonel Carter and smiled. He appreciated her council and her calm demeanor. It was very soothing to him.
"Thank you Colonel for your kind words once again. As I told you before patience has never been my strong suit." Colar said.
"I understand. One of my old teammates who is a General now has that very same problem." Carter said smiling.
Just then Colonel Carter heard Chuck announce that there was incoming message.
"See your patience paid off." Carter said patting Colar on the shoulder.
"Colonel, we have a incoming message from Naharra ma'am. There leaders are requesting permission to speak to you and Colar." Chuck said.
"This is Colonel Samantha Carter, leader of the Atlantis expedition. To whom am I speaking to?" Carter asked.
"Colonel Carter, this is Councilman Miccar of the Naharran people. Greetings to you and your people. It is an honor to speak to the people who hold the key to our salvation. I understand that you have one of our people there with you." Miccar said.
"Yes councilman. He has been waiting most anxiously to speak to you." Carter said as she motioned for Colar to step forward so he could speak.
"Councilman Miccar. It is good to hear your voice." Colar said.
"It is good to hear yours as well Colar. Your people owe you a great debt for what you have done. There will be a feast in your honor upon your return." Miccar said.
"There is no need councilman. Everything I have gone through has been for the honor and glory of Naharra. Councilman, did they tell you the news that the sister's descendants are here? I have seen them. They look just like Maihairi and Niya." Colar said unable to hold back the excitement in his voice.
"We were told that you did find them but we did not know about their appearance. The page said that you needed to speak to Tollara about the descendants?" Miccar said.
"Yes. I believe that he is the only one that can help them. Is he there with you?" Colar asked.
"I am here Colar." Tollara said stepping into view. " I am very proud of you my student. Now, what troubles them?" Tollara asked.
"Well, both the descendants have been having dreams that I can not explain to them. I was hoping that you could come and help." Colar said.
"Have they been able to activate the artifacts?" Tollara asked.
"Yes they both have." Colar said
"And the stones?" Tollara asked.
"We have not activated the stones yet. It was decided that we wait until Colonel Carter and her people study the stones before the descendants activated them." Colar said.
"That was my call Councilman." Carter said. "Although Colar explained that no harm would come to my people, I have to think of their safety first. I hope you understand." Carter said.
"Of course Colonel. You must do what you must for your people's safety. With your permission I would like to come to your city and see if I can help with answering any of the questions you and your people have about the stones and the dreams the descendants are having." Tollara said.
"We'd be honored. When can we expect you?"Carter asked.
"Within the hour if that is satisfactory?" Tollara asked.
"We will see you within the hour then." Carter said.
"Wonderful. I believe Councilman Miccar has other issues he would like to discuss with you. Please excuse me." Tollara said.
"Understood. What else can I do for you Councilman?" Carter asked.
"Colonel, has Colar told you of our shield?" Miccar asked.
"Yes, he has explained to us that the shield is failing and that is why he was sent on his journey." Carter said.
"That is correct. There has been some further developments since he has been gone. Our scientists have determined that our shield will fail with in two to three weeks. So far, they have not found a way to restore the shield. We were hoping that since you now possess the Ancient knowledge that helped create the shield technology that..."
"Say no more Councilman. I will have our lead scientist start searching our data base to see what we can find." Carter said.
"I would like to send our lead scientist Dr. Sona along with Tollara. Dr. Sona will be able to show you the data we have collected so far." Miccar said.
"Very good." Carter said.
"I know you are a busy women Colonel with a city to run so I will not take up any more of your time. Good day to you Colonel." Miccar said.
"Good day to you Councilman." Carter said as the transmission ended.
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One hour later Carter,Sheppard, McKay, and Colar were all standing in the gate room to welcome their guests.
"Why am I here? I should be studying those stones. I have just started scratching the surface with them and who knows what those idiots I have working for me are doing with them while I'm here." Rodney said.
"For the fifth time Rodney, you are here to help Dr. Sona go through the Ancient data base and see if you can find any reference to Naharra and the technology the Ancients used to create the shield." Carter said getting annoyed that she had to repeat herself.
"I should have had Zelenka take care of this. No, he would only screw it up and then I would have to fix it." Rodney said.
"It never ceases to amaze me how big your ego is Rodney." Sheppard said.
"You're just jealous because mine is bigger than yours. By the way, where are the weird sisters?" Rodney asked.
"If you mean Teyla and Campbell, they are still in the infirmary with Carson. Although I thought Campbell would have been in there sooner they way she was packing that food away during breakfast. She almost gave you and Ronon a run for your money." Sheppard said.
"I know. She is women after my own heart." Rodney said with smile.
"Don't let Lorne hear you say that." Sheppard said.
"It's only a matter of time Sheppard." Rodney said bouncing on his toes with a smile on his face.
"Until what? You annoy her? That won't take too long." Sheppard said with a smile.
"No. Until she sees that I'm the right guy for her." Rodney said.
John couldn't help but laugh out loud at Rodney. He knew there was no way in hell that Campbell was going to leave Lorne for Rodney. John thought Rodney must have gone insane if he thought he had a chance with Campbell. He had to save his friend from his sudden insanity.
"Rodney, have you completely lost it? You two have nothing in common. Not to mention that she has a boyfriend. Who, I can guarantee youf can break you in two if he even catches trying to take his girlfriend away from him." John said.
"You see, that's where you're wrong. We have a lot in common. She and I like the same movies,the same songs, and we even have the same sense of humor. Danielle's witty,beautiful, and... she gets me. I just have to turn on the old Rodney charm and she will be putty in my hands." Rodney said.
"You have been thinking a lot about this haven't you?" John asked.
"Yup. Just because you don't like her doesn't mean I can't. I mean can't you just get over.." Rodney said.
"What did I tell you about that. We never mention that." Sheppard said turning to his friend and pointing at him.
"Ok that is just getting a little old don'tcha think? I think you should get over it and move on." Rodney said.
"No! I don't think that I should get over it. She dis.." John's words were cut off by Chuck announcing from the control room that there was an incoming worm hole.
"Lower the shield and open the Iris. " Carter said to Chuck.
A few moments after the shield was dropped and the Iris opened. The first one threw the gate was Council Tollara.
Carter stepped forward to Councilman Tollara and shook his hand. Carter noticed that Tollara was wearing clothing similar to what the ancients used to wear.
"Welcome to Atlantis Councilman Tollara. Let me introduce you to my staff." Carter said.
To my right is my second in command of military operations, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard. Our lead scientist, Dr. Rodney McKay and I believe you know that young man at the end." Carter said pointing to Colar.
Tollara went to Colar after shaking hands with Sheppard and McKay.
"Yes, I do know that young man." Tollara said then gave a Colar a hug. He then pulled out of the hug and looked at Colar.
"You have been hurt." Tollara said more as a statement then a question.
"Yes but I am fully recovered. If it were not for Colonel Sheppard and his team I would have surely died. They have risked much. I owe them my life." Colar said.
Tollara turned to Sheppard and bowed his head.
"Honor and Glory to you Colonel Sheppard. We are in your debt for saving this young man's life." Tollara said.
"No thanks needed. My team and I were just glad we got there in time." John said.
"You are being modest Colonel. When we have our celebration for Colar's and the descendants return we will also honor you and your team for their bravery." Tollara said.
John put his best fake smile on. He hated these type of celebrations. He didn't like being the center of attention but he knew that this was also apart of the job now. They needed allies in this galaxy so attending functions like this however tedious and boring they may be was a necessary evil. The one and only plus John could think of is that these events usually had kiss ass food. Even still, he thought he would give it one more shot to try and get out of this.
"I appreciate the gesture Councilman but it's really not necessary. My team and I were just doing our jobs." Sheppard said hoping that Tollara would change his mind.
"Colonel, I will not force you or your team into anything that would make them feel uncomfortable. I only ask that you attend the celebration as our guest." Tollara said.
"We'll be there." John said with a reluctant smile.
"Good." Tollara said.
"Councilman, I thought you had your lead scientist traveling with you?" Carter asked.
"Dr. Sona should be coming through shortly. It's Dr. Sona's first time through the gate and she was a little nervous." Tollara whispered the last part out.
Right on cue Dr. Sona stepped out of the gate looking as pale as ghost.
John looked over at Rodney and saw his jaw drop.
Standing at the gate was the most beautiful women Rodney had ever seen.
Dr. Sona walked over to Tollara who had to stifle a laugh at how pale the poor women looked. This was her first time using a wormhole and also her first time off world.
"Are you alright my dear?" Tollara asked.
"I'm fine. Thank you Councilman. I just had to get my bearings. Now who am I supposed to be working with?" Dr. Sona asked getting right to the business at hand.
"Colonel Carter this is our rude lead scientist Dr Mina Sona. Dr. Sona, this is Colonel Carter leader of Atlantis, Lt. Colonel John Sheppard her second in command, and this man standing next to Colonel Sheppard is who you will be working with. Dr. Rodney McKay." Tollara said.
Dr. Sona looked at Councilman Tollara and could see that she had just embarrassed him by her statements.
"Please forgive my rudeness. I'm not very good with people. More comfortable around numbers and theories. Dr. McKay it is a pleasure to meet you." Dr. Sona said extending her hand to Rodney who had yet to take it.
John looked over at Rodney and could see the man was in awe of the women that was standing before him. Dr Sona was wearing the same ancient clothing as Tollara. She had red hair that was tied into a neat bun in the back of her head and was wearing a very small set of glasses that accented her features well. Rodney noticed that she had the greenest eyes he had ever seen. He was starting to get lost in them until John brought him out of his stupor by calling his name.
"Rodney! Shake the nice ladies hand." John said shaking his head. He had never seen his friend so flustered.
"Oh yes, sorry. Nice to meet you as well. How about we go to my place... I mean my lab. Yes,my lab. That's it. This way." Rodney said pointing the way.
"Colonel if you don't mind I would like to see the descendants now. I'm very anxious to meet them." Tollara asked.
"That's fine. They are in the infirmary." Carter said.
"Are they ill?" Tollara asked with fear in his voice that his saviors may not be well.
"No they are fine. Just a routine check up. If you'll follow me." Carter said as everyone started to follow her out of the gate room.
John lagged behind to catch up to Rodney who was now in the back of the group.
"So Rodney, you still want Campbell?" John asked.
"Who?" Rodney said only half listening to John. He was still fixed on the women walking in front of him.
"That's what I thought." John said as they all exited the gate room.