Empty Crater

Gone. Nothing left but an empty crater inside his chest, where she used to be. Even now, months later, John yearns for her return. Even with the positive changes in his life, he can barely function without her. He still wakes up sometimes, and expects her to be right there, waiting for him.

It's a good thing he has Elizabeth in his life still - and in a greater capacity than before their loss. Elizabeth feels the loss of Atlantis as much as he does, if not more. They can relate in a way that few others can, and if anything, that has brought them closer together.

There had been a time where he thought having Elizabeth around would be a constant reminder, and would make the pain that much worse, but that time was over. They had gradually come to rely on one another, to share support that they could not get from anyone else.

With Atlantis gone, he needs Elizabeth like never before.

He can only be glad that they still have each other.

fin.