A/N: Well, if I were asked by MGM to take credit for SGA…I would be all over that. BUT! I can't. So I won't. *sigh*

So where do you think their new adventure will lead them..? Hint: A reader gave me this idea. I wasn't originally going to do it so soon..but..here you go! Enjoy!

Chapter 12

"Unscheduled gate activation!" and Colonel Sheppard ran into the control room from Elizabeth's office.

John reached the panel first. "Who's out?"

"Major Lorne's team is on planet P29-685 with a science team and Stackhouse's team isn't due back until tomorrow."

Sheppard nodded and watched the gate lock. "Any idc?"

After a pause, "It's a Major Lorne's idc!"

"Lower the shield!"

The shield lowered and then the science team made their way through. Lorne's voice crackled over the radio. "We're coming in hot!"

John grabbed his sidearm and ran down into the gate room to help the soldiers who were positioned with p90s. Lorne's team walked in backwards, still firing. Then Lorne came through. He had his arm around Nikki and was supporting her weight.

The gate shut down and John ran over to Lorne and Nikki. "Lorne! Nikki! What the hell happened?"

Lorne turned and looked up at his commanding officer. "Everything was fine. The villagers were kind and nothing seemed to be up, but then they just came out of nowhere. I gave the order to get back to the gate. We almost made it there when Nikki was shot in the leg and fell. I went back for her. That's why we were the last one's through, sir."

John turned to Nikki. "Are you okay?" She nodded, but he could tell she was in pain. She couldn't put any weight on her left leg.

He reached up and hit his com. "Medical team to the gate room." Lorne looked at him. "Um, sir? Do you want to switch places?"

Nikki laughed and looked up at John. He smiled and switched places with his XO. He turned to Nikki and lowered his voice so she was the only one who heard him. "You're going to be okay." She smiled up at him and nodded. "I know. It just hurts like hell. How the hell do you deal with getting shot all the time?"

He snorted and shook his head. "You take it time by time, day by day. I'd say it gets easier, but…it really doesn't." She rolled her eyes and they looked up as Keller and her team ran into the gate room with a gurney. They made their way over to John and Nikki.

John helped Keller settle her on the gurney and he followed them as they left for the infirmary.

Everyone who had been on that mission followed a little more slowly behind them for their post-mission checkup.

As soon as they got to the infirmary, they immediately took Nikki into surgery. John sat in the waiting room impatiently. He knew she was going to be okay, but that didn't stop him from worrying about her.

Lorne sat down next to Sheppard after he had his checkup. John looked up and gave the major a small smile. "I'm sorry, sir. I should have been closer to her."

John shook his head. "Don't apologize, Major. You did your job and you brought your team home. Hell, you only had one casualty! That must be some kind of record when it comes to being attacked."

Evan smirked, but shook his head. "Yeah. You come back with your commanding officer's girlfriend wounded. I'd say that's some kind of record."

John sat up and made sure Evan was looking at him. "Lorne, it's not your fault. She knew what she was getting into when she walked through that gate, just like we all do. She had a weapon and she knows how to use it. Hell, she's practically military. I'm not blaming you, neither is she. Actually, I wanted to thank you."

Lorne's eyebrow's furrowed together. "Thank me, sir?"

John nodded and gave him a smile. "You brought her home. Alive. The only thing that happened was she got shot in the leg and she'll recover."

Lorne looked down at his hands. "You're not mad?" "Hell yeah, I'm pissed! But not at you. I'm pissed at whoever attacked you. And if I ever find out who shot my girlfriend, they'll regret the day they attacked you. I promise you that."

Lorne smiled and looked at John. "Yes, sir."

They continued to sit in the waiting room and talk while Nikki was in surgery. Keller walked out a while later and walked over to the two men sitting there.

John looked up and saw her approaching. He stood up and looked hopeful. "She's fine, Colonel. She did nicely in surgery and she's in recovery now. You can see her when they bring her out."

He let out a relieved sigh. "Thanks, Doc." She smiled and moved back into the infirmary.

John looked down at Lorne and smiled. "See, I told you she would be fine. She's pretty tough."

Lorne nodded. "That she is, sir."

Ronon, Teyla, and Rodney entered the waiting room. Teyla quickly moved to John's side. "John, we just heard what happened. Is she okay?"

John smiled and looked at his friends. They all cared about her and cared what happened to her. It made him feel really good to have his friends care so much about the woman he loves. "She's fine, thanks to Lorne and Dr. Keller."

Ronon looked down at Lorne and slapped him on the shoulder. Lorne looked up at John. "You don't have to give me any credit, sir. Dr. Keller deserves it all. She performed the surgery."

"Yeah, but you're the one who went back for her. You were being shot at and you could've just left her there and made sure the rest of the team got back safely, but you risked your own ass and you brought her home. I don't know about you, but that deserves some credit in my book."

Lorne stood up and smiled at Sheppard. "Well, when you put it that way…" They all laughed and then moved into the infirmary. Nikki had been wheeled into the main part and was already awake.

John moved to her side and took her hand. "Hey, how you feeling?"

She smiled up at him. "Like I've been shot." McKay snorted. "Oh that's nothing. Try being shot with an arrow in the…gluteous maximus…" He stopped what he was saying when Ronon gave him a death glare.

Nikki laughed at her friends. Keller walked over to the bed. Her face was unreadable.

"Okay, visiting time is over. I need to talk to my patient." Nikki smiled at John as he leaned down and kissed her forehead before getting up and leaving with his friends.

"What's up, Doc?" Keller pulled a chair over to the side of the bed and sat down. "Nikki, have you been experiencing any nausea or loss of appetite?"

"A little bit here and there, but nothing worth worrying about. Why? What's wrong?"

Keller took a deep breath and looked up at her friend. "I ran a blood test like is usual for post-mission checkup. And I found something."

Nikki sat up straighter. "What did you find?"

Keller gave her a small smile. "Nikki, you're pregnant."

SGA

A couple of days later, John and Ronon were sitting on one of the many balconies on Atlantis. Ronon turned to John. "So, Shep, when does Nikki get released from the infirmary?"

John looked over at his friend. "She gets released today actually. Doc said she's made a speedy recovery. She just has to take it easy for the next couple of days."

Ronon nodded and turned back to the view of the sunrise. They had already gone on their morning run and were just relaxing and watching the beautiful sight.

"Is she okay?" John looked back at his friend. "Yeah, I just said she made a speedy recovery."

Ronon rolled his eyes. "Well yeah, but every time I go in there she seems…distant."

John looked back at the view and thought about it. Now that he really stopped to think about it, she had seemed a little distant ever since Keller had kicked them out after she had had surgery.

"Um…I'll see you at breakfast." Ronon watched his friend stand up and quickly walk down the hallway in the direction of the infirmary. He hoped everything was okay.

Since his quarters were between the balcony they had stopped at and the infirmary, John stopped and quickly changed into his usual attire: black cargo pants, his boots, and his long sleeved button down shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.

He walked into the infirmary and saw Nikki sitting on the edge of the bed, already wearing her normal uniform and ready to go. She was staring off into space and didn't even notice John come up and stand in front of her. "Nikki? You okay?"

Her head snapped up and she noticed John was standing there. "Oh! Yeah, I'm fine." She plastered a smile onto her face, but it didn't quite reach her eyes.

John's eyebrow's furrowed and he got a worried look on his face, but before he could say anything, Keller walked around the corner. "Okay, Nikki. You're all set. Let me know if you have any problems." Nikki nodded her thanks to the doctor and stood up. She had to walk around with crutches for a few days, but it could be worse.

She grabbed the crutches and started moving towards the door. She had already started to space out and wasn't paying attention to anything John was saying.

"Nikki. Nikki!" She snapped her head around. "What? Did you say something?"

He stopped and stared at her. "Okay, you're starting to worry me. Tell me what's going on. You know you can tell me anything."

She sighed and nodded her head. "I know, John, and I'm sorry. I just need a little time, okay? Please be patient with me?"

He nodded his head and stepped towards her. He wrapped his arms around her waist and gently pulled her into him. She let him hold her and rested her head on his shoulder. He kissed the top of her head and sighed.

"I love you, Nikki. I'll be here whenever you decide you want to talk." She nodded into his shoulder. "Thank you, John. I love you too."

They made their way into the mess hall. John sent her to the table their friends were at while he got their food. She smiled her thanks at him before he turned to leave.

She got to the table and sat down. Teyla leaned closer to her. "Is everything alright?"

Nikki looked up at her and hesitated. Teyla saw the hesitation and smiled. "We can talk later in private if you wish." Nikki nodded and smiled. "Thank you." Teyla's smile brightened and she looked up as John approached and sat next to Nikki.

John was quieter than usual for the rest of breakfast as he sat and contemplated what could be wrong with Nikki. The entire table seemed to sense his distraction, but left it alone.

His radio crackled. "Colonel Sheppard, this is Major Lorne. Please respond."

John reached up and hit his com. "Sheppard here." Rodney rolled his eyes. "Are we ever going to have a normal breakfast where Sheppard doesn't get called off somewhere?"

John chuckled at Mckay. "Are you going to be in your office later?"

John's eyebrows furrowed together. "Yeah, why? What's up?"

"Well, I was thinking about stopping by. There's something I needed to talk to you about involving that mission the other day, but I forgot until a few minutes ago."

"Yeah, that's fine. I'll be in my office in about half an hour until lunch."

"Thank you, sir. Lorne out."

John took a sip of coffee and looked up to see everyone staring at him. "What?"

Ronon grunted. "You're not leaving?" John chuckled. "No, not this time."

They continued with their conversation and John went back to sipping his coffee. Until his radio crackled again. "Sheppard, this is Weir, come in." "Sheppard here."

Ronon actually laughed when John hit his com again. "He's never gonna catch a break."

Teyla smiled at him and nodded. "Yes, it seems that is what happens when you're the commanding military officer of a base."

"I need to see you in my office in half an hour." "Will do, Sheppard out."

He hit his com again. "Lorne, this is Sheppard. Come in."

"This is Lorne." "Looks like we're going to have to reschedule that meeting in my office. Elizabeth wants to see me in half an hour. I'll be back in my office after lunch though."

"Sounds good, sir. Lorne out."

Nikki looked at John and took his hand. "Seems like you're quite popular today." He snorted and nodded. "Yeah, seems that way. I'm just waiting for something big to happen." She rolled her eyes and smiled at him. "You're gonna jynx it, you know that right?"

John laughed and nodded. "Yeah, pretty much."

And that's when his com crackled. Again. "Colonel Sheppard, this is Colonel Caldwell."

John sighed and hung his head. "I'm never going to catch a break…"

He reached up and hit his com. "This is Sheppard. I thought the Daedalus wasn't due back for a few more weeks, Colonel."

"We weren't. And then we got a little surprise visit at the SGC. I need you to meet me at the East pier immediately."

John sat up, alarmed. "Sir? Do I need my team?" His team looked up and watched him, immediately alert.

"I don't think that will be necessary. Actually, why don't you bring Teyla. She's good at keeping things calm. I've already radioed Dr. Weir that we'll be touching down on the East Pier. I'll see you soon. Caldwell out."

John closed his eyes for a moment and sighed. He opened them and looked at Teyla. "Well, Teyla, it looks like you and I are on our way to the East Pier. The Daedalus is here. And from the sounds of it, it's not a good thing."

She nodded and stood to clear her tray. John looked over at Nikki and took her hand. "I'll see you later?" She nodded and kissed him quickly. His smile brightened and he and Teyla left the mess hall.

They reached the East Pier and met up with Colonel Caldwell. "Colonel. Teyla."

They both said, "Colonel" at the same time. And then John continued talking. "So, what happened at the SGC, sir?"

"A young woman walked in and demanded to speak to General O'Neill. She was in the military and had security clearance, but I've never met her before. She told O'Neill a story about recently finding out that she's adopted. And that she has a twin sister who's in the Stargate Program. She demanded to see her."

John and Teyla exchanged looks. "So, I'm guessing she's stationed out here, sir?"

Caldwell nodded. "I have no idea how the woman found out her sister is involved with the program, but O'Neill checked into it. Her story checks out."

John nodded and contemplated what that may mean. "Is she here with you, sir?" "Yes, she is. I wanted to talk to the two of you first and figure out the easiest way to introduce the two of them without anyone freaking out."

Teyla nodded and spoke up. "Colonel, who is this woman's sister?"

"Dr. Nikki Teagan. Well, and her brother Dr. Alex Teagan, of course."

John's eyes widened. He didn't know what to say. He looked at Teyla and her eyes had widened as well. "Is there a problem here?"

John shook his head. "No, sir. Just caught us by surprise. Why don't we bring her to Elizabeth's office and we'll figure things out from there."

Teyla nodded. "I think that would be the best course of action. We should hear her story before getting Nikki and Alex involved."

Caldwell nodded. "As you wish."

Caldwell radioed the Daedalus and had the three of them beamed to the control room. They walked into Elizabeth's office right as the woman was beamed into her office.

John stopped in his tracks. The woman looked a hell of a lot like Nikki. They had the same facial features and the same build, but this woman had blonde hair where Nikki had auburn. Nikki had freckles and light blue eyes, where this woman had brown eyes and no freckles.

It was really weird to see the similarities of his girlfriend in a stranger. He looked at Teyla who was equally in shock.

Elizabeth stood up and walked towards the woman. "Hello, I'm Dr. Elizabeth Weir. I'm in charge of the Atlantis expedition. It's nice to meet you." The woman looked up at her and frowned. "I thought this base was military run."

She hesitated and turned to look at John. John stepped forward. "Elizabeth is in charge of making all the decisions. I'm her second in command and the Commanding Military Officer of the base."

"And your name is…?" He glanced at Teyla before turning back to the woman. "Colonel John Sheppard. And you are?"

Her back straightened slightly when she realized he was a Colonel. "Major Kira Holt, sir. United States Air Force."

He nodded his head. "Nice to meet you. So, explain to me again why you're here?"

Kira looked around at everyone standing in the room. "I recently found out that I was adopted. My parents died and in their will, were my adoption papers. I quickly found out who they had adopted me from. It seems a young couple got pregnant with twins, but they couldn't afford both. So they gave one up: me. I found out who my sister is and that we have a brother as well. I was recently given security clearance, but hadn't come to work for the stargate program yet. That's how I found out they were both here and why no one recognized me at the SGC."

John nodded his head and looked at Teyla. She nodded her head slightly and he turned to look at Elizabeth. "I think it's time I went and got Nikki and Alex. I also think it would be better and easier if I explained to them what was going on first, before they met…Kira."

"I agree with John, Elizabeth. It won't be as big of a shock to them if we explain what is going on first." Elizabeth nodded. "Go. Explain to them and then bring them here."

John nodded and left her office with Teyla right behind him. "I want you to go find Alex and explain it to him. I'll go talk to Nikki."

She nodded and they split up. She went to his lab and found him doing some research in the Atlantis database. "Alex? Do you have a minute?"

He looked up from his laptop and smiled. "Of course! Please, sit down, Teyla."

She smiled and sat down on one of the stools by his work area. "Alex, I need to discuss something with you. It is very important. Someone just arrived on the Daedalus and wants to meet you."

"Really? Who is it?" Teyla took a deep breath and then launched into her explanation of who Kira was.

SGA

John walked into the mess hall and found Nikki still sitting with Ronon and Rodney. Keller had joined them as well. He walked over to the table. "Nikki, I need to talk to you."

She looked up and immediately knew that whatever it was, it was serious. "Yeah, okay. What's going on?" He looked around the table and then back at her. "I think we need to talk in private."

She nodded and got up. They walked to one of the balconies in the mess hall that was farthest away from people. She turned and looked up at him. "Okay, so what's going on? Does this have anything to do with the Daedalus getting here?"

He looked out over the ocean. "Actually, yes. The Daedalus brought someone with them that came specifically to meet you and Alex."

"Meet me and Alex? John, what's going on?" He looked down at her. "Nikki, there's a woman here named Kira Holt. Her parents recently died. In their will, they left her a set of adoption papers stating that she was adopted when she was a baby. She tracked down her real parents and found out that they were young when they had her and her sister and they couldn't afford to have twins. So they had to give one up for adoption. And they chose her. Nikki, you have a sister."

She just stared up at John dumbfounded. "What?"

"Nikki, your sister is in Elizabeth's office. I wouldn't have believed it myself, but I met her. She looks a lot like you. There's no way she's lying about this."

Nikki looked away and tried to wrap her mind around all of this. This was impossible. Why would her parents even consider giving up a child?

"How'd she know we were here?"

"She's in the Air Force. She recently got security clearance to work for the SGC and when she found out about you and Alex, she did some digging. She found out you both were here and demanded to come here and meet you."

She absently nodded and stared off into space for another minute before looking back up at John. "When can I meet her?" "Whenever you're ready. We don't have to rush this. I can tell Elizabeth you need some time to wrap your mind around this. It's understandable. I'll cover for you if you need more time."

She shook her head and gave him a small smile. Of course he would cover for her. He would do just about anything for her.

"No, it's okay, John. I'll go meet her. But…you'll come with me, right?"

"Of course! I don't plan on leaving your side unless you ask me to." She smiled and reached up and kissed him. "And that's why I love you." He smiled and kissed her back.

They left the mess hall and made their way up to the control room. She stopped before going over the walk-way to Elizabeth's office. "So, that's her?"

She was sitting in a chair across from Elizabeth's desk. They were sitting and talking, not paying attention to John and Nikki.

"Yeah, that's her. You sure you want to do this now?" She nodded and looked up at him. "Yeah. It's now or never." He smiled and walked in front of her.

When they entered the office, everyone looked up. Kira frowned. "I thought you were going to bring my sister and brother with you." Nikki stepped from behind John. Well, as best as she could on crutches.

Their eyes met and they stared at each other for a long minute. No one said anything. Kira finally stood up. "My name is Kira Holt." "Nikki Teagan."

Kira smiled and moved towards Nikki. "It's really nice to finally meet you. Ever since I found out I have a sister, I've been trying to find you. Not once did I think about what I'd actually say when finally met you…"

Nikki gave her a small smile. "That's okay. I'm still in shock." Kira smiled and looked up as Teyla and Alex walked in.

His eyes widened and he looked from Nikki to Kira and back again. You could definitely tell Alex and Kira were related. Everything Kira and Nikki lacked in similarities, Alex and Kira shared it.

It was obvious that these three were siblings. Kira smiled up at her big brother. "So, you must be Alex."

He nodded, still in shock. "I'm Kira Holt. It's nice to finally meet you as well."

Nikki looked up at her. "So, how long are you on Atlantis for?"

Kira turned to look at her. "Only a few days. I go back when the Daedalus leaves."

Nikki nodded and her and Alex looked at each other. He looked at his new sister and smiled. "Well, I guess that means we need to get to know our sister. Starting now."

Kira smiled and nodded. They made plans to go to one of the recreational areas and get to know each other and then have lunch together. They started to move out of the room, but Nikki turned to look at John. "I'll be fine. I'll see you at lunch?"

He smiled and nodded. "Yeah. Have fun. Radio me if you need anything." She smiled. "I will."

She leaned in a little closer and whispered so that only he could hear. "Love you."

His smile brightened and he whispered as well. "Love you too, baby." It was the first time he had used a pet name with her and her face just lit up.

She left with Kira and Alex. Elizabeth turned to John. "You two sure have gotten awfully close."

John rolled his eyes at her, but he couldn't wipe the smile off his face.

SGA

They had been talking for a couple of hours now. Sharing stories that ranged from their childhood to things that happened on Atlantis, including why she had to use crutches.

Then Kira looked up with a smile on her face and looked at Nikki. "So. I saw the looks you and the Colonel were making at each other. And I saw the good-bye. Is there something going on there?"

Alex laughed. "Yeah, that's her boyfriend." Kira's eyebrows shot up. "Oh really? You're dating the Commanding Military Officer of Atlantis?"

Nikki blushed and nodded. "Yeah, we've been together for a few months now."

"So, what's it like dating your boss?" Nikki rolled her eyes. "He's not my boss. Elizabeth is my boss. He's in charge of the military. If we go on missions together, then I have to follow his orders, but other than that, he follows mine." She gave her sister a sassy smile.

Kira's face lit up. "Oh my goodness! That's priceless!"

Alex's face scrunched up. "You know, I really don't want to hear about your sex life. I really don't. I consider the guy a friend and he's dating my sister…so that's just weird."

Nikki rolled her eyes and looked at her brother. "You're just jealous because I have a sex life." She stuck her tongue out at him and he rolled his eyes at her. "Not that that's any of your business, but I do too, thank you very much."

They continued to banter back and forth to each other. Then she looked up at Alex. "Actually, there's something I need to tell you, but you can't tell anyone. No one knows except Jennifer."

She looked at Kira. "You can't tell anyone either." She laughed. "Who I am going to tell? I don't know anyone here."

Nikki smiled and took a deep breath. She looked up at Alex. "I'm pregnant."

Alex's mouth dropped open and his eyes widened. "You're serious? You're pregnant? With John's baby?!"

Nikki nodded her head and watched his reaction. After he got over his shock, his face lit up and he practically pounced on her. "Congratulations!" Kira practically squealed. "Oh my goodness! I just find my long lost siblings and then I find out I'm going to be an aunt! This is officially the best day ever."

Nikki smiled at them. But then Alex composed himself. "Wait, John doesn't know?"

She shook her head. "I wanted to wait until after I got out of the infirmary, which was today. We only made it to breakfast before John got called away. That's when the Daedalus got here and then everything happened at once. I haven't had the time."

He nodded and his face lit up again. "I'm going to be an uncle. Wow. I never thought the day would come…" Nikki shoved him but smiled. She looked down at her watch and realized it was time to head to the mess hall.

She looked up at Kira. "I hope you don't mind if we sit with our friends at lunch? You're going to love them." Kira nodded. "That's fine. I want to get to know the people you live with and call family."

They made their way to the mess hall. Their friends were already sitting there, but John still hadn't arrived. They went and got there food, Alex carrying Nikki's tray as well as his own. Ronon looked up as they approached.

He stood up and dragged an empty table over to their own to join the two, that way they had enough room. Kira sat in between Alex and Nikki. Nikki made sure to leave a seat next to her open for when John got there.

They had been there for half an hour and still John hadn't shown up. Nikki looked over at Teyla. "Teyla, do you know why John isn't here?" Teyla looked over at her and furrowed her eyebrows. "No, I figured you would know. I was just about to ask you."

Nikki frowned and hit her com. "John, this is Nikki. Please respond…John, this is Nikki. Please respond." She looked up at Teyla. They were both confused. Teyla hit her com. "Major Lorne, this is Teyla. Please respond." She got no response.

Nikki hit her com again. "Chuck, this is Nikki Teagan. Please respond."

"What can I do for you, Dr. Teagan?"

"Can you tell me where Colonel Sheppard and Major Lorne are?"

There was a pause before the radio crackled. "They had to go off world, ma'am. They left about an hour ago."

Nikki's head snapped to Teyla's. "Why didn't Sheppard's team go with him?"

"Colonel Sheppard accompanied Major Lorne and his team to P29-685. They went back to settle the negotiations from a couple of days ago. Dr. Weir decided not to send a big team and that the familiar faces of the major and his team would help. She also said that she'd feel more comfortable if Colonel Sheppard went along as well."

"When are they due back?"

"They're due back in two hours."

"Thanks, Chuck. Let me know when Colonel Sheppard gets back." "Will do. Chuck out."

Nikki chewed on her lip. "What did Chuck say?" She looked up at Ronon.

"John went with Evan's team back to the planet where we were attacked to settle the negotiations. Elizabeth didn't want a big team going, but she wanted John there. She figured some familiar faces would help, that's why Lorne's team went. But…I don't know."

Ronon nodded. "I know. I have a bad feeling too."

Oooh...what's going to happen? Notice how every time one of them gets a bad feeling, something happens? Hah. Very good instincts. And when doesn't something go wrong when John doesn't have has team with him..? Review! Hope you liked it!