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Author's note: This is my first attempt in a long time at writing a fanfic , I welcome any pointers in reviews and will try to improve my work as the story develops. I will not take abuse if you don't like my story don't read it, leaving abusive reviews just to be spiteful helps no one . This story is set around the time of the book pride of the Genii , as it is a fanfic there will be creative differences and character development's. Hopefully it will be interesting enough to capture your attention.


Lt colonel John sheppard sat on the pier overlooking the ocean thankful for the more tempered climate since the city's second landing one the ice planet they are stuck on. Things had been hectic lately with the battle against Queen Death, Mckays rescue, finding Elizabeth and Ford and dealing with the vanir . For the first time in months John had a moment to stop think and reflect on the decisions that had lead the expedition to where it was now . With the IOA recalling woolsey and the powers that be squabbling over who should have control off the city general Oneill had placed him in full command with the order "not to blow anything up ". John had never wanted the job he had already turned it down and let Carter take it and was relieved when woolsey took over even if he needed a bit of guidance to do the job right.

In the quiet of his mind he knew the type of man that he is ,well aware of the flaws in his character the need to buck authority no matter the consequences when it came to doing the right thing ,it was what got him the black mark on his record and landed him in Antarctica in the first place. His struggle to express his emotions clearly had damaged his relationship with his father and only just managed to patch things up with Dave after the funeral . Falling for Teyla and doing nothing about it had brought nothing but heart ache and pain as she went off into another man's arms thankfully that had ended not long after the birth of her son torren giving him the Chance to finally admit his feelings for her and the boy he now considers his own .

John knew he was rash and could be impulsive at time's, the mess of salvaging the Avenger and rushing off to save McKay clear in his mind. Things had to change with him in command and with no replacement on the horizon he cant afford to jump in head first anymore . The time for change was here and he would do everything he could to lead his people to safety , resolve settled into him like a steel core .

A gentle hum filled the back of his mind as he felt Atlantis reach out to him feeling the change in him . For years she has watched as her favoured son battled with himself helping him where she could but powerless to be truly effective . Their connection was stronger then any of her other inhabitants but until recently she has felt a barrier between them that he had put up not wishing too truly embrace the bond they share, only when in the command chair has he allowed the bond to open up but still never reaching its full potential .Finally after years of waiting he was ready to hear her and embrace the roll of Guardian.

"John sheppard long have I waited for you to hear me" . John was shocked to hear the voice in his head , like a warm breeze through his mind . It reminded him of the tickle at the edge of his senses that hasn't left since he stepped foot in the city . "Atlantis is that you "?. " yes John it's me, it is so good to finally be able to talk to you like this" " how is this possible how are you talking to me I'm not even in the chair " John was wondering if he had finally gone crazy standing out side talking to the air Rodney always said he had a few screws loose.

A sound similar to a chuckle ran through his mind leaving a pleasant feeling. " I assure you John despite what Dr McKay may think you do not have any screws loose, I am able to talk to you due to the strong connection we share , you see when the Alterans created me and linked their biology to my systems a unique side effect occurred. For every generation of my inhabitants one would emerge with whom I would have a stronger connection then any other . With this person I would be able to converse with and work alongside to ensure the protection of our people. As such these individuals would be given the title of Guardian. You John Sheppard are the next Guardian ".

" so having the ATA gene isn't enough you need to have something else ? Is that why I can do things the other gene carriers can't do ? How does this work is there other things I can do and why talk to me now and not before ?" . Confusion and frustration as well as a little bit off fear wear going through John at this point . If they could work together to protect why did they lose so many people ? What if the IOA decide to start experimenting on him .

" Even to this day I know not what causes a Guardian to bond only that it happens once a generation ,and yes this bond does allow you to do things others cannot and there is more you can learn to do. However the reason why I have not spoke to you before now is that you were not yet ready to hear me . You know In your heart that the bond has always been there you have just not embraced it . I sense your fear over the reactions of the IOA and the others let me assure you they will be powerless to stop me from protecting you and the control over my systems I will teach you to have will help you immensely. However to avoid suspicious know that you need not vocalise when speaking to me you merely have to direct your thoughts towards the bond and I shall hear you"

John breathed a sigh of relief that he could communicate silently instead of looking like he need to be committed and that Atlantis said she would protect him from those who wish to do him harm . Curiosity filled him at the thought that he can do more with his connection seeing as he already thought he was pretty in tune to the city and her needs .

"Ok Atlantis so how does this work do I now control you systems without the chair can I do anything cool like use that override thing that Helia used to lock us out ?."

" there is much to learn for you fully fill your role as Guardian it will take time and training for the bond to fully grow but together we shall restore the strength off my walls and serve as the protectors we were made to be"

for the first time in months a calm settled on John with a renewed purpose and a chance to do things right he turned away from the sea and his moment of reflection and headed back towards the city ready to embrace his role as the Guardian.


A.N : okay so this is the start of my story I'm not completely sure where this going to go but that's half the fun off writing , I will try to update regularly but real life will come first . I ask that if you wish to use any of my ideas in your own stories that you ask first but after that your welcome to it and I look forward to more stories to read.