Elizabeth Weir/John Sheppard Appreciation/Ship/Discussion Thread

[Zandra's Ashes]

Yeehawito! 108K!!!!!!!!!! Grrrrrrr, I hate it's now the busy (read insane and sleepless) season at my work. That's kharma making me pay back all those lazy winter days. I can't believe I missed the party, I hope there's some champagne left around here.

Congrats on your new auntiehood!

Hmm, some gooey chocolate cake and a glass of port does sound really nice.

My weekly SGU report coming in a few minutes!

Zandra WOOT - 'grats on the addition to your auntie status. That IS quite a coinkydink that we both got another one on Friday! And, ZOMG, your pic fic was too funny! Made me LOL - great way to start the day!

Originally Posted by JT-2
Congrats!!! Babies are so wonderful.

Thanks everyone! SMB- I know I'm silly, but when I saw you had a new nephew I thought- hmmm....Sparky brings together couple of tomorrow. I guess they are a little young for blind dates

SK- I love your updates on SGU. I always felt guilty for not watching it past the first half of the season just because I'd watched all the other shows/movies of the franchise. Thanks again for taking one for the Rising Team and proving just how hard you are working to stay true to canon. I hope your liquor cabinet will hold out the season

Mornin' all. I thought we'd be at the big new number by now. Glad I didn't miss the party.

Spoiler:

John: Mornin' sweetie. Only 7 more posts before our Sparkies reach the big goal. You know what you promised.


Elizabeth: Patience John, don't you see we're not alone.
Rodney: Wha...did I miss something? Promised what?

SPOILER ON BOOKS.

Spoiler:

I would say avoid the John thing. Rodney turns into a Wraith in the new book series. I don't know how they deal with Teyla/Queen but I'll let you know when I read them. In case you missed our convo on LJ, I decided to read the books because there is too much conflicting info in the reviews. Some of it is just hard to believe. And we need to know what to avoid in SGARising. Don't want to step on any toes or look like we copied.

Yeah! More pic spam.

And as all the "book" chatter:

Spoiler:

I really, really, really wish I was that annoying person, you know, the one who shuts their eyes and covers their ears saying "La, la, la, la, lah- I can't hear you!" Nope. As always, I had to peek. That right there wasn't your average automobile accident, that was a train derailment. Your endeavor to keep Rising as far away as possible from that derailment is a noble sacrifice indeed. I'm stockpiling the bleach (and liquor) for when you're done.

Cool ideas, Eri!
And see? now you've all inspired my spur of the moment poet. (for some reason I couldn't get the tune of 'Bad Horse' from Dr. Horrible out of my head when doing this)

*bursts into song*

They thought that we were finished, they thought we should be through,
But, oh, we would not listen to their cries of "shoo!"
So we're still here four years later, not going anywhere!
Cause John/Liz is the best and this all Sparkies do declare!
Yay!

Nice! And now the thread has The Sparky Battle Cry!

Rest assured. SGARising follows canon and everyone will be in character. We will not be going to crazytown with any of the characters. If anyone undergoes a transformation, it will not be permanent. We want fans of all stripes to actually read and enjoy our series. LOL

What a novel idea. *snickers* Thank you, this post just saved my eyes a thorough beaching.

[Scary Kitty]

Welcome to the Sparky thread!!!

... And frell it all, RL made me miss the big 108,000!!!

But we got there!!!

*scours her PhotoBucket account for a good Sparky fic pic*

Eeh, it'll do.

Spoiler:

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...tl_213_921.jpg
: Hey, 'Lizabeth. So I heard the Sparky thread made it to 108,000 posts.

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...tl_213_919.jpg
: Really? Already? They're a very motivated group of people ...

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...tl_213_925.jpg
http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...whistling.gif: Yeeeah ... I mighta bribed them.

: With what?!

http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/...tl_213_934.jpg
: Umm, you know that supply closet we found last week?

... And back to RL for me ...

Ahahahah! That's a cute and naughty little pic ficlet! John sure is prepared for anything, isn't he?

Yeehawito! 108K!!!!!!!!!! Grrrrrrr, I hate it's now the busy (read insane and sleepless) season at my work. That's kharma making me pay back all those lazy winter days. I can't believe I missed the party, I hope there's some champagne left around here.

No worries, we always have champagne. *pops open another bottle and passes it over*

SK- I love your updates on SGU. I always felt guilty for not watching it past the first half of the season just because I'd watched all the other shows/movies of the franchise. Thanks again for taking one for the Rising Team and proving just how hard you are working to stay true to canon. I hope your liquor cabinet will hold out the season

It's a tough job, but I do it knowing it'll make our fic all the better. That's worth it to me. As for the liquor cabinet, if the stock runs out, I know where to get more.

Anyway, it's time for this little kitty to head to bed. Pleasant Sparky dreams, everyone!

[Southern Red]

*bounces in shuffles in with a big mug of coffee* Mornin'. All that excitement yesterday leaves you a bit letdown when all the adrenaline is gone. Busy day in RL so I'll be keeping an irregular schedule around here. Sparky will still be utmost in my thoughts though.

I had a rare Sparky dream last night. News came out that both Joe and Torri were attending the LA Con, but on different days. I was so mad it woke me up. LOL

[Eri13]

Yay for 108,000! That's amazing!

Okay, advice on John duly noted; he shall snarkily decline Todd's invitation. Actually, that could be fun to play with, the whole story of John's almost transformation and what Todd would think about Sheppard almost being a Wraith or wraith-like.

Teyla&Todd:

Spoiler:

The Wraith was seated on the floor, his appearance almost purely white and thin, the result of his lack of a food source. When she entered he rose, wrapping his arms behind his back. “I see you have been contemplating my proposal.”

“How do you know such a ruse will work? What assurance have you that once we board this Hive they will accept me as their Queen?”

“They will challenge your authority at first; however, you are a proven leader of one Hive and as such may take command of another. It will take some convincing of those in charge but certainly no more than was required before.”

“And what will your role be?”

“I will accept command of the Hive in your name. Once I take charge, my own Hive cannot deny me the ability to challenge for control.”

“And so you will just go in search of them. You believe Colonel Sheppard will let you do this?"

Todd's eyes grew dark. "That will be for Sheppard to decide. But if he wishes for this plan to succeed, it must be a part of the agreement."

"And what will you do after, providing you are successful?”

Todd looked at her curiously. “After?”

“The Wraith are no longer engaged in a civil war. You are no longer an asset to Atlantis. If you are freed, you will simply be our enemy, no more.”

“Sheppard may wish to see it that way. But I am not convinced that the Wraith are as powerful as they appear. There is still much to be gained by an alliance between us.”

“Much to be gained by you.”

“Perhaps. That is a question to be answered only by the securing of my freedom.” He drew closer to the bars. “Yet you have much more to lose than I, do you not? If I am freed, even if my freedom leads to a betrayal, it is a small price to pay for the release of those of your tribe who yet live. It is their lives that you must weigh against mine, Teyla. Not the beliefs of the people of Atlantis.”

She paused, her eyes meeting his, the familiar coldness of the Wraith Gift eating away at her chest. He did not smile, though there was a sense of possession, of control, to his air.

“I make you no promises,” she said, moving closer to the bars. “I will do what I can, for my people’s sake. But if I sense you as a threat, if I believe you are not to be trusted, then I promise that you will be the first to understand exactly what your life is worth to me. And if I discover they are dead? So, too, will you be. No matter what the people of Atlantis desire. Is that clear?”

The corners of his mouth upturned into a smile, but his eyes bore no humor. “Then I believe we have an understanding.”

She narrowed her gaze, meeting his for a moment. “We have an understanding.”

*runs away into busy land*

[Southern Red]

Yay for 108,000! That's amazing!

Okay, advice on John duly noted; he shall snarkily decline Todd's invitation. Actually, that could be fun to play with, the whole story of John's almost transformation and what Todd would think about Sheppard almost being a Wraith or wraith-like.

Teyla&Todd:

Spoiler:

The Wraith was seated on the floor, his appearance almost purely white and thin, the result of his lack of a food source. When she entered he rose, wrapping his arms behind his back. “I see you have been contemplating my proposal.”

“How do you know such a ruse will work? What assurance have you that once we board this Hive they will accept me as their Queen?”

“They will challenge your authority at first; however, you are a proven leader of one Hive and as such may take command of another. It will take some convincing of those in charge but certainly no more than was required before.”

“And what will your role be?”

“I will accept command of the Hive in your name. Once I take charge, my own Hive cannot deny me the ability to challenge for control.”

“And so you will just go in search of them. You believe Colonel Sheppard will let you do this?"

Todd's eyes grew dark. "That will be for Sheppard to decide. But if he wishes for this plan to succeed, it must be a part of the agreement."

"And what will you do after, providing you are successful?”

Todd looked at her curiously. “After?”

“The Wraith are no longer engaged in a civil war. You are no longer an asset to Atlantis. If you are freed, you will simply be our enemy, no more.”

“Sheppard may wish to see it that way. But I am not convinced that the Wraith are as powerful as they appear. There is still much to be gained by an alliance between us.”

“Much to be gained by you.”

“Perhaps. That is a question to be answered only by the securing of my freedom.” He drew closer to the bars. “Yet you have much more to lose than I, do you not? If I am freed, even if my freedom leads to a betrayal, it is a small price to pay for the release of those of your tribe who yet live. It is their lives that you must weigh against mine, Teyla. Not the beliefs of the people of Atlantis.”

She paused, her eyes meeting his, the familiar coldness of the Wraith Gift eating away at her chest. He did not smile, though there was a sense of possession, of control, to his air.

“I make you no promises,” she said, moving closer to the bars. “I will do what I can, for my people’s sake. But if I sense you as a threat, if I believe you are not to be trusted, then I promise that you will be the first to understand exactly what your life is worth to me. And if I discover they are dead? So, too, will you be. No matter what the people of Atlantis desire. Is that clear?”

The corners of his mouth upturned into a smile, but his eyes bore no humor. “Then I believe we have an understanding.”

She narrowed her gaze, meeting his for a moment. “We have an understanding.”

*runs away into busy land*

Woot! Excellent. And not a dash in sight. Love Teyla's kickass attitude with Lovebunny Skywalker Flowerpedal Moonglow Todd.

[TheLadyMore]

Shameless self pimping hut the next chapter of my what if story, it's so Sparkylicious that even outsiders talk about Sparky:

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/6638693/...Like_The_Devil

And to FH there will be a huge Heightmeyer part in the next chapter, giving you a heads up.

[Scary Kitty]

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Screw the Angst Wednesday!

*bounces in shuffles in with a big mug of coffee* Mornin'. All that excitement yesterday leaves you a bit letdown when all the adrenaline is gone. Busy day in RL so I'll be keeping an irregular schedule around here. Sparky will still be utmost in my thoughts though.

*raises a mug of coffee in salute*

I had a rare Sparky dream last night. News came out that both Joe and Torri were attending the LA Con, but on different days. I was so mad it woke me up. LOL

Not funny. Okay, maybe it was, in a sick and twisted way. LOL!

Yay for 108,000! That's amazing!

Okay, advice on John duly noted; he shall snarkily decline Todd's invitation. Actually, that could be fun to play with, the whole story of John's almost transformation and what Todd would think about Sheppard almost being a Wraith or wraith-like.

*cackles and rubs hands together*

Teyla&Todd:

Spoiler:

The Wraith was seated on the floor, his appearance almost purely white and thin, the result of his lack of a food source. When she entered he rose, wrapping his arms behind his back. “I see you have been contemplating my proposal.”

“How do you know such a ruse will work? What assurance have you that once we board this Hive they will accept me as their Queen?”

“They will challenge your authority at first; however, you are a proven leader of one Hive and as such may take command of another. It will take some convincing of those in charge but certainly no more than was required before.”

“And what will your role be?”

“I will accept command of the Hive in your name. Once I take charge, my own Hive cannot deny me the ability to challenge for control.”

“And so you will just go in search of them. You believe Colonel Sheppard will let you do this?"

Todd's eyes grew dark. "That will be for Sheppard to decide. But if he wishes for this plan to succeed, it must be a part of the agreement."

"And what will you do after, providing you are successful?”

Todd looked at her curiously. “After?”

“The Wraith are no longer engaged in a civil war. You are no longer an asset to Atlantis. If you are freed, you will simply be our enemy, no more.”

“Sheppard may wish to see it that way. But I am not convinced that the Wraith are as powerful as they appear. There is still much to be gained by an alliance between us.”

“Much to be gained by you.”

“Perhaps. That is a question to be answered only by the securing of my freedom.” He drew closer to the bars. “Yet you have much more to lose than I, do you not? If I am freed, even if my freedom leads to a betrayal, it is a small price to pay for the release of those of your tribe who yet live. It is their lives that you must weigh against mine, Teyla. Not the beliefs of the people of Atlantis.”

She paused, her eyes meeting his, the familiar coldness of the Wraith Gift eating away at her chest. He did not smile, though there was a sense of possession, of control, to his air.

“I make you no promises,” she said, moving closer to the bars. “I will do what I can, for my people’s sake. But if I sense you as a threat, if I believe you are not to be trusted, then I promise that you will be the first to understand exactly what your life is worth to me. And if I discover they are dead? So, too, will you be. No matter what the people of Atlantis desire. Is that clear?”

The corners of his mouth upturned into a smile, but his eyes bore no humor. “Then I believe we have an understanding.”

She narrowed her gaze, meeting his for a moment. “We have an understanding.”

*runs away into busy land*

Whoo hoo! That is awesome! I am loving Teyla's barely controlled rage simmering under that icy exterior. Just wait'll she explodes!

I may have a teaser of my own from Teyla's plotline in RtP2 later today. Stay tuned.

Woot! Excellent. And not a dash in sight. Love Teyla's kickass attitude with Lovebunny Skywalker Flowerpedal Moonglow Todd.

LMAO!

[Eri13]

Woot! Excellent. And not a dash in sight. Love Teyla's kickass attitude with Lovebunny Skywalker Flowerpedal Moonglow Todd.

Todd--does not--lend himself--to dashes.

Now I have this weird grouping in my head of Happy Bunny, Yoda and a few of Tinkerbell's fairy pals...

Good morning, Sparkies! Happy Screw the Angst Wednesday!

*raises a mug of coffee in salute*

Not funny. Okay, maybe it was, in a sick and twisted way. LOL!

*cackles and rubs hands together*

Whoo hoo! That is awesome! I am loving Teyla's barely controlled rage simmering under that icy exterior. Just wait'll she explodes!

I may have a teaser of my own from Teyla's plotline in RtP2 later today. Stay tuned.

LMAO!

Yay! I want to read!

[Scary Kitty]

Ahem. Beware of Scary Kitties bringing fic previews...

Spoiler:

The following is set in Act Two of "Return to Pegasus, Part 2," after Atlantis has returned to the Pegasus Galaxy and safely landed on its new planet:

***

As Teyla, Kanaan and Ronon stepped from the ready room into the hallway leading to the Gateroom, Mayel Serrana swiftly approached from the other direction.

"Teyla Emmagan. I would speak with you, if you would permit it." The formal language and sober expression on Mayel's face gave Teyla a sudden feeling of dread.

"I will permit it," Teyla responded. Mayel nodded and stepped forward. She looked a little uncertain, a curious change from her confidence during the staff briefing earlier.

"You are going to New Athos in search of your people, correct?"

Teyla raised an eyebrow, and answered with a question of her own. "You do know more about my people than you are telling, do you not?"

Mayel sighed and nodded in acknowledgement. "I apologize. When we spoke before, there were things I still did not know that I wished to clarify, as I had not been on the Genii homeworld at the time those events occurred. I felt that you should know as much as possible, and that you deserved to be informed privately. We were not exactly alone then," she ruefully added in memory of the discreet presence of a guard that had shadowed her while Atlantis was still on Earth, a condition imposed by the IOA that Woolsey and Colonel Sheppard had dispensed with once Atlantis had safely landed on their new world.

Teyla's lips quirked in shared understanding. "And now?"

"I have just spoken with General Radim, and I do have some more information to give you. I am afraid not all of it is good."

The dread turned to ice in Teyla's stomach as she felt Kanaan and Ronon freeze behind her.

Mayel continued, "As I told you before we left Earth, shortly after the time that we now know Atlantis left for the—Milky Way—" her voice stumbled over the still unfamiliar Earth words— "the people of Athos were attacked, by the Wraith. According to the survivors, many were taken. Not killed, but taken." No further explanation was needed to know what that meant.

Teyla closed her eyes. Not again. Please, not again. "How many?"

"We were not able to get a full count, but we believe that fully two-thirds are missing. Possibly more. Some of the survivors came to the Genii for help; from what they did say, it seems that there were others who chose to remain in hiding and await the return of those who came to meet with my people. We offered to take them in ourselves, since there were so few, but they refused. They said they did not wish to bring further trouble. So we resettled them on a new planet with no other inhabitants. We did have regular contact for a while, but after a few moons had passed, we lost contact with the new settlement. The people we sent to check on them found little sign of them, and what they did find was old, as though they had been gone for a long time. However..."

She paused then, as if considering her next words, "we did not find any of the usual signs that the Wraith had ever been there. I suppose it is possible that your people may simply have moved to a different location that they felt would be better defense against the Wraith. General Radim had wanted to send additional people to check again, but with the Wraith moving in force against so many worlds all at once, we had not the resources to continue when there were others who needed our assistance." Mayel took a breath. "I know that is surely not what you wished to hear—"

"It is something," Teyla sighed. "It is a hope."

"That you found no sign of the Wraith at all is a comfort," Kanaan mused. "It may be as you said, that they simply moved elsewhere. We do move our camps with the turn of the seasons. It is a likelihood that this is all that has happened."

Mayel nodded, trying to dredge up a confident smile. "I sincerely hope so. The daughters and sons of Athos have been a strong voice of wisdom among the peoples of this galaxy for many years. I hope they will remain so for many years to come."

Teyla nodded her head in gratitude, her throat too choked by worry and doubt to say anything. Kanaan's fingers found her own, squeezing lightly in comfort. Mayel tried to smile, touched by the gesture. She herself had experienced in the past weeks how hope could be a powerful force.

Dum-dum-DUM!!!!! *evil grin*

[Eri13]

Ahem. Beware of Scary Kitties bringing fic previews...

Spoiler:

The following is set in Act Two of "Return to Pegasus, Part 2," after Atlantis has returned to the Pegasus Galaxy and safely landed on its new planet:

***

As Teyla, Kanaan and Ronon stepped from the ready room into the hallway leading to the Gateroom, Mayel Serrana swiftly approached from the other direction.

"Teyla Emmagan. I would speak with you, if you would permit it." The formal language and sober expression on Mayel's face gave Teyla a sudden feeling of dread.

"I will permit it," Teyla responded. Mayel nodded and stepped forward. She looked a little uncertain, a curious change from her confidence during the staff briefing earlier.

"You are going to New Athos in search of your people, correct?"

Teyla raised an eyebrow, and answered with a question of her own. "You do know more about my people than you are telling, do you not?"

Mayel sighed and nodded in acknowledgement. "I apologize. When we spoke before, there were things I still did not know that I wished to clarify, as I had not been on the Genii homeworld at the time those events occurred. I felt that you should know as much as possible, and that you deserved to be informed privately. We were not exactly alone then," she ruefully added in memory of the discreet presence of a guard that had shadowed her while Atlantis was still on Earth, a condition imposed by the IOA that Woolsey and Colonel Sheppard had dispensed with once Atlantis had safely landed on their new world.

Teyla's lips quirked in shared understanding. "And now?"

"I have just spoken with General Radim, and I do have some more information to give you. I am afraid not all of it is good."

The dread turned to ice in Teyla's stomach as she felt Kanaan and Ronon freeze behind her.

Mayel continued, "As I told you before we left Earth, shortly after the time that we now know Atlantis left for the—Milky Way—" her voice stumbled over the still unfamiliar Earth words— "the people of Athos were attacked, by the Wraith. According to the survivors, many were taken. Not killed, but taken." No further explanation was needed to know what that meant.

Teyla closed her eyes. Not again. Please, not again. "How many?"

"We were not able to get a full count, but we believe that fully two-thirds are missing. Possibly more. Some of the survivors came to the Genii for help; from what they did say, it seems that there were others who chose to remain in hiding and await the return of those who came to meet with my people. We offered to take them in ourselves, since there were so few, but they refused. They said they did not wish to bring further trouble. So we resettled them on a new planet with no other inhabitants. We did have regular contact for a while, but after a few moons had passed, we lost contact with the new settlement. The people we sent to check on them found little sign of them, and what they did find was old, as though they had been gone for a long time. However..."

She paused then, as if considering her next words, "we did not find any of the usual signs that the Wraith had ever been there. I suppose it is possible that your people may simply have moved to a different location that they felt would be better defense against the Wraith. General Radim had wanted to send additional people to check again, but with the Wraith moving in force against so many worlds all at once, we had not the resources to continue when there were others who needed our assistance." Mayel took a breath. "I know that is surely not what you wished to hear—"

"It is something," Teyla sighed. "It is a hope."

"That you found no sign of the Wraith at all is a comfort," Kanaan mused. "It may be as you said, that they simply moved elsewhere. We do move our camps with the turn of the seasons. It is a likelihood that this is all that has happened."

Mayel nodded, trying to dredge up a confident smile. "I sincerely hope so. The daughters and sons of Athos have been a strong voice of wisdom among the peoples of this galaxy for many years. I hope they will remain so for many years to come."

Teyla nodded her head in gratitude, her throat too choked by worry and doubt to say anything. Kanaan's fingers found her own, squeezing lightly in comfort. Mayel tried to smile, touched by the gesture. She herself had experienced in the past weeks how hope could be a powerful force.

Dum-dum-DUM!!!!! *evil grin*

OOO! Yay!

Spoiler:

I LOVE IT! I love how Mayel feels more integrated into the group already. And the despair for Teyla is evident.

I can't wait to read the rest!!

[Erin87]

Great excerpts, guys!

Edit: I forgot to say: THIS IS GOING TO BE SO AWESOME!!!

[Falcon Horus]

And to FH there will be a huge Heightmeyer part in the next chapter, giving you a heads up.

Noted.

Now I have this weird grouping in my head of Happy Bunny, Yoda and a few of Tinkerbell's fairy pals...

@SK

Give---me---RTP2---NOW!!!---Please...

Hey, look... dashes!

[KrisRussel]

Ahem. Beware of Scary Kitties bringing fic previews...

Spoiler:

The following is set in Act Two of "Return to Pegasus, Part 2," after Atlantis has returned to the Pegasus Galaxy and safely landed on its new planet:

***

As Teyla, Kanaan and Ronon stepped from the ready room into the hallway leading to the Gateroom, Mayel Serrana swiftly approached from the other direction.

"Teyla Emmagan. I would speak with you, if you would permit it." The formal language and sober expression on Mayel's face gave Teyla a sudden feeling of dread.

"I will permit it," Teyla responded. Mayel nodded and stepped forward. She looked a little uncertain, a curious change from her confidence during the staff briefing earlier.

"You are going to New Athos in search of your people, correct?"

Teyla raised an eyebrow, and answered with a question of her own. "You do know more about my people than you are telling, do you not?"

Mayel sighed and nodded in acknowledgement. "I apologize. When we spoke before, there were things I still did not know that I wished to clarify, as I had not been on the Genii homeworld at the time those events occurred. I felt that you should know as much as possible, and that you deserved to be informed privately. We were not exactly alone then," she ruefully added in memory of the discreet presence of a guard that had shadowed her while Atlantis was still on Earth, a condition imposed by the IOA that Woolsey and Colonel Sheppard had dispensed with once Atlantis had safely landed on their new world.

Teyla's lips quirked in shared understanding. "And now?"

"I have just spoken with General Radim, and I do have some more information to give you. I am afraid not all of it is good."

The dread turned to ice in Teyla's stomach as she felt Kanaan and Ronon freeze behind her.

Mayel continued, "As I told you before we left Earth, shortly after the time that we now know Atlantis left for the—Milky Way—" her voice stumbled over the still unfamiliar Earth words— "the people of Athos were attacked, by the Wraith. According to the survivors, many were taken. Not killed, but taken." No further explanation was needed to know what that meant.

Teyla closed her eyes. Not again. Please, not again. "How many?"

"We were not able to get a full count, but we believe that fully two-thirds are missing. Possibly more. Some of the survivors came to the Genii for help; from what they did say, it seems that there were others who chose to remain in hiding and await the return of those who came to meet with my people. We offered to take them in ourselves, since there were so few, but they refused. They said they did not wish to bring further trouble. So we resettled them on a new planet with no other inhabitants. We did have regular contact for a while, but after a few moons had passed, we lost contact with the new settlement. The people we sent to check on them found little sign of them, and what they did find was old, as though they had been gone for a long time. However..."

She paused then, as if considering her next words, "we did not find any of the usual signs that the Wraith had ever been there. I suppose it is possible that your people may simply have moved to a different location that they felt would be better defense against the Wraith. General Radim had wanted to send additional people to check again, but with the Wraith moving in force against so many worlds all at once, we had not the resources to continue when there were others who needed our assistance." Mayel took a breath. "I know that is surely not what you wished to hear—"

"It is something," Teyla sighed. "It is a hope."

"That you found no sign of the Wraith at all is a comfort," Kanaan mused. "It may be as you said, that they simply moved elsewhere. We do move our camps with the turn of the seasons. It is a likelihood that this is all that has happened."

Mayel nodded, trying to dredge up a confident smile. "I sincerely hope so. The daughters and sons of Athos have been a strong voice of wisdom among the peoples of this galaxy for many years. I hope they will remain so for many years to come."

Teyla nodded her head in gratitude, her throat too choked by worry and doubt to say anything. Kanaan's fingers found her own, squeezing lightly in comfort. Mayel tried to smile, touched by the gesture. She herself had experienced in the past weeks how hope could be a powerful force.

Dum-dum-DUM!!!!! *evil grin*

A preview like this was the incentive to get me back on here
And OMG!!! is it AWESOME!!!!!!!

I really cannot wait for the whole thing!!!! *bounces*
This is going to be EPIC!!!!!

So... What did I miss?

[Falcon Horus]

So... What did I miss?

Err... nothing...

Wait, I know...

* ---- brought to you by Eri13 (that would be dashes btw)
* JT-2 spamming the thread with pictures to get our collective buts closer to 108K posts (which we succesfully surpassed)
* Probie bouncing in and out
* TLM attempted to write a thread Round Robin - it started well, then it got lost in the thread
* one little Lemming bouncing about, scaring kittens into Returning to Pegasus twice
* SR appears to have a red pencil of doom which she let loose on the pilot of Rising - she's still recovering from the onslaught - the pencil may have fallen in battle, heroically of course
* some talk about books that have lost pretty much all credibility with some people, and can make you go - - all at once.
* SR (again) has decided to set the record straight, loosing herself in coming home from novel madness
* there was talk of SeaQuest and how SGA PTB learned about cast overhaules from that very show
* TH's going to be in France at the Halfway Convention, a week after FACTS (this could potentially mean that if the FACTS people are smart that they could get Torri to come to Belgium before France) - if not, then there's one lemming who might just take her car and drive 5 hours down to Marseille to chase Probie around the convention hall (but it depends on more guests and costs of stay)
* there was more talk of SGU but can't really recall what that was about

[Scary Kitty]

OOO! Yay!

Spoiler:

I LOVE IT! I love how Mayel feels more integrated into the group already. And the despair for Teyla is evident.

I can't wait to read the rest!!

Yay, I'm so glad you like it!

Spoiler:

I was hoping to convey how Mayel is starting to fit in on Atlantis. *does a happy dance* And poor, poor Teyla. At least she won't have to suffer nearly an entire season before she sees her people again. *gives a stinkeye to TPTW and cackles evilly at the RtP2 first draft*

Great excerpts, guys!

Edit: I forgot to say: THIS IS GOING TO BE SO AWESOME!!!

Squee! I'm happy you enjoyed it!

@SK

Give---me---RTP2---NOW!!!---Please...

Hey, look... dashes!

Patience, young lemming padawan.

A preview like this was the incentive to get me back on here
And OMG!!! is it AWESOME!!!!!!!

I really cannot wait for the whole thing!!!! *bounces*
This is going to be EPIC!!!!!

So... What did I miss?

Whoo hoo! We've missed you, girl! You've got to stick around more often! *glomps* As for what you missed, I think FH has got it covered...

* one little Lemming bouncing about, scaring kittens into Returning to Pegasus twice
* SR appears to have a red pencil of doom which she let loose on the pilot of Rising - she's still recovering from the onslaught - the pencil may have fallen in battle, heroically of course

I suppose that means it's a good thing that the space battle scenes are giving me fits right now. It'll give SR more time to recover.

Oh, and I've also posted the teaser to the Writers' Block blog and tweeted the link to all our followers via @SGA_Rising. Retweet at will!