Elizabeth Weir/John Sheppard Appreciation/Ship/Discussion Thread

[Falcon Horus]

FH, love a good blackmail story! LOL

You and my muse would get along great.

Thanks! I'm doing laundry, eating dinner, cooking herb roasted potatoes for lunch tomorrow, buying iPad Mini accessories, and downloading stuff. Once one of those is done, I'll come back and work on it some more.

Spoiler:

Coach Sheppard and Doctor Weir might have to demonstrate "sparks" for the students.

I really thought Coach was going to propose playing Romeo himself. And of course, have Weir be his Juliet.

[ShipperWriter]

You and my muse would get along great.

We are.

I really thought Coach was going to propose playing Romeo himself. And of course, have Weir be his Juliet.

Hmm ... maybe off stage ... ROFL

[Falcon Horus]

We are.

Of course, you are.

Hmm ... maybe off stage ... ROFL

Practice makes perfect.

[Southern Red]

Whipped this fic up in a flash - it's not much so don't expect too much. It's just stupid fun... hasn't been beta'd so all mistakes are my own. First look and all that.

Spoiler:

Title: Busted!
Rating: PG
Characters: Kate H. - Elizabeth W. - John S.
Pairings: Elizabeth/John, Kate/Teyla
Summary: Sometimes quiet exists aren't quiet enough.

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The lights in the cafeteria had gone down hours ago, and few people were still remaining. They were either nibbling on late night snacks or reading reports on their computers. But overall there was little to no activity to speak off, exactly the way Kate liked it best.

She'd been occupying her table near the balcony doors since dinner had come and gone. She'd observed the coming and going of almost every member of the expedition, except those who were currently off-world and those who simply forgot about eating altogether.

At first she had kept herself busy updating a few of her reports, after which she had played a game of chess against her computer which she had spectacularly lost yet again. Maybe it wasn't such a bad idea after all to have the colonel teach her the game before taking on the Kasparov-aspiring AI in her palmtop. Or she could ask Elizabeth, if the grapevine was currently anything to go by. Then again, if she could convince the colonel to teach her the fine art that was chess, she could turn it into a session without actually being in her office, one of the few places she knew he hated with a passion.

Kate was just about to leave, last one out in fact, when she caught two familiar figures walking towards the counter. There was no doubt about who these two were, who in fact were clearly unaware they weren't alone. She waited until they had made it to the counter, where she noticed Elizabeth turning towards the colonel, pushing him away as he tried to capture her lips for a kiss. He made her utter a girlish giggle when he grabbed her rear end, and pulled her in for his intended kiss.

This was Kate's cue to get the hell out of dodge before she was discovered. However, her attempt at making a quick and very quiet exit went out the window when she bumped into a carelessly placed chair, making enough noise to wake up half the city. There was a gasp behind her and Kate froze mid-step.

“Kate?”

Kate tried to come up with a suitable excuse but nothing came to mind, so instead she took a deep breath, put a confident smile on her face and turned to face the music.

It seemed Elizabeth and the colonel had taken a step away from each other, in order to put some distance between them. To Kate it merely looked like a futile attempt at denial of what she had just witnessed.

“I was just...”, Kate started, slowly moving backwards, around the chair which she remembered was still there, “...leaving.”

Elizabeth tilted her head, almost glaring at her. The colonel seemed amused, but it was hard to tell with less than stellar light still present in the cafeteria.

“One word about this...”, Elizabeth's finger went up in the air, and Kate gulped involuntarily.

Kate was nearly at the door, so close to freedom.

“...and that video of you and Teyla making out in the gym will go public at once,” John finished Elizabeth's thread before she had the chance to do so.

Kate froze yet again, a second time that night.

“What?!”

She felt the heat rise to her cheeks, remembering that particular encounter which had left both of them breathless and hungry for more. She was probably looking like a deer caught in the headlights of a car because she could tell from their body language they were enjoying the view a little too much.

“You heard him.” Elizabeth smiled.

“Not a word, I promise.”

Kate felt the door poke in her back, waving it open with her free hand. She turned and all but sprinted out of the cafeteria. At least there was one glimmer of hope to all of this. If she kept their secret, that tape would never see the light of day. It wasn't like Elizabeth and the colonel were going to be able to keep their relationship a secret for very long anyway. And if the word was out, not by her doing, then that tape would never see the light of day ever. Kate slowed down, rejoicing in the win-win situation she'd just figured out. Nothing to worry about after all.

That was simply great, and I didn't see any mistakes. But then my red pen of doom has been put away for the night.

Maybe that is were the dumbing down of John began?

It sure is.

I was refering to Jewel playing the female Wraith in Season 2's Instinct.

Most likely. And anything they could do post S3 to make John look stupid and/or annoy Joe seemed part of the plan. He should have started telling them the opposite of what he really wanted. Sheesh.

[ShipperWriter]

Nice! 62 guests! Come on out and say hi! We're too tired to bite tonight.

[ShipperWriter]

Okay, another snippet. I think I'm done writing for the night. Gotta get my laundry out.

Spoiler:

“Are you insane?”

John had just inserted a French fry in his mouth when the wrestling coach sitting across from him asked his question.

“Wha -- why do you say that?” John asked back, chewing the fry and swallowing it with his Coke.

Ronan shrugged, crossing his arms. “I’ve known you for a while, Sheppard. I’ve never seen you stick your neck out for a student, not like this, at least.”

“Well, Weir’s stuck, and Taylor needs the break. It seems like a win-win.”

“And you’ll get on Weir’s good side.”

John smiled, raising an eyebrow. “I’m already on her good side.”

“Sorry, let me rephrase. You’ll get in her bed.”

“Okay, not cool, and no. I have a ton of respect for Elizabeth.”

Ronan paused. “Which translates to, you really wanna get in bed with her.”

“Geez, you’re such a frat boy,” John responded, throwing a fry at Ronan.

“Hey, what’s going on?” Rodney McKay asked as he set his tray down on the table next to John.

“Sheppard’s got a crush on Weir.”

“Tell me something I don’t know. Which you can’t. Cause I’m the one with the PhD at this table.”

John rolled his eyes. Ronan pulled the French fry off his shoulder and ate it.

“So listen. I’ve got a field trip coming up in a couple of weeks, and I can’t stand the sycophants I’m stuck going with.”

“They’re called students, Rodney. Say it with me.”

McKay grimaced at him. “Hardy har har. I need some more chaperones to come with us. For some reason, the parents are bailing left and right.”

Ronan stared at him. “I can’t imagine why,” he dead-panned, causing Sheppard to almost snort his soda through his nose.

[Zangetsu-san]

Hello fellow sparky fans! OMG its been a while since the last time I posted which I believe it was 2 or 3 years ago. I've feel so badly deprived of Sparky and SGA. i found two good sparky fic recently I don't know if you guys have read this one as of recent. Check this out http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8563833/1/Growing and http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8319985/...sing-Positions

[Sparky She-Demon]

Welcome back Zangetsu-san. Glad to see you again. Those stories are pretty good reads aren't they?

Also ShipperWriter, another very nice bit! What will this story be rated exactly?

[Zangetsu-san]

Welcome back Zangetsu-san. Glad to see you again. Those stories are pretty good reads aren't they?

I'm glad to see you still posting on GW forum Yes I agree with you those two fics are so damn good, but still baffles me there is not much of new or old sparky fics that are updated much at all I checked at SGA on FF.net site nothing new these day I'm like meh come on people! write more sparky fics! You know what I mean?

[Sparky She-Demon]

I'm glad to see you still posting on GW forum Yes I agree with you those two fics are so damn good, but still baffles me there is not much of new or old sparky fics that are updated much at all I checked at SGA on FF.net site nothing new these day I'm like meh come on people! write more sparky fics! You know what I mean?

If you're looking for a sparky fic (at the risk of self-recommending), there is my Sparky story titled "The World Goes On". Because I'm relatively new to the world of Stargate...

[Zangetsu-san]

If you're looking for a sparky fic (at the risk of self-recommending), there is my Sparky story titled "The World Goes On". Because I'm relatively new to the world of Stargate...

I might give that fic a try

[Sequoia Hope]

Yes, they got a new leather version of their jackets, with two colored stripes instead of the colored triangle shapes of the original. (Joe didn't like them, which is why he wears the black shirt)

Rebellious just like his own character.

The uniforms started changing in S3 when they added the leather coat for John, and I think maybe Rodney. Then by the end of S3 John is wearing the black uniform shirt over the black tee like he does for the rest of the seasons and even Rodney is wearing a version of that look in FS. The rest of the cast starts wearing the new non-military uniform sometime in S4, I think.

Spoiler:

Old uniform:


New uniform:

Ahhh, now I see... funny how I never noticed that before.

That motto is common in all branches of the military. You hear it in every show and movie ever done about combat. We all know that the writers are to blame for John not doing more to find her, and by this point in the show, they also didn't mind making him look less than the hero they built him up to be earlier. I don't understand hating the motto.

That's true. I've always believed that John forever regretted not being able to live up to that motto for Elizabeth. That's torture enough for him, and I've never blamed him for what he couldn't do.

I really do wish that Carson could have been in the ‘Ghost in the Machine’ episode, it would have been nice to see Carson and Elizabeth (granted neither were their season 1 selves but it was in a way still them) meet again and maybe talk, I also have the feeling that Carson if anyone would have known how Elizabeth felt coming back as someone who was “less” then who they were and I also believe that he wouldn’t have, as a doctor and a friend, agreed to her stepping through the gate to die in space, if nothing else he might have come up with some idea to help Elizabeth back and maybe he even could have even helped the surviving replicators set up that camp that they were talking about at some planet. I dunno, but I do think that he would have had Elizabeth’s back there, not because he in any way would have felt that he had to but because I think he knew deep down what it’s really like to not truly be yourself and, while I don’t like to say it, know what it’s like to almost be a stranger on Atlantis, because while he was still Carson he wasn’t the one they remembered and I do think that’s a big reason why he started doing most of the off-world work.

Excuse my rambling, I have no idea if that made any sense, I’m really tired today, but hopefully someone understood somewhat of what I wanted to say with it.

That is such an interesting characterization. Yes, I do agree that he would have been the one who could empathize with Elizabeth the most. He has such a kind heart, and I think that he would also have been the most willing to trust Elizabeth. We saw how harshly John turned on Elizabeth when the other Replicators arrived in the city; I don't think that Carson would have been so quick to accuse a dear friend who was clearly in a state of confusion and uncertainty.

Yet, we also can't forget that because this is Clone-Carson, he doesn't know about the Replicators and the threat they pose in the galaxy. Not to mention, Elizabeth doesn't know that Carson has been resurrected. Goodness knows what a meeting with Carson would have done to her! I think that people like John and Woolsey were probably unwilling to let them see each other for the purposes of security. At the moment, Carson also couldn't be considered a full-time member of the expedition, and Woolsey probably wouldn't have wanted him to step in and help in such a fragile situation.

*slides into chair*

I'm back home, my beautiful baby iPad Mini is charging and updating herself, and Mommy's going to see some friends. *wistful happy sigh*

Ahem. Anyhow. I did write more on my story. Kinda stole an idea from "Mr. Holland's Opus" but what the hey. Artistic license and all that.

Spoiler:

Elizabeth Weir shook her head as the two juniors stared awkwardly at each other during the audition. Perhaps they weren't the best choice as the inseparable star crossed lovers, considering they could barely look each other in the eye.

"Okay, Mr. Giles, let's try that again, why don't we?"

He nodded timidly and went back to his mark on the floor.

Elizabeth leaned back in her theater seat and rubbed the bridge of her nose.

"Not as easy as it looked, huh?" a voice spoke from behind her.

She smiled as John Sheppard leaned his crossed arms on the seat back next to her.

"I suppose this wasn't the best decision of my life," she admitted as she slowly twisted in her seat, trying to work the kinks out of her back. "We only have one week to prepare. Most of the sets from previous productions are still standing, so that doesn't pose a problem. But so far, none of the male students trying out for Romeo or Mercutio have tested well."

John peeked over her shoulder at the list in her lap. "Who's the best person you got for lover boy right now?"

Elizabeth tried her best to hide a smirk. "Martin Giles."

"The nerd who's never had a date in his life. Uh-huh."

"I'm not a drama teacher," she replied in defense. "I only took this because of Teyla's family emergency. It will be a miracle if I pull this off."

John glanced up at the assortment of kids on stage, then looked back to the government teacher who was looking a little overwhelmed. "I got an idea. But I don't know if you're gonna like it."

She narrowed her green eyes. "Go ahead."

"There's this senior on the football team. Taylor Christianson. his grades are a little low, and I've been working with his teachers to pull them up so I don't have to kick him off the team."

"What are you getting at, Coach?"

"He is, and I am paraphrasing loosely here, 'the hottest guy on campus' and oh my God, I can't believe I just said that," he said, burying his head in his hands.

Elizabeth laughed. "You want to bring him in to see if he can play Romeo?"

"Yeah." John nodded to the students on stage. "If he gets it, I wanted to see if any of his teachers would accept it as extra credit."

"Can he act?"

John shrugged. "No clue."

Elizabeth sighed.

"But he's a good kid. And he tries hard. At least give him a chance?" John asked, even though his knowing smirk seemed to indicate that he already thought she would say yes.

Elizabeth looked towards the stage, and saw Martin Giles try to lean in to kiss the girl playing Juliet at the moment. Between her leaning backwards to escape him and him leaning forward rapidly, they fell to the stage amid a cloud of giggles.

Elizabeth turned her head back to John and smiled.

"Yes."

I gotta go clean house and go grocery shopping, but don't break 130,000 posts without me!!!

Okay, another snippet. I think I'm done writing for the night. Gotta get my laundry out.

Spoiler:

“Are you insane?”

John had just inserted a French fry in his mouth when the wrestling coach sitting across from him asked his question.

“Wha -- why do you say that?” John asked back, chewing the fry and swallowing it with his Coke.

Ronan shrugged, crossing his arms. “I’ve known you for a while, Sheppard. I’ve never seen you stick your neck out for a student, not like this, at least.”

“Well, Weir’s stuck, and Taylor needs the break. It seems like a win-win.”

“And you’ll get on Weir’s good side.”

John smiled, raising an eyebrow. “I’m already on her good side.”

“Sorry, let me rephrase. You’ll get in her bed.”

“Okay, not cool, and no. I have a ton of respect for Elizabeth.”

Ronan paused. “Which translates to, you really wanna get in bed with her.”

“Geez, you’re such a frat boy,” John responded, throwing a fry at Ronan.

“Hey, what’s going on?” Rodney McKay asked as he set his tray down on the table next to John.

“Sheppard’s got a crush on Weir.”

“Tell me something I don’t know. Which you can’t. Cause I’m the one with the PhD at this table.”

John rolled his eyes. Ronan pulled the French fry off his shoulder and ate it.

“So listen. I’ve got a field trip coming up in a couple of weeks, and I can’t stand the sycophants I’m stuck going with.”

“They’re called students, Rodney. Say it with me.”

McKay grimaced at him. “Hardy har har. I need some more chaperones to come with us. For some reason, the parents are bailing left and right.”

Ronan stared at him. “I can’t imagine why,” he dead-panned, causing Sheppard to almost snort his soda through his nose.

OMG, ShipperWriter, I love where this is going!

Spoiler:

How clever to have everyone be schoolteachers. Nice characterizations, with John feeling sorry for Taylor and wanting to help him out, and also the dialogue among the three men in the second part.

“So listen. I’ve got a field trip coming up in a couple of weeks, and I can’t stand the sycophants I’m stuck going with.”

“They’re called students, Rodney. Say it with me.”

Hilarious. Just one thing, though - I think you spelled Ronon's name wrong. It should be an "o" instead of an "a." But great job, and I'm looking forward to more!

[Falcon Horus]

That was simply great, and I didn't see any mistakes. But then my red pen of doom has been put away for the night.

I must admit this came to be thanks to gateraid's brilliant image captions. He's a great inspiration.

I'll have it beta'd nonetheless - but thanks for the preliminary beta.

[ShipperWriter]

Good morning, Sparkies! Man, I'm up early today!

I'm glad to see you still posting on GW forum Yes I agree with you those two fics are so damn good, but still baffles me there is not much of new or old sparky fics that are updated much at all I checked at SGA on FF.net site nothing new these day I'm like meh come on people! write more sparky fics! You know what I mean?

Also might wanna check out Command Dynamics. Not a lot of new stuff, but a stinkin' huge archive of Sparky.

Also ShipperWriter, another very nice bit! What will this story be rated exactly?

Haven't gotten that far yet, but we'll probably keep it forum-friendly.

OMG, ShipperWriter, I love where this is going!

Spoiler:

How clever to have everyone be schoolteachers. Nice characterizations, with John feeling sorry for Taylor and wanting to help him out, and also the dialogue among the three men in the second part.

Hilarious. Just one thing, though - I think you spelled Ronon's name wrong. It should be an "o" instead of an "a." But great job, and I'm looking forward to more!

*headdesk* I always spell it wrong! Thanks!

Off to work. Be back later!

[Southern Red]

Hello fellow sparky fans! OMG its been a while since the last time I posted which I believe it was 2 or 3 years ago. I've feel so badly deprived of Sparky and SGA. i found two good sparky fic recently I don't know if you guys have read this one as of recent. Check this out http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8563833/1/Growing and http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8319985/...sing-Positions

Welcome back and thanks for those. I've bookmarked them to read later.

There's not a lot of new Sparky fic because most of the old timers have moved on. You can try Command Dynamics though you have to watch out for some that haven't been beta'd properly. Most of the Sparky action right now is happening on the John-Elizabeth comm on Live Journal. Check out the recent Sparktober entries and watch for the upcoming Advent calendar. This is where some of the really good writers are posting. Also, you can check the personal journals of some of the writers you like.