Sparktober Bingo!Card Fic: Rain
Title: Rain
Author: world_of_blade
Pairing: Sheppard/Weir (Sparky, ahoy!)
Rating: G
A/N: Major thanks to mcsnapdragon for being my beta! For sparktober and my Bingo Card. The word? "Rain".
John watched as Elizabeth became more and more tense. None of the other people holed up in the “storm shelter” knew that anything was wrong with her, but he knew that the rain that was coming down harder and faster every moment was causing havoc with her emotions. Rain had that effect on her now- ever since Koyla had tried to take control of Atlantis. It had been over a year ago, but John knew that there were some things that a person never got over.
“Lorne and his men are fine. They just checked in from the shelter next to the meeting hall.” John yelled to be heard over the wind, not really caring that Elizabeth had probably heard the exact same call over her own radio. He just wanted to say something to her that wasn’t ‘Are you okay?’
It had been a last minute decision for Elizabeth to accompany Lorne’s team to try and broker a better trade agreement with the Lyverian people. John had nothing on his docket, so also decided to come along- ignoring the stack of paperwork that was threatening to overtake his desk. He told himself that it was just because he felt cooped up, but deep down he knew the truth. He hated when Elizabeth went off world and he wasn’t there to protect her.
“How long do these storms usually last?” Elizabeth asked the Lyverian council member that she had been negotiating with before they all had to make a run for the shelters that were used by the village during these downpours.
“Not long, not long… “ The council member mumbled as he moved toward another Lyverian who was trying to get his attention.
Booming thunder crashed around them. John was probably the only one who saw Elizabeth flinch, and then take a deep calming breath.
“I bought Rodney a poster filled with citrus fruits for his birthday last time I was back on Earth.” John smiled at her raised eye brow. “You can add your name to the card if you want to.”
“I think I’ll pass.” Elizabeth said, but had a small smile on her face.
“Suit yourself.” John rocked back on his heels, happy to see that her body had relaxed a bit at his random comment.
As long as the tiny building shook with the force of the wind, Sheppard continued to try and take her mind off of the weather, even going so far as to tell her how many times Teyla had kicked his ass while stick fighting- obviously lowering the number. Finally the sun came out, and they were able to leave the confined space. Hurrying through their goodbyes, John and Elizabeth started making their way to the rendezvous point where they were meeting up with Lorne’s team.
“Thank you John.” Elizabeth said as they walked side by side.
“You’re welcome, Elizabeth.” John answered not breaking his stride.
Really, nothing more needed to be said.
Author: world_of_blade
Pairing: Sheppard/Weir (Sparky, ahoy!)
Rating: G
A/N: Major thanks to mcsnapdragon for being my beta! For sparktober and my Bingo Card. The word? "Rain".
John watched as Elizabeth became more and more tense. None of the other people holed up in the “storm shelter” knew that anything was wrong with her, but he knew that the rain that was coming down harder and faster every moment was causing havoc with her emotions. Rain had that effect on her now- ever since Koyla had tried to take control of Atlantis. It had been over a year ago, but John knew that there were some things that a person never got over.
“Lorne and his men are fine. They just checked in from the shelter next to the meeting hall.” John yelled to be heard over the wind, not really caring that Elizabeth had probably heard the exact same call over her own radio. He just wanted to say something to her that wasn’t ‘Are you okay?’
It had been a last minute decision for Elizabeth to accompany Lorne’s team to try and broker a better trade agreement with the Lyverian people. John had nothing on his docket, so also decided to come along- ignoring the stack of paperwork that was threatening to overtake his desk. He told himself that it was just because he felt cooped up, but deep down he knew the truth. He hated when Elizabeth went off world and he wasn’t there to protect her.
“How long do these storms usually last?” Elizabeth asked the Lyverian council member that she had been negotiating with before they all had to make a run for the shelters that were used by the village during these downpours.
“Not long, not long… “ The council member mumbled as he moved toward another Lyverian who was trying to get his attention.
Booming thunder crashed around them. John was probably the only one who saw Elizabeth flinch, and then take a deep calming breath.
“I bought Rodney a poster filled with citrus fruits for his birthday last time I was back on Earth.” John smiled at her raised eye brow. “You can add your name to the card if you want to.”
“I think I’ll pass.” Elizabeth said, but had a small smile on her face.
“Suit yourself.” John rocked back on his heels, happy to see that her body had relaxed a bit at his random comment.
As long as the tiny building shook with the force of the wind, Sheppard continued to try and take her mind off of the weather, even going so far as to tell her how many times Teyla had kicked his ass while stick fighting- obviously lowering the number. Finally the sun came out, and they were able to leave the confined space. Hurrying through their goodbyes, John and Elizabeth started making their way to the rendezvous point where they were meeting up with Lorne’s team.
“Thank you John.” Elizabeth said as they walked side by side.
“You’re welcome, Elizabeth.” John answered not breaking his stride.
Really, nothing more needed to be said.