Chapter 1 – Atlantis

I woke up somewhere I wasn't expecting; I could hear people around me, and machines beeping. I glanced around the room and saw people in uniforms working; it looked like some kind of medical facility.

"You're awake." An adorable seeming woman, in uniform, spoke to me. "My name is Dr. Keller. Don't worry, you're fine and safe. You were exhausted, malnourished and dehydrated but we've gotten pretty much back to normal."

"Uh…thank you. How did I get here? What happened?"

"You were a prisoner of the Genii along with Col. Sheppard and a wraith. They took you with them when they escaped. You were in pretty bad shape so we brought you back here."

"What happened to the wraith?"

"Sheppard stunned him and dropped him off on another planet."

"So…he's alright?"

"Yeah. Why? Is everything okay?"

"Um…yeah…no…I…I was…it's just that…he was my only company…for a long time. I'd probably have gone insane without him. He kept me company."

"Oh…I'm sorry, you probably would have liked to say goodbye to him then."

"Yeah…"

"…Alright, well I'm going to go let Dr. Weir know that you're awake. You just rest."

I nodded in response. She seemed nice enough, and genuine enough. So I didn't bother distrusting her, I accepted what she said.

She soon returned with another woman, Dr. Weir, I presumed.

"Hi, my name is Dr. Weir. I would just like to ask you a few questions, is that alright?"

"I guess so." I replied with the slightest attempt at a smile. She too, seemed like a good person, so I figured it couldn't hurt.

"Why where you a prisoner of the Genii?"

"They used me for more knowledge, I'm reasonably intelligent and good at making and fixing things. I believe that was the reason. Obviously I wasn't very cooperative." I didn't think it was a wise idea to tell them that I was with the wraith when they captured him. Too many questions would come of it.

"What did they have you working on?" She seemed concerned when she asked this.

"Nothing important. I fixed the camera they used to communicate with you a few times, and other random bits and bobs. Nothing big. They may have had something in mind for me in the future, but I've no idea what."

"How long had you been there?"

"A very long time, I lost count."

"I'm sorry."

"It's not your fault, and it seems you've been nice to me since, so you don't need to apologise."

"Ah, so my fellow prisoner is awake! How are you doin'?" John Sheppard announced as he entered the room.

"Well, I think."

"And so uh…what is your name exactly?" He asked.

"Arcaeda."

"Nice to meet you Arcaeda. John Sheppard. Welcome to Atlantis." He said making a sweeping gesture with his arm.