Author's Notes:- Thanks to Stonedtoad for betaing.

This is the final chapter, thanks to everyone who reviewed and encouraged me to finish this.

Enjoy.

The Master smiled as he watched Atlantis come closer and closer. Soon he would feed the entire city to this ship who would proclaim him their new leader. Using the creatures' telepathic ability against the siblings would keep them from trying to help the Doctor.

He would use the Wraith to destroy the Doctor and would have the TARDIS to unleash them through time and space. He would rule everything.

Explosions chased away these thoughts and only the panic throughout the ship remained.

x

"John?" Rodney whispered urgently as they moved into the ship moving slowly through the Wraith Darts that sat there.

"Why are you whispering?" John asked his voice quiet, "They can't hear us."

"Feels like the thing to do," Rodney replied his voice still soft.

John nodded, he knew what his friend meant, "Where do recommend?"

Rodney called up the viewscreen pointing out several key systems, "There. Can you get us out of here in time?"

John shrugged, "We'll find out won't we?" he took a deep breath and fired the drones before swinging the ship around and flying as fast it he could away from the ship. The explosion threw both of them from their seats and all Rodney and John felt was their heads slamming against the Jumper.

x

Jeannie sat where the Doctor had settled her on the ground.

"I can't feel anything," she whispered.

The Doctor slowly rubbed her back gently, "It could be any number of things. You have to give them time."

Jeannie huddled against the Doctor, needing his support at the moment she was barely holding on.

"Doctor," Tollas called, "They made it."

"What?" Jeannie gasped scrambling to her feet staring in amazement at the screen in front of her; she pulled out her phone and quickly dialled, "Rodney?"

"Damn I have a headache," Rodney told her.

Jeannie started to laugh in relief, "Oh God was I worried about you two. The link broke."

"Probably because we both had our heads smacked against the Jumper floor," Rodney explained, "We'll be back in about ten minutes."

Jeannie switched off the phone and started to laugh. The Doctor wrapped an arm around her shoulders holding her as she shook.

x

John set the Jumper down, his head was killing him but at least they were alive. As they exited the Jumper Jeannie appeared throwing her arms around Rodney first before letting him go and hugging John.

John was a little surprised by the embrace and hugged her back tightly.

"You two are insane," she snapped letting John go and glaring at them both, "What the hell were you thinking?"

"About not having the Wraith destroy the city," Rodney reminded her.

The Doctor appeared beside them, "A pretty good idea."

"So," John asked, "Is that it? Is the Master gone for good this time?"

The Doctor shrugged, "I can only hope but I can tell you he's no longer here. Atlantis is safe and I'm sure the citizens will be returning to normal soon."

"Meaning it's time for us to go," Jeannie told them.

The Doctor nodded, "Let's get back to the TARDIS," he turned to Tollas, "It was good to see you again my friend."

Tollas clasped his hand, "I hope to see you again Doctor," he turned to the other three, "Of course all of you."

"Goodbye Tollas," Jeannie gave a small smile pushing John and Rodney towards the door both looking a little confused at the rush.

"Why the rush?" John asked as they entered the TARDIS.

"There's no point sticking around for embarrassing questions," Jeannie told him before turning to the Time Lord, "Can we go?"

He nodded, "There's enough power to get us back to your time," he told her, "I'll have to let her rest for some time but I know where I can get the needed power after we leave Atlantis. There's a rift in Cardiff we can use."

"Leave," Rodney murmured from behind her, "Of course."

"You should make sure the link is broken," Jeannie told him ignoring her brother for the moment, "Though I think the head injuries did that earlier."

The Doctor checked the console and nodded, "That's it disconnected."

"Good," Rodney sighed, "How long till we're home?"

"Few minutes and we're there," the Doctor said, "Grab a seat."

Rodney flopped on the couch watching amused as Jeannie and John tried to take a seat both moving for the same spot at his side. They both stepped back at the same time colliding.

"Oh knock it off," Rodney cried with a sigh, "Could you two please get over it or do something."

"Do something?" John asked innocently.

Rodney rolled his eyes, "The heat between you two I could use to run some generators. Get on with it."

"I…we…" John stammered before turning on his friend, "You know?"

"Of course I know," Rodney replied smugly, "Genius remember?"

"Social skills of a dead cat remember," John shot back before looking confused, "Why didn't you say anything until now?"

Rodney laughed, "Because watching you was funny. Not anymore but it was."

Jeannie dropped to sit beside her brother as John continued to glare at his friend for putting him through the last few days' torture.

"You don't mind?" John asked, "If anything...happened between us?"

Jeannie turned to Rodney waiting; he squeezed her arm before standing up and facing his friend.

"Hurt her and I make your life a misery," he grinned before going to join the Doctor who announced they had arrived.

x

Jack and Rose were both pacing as Elizabeth, Carson and Zelenka were sitting each with a mug in their hands waiting for their lost sheep to return home.

The moment the familiar whine sounded Rose and Jack stopped and turned audible sighs of relief coming from everyone in the room. The TARDIS materialised completely and the door opened.

"Well I didn't expect the welcoming party," the Doctor noted as he walked out followed closely by John, behind them walked Rodney and Jeannie.

"Jeannie," Rose cried in relief moving and hugging her friend.

"I'm fine," Jeannie assured the young woman giving a cry of shock as Jack wrapped his arms around her in a tight hug, "Did you miss me Jack?"

The time traveller let her go, "Who else would I fight with?"

Jeannie gave a soft laugh turning to see John and Rodney talking with their friends noting how Carson was looking over at her.

"Visit to the infirmary?" Jeannie asked when her brother came over to her.

"Afraid so," Rodney replied resting his arm around her shoulders.

"We haven't met," Jack said before they could move offering his hand to Rodney, "Captain Jack Harkness."

Jeannie grabbed Jack's hand and twisted, "Down. This is my brother, leave him," she pulled Rodney away.

"What was that about?" Rodney asked.

Jeannie shook her head, "You don't want to know."

x

Carson herded the three wanderers down to the infirmary. He quickly called over two other doctors so that while John and Rodney were checked out he could concentrate on making sure Jeannie was fine.

"Okay everyone," Carson told them, "Take a bed and no arguments."

"Wow, it's warm in here," Jeannie sighed running her hand through her hair.

"That's because you're wrapped up like its winter," Carson laughed, "Take your jumper off."

"Oh yeah," she sighed tiredly, she pulled her jumper off over her head listening to the three men bantering nearby which suddenly stopped, "What?" she asked her hand moving to her neck as she remembered the bruises.

John was staring at her horrified, his face was snapped from sight as Carson drew the curtain around the bed.

"Want to tell me what happened?" Carson asked as he pulled over his equipment.

"Long story short John strangled me," Jeannie told him catching his arm before he could do anything, "Little longer story; he was possessed by someone else at the time."

Carson nodded the horror leaving his face, "That makes more sense, which in itself worries me."

Jeannie gave a slight laugh, "Can you do your tests so I can get some sleep?"

"Of course," Carson told her, "I may even let you out of here for that."

Jeannie sat patiently as Carson did all his tests. Both Rodney and John had appeared once their medicals had finished but were shooed away by Carson to give their report to Weir.

"And we're done," Carson announced finally.

"Can I leave?" Jeannie asked him.

Carson shrugged, "I would prefer that you stay in the infirmary but I'm guessing it's not the best place for you to rest. I'm sure we can find you somewhere…"

"I'll use Rodney's room," Jeannie told him, "He won't mind."

"I'll take your word for that," Carson smiled, "But I'll also be walking you there."

Jeannie nodded and allowed the doctor to lead her through the corridors towards her brother's room. Finally they arrived and Jeannie quietly thanked him entering the room sighing in relief to be finally alone.

Sinking onto the bed Jeannie crumbled.

x

Elizabeth was sitting listening in astonishment to the report the two men were giving about their recent adventure. Suddenly Rodney stopped talking and turned to John.

"Go," John told him, "I'll finish."

Elizabeth stared at him as Rodney left the room.

"Jeannie needs him," John explained, "You get used to it."

x

Rodney jogged through the corridors of Atlantis frowning as he saw several of the science teams before him. Dr Wells turned and tried to catch his attention.

"Later," Rodney snapped brushing past him.

He reached his own room and stopped taking a deep breath before letting himself in. Jeannie was curled up on his bed tears streaking her cheeks, as he sat beside her Jeannie moved into his arms and cried.

"I'm sorry," Rodney whispered holding his twin trying to soothe her, "I shouldn't have let you go with him."

Jeannie sniffed, "How would you know? How could I have known that Aris was keeping a Wraith in his lab? How were we to know that it was going to kill…"

"Sh," Rodney whispered cradling her as fresh tears fell.

Jeannie cried for a long time cuddled against her twin who did all he could to help her, finally she stopped and sighed.

"Thank you," Jeannie murmured pulling away from him, "I think I'll get some sleep now."

"You look like you need it," Rodney replied, his eyes caught hers reading her feelings. He gently kissed her forehead covering her as she lay down, "I'll speak to them."

"Good," she sighed, catching his hand as he started to leave, "Are you really okay if something were to happen between me and John?"

He shrugged, "If you tell him this I'll deny it. John's my best friend and I think of him like a brother. A brother-in-law isn't that bad."

She gave a slight laugh, "Let me get some sleep Rodney."

Rodney squeezed her shoulder leaving her to rest.

x

"Rose let whoever that is in would you?" the Doctor asked from under the TARDIS console.

The young woman nodded, "Well if we wait for either you or Jack whoever's out there will die of old age."

"Funny," Jack yelled from his position under the floor.

"Dr McKay," Rose greeted the man standing there, she'd never actually talked to him, "Come in."

Rodney entered the TARDIS watching as the Doctor and Jack both jumped up.

"Is something wrong with Jeannie?" Jack demanded.

Rodney turned to the Doctor, "She needs some time. She wants to stay here for a while."

"What?" Rose cried shocked.

Jack frowned crossing his arms across his chest, "Why isn't she telling us this?"

"Because she wanted me to speak to you first," Rodney replied still speaking directly to the Doctor, "After she's had some sleep she'll sort it out with you but this is just so you have prior warning."

The Doctor stared at Rodney sadness in his eyes, "I'll get her things together."

Rodney nodded quickly, "Thank you."

Rodney sat staring out across the ocean relaxing for the first time in what seemed like days. He knew there were a lot of things to check up on in the labs but that could wait until the TARDIS left.

He'd been surprised when he realised Jeannie wanted to stay here for a while, but pleased. Spending some time with her here without a crisis would be a good thing. Rodney knew that he wasn't the only reason she felt better staying on Atlantis, the relationship building between John and Jeannie was something he was actually happy about.

"Hey," his sister broke through his thoughts settling beside him.

Rodney squeezed her arm, "Did you get some sleep?"

She nodded the sadness still set in her eyes, "Did you talk to them?"

"Yeah," Rodney assured her, "Elizabeth has no problem with you staying for a while and the Doctor said he'll get all your things together."

"I just need a little time," Jeannie whispered resting her head against his shoulder, "And to feel protected."

Rodney hugged her, "Ready?"

Jeannie nodded and they both stood heading towards the TARDIS.

x

"I'm going to miss you," Rose whispered as she and Jeannie embraced, "It won't be the same."

"It's just for a while," Jeannie reminded her, "You guys will be back to pick me up before you know it."

"It'll be quieter anyway," Jack teased her wincing as she punched his arm before hugging him.

The Doctor handed Rodney and John Jeannie's two bags before turning to his companion, "You know what to do?"

Jeannie rolled her eyes, "If you're not back in three months and I want to return to Earth. I let them send me back, get whoever to contact UNIT and ask for the Brigadier."

"Good," the Doctor nodded.

"And hope to hell he's forgiven me for blowing up his car," Jeannie added.

"You blew up a car?" Rodney asked with a gasp of pride.

Jeannie gave a slight smile, "It's a long story," she told him nodding to the Doctor, "And his fault."

"Was not," the Doctor looked affronted.

"Your exact words were 'hit the button when I say'," Jeannie reminded him before sighing, "Make sure you take care of yourself…and those two as well."

"I promise," he wrapped his arms around her hugging tightly; "We'll see you soon."

Jeannie stepped away from them, she joined Rodney and John just slightly back from the TARDIS as the other three entered the blue box. She slipped her arms around the waist of both men at either side smiling as John placed his arm around her shoulders and Rodney rested his arm around Jeannie's waist. Her grip tightened as the TARDIS started to dematerialise before disappearing completely.

"You okay?" Rodney asked his sister.

Jeannie smiled, "I will be."

"Good," Rodney grinned squeezing her hand, "I have to go sort out the mess those idiots have made since I've been gone."

"Catch you for dinner," Jeannie called after him before turning to John whose arm was still resting across her shoulders, "What now?"

John shrugged, "I don't have anything to do just now."

"Then," Jeannie replied, "Give me the proper tour."

x

They walked slowly through the city John occasionally pointing out useless facts.

"I have a question," John said as they stood on the balcony near the mess, "Something the Doctor said to me."

"What was it," Jeannie leaned back against the railings.

John chewed his lips, "He kept going on about which of you was the dominant twin."

"Oh God," Jeannie laughed, "Is he still going on about that?"

"What?" John asked confused.

She rolled her eyes, "After he met Rodney the Doctor kept asking me which one of us is dominant, because he'd been observing and had several conflicting theories."

"So," John crossed his arms, "What's the answer?"

"We both are," Jeannie told him with a gentle smile, "Yes I answer we but only because I was so used to it as a kid. Rodney's the brains of the operation, he won't think twice about ordering me about at certain times," she stopped and looked up into his eyes, "John, if you want to be involved with me then you have to understand this right from the start. Rodney and I need each other; there will be times when he's the only person who I'll want near me."

"I have noticed that," John told her.

She sighed, "I don't know if you understand what I'm telling you. John, I care about you a lot and I want to spend time with you but if I had to choose between you and Rodney…"

"He wins," John finished for her.

Jeannie moved closer to him, "You do understand."

"He's my friend," John reminded her, "I wouldn't let anything happen to him," he gently touched her cheek, "Or his sister."

Jeannie bit her lower lip slightly, "So," she took the final step closing the space between them, "What now?"

John leaned closer to her sliding his arm around her waist, "We finish what started in the cave," he grinned pulling her close to him brushing his lips to hers.

"That's a good start," Jeannie breathed sliding her arms around his neck, "We should build on it."

"Good idea," John fastened his hands around her waist before initiating another deeper kiss.