I loved it! Thank you for sharing :)

This is sooo good!
Nobody is as wise as Ronon; he observes, mulls and concludes. Then he acts.
I really like that you don't write Sheppard's talking much, and instead imply what he said. Makes it more "dreamy". (I don't know if that made any sense?)

John's grief is so palpable, it almost made ME sob! He's so stubborn and will not let anybody help.

Well this is probably a blast from the past but I could not let it pass. Even though it has been years I still love reading about these characters and so scour to find things I have not read. Surprised that there are a couple from you...love this story for the incredible PAIN...WOW...what a wonderful study in the consequences of choices. I think this is even better from a perspective years after the show and with what the fan fic writers have done with the characters. We have come to realize how much this will tear John apart. You do a wonderful job in making the pain he feels almost visceral...how can you let go of those you love no matter what the price? Can there be a price too high? I love the questions you pose...very thought provoking. So kudos to you even if a little late.

This story really messed with my head. Which, I suspect, was the intention. Brilliantly written, as ever, and a great scenario. Thank you.

Beautiful, sad, touching, and rather reflective. I really like this story. It made me *think*.

Even knowing the deaths weren't permanent, John's grief was just so painful to read. You wrote that so well, making it seem very real. I have to admit, I was kinda hoping for a group hug at the end. ;) Glad John finally opened up and told all of his team what happened to them, and to him.

Brilliant story, brilliant characterisation. Whump, angst, friendship, adventure - best Pegasus has to offer :D

Really nice job. Well written and accurate characters. The storyline is great and I love the dilemma poor John is faced with. So sad when his whole team is gone, but the decision he tries to make at the end is just heart wrenching. Thank you so much for sharing.

Outstanding story. The first chapter almost made me cry.

Such a terrible dilemma to face with no right answer, but choosing a path that is less worse - very tricky. Just glad I don't have to make such decisions. A brilliant story with such depth of feeling; I was completely carried away and lost in it.

The thought of losing myself in some idyllic setting with your entire work downloaded on my laptop is the sweetest dream for me right now.

This was another heart rending chapter revealing the brutal rawness of John's despair and pain. It's awesome!

A really stunning piece of writing. The team is what makes Atlantis special and to have the whump as well just adds to the pleasure. I cried at the beginning and I cried at the end. And it reminds me why Atlantis is such a great series and the new one less so...the team and John Sheppard with all his complexities leading them. Thanks so much and please don't stop writing.

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When a story appears by Eildon Rhymer, Stargate fans should sit up and take note - BIG TIME. And so, yet again, you have produced something that takes one's breath away. The visual images produced are so brilliant, so vivid that it's almost a surprise to realise one isn't 'watching' this on the screen.

My father once told me that each step we take in life leads to all future steps. The best way to walk that path is to keep your head up and listen to that little voice in your head and trust your instincts. He went on to say that if you keep second guessing your choices and keep looking to your past, you'll just end up going round in circles, never really getting anywhere. This was a great story, rich with emotion and great truths. Thank you for sharing it.