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Unfortunately things did not go the easy way. As soon as John had gotten close to the Wraith, he was down, his back facing ground before he knew what happened, the breathe knocked out from him. Five seconds later the sound of Ronon's gun had gone off, and the Wraith too, went down, snarling. Stunned, but still conscious.

"Hey, you okay?" Ronon asked as he looked to John.

"Yeah." It took John a moment to get back to his feet. "Damn can he move." John stated re-catching his breathe, looking down to the Wraith.

Ji'tal was seething. He couldn't move. Whatever the human had shot him with had sent excruciating pains throughout his body, paralyzing him. Worst off, he feared for his unborn son, and what the weapon had done to him. He reached out to him with his mind, but got nothing back. This brought fear into him. He tried harder.

"I told you not to shoot him with that gun, Ronon." Keller said not happy at all, as she looked over the fallen Wraith. It was only when she was over him that she realized he was still conscious. She let out a small gasp, but quickly regained herself. Putting the stethoscope into her ears, Keller then placed the round chest piece onto the Wraiths stomach, over top the leather.

Ji'tal feeling this, snarled in rage as he tried to reach for the human female. How dare she!

Keller seeing this backed away letting out a small scream.

Ronon reacted instantly, pointing his gun right at the Wraith's head.

Ji'tal backed down. He did not want to get shot by that weapon again, for if it hadn't already, the next shot would kill his son. He was sure of this.

Keller was highly worried for the baby. She knew what Ronon's gun could do, even on stun. She was surprised that even the parent was conscious. She needed to check on the baby's heart beat. Check if he was even still alive. Again she placed the round chest piece onto his stomach, over the leather.

As before, Ji'tal snarled at her, but kept still, due in part to the gun still pointed at his head.

She could hear nothing, but then that could be due to the fact that a Wraith's womb was set deep inside. To better protect the pregnancy. Still this very much worried her. She then took a risk. She unhooked the lower part of the Wraith's outer long coat, then pressed the chest piece of the stethoscope right onto the skin of his stomach.

"Get your hands off me!" Ji'tal shouted still enraged.

"I am trying to help you, and your son! Now keep quiet so I can listen for his heartbeat. That is, unless you don't care about his health, in which case I will stop." Keller stated loudly looking right to the Wraiths face, getting angry herself.

This got to Ji'tal deeply. Looking to Keller he flared his nostrils wide. "Check on him." Ji'tal said as he looked away from her. He would let the female check on his son.

"Be still and be quiet." Jennifer said as she then listened for the slightest sound of a heartbeat from the baby. She moved the chest piece more to the middle front of his stomach, and pressed firmly.

Ji'tal the whole time continuing to try and make contact with his son's mind.

Keller moved the piece once more, her hope of the child still being alive, fading fast as she wasn't able to pick up the sound of the heartbeat. But she gave it one last try, going further up his stomach, and it was then she heard the faint sound. She pressed firmly, listening hard. Yes, it was the child. 180 beats a minute. He was still alive.

"He's still alive." Keller said in relief.

Ji'tal hearing this was also very relieved. Moments later his wrists were once again restrained behind his back. It was a half hour before Ji'tal had movement control of his limbs again and was forced onto his feet.

Just as an added safety, Keller injected Ji'tal with a light sedative, to help keep him calm and relaxed as they moved him to Atlantis. It did not take them long to reach the gate. Back at Atlantis, Sheppard and Ronon along with a few marines, escorted Ji'tal to the brig, though to one that had a bed built in, twin sized.

Once again he was in a cell, though be it a slightly better cell, but still a cell all the same. Seeing the bed, he sat down on the edge, leaning forward slightly and resting his arms on his knees, hands locked together, head down.

"What am I going to do now?" Ji'tal thought to himself. Slowly lifting his head he looked to the two guards stationed outside his cell, standing at the entrance way into the brig. Ji'tal was still quiet hungry. The small meal he received on the planet had not been enough. He knew the human female wanted to help him with his pregnancy. He would let her. Only for the sake of his son needing to gain the weight he so needed. He could not lose this child. His mate, Queen to the hive, and the mother of his child had been lost to him forever, no thanks to Atlantis. The child was the only thing keeping him going. If he was lost, Ji'tal would quickly follow, for he would have nothing left. The sound of the outer door opening brought Ji'tal out of his thoughts and refocused his attention. He watched as Mr. Woolsey walked up to the door of his cell, Sheppard behind him.

"My name is Richard Woolsey. The leader of the people on this base. Just so we have an understanding. We are aware of your condition, but if I feel you are a threat, or a serious danger to the people of this base, I will not hesitate in having you killed." he said in a serious tone.

Ji'tal was silent as he listened to Woolsey. He knew that this was to be expected from the humans, epically here on Atlantis. He wasn't stupid. Slowly he stood, regal and strong. He waited a moment before approaching Woolsey. He stopped just short of the force field. Tilting his head to the side ever so slight, he looked Woolsey up and down with his eyes. Woolsey took a step back. This amused Ji'tal, though he did not show it.

"We are in an understanding." Ji'tal said his eyes meeting Woolsey's.

"That's good. Now before we go any further, answer one question. Did you make the switch from solid's to life force?" Woolsey said his tone implying for no lies.

"What would this accomplish?" Ji'tal asked, looking back and forth at the two with his eyes.

"Answer the question." John stated.

Ji'tal narrowed his eyes half way, turning his head away, nostrils flaring. "Yes."

"You lied to us. What's the real reason you were on that planet?" Sheppard stated, arms crossed over his chest.

Ji'tal was in no mood for this, as his eyes locked onto Sheppard. He then turned away from the humans, Sheppard epically, hissing low.

Woolsey looked to Sheppard, then turned walking away.

Sheppard stayed a few seconds longer, then followed after Woolsey.

"There's something going on he's not telling us." Sheppard stated as he walked with Woolsey back to the control room.

"I agree. But the question is, what is he hiding?" Woolsey said looking to John.

John was quiet for a few moments, his brain going over the possibilities, then realization struck.

"I think I know what he's hiding. Have Rodney do a check over the long range sensor log." John said as realization struck him.

"Why?" Richard asked, pausing looking to John.

"I think his hive's was destroyed." John said as he then headed for Teyla's quarters.

Woolsey thought on this for a moment before walking again. Once to the control room, he walked over to Rodney.

"Rodney. Do you have the location's of all the hive's that have been around the last week?"

"Of course. Why?" Rodney said as he looked up to Woolsey.

"John thinks he's figured out why this Wraith is on his own. That his hive's been destroyed." John said just as Woolsey walked up to them.

"Oh, how did he come up with that?" Rodney asked as he did what was had asked of him.

"The fact that he's pregnant, and all alone just doesn't add up right." Woolsey said as he watched the computer screen.

Rodney had looked over the long range sensor log.

"Looks like he was right." Rodney stated as he leaned back in the chair.

"What do you have?" Woolsey asked.

"Five days ago, a Hive ship was heading for planet M04-553, in what appeared to be a culling. We having been monitoring the sensors at that time had picked it up and sent the Daedalus, to destroy the hive before it could actually cull the planet. The Daedalus having made it there in time, destroyed the hive just as the darts were being released. We thought we had destroyed all the darts. Seems now, we…were wrong." Rodney explained as he looked to Richard.

It was at that moment that the sound of the chevrons on the gate dialing, caught everyone's attention.

"Unscheduled activation. " Chuck said loud.

"Raise the shield." Woolsey ordered, and watched as the shield activated.

"Were receiving a transmission. It's the IDC that was given to Todd." Chuck said looking to Woolsey.

Rodney was quiet as he to looked to Woolsey.

"Lower the shield and send him ours." Woolsey said as he informed Loren that Todd was on his way. In less then a minute Loren and his Marines were at the gate. And not a moment to soon, for Todd had arrived.

In another part of Atlantis Todd's arrival had not gone unnoticed. Ji'tal was not happy. And he let this be known as he instantly rebuffed strongly against Todd's attempt to make contact with him.

In the gate room, Todd grinned as he felt the strong rebuff. He watched as Woolsey approached him.

"Hello again, Mr. Woolsey. I trust you are well?" Todd greeted.

"Yes, thank you. Now Major Loren here will escort you to the infirmary." Woolsey said.

"Understood. But before that, I wish to see the other Wraith that is being held on this base." Todd said as he looked to Woolsey.

"How do you know we even have him here?" Woolsey asked.

"Wraith have an ability to sense the mind presence of another Wraith when its close by. This is such the case. I know he's here." Todd explained without any trouble.

"I see. First I wish to get the operation with Teyla finished. Then…you may see him." Woolsey said a bit reluctantly, as he turned and walked back up the stairs.

Todd nodded his head as he then followed after Major Loren and his men. Waiting right out side the infirmary door, was Ronon. Ronon walked right up to Todd, face to face.

"If anything happens to her, there wont be anywhere you can hid."

"Is that all?" Todd asked, not fazed by Ronon's words at all.

Ronon merely stared at Todd.

With a nod Todd walked into the infirmary. "How's my patient?"

"Don't worry I'll be the one doing the surgery. He's just here as an observant." Keller said seeing the look on Teyla's face.

It took 2 hours to complete the surgery. Once that was done, Woolsey lived up to his words. He, along with Sheppard, Ronon, and a squad of Marines escorted Todd to the brig in which Ji'tal was being held. Reaching the brig Todd stepped right up to the bars, and was surprised at who it was in the cell. He knew this Wraith, but it was nothing on a personal level, though they had met a few times.

Ji'tal had been resting on the bed, his back to the cell door. The sound of the door opening caught his attention and he looked over his left shoulder. Dr. Keller was standing at the door to his cell, holding a large bowl. "I thought you might be hungry."

Ji'tal sat then stood up slowly looking to Keller as he walked over to her. "What is it?"

"Its an Earth dish, called chicken corn soup." Keller said. "Its very good."

Walking up to the bar's and being taller then Keller, by a foot, he looked to the inside of the bowl with his eyes, then moved them to look her in the face. She looked back.

"I promise it wont hurt you." Keller stated.

Moving away from the door, Ji'tal nodded his head. "Very well. I will take it."

Sitting on the edge of the bed, it didn't take him long once he had the food to have eaten it all. He was now eating what is called a sugar glazed honey bun. Quiet sweet and soft it is too. Keller had stayed while he continued to eat. It was slightly annoying to him. It was at that moment that the other Wraith in Atlantis tried to make contact with his mind. Ji'tal growled low, as he sent an even stronger rebuff to the other. What he did not expect was to see that same Wraith walk into the brig, Sheppard and Ronon with him. The food forgotten, Ji'tal let out a snarl low enough, that only Todd could hear it with his ears.

Hear the growl Todd did, but he remained calm as he walked up to the cell bars.

Standing, Ji'tal then let out a growl that all could easily hear, bearing his teeth a little.

All looked to Todd to see what he would do.

Todd was no fool. Slowly he walked around the cell bars, only to see what Ji'tal's reaction would be.

Ji'tal watched Todd like a hawk , as he stayed just out of the others reach.

Making his way back to the door, Todd's face bore the slight hint of a grin. "I do not envy you of your current predicament."

This got Ji'tal's goat, as he walked to be face to face with Todd.

Todd said nothing, but his grin got wider.

Ji'tal momentarily forgetting that there was a force field around his cell, lased out at the impertinent Wraith. His hand met the force of the shield, sending a numbing stinging sensation through the hand and up into his arm. Ji'tal shouted in pain and rage, as he backed off.

"Ah, yes, I see the shield is still up." Todd said much humor in his tone.

Ji'tal looked to Todd, death in his eyes for the other.

"Oh come now. Let's have none of that." Todd stated a bit more serious.

Ji'tal hissed as he turned his back on Todd, a Wraith insult.

Todd did not take to kindly to this, and was about to say something when he caught sight of the hidden tattoo behind Ji'tal's left ear going down his neck. He wanted to get a better look at it. Looking to John he signaled that he wanted to speak with him alone.

John seeing it, moved towards the entrance of the brig. "What?"

"I want for you to deactivate the shield around the cell. There is a hive identification mark on the back of his left ear I want to see."

"Why do you care?" John asked truly curious.

"A little less then a week ago, a Hive that had just recently become part of our alliance, was destroyed as it went to cull there feeding ground. We never found out who was responsible for it. The Queen of that Hive had managed to escape, and is now onboard my Hive. I believe this is her second in command, and her mate." Todd explained as he looked to Sheppard.

John sighed as he listened to Todd, then looked back to the Wraith in the cell. "He'll try to kill you if you get to close."

"I'm touched that you show some concern for my well being." Todd said more sarcastically then seriously."Yeah, well, don't get used to it." Sheppard said as a come back.

"I know what I'm doing, Sheppard. I have done this before." Todd said not concerned in the least.

"Fine. You can do it." Sheppard said as he walked, with Todd, back into the brig, and deactivated the shield.

Ji'tal snarled as the shield deactivated, and stood to be in the center of the cell away from the reach of Todd.

Once again Todd slowly circled the cell, keeping his eyes on Ji'tal, mainly to get a good look at the tattoo by eye of sight if he could. It just wasn't going to happen as Ji'tal kept facing him. And he wasn't going to bring in the Queen, if this wasn't who he thought it was. To do so would mean death for the one in the cell and for himself. Walking to stand at the cell door once again, Todd faced Ji'tal, but this time Todd assaulted Ji'tal with his mind, hard. Ji'tal feeling this and knowing the shield was down, narrowed his eyes at Todd and assaulted him back with all he had. Todd not expecting that force was caught off guard for a second, and stepped back now blocking his mind. Ji'tal snarled and rushed at Todd. Todd saw it coming and leaned back in time, grabbing hold of Ji'tal's wrist, and his neck, having Ji'tal's back now facing him.

Ji'tal fought with all he had to try and get free, but it was no use, he was at Todd's mercy.

Todd's grip was like iron steel, as he got a better hold on Ji'tal, so he could get a look at that tattoo, and that's just what he did, moving aside the hair at the back of the ear, and on the neck. The second he saw it he let Ji'tal go. He had the information he wanted. He knew who this Wraith was.

The instant Ji'tal felt the release, he balled his left hand into a fist, turned, and swing it right at Todd's face. It struck home.

Todd staggered back, not having expected the punch. But he was happy for this, for he got a bit of fighting info from this. Ji'tal had seen an opening for a hit and he took it without hesitation. Todd straightened himself and he looked to Ji'tal. He then grinned.

Ji'tal did not expect the grin. He stared at Todd like he was crazy.

In a small way Todd was crazy, but he was a smart crazy, and he knew it. Turning he headed out of the brig and into the hall way. Sheppard and Ronon following after him.

"Is he the one?" Sheppard asked as he stopped Todd in the hall.

"He is, yes. Now we have a mission to complete." Todd said as he headed back to the infirmary, where Teyla was.

It didn't take long for Teyla to get ready, then Todd, Ronon, Sheppard and Rodney went on there way to Todd's Hive.

oooooOOOOOooooo

Ji'tal was seething. How dare he? He had had the nerve to lay a hand on him like he knew him. Ji'tal felt like he had been violated. If he ever got his hands on him again, he would kill him. Ji'tal Had to calm himself. Seething like this was not good for his pregnancy. The stress alone could put him into early labor. Pacing in a circle, he let the anger roll off of him. Now calmer he sat down on the edge of the bed, exhaling loudly. Inside himself his child was kicking and moving about wildly. Closing his eyes, he centered his mind to that of his son's. The child connected with his father quickly. Curious as ever he wanting to know who the other had been. Ji'tal knew who his son was asking about. The other Wraith. Ji'tal was fine with this, after all the child did not know. Ji'tal had explained it the simplest way he could to the child. The other had wanted information from him, and he had gotten it. Simple as that. The question was…why?

oooooOOOOOooooo

Todd watched as Teyla walked away from him, making her way to the shuttle that would take her back to his former hive. Her departing words sent anger coursing through him, as he made his way to the bridge. Once there he contacted his former hive, and had sent a message to the Queen whom was residing there. Vicious she was too. She commanded absolute respect and obedience, and if she did not receive it, death without mercy. Todd had sensed the tension, fear, and loss in her. Though she did well to hide it. He knew why this was. She had thought her mate dead. He had heard of this happening to other Wraith that had bonded. Dead Queens and Commanders who had lost their mate. In the message to her it told that he had found her mate, and where he was. He knew she would take command of his former hive once he was gone. That had been the agreement.

Onboard the other hive, Aeen'na had received the message from Todd. She did not wait, as she ordered the ship to head to Atlantis that second. If only she had gotten the message sooner. She would have captured the humans from Atlantis, and trade them for her mate. But they had already gone in there tiny shuttle through a gate in space. Still she would do anything for her mate.

Todd watched as his former hive opened a hyper space window, and disappeared into it. Setting his own course he got to work, and thought no more of it.

oooooOOOOOooooo

Ji'tal was woken from his light slumber at the sound of the force field deactivating and the cell door opening. Looking over his left shoulder, he once again saw Dr. Keller, Sheppard, and Ronon. But this time Keller was holding the portable medical scanner. Ji'tal slowly sat up, now sitting on the side edge of the bed, looking to her.

"What do you want?"

"I want to do a simple scan of your child. See if it gained any weight from the meals. Now this doesn't require me actually touching you, all you have to do is keep still." Keller informed.

Ji'tal just looked at Keller, before nodding his head once. He remained sitting on the bed. "You may proceed."

Slowly Dr. Keller approached Ji'tal, seeing that he kept his eyes on her. Getting to him, she slowly kneeled and then ran the scanner head over his stomach, moving it up and down slowly. So close she could smell his cobweb like musk scent.

Ji'tal watched Keller, his hands continuing to rest on his knees as she preformed the scan. It did not take her long to complete it. "Well?" he asked as he looked to her.

"He
has
gained weight, yes. Seven ounces, over a day and a half. This is very good." Keller said as she stood and took a step away from him.

Ji'tal was very pleased to hear this, but at the same time he had to be careful of how fast his son gained the weight or it could hurt his growing body. His face remained emotionless as he watched Keller. "Leave me be now." he said with a single wave of his hand, as if shooing her away.

Keller not wanting to anger or test his patience stood and made her way back to the door. Pausing she turned to him. "Its been a while since you had something to eat. I can get you something if you want?"

Still watching her, Ji'tal nodded his head slowly, not saying anything.

oooooOOOOOooooo

Through regular meals, three times daily, over the course of three days, Ji'tal's child had gained a little over a pound and a half. Bored, he slowly paced his cell. As he did so he could feel his long coat rubbing against his stomach. The pregnancy bulge was getting larger, more noticeable when standing, had been over the last few weeks. He could feel the strain it was having on his body. Though the inside was lined with the finest silk it was still irritating. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he began to adjust the strings on the side's of the coat to better accommodate his growing pregnancy. As he was adjusting the strings, the coat still on him, he heard as the entrance door to the brig opened. Looking up slightly, he watched as Keller brought him his afternoon meal. He paid her no more attention as he got back to adjusting the coat.

Keller noticing this paused for a second, before realizing way it was he was doing this. A small smile came to her face as she placed the tray of food next to him. She couldn't help but watch as he adjusted the strings.

Ji'tal out of the corner of his eyes, seeing that Keller was watching him, paused, turning his head to look at her. "Is there something else you want?" he stated not happy that she was watching him.

"What? No. I'm sorry. I was just - I didn't mean to stair." Keller said stumbling slightly over her wording.

With a small grunt, Ji'tal went back to adjusting the strings.

"Your stomach is growing larger from the pregnancy, isn't it?" Keller asked still watching Ji'tal with fascination.

Ji'tal did not pause, as he quickly stood, staring daggers at the woman. "Leave me be." he said high agitation in his tone, a slight growl mixed in with his words.

Keller not expecting this, very quickly backed away from him, eyes wide, frightened. The guards stationed around the cell, raised their weapons right at him.

Ji'tal knew this was coming as he made no more approach towards Keller. Instead he slowly sat back down, once again his attention on the strings. Though now he was adjusting them faster.

"Okay, no more stupid questions." Keller said her adrenalin still high, as the cell door closed.

"Are you alright, Dr. Keller?" one Marine asked walking up to her.

"Yeah, I'm fine. He didn't hurt me." Keller said looking to the Marine.

"I think you should leave this all be for a while, doc." the Marine stated.

"I think your right. Call me if anything changes with him." Keller said as she turned and left.

Ji'tal's nostrils flared slightly as Keller left. He shook his head slightly. He should not have acted the way he had towards her. It was very foolish, as it had put both himself and his child in danger. For that split second he had lost control over his emotions and let his anger get to him. The only thing he could think of why this happened was cause of the pregnancy. He had heard of it happening with other Wraith, male and female alike. It didn't take him long to readjust both side's of his coat. That done he turned to the covered tray, uncovering it. Baked chicken with mashed potato's in gravy. He took his time eating the meal. Once done all that remained was a few small chicken bones. He set the tray aside on the floor. Looking to the closed entrance door, Ji'tal was lost in his thoughts.

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Unfortunately things did not go the easy way. As soon as John had gotten close to the Wraith, he was down, his back facing ground before he knew what happened, the breathe knocked out from him. Five seconds later the sound of Ronon's gun had gone off, and the Wraith too, went down, snarling. Stunned, but still conscious.

"Hey, you okay?" Ronon asked as he looked to John.

"Yeah." It took John a moment to get back to his feet. "Damn can he move." John stated re-catching his breathe, looking down to the Wraith.

Ji'tal was seething. He couldn't move. Whatever the human had shot him with had sent excruciating pains throughout his body, paralyzing him. Worst off, he feared for his unborn son, and what the weapon had done to him. He reached out to him with his mind, but got nothing back. This brought fear into him. He tried harder.

"I told you not to shoot him with that gun, Ronon." Keller said not happy at all, as she looked over the fallen Wraith. It was only when she was over him that she realized he was still conscious. She let out a small gasp, but quickly regained herself. Putting the stethoscope into her ears, Keller then placed the round chest piece onto the Wraiths stomach, over top the leather.

Ji'tal feeling this, snarled in rage as he tried to reach for the human female. How dare she!

Keller seeing this backed away letting out a small scream.

Ronon reacted instantly, pointing his gun right at the Wraith's head.

Ji'tal backed down. He did not want to get shot by that weapon again, for if it hadn't already, the next shot would kill his son. He was sure of this.

Keller was highly worried for the baby. She knew what Ronon's gun could do, even on stun. She was surprised that even the parent was conscious. She needed to check on the baby's heart beat. Check if he was even still alive. Again she placed the round chest piece onto his stomach, over the leather.

As before, Ji'tal snarled at her, but kept still, due in part to the gun still pointed at his head.

She could hear nothing, but then that could be due to the fact that a Wraith's womb was set deep inside. To better protect the pregnancy. Still this very much worried her. She then took a risk. She unhooked the lower part of the Wraith's outer long coat, then pressed the chest piece of the stethoscope right onto the skin of his stomach.

"Get your hands off me!" Ji'tal shouted still enraged.

"I am trying to help you, and your son! Now keep quiet so I can listen for his heartbeat. That is, unless you don't care about his health, in which case I will stop." Keller stated loudly looking right to the Wraiths face, getting angry herself.

This got to Ji'tal deeply. Looking to Keller he flared his nostrils wide. "Check on him." Ji'tal said as he looked away from her. He would let the female check on his son.

"Be still and be quiet." Jennifer said as she then listened for the slightest sound of a heartbeat from the baby. She moved the chest piece more to the middle front of his stomach, and pressed firmly.

Ji'tal the whole time continuing to try and make contact with his son's mind.

Keller moved the piece once more, her hope of the child still being alive, fading fast as she wasn't able to pick up the sound of the heartbeat. But she gave it one last try, going further up his stomach, and it was then she heard the faint sound. She pressed firmly, listening hard. Yes, it was the child. 180 beats a minute. He was still alive.

"He's still alive." Keller said in relief.

Ji'tal hearing this was also very relieved. Moments later his wrists were once again restrained behind his back. It was a half hour before Ji'tal had movement control of his limbs again and was forced onto his feet.

Just as an added safety, Keller injected Ji'tal with a light sedative, to help keep him calm and relaxed as they moved him to Atlantis. It did not take them long to reach the gate. Back at Atlantis, Sheppard and Ronon along with a few marines, escorted Ji'tal to the brig, though to one that had a bed built in, twin sized.

Once again he was in a cell, though be it a slightly better cell, but still a cell all the same. Seeing the bed, he sat down on the edge, leaning forward slightly and resting his arms on his knees, hands locked together, head down.

"What am I going to do now?" Ji'tal thought to himself. Slowly lifting his head he looked to the two guards stationed outside his cell, standing at the entrance way into the brig. Ji'tal was still quiet hungry. The small meal he received on the planet had not been enough. He knew the human female wanted to help him with his pregnancy. He would let her. Only for the sake of his son needing to gain the weight he so needed. He could not lose this child. His mate, Queen to the hive, and the mother of his child had been lost to him forever, no thanks to Atlantis. The child was the only thing keeping him going. If he was lost, Ji'tal would quickly follow, for he would have nothing left. The sound of the outer door opening brought Ji'tal out of his thoughts and refocused his attention. He watched as Mr. Woolsey walked up to the door of his cell, Sheppard behind him.

"My name is Richard Woolsey. The leader of the people on this base. Just so we have an understanding. We are aware of your condition, but if I feel you are a threat, or a serious danger to the people of this base, I will not hesitate in having you killed." he said in a serious tone.

Ji'tal was silent as he listened to Woolsey. He knew that this was to be expected from the humans, epically here on Atlantis. He wasn't stupid. Slowly he stood, regal and strong. He waited a moment before approaching Woolsey. He stopped just short of the force field. Tilting his head to the side ever so slight, he looked Woolsey up and down with his eyes. Woolsey took a step back. This amused Ji'tal, though he did not show it.

"We are in an understanding." Ji'tal said his eyes meeting Woolsey's.

"That's good. Now before we go any further, answer one question. Did you make the switch from solid's to life force?" Woolsey said his tone implying for no lies.

"What would this accomplish?" Ji'tal asked, looking back and forth at the two with his eyes.

"Answer the question." John stated.

Ji'tal narrowed his eyes half way, turning his head away, nostrils flaring. "Yes."

"You lied to us. What's the real reason you were on that planet?" Sheppard stated, arms crossed over his chest.

Ji'tal was in no mood for this, as his eyes locked onto Sheppard. He then turned away from the humans, Sheppard epically, hissing low.

Woolsey looked to Sheppard, then turned walking away.

Sheppard stayed a few seconds longer, then followed after Woolsey.

"There's something going on he's not telling us." Sheppard stated as he walked with Woolsey back to the control room.

"I agree. But the question is, what is he hiding?" Woolsey said looking to John.

John was quiet for a few moments, his brain going over the possibilities, then realization struck.

"I think I know what he's hiding. Have Rodney do a check over the long range sensor log." John said as realization struck him.

"Why?" Richard asked, pausing looking to John.

"I think his hive's was destroyed." John said as he then headed for Teyla's quarters.

Woolsey thought on this for a moment before walking again. Once to the control room, he walked over to Rodney.

"Rodney. Do you have the location's of all the hive's that have been around the last week?"

"Of course. Why?" Rodney said as he looked up to Woolsey.

"John thinks he's figured out why this Wraith is on his own. That his hive's been destroyed." John said just as Woolsey walked up to them.

"Oh, how did he come up with that?" Rodney asked as he did what was had asked of him.

"The fact that he's pregnant, and all alone just doesn't add up right." Woolsey said as he watched the computer screen.

Rodney had looked over the long range sensor log.

"Looks like he was right." Rodney stated as he leaned back in the chair.

"What do you have?" Woolsey asked.

"Five days ago, a Hive ship was heading for planet M04-553, in what appeared to be a culling. We having been monitoring the sensors at that time had picked it up and sent the Daedalus, to destroy the hive before it could actually cull the planet. The Daedalus having made it there in time, destroyed the hive just as the darts were being released. We thought we had destroyed all the darts. Seems now, we…were wrong." Rodney explained as he looked to Richard.

It was at that moment that the sound of the chevrons on the gate dialing, caught everyone's attention.

"Unscheduled activation. " Chuck said loud.

"Raise the shield." Woolsey ordered, and watched as the shield activated.

"Were receiving a transmission. It's the IDC that was given to Todd." Chuck said looking to Woolsey.

Rodney was quiet as he to looked to Woolsey.

"Lower the shield and send him ours." Woolsey said as he informed Loren that Todd was on his way. In less then a minute Loren and his Marines were at the gate. And not a moment to soon, for Todd had arrived.

In another part of Atlantis Todd's arrival had not gone unnoticed. Ji'tal was not happy. And he let this be known as he instantly rebuffed strongly against Todd's attempt to make contact with him.

In the gate room, Todd grinned as he felt the strong rebuff. He watched as Woolsey approached him.

"Hello again, Mr. Woolsey. I trust you are well?" Todd greeted.

"Yes, thank you. Now Major Loren here will escort you to the infirmary." Woolsey said.

"Understood. But before that, I wish to see the other Wraith that is being held on this base." Todd said as he looked to Woolsey.

"How do you know we even have him here?" Woolsey asked.

"Wraith have an ability to sense the mind presence of another Wraith when its close by. This is such the case. I know he's here." Todd explained without any trouble.

"I see. First I wish to get the operation with Teyla finished. Then…you may see him." Woolsey said a bit reluctantly, as he turned and walked back up the stairs.

Todd nodded his head as he then followed after Major Loren and his men. Waiting right out side the infirmary door, was Ronon. Ronon walked right up to Todd, face to face.

"If anything happens to her, there wont be anywhere you can hid."

"Is that all?" Todd asked, not fazed by Ronon's words at all.

Ronon merely stared at Todd.

With a nod Todd walked into the infirmary. "How's my patient?"

"Don't worry I'll be the one doing the surgery. He's just here as an observant." Keller said seeing the look on Teyla's face.

It took 2 hours to complete the surgery. Once that was done, Woolsey lived up to his words. He, along with Sheppard, Ronon, and a squad of Marines escorted Todd to the brig in which Ji'tal was being held. Reaching the brig Todd stepped right up to the bars, and was surprised at who it was in the cell. He knew this Wraith, but it was nothing on a personal level, though they had met a few times.

Ji'tal had been resting on the bed, his back to the cell door. The sound of the door opening caught his attention and he looked over his left shoulder. Dr. Keller was standing at the door to his cell, holding a large bowl. "I thought you might be hungry."

Ji'tal sat then stood up slowly looking to Keller as he walked over to her. "What is it?"

"Its an Earth dish, called chicken corn soup." Keller said. "Its very good."

Walking up to the bar's and being taller then Keller, by a foot, he looked to the inside of the bowl with his eyes, then moved them to look her in the face. She looked back.

"I promise it wont hurt you." Keller stated.

Moving away from the door, Ji'tal nodded his head. "Very well. I will take it."

Sitting on the edge of the bed, it didn't take him long once he had the food to have eaten it all. He was now eating what is called a sugar glazed honey bun. Quiet sweet and soft it is too. Keller had stayed while he continued to eat. It was slightly annoying to him. It was at that moment that the other Wraith in Atlantis tried to make contact with his mind. Ji'tal growled low, as he sent an even stronger rebuff to the other. What he did not expect was to see that same Wraith walk into the brig, Sheppard and Ronon with him. The food forgotten, Ji'tal let out a snarl low enough, that only Todd could hear it with his ears.

Hear the growl Todd did, but he remained calm as he walked up to the cell bars.

Standing, Ji'tal then let out a growl that all could easily hear, bearing his teeth a little.

All looked to Todd to see what he would do.

Todd was no fool. Slowly he walked around the cell bars, only to see what Ji'tal's reaction would be.

Ji'tal watched Todd like a hawk , as he stayed just out of the others reach.

Making his way back to the door, Todd's face bore the slight hint of a grin. "I do not envy you of your current predicament."

This got Ji'tal's goat, as he walked to be face to face with Todd.

Todd said nothing, but his grin got wider.

Ji'tal momentarily forgetting that there was a force field around his cell, lased out at the impertinent Wraith. His hand met the force of the shield, sending a numbing stinging sensation through the hand and up into his arm. Ji'tal shouted in pain and rage, as he backed off.

"Ah, yes, I see the shield is still up." Todd said much humor in his tone.

Ji'tal looked to Todd, death in his eyes for the other.

"Oh come now. Let's have none of that." Todd stated a bit more serious.

Ji'tal hissed as he turned his back on Todd, a Wraith insult.

Todd did not take to kindly to this, and was about to say something when he caught sight of the hidden tattoo behind Ji'tal's left ear going down his neck. He wanted to get a better look at it. Looking to John he signaled that he wanted to speak with him alone.

John seeing it, moved towards the entrance of the brig. "What?"

"I want for you to deactivate the shield around the cell. There is a hive identification mark on the back of his left ear I want to see."

"Why do you care?" John asked truly curious.

"A little less then a week ago, a Hive that had just recently become part of our alliance, was destroyed as it went to cull there feeding ground. We never found out who was responsible for it. The Queen of that Hive had managed to escape, and is now onboard my Hive. I believe this is her second in command, and her mate." Todd explained as he looked to Sheppard.

John sighed as he listened to Todd, then looked back to the Wraith in the cell. "He'll try to kill you if you get to close."

"I'm touched that you show some concern for my well being." Todd said more sarcastically then seriously."Yeah, well, don't get used to it." Sheppard said as a come back.

"I know what I'm doing, Sheppard. I have done this before." Todd said not concerned in the least.

"Fine. You can do it." Sheppard said as he walked, with Todd, back into the brig, and deactivated the shield.

Ji'tal snarled as the shield deactivated, and stood to be in the center of the cell away from the reach of Todd.

Once again Todd slowly circled the cell, keeping his eyes on Ji'tal, mainly to get a good look at the tattoo by eye of sight if he could. It just wasn't going to happen as Ji'tal kept facing him. And he wasn't going to bring in the Queen, if this wasn't who he thought it was. To do so would mean death for the one in the cell and for himself. Walking to stand at the cell door once again, Todd faced Ji'tal, but this time Todd assaulted Ji'tal with his mind, hard. Ji'tal feeling this and knowing the shield was down, narrowed his eyes at Todd and assaulted him back with all he had. Todd not expecting that force was caught off guard for a second, and stepped back now blocking his mind. Ji'tal snarled and rushed at Todd. Todd saw it coming and leaned back in time, grabbing hold of Ji'tal's wrist, and his neck, having Ji'tal's back now facing him.

Ji'tal fought with all he had to try and get free, but it was no use, he was at Todd's mercy.

Todd's grip was like iron steel, as he got a better hold on Ji'tal, so he could get a look at that tattoo, and that's just what he did, moving aside the hair at the back of the ear, and on the neck. The second he saw it he let Ji'tal go. He had the information he wanted. He knew who this Wraith was.

The instant Ji'tal felt the release, he balled his left hand into a fist, turned, and swing it right at Todd's face. It struck home.

Todd staggered back, not having expected the punch. But he was happy for this, for he got a bit of fighting info from this. Ji'tal had seen an opening for a hit and he took it without hesitation. Todd straightened himself and he looked to Ji'tal. He then grinned.

Ji'tal did not expect the grin. He stared at Todd like he was crazy.

In a small way Todd was crazy, but he was a smart crazy, and he knew it. Turning he headed out of the brig and into the hall way. Sheppard and Ronon following after him.

"Is he the one?" Sheppard asked as he stopped Todd in the hall.

"He is, yes. Now we have a mission to complete." Todd said as he headed back to the infirmary, where Teyla was.

It didn't take long for Teyla to get ready, then Todd, Ronon, Sheppard and Rodney went on there way to Todd's Hive.

oooooOOOOOooooo

Ji'tal was seething. How dare he? He had had the nerve to lay a hand on him like he knew him. Ji'tal felt like he had been violated. If he ever got his hands on him again, he would kill him. Ji'tal Had to calm himself. Seething like this was not good for his pregnancy. The stress alone could put him into early labor. Pacing in a circle, he let the anger roll off of him. Now calmer he sat down on the edge of the bed, exhaling loudly. Inside himself his child was kicking and moving about wildly. Closing his eyes, he centered his mind to that of his son's. The child connected with his father quickly. Curious as ever he wanting to know who the other had been. Ji'tal knew who his son was asking about. The other Wraith. Ji'tal was fine with this, after all the child did not know. Ji'tal had explained it the simplest way he could to the child. The other had wanted information from him, and he had gotten it. Simple as that. The question was…why?

oooooOOOOOooooo

Todd watched as Teyla walked away from him, making her way to the shuttle that would take her back to his former hive. Her departing words sent anger coursing through him, as he made his way to the bridge. Once there he contacted his former hive, and had sent a message to the Queen whom was residing there. Vicious she was too. She commanded absolute respect and obedience, and if she did not receive it, death without mercy. Todd had sensed the tension, fear, and loss in her. Though she did well to hide it. He knew why this was. She had thought her mate dead. He had heard of this happening to other Wraith that had bonded. Dead Queens and Commanders who had lost their mate. In the message to her it told that he had found her mate, and where he was. He knew she would take command of his former hive once he was gone. That had been the agreement.

Onboard the other hive, Aeen'na had received the message from Todd. She did not wait, as she ordered the ship to head to Atlantis that second. If only she had gotten the message sooner. She would have captured the humans from Atlantis, and trade them for her mate. But they had already gone in there tiny shuttle through a gate in space. Still she would do anything for her mate.

Todd watched as his former hive opened a hyper space window, and disappeared into it. Setting his own course he got to work, and thought no more of it.

oooooOOOOOooooo

Ji'tal was woken from his light slumber at the sound of the force field deactivating and the cell door opening. Looking over his left shoulder, he once again saw Dr. Keller, Sheppard, and Ronon. But this time Keller was holding the portable medical scanner. Ji'tal slowly sat up, now sitting on the side edge of the bed, looking to her.

"What do you want?"

"I want to do a simple scan of your child. See if it gained any weight from the meals. Now this doesn't require me actually touching you, all you have to do is keep still." Keller informed.

Ji'tal just looked at Keller, before nodding his head once. He remained sitting on the bed. "You may proceed."

Slowly Dr. Keller approached Ji'tal, seeing that he kept his eyes on her. Getting to him, she slowly kneeled and then ran the scanner head over his stomach, moving it up and down slowly. So close she could smell his cobweb like musk scent.

Ji'tal watched Keller, his hands continuing to rest on his knees as she preformed the scan. It did not take her long to complete it. "Well?" he asked as he looked to her.

"He
has
gained weight, yes. Seven ounces, over a day and a half. This is very good." Keller said as she stood and took a step away from him.

Ji'tal was very pleased to hear this, but at the same time he had to be careful of how fast his son gained the weight or it could hurt his growing body. His face remained emotionless as he watched Keller. "Leave me be now." he said with a single wave of his hand, as if shooing her away.

Keller not wanting to anger or test his patience stood and made her way back to the door. Pausing she turned to him. "Its been a while since you had something to eat. I can get you something if you want?"

Still watching her, Ji'tal nodded his head slowly, not saying anything.

oooooOOOOOooooo

Through regular meals, three times daily, over the course of three days, Ji'tal's child had gained a little over a pound and a half. Bored, he slowly paced his cell. As he did so he could feel his long coat rubbing against his stomach. The pregnancy bulge was getting larger, more noticeable when standing, had been over the last few weeks. He could feel the strain it was having on his body. Though the inside was lined with the finest silk it was still irritating. Sitting on the edge of the bed, he began to adjust the strings on the side's of the coat to better accommodate his growing pregnancy. As he was adjusting the strings, the coat still on him, he heard as the entrance door to the brig opened. Looking up slightly, he watched as Keller brought him his afternoon meal. He paid her no more attention as he got back to adjusting the coat.

Keller noticing this paused for a second, before realizing way it was he was doing this. A small smile came to her face as she placed the tray of food next to him. She couldn't help but watch as he adjusted the strings.

Ji'tal out of the corner of his eyes, seeing that Keller was watching him, paused, turning his head to look at her. "Is there something else you want?" he stated not happy that she was watching him.

"What? No. I'm sorry. I was just - I didn't mean to stair." Keller said stumbling slightly over her wording.

With a small grunt, Ji'tal went back to adjusting the strings.

"Your stomach is growing larger from the pregnancy, isn't it?" Keller asked still watching Ji'tal with fascination.

Ji'tal did not pause, as he quickly stood, staring daggers at the woman. "Leave me be." he said high agitation in his tone, a slight growl mixed in with his words.

Keller not expecting this, very quickly backed away from him, eyes wide, frightened. The guards stationed around the cell, raised their weapons right at him.

Ji'tal knew this was coming as he made no more approach towards Keller. Instead he slowly sat back down, once again his attention on the strings. Though now he was adjusting them faster.

"Okay, no more stupid questions." Keller said her adrenalin still high, as the cell door closed.

"Are you alright, Dr. Keller?" one Marine asked walking up to her.

"Yeah, I'm fine. He didn't hurt me." Keller said looking to the Marine.

"I think you should leave this all be for a while, doc." the Marine stated.

"I think your right. Call me if anything changes with him." Keller said as she turned and left.

Ji'tal's nostrils flared slightly as Keller left. He shook his head slightly. He should not have acted the way he had towards her. It was very foolish, as it had put both himself and his child in danger. For that split second he had lost control over his emotions and let his anger get to him. The only thing he could think of why this happened was cause of the pregnancy. He had heard of it happening with other Wraith, male and female alike. It didn't take him long to readjust both side's of his coat. That done he turned to the covered tray, uncovering it. Baked chicken with mashed potato's in gravy. He took his time eating the meal. Once done all that remained was a few small chicken bones. He set the tray aside on the floor. Looking to the closed entrance door, Ji'tal was lost in his thoughts.