The 7 Sins of John Sheppard - Pride
Never Again
Author: Rhiannon - rhian_morwenna
Characters: John Sheppard, Radek Zelenka
Pairing: John & Radek team/friendship
Summary: John wouldn’t make the same mistake again
Word Count: 552
Genre: Gen, Team, Angst
Rating: PG
Spoilers/Timeline: Set during the expedition's third year in Atlantis.
Sequel To: Left Behind
Series: The 7 Sins of John Sheppard
Disclaimer: Not mine, don’t own, not making any money.
Author's Notes: As always, thanks to lvs2read. I couldn't do it without you.
John watched in silent approval as Radek emptied the 9mm into the target, not missing a single shot, then ejected the clip and set both on the table. John walked over to his side, retracted the target, and inspected it. Excellent shot. He’s already better than...
“Very good, Radek. All your shots in the kill zone with a consistent grouping,” John said with a hint of admiration in his voice.
“Colonel, I have not forgotten my time in the Czechoslovakian military,” he said bitterly. “We spent all of our time either fighting or training to fight. There was no such thing as free time.”
“Please, call me John,” he said gently. “Radek, I’m not your commanding officer, and I’m not trying to make you military again. I’ve seen your file and know you were forced to serve in the Czechoslovakian Army and in the Army of the Czech Republic. I need to be sure you can take care of yourself since you’ll be going off-world more often.” I need you on my team since you know what you’re doing, just as much of a genius as…
Radek pulled off his glasses and rubbed his eyes, head bowed. He slipped his glasses back on before looking at John.
“I know, John. It is just…I never thought I would have to pick up a weapon again after I went to university,” he said quietly.
“Just one more round and we’ll call it quits for today.” I won’t let you leave Atlantis unprepared, I won't make the same mistake twice.
Radek simply nodded as John hung three targets and positioned them. He then picked up a P90 and clipped it to Radek’s vest.
“At least this is a little more ambidextrous than the 9mm,” Radek grumbled as he lifted the weapon, released the safety, set it to fully automatic, and took aim. He fired three quick bursts before clicking the safety back on, unclipping the P90, and putting it back on the table.
John retracted all three targets and nodded in approval. Radek really was a good shot, not a single bullet went astray. Unlike Rodney, who was lucky to ever hit what he was aiming at. John drove the thought from his mind, focusing on the present while absently rubbing the old wound on his left arm.
“Okay, Radek. We’re done here for the day. I’d like to go over some hand-to-hand training tomorrow since we’re scheduled to go off-world in two days.”
Radek stripped off the tactical vest and looked thoughtfully at John.
“I am not him. You should not blame yourself for what happened.”
“I’m the team leader, which makes me responsible for everyone on my team! That includes you, now. You’ll be going off-world a lot more than you used to, and it’s my responsibility to make sure you are prepared.”
Radek looked like he was going to say something else, and then seemed to change his mind before he left the firing range. John leaned against a wall and sighed. He was pleased that Radek would be able to take care of himself, even if he hated himself for forcing Radek to lose the innocence he’d struggled to regain after leaving the military. I will not let Radek get killed on a mission the way I let Rodney get killed.
Crossposted to 7_deadly_sins_, atlantisfic, sga_darkfic, welovezelenka, and johnsheppard.
Author: Rhiannon - rhian_morwenna
Characters: John Sheppard, Radek Zelenka
Pairing: John & Radek team/friendship
Summary: John wouldn’t make the same mistake again
Word Count: 552
Genre: Gen, Team, Angst
Rating: PG
Spoilers/Timeline: Set during the expedition's third year in Atlantis.
Sequel To: Left Behind
Series: The 7 Sins of John Sheppard
Disclaimer: Not mine, don’t own, not making any money.
Author's Notes: As always, thanks to lvs2read. I couldn't do it without you.
John watched in silent approval as Radek emptied the 9mm into the target, not missing a single shot, then ejected the clip and set both on the table. John walked over to his side, retracted the target, and inspected it. Excellent shot. He’s already better than...
“Very good, Radek. All your shots in the kill zone with a consistent grouping,” John said with a hint of admiration in his voice.
“Colonel, I have not forgotten my time in the Czechoslovakian military,” he said bitterly. “We spent all of our time either fighting or training to fight. There was no such thing as free time.”
“Please, call me John,” he said gently. “Radek, I’m not your commanding officer, and I’m not trying to make you military again. I’ve seen your file and know you were forced to serve in the Czechoslovakian Army and in the Army of the Czech Republic. I need to be sure you can take care of yourself since you’ll be going off-world more often.” I need you on my team since you know what you’re doing, just as much of a genius as…
Radek pulled off his glasses and rubbed his eyes, head bowed. He slipped his glasses back on before looking at John.
“I know, John. It is just…I never thought I would have to pick up a weapon again after I went to university,” he said quietly.
“Just one more round and we’ll call it quits for today.” I won’t let you leave Atlantis unprepared, I won't make the same mistake twice.
Radek simply nodded as John hung three targets and positioned them. He then picked up a P90 and clipped it to Radek’s vest.
“At least this is a little more ambidextrous than the 9mm,” Radek grumbled as he lifted the weapon, released the safety, set it to fully automatic, and took aim. He fired three quick bursts before clicking the safety back on, unclipping the P90, and putting it back on the table.
John retracted all three targets and nodded in approval. Radek really was a good shot, not a single bullet went astray. Unlike Rodney, who was lucky to ever hit what he was aiming at. John drove the thought from his mind, focusing on the present while absently rubbing the old wound on his left arm.
“Okay, Radek. We’re done here for the day. I’d like to go over some hand-to-hand training tomorrow since we’re scheduled to go off-world in two days.”
Radek stripped off the tactical vest and looked thoughtfully at John.
“I am not him. You should not blame yourself for what happened.”
“I’m the team leader, which makes me responsible for everyone on my team! That includes you, now. You’ll be going off-world a lot more than you used to, and it’s my responsibility to make sure you are prepared.”
Radek looked like he was going to say something else, and then seemed to change his mind before he left the firing range. John leaned against a wall and sighed. He was pleased that Radek would be able to take care of himself, even if he hated himself for forcing Radek to lose the innocence he’d struggled to regain after leaving the military. I will not let Radek get killed on a mission the way I let Rodney get killed.
Crossposted to 7_deadly_sins_, atlantisfic, sga_darkfic, welovezelenka, and johnsheppard.