This was made of pure awesome. Whumping and emotional build up all around, character development, and a great plot. I couldn't have asked for more. Plus really cool original characters. I had wanted to mention the snake thing earlier because well... I always liked the creep factor of the fact that snakes don't blink, because they have no eyelids. :)

One thing I wanted to note, though I'll review again when I'm finished reading. Awesome story so far, but um, I just wanted to mention that snakes don't have eyelids, so they can't blink. Just wanted to mention that.

Another delightful story. I don't care if it does become AU, I love the history you put into this, and the whumping was above par :P I especially loved Rodney saying he was fine, except for being dead :P Not only do we have excellent physical whumping, but lovely angst about thinking each other dead. The snake was great too, and Kalakala was a wonderful name for them. I loved him gobbling up the Wraith The ship history was interesting too, and I love how you fit it into the characters :P One note, I've been very happy with your fics so far having excellent spoiler notes, but this one didn't mention anything. Fortunately, I'd already seen Sateda. Haven't seen anything about the Morgan hologram, so don't know if that's a spoiler or something you made up. Don't tell me if it's a spoiler, I'll find out when I get to the correct ep if it was :P

Anyone seen my socks? Blue, stripey...No? Oh, well...you owe me another pair seeing as you just blew them off!

I'd just like to say one word to you...WOW

Oh, and two more...THANK YOU!

"“Good snakey,” he whispered, the words sounding pathetic even in his own ears.

He wasn’t even sure he was conscious anymore. Maybe he was dreaming. Maybe he was dead. Because giant snakes aren’t dogs, and this was way too freaky."

I can so picture this happening in an episode and, yes, I *am* laughing out loud.

Maja

"A shirtless McKay, a barely injured Sheppard, a big ** snake and furious and hungry Wraith...sounds like the plot to a bad dream, eh? LOL! All part and parcel of the horrible disease of Cliffhanger-itis. I have it. It's just so easy to catch..."

It is, isn't it? It really is. And among us Stargate writers it's a veritable plague . . . isn't it GREAT? :D

I am SO loving this story and I can't WAIT to read the rest! I'm so not going to get sleep tonight . . .

Ah well! Sacrifices must be made! :D

Onward to the next chapter!

Maja

This isn't one of your more action packed chapters, ;D but that's okay.

I really liked this chapter. It seems like something TPTB do every now and again in the show where they give us a little something extra that may or may not be relevant to the plot, but that gives it that extra dimension that really brings it to life and makes it seem more real and less of a fictional show.

Great job!

Maja

A very well written story, I read it with pleasure, and I think it is worth to read it. Compliments...

Oh wow, hardly know what to say after that...

This is quite probably one of the best stories I've ever read. Notice I don't say *fanfics* there.

You've got all the elements - plot, characterisation, timing, pace, plus all the ones I can't name but know NEED to be there for a story to work. And then there's spelling, punctuation, grammar...

The whole story just flows together, SO well, and the characterisation in particular is just fantastic. I just know I couldn't write McKay like that. I love him too much, I'd try to make him reasonable and less annoying and ultimately destroy him in the process. The scene with McKay and Ronon talking over the comm system after the crash was just priceless and I genuinely laughed long and hard reading it.

Wow. Just... wow...

"After all, he thought to himself, he just ordered McKay to play fighter pilot again with a ten thousand year old damaged ship, and only Ronon to help him...What could possibly go wrong?"

Hahaha. gee, I wonder what's gonna go wrong next. This is great!

Oh and I forgot to say that I love how you portray Ronon and Teyla. Finally, Teyla gets the depth her character deserves. You should defenitively become one of the writers for the show!

What a great, great, great, great story. Thank you! Thank you so much for an afternoon full of joy, laughing and sometimes a lump in my throat.

I am absolutely stunned how you manage that every single one in your story is TOTALLY in character. I could SEE them, everyone, saying and doing exactly what you wrote. It was incredible. Truly incredible!

I LOVE how you write McKay. So true and so lovable. I fell in love with him all over again.
His arguments with Sheppard were priceless.

And adored the scene with Ronon and Rodney in the crashed ship. Wonderful. It's one of my favorite scenes of all fanfics I read and of all real episodes I watched. Really!

All in all, this story is one of my favorites...

I really mean every single one of these words, believe me.
Now I'm going to read your other stories.
Thank you again for entertaining me for HOURS.

Awesome story! Riveting action, compelling storylines, and great characterization. Wonderful job. Thanks for sharing!

As always, the worst thing about the story is that it eventually has to end. Two thumbs up! This was an emotional roller coaster that showed many sides to our favorite SGA team. I'm glad Teyla actually had a time to grow and shine, as too often she seems to be a simple character with a basic personality. Rodney trapped with the Wraith crawling towards him was picture-perfect creepy. And I'd love to see a giant snake taking a nap on Sheppard :) Please continue to write such wonderful and terrific stories. I eagerly look forward to your next work. Bravo!

Ah, the team is finally back together. So many wonderful moments, Sheppard's warm, happiness that his team was safe, the villagers being there for them, the Ronon/Rodney/Sheppard snark, Sheppard's awful singing and the villagers joining in (much to poor Rodney's agony), the team's worry about Teyla, Rodney pulling Teyla's nose to wake her up (like her father used to), Carson's soothing, steady presence (which released John from his need to watch over his team), and Teyla watching over "her boys".

Good stuff.