Title: HAVEN

Author: Lacenire

Part:1

Rating: M

Characters: Ronon/ Amirah (OC)

Archiving: Yes

Warnings: None

Spoilers: None

Disclaimers: I do not own Ronon or any characters from
Stargate Atlantis

Summary: Ronon Dex meets one of the scientists of the new Atlantis contingent, unfortunately she has trust and intimacy issues arising from a dark past.

"HAVEN"

by Lacenire

"You need to open up to a relationship, enough time has passed"

Amirah stared at Dr Petra Jackman as if she had sprouted horns and a tail. Incredibly she was continuing to say more of those hateful words.

"Don't give me that look, you are using the attempted rape as an excuse to avoid intimacy with men." Dr Jackman paused and gave Amirah a hard look.

"You have to understand Amirah, it's time to move on with your life. It's been two years since that incident, you don't want to miss out on the best years of your life, do you?" Again she paused expectantly, but got no answer.

Shaking her head, she continued:

"Since this is our last session before you take up that new 'top secret' assignment with the Air Force, I'm going to give you some free advice………Stop treating men as if they are all beasts, they're not. There are some really good men out there and you WILL meet one of them. Just give love a chance."

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Amirah sat at one of the few viewing ports in the sub levels of Atlantis, contemplating Dr Jackman's 'free advice'. She had arrived in Atlantis three weeks ago as part of the new contingent of scientists, explorers, and militia. She loved it here, and was well aware how lucky she was to have been included in the expedition. Her experience in xenobiology was limited, but her true specialization was in the fields of ecology and environmental science. She was assigned to the new Rehabilitation Unit, a was the Assistant to the Chief Environmentalist, Professor Kenny.

As the SG teams explored the Pegasus Galaxy, they had found many planets devastated by the Wraith, or, as in a few cases, 'Ancient' experimentation. The Rehab Unit was responsible for studying the ecology of the planets, formulating strategies to return them to a habitable state, and implementing these strategies. The premise was that since these worlds were known to be devastated, and uninhabitable, the wraith would not return to them. They would be ideal for the rehabilitation of refugees fleeing from the newly awakened wraith.

Amirah had jumped at the chance to make a fresh start far away from that incident of two years ago. Several billion light years was as far away as anyone could get from bad memories. Despite the move, she'd still break out in cold sweat, and cry out in her sleep. Dr Jackman probably was right about it being time to move on, but Lord, how could she function in a relationship when she was terrified of men?

"Ami! Come quickly!"

Amirah turned to see her newest friend and co-worker, Pixi McCoy, running towards her.

"Ami, they've found another planet for rehab, it's called Setita. Prof Kenny's in the lab already, analyzing the M.A.L.P. images. He wants us there right away."

"Setita? That name's familiar?" Amirah stared at her friend as they stepped into the lift, her expression willing Pixi to clarify.

"It should be familiar, it's the home world of that new alien Lt Colonel Sheppard found last week. You know, the tall sexy guy that every female has been talking about."

Amirah said nothing. She knew Pixi didn't understand her refusal to socialize with the men of the expedition. She had indeed overheard several conversations about a man who seemed to be more beast than man. What with his matted hair, rough manners and aggressive behavior, he was just the sort of man that scared her the most. She was glad she hadn't actually encountered him, she silently thanked God for heeding her prayers to keep such men away from her.

"There you are" Prof Kenny said, looking away from the screen as they entered the lab. He was a grandfatherly man with whom Amirah felt quite safe.

"Yes Prof, what do we have?" Amirah said smiling.

"Setita………"

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Twelve hours later, Amirah stepped into the lift and punched in the code for the gymnasium level. It was one o'clock in the morning and yet she was still hyper from the exciting discussions and planning that had taken place earlier. Strangely, she felt safer wandering around Atlantis at these hours than during the day when more men were around. She knew from past experience that the gym would be deserted and she could exercise without being stared at, or being subjected to unwanted advances.

The Holo-Room had an excellent sparing program that allowed the user to engage in combat with any number of holographic adversaries. Amirah chose two, in unarmed combat, and was soon happily working off her frustrations. Soon after she had been attacked two years ago, she had enrolled in a self-defense class, and later fencing and shooting. She refused to be anyone's victim again.

Amirah was holding her own against the two holograms for half an hour when suddenly a large shape hurtled into the midst of the gym, pushing Amirah aside and placed itself in front of her, blocking the blow that was aimed at her head.

"Get back! I'll handle these curs!" A rich baritone voice shouted.

Amirah recovered her balance from the push, turned around and stared. A giant of a man was engaged in battle with her foes. He was so large, so tall, and so fast. He delivered blows in rapid succession, and as pre-programmed, they faded away at the 'death blows'.

"What sorcery is this?"

His angry, puzzled look a clear giveaway that he didn't know that the attackers were holograms. Amirah almost burst out laughing at his expression, except he was now looking at HER!

Green eyes met gold and held steady, narrowing slightly as he got his first look at her.

Ronon could not believe his eyes as he looked at the woman he had just 'saved'. She was stunningly beautiful. Her almond shaped, slightly tilted eyes were caramel-gold in color and stared back at him unflinchingly. A man could get lost in those eyes, they could see his soul, he thought. He allowed his eyes to roam further, taking in her hair which was very curly and twisted into many tiny plaits. Her skin was a warm honey tone that was covered with a light sheen of moisture from her exertions. She was wearing a short form-fitting body suit that did nothing to hide her supple, lightly muscled body and flat toned stomach. Her waist, such a tiny waist, Lord. The tightening at his crotch caught him by surprise. After seven years without a woman, he thought he had mastered such desires and was now immune to women's charms. He looked back at her face thinking to introduce himself, but instead he found himself stepping back in shock!

Amirah was furious!

If looks could kill Ronon would be dead several times over.

How dare he! How dare he maul me with his eyes she thought.

It had been amusing to see the stranger confused by the holograms, but once he started checking her out, Amirah was just disgusted and angry. Like all men he couldn't stand to see a woman without undressing her with his eyes. She had seen the way his eyes had narrowed and he had swallowed, and the increased bulge in his pants was unmistakable.

Ugh! Disgusting! Drooling just like a dog in heat!

Without a word, Amirah turned and stalked out of the gym.

Embarrassed by his lack of physical control, and aware of how he had disgusted her, Ronon watched her leave. He instinctively knew that he should not follow her.

This time.

Back at her room, Amirah showered, dressed in shorts and tank top and climbed into bed. She hoped to fall asleep quickly so she could forget the disgusting he-man back at the gym.

It was hopeless, she couldn't fall asleep. She couldn't stop thinking about him and seeing those jade green eyes. For that timeless moment when their eyes had met, she had stared into their green depths and felt something stir deep down inside her.

Who was he? Why did he have to spoil it by drooling like that?

Ugh! Men they're all the same! Only ONE thing on their minds