SGA fic -- A Lighter Stripe of Sky

I'm sure that eventually, I will use this account as more than an archive for my fic -- though I do feel more comfortable having them in multiple places, just in case something goes down in flames! -- but for now, it seems an archive is what it is.

Speaking of . . .

A Lighter Stripe of Sky

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Warnings:  none really.  Maybe some fifth season supporting character names, though surely people know those by now.
Ratings:  PG-P3G1
Notes:  Written for lauriel01, Sheppard H/C Secret Santa exchange
Disclaimer:   I don't own the characters of Stargate Atlantis and no infringement is intended, nor profit being made.
Summary:  On a dead planet, Sheppard triggers an ancient trap.

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( The light on the other side of the gate was a solid thing, so bright he nearly staggered at the impact. )