Complete Inescapable Truth NCIS/Stargate Atlantis pre-slash

Chapter Two

Tony walked into a smallish room, it had comfortable chairs, and it had a more relaxing feel to it. Two people stood and held out their hands. He smiled as he shook them.

"I'm Colonel Sam Carter, and this is Doctor Rodney McKay. Now all the paperwork is out of the way we can sit and discuss things."

"When can I get some food, you know what I'm like when I'm hungry."

Tony just stared at him and smiled; this was not what he was expecting.

Sam sighed and rubbed her forehead. "Not now McKay."

"What, oh yes of course." He looked back to Tony. "How would you like to work on Atlantis?"

"Subtle, really subtle," Sam muttered.

"You want me to work in a theme park? Is there a theme park?" He was confused about why all the paperwork for that.

"No, not a theme park." Rodney snapped. "The actual place Atlantis."

"I think you might need to get him some food. He's becoming delusional."

Sam laughed at the look Rodney threw them. "I think it would be better if I explained some things to you. Dr McKay jumped ahead, and there are some things you need to know first."

"What is it I need to know?" Tony sat back and listened to the story of Stargate's wormholes and eventually the discovery of Atlantis and a rundown on things that have happened since.

"Are you okay Agent DiNozzo?" Sam asked a little concerned.

"It's a lot to take in, Atlantis, Stargate, wormholes? I still don't quite get how wormholes work?"

"I'm not going to explain how they work. It's clear you wouldn't understand," Rodney muttered.

"Okay McSmartarse, clearly you don't know everything, or you wouldn't need me or my skills."

Rodney opened and closed his mouth, and he was just about to go off on the other man when he saw a smile appear on the agent's face. He couldn't help himself but smile in return. Normally people got angry with him when he started on one of his rants.

Sam turned and looked at the two men, what the hell was going on?

"Well, I can't do everything myself."

"I wish I could give you a case file and see you try and solve it. It would be great to watch you fail."

"Agent DiNozzo–."

"Tony."

"Tony." He replied with a smile. "You pick a case, and I will solve it. I have the security clearance," Rodney held out his hand.

"You've got a deal," Tony laughed and shook the offered appendage.

"Well, it's wonderful that you two have become friends, but we are here for a different reason."

"Yes, I'm sorry ma'am. Could I take a few days to think about it? There was a lot of information thrown at me."

"Of course Agent DiNozzo."

"Tony."

"I'm Sam." She held out a card. "You can contact Rodney or me on these numbers and email addresses."

"Thank you. I'll be in contact with you as soon as I've made a choice."

Sam nudged Rodney.

He glanced at her for a moment, and then it clicked. "Oh, yes, you can call me Rodney."

"You're not a people person, are you?" Tony couldn't help laughing.

"How dare...no, not really."