SGA Fic: First Moments 2/5
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witchyTitle:First Fight
Author:[OMGirl]![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
cblade_007
Date:September 23rd, 2005
Rating:PG-13
Characters:Sheppard/Teyla
Archiving:Ask first..plz
Disclaimer:I do not own either the characters or the show….don’t sue….I have nothing worth getting….Any errors are my own…
A/N: Thanks everyone who reviewed I very much appreciate it. It’s great hearing what u guys liked or didn’t like in the story…maybe it will help me better write the rest.
I tied in this next chapter with my next topic in the ficathon hope u all enjoy…
Previous Chapter:
CHAPTER 1
Now on with the story…
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Finally arriving at his destination John walked to the table set up with food to take his share of authentic earth cuisine. It wasn’t everyday they would get a large variety to choose from.
Filling his plate he glanced around looking for a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the entertainment that Teyla, Zelenka, Beckett and even Rodney were performing. Still throwing the Frisbee around they all looked relaxed, even though the game had now escalated into Mckay in the middle. Laughing at their antics John truly felt bad for Rodney. The geeky scientist sure did leave himself open to a lot of ribbing from the other members. The surprising thing was that he was still playing and not running to Elizabeth to complain.
Just at that moment John heard his name in the distance, turning he saw Elizabeth waving to him from her perch on a rock above their picnic. He really didn’t want to talk to Elizabeth right at that moment. Since he’d apologized for choking her he’d only interacted with her in a professional manner.
Never before had he attacked another human being without due cause, much less a woman.
Now , not only had he choked Elizabeth, but had forced his attention on Teyla, but that was another issue altogether.
They’d understood that it was the retro-virus, but that didn’t make him feel any better.
Hearing his name again, not wanting to be rude he walked over to join her. Maneuvering the many rocks surrounding her mount John finally made it to the top.
'Hello John. Please sit’ she said motioning to the other side of the slab of rock she was sitting on.
Easing himself down he turned so he faced the Frisbee game in progress. 'Thanks' he replied.
'I see Ronon has beat you again' she stated slightly smiling.
Looking at her with a raised eyebrow he asked, 'What makes you think that?'
'Well, you are very tense with means you didn't do something that you wanted to. You also scowled when I mentioned Ronon's name. Like now!' she said laughing a little.
'Okay. Okay. Point taken. Anyway, it's just a game' he tried to reason.
‘Right, and Atlantis was just a myth’ Elizabeth said.
Glancing over to the Frisbee game John thought about the rush he’d had beating Ronon when he was strung out on the retro-virus. ‘Okay. So he won. Tell the man what he won, Charlie’ he replied sarcastically.
Picking up his untouched portion of his meal he moved closer to the cliff over looking the ocean, but still gave him an unobstructed view of the Frisbee game.
Watching Teyla he saw how she concentrated on such a simple task of throwing a Frisbee. He remembered when he’d first approached her to give him lessons to fight with the bantos sticks.
They’d finally gotten settled on the island with the occasional exploration mission.
John had woken up with the idea to get Teyla to teach him, after seeing her practicing. As usual he found her standing on the balcony off the main corridor of the Athosian quarters.
Walking out onto the balcony John leaned against the rail, then said, ‘Hello Teyla’.
Looking over at him Teyla slowly smiled and replied, ‘Hello Major Sheppard, what can I do for u today?’
‘Can I ask you a favor?’ John asked in a rush.
Shaking her head she, signaling him to go ahead and ask.
‘Would you be able to train me in using the sticks?’ he asked slowly watching her watch him.
It seems at that point he’d tried to get close to her in anyway. It wasn’t that he really wanted to learn using the sticks, but more that he just wanted to be in her company. She relaxed him after a long day of reports, Rodney, and everyday chores. It was also the only time he could have her all to himself.
Smiling Teyla asked, ‘Do you not think you would rather just use your own weapons? You seem to like them very much.’
Hesitant to answer John took a moment to glance out at the dawn’s early light stretching across the sea towards Atlantis.
‘John?’ Teyla asked.
Looking back to Teyla, John said, ‘It may come in handy if I were without a weapon. I’m trained in hand to hand combat but this would allow me to use something in the environment.’
Convinced of his sincerity to learn Teyla said, ‘I will think about it and get back to you.’
Absently taking a bite of his sandwich he thought of how serious she was when she had stood at his door that same afternoon, and agreed that she would indeed teach him. After taking all day to finally tell him her decision, he had thought he’d made a mistake in approaching her and may have insulted her in some way.
But, she had agreed and they’d started the sessions the next day. Much to his delight.
During those times it was as if the occupants of Atlantis instinctively knew they were to be left alone, not once had their privacy ever been invaded. For that John was thankful. Sure they all knew Teyla could beat him, but it was reassuring to know they never tried to see it happen.
Memorable of all was their first session. Turning toward the ocean John clearly saw the scene unfold as thought watching it on replay.
As usual and in true Sheppard fashion he’d been late, slowly walking down the corridor to the gym. Stopping at the door he saw Teyla stretching, her back turned to him. Standing silently at the door, motionless he stared as Teyla slowly extended her leg doing a perfect split.
After a few seconds of staring he cleared his throat and casually entered the gym saying, ‘Sorry I’m late, had to do a report’ smiling to her.
‘That is okay, Major’ she said motioning him to take a pair of bantos sticks.
Hearing Teyla’s laughter drifting on the wind, John turned to the Frisbee game to see, Ronon had joined and was standing near Teyla, with her smiling up at him.
Not once had she smiled like that to him since he kissed her while under the retro-virus. She had smiled for him since the first day he’d met her, but none as bright as those she bestowed on him during their first practice.
He thought of them now, wondering how he could regain the comradery they’d had in those early days . They’d been at it for what seemed like hours. Teyla attempted to show him basic movies anything a beginner should know. She’d just knocked his sticks out of his hands, had him on his knees, with her sticks at his jugular, sporting the widest most honest smile he’d ever seen on her. She would continually use that move to show how much he hadn’t been practicing.
He had left the gym that evening with bruises and areas hurting that he didn’t know existed until then.
Even though he’d rather just use his gun and simply shoot, strategically he knew the skills he learned form Teyla would have someday come in handy.
Putting aside his plate, he leaned forward elbows to knees, bracing his face between his hands watching horizon. Knowing he would do anything in his power to regain the companionship he’d had with Teyla.
Just then he felt a hand on his shoulder….
CHAPTER 3
Comments/Reviews are Welcomed!!
Author:[OMGirl]
cblade_007Date:September 23rd, 2005
Rating:PG-13
Characters:Sheppard/Teyla
Archiving:Ask first..plz
Disclaimer:I do not own either the characters or the show….don’t sue….I have nothing worth getting….Any errors are my own…
A/N: Thanks everyone who reviewed I very much appreciate it. It’s great hearing what u guys liked or didn’t like in the story…maybe it will help me better write the rest.
I tied in this next chapter with my next topic in the ficathon hope u all enjoy…
Previous Chapter:
CHAPTER 1
Now on with the story…
--------------------------------------------------------
Finally arriving at his destination John walked to the table set up with food to take his share of authentic earth cuisine. It wasn’t everyday they would get a large variety to choose from.
Filling his plate he glanced around looking for a perfect spot to sit and enjoy the entertainment that Teyla, Zelenka, Beckett and even Rodney were performing. Still throwing the Frisbee around they all looked relaxed, even though the game had now escalated into Mckay in the middle. Laughing at their antics John truly felt bad for Rodney. The geeky scientist sure did leave himself open to a lot of ribbing from the other members. The surprising thing was that he was still playing and not running to Elizabeth to complain.
Just at that moment John heard his name in the distance, turning he saw Elizabeth waving to him from her perch on a rock above their picnic. He really didn’t want to talk to Elizabeth right at that moment. Since he’d apologized for choking her he’d only interacted with her in a professional manner.
Never before had he attacked another human being without due cause, much less a woman.
Now , not only had he choked Elizabeth, but had forced his attention on Teyla, but that was another issue altogether.
They’d understood that it was the retro-virus, but that didn’t make him feel any better.
Hearing his name again, not wanting to be rude he walked over to join her. Maneuvering the many rocks surrounding her mount John finally made it to the top.
'Hello John. Please sit’ she said motioning to the other side of the slab of rock she was sitting on.
Easing himself down he turned so he faced the Frisbee game in progress. 'Thanks' he replied.
'I see Ronon has beat you again' she stated slightly smiling.
Looking at her with a raised eyebrow he asked, 'What makes you think that?'
'Well, you are very tense with means you didn't do something that you wanted to. You also scowled when I mentioned Ronon's name. Like now!' she said laughing a little.
'Okay. Okay. Point taken. Anyway, it's just a game' he tried to reason.
‘Right, and Atlantis was just a myth’ Elizabeth said.
Glancing over to the Frisbee game John thought about the rush he’d had beating Ronon when he was strung out on the retro-virus. ‘Okay. So he won. Tell the man what he won, Charlie’ he replied sarcastically.
Picking up his untouched portion of his meal he moved closer to the cliff over looking the ocean, but still gave him an unobstructed view of the Frisbee game.
Watching Teyla he saw how she concentrated on such a simple task of throwing a Frisbee. He remembered when he’d first approached her to give him lessons to fight with the bantos sticks.
They’d finally gotten settled on the island with the occasional exploration mission.
John had woken up with the idea to get Teyla to teach him, after seeing her practicing. As usual he found her standing on the balcony off the main corridor of the Athosian quarters.
Walking out onto the balcony John leaned against the rail, then said, ‘Hello Teyla’.
Looking over at him Teyla slowly smiled and replied, ‘Hello Major Sheppard, what can I do for u today?’
‘Can I ask you a favor?’ John asked in a rush.
Shaking her head she, signaling him to go ahead and ask.
‘Would you be able to train me in using the sticks?’ he asked slowly watching her watch him.
It seems at that point he’d tried to get close to her in anyway. It wasn’t that he really wanted to learn using the sticks, but more that he just wanted to be in her company. She relaxed him after a long day of reports, Rodney, and everyday chores. It was also the only time he could have her all to himself.
Smiling Teyla asked, ‘Do you not think you would rather just use your own weapons? You seem to like them very much.’
Hesitant to answer John took a moment to glance out at the dawn’s early light stretching across the sea towards Atlantis.
‘John?’ Teyla asked.
Looking back to Teyla, John said, ‘It may come in handy if I were without a weapon. I’m trained in hand to hand combat but this would allow me to use something in the environment.’
Convinced of his sincerity to learn Teyla said, ‘I will think about it and get back to you.’
Absently taking a bite of his sandwich he thought of how serious she was when she had stood at his door that same afternoon, and agreed that she would indeed teach him. After taking all day to finally tell him her decision, he had thought he’d made a mistake in approaching her and may have insulted her in some way.
But, she had agreed and they’d started the sessions the next day. Much to his delight.
During those times it was as if the occupants of Atlantis instinctively knew they were to be left alone, not once had their privacy ever been invaded. For that John was thankful. Sure they all knew Teyla could beat him, but it was reassuring to know they never tried to see it happen.
Memorable of all was their first session. Turning toward the ocean John clearly saw the scene unfold as thought watching it on replay.
As usual and in true Sheppard fashion he’d been late, slowly walking down the corridor to the gym. Stopping at the door he saw Teyla stretching, her back turned to him. Standing silently at the door, motionless he stared as Teyla slowly extended her leg doing a perfect split.
After a few seconds of staring he cleared his throat and casually entered the gym saying, ‘Sorry I’m late, had to do a report’ smiling to her.
‘That is okay, Major’ she said motioning him to take a pair of bantos sticks.
Hearing Teyla’s laughter drifting on the wind, John turned to the Frisbee game to see, Ronon had joined and was standing near Teyla, with her smiling up at him.
Not once had she smiled like that to him since he kissed her while under the retro-virus. She had smiled for him since the first day he’d met her, but none as bright as those she bestowed on him during their first practice.
He thought of them now, wondering how he could regain the comradery they’d had in those early days . They’d been at it for what seemed like hours. Teyla attempted to show him basic movies anything a beginner should know. She’d just knocked his sticks out of his hands, had him on his knees, with her sticks at his jugular, sporting the widest most honest smile he’d ever seen on her. She would continually use that move to show how much he hadn’t been practicing.
He had left the gym that evening with bruises and areas hurting that he didn’t know existed until then.
Even though he’d rather just use his gun and simply shoot, strategically he knew the skills he learned form Teyla would have someday come in handy.
Putting aside his plate, he leaned forward elbows to knees, bracing his face between his hands watching horizon. Knowing he would do anything in his power to regain the companionship he’d had with Teyla.
Just then he felt a hand on his shoulder….
CHAPTER 3
Comments/Reviews are Welcomed!!