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A/N- With all the crazyness happening concerning the back half of Season 3 and the huge changes being made in Season 4 I thought that it was high time (with my D/V story complete and awaiting posting) that I delved back into some Sparky goodness. So here it is, a story that I have had on file forever….finally typed up and posted on line for your enjoyment. The chapters are going to be short, but I think that the content will be good. :D Please take the time to review at the end and let me know what you think.

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Spoiler Warning- Stargate Atlantis Season III Post 'The Return' Parts I&II and Echoes but Pre 'Irresistible' ….gotta have that Sparky goodness in there, don't we. :D

1. Glass City Introductions

It all started with a normal mission, John and his team took puddle jumper 1 and flew it through the gate to a planet and descended through the atmosphere searching for life-signs and anything else that might be of interest and of course, John and Rodney were bickering about the lack of support from the SGC- again.

"So, all I am saying is that Earth could give us a little back-up in our battle with the wraith, and the Asurans now that we've ticked them off."

"Earth has its own problems at the moment Rodney," John chastised as they flew over an ocean on M3X-225. "They need everyone that they can get!"

"Yes," Rodney began, nodding his head. "I am aware of the fact that the Ori are a major threat in the Milky Way but if we- oh I don't know- happen to loose this war with the Wraith-they will be next."

"I know Rodney," John stated, getting slightly annoyed at him. "But the majority of the Wraith seem to think that we really destroyed ourselves- meaning that until they learn otherwise our only real threat is the Asurans."

"Still, we've seen what the Asurans can do and we could use some back up!"

"We're holding our own Rodney," John argued. "And besides we didn't get into that much trouble for sneaking back into the city and saving-"

"Saving who exactly……?" Rodney asked, before he realised what John had paused about. "Well, I'll be…"

"Most impressive…" Teyla breathed in wonder at the sight before them.

"Never seen anything like it," Ronan chipped in, in awe himself.

"A glass city," John stated as the spiralling towers of the city loomed before them

"It looks completely undamaged." Rodney pointed out, leaning forward in his seat.

"Do you think that the Wraith have never visited this world?" Teyla asked, thousands of possibilities running through her mind.

"Could be," Ronan stated as they flew closer to the city.

"What do you say we find out?" John asked as he searched for a place to land.

John landed the puddle jumper on a glass platform near the sea. They all stepped out and were greeted by a party of tall statuesque women in flowing white gowns.

"Greeting travellers," A woman stated stepping forward to stand in front of travellers. "I am Yenara and it is an honour to welcome you to Traisor."

"It is an honour to be here." John piped up causing the welcoming committee to recoil.

"Do you not keep your men silent?" Yenara asked Teyla.

"My men?" Teyla asked slightly confused at what Yenara asked.

"Yes," Yenara began, her ice blue eyes blazing. "Here in Mizan, our men are subservient to us- "

"Subservient?" Rodney asked, causing Teyla to give him a dirty look. With that look Rodney, John and Ronan decided that it would be a better idea if they didn't say anything.

"That is not the way of our people." Teyla explained patiently. "I am Teyla and this is Colonel Sheppard, Ronan and Dr. McKay, we are peaceful explorers looking for allies in our battle with the wraith."

"The Wraith have not culled us in many generations." Yenara explained, while the other women behind her whispered furiously. "But if you are looking for allies, I would be glad to take you to our leader and allow you Teyla to negotiate with her."

"Oh," Teyla began trying to be as polite as possible. "I am not qualified to negotiate on the behalf of our entire people."

"We will only deal with another woman." Yenara stated simply.

"Very well," Teyla agreed. "We shall return to our world and bring our leader here. She will negotiate with you."

"This is acceptable." Yenara agreed as well. "We shall look forward to your return." With that, Yenara and her followers turned and walked back to their city while Rodney, John, Ronan and Teyla entered the jumper, silent as stones.

A/N2- Not much changed in this update...but please review and enjoy the next chapter!