Kung-Fu Fighting
Spoilers- Mainly for S8 ep 'Sacrifices'
Disclaimers- None of the characters in this fic belong to me, they are the property of MGM, Gekko and all those other people.
Note- I absolutely adored this episode. I love Teal'c in 'Dad' mode, hence the fic.
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Teal'c blocked a strong left hook that was quickly followed by a jab. He lashed out, his powerful muscles contracting and relaxing, standing out against his smooth, dark skin. Teal'c nodded as his opponent twirled out of the way, cart wheeling back to retrieve an abandoned staff weapon.
"Good. Again."
Skillful hands swung the wooden weapon. Teal'c ducked, the staff barely missing his head. The staff flew through the air, forcing Teal'c back. Suddenly, Teal'c lost his footing; sensing the loss of balance, his opponent dropped to the ground and swept their leg around.
Teal'c's arms wind milled as he tried to keep his balance. It was of no use. He fell heavily to the ground.
There was a pregnant pause.
Teal'c let out a loud bark of laughter.
A small hand appeared in his line of vision. Teal'c accepted it easily and rose gracefully to his feet. Teal'c smiled down at he young woman before him.
"You fight very well, Kar'yn."
A wide smile replaced the faintly anxious look on her face. "Thank you, Father."
Teal'c placed a warn hand on her shoulder. "Ishta and I are very proud."
Kar'yn blushed prettily.
"Kar'yn!"
Teal'c and Kar'yn turned to see Ry'ac running towards them.
"Ry'ac," Kar'yn called, "what is the hurry?"
Ry'ac stopped beside her. "Can a man not miss his wife?"
Kar'yn smiled and pressed a kiss to his cheek. "You are a horrible liar, husband."
"It is the truth," Ry'ac protested. "But Ishta and Bra'tac did send me to retrieve my father." He looked over at Teal'c, noting the small smile on his face. "What?"
"You and Kar'yn remind me very much of your mother and I when we were newly bonded." Teal'c lowered his head slightly. "She would be very proud."
"Thank you," Kar'yn said softly. "That means a great deal to us."
Teal'c inclined his head. "I should attend to Ishta and Bra'tac. Kar'yn, perhaps you could show Ry'ac what you have learnt?"
There was a wicked twinkle in his eyes.
How could she have thought this man to be cold and unfeeling?
Ry'ac grinned. "Yes, please, Kar'yn, show me."
"Father?" Kar'yn called.
Teal'c turned back, one eyebrow raised in query.
Kar'yn ran over to him and embraced him tightly. "Thank you."
Teal'c smiled. "You are most welcome, my daughter. Now go, Ry'ac awaits you."
"He is most anxious to be defeated."
Teal'c laughed heartily. He watched silently as Kar'yn jogged back to stand across from Ry'ac. They began to spar. It appeared that Kar'yn was correct.
Teal'c suspected that Ry'ac was not displeased.
Not at all.
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