Enchantment:
John, Teyla, Ronon and Rodney are exploring a new planet. Rodney believes that there are signs of a village east of their position and they begin to head that way.
The buildings of the village are similar to medieval style. In the middle the village is a large courtyard with a wooden stage in the center. The villagers are busy decorating the courtyard. The stage is adorned with strings of flowers and sheer fabrics. Surrounding the stage are rows of benches and further behind them are large wooden tables with even more benches.
They villagers notice John and his team, but they purposely ignore them and continue to working. John decides to walk up to an older gentleman, "Hi." The man continues to work without a word. John looks back at his team and then tries again. "We are explores and we noticed that you're having some celebration," smiles John.
The man looks around nervously and talks softly, "It is for our Lord…" He looks at Teyla. "If you do not wish to lose your lady friend I would leave now." He quickly scurries to continue working.
John regroups with his team, "What do make of that?"
They all had a curious look on their faces. "Why was he so nervous?" asks Ronon.
"Yea, and why did say that about Teyla?" Rodney questions. They all look at Teyla. "I think we should leave." John agrees and they are about to leave when a majestic looking man approaches them.
He is a handsome man in his mid thirties. He has brown hair, light blue eyes and he's less than six feet tall. He's wearing a long black cloak and a large pendant pinned to it. The pendant is four inches square with many symbols on it and a large gem in the middle.
"Hello. I am Lord Lukin," greets the Lord with a humble smile. John introduces himself and his team. Lukin draws his attention toward Teyla and walks closer.
His glare makes her uncomfortable and decides to ask him a question. "That is an interesting pendant," remarks Teyla.
Lukin looks down at his pendant, "Well thank you. I found it many years ago. Would you like to look at it closer?" he asks as he moves closer to Teyla. She looks down at the pendant and remarks that the symbols look like Ancient writing. She touches the markings and a barely noticeable glow begins to come from the gem.
"Do you like it my dear," Lukin asks.
Teyla smiles widely, "Yes. Yes, I do."
Lukin steps back from Teyla. He observes combat gear. "My dear Teyla. You are of such beauty. Why do you wear all those awful weapons and such? I would love to see the true you behind all that. Please take them off." Before John could say a word, Teyla begins to take her gear off with a smile.
Teyla hands her gear to Rodney. John, Ronon and Rodney look at her suspiciously. "Is this better to your liking Lukin?" Teyla inquires.
John is not sure what is going on with Teyla, but he is sure that he has to get her out of there. Before anything else happens he tells Lukin that they have to leave.
"Please come back tonight for our celebration," Lukin requests and before John could decline Teyla accepts his invitation. Lukin motions to young lady nearby. He whispers in her ear.
She smiles with a twinkle in her eyes and quickly leaves. In no time she returns with a luxurious dress draped over her arms. She bows before Lukin as she presents the dress to him. He expresses his gratitude and waves her away.
"Please Teyla. Wear this for me tonight. I would be elated if you did," Lukin says as he hands her the dress.
Teyla's face glows with excitement, "I would be honor to do so. It is so beautiful. Thanks Lukin. I will be back tonight."
John, Ronon and Rodney are now more concern than before. John walks up to Teyla, "Teyla we need to go now." Teyla is still entranced with Lukin and doesn't notice John talking. "Teyla!" She turns to look at John. "We're leaving now." Teyla walks away with John, Ronon and Rodney, but continues to look back at Lukin and waves goodbye.
Half way to the gate John turns to Teyla, "What the hell was that?"
Teyla looks at him innocently, "What? I do not understand."
John points in the direction of the village and raises his voice slightly, "What you were doing with Lukin. That's what!"
A natural glow comes upon Teyla's face as she smiles and thinks of Lukin. She sighs, "I still do not why you are upset, John. He is a very nice man, who happens to be extremely handsome." She dress closer to her. "I cannot wait to come back and be with him tonight." She continues on and walks ahead of John and Ronon.
John's face contorts as he glances at Ronon. "Are you going to let her go tonight?" Ronon asks.
John face disfigures more, "No! Something's not right here. I don't know what it is, but I'm letting her go back to find out."
"How are you planning to stop her?" Ronon replies.
John frowns, "I don't know. I'm going to have to tell Sam and inform the technicians for tonight, not to let her through. She won't be happy, but she'll get over it. I hope."