Shades of the past
A little glimpse into the psyche of John Sheppard
Chapter 1
John Sheppard had a grin on his face as he stepped through the Stargate. He and his team would be on earth in a fraction of a second.
Home.
The last few weeks on Atlantis had been quite rough and they all needed a change of scenery. Teyla and Ronon above all were looking forward to see their friends' home-world, the planet they had heard so much about.
John didn't have an apartment on earth. He hadn't needed one, as he had lived in Antarctica before he got the chance of a lifetime and a new home in another galaxy.
Not wanting to live in a hotel, the team had no choice but to move into Rodney's apartment. It was neither very big nor very clean, but it would do for a week.
When they had all dropped their bags and chosen their sleeping-places, they decided to go out and have some fun.
But before they could go to bars and other similar fine establishments, they had to find some unobtrusive clothes for Teyla and Ronon.
Ronon wasn't very excited. " I don't see a reason why I should change my clothes. And don't even think about taking my gun." He stood in front of the others with his arms crossed in front of his chest.
Thankfully, Teyla knew how to handle him. "Come on, Ronon. We're on holiday and we want to see this world." She took his gun and he didn't resist. "Besides, I heard there are many shirts with skulls and stuff like that. Isn't that ..." She tried to remember the word Major Sheppard had used. "...cool?" Ronon didn't so much a blink, but at least he didn't protest anymore.
So two hours later Ronon and Teyla looked like people from earth. As much as that was possible. Rodney was annoyed, because Teyla had needed so long to find the right clothing - It seems that women are the same everywhere, no matter from which galaxy they are - and Sheppard just grinned like a kid. The T-Shirt they had chosen for Ronon was just too fitting. It said:" You won't like me when I'm angry". It was a quote from Hulk.
The team had a good time walking the streets and talking, but after a while it got boring. They were aimlessly walking around until Rodney came up with an idea.
"I heard there's a circus in town. I mean, I think that's kind of silly, but maybe Teyla would like it?". He looked back at Teyla, who looked interested.
Without a warning, John stopped dead in his tracks, so Ronon walked right into him. He grunted. "Sheppard, what's up?"
There was no answer.
John just shook his head. Meanwhile three pairs of eyes were fixed on him.
"Major? You alright?".
Rodney laid his hand on his shoulder, concern etched on his face. That brought John back to reality. Blinking, he looked at Rodney. He tried to smile. "Yeah...I was just...daydreaming".
The answer didn't convince Rodney or the other two, but they knew better than to push the Major. As they resumed their walk, Rodney changed the topic again. "So...what about the circus?"
Teyla's eyes brightened. " I heard about it. I think it would be very nice."
John didn't look at them. Swallowing down his panic, he put a smile on his face. "I won't go to some stupid circus, but you guys have fun."
Of course, Rodney wouldn't just give up. " Oh come on, Major. Don't be a killjoy." Teyla and Ronon each grabbed one of John's arms. Smiling, Teyla told him: " I'm sure it's going to be fun."
Too slow in looking for an excuse, John was lead to the circus. He was nervous, but he wouldn't let it show.
author's note:
So, what do you think?
Why is John so nervous about going to the circus?
If you want to know, write a review and tell me
