Characters aren't mine, blah blah blah, making no money from this, just having fun with Shep and co. Thank you to my little sis Annie for being my BETA and fellow Bed Hair worshipper.
This concept may have been done before, but hey, i had fun! This is also my first Fan Fic, please be gentle and give me nice reviews.
Set in Series 1 (cos i haven't seen any of Series 2!), before the Seige but after the Storm/Eye...you get the idea!
'The Atlantis Games'
The 'Atlantis Games' as they had been enthusiastically christened by McKay had originally been the Major's idea in an attempt to raise morale in the city, following the tensions of the recent weeks. At this point Dr Weir had been willing to listen to any suggestions and had happily agreed for Shepherd to arrange the competition under the strict understanding that it would not interfere with the security of the base and that a skeleton staff ,including herself, would remain on duty in the control room at all times.
That was until he had appeared at her office doorway late one evening ruffling that unruly mop of bed hair and complaining that she worked too hard and should give herself a break.
"And what do you suggest Major?" she had sighed closing her lap top, rubbing her temple and reaching for the mug of coffee he handed to her. Their fingers brushed momentarily and Elizabeth looked up to find John's burning gaze upon her. It had become a regular evening ritual for them without them even noticing. He would drop by her office as he was 'in the neighbourhood' but they both knew it was to ensure she didn't pull an all-nighter and at least got a few hours sleep. She appreciated his concern and found herself wondering if it was more than just a professional courtesy.
"Well, I was thinking…." John broke the tension
"Oh God are we in trouble"
"Are you gonna let me finish?" he teased
"Sorry" Elizabeth smirked, feeling herself relax
"How about we make the Atlantis Games a bit more…interesting"
Elizabeth raised an eyebrow "I didn't think you were going to let Rodney name anything again"
"I thought I owed him one after that 'Gate Ship' crap….but that's not the point" he dismissed
"What do you mean by more interesting?" Elizabeth asked suspiciously
The Major leaned against her desk lazily and took a swig of coffee "Guys versus Girls"
"Excuse me?"
"you know,battle of the sexes kind of thing" he explained
"I take it you are nominating yourself as Captain for the guys team?" …….she so knew where this was going
"You suppose right" he confirmed
"And….?"
"I just thought you'd like to demonstrate your commitment to staff morale and well being" he said with mock severity
"Do I have a choice?" Elizabeth sighed
"Not really" John grinned "I've already got my team picked out, I suggest you do the same…….Captain" he said as he hopped off the desk and made his way out of the office
"Let the games begin" Elizabeth groaned
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Shepherd, Ford, McKay, Beckett and Zelenka made their way to the gym sporting matching white T-shirts that Rodney had cleverly customised using the magic markers he had brought with him from Earth.
'Team Shepherd' entered the room to thunderous applause and piercing whistles from those male Atlantis staff members given permission to witness the days competition and boo's and hisses from their female counterparts.
"Bloody Hell" Carson muttered nervously
"We're famous" McKay grinned sticking his chest out and bowing graciously
"Lap it up boys" John smirked holding his hands up in a winning gesture and winking at a group of Beckett's female lab assistants " Victory is so.. definitely ours, it's in the bag"
So far they were in the lead by just 2 points following Carson's disqualification in the puddle jumper derby.
"How many times do I have to tell you I'm a Doctor not a bloody fighter pilot" Beckett had thundered to Lt Ford as he made his way down the ramp
"Yeah, and she's one of McKays computer nerds" the Major had motioned to the small bespectacled blonde bounding out of Jumper 2 amidst shouts and cheers from her team mates.
"Bugger off Kirk" was Becketts only response
McKay had annihilated Teyla in the 'all you can eat in a minute' event and Zelenka and his opponent Lt Bailey scored a draw in the treasure hunt. Everything hung on this final showdown.
Stopping in the 'blue' corner Major Shepherd began to pull off his sneakers and socks, throwing them to Zelenka who had been designated as the team's caddy.
"I wonder which one has drawn the short straw Sir" Ford grinned as Shepherd began his warm up stretches, unashamedly flexing his muscles in front of the female contingent.
"I think we're about to find out" McKay added, chewing noisily on an energy bar and gesturing to the door.
The 'Pink Ladies' as John had imaginatively dubbed them strolled confidently into the gym and took their positions in the opposite corner.
"If it's Teyla you're in trouble" Carson whispered to the Major who was drinking from the bottle of water Zelenka had passed to him
"It's not Teyla" Rodney murmured as the remainder of the snack bar fell from his hand, forgotten.
John gasped and choked spraying Rodney with water as he watched Elizabeth slowly walk towards the mat in the centre of the room rotating the sticks above her head and around her body like a seasoned professional.
"someone's been giving lessons" Shepherd glared across at Teyla who merely bowed her head in acknowledgment
Elizabeth was a vision of calm, standing there looking like Atlantis's answer to Xena Warrior Princess with Teyla's Athosian fighting gear hugging every curve. Her arms and midriff were exposed, her skin smooth and lightly sun kissed from her recent visit to the mainland. Her legs and feet were also bare and John found his gaze drift from her slender ankles to the hint of silken thigh that was teasing him through the slits in her skirt.
John gulped audibly and wiped his mouth with a shaky hand as the room fell silent. Their eyes met and held for what seemed like an eternity until Elizabeth raised her eyebrows suggestively and motioned him over with one of the fighting sticks she held loosely but firmly in her grip.
"Oh Crap" John murmured, she was so gonna kick his ass.