Of Superman and Pink Elephants
By Mickey
Status: Completed 11/7/2008
Season: 1
Archive Permission: Ask first. I'll probably say yes.
Disclaimer: They belong to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM Gobal Holdings, and whoever else has a claim to 'em. I don't own Superman or Dumbo either. No copyright infringement intended.
Word Count: 300
Author's Notes: Written for the stargatedrabbles list challenge to use the words 'Pleasure, Kryptonite, Elephant, Explore, and Bonus Word: Nuts' in a drabble or ficlet.. Also, not allowed to use the word 'the' Unbeta'd.
"It is usually a pleasure to explore this galaxy with you, John, but I would not wish to repeat this last mission." Teyla stated as she, Ford, and Rodney gathered around Sheppard's bed.
"Ditto. That guy was like Superman or something. To bad I didn't have any Kryptonite. Could've ended that fight a lot sooner."
Having just recently watched the original Superman movies, Teyla needed no explanations.
John attempted to push himself up a little and winced at an intense spike of pain.
"Do you wish me to retrieve Doctor Beckett?" Teyla asked as she looked at her friend with concern.
Once he caught his breath, John answered, "No. I'm fine. Besides, he's got me pumped full of some pretty good drugs. I'll be surprised if I'm not seeing pink elephants soon."
Teyla looked to Ford and mouthed, "Pink elephants?"
"I'll explain later," Ford replied. He turned to John. "I know what you mean, sir. That guy was huge." He then glared at Rodney. "Of course, if a certain someone would learn to keep his opinions to himself, this probably wouldn't have happened."
"Yes, well, I'll just be going now. Important stuff to do and all."
"Huh?" John looked at Ford quizzically. He must have missed something. All he remembered was that "Superman" had seemed friendly enough at first, but had suddenly turned violent and had attacked his team as they left. "Superman" had gone after Rodney first, but John had managed to get the large man to focus on himself instead. Although he had won that fight, he'd suffered several badly bruised ribs, a dislocated shoulder and a slight concussion, along with a nice collection of scrapes and bruises.
Between Ford and Teyla, they quickly related what had occurred. John looked up just as Rodney was exiting.
"RODNEY!"
"Nuts!"
THE END