Gift Two
Title: I Will Avenge Thee
Set During Season Two. Okay, maybe this one isn't exactly in the spirit of the season, but it suited my mood.
Taking his bruised and bloodied face into her hands, Teyla forced her voice to remain neutral. It took all the calm, and control she had learned through years of negotiation, and Athosian diplomacy to remain calm. His left eye was already purpling and swollen, a bloody gash marred his forehead and more blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. She had found him on his knees in the dark cull de sac at the end of the village main street, doubled over in pain, his arms clutching his middle, protecting his ribs and stomach.
"John," she said firmly. "Look at me." She cradled his head, forcing him to look her in the eye, and as he did she did her best to gauge the extent of his injury. . Despite her outward control, she seethed with anger. They had been indulging in a meal and a draft of the local brew, waiting for an arranged meeting with one of their established contacts on this world. John had excused himself to use the facilities, and had not returned. It had taken less than an hour to locate him, and in that short time his attackers had been very thorough. John's eyes were unfocused. "Do you know who did this? Can you describe them to me."
John squinted as though struggling to focus on her face. "Genii"
"The Genii have not been active on this world. It has no resources to offer them."
John grunted, and opened his clenched fist. In his palm lay a button still attached to a piece of grey fabric – a Genii uniform button.
Teyla ground her teeth in anger even as her heart wept for his pain. Behind her she heard boot heels pounding down the cobbled alley as Atlantis personnel found them. Carefully she rested her forehead against his, then leaned back slightly and kissed the same spot just as the rest of the team arrived with re-enforcements.
She rose to her feet. "I will find them."
"You can't take on the entire Genii army," John protested through gritted teeth.
"I am not. I am only going to take on those who did this to you." She reached behind her back and withdrew her bantos from her pack. "And when I find them I have a gift for them."