Chapter 7

Teyla had spent only a couple of hours with her people before she was taken out of the room by two hybrids. She walked between them as they led her down a long darkened hallway. She was slightly startled when Solaris' voice appeared in her mind.

I have to hand it to you, that was beautiful, just beautiful. If I had hands I would be clapping right now.

What are you talking about? Teyla spoke with her thoughts as to not draw attention from the hybrids.

Oh come on, I'm talking about that little heart to heart you had with Michael. I couldn't have pulled it off better myself.

I am guessing it had an effect on him? Teyla questioned.

Him and maybe someone else, Solaris mumbled the last part.

Teyla heard her but chose to ignore it. She was about to say something when Solaris interrupted her.

Oh and my favorite part was when you hinted at him not really being alone, that was priceless. And did you see his face? It looked like he was actually buying it. And the way you spoke to him, it was almost as if you really meant it. Solaris chuckled.

A moment of silence passed between them, as a feeling of doubt consumed Teyla's thoughts.

Something wrong? Solaris' tone was much more serious than before.

No, it is nothing. Teyla quickly answered.

You're feeling unsure of something. It was more of a statement than a question.

I am just worried about whether this will work or not.

Are you sure it's just that?

Yes, what else would it be?

How do you feel about Michael?

What? Teyla was completely caught off guard by the question.

I said how do you feel about him? What do you feel when you think of him?

Teyla took a deep breath before answering. Anger, I feel anger.

What else?

What else is there? Look at what he has done to me and the people I care for. What else is there for me to feel towards him besides anger?

Teyla, stop lying to me and yourself, and answer my question. What else do you feel?

Teyla was silent for a second as she truly thought about the question. There are times where I feel a sense of regret and guilt.

And why is that?

When we had first turned him human, I felt this strange connection to him. It was as if he understood the feelings of isolation and uncertainty I had often felt around the others. And whenever he looked at me, his eyes held such trust within them that I found it harder and harder to continue lying to him.

You feel guilty because you knew that he trusted you, and you betrayed that trust?

Yes.

It's not too late to fix things.

What do you mean?

It's not too late to make things right. It might have been your intention to trick him into trusting you by saying those words to him earlier, but I know deep down inside you meant them.

Teyla was about to deny Solaris' claims but she found herself unable to. Realization quickly hit her and left her in a state of confusion. Even though a part of her hated him, there was still another part that wanted to help him; another part that almost cared for him. "I can not do this." She mumbled to herself.

Yes you can. I know you're feeling a little confused right now but you can't ignore what you're feeling. Use the sympathy you still have for him to help him change, before it's too late. Solaris knew that Teyla and the hybrids were just a few feet away from their destination, which meant that she only had seconds left with Teyla.

A million thoughts were running through Teyla's mind as she tried to make sense of everything. I should not feel this way.

How you should feel and what you feel are two different things. It's time to stop fighting and accept the truth. Even if the truth is something you are afraid of. Solaris's last words echoed through Teyla's mind as her presence vanished.

TBC

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