Epilogue
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One year later and everyone crowded back into the Mess Hall. Once again Major Lorne, now Lt Colonel Lorne, stood up and waved for silence. A hushed excited silence filled the large room.
John surveyed the crowd, taking in the large number of new faces from last year, and noted a few missing ones. It was bizarre to think that an entire year had passed since the last Games. He was looking forward to them again, but this time he wouldn't make any mistakes. This year Teyla would be in his team and this year they would surely win. He turned his attention to her seated beside him, her face lit up with enjoyment. He was looking forward to teaming up with her. He guessed they would make as good a team in sports as they did on missions, in debate or in bed. She sensed his look and they shared a smile.
"Right," Lorne drew their attention back to him. "As most of you have heard; we are announcing the official Second Atlantean Olympic Games." Cheers filled the hall. "As everyone enjoyed themselves so much last year we thought we would make it an annual event as long as people were interested." More cheers and shouts confirmed that in fact everyone was indeed very interested. "Good. Right I will once again turn you over to our head adjudicator; Doctor McKay." There was a massive surge of cheers as the scientist stepped forward.
Rodney rolled his eyes and waved down the applause. "Nice try but it's not going to work. I have ignored all the 'gifts' and suggestions that have been magically appearing outside my quarters this past week." A collection of people booed at that.
"So where exactly did those boxes of chocolates come from that are in your quarters?" John asked loudly.
Everyone booed and laughed. Rodney shook his head, waving his hands dismissively in front of him. "I felt it was my duty to do away with the evidence of foul play before the Games officially began and I would be obligated to report such attempts at bribery." Rodney glared at John as more laughter filled the room
Once the noise level dropped down enough Rodney started again. "Right. Everyone needs to read the rules before signing up and even those who competed last year, as there have been some amendments. As last year teams will consist of six people and there is a maximum of three people from the same military team within one Olympic team. And again only one super-powered member per team."
John looked over at Ronon, who smiled in return before John looked back at Teyla. No this year he would choose his super-powered girlfriend for his team. Ronon hadn't appeared too upset, in fact he appeared more interested in being in the same team as Doctor Keller. Teyla exchanged a knowing smile with John.
"Also this year we are making an additional rule that there are to be no couples in a team." Rodney reported to various boos across the room.
John's head snapped round to his friend. "What?" He demanded.
Rodney smiled smugly in return. "Bet you're regretting the chocolate joke now."
"Why not?" John demanded.
Lorne stepped forward beside Rodney, obviously trying not to smile too much. "It's an unfair advantage."
"It so is not!" John protested back.
"You can ask us to reconsider the matter if you wish." Rodney offered.
"I am." John pushed.
"Over-turned." Rodney dismissed him with a wave. "Right everyone else; teams need to be confirmed by end of day tomorrow."
John turned to Teyla. She gave him a sad smile. "I guess my team is just going to have to beat yours for another year." She shook her head sadly.
John narrowed his eyes at her. "You beat us by one point! And you were only second place anyway."
"Still we beat your team." She said back, her eyes gleaming. "And we will again this year I am sure."
"Oh, we'll see about that."
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THE END
