Title: Fireworks!
Author: KellethMetheus
Spoilers: The end of the show. Even though I haven't seen I know what happens.
Category: Romance
Summary: The night after arriving on Earth, John thinks about things.
Disclaimer: Not mine but I do now own all of SG-1 and Atlantis I just need to find the time to watch the rest of SGA and keep writing.
Warnings: none

Challenge: 12 Days of Christmas Day 12: Christmas Wish (I made it a New Years Eve one)

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John Sheppard stared out across the ocean, towards the land that sat on the edge of the horizon. He could just make out the tall towers and other trapping's of civilization.

San Francisco was out there, and he was on Earth, but it no longer seemed like home. Over-head there was a whistling sound, just moments before something exploded. John ducked, covering his head until he saw a brilliant bloom of color. Standing up, he laughed at himself; it was only fireworks lighting up the night sky.

A soft smile played on his lips. With all the insanity of the last few days he'd forgotten what today was. There was a new year staring him in the face and he had no idea what it would mean to him and the rest of the Atlantis Expedition.

Soft footsteps came up behind him. "Are your people at war?" Teyla asked, settling on the railing beside him watching the show.

"No, everything is fine. They're called fireworks. It's a way to celebrate the New Year."

"Fireworks? Rodney told me of this once. I have never seen anything so beautiful. We should bring some of these fireworks back for my people to see. They would enjoy them."

Teyla turned away from John to watch the multi-colored explosions flash and die in the sky. After a while, she hesitantly asked, "When Rodney explained it to me, he said there was another tradition on the eve of the New Year."

As she spoke, she turned to look at John. "John we have faced many dangers and I-"

John's Adam's apple bobbed. "Yes, well. I-"

She stepped closer, putting her hand on his arm. "Now that I am on Earth, I feel I should learn Earth traditions since we don't know how long we will remain here."

Finally John turned to look at her, their faces were very close. Done with waiting, and deciding life was too short to waste, he cupped the back of Teyla's head, pulling her in closer, and as their lips touched, he made a New Years wish.