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Enlightened Beings?

Chapter 2: Signals and symbols

"Watch yourself!" John warned offering Elizabeth a hand as she climb down from the elevated rock and she jumped down beside him with a grin. "Why Ms Weir I do believe you're excited." He remarked still grasping her hand tightly."

Very aware of this act Elizabeth's mind went blank for a second focusing on his warm touch until she realized John was staring at her curiously. "Huh? Oh yeah, well after roaming around in the heat-"

"-swimming would be good right now." He finished nodding and finally released her hand. "Why don't you go in and I'll keep watch."'

He had said it so innocently and Elizabeth frowned as he scanned the lake and it's surroundings. When he looked back he asked, "What?"

"Keep watch?" She asked with a raised eyebrow trying to keep a straight and professional face.

"Yeah, in case-" He stopped when he realized what he had implied. "Oh, no! I meant for any hostiles or monsters or…I didn't mean watch you,I-"

Elizabeth couldn't hold her stern face and burst out laughing. "John, relax! I knew what you meant." She assured him and watched his expression go from embarrassed to relieved. "But you should swim too. It's not fair if I just go."

As he pondered over her suggestion Elizabeth removed her back pack and dumped it on the ground. She then proceeded to unbutton her trousers and stopped when she noticed John watching. "Um…John?"

Staring intently at her trousers he finally looked up and muttered, "Sorry, I'll just, you know." And he turned away with a mortified sigh and face.

Elizabeth took off her boots, then peeled off her trousers to reveal a pair of dark red hot pants and removed her socks and flung them on her bag. About to go in with her red top she frowned as she felt under the sweaty top. Her face lit up as she felt the black vest top. Her clothes were so clingy and uncomfortable Elizabeth forgot she had worn it today.

Glancing at John's back she bit her lower lip and then pulled off the red shirt too.

John rolled his eyes thinking about his stupid comments and mentally scolded himself for acting like a bumbling idiot. Becoming worried at the lack of sounds coming from Elizabeth, John was about to speak when he heard the splashing of water.

Peering round he saw Elizabeth begin to wade into the water slowly, as if testing its temperature. Turning fully round he gazed at her back admiring her half naked form and then looked away as she turned around.

"How is it?" He asked casually avoiding her stare.

"Great! You should really some in." She called out falling backwards so she was completely covered apart from her head. "Come on John! It's much better if you have company!"

She ducked beneath the surface for a second and then popped back up shaking her head slightly. It did look tempting and the chance to finally get out of the heat was very appealing too. As Elizabeth swam further away he suddenly felt nervous letting her go so far without him but instead of calling her back he sighed and dropped his bag.

Placing his P-90 gently on the sand he then gazed again at Elizabeth treading in the water several meters in now. When they locked eyes she smirked, "You're not embarrassed are you?"

"Why would I be?" He asked coyly and finally pulled off his black t-shirt. Dumping it beside his gear he then shoved off his boots and socks and moved forward to the lake. He paused when he realized he was about to go swimming with his boss, who was wearing very little too, and smiled thinking of an idea.

"What?" She asked tilting her head to the side.

Shaking his head John ran back to his clothes. "Just a minute! Better inform Rodney and Ronon!"

Grabbing the radio he called Ronon. "Hey guys. Any closer to the gate?"

"Not yet." Ronon replied grumpily. "Although we did find a cave so we're resting."

"Really?" John asked smugly. "Well, we found a lake!"

Suddenly Rodney's voice crackled. "What!"

"A laaaake, Rodney. You know, cool water-"

"I know what a lake is Colonel!" He snapped sounding very unimpressed.

"Yeah, so Elizabeth and I are going for a swim." There was silence and John could just picture the scientist's face. "Shouldn't be too long. Just in case you couldn't reach us."

"You're going in fully clothed, right?" Rodney asked panicky and John grinned at his jealousy. It almost made up for his mistake earlier. But not quite.

"Come on Rodney, we're both professionals!"

"Oh, good. Cause… you know I just don't want either of you to… get sunstroke." He rambled uncertainly.

"Don't worry, we've left a few items on." He announced and ended the conversation knowing he had won that round. Heading back to the water he noticed Elizabeth was nowhere to be seen.

A horrible tight feeling sprang into his chest and he forced his voice to remain calm, "Elizabeth!" When no one answered he stepped into the water and waded in until his feet couldn't touch the ground. "Elizabeth?"

Again there was no reply and John was about to swim out when something grabbed his legs and pulled him under. At first shocked and dazed by the attack he waited until the bubbles cleared and flailed his arms out trying to keep steady.

As the last few bubbles disappeared he squinted in the dimness and almost choked in relief upon seeing Elizabeth's pale face. She was grinning like mad and began kicking up wards. John copied and surfaced taking in a deep breath rubbing the moisture out of his eyes.

He could hear Elizabeth laughing and pointed a dripping finger at her. "That wasn't funny!" His statement just made her laugh harder. "Seriously Elizabeth, I thought something had happened to you!"

Taking deep breaths Elizabeth saw the genuine fright on his face and stifled her giggles. Swimming towards him she flashed him an apologetic smile. "Sorry, I just couldn't resist."

"Never knew you could be so evil!" He accused dramatically and after pausing splashed her in the face.

"Ah!" She cried and splashed back forcefully until they were in a battle. After five minutes Elizabeth finally raised her hands in defeat crying, "Okay! Okay! You win!"

John rose out of the water slightly and raised his hands. "Yes!"

Elizabeth rolled her eyes at his gesture and then gawked as he did what could only be described as a, very bad, victory dance. As he did some questionable moves Elizabeth took this opportunity to tread closer, admire his toned physique and then in one swift motion kicked at his legs.

John yelped in surprise and then fell under the water. Waiting for him to reappear Elizabeth began swimming backwards towards the waterfall and called out to him when he surfaced, "Come on, Elvis!"

He scowled playfully and followed her catching up quickly with powerful strokes. From behind John could now see just how little Elizabeth was wearing and thanked the powers that be he was here and not someone else. Drawing close to the waterfall they stopped scrunching up their eyes in the mist and glanced at each other.

"Wanna go behind?" John shouted over the pounding water and Elizabeth looked back at their stuff.

"Think it's safe?" She asked worriedly.

John shrugged as best he could replying, "To be honest I don't know." But you wanted to be in the action so…"

Taking another glance around the lake she finally nodded. "Okay."

"I'll go first." He said and swam back a little.

"Be careful!" Elizabeth advised catching his gaze.

"Aren't I always?" He asked jokingly and then waved his hand as she glared. "Don't answer that. See you on the other side!" And he disappeared beneath the water.

Peering below Elizabeth saw his dark form move under the foaming water and vanish. She then took a deep breath before ducking under and swam strongly passed the waterfall, trying to ignore the thundering noise above her.

Once the deafening noise faded and the bubbles cleared she began going upwards and broke the surface with a gasp. Waiting for her vision to clear up she heard the waterfall echoing around wherever she was and realized she was in a massive cave. At first distracted by the interesting structure Elizabeth barely registered John climbing out of the water.

"Amazing huh?" He asked glancing around the space admiringly.

"Yeah, it is." She agreed and then swam to the rocks nearby. John's hand was instantly in front of her and she took it gratefully using it to help pull her up and out.

Just as she was stepping off the last rock Elizabeth's foot slipped and she fell forward with a gasp. Her arms flung around John's neck and his hands immediately caught her waist but she still ended up pressed against him, feet dangling and dripping onto the stone floor.

Recovering from the surprise both tried to regulate their breathing and John slowly lowered her so she had feet firmly on the ground. However, he didn't push her away and Elizabeth's heart was thumping against her chest positive John could hear it. They stayed touching for another second before Elizabeth reluctantly pulled away from the warmth of his chest.

Looking up she saw a flash of disappointment in his eyes as they met hers but he still held her waist lightly, her hands placed slippery on his lower arms.

"You okay?" He asked throatily giving her waist a quick squeeze and she nodded mutely, unable to form a coherent sentence. "Good. Beckett wouldn't like me if you got hurt."

His joke diffused some of the tense atmosphere and she smiled shyly. "No, he wouldn't. So…" Retrieving her damp hands Elizabeth moved passed him and examined the cave. "It's pretty big."

"Yeah, and look, there's writing on the walls." He told her pointing to the nearest one.

Leaning closer Elizabeth read the script and gasped, "It's Ancient!"

"Really?" John exclaimed and stood beside her also reading but his eyes wandered to Elizabeth's delicate hand as it began tracing the symbols. With just her index finger she was outlining the shape and form and peeking at her face saw her deep in thought. He loved seeing her like this, in her element and knew the wheels were working overtime to translate.

"So, what does it say?" He asked his eyes never leaving her face until she looked at him, embarrassed to be caught staring.

"It makes reference to a secret chamber close by." She murmured focusing on the writing again and John suddenly felt he was in an Indiana Jones movie. He wistfully imagined how he would look wearing the hat and whip but mentally shook away the thought when Elizabeth began speaking again.

"Apparently there are panels which will give you access." She explained moving along the wall brushing by John but was too intrigued to notice his sharp intake of breath and nervous expression.

"Really?" He squeaked shuffling behind her. "Where are they?"

Elizabeth folded her arms for a second before pointing to the next wall where there was a distinctive vertical line and symbols on each of its sides. "There, I think."

John wandered up to it and screwed up his face. "Shall I?" He asked his hands hovering above the small pictures.

Elizabeth nodded and watched amazed as his touch lit up one symbol and then another and then a third and final one after which the cave began to rumble and shake.

"Uh…is that good?" John asked glancing nervously at the roof and walls, shifting closer to his companion.

"Um…" Was all Elizabeth could utter as clouds of dust began forming around them. "Wait, the wall's moving!" She exclaimed pointing to the symbols and a light suddenly shone through the vertical line, which was now becoming an expanding crack.

Edging back to the water they watched in awe as the crack grew until a small passage way appeared, lit by a far away blue light and eventually the cave stopped shaking.

A/N: What will they find? Are they safe? How sexy would John (or Joe really) look in this kind of episode? Stayed tuned to find out! (Well, I don't really need to answer the last one, do I?)