Chapter IV

"Ronon, what a distasteful surprise," Caldwell said with a sneer on his face. But let's face it; he just wanted to annoy Ronon.

In turn, Ronon stood up straight and raised an eyebrow while he replied, "nice to see you too Caldwell…"

Teyla remembered all that Caldwell did to poor Ronon, and he had the nerve to speak to him? "How dare you?" Teyla said in anger.

Caldwell eyed the couple; amused at their outburst. "Don't make talk Miss Emmagan… or should I say, Mrs. Sheppard."

Teyla recoiled and lowered her head while Ronon stared at her. Yes, she forgot that he didn't know about John. And she wasn't thinking in telling him about it, at least in a few hours. There was no point of ruining the moment so soon, and now it was ruined anyways because Caldwell was an asshole.

Caldwell took advantage on the silence that fell to poke on, "Oh Ronon… you didn't know? Well, yes while you were far away, your lovely lady got married to someone else."

Ronon growled, "It was because of you that I had to leave!"

"Oh yes, that certainly slipped my mind. Now tell me, how does it feel to be the prey?"

Ronon had enough, and certainly so did I. He closed his fist and swung a punch at Caldwell. The Colonel was taken by surprise and landed on his butt. This looked quite funny from far away. But to Caldwell, it wasn't funny, to be hit on the face by someone so low like a Runner.

But many in the room cheered as they saw him on the floor. It was known that nobody liked him, and things like that happening in a room full of dangerously drunken people… well you know what can ensue.

There was no way in hell Caldwell was going to allow this to go unsettled. But as he stood up to retaliate, the person he least expected walked through the door.

Ronon turned to see who had made Caldwell look so pale.

Wraith Steve was at the door. He was alone and smiling, who knows who invited him to this party. Or how was he allowed to get into the city. But one thing Ronon did know was that it was going to be an interesting night.

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Cadman couldn't believe how stupid she was. She couldn't even believe how Rodney had seduced her, everything happened so fast. But hurting Carson was not on her plans, neither was making out with Rodney, but she had to deal with it now. That made her wonder how the hell Rodney was able to convince here. I'm equally curious as well, I mean… Cadman being seduced by Rodney…. I don't think so.

When she finally realized that she wasn't going to find Carson, Cadman felt so sad, that she didn't want to party anymore. So then she decided to go to her room and cry her eyes out. Not literally, but close enough.

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After some time inside Elizabeth's room, they had finally decided to stop their fabulously freaky love making and mingle with the people at the party. John was more than happy with this suggestion, not because he didn't want to be with Elizabeth. But she had decided this time to literally spank him. He was so sore that it would be a miracle if he's capable of sitting down the rest of the night.

As they made their way towards the main hall, John knew that something was wrong. The party seemed to have intensified tenfold. As he walked in, he saw something that will forever leave me scarred. I mean, imagine a very drunk Wraith Steve dancing and singing "We will Rock you!" on a Karaoke machine.

Dear lord! My eyes!

Well, anyways… there were some female scientists cheering him on. And on the back of the room stood Major Lorne, Dr. Zelenka, the Gate technician and Dr. Heighmeyer; all dancing as if they were on a stripping competition.

John looked at Elizabeth; his face was filled with confusion. Just to add to his bewilderment Elizabeth gave him a malicious smirk; and walked towards the group to enjoy the strip show.

So, John decided to walk around the room. Seeing who else had arrived at the party, he noticed that Teyla was way on the back with someone. Teyla was his girl after all, and as he decided to forget his recent freak session with his mistress…. I mean Elizabeth. John walked towards the back of the room, just to see Teyla hugging… Ronon Dex!

"Teyla!" John shouted with indignation.

Teyla let go of Ronon so quick, that she seemed to jump 4 feet away from him. She looked at John, and smiled nervously, "John… uhmmm… this is…"

John crossed his arms and cut her off, "I know, Ronon Dex; your long lost ex."

Ronon stood up defiantly and stared at John. And they both stared at each other, just to make sure who was manlier and rough. But they were really showing off, they just wanted to look good in front of Teyla. Who was in turn staring at them, trying to make up her mind as to which she'll call "My hero!"

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Now sporting a very black eye, Stephen Caldwell was inside a bathroom trying to compose himself. Then he took out a gun, looked at it, then looked at his reflection in the mirror and said, "They will all pay!"

TBC….

A/N: Ok… maybe this is not so soapy… but I'm getting there. I'm having way too much fun in the wacky situations. Anyways, I swear that this will get a plot… eventually. But let's face it, which soap has an ultra strong plot? I haven't found one yet.