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Chapter Four : Teyla's Quest
'Do not be in a hurry to tie what you cannot untie'
- English Proverb
Teyla was alone. She did not know what happened to the others after the monsters descended upon them.
She stood at the edge of the town serenely, her copper hair nearly blending with the sunset. Every sense that she possessed was alert. Everything around her had a unique taste and smell. Like that fool sneaking up on her. From the foul essence, it was one of the creatures.
In one fluid motion, Teyla swung around, knocking her pursuer onto its back. With a roar, it came up, claws extended and teeth bared. Teyla bent backwards, letting the animal fly over her. For a second all she saw was rotting flesh over a skeleton made of metal, what meat was on it slick with slime.
Teyla steadied herself, pushing aside the need to empty her stomach. The abomination whirled around, its eyes piercing Teyla's with their unnatural hatred. The warrior woman gasped, stepping back. The Creature's bit of lips curled back into an eery grin.
Teyla did not like monsters. She did not like creatures that hurt innocent children. She did, however, immensely enjoy beating them to something that could do no harm. So that is exactly what she did.
The beast obviously thought she was stupid. It didn't even try to be an opponent, it just charged. Without a sound, Teyla rolled out of the way, bringing her weapon up and firing. The creature bellowed something, twisting around in confusion. Teyla, apparently, was not suppose to be a threat. Just an easy meal or whatever it wanted with her.
With a small self-satisfied smile, Teyla circled the creature. It watched her for a moment, most likely re-sizing her as a threat. It actually seemed a little worried. The Athosian gave the Creature a smirk.
Teyla knew not to underestimate it, but she was also sure it thought her lucky. When it charged again, the Athosian knew the creature thought very little of her. She did not consider for a moment that the Creature was stupid, however. She knew such an assumption could mean death.
Teyla swiftly let her P90 fall, took hold of the Creature's neck, and snapped it. The Creature fell, hitting the pavement with a thunk. It twisted around in agony before shuddering.
It was dead. With a sigh, Teyla stepped back from it and picked up her P90. Turning to go hunt for her team mates, a rumbling noise made her pause. It sounded like . . . she was not sure. Teyla whipped around but found nothing. If the source was not on the ground, then it was above ground. Teyla's eyes went up.
They were like Puddle Jumpers, or Wraith Darts. Just infinitively noisier, smaller, and made for only two people from what Teyla could decipher. They also were only the beginning. Soon ground vehicles of some sort began to descend on the recently vacant battlefield.
One of the ground vehicles came to a stop in front of Teyla. Various other vehicles swarmed around, most going on to the settlement. A man in his mid-forties stepped out of the one in front of Teyla, his gaze going from Teyla to the Creature.
"Ma'am, are you all right?" he asked in a thick accent. He was in some kind of uniform, and Teyla saw a weapon strapped to his hip. She put on her 'meeting new people that might be enemies' face, and when she spoke, it was in her voice that was reserved for those times she did not know if she was safe - but she had to be polite, open, and friendly.
"I am fine, however there are people who may need assistance. They -"
"Are you all right?" the man interrupted her. Teyla tried not to frown.
"Yes, but the - "
"Get her onto the bus," the man ordered his followers. Teyla frowned. What was a 'bus'? Ah. It was that blue thing. Wait. They wanted her to go into it? She could not. Colonel Sheppard and Doctor McKay were still out there, possibly fighting that monstrosity that had came forth from a trader's building.
"No." Teyla held her head up high. "My friends are still somewhere around here and I will not leave until I have found them."
The - what was he? A kind of general? A colonel? She decided to call him Colonel as she did not know who he was.
"Please, ma'am. We are searching for survivors. But we need everyone to cooperate with us first." Colonel's eyes seemed sincere. Teyla glanced at the 'bus'. People in another kind of uniform were getting out of the veicials that surrounded the bus. Teyla noticed some wording on the jackets.
Search and Rescue.
"I can help with the aid." Teyla turned back to Colonel. "I am a skilled hunter." Teyla thought the man would welcome her expertise. Tell her what to look for and she would most likely find it. To her surprise Colonel shook his head.
"Miss, just get in the bus. You are going to a hospital in Aud Lyn City, you will be safe. We will find your friends."
"You don't understand -" Teyla began.
"No, Miss. Now get on the bus or I will have to arrest you," his tone was sharp, his eyes cold. Teyla gifted him with one of her looks before doing as she was told. No way would she be able to help Sheppard or McKay if she was in captivity. Perhaps if she followed the instructions of these people, she would be able to come back again later. If she resisted, she had a chance of being enprizoned.
She just hoped it would not be too late by the time she did get back.
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The bus ride had been long, and Teyla had done her best to comfort and aid those who were injured. One man accused her of being part of the creatures who attacked since she had no marks, but a stick against the throat, and a few well chosen words, made him rethink his claim.
"Please watch your step when exiting the bus," the man who was driving requested politely. "Please follow the doctors, they are here to help you."
Teyla watched all those able to leave on their own accord do so; when the doctors came onto the bus to take the injured, Teyla rose to help the nearest doctor with a young girl. The doctor glanced at her.
"Why are you still here?" he wondered, taking in the fact she was unharmed. His eyes were a kind, sparkling green and had a gentleness to them that reminded Teyla of Carson. Remembering Colonel, Teyla decided to be cautious.
"To help if I can," she replied. The doctor nodded, telling her his name was Doctor Dustain. She told him to call her Teyla.
Dustain was attending a girl who had been skinned. The unfortunate child was still alive, crying, twitching. Dustain gave her a needle while
whispering reassuring things in a soft, gentle tone. The Girl quieted down, but she did not go unconscious. She watched Dustain with fear-
filled eyes.
The doctor turned to Teyla.
"Help me bring her in," he ordered. Teyla complied, helping move the Girl onto a stretcher just outside the bus.
They were in a city, but no city she had ever seen. Before she was inside the hospital, Teyla saw a glimpse of the impossibly tall buildings, the busy streets (men in yet another uniform were keeping out civilians who were curious) and the strange vicheals that operated in the streets.
The Skinned Girl groaned. Before Doctor Dustain could do anything, Teyla was at the Girl's side, soothing her as best she could. The Girl's eyes opened.
"Please . . ." she began, blue eyes pleading up at Teyla.
"Shhh. You are safe, now," Teyla assured the Girl. "Save your energy."
The Girl moaned. "It hurts . . . everything hurts . . . "
"I know," Teyla agreed. "But you must use your energy to heal yourself. If you do not, then how can the doctors help you?"
Teyla thought for sure the Girl would not understand her. Instead, the Girl nodded, drifting to a drug-induced sleep. Teyla felt very relieved that the girl would not suffer more then she needed to.
Some one snatched Teyla's arm, yanking her away from the Girl. Their grip was steely, cutting off Teyla's blood flow. The Athosian showed them exactly what happens to a person who thinks they can assault an Athosian warrior. With one movement, Teyla struck. From the cry it was male.
He hit the floor with a thud. Teyla bent to relieve them of any weapons when something bit her neck, and the world blinked out of existence.