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SECRETS

Part 2

"Do not fear the flame my friend," Ezekiel spoke to Ronon as he neared him. "Let its brutal pain wash away your sins and purify all that anger burning deep within your soul." He reached in towards Ronon's exposed neck, while Ronon closed his eyes tight and struggled against Claude's gripped hand.

"EZEKIEL STOP! I am Colonel John Sheppard of the United States Air Force and I am the leader of these people! You WILL take me first!" John cried, sweat beading on his forehead.

John could think of nothing except to bide time hoping Ronon could somehow get hold of one of his knives. "Sheppard, you shut your mouth and let this devil do his worst!" Ronon snarled.

Ezekiel stopped, the blaze still burning, and stepped back looking at them strangely. He looked back at Claude who simply shrugged.

"Why, I have never been witness to such...such...foolish bravery! Ha! This is so exciting! Claude isn't this exciting?" Claude nodded, a stupid smile plastered upon his face. Ezekiel continued. "I only wish we met more people as entertaining as you. I will honor your bravery and make you a deal." He stepped back and whispered into Claude's ear.

Claude left the room hurriedly, leaving Ronon and John still strapped together, breathing sighs of relief, and yet nervous as to what was to come. Ezekiel stepped close to John and whispered, giggling in his ear, "I think your friend likes me...hee ...hee".