Chapter Three 'Not What She Seems'
Teyla stood in front of all of the medical staff a few days later preparing to teach them. "Have any of you had any self defense training?" Teyla asked causing Jennifer to raise her hand.
"I have," Jennifer said stepping up. "A lot actually," she said. "I can use those," she said pointing to the staffs in her hand.
"Then shall we begin," Teyla said tossing her one and smiled at her.
"Sure Teyla," Jennifer said getting into her fighting stance. "How long have you been doing this?" She asked raising her staff with both hands.
"Since I was a child," Teyla said doing them same thing with her staff. They began circling around each other. "And yourself?" She asked causing her to sigh.
"Only five years," Jennifer said. "I still have a lot to learn," she said with a smile. "It looks like I have a new teacher," she said causing Teyla to smile back.
They charged at each other amazed at the others control of the weapon. Jennifer blocked all of her oponets moves one by one. "Impressive," Teyla said slighting bowing her head.
"Thank you," Jennifer said with a smile as they began circling. "So are you," she said before charging on the attack.
Jennifer swung the staff over her head and then under her fear. Teyla blocked both of them but then stuck a blow to the stomach. Teyla then stuck a blow with her elbow to the side of her face and then manged to send her stumbling back.
"Sorry," Teyla said out of breath.
"Its fine," Jennifer said touching her busted lip. "Are you okay?" She asked.
"Of course," Teyla said rubbing her side and they began circling again.
Teyla charged her once again only to be taken down after a few blows to the stomach, back, and then legs. Jennifer climbed on top of her and pinned her with the staff. "Wow," she said.
"Wow indeed," Teyla said nodding to her that she had conceded. Jennifer stood up from the floor and then grabbed her hand. "But you are right you still need some training," she said firmly.
"I am willing to learn," Jennifer said with a smile on her face.
"Good," Teyla said. "Who is next?" She asked looking at all of the medical personel.
Before lunch Ronon came into the sparing room to get some practice in. Jennifer was on the floor meditating and he groaned.
"Not you too," Ronon replied causing her to open her eyes.
"Excuse me," Jennifer said looking up at him.
"Its just Teyla mediates all the time," Ronon said. "I thought it was just her thing but woman on your planet do it to," he said sitting down in front of her.
"Yeah," Jennifer said. "See woman on my planet are a little stressed well I mean a lot stressed out and meditating helps me," she said. "That and fighting," she said causing him to laugh.
"Then why don't we do that?" Ronon asked standing up again. "Because otherwise you'll just be in my way," he said extending his hand.
"Okay," Jennifer said taking his hand and he helped her up. He grabbed the staff tossing one at her and she caught it. "I guess you heard about me and Teyla," she said.
"Yeah not many people are use to a doctor putting up a fight," Ronon said smiling. "Word gets around fast," he said coming closer to her. "But I'll go easy on you," he said in a firm tone.
"Oh please do," Jennifer said sarcastically and he snickered. Ronon and Jennifered circled each other for a moment then he went on the charge.
Jennifer blocked his blows at all ends and managed to get a hit in at his side. "Ah," he said holding onto his side.
"Did that hurt?" Jennifer asked with a smirk on her face.
"Stronger than I thought," Ronon said looking over her. "But not strong enough," he said charging at her again.
Jennifer managed to block off a few of the blows but he swung the staff under her feet and she fell to the ground. He climbed on top of her and pinned her to the ground. Jennifer smiled up at him and he smiled down at her.
Ronon was then thrown off of her by John. "JOHN!!!" Jennifer yelled out.
"What the hell were you thinking?" John asked glaring down at him.
"He wasn't gonna hurt me," Jennifer said. "We were sparing," she said grabbing his arm and he got off of Ronon.
"You can't spar with him," John said as Ronon stood up. "He is stronger than you," he said looking into her eyes.
"I can take care of myself," Jennifer said glaring at him. "Are you okay?" She asked Ronon.
"Yes," Ronon said nodding his head and she walked out of the room.
"Sheppard," Ronon said stepping closer to him.
"Don't touch my sister," John said in a firm tone before heading out himself. Ronon groaned before hitting the wall with his fist.
Teyla came walking out of the balcony of Atlantis and stood next to John. "I spoke with Ronon and with your sister," Teyla said softly.
"And?" John asked looking out into the water.
"She is not what she seems John," Teyla said causing him to look at her. "She can handle herself quiet well even with Ronon," she said with him sighing.
"I didn't mean to go off on him like that," John said looking down in shame. "Its just," he said trying to find the words.
"You love her," Teyla said knowing he wasn't good at expressing his feelings. "I understand but you must understand that Ronon would never hurt someone from your family," she said.
"I know," John said standing up straight. "Where is he?" He asked in a low voice.
"In the infirmary," Teyla said. "He took his frustration out on the wall," she said with a smile and then watch him head off the balcony.
Jennifer had finished bandaging him up and then looked up at him. "Now no hitting anymore walls please," she said causign him to laugh.
"Promise," Ronon said holding up her hands.
"Is there room for a jackass in here?" John asked coming into the room.
"Come to thrown Ronon down again," Jennifer said glaring at him.
"No," John said glaring back at her. "I came to apologize," he said. "I know you would never hurt my sister and I got to trust the fact that my sister can handle herself," he said.
"Its fine," Ronon said smiling slightly. "I would have probably done the same thing," he said getting off the bed. "Thanks Jen," he said before heading out.
"Well," John said looking back at his sister. "Bye," he said.
"Bye," Jennifer said watching her brother leave the infirmary. Then she went back to work getting everything ready for Dr. Becketts return.
