Title: Of Allies or Enemies
Author: Flea
Date
Part: 13/?
Rating: M (just to be on the safe side)
Pairing: J/T
Characters: John, Elizabeth, Teyla (and little bits from the others)
Genre: Romance / Suspense /Angst /Action its got some of everything
Word Count: 2469
Archiving: only here and on fanfiction net
Warnings- angst, swearing, slight sexual content
Spoilers: slight once through out all the season, many from the episode which Kolya appears in.

Disclaimers: No copyright infringement is intended. All characters belong to MGM I'm only borrowing them for my own personal enjoyment.

Summary: After years of planning, many disappointments and many failures … At last he has finally succeeded. Acastus Kolya is now the leader of the Genii people and is in full control. What does this mean for Atlantis and how does John take the news?

Chapter 13 - Discovered

"Something's not right Elizabeth and I bet if we go to that planet we'll find out." John tried to convince her.

John just knew something was wrong, that Kolya was up to something and he was determined to find out what it was. He was lying and John was sure of it, now all he had to do was prove it.

"John I can't ..."

"He doesn't have to know, just send me and Ronan. We'll have a look around see if anything seems strange and be back before you know it."

"John I can't ..."

"That planet is the key; Kolya said he found it deserted; destroyed by the wraith. Doesn't that sound strange to you?"

"If the ZPM was easy enough for the Genii to find it, why would the wraith leave it behind?" Ronan pointed out

"True" Elizabeth agreed.

"Elizabeth if we don't go now it maybe too late."

"John I can't"

"Elizabeth!" he shouted "This is Kolya we are talking about. We've already given him too much time and space we need to act now.

"As I was saying ..." she held up her hands to fend off any other interruptions. "I can not send you and Ronan that would be too obvious but I agree the planet should be checked out."

"Great we'll suit up ..."

"John stop." She called before the colonel had chance to leave. "Major Lorne and his team can check it out; I want you and Ronan staying here." John seemed happy with her decision which was good because what she had to tell him next he defiantly wasn't going to like. "I've agreed to lighten security around Kolya and his men."

"What!" Elizabeth jumped slightly at John's reply "That's not your decision to make! As head of security I should have ..."

"Yes John I know." she stopped him. "But you are too involved in this; too much has happened between you and Kolya. I had to show some form of trust and this was the only way." She could see the hurt look in John's face at the fact that Elizabeth hadn't asked him about this before. "I'm sorry John but I had to make a decision."

John could only nod at Elizabeth explanation. What did she think reducing security would achieve?

"It's a bad idea!" Ronan spoke up pulling then both from their thoughts. "I caught one of Kolya's men spying on John.

"What!" They both exclaimed at the same.

"When?" Elizabeth added.

"After the briefing." he told her before turning to face John. "When you and Teyla were talking on the balcony moment ago"

"And you're just telling me now!" John replied angrily

"John please!" Elizabeth asked moving closer to Ronan. "You sure he was spying? Could he have just been in the wrong place at the wrong time?"

"I don't know!" Ronan heard John mutter something to himself as he turned away, but he was unable to hear what the Colonel said. "Something didn't seem right; I wanted proof before I mentioned anything."

"Ok!" Elizabeth considered her options. "I'm not going to increase the security again until we have more to go on."

"So we keep an eye on them." John suggested joining the conversation once again.

"Seems like the best course of action! Let me know if you find anything!"

"Will do!" and with that John left with Ronan close behind

"Hey Sheppard wait up!" Ronan called from behind him.

John was slightly annoyed that Ronan hadn't told him about the spying and he was very annoyed at Elizabeth for stealing his job. Security matters were his problem not hers.

"Look Sheppard"

"Ronan its no big deal, I'd have probably done the same if our positions were reverse." He stopped contemplating his next move. "Look I'll get Lorne and his team; you inform Rodney and Teyla what's happening."

"Sure … meet back here." But before John could answer the Satedan slapped him on the back before taking off in a light jog.

John watched as Major Lorne and his team disappeared through the gate. It would take him a few hours before they had any information for them.

"I suggest you get some rest!" Elizabeth spoke from beside him. "There is nothing else you can do for now John, get some sleep."

John only nodded to her requested as he watched the gate disengage. Elizabeth left returning to her office and John welcomed the time to himself. Since Kolya's arrival things around the city had been so out of control, he'd had very little time to himself to think.

John mindlessly walked along the corridors deciding that Elizabeth was right and all they could do now was wait. Maybe taking a quick nap would help him feel a little better; it was a long shot but defiantly worth a try.

John thought back to his earlier conversation with Ronan, and his comments about Teyla.

The Satedan was right he should talk to Teyla, try and clear the air between them again. But telling her how he felt, John didn't think that was a good idea.

John treasured his friendship with Teyla as he did with the rest of his team. He wasn't sure what he'd do if anything went and ruined the bond they all shared, they were the closest thing to family he had.

Ronan, Carson even Rodney they were like brothers to him, they had their ups and downs and Rodney annoyed the hell out of him; but when it came down to it each and everyone would risk their life for the others.

Teyla on the other hand was very different. He'd notice from the very beginning she was a beautiful women, not only that but she was amazing. A leader to her people, she was caring, brave; she could kick his arse, there just weren't enough words to describe her.

Yes John had noticed all this but being a member of his team he had forced those thoughts out of his mind.

In the military you didn't get evolved with people in your team. Granted the people who made up those rules had never meet Teyla, but that didn't matter, the rules were there for a reason. Even though Teyla wasn't a member of the air force, she wasn't even from earth John would do what was right.

But over the years as they got to know each other better; as the bond between them grew the rules became harder and harder to follow.

What if John did take Ronan's advice and told Teyla everything; told her he'd fallen head over heels in love for her, what did he expect in return?

What if she didn't feel the same? Would they be able to carry on as normal if she knew how he truly felt, or would things between them just become too uncomfortable? Teyla might even ask to transfer teams or leave completely to live with her people. John didn't think he'd be able to cope without seeing her everyday.

What was happening to him? He never got this worked up about a women why was it different this time.

Whether he told her or not John needed to talk to Teyla.

After deciding that the best course of action was to talk to Teyla herself John had spend ages searching the city for any sign of the Athosian.

He'd checked the gyms no sign, the mess hall; nothing. He'd even gone out to as many piers as he knew to see if Teyla had gone to one of them. But no matter where he looked the Athosian leader couldn't be found.

She hadn't even turned up to the briefing after lunch; Elizabeth explaining that she hadn't felt to well and had asked to be excused.

So once the briefing had finished John checked her quarters; empty. He went to ask Carson but if Teyla had been feeling unwell she never went to see him.

After the infirmary John had once again checked the mess hall, all he found there was Rodney; who hadn't seen her since the morning.

Ronan was now in the gym but he too hadn't seen her in some time.

John was beginning to get worried. The sun had set and most of Atlantis was now turning in for the night, maybe he should check her quarters again.

But John didn't have too up ahead he caught sight of the very person he'd been searching half the day for.

"Hey Teyla wait up!" John called after her just as she was about to round a corner.

At hearing Johns voice she stopped turning in his direction.

"Colonel" she spoke "Has Major Lorne and his team returned yet?"

"What?" He asked caught slightly off guard by her question. "No …they radioed in a few hours ago saying its going to take a little longer then they expected they're going to radio again in the morning."

They feel into step as both continued down the corridor. He should say something, things between them had been tense over the last week and John hated it. Softly taking hold of her elbow he pulled her to a stop

"Look Teyla can we talk?"

"John?"

John looked up and down the corridor, they were among some of the living quarters for the scientist which seemed a little too busy for this time of night; surely everyone should be asleep by now or at least in their rooms.

"Why don't we go down here?" Gently putting his hand into the small of her back and guiding her away from the curious scientisst which were looking their way. The last thing he wanted right now was an audience.

"Is everything ok John?"

"Sure." he replied as he continued to lead Teyla down there corridor. It wasn't long before the people disappeared and they were alone, away from prying eyes and ears.

As they rounded one more corner John came to a halt removing his hand from Teyla's back. John watched as she leaned up against the wall, John stood in front of her a little closer than he needed to be. Thoughts from the other day flashed through his mind and once again John found himself wanting to kiss the beautiful woman before him.

"Look Teyla ..." he began slightly distracted by her eyes. "The last few days have been ..." he searched for the right words but his mind came up blank.

"Awkward!" Teyla answered for him

"You could say that." Silence settled over them once again neither knowing what to say next.

"John ..."

"No wait!" he interrupted bring his hand quickly up resting his fingers lightly on her lips to stop her from saying anything else.

"I'm not good at this Teyla ..."

Teyla wanted to say something, anything but his fingers on her lips stop her from doing so. Even if she could talk Teyla didn't think her body would be able to. Her lips seemed to burn from Johns touch, and Teyla could feel her heart beating rapidly in her chest.

John wasn't sure how to continue, he wanted to tell her how sorry he was for the way he'd acted over the last week but the words didn't come. He wanted to tell her how he felt, that he loved her but still the words refused to be spoken.

John slid his hand across her face till it was gently cupping her check this thumb softly tracing the line of her lips.

Hours could have passed in those few moments, the wraith could have destroyed the city around them but John and Teyla wouldn't have noticed; wouldn't have cared. All that matter was each other.

Teyla felt Johns hand slide from her cheek down her neck till it rested on her shoulder, his other hand coming up to twirl a strand of hair in his fingers. Before she could reject John leaned in close capturing her lips with his own.

His lips felt soft, his chest hard against hers, Teyla started to push away but knew that was not what she wanted to do. Her hands made their own way up gripping the front of his shirt as if he would disappear if she didn't. John's body moved closer and closer, but never close enough.

Teyla let herself relax her body moulding to his. She yearned to be part of him, to melt into him. The horrors of the last week seemed to fade, all thoughts of Kolya and the Genii evaporating into thin air.

Eventually the need for air made them pull away, Teyla could feel the warmth of John's body pressed up against hers.

Teyla didn't know who moved in first, but before long John lips were against her once more, his tongue teasing the edges of her lips before gentle probing the inside of her mouth.

Teyla could not describe the feelings which were running through her body, they were too overwhelming. His hands touched her, fire scorching her skin.

John's hands glided over the curves of her waist coming to rest on her hips, as his lips continued to caress hers. He kissed Teyla hard and she kissed him back. Everything he had been feeling over last few days, weeks; even months was poured into that kiss.

Teyla let go from Johns shirt her arms wrapping around his neck. She clung to him, kissing him hungrily, wanting him in a way that was total new to her. So unexpected that it scared her.

His hands moved around till they reached the small of her back, gentle slipping under her top to rest against her cool skin. John heard Teyla's gasp for breath at the contact followed by a soft moan as he lightly traced small circles on her bare skin.

Teyla arched her body which pushed her even closer to John. She wanted him, and if her mouth and tongue hadn't been battling with his she would have told him.

She didn't need to say it!

"God Teyla ..." John moaned pulling his mouth from hers to trail a line of kisses down her neck. This time it was Teyla's turned to let out at moan at the sensations he was causing inside her.

"My quarters?" Teyla managed to ask just before John captured her lips again their mouth devouring each other.

"Mine are closer!"

But neither made any attempt to move, both unwilling to let go of the other. Teyla's mind wasn't working, only her body and it reacted more and more to Johns with each kiss; each touch.

The corridor around them receded. The city. The galaxy; nothing matter apart from the two of them.

John and Teyla were so caught up in each other that neither notice to dark shadow which lingered down the corridor.