Start Chapter 27
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John leaned back in his chair preparing for the council to break for the day.
Johns eyes wandered over to Novious who was smiling something that always made John uncomfortable. "Ancient we did not wish to bring this up in her presence but it has come to my attention that you are courting the Athosian."
John's interest along with everyone else's was piqued immediately, "My romantic life is of no concern to this council."
"They are if you intend to ascend her so she may join you,"
"Even if I do that is of no concern to you."
He leaned forward, "yes it is we do not wish for her to gain so much especially since you might be unable or unwilling to stop her."
John grumbled at the man, "I would do what is necessary if it came to that." He waited a few minutes letting everyone at the table fully understand what that meant before continuing. "I would like to request authorization to begin broadcasting a signal to the Wraith from Atlantis's original homeworld."
Novious smiled, he knew that the being before him disregarded most rules and had already begun doing so, a gross violation. "You have already begun doing so…"
John's eyes narrowed in annoyance, "I am still asking this council for their approval."
***
Several Hours later
Ganos and John remained in the meeting unfortunately for him he had been unable to slip anything interesting in the end of the meeting due to their concern over Teyla. "Would you truly stop her if she attempted to interfere in the lowers?"
His gaze was somber, "I fought The War because of interference with the lowers. I will not ever make that mistake again."
"I understand."
He smiled warmly at her, "No you don't and I'm glad you don't."
She nodded and they exited the room together.
***
"How are you enjoying my library Daniel?"
He paused for a moment to look up from his book, "I've seen a few references to a war but I don't understand its significance or anything about it."
"A war or The War?"
"The War why is there a difference?"
John sat opposite Daniel and closed his eyes remembering the entire war. "The War is the largest, longest, and most deadly war in known history. The true scope and power of those involved in the war are far beyond you comprehension but suffice it to say that it killed Trillions. Other factors of it would be very complicated Daniel but a war of that magnitude should never happen again and if it were to begin I would probably surrender and be destroyed myself rather than allow it to happen all over again.
Daniel simply nodded as John left.
As he roamed the hallways of his Ancient city he couldn't help but smile; His actions had set the people of Earth on the right path to assume their rightful place in the universe. It would be the research that was being conducted on Atlantis at that moment which would enable them to become what the Ancients had gotten so close to achieving.
***
"Teyla," Kanaan greeted her warmly.
She smiled and gently kissed him on the cheek, "How have you been?"
"I have missed you where have you been?"
She paused considering her answer and knowing that depending on how she answered she could be ending her relationship with Kanaan, "With John."
Kanaan's eyes flared with anger initially but quickly cooled, "Teyla I understand you have been grieving but we need to help each other through it." He paused as he began attributing another meaning to her words, "Unless you have betrayed me."
She turned on him insulted, "how could you accuse me of such a thing? I have always been faithful to you."
Kanaan ignored her, "When do you wish to undergo the bonding ceremony?"
She sighed on the one hand Kanaan was finally taking charge but on the other she didn't want to be bonded to him. "Can we discuss this after all of this has passed?"
"You mean after John has left," she did not like the jealous nature of his tone or the way he spat John's name, and felt herself getting angry at him for it.
"We are very busy right now and I do not need to be preparing for the ceremony on top of that."
"Are you unprepared for it?"
She knew that once she had entered into her relationship with Kanaan that she should have been preparing for the ceremony but after they had been kidnapped she had not bothered. Before he had been kidnapped she had not taken as much interest in their relationship as she would have liked but something within her had prevented her from doing so.
Kaanan's eyes narrowed, "do you intend to bond with him?"
"John?" she forced a laugh at the notion but it sounded hollow as she considered what that would have been like.
"Yes, you have been spending long nights in his quarters."
"Do you have any idea what he is?"
"Your lover?" the accusation bit like an icy wind.
"He is the oldest of the Ancestors."
"So he claims."
"You doubt his power?"
"You have blind faith in his power?"
"No I saw him destroy a hive with ease, alter his own DNA, feed on a wraith, reverse the feeding a wraith had done on me, and negotiate face to face with other Ancestors."
"I have seen none of that."
"You don't trust me?"
"When it comes to him,no."
She felt something in her mind, "You can trust John but can you trust Kanaan? The man who refused to help you."
"Who?" She was momentarily confused the only one who had communicated with her like that was the ships AI, "Oh Lanti. Where is John?"
"His private lab."
"Teyla I need you to show at least some commitment."
"Kanaan I was pregnant how much more committed can I get?"
"You did not have the child."
"It was not my choice," Teyla worked to reign in her emotions. John was slowly starting to allow her to grieve for her lost son. "Is John busy?"
"No."
Kanaan noted the change in Teyla's posture and correctly surmised that she was about to leave, "Can we discuss this over dinner?"
"I will call you later."
***
Teyla was heading towards John's lab when Ganos materialized beside her.
"I wish to speak with John."
"Why?"
"You say he is the same as before? He is my friend."
"How is Kanaan?"
"Well."
Ganos pursed her lips and shook her head unhappy with the situation. She knew that she couldn't actually prevent Teyla from seeing John, but she could delay her. "What are your intentions with John?"
"That is not a matter of your concern."
"Yes it is."
Teyla was becoming impatient with Morgan's stalling, "allow me to speak to John."
Morgan shook her head but backed away.
She passed Morgan and entered the darkened lab, "John?"
"Yes," he called coldly from deeper in the lab.
She slowly moved towards him wary of his anger and the dangers of walking in a pitch black lab. "How was your meeting?"
"Not well."
"Why?"
"The nosy bastard went too far." He slammed something metal onto the desk causing her to jump back.
Teyla realized why Morgan didn't want her to enter, John was clearly upset and she was in way over her head. She couldn't debate ancient politics with John, "Is it anything I can help you with?"
John turned around and looked at her, "no I'm sorry for that. What's bothering you?"
"Morgan has indicated that you have feelings for me."
"She's right."
"John, how could we really have a relationship?"
He sighed, "It would not be easy, you could join me or I could visit you."
"Join you?"
"Yes ascend to my plane, however I must warn you that would be a permanent change and one not taken without serious consideration."
She nodded, "what did the ancients want?"
He managed to control his anger and prevent it from entering his voice, "they inquired into our relationship."
"Ah."
Lanti appeared on John's desk, "the wraith will be in position in two days."
John nodded and she disappeared. "I will leave you to your work."
"I'm done."
"I…I…"
"You don't have to stay if you don't want to."
"I…I'd like to stay."
"One second."
Lanti appeared again, "what is it John?"
"Postpone tomorrow's meeting until after the wraith will have been defeated."
She disappeared again, "John what was your childhood like?"
***
"Carter, Jack we're going to be jumping in two days."
"Where to?"
"My original homeworld." Lanti answered.
"Why?"
"Lots of wraith there and I want to go home."
"Sounds dangerous."
"Not really and the wraith need to be destroyed."
End Chapter 27