Birthday Surprise

Atlantis was a buzz this morning, today was Teyla's birthday and Elizabeth was planning a big Earth-style party. John had volunteered to take Teyla to the mainland and spend the day at the beach with her. John secretly loved Teyla and today was the perfect opportunity to spend some time with her. They set off after breakfast and took a packed lunch so they could spend the whole day on the mainland. When they arrived they headed straight for the sand, John set up their towels and umbrella before changing into his swimmers. Teyla stripped down to her bikini that was sleek and black, making her tanned skin look darker still. John stared, she was beautiful! Teyla was also taking the opportunity to look at John's toned, muscular body and that six-pack! John was wearing blue board shorts that hugged his hips. He felt his advantage and yelled

"Race ya to the water!" Teyla smiled and ran after him laughing. They reached the water at the same time and Teyla dived in gracefully quickly followed by John.

They swam for hours, laughing and playing like children, splashing each other and John dunking Teyla. John taught Teyla how to bodysurf and she picked it up quickly. They soon came out of the water and ate lunch under the umbrella.

After lunch, Teyla asked to go and visit the village, she hadn't seen her people in quite some time. They went to the centre of the village where their calendar was, to meet up with some of the villagers who greeted Teyla in the usual way. One by one they stepped up to her and placed their forehead against hers. Teyla looked over at the large calendar telling her the cycles of the moon and what phase of the moon it was.

"You know what day it is," said one villager

"You must choose, have you chosen?" said another. Teyla thought of John and she knew what happened to all women her age, especially her as their leader.

"I have chosen however I must speak with my chosen before he decides to join with me. I shall return tomorrow" She touched foreheads again with each of the villagers and left to find John who was telling the children stories. She sat by him and listened to him telling them about Yoda, Anakin and something called the force, the children enjoyed his stories, he'd once told her they were from movies, a kind of moving picture. She wanted to return to Atlantis and talk to him but decided he could finish telling the children about this particular adventure before she interrupted him.

All too soon he had finished and the children were begging for another story.

"The next adventure is for next time"

"Awww"

"Tomorrow children" said Teyla

"Yes Teyla" they said and ran off to play once more

"I am ready to return now"

"Already?"

"Yes I must speak with you tonight, it is important"

"What's wrong, why don't we speak now?"

"I'd prefer to return to the city" John thought this was odd for Teyla but he nodded and they collected their beach things and left.

John let Elizabeth know they were returning before they set off. When they got home they walked into the centre of Atlantis and found everyone was waiting for them with balloons, a banner and everything else that comes with a party.

"Happy Birthday Teyla!" they yelled

"Happy Birthday?" she asked John

"I'll tell you tonight, enjoy the party, uh…celebration"

"Thank you John"