SG-1 Past or Future

Author's note: Here is story five starter, I hope you guys are enjoying the ride as much as I enjoy writing them. I don't know if there will be full sequels after this book but there will be snippet stories I think, let me know if there is moments or stories you might enjoy seeing for Jack/Daniel or the kids.

And just a reminder: Anything about the Vannas or OC characters are mine in a world I wish to publish so please don't use them, just enjoy this AU world they exist in.

Chapter One: Some Semblance of Normal

It was just another day at the SGC. Daniel was thrilled to feel the normalcy of working on a translation and looked up when the phone rang, a smile twitching on his face since he knew who it was. "Jackson," he said anyway.

"Doctor Jackson, I have an urgent message from someone very special," Jack voice told him in what Daniel liked to call the 'Colonel' voice.

"Sounds serious," Daniel replied with a smirk.

There was a fumbling sound and then he heard a much higher voice call out, "Daddy? When you coming home?" Zale, his oldest son asked.

Daniel smiled, "I'm coming home at three like I always do Z-Man."

Zale's voice became muffled, "Can I tell him Papa?" he whispered.

"Tell me what baby?" Daniel asked then looked up at the knock to find Janet and Sam standing there. He waved them in before refocusing on Zale. Sam and Janet sat down in the chairs before his desk.

"We did it Daddy, we're ready for school!" Zale told him excitedly.

"Way to go sweetie!" Daniel said and wished he was home to hug his son. After months of daily work and plenty of time with the tutors to get them ready to school. It was now August and the children were all getting excited about public school even as Jack was having weekly panic attacks about it and Daniel was wondering how much they could hide from other people. But the children were excited. "I'm so proud of you Zale, can you give the phone back to Papa?"

Again with the shuffling and Jack was back, "Can you believe it Danny, like two months and they are ready to start. I don't want to gloat…"

"Yes you do," Daniel interrupted with a grin.

"Of course I do!" Jack crowed, "Our kids are geniuses!"

"You are awesome Papa," Daniel said with a grin. He ignored the pantomiming smooch faces that Janet and Sam were making at him. "I love you Jack."

"Love you too, see you in a couple hours. By the way, is Sam and Janet there?"

Daniel rolled his eyes; even after two months Jack still had a tendency to call someone so he would go to lunch. Daniel "As if you didn't know."

Jack chuckled, "I love you Danny." With that they both hung up and he refocused on the translation.

"One more line and I'm ready to go."

Janet chuckled, "Figured you would say that."

"Where are Teal'c and the kids?" Daniel asked Sam, trying to take the focus off of him.

"Heading over to your place to have a play date with Jack and the kids. Heard they were done with school and wanted them to have some fun today as a reward."

"You say that like our kids aren't always together," Daniel said with a laugh.

Sam grinned, "They still seem to enjoy each other even after all these years."

Daniel nodded in return. Sam's kids; Jacob, Haikon and Ishtar had been next door neighbors in the future where they were born with Daniel and Jack's children. Now Sam and Teal'c plus their three kids lived down the block from Jack, an acquisition that General Hammond helped them when he realized they couldn't keep staying on base or in hotels. The location of close proximity was requested on both sides and they all got lucky with the house they were in now. Teal'c and the kids could walk over there in about fifteen minutes.

"Jack will be thrilled for the company," Daniel responded in the silence while Janet and Sam watched him closely for about five minutes before Janet spoke again.

"Sentence is done Daniel, lets go have lunch," she cajoled gently.

"Or what?" Daniel returned in a sing-song tone.

"Or I will call Jack," Sam grinned wolfishly.

Daniel snorted as he worked through the final phrase of the translation. Then he closed the folder and slipped it into his outbox. He stood from his chair and pointed at each woman glaring at them though the expression was bellied with the smile, "I am not getting up because you threatened me with my husband, its because I'm done with my translation."

"Of course," they said in unison.

All three of them walked out of the room and headed for the cafeteria for some subpar food. After they were served, they found an empty table to sit at and started talking as they dug into their food. "So it's been about five months since you got back right?" Janet asked them.

Daniel nodded, "About that, its odd to be paying attention after years of looking at the sky and seasons to tell time."

"You guys gonna do anything to celebrate for getting through, also with the wedding and the kids going to school? Anything?"

Daniel shrugged, he knew Jack was hoping for some kind of barbeque but he wasn't going to spoil his husband's surprise. "We'll see. It's been an interesting couple of months and this is the first time we've really been able to find our footing. There's been no more attacks, Henry is serving time for the assault and attempted murder and the children are doing well with everything."

Sam grinned and Daniel shook his head, members of SG-1 knew how much Jack loved to throw parties but it seemed like four years without him around was long enough to forget which worked out well for Daniel's spouse.

In the ten years they were living with the Vannas, Jack made up Valentine's Day, Independence Day as well as the kids' birthdays, Daniel's birthday and their anniversary. Plus Jack had private celebrations with Daniel constantly.

"How is the translating? You enjoying your return to the SGC?" Janet asked after some small talk about various teams who were out on missions. Though Sam was mostly working at the mountain, much like Daniel but she constantly was working with the teams where as Daniel just didn't listen to the conversation until it came back around again.

"I like getting back to the roots of what I loved, languages and culture. It got lost somewhere in the trips off world and the constant chaos and danger. I didn't know how much I didn't like being a soldier until it was no longer required. Jack is surprisingly busy with the children's lessons so we aren't making each other crazy like we used to. Plus me being here on base half the day makes our evenings together wonderful."

Sam smiled, "Yeah that wonderful evening stuff hasn't changed in the past ten or more years."

"What's that supposed to mean?" Daniel asked, confused and laughing.

"It means that you guys love each other and you have used every opportunity since learning that to be together and that's not a bad thing, but it also isn't new."

"Sam, where we are here and now is new, Jack is retired and home while I am not. We are back involved with the SGC and everyone knows that Jack and I are together. None of these things were ever possible in my head, and I don't know how much that has to do with me and the children or just the children."

Janet frowned, "I thought these feelings weren't a problem for you guys anymore."

"I wish that I could just let go of every bad feeling that tells me I'm not worth fighting for but sometimes they rise up and catch me around the throat no matter what Jack is doing. That man loves with everything inside of him and I am lucky enough to hold some of that love but it does not make all the struggles throughout my life disappear and it sure doesn't make for an always happy marriage despite what we may appear to be on the outside."

"You're fighting now about things?" Sam asked.

Daniel smiled and shook his head, "No, after the leftover crap with Henry was finally dissolved and Jack settled into stay-at-home role that he chose when we were still with the Vannas people, everything just fell away besides being dads and being in love with a family."

"So no more fallout from the assault?" Janet asked in her soft tone, it was the doctor in her asking the question but also a good friend.

Daniel shook his head, "No, Jack and I buried those demons after the court date."

"Good," Janet responded before they gathered their garbage and trays to dispose of them and started back to Daniel's office. They were walking to the elevator where they would part ways when a woman with dark hair ran past them with another soldier hot on her heels. Since he was wearing the every day clothes Daniel couldn't tell who he was or what his position was.

Daniel frowned, "What was that?"

Janet shrugged, "Well the Colonel is Cameron Mitchell, he's been the leader of SG-1 for about six months now and the woman, that would be Vala Mal Doran, a recent acquisition from traveling through the Stargate. She was once a host to a Goa'uld so she has been an interesting acquaintance. We haven't seen her for a while though, not since the birth of Prometheus but Hammond has allowed her kindness and in return she tries not to steal everything she sees."

Daniel shrugged, most of the crazy stuff that happened on base anymore was none of his business so he parted ways with Janet and Sam so they could head back to work before he walked down the hall back to his office, opening the door to find drama had found him instead.

The dark haired woman in the leather outfit was sitting behind his desk, "May I help you?" he asked kindly.

She stood in what could only be described as a sexy manner, not that Daniel really cared or noticed for that matter as she walked over to him, placing an arm around his neck, "Who are you and why have we not had sex?" she asked, her accent strong and sultry. It would have added to her ultimate appeal if Daniel wasn't busy being in love with another person, who was a man at that. She clearly had no idea who Daniel was.

"I have been back to the SGC for about five months after a long time away and I'm married. Please remove your hands from my body," he said politely. The woman's wandering hands had not stayed on his shoulders but slid down his back and towards his ass when Daniel jerked her away from him, watching the pout grow on her face.

Then someone was talking behind Daniel with a really strong Texas twang, "Vala remove your hands from the man like he asked. I'm so sorry Doctor Jackson; I didn't realize she got so far from me. Lets go back to the VIP suite you were given," The colonel from before demanded and Daniel noticed the bracelets on each of their wrists and automatically realized their intent.

"Why are you wearing those bands?" he asked Mitchell who looked incredibly uncomfortable at the question.

"Vala forced one on me and the other onto herself so we would go treasure hunting, Hammond has basically put us on house arrest together until she takes them off since we cannot be too far from each other without fainting and dying."

The last word was shouted at Vala who winced. "Do you imagine I enjoy being stuck with you? Despite words to the contrary, you are no fun at all. I did not know it would make me sick!"

Daniel smiled, "That's nice and all but I have work to do."

"Of course Doctor Jackson," with that Mitchell started to shoo Vala from the room but he paused at the doorway. "I heard a lot about you, about the kind of man you were before your disappearance and all the rumors about you since your return. I got to say, you are still not the man I would expect."

Daniel smiled, "I've heard that before."

"Tell your wife she's lucky to have you in her bed," Vala spoke once more causing Mitchell to laugh and Daniel to smile, thinking about Jack as his wife.

"He's married to a retired General Jack O'Neill," Mitchell responded.

"Jack is a man then?" Vala asked, fair point since through the Stargate they heard many names and one never knew what gender to associate them with.

"Yes, Jack is a man," Daniel said with a smirk to which Mitchell returned as Vala continued to stand confused between them.

Then she shrugged, "I stand by my word, whoever has the right and privilege to see you in bed Doctor is a blessed man."

Daniel chuckled as Mitchell booted her from the room, giving Daniel a sloppy salute before the door closed behind the two. The SGC was never boring, that was for sure. He went back to translating but kept thinking about the wristbands and the power Vala was wielding over the second-in-command of this base and that was no good at all. He worked on many of the things he had on his to-do list but when he completed the last assignment of the day, he went in search of Mitchell who he found in Jack's old office. He looked around the familiar room, noticing the differences as well as the similarities. Mitchell was a lot like Jack, it was clear to see even in such a short chat. The man was sitting in his chair with Vala perched on his desk and it reminded Daniel of so many days where Jack had been in Daniel's office, perched on his desk. It seemed at least to not be keeping Mitchell from working as Jack so constantly did with Daniel.

"Doctor? What can I do for you?" Mitchell asked him, surprise brimming over in his voice.

"Actually, I was hoping to do something for you. I wanted to take a look at the wristbands you have on, I might be able to find a way to remove them for you."

Vala glared at him, "You will not, I want to find my treasure first." The woman crossed her arms in petulance and Daniel couldn't help but role his eyes. Mitchell on the other hand stood up and offered his wrist immediately and Daniel got to work. He sat down on the couch with Mitchell next to him so they could be comfortable while he searched the design for meaning and words, any indication to how he might remove the device.

The phone jangled in the background and Mitchell stood answered it with a crisp spoken, "Mitchell here. Yes sir, he's here. You want… of course. Daniel its for you," Mitchell said and held out the receiver while the Colonel smirked at him and Vala watched in confusion and annoyance because Daniel was trying to take away her only power at the SGC. Daniel took the phone, again knowing whom it was.

"Jack, I got caught up in something."

His husband sighed over the line, "Danny, kids are done with school prep and Sam arrived on time about ten minutes ago. We are having dinner in a few hours and the kids are missing their daddy. SGC has had you all morning and it's our turn."

"I am going to walk out now okay," Daniel said feeling chagrined. Sometimes it was difficult to remember that when he was here at the SGC it was just a job and not a desperate need to escape his life as it had been for a long time. He had a life at home and it was one he wanted to be a part of but sometimes old habits didn't die. He hung up the phone and nodded to Mitchell, "I will see you tomorrow after I try to cobble together some of the research about these bracelets. I need to go home."

Mitchell glared, "Seriously, I have already been attached to this crazy woman for several days and you can't take some extra time now to give me a little hope?"

"Excuse me Mitchell, you might control the military ranks of this installation but I have a strict schedule with Hammond in which I adhere to because otherwise my husband and children would never see me. I doubt you care but I have special needs children and SGC isn't the only thing I live for anymore. I know its still the most important endeavor for humanity but it's not my important endeavor."

Mitchell shuffled his foot, crossing his arms over his chest, "I meant no offense Doctor. I have been stuck on the mountain since she slapped this thing on me. Just going stir crazy."

Daniel thought about that, Mitchell had been stuck on base for a while and he had a possible way to at least let the man run off some steam. He made a quick call to Hammond then Jack to get the okay before he turned back to Vala and Mitchell, "I would be pleased to have the two of you join Jack and I for dinner. Our house is basically sanctioned by the SGC since we have non-earth born children and veterans of this installation so as long as you don't try to make a break for it you can come with me. Have some dinner with my family and Jack will bring you back afterwards."

Mitchell pumped a fist into the air, "Yes, thank you Daniel, seriously."

"Where would I possibly go, I want to go through the Stargate and I am going to guess you don't have one at your place?" Vala said.

Daniel shook his head than looked at the suggestive clothes the woman was wearing and turned to Mitchell, "Can she change into something other than that? I have small children who don't need to know what the female anatomy looks like just yet."

Vala looked down at herself and gave a confused look but Daniel just shook his head. Mitchell pushed her out the door and towards the changing room and Daniel headed to his Jeep to wait. He stopped back at his office to pick up his keys and coat and they all met in the parking garage. The drive was filled with Vala talking about who knows what and finally they were back at his home and Daniel was pleased at Vala's jeans and black tank top with a jacket. Mitchell was also in his civilian clothes and they followed Daniel to the front door and he opened it to shout, "I'm home!"

There was a chorus of "Daddy!" and Vala hid behind Cameron as his brood of children launched at him. Daniel, used to the treatment allowed himself to be overwhelmed, giving kisses and hugs as he congratulated them on their achievement. Thankfully all the years and time Daniel and several of the Vannas had put into the education of his kids, they were able to fly through much of what they'd missed by not being here.

"Cameron, Vala I would like you to meet my kids," Daniel pointed out each other them as he said their names. "These are the eldest, Zada and Zale then Janet who we tend to call JC and her twin sister Claire and finally this is Johnny," he said as he lifted his youngest from the floor with a hug and a kiss.

"You have so many of them," Vala whispered disturbed by the sight for some reason.

"You have a problem with my kids?" Jack demanded as he walked into the entryway. Daniel smiled as he turned to accept a quick kiss from Jack. His Colonel took in the other at the door as well as Vala who was grinning at Daniel and Jack.

"I'm Jack, and you are?" he asked the visitors.

"This is Colonel Cameron Mitchell, leader of SG-1 and this is his shadow until they get those bracelets off, Vala." Daniel answered as he continued to hug on Johnny who was quietly watching the visitors that walked into their home. He turned back to Jack, "Is he okay?" Daniel asked, gesturing towards Johnny with his head.

Jack nodded, "You know how he gets with new people. He's been hanging out with Greer most of the afternoon, they have become inseparable."

"Then where is he?" Daniel asked with a laugh.

"Upstairs in our room little put off about SGC people being in our house."

"Why? Sam and Teal'c as well as Janet are always here, not to mention Hammond."

"Yeah well to our kids, they aren't government first but family," Jack responded.

"You do realize we can hear you?" Mitchell told them.

Jack turned to look at the other man; "This is our home so I don't rightly care."

"Jack," Daniel chided with a chuckle as he turned and walked to the front room. He headed for the stairs and his room. He opened the door to his bedroom to find Greer curled in a tight ball on their bed. Daniel put Johnny down who immediately walked over and climbed into the bed and curled around Greer's body. Daniel smiled as he walked around to lay on Greer's other side. He slipped a gentle finger down the side of the boy's face. That vibrant green gaze rose to meet Daniel's and he smiled, "Hey Greer. You going to come downstairs and play with us before dinner?"

He shook his head, saying nothing as Johnny slipped his small hand along Greer's arm in a comforting manner that Daniel and Jack had been using on their children since the beginning as well as each other. Daniel smiled at the thought that though Johnny didn't speak out loud he had other ways of communicating and supporting his friend.

"Why not?" Daniel whispered gently.

"At least your children were taught to live without their magic, I was born Vannas and I don't know how to live without my magic."

Daniel frowned, "Are you planning to do something to the guests, using your powers on them?"

Greer was shocked, "Of course not."

"Then you shall be fine, be with us as family where you belong."

Greer sniffled before he squeezed Johnny's hand and reached out to hug Daniel. They all got off the bed and wandered back downstairs, Johnny and Greer holding hands and Daniel following behind them. When the boys appeared at the back door to the yard, Jack stepped over to ruffle their hair before he tugged Daniel close for a hug and a lingering kiss as if Mitchell wasn't looking resolutely away from them and Vala was watching in interest. When he pulled away he whispered into Daniel's ear, "You are amazing."

Daniel shrugged, placing another kiss on Jack's cheek before he walked down off the porch to play with the children and enjoy conversation with Cameron and yes Vala as well.