STARGATE SG-1

CLOAK AND DAGGER

By

Tommy () Jindrich

Disclaimer: Stargate SG-1 belongs to whoevere Stargate belongs to and the same goes for Jag

THE PARK

Our story begins in a park just like any other city park sunny skies with plenty of people doing their park thing I.E. picnics, playing catch, throwing Frisbees to dogs. looking down at a park bench we see Woolsey wearing a trench coat and a golf cap fidgeting nervously.

From behind a man wearing faded blue jeans and a t-shirt proclaiming to be the property of the "William & Mary College Athletic Dept." approaches circling to the left carrying a laptop case. Looking at Woolsey's attire and shaking his head " Woolsey! What on God's green earth are you wearing?" Mockingly says CIA Agent Clayton Webb,

" Isn't this what spies wear to clandestine meetings?" Woolsey responds

" You've been watching way to many reruns of I Spy on the Sleuth Channel", is Webbs reply

Setting the laptop next to Woolsey Webb says, "Wouldn't it have been easier to just tell us it was nothing more than an on-line role playing sci-fi fantasy game we were chasing".

A very agitated Woolsey says "GAME! You think all this is a game!" Still flustered he continues "No! it's not a game"

Webb's only reply is a nonchalant "Really?"

Woolsey says "Come with me", as he Stands up and grabs Webb by the arm and the laptop in his other leading Webb to the park rest room going inside Woolsey hands Webb an Asgard device

"What am I suppose to do with this?" Webb asks

Woolsey tells him to go in the stall and push the button.

"Is this some kind of a joke?" Webb says

Woolsey's response is "Humor me, just do it."

Going into the stall closing the door behind him he pushes the buttonFrom outside the stall we see the lights of an Asgard transport scene to the bridge of an Asgard ship where a bewildered Webb stands looking at the earth from outer space.

"Alrighty then what now?" He says

" Ahem!" Webb hears from behind him

Webb turns around to see his first Asgard, Loki

"Really?" A much more hesitant Webb says

Loki states "I'll have you know that I was the Asgards top genetic scientist and that my time is much to valuable to be playing parlor tricks for you humans so now I will bid you a good day."

With that Loki reaches for the stone on the control panel, but pauses for a split second slides the stone a smidge to the right before turning to engage it, there's a devilish smirk on Loki's face as the glow from the transporter reflects off his face.

Scene switches back to the park where Woolsey paces nervously outside the restrooms. The next thing you know there's a bunch of women screaming and hollering obscenities; seconds later Webb exit's the ladies room with purse swinging ladies in hot pursuit Apologizing profusely Webb grabs Woolsey by the arm and quickly leads him away.

"SORRY! SORRY! REALLY IT WAS JUST A MISTAKE." Webb repeats several times

Speaking so only Woolsey can hear him, "You'd think a race intelligent enough to have beaming technology would be able to put me back where they got me!"

Woolsey smirks "I see you've met Loki"

"He didn't say" was Webb's answer

Woolsey continued, "Loki doesn't exactly feel humans should be interacting on the same level as the Asgard"

"Oh, How does he feel we should be interacting with them" Webb asks

" More or less we're nothing more than lab rats to him" Woolsey admits

Looking back to make sure they've eluded the angry mob Webb sits Woolsey down on an empty park bench

"Can I assume I have your undivided attention now," Woolsey asks

"Yeah, I guess you could say that." Says Webb

"Does that chatter you've been picking up make more sense now?" Asks Woolsey

"God help us, too much," Webb exclaims

" What's our next step?" Asks Woolsey

Without hesitation Webb says "Eliminate the threats, of course"

Woolsey says "Surely your not suggesting we….."

Before Woolsey can finish Webb interjects "This isn't just National Security your talking about, It's the fate of the entire planet"

Woolsey proclaims "I'm well aware of what's at stake Agent Webb. However each and every one of these people put their lives on the line every time they step through the gate and as such deserve nothing less than due process"

Webb shaking his head in disbelief and repeats "Due process"

"Nothing less," Woolsey reiterates

" Alrighty then. So your going to need two military lawyers one for the prosecution and one for the defense and a military judge all of which need to pass the extra high security clearance you put me through, right?

Woolsey queries "Yes, How did you know?"

Webb gives Woolsey a are you kidding me look " Really?"

"Never mind" adds Woolsey

"Military personnel are use to being able to choose their legal council although I'm sure Stargate personnel will understand the brevity of choices with the security concerns." then Webb adds "Believe it or not I played devils advocate with myself last night to see what direction I would go."

Woolsey encourages "Go on"

"I came up with two candidates that not only fit our needs but passed your extra security protocol. The first is someone I believe General Landry would probably go to without any prodding from us." Webb adds

With anticipation Woolsey asks "And who's that?"

Webb continues "An old friend of his, Admiral A. J. Chegwidden Ret.; Not only a lawyer but a former JAG."

LANDRY CONTACTS CHEGWIDDEN

Scene switches to the front door of A.J. Chegwidden being knocked on by someone in dress uniform. The door opens and A.J. exclaims "Why Hank Landry it's been years, what in the world brings you to my doorstep ?"

"Hello AJ , We need to talk" says Landry

"Come on in" A.J. invites Landry in

Scene switches back to the park

Webb says, "The second …"

Woolsey interrupting "Someone who'll protect our interest?"

Webb rebukes Woolsey, "Absolutely NOT! I thought you wanted due process"

Woolsey agrees "Yes of course I just thought"

Webb added "Well thinking like that reeks of cover up"

Woolsey relents "Sorry old habits"

Webb continued "As I was about to say the second has to be someone who is absolutely not afraid to bite the hand that feeds her"

Woolsey interrupts(again) "Her?"

Webb Barks "Are you going to interrupt every time?"

Woolsey backs off again "Sorry old habits again"

Webb tries to finish "A buy the book ,nothing but the truth good or bad, go for the throat type."

Wolsey pauses to make sure Webb has finished "Who?"

"Lt. Col Sarah Mackenzie. The problem is she's currently TDA in Europe, Italy I believe, a fairly cushy position if I've heard correctly." Webb admitted

THE SECNAV ENLISTS COL. MACKENZIE

Scene switches to N.A.T.O. Command European Campus. The U.S. Jag department where a heated discussion between Lt. Col Sarah Mackenzie and Lt. Cmdr. Jonathan Kane is taking placeCol. Mackenzie Insists "I told you to handle the ambassadors complaint personally!"

"The Gunny begged me to let him apologize for himself" Kane replies

Mackenzie asks "Why did the Gunny punch out the ambassadors aide?"

Kane responds "The aide refused to accept the Gunny's apology "

As any good lawyer Mackenzie asks a question she already knows the answer to "Refresh my memory what was the Gunny apologizing for?"

A dejected Kane replies "For punching out the ambassadors other aide"

Mackenzie concludes "Do you notice a pattern here?"

"Regardless" Kane adds "The ambassador has already called five times today demanding to see his commanding officer.

As we look over Col. MacKenzie's shoulder to the office entrance we see SecNav Edward Sheffield enteringWith her back to the door Col. MacKenzie doesn't see; however Kane does and snaps to attention. MacKenzie turns to come face to face with the SecNav.

Mackenzie apologetically "Sorry Mr. Secretary I didn't see you."

The Sec Nav quickly dismisses any wrongdoing "Quite alright Col. Mackenzie you seem quite involved just then. I hate to interrupt but I have something rather urgent we need to discuss."

Mackenzie immediately obliges the Sec Nav "Of course, Kane you get the Gunny in here and I'll deal with this shortly. Right this way sir."Leading the SecNav into her office.

The Sec Nav gets right down to business "I'm here at the personnel behest of the President to request your participation in a top secret operation, However, while I'm not at liberty to divulge the particulars' I am told it will be a life altering experience, As a matter of fact the President informed me that a JAG Judge requiring an extremely high security clearance will be needed and I'm seriously considering taking the position myself.

With little hesitation Mackenzie responds "I'd be honored to accept"

"Without questions?" The Sec Nav queries

Mackenzie firmly replies "When do we leave?"

A now grinning Sec Nav admits " ASAP, I have a plane ready and waiting on the tarmac "

"Would LT. Cmdr Kane hold down the fort here until my replacement can be found?" Mackenzie inquires

The Sec Nav replies "At your recommendation; of course"

Walking to the office door and opening it as a smile comes to her face" After you Mr. Secretary" Mackenzie offers

Nervously the Sec Nav adds "I sure hope this doesn't come back to bite me in the ass"

Walking from her office Col MacKenzie spots Cmdr. Kane on the phoneand calls to him "Cmdr. Kane" (He doesn't respond ; she repeats a little louder) "Cmdr Kane! "

(The Cmdr holds up a finger indicating one moment please)

Col. MacKenzie gestures to her aide and whispers something in her(the aide) ear as Col. MacKenzie hands her the key to her apartment. With no patience left

Col. MacKenzie barks "Cmdr. Jonathan Kane front and center!"

Hanging up the phone and going directly to the Col. Apologetically Kane says "I'm sorry Col. MacKenzie that was the ambassadors people again and…"

Col. MacKenzie sticks a hand in his face indicating stop NOW

Col. MacKenzie drops the news grenade right into Kane's lap "I've been relieved of command for special assignment effective immediately

Kane stutters "B..B..But what about the ambassador?"

Trying not to smile to much Mackenzie says "He wants to see the Gunny's commanding officer correct?"

" Yes" Kane reaffirms

Col. MacKenzie glances at her watch and responds "As of 90 seconds ago that is you (with a devilish grin)you'd better get going."

Col. Mackenzie grabs the hot duffle she keeps with her at all times for just such short notice events as she and the Sec Nav exit the office leaving a stunned Cmdr. Kane in their wake.