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"I know you may find it hard to believe, but she appreciated everything that you did for her. What you tried to do." Kianna said. She hoped that her words would give Jonas some comfort. Kianna knew Jonas wouldn't admit to it, but the Goa'uld that had resided in her was right. It was the Goa'uld that Jonas had a relationship with not her. It was the most disorienting thing to be a prisoner within your own body.
Without anything else being said they departed through the Stargate. Going through the wormhole was always an experience. Jonas wondered if it was something a person could ever get use to. He knew he would miss his time with SG-1, but his work for Langara was important. Especially since he was a representative of Kelowna.
"Do you think we'll be able to fix the DUEV?" Jonas wondered. The Deep Underground Excavation Vehicle could still come in handy. Some improvements would have to be made of course.
"I think so. It will take a lot of work, but it is possible." Kianna replied. She really didn't want to think about the DUEV, Naquadah, or Naquadria at the moment. Her mind was a jumbled mess of confused thoughts.
Jonas could tell that Kianna still needed to recover. The most important thing was that they were able to stop the conversion of the Naquadah vein and saved Langara. Jonas was relieved that they were also able to save Kianna. He himself was still trying to process everything especially things between him and Kianna. He was having a hard time processing the fact that it had been the Goa'uld that he had been in love with the whole time.
"Why don't you go get some rest. I need to go and report to the council." Jonas said. Kianna looked as tired as he felt and understandably so. Jonas was genuinely worried about her despite the fact the Goa'uld claimed he never really knew her.
"Shouldn't I come too?" Kianna asked. The council might want to hear from her. Jonas looked at her with concern in his eyes. Kianna really wished he wouldn't look at her like that. It only made her thoughts more confused.
"No, just go and try to get some rest. You've been through a lot." Jonas assured. He would make sure that he filled the council in on everything that happened. He tussled Kianna's short blonde hair affectionately before leaving her.
Kianna stood there looking after Jonas as he walked away. She sighed as she made her way towards Jonas' apartment. Apart of her instinctively knew to go there. She knew Jonas was right her body was still pretty sore and her head was pounding.
Kelowna's streets were as busy as always. Kianna could hardly believe that only moments ago it could have all been gone. She let herself into Jonas' apartment. It was almost in the same condition as the lab with books strewn all over the place. Jonas was very passionate about his work it was what the Goa'uld loved about him.
Kianna found her way to the bedroom. She thought a shower would make her feel better she found some clothes and went into the bathroom. She turned the water on and adjusted the temperature. She got undressed and let the water wash over her.
Images came unbidden and flooded her mind. Images of wet skin sliding against wet skin, strong hands running along her body. Kianna shook the images from her mind and shut off the shower once she was satisfied that she was clean. She got dried off and dressed.
Kianna entered the bedroom and took a seat on the bed. She ran a hand a long the bedspread. More images flooded her thoughts. Limbs intertwined as bodies moved together in rhythm, lips crushing against lips in barely contained passion. It wasn't her though that Jonas was making love to, it never was.
"Oh God just stop." Kianna said out loud. She sighed and buried her head in her hands. It was all too much. Kianna got up and left the bedroom. She needed to do something to take her mind off of everything.
She made her way to the kitchen and decided to make something to eat. Even if she didn't feel much like eating she was sure Jonas might like something when he came back. She gathered up some ingredients and decided to make some stew.
Meeting with the Council...
"Jonas I would like to thank you for everything that you have done for Langara." First Minister Draylock spoke. Jonas' services to Kelowna and Langara as a whole was invaluable. He was going to be an important piece of the puzzle if Kelowna, Tiranian, and the Andari Federation were ever going to come together as one nation.
"Thank you First Minister, but I did have help." Jonas said. He didn't believe in taking all of the credit. If it wasn't for Sam, Teal'c, and Kianna the mission wouldn't have been successful.
"Of course Jonas. We will be forever grateful to the SGC and of course Kianna Cyr." the First Minister said. She was thankful that the mission was a success.
"First Minister I would like to ask for permission to repair the DUEV and also to continue my research on Naquadah and Naquadria." Jonas inquired. Perhaps they could avoid another situation in the future.
"Of course Jonas. I would also like your full report on the mission as soon as possible. I can understand that after everything you would probably like to rest now." the First Minister agreed. There was much work that needed to be done if Langara was going to have peace.
"Thank you First Minister." Jonas smiled. The First Minister dismissed him with a wave of her hand. Jonas wasn't going to lie he was rather worn out after everything that had happened. There was going to be so much to work through.
Back at Jonas' Apartment...
Kianna stood at the stove stirring the stew. She was doing her best to focus on the task at hand. She could hear the sound of the door opening. She felt her heart skip a beat and she couldn't be sure why exactly. She knew she would probably blame it on nerves.
"Something smells good." Jonas said. Kianna stood at the stove. She was dressed in a t-shirt and a pair shorts and barefoot. Jonas wanted to do nothing more than walk up behind her and wrap his arms around like he had done dozens of times before except it hadn't really been her.
"Dinner I hope," Kianna said. With the stew finished she ladled some into bowls for them. She placed a bowl in front of Jonas who was sitting at the kitchen table. She took a seat across from him. "So how did things go?" she asked.
"About the same as always. We have permission to continue on with our work," Jonas informed. He began to eat some of his stew. "This is delicious." he added.
"That's great Jonas, and thank you." Kianna smiled. What she wouldn't give to be able lean across the table and crush her lips to his, but it probably wouldn't be a good idea. Kianna frowned.
"Is something wrong Kianna?" Jonas asked. With her injuries Jonas couldn't help, but to be concerned. He hoped that everything was okay.
"I'm fine, really." Kianna assured. She didn't want to worry Jonas. She really did need to get some rest. Maybe things would seem better then. She pushed her bowl away only managing a few mouths full.
"Are you sure? You hardly ate." Jonas asked. Jonas frowned slightly. He wondered if her injuries were perhaps more severe than they thought.
"I'm just not that hungry. I think I'll go lay down." Kianna explained. She got up and emptied her bowl into the trash compactor. She went to the living room and laid down on the sofa. She closed her eyes and hoped that when she opened them some how things would seem more clear.
Jonas finished his stew and cleaned up the dishes, he made sure he put the leftovers away. He went out to the living room to find Kianna asleep on the sofa. He picked her up and moved her to the bed which he was certain would be much more comfortable. He covered Kianna up and went to the dresser to get a pair of pajama bottoms. He went into the bathroom took a quick shower and got changed.
He went out to the living room and laid down on the sofa. Right now he knew things were complicated. Some how he would just have to figure things out. He hoped that it would be sooner rather than later. Jonas closed his eyes and let himself drift off into sleep.