Disclaimer: I do not own Stargate-Sg-1
A/N: Hi, forgive the Forever Young discontinuation. FC27 bailed on me due to perfectionist syndrome, so I decided to make it up to you with this new Story. In fact I personally like this one the best see what you think. Be prepared to get emotional reading this story for once I have a good base line to follow. Anyway like always -enjoy!
Everlasting-prologue
The event horizon evaporated as its arrivals stepped out onto the floor. A pair of guards escorted them to there destination. Moving through the halls they finally were led into a large room filled with formally dressed citizens.
Jack O'Neill straightened the sleeve of his air force uniform while Sam Carter came up beside him looking far more put together then she was used to of late. Daniel Jackson wore a well pressed suit while Teal'c showed himself off in a similar fashion.
"So…this is a bigger turn out than I thought." Daniel whispered over to Sam as she ran her hand down the front of her uniform.
"Well this is a historic event in Kelowna. I least expected some form of a crowd."
"Yeah, it looks like the whole city has arrived." Daniel stated as he nodded and smiled at a woman who brushed by.
"Look alive people. The shows about to start." Jack said as the crowd began to quite as the doors in the back opened.
Out walked a tall woman with short auburn hair that sat a little longer in the front. Dressed in a mauve skirt with an egg-shell blue color long sleeved shirt. A silver and black vine broach sat on her chest above her heart. Followed by her was a man with thinning grey hair dressed almost entirely in black. He had a thicker moustache and beard; hints of his previous black hair tainting him on the sides. And after him was a younger man with brown hair wearing a deep green turtle neck fitted with a pale grey blazer, brown slacks and dark brown shoes.
Sam smiled softly as the ceremony began. The woman stepped forward giving her speech on the views of the Andari Federation and the man did the same on behalf of the Terranian people. The young man stepped forward holding his notes in his hands.
'Don't croak kid.' Jack thought as the kelwonan cleared his throat.
"Citizens of Langara. The cold war that has been brewing between our three nation have come to it's end. It is time to leave the past behind and focus on the future. That goes to say that it is important for all to remember what has happened only to learn from it. The future is where we build on our new found trust and to keep both peace and understanding strong.
Our planet has faced it's share of trials and tribulations; on several occasions Kelowna has come close to complete extinction. If it were not for quick action, self sacrifice and perhaps a bit of luck we would not be standing here today…"
Jack swore for a moment that the man's eyes locked onto his he dared to think that it was geared just toward him. The colonel looked at his team to see them proudly listening to the speech, Jack silently turned his attention back to him. By the time the young leader went on and his speech ended Jack couldn't help but share that sense of pride.
The representative of each nation waited patiently in line as a piece of paper was brought in front of them. The advisor wordlessly pointed at it as first the woman scribbled her signature. She set the pen down and shook the man's hand and then the Terranian did the same, the kelownan representative took the pen flashing a smile then three things happened in one moment.
The point of the pen barely skimmed the paper when a guard let out a warning before a gun shot boomed loudly and the young man was protectively tackled down to the floor and then all hell broke loose.
The team ducked along with other's as guards returned fire before running out of the room after the culprit.
Meanwhile as several members of the cabinet tried to calm the crowd the kelownan was hauled to his feet by his body guard his advisor coming to his aid.
"Ambassador Quinn!.. Lets get him out of here." he ordered as they practically pushed him forward to the safety of his office.
Jonas nearly stumbled onto the floor (if it hadn't been for the desk in front of him) he would have been. He turned to his advisor a little stunned and a bit confused.
"Are you alright Ambassador?"
Jonas nodded but clearly in shock by the events that had occurred. "What of the other council members?"
"They are fine. After all you were the target." the man said as he pulled over a chair from the corner of the room… "Sit." he said firmly.
Jonas shook his head raising his hand. "I'm fine."
"Highly doubt it."
Surrendering the kelownan sat down apart of him glad that he did. He ran a hand over his mouth. "So what now?"
"Well, everything will be post-pone until this whole mess is sorted out." the advisor explained simply
"Assuming I was the target. It could be a simple act of protest it's not like we haven't seen it before." Jonas stated as he watched his friend gather another chair coming to sit with him.
"I find it coincidental, just as you were about to sign the treaty someone decides to fire off a gun. I guarantee you a bullet will be lodge in the wall right where your head is supposed to be."
"I've been shot at many times before and it's never bothered me." Jonas answered
"Ambassador, this is the second time your life has been threatened do you seriously think they won't try again?"
Just then the door opened as a guard stepped in. "Sorry to interrupt, but the visitors from earth have requested to see you."
"I forgot they were here…he rose from his seat.. "Send them in."
Sg-1 filed into the room highest rank down to the Jaffa. Jack nodded his head as the guard closed the door behind them. Jack looked at his friend.
"Quite the spectacle you had out there." the older man said as he removed his cap.
"Figures. I was this close to actually getting through the whole thing."
"In many ways then one."
Everyone looked at the advisor. His grey suit complimented his dark skin his black hair neatly trimmed at the sides a little longer in the front. Jonas gave him a look then returned his attention back to his friends.
"Everyone this is my advisor. Reuben Night. Reuben this is Colonel Jack O'Neill, Major Samantha Carter, Doctor Daniel Jackson and Teal'c."
Reuben rose from his chair. "A pleasure I'm sure…he came up beside Jonas… "Do- not -move."
"It's not like I have anywhere else to be." Jonas said a bit irritated.
Reuben rolled his eyes… then turned to the team… "Since you know him closely, perhaps you can convince him that his life is worth something. Now if you don't mind I have a distraught crowd no doubt filled with questions that need to be answered."
The individuals in the room watched as the man opened the door pausing he looked back at Jonas. "I'll have a guard posted outside your door. Call on him if you need anything."
As the door closed behind him Jonas couldn't help but let out a sigh. Daniel looked back at the ambassador as he walked over to one of the four narrow windows that lit the room.
"He seems to be…protective of you."
"A little too much if you ask me." Jonas replied as he looked out at the city… he looked back at his friends… "I am truly sorry that you came all this way for…that"
"Oh… it's not like we traveled far." Jack said as he picked out a book from one of the book shelves.
"On the contrary O'Neill we have in fact traveled many galaxies." The Jaffa corrected lightly
"I know that Teal'c I meant…wow this is crazy stuff in here." Jack stated as he looked more closely at the black and white photo of historic Kelowna.
Sam smiled at Jack's sudden interest. Then turned her attention to Jonas. "Janet sends her best but Cassie graduates this weekend so.."
Jonas turned and smiled. "I understand. Seems on how things are going so far she made the right choice."
Sam walked over pulling out two white envelopes stamped with the American seal handing it over to the kelownan.
"General Hammond wanted you to have this. On behalf of the Earth's government and the other one is a more personal note."
Jonas took it as he walked over to his desk placing them next to the other one had placed on his desk that morning. "Thanks."
Daniel examined a figurine closely one hand stuffed in his pocket while he ran the other one over the carvings.
"Are you getting used to the new position?"
Jonas removed his blazer draping it over the edge of the desk. "Sort of. A lot of things still have to be smoothed out but to have fresh minds on the council helps quite a bit. New views, new ideas, it's refreshing."
Daniel straightened and smiled. "I'm glad to see you thriving I mean I've already seen a few changes just by how people operate around here."
Jonas rolled his sleeves up to his elbows before taking a seat at his desk no one seeing the slight disappointment in his eyes. A knock on the door caught everyone's attention.
"Come in." Jonas answered as he picked up the beige envelope.
First Minister Dreylock entered the room as he broke the seal. "Ambassador. How are you managing?"
"Alright considering. How are the others?" he asked his eyes focused on never the letter in front of him.
"A little shaken but a no damage has been done to taint what all are here for…she showed her acknowledgement to sg-1.
"Didn't see you on stage." Jack said as he placed text book back in it's place.
"I was to go on after the treaty was signed. But I am told by your advisor that things will be postponed until further notice."
"Which is highly unnecessary." Jonas replied as he unfolded the letter and began to read it mentally… "Once things have calmed down we should be able to resume…"
Dreylock titled her head as her colleague trailed off. "Is everything alright?"
His guests also noticed the sudden change in their friend. Jonas slightly lowered the letter as he took in what he read. The older woman stepped forward.
"Ambassador?"
This snapped him out of his trance causing him to quickly fold the letter. "It's nothing, just another issue to face but huh…we've gotten this far. Right?" he said as he opened the top draw and closed it.
"Of course." Dreylock replied
The door opened again as Reuben came back looking rather sheepish. "Guards have caught the culprit. Hem…seems to be an act of…protest."
Jonas couldn't help but give a knowing look, causing the other man to wag his finger at him. "Don't give me that look. It could have been very well something worse."
Dreylock looked at both of her colleagues. "Well shall we finish?"
Jonas got up from his seat. "You to go on ahead I have an engagement I must take care of first."
Reuben cocked his head as he furrowed his brow. "What engagement?"
"It came up suddenly…Jonas replied grabbing his blazer he headed straight toward the door. Pausing he looked at his friends… "Please stay the evening, I'd like to spend a little more time with you before you leave. Reuben will handle it. First Minister." he bid before he left the room.
Jack shared a curious looks with his team before calling out. "No problem."
A/N: Continue or not? (Most likely I will lol)
Have a great day!
KS