Category: General
Characters: Sam Carter, Jack O'Neill, Daniel Jackson and Teal'c
Disclaimer: I own nothing. I just do this for fun.
Author Note: A random little idea that popped into my head when, of all things, I was taking a shower!
General O'Neill's Retirement Party
It had finally arrived, the day that many thought would never come - General O'Neill was retiring. A big party had been organised in a local hotel and the party was in full swing but the guest of honour had yet to arrive.
Airmen and women stood around talking with their partners and colleagues, sharing stories and anecdotes about the General. Many felt that General O'Neill was the best CO they had ever had, or were ever likely to have. They had all met the new CO of the SGC and he seemed like a nice enough guy but most of the workers at the SGC held a special place in their hearts for the person who had seen the SGC through it's most troubling time – disclosure to the public.
It had been a trying time, but in the end the SGC came out shining. Mostly through the dedication of the General, making sure that people saw the truth about what went on there, about the people who had sacrificed their lives to protect Earth. And most of all, never caving into pressure from above.
Speaking of the General, in they walked, the original SG1, standing tall and proud as they escorted the General to the podium at the front of the room. The years had been kind to all of them; they still cut an impressive figure when they walked into a room, despite all the years that had passed since they were first brought together. SG1 were legendary around the SGC and due to the disclosure of the Stargate they were becoming legendary around the world, the only team to never lose a member (at least not permanently). The General stood in the middle of the foursome, wearing immaculate dress blues; the others were all wearing formal civilian wear. The General stepped up to the microphone and began to speak,
"Good evening. I would like to thank you all for coming this evening to celebrate the end of my long and enjoyable career. Many of you here tonight saw the inception of the SGC and have worked tirelessly over the past years to ensure it continued to flourish. I thank you all for that. Without all of you I would never have been able to do my job. Many politicians have congratulated me on my fine leadership skills, but I know that I couldn't have done any of the things I've done if it had not been for the teams of people surrounding me. You are the best at what you do.
"Unfortunately there are many who should be here tonight, standing with their families, a drink in hand, but fate had a different plan for them. Would you all please raise your glasses…to fallen heroes."
Everyone lifted their glasses and said "To fallen heroes."
"I would just like to say a few final words. I have enjoyed working with all of you, it's been hard and sometimes damn near impossible to overcome what the universe has thrown at us but we have, and you will continue to do so under your new commander, General Rose. So I ask you all to raise your glasses again…to the SGC."
"The SGC."
"Now go and enjoy yourselves."
The General stepped down from the podium, but before the guests had time to begin talking again General Rose was at the podium.
"Sorry to interrupt but I believe there is one final toast that needs to be made, so can everyone please raise their glasses, for one last time...to General Samantha O'Neill."
"General Samantha O'Neill."
Authors note: Did you work it out? I really don't know where this idea came from but I hope you like it. If you do, or even if you don't could you please take 2 minutes to supply me with some feedback. I want to know what you guys think.