I own none of the recognized characters within this story. I merely borrow them for fun.

Various timelines have been adjusted. At the time of the beginning of the fic, it is;

3 months prior to 'Chosen' - BtVS

1 Week prior 'Fragile Balance' - SG: SG1

Post 'The Shadow' - The Shadow film (1994 - Alec Baldwin)

Post the fall of the Centre (I'm assuming it happens)- The Pretender

Unknown Date / Unknown Location / Unknown group

"Things are heating up."

"Indeed, traditional forces are ill-equipped to counter this."

"My own units, while effective, are unsuitable for such assignments."

"There is an option."

"What?"

"A completely black op. We pick the initial members, maybe fully brief the first four or five, give them a one off payment, a huge one, which they'll have to invest/bank for their logistical support. Maybe a password or phrase that's a 'Get-out-of-Jail-Free' for those members in the know, and the string to get out any of their team-mates."

"Why the strings?"

"They'd be doing this without oversight, occasional contact through a variety of agencies for general records. Regular meetings would be as bad as regular funding, it would leave a trail. So, we need people we trust. Not just reliable, incorruptible. Or as near as we can get. People willing to go out there for minimal benefit to themselves and no recognition. Paladins, if you will."

"Potentially risky."

"We risk the world if we do nothing."

"I have been reviewing the Watcher's Council, their concentration on one, high powered girl who they treat as cannon-fodder is, worrisome."

"I suggest we bend our efforts to finding these 'Paladin's'' and bring our lists to the next meeting."

"Agreed."

"Meeting adjourned."

One year later / Unknown Location / Unknown Group

"Do we all have our lists?"

"This is for the core group, correct? The ones who will know their sponsors?"

"Indeed, a small core, each with potentially useful contacts."

"I suggest we each propose one member…"

"Two for myself, I am more acquainted with the mystical due to my study of the Watchers Council."

"Very well, one each for myself and Spence, two for Basil. Head of the group to be decided after members decided upon."

"While I'd like Colonel Phoenix on the team, he is currently upset with us and focused on his own mission. However, a file recently crossed my desk concerning a possible candidate. Somehow, an near-exact duplicate Colonel Jonathan O'Neill USAF is running around. I nominate him."

"Near-exact?"

"Body of a 17-year-old, mind of a forty year old combat / special forces veteran."

"Impressive. I second."

"I agree."

"Ok, I have a lead on one 'Jarod', no fixed last name, has been jumping around the country helping others, displaying the skills of, well, whatever's needed at the time. Seems the group chasing him, 'The Centre', nasty group, collapsed recently, so he's slowed down and eased up on the counter-surveillance."

"Hmm, sure it's the same guy?"

"Photo-ID on thirty of the miracle workers, matches the description on over a hundred others. If we lie to him, he'll find out and, break us if we were working for ourselves."

"Seems you know more than you've said. He sounds ok to me."

"I concur."

"Now, records indicate that after the Second World War, a character named 'The Shadow' battled crime in New York City. We have recently cracked his identity due to a combination of his extended longevity and unusual observations made of him. He seems to be able to appear invisible to the eye, or an eye watching a live video of the area. He does however show up on recordings when he didn't live, it appears to be a form of telepathy. He can also subjugate another's will for a short time. He currently uses the moniker James Herbert Chase, however his original name is Lamont Cranston."

"Seems to fit the bill."

"Useful abilities to have. I agree."

"The second of my suggestions is actually another American citizen. I pause for the stunned silence."

A stunned silence permeates the room.

"He is involved with the New Watcher's Council. During the reduction in signals security following the destruction of the old council, we learnt quite a lot about the 'Scooby Gang' who patrolled the Hellmouth for seven years. We even got a complete dossier on the four core 'Scoobies' courtesy of an e-mail attachment. One of which requires later discussion. However, I nominate Alexander LaVelle Harris for membership."

"What does he bring to the group?"

"Fought literal demons for seven years, despite being 'the normal one' and called 'one of the girls' by the Slayer, seems unable not to help anyone who needs it, and has an uncanny ability to see to the heart of things, though that's a recent development. He still fights despite the loss of an eye…"

"How! Where were the others?"

"He knocked a potential out of the grasp of a possessed preacher, who had just taken out both then-current Slayers and the Vampire Spike, who gouged it out with his thumb. Before tossing him across the room. He was out of hospital within a week and was present at their final battle as a group. The others don't seem to appreciate this, with the possible exception of Rupert Giles, and he's been sent to Africa to recruit new Slayers. As another point, He is the only one who hasn't taken a break from the fight ever. His post graduation summer road trip appears to have been an effort to contact other fighters to gain aid. While he came into contact with an individual known only as 'Blade' as well as the 'Charmed Ones' their respective problems all got worse at the same time, making mutual support impossible. I would Strongly recommend making Mr Harris the head of this new outfit."

"I agree on the membership, I'll think on the leadership."

"I have concerns about this. Seven years of constant combat? He may be close to burning out."

"His Psyche profile suggests it is almost impossible for him to do so with even one person around who he is a) friends with, and b) supportive. He doesn't need babying, but he does need in-group recognition. He would, I imagine, get on well with the infamous Jack O'Neill. What name is the replica using by the way?"

"Jonathan 'Jack' Lazarus."

"Dear lord, spare me."

"A trustworthy analysis?"

"Indeed, the same one who is the sole voice keeping Bond in the Active section."

"Ok, I say in, as both leader and member of… What are we calling this?"

"We are gathering warriors for the protection of the world, perhaps the World Defence Group?"

"The White Knight Association."

"Gentlemen, these are not politicians to be wowed by impressive names, nor new agents who need re-assurance we're the good guys. Their mission statement is to provide the assistance of their, ah, paladins to whosever needs saving. Paladin Provision Command I think. PPC nicely ambiguous as well…"

"Very well. Alexander Harris, Jack Lazarus, Lamont Cranston and Jarod, seems a good initial line-up."

"Indeed."

"Well gentlemen, lets be about it."

"The Paladin Provision Command is born..."

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