Title: "The New Member" But I'm in search of a new one. Desperate search.
Author: Robyn
Rating: Somewhere wavering between PG and/or PG-13 considering my erm...overactive imagination.
Warning: Mushy stuff.
Challenge: 911
Pairings: Daniel/OFC
Spoilers: Uhh...Checks. None really. Might be mentioning a bit about Sha'uri, and possible reference to Divide and Conquer.
Summary: When Teal'c leaves to visit his son, SG-1 needs a fourth member. And they get one, who immediately hits it off with Daniel. REVISED.
Disclaimer: You know the drill. But in the event that you don't, I don't own any of the characters, settings, or anything you may recognize from SG-1 EXCEPT Danielle and whatever godforsaken planet they end up on.
Author's Notes: Yeah, so I got the female part down, and the liking Daniel part down. Her name's Dani, but I'm not sure I got the everyone whumping part down. I'm not good at whumping.

Challenge #911

I would like to see a story where a new member joins SG-1. Must be female and must be like Daniel in most ways. Must fall in love with Daniel and her name must be Dani. Everyone whumping, must be lengthy . Have fun!

Submitted by Emma

Chapter One: Awkward Introductions

It was 2100 hours and all of SG-1, minus Teal'c, were sitting in the briefing room waiting for the general. Why they had to brief, no one knew. Same as to why Teal'c was either absent or excluded.

"I hope this is important," Sam said. "I was just running a new test on the naquada reactor."

"I wasn't finished translating the glyphs on the cave wall that SG-5 brought back pictures of," Daniel said, sounding somewhat annoyed.

They both looked towards Jack. "I was...doing something."

"Yes, if you count playing on your gameboy something," Daniel said under his breath.

"What?" Jack asked.

"Nothing."

As they were gathering their thoughts, the general walked in. "Good evening, SG-1," Hammond said to them. He got a few mumbled responses, as they had, indeed, been busy. "As you probably have noticed, Teal'c is not present."

"He isn't? Wow, wouldn't 'ave guessed. That guy never stands out," was Jack's sarcastic reply.

"Anyway," Hammond said, gritting his teeth. "It's because he requested some time off to visit with his son, and for another reason I cannot disclose," Hammond, at seeing Jack about to protest, continued, " At his request."

As everyone let the information sink in, Sam took the opportunity to speak up, "What about our upcoming missions? We're not a complete team without Teal'c."

"Whoever said a SG team had to have four members?" Jack asked to no one in particular.

"No one did, Colonel, but nonetheless, I believe that SG-1 needs a fourth member." He turned to Sam. "Glad to see you're keeping up, Major. You'll be getting a temporary replacement for Teal'c. This replacement is new to the Stargate program, but has studied the Stargate for years." They could tell that Hammond was being secretive, but they'd find out all about this replacement soon enough.

"I thought that to study it you had to be in the program. Evey Carter was in the program when the initial mission took place," Jack commented.

"Yes, but this is an especially unique case..." he paused to look at the clock, and the Stargate activated, as well as the sirens. "Here she comes," he said cryptically, then got up and entered the control room. SG-1 followed.

"She?" Jack asked. Daniel was sure that if Teal'c were here, the eyebrow would be raised.

"Receiving Tok'ra IDC, sir," Seargeant Davis announced.

"Tok'ra?" Jack again, in a disbelieving tone. Seconds later, Jacob Carter and a beautiful young woman of about 25 walked through the Stargate. She had shoulder length brown, curly hair, bright green eyes, and her smaller frame was around 5'6" high. Behind, the Stargate disengaged.

SG-1, followed by Hammond walked down into the gate room. "Dr. Farrell, meet SG-1: Colonel O'Neill, Major Carter, and Dr. Jackson," he said, pointing to each of them, respectively. "SG-1, this is Dr. Danielle Farrell," Hammond said, introducing them all.

She was wearing a green shirt and brown pants that looked completely exotic, but also professional at the same time. Daniel noticed, also, a pendant hanging from her neck.

"It's Dani," she pointed out. Daniel looked up. There was a bit of a silence, and Dani just raised her eyebrow in a fashion that was so Teal'c-like, it made all of SG-1, minus Dani, smirk.

Dani looked confused, "What?"

"You just remind us of someone."

"Ah. Teal'c, I assume?"

"Er, yeah, actually. Name's Jack," Jack introduced himself.

"And call me Sam, please," Sam said with a smile.

She pondered this for a while. "Jack, Sam, Dani and Daniel. Interesting team, no?" Dani joked, emphasizing the similarities in her's and Daniel's names. She was successful in getting a slight smile out of the team.

"So, General, when's our first mission?" Jack asked Hammond.

"Tomorrow at 0800, actually, so rest up," the general said, then left for his office.

"Well, I have to run some more tests, then get some sleep," Sam told them.

"Yes, Carter, you make sure you get some sleep," Jack said to her, knowing how she tended to go an all-nighter, even when she didn't have to.

"Yes, sir," she said, smiling, before walking off to her lab.

Daniel yawned. "Yeah. I have to finish up the translations, then sleep."

"I could help you Dr. Jackso...Daniel," Dani offered.

"You're a linguist?" Dani nodded. "Okay, then. Bring coffee." And with that, Daniel and Dani headed for his office.

"Right. I'll just...sleep," Jack said to, literally, no one and headed off for his quarters.

Daniel and Dani were sitting opposite each other discussing the tablet. "So you're a linguist..." Daniel said, suddenly.

Dani looked up from her notes, which were written in a script similar to that of the Asgard. "Yeah. Archaeologist, too."

"No kidding? Not only do we have practically the same name, but the same professions, too." Dani smiled. There was a slightly awkward silence between them.

Dani started thinking. 'I've known him for two hours and I already feel attracted to him.' She sighed quietly.

"So...um, Tok'ra?" Daniel asked the question that had been in his mind ever since she came through the Stargate.

"I'm not Tok'ra, actually, but I came to their current base quite by accident. My world was being overtaken by the Goa'uld. I dialed out to was I thought was an uninhabited planet, according to the cartouches, but it turned out being the Tok'ra base. Then after being with them for a while, they thought I'd be valuable for the -quote- Tau'ri forces -unquote-, and here I am," Dani took a much needed breath.

"Wow. You've been through quite a lot," Daniel stated.

"I guess. You tend not to credit it so much if you're the one who's doing what's being credited...I think," Dani even confused herself. Daniel smiled. "I'm interested in seeing Egypt," she said, obviously changing the subject. Their conversation, in between translating, had turned to the best sights on Earth.

"You probably will, someday." Dani looked down. "You are staying on Earth, right?"

"I'm not sure. When Teal'c comes back, I'll have no reason to be here," Dani said, solemnly.

"Of course there are. You're a brilliant archaeologist and linguist. Wha-what about other SG teams; I'm sure there are some open spots," Daniel stuttered. There was a short silence.

"Wow. Look at the time. I should really get some sleep. Goodnight, Daniel," Dani said, rushing out.

"Night, Dani," Daniel said hurriedly before Dani shut the door. Daniel started thinking. 'Was I too forward with her? I don't think so. She seemed comfortable enough. Maybe I went too far with asking if she was staying on Earth. Maybe she never planned to. Come on, Jackson. Get over yourself. She's not attracted to you like you are to her. Just lie down and go to sleep.' But Daniel couldn't sleep. He just kept thinking about her.

Dani was having a similar problem in her quarters. She couldn't sleep; she kept thinking about him. 'Why did I leave? Was it because I was nervous? No. More like afraid. Afraid of what? Daniel? No; I was afraid of getting close to him. I don't like being afraid. It scares me. I hope I didn't offend him. Maybe I should avoid him during the mission... No that would just make things even more awkward. I'll get some sleep. I don't want to be tired for tomorrow's mission.' She shut off the light and turned on her side.