Chapter 2
Disclaimer: And now, more of this! Also, I shoulda done a little research where Japan's concerned.
Three And A Half Hours Later Outside Hida, Japan
Nearly four hours had passed since Zhaan had merged with the Earth to heal herself and so far, she had yet to return. Which either was a sign it wasn't working or that things were even more serious then they realized and that's why it was taking so long. And despite some of John's worries about Humanity not exactly having a great reaction towards Aliens, the Japanese, their military included to an extent, were proving to be a good example of what Humanity could be if they were willing to accept a notion like Aliens being truly real. Unlike America as they had been making demands for immediate access and ordering John to surrender himself to American authority so they could have a few words with him. Naturally, he told them to shove it where the Sun didn't shine much to the amusement of his friends and the Japanese. Who really weren't too pleased with the fact that the Americans were making demands of them and basically showing what fools they are in thinking they are the superior voice of the world that everyone had to answer too.
It hadn't taken John long to learn of all what had happened since his presumed death on Earth thanks a helpful aide of a General's. John was horrified by what had happened on 9/11 and disgusted in how things were handled afterwards. And with how America was being a little on the mistrustful (and perhaps racist) side, it had made him think the government there would be difficult in trying to get anything going that would truly benefit Mankind. A notion his friends and even several soldiers of the Japanese army agreed on for that matter. Pilot and Moya had taken to staying under the water for the time being to avoid potential problems, though they made sure to keep from going to deep so as not to be affected by the crushing weight of the ocean's depths. Interestingly enough, according to Pilot, Moya and any Dolphins she came across, had communicated with one another. And having the foresight to ensure it being recorded, shared it with John and the others. The whole thing having a harmonious kind of beauty to it that left anyone hearing it with a smile on their faces and feeling rather calm.
Unfortunately, the calm hadn't lasted very long for John when he decided he wanted to try and reach out to his dad. And though there had been some reluctant to allow it as while it was amazing Aliens existed and the like, the Japanese government wasn't entirely sure they could be trusted. Especially considering that one of them was currently buried in the Earth itself to try and heal herself. Jool speculated that perhaps if they were able to understand them, trust issues wouldn't be a huge concern. But thankfully, John had been given a phone, one that was more then likely bugged in some way, to make contact with his family. "Dad, I'm sorry, but you and the rest of the family are gonna hafta come to me! Not the other way around." Declared the formerly lost Astronaut in frustration as he paced back and forth while ignoring the fact that an impromptu sword duel was occurring between D'Argo and a local from the nearby town who was trained in the way of the sword.
And wanted to test his skills against the alien with a sword of his own. The Emperor of Japan himself had gotten involved and ensured it happened while also being broadcasted for many to see. It was an interesting challenge for D'Argo as it wasn't a battle that could have fatal consequences, but he relished the whole thing none the less as he was using the whole thing as a learning experience. Chiana had been forced to go and stay in the transport pod with Jool watching over her to ensure she wouldn't potentially cause issues with her flirting and the like after having already tried. Which was a bit hurtful to D'Argo as it made him think that perhaps she had never truly cared for him like he had thought previously. "Because I can't just leave my friends behind! Especially the one in the ground itself! And after all I've read up on what's happened since I've been gone, I don't trust the government over there not to try something just cause my friends are aliens!"
"No, I think I'm perfectly justified in my line of thinking, dad!" Continued John as Aeryn shot him a concerned look.
But a glow caught not only her attention, but the attention of everyone else present. "Crichton!" She called out to the Earthman who hadn't noticed just yet.
"Wha-Oh. Uhh, dad, I'm gonna hafta call ya back."
Ignoring any protests from his dad on the other end, John hung up and joined Aeryn as the glow on the ground that Zhaan had gone under shone brightly. This also stopped the sword duel between D'Argo and the local towner. "We continue another time." Declared the older man with a bow.
One that D'Argo returned while looking forward to crossing swords with the man again. "Whoa! Easy on the guns!" Yelled out John as several soldiers aimed their weapons at the glowing ground in a scared and nervous fashion.
The General even saying something along those lines as well to his men as a figure began to appear from the ground. The bright glow leaving the ground and surrounding her naked and blue colored body. Stark had an awed look on his face as Chiana and Jool rushed to join the group, no one even realizing that Moya was hovering in the sky above as her sensors had told Pilot and Rygel what was happening and they all wanted to witness the event. Aeryn could even be seen with tears coming down her face at the sight of her friend's radiant and glowing look as she hovered in the air for a moment until lowering herself back down to the ground. Zhaan's eyes opened and a wide smile spread across her face. "I am forever honored to have been part of your planet, John Crichton. For she has given me a great gift in being able to continue living and being with you all."
Stark rushed to her as the glow around her receded and gave her the clothes that had been left behind in her journey to merging with the Earth. John could only stare with tears of his own at the woman who was like a mother in a way to everyone on Moya. Chiana rushed to hug the Delvian and she wasn't alone as D'Argo, Aeryn, and even Jool did as well. Leaving Stark and John where they were as the formerly lost Astronaut stared at his friend in happiness and relief that she was going to be just fine. Stark himself was practically dancing up a storm of pure joy. "BY THE YOTZ!" Was heard from Rygel over the comms as many across the world stared in shock at what they were seeing on their television screens.
John finally moved and joined the joyful hug as every Japanese individual present bowed in absolute respect of what had happened. "Hot damn am I glad it worked, Blue!"
Now they only had to worry about the rest of Earth and all that crap.
Author's Notes: I probably could have made it take a day or so for her to return healed up, but I figured doing it like this would work just as well. And don't worry, this isn't the end just yet.