A/N: In this chappie (chapter 9) Gabriel and Alexandria are 16, Greg's 16, Sean's 16, and... yeah...
"The Legacy He Left Me"
Gabriel looked out at the fields of Celestis; it was a view he had yet to grow sick of, even after his eight years in the holy city. The water reflected the stars like a mirror, slightly rippled by the soft breeze that also tousled his brown hair. He sighed heavily, his heart heavy with doubt and worry. It was very early in the morning, and the sun had yet to rise. He had woken up from a troubled sleep because of a nightmare. Gabriel had experienced nightmares before, but nothing like this.
He was seeing through someone else's eyes, at least he thought it was someone else's. Whoever it was could only be seven or eight years old. But he was running through a dimly lit hallway, concrete walls on either side, as well as a concrete floor. A red light was flashing, and an alarm blared in his ears. Someone was behind him, calling his name. He turned, and saw a younger girl running to catch up with him.
"Julie! Go back!" he snapped.
"No! Not unless you come with me!" the girl shook her head.
"I need to find out what's going on!" he growled.
"Me too! My daddy's in there too!" Julie pouted.
"It's not safe for you!" he barked.
"It isn't safe for you neid'er" Julie noted.
"Fine. But stay behind with me." He sighed, and took off down the hall, the loud sounds of weapon fire getting closer. His heart sped up as he heard people shouting. He wasn't supposed to be on this level. (But curiosity made the Orici)
He turned into a doorway, running into the middle of the room. His ears rang, as enemy weapons fired nearby. The nerve racking sound of P-90s echoing in his head. His eyes met with those of young woman, standing by the gate, surrounded by soldiers.
"Gabriel!" someone yelled. Gabriel turned and recognized the man who called him. But the truth was Gabriel was positive that he had never met the man, so how could he recognize him? Why did the man give him a sense of security? The man had blue eyes identical to his own, and light brown hair. His eyes were full of fear and dismay. A weapon fired, the man's attention now focused on the woman running to Gabriel, protectively throwing herself in front of him, shielding him from the enemy's blast. Gabriel was able to recognize the woman as his mother. Then he felt a sharp pain in his neck, and his body went numb, as he was lifted up off his feet. His head fell back, and she saw a window two floors up, a girl staring back at him. She was the last thing he saw before his eyes unwillingly closed.
That's when he had woken up.
Now he stood on the balcony, thinking about that man from his dream. There was a creak as the door to his room opened, and Adria stepped inside. He took a deep breath, and walked back inside, closing the doors, leading to the balcony, behind him.
He and Adria had the bond of a normal brother and sister. They both cared about one another's well being. They loved each other like any brother and sister would, like Gabriel and Alex once did. They had grown closer over the past eight years, than anyone had expected.
"You're awake." Adria said. "Why?"
"Why are you awake?" Gabriel replied.
"I was unable to sleep, things just kept finding their way into my mind." Adria explained. "Now, why are you awake?"
"Just a nightmare." Gabriel answered, walking toward her, now at her eye level. "The time grows near, doesn't it?"
"It will happen sooner than we expected. We will need to move quickly if we are to defeat our enemy.
"Something else is bothering you." Gabriel noted.
"I'm afraid your time to lead the army of the Ori grows near as well, brother." Adria said softly.
"I don't know if I'm ready to replace you." Gabriel's brow furrowed.
"I have faith in you, Gabriel." Adria smiled, walking back out into the hall. The click of the door closing followed soon after.
Alex and Greg walked out of the elevator of level 19, laughing at something. They dropped their backpacks against the concrete wall, and seemed to be waiting. The door to the stairwell burst open, and Sean nearly fell face first on the floor, completely out of breath,
"Cough it up." Greg said to his friend on the floor.
"Can I catch my breath first?" Sean huffed.
"Uh, no." Greg smiled.
"I just ran 19 flights of stairs!" Sean gaped.
"And we made it down here before you, Flash. Now. Cough. It. Up!" Greg held out his hand.
"Fine." Sean sighed, getting up off the floor. He reached in his pocket, and pulled out a twenty-dollar bill. "There. Happy?"
"Oh, you have no idea." Greg grinned, smoothing the bill against the wall, then neatly placing it in the pocket of his jacket.
"I can't believe you thought you could make it down here faster than an elevator." Alex laughed.
"With a backpack." Sean added.
"And then lost twenty bucks!" Greg sneered.
"Just shut up!" Sean growled.
"Sure thing, Flash…" Greg teased.
"And stop calling me that!" Sean yelled.
"Yep!" Greg replied as he began to walk away with Alex.
"Hey! Wait!" Sean was still trying to catch his breath. "I'm going to hurt you…"
As the three friends passed Daniel's office, Alex heard shouting. Sean and Greg seemed to ignore it, but Alex decided to stay behind, telling them she'd meet them in the commissary. She stood by the door, trying to make out what the people inside her father's office, were saying.
"General, why won't you let me do this!" Daniel demanded.
"Just because someone identified a woman who looked like your wife, with Adria on Langara, doesn't mean it was her. I'm sorry Doctor, but I won't risk it." General Michael Green replied.
"What about the new Ori Supergate being created?" Teal'c asked calmly.
"I've sent the Proteus to investigate." Green said.
"I didn't give you much trouble what you called off the search, even though I was against it. But now there's hope that she's alive, and I will not—will not give up on her. Not again. I don't care what you—" Daniel argued, before getting cut off by General Green.
"Dr. Jackson!" Green shouted over the archaeologist. "I'm sorry, but I will not put my people in danger for one woman and a boy!" He stormed out of the office, passing Alex on the way, but took no notice of her.
"I'm so sorry, Daniel." Sam said softly.
"He's right, you know. I mean, if Vala really did want to come back, she would've done something to send us a sign by now. Right? And we don't even know if Gabriel is alive anymore. What's the point?" Daniel noted.
"Don't give up, Daniel." Sam sighed, as she and Teal'c left Daniel alone in the office. After a moment of thought, Alex slowly entered. Daniel lifted his head. His face was wet with tears.
"Did someone really see mom?" Alex asked.
"You weren't supposed to hear that…" Daniel frowned.
"I couldn't help it. You were yelling loud enough for the whole base to hear." Alex noted.
"Oh."
"So, they're not gonna do anything about it?" Alex asked, tears blurring her vision.
"No." Daniel shook his head.
"What about you?" Alex asked hopefully.
"Alex…" Daniel sighed. "I can't."
"Oh please, you're part of SG-1, and in all the stories I was told, they never gave up." Alex's voice grew lower with frustration.
"That was years ago, Alex." Daniel sighed.
"That shouldn't matter!" Alex snapped. "You love her."
"I loved her." Daniel corrected.
"What?" Alex asked in disbelief.
"I'm sorry."
"I guess that Daniel Jackson that saved the planet so many times died a long time ago, with the man who was once my father."
"Don't talk to me like that!" Daniel barked.
"I'll do whatever I want!" Alex yelled angrily, running out into the hall, making her way to the commissary. The man that made Daniel Jackson what he was, no longer existed. Now it was up to her to carry on his legacy. She had been stories, as a child, about how her parents saved the galaxy over and over again, and now the torch had been passed to her. She inhaled deeply, before opening the doors to the commissary, and poking her head in to get the boys' attention.
"I'm about to do something that I'll probably get arrested for. You guys want to join me?" Alex asked.
"Oh geez, what is it?" Sean grumbled.
"I'll tell you when you answer my question." Alex said.
"I'm in." Greg smiled.
"I know I'm gonna regret this, but alright." Sean nodded.
"We're going to temporarily take control of the Stargate." Alex informed them.
"Yup! I knew it! Regretting it already." Sean frowned.
A/N: You're probably asking yourself 'Why did she skip so many years ahead? She skipped so much stuff!' It's all part of my plan, friends. FLASHBACKS! Muhahahahahahahaha! Gabriel is going to have constant nightmares/flashbacks/stuff and Alex will as well. It's all part of the plan, so no worries, we're at Outback Steakhouse. lol. Hey! You wanna hear something funny? Me and my friend Steph came up with theme songs for Daniel and Vala! Daniel's is : BAD DAY, by Daniel Powter. Vala's is: MANEATER by Nelly Furtado. And their "couple" songs are SHE'S THE BLADE, by Sugarcult, and LOVE YOU LATELY, by Daniel Powter. YAH! More theme songs for more of the team to come! Give me ur ideas 4 what Daniel + Vala's theme songs would be in your veiw! And their "couple" songs too! I'd love to hear what your opinion is!
-StrgateAtlantis1 (wit luv)
