-120 August 2008

Under a Dark Star

Disclaimer- I do not own any of these characters from either Buffy the Vampire Slayer , Star Gate SG 1, Navy NCIS or any other show. They of course belong to their creators and their corporations. They just wanted to come out for a while so I agreed. No copyright infringement is intended and I deeply respect their creators and hope I brought them to life in a way they enjoy. Oh yes this work is definitely AU in nature for all the series.

A/N- What if Faith was wrong about her family? What if she really was wanted and circumstances were not as she thought? What would her real family do to protect her and help her? What happens when fate decides to give the dark slayer a protector of her own who knows about the council and has a place to keep her safe away from those who harm her?

Spoilers- Season 1 Star Gate SG1 and the movie along with Any and all seasons with Faith in it for Buffy the Vampire slayer. Mostly after the series ended

Part 25 Keep it Friendly Folks PG-13 to R

The teams looked at each other. Across the room. Faith looked at Rayne who was casually stretching. The Wiccan / Slayer were clearly itching for a fight. Lt. Hailey spun a staff around clearly testing it for balance. Faith watched as John Sheppard pulled off his outer shirt. He had pulled off his boots. Faith smirked at this. Therefore, he was afraid to kick them with his size nines. Oh well that was good she could go with bare feet. It meant they could feel the mats better. She pulled off her boots and called to Buffy. "Hey B loose the designer foot ware. No need to trash them on this spar."

Buffy sighed and pulled off her own shoes. She looked at her team. Xander and Oz were loosening up. She grinned as Xander and Oz picked up a pair of fighting sticks. Oz tossed them up and down for a moment before he began to twirl them around.

John Sheppard watched this with amusement. Teyla picked up a pair of sticks and tossed them to Ronan. John grabbed a staff and noted Lorne was following suit. Teal'c also favored this type of weapon. Mitchell merely shook his arms loose.

Ziva on the other hand decided she did not need a weapon. She was one. The hard part would be not hurting anyone. She noted that a Marine named Caster had joined SGA1 to even the numbers up.

Giles sighed and wondered why the military always had to get their egos bruised to listen?

Jennifer Sheppard spoke to the group. "Here are the deal people. You will all draw lots to see who your opponent will be in the beginning. After the battle begins, well it is up to you. The last one in the circle wins. Every minute an other pair will go in." She pointed to a large circle that they had drawn on the gym floor. Step out, are knocked or are pinned and you are out. You will all be in eventually. So good luck." Under her breath, she said. Jethro King of the ring is that the best you could come up with. "Remember we are all on the same side so no breaking bones and no killing. Keep it friendly folks."

"Hey I don't do that no more." Faith said. "I got a pardon remember. Besides they have a sarcophagus right?"

"We do but let's not use it." Catherine said. "No one dies."

Faith smirked. "No promises Nana."

Sheppard's smirk faded as he noted no one was laughing at what he assumed was a joke. "So who is on which team?"

"Buffy, Xander and Oz on Scooby 1, Faith, Davis, Hailey, and Rayne and on Scooby 2 Giles you want in?"

Buffy was about to protest when Giles said. "I am in. Wesley just came through as did Connor and Tarrin, Ziva care to join us?"

Ziva sighed and said. "I am in."

The Scooby gang looked up and smiled as several Fang Gang and a Slayer called Tarrin from Cleveland joined them. On her heels a was a hunter called Peter Caine and the last person Buffy wanted to see Dawn.

"Hey that makes more then one team." Sheppard protested. He looked the new arrivals over and was a little concerned. "Who is that guy? We need to make sure numbers are even."

"My name is Caine." Was all Peter said? "I am here to help the slayers. Buffy Father says to be careful. He is most concerned with this and is willing to come if there is need."

Buffy nodded and said. "We will keep it in mind." She bowed to Peter. "Dawn you are not supposed to be here."

Cain returned the bow with a smile. "I am sorry she followed us here. She said if we did not bring her she would come on her own."

Buffy glared and said. "Dawn we will talk about this latter."

"Sheppard we have enough." Cameron said. There is SG1 Teal'c, Daniel, Vayla, Carter and me. SGA1 You, Ronan, Teyla, SGA2 and SGA3 Lorne, Ford, Castor, Jones and if Agent Gibbs is in we are at even numbers."

"All right then." Sheppard said clearly not liking this.

"It was your idea Sheppard." Jack said with a dark look. "We do not have all day."

Sheppard stiffened a bit taken aback by the fact that General O'Neill seemed not the least bit worried about his niece.

The groups all entered the ring and began to size each other up.

Caster and Jones were both bulky Marines and they moved closer to Ford.

Lorne watched the new arrivals. While Cain appeared older, he was still only in his mind to late twenties and there was something about him that screamed danger. The new girl that had come in with him was young if he had to guess maybe Faith's age but she was clearly more then ready to fight. She stood next to Caine as if they were a matched set. Somehow, Lorne knew they were. Gibbs moved close to the Marines and rolled his shoulders. He was under no illusions he had seen Faith and Buffy fight. This was not going to be simple or painless. He was just glad Tony and McGee were sitting this one out.

"Hey boss I want in." Tony said.

So much for that hope. Gibbs thought.

Tony came in and stood behind his boss. "I will watch your back."

"That is uneven numbers." Sheppard said.

"No worries." Faith said. "We can handle it."

"Your funeral." Sheppard quipped not knowing how that remark would sting some of the others.

"Been there done that several times and frankly we don't have time for it today." Buffy said.

"I am going to have agreed with Buffy on that one. Today is not a good day for a funeral." Daniel said with sour look on his face.

"Oh ah sorry Jackson." Sheppard said. "So Faith care to dance?" He was attempting to change the mood and go on the attack.

"I don't know colonel I usually like to make the first move and pick my own partners." Faith said taking a quick look at Paul.

Colonel Paul Davis stiffened at the flirting tone in Sheppard's voice. The man was so not moving in on Faith. He entered the ring. The n motioned for Sheppard to join him. "Faith is a little young for you Colonel." He ignored the fact that he was easily twice her age. He also ignored the fact that he did not technically have the right to claim her. However, he was so not letting Sheppard have a chance. Faith's look gave him hope. "Come on you should fight me at least you might stand a small chance."

"Is that so? What would a desk jockey like you know about fighting?" Sheppard quipped as he entered the ring.

"Not much compared to Faith and the others but more then enough to kick your ass." Paul shot back.

Castor looked over at Xander who stood loosely. He figured the kid be easy so he said. "Some on boy let's get this over with so I can go watch the Simpson tapes the General brought."

Xander glared at him and entered the ring. "Sure thing. I missed a few episodes myself. Long patrols on my TV show nights and a broken Tivo just suck sometimes." Inwardly Xander was pissed. Pissed that this Marine thought he be an easy take down. Now he was in for it. Xander called upon the memories of the soldier and the power of the Hyena something he rarely did. He would show this fool he was not an easy kill. He might have trouble against vamps and demons and hell gods but no smart mouthed jirine was taking him down. He had saved the world and he would not back down.

Rayne entered the ring with Tarrin at her side. The two of them were old partners and were more then willing to take on all comers. They motioned to Jones and Ford. "Care to come and test us?" Each wanted to prove to Faith that they were worthy of covering her back.

Ford and Jones looked at each other and followed them in.

Buffy and Faith looked at each other. Faith nodded and Buffy looked at Teal'c and Ronan. "I hear that the Jaffa are skilled warriors. I would like to test that theory. And Ronan you insulted Faith so she wants to have a few words with you about that."

"Sure thing. But I will not take it easy on you just because you are girls."

"Oh you are so going down for that." Faith said. "I hope your ego can take the whipping."

Caine entered the ring and motioned to Gibbs and Dinnozo. "Come on let's see how well NCIS training matches against mine."

"So who trained you?" Tony asked.

"The San Francisco PD and my father."

"Well this should be fun." Tony quipped. "So what your old man teach you boxing? My old man loved that sport."

"I would not count on that to much if I was you." Dawn said Joining Peter. She ignored her sister's dark look. She was so not staying with Kennedy anymore the girl was plain crazy. Moreover, Andrew well he supported her need to be with her sister. He was a great friend. He promised to hold the fort down for them. Therefore, she followed her friends here. It had not been very hard. A boxer this should be easy for once.

Hailey and Mitchell squared off. "Come on Lt. Let me see what you have learned." Cameron said with a smirk.

Hailey glared at the leader of SG1. She really did not like him at all. He never deserved SG1 and his taking on the lead meant she had not been able to join the elite team. Then he had let Vayla in and forced her to a science team. She was definitely going to enjoy kicking his ass. To her mind, he was an arrogant bastard. Not worthy of taking over SG1 "I learned enough to kick your ass Sir."

Daniel and Wesley paired off. This caused Jack to smirk. The battle of the Geeks he thought. However, his money was on Daniel as he comes a long, long way.

"Well handsome it looks like it is you and me." Vayla said with a smile to Giles.

Oz stepped up and faced Major Lorne. "Shall we." Was all he said?

Lorne shrugged and faced off against the red headed boy.

Carter stepped up and motioned to Connor. The young man smiled coldly and entered the ring.

Teyla and Ziva were the last to enter. Ziva spun her sticks with practiced ease and quickly fended off an attack by Teyla.

"Very good. I see you have some practice with sticks." Teyla said.

Ziva smirked and said, "I have practiced since I was five years old."

Teyla grinned this would be fun at last someone who might be a challenge.

Giles was not fooled by Vala's apparent size and flirting manner. He had spent too many years with Buffy. He also knew that like Carter something was off with this female. He knew she was likely very dangerous. He would be on guard and not let his side down. He was not going to be fooled by her manner his instincts roared danger and to that end, he let Ripper come out to play. He tossed his jacket and tie aside along with his glasses.

Carter eyed the boy in front of her. She knew deep down he was dangerous. Some instinct warned her that this young man had seen far too much in his years. He had the same icy cold look Baal often wore and that was enough to make her stand alert.

Jack O'Neill watched the faces off with some amusement. It had been a while since his teams had a work out. He knew that the slayers were going to win but it was still great practice for the SG1 and the SGA teams. Jennifer Sheppard and Dr. Langford came to his side and they all took seats to watch.

"We should have popcorn." O'Neill quipped as he watched money being exchanged by various Marines, civilians and Air force personnel.

"I could use Bourbon myself. I hate to see Gibbs get hurt."

"Well it was his idea to fight." Catherine said. "I think it is important. The teams have to learn to trust each other. It is human nature to try to prove who is top dog. Unfortunately, your military teams are not it anymore. On the positive side once they all beat each other up they will be friends I am sure."

Jack chucked at this and knew the good doctor was not as amused as she tried to appear to be. She was not casual about Faith fighting anymore then he was.

Mitchell attacked Hailey and found she had indeed learned a lot and she was a lot stronger then she had been. He went flying and landed hard on his back.

"Damn you have learned something." He said rolling to his feet. He shook it off and was glad he was inside the ring still.

Xander elbowed Caster and took a punch to the gut. It winded him as Caster foot kicked him in the ribs. Xander was glad they were all barefoot or he be hurting bad. He rolled with the blow and spun around taking the Marine by surprise and sweeping his legs out from under him. He struck with his elbow to the solar plexus.

Caster cursed and caught Xander by the head and tried to roll and pin him. A mistake as Xander called on the Hyena's power. He easily lifted the 200-pound Marine up and tossed him away.

Lorne locked arms with Oz hoping to push the boy out of the ring. Oz however was a lot stronger then he appeared to be. He swung up breaking the hold and with a doubled fist knocked Lorne back. The Major to his credit shook it off. He moved to take Oz down diving for his legs.

Oz easily leapt over him using the Majors own back as a springboard and his foot connected with Jones sending the man into Rayne's grasp. Rayne easily tossed him down and tried to pin him. Meanwhile Oz was back against Lorne who was now watching him with grudging respect.

Tony Dinnozo looked at the hot girl he was faced with fighting. This was not fair. Because she was just a kid. He did not want to fight a kid.

Gibbs was not fooled he could tell that the two people they faced were fighters. The girl was putting on the I am sweet and innocent act and she was not as good at it as her sister Buffy. That meant she was likely very dangerous. "Tony doesn't let your guard down. Remember what you thought of Kate and Ziva at first."

This sobered the younger agent who suddenly became all business.

Teal'c watched Buffy move around. He knew many Jaffa women were fine warriors and he knew form personal experience that Colonel Carter and Lt. Hailey were skilled Tauri. Therefore, he had no doubts that this blonde woman in front of him could indeed be a formidable opponent. He noted that all of the others seemed to defer to her. This indicated she was a leader. She and Faith were clearly in the top of the chain of command and that meant they were highly skilled. He looked over and wondered if Ronan knew what he had done by taunting the dark haired slayer?

"Come on kid I got things to do." Ronan said.

Faith glared and decided to hell with stubble actions. She never was into the let us pretend to be weak and innocent thing like Buffy. Hell she not been either since she was a kid. Faith suddenly charged Ronan catching him off guard with a solid kick to his gut driving him back.

Teyla swung low with her stick trying to take out Ziva's legs. However, this was an expected move and Ziva jumped back and kicked down with her opposite leg driving the stick down and connecting with her own sending Teyla falling to the mat. She stepped back to give her a chance to regain her feet.

Daniel and Wesley looked each other over. "So what is your job?" Daniel asked as he circled the dark watcher.

"I am usually more of a research fellow. While a good fight is interesting I am much more into researching ancient languages and prophecies."

Daniel's face bighted at this. "Oh what languages do you speak."

"Human, god or demon?" Wesley asked.

Daniel paled and without thought struck out. The idea of anyone speaking demon just freaked him out.

Wesley stumbled back at the sudden unexpected attack.

Mitchell knocked Hailey down and jumped on her to pin her. He had her. He was gasping for breathe as he was becoming winded. Hailey was right she had learned a lot. "Yield Lt. Hailey." He said.

Castor grabbed Xander and tried to choke him. Much to his surprise the slender youth dropped to his right sending them both crashing to the floor. His arms jarred lose and he was suddenly pinned. He pushed off tossing the kid off. He staggered to his feet and saw the kid was almost out. A well-placed kick would end this.

Xander waited he have to time this perfectly. Caster came at him and jumped to kick him. Xander stood there pretending to gather his breath. He caught the sergeant's leg and spun around tossing him out of the ring.

Oz slowly stalked the major. He looked around to check on his pack mates. They were all ok so he could deal with this alpha pack leader. He waited and watched like a wolf on the prowl. Lorne charged him hoping to tackle him and take him out even if it meant going out of the ring too.

Oz sidestepped and grabbed the major with both arms head locking him. He would knock the man out. Lorne however was not going down without a fight. He stuck back with his elbow lifting Oz off the ground with the power of his blows. Oz ignored the pain as a rib cracked. He growled and suddenly fell backwards taking the Major with him and landing on his chest. His fist connected with the Major's face.

Gibbs caught Peter Caine and sent him crashing to the ground. Peter smiled at this. Good the man had some skills.

Connor caught Colonel Carter and threw her down. Unlike most, he never really cared if his challenger was male or female he knew all could be deadly. He just wanted to end this fight quick.

Xander moved to help Dawn. Not that she needed it. However, he had seen Buffy hand motion and he did not want his next match to be with her because he did not help Dawn.

Dawn foot connected with Tony's face and he went down hard. He barely rolled out to the way of her foot that came crashing down where his face had been.

"Hey easy I like this face."

"Well it was your idea to fight. What ya think we were going to play flag football?"

Tony grabbed a baton and swung it at Dawn.

Dawn dived and rolled grabbing a pair of fighting sticks. She swirled one around and tossed the second down. "No point in not being fair here."

Giles grunted as he hit the floor. He rolled out of the way of the staff that came crashing down. Someone had certainly taught this woman how to fight. He blocked a blow that would have crushed his skull and swung up catching Vayla off guard and forcing her down.

Vayla winced at the pain and sent a sharp look at him. "Not bad."

"Giles watch yourself." Buffy warned.

"I shall." He said, "Be careful." He was touched his slayer cared but he did not want her getting careless.

Teal'c took advantage of the momentary distraction and knocked Buffy down. He would have taken her out if not for Giles warning. Buffy struck back her staff connecting with his and she swept his legs out from under him. Then before he could respond, she pulled him to his feet and threw him over her head and out of the ring.

There were gasps of shock from the on lookers. Teal'c had rarely been beat and this small woman tossed him like a sack of grain.

Ronan grabbed Faith and tried to strangle her. She pushed off and over his head breaking the hold. She then kicked him in the back. He stumbled forward into Ford. The two men grabbed each other and glared back at their opponents who clearly had tossed them into each other.

Sheppard was now regretting his remark about Davis being a desk jockey. The man had a mean left hook. He rubbed his jaw and circled looking for an opening. Paul was growing bored. Therefore, he would end this soon and hopefully take the Colonel's ego down a notch or two.

Connor rolled to the side. He could not win this fight. This Carter was too good. However, he could take her out of the fight. Therefore, he caught her and fell back taking them both out of the ring and the fight. The move caught Carter off guard because this kid never struck her as the self-sacrificing type.

Major Lorne struck out at Oz with a stick. Unfortunately, he did not realize it was broken and it ripped through Oz's thigh. The young werewolf howled in pain. In addition, struck out without thought his claws coming out and ripping the major's arm up. Both men staggered back.

Willow screamed and jumped up. Catherine however caught her before she could react.

"Let him do this. He has to know he can master his inner wolf."

Willow nodded but glared at the major who looked horrified that he had done that to an other human. That distraction would cost him as Oz tackled him and they both fell out of the ring.

Dawn dove and caught Tony's leg she kicked up and he stumbled out of the ring she jumped up to rejoin the fight when Jenny called over. "Dawn you stepped out."

She looked down, sighed, and joined the others who were now out. Teal'c, Oz, Lorne, Caster, Carter and Connor. Willow ran to Oz and quickly pulled out the wooden staff.

Sheppard jumped back and found he was standing next to Ronan and Teyla, Mitchell. Daniel staggered up as well. Gibbs was locked into a fight with Caine. Ford moved closer gasping for breath.

Jones was no fool he knew when he was outmatched. He was not going to win this fight. He rolled and jumped but he was getting the shit kicked out of him by a little girl. Maybe he would have to do something different. He broke ranks and ran jumping on Tarrin's back slugging her hard in the back of the neck. Rayne saw this and came running to help. This was what Jones wanted he jumped out of the way, grabbed Rayne, and threw her weight and his own against the other slayer. They all went falling out of the ring into a pile.

Sheppard ducked and gave a right upper cut hitting Paul in the face. Paul cursed and stumbled back. He glared at the Major.

"Looks like you are not so pretty now. I wonder if she will still want you." He mocked.

Suddenly something hit the back of his legs and Sheppard went down hard. Faith looked down at him. "I hope that answers your question." She said as her fist hit him in the same spot that he hit Paul.

Ronan grabbed Faith by the hair and dragged her off tossing her. "Hey girly I thought you were mine."

Faith glared and decided she had enough of this arrogant SOB. She flipped toward him kicking him back. Then she grabbed him and took him down over him shoulder.

Gibbs was thrown back He connected with Xander and sent the youth back and out of the fight. It had not been planed but he would take it. The sides had to be more even.

He looked around to see who was still in it. Buffy, Faith, Ziva, Giles, Hailey, Wesley, Davis, and Caine for the other side. They had Sheppard, Mitchell, and Daniel, Ronan, Vayla, Teyla, and Himself. This could not be good at all.

They all backed away gathering their breath. "So who is next?" Buffy said.

Surprisingly Vayla came forward and motioned to Wesley. I take the Jr. Watcher there."

Daniel and Giles then faced off. Daniel tackling the older man hoping for a quick end. Ripper however had truly come out to play now and Daniel Jackson would learn that while Giles might be ten or more years older he was still very fit. He caught the man and rolled pinning him to the ground.

Davis tackled Sheppard He was done playing. All he wanted now was a hot shower and a chance to make sure those wounds Faith had were treated. John Sheppard suddenly found himself fighting to stay on the ring. The attack was ruthless and calculated. He kept being hit no matter what he did or where he went. Teyla saw this and came running to his aid. She jumped in and hit Paul sending him back. Of course, Ziva was having none of this as she tackled Sheppard. Hailey and Mitchell squared off again. Cameron suddenly realized that this fight was personal for Hailey so he would have to be more careful he charged her. Only to find she learned something from his side. Sometimes it was worth losing to take out the enemy. She caught him and they both rolled narrowly missing being taken UDS out of the fight. Wesley ducked and dodged but Vayla was clearly skilled and he fell back he stumbled and was caught by her stick and easily tossed out to the ring.

Daniel Cursed and flipped Giles off him. The older man was very good. Like his teammates, he knew when he was out matched. He charged, at the last minute dove, and rolled into the elder knocking him out of the ring. His own momentum forced him out as well but he was too tired to care.

Cain and Gibbs crashed together neither man yielding an inch. Caine tried to break the hold guessing now what Gibbs would do. It would come down to the last man standing the others were just taking out their competition. Hailey swore, as she could not break Cameron's grip. Ok so we both go down. She thought. She spun around taking them both out. Caine cursed as he was caught off guard and pushed into Ziva. Ziva grabbed Teyla and they all fell out.

Gibbs saw an opening and attacked the blonde slayer. It was not going to be an easy match but he had the best chance next to Sheppard and Ronan. However, well-placed blows soon were backing him up. Vayla tackled Buffy taking her to the ground much to everyone's surprise.

Caine and Ford faced off for the first time. Ford knew Caine was very good so he was wary. He was not going to make the mistake of attacking.

Ronan went after Davis hoping to take the man out but this made Faith angry and she went after Sheppard. She wanted this pig gone almost as much as she wanted Ronan to go down. They both looked her over like a piece of meat and she was not ever letting anyone treat her like that again.

Davis took a blow to his mid section and stumbled. Ronan went in for the kill and caught him hitting him hard. He went down and out. Ronan then casually kicked him off him mat.

Buffy caught Vayla and tossed her into Gibbs and Vayla fell back she managed to roll at the last minute and force Gibbs to into the ring. He never stepped out.


Caine and Ford fought hard and Gibbs joined Ford knowing that they if they worked together they might just beat Caine. Caine however knew it had to come down to the slayers so without much thought he drove the others back with a series of punches and kicks then let them grab him and pull him out.

It was now down to Buffy, Faith, John Sheppard, and Ronan Dax.

The four squared off. "So still think we can not fight?" Buffy quipped.

"You are girls and they don't belong in a fight." Ronan said stubbornly.

"I am sure Teyla agrees with that one." Faith shot back.

"Teyla is the exception and she is a woman not a child." Sheppard said.

"So he thinks we are kids. I so wish." Faith said rather sadly. "I ain't been a kid in years Colonel. I was not a kid even before I was chosen. At least now I get to fight back."

Catherine winced at this. Jennifer Sheppard noted her cousin was bleeding and limping.

"We have to end this before someone gets seriously hurt. Look at Oz."

"They have to work it out." Gibbs said as he limped over. "I think they will do."

Jack smirked and said. "Besides we have a sarcophagus no need to worry about this."

Oz bit his lip as Willow attended to his leg. "Oh baby I am so sorry I don't mean to hurt you."

John Sheppard attacked Buffy intent on proving the blonde-haired girl was not a match for a trained soldier. He hit the ground hard. Grunting he tried to get up but was pinned. He saw her smirk and could not believe a 100 pound woman knocked him on his ass. He kicked loose and stood up quickly. He stumbled so Ronan was at his back. Both men had the eerie feeling that they were being stalked by predators.

"Looks like your boy friend could not hack it." Sheppard mocked.

"He is more man then you. I could tell." Faith quipped back.

"Ouch, that was mean." Daniel whispered to Ziva. Ziva smirked as she bandaged his hand.

John and Ronan suddenly burst out and attacked the slayers. Buffy had been expecting it and caught John with one hand. She hit him hard knocking him out. Then with one hand lifted him with ease and casually tossed him off the mat. She then looked over to see Ronan and Faith going at it hard. Ronan tossed her at Buffy who caught her with ease. Faith spun around and landed easily next to her sister slayer.

"So Faith how do you want this. Should I stay in and take him or do you want the mat to yourself?" Buffy asked. "I am good with either option. This is your call."

Faith looked at Buffy and at her Nana and said in a firm voice. "B this one I have to do myself. If you do not mind?"

Buffy nodded and said "Sure thing." She then stepped out of the ring. "Just try not to kill him."

Faith nodded and said "No promises."

John Sheppard groaned as he came to. He groaned again as he tried to shift to watch the last two fighters face off.

"Last chance girly to quit." Ronan said. He grabbed up a staff and began to spin it.

Buffy tossed Faith one of her own.

"Not happening, so are we going to fight or waltz?" Faith said.

In moments, the two went at it. Any semblance of civilization was now gone from both fighters it was now down and dirty. Neither held back and they exchanged blows that made everyone wince in sympathy. Their bodies would soon be a mass of bruises. Faith missed a block and Ronan's staff hit her in the left arm. There was an audible crack. She cried out and staggered back. He glared at her and began his attack again determined to win so these children would not be allowed to fight.

Faith was not backing down. She swung the staff hard catching Ronan in the ribs and he growled in pain. They squared off again now moving slower each looking for a weakness. Faith noted he was close to the edge of the mat. He was merely walking around it. His feet carefully placed. She had an idea and she came in on an attack he prepared to block her moves but was not prepared for what she did. She leapt up and hooked her staff around his neck and fell back flipping as she did her feet landing inside the circle but flipping him overhead and out.

She fell onto her good hand and spun around falling forward with some difficulty but was still in the ring. It was over and she had won. The movement had taken every bit of skill she had and every bit of slayer flexibility. Faith fell forward onto her knees gasping for breath. Ronan hit he floor and lost his breath to stun to move. He had been beaten. Faith rolled onto her back gasping for breath as the pain suddenly hit her.

Teal'c came over and pulled Ronan to his feet. His look said he fully understood how hard it was to be beat by so small a package. They looked over and watched as Buffy pulled Faith to her feet.

The two slayers faced them and John Sheppard and Buffy said. "Now you will work with us Colonel. We played your games. Willow a hand here when you can. Faith arm is broken."

"I will be right there." The red witch said as she finished healing Oz.

Carter moved over to help Ronan who clearly had broken ribs. She had a hand device and was healing the wounded along with Vayla.

"See no harm done and no one was killed." Jack said. This got him a dark look from the others. He smirked very proud Faith was the last one standing. "Well done kid." He said to his niece.