Under a Dark Star

Disclaimer- I do not own any of these characters from either Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Star Gate SG 1. 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 both 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 38 Living is Important PG

Sam followed Mitchell to the infirmary. She wanted to see who this Dr. Lamb was.

Cameron limped into the infirmary and Caroline Lamb came over to him. "So what did you do this time?"

Cameron looked away sheepishly. "I got careless. Colonel Carter hit it with the hand device and it is a lot better but the Generals both wanted you to look at it. I need a clearance for this mission. A couple of Advil and I will be fine. I am really not in all that much pain, I am good to go."

Caroline rolled her eyes. "Sure you are. Sit down. I am betting you are only walking because Sam used that ribbon devise on your ankle. She motioned for an X-ray machine to be brought over. Within minutes the films were done.

"Well it seems to have worked. Do not say it Cam. The area has been healed but it is still tender so you are limping a bit. I will wrap it for you and you should be ok. Just no foot ball for a bit."

"Sure Doc I watch those touch back games with the Wraiths. I hear they are killer on the offence."



Caroline rolled her eyes. "Just be glad Colonel Carter healed it as much as she did. If it had been me I would have casted it and you would be on restricted duty."

Cameron winced at that. "Well that is good then since the General made me responsible for your team." He winked and watched as the doctor's face darkened.

"I see, Well then we should get ready to go." She said looking up at the noise. She saw the Naval Commander and asked. "Can I help you?"

"No, I was just here to see if you need help." Samantha Finn said. The truth was she wanted to be certain this Colonel was up to the mission. There was no way she would risk her team being lead someplace by a weak link.

"My team is well trained Commander Finn. We do not need Marines to carry our gear. However, the thought is appreciated." Dr. Lamb said with a slightly less offended tone. "Cameron my people can defend themselves. While we do not like killing we will do so if we must. The Wraiths are a danger none of us want to slip by us. I wish there was a way to save them from their having to feed on people but we cannot do that. So we will do all we can to end their reign of terror."

"We really do not need medical teams. You will slow us down. However I promise my people will do all they can to help keep you safe. It is clear the General thinks you are valuable." This said with a slight mocking tone.

Caroline stiffened at this implied nepotism. "Commander Finn I have more earned my place here. I was here before My...The General. I have four doctorate degrees and am trained in Human, Gould, Asguard and Ancient technologies and medical practices. Do not presume to know the value of the people on this base or my teams. They are the best in the world. "

Commander Finn shrugged clearly not believing it but filing the information away for future reviews.

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Faith moved to the War Ship. She whistled as she saw it. "That is impressive. I do believe it will make the Wraiths sit up and take notice. Hey B you think we could borrow it when this is all over. I mean it be kind of fun to take it home and show the troops."

"Oh sure that would work. Show Andrew this thing and we will never hear the end of it. He would be ranting until dooms day. I mean he is super geek you know."

Faith laughed at that. She was rather shocked when several crew bowed to her and Buffy as they came aboard.

"Lady we are almost ready to go. Your people are installing the ZPMs and we will have power to leave the docks. Our crew are slowly awakening. We will defend the city to our last man."

Faith looked at the young warrior and smiled. "I know you will do all you can. However we all need to live for our people. Death is easy living is harder." She glanced at Buffy who nodded.

"Faith is right we have to live on. We are hoping to have the power to remove ourselves from the fight."

The warrior looked confused.

"We will fight on our terms not the Wraiths. I will not let them have any advantages. If our people are weak from Stasis they will be hard pressed to win. So we will bloody the Wraiths then withdraw until all are fit once more. It is not going to be a desperate battle if I can prevent it. We will not waste lives without cause. Life is to precious a gift for that." Faith said. "We will fight when we will win."

The warrior nodded and seemed pleased with her words. "We will win." He said with confidence.

Faith and Buffy smiled as they moved on to see how the progress was going with the ZPMs.

"Faith you are getting good at this pep talk thing." Buffy said.

She smiled. "Well I had good teachers."

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Abby was in the labs going over the data on Michael. She was fascinated with the process they had used to make him more human. She read the information and leaned back. Her agile mind racing over the facts and figures. She set down the pad and went to grab one in a separate pile. She nibbled on her lip and began to write out some notes. Then she stopped 

abruptly and grabbed her own lap top. Abby's fingers flew over the key board and she began to smile. Well maybe there was a chance after all. What if they could bind one section of the Wraith's DNA with something else. Something that would not need to feed on the life force of humans. She considered it and knew the slayers would not like the idea much. However she was going to play with it for a while. After all vampires had to be useful for something. If they could change the wraiths feeding to be on blood and not necessarily human then they could save them and not have to murder an entire race. Well she work on it. Maybe Ducky could help?

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Gibbs moved through the city and helped set up defensive positions. He smiled as the Marines and Even the Air Force personal jumped at his orders. He had missed this. While he loved his NCIS team he had been a Marine for a very long time. He missed the action.

"Gunny we could set up a 60 over there." A young Lance corporal said. "We would have a killing range crossing over each other without endangering our own people."

Gibbs took a look and smiled. "Good idea Cain. You should set up claymores over to the east. The guns will not have the range there and unfortunately that be a good place for the Wraiths to hide."

"Aye sir." The young man said. He was not embraced only willing to learn from a more experienced Marine. Gibbs liked that. He made a mental note to see if the kid might be willing to join NCIS when his tour was over.

Lance Corporal Mac Cain grinned as he motioned for his team to set up the guns. The Wraiths would be in for a nasty surprise if they got here. Even they could not survive a claymore.

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Sam Carter smiled as the ZPM slid into place. "Rodney let the Captain know they have power now."

"Sure Sam." He said. "What am I a messenger boy now?"

Sam chuckled at his disgruntled complaints. Some things never changed. Oddly she had missed it. Ironic given that the first time she had meet McKay she hated his guts.



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The teams gathered to leave for Atlantis. General Landry looked over the best and brightest Earth had to offer and smiled. They were brave men and women.

"Everyone this is a very important battle. I am certain you will all do your very best to protect our allies and friends. Remember the Wraiths cannot be allowed to find Earth or the milky way. Live well , fight hard and win."

The teams cried out in the affirmative.

Cameron Mitchell smiled and saluted the General as he moved to the gate. "Ok let's go kick the Wraiths back to the stone age." He stepped through the event horizon and the others followed him.

Landry eyes locked on his daughters and she winked and smiled. "I will try to keep SG1 out of trouble sir."

Landry laughed at this and said."Good luck with that."

Commander Samantha Finn wondered about that comment as she stepped through the gate for the first time.

TBC...