Finally the day General Hammond had been waiting for and dreading all in one arrived. Today he, with the assistance of Major Davis, would debrief Dr. Daniel Jackson and Princess Arielle of the Ancients, on their five month hiatus from Earth, more importantly they would try to form an alliance with the Ancients and hopefully convince Arielle to stay on Earth to help the SGC fight against the Goa'uld.
In the conference room Arielle stood next to the glass over looking the stargate, lost in her own thoughts. Daniel walked in the room from the door coming from the control room. He simply smiled to himself at the sight of the woman before him as she had her back to him.
Daniel, walking up behind Arielle putting his arms around her waist, " Here you are. I have been looking all over this base for you."
Arielle, just turning her head to see his face over her shoulder, " You did not sense that I would be here?" Now turning to face the window once more, " You have stopped trying, have you not?"
Daniel, smiling into her hair, " I guess I for got. So what were you doing up here already? I was hoping to get a chance to talk to you before this started."
Arielle, turning to face Daniel, " There is much I would like to speak with you about." Putting her hand softly to his cheek, " Do not fear. All shall turn out for the best Daniel."
The couple embraced one another as if they were holding on for dear life.
General Hammond was sitting at his desk discussing with Major Davis how they would handle the debriefing.
Hammond, " Major Davis we need to be careful of what we say and think around her. If she thinks that she would be in danger here we won't even get the chance to ask her to stay."
Davis, " I understand, and I agree with you. The President and the Joint Chiefs feel the same as we do, but I'm not sure if we can keep the NID from attempting to try and study her. ."
Davis stood up from his chair and walked over to the glass that separated the General's office from the conference room.
Hammond, with concern etched in his voice, " But how are we going to persuade her to remain on Earth let alone help us battle the Goa'uld?"
Davis with a smile growing across his face as he motioned Hammond to the window, " I don't think we're going to have as hard of a time as we thought."
The two men stood watching the hugging couple for just a moment before Colonel O'Neill entered the conference room followed by the remaining members of SG-1.
O'Neill, clearing his throat to let his presence be know before he spoke, " Hope we're not interrupting. Since ya know, the debriefing starts in...ah..." looking at his watch, " five minutes."
Daniel jumped slightly at the voice of his friend. Arielle simply nodded her head and smiled. Sam tried to hide the smile that widened across her face. Teal'c just did his famous head tilt eyebrow raise that has been his trademark since he first joined the Tau'ri in their fight against he Goa'uld but did show a little grin at the newly returned pair.
Jack, with a slight grin, " So...Shall we all take a seat?"
" Yes Colonel O'Neill, it is time we sit." Arielle then turned to Daniel, " Daniel, we shall talk when this has concluded."
General Hammond and Major Davis entered the room.
O'Neill and Carter jumped to attention.
"At ease." Hammond sat down to joint them at the massive table before he continued, "Princess Arielle, SG-1 Dr. Frasier will be joining us momentarily." Then turning to face Arielle, " First of all, Arielle, on behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for assisting us with Chronos."
Arielle nodded, " You are welcome General Hammond. If it was not for me you would not have been in danger." Looking around the room, " I believe Dr. Frasier has arrived."
Just then Janet Frasier entered the room.
" Sorry that I'm late."
General Hammond motioning for her to take a seat, " That's quite alright. You haven't missed anything"
Dr. Frasier sat to the left of the General Hammond at the head of the table.
Hammond turned to Arielle and Daniel, " I believe we are ready to start the debriefing now. Daniel would you like to start by telling us why you jumped through the stargate, son."
Surprised by the question, " I ...I had to."
O'Neill, under his breath, I didn't see any guns pointed at him."
Sam started to laugh; since she was sitting next to him she heard his rather light tone.
"Colonel." Hammond barked. He obviously wasn't as amused as Sam was by the comment made.
Jack gave a sheepish grin, "Sorry."
"Please continue Dr. Jackson." Hammond now looked at the young man.
Dr. Jackson regained his train of thought, "Well. I knew that she could be an ally to us, but if we just let her go then we wouldn't have a chance to become friends. Then after she said she was an Ancient I knew I had to follow her. I have learned so much in my time with her and her people."
Hammond, "Well, son, I'm glad you did. I would like to know about your time with the Ancients."
Daniel's face began to glow, " It was an amazing place. When we left here we gated to a planet that was just a...well a sort of lay over type planet."
Jack, confused, " What you had to wait for a plane or something?"
Arielle, explained, " What Daniel is referring to is the fact that I gated first to a planet at the edge of your stargate system. When I seen that Daniel had followed me I suggested he go back."
Daniel broke in, " I explained to her that we had a device that prevented anyone from coming through the Earth gate without a code that would tell who your are. I also told her that I would be killed if I attempted to return without a GDO."
Sam, " So she decided to take you with her?"
Arielle, " Yes. I didn't feel that Dr. Jackson could endure the hardship of the land without assistance. I then activated the stargate to go to my home world."
Sam, " Why didn't you just go straight to your planet from here?"
Arielle, " From here Tigray is impossible to reach. If it were possible then your power supply would not have been able to withstand the drain it would have created."
Sam, " Tigray is an eight chevron planet?"
"No." Arielle looked at Sam with a slight smile, " From here Tigray would be over a nine chevron planet and since your gate only has nine chevrons then it would be impossible to go straight there."
Jack pointed his finger, "Wow! That has got to be far."
" Is that even possible?" Sam questioned. " I mean we have traveled to an eight chevron planet when Colonel O'Neill downloaded the knowledge of the Ancients to his brain, but there had to be a power boost ten times more than usual. That's more energy than if you even used a DHD. How would you be able to go even further than that without an extra power supply?"
"I do have the ability to increase the power supplied to the stargate." Arielle stated. "As for the DHD as you call it, on certain planets we placed devices that have increased power supplies that those on most planets. They look the same as all the others so if the wrong people were to come across them...."
" They wouldn't know the difference." Sam interrupted.
"That is correct." Arielle continued. " The Planets that we have the modified DHD's on are unknown to the Goa'uld. Most do not even notice the increased number of chevrons on the stargate. But the questions over the stargate can be answered later. It could take a very long time to discuss."
Hammond agreed, " Yes Arielle there are other things I would like to know about your and Dr. Jackson's time away. Daniel, please continue telling us about you time on Tigray."
Daniel, " Yes General. As I was saying Tigray is an amazing place. Their technology is very advanced but some of the villages didn't appear that way. They were small tight knit communities that seemed to enjoy the simple way of things." With a small smile growing across his face, " But they did have all the conveniences of home."
Jack, "So they get Showtime. Sweet."
Sam unsuccessfully tried to hide her laughter at her CO's humor.
Hammond, "Colonel, Major. Please continue Dr. Jackson."
" Well they don't have television as we know it but they do have something that is way better. And their plumbing, way more advanced than ours." Daniel reported.
"I thought you were a doctor of Archeology and Anthropology, not plumbing. Is that all you did there, is spend your time in the bathroom?" Joked O'Neill.
"Daniel, I do not think they wanted to know those type of things at the debriefing." Enlightened Arielle.
"Umm...Right. Well they have libraries and schools similar to us. Their children are probably more advanced at the age of eight than a college graduate headed for grad school."
Jack looked at Sam with questioning eyes, "Way smarter?"
"Way smarter, sir. I think I would have a run for my money against their eight year olds." Sam playfully stated.
It was Arielle's turn to be amused.
"Major Carter our children are very advanced but the knowledge that you and Colonel O'Neill possess is something they do not have. Your experience is very valuable. You also must understand that my people have been 'around' much longer than yours. We too have had our moments." Arielle stated.
"Yeah but your people sure have come along nicely. Oh, for crying out loud, you build the stargate system and some of your people even built a time loop machine thingy." Jack remarked.
"Yes Daniel told me of your experiences with the time loop."
"Why didn't they just leave? If they knew their world was going to be destroyed why stay? Why didn't they just go through the gate?" Sam inquired.
"They could not. Their bodies would not allow them to go any closer than the base of the steps of the stargate."
All Sam could ask was, " Why?"
"Their krufus beliefs caused them to not respect the planet. The way I etum, they decided it would be auji for all if they would leave and use their flatis to colonize another planet. But the leaders of my people wanted to insure that they could not harm more than one planet. So all of the Ancients staying in that colony was injected with a serum once they were on the planet." Looking at the shocked faces, Arielle continued, " It was their choice. They even helped our scientist develop the serum, one that could not be reversed."
"Um...Arielle, you kind of went back and forth between English and Ancient." Daniel informed as he looked at her in a questionable manner.
"I am sorry. I do not know where my fron is at times. I am sorry again. I meant my head and I am truly unaware where it is."
All in the room started to laugh at the woman's humor. Remembering how O'Neill sounded using the same words.
"Glad to see your people got a sense of humor. I was afraid only I had one." O'Neill teased.
"Can we continue with the debriefing?" Hammond questioned O'Neill.
"Of course sir. Sorry." Was all Jack could say to his CO.
"So Dr. Jackson what else did you do while you were on Tigray?" Major Davis asked speaking for the first time since the beginning of the meeting.
"Um...Well...I studied in their libraries learning their langue and their history. Oh and I was also taught how to read the language of the four races. There is still so much to learn." Daniel beamed with happiness about his time away.
"What you didn't just down load it to your mind?" O'Neill teased.
"Colonel that would have been too dangerous. And I believe Daniel enjoyed how he got the information. I myself enjoy the process of learning in that way." Arielle revealed.
" You still learn the old-fashion way." Looking around the room at the puzzled faces, Sam continued, "Well I thought their race would just get their knowledge the same way the colonel did."
"My people only use that way to relay our knowledge to others. We study just as your people. There are no shortcuts in life. What had happen to Colonel O'Neill was he found our legacy. It was a place to tell others who we are. It was not designed for the purpose of learning." Arielle informed the group.
"So your people don't use that to learn?" Jack inquired.
Arielle turned to Sam, "Does he always ask so many questions?"
Sam laughed while O'Neill only managed to sheepishly grin and blush at the two women laughing at him.
"So Arielle you taught Dr. Jackson the language of the four races." Hammond redirected the conversation.
"I did not. One of the scholars instructed him. I was busy." Arielle reported.
"Busy? He follows you across what...two galaxies and you're busy?"
"Well I was gone for 3000 years. I had a lot to catch up on myself." Arielle sarcastically replied to Jack.
Sam covered her mouth to hide the smile growing across her face. She had a feeling that she was going to like this woman.
"Oh had to catch up on the gossip...Sweet." Jack countered with all his wit.
"I understand why the Asgard like you so much. You are very much like my father. He too cannot help himself when it comes to making light of a situation. That has made him a good leader." Arielle complemented Jack.
" I wish your father was alive. I would have loved to meet him. Sounds like a cool guy." O'Neill replied.
"Some day you shall Colonel." With a smile crawling across her pale features Arielle continued, " General, may we stop for a while so we can nourish ourselves?"
Hammond looked at his watch, " Ok. We will take an hour for lunch. Meet back here at...."
"General Hammond, may we have two hours? There are a few things I would like to do during this time." Arielle informed.
"Of course. We will reconvene at 1400hours. Dismissed."
O'Neill, Carter and Teal'c walked over to Daniel and Arielle.
"So you two wanna join us for some delicious base food?" Jack sarcastically questioned.
"What I have had of your food...Well I think I would rather eat the Asgard yellow objects." Arielle replied while crinkling her nose.
Sam began to laugh remembering her encounter with their 'so-called' food.
"Do not worry Princess Arielle. This Planet indeed has better food than what is provided here in this facility." Teal'c reassured.
" The big guy's right. We'll have to take ya out some time and get you some real food."
"Major Carter, may I have a word with you before we go to nourish ourselves?"
"Of course Arielle. Why don't we go to my lab, it's on the way?"
The two women entered Sam's lab and shut the door.
"So what's on your mind Arielle?"
"Sam, I want to ask you something. I will understand if you do not approve. That is why I am asking you first. I respect your work. Daniel has told me of the many things you have done. That is why I feel I must put forth my inquiries to you first and...."
Sam laughed at the fact the Ancient in front of her had mastered the art of stalling and broke in, " Arielle just ask... ok."
"May I join you in your lab, as your assistant? I so enjoy this work. I could not just give you knowledge of things you do not know as of yet. But I can assist you in other ways. Even help you invent things if you like."
"Of course you can join me. I thought you would be leaving to return back to Tigray."
"No. I will be for more assistance in fighting the Goa'uld if I join you."
"Wow. Does Daniel know that you want to stay?"
I was going to tell him before the debriefing but Jack, Teal'c and you walked in."
"Oh. Sorry about that."
"It is alright."
"So you enjoy Science?"
"Yes, I enjoy it very much. In fact I had a la of my own on Tigray. That is why I wish to assist you. From what Daniel has informed me of you, you are quite brilliant and have saved may people many times."
Sam blushed at the complement that was given to her.
"Well Daniel is very kind. Is there any thing else you wanted to talk about before we eat?"
"Not as of this time. I am sure we will have plenty of time in the future."
"Ok then lets go eat."
The two left Sam's lab to join the others in the commissary.
Arielle and Sam walked in and joined the remaining members of SG-1 at a table to eat their lunch.
" 'Bout time you ladies got here. We were about to send a search party." O'Neill teased.
"Sorry sir, we had some things to talk about."
"Ah...girl stuff." Jack stated.
Ignoring Jack's comment Daniel asked, " What things?"
" I asked Sam if I might be her assistant in her lab."
"So...Umm...Your not planning on returning to Tigray?" Daniel wondered.
"I was hoping that the SGC would allow me to join them in their plight against the Goa'uld."
"Duh...I think we would be crazy to refuse help from the builders of the gate." Jack quipped.
"Then I shall ask you a question now." Arielle informed.
"Shoot."
Jack took a bite of his apple pie as Arielle started to ask her question.
"May I join SG-1?"
Jack started to choke on his food.
"Sir are you ok?"
"Are you in need of assistances O'Neill?"
"No...No...I'm ok."
"Did I say something krufus Jack?"
"Daniel you really need to get her a dictionary if she's going to be apart of SG-1. I have to understand what she's saying." Then turning to Arielle, "Arielle from now on if you are going to blow up anymore Goa'uld's, make sure it won't go all over me. I had to wash my hair five times last time just to get the smell out." Jack said with a grin on his face.
"You will allow me on your team?"
"Well I figure between you and Carter, we won't get stuck anywhere and the fact you can do all those neat tricks, you're a shoe in for SG-1. So all we have to do is convince General Hammond and we're set."
Janet Frasier, walking up to the group, "Set for what?"
"Well Arielle wants to join SG-1and Jack just agreed so all we have to do is get General Hammond's approval." Informed Daniel.
"If it keeps all of you safe I think he would agree to add Clint Eastwood to the team." Janet teased.
The human members of SG-1 laughed while Teal'c raised an eyebrow and Arielle stared curiously at the group.
"What Team is this Clint Eastwood on? I have not met him."
"He's an actor Teal'c. He usually plays a tough cop." Jack told.
Teal'c gave another raised eyebrow, " I expect it is something that you shall explain later O'Neill."
Jack, laughing, " Yeah Teal'c. I'll rent some of his movies for ya next downtime."
"Dr. Frasier if General Hammond allows me to stay on Earth I have some information that can assist you in understanding my physiology. I can instruct you in the use of the device upon your earliest convenience." Arielle stated.
"That would be great Arielle. After the debriefing we can make arrangements. If that is alright with you?"
"That would be fine Dr. Frasier. I look forward to it." Arielle reported.
"Well it's almost time for us to go back to the debriefing. I'll see you all there. Bye." Dr. Frasier said as she began to walk away from the group.
"Bye Janet."
"Dr. Frasier." Teal'c said as he bowed his head.
" Later Doc."
The group continued to talk and finish their so-called meals before they headed back to the conference room.
Walking in to the conference room Jack said, " I promise you that some day soon I'll treat you to the best steak you will ever have. Can't have my favorite princess thinking all Earth food bites."
"That sounds very pleasing Jack. I look forward to the event."
Hammond, Davis and Dr. Frasier were already in the room when SG-1 entered.
Hammond, " Have a seat."
The group sat in their respective seats before Hammond began.
"Ok. Before we finish I would like to ask Arielle a question."
Arielle's smile started to grow as Hammond revealed his question in his mind. But she decided that she would not give him an answer until he verbally made the request.
" Arielle, I understand that you have helped the Tok'ra in the past with the Goa'uld. That is shy I would like to ask you if you would consider helping the SGC against the Goa'uld?"
"General Hammond I would be very pleased to join the SGC. But, I must tell you of the rules upon my staying with you."
Surprised by her quick acceptance, Hammond quickly added, "Of course."
"First of all, I can not give you knowledge that you are not ready for. Second, I will not guarantee when or if you will become the fifth race. Third, I would like to become Major Carter's assistant in her lab. I would also like to be able to go off base without many problems. And finally I would like to join SG-1."
Quite shocked by her demands, Hammond started " Well I have talked with the President and he said that I had final approval. So we have a go. That is if Colonel O'Neill and Major Carter approve."
Sg-1 and Dr. Frasier smiled at each other at Hammond's statement because Arielle had already asked the group about her requests.
"Fine by me sir." Carter chimed.
"Oh the heck. What's one more alien on the team anyway?" Quipped O'Neill.
At that point Hammond knew it would be a long time before he would retire. He wasn't going to miss this ride for anything.
In the conference room Arielle stood next to the glass over looking the stargate, lost in her own thoughts. Daniel walked in the room from the door coming from the control room. He simply smiled to himself at the sight of the woman before him as she had her back to him.
Daniel, walking up behind Arielle putting his arms around her waist, " Here you are. I have been looking all over this base for you."
Arielle, just turning her head to see his face over her shoulder, " You did not sense that I would be here?" Now turning to face the window once more, " You have stopped trying, have you not?"
Daniel, smiling into her hair, " I guess I for got. So what were you doing up here already? I was hoping to get a chance to talk to you before this started."
Arielle, turning to face Daniel, " There is much I would like to speak with you about." Putting her hand softly to his cheek, " Do not fear. All shall turn out for the best Daniel."
The couple embraced one another as if they were holding on for dear life.
General Hammond was sitting at his desk discussing with Major Davis how they would handle the debriefing.
Hammond, " Major Davis we need to be careful of what we say and think around her. If she thinks that she would be in danger here we won't even get the chance to ask her to stay."
Davis, " I understand, and I agree with you. The President and the Joint Chiefs feel the same as we do, but I'm not sure if we can keep the NID from attempting to try and study her. ."
Davis stood up from his chair and walked over to the glass that separated the General's office from the conference room.
Hammond, with concern etched in his voice, " But how are we going to persuade her to remain on Earth let alone help us battle the Goa'uld?"
Davis with a smile growing across his face as he motioned Hammond to the window, " I don't think we're going to have as hard of a time as we thought."
The two men stood watching the hugging couple for just a moment before Colonel O'Neill entered the conference room followed by the remaining members of SG-1.
O'Neill, clearing his throat to let his presence be know before he spoke, " Hope we're not interrupting. Since ya know, the debriefing starts in...ah..." looking at his watch, " five minutes."
Daniel jumped slightly at the voice of his friend. Arielle simply nodded her head and smiled. Sam tried to hide the smile that widened across her face. Teal'c just did his famous head tilt eyebrow raise that has been his trademark since he first joined the Tau'ri in their fight against he Goa'uld but did show a little grin at the newly returned pair.
Jack, with a slight grin, " So...Shall we all take a seat?"
" Yes Colonel O'Neill, it is time we sit." Arielle then turned to Daniel, " Daniel, we shall talk when this has concluded."
General Hammond and Major Davis entered the room.
O'Neill and Carter jumped to attention.
"At ease." Hammond sat down to joint them at the massive table before he continued, "Princess Arielle, SG-1 Dr. Frasier will be joining us momentarily." Then turning to face Arielle, " First of all, Arielle, on behalf of the President, I would like to thank you for assisting us with Chronos."
Arielle nodded, " You are welcome General Hammond. If it was not for me you would not have been in danger." Looking around the room, " I believe Dr. Frasier has arrived."
Just then Janet Frasier entered the room.
" Sorry that I'm late."
General Hammond motioning for her to take a seat, " That's quite alright. You haven't missed anything"
Dr. Frasier sat to the left of the General Hammond at the head of the table.
Hammond turned to Arielle and Daniel, " I believe we are ready to start the debriefing now. Daniel would you like to start by telling us why you jumped through the stargate, son."
Surprised by the question, " I ...I had to."
O'Neill, under his breath, I didn't see any guns pointed at him."
Sam started to laugh; since she was sitting next to him she heard his rather light tone.
"Colonel." Hammond barked. He obviously wasn't as amused as Sam was by the comment made.
Jack gave a sheepish grin, "Sorry."
"Please continue Dr. Jackson." Hammond now looked at the young man.
Dr. Jackson regained his train of thought, "Well. I knew that she could be an ally to us, but if we just let her go then we wouldn't have a chance to become friends. Then after she said she was an Ancient I knew I had to follow her. I have learned so much in my time with her and her people."
Hammond, "Well, son, I'm glad you did. I would like to know about your time with the Ancients."
Daniel's face began to glow, " It was an amazing place. When we left here we gated to a planet that was just a...well a sort of lay over type planet."
Jack, confused, " What you had to wait for a plane or something?"
Arielle, explained, " What Daniel is referring to is the fact that I gated first to a planet at the edge of your stargate system. When I seen that Daniel had followed me I suggested he go back."
Daniel broke in, " I explained to her that we had a device that prevented anyone from coming through the Earth gate without a code that would tell who your are. I also told her that I would be killed if I attempted to return without a GDO."
Sam, " So she decided to take you with her?"
Arielle, " Yes. I didn't feel that Dr. Jackson could endure the hardship of the land without assistance. I then activated the stargate to go to my home world."
Sam, " Why didn't you just go straight to your planet from here?"
Arielle, " From here Tigray is impossible to reach. If it were possible then your power supply would not have been able to withstand the drain it would have created."
Sam, " Tigray is an eight chevron planet?"
"No." Arielle looked at Sam with a slight smile, " From here Tigray would be over a nine chevron planet and since your gate only has nine chevrons then it would be impossible to go straight there."
Jack pointed his finger, "Wow! That has got to be far."
" Is that even possible?" Sam questioned. " I mean we have traveled to an eight chevron planet when Colonel O'Neill downloaded the knowledge of the Ancients to his brain, but there had to be a power boost ten times more than usual. That's more energy than if you even used a DHD. How would you be able to go even further than that without an extra power supply?"
"I do have the ability to increase the power supplied to the stargate." Arielle stated. "As for the DHD as you call it, on certain planets we placed devices that have increased power supplies that those on most planets. They look the same as all the others so if the wrong people were to come across them...."
" They wouldn't know the difference." Sam interrupted.
"That is correct." Arielle continued. " The Planets that we have the modified DHD's on are unknown to the Goa'uld. Most do not even notice the increased number of chevrons on the stargate. But the questions over the stargate can be answered later. It could take a very long time to discuss."
Hammond agreed, " Yes Arielle there are other things I would like to know about your and Dr. Jackson's time away. Daniel, please continue telling us about you time on Tigray."
Daniel, " Yes General. As I was saying Tigray is an amazing place. Their technology is very advanced but some of the villages didn't appear that way. They were small tight knit communities that seemed to enjoy the simple way of things." With a small smile growing across his face, " But they did have all the conveniences of home."
Jack, "So they get Showtime. Sweet."
Sam unsuccessfully tried to hide her laughter at her CO's humor.
Hammond, "Colonel, Major. Please continue Dr. Jackson."
" Well they don't have television as we know it but they do have something that is way better. And their plumbing, way more advanced than ours." Daniel reported.
"I thought you were a doctor of Archeology and Anthropology, not plumbing. Is that all you did there, is spend your time in the bathroom?" Joked O'Neill.
"Daniel, I do not think they wanted to know those type of things at the debriefing." Enlightened Arielle.
"Umm...Right. Well they have libraries and schools similar to us. Their children are probably more advanced at the age of eight than a college graduate headed for grad school."
Jack looked at Sam with questioning eyes, "Way smarter?"
"Way smarter, sir. I think I would have a run for my money against their eight year olds." Sam playfully stated.
It was Arielle's turn to be amused.
"Major Carter our children are very advanced but the knowledge that you and Colonel O'Neill possess is something they do not have. Your experience is very valuable. You also must understand that my people have been 'around' much longer than yours. We too have had our moments." Arielle stated.
"Yeah but your people sure have come along nicely. Oh, for crying out loud, you build the stargate system and some of your people even built a time loop machine thingy." Jack remarked.
"Yes Daniel told me of your experiences with the time loop."
"Why didn't they just leave? If they knew their world was going to be destroyed why stay? Why didn't they just go through the gate?" Sam inquired.
"They could not. Their bodies would not allow them to go any closer than the base of the steps of the stargate."
All Sam could ask was, " Why?"
"Their krufus beliefs caused them to not respect the planet. The way I etum, they decided it would be auji for all if they would leave and use their flatis to colonize another planet. But the leaders of my people wanted to insure that they could not harm more than one planet. So all of the Ancients staying in that colony was injected with a serum once they were on the planet." Looking at the shocked faces, Arielle continued, " It was their choice. They even helped our scientist develop the serum, one that could not be reversed."
"Um...Arielle, you kind of went back and forth between English and Ancient." Daniel informed as he looked at her in a questionable manner.
"I am sorry. I do not know where my fron is at times. I am sorry again. I meant my head and I am truly unaware where it is."
All in the room started to laugh at the woman's humor. Remembering how O'Neill sounded using the same words.
"Glad to see your people got a sense of humor. I was afraid only I had one." O'Neill teased.
"Can we continue with the debriefing?" Hammond questioned O'Neill.
"Of course sir. Sorry." Was all Jack could say to his CO.
"So Dr. Jackson what else did you do while you were on Tigray?" Major Davis asked speaking for the first time since the beginning of the meeting.
"Um...Well...I studied in their libraries learning their langue and their history. Oh and I was also taught how to read the language of the four races. There is still so much to learn." Daniel beamed with happiness about his time away.
"What you didn't just down load it to your mind?" O'Neill teased.
"Colonel that would have been too dangerous. And I believe Daniel enjoyed how he got the information. I myself enjoy the process of learning in that way." Arielle revealed.
" You still learn the old-fashion way." Looking around the room at the puzzled faces, Sam continued, "Well I thought their race would just get their knowledge the same way the colonel did."
"My people only use that way to relay our knowledge to others. We study just as your people. There are no shortcuts in life. What had happen to Colonel O'Neill was he found our legacy. It was a place to tell others who we are. It was not designed for the purpose of learning." Arielle informed the group.
"So your people don't use that to learn?" Jack inquired.
Arielle turned to Sam, "Does he always ask so many questions?"
Sam laughed while O'Neill only managed to sheepishly grin and blush at the two women laughing at him.
"So Arielle you taught Dr. Jackson the language of the four races." Hammond redirected the conversation.
"I did not. One of the scholars instructed him. I was busy." Arielle reported.
"Busy? He follows you across what...two galaxies and you're busy?"
"Well I was gone for 3000 years. I had a lot to catch up on myself." Arielle sarcastically replied to Jack.
Sam covered her mouth to hide the smile growing across her face. She had a feeling that she was going to like this woman.
"Oh had to catch up on the gossip...Sweet." Jack countered with all his wit.
"I understand why the Asgard like you so much. You are very much like my father. He too cannot help himself when it comes to making light of a situation. That has made him a good leader." Arielle complemented Jack.
" I wish your father was alive. I would have loved to meet him. Sounds like a cool guy." O'Neill replied.
"Some day you shall Colonel." With a smile crawling across her pale features Arielle continued, " General, may we stop for a while so we can nourish ourselves?"
Hammond looked at his watch, " Ok. We will take an hour for lunch. Meet back here at...."
"General Hammond, may we have two hours? There are a few things I would like to do during this time." Arielle informed.
"Of course. We will reconvene at 1400hours. Dismissed."
O'Neill, Carter and Teal'c walked over to Daniel and Arielle.
"So you two wanna join us for some delicious base food?" Jack sarcastically questioned.
"What I have had of your food...Well I think I would rather eat the Asgard yellow objects." Arielle replied while crinkling her nose.
Sam began to laugh remembering her encounter with their 'so-called' food.
"Do not worry Princess Arielle. This Planet indeed has better food than what is provided here in this facility." Teal'c reassured.
" The big guy's right. We'll have to take ya out some time and get you some real food."
"Major Carter, may I have a word with you before we go to nourish ourselves?"
"Of course Arielle. Why don't we go to my lab, it's on the way?"
The two women entered Sam's lab and shut the door.
"So what's on your mind Arielle?"
"Sam, I want to ask you something. I will understand if you do not approve. That is why I am asking you first. I respect your work. Daniel has told me of the many things you have done. That is why I feel I must put forth my inquiries to you first and...."
Sam laughed at the fact the Ancient in front of her had mastered the art of stalling and broke in, " Arielle just ask... ok."
"May I join you in your lab, as your assistant? I so enjoy this work. I could not just give you knowledge of things you do not know as of yet. But I can assist you in other ways. Even help you invent things if you like."
"Of course you can join me. I thought you would be leaving to return back to Tigray."
"No. I will be for more assistance in fighting the Goa'uld if I join you."
"Wow. Does Daniel know that you want to stay?"
I was going to tell him before the debriefing but Jack, Teal'c and you walked in."
"Oh. Sorry about that."
"It is alright."
"So you enjoy Science?"
"Yes, I enjoy it very much. In fact I had a la of my own on Tigray. That is why I wish to assist you. From what Daniel has informed me of you, you are quite brilliant and have saved may people many times."
Sam blushed at the complement that was given to her.
"Well Daniel is very kind. Is there any thing else you wanted to talk about before we eat?"
"Not as of this time. I am sure we will have plenty of time in the future."
"Ok then lets go eat."
The two left Sam's lab to join the others in the commissary.
Arielle and Sam walked in and joined the remaining members of SG-1 at a table to eat their lunch.
" 'Bout time you ladies got here. We were about to send a search party." O'Neill teased.
"Sorry sir, we had some things to talk about."
"Ah...girl stuff." Jack stated.
Ignoring Jack's comment Daniel asked, " What things?"
" I asked Sam if I might be her assistant in her lab."
"So...Umm...Your not planning on returning to Tigray?" Daniel wondered.
"I was hoping that the SGC would allow me to join them in their plight against the Goa'uld."
"Duh...I think we would be crazy to refuse help from the builders of the gate." Jack quipped.
"Then I shall ask you a question now." Arielle informed.
"Shoot."
Jack took a bite of his apple pie as Arielle started to ask her question.
"May I join SG-1?"
Jack started to choke on his food.
"Sir are you ok?"
"Are you in need of assistances O'Neill?"
"No...No...I'm ok."
"Did I say something krufus Jack?"
"Daniel you really need to get her a dictionary if she's going to be apart of SG-1. I have to understand what she's saying." Then turning to Arielle, "Arielle from now on if you are going to blow up anymore Goa'uld's, make sure it won't go all over me. I had to wash my hair five times last time just to get the smell out." Jack said with a grin on his face.
"You will allow me on your team?"
"Well I figure between you and Carter, we won't get stuck anywhere and the fact you can do all those neat tricks, you're a shoe in for SG-1. So all we have to do is convince General Hammond and we're set."
Janet Frasier, walking up to the group, "Set for what?"
"Well Arielle wants to join SG-1and Jack just agreed so all we have to do is get General Hammond's approval." Informed Daniel.
"If it keeps all of you safe I think he would agree to add Clint Eastwood to the team." Janet teased.
The human members of SG-1 laughed while Teal'c raised an eyebrow and Arielle stared curiously at the group.
"What Team is this Clint Eastwood on? I have not met him."
"He's an actor Teal'c. He usually plays a tough cop." Jack told.
Teal'c gave another raised eyebrow, " I expect it is something that you shall explain later O'Neill."
Jack, laughing, " Yeah Teal'c. I'll rent some of his movies for ya next downtime."
"Dr. Frasier if General Hammond allows me to stay on Earth I have some information that can assist you in understanding my physiology. I can instruct you in the use of the device upon your earliest convenience." Arielle stated.
"That would be great Arielle. After the debriefing we can make arrangements. If that is alright with you?"
"That would be fine Dr. Frasier. I look forward to it." Arielle reported.
"Well it's almost time for us to go back to the debriefing. I'll see you all there. Bye." Dr. Frasier said as she began to walk away from the group.
"Bye Janet."
"Dr. Frasier." Teal'c said as he bowed his head.
" Later Doc."
The group continued to talk and finish their so-called meals before they headed back to the conference room.
Walking in to the conference room Jack said, " I promise you that some day soon I'll treat you to the best steak you will ever have. Can't have my favorite princess thinking all Earth food bites."
"That sounds very pleasing Jack. I look forward to the event."
Hammond, Davis and Dr. Frasier were already in the room when SG-1 entered.
Hammond, " Have a seat."
The group sat in their respective seats before Hammond began.
"Ok. Before we finish I would like to ask Arielle a question."
Arielle's smile started to grow as Hammond revealed his question in his mind. But she decided that she would not give him an answer until he verbally made the request.
" Arielle, I understand that you have helped the Tok'ra in the past with the Goa'uld. That is shy I would like to ask you if you would consider helping the SGC against the Goa'uld?"
"General Hammond I would be very pleased to join the SGC. But, I must tell you of the rules upon my staying with you."
Surprised by her quick acceptance, Hammond quickly added, "Of course."
"First of all, I can not give you knowledge that you are not ready for. Second, I will not guarantee when or if you will become the fifth race. Third, I would like to become Major Carter's assistant in her lab. I would also like to be able to go off base without many problems. And finally I would like to join SG-1."
Quite shocked by her demands, Hammond started " Well I have talked with the President and he said that I had final approval. So we have a go. That is if Colonel O'Neill and Major Carter approve."
Sg-1 and Dr. Frasier smiled at each other at Hammond's statement because Arielle had already asked the group about her requests.
"Fine by me sir." Carter chimed.
"Oh the heck. What's one more alien on the team anyway?" Quipped O'Neill.
At that point Hammond knew it would be a long time before he would retire. He wasn't going to miss this ride for anything.