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Stargate: The Next Generation "London's Gala"



Chapter 1 - London House

London House Limo - Approaching London House

Avery and Renee had been picked up at the airport, since there were so many Luna Foundation helicopters that would be landing on the grounds of the grounds of the London House grounds. Avery rolled down the window when they came up to the London House gates and as soon as they entered the London House could be seen. The London House was actually a huge ancient British castle that's interior had been modernized. Renee was shocked at what she saw. "Th.this.is where you live?" she asked.

"Well, this is my home, when I'm not at the SGC," Avery explained.

"It's so big."

Avery smiled, "yes it is, and only five people live here."

"Only five?"

"The London House only has five members right now. My grandmother is the head of the house, my mum, my father, my sister and myself."

"Oh."

"I think we have the smallest number of people in all fifteen member houses.everyone else at LEAST has ten."

"So, I'm going to meet your parents?" Renee asked somewhat afraid.

"And my sister and grandmother, well if my sister's here.she tends to take trips without letting anyone know."

"I see."

Avery smiled, "don't worry Renee.they'll love you."

"Uh.huh," Renee said somewhat unsure as the limo parked and the door was opened for them.

Renee and Avery quickly exited the limo and made their way to the front door, which was quickly opened by Avery's mother, Doris Clarkson. She was about sixty and had short red-brown hair and warm brown eyes. She smiled sweetly at them and then turned to Avery and hugged him tightly, "we've missed you Avery!" she told him in her English accent.

"Mum!" Avery scolded slightly embarrassed pulling away.

Doris turned her attention to the young lady standing next to Avery, "and you MUST be Renee.I've heard much about you."

Avery was in shock, "how?!"

"Well if you weren't going to tell me, then I had to research it myself.I looked through Victoria's e-mails.it's not like she's checked them!"

Avery was even more embarrassed now, but held in the urge to yell 'mum' again. Avery frowned, "yes mum this is Renee. Lt. Renee Petersen, actually she's in the Air Force."

"I see." Doris said somewhat disapproving.

Renee was nervous. All she wanted to do was go home. Well at least it would only be two or three days, it couldn't be that bad. "Um hi, I'm Renee," she said trying to smile as much as possible. For some reason, she didn't want to be not liked by Doris Clarkson, maybe it was the fact that she was an adult or the fact that she was starting to like Avery and his mother hating her would not be a good thing. Greeeaaatt, another person who doesn't like the fact that I joined the Air Force.first Terrance and now Avery's mother! The Air Force isn't that bad, is it?!

Doris opened the door wider, "oh where are my manners? Do come in, both of you."

Avery and Renee entered and Avery helped Renee take off her jacket and hung it up before doing the same with his coat. "So, are any of the other houses here, yet?"

"No."

"Okay, Renee is going to need a gown for the gala.we didn't have time to have one made in Colorado Springs."

"Oh, of course! I'll send Bonita up to take measurements after you've settled into your room," Doris told Renee.

"Thank you, ma'am," Renee said somewhat quietly. This was going to be a long couple of days.Renee thought to herself.

"I'll show you to your room," Avery said taking her arm and leading her up the grand staircase and to her room. "I hope this will be fine," Avery said as he lead her into a rather large royal looking bedroom. "Your items will be brought up soon."

Renee walked into the center of the room just trying to take in the elegant room. It reminded her of a bedroom a queen would have in movies. "Thanks," she told him still trying to take in everything. Okay, so Avery's family lives in castle.and the inside is normal, except the bedrooms look like they're for kings or something.it's beautiful.but it's weird.

"I'll probably be downstairs most of the day.so if you need anything come and get me, okay?" Avery asked smiling. He was happy she had agreed to come along even though she was still in love with Scott Hacker.

"Okay," Renee said and then sat on the large bed and watched as Avery left.



The Next Day. Leaving Colorado Springs

Montreal had sent two of its helicopters and also sent Johnathan Crewe to pick up their kids plus Robin Sharp who was accompanying Chrislyn and Matthew. They were to fly to London, and that night the Gala would begin. The first night was always the less formal night, which served as a time to catch up with other houses' members. The second night would be the full formal gala, with the ball gowns. Matthew, Christopher, and David were all in their tuxedoes, the guys always had to be in tuxedoes whether it was the first or second night. Chrislyn, Danaë, Fiona and Robin were all in dresses. Chrislyn was in a light blue and silver dress that only fell to right below her knees. Danaë was in her usual midnight blue dress that was full length, she always wore the same design dress to the first night, it made Christopher's job of matching much less of a hassle. Fiona was also in a dark blue dress that was not quite as long as Danaë's, but still different. And Robin, well she wasn't very happy with the fact that she had to wear a dress and the fact that Fiona and Danaë had had way too much fun doing her hair for her liking. She was happy though that at least Chrislyn had gotten her a light blue dress, she would have had a fit if it was pink. All were wearing cloaks, which only the Montreal and Dublin houses did. The cloaks were dark blue velvet that was lined in light blue silk and had silver edging and a silver clasp. David, Fiona, Danaë, and Christopher got into one of the helicopters, while Chrislyn, Matthew, Robin, and Johnathan got into the other. The helicopters took off and headed to London.



Later That Day. London House

The first to arrive in London were from Paris, Moscow, and Madrid. Doris and Nathan Clarkson greeted the guests. Robert Tainn from Paris House had brought Andrew Tainn, Emily Parker, Tobias Adair, and Kathryn Alexander with him, which were all around twenty and they were to represent the Paris Luna Foundation House at the Gala. From Moscow, Demitri and Ana Marek, Nikohli and Jennifer Anja, Vince Nadie, and Jolie Raisa had come to the Gala, which was unusual since Moscow was usually busy and unable to attend Luna Foundation events. Madrid House had sent Juan Cortez, Maria Barto, Jose Corazon, Jade and Andres Martinez. Moscow and Madrid houses and Robert Tainn were escorted to their rooms in the lower east wing of the London House, while the younger adults were taken to the upper west wing of London House. The younger generations were usually isolated to one section of the house, so they wouldn't disturb the more mature adults.

"ANDREW!" Emily yelled after their escort left.

"What?" he asked confused at why he was getting yelled at.

"Where are they?!"

Tobias and Kathryn were also standing in the hallway watching. "Don't worry, they're coming, Emily," Kathryn told her friend.

"They might not like it, but they're coming," Tobias added.

Andrew crossed his arms and looked back over at Emily. "Montreal and Dublin come in at the same time, and it's not even that late yet, give them some time."

"You said that they'd be here when we got here!" Emily complained.

Andrew rolled his eyes, "so I was wrong! It happens a lot!" Andrew turned and walked into his room closing the door behind him.

Kathryn giggled, "you are going to drive him crazy!"

"She's right, Em," Tobias agreed.

Emily smiled, "that would be such a bad thing, why again?"

Tobias just shook his head.

"You do know Avery's back," Kathryn told her friend.

"Oh good grief!" Emily said and then turned to go into her room as well.





A Few Minutes Later. London House

Florence, Tokyo, Bangkok, Stockholm, and Berlin Houses were coming in. Florence and Berlin had come in via a taxi cab after taking a commercial airline and landing not far from London House. Florence had sent Diana Cascata, Luke Cascata, Gabrielle Ling, Abigal Conner, and Lysander Naal. Tokyo sent Brock Cais, Malikai Chi, Magena Hana, Gin Hana, and Haru Goro. Bankok had only sent Kachina Daw and Lance Anderson as the representatives for that house. Stockholm on the other hand had only sent one person to represent them, Kristen Fynn. Berlin had Jeff Coburn, William Ballard, Lynn Ballard, James Ballard, and Moira Deiter to attend on their behalf. Doris Clarkson was happy that at least eight of the fourteen houses they were expecting had arrived. From the houses that had arrived only four were under twenty nine years of age.



Upstairs - London House

"OH MY GOD! MALIKAI!" Emily screamed and ran and hugged her when she saw her immediately alerting the others that at least Tokyo had arrived.

Malikai just stood there being hugged. "You'd think you've never seen in us in years, Em," Malikai told her friend.

Brock and Kristen stood behind Malikai a bit scared at how Emily would react to anyone else.

Tobias spotted Brock and Kristen and smiled. "Maybe if you move quickly she won't see you."

Kathryn went over to Emily, "CALM DOWN.

"So, who else is here?" Andrew asked Kristen.

"That we care about?" Kristen asked back and Andrew nodded. "James Ballard, well if we wanna play with a ten year old boy."

"Ah."

"Yeah."

"So, we're still waiting on Montreal and Dublin, I take it," Brock asked no one in particular.

"They're ALWAYS 'fashionably' late."

"Right."