Disclaimer: I don't own Stargate SG-1 and or Buffy.
During the next week Buffy was very busy. She formally applied to stay in this reality, went through several security indoctrinations and lectures. Jack gave her a tour and she saw the gateroom where she first appeared. She was impressed that it led to many different worlds, hoping one day to be able to see them for herself. She also caused a bit of a fuss during the week, starting with her visits to the gym.
When Buffy had seen the gym during the tour she returned later to work out. She was in the middle of a complicated martial arts routine, when two Marines from SG-7 came in and began to practice karate. Buffy watched from the corner of her eye as she practiced. 'Their technique was good, but they needed to think outside the box', was her opinion.
One of the marines nudged his buddy, gesturing to Buffy and she tensed in anticipation. Daniel had wandered down to ask Buffy a question when he saw Major Maxwell approach Buffy. Alarmed Daniel raced to get Jack and Teal'c, and the three of them arrived to see Buffy soundly thrash the Major. As she graciously helped him up she said, "You're pretty good." Causing the humiliated man to wince. "However you need to work on watching your opponents eyes and not rely on brute strength." She said sweetly and the Major smiled wryly, knowing when he'd been had. Jack had been proud.
Teal'c had tested Buffy's strength and realized that she should probably only spar with him as he could take more damage. Teal'c later reported to General Hammond, "Buffy Summers was indeed telling the truth. She is incredibly strong, possibly even stronger than I. I have informed the Marines that they should not challenge her again." This caused Hammond to laugh and tease the Major for days.
The next day Buffy had wandered into Daniel's office, fingers trailing over dusty artifacts and books scattered everywhere. Daniel watched her silently as she took in the clutter and shook her head in amazement. She was forcibly reminded of Giles and mourned quietly until she saw the sign in Latin on Daniel's wall. "proximo sed nolo fumigare (a/n Close, but no cigar)" She laughed until tears streamed from her eyes, and Daniel watched her. "You know what it means?" he asked incredulously. Buffy laughed, trying to catch her breath, "Hey 'carpe diem' doesn't mean 'fish of the day'!" She snorted with laughter before finally getting herself under control and took the kleenex proffered by the archeologist. "I didn't think that Latin was taught in school anymore." He said and she shook her head.
"Most of the old prophecies and books on demons were in Latin, or attic Greek or pre historic Turkish, or any number of demon languages. I had to learn them just to stay ahead in the game." Buffy shrugged, examining her nails. Daniel leaned on his desk, "Boy, you are a surprise a minute." And Buffy smiled, "Hey, I try!" When Daniel reported this to the General he was smiling with delight. "She's already pointed me in the right direction on a language on artifacts from the P3x712. I don't think we should let her get away from the SGC." was his opinion. The General noted this down and added it to comments to tell the President.
Of everyone on base only Sam still had reservations about Buffy. Sam watched as Buffy made conquest after conquest on the base, especially Jack. This hurt a little but Sam was trying to work on it. Sam and Jack had finally faced reality and knew the regs would torpedo any relationship so Sam cut her emotional ties and started dating. It had been hard on both of them at first but now Sam was hurting as she watched Jack fall in love before her very eyes.
Oh, Jack didn't realize it yet but everyone else saw the signs. Sam rested her head in her hands and sighed, frustrated with herself. Shaking her head she left her lab and went to the control room and fiddle with the computers there.
Buffy was sitting in the gate room, reflecting on her life. She wished she knew why she had been sent here, and she hoped her sister and friends were all right. This is where Jack found her, and he stopped, leaning against the door, hands in his pockets, watching her stare into her past. He fleetingly wondered if there was someone special that she had left behind, but the thought caused his chest to tighten in panic. "Buff?" Jack asked quietly, watching her bright head come up, her eyes alight with pleasure at seeing him.
"Hey, what's up!" she reached out her hand and Jack walked over to pull her up. He draped his arm around her shoulder and squeezed her gently, "Guess what?" he asked. Buffy looked up at him and frowned, "Oh I dunno. What?" she asked.
"What do you say to going out and celebrating tonight?" he smiled smugly. It was an awesome feeling to make someone so happy. "Really?!" she squealed. "The President said yes?" she was so excited that she spun around in the gateroom. She could really leave the base! Jack laughed at her and pushed her out the door. Daniel was walking down the hall and Buffy ran and threw herself into his arms causing him to laugh and stagger with her enthusiasm. "Hey, I guess you know?" Buffy kissed him and jumped down, glancing back to Jack and throwing him a smile that caused his heart to stop.
Jack saw Daniel's eyes narrow at his friend and Jack fought to steady himself. 'Oh for crying out loud, she's too young for you.' His brain argued with his heart. Jack looked at his watch, "1800?" he asked and watched her place her hands on her hips, "Real world time please?" she asked sarcastically and Daniel smirked, "6 tonight?" Buffy smiled, "I'll be ready!" and she raced to her room.
Daniel tilted his watch to look at the time, "It's only 4:30. What could possibly take so long?" he asked and Jack clapped his friend on the back, shaking his head. "Women are mysterious." Was all he would say.
