"Alliances of Magic and Science"

Chapter 6

(SGC, Daniel's Office)

Nicole stepped into Daniel's office that night. She saw him sitting at his desk.

"It's only been five minutes since Janet released you and you're already in your office," Nicole said, moving towards him.

He looked up from his work and smiled at the site of his beautiful, pregnant wife.

"I'm only checking my e-mail," he told her.

"Anything interesting?" she asked.

"Just offers to enlarge my . . . Fella" he said

"Well, I assure you, honey, you don't need to," Nicole said, trying to fight a fit of giggles.

"Thank you, dear," Daniel said.

"Anytime," she said. "Come on. Let's go home."

"I'll be happy when I get in my own bed." he said, turning off the computer, getting up, and walking out of his office with Nicole close behind.

(Nicole and Daniel's house)

Nicole lay on their bed, on her back, waiting for Daniel. He wanted to take a nice long shower as soon as they got home. Nicole got dressed into what she called her pajamas. It was nothing more than an extra, extra large shirt and sweats.

Once he got out of his shower and got into his sweats and tank top, he climbed into bed next to his wife. Daniel lay on his side, rubbing Nicole's pregnant belly. He kissed her on the cheek lovingly. But, he noticed something was wrong by the expression on her face.

"Honey, what's wrong?" he asked.

"I've been thinking," Nicole said.

"About . . . ?"

"I'm thinking of leaving SG-1," She said. "I'm gonna ask General Hammond when this is all over if I can get a desk job or something."

"What made you decide on this decision?" Daniel asked.

"After what happened to Evelyn,"

"We still have a chance of getting her back," he reasoned. "You love being out there with us and using your powers."

"But, I don't want anything to happen to this child," she placed a hand on her belly. "I don't want to take any risks."

Daniel understood and nodded. He kissed her once more, and then turned off the bedroom light, and they fell asleep.

(SGC, 'Gate Room)

Nicole, Daniel, Teal'c, Shalimar, Brennan, Jesse, Lexa, Angel, Gunn, Fred, Wes, and Spike stood in front of the Stargate waiting for it to open. Lexa, Angel, Gunn, Fred, Wes, and Spike jumped in surprise as it opened and kawoosh went flying outward. Nicole and Daniel looked at one another and smiled. They all looked behind them and waved good bye to Sam, Jack, and General Hammond, who in turn waved back.

"Good luck, Special Team X," Hammond said.

"Thank you, sir," Nicole said.

"Shall we," Daniel looked down the row at everyone.

They all nodded nervously. The Mutant X team went first, then Angel Investigations went next, then finally Nicole, Daniel, and Teal'c brought up the rear.

(P5X-245)

The planet was dark. By the looks of things, the planets suns had just set. They arrived with about a dozen Jaffa guarding the Stargate. Nicole turned on her fire shield to shield the group.

"Lucky us," Spike commented.

Nicole then transformed into the Phoenix and started throwing fire balls while Teal'c started to shoot his Staff Weapon, Brennan threw electricity and Lexa shot the Jaffa down power. Once the Jaffa were down they started to head toward the forest that was close by.

"How are we going to get into a heavy guarded building?" Fred asked.

"Well, we'll have Jesse for that," Nicole said.

Once they were within view of the huge building, the group hid behind the trees of the edge of the forest and glanced around.

"Remember, the objective is to kidnap Sekhmet. Do your best not to hurt her. The first shot from the Zat should do it," Nicole glanced around at everyone. "Ready?" They all nodded. "Let's go."

To be continued . . .