Love, Hate and Chat Rooms
By genna12001 (Laura Pease)
Chapter Two
One week later.
Jack, Sam, Jonas and Teal'c were all sat at one end of the conference table waiting for General George Hammond to appear with the newest team member to arrive, discussing what she may be like.
"What do you think she's going to be like Sir" Sam said looking over at Jack who looked to be calmer than usual with the prospect of getting a new team member.
"Well I've only had chance to read a bit of her personnel file but she sounds capable enough" Jack started then continued with a mischievous smile clearly showing on his face "And she's not a scientist, no offence Carter"
"None taken Sir" Sam responded with a small frown.
"So what training does she have which is relevant to our team" Jonas said not really liking the idea of having a new member join the team which he's just got comfortable in.
"According to her file she's level three hand to hand trained like Carter. She was also top of her class in weapons training and she's very confident and easy to get along with. Which should make a change" Jack said still sitting relaxed while the rest of his team were starting to look increasingly nervous.
"That doesn't sound so special… why did the British Government choose her to be one of the few that's being sent over for the joint SGC" Carter said looking nervously at Jack.
"That would be because… well I don't know, why don't you ask her when she gets here and we've explained everything to her" Jack said starting to get annoyed with all the questions.
Just then the door to General Hammond's office opened and he walked out with a woman following closely behind wearing a Royal Air Force Dress Uniform. Stopping at the end of the table Hammond sat down in his usual chair indicating for the woman to also take a seat further down the table next to Jonas, which she did.
"Morning people, let start this briefing off by introducing Captain Amanda Reese joining us from England and she'll be on your team as you know for 1 year then with a review hopefully she'll become permanent." Hammond stated looking at his best team noticing that Amanda was starting to turn a slight shade of white.
"And second I think it's about time we let Captain Reese in on what we do around here. It'll make it easier if she knew what she'll be doing as part of your team" stated Hammond noticing Amanda was still pale and wondered if she was going to be ok on their flag ship team. Indicating for Carter to continue Hammond sat back in his chair knowing this was one on many briefing like this he'd have to do over the next couple of days.
Sam got to her feet and moved towards the blacked out window from which you usually could see the Embarkation Room, then she started to explain about the Stargate and the Goa'uld.
Half an hour later Amanda Reese was sat open mouthed and as white as a ghost looking at Sam's smiling face. "Your kidding right, this is some kind of joke you pull on new guys… right" Amanda said trying to keep her emotions from showing too much.
"Nope the gate's real, the snake head's are real and the Jaffa… well we've got the ex First Prime of Apophis sat with us in this very room" Jack said indicating to Teal'c who was sat opposite him.
"Colonel O'Neill speaks the truth as does Major Carter" Teal'c spoke for the first time since the briefing started.
"I think we should show her now sir before she runs back home claiming were all insane" Jack said smiling at Hammond who agreed.
Going over to a computer Sam typed a few commands onto it and then moved over to the window where the blast door was now rising to give a clear view of the embarkation room. Everybody who was seated got up from their seats and moved over to the observation window where Sam was stood.
"That doesn't prove anything for all I know that could be there for good luck" Amanda stated watching Jack's face to see if there signs of whether or not he was lying.
"Sir isn't SG-12 due back any time now" Jack asked Hammond but before Hammond had a chance to answer the inner track of the Stargate started to spin. Not long after that there was the klaxon and then over the speaker there was "Off World Activation, Off World Activation, General Hammond to the control room."
"If you'll excuse me I'll just be a few moments" Hammond said leaving a shocked Amanda still looking down at the now active Stargate. Jack looked at Amanda's face and thought back to the first time that Sam had seen the Stargate active and couldn't help but notice that the expression was near enough the same.
Amanda felt her face flush and then turned to Jack "It… It was all true."
"Yep, and the best thing is, you get to come with us when we go through it from now on" Jack said smiling at the look of shock clearly showing on her face.
Amanda walked back over to the table quickly taking her seat when she felt her legs start to give way from under her. "Wow… this is going to be so cool" Amanda said finally having her smile return to her face. "So let me get this straight the whole Wormhole Xtreme television program is just some kind of weird cover-up" Amanda said the smile on her face growing with every though of adventure.
"Well that's kind of like a long story for another time so lets talk about that later" Jack said looking kind annoyed that Wormhole Xtreme was brought into the conversation.
Just then Hammond walked back in retaking his seat at the head of the table, "right where were we, Captain Reese do you now believe that we are in fact telling the truth?" Hammond started then when he received a nod from Amanda he continued. "Well your first mission will be a simple mineral survey to introduce your new team member to gate travel."
"Mineral survey, does that mean trees, trees and more trees sir" Jack said looking over towards Hammond in desperation.
"Yes sir, it's looks like there's a forest that goes on for several miles around the gate" Carter confirmed not giving Hammond a chance to reprimand Jack for his disapproval of trees.
"How long will we have to complete this challenge of a mission then Sir" Jack said looking more and more put out with every minute the survey mission was been discussed.
"Don't worry Colonel I given you 48 hours that should give you plenty of time to gather all the mineral samples needed and get your new team member acquainted with off world protocol" Hammond said starting to get annoyed with Jack's attitude towards mineral surveys.
"Thank you sir" Jack said letting his annoyance clearly show in his face.
"Ok then if that's all I'll let you show Captain Reese to her office and Major Carter can show her where her sleeping quarters are for when she's stuck on base. Dismissed" Hammond said getting up from his chair and leaving the room before Jack or anybody else could complain about something else.
TBC
By genna12001 (Laura Pease)
Chapter Two
One week later.
Jack, Sam, Jonas and Teal'c were all sat at one end of the conference table waiting for General George Hammond to appear with the newest team member to arrive, discussing what she may be like.
"What do you think she's going to be like Sir" Sam said looking over at Jack who looked to be calmer than usual with the prospect of getting a new team member.
"Well I've only had chance to read a bit of her personnel file but she sounds capable enough" Jack started then continued with a mischievous smile clearly showing on his face "And she's not a scientist, no offence Carter"
"None taken Sir" Sam responded with a small frown.
"So what training does she have which is relevant to our team" Jonas said not really liking the idea of having a new member join the team which he's just got comfortable in.
"According to her file she's level three hand to hand trained like Carter. She was also top of her class in weapons training and she's very confident and easy to get along with. Which should make a change" Jack said still sitting relaxed while the rest of his team were starting to look increasingly nervous.
"That doesn't sound so special… why did the British Government choose her to be one of the few that's being sent over for the joint SGC" Carter said looking nervously at Jack.
"That would be because… well I don't know, why don't you ask her when she gets here and we've explained everything to her" Jack said starting to get annoyed with all the questions.
Just then the door to General Hammond's office opened and he walked out with a woman following closely behind wearing a Royal Air Force Dress Uniform. Stopping at the end of the table Hammond sat down in his usual chair indicating for the woman to also take a seat further down the table next to Jonas, which she did.
"Morning people, let start this briefing off by introducing Captain Amanda Reese joining us from England and she'll be on your team as you know for 1 year then with a review hopefully she'll become permanent." Hammond stated looking at his best team noticing that Amanda was starting to turn a slight shade of white.
"And second I think it's about time we let Captain Reese in on what we do around here. It'll make it easier if she knew what she'll be doing as part of your team" stated Hammond noticing Amanda was still pale and wondered if she was going to be ok on their flag ship team. Indicating for Carter to continue Hammond sat back in his chair knowing this was one on many briefing like this he'd have to do over the next couple of days.
Sam got to her feet and moved towards the blacked out window from which you usually could see the Embarkation Room, then she started to explain about the Stargate and the Goa'uld.
Half an hour later Amanda Reese was sat open mouthed and as white as a ghost looking at Sam's smiling face. "Your kidding right, this is some kind of joke you pull on new guys… right" Amanda said trying to keep her emotions from showing too much.
"Nope the gate's real, the snake head's are real and the Jaffa… well we've got the ex First Prime of Apophis sat with us in this very room" Jack said indicating to Teal'c who was sat opposite him.
"Colonel O'Neill speaks the truth as does Major Carter" Teal'c spoke for the first time since the briefing started.
"I think we should show her now sir before she runs back home claiming were all insane" Jack said smiling at Hammond who agreed.
Going over to a computer Sam typed a few commands onto it and then moved over to the window where the blast door was now rising to give a clear view of the embarkation room. Everybody who was seated got up from their seats and moved over to the observation window where Sam was stood.
"That doesn't prove anything for all I know that could be there for good luck" Amanda stated watching Jack's face to see if there signs of whether or not he was lying.
"Sir isn't SG-12 due back any time now" Jack asked Hammond but before Hammond had a chance to answer the inner track of the Stargate started to spin. Not long after that there was the klaxon and then over the speaker there was "Off World Activation, Off World Activation, General Hammond to the control room."
"If you'll excuse me I'll just be a few moments" Hammond said leaving a shocked Amanda still looking down at the now active Stargate. Jack looked at Amanda's face and thought back to the first time that Sam had seen the Stargate active and couldn't help but notice that the expression was near enough the same.
Amanda felt her face flush and then turned to Jack "It… It was all true."
"Yep, and the best thing is, you get to come with us when we go through it from now on" Jack said smiling at the look of shock clearly showing on her face.
Amanda walked back over to the table quickly taking her seat when she felt her legs start to give way from under her. "Wow… this is going to be so cool" Amanda said finally having her smile return to her face. "So let me get this straight the whole Wormhole Xtreme television program is just some kind of weird cover-up" Amanda said the smile on her face growing with every though of adventure.
"Well that's kind of like a long story for another time so lets talk about that later" Jack said looking kind annoyed that Wormhole Xtreme was brought into the conversation.
Just then Hammond walked back in retaking his seat at the head of the table, "right where were we, Captain Reese do you now believe that we are in fact telling the truth?" Hammond started then when he received a nod from Amanda he continued. "Well your first mission will be a simple mineral survey to introduce your new team member to gate travel."
"Mineral survey, does that mean trees, trees and more trees sir" Jack said looking over towards Hammond in desperation.
"Yes sir, it's looks like there's a forest that goes on for several miles around the gate" Carter confirmed not giving Hammond a chance to reprimand Jack for his disapproval of trees.
"How long will we have to complete this challenge of a mission then Sir" Jack said looking more and more put out with every minute the survey mission was been discussed.
"Don't worry Colonel I given you 48 hours that should give you plenty of time to gather all the mineral samples needed and get your new team member acquainted with off world protocol" Hammond said starting to get annoyed with Jack's attitude towards mineral surveys.
"Thank you sir" Jack said letting his annoyance clearly show in his face.
"Ok then if that's all I'll let you show Captain Reese to her office and Major Carter can show her where her sleeping quarters are for when she's stuck on base. Dismissed" Hammond said getting up from his chair and leaving the room before Jack or anybody else could complain about something else.
TBC