Title: Rebuilding
Disclaimer: I don't own Buffy or Stargate. I wish I did. All characters will be returned the their proper owners when I finish playing with them.
Spoilers: All of Buffy through Chosen; Stargate through end of season 7; I've reassigned Gen. Hammond back at SGC
Rating: PG-13
A/N: For those concerned how JT knows about the Initiative, he and Buffy have been together for close to two years. Let's just say it came up in conversation at some point, probably when Buffy found out that JT is former military. Why didn't Buffy connect the dots that Danny was Dr. Jackson? She had only met Dr. Jackson once, he was just another assignment from three months before she met JT. As for JT being bossy, his relationship with Buffy began when he rescued a badly injured Buffy so in effect, he was in charge at least at first. Also, let's not forget his military background, he can give orders. But don't worry, Buffy isn't and won't be a doormat. As to the long detour in the hell dimension, Buffy was able to kick ass the first time because she had surprise on her side (humans aren't supposed to fight back). This time if you recall the third demon got the jump on her resulting in three months of being a punching bag. The demons knew about the slayer and what she was capable of. Escape just wasn't going to be as easy this time. Okay, on with the show.
As Buffy approached Dr. Langford's home she noticed a late model sedan parked on the street. She snickered when she read the bumper sticker."Archaeologists do it in holes." She wondered if JT or Jack was responsible, it was certainly tasteless enough. She continued walking down the street for another five minutes before she headed back to Dr. Langford's.
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"Daniel, call General Hammond and let him know that we have a problem. Teal'c stay here while I check on the surveillance unit."
"MajorCarter?"
"If there is going to be an attack here, you will stand a better chance than I will."
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Buffy saw a blonde woman leave the doctor's house and head towards the surveillance truck. This could be interesting she thought as she saw JT walking from the direction of the truck. The woman passed JT. And where was Xander? Please don't let anything have gone wrong. She hurried her pace to meet him outside of the Langford home.
"JT, is Xander alright? Did everything go well?"
"He's fine. He just went to bring to car in closer. And also to pick up the papers you forgot" JT added, "Jack is gonna chew someone a new one. The flyboys in the truck didn't put up much of fight. You were right about Xander. He's a good fighter."
"Was that Carter?" JT nodded as they turned up the walkway to the front door. Buffy rang the bell.
Catherine went to answer the door only to be stopped by Teal'c.
"That would not be advisable DoctorLangford."
"I don't think that not answering the door will stop the Council," she said as she stepped by him to open the door. She was surprised at the young couple on the other side. A small blonde in a sundress accompanied tall young man with long hair and a beard was not what she had expected.
"Dr. Langford?"
"Miss Summers?"
"Yes, I'm Buffy Summers. This is JT." Buffy smiled. "May we come in?"
Catherine let them in and closed the door. They followed her into the living room. Teal'c followed them.
"Hello again Dr. Jackson. Murray or should I say Teal'c?" She got a little satisfaction from the slightly stunned looks on their faces, well except in the case of Teal'c. JT was right, he did have the ultimate poker face if you discounted the slightly raised eyebrow. "What, I can't do a little follow-up research? I know you did considering the welcome wagon outside. Don't worry, they'll be fine. No permanent damage."
"So Miss Summers, why are you and JT here?" Catherine asked as she sat down. Buffy and the rest of the group also sat down, with JT making it a point to sit next to Buffy.
"I was originally going to ask if you would be willing to join the board of directors of the Travers Foundation. Now, I am hoping that not only will join the board, you might also help calm some rather jumpy people sitting in a nearby mountain.With your background you would be an asset to the governing board as well as in the research department, especially since Dr. Jackson most likely won't be joining us."
"Why wouldn't I be joining you?" Daniel asked.
"The Foundation's research into your background was incomplete. We are not too fond of military organizations. We knew of your involvement with Air Force but your qualifications were so good that the decision was made to contact you despite your military ties. Had we known that you were involved in something as classified as the SGC, no contact would have been made."
"And now that contact has been made?"
"Well, there is always the contingency plan." Catherine and Daniel paled at her words. "They know something about the Council don't they Dr. Langford? Well, the old 'contingency plan' changed when the board did. It is nonlethal and nonpainful and this case probably not practical either. We'd still like you on board Dr. Jackson but I can understand why, beyond the whole 'I hate the Travers Foundation' thing, you would probably prefer to stay at the SGC."
"BuffySummers, do you have any proof as to your identity other than your word? According to our research, you are currently in Rome with your sister."
"My sister is with a decoy. I've got a couple of people in my past that I would prefer not to see. And as to proof, could that wait until everyone is here?"
"Everyone? Are you expecting someone else?" Daniel asked.
"Well, I am expecting one friend, plus aren't you expecting Major Carter to return? And I am curious as to where Colonel O'Neill is."
Daniel's face shuttered. "Jack won't be joining us."
Buffy could feel JT stiffen next to her. He shook his head almost imperceptibly as she glanced at him.
Teal'c picked up on the subtle communication and took a closer look at the silent young man. Until then he had paid more attention to the woman who, if Doctor Langford was correct, was the greater potential threat. There was something familiar about the man but before he could analyze it further he heard the front door open. He watched as Carter and a young man with an eyepatch entered the room. "If that is your friend, I believe that we are now all present BuffySummers."
"Xander, meet Teal'c, Dr. Langford, Dr. Jackson. I see you've already met Major Carter. Major Carter, meet JT. So Dr. Langford, how much do they know about the Council?"
"Just the basics."
Buffy stood up and moved away from the group. "Anybody have a knife handy?"
Teal'c nodded as he drew a knife from an ankle sheath. "Will this do?"
"Yes. Throw it at my head."
"What!" Daniel asked as Catherine nodded in understanding. "Daniel, watch."
Teal'c threw the knife. Buffy caught the knife hilt with only two inches between the blade and her face to spare.
"The Council sent the Slayer," Catherine said.
"No, the Council sent a slayer." Buffy walked back the group and returned the knife. "Many things have changed since you left the Council. Since 1998, there have been two slayers. Last year, all of the potentials were activated."
"That's not possible. A Slayer dies and another is chosen."
"I died in 1998 but was revived by CPR. I was dead long enough for the next to be called. I died again in 2001 and was revived a couple of months later by magic. Unfortunately, that opened the door for the other side, the end result was a near apocalypse last year. The First Evil attempted to destroy the Slayer line by hunting down and killing Potentials and their Watchers. It also was responsible for blowing up the Council headquarters and killing of most of the off-site staff as well. The remaining potentials were activated during the final battle. We won and are now rebuilding the Council."
"There is no such thing as magic."
"Sure there is Spacemonkey."
The remaining members of SG-1 turned to the bearded man in shock.