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2671.002 Jump point from Brown system. Saab quadrant, Hawking sector: As the Confed shuttle cleared the jump point, the pilot informed the General that they were 2 hours from planetary orbit.

"Thank you Capt.".

General Blair looked at the woman sleeping in the seat next to him, and thought, "She's as beautiful as the day I met her."

Robin stirred, and opened her eyes. "How long before we arrive Chris?"

"About 2 more hours."

Chris saw a look in Robin's eyes; he had seen that look a lot lately. Robin started to get up from her seat, "Damn, not again."

Chris helped her stand up, and Robin quickly headed for the toilet.

"General, we have a group of light fighters approaching."

Chris went up to the cockpit, "Are they hailing us Capt.?"

"Yes sir."

"Put it on transcomm Capt.."

"Aye aye sir."

"Attention Confed shuttle. This is Blue squadron leader, we're here to escort you to New Kobol."

"Hello Lt. Col. Bojay, it's good to see you again."

"General, it's good to see you to. Is Robin with you?"

"Well yes, but she's indisposed right now."

"Ah yes, that does happen, I hope she's not to tired from traveling?"

"A little, but she wouldn't stay at home. And there's no arguing with her, at least not one I could win."

Both men laughed a little at his remark, then Chris felt a smack on the back of his head.

"And your not going to win any if you keep talking like that."

Robin looked at Chris, and then at Bojay on the monitor.

"Hello Bojay how's Rachel?"

"She's fine Robin. She sends her love."

Chris looked out the front of the shuttles, and saw 10 Scarlet Vipers entering into an escort pattern around the shuttle.

"The new Vipers look awesome Bojay, how do they handle?"

"Like a dream General, after the festivities, if you want, we can let you log a little flight time."

Chris looked at Robin, and she could see that he wanted to do just that. She smiled at him, "OK Chris, you can go, but after the festivities."

Chris kissed her, "I knew there was some reason I fell in love with you."

"Well it's settled then General, since your Commander has given her OK. Now just settle back and we'll get you there without any bumps."

Chris and Robin went back to their seats. "You know Chris, I can't believe that they are finally getting married."

"That's sealed Robin."

"Sealed, married, it's the same thing."

"I guess your right."

"Chris, I want you to do one thing for me."

"Just name it Robin."

Robin leaned her head on Chris's arm, "Tell me all about your flight afterward." and she closed her eyes again and dozed off. Chris just patted her hand and looked out the window at one of the Vipers.

As the shuttle was approaching New Kobol, Chris could see the Pegasus in the orbital dry dock. She was undergoing her refit. Then he saw the Galactica, and he thought that she looked a lot different than the last time he had seen her. He gently woke up Robin, "Hey sleepy, we're going to be landing soon."

Robin stretched and yawned, then looked at him, "Oh no, not again." and she got up and headed for the toilet.

The shuttle landed 10 minutes later, and when the door opened, General Blair saw that there was an Honor Guard waiting for them. He stepped down to the flight deck, and Robin followed him. They then proceeded toward the two officers standing at the end of the Honor Guard. As they approached, the two officers came to attention and saluted. Chris returned the salute.

"Welcome back to the Galactica General, I hope that your flight wasn't to difficult."

"No, Major, it was a quiet flight."

Robin looked at him for a second, "Speak for yourself Chris."

Then she walked up and hugged the Major, and then the Captain. "It's good to see you two again. So when does the ceremony start?"

Vagabond and Hera smiled at them, Vagabond looked at her, "Don't worry Robin, you still have some time."

Vagabond dismissed the Honor guard, and the four of them headed toward the lift. Hera looked at Robin, "I was so happy to hear that you were coming, I was afraid that you wouldn't be able to make it."

Robin smiled at her, "When you sent us the invitation, I knew that we just had to attend."

Winston and Chris lagged a little behind the ladies, "So Chris, when was she due?"

"A week ago, and she still wanted to come. What can I say, you know Robin. So how is Ila?"

"Looking more like her mother everyday."

"Thank god for that."

"Ouch, Chris."

The girls had stopped and were looking at them now. "Are you two coming or not?"

As they entered the ceremony chamber, Chris saw Admiral Eison and his wife, Bojay and Rachel, and Boomer and Athena. As they got near the group, the women all came over and started chatting with Robin. Chris and Winston knew when it was time to make a strategic withdrawal, and headed over to the group of men.

"So Chris you finally made it."

"We had a little delay in the Brown system William, seems a frigate was blocking the jump hole."

The admiral smiled, "Well I guess I won the bet on who would get here first." The guys got a little laugh from that.

"So where's Apollo hiding, Boomer?"

Boomer pointed to a curtained off area to the right of the chamber, "Right through there."

"If you'll excuse me guys, I'm going to say hello." and Chris headed toward the curtain.

Before Chris could make it to the curtain, a colonial warrior stopped him. He recognized the man from the briefing he had been given before coming to the Kobol system.

"General Blair, I'm Commander Julius, it's an honor to finally meet you sir."

"Likewise Commander, I was hoping to see you. From what I've read about you, I think that I'm going to like working with you."

"I could say the same General, I've read your file, and Vagabond has told me a little about you as well."

Chris smiled, "It's all lies Commander."

Both men laughed a little at that, then Chris excused himself and told Commander Julius that he had to go see Apollo.

"Of course General."

As he passed through the curtain, he saw Apollo in full dress uniform. "Chris, you made it. Is Robin with you?"

"It's good to see you Apollo, and yes Robin is out with the women."

"And you thought you would be safer in here."

"Yeah, something like that. So how is he holding up?"

"He's as nervous as a rookie on his first real flight."

"That bad. Well let's hope he remembers what to say."

"I don't think that will be a problem Chris. Did Col. Marshal come with you?"

"No, He decided that it wouldn't be good to have both the Commandant and his XO away from the academy at the same time. But he did send a gift."

"So I hear that you're the leader of the expeditionary force now. I never thought that you would really retire Apollo."

"What can I say Chris, I was ganged up on by the Cain girls. They had Athena nominate me, and well the Quorum voted me in."

"So who's officiating?"

"Our esteemed Senator to the Confederation Tigh Leonas."

They heard the music starting, and Chris looked at him, "Well I better get out there and find my seat. We'll talk more after the ceremony." Chris went out to the main area and took his seat by Robin.

Soon the chamber was darkened, and a hundred candles were lit in front of the guests. Chris could see Tigh in the center of a slightly raised platform. To his left was Apollo, Sheba and Troy. To his right were Starbuck, Cassiopeia and Dalton. Dalton was wearing a long white gown, and Starbuck was holding her hand.

Tigh began the ceremony, "Will the protector of Dalton relinquish his responsibilities to Troy? The man to whom she has consented to be married?"

Starbuck looked at Troy for a moment, "Yes." and he placed Dalton's hand in Troy's.

Apollo handed Tigh a golden box, and he removed a chain and medallion from the box.

"The words I'm about to speak, are the most powerful in all the universe. They seal a union between this man and this woman, which is not only for now, but for all the eternities."

Tigh began to wrap the chain around their joined hands.

"Troy, Dalton. Under the eyes of god, and bound by the symbol of the fates of the lords of Kobol. I declare you sealed." Then Troy and Dalton kissed each other.

The lights were being brought back up, and Chris could see the parents congratulating the couple. Tigh undid the chain and placed it back in the box, and then Troy and Dalton stepped down from the platform, and were cheered by the guests. As they made their way through the crowd of guests, they stopped in front of Chris and Robin. They could see a little tear in the corner of Dalton's eye.

"Oh Robin I'm so glad you could make it. We were afraid that you might not be able to travel."

"I wouldn't have missed this for the universe, besides, I wanted our daughter to see a real sealing." then she hugged Dalton and then Troy.

Then everyone moved into the festivity area, and were soon seated around the tables. The reception was almost as beautiful as the wedding, with toasts by both fathers, and both mothers. Then there was dancing, and lots of Ambrosia.

After a few hours, Robin grabbed Chris's hand. Through gritted but smiling teeth she said, "I think we should head to the life station dear." and squeezed his hand again, HARD.

"OK, let's just move nice and slow, we don't want to spoil the fun for everyone else."

The two of them got up slowly, and were headed for the door. They ran into Starbuck and Cassiopeia before they got to the door.

Starbuck smiled, "So General, where are you headed, the festivities are just getting started."

Cassiopeia looked at Robin, and knew instantly what was happening.

"Starbuck, would you please get me some fresh Ambrosia?"

He looked at her, and smiled, "For the love of my life, anything."

As soon as he left, the three of them headed out the door. As soon as the door closed behind them, Chris picked up Robin, and then they rushed to the life station. When Starbuck got back with the Ambrosia, he couldn't find Cassiopeia or the others.

Apollo came up behind him, "Starbuck, I think you're needed in the dance area. Dalton is waiting." They turned around and headed for the dance area.

Two hours later, Angelina Marie Blair became the first baby born on the Galactica since her refit. Chris and Robin were still in the surgical area, while Casiopeia stepped out to give them some privacy. She was very surprised, when the door opened and she saw all of the people in the outer waiting area. They were all looking at her, just waiting.

"Mother and daughter are just fine. But I think Chris could use a drink."

Everyone laughed a little bit. Dalton came up to her mother, "Can we see them?"

"Just wait here." and Cassie went back into the surgical area.

"Are you three ready for some visitors?"

Chris and Robin looked at her; Robin smiled and just nodded her head. Cassie opened the doors to the surgical area, and they saw that all of their friends were there waiting to see them. Chris stood up, and looked at them, "Everyone, I would like to introduce you all to Angelina Marie Blair."

The ladies all gathered around Robin and the baby, and Chris was nudged out of the way. Soon he was standing with the men, and was being congratulated. Apollo had the servers bring in some fresh Ambrosia.

"May I have everyone's attention?" He held up his glass,

"Today is a special day. We have honored our past, in the sealing of Troy and Dalton, we have honored the present by being here with our friends and family, and most importantly we have honored the future, with new life. A future that is full of new possibilities. Everyone, to the future."

Everyone smiled, and said "To the future." and drank their Ambrosia.