Here's another chapter. I got one more to post, then I'm going to put this story on hold while I finish A Dragon Growing Up and start/finish Sam's story on how she became the Dark One as we know her in this fic.

And as promised to the people who asked, this is the story in which you appear in, with some possible cameos in later chapters :winkwink:

Own nothing recognizable in this story, I do not.

The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass...

What was, what will be, and what is, may still yet fall under the Shadow...

Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time...

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Rand opened the door to the council chambers and a barrage of shouts and arguments met his ears. He let out a slow breath and began walking in. Several of the rulers and Aes Sedai stopped and looked at him. One Aes Sedai stepped out and frowned at him and Sylvanas.

"What is she doing here?" the Aes Sedai demanded.

"She's here to help Makayla," Rand returned. He brushed past her and walked to the head of the table. Several of the rulers now stopped and watched Rand. He wore black pants, black boots, and a black shirt under a dark, blood red coat. A black cloak trimmed with Ancient gold writing hung from his shoulders. A sword hung from his left hip and a silver dragon pendant hung from his neck.

"Rand…I thought you were going back to Earth," Daniel said.

"Duty can be heavier than a mountain," Rand said. He shifted his focus to the gathered rulers. "SILENCE!" he bellowed, amplifying his voice with the One Power. "I have had it with your petty bickering and rivalries. The Shadow is rising and you are all too concerned with who has what land and what your neighbors believe in. It ends now."

"Who are you to tell us what to do?" a Warder spoke up.

"He is the Dragon," Sylvanas answered.

"But you are a Darkfriend. Why should we believe you?" an Aiel demanded.

"She has proven whose side she is truly on Terelou," Rand replied. "Several members of the Black Ajah have already been taken into custody, along with several Warders, including Sam ()."

Murmurs erupted around the table. "But how can we trust you? You are the spawn of the Dark One," Pedron said.

"I am the son of Jack O'Neill and Samantha Carter, both of whom are dead. If you doubt whose side I'm on, then believe me when I say that I want the Dark One dead," Rand returned.

"Prove it!" a noble shouted.

"This is why you people will fall to the Shadow!" Rand snapped. "You're too busy blaming one another for being Darkfriends. In two weeks time, I am going to Shayol Ghul and I will fight the Dark One, alone if I must. But if you want to come with me, then step forward now. This isn't even my home world but I am willing to fight and die for it. Can you say the same?" he demanded, looking at their ashamed faces. "Now…who will join me? Or are you all afraid of the chance of living without fear of the Shadow?"

"Andor will join you in your fight," Elayne said.

"As will the White Tower," Egwene agreed.

"The Black Tower is yours, so we're in," Daniel said.

"The Aiel go with the car'a'carn," Aviendha said.

Rand looked at them. "So is that it? The rest of you would rather be the Shadow's plaything?"

"The Children of the Light…will fight the Shadow with you," Pedron said. Everyone stared at the Whitecloak leader in shock. Nobles who had yet to swear their allegiance suddenlydid so.

Rand smiled. "I thank you all. But this fight goes beyond this world alone. If we fall, the entire galaxy, countless planets, will be taken by Shadow." He turned to Daniel and Janet. "Is it possible for any other worldly allies of Earth to join in?"

"We'll talk to them," Daniel said. Rand formed a gateway to the Stargate and the two went through. Rand turned back to the nobles and Aes Sedai.

"We have three days to prepare for the Final Battle. Rally your troops and any soul willing and able to fight the Shadow. If we fail…let's not fail…"

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"Mistress, they have arrived," Ishamael said.

Sam looked up and smiled. "Bring them in."

Several ornately dressed people walked into the throne room at Shayol Ghul and stared at Sam in contempt. "What trickery is this?" one demanded in a sonorous voice.

"Calm yourself my dear System Lords," Sam said, rising to her feet and stepping fully into the light. Several of the female System Lords stepped back. "I have come to offer you a deal."

"There is nothing you can offer us human," the first one sneered.

Sam glared at him and easily used saidar to rip him apart. "I have more power than you can imagine," she said to the remaining System Lords.

"What is your proposal?" Ba'al asked.

Sam smiled. "You will swear eternal allegiance to me. In return, I will conquer this galaxy and give you each equal parts of it."

"How do we know you won't kill us?" Bastet asked.

"While I do have a certain…hatred for your kind," Sam began, "I realized more benefits could befall us if we joined forces. If you don't agree, then it is of little consequence to me. After I crush this world, I will crush you all as well. I am giving you an opportunity to live."

"An interesting proposal," Ba'al said. "We will agree to it on one condition."

"What?" Sam growled.

"After we…assist you in taking this world, we take Earth," Ba'al said.

Sam chuckled. "I can live with that," she said. "Now, bring as many ships as you can spare to this place. I have a planet to purify…"

Dun dun duuuuunnnn!.!.! The Goa'uld are joining the forces of Sam! What the hell is going on in the world?...or in my head...? Well I don't know the answer to that. Hope it was enjoyable.