Gate Crasher's

by poe1911

Another tale in my Ian and Dawn series. A crossover with Stargate SG1. The SG1 team thought they could deal with the unusual, but they don't know what unusual means. Now my tale is done.

4. Nothing Like a Field Trip

GATE CRASHERS – CHAPTER 4

The six of them left the simulation room without any more talking, at least anything verbal, that didn't stop Dawn from trying to figure out what was going on.

'Do you think that was the smartest play' Dawn asked, using her telepathy.

'I couldn't think of anything better'.

'So what's the objective'?

'Well they need to know about us, but we can't volunteer the information; but if they ask me, I can't lie'.

'Do you think there's any chance that they'll believe you'?

'I was thinking a little trip or demonstration might be in order'.

'That's risky'.

'I know, but they need to know'.

'I agree, but I wish you would have let me know what you were planning, we might have come up with something better'.

'Sorry, it just came to me right before the scenario today'.

'You mean you just ad-libbed that'?

'Yeah, I thought that all the insane scores would have forced them to talk to us sooner, when they didn't I got desperate'.

'I suppose, I just hope it works out for the best'.

'You and me both kiddo'.

When they all arrived at Ian and Dawn's quarters Ian turned to the SG1 team "you all need to get comfortable, this will take a while." Then he turned to Dawn, could you turn off the surveillance honey?"

Dawn just nodded and closed her eyes, soon a noise, like an electrical short could be faintly heard, the girl opened her eyes and smiled at her husband "no eyes or ears anymore."

"Thanks sweetie" he said.

"What do you mean 'no eyes or ears'" Jack demanded.

"Dawn just shut them down" Ian replied with a nonchalant attitude, as though defeating surveillance systems wasn't a big deal.

"That I understand, what I don't is how she did it" Jack clarified.

"Just a little spell a friend taught me" Dawn answered.

"A spell, you mean like magic, don't you" Daniel asked.

"Yeah, that's exactly what we mean Doctor Jackson" Ian told him.

"OK, now I know you two are nuts, I've heard enough already" Jack got up to leave and suddenly Dawn gestured and muttered a few words. Instantly the leader of SG1 fell bonelessly back into the chair he had just tried to vacate. Seeing this, the other members of the team tried to stand, but only Teal'c found that he could.

"What have you done to them" the Jaffa asked.

"Simply insured that they listen to the whole story, after that they are free to leave" Ian answered.

"Why was I not immobilized?"

"I wasn't sure how your symbiot would react, so I didn't take the chance" Dawn answered.

"Very well, I will listen to what you have to say" and with that Teal'c sat down.

Ian looked at his wife "so do you want to go into Giles mode?"

"Sure" she answered, then turned to the SG1 team. "First of all, the world is a lot older than anyone suspects, and contrary to what most people believe, it didn't start out as a paradise. Things that we call demons roamed the earth, eventually the true demons left this plane of existence, but there were still half demons, or what we call hybrids left here, and they are still here. The most common is the vampire, but there are at least 150 other species that we know of. It is up to some of us to fight them and keep their population under control."

"Assuming any of this is true, are you two even human" Sam asked.

"Partially" Dawn replied; she then turned to Daniel. "Did you ever come across a reference to something called 'the Key' in your researches"?

"Yeah, I did" Daniel replied slowly "I thought it was just another reference to the Stargate."

"They are similar, but the Stargate works mechanically and sends you to other worlds; the Key functions mystically and sends you to other dimensions. I'm sure you can see the similarities. Anyway, a demon goddess was exiled to this plane of existence and discovered the existence of the Key. In order to hide it from her it was given human form, my form to be exact. She was defeated and eventually I learned to tap into that well of mystical energy inside me in order to increase my speed, strength and agility. It has also allows me to work simple magics."

"So there are other planes of existence, different dimensions and demon goddesses and you didn't start out as a human, you were made into one; have I got all that straight" Jack asked.

"Quite correct Colonel" Dawn answered.

"I was afraid of that" Jack replied, then he turned to Ian. "So if she was this ball of mystical energy, what the hell are you?"

"As you have heard, the demons that walk this plane are hybrids, it is not only the minions of darkness that do this, we of the light do so as well. I am what is known as a Seraph."

Daniel had an incredulous look on his face "you're some kind of Angel"?

"An Angel" Jack scoffed "right, they let Angels shoot guns and kill things, I don't think so."

"Read the old Testament" Ian replied while taking his shirt off "Angel's leveled cities and killed millions"; as he was saying this, his wings grew out from his back and cupped forward. "Of course we must have justification for our deeds, but we do whatever is needed, and if that includes killing, so be it."

Sam reached out and touched the wing in front of her "real" she muttered to herself "it's really real".

"That's great" Jack said "you're an Angel and she's this mystical ball of energy, but why do we need to know this"?

"Three reasons Colonel: one, you need to know our capabilities; two, you need to know what we are used to dealing with; and three, you need to learn how to deal with it yourselves."

"Why is that?"

"You don't really think that something like the Ark is just going to be sitting there do you. It will probably be guarded, and by something a lot more deadly than the Goauld. You need to know what they are and how to fight them."

"You're saying we'll run into demons on this little excursion?"

"It's a possibility that can't be ignored."

"OK, I understand being prepared at least, I'm still not sure about vampires and demons and all that, but I do understand; now can we get up?"

Dawn muttered a bit and waved her hand, and all three human members of SG1 leapt out of their seats.

Dawn spoke up "before you all leave, there is one other thing that you should know."

"And what is that" Jack asked.

"We have clued you in about our physical abilities, but we haven't said anything about our mental abilities."

"What mental abilities" Sam spoke up.

'Telepathy for one' echoed in their heads.

Jack shook his head, trying to clear it. "Do you mean to say you can communicate mind to mind?"

"Yeah, we can" Dawn said.

"Then why bother with that snoring/coughing code you two were using?"

"Actually we were speaking Fyarl, it's a demon language, the reason we were doing that is because telepathy uses a lot of energy, and you can detect it."

"How would you do that" Sam asked.

"Monitor human thought frequencies" Dawn replied "it is detectable when used, and if the equipment is good enough, you can even listen in."

"Could you listen in on our thoughts?"

"If we wanted to, but that would be unethical, not to mention rude; so we don't."

"But we only have your word for that."

"True, but I'm an Angel, I can't lie or I lose all my powers and my body dies."

"So if you tell a lie, you're dead" Jack asked, a little surprised.

"That's about it Colonel."

'That's a bit harsh' Jack thought, out loud he asked "so any other surprises for today?"

"Actually we were wondering if you wanted to see some of these things first hand."

SG1 exchanged looks, finally Jack spoke "I suppose we had better, if we're gonna have to fight some of these things."

"Excellent" Dawn said "be back here in an hour with your pistols and Zat guns. Oh, and wear a cross if you have one, and light body armor wouldn't be too much."

"Fine, can I ask where we're going?"

"Cleveland"

"Ohio, do I even want to know how we're gonna get there?"

"No Colonel, you probably don't."

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"So are we actually take these guys on patrol" Dawn asked.

"Yeah we are, I mean it's not like we'd be taking folks that had no idea what they were doing, besides, it lets us see what they're capable of."

"You think they'll be OK?"

"I wouldn't have suggested it otherwise; the only thing that worries me is Teal'c."

"You don't think he can handle it?"

"No, I'm sure he could handle it, I'm just not sure about teleporting two separate entities in one body. I don't think he'll like it, but I'm gonna suggest that he stay behind."

"I don't think any of them will like that."

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"So what do you guys think, are they insane or what?"

"I do not believe them to be anything except completely honest with us. What they said explains much, both about themselves and about mysteries that have confounded scientific explanation."

"Come on Teal'c, demons and angels and magic."

"Consider Major Carter what you have seen and done in the last few years, traveled to other planets, had mechanical duplicates made, become faster and stronger than humanly possible, communicated with the past, and experienced the same day over and over. All of these things would seem impossible to an average human, as I am sure that what we do seems incredible to these two beings; but please do not be arrogant enough to presume that we alone deal with the strange or unusual."

"But Teal'c all of those things, plus what we do has a foundation in science, they are things we can explain; what they are talking about is pure fantasy."

"Are you maintaining that science alone holds the path to truth, or that science alone defines what truth is?"

"I guess I am."

"Are you willing to consider the possibility that you may be wrong?"

"It's not about that, I can prove or demonstrate or illustrate how all of the things that we have seen or done are possible."

"True, but they have offered proof as well; will you close your mind to it?"

"No, I won't, but it won't be easy."

"She's right" Daniel added, it won't be easy, but I'm willing to hear them out."

"Count me in as well then" Jack said "I just hope they're crazy cause I don't know if I could handle knowing that demons are really real."

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"So, you think we should call Riley and let him know we're dropping in for tea?"

"That would only be polite" Ian said with a grin.

Dawn pulled out a modified (and untraceable, according to Andrew) cell phone and called up the Cleveland watcher's residence.

'Riley Finn'

'Riley, it's Dawn, how's it going there?'

'A little tense here, Amanda's almost due, so she's a little irritable.'

'I bet; everything OK on that front?'

'Fine, just ready for it to be over; what's up with you two.'

'How do you know it's still the two of us?'

'I know you both, neither of you would back out, and I talked to Buffy the other day, so I know neither of you are dead.'

'We're fine; I was wondering if we could drop by this evening; along with a few guests?'

'Guests, what kind of guests?'

'Like you were back in the day, but a little more used to the bizarre, we just need to get them used to our definition of bizarre.'

'What's going on?'

'I really can't tell you, it is for a mission, and not just a whim. These folks are serious players; they're just not used to our field and our rules.'

'Well it'll be our night for guests, Faith and Jenn and a couple of others are dropping by as well.'

"That'll just be peachy' Dawn said, voice dripping with sarcasm.

'What's the matter?'

'Did Buffy tell you about how Berlin ended?'

'Yeah, she was pretty pissed at your boy.'

"Well so is Faith and this'll be the first time they've met since then.'

'This could get ugly.'

'I'll make sure he's on his best behavior; and why is Faith and the others coming in anyway?'

'I'll tell you when you get here, OK. Oh, do I need to pick you all up at the airport?'

'Nah, we'll be catching the express tonight, see you soon Riley.'

'See ya Dawn Patrol.'

Dawn tried to hide a grimace of distaste as she put her phone away, would she keep getting called these childish nicknames all her life?

Seeing the look, Ian asked "so which was it this time 'Dawn Giovanni or Dawn Pardo'?"

"Neither, he was back to 'Dawn Patrol', I thought that one was dead and buried."

"I think he and Xander work to revive the oldest ones, especially with the reactions they produce in you. So, are we welcome?"

"As far as Riley is concerned we are, but Faith and a couple of others will be there" she saw the look of disappointment on her husbands face. "We don't have to do this tonight."

"The sooner the better" Ian answered "and I promise to make nice, and I definitely won't throw the first punch."

"You are an Angel hon, try to act it once in a while."

"If you insist" Ian said with a grin.

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An hour after they left, the SG1 team arrived back in the guest quarters; they were armed as the two had suggested, but they were also carrying mini-recorders and other equipment that they had found useful over the years. "OK, so how are we getting there" Jack asked.

"Well, before we leave, I'm gonna suggest that we leave Teal'c behind."

"Why?"

"Two reasons; one being that the people we'll be visiting are smart and observant, they'll notice that he's not human. The second is I'm not sure we could safely transport two entities in a single body, it's not a risk I want to take unless we have to."

Jack O'Neill turned to his friend "your call, do you want to stay or come with us?"

"If getting there is a risk, then I will remain here."

"I'm sorry, but I wouldn't want to accidentally cause you injury."

"I understand and thank you for your consideration." He then turned to Daniel "I expect a complete and thorough report Daniel Jackson."

Daniel looked a bit surprised, but he grinned at his team-mate and nodded.

"Well then, I guess we're ready to go" Jack said "what do we need to do."

"Just cluster together in the middle of the floor and close your eyes, we'll do the rest."

The three SG1 members just looked at each other for a moment, shrugged and gathered together. Ian stood on one side and Dawn on the other. The two of them joined hands and merged their power and thought of their destination. The Stargate team felt a moment or two of disorientation, much milder than going through the gate. "OK guys, you can open your eyes" Ian said. They opened their eyes and found that they were in the back yard of a suburban house, it was night and the streetlights were on. They saw a man, somewhat older than the two Vatican agents come out of the house and stare at them for a second or two; "welcome to Cleveland" he finally said.

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Dawn had immediately ran up and given him a bone rattling hug "how's it going Dad" she asked.

"I'm not a dad yet kiddo, afterwards I'll let you know." He looked up at the other four "why don't you guys come in, the neighbors already talk too much. After they were all inside the study, Riley looks the SG1 team over, then asks Ian "who are your friends?"

"Riley Finn, I'd like you to meet Colonel Jack O'Neill, Major Samantha Carter, and Doctor Daniel Jackson. They're some people that we have to work with on a project, they're kind of like you used to be, and they need to know what goes bump in the night."

"Any training?"

"Special Forces kind of stuff and five years or so practical, they know their way around."

"Sounds good enough, so what were you thinking?"

"Just a patrol, show em a vamp and whatever else happens to show up." Then thinking for a second he asked "they got a place like the 'Alibi Room' in this town?"

"Yeah they do, it's even run by Willy's cousin."

"You've got to be kidding me, does his family have a death wish or something."

"I guess it's just the family business, God knows Willy could tell him everything he needs to know about stocking and stuff, so in a way it makes sense."

"Excuse me" Jack broke in "but what are we talking about?"

"A demon bar" Riley answered "we let it stay in business because most demons are relatively harmless, and any one in a bar is one less out causing trouble. It's also a great source of information."

"We're going to a demon bar tonight" Jack asked, a little dazed.

"Yep" Ian answered right after we do a little sweep to see what's out there". He turned to Riley "so where do you suggest we patrol?"

"The stock yards have been kind of hot lately, that also puts you near 'Purgatorio'."

"Well, the stock yards it is then" Ian said. He then turned to the others "you all ready to go?"

"Sure" Jack said "but what's the hurry, we haven't even had dinner yet."

"We'll get something on the way" Ian said.

"Don't bother" Riley interrupted "Amanda's making beef stew, there's plenty for all."

"Sounds great" Dawn said "I'll go help her get it ready". And with that she left the study and headed for the kitchen.

Ian turned back to Riley "so when is Faith and company due, and why are they here in the first place?"

"Well, Amanda's almost due, so we needed the extra help, and …" he trailed off, looking at the SG1 team; "Giles found a prophecy about the offspring of a slayer on the Hellmouth. We're a little worried about that, not to mention all of the locals that would want to use something or someone for leverage. So we're just being cautious."

"You want me to arrange for anything" Ian asked.

"Could you" Riley exclaimed "the more the merrier."

Ian closed his eyes for a moment, Daniel was close enough to see his lips move slightly, then his eyes opened wide "done and done, just don't chase off any white cats you find lurking around you're property."

"Are you serious, my kid will have angelic protection?"

"Yeah, well passive protection at least; but that will become active in an emergency. The higher ups agreed that there was some danger here, so a few precautions are a good idea. I'd also see about Giles uping your presence here; you've got some rough seas ahead."

"You got anything specific to go with that?"

"Nah Riley, just the notion that a few more slayers would be a good idea."

"OK then, I'll talk to Giles". He probably would have said more, but he was interrupted by his wife's cry of "dinner".

They all sat down in the dining room; Amanda was introduced to the SG1 team then Riley started talking to them about their military service and comparing notes. It turned out that Riley had known General Hammond before he had taken over Stargate Command. Things were loosening up a bit when Ian felt something near, a signature he recognized. Faith had arrived.

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She paused before she got to the door. She could feel him inside, and she really wasn't prepared to deal with him just yet. They had been friends for almost ten years; they had saved each other in more ways than she could count. But what had happened in Berlin bothered her. She thought he had jumped into something that wasn't his business. She couldn't imagine that he had done it for some petty reason, but it bothered her that he had done it at all. She knew it bugged B, but Buffy couldn't say much without pissing off little D. Jenn, Marta and Sohalia noticed that she had stopped; Jenn turned to her and asked "what's up Faith"?

"He's in there."

"You're kidding; he's in there right now?"

"Yeah"

"So why aren't you in there kicking his ass into the next time zone?"

"Two reasons: one because I'm not sure I should, two because I doubt I could."

"You're scared of Golden Boy, can't say I see much there."

"Any time you want to give him a go, I'll arrange for your funeral service, I mean come on you remember what he did down in Africa, right."

"Only from what everyone else told me, I never really saw what he did."

"Well like I said, I'm not gonna take him on and neither are you" she said seeing a dangerous light in her friends eyes, "but I'm pissed at him."

"So what are you gonna do?"

"Not sure, but standing out here ain't getting it done." With that she walked up to the door. Before she could knock, it was pulled open and Faith found herself face to face with Ian.

"Well, if it isn't the 'Killer Angel' himself" Jenn said with a great deal of contempt.

Ian looked chagrined at that accusation, but then met Jenn's eyes "I did what needed to be done, just as you have as a slayer. If any of you has anything to say to me, it would be better to do it out here, there are guests inside that don't need to hear this."

Faith glared at him for a second, and then just said "why".

"Because the both of you were holding back, I didn't want either of you to be hurt or possibly killed because you felt guilty about Ingrid getting turned. So rather than have you two risking your lives, I did what I felt I had to do."

"But it was our call, it was slayer business" Faith said.

"Slayers had already been hurt; I didn't want to see how many more before somebody finally went full out."

"So you were just keeping us safe" Faith asked with a smirk.

"I am an Angel" Ian answered "it's kind of in the job description." He could feel the hostility draining out of Faith. "I am sorry I took the responsibility from you, but after seeing what she did to Rona and Vi, I was scared for you all."

Faith knew that he couldn't lie, so believing him was an easy thing to do, even for her. "Five by Five Flyboy, just be a little more open about what's going on in the future, OK."

"I don't make promises I'm not sure I'll be able to keep, but I'll do my best, that I do promise."

"Good enough; so who's the guests?"

Ian told them what he could about the SG1 team and why they were in Cleveland. He told her a little more in her mind, in case something happened Faith would be able to tell Buffy about what had happened to her sister. He also told her about the Angelic guards around the home and what forms they would be in, just to avoid confusion and difficulties.

"Sounds like you've got this wired, why don't you take the 'Star Trek Convention' and patrol, we'll keep a watch here."

"Thanks Faith, we'll let you know if we find anything serious." He leaned back and yelled into the house "time to patrol you guys."

"Yeah" Faith called out "time to pop your cherries."

"Thanks Faith, I'm sure military people love to hear that" Ian said with a smirk.

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When they got back to Stargate Command, there wasn't much talking. They had found about half a dozen vamps, which died with the help of the Zat guns. That hadn't been too traumatic, but the demon bar really seemed to freak them out. Ian's presence had caused a bit of tension with the demons just being what he was; but no one had gotten violent.

"How is it possible that something this monumental is completely unknown" Sam asked.

"Well, it isn't completely unknown, just generally" Dawn replied "personally I put it down to the human animals' ability to selectively forget what it wants to. Think for a second Major, are you sure you've never seen a demon before?"

Sam thought for a moment, recalling what she had seen in the bar and what she had seen during her life. There was this garbage man she remembered from when her dad was stationed in Ohio. 'Maybe' she thought.

"We know for a fact that Doctor Jackson has seen vampires in the past" Dawn said.

"I knew I had seen you two before" Daniel said "you were there that night".

"We were, it was pure co-incidence but we were there. We were afraid you would remember before you were ready to, so we tried to distract you with the album."

"And the Faith on the album was the same Faith we just met?"

"That was her."

"So she is a Slayer, I believe you called them."

"Yes, Faith and Jenn and Amanda are all slayers. There was only supposed to be one, but we found a way to bend the rules. We'll tell you about it when we've got a lot of time, it's a long story."

"The question is what happens now" Dawn asked.

"How about we run through a couple of sims together" Jack said "then go get your knick-knack at the end of the week."

"That's a plan I can get behind" Ian said.

"How about we go over the particulars in the morning" Sam said yawning "right now I need to sleep."

"See you tomorrow then" Dawn said. And with that everyone retired to their rooms and went to sleep. For some it was more peaceful than others.