Here is chapter one. I apologize if it seems incoherent to anyone. It made sense to me when I wrote it and still does, but then again I'm fighting off a cold, so I'm a bit high on fun medicine.

I own nothing in this fic.


Sam sat curled up on her couch, the television on. She ignored the television as she flipped through a thick photo album. It had been several months since Janet's death and her brother's disappearance. She sighed as she turned the page, images of happiness and laughter mocking her sadness.

She didn't glance up as the couch took on additional weight. A pair of strong arms pulled her close. She smiled faintly and rested her head on Teal'c's broad shoulders. He wrapped his arm around her.

"Are you well Samantha?" he asked softly.

Sam looked up at him, a smile on her face. "I guess so. The Ori have been beaten back and the Goa'uld are still powerless."

"That is not what I meant," he said.

She sighed and looked down at the album. "I'm still dealing. I just can't understand why Dante left. No note as to why."

"We did not need a note to know why he left," Teal'c said. "He left because he felt responsible for Doctor Fraiser's death."

"He knows it wasn't his fault. He knows he can't save everyone."

"People deal with grief in their own ways," Teal'c reminded her.

She looked up at the ceiling before shifting her gaze to his warm brown eyes. "I know Teal'c. But it's been over six months. I was at least hoping for a note that just said he was alive. But we don't even know if he's dead or not."

"I do not believe him to be dead. He is a warrior at heart. He will find his way again," Teal'c assured her.

Sam gave him a faint smile. "How the hell can you be so positive?"

Teal'c smiled. "I have faith in people." Sam snuggled closer to him. She closed her eyes and drifted to sleep against the large Jaffa's chest.

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Sam walked into the briefing room. She slid down into her normal seat and looked at the people sitting at the table. Next to her was Teal'c, his black hair neatly combed on his head. Across from Teal'c was the leader of SG-1, Lieutenant Colonel Cameron Mitchell. Next to him was Daniel Jackson who was glaring at the black haired woman next to him, Vala Malduran. Vala was spinning idly in her chair as they all waited for General Hank Landry.

Landry walked in and sat down at the head of the table. "Sit down," he said as Sam and Cameron rose to their feet. The two Lieutenant Colonels sat back down. "First off, the President sends his congratulations on beating back the Ori. As do the other world leaders who know about the Stargate Program," he added.

"So do we get some vacation time then?" Cameron asked.

"The President has decided that you all have earned at least two months of vacation time," Landry said.

Daniel's eyes lit up. "I don't suppose we could use the vacation time to go to Atlantis, could we?"

Landry chuckled while the other members of SG-1 grinned. "I thought you might say something like that. The Daedalus is prepping to leave for Atlantis tomorrow. You all are free to go to Atlantis."

Daniel grinned like a kid in a candy store. "I will definitely be ready to go," he said. "And nothing is keeping me behind this time."

"That goes for me as well," Sam said.

"Looking forward to that Ancient technology, aren't you?" Cameron asked.

"You're point?" Sam shot back.

"What about me?" Vala asked. "You all seem to be going and I'll be left here alone all by myself."

"How sad for you," Daniel said.

"She's allowed to go as well Jackson," Landry said, rising to his feet.

"What?" Daniel exclaimed.

Vala grinned. "Why thank you General," she said smugly. The three other members of SG-1 tried in vain to hide their smiles. "So, when do we leave?"

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Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard walked into Elizabeth Weir's office. He sat down in the chair and smiled at her. "So what's this I hear about the infamous SG-1 coming to Atlantis?"

Elizabeth nodded. "Apparently, the President gave them some down time and they decided to use it to come here," she said.

"So we get to play host and show off Atlantis," John stated more than asked.

"Exactly."

"So, it is all of SG-1 coming, right?" John asked.

"Plus someone named Vala Malduran. She's apparently a friend of Doctor Jackson's. Why do you ask?" Elizabeth asked.

"Doesn't Carter despise McKay?"

"That's what people have said at the SGC. How true it is though, we'll soon find out," Elizabeth said.

"So when are they coming in?" John asked.

"They should be here in a few days. And they will be staying until the Daedalus heads back for Earth," Elizabeth answered.

"Doctor Beckett is hoping that Fraiser's tagging along," John commented.

"That's going to be a problem," Elizabeth said.

John frowned. "Why's that?"

"Doctor Fraiser died a little over half a year ago. Killed in action."

"And we're just finding out about this now?" he asked.

Elizabeth clasped her hands in front of her on her desk. "I just found out about it less than a week ago. I've been trying to find a way to tell everyone."

"Has to be a hard loss for the SGC. She was a tough doctor," John said.

Elizabeth nodded. "I knew her briefly. She would have loved to be here." She sighed. "I need to tell the others."

John nodded and rose to his feet. He silently left Weir's office, looking forward to the arrival of SG-1 but somber at the thought that a valuable person had been lost months ago. He made his way to the sparring area to hopefully get in a workout with either Teyla or Ronon.

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Sam looked in awe at the massive city as the Daedalus descended to land. "That's Atlantis?" Daniel asked in excitement. Sam and the rest of the bridge crew waited to see if the archaeologist was going to jump up and down like a child going to Disney World.

They felt the ship touch down and the crew began its shut off sequence. SG-1 and Vala hefted their bags onto their shoulders and headed off of the ship. Cameron let out a whistle of surprise when he saw just how big the city actually was.

"Certainly is big," Vala said with a wink at Daniel.

"Oh shut up," Daniel muttered.

They headed into the city and walked into the main room of Atlantis where the Stargate was. Elizabeth smiled at SG-1. "Welcome to Atlantis."

"Amazing place," Sam commented.

"We like it," a familiar voice said.

Sam winced at the voice. She glared in annoyance as Rodney McKay walked up, a pained, forced smile plastered on her face. "Rodney," she said through clenched teeth.

"Sam. Looking as sexy as ever," Rodney said.

"Looking as annoying as ever," she retorted.

"You're too kind," Rodney said.

"I take it you two know each other," Elizabeth said as John, Teyla, and Ronon walked up to the group.

"Unfortunately," Sam admitted.

"Oh come on. We've done great work together," Rodney said.

"Considering the last two problems you were called in to fix you made worse and I had to clean up your damn mess," Sam growled.

"I like her," Ronon said.

"Oh come on Sam. You know we're great together. Why waste good talent?"

"If you're flirting with me, stop it."

Rodney smiled. "Why would I do that?"

"Because if you do not, I will tear you limb from limb," Teal'c said threateningly as he towered over Rodney.

"And…why would you do that?" John asked.

"I wished to see the look on Doctor McKay's face," Teal'c said.

Sam chuckled and looked at the recovering Rodney. "Very amusing," Ronon said with a grin.

"Well, John and the others will show you around and to your rooms," Elizabeth said to them.

"I'll show you around Sam," Rodney said.

"Only if my boyfriend can come with," Sam said.

"Boyfriend?" John asked.

"Indeed," Teal'c said, looking at Rodney.

"Ah…no problem…" he said, backing away. The others stifled their laughter.

"Guess it was true that they don't like each other," John murmured to Elizabeth. She nodded, an amused smile on her face. "All right guys, let's give these guys the grand tour of Atlantis."


Hoped you guys liked it. Have another chapter ready for posting and the following chapter is still in the works. Until nex time, cheers.