A/N: As I was writing these little shorts, it occured to me that I hadn't done one for Avalon part1. So, here it is. It takes place before the start of it, sort of a "missing scene" (if you will). I had fun writing all the D/V moments and hope that you enjoyed it as well. Abig thanks to Fiara Fantasy for all the reviews. Don't own anything from 'SG'. Read and Review.

Daniel couldn't wait to get to Atlantis. He was almost packed and he had just dropped off the keys to his apartment at his landlord's. He just had to finish up in his office and have everything taken over to the Daedalus. Hopping in his car, he couldn't resist smiling. He was finally on his way to Atlantis. He had wanted to go on the first expedition with Wier and everyone else, but Jack just had to insist that he stay here. And then the whole Vala incident had shot down his second chance at going. Oh well, you know what they say; third times a charm. Once in his office inside the mountain Daniel got to work quickly, deciding which books to take and which to put into storage. He had been working for almost an hour when the 'Gate activation' alarm went off. Daniel hardly looked up; he had given up Gate travel to learn everything he could about Atlantis once he had gotten word he was going to Atlantis. Five seconds later Walter's voice rang out over the PA system, telling him to report to the Control room. "What's going on?" Daniel asked, once he was in the Control room.

General Landry looked at Daniel and said, "Do you know a Vala Mal Durran?"

"Yes, can I ask why?" He said hesitantly.

"Is that you Daniel?" he heard a female voice say.

Closing his eyes, Daniel sighed. It was Vala alright. "What do you want?"

"What no 'hello'? No 'how are you'?"

"What do you want?" Daniel repeated. He didn't have time for this, he still had packing to do.

"I'm fine thanks for asking. I wanted to let you know that I've come across this incredible tablet. One that has the location buried treasure."

"Listen, Vala, I'm thrilled and all, but we're not in the treasure hunting business-" Daniel started to say, but Vala cut him off.

"Not just any buried treasure. Ancient buried treasure."

Ok, Daniel had to admit that that got his attention. "Are you sure?"

"Positive."

"Then why are you telling us?"

"Because I can't read Ancient and if I remember correctly you can. So can I come through?"

Daniel looked at Landry who said, "What can you tell us about her?"

"Well she's basically a petty thief. She always has some ulterior motive and won't tell the truth to your face unless she's backed into a corner." Daniel said.

"Then we won't let her through." Landry said.

"But if that tablet's what it is, then we could have the biggest discovery since the Stargate." Daniel said. "My recommendation is that we let her through but keep her in one area of the base, that way she won't get a layout of the place and try anything.

Landry was silent for awhile. Then he said, "All right, but we have a SG team meet her off-world and search her, make sure she isn't hiding something."

"Vala, we're sending you coordinates to an off-world site. An SG team'll meet you there and then bring you here."

"Can't wait."

The wormhole then disengaged and Daniel headed back to his office to resume packing. Looking at his watch, he saw that he could deal with Vala and still have time to reach the Daedalus. Besides,what's the worst that could happen?