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Pegasus Project

Brown eyes took in the slim woman with an appraising yet vacant stare. This woman, Vala, was unexpected and slightly annoying. Yet, she had a point; the question just needed to be asked and the answer would be given. She knew, however, that it would not be enough for Daniel Jackson for he was too smart. For both their sakes, she hoped he wasn't that smart.

The cool passive eyes watched Daniel Jackson as he danced around the obvious question. A non-smile graced her lips for even she was beginning to get quite annoyed with his careful plotting. Finally, Vala provoked him just enough that the question was asked. She could feel the burden lift ever so slightly off her shoulders as she responded, "Taoth Vaclarush, and Valos Cor."

You have your answer, now go.

But no, there it was. Daniel Jackson's intellect refused to accept the gift he had been given. "Just go.", she implored him mentally. He reminded her young boys poking sticks into a nest of bees, knowing the outcome in advanced but still surprised when they were stung. Except he was not using a stick, he was thrusting his hands and head into the nest without care. This was how he was punished and returned to his human form in the first place. She bit back the urge to stop her foot, roll her eyes and let loose an exasperated sigh of "Humans."

Daniel Jackson was special though, even before his time amongst her and the others. He had scarified himself for a planet on which he knew no one. Then repeated it for a planet that held happy memories and family, the little good it did them. In a way, she admired him as much as she feared him. Feared him because she knew he was putting the pieces together and would force her to choose between the rules by which she existed and the path of sacrifice.

The last puzzle piece slammed together in his mind with sudden clarity. "You're not really a hologram, are you?"

"Damn you, now is not the time to force this, just be patient until there are others.", she thought as she obviously shuddered. Even the woman Vala had recognized the movement. She turned and met his eyes, "You have your answer Daniel Jackson. I suggest you act on it."

She flitted about the room in her non-physical form, a bit amused at his frustration. Vala was growing on her; she had always liked humans with a bit of personality to them. She also liked Elizabeth Weir, who exuded a calmness laced with kindness. Dr. Weir was refreshing to her, who had been feeling lately that most humans were inherently stupid. A little glitter and light show, and they all fell down to worship evil.

With Dr. Weir here, perhaps she would be allowed another opportunity to send Daniel on his way and she became the hologram again. No, there was his intellect again. She was found out. "There is no need, Dr. Weir. It is I who must apologize."

It was good to be known as herself, Morgan Le Fay, again. Although it took a great deal to remain calm as she attempted to lay out the reasons behind her actions. She had tried to help, more so then others like her. He needed to understand that and just go. Before it became worse.

Le Fay listened to Daniel's impassioned speech, but she already knew what he was saying. She knew the destruction wrought by the Ori would be indescribable, more so then he. It was why she had tried to give him and his friends what they required in the first place. It was interesting how alike the ascended Daniel was to his human form, firm in the belief that it truly did only take one being to bring about positive change. She supposed it was amazing he lasted as long amongst them as he did.

"There must be others that see that the time to join the fight is now!" Others ready to join the fight? The thought was almost laughable, as was his naivety. True, there were some who were concerned, but the truth of the matter was that contentment had led to complacency. She knew that even those who truly cognizant of the danger of the Ori would do nothing.

"Trust that you have your answers!" She was almost pleading with him now, for her own point of no return was fast approaching. Le Fay listened to Daniel as he pleaded for her help, for her to step over the line with the blind hope that others would follow. She should have known from the beginning that he would coax her over the line. He was brave, like Merlin. Perhaps if she did this…perhaps Merlin would return. Perhaps another would jump into the fray.

She leaned forward, "Merlin's weapon is not…."