Stargate SG1

by Anaika Skywalker

An alternate look at the episodes of Stargate SG1, starting at the end of the Movie and then on to 'Children of the Gods'. Completed.

12. The Lost City

Title: Stargate SG-1

Author: Anaika Skywalker

Rating: T

Disclaimer: Don't own it, wish I did, I just like to play with SG-1 once and a while. I'll put them back when I'm finished. I promise.

Author's Note: This chapter begins The Lost City and finishes just after it. Sorry this one took so long, but there was a little zatting accident that left me having to recover my whole C drive. Thankfully I had a printed copy of this chapter, so I retyped it in. So I hope you enjoy it, it's only partially beta read, but there shouldn't be too many mistakes.

Winjan: We all started out with mix feelings about Bregman when Heroes first started, but he made good in the end and I enjoyed having him as a part of the chapter, it was fun to write once I got started.

Nightshae: Thank you so much, I'm glad you're enjoying it and yeah I'm starting to catch up, but I still have a lot to go, but I'm getting there.

Scottiedog: Thanks for the nice review. Some chapters are easy to add detail too and others aren't, but I'm just writing a lot of them how I would have thought they'd happen with Cali. Which isn't easy at times.

Roseofthegate: Yeah, it was kind of sentimental one moment and happy the next, but I guess I just didn't want to finish the chapter with sorrow, I wanted a happy ending.

LJQ: Thanks for reviewing. I never liked the fact that Janet was killed off, but I want to stay as close to the original as I could, so I went with it. But in saying that, I did want some happiness to be in it too, so the wedding was a nice finish.

Stargate SG-1

Chapter Twelve: The Lost City

Jack hurried to finish the crossword as the elevator dropped towards level 28, the Major next to him glanced over and shook his head. Jack ignored him, finishing up. The elevator stopped and they both exited, the Major hurried away, leaving Jack to face his team, who were standing waiting and looked like they'd been there a while. Daniel looked a little impatient; Sam seemed across between annoyed and anxious, as for Teal'c, he just well - looked like Teal'c. Noting they wore their blue BDU's made Jack smother a smirk, since he wore green. He stayed serious though, seeing Daniel tap his watch face. "How long have you been waiting there?"

"You said half an hour an hour ago," his friend stated.

"General Hammond is waiting." Sam added.

Jack walked over to her handing her the crossword puzzle. "Excuse me," he said and walked passed towards the briefing room.

They all hurried to catch up, Sam getting to his side. "The fate of the world is hanging in the balance and you've been sitting in your truck finishing this?"

"I believe it was double or nothing." Jack declared.

"Okay," she took a look. "23 across, the atomic wait of boron. The answer is ten."

"Yes."

They walked through the control room, taking the stairs. "You wrote the word fat," Sam told Jack without breaking a beat. She folded the crossword up and handed it back to him.

Jack snatched it out of her hand. "Your point?"

In the briefing room, Colonel Reynolds and Major Harper were waiting, the Colonel had a mission report open in his hands and the two were having a chuckle over something as SG-1 came up the stairs.

"Sir," Harper greeted.

"Harper, Reynolds," Jack acknowledged.

"Jack," Reynolds said with a nod, closing the report.

They all went and stood behind their respective seats, Harper, Reynolds, Sam and Daniel to one said and Jack and Teal'c to the other.

"SG-3 spotted a Goa'uld reconnaissance drone while on the planet where they found the colonnade," Sam reported. "Since that obviously means the Goa'uld were aware of its existence, SG's 3 and 5 will be providing back-up," she acknowledged both Reynolds and Harper. "If General Hammond approves the mission."

Jack was a little distracted and confused. "What mission?"
Before anyone could answer, General Hammond entered the room from his office. "Good morning SG-1," he greeted them and then looked to their team leader. "Nice of you to join us."

"Good morning, sir." Jack said not rattled by the comment.

They all took their seats, sitting down. The General continued. "I've read Doctor Jackson's report on his translation. Given what happened the last time you encountered something like this, I'm surprised you're so willing to take on this mission."

Jack was still confused. "So am I, sir."

"Jack." Daniel chastised him.

"Daniel?"

"Why wouldn't we want to gain access to the greatest repository of knowledge in the known universe?" He asked him. "Once and for all finding the lost city of the Ancients and use their technology to save the entire galaxy from the evil oppression of the Goa'uld?"

"Well, there's that," Jack said innocently, having no idea what they were talking back. Damn he needed to listen more.

"From the mission file I've read, it's one of those things that whips up from the wall, grabs your head and rearranges your brain, right?" Reynolds asked Daniel confused.

"Sort of," Daniel answered him.

"Sort of?"

"It basically downloads the entire library of Ancient knowledge into a person's mind," Sam explained. "That massive amount of data then slowly un-spools into your brain, eventually taking over your consciousness completely."

"Except it wasn't meant for a physiology as primitive as ours," Daniel added.

"Easy fella," Jack criticized.

Daniel put his hand up and mouthed 'Sorry' to his friend.

"Doesn't Dr. O'Neill have the knowledge of the Ancients in her head?" Harper asked them.

"She does, but it's genetic and the only way she can access it fully is to ascend," Daniel informed. "What she can access doesn't lead us to the Lost City."

The Major then looked to Jack. "I thought the report said you almost died last time, Sir."

Jack was surprised by that comment, who in the hell had written that in their report he wondered? But then again he didn't remember a lot of it.

"The Asgard removed the information from O'Neill's mind before he was lost to us." Teal'c stated when Jack didn't say anything.

"So, why don't we just shoot Thor a call, get him standing by as back up?" Jack suggested.

"We tried sir, he's not responding." Sam revealed.

"None of our alien allies have been particularly reliable of late," the General announced. "Should something happen again…"

Daniel interrupted him. "General, no one's saying anyone should directly interface with the device," he stated gesturing with his hand. "We're suggesting we extract it and bring it home for study."

"The engineering team that studied the last one of these device you found determined nothing after six months of research." Hammond noted.

"We believe that device's power source was depleted after Colonel O'Neill activated it." Sam revealed.

The General looked to Jack. "Recent Intel suggest that Anubis has become a serious threat to dominate the rest of the Goa'uld in a very short time," he told him. "We have to consider Earth is at risk now more than ever. If the knowledge contained within this device can lead us to technologies we can use to defend ourselves, we must pursue it."

Jack looked to Daniel. "Why didn't you just say that?"

"Sorry."

Hammond wanted to chuckle but he didn't, he stayed serious. "You have a go. And be careful people." He added and got up, leaving.

"So when's Cali due back from Serenity?" Jack asked standing.

"Monday," Daniel answered as they started to leave.

"Major Shanks did assure her safety," Teal'c said sternly. "As did Colonel Ferretti."

Reynolds and Harper held back from smirking, it wasn't smart in front of the Jaffa, not when it came to Cali O'Neill.

"I'm sure she'll be fine, big guy," Jack said, holding back from doing it too. "I just think she's going to be kicking herself for missing this."

"I talked to her this morning about it," Daniel revealed casually, "and her main concern was you sticking your head in it."

"Thanks so much Danny-boy," the Colonel remarked and then added. "Did you even go home last night?"

The archaeologist gave him as dirty look. "Yes, I just got here early."

"Right," Jack drawled out.

An hour later they were standing in the Gate room, kitted up ready to ago – SG-1, 3 and 5. The finial chevron was locking into place.

"Chevron 7, locked." Sergeant Harriman's voice came over the intercom.

SG-1 turned and watched the Gate whoosh out and then settle into the puddle event horizon, they then turned back to General Hammond.

"SG teams 1, 3 and 5, good luck. God speed," the General said.

"Thank you sir," Jack said and then addressed the assembled personnel. "Let's move out!" He and the rest of SG-1 walked up the ramp and through the wormhole, followed by SG-3 and 5. They exited the wormhole onto P3X-439, weapons ready, an ancient structure in the distance. "Reynolds." He saw the Colonel turn at the sound of his name. "Set up a defense perimeter as you se fit. Hold the gate till we get back."

"You got it," Reynolds acknowledged and started directing his men.

"SG-1, move out," Jack ordered and they started for the structure.

P3X-789 – Serenity

Colonel Lou Ferretti walked out of the cottage that had become his home and headed towards the mess hall, in the month they'd been on Serenity, the engineering team had done wonders to make the city a livable base. Once the forest had been cleared away, they'd found the city was the same design as the colony, just smaller. They'd set up a command center, infirmary, mess hall, laboratories and living arrangements first. His team consisted of eight hand picked men and two women, as well as support from a medical team, mess staff, agriculturists and a science team. The Celtins had been helping out by supplying grown produce from their farms, the agriculturist that had volunteered to come along were showing them about different planting methods and the Celtins were showing them their methods for animal management, so far both were leaning from each other. They'd also found out the city had once been protected by a shield, after it had been abandoned, the power sauce had depleted itself and the shield had come down, thus the elements had taken there wear on the city and meant repairs to structures had been a priority. The Colonel hoped once everything was in working order, those who were remaining on Serenity, would be allowed to bring their families. That was their hope, to colonize the planet. They were there to train personnel, there was no reason why they couldn't have their families with them, and some of the single personnel had already made friends with some of the Celtins. Sergeant Anderson's team had been the longest and one of his guys was engaged to a local girl.

Lou walked into the mess hall, it was set up in one of the largest buildings, it catered for everyone, no matter what rank or position, whether military or civilian, they all ate together. The base linguist, Dr. Rachel McLachlan, greeted him, the petit young woman sat with Nyan, who has also been recommended for this assignment by Daniel Jackson and Cali O'Neill. Lou acknowledged them both cheerfully and continued over to counter, getting a cup of coffee and something to eat..

"Morning Colonel," the cook, Sergeant Morgan greeted as he dished the Colonel's breakfast up.

"Morning Dave, have you seen the Doc, this morning?"

Dave Morgan knew who the Colonel was talking about, they all did. "She's over with Major Shanks, Sir."

"Thanks Dave," putting his coffee on the tray with his breakfast, Lou headed over to the far table where SG-6 had gathered along with Dr. Cali O'Neill.

"Morning Colonel," Major Andrew Shanks greeted.

"Sir," the other members of SG-6 welcomed.

Cali looked up from her journal and smile. "Morning Lou."

"Morning," he greeted and sat with them. "So doc, where are we with those obelisks?"

On her second day on Serenity, Cali had translated the writing on two fallen obelisks near the Stargate, they turned out to be a transporter system, both had been put back into position and Corporal McGregor had accidentally sent himself to Serenity colony, which told them they worked. Cali had managed to talk him through getting himself back, now the search was on to find if there were others. She closed her journal and sat back in her chair. "I'm going to Serenity colony, I want to search their database to see if there is any information on the obelisks, there should be a map of the cities, which should indicate the whereabouts of the obelisks."

"I'll have the engineers look out of them as they continue," he announced, picking at his breakfast. "Anything else?"

She nodded. "I also want to check the database for information on the Ancient repository of knowledge."

"Just incase?"

Nodding, Cali hugged her arms across her chest. "If anything happens, dad will stick his head in the damn thing, I know he will."

Lou knew it too. "All right," he agreed with a nod. "I'll let you know if I hear anything."

"Thanks Lou."

He gave her a smile and addressed the team leader of SG-6. "What's on your agenda, Major?"

"I'll be accompanying the doc, Sir," Andrew Shanks answered. "The rest of my team is at your disposal."

The Colonel smiled, a smug smile. "I have just the job for them," he mused. Captain Mackenzie, Lt. Fisher and Lt. Smith looked worried. Which made him chuckle. "Don't worry, you'll enjoy it."

"You said that yesterday, Sir," Amanda Smith remarked. "And you had us crawling through tunnels under the city."

"I know," he smirked and pushed his tray away, standing. "I'll see you three at Command."

"Yes, Sir."

Chuckling he walked out.

Cali picked up her journal, tucking the pen in she got to her feet. "See you later guys. Come along Major."

"Yes, Ma'am," he got up, ordering his team. "Don't give the Colonel a hard time, not matter what he has you doing."

"Yes, Sir," the three of them chorused liked good school children.

He groaned and left with the archaeologist. "I over did it, didn't I?"

"Just a little," she smirked. They left the mess hall. "You don't have to come, Andy."

"It's no problem," he said lightly.

Cali didn't argue, she knew the Major had been given orders not to let her out of his sight. So she just accepted it. After a stop at her cottage, they headed to Serenity colony, the walk taking a little over half an hour; entering the city Celtins greeted them as they headed to Mayet's lab, which was in the same building as the infirmary.

Mayet was there, hard at work. "Good morning." She welcomed cheerfully looking up.

"Morning," Cali greeted.

"I have the main database on line, as you requested," Mayet announced. "Is there anything else I can help you with?"

"No, not at the moment," Cali revealed. "I also want to do a search on the repository knowledge of the ancients, SG-1 has gone to retrieve one of the devices."

"And you want backup, just incase a certain Colonel ends up with that knowledge downloaded into his brain?" Mayet asked.

"Yes."

"The database is at yours."

"Thank you, Mayet," she bided and headed over to the man computer console. She quickly accessed the data, all which was displayed on the monitor in front of her in Ancient.

Major Shanks stood to her left as the data scrolled up onto the screen. "It looks a little complicated, doc?"

"No more then any language if you don't know how to read it," she remarked, and then glanced back. "Why don't you go and see how Sergeant Anderson and his team are doing, I could be here a while."

He got her meaning. "Alright, I'll be back in a hour or so."

Cali smiled. "Thanks, Andy," she said and went back to the data.

"No problem," he said with a smile, seeing she was already engrossed within the ancient data, he chuckled and hurried out.

P3X-439

Jack sat on the grass inclined leading to the colonnade; the structure had once been a great statue of a man, his head and one shoulder long crumbled to the ground over the decades. SG-1's leader was bored; he glanced at his watch; behind him Daniel wandered around writing in his notebook. Teal'c stood guard, looking out over the terrain.

"You know, we've searched this place up and down." Jack called out.

"I know," Daniel yelled back from behind a column.

"We could have Goa'uld on our collective asses any minute now." Jack added making conversation.

"I know." Daniel poked his head around the column. "According to the text on this column it's inside."

"Inside you say," Jack got up and walked over to them. "There is no 'inside'," he emphasized as he came closer, waving his arm to gesture around them. "There's just a whole lotta outside."

"I know," Daniel, said, his nose in his notebook.

Sam was scanning part of the wall, which seemed devoid of any markings. "I'm getting some strange readings coming from here."

"If I'm right," Daniel began; he pressed several markings on the column in front of him, moving his hand down he pressed a few more.

The seemingly blank wall where Sam was scanning suddenly wasn't blank any more, the repository they'd been looking for appeared on the wall, making both her and Jack jump back.

"Look out," the Colonel warned.

Daniel turned out, looking at the repository. "I was right," he mumbled.

Jack keyed opened his radio. "Reynolds, come in."

"Go ahead."

"Yeah, we got something here, stand by."

"It's all clear for the moment, Jack."

"Great," Jack mumbled, keying off the radio.

"Now we just have to figure out how to get this thing out of the wall," Sam remarked warily.

Daniel approached cautiously, eager to study the device, but just as wary of it. As he got closer, the device protruded slightly further towards him out of the wall.

"Damn!" Jack exclaimed as it did.

Sam had grabbed Daniel's arm and pulled him back. "Careful." She told him and they all took a step back.

"All right, one more time, why are we doing this, why?" Jack asked them

Before either of them could comment, his radio crackled and Reynolds' voice came over it. "SG-1, we have incoming."

Jack and Daniel looked around the column, seeing death gliders speeding towards them, firing, several explosions rocked the terrain. They both ducked behind the column as they flew overhead.

"All right, lets go," the Colonel, ordered.

"Jack, we can't just leave," Daniel stated defiantly.

"Daniel…"

"We must not let this fall into the hands of Anubis." Teal'c said bluntly.

Jack throw his arms open in frustration. "Fine," he grabbed some C4 and placed it next to the repository.

"Jack!" Daniel yelled.

"Sir, he's right, if we destroy it, we lose our only chance of finding the location of the Lost City." Sam defended her friend.

"O'Neill." Teal'c alerted them to the on coming Al'kesh.

"Oh crap!" Jack exclaimed. "Alright then, what?" He asked them. He watched Daniel looked at the ground for a moment and then rush towards the repository. He grabbed him, pushing his friend back against the column. "No, no, no, no!"

"Jack, someone has to do it. The answer is in there," Daniel pointed to the repository. "If we don't find the Lost City we're as good as dead. Let me do it!"

"And who does the translating when you go Ancient!" Jack snapped.

"Cali!"

As explosion near them had them all ducking down, an Al'kesh loomed over the colonnade, bombs dropped only few yards from their position.

"I'm not putting Cali through that!" Jack yelled over the noise of the enemy fire. "In fact you're the one person who can't do it!" He pulled off his cap and shoved it roughly into Daniel's chest, then rushed to the repository. It grabbed his head and began the download as he fought against the hold.

"Jack!" Daniel yelled.

"Sir!" Sam yelled after him.

The download finished and the device let go of Jack's head and he fell to the ground like a rag doll.

"O'Neill." Teal'c called out and he and the rest of the team rushed over to him.

Daniel put two fingers to Jack's neck. "He has a pulse, we've got to get him back."

Sam got to her feet. "You and Teal'c take him, I'll set the C4 and grab your pack."

Nodding, Daniel grabbed his P-90 from where he left it and helped Teal'c get the barely unconscious Colonel to his feet. "We're set, Sam."

She finished quickly and grabbed his back, having shoved his journal in it. "Let's go," she ordered and they hurried away from the colonnade. She spoke quickly into her radio. "Colonel Reynolds, we are headed back to the gate," she informed and set off C4, destroying the repository.

They were almost to the Gate, which was taking heavy fire, when they head the sound of an incoming glider.

"Take cover!" Daniel yelled after looking over his shoulder. They dived for cover, hitting the ground. A large explosion showed them with dirt. Daniel got to his knees and rolled his friend onto his back, seeing Jack was regaining consciousness. "Jack, Jack, are you okay?"

Jack looked at him, trying to recall what had happened. "What's going on?" He asked innocently.

Reynolds and Breise arrived, Breise helped Teal'c get Jack to his feet as Daniel grabbed his dropped P-90; they took off for the Gate, Sam staying with Daniel. Up head the Gate was being held open.

Reynolds yelled for retreat, talking into his radio. "General Hammond, we're coming through the Gate," he informed, SG-5 going through first, then Sam and Daniel. "We're right behind you sir!" He yelled to Jack, who was now moving on his own, Teal'c at his side through. "Go! Go!"

Jack didn't need to be told twice, neither did Teal'c and the two men stepped through the Stargate, SG-3 behind them. As soon as they were all through, the iris was shut, the Gate closing down.

General Hammond was standing at the bottom of the ramp as they walked down. "What happened?"

"Didn't go according to plan, sir," Jack remarked as they approached.

"We have to get him to the infirmary," Daniel insisted.

"I did it again," the Colonel revealed to the General's questioning look and stepped off the ramp, heading out of the Gate room, his team on his heals. SG-3 and 5 followed, one man being supported by his colleagues.

General Hammond sighed, watching them leave. He understood what the Colonel had met when he said 'He'd done it again.' So much for no one interfacing with the device.

P3X-789 – Serenity

Juana spoke briefly to one of her Celtain assistance and then walked over to the Archaeologist, who was still going through the Ancient database, nearly two hours since she'd started. A coffee mug sat empty on the counter, one of her assistances had brought it for Cali. She slipped her arm around the young woman. "How are you doing?"

Cali sighed. "I've found a layout of both cities and according to it, there are a pair of obelisks at both locations, so their should be a pair somewhere at the base," she revealed. "There's a lot of information on the Repository of knowledge, but nothing that can help us, if we need it. I also did a cross reference on the Lost City, but there's nothing, it's like the information was erased."

"Do you not know it?" The former Tok'ra agent asked.

Shaking her head, Cali sighed. "I remember being ascended, sort of, but most of the knowledge is buried deep within my subconscious and what I can access, doesn't help." She turned and lent against the console, hugging her arms against her chest. "I have a feeling something is wrong, Juana," she said worriedly. "If they found the repository, they should be back at the SGC by now."

"And perhaps, no news is good news," the scientist remarked, making Cali chuckle.

"You've spent too much time around Mike."

"Perhaps," she pattered her shoulder. "Come for a walk with me, a break might help."

Nodding, Cali agreed and they left the lab together, walking through the city. "So how are things with you and Mike?"

Juana blushed. "It is good, Mayet likes him."

"Well that helps I suppose."

The scientist laughed. "I suppose it does and how is Daniel?"

"Daniel is good," Cali said with a sexy grin. "Very good."

The two women laughed; they didn't walk in any particular direction - they just walked. Around them Cetlains went about their business, children laughed and played, it was peace in a galaxy on the brink of going to hell.

"You know, Cali, you and Daniel and the boys are always welcome here, if things become too much," Juana said sincerely. "You will always be welcome here."

"I know," she smiled a sad but understanding smile. "The thing is, the Goa'uld aren't gone and until they are, none of us are safe."

"The day will come, little one," Mayet told her, slipping her arm around the young woman once more. "You must have faith."

"I do," Cali told her, as she copied the action. "Sometimes I just wish…" she paused. "Sometimes I just wish it was over."

"That is a wish held by many, Cali," the symboite told her through her host.

They walked on in silence until Cali's radio crackled to life and Major Shank's voice came over it. "Doctor O'Neill?"

"Go a head Major," she acknowledged.

"Colonel Ferretti wants us to head back to base."

"I'll meet you at the entrance, Major."

"Acknowledged."

Juana took back control and patted Cali on the back. "I'll walk with you."

She nodded. "All right."

The Major was waiting when they arrived; Cali hugged Juana and told her to kiss Mike for her. The scientist blushed and promised to do so. Giggling quietly to herself, Cali left with the Major, leaving the underground city.

"So why the recall?" She asked him.

"They think they've found the two missing obelisks while cleaning around one of the buildings, the Colonel thought you should take a look." Andrew Shanks revealed.

She sighed. "Okay."

They arrived back at Serenity base, being directed over to the Colonel and his team. Ferretti gestured her over. "Hey doc, we've got something for you."

She went closer, seeing the undergrowth had been cleared around two obelisks that were lying on their sides, both having suffered some damage. Both were covered in Ancient writing. She patted the Colonel's arm. "Nice work, Lou, these are like the ones near the Stargate," she said fixated and moved for a closer look, as the Colonel grinned behind her. She hankered down near the first obelisk, both looked to be about twenty, maybe thirty feet long, partly dug into the ground at the base. "Lou, can you ask Nyan to bring me my journal and camcorder?"

"Sure, doc," he agreed and ordered one of his men to get the young alien archaeologist assigned to them, to get what she needed. "Anything else, doc?"

"Mmm," she said, totally enthralled with the fine. "Coffee, this could take a while."

The Colonel and the rest of his men chuckled at the request. "No problem, Cal," he nodded to a young corporal, who headed to the mess hall. "All right, the rest of you guys, keep clearing."

Nyan ran over to them, as the ground under their feet seemed to shift and rumble, especially where Cali was. Lou grabbed the young man and pulled him back as the ground gave way and Cali let out a scream, falling into the abyss that had opened up beneath her, taking one of obelisks down too. Lou called her name as he edged as close as he could to the opening. "Cali!"

"Don't move, Sir," one of the engineers warned. "You may bring more of the side down on top of Dr. O'Neill."

He held still. "Get Dr. Oliver and find away to get us down into that hole!" He ordered and they scrabbled to do so.

SGC

Hammond harried into the briefing room where Daniel, Teal'c and Sam were waiting, the three had showered and changed, been subjected to physicals in the infirmary and written up reports and finally returned to the infirmary and worried. Waiting while their team leader was put through a battery of tests.

General Hammond had to order them to come to the briefing room to get the full story. "How in the hell did this happen?" He demanded.

"It wasn't an accident, Sir," Sam revealed, both she and Teal'c had forgone their BDU's shirts, their black t-shirts tucked neatly into their BDU trousers.

Daniel was the odd one out; he wore green BDU's, the shirt left open, exposing the black t-shirt worn underneath. He spoke directly after Sam, his arms crossed against his chest. "He did it deliberately."

"In order to access the knowledge of the Ancients." Teal'c added.

"He aha," Daniel stopped and corrected himself, "we figured we'd never get another shot at it."

"We knew from experience that the Ancient knowledge will essentially overwrite the Colonel's brain," Sam said heavy heartedly. "We're hoping that during the transformation process he'll become aware of the information we're looking for."

"And then it will overwhelm his nervous system and the Colonel will…" The person in question cut off Hammond as he walked up the stairs.

"What?" Jack asked them casually. "Meet my maker? Pay the piper? Reach the pearly gates? Start pushing up daisies here and there?" He stood next the General, opposite his team.

"You should be in the infirmary," his CO stated, disturbed by the talk.

"Why?" Jack asked bluntly, and then continued before he could get an answer. "We all know exactly what's going to happen. In a few days I start speaking some strange language, a few days after that I start doing things beyond my control, and a few days after that… it's goodnight my someone, goodnight." He knew he was being over dramatic, but he'd walked into the situation knowing what was going to happen to him. He also knew how hard this was on his team and they hadn't even informed Cali yet or Jon. He looked to Hammond. "So, with your permission, Sir, I'd like to take the weekend, get a few personal things together and spend what time I do have left with my son."

"The last time it did take a couple of days before we noticed any change in the Colonel's behavior," Sam said with a concerned tone.

"I'll be back on Monday ready to work," Jack promised.

"Permission granted," the General agreed. "I'll send a message to Serenity base and let Dr. O'Neill know."

"Thank you, Sir," he said and gave his team a smile. "Now, if you'll excuse me, my 'favorite' television show starts in half an hour." He informed and then left, heading back the way he'd come.

His team glanced worriedly at each other; Daniel swallowed hard and looked to the General. "I'll contact Serenity, Sir."

"Thank you, Doctor."

He nodded and headed down to the control room, Sergeant Harriman was on duty, the man nodded to acknowledge him, and he returned the greeting. "Sergeant, dial P3X-789, please."

"Yes, Doctor Jackson," he typed quickly on the keyboard in front of him and the Gate activated and opened with the usual whoosh, settling into a watery puddle.

Daniel keyed open the mike. "Serenity base, this is Doctor Jackson." He waited, but got no reply. He tried again. "Serenity base, this is Doctor Jackson…"

Finally Colonel Ferretti's voice came over the speakers. "Doctor J, this is Ferretti, what can we do for you?"

Daniel heard the emotional strain in the voice of the CO. "I need to speak with Cali, Lou."

There was a pause, a long one. Finally Ferretti replied. "Can I take a message Daniel, she's a little pre-occupied at the moment."

Before Daniel could ask what Serenity Base's CO meant by that, General Hammond walked in with Sam and Teal'c and took over from the archaeologist, having heard the last comment. "Colonel Ferretti, this is General Hammond."

"Sir."

"We need Doctor O'Neill to return to the SGC, no excuses, Colonel."

"Her dad?"

"I'm afraid so, Colonel."

"I understand, Sir," there was a pause. "I'll send her home with SG-6, Sir."

"Thank you, Colonel."

"Serenity base out."

The Gate closed down, silence filled the control room; not even the tech's made a sound.

Daniel shuffled his feet, something didn't feel right and he needed to muddle it over in private. "I'm, um, going to head to my office and do some research, we may as well be prepared."

"I'll let you know when Dr. O'Neill returns, Dr. Jackson," the General informed, knowing how hard this was for the young man.

"Thank you, Sir," he said and walked out.

"He wanted to do it," Sam said quietly. "The Colonel wouldn't let him. He said he was the only one who couldn't do it."

Now the General understood. "Perhaps Major, the Colonel was right."

"Maybe, Sir," she said, unsure herself. "Excuse me, Sir."

Hammond nodded and the Major hurried away.

Teal'c remained where he was, silent and patient until the time was right. "General, I request permission to go through the Gate to Serenity."

"To speak to Cali?" The General asked him.

"To bring her home, General, I believe Colonel Ferretti was withholding information concerning Cali O'Neill," the Jaffa said calmly.

Hammond had to agree. "Permission granted."

"Thank you, General," he bowed his head and left the control room. He headed to the locker room and quickly changed, then returned to level 28 to receive a vest and side arm from the armory before heading to the Gate room.

The Stargate was dialed and opened, with a nod to the General, who was still within the Control room, Teal'c headed up the ramp and through the Stargate, stepping out of the Serenity Stargate. It closed behind him. Major Shanks was standing near the Stargate in front of two Obelisks, Teal'c recalled were laying down on his last visit. He went over to the Major. "Major Shanks."

"Teal'c," he greeted. "The Colonel thought you'd come."

"Colonel Ferretti was with holding information."

"Yeah, he was," the Major, agreed. "Let's go." He gestured for the Jaffa to join him between the two obelisks. "We've found an alternate means of transport." He waited until Teal'c was at his side. "Cali figured it out." He pressed two symbols on the left obelisk and they disappeared in a flash of while light. Reappearing in another flash of light between another two obelisks at the base. "Pretty neat, huh?"

"Indeed." Teal'c agreed.

Colonel Ferretti hurried over to them. "Teal'c," he greeted. "Cali's in the infirmary."

"What has occurred, Colonel Ferretti?"

"The ground gave way underneath her while she was examining one of the obelisks," he reported as he showed the Jaffa the way. "She went down with it, and it pined her. According to Dr. Oliver, she has a concussion, bruised ribs, a cut above her right eye and her left wrist was fractured and had to be set into a cast." He showed him into the infirmary.

Dr. Thomas Oliver came out of one of the rooms. "Hello Teal'c."

"Dr. Oliver," he bowed his head. "I am here to take Cali O'Neill home."

"I'd rather she stayed in the infirmary over night at least, Teal'c," the doctor stated.

"I assure you, Dr. Oliver, Cali O'Neill will be taken straight to the infirmary," the Jaffa insisted. "General Hammond has ordered her to return with SG-6."

"Colonel O'Neill downloaded the repository of the Ancients," Lou revealed. "She should be at home with him, doc."

Dr. Oliver saw this wasn't going to be negotiable. "All right, Teal'c, but you take her straight to the infirmary."

"I will do so, Dr. Oliver."

The doctor nodded. "All right, this way," he showed them into the room.

Cali was barely conscious, a dressing on her forehead, blood seeping through it a little. Her left wrist was in a cast, a saline drip in her right forearm. Thankfully she'd managed to shower and dressed in the blue scrubs before they'd attended to her. She looked over as the door opened, seeing who it was. "Hey Teal'c."

He went over to her. "I am here to take you home, Cali O'Neill."

She blinked her eyes, trying to keep her focus on him. "He did it, didn't he?" She asked him and knew by the look on her friends face. "Why didn't you try and stop him?"

"Daniel Jackson tried, he even tried to receive the download, O'Neill stopped him," he told her.

"I could of done it, Teal'c, why didn't he recall me?" She asked him, barely staying awake. "My mind could have handled the download, he knows that."

"Perhaps that is why he did not recall you."

Dr. Oliver joined them as Lou left the room. "Cali, Teal'c is taking you back to the SGC, along with SG-6," he informed. "I'm going to keep the drip in, I'll give you a sedative for the trip back."

"Okay," she said aimlessly.

Lt. Smith came in; she had a thick pair of socks in her hand, passing the doctor as he left to get the sedative. She saw Teal'c's questioning look. "There for Dr. O'Neill, so her feet won't get cold going through the Gate." He nodded and she removed the blanket from the bottom of the bed and put the socks on the young woman. "We've got the doc's pack outside, we're ready to go."

"Thank you, Lieutenant Smith."

She smiled, finishing what she was doing. "No problem."

Dr. Oliver returned and injected the sedative into the IV port. "It'll work straight away," he informed. "Give me a hand Lieutenant."

Amanda nodded and helped the doctor wrap Cali in a warm blanket. Teal'c then scooped her up into his arms, the Lieutenant taking the saline bag, keeping it elevated. "We're all set to go, Teal'c," she told him.

"Very well Lieutenant Smith," he announced and with her at his side, he carried Cali out of the room and the infirmary. Carrying her over to the Obelisks where Major Shanks was waiting with the rest of SG-6.

Colonel Ferretti was also there. "Look after Jack, Teal'c."

"I shall, Colonel Ferretti."

"And look after our girl there," he said, referring to the unconscious archaeologist in the Jaffa's arms.

Teal'c bowed his head; he and Amanda Smith stood with the rest of SG-6 and were transported away from the base to the Stargate.

Lt. Fisher ran ahead and dialed home, sending through his IDC when the Gate was opened, then along with the rest of his team and the Jaffa, they walked through the Gate. Stepping out within the SGC, the General at the bottom of the ramp.

"What happened?" He asked as they walked down the ramp, seeing the sedated archaeologist in the Jaffa's arms and the Lieutenant holding the saline bag.

"The doc took a header into a hole with an obelisk," Major Shanks reported as the Gate closed down behind them. Teal'c and Lt. Smith walked past the General with Cali and out of the Gate room, heading for the infirmary. "She worked out these Obelisks are an Ancient transport device, there are two at the Stargate and two at the Colony and now two at the base, we've set them up and they work."

The General nodded. "We'll debrief in one hour, Major."

"Yes Sir," he agreed and he and the rest of his team left.

Turning he looked to Sergeant Harriman up in the control room. "Sergeant, have Dr. Jackson report to the infirmary."

"Yes sir."

Hammond turned and looked at the idle Stargate and sighed, shaking his head he hurried out.

Daniel didn't walk, he ran; first to the elevator and then from the elevator to the infirmary. Skidding to a halt to stop from running into Teal'c.

The Jaffa grabbed him to keep him from stumbling. "Daniel Jackson."

"Where is she, Teal'c?" He asked.

"With Dr. Brightman, I will wait with you."

"Thanks Teal'c," Daniel told him and they took a seat. "What happened?"

"Colonel Ferretti reported the ground gave way underneath Cali O'Neill while she was examining one of a pair of obelisks. She went down with it, and it trapped her." Teal'c announced. "She was treated for her injures by the base doctor, Dr. Oliver."

"Thanks, Teal'c." Daniel said.

SG-6 walked out of the med bay while they were waiting, the three men and one woman in need of showers.

"Dr. Jackson," Andrew Shanks greeted. "Has Teal'c told you anything?"

Daniel stood. "Only what Colonel Ferretti told him."

The Major nodded. "A pair of obelisks was found near the Stargate, Cali translated the writing and found out they were an ancient transport system, two more were found at the colony. Cali knew there had to be another two at the base, and there was, she was looking at one when the ground gave way beneath her and she fell into the open pit along with one of the obelisks. We got her out and Dr. Oliver rushed her to the base infirmary." He explained. "Look, Daniel, we had no way of knowing the ground was going to give way, one moment she was ordering coffee and the next she was in the hole pined beneath the obelisk."

Daniel understood. "It wasn't anyone's fault, Andy."

He nodded. "She's going to be all right, Daniel," he assured and patted the archaeologist on the arm before leaving with his team.

Teal'c stood and pushed Daniel back into his chair, sitting back down himself. Waiting.

Dr. Brightman came out not long after Sam joined them. The three of them stood.

"Dr. Oliver's diagnose was correct, she has a concussion, the cut on her forehead didn't require stitching, though it did need butterfly clipping together. She has bruised ribs and her left wrist was fractured, Dr. Oliver set it and put it in a cast. He gave her a light sedative for the trip back, she's conscious again."

Daniel felt a little sick by it all, it was supposed to have been a simple research assignment. "Can we see her?"

"Yes, she has her usual bed," the doctor told him and gestured they go in. "She's going to be fine, Daniel"

"Thank you." They walked into the medical bay, and over to their teammate. Daniel perched on the bed. "Dr. Brightman said you're going to be alright."

Cali squeezed her eyes shut and then opened them; she managed to rub her forehead, being careful of the cut, using her hand with the drip attached. "How's dad?"

"He seemed fine when he left here to go home."

"He wanted to get a few things sorted out and to spend some time with Jon." Sam revealed.

"I should have done it," Cali told them, squeezing her eyes shut again; her head was beginning to throb. She opened them once more. "I could have handled the download. He should have recalled me."

"He knew that Cal, that's why he didn't recall you." Daniel said gently. "He wouldn't even let me do it." He took her hand after she rubbed the bridge of her nose. "Headache?"

"Yeah."

He glanced to Teal'c. "Can you get Dr. Brightman, Teal'c, please?"

The Jaffa nodded and left the ward.

"I'm fine, Daniel." Cali protested.

Her husband smiled at her. "That's my line," he mused. "And you're not fine. Andy told me what happened."

"Well I suppose it's not everyday an obelisk falls on you," she remarked dryly.

Now it was Daniel's turn to pinch the bridge of his nose. "No, that usually happens to me."

"You can't have all the fun," his wife declared, squeezing her eyes shut against the glare of the lights.

Dr. Brightman came in with Teal'c; she carried a syringe, injecting the medication into the IV port in her patient's forearm that the saline drip was attached too. "That should help," she told her. "Next time I ask you if you have a headache, young lady, you will tell me the truth."

Cali found her vision blurring when she opened them and her eyelids felt heavy. "Didn't have… have one when… when you…" she didn't finish her sentence, her eyes closed and she was asleep.

The doctor disposed of the syringe. "She's going to sleep through the night, I suggest you all get some sleep too." She then patted Daniel's shoulder. "That mean's Dr. Jackson, you either go home or go to your quarters, you do not sleep in a chair next to her bed. Understood?"

Daniel nodded. "I'll stay on base."

"Very well," she agreed. "I'll let the night nurse know, as well as Dr. Warner, he's on duty tonight."

"Thank you."

She nodded and walked out.

Sighing, Daniel lent over and kissed his wife's forehead before getting up. "I have to ring Chris and Cassie and let them know what's going on and Jack."

"I will ring O'Neill, Daniel Jackson," Teal'c volunteered.

"Thanks Teal'c, but I'll do it." He said, a little reluctant to leave.

"Come on Daniel," Sam urged. "We'll ring everyone and then meet up for dinner at the commissary."

He nodded and let them usher him out.

Telling Jack had proved easier then expected the General had already rang him after getting a report from the doctor. Telling the boys had been harder, Caleb had wanted to come see his mother, to make sure she was all right. Chris and Cassie had to assure the little boy they would do so in the morning. With Silvia visiting her daughter, they were looking after Caleb while Daniel and Cali were at work. Before they hung up, they told Daniel to get some rest and they'd see him in the morning.

Sam and Teal'c made sure he ate, but Daniel didn't think he'd sleep much; he had a feeling none of them would.

The next morning he returned to the infirmary, finding Cali awake, Teal'c joined them and they had breakfast together in the infirmary. Dr. Brightman removed the drip, but insisted her patient remain in the infirmary.

"I feel fine, Dr. Brightman." Cali complained.

"Behave young lady or I'll keep you here all weekend," Sarah Brightman threatened and walked out with a smile on her lips.

Cali signed and looked to her husband. "How is Caleb?"

"He's find, Chris and Cassie are bringing him to the base this morning," Daniel assured her and glanced at his watch. "In fact they should be here soon."

"I will go and keep watch for them, Cali O'Neill," Teal'c volunteered.

"Thanks Teal'c," she said smiling a little.

He bowed his head and walked out.

Daniel sat up on the bed next to her. "So you found a transport device, huh?"

"Yeah," she took his hand. "Its kind of fun."

"When it's not falling on you," he noted.

"Yeah."

Teal'c arrived back with the boys and Cassie; Caleb held tight to his brother's hand. On seeing his mother he ran over to her. His father lifted him up onto the bed with them.

Cali hugged him, being careful of her ribs. "I'm fine kiddo, I promise."

He didn't let her go through, not squeezing to hard. "You're hurt."

"I'm going to get better, I promise, Dr. Oliver and Dr. Brightman took good care of me," she wiped his tear streaked eyes with her good hand. Giving him a smile. "And I had Colonel Ferretti and all of Serenity base there to look after me, as well as SG-6."

"You weren't scared?" He asked her, sitting back on his father's lap.

"Nope, I knew I'd be all right and Uncle Teal'c came and got me and brought me home."

Chris saw the Jaffa shuffle from foot to foot, hiding a smirk. He patted the Jaffa on the arm. "Thanks Teal'c."

He bowed his head. "It was my honor."

Cassie rose up on her toes and kissed his cheek. "Thank you, Uncle Teal'c."

"You are welcome, Cassandra Fraiser. If you will excuse me." He made a discrete exit.

Making them chuckle at his obvious embarrassment.

"Can I sign your cast mommy?" Caleb asked his mother. "Grandpa told me about the last time you broke your arm and he signed it and so did the marines."

Cali recalled the incident too, General Hammond had made her return to the infirmary and have the cast removed and a new one put on. The old cast had hung up in the common room for everyone to sign. "Okay, squirt, but something small."

Caleb took the marker that Cassie found for him. He removed the lid and careful drew the symbol for Abydos and then a C around it. He put the lid back on and gave the marker back. "Is that okay?"

"It's great, kiddo." She assured and kissed his forehead and then suggested. "How about Chris and Cassie take you for a glass of chocolate milk in the commissary."

"Okay," he hoped off the bed with his father's help and hurried over to the two teenagers, taking Cassie's hand, they left the infirmary.

Cali sighed wearily. "I don't want to tell him about his grandfather, not yet."

"Jack will be fine, Cal," Daniel reassured her. "He's as stubborn as you, remember."

She forced a smile. "Will you go and see him, please. Take Teal'c, just drop in and see how he's doing?"

Daniel took her hand. "Will you stop worrying if I do?"

"Yeah."

"Okay," he lent over and kissed her forehead, before caressing her cheek. "I love you."

"I love you too," she whispered and brushed her lips against his.

Daniel drew her up into his arms; parting her lips as he deepened the kiss. When they parted, both were breathing heavily. "I guess I better go," he managed to say.

"I guess so, before Dr. Brightman comes in and orders you out for doing that."

He chuckled. "Yeah," he kissed her lightly again. "I'll tell Chris and Cassie where I'm going."

"Have them stay on base, Dr. Browder brought his daughter's old PlayStation and games in to the communal lounge on 18, so it'll keep them occupied until you get back."

"Okay," Reluctantly, Daniel went, taking Teal'c with him; they stopped for donuts on the way to Jack's house. Sam was already there, taking with Jack and Jon. Things got a little uncomfortable very quickly so Jack asked about Cali and Jon inquired how Caleb was. Daniel filled them all in and revealed Chris and Cassie were still at the base with Caleb, playing with the PlayStation, along with a few of the civilian scientists who were still working. Jack accepted that, he knew his daughter was in good hands and his grandkids were safe on the base.

After a few beers, Teal'c and Jon had juice and soft drink, things lightened up. As it got later, Daniel rang the base and spoke quickly to his wife and family, after he got off the phone they decided on Pizza and debated the issues of the Simpson's and Goa'uld while they waited for it to arrive.

"So wrong," Jack chastised as Sam returned from the kitchen, handing Teal'c a class of juice, she sat down and he continued. "It's the perfect analogy. Burns as Goa'uld."

"They are merely animated characters, O'Neill." Teal'c pointed out, he sat next to Daniel, who was balancing an orange colored ball on the lip of his beer bottle.

"You're so shallow." Jack accused.

Jon laughed. "Dad!"

Daniel grabbed the ball as it fell off the bottle. "Oh please. Teal'c is like one of the deepest people I know, he's sooo deep," he exclaimed with enthusiasm. "Come, come on, tell them how deep you are," he urged the Jaffa and then grinned at this friend. "You'll be lucky if you understand this." He nodded to Teal'c still grinning.

"My depth is immaterial to this conversation." Teal'c said dryly. He was definitely driving back to base.

"Oooh! You see!" Daniel exclaimed excitedly as Sam chuckled.

"No more beer for you." Jack ordered, seeing the smirk go from his friends face.

"I'm sorry, Sir, but I have to agree," Sam spoke up. "I don't see the connection."

"I don't either, dad," Jon agreed and he liked the Simpson's.

"Alright, that does it. You know the entire VHS collection was going to you," he told his son, seeing his face drop along with his friends, not from the accusation but from the casualness he was taking it. "It's going to Siler, he gets it." They head a knock on the door, Jack got to his feet. "Thank God, pizza." He went and answered the door, opening it he found General Hammond standing outside. "Well, you're not the usual delivery boy."

"Is this a good time?" The General asked; he wore civvies, having changed before coming.

"It's always a good time for you, Sir. Come on in," Jack insisted and ushered him in, shutting the door. "Let me get you a chair," he offered as the General went through to the living room.

Sam got quickly to her feet. "General."

"At ease, Major, at ease," Hammond insisted.

Jack came in with one of his kitchen chairs, putting it behind the General. "There you go, Sir."

"Cali told me you were all here," the General remarked as he sat down. "Dr. Brightman was releasing her from the infirmary as I left." He saw the empty bottles on the side table and gestured to them. "You wouldn't happen to have another one of those?"

"I would," Jack agreed and quickly got one for the General, returning. "I hope you like Guinness, Sir. I find it refreshing." He handed him the bottle and retook his chair, Jon handing him back his beer.

"I've been relieved of Command " Hammond revealed, seeing their stunned faces.

"What?" Jack asked, his bravo gone.

"The President has effectively shut down the SGC for a three month review process."

"Three months." Daniel said stunned.

"During which time a newly formed government department will take the place of Stargate Command."

"But, Sir, the Colonel. We don't have much time," Sam exclaimed, seeing Jon's pale face.

"How could this happen?" Teal'c asked no one in particular.

"Kinsey." Daniel almost spat out the name.

"Does anyone know anyone who voted for these two shrubs?" Jack inquired bitterly.

"I've known President Hays for a long time. He's a good man." Hammond defended.

"Despite his taste in running mates, maybe."

The General sighed. "Robert Kinsey brought in a lot of campaign financing and for all we know, he may have used his knowledge of the Stargate as leverage to get himself a place on the ticket. It doesn't matter now."

Daniel thought it did. "What, we're just gonna lie down for this?"

"Now, we've been in this situation before." Jack said trying to defuse the situation.

"No," Hammond said bluntly. "This time it's different." He looked to the teenager at Jack's side. "Son, I want you to pack a few things. You're going away for a while. Somewhere safe."

He was shocked. "Where, Sir?"

"Serenity. Along with both Jackson boys and Cassandra Fraiser. And on Dr. O'Neill's recommendation, I've included Maggie Ferretti," the General announced. "Dr. O'Neill is waiting for you at the SGC."

Jon nodded. "I'll go and get ready." He said after getting a nod from his dad. He left the room quickly.

"Thank you, Sir," Jack said sincerely.

"He needs protecting Jack, that's all there is to it," Hammond stated. "They all do, they're our future."

"Sir, do you know who's replacing you?" Sam asked curiously.

He nodded. "Her name is Doctor Elizabeth Weir."

"A civilian." Jack declared.

"I've heard of her," Daniel revealed. "She's um, an expert in international politics. She, err; she mediates top-level negotiations for the UN. Cali and I referenced some of her work when we drafted the first treaty with the Tok'ra."

"Well all I know is I've been ordered to Washington for reassignment and so has Dr. O'Neill, though I'm not sure why the President asked for Cali, even after I informed him about her injuries, we leave tomorrow." Hammond announced.

"Uh, General, we do have a little… unfinished business… here." Jack said nervously.

"As far as I know you're all to report to work as scheduled on Monday."

"Something must be done." Teal'c said worriedly.

"I have my orders," the General said. "Besides, I have a feeling that I maybe able to do more about this from Washington than I can here."

"And in the mean time?" Sam inquired.

"You'll just have to plead your case to the new administration," the General answered. "I have every confidence in you people."

Silence filled the room, Jon returned carrying a duffle bag. "I'm, uh, ready."

Daniel got to his feet. "I'll give you a lift to the base."

Teal'c stood also. "I will drive Daniel Jackson."

He handed over his keys willingly.

"I also rang, Silvia, Dr. Jackson and told her to extend her holiday, that the boys and Cassie were going out of town to visit family," the General informed. "She understood."

"Thank you, Sir."

Jack walked them out, Jon put his duffle bag into the SUV and turned to his dad as Teal'c and Daniel got in.

"Be careful," his dad told him.

"You too," Jon said, holding back, tears stung his eyes. "And stay alive."

"I'll do my best," the father in Jack won against the Colonel and he drew the teenager into his arms. "No funny business on Serenity," he whispered, ruffling the boy's hair.

Jon gripped the back of his dad's shirt. "I want to stay."

"I know, but you're going and you're going to be safe," Jack released his son. "If you're safe, then I can do what I have to."

The teenager understood, behind him the SUV's engine started. "I've got to go."

"I know."

Reluctantly, Jon got into the car and prayed silently as they drove away that this wasn't the last time he'd see his dad alive.

General Hammond had come out too. "Jack."

He turned. "General?"

He offered the Colonel his hand. "Take care, Jack."

"You too, Sir," Jack said shaking his hand. "Give them hell."

Hammond chuckled. "I'll do my best," he agreed. "Walk me to my car, Jack." Nodding the Colonel did so. The General got in and did up his seat belt, announcing as Jack lent against the car. "I'm sending Cali to Serenity with the kids, Jack," he said quietly. "I don't trust Kinsey."

"Neither do I, Sir, but won't the President notice if she doesn't turn up?"

"I'll think of something."

"Yes sir."

Hammond started the car. "Good luck, Jack."

"You too, Sir."

Doctor Cali O'Neill-Jackson wasn't happy, she was angry and she was worried. When the General had come and told her he'd been relieved of command, she'd been stunned. When he'd proposed what he had, she'd been relieved and then he'd told her she was going too, then she'd been angry. But as he pointed out, there were people out there who wanted her – mostly dead. Daniel needed her alive. Caleb needed her alive. So did Chris and Cassie. So did the SGC. So did her dad. So she was going.

Chris, Jon, Cassie and Maggie Ferretti, (who was staring wide eyed at the Stargate, having been briefed about the program), were dressed in fatigues and vests. They carried backpacks, had a knife each on their belts, but no weapons. SGC badgers had been placed on one arm of their fatigues, the Tau'ri badge on the other arm.

Caleb held tight to his father's hand, the little boy was in specially made fatigues, along with a specially made vest. He looked cute, standing there looking so like his father, especially since Daniel was in his green BDU's.

Cali stood next to Teal'c, she was in fatigues and a vest, a nine-millimeter strapped to her thigh and a P-90 attached to a clip on her vest. She wore a green bandana on her head, her hair tucked beneath it. She was the only member of SG-1 leaving; she was the only member of SG-1 taking command of a team of teenagers.

The Stargate started to spin and one by one the chevrons locked and the Gate whooshed opened and settled into its watery event horizon.

Cali turned to her husband. "Contract me if anything happens."

"I will," he assured, they'd already said goodbye privately. "Look after your team."

She smiled at that. "SG-teen."

Daniel smiled also and took her hand; the one with the cast, running his fingers over the symbol his son had drawn. He switched to Abydonian. 'No matter what happens, I love you, you and our family.'

'Nothing is going to happen, my husband,' she assured in the same dialect. 'I love you and we will see you soon.' She put her other hand to his cheek. "We have to be going," she told him switching back.

"Be careful."

"I will," she turned to Teal'c. "Look after them T."

"I shall, Cali O'Neill," he insisted.

Caleb squeezed his father's hand. "Can't you come?"

Daniel released his wife's hand and hankered down. "I can't kiddo," he told him. "I want you to look after your mom, okay."

"Okay," he hugged his father. "Love you, daddy."

"I love you too, kiddo." He gave him a gentle squeeze and stood, holding the boys hand.

Tears stung Cali's eyes, she hated this; she turned to her team of teenagers. Seeing Chris was giving his dad a wave goodbye, she knew he'd hugged him in their office, away from prying eyes. "Mr. Jackson, is your team ready?"

He stood proud, a little surprised, despite his reservations. "Yes, Ma'am."

"Then lets move out," she ordered and held out her hand to Cable, who took it and they joined them.

The teenagers stepped onto the ramp and approached the event horizon. Maggie hesitated and Jon took her hand. "Piece of cake," he told her and they stepped through together, followed by Chris and Cassie.

Cali and Caleb stepped onto the ramp and walked up to the event horizon. Cali took one look back and then walked through with her son.

The Gate closed down minutes later. Daniel sighed and turned, glancing up to see Sergeant Davis, who had briefed him and Teal'c on what General Hammond had ordered before leaving the base. "Sergeant, carry out your orders."

"Yes, Dr. Jackson," the man acknowledged.

Before his departure, Hammond had spoken privately to those in the control room and told them if they had a problem with what he was going to ask, then they could leave. No one had left and he had explained what was going to happen and what he wanted done. All records concerning who had left and where they had gone were to be erased, which was what Sergeant Davis was now doing.

"Are you remaining on base, Daniel Jackson?" Teal'c asked as they left the Gate room.

Daniel nodded. "Yeah, I thought I'd get some work done."

"Do you need assistance?"

The archaeologist knew what Teal'c was doing; he smiled and accepted gratefully. "Thanks Teal'c."

Monday morning Daniel meet Dr. Elizabeth Weir in the briefing room, first impressions didn't go well, he let his emotions rule his mouth and was sarcastic at the same time as he was charming, putting his point across in the only way he could, with words. Stating Jack's case, for him and for Cali.

Elizabeth was going to ask about the absent Dr. O'Neill when the Stargate activate and she followed Dr. Jackson to the control room.

"Doctor Weir, we receiving Master Bra'tac's personal identification code," the on duty Colonel reported.

"I know what an IDC is, Colonel Person." Elizabeth said confidently.

"Well, he's an ally," Daniel pointed out quickly, "and if you don't open the…"

"I understand, thank you," she said and addressed Harriman. "Go ahead please.'

Sergeant Harriman opened the iris as Daniel headed for the Gate room with Dr. Weir on his heals, they entered as Bra'tac emerged from the open Stargate, which closed after he was through. He looked worried, walking down the ramp to them.

Daniel bowed his head slightly, smiling at the Jaffa Master. "Bra'tac."

"Grandson," he greeted, seeing the surprise on the woman's face, frowning.

"This is Elizabeth Weir," Daniel explained. "She's the new leader of this facility.

Recovering from her surprise, Elizabeth held out her hand, being friendly, she smiled. "Hello."

Bra'tac ignored her and her hand, turning his attention to Daniel. "Has Hammond of Texas fallen in battle?"

"No, Sir, he's fine," Elizabeth reassured him, a little taken back at the comment.

"There's been some recent changers in our political leaders." Daniel clarified.

"I see," the Jaffa Master said worriedly. He wondered where his granddaughter was; it wasn't like her to be far from her husband's side, unless she was off world.

Daniel was concerned. "Grandfather, what's wrong?"

"I'm afraid I am not the bearer of good news," he reported. "We've had word from the Jaffa loyal to our cause. Anubis is gathering the full force of his fleet. He will be here in three days."

Daniel swallowed hard, seeing Elizabeth was just as disturbed by the news. She's been thrown in the deep end and now it was time to see if she could swim. "Let's go to the briefing room," he suggested. "I'll fill you in on what's been happening." He saw Bra'tac nod gravely.

"Um, give me a moment to get the briefing room cleared out," Elizabeth suggested and hurried out of the Gate room.

Daniel looked up to the control room. "Sergeant Harriman, can you page SG-1 to the briefing room, please?"

"Yes, Dr. Jackson."

"Thank you." He then guided Bra'tac out of the Gate room as the call was put over the PA system.

"Grandson, where is my granddaughter?" The Jaffa Master asked him.

"Not here," Daniel whispered and took Bra'tac up the stairs to level 27 and to a deserted office, showing him in, he shut the door. "Before General Hammond was reassigned, he left orders for Cali and the boys to leave for Serenity with Cassie Fraiser, Jon O'Neill and Maggie Ferretti. All record of their leaving was erased from the computers; the General knew they'd be safe on Serenity. Silvia is staying with her daughter, also on the General's suggestion."

"Hammond of Texas is a smart man," the Jaffa Master remarked.

Daniel nodded. "He's also risking his career by doing it, Cali was supposed to accompany him to Washington to meet with the President," he revealed. "But knew he couldn't protect her in Washington if she went, not like he's done before."

"I see," Bra'tac stated. "There is one who wished my granddaughter harm?"

"More then one," the younger man declared. "The Vise President for a start, he's arrived at the SGC this morning, I'm positive Weir has run to inform him you're here." Daniel reopened the door. "But for now we can't do anything but wait it out and argue our case to Weir."

"And keep my granddaughter's whereabouts a secret?"

"Yes."

Bra'tac nodded and followed Daniel out and to the briefing room, which had been cleared of boxes and folders.

"There's something else," the archaeologist announced. "Jack had the knowledge of the Ancients downloaded into his mind, Anubis is coming here because he thinks we know the location of the Lost City. Which we don't, not yet."

"And you hope Colonel O'Neill will give you the location of this Lost City?"

"Yes."

Jack arrived along with Sam and Teal'c, greeting the Jaffa master, who filled them in on what was happening.

"Three days from today is a Thursday," the Colonel remarked. "Thursday is not good for us."

"Why now?" Sam asked no one in particular.

"If Anubis believes we know the location of the Lost City…" Teal'c said right after her.

"We don't," she declared.

"Not yet," Jack added.

"Yes, but he doesn't know that we don't know." Daniel pointed out.

It was at that moment Vise President Kinsey arrived with Dr. Weir and an aide. "Well, some people just don't know when to leave," he drawled and noted who was missing from the group. "And one who obviously does."

Elizabeth saw Sam grab Daniel's arm, stopping him from retaliating. She ignored the Vise President for the moment. "Colonel O'Neill, Major Carter, Teal'c. I know these are strange circumstances to be meeting for the first time."

"And you are?" Jack asked, not impressed.

"I'm Dr. Elisabeth Weir, Colonel," she answered with a smile.

"You can just call her your one hope of ever stepping through the Stargate again." Kinsey said smugly.

"Bit of a mouthful," the Colonel said sarcastically.

"I know I'm playing catch up," Elizabeth said, "but, uh, I understand time is short."

"Actually, it's all relative, Ma'am," Jack announced as he and the team walked over to the table. "Carter could explain it better if we had more time."

She saw the Major look a little uncomfortable. "Shall we have a seat, then?"

Jack rubbed the bridge of his nose, trying to keep a handle on his thoughts. He took his seat; sitting where usually Hammond sat, his team and Bra'tac flanking him; Sam and Daniel to his left and Teal'c and the Jaffa Master to his right.

"Obviously this is a matter of grave importance," Elizabeth begane after they were seated.

"She's quick." Jack muttered sarcastically.

"Which is why I've taken it upon myself to come on down and hear what Mister Bra'tac has to say personally." Kinsey said being smug again.

"Master Bra'tac," Jack corrected sternly. "Master."

"I beg your pardon," the Vise President said and then addressed the Jaffa Master. "So, you believe this Goa'uld, Anubis is planning to attack."

"You may be certain of it." Bra'tac said gravely.

"I'll say this, the timing is impeccable," Kinsey remarked dryly as he sat back in his chair. "The moment we suspend Stargate operations, you pull this out of your hat."

"Mr. Vise President," Jack emphasized the title. "If you're suggesting that we'd make something like this up…"

"Yes, Colonel," the Vise President said raising his voice. "That's exactly what I'm suggesting."

"Yes, well that is exactly what we do" Jack said, his vice thick with sarcasm, be coming increasingly annoyed. "We sit around on our fat asses and create scenarios that put the planet at risk. That's exactly what we do."

"Oh, I'm sure you'd do just about anything…"

"Gentlemen," Elizabeth interrupted them, remaining calm. "For the purpose of this discussion, lets purpose Master Bra'tac is in earnest and the threat is real."

"Do you even know what the threat is?" Daniel asked; anger laced his voice. "Anubis is half Goa'uld, half ascended Ancient. With the knowledge and technology to wipe us all from the face of the Earth."

"What about negotiation?" She asked.

"Oh for crying out loud, that's derentis." Jack exclaimed. He saw everyone stop and look his way. "What?"

"You just said derentis." Daniel informed.

"Did not."

"Did too."

"Derentis, what is that?" Jack asked, knowing fair well what was happening to him.

"Latin?" Kinsey suggested.

"No, it's not." Elisabeth corrected.

"I think what Colonel O'Neill was trying to say is that based on our past experiences negotiating would be insane, crazy," Daniel announced, gesturing with his hands.

"Yeah, I got that," she said bluntly.

"However, we believe that there may be alien technology within our reach that could defeat Anubis." Sam added.

"So now you're pulling a ray gun out of your hat." Kinsey stated.

"There are weapons capable of defending this planet." Teal'c assured.

"I can't believe we're sting here listening to this."

"Mr. Vise President, on his last mission…" Elisabeth tried to explain.

Kinsey interrupted her. "Oh, I am well aware of the events that have once again compromised Colonel O'Neill's invaluable judgment," he said. "And the fact that on his last official mission he has incurred the wrath of humanity's worst enemy on behalf of us all…"

"Wait a minute," Jack interrupted. "I thought you didn't by into the whole invasion thing?"

The Vise President said nothing.

"The fact is, until we know the location of the Lost City…" Elizabeth began.

"I know where it is," the Colonel said sternly and got everyone's attention.

"You know where it is, now?"

"I will, it's in there somewhere," he declared nervously. "Look, let me make this simple; I come up with the Lost City, we go find it. Yes or No?"

"No!" Kinsey snapped.

Jack ignored him and kept looking at Weir, he felt he was getting through to here. "Who are you? Really? Why are you here?" He asked her straightforward.

"I will consider it." She told him and saw the disgusted look Kinsey was giving her.

"Thank you," Jack said with a nod.

"You're welcome."

SG-1 smiled, seeing this Doctor was on their side, they had a chance.

Bra'tac did too; he stood. "I must return to Chulak."

Teal'c got to his feet also. "I too will go." He announced and saw Jack look at him questioningly. "In hope of procuring ships and warriors to defend this world."

"Good luck," Elizabeth told them.

Teal'c bowed his head and he and Bra'tac left, followed by SG-1. Elizabeth gathered her files and went to her office.

Kinsey was furious, he followed her, motioning his aide to stay. Forcing the door from closing, he walked in and closed the door himself. "What the hell was that?" He demanded from her.

Elizabeth stood up to him. "I'm sorry?"

"You don't know O'Neill like I do."

She sighed. "This is my call. Colonel O'Neill…"

"Is the one who got us into this mess in the first place," he interrupted.

"I don't see…"

He interrupted her again. "I want him gone, Doctor, I want them all gone. You haven't figured that out yet?"

"Oh, I've figured out quiet a bit," she snapped back.

"Well hallelujah for that!" He shot back at her sarcastically.

"This is my office, this is my chair," she said gesturing to both. "Until someone tell me otherwise I'm going to carry out decisions as I see fit, not as they fit into your agenda."

"You have no idea what m agenda is."

"Whatever you agenda is!" She said rising her voice, frustrated with him.

"You don't know anything Doctor, and if you think you do, you're not as smart as I thought." Kinsey declared and left through the other door.

Elizabeth sighed, wondering again what she'd gotten herself into. A Colonel who was fighting a losing battle with his mind; his team who was being protective and standing by him and a missing Archaeologist, who had just disappeared.

She was so over her head.

A half an hour later, Teal'c stood with Bra'tac in the Gate room, wearing Jaffa armor. His team was there to see him off.

"So, T," Jack said and Teal'c faced him. "If I don't see you again…"

"I will see you soon, O'Neill."

"You know something I don't?"

"In fact, it is you that knows something I do not." Teal'c declared.

"I hope you're right." Jack agreed solemnly.

Teal'c extended his arm to him, he took it and they hugged briefly an understanding passing between them both.

Bra'tac turned to Daniel and also extended his arm. "Grandson."

Daniel took his arm. "Grandfather," he drew his hand back, passing the folded paper as he did, seeing the Jaffa Master understood. "Stay well."

He nodded and joined Teal'c, who looked at his friends. "I wish you all well," the younger Jaffa said and the two of them bowed. There friends nodded their acknowledgement, turning they walked up the ramp, staff weapons in hand, briefing looking back before walking through the event horizon.

The Gate closed down; Jack, Sam and Daniel remained in the Gate room, solemn.

Finally Daniel patted his friend's shoulder. "Come on, Jack." He said and along with Sam urged the man out. They didn't speak until they were at the elevator. "Bra'tac took the note," he revealed quietly.

"Thanks, Daniel," Jack bided.

"You know, I think we could trust, Weir," Sam stated.

"So do I, Jack," Daniel agreed.

The Colonel nodded wearily. "All right," he agreed. "Go talk to her, but don't mention the note."

He nodded. "We'll meet up later."

Jack nodded. "I'll be fine, Carter will look after me," he assured. "Go."

Daniel saw Sam wasn't going to leave his friends side and hurried off in the direction of Dr. Weirs off, going up to the briefing room, going through it to the office. He knocked on the closed door, before opening it, seeing Elizabeth Weir sitting behind her desk. "Are you busy, Dr. Weir?"

"No, come on in Dr. Jackson," she insisted and waited until he'd come in, shutting the door. She gestured to a seat and he sat down. "What can I do for you?"

"It's about Cali."

"She hasn't disappeared off the face of the Earth, has she?" Elizabeth asked with a smile.

"Actually," Daniel said, matter of fact. "She has, in away. She's not on Earth."

Elizabeth was intrigued. "She's not?" She sat forward, leaning on her desk. "Then where is she?"

"She's on Serenity along with our two son's, Colonel O'Neill's son, the late Dr. Fraiser's daughter and Colonel Ferretti's niece."

Elizabeth hadn't been expecting that. "Who organized that?"

"General Hammond," Daniel answered. "Certain people would like to get their hands on Cali and other members of our family, it was safer if she was off planet."

"And all record of their leave was, what, erased?"

"Yes, on General Hammond's orders."

Elizabeth was intrigued. "And you're telling me now, because, you've decided you can trust me?"

"More or less," Daniel said with an innocent smile.

She signed. "All right, Dr. Jackson. What do you want me to do?"

"For now, keep her whereabouts a secret, only SG-1 and the Gate room technicians know where they are," he answered. "When the time comes, you'll know what you have to do."

"All right," she agreed.

P3X-789 – Serenity Colony

Cali stood within the map room of the city; her fatigue jacket was draped over her closed laptop, along with her vest. All around her were holographic imagers of planets and stars; they swirled around her as she stood in the center of the black room, the whiteness of her cast was stark against the room. She'd been standing there for what felt like hours and probably was; the one place she hadn't through to look was the map room for answers. If the lost city was listed on a map, then they had a chance.

"Why don't you take a break?"

Cali looked over to the voice, seeing Cassie standing in the doorway of the room. She smiled. "I feel like I'm missing something."

The teenager walked further into the room, amazed by what she saw. "Maybe you need a keyword or something."

"Maybe," she agreed and thought about it. "The Lost City could be reference to a city lost in culture or myth."

"Like Atlantis?" Cassie asked.

Cali nodded. "Terra… Atlantus," she said in Ancient. As soon as she said it the map room's hologram changed and displayed Earth and then zeroed in on Antarctica. "Holly buckets."

"Wow!" Cassie exclaimed. "There really was a city of Atlantis."

The archaeologist nodded slowly. "Several million years ago."

"Several million years?"

"This is Earth, several million years ago," Cali pointed out, gesturing to the hologram. "If Atlantis was on Earth, it's not there now or I don't think it is."

"Still though, this is a major discovery."

"Yeah, one we can't tell anyone about."

"Sorry, Cali."

The archaeologist sighed and then smiled, rubbing her forehead with her cast hand. "Doesn't matter, your right though, I could use a break." She walked over and grabbed her laptop, jacket and vest. Ordering the lights up and the hologram off. "Okay, lets go gets some coffee."

"Mom always thought you drank too much coffee." Cassie noted, a little sadness to her voice.

"Well she was probably right," Cali declared as they left the room.

The teenager took the laptop off her, along with the vest. "How come Colonel Ferretti insists you wear this if it's safe here?"

"It's a military thing," the archaeologist smirked and they both chuckled. She tried to unsuccessfully to scratch an itch under her cast. "Lets stop at the infirmary, this thing is annoying the hell out of me."

Cassie giggled. "You're just whining because Colonel Ferretti caught you using a pen to scratch under it."

"Well it itches, I didn't have this problem the first time round." Cali complained as they changed directions, heading for the infirmary. "Besides I can't see why I can't take advantage of Ancient technology while I'm here."

Giggling again, Cassie just agreed with her.

Dr. Oliver was at the Colony infirmary, talking with Juana. He saw the two of them walk in. "Dr. O'Neill, Miss. Fraiser."

"Tom, do me a favor?" Cali asked, giving him her best pleading look.

"And what favor is it you want, Cali?"

She held up the arm with the cast. "Rid me of this thing, please?"

He chuckled. "I was wondering how long it was going to take you," he smirked. "Come along."

Cali throw Juana her green jacket and hurried after the doctor, grinning.

Juana held the jacket close and admired the young archaeologist as she walked away.

Nice! Mayet said with a hum in her hosts mind.

She does make a black t-shirt look good. Juana said back to her in her mind.

I wasn't looking at her t-shirt.

Juana blushed at her symbiote's thoughts, seeing Cassie was looking at her questioningly. "Mayet was um,"

Cassie smiled. "Checking Cali out?"

"Um, yes."

The teenager found it amusing. "So were you."

Juana blushed harder. "Well maybe a little, but as Mike says, I can look, but not touch."

Cassie laughed, finding that humorous. "I'm sorry, Juana, it's just funny, I mean, Sergeant Anderson, he thinks of Cali as his little sister, it must really eat at him when you check her out."

"A little," Juana admitted, they went and sat down. "He's getting use to it. Mostly it's Mayet, I just react to her feelings, not that I don't find Cali attractive, because I do."

"Really? I mean you never, before you were blended, though about another woman, sexually?"

"No. Cali was the first woman I'd ever kissed," the former Tok'ra revealed. "And she only kissed me to pass Mayet to me."

"I asked her to kiss me, so I knew what it felt like." Cassie revealed, putting the laptop and vest on the chair next to her.

"And, did you like it?"

Shrugging, the teenager hesitated a little. "It was good, I mean, Cali is a good kisser, my body went into overload, but I like guys better. Chris can kiss me in a way that I feel like I'm going to…" it was her turn to blush as her voice faded.

Juana knew what she meant. "Mayet says Daniel can do that to Cali, must be a Jackson trait."

"Chris isn't Daniel natural son, he's adopted." Cassie corrected.

"He's a Jackson, Cass, anyone can see that. Maybe not by blood, but he's as much Daniel's son as he's Cali's." Juana declared. "That's what being a family is all about."

"I suppose so," the teenager agreed, and then smirked. "And Cali said Daniel is a fantastic kisser, she also said Sha're was one too."

"I only know about Sha're from Cali's memories she shared with Mayet, but I do know Daniel is a good kisser, I kissed him in the Gate room once to say goodbye. I enjoyed it." Juana said with a grin and they both laughed.

Cassie smoothed her hands over the legs of her trousers. "They act like newly weds at home sometimes," she said her cheeks becoming crimson again. "Daniel can barely keep his hands off her, especially if they've been on mission separately."

"They are very much in love," Juana said sweetly. "I'm sure you and Chris let your hormones get the better of you sometimes."

"Sometimes," she admitted. "When we first started getting serious, he never forced the issue of sex, he went at my pace. It was so sweet."

"Daniel was Cali's first male lover; she told Mayet, the first time they make love was something she'd never forget."

Cassie sat side on and drew her leg up, hugging it to her. "I wonder if they've done it in their office, I mean the security camera in there hasn't worked in years."

"Cassie," Juana fainted her shock.

She giggled. "It's not that shocking, I heard after she descended, the security camera in their quarters malfunctioned."

"Well, they had an excuse, they needed to reconnect."

"Reconnect?" Cassie giggled. "That's an interesting way of putting it."

"Polite too," Juana remarked and they both laughed.

Cali came back out, the cast gone and her wrist healed, so was the cut above her eye and the bruised ribs. She eyed the two of them giggling. She was going to comment when the radio attached to her vest started transmitting.

"Dr. O'Neill?"

She picked up the vest and pulled free the radio. "Go ahead."

"Ma'am, it's Corporal McGregor, a Jaffa just came through the Stargate from Chulak, with a message for you."

"I'm on my way, Mac," she informed.

"I'll let Colonel Ferretti know, Ma'am, Serenity Base out."

Cali tucked the radio back into the vest; she pulled her jacket on and then the vest, going both up. "Cass, can you let Chris know where I am."

She nodded, standing. "Will you be coming back?"

"I'm not sure, if I don't, keep your eye on Caleb and make sure he gets to bed at a reasonable hour," she told the teenager. "And keep Jon and Maggie in separate rooms, Lou will kill me if my brother gets his niece pregnant."

Cassie held back from laughing. "I'll make sure they behave."

"Thanks, Cass," she gave her a quick hug, and then did the same with Juana. "You two be good too," she ordered, adding. "And find something more interesting then my sex life to talk about." She saw them both blush guiltily and hurried out. She transported to the base, going straight to the command center; Corporal McGregor was waiting for her.

"This way, Ma'am," he said and took her to the once of the briefing rooms, showing her in.

Colonel Ferretti was standing with his arms crossed against his chest, a young Jaffa was nearby clutching a robe. She knew him. "Tay'rc."

He turned and bowed his head respectfully. "Dr. O'Neill, I bring a message from your grandfather," he handed her the folded piece of paper.

Cali unfolded it; it was written in Goa'uld, she quickly read it. Glancing at the young warrior. "Corporal McGregor will show you to the mess hall, Tay'rc, I'll be along in a moment."

"As you wish, Dr. O'Neill," he said and left with the corporal.

"What's going on Cal?" Lou asked her.

"Teal'c is on Chulak with grandfather, they're trying to get ships to defend Earth. Anubis has gathered a fleet and is on the way." She revealed. "Tay'rc is to escort me to Chulak."

"Are you sure this message has come from your grandfather?"

Cali nodded. "I'm sure."

"All right but you go well armed, I'm not sending you to Chulak unarmed, we don't know what's awaiting you."

"All right."

Lou escorted her out of the briefing room and over to the armory, getting her a P-90 and spare clips for both that and her berretta. "Be careful."

"I will," she gave him a hug. "Look after my family."

"They'll be safe, Cal, you have my word," he promised.

"That's all I need," she declared and they left the armory.

Jon ran over to them, since his arrival, he and Maggie had been rotating though the different teams, getting a feel for what they were doing on the planet. Chris was with the science team and Cassie was helping out at both the base infirmary and the colonies. Now seeing her kitted up, he was worried. "Are you leaving?"

"I'm going to Chulak," she explained. "You'll be fine here."

"Why? Is something wrong with dad?" He asked quickly.

"No," she assured and hugged her brother, being careful of the P-90 attached to her vest. "Grandfather contacted me, Teal'c is with him. Everything is going to be all right."

Nodding, Jon stepped back. "Be careful."

"I will," she gave him a smile. "Give Caleb a hug for me."

"Okay,"

Cali gave his arm a gentle squeeze and continued to the obelisk, keying her radio on. "Mac, this is Cali, bring Tay'rc to the obelisk."

"On our way, doc."

Lou chuckled. "You should have joined up, kiddo, you enjoy ordering my men around."

She smiled. "One O'Neill in uniform is enough," she mused. "Besides I don't order, I ask."

"Right."

Corporal McGregor arrived with Tay'rc, the Jaffa stood with Cali between the two obelisks, and she rested her fingers on the symbols were to be pressed. "Colonel, try not to terrorize my brother just because he's dating your niece."

"I won't damage him, Cali," Lou said with a grin. "I promise."

"Behave, Lou, or dad will have your ass," she warned.

"Not if his son knocks up my niece."

"Nope, then he'll join the hunting party," she smirked and pressed the symbols, seeing Lou's laughing face and her brother's pale, seconds before they transported away. Arriving at the Stargate in a flash of light.

Tay'ac handed her the robe he was carrying as they approached the DHD. "What's this for?" She asked.

"Master Bra'tac insisted," he revealed. "He wishes your identity to remain guarded."

"All right," She sighed and slipped it on. It covered her appearance, especially when she pulled the hood of the robe on, pulling it far enough forward that it left her face in shadow. "Dial us up."

He nodded and did so. The Stargate opened with a whoosh and settled into the event horizon. Together they walked through, stepping out of the Gate on Chulak, which closed down when they were through. "This way," he urged.

"Where are Teal'c and Bra'tac?" She asked, keeping pace with him.

"There are in a rebel camp on the far side of the city," he reported. "We must hurry."

"Okay," Cali agreed. This better not be a trap, she said to herself.

They walked for well over two hours, Tay'rc kept to the cover of the forest, skirting around the city, coming up behind the camp. He ushered her into a tent. "Stay here and keep your face in shadow," he ordered and then hurried out.

Left along she took note of her surroundings, the interior of the tent didn't provide much in the way of cover. Hearing footsteps she flattened herself up against one of tents walls in the shadows and waited. The flap of the tent was pulled back and Bra'tac and Teal'c walked in. She sighed in relief and stepped out of the shadows, pushing the hood from her head. "Grandfather, Teal'c."

"Granddaughter," Bra'tac greeted her. "It is good to see you."

"And you, grandfather," she looked to her friend. "Teal'c." He bowed his head in greeting and she returned the gesture before addressing her grandfather. "Tay'rc told me about Anubis."

"O'Neill is confident he will reveal the location of the Lost City." Teal'c announced as they sat among the cushions within the tent.

"I did some research on Serenity, at the colony," Cali told them. "I didn't find the location of the Lost City, but I did find out several million years ago, there was a city of Atlantis on Earth."

"Could this Atlantis be the Lost City?" Bra'tac asked.

She shrugged. "It's possible, or it could be coincidence. If it is, then we're out of luck, Atlantis is gone from Earth."

"You are sure, Cali O'Neill?" Teal'c questioned and saw her nod. "Then I hope it is coincidence."

"So do I, Teal'c." She agreed. "Now tell me what Daniel and dad want me to do?" Bra'tac filled her in quickly. She was going to comment when her radio crackled to life, receiving a call from the SGC. She wiggled out of her rob to answer the summons. "SGC, this is O'Neill."

"Cali, it's Sam. We have the location of a planet where the Lost City could be. We need a ship, the Gate is buried."

"If I may, Cali O'Neill." Teal'c declared and dug beneath his robe, taking his radio from where he'd hidden it. "Major Carter, this is Teal'c. We have a lead on a ship, we will try to secure it," the Jaffa reported.

"Keep us apprised Teal'c, the Colonel is already packing." Sam reported.

"I shall, Major Carter."

"SGC out."

Cali arched an eyebrow. "Do you have a lead?"

"Indeed."

"We will know more this evening." Bra'tac declared.

She got to her feet, keeping herself hidden, she moved the flap of the tent back, enough to peer out; it was getting dark outside. She closed it and turned. "So what do we do until then?"

"Until then, granddaughter," her grandfather said, getting to his feet, picking up the discarded robe, "you will remain hidden." He handed her the robe.

She dropped the tent flap and slipped the robe back on. "You're concerned about my safety even here?"

"I am always concerned about your safety, family is very important," he remarked, "and until Anubis is defeated, none of us are safe."

Cali nodded. "So who are we meeting?" She asked.

"His name is Ronan." Teal'c revealed.

"I knew his father," Bra'tac announced. "I wish you to stand at the back of the tent and observe the meeting, when it is over, I'd like your opinion."

"All right," she agreed with a nod.

At the time of the meeting, Cali pulled the hood once more on, making sure her face was in shadow, she stood within the darken back of the tent.

A Jaffa guarding the tent lifted the tent flap, allowing a younger Jaffa to enter. Teal'c and Bra'tac sat side by side near the fire; the tent lap was dropped, giving them privacy.

The Jaffa bowed, noting the shadowy figure at the back of the tent. "I am Ronan."

"I knew your father," Bra'tac told him.

"It is an honor." Ronan informed them and was gestured forward by the Jaffa Master. "I have a ship at my disposal."

"So we have heard." Teal'c said.

"Forgive me, but…" his eye flicked once more to the shadowy figure at the back, before settling on the two seated before him, "as brave as you are, you cannot possibly hope to stop the fleet of Anubis with just one ship. I have seen the extent of his forces."

"We only wish to use your ship to help us find something much more powerful." Bra'tac revealed.

"Something that we believe would defeat Anubis once and for all." Teal'c added.

"If that is true, then I will join you," Ronan announced. "That is my only condition… I am a fine pilot."

Teal'c smiled very slightly. "So we have heard."

The shadowy figure moved from the darkness and stood behind Bra'tac and spoke in Goa'uld. 'Why should you be trusted?'

"A valued question," the Jaffa Master corroborated.

Ronan was a little startled. "Who is this to question my loyalty to the course?" He demanded.

Cali through back the hood. "I am Cali, daughter of Cola, granddaughter of Bra'tac. I question you." She said with strength in her voice.

The Jaffa dropped to one knee, realizing who he was addressing. "Milady, forgive me," he said bowing his head.

She fought hard not to roll her eyes, her grandfather had told her to stay strong at all times. "Rise, Ronan and be prepared to leave at first light."

"Yes, Milady," he got quickly to his feet and hurried out of the tent.

"Well done granddaughter," Bra'tac praised.

She went and sat next to him. "Don't trust him grandfather," she advised. "There is something about Ronan I do not like."

Teal'c and Bra'tac glanced quickly at each other and nodded. "I will contact the SGC and inform them we have a ship." Teal'c declared getting to his feet.

"I'll come with you," Cali said going to get to her feet. "I want to talk to Daniel."

"You will have time to talk when my grandson arrives," Bra'tac stated stopping her. "For now you will remain here within this tent."

She frowned. "Grandfather."

He frowned back at her. "You will remain."

Cali didn't argue. "Yes grandfather."

Dr. Elizabeth Weir stood in the Gate room, surrounded by technicians and equipment. Daniel had worked out Jack's cryptic leads and figured out what they were looking for – Praclarush taonas, six syllables that had a corresponding sound so they could be spoken aloud, each symbol being on the Stargate. Thus they had the gate address. Praclarush taonas ad. Teal'c had been contacted and sent back a message, now they were ready to go, which was why the Gate room was filed with equipment and technicians. The technicians were going to help deliver the equipment and then return to Earth.

"Well," Elizabeth remarked as SG-1 walked into the Gate room, ready to go, "have you got everything you need? I think there's still a sink in the kitchen."

"Is that a joke?" Jack asked her, with a slight sarcastic tone.

She hesitated. "Perhaps, a bad one."

"Yes, very bad," he declared. "But I sense hope for you."

She saw more technicians arrive with more equipment crates. "Well, I hope for all of us that you find what you're looking for, Colonel."

"Thank you."

"And Colonel," she put her hand on his arm, lowering her voice. "Tell your daughter, I look forward to meeting her."

He nodded. "I'll do that." He gave her a half smile and headed up the ramp to the open Gate.

Sam and Daniel followed; carrying cases themselves, behind them the technicians filed up the ramp, taking the equipment following them through, arriving on the planet they had arranged to meet Teal'c. Once all the equipment was through and the Gate closed down, Daniel dialed Earth and sent the technicians back, thanking them for their help. They all wished Jack well and left.

After the Gate closed down for the second time Daniel turned to Sam. "Where are we supposed to meet Teal'c and Bra'tac?"

Right here according to Teal'c's message," she answered, looking around. There was nothing but a green meadow before them and behind the Gate.

Jack didn't seem concerned. "Call Cali, she'll be with them by now."

Sam saw Daniel shrug and she keyed on her radio. "Cali, this is Sam, do you copy?"

There was nothing and then Teal'c's voice came over the radio. "Major Carter, this is Teal'c. Cali O'Neill is," he paused, "occupied at the moment. We are on our way."

Jack rolled his eyes and Daniel frowned, the archaeologist using his own radio to ask his questions. "Occupied doing what, Teal'c?"

Before an answer was given, a Goa'uld scout ship came over the tree line and hovered a hairs breath from them, making Sam and Jack spin round. Cali was at the controls, they could see her clearly, the grin on her face, she wave to them.

"Doesn't matter Teal'c," Daniel said into his radio. "Hi honey."

They saw a young Jaffa came up behind Cali and take the controls after she stood. She spoke into her radio. "Hi Danny."

Jack rolled his eyes again. "Can we get aboard now?"

"Bra'tac's at the ring controls now, standby, dad," she announced.

They saw her walk further back into the ship, Jack stepped to one side as the rings activated and then they were given the al clear and ringed onboard themselves.

Daniel went over to his wife, hugging her, noticing she was cast free. "Made use to Ancient technology on Serenity?"

"I did," she ran her fingers down his back and patted his butt. "Complaining?"

"Not in the slightest," he smirked.

Jack cleared his throat. "Uh, kids, father in the cargo area."

Cali glanced around her husband. "Hi dad, Sam."

Sam chuckled. "Hi Cali."

Bra'tac looked at the equipment cases he and Cali had dragged off the ring platform. "You have brought enough equipment?"

"Well, Jack packed." Daniel remarked as he released his wife and turned, a smile on his face.

The Jaffa Master chuckled. "I will leave you to organize it, do you have the coordinates for the planet?"

"I have them," Sam answered and left with him for the cockpit.

P3X-789 – Serenity Colony

Chris Jackson sat in the map room; planets and stars swirled around hi. He felt lucky to be able to see the room, the planet. He felt happy to be alive and have the chances he had and deep inside – deep down, he felt empty, like there was something missing. He'd never really though about what had happened to him, the life he'd lived and lost. The new life he'd chosen was a good one. He had a family, a girlfriend he loved, and friends he enjoyed spending time with. Still there was something missing.

He had memories he didn't rally want, memories that belong to someone else, not to Chris Jackson. Chris was the teenager whose Archaeological parents died in an accident in Egypt. Chris was the teenager who became Daniel Jackson's son. That's who he was, but he didn't have the memories to support who he was. There were no childhood memories of growing up in Egypt, or traveling to different countries, seeing different sights, being the godson of Dr. Daniel Jackson.

He had the memories of Jake O'Neill's parents, of Jake O'Neill's childhood. A life he didn't know anymore. And some days he felt like he was being torn in two and he didn't know who he was.

"Chris?"

He quickly wiped his wet cheeks on his sleeve and looked, seeing Juana. "Hey."

She went in and sat with him. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing."

"You're a terrible liar, Chris."

He managed a smile. "Yeah I suppose I am," he agreed.

"So," she patted his knee, "what are you doing in here all alone?"

"Thinking."

"What about?"

"Who I am."

"And who are you?" She pushed, seeing he needed to talk.

"I don't know," he admitted straight forth hugging his knees to his chest. "A small part of me remembers being Jake O'Neill, but the rest of me knows I'm Chris Jackson."

"And you feel like you're being torn in two," she guessed.

He nodded. "I have an empty place inside me, Juan. The place where Chris Jackson's memories should be – his parents, his childhood, his experiences."

She edged closer and slipped her arm around him. "So the part of you, the Jake O'Neill part is full of memories, of family, places and experiences that go from birth t seventeen. And then they stop and Chris Jackson takes over and his memories begin."
Chris nodded. "I'm not Jake O'Neill, I don't feel like I ever was. Jake went through the Academy; he became a Captain in the Air Force. Traveled to a different planet, fell in love with a beautiful woman and died before his daughter was born. He journeyed the universe on a higher plane of existence." The built up emotions came out thick and fast. "His family buried him, his parents lost a son and his brother lost a sibling. That never happened for me. I remember falling down a flight of stairs, talking to a woman named Oma and then suddenly I'm standing cold and naked in the Gate room with weapons pointed at me. Being introduced to everyone and getting a new life, a new name, parents and brother."

"So what do you want?" Juana asked him seriously, Mayet cautioning her to be careful

He hesitated, thinking about it. Coming to a conclusion. "I want to forget who Jake O'Neill was. I want to just be Chris Jackson, with all his thoughts and memories."

With a long blink of her eyes, Mayet took over from her host. "What you're asking may not be possible. It is a lot different from what I did to help Jon."

"Can't you at least try?" He asked; frustration laced his voice.

She signed and gave his shoulder a gently squeeze. "I can try."

"Thank you, Mayet."

She smiled. "Come and see me in the morning," she saw him nod, standing she ruffled his hair. "We will still need your parents permission however."

Chris looked up. "Do you think dad and Cali will agree?"

"Once it is explained to them, yes." She answered and saw him nod. She smiled and walked out. Cassie was walking towards her as she left the building; she stopped the young woman and relayed the conversation to her. Adding. "He needs to be sure, Cassie."

"I'll talk to him," Cassie promised and she went into the building, going straight the map room, shutting the door she walked through the holographic planets and stars to him. She knelt in front of him, putting her hands on his knees. "Are you sure you want to do this, if your dad and Cali agrees?"

He had a feeling Mayet would explain everything if she saw Cassie. "I need to be who I am, not who I think I am."

"I know who you are," she whispered, her voice full of love. "You're the man I love."

"I'll still be the man you love," he insisted. "I'll be Chris Jackson and just Chris Jackson." He cupped her face in his hands. "I need to do this, Cass, need to be just one person."

She nodded; leaning forward she brushed her lips against his, a soft and inviting kiss. He drew her into his arms and fell back with her, parting her lips, deepening the kiss. Moving his legs apart, she slid between them, groaning at the feeling that shot through his body as she moved against him. He rolled them over so she lay beneath him, her eyes wide and full of desire, full of love.

Cassie grabbed handfuls of the black t-shirt he wore and pulled it, dragging it over his head and off his body, tossing it to one side, running her hands over his naked back as he nuzzled his lips against her neck. "Make love to me, here among the stars?" She whispered her plea.

He didn't say anything, he just sat up and helped her to do the same; helping her to remove the black t-shirt she wore, tossing it next to his. Slowly they removed each piece of clothing between kisses and caresses, until both were naked, lying among the holographic stars and planets as they made love. Crying out as they reached the point of overwhelming pleasure and pure ecstasy.

Cassie stroked his now damp hair. "I don't want to lose you," she whispered, catching her breath.

He caught his, his head buried in the crock of her shoulder, looking up. "You're not going to lose me, Cass, I promise." He brushed his lips against hers. "I love you."

"I love you too."

They laid there for a while longer, then got dressed, Chris shut down the map room and they walked out hand in hand, leaving the building, heading for their cottage. Colonel Ferretti had insisted SG-teen, as he had nicknamed them, stay at the colony. Caleb had been excited about it, just as he had been about staying at the base.

Chris stopped her outside the cottage they were sharing with Jon, Maggie and Caleb. He drew her into his arms. "Cass," he hesitated nervously.

Cassie found it a little amusing. "What?"

"Marry me, Cass," he blurted out, seeing her surprise. "I know we can't now, but when we can, I want you as my wife, I want to share the rest of my life with you. I want to have children with you."

Tears of happiness filled her eyes. "I want all that too," she told him. "So yes."

"Yes?"

"Yes," she repeated.

He laughed and kissed her.

Lightyears away, a Goa'uld scout ship speed through hyperspace, in the cargo area Daniel and Cali were seated on creates, Daniel was scribbling down notes, listening to what his wife was telling him about Atlantis that she'd found out while at Serenity. Jack was sitting leaning back against a large yellow crate.

Cali glanced over at her father, if they didn't find a way to remove the knowledge he would die. She didn't want that.

Daniel followed her gaze, twirling his pen, the same pain in his eye, the same thoughts going through his mind.

Jack saw them looking, doing some reflecting of his own. Both of them had changed, the muscle one beneath their black t-shirts was a result of the training both had undertaken to survive in their jobs. When they didn't look away however, he glared at them. "What?"

"I would have done it, you know." Daniel said sincerely.

"So would have I, dad." Cali declared.

"I know." Which was why Jack hadn't wanted them too.

"I mean, there had to be a way to reverse the effects," Daniel continued. "Once we have what we need."

"We'll find a way," Cali agreed, hating what she was going to say next. "If we can't. If there's no othe way, then…" she stopped, seeing he understood. "I can help you."

"I know," he said, understanding her and her offer of ascension.

Sam entered t cargo area, breaking the awkward silence that had followed. "We're coaxing everything we can out of the engines, but we're still two days away," she informed as she came in, looking to Jack. "How are you feeling, Sir?"

Jack squirmed a little, feeling a little uncomfortable. "A bit cruvis. A little fron-ache." He saw their concerned looks, realizing he'd just spoken Ancient. Getting quickly to his feet. "We need to go faster," he declared and hurried out.

Sam looked to the two linguists, both were just as worried, she turned and hurried after the Colonel. Following him into the engine compartment, watching in fascination as he knelt down and opened up a panel and started removing and changing crystals. He seemed to know what he was doing, she tried to follow it all but he soon lost her.

Finally he finished, standing he addressed her. "Give me your zat." She went and got it, handing it too him. He fired it at the array of crystals, which caused the harmonics of the engine to rise in pitch. He handed the weapon back to her. "There you go."

"Sir," Sam started. "I think you should know that General Hammond authorized me to take command of the team if I determined it…"

Jack interrupted her. "Do it now."

"Sir, I don't think that's necessary yet," she insisted.

"I trust you," he pointed out. Then declared. "I'll make it easy for you, I resign. You're in charge."

That wasn't exactly how she figured it would happen. "Okay," she accepted and watched him manipulate the crystals again. "Sir, at your house before Daniel and Teal'c showed up, what I was gonna say was…"

"I know." He told her, he didn't want her to say it, he knew. He could see it in her eyes that she knew too. If's and maybe's were a common occurrence in their lives and there had been so many times when crossing the line would have been so easy. He broke eye contract and pushed the crystals back in, shutting the panel.

In the cargo area, Cali had expressed her concerns to her husband about Ronan. She frowned, hearing the difference in the hum of the engines. "I guess dad, fiddled with the engines."

"Sounds like it." Daniel agreed.

"Daniel, I meant what I said, I'll help him ascend, if it comes to it," she said with conviction. "I don't want to lose him."

"I know," he took her hand in his. "I just hope it doesn't come to it."

"Neither do I," she said softly.

A few hours later the scout ship emerged out of hyperspace, moving towards a dark reddish planet. Ronan and Bra'tac were at the controls. Teal'c stood near his friend; the cockpit developed a reddish glow as they moved closer.

Sam walked in with Jack. "Oh this doesn't look good," she remarked as they came in, seeing the planet. "The surface is almost completely covered by lava flows."

Daniel and Cali had come in behind them, seeing the planet too. "How could there have ever been a civilization down there?" He queried.

"A star becomes a red giant like this near the end of its life," Cali explained, seeing Sam agree with her by nodding. "A millions of years ago this planet may have looked very much like Earth."

"So, we're a million years late?" He asked her.

"Probably more." Sam revealed.

"That's very late."

"Oh yeah." Cali drawled.

The three of them looked inquiringly to Jack, waiting.

"What?" He demanded.

Sam was going to say something, but decided not to by the look on his face. She knew Jack O'Neill too well. She spoke to Bra'tac instead. "Can we scan the surface of the planet?"

He nodded. "I shall endeavor to do so." He announced and carried out the scan as the ship moved around the planet. When it was done he announced. "I have scanned the entire surface of the planet, I am still unsure as to what you expect to find."

Sam, Daniel and Cali all looked to Jack once more, who became slightly annoyed. "What do you want me to say?" He snapped. "I don't even know why we're here."

"But you did pack the Haz-Mat suits for us," Sam stated. "My guess is you know the conditions of the planet and you knew that we would have to go down there."

"Then you know more then I do."

"No. Sir. I don't." She declared and gestured to the controls. "Sit down and take a look." She saw the perplexed look across his face as he just sod there. "That's an order."

Jack raised his eyebrows, as did Teal'c, seeing the astonished look on Sam's face, proud of the way she'd taken command, standing firm. He went over to the controls. "Easy," he smirked as he past Sam, sitting down when Bra'tac vacated the controls.

Sam stood behind him, watching as he opened a holoscreen, making a spot on the surface of the planet.

"Taonas," he said strongly.

"Sir?"

He snapped out of it. "What?"

"You looked at the screen and said 'taonas'." Daniel told him, he and Cali stood behind Ronan.

"If you say so." Jack said.

"You say so, dad." Cali stated.

The view on the holoscreen changed as the ship moved closer, zooming in on an anomaly.

"There's a mall anomaly on the surface here," Sam pointed it out. "Like a bubble."

"Is it a cavern?" Bra'tac asked.

"It looks like a perfectly formed sphere of molten rock," she answered.

"Perhaps a force field meant to protect a city was covered over." Ronan suggested.

"To small to have a city in there," Sam noted. "And we're aren't getting any reading from it."

"Perhaps the shield has since failed." Teal'c pointed out.

"We should still check it out," she announced and he agreed. She looked to Cali. "The Colonel only packed four Haz-Mat suits, sorry Cali."

"It's okay," she dismissed. "Just be careful down there."

Daniel patted her arm. "We will," he promised and then went with Sam, Jack and Teal'c to suite up.

Cali went over to Bra'tac, who had retaken his seat. "We need to find a section thin enough for them to ring down."

He nodded and started scanning the half sphere. He found it by the time SG-1 was suited up and ready to ring down. "Here." He informed as Ronan came in form the cargo area, where SG-1 in their red Haz-Mat suits, vests and weapons were ready to rig down. "The crust maybe thin enough for the rings to penetrate. Stand by!"

They put on their helmets, standing ready. Ronan handled the controls, ringing them down on a nod from the Jaffa Master, transporting them to the surface. "Can you still hear us?" He asked them.

"Indeed. Loudly and clearly." Teal'c voice came over the speaker.

"We will move a safe distance and return on your signal." Bra'tac informed.

On the surface, four of the five members of SG-1 moved through the underground area, communicating via their suit radios.

"The radiation level is pretty high." Sam revealed, checking it with her equipment as they followed Jack.

"I believe Ronan was correct," Teal'c declared. "It seems a shield once protected this structure."

"It's possible the rings compromised the dome's integrity," she told them. "We shouldn't stay too long."

"Too bad," Daniel said sarcastically. "Other wise it's very pleasant." They continued through the structure, dodging what looked like stalagmites of dried lava, coming to a chamber. "Architecture definitely indicates this was built by the Ancients," he reported. "Cali would love to see this."

"This facility does not appear operational." Teal'c stated the obvious.

"I don't know about you guys, but right now I'm kinda hoping this isn't the Lost City." Sam said dryly. She saw Jack going over to a dais and a throne like chair. "Sir, be careful," she warned.

Jack sat down on the throne chair, which started to glow blue and cause a light to sine down around the area of the chair.

"Jack, you sure you know what you're doing?" Daniel asked him, as he and Teal'c moved closer, joining Sam by the dais.

The Colonel put his left hand on the armrest, his fingers manipulating a gel like pad, looking up as a force field activated, enclosing the area. He pulled off his helmet.

Sam checked her scanner. "The atmosphere is safe."

Jack manipulated the gel pad again and the throne swiveled, the footrest rising while the back reclined a little. The rest of his team removed their helmets as he activated the gel again and a holographic projection appeared overhead.

"It's a map of the galaxy." Sam announced.

"Looks like every planet the Ancients ever colonized is indicated here. It's similar to the map room on Serenity," Daniel informed and pointed to one of the planets in the hologram. "This is where we are. Parclarush."

The view changed, showing a solar system.

"That's our solar system," Sam said surprised and watched as the protection zoomed in on a planet looking much like their home. "Earth?"

"That does not appear to be Earth." Teal'c stated.

"That's because it doesn't take into consideration 30 million years of continental drift." Daniel pointed out.

Sam looked away from the protection to her CO. "Sir, why are you showing us this?" She got no response.

Daniel became concerned. "Jack?"

"Terra… Atlantis."

"Terra is Earth." Daniel told them. "Atlantis being…."

"The Lost City of Atlantis?" Sam queried.

He pointed to the projection, which continue it's lazily drift around them. "Are you saying the Lost City of Ancients is here?" He asked Jack. "Cali already figured out Atlantis was on Earth, but it's gone, Jack."

"Terra… Atlantis." Jack repeated.

Sam tried to give it a go. "Antarctica," she pointed to the location.

"Subo glacisu," was all he said.

"Under the ice?" Daniel asked him, translating. "The city we've been looking for is under the ice of Antarctica, Jack, Atlantis is gone."

Sam turned to him. "It's been on Earth the whole time?"

"It's gone, Sam. Cali found out the information on Serenity," he said, seeing Jack look at them all, determined, even though he didn't speak. "Jack, we were just there."

"So… we came all this way just to find out that we have to go all the way back?" Sam asked him.

"No." Jack said. He pressed the gel pad again, the chair swiveled back to the upright position and he put his helmet back on, his team hurried to do the same. Jack got up and went to the edge of the dais, waving his hand over one part, which released a panel. A large crystal rose up, glowing a yellow color. He removed it and handed it to Sam, who looked at it and then passed it to Teal'c.

"Power source," she guessed and they heard a cracking sound and the dome started giving way. They hurried back the way they came. "Bra'tac, we're on our way," she called the ship. "We know the location of the Lost City. It's on Earth."

On the ship, Bra'tac acknowledged her. "Understood, Major Carter," he got up from the controls, addressing Ronan. "Pilot this vessel, I will see to the transport rings."

Ronan grabbed the Jaffa Master as he moved pasted him and stabbed him in the stomach with his knife.

"I am betrayed." Bra'tac gasped.

"You are the betrayer of your one true God, Anubis." Ronan hissed and pulled out the knife, sending the Jaffa Master to his knees.

"You should have struck for my heart, Ronan," Bra'tac told him, breathing heavily, holding his hands over the wound.

Ronan smiled smugly. "You will die more slowly this way."

"You are mistaken," Bra'tac said. "I no longer carry a symboite." He knocked the younger man's feet out from under him, sending him sprawling.

Both got to their feet as Cali came running in, having heard the commotion. She stood back, waiting. "Grandfather, watch out," she warned as Ronan lunched at him with his knife again.

"Stay out of this granddaughter," he told her and concentrated on the young Jaffa warrior.

Ronan smiled and knocked the Jaffa Master to the floor, launching at Cali, blind siding her, he caught her off guard, forcing her up against the wall, he stabbed his knife into her side, the blade slipping between her ribs before he reefed it out again, he let her slid to the fall, surprise and pain on her face. Bra'tac attacked him from behind; he fought him off, hissing. "You are weak old man."

Bra'tac knocked the knife from Ronan's hand and pushed him up against the wall, stabling him with his knife, just as Ronan had done to his granddaughter. "You maybe younger, but not the wiser." Letting him sink to the fall, he never lost eye contract. "For my granddaughter." He staggered over to the controls and pushed the buttons to activate the rings, sinking to the floor, collapsing as the ring transporter brought SG-1 back up. "Secure the ship," he managed. "See to Cali."

Sam checked Ronan, not finding a pulse, she moved quickly to Cali, Daniel was cradling her head in his lap.

Teal'c knelt behind his friend, holding his head.

"Ronan… was an agent of… Anubis." Bra'tac said with every painful breath.

"Save your strength, old friend," Teal'c advised concerned, his voice almost a whisper.

"You know that I am stubborn, Teal'c," he said. "But this battle I fear I cannot win, you should help, Cali."

"Major Carter and Daniel Jackson are with Cali O'Neill."

What to do, his daughter of the Jaffa Master, it tore at Jack; he looked to his daughter and saw the look in he eyes, the pleading for him to help her grandfather. He knelt down and pulled off his gloves, putting his left hand over the wound, concentrating. Healing.

Bra'tac gasped. "The pain is fading," he said and saw the Colonel had healed him.

Daniel looked to his friend, seeing him start collapse. He reached out and supported him. "Jack!"

Teal'c helped his friend to sit up and then rushed to help Jack, so Daniel could focus on his wife. Seeing the astounded look on the Colonel's face, the disbelief of what he'd just done.

"Once more I am in your debt." Bra'tac told Jack.
Sam looked, she was holding a pressure bandage over Cali's wound. "But how?"

"O'Neill possesses the healing power of the Ancients." Teal'c said a little shaken.

Daniel grabbed his friend's arm. "Can you help, Cali?" He asked, hoping Jack still understood him, his condition this time was very different.

"Daniel," Cali stopped him, getting his attention by grabbing his hand. "It's too… late."

"No!" He said helplessly, tears in his eyes. "No, I want let you go."

"You have to, Daniel," she said, breathing was labored. "I'll be all right," she managed a smile, her eyes starting to closed. "Meet you on Earth," she said in barely a whisper and took her last breath.

"Cali?" He looked to Sam, who was taking his wife's pulse; she shook her head and sat back.

"Oh God," he whispered, stunned. Watching as his wife's body dissipated into a bright white light, leaving behind the bloody clothing and dressing, the white light drifted up ward and then formed into a haloed figure, in a vivid white dress.

In this Ascended form, Cali knelt next to her husband. 'Look after dad, I'll meet you on Earth.'

He nodded, still a little shell-shocked. "Don't be late."

She smiled. 'I won't,' she caressed his cheek. 'I love you, my Daniel.'

"I love you, Cali," he said softly.

She transformed into white light and disappeared.

Sam was the first to come out of it. "Teal'c, set a course for Earth," she ordered and he and Bra'tac got up, heading for the cockpit. She put her hand on Daniel's arm. "Are you going to be all right?"

He nodded. "Yeah."

"Come on then," she got up and got him to his feet. "Let's get out of these suits."

He nodded again, doing so on automatic. Jack took hold of his arm and he looked at the older man, who was both his friend and his father-in-law. Seeing the pain and grief that he felt in his eyes. "She'll be back, Jack, I promise."

He squeezed Daniel's arm and then nodded, the two of them going with Sam to remove the Haz-Mat suits.

It was early hours of the morning on Serenity, most of the colony was still asleep, Juana was awake through, she'd gone for a morning run with Michael and then after a shower, that lead to so much more, she'd managed to get herself dressed and to her lab, a smile on her lips.

She liked the early mornings, being alone in her lab, she could think best at this time of the morning.

'You think to much, Juana,' a voice whispered.

She looked up, started to see Carling standing near the counter, she was even more surprised by her appearance. "Cali?"

'More or less,' she smirked and walked through the counter to stand next her.

Juana jumped back, muttering in her native language, before switching back. "You've ascended, but why?"

'Long story, lets just say I found the wrong end of a knife,' Cali remarked. 'I came to see if my family is all right, I felt there was something wrong?'

Giving herself a mental shake, which woke Mayet up, Juana nodded. "Chris is having a few problems," she revealed and explained the situation. "I wasn't going to do anything until I'd spoken to you and Daniel."

'I'll help him,' Cali told her. 'Thank you for looking after them for me.'

"Cali, you're family," Juana said tenderly. "Which makes them my family too."

Cali smiled. 'Thank you anyway,' she said and then transformed into white light, disappearing. She reappeared in the cottage her family was using, Chris' bedroom, smiling at the sight of him and Cassie curled up together asleep. She perched on the edge of the bed and gently stroked his cheek. 'Everything will be fine when you wake, my son,' she said softly and then lent over and kissed his forehead. Straightening she disappeared in a bright white light. No one taking any notice of the white light that encompassed the entire planet, then dissipated and spanned out across the galaxy, going where she needed it too.

Cali then found her way to Earth, she went first the SGC, appearing in Dr. Weir's office, scaring the hell out of the woman, after a word with Elizabeth, she disappeared again and made her way to the White House, she stood within the Oval Office, unseen by them.

General Jumper was talking on the red phone. "Okay," he responded and hung up. "Sir," he addressed the President. "Thirty plus ships just appeared in orbit, taking station around the planet."

President Hayes loosened the knot of his tie, turning he sat on the edge of his desk. "I guess he didn't buy it," he remarked, referring to the message he'd given Anubis, when the Goa'uld had appeared in his office as a hologram.

"Mister President," Kinsey spoke up, "it's time to go to the Alpha Site. You can stay in contact and send any word…"

"Bob, go ahead." Hayes told him.

"Mister President!" Kinsey protested flustered.

"No, no, go ahead! I'm uh… I'm staying," the President announced and felt disgusted as his Vice President left. He glanced at those who remained. "You're all welcomed to join him."

General Maynard didn't leave. "I think you know we're staying here with you, Sir."

Hayes nodded, looking to Hammond. "God knows George, you deserve the right to o."

"No, Sir, I think I'll stay as well," the General said without hesitation.

"Good," the President said with a nod. "Well if you'll accept it, I've got another job for you." He announced and laid out his plan. "What do you say, George?" He asked when he was finished.

"I'll do my best, Sir." Hammond accepted. It was then he noticed Cali was standing to one side of the President, he hadn't seen her arrive. "Dr. O'Neill?"

They all looked, startled, even the secret service agents, who didn't know what to do. She smiled. 'Mister President, forgive me for just… dropping in like this," she apologized.

Henry Hayes smiled as he turned to the young woman, not knowing how she'd gotten into his office, but after what he'd seen he wasn't that surprised. "Dr. O'Neill, it's a pleasure to meet you at long last."

'And you, Sir,' she agreed and came straight to the point. 'SG-1 is on their way back to Earth, they'll be heading to Antarctica.'

"They've found the Lost City?" Hammond asked her.

'No, General, but what they have found is for them to discover, so are the answers to finding Atlantis.'

"Atlantis?" The President was amazed.

'Yes, Sir, the City of Atlantis was here on Earth, but it left several million years ago, what they will find is an outpost, but it will help us and it will lead to answers,' she revealed and then looked to General Hammond. 'Sir, Dr. Weir is sending a package to the Prometheus, it's for me. Could you have it placed in empty quarters for me, I'll find it.'

Hammond smiled, understanding. "Of course, Cali," he agreed. "Are the rest of SG-1 all right?"

'Yes, Sir, I'm afraid I'm the only one who died this time,' she said with a shrug of her shoulders. 'I'll see you on the Prometheus.'

"Be careful, Cali."

'Yes, Sir,' she said and then disappeared in a flash of white light.

President Hayes looked to Hammond. "George, one day, you're going to have to sit down and explain to me what just happened."

"Yes, Mister President," he agreed with a smile. "And I hope you'll get to meet Cali O'Neill in person."

"So do I," the President declared.

When the Vise President arrived at the SGC, he found he couldn't leave; Elizabeth acted quickly, ordering the iris manually closed after Anubis dialed in and sent through a bomb. Kinsey tried to force her to do something, but she ignored him when the message came through from SG-1, hurrying to the Control Room to receive it. It was being relayed through several different relay stations, but it got through. She then went straight to her office and called the President; General Jumper filled her in on the plan; finally the President spoke to her.

"Dr. Weir." His voice came over the speakerphone.

"Mr. President, Prometheus can't win against an entire Goa'uld fleet, but it could buy SG-1 enough time to complete their mission."

Kinsey had barged into her office, interrupting the conversation. "Mr. President, that is downright insane. I am relieving Dr. Weir and taking command off…"

Elizabeth ignored him. "Sir, from what I've looked at," she stated.

The President cut them both off. "Will you shut the hell up?"

That startled her for a moment. "I'm sorry, Sir."

"Not you, Doctor," he told her over the phone.

"Excuse me?" Kinsey said, just as taken back.

"Consider your resignation accepted, Bob," the President announced.

The Vise President shook his head. "You can't do that!"

"Oh please. I have enough on you to have you shot!"

"This is the biggest mistake you'll ever make." Kinsey said flustered.

"But I think I'll stick with my original thought," the President declared. "Which was shut the hell up!"

"I promise you, you'll live to regret this." Kinsey threatened and turned and left the office, banging the door shut.

Elizabeth swore she heard the President sigh, right before he said over the phone. "Go ahead, Doctor Weir."

She gave him her thoughts on the matter. "I believe, Sir, sending the Prometheus to cover SG-1 is our best hope."

"I think you're right, Doctor," he agreed and then added. "The Prometheus is on their way. I believe you had a package delivered to her?"

She smiled. "Yes, Sir," she answered and heard him chuckle over the phone.

"Doctor, when Dr. O'Neill rejoins us; tell her I'd like to have a talk to her."

"I'll do that, Sir," Elizabeth agreed.

Daniel hurried into the cockpit from the cargo area; his thoughts were all over the place, wondering if they were going to get through this, if his wife was all right. He'd spent five minutes looking for his glasses, only to have Sam tell him they were on top of his head. Which had led her to ordering him to sit down and take it easy for a few minutes. He felt better for it, ready to do what had to be done, he approached Teal'c and Bra'tac. "Jack's modifying the matter stream transmitter on the rings, so that we're going to use it to bore a hold through the ice," he explained.

"We must first defeat the forces of Anubis." Teal'c stated.

"Yeah, how're we gonna do that?"

Bra'tac spoke. "You must exit hyperspace as close to Earth's atmosphere as possible."

"So we're going to appear on the other side of the armada." Daniel got the idea.

"There will not be much time to decelerate," the Jaffa Master added.

"Of that I am aware of old friend," Teal'c declared, as he sat at the ships controls. Very aware, even more so when he finally did bring the ship out of hyperspace, it shock with the stress of contact with the atmosphere, knocking everyone inside around, including Sam and Jack who fought to stay upright, even though both were kneeling, returning to work on improving the ring device after the passed through.

Daniel held on to the tactical station, watching the clouds pass by and the surface coming closer outside the cockpit. "Teal'c?" He glanced worriedly at this friend. "You're gonna pull up right?"

"I'm attempting to do so," the Jaffa remarked. The ship hurtled towards the surface, narrowly missing a snow-covered mountaintop, before Teal'c was able to stabilize it. "Where now?"

"It has to be near the coordinates where we found the second Stargate." Daniel answered.

In the cargo area, Jack got up and headed for the cockpit, Sam followed him; he went up to Teal'c, touching his shoulder. The Jaffa got up and relinquished the controls to him; he sat down in the pilot's chair and navigated the ship through the mountains. Reaching where he wanted them to be, he activated the ring device, a bright beam shot down, melting the ice at it's designated position.

"Sir, how long is this gonna take?" Sam asked him.

Jack got up without answering and walked over to where she stood with Daniel. Bra'tac had taken the controls as Teal'c stepped up to the tactical station.

"Anubis cannot have missed our arrival," the younger Jaffa noted.

"You are correct," Bra'tac announced. "Al'kesh and gliders approach. Many." He checked their approach. "They will be in firing rage in thirty seconds." He informed and then saw something else. "More ships approaching from the opposite direction."

Sam turned away from Bra'tac to Jack. "Sir, we're about to get our asses…"

"They are not Goa'uld," the Jaffa Master revealed.

She moved forward, looking out, seeing the Prometheus and a squadron of F-302's, both parties engaging, the Prometheus glided over their ship, giving them cover from the battle being wagged around them.

"It's the Prometheus." Sam announced happily.

"SG-1, this is Hammond, do you read?" The General's voice came over the radio.

"Yes, Sir, it's good to see you," she said, grinning.

"I have someone here who is anguish to join you," he announced. "I'll have her ring down as soon as your ship is clear."

Sam saw Daniel smiling. "Thank you, Sir."

Bra'tac brought up the frequency the F-302 pilot's were using; they could hear the pilot's conversing. While they listened, he watched with the Major what was going on outside. "There," he pointed out a damaged F-302 avoiding fire from a pursuing death glider, preparing to take on the Al'kesh that was headed for them.

"I see it," Sam moved to get a better look, it was Blue leader, she alerted him. "Head's up, Blue Leader. This is Carter. We have a bandit, incoming."

"I see it, Major," Lt. Colonel Mitchell – Blue Leader announced. They watched as the damaged F-302 maneuvered behind the Al'kesh and fired his weapons. "Fox two," the Al'kesh exploded. "Splash, one Al'kesh."

Sam had to agree, but. "That was close."

"You're clear, Major."

"Thanks Blue leader," she acknowledged and turned to her team. "Let's go."

They headed for the cargo area, Jack was already there removing the modifications he'd made on the rings.

"Colonel, how are we gonna get down there?" Sam asked him as they pulled on their jackets and vests, seeing what he was doing.

"The rings." Teal'c said looking to see most of the modifications were now gone.

"Makes sense. The Ancients built the Stargate so there must be a set of rings to get us down there somewhere." Daniel declared.

Sam then realized what the Colonel had done. "The transmission beams couldn't' penetrate a mile of ice." She took the P-90 that Teal'c handed her, seeing both he and Daniel had also had one. They joined Jack on the ring platform when he was finished, standing back to back. "Ready!" She called out to Bra'tac.

He turned with his seat. "Good luck," he bided and activated the ring device, transporting them away.

They ringed into a structure that looked vaguely similar to the dome on Praclarush Tanas, but better preserved. Moving off the platform, they waited, giving the scout ship enough time to move out the way. The rings activated again and came down bring with them, Cali O'Neill, once more in green fatigues and vest, armed with a P-90, a green bandana covering her head. She stepped off the platform. "Hi guys, miss me."

Daniel smiled and gave her a quick kiss. "I'll show you how much later," he remarked quietly.

"Ill hold you to that," she smirked and went over to her dad, she spoke softly to him in Ancient, he replied the same way. She smiled and rose up and kissed his cheek, letting him move away.

They followed him to a niche standing within the outpost, Jack put both his hands either side of it. "Dormata."

"Sleep." Daniel translated.

A sound and a thump was heard and they moved on, going into another part of the outpost, finding themselves face to face with Anubis. Those with weapons pointed them at the Goa'uld, standing either side of Jack, who didn't move.

"You are too late. The power of the Ancients is mine."

Jack just ignored him; raising his hands he pushed through Anubis, showing them it was just a projection.

"Fools!" The projection roared and then dissolved.

"It's a hologram." Daniel said lowering his weapon.

They all did following Jack into the room, where a raised dais was centered, a chair like the one before was in the complex. He knelt down and waved his hand over one point and the panel raised, he removed the top and lifted the crystal from it, putting it down. Sam and the rest of the team joined him, she handed him the powered up crystal she'd brought with her.

Behind them the ring device activated and they took cover, leaving Jack to power up the chair as two Super Soldiers stepped from the platform, they started firing, taking one down, covering Jack. As soon as the new crystal was in place the dais and the chair let up. Jack stood and sat in the chair, manipulating it as he did the other. Two more Super Soldiers ringed in and started firing as soon as they arrived, SG-1 continued to fire back, as the chair swiveled around, the footrest coming up as the back reclined, turning away from them.

"Sir, whatever you're gonna do…" Sam called out to him.

Another Super Soldier went down, brought down by Cali, using the modified chip that enhanced the P-90's capabilities. "Dad, now would be a good time," she added and glanced back to see her dad bathed in a bright light, his eyes closed.

Part of the ground near the ring platform fell away and yellow jellyfish like pods streamed out of the ground, taking out the remaining Super Soldier before moving up through the shaft created by the rings to take out the Goa'uld attacking Earth's forces and Anubis' fleet.

Daniel and Cali fell back with Sam and Teal'c, hurrying over to check on Jack, to protect him if they needed too. There wasn't anything to protect him from through; whatever he'd sent out was taking care of the enemy for them.

It was over as fast as it had began, Jack opened his eyes and looked at his daughter, then closed them again, his head fell to one side as he lost consciousness. The lights dimmed and his team rushed closer, Cali getting to her father's side the same time as Sam.

"Sir? Sir?" Sam lifted his head, holding it gently.

Cali reached around her, checking his pulse. "His pulse is erratic," she reported and then addressed her dad. "Don't you dare leave us now. We won."

He opened his eyes and moved his head slightly, looking from his daughter to his second in command.

She grasped his chin. "Colonel!" She saw his lips move, but he didn't speak. Desperation laced her voice. "Please! Jack!"

"Dormata," he whispered.

"That thing." Daniel said from behind his wife, gesturing to the niche they'd past.

"It's a stasis chamber, it'll put him into suspended animation," Cali informed them. "We've got to hurry."

Teal'c stepped up to the chair, pushing into the upright position, lifting Jack from it, he carried him over to the stasis chamber with them following, putting him in it, he propped him up against the back wall of it, he stepped back and the chamber lit up.

"Are you sure about this?" Sam asked Cali.

She nodded. "I'm sure."

"So what now?"

"Aveo… amacuse." Jack whispered.

Daniel nodded and translated. "Goodbye."

The light in the chamber grew brighter and froze over, suspending Jack within it as his team, his family looked on, a range of emotions crossing their faces.

"We can't just leave him like this!" Sam said barely holding it together. "There has to be a way to reverse the process. The answer has to be here somewhere."

"It don't think it is, Sam," Daniel said shaking his head.

"What do you mean?"

He glanced around before answering. "The dome is too small. It's… Taonas. It's obviously not a city, it's just an outpost of some kind."

"This isn't Atlantis?"

"No. Atlantis left Earth several million years ago," Cali told her. "I found that out on Serenity.

"If this not the Lost City, then where is it?" Teal'c asked them, but they didn't answer.

Sam stepped closer to the chamber and touched her hand to the solid surface of the clear substance that surrounded and suspended Jack, he seemed to be looking out at his team.

Daniel drew his wife into his arms. "Are you all right?" He asked her, needing to be sure.

She nodded. "We need to talk when this is all over."

"Okay," he kissed her forehead.

Her radio came to life. "Dr. O'Neill, this is General Hammond."

"Go ahead, General."

"Doctor, we've got a F-302 down near you, you're the closest medic, can you get to the surface?"

She reluctantly moved away from her husband and team, finding what she was looking for. "Yes, Sir, how far away from us it?"

"Twenty meters, and doctor, its Lt. Colonel Mitchell."

She dropped her chin to her chest. Lt. Colonel Mitchell was Blue Leader. Looking up she glanced at her team and family, there was nothing she could do for her father, but maybe she could save the lives of two F-302 pilots. "I'm on my way, Sir, have a Medic Vac team meet me there."

"On the way, doctor, Prometheus out."

Cali sighed. "Will you guys be all right?"

Teal'c could see Sam wasn't going to give the younger woman an answer. "I will look after them, Cali O'Neill."

"Do what you can for them," Daniel agreed.

"All right, I'll see you later," she activated the Ancient transporter and got herself to the surface, before she'd ringed down from the Prometheus she'd gotten the med pack she carried. She wasn't exactly outfitted for the snowy conditions, but she saw the downed F-302 and ran towards it. Skidding to a halt when she reached it, the nose of the craft was dug into the snow and half buried. She forced the canopy opened, using the emergency release, leaning she cheeked the copilot in the back, he was dead; leaning back she unclipped her pack, letting it drop into the snow beside her. She unclipped her P-90 and shoved it in the pack so she could lean in to check the pilot; Mitchell was alive. His pulse wasn't crash hot and he was starting to show signs of hypothermia. She looked up, hearing the Medic Vac helicopter's approach on the wind; she ignored it and went back to Mitchell, accessing his injuries. She head him groan, seeing his eyes opening.

"Colonel Mitchell."

Lt. Colonel Cameron Mitchell thought he was dreaming. "Angel?"

She smiled. "No, I'm Cali, you're going to be fine, Colonel, hang in there."

"Banks?" He asked her weakly.

"I'm sorry Colonel, he didn't make it," she said gently and eased herself into the cockpit with him, kneeling on the seat she straddled his legs, not putting any pressure on them by bracing herself against the sides of the cockpit. She released his safety harness and reached out to the open pack, getting an IV kit, she pushed up his sleeve and got the IV in, resting the saline bag on her shoulder, she saw his eyes starting to close. "Colonel, come on Colonel, stay with me," she patted his face gently. "I know you're cold, I am too."

"Cameron," he whispered, barely loud enough to be heard. "My… name."

She gave him a smile, knowing he had internal bleeding, possibly even spinal damage. "Stay with me, Cam," she insisted and gave him something for the pain.

"So cold."

Since she'd wedged herself onto the seat with him, she gently wrapped her arms around him, using her own body heat to keep him warm without crushing him. In doing so she could feel his labored breathing. "Hold on Cam, the Medic Vac is nearly here," she whispered and closed her eyes, her dad had healed Bra'tac, maybe, just maybe she could do the same for Cameron Mitchell, enough to keep him alive, anyway.

Time seemed to slow down for them both, she could feel him breathing, hear his heart beating and her own, she drew on her own strength, giving some of it too him, keeping him alive.

"Dr. O'Neill?"

She opened her eyes and pulled away a little, shivering, seeing the medic's were there, Cameron was unconscious but still alive. She rattled off his injuries, what she'd given him, everything they needed to know as they eased her out of the cockpit, the saline bag was taken from her. Another medic wrapped a thermal blanket around her; her pack was closed up and handed to her to get it out of the way. She stood back as they stabilized Mitchell before and after they got him out of the cockpit.

Near them the scout ship came into land, hovering just above the ground, the hatch opened and Daniel and Teal'c jumped out, running over to them. The medic's got Cameron onto a stretcher and over to the helicopter.

"Come on, Cali," Daniel urged her, grabbing her back.

She turned and stared at him blankly, her sight began to blur and then everything went black and she collapsed, Teal'c caught her, swinging her up into his arms.

SGC – Twenty-four hours later:

Dr. Elizabeth Weir walked into the infirmary and to the private room where she knew Dr. O'Neill had been settled. She knocked and walked in, seeing the young woman in question was awake, her husband at her side.

"Dr. Weir," the archaeologist greeted.

"Dr. Jackson," she smiled and moved further into the room. "Dr. O'Neill, I thought we should meet properly."

Cali was curled up on her side, keeping Cameron Mitchell alive had left her exhausted and she'd slept all the way back to the SGC, having woken only an hour ago. "It's nice to meet you, Dr. Weir. When can we return to the outpost?"

Elizabeth chuckled a little. "You come straight to the point like you're father, I like that," she remarked. "At the moment there are talks going on concerning the outpost."

"Which means?" Daniel asked.

"It means this is going to take time, but when it's settled, you'll be both the first to go." Elizabeth assured. "Until then…"

"Until then we sit and wait." Cali concluded.

"I'm afraid so," the doctor announced. "I'll leave you to get some rest." She said and then walked out.

Daniel lent over and kissed his wife's forehead. "We'll get him back, Cal, somehow."

"I know," she took his hand, licking her lips. "Have you contacted Caleb and SG-teen?"

Chuckling he nodded. "They're returning tomorrow," he answered. "I also rang Silvia and she'll be here tomorrow too."

She gave his hand a squeeze. "Are you okay?"

He gripped her hand in both of his. "You died and I let you go."

"I'm sorry," she whispered.

"No," he shook his head. "You don't have anything to be sorry for, you did what you had too." He lent forward and brushed his lips over hers. "I love you, Cali Jackson."

"I love you, Daniel Jackson."

P3X-789 – Serenity Colony

Maggie Ferretti sat down on the grass next to Jon, smiling as Cassie and Chris swung Caleb into the air between them as they walked across the colony's park. "They're happy."

Jon took her hand. "Are you?"

"Yeah, I am. I'm glad I got to see this with you."

He slipped his arm around her shoulders. "I'm glad you did too."

She rested her head on his shoulder. "Seeing Caleb with Chris, you'd never think he wasn't really his brother."

"Yeah, they look a like, don't they," Jon agreed. "I wonder if Chris' birth parents were relations of Daniel's. I mean I know they were his friends, they made Chris his godson, but I wonder if they were related. Chris resembled Daniel a little."

"I didn't think Dr. Jackson had any siblings." Maggie stated.

"He doesn't, but they could have been cousins." Jon purposed.

"Maybe," she agreed.

Caleb ran over to them, throwing himself into Jon's arms, he laughed and hugged the little boy. "Hey squirt."

The little boy sat on his lap. "Are you and Maggie going to get married, like Chris and Cassie?"

Maggie blushed hard, then laughed at her boyfriend's stunned face. "How do you know your brother and Cassie are going to get married, Caleb?" She asked him.

"They said so, when they finish collage."

Jon glanced at his friends as they sat with them. "You're going to get married after collage?"

"We are." Chris confirmed.

"Wow, do Daniel and Cali know?"

"Not, yet, we'll tell them when we get home."

Maggie lent forward and gave Cassie a hug. "Congratulations."

"Thank you," she said returning the hug.

Jon shook his cousins hand. "Congrats."

"Thanks, Jon." Chris said, and then ruffled his little brother's hair. Glancing around. "I'm going to miss this place."

"Yeah me too," the younger teenager agreed. "But I want to be home when they get dad back."

"They'll get him back, Jon." Cassie assured him.

"I know." He agreed.

Watching them unseen were two ascended beings.

"She interfered." Oma stated.

"She did what she had too," Shifu declared.

"The 'Others' will changed everything back to the way it was."

The younger ascended being smiled knowingly. "They can't and they know it, Cali is stronger then they are."

Oma nodded. "You're right."

"I believe so."

She smiled. "We should leave."

Shifu agreed and they left, as they arrived, unseen.

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