Chapter 18:

Jack was angry, Ares was angry. They let the biggest threat to Earth survive! How could they be so blind!? Jack was released from the infirmary and was in the gym, beating the shit out of a punching bag. He felt stupid, Anubis was half ascended for fuck sakes!

Ares was doing his best to ensure Jack doesn't explode with anger. So, Ares made sure Jack punches his anger and frustrations out. He gave one more kick and the bag ripped, sending sand flying through the room.

Sam stood at the door, never, had she saw him this angry before. As Jack grunts as he saw the bag destroyed, he huffs as he sits down on the bench. Because of this fucker not able to die easily, Jack needs to do something. Something he doesn't want to.

Sam sat down next to him an rubbed his sweaty back. "You alright?" she asked. Jack shook his head. "Sam, with Anubis still out there, I have no choice but to leave. I need to return to the base and lead this war on.". Sam knew he would say that. "Jack, I can't do this, I can't live with us going to two different places at the same time, Jack, I want to come with you.".

Jack looks at her. "I can't loose you too." he said. Sam smiles at him. "You won't.". Jack was confused. "What are you planning?". "We are coming with you." Came Daniel's voice. Teal'c was ready in a Jaffa uniform. "We will fight by your side O'Neill, like we did once before.".

Jack smiled at his family, they truly were the best, he stood up while holding Sam's hand. "To arms?" he asked. The team repeated his words. "To arms.".

All they needed, was a battle plan. So, calling a meeting with their allies, they formed a plan of action. "Anubis plans on uniting the system lords in order to create a super army, our plan is to use that moment to strike, once all the system lords are dead, the Jaffa will turn to a leader. Teal'c, you are tasked on becoming that leader, with Ro'tak as your First Prime. With the Goa'uld at our mercy, I shall rebuild their ways, a civilization where Goa'uld symbiotes and Jaffa live as one. Any objections?" asked Ares.

Narim did. "Your plan is insane, I say our best course of action, is to surrender Ares to the Goa'uld. We then destroy the Goa'uld from within.". "And kill Jack? Are you that heartless?" accused Sam. Narim huffed. "He can barely survive without the worm!" Narim pointed out.

This caused people to turn to Jack. Jack took control and spoke. "It's true, I was injured in battle, my spine was completely destroyed, a prosthetic one was implanted, Ares is the one who has been keeping me alive ever since. That's why we never found him another host. For Ares refuses to let me die.".

Narim then said: "We need someone who can lead, not someone who will cross us like you crossed MY people!" Narim accused again. Thor then said: "O'Neill is TEN TIMES the leader you will EVER BE!". Narim huffed. "Yeah? If your technology is soooo advanced, how come you are still a DYING race!?".

Narim then pointed to the Free Jaffa. "And you! You still rely on symbiotes! How do we not know one of your snakes will take one of you host and lead you astray!?" He then pointed to the Tok'ra: "AND YOU! Every time one of your allies seeks help, where are you!?" he then pointed to himself. "I am the most qualified candidate for leadership of this alliance! Our technology is advanced enough to destroy the Goa'uld!" he proclaimed.

The allies began to fight amongst each other, Jack slammed his fist against the table, denting it. "ENOUGH! LOOK AT YOU! FIGHTING AMONGST YOURSELVES?! WE ARE SUPPOSED TO BE BETTER THEN THE GOA'ULD! BUT WITH US FIGHTING AGAINST EACH OTHER ARE NO BETTER THAN THEM! IF YOU TOLLAN WANT TO WITHDRAW FROM THIS WAR! SO, BE IT!".

Narim didn't like the way Jack was humiliating him. "You dare humiliate me!?". Jack leans forward. "I am just getting started.". Narim huffs as he leaves the room, but at the door he turns to the door. "Consider all ties with our worlds destroyed!". He huffed as he left.

Jack sighs in relief. "Finally, I never liked those guys anyway.". Thor was the first to speak: "O'Neill, as your friend, the Asgard will stand by your side until the end of our existence. I swear on it as a member of the Asgard High Council.".

Bra'tac nods. "We swear our allegiance to you O'Neill. I am willing to die in your name.". The Tok'ra stood tall. "As our we.".

Jack smiled; he truly was the voice of this galaxy. "To arms." he said with pride. The allies repeated his line. "To arms!".