Rating: G
Notes: Sorry for such a long delay in updates. My dad has been very ill for the past few months. He is getting better, but still has a road ahead of him so prayer for him and our family would be appreciated.
I don't know how often I'll be able to update so I am grateful for everyone's patience. I will finish this story, I promise! I just don't know when! Also for some reason my spell check is not working. So hopefully my spelling isn't too bad! Here's a good chapter and as always review!
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Sometimes Miracles Happen
By Ans4Christ
Jonas stepped inside the briefing room feeling as though he were coming to trial. First Minister Dreylock stood at the window looking at the Stargate- and to Jonas' surprise except for her and two airmen they were completely alone.
Almost sensing his thoughts Dreylock spoke though never turning from the window." I asked General Hammond if it was all right for us to speak privately, he was very gracious." She turned and looked at him with a stern eye, " Ambassador Quinn."
She gesterured to a seat.
"First Minister." He sat down in a chair opposite her. He suddenly felt nervous. Although he always felt nervous when he was around his own people; he could never be himself. He knew that Dreylock was angry and that most likely the Joint Council was angry as well.
"Jonas, I am glad to see that you are well."
"Excuse me?"
"Well I'm sure something must have been wrong otherwise I know that there is no reason as to why you would blantantly refuse to return home."
Jonas sat back in his chair exasperated." I already told you why I could not come home right away. Not to mention the fact that this was supposed to be my vacation."
"There was a disturbance and we needed your influence on it."
"Obviously it wasn't that serious- otherwise you would not be here."
"Now listen. I know that you care for the people of earth. I also know that they were very gracious to take you in for a year, and that they greatly helped us in defeating Anubis. But Kelwona is your home Jonas- not earth. It was very difficult for the people of Kelwona to accept you once again. What do you think it tells them when their head amassador runs off to earth when they just happen to call. It appears as though you care more for this planet's needs than for your own." She paused." Is that true?"
Jonas eyed her, rage building inside." I care, as you do, for the people of Kelwona. I came to earth because I wanted to find a way to one day be able to save it. I wanted to make amends for what had happened because I knew that despite our corrupt politics Kelwona and all of Langara is a wonderful planet with wonderful people.
"And I might add First Minister, if it were not for Stargate Command and the work that they do, which subjaquently I did as well for a year; Kelwona would now be enslaved to Anubis. Coming to the aid of the SGC is not just because these people are my friends but because they do work that ultimatly can help save this galaxy which I might remind you includes Langara. The reason why I stood here and needed to stay here is because the project that is being worked on could very well decide the fate of the galaxy. Excuse me for beliving that to be more important than whether the Tryannians or Andaris feel we have to much land or that we control the Stargate."
Dreylock was quiet for a few moments." When you were appointed Ambassador you took on certain obligations. These include being there for national issues, even if they are not as important as the fate of the galaxy."
Jonas sat forward in his chair and folded his hands on the table." Tell me First Minister,
what exactly was the distrubance?" She was silent." What is the opinion of the other Ambassadors? Are they even in the capital city?" She remained silent and lowered her eyes." There was no disturbance was there? You just made it up so that I would return home. The other Ambassadors are on vacation as I am, and they are undisturbed. What did you plan on telling me when I returned? Sorry we lied!" He got up from his seat roughly and started pacing." If you didn't like the idea of my coming to earth that much then why didn't you just ban me from using the Stargate? You know like you did when I first came home. You didn't think I knew about that did you? Well I'm observant remember? I knew that the gate was completely off-limits to me. I also knew that there was a civilian dressed guard watching me for the first three months just to make sure I didn't run off or give information to the other nations. But just because I want to return for a few weeks to a planet that I spent over a year on you get upset? Please explain that to me!"
"Since you have asked fine!" Dreylock got out of her seat as well rather angerly. She walked over to his side of the table. "I see nothing wrong with your keeping a friendly relationship with the people of earth- especially since we can trade technologies. What I don't like is your willingness to run to them rather than to your own people. I said I wanted you to come back as a test of your loyalty to your people. You failed miserably! You outright stated that you think the priorities of earth are more important than the priorities of your own people! What I don't understand is if you care more about earth than Kelwona why did you ever come back?"
"That's a question I have been asking myself every day." Jonas stopped and looked at the Stargate." I came here trying to help Kelowna. I returned because I thought I could make a difference. I love Kelowna and its people I wish I could make you see that. But I have come to love the people of earth too. Some more than others." He paused." I thought I could return to Kelwona and continue as though nothing had happened but I see now that, that's impossible. I feel as though I can do more for our planet here- making the galaxy safe-than I could ever do sitting in an Ambassadors chair."
Dreylock lowered her eyes," Jonas, I can't imagine how hard this must be for you. But you have to make a decision. As your First Minister I say you must make a stand by the obligations you have to your country. As you friend- stand by the obligations you have to yourself."
Jonas turned and looked at her with surprise. She smiled." You have until two weeks before the new session opens. I'll need to know if I have to select a new ambassador." She turned to leave. When she reached the stairs she stopped." Jonas, whatever you decide. Kelwona's door will always be open to you." She went up the stairs and was gone.
Jonas sighed and looked back at the Stargate.