Chapter 16: Dark Secretes & Truths
Somewhere in Washington D.C. 0758hrs: In a long forgotten office building a federal employee gets an email alert. A man, 6'3" in his early 30's with roguish good looks opens his email. A picture of a very attractive women in a black dress appears with the caption "Who's Ready to Party?" He smiles because the sender knows he likes brunettes. The man makes a few key strokes starting a decryption program. The picture faded away leaving a hidden message.
"Primary target 'Minnesota' taken as ordered. Secondary target 'Double Eagle' evaded WET team. Result: Running Man & WET TEAM CS1 (Colorado Springs 1) eliminated. Fire engulfed Double Eagles safe house with bodies inside, unable to recover remains. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Sara Gardner aka Osiris was captured by SG1. She was transported to the SGC for holding. Dr. Jackson and SSgt. Nantz were injured in the struggle. Their injuries were non-life threatening. All injured parties were transported to Air force Academy Hospital.
Major Carter went into shock, had to be sedated by team medic. Double Eagle under guard at Star Gate Command, has intelligence with him. Deep cover agents are waiting for opportunity to strike. Osiris's ship was flown to Area 51 by Teal'c & SG25.
Ms. Thornburg is on scene gathering information. The following is a video copy of the press conference held by FBI Agent Kerry Johnson (can't be bought off, tried 3 yrs ago). He watched it while taking visual notes. The man added his recommendations along with other note to the email.
The rogue NID Agent recognized the reporter with Strawberry blond hair. He smiled remembering the night he spent with sexy Bridget. Apparently she changes names like clothes. Her desire for power and influence within the group was well known. Bridget or rather Ms. Thornburg stated that one day she'll be a senator's wife or high ranking official. He had no doubt that she would be. She was a very talented seductress.
STARGATE SG-1
1038hrs: Ms. Pots dropped off Cassandra at the hospital at her mother's request. Janet swore never to hide anything like this from her daughter. Cassis had lost so much because of Nirrti. Cassandra looked to him as a father figure calling him Dad. She remembered the father daughter dance. Cassie was practically beaming because Jack wore his dress blues. They won the best dressed award making the 'IN' crowd very jealous.
Sam's mental state wasn't that well right now either, hell none of theirs was. Janet knew that the colonel touched many lives making them better. The world would be darker place without him. Janet swore to save his life no matter what.
A knock at her office door brought to the present. 'Ma'am, its Lt. Jacobs, your daughter just arrived." he said through the door. Janet opened the door looking at the Lieutenant. "Escort me to get Cassie and then Back Lt. Jacobs." she ordered nicely. "Yes ma'am" he replied.
They walked in silence to where Cassie was. She had very worried look on her face. Once Cassie saw her mother she ran to her hugging Janet tightly. "Shhh, little one, It's not good but all hope isn't lost." the mother in her spoke. "Let's go to my office so I can explain, okay." Janet said placing a kiss on Cassie's head. Lt. Jacobs escorted them back to Janet's office then assumed a guard stance.
"I saw the news this morning." Cassie stated. "I saw Uncle Daniel's house. Your friend Colonel Dixon was there too." Cassie finished nervously playing with a pencil. Janet took Cassie's hands in her own placing the pencil back in the cup. She looked her in her daughter's eye's seeing the fear.
"They were on a mission to capture a goa-uld on earth. While trying to capture Osiris Daniel and Ron were injured, nothing life threatening." she paused trying to gather the courage to tell her daughter the rest. "Who was shot mom? Please don't say Daddy!" Cassie pleaded. Janet just pulled her now crying daughter to her chest. "I'm sorry Cassie; I'm not going to lie to you. Your Dad was shot. We don't know why or who did it yet. He's stable for now. Sam hasn't left his side since he came out of surgery. We can see your Dad and the others if you want too. You just have to be quiet, okay my darling daughter." Janet explained while rocking Cassie. "I would like that Mom. Can we see Daddy first." she asked through sobs. "We can but he won't be awake for a long while. Your dad might be able to her you if talk to him." Janet said. "Really!" the teenager responded. Her mother just nodded still holding the teary eyed teen.
Mother and daughter walked to Jacks room quietly with Lt. Jacobs following. Sam had her chair scooted close as she could. She had her head on the side of the bed fast asleep unaware of their presence. Sam's fingers were intertwined tightly as if she was his life line.
Cassie went over to the opposite side then spoke quietly. "Daddy, it's me Cassie. Mom says you might be able to hear me, I hope you can. Please don't die. I…" she paused stifling a sob while looking at her godmother. "We all need you; I want you around for a long time. There's a guy at school who likes me. I believe it's an earth tradition for you to scare him a little, just a little! I don't want you to run him off." Cassie told Jack. "Moms going to make sure you survive. She has new needles I understand." she explained while touching his other hand. "Sam needs you a lot as well, she loves you. I heard her say so in her sleep."Cassie finished. Janet came up behind her daughter holding back tears. She hugged Cassie whispering "That was beautiful little one; we should go see the others now. Your Dad needs his rest." Janet explained leading her out of the room. Once outside Cassie asked "Do you think he really heard me Mom?" Janet answered without pause "I'm sure of it honey." then took Cassie to see her uncle's.
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0423hrs Teal'c & SG25 were waiting in an air force break room for transport back to the SGC. Teal'c was attempting to kelno'rem in a corner while SG-25 bickered like children in another…
"I think we should get the Red ZR1 Corvette Zoe, it's shiny!" Walsh said to his wife. Zoe just glared at her husband. "The suburban is a better choice, honey. It has more room for storage plus its safer." she replied crossing her arms under her chest then continued. "You just want the corvette because it goes fast, flyboy." Walsh just gave her a dumb look. "Why else would I want it lamby toes. Just think about it. Top down with your hair blowing in the wind with Jimmy Buffet playing on the radio. I can just see us now." he said with a dreamy smile. Zoe just glared harder at Walsh.
"I agree with little man Zoe. A corvette is sexy plus the women love them. They radiate manliness!" Jayne put his 2 cents in lighting his cigar under a no smoking sign. Zoe gave the sergeant a death glare. "Just saying is all, no need to threaten me." Jayne replied twirling his favorite knife, binky.
"What do you think they should get Lt. Colonel tight pants?" Kylee asked while her cohort giggled. River made a funny face at Jayne then turned her attention back at the arguing couple. "I'm NOT getting in the middle another one of their fights. Last time Inara made me sleep on the couch for 3 days. Said I was being rude by butting in. She also said I was wrong! Me… wrong, I'm a Lt. Colonel!" he replied acting insulted. "Thank you for not butting in like normal Sir." Zoe said without taking her eyes off Walsh. "And Sir,Inara was right," she finished.
Malcolm just gave her a dirty look while Kylee and River giggled more. "You're all traitors. I'm going to go see what the holdup is. Everyone behaves, that means you Jayne." the Lt. Colonel said over his shoulder. "I can behave Mal, it ain't any fun though." Jayne shot back smoking his cigar while continuing to twirl binky. Teal'c stood up walking quicker than normal over to the Lt. colonel. "I shall join you. I too am curious what the delay is." He explained hiding his real reasoning. "That'd be great Teal'c. Some muscle might help in getting answers." He responded as they walked out. "Hey! I heard that!" Jayne said to a closing door. River and Kaylee giggled at his outburst. He then gave them a menacing stare causing them to laugh more.
The argument continued in earnest amongst the remaining team members. An airman came into the room a short while later. He hurriedly made his choice at the snack machine then left. Captain Nelson (anyone cares to guess who he is?) Shook his head thinking these people are nuts. They act more like civilians than Air Force personnel. The command at Cheyenne Mountain must be a dumping ground for these types.
0600hrs: Teal'c and Malcolm returned with grim looks on their faces. "What's happened, did anyone else get hurt?" asked Kylee in a frightened voice. Malcolm walked over to her giving her shoulder a squeeze. "Colonel O'Neill was shot at 0334hrs. He was taken to the Academy Hospital once he was stabilized. Agent Johnson doesn't have any leads other than what was discussed in the briefing." He explained. Kaylee was on the verge of tears when Mal squeezed her shoulder once more.
"Wasn't the scene secure? I mean we had the place covered…didn't we?" she asked letting a tear fall. "We did Kaylee. What happened was teams were sent off with Osiris and the injured SG1 members. That cut down the coverage." Zoe piped in. "Then the shooter just waited for the right opportunity." Mal added.
"Colonel O'Neill treated me fairly despite what others said. You got to respect a man for that." Jayne said out loud getting up to check over his gear. "Indeed, O'Neill does treat people fair. He trusted me when he no reason too. O'Neill is a great warrior and friend."Teal'c followed the sergeants lead getting his gear ready as well.
Walsh looked at the two big men wondering what they were doing. Before he could ask River looked over at him. "They are preparing to hunt down the shooter, Pete Shanahan." She said without emotion. "You're damn right girlie! I have too much respect for the colonel to let this go." Jayne replied. "Indeed" added Teal'c. "Voice of reason here…he could be innocent." Walsh threw out. Everyone but Kaylee gave him the look. "Never mind, I can see that I'm out voted." Zoe looked over to her C.O. and nodded. She copied Jayne and Teal'c actions for the coming hunt. "The USS Toronto will be in range in about an hour. She'll beam us aboard from the ship yards. Gather your gear, were going hunting."
Jayne walked over to Teal'c once he was done. Before he could ask Teal'c spoke. "You wish to enquire about Staff Sergeant Rogers health." Teal'c said sensing his presence. "How did you know I was going to ask about her?" he asked in a hushed tone. "Sergeant Cobb, it is quite simple. You named your favorite rifle VERA. I also observed the two of youattempt to sneak into storage closet 13b unseen, you failed." Teal'c responded in a dead pan voice. "Okay, were busted. Just don't tell anyone. Is she all right?" Jayne finished perplexed at how the Jaffa new. "Sergeant Sophia Vera Rogers was uninjured. Sergeant Cobb." he said grabbing his gear. Teal'c could hear the big man let out a sigh of relief. Teal'c thought to himself that Chief Harrimanwas truly the 'Wizard of Oz' indeed; he see's all, knows all.
The group made their way to the underground ship yards via armored humvee's. Upon entering everyone paused at the site before them. Below them were four ships in various stages of construction. There were signs with each ships designation. They were: USS Sun Tzu NCC 0544, USS Tokyo NCC 1457, USS Gneisenau NCC 1936 & USS Joan Of Arc NCC 1412. They were going to be even more powerful than the previous ones. The scientists with R&D were constantly improving upon them. The biggest improvement was the Felger Torpedo. Dr. Felger came up with brilliant ideal. The U.S. cruise missile was increased in size by 50%. This enabled the missile to have a larger payload, a shield and advanced targeting abilities. If all worked out well they'd replace ICBM's (Inter Continental Ballistic Missile) on all the starships. This would save tons of space while increasing their firepower. Science fiction shows had been a source of ideals and inspiration. Gene Roddenberry was most defiantly smiling in heaven.
Ajani : Muhahahaha! The story is a roller coaster of a read. You'll just have endure my tortuous ways to find out if Jack lives or becomes a glow bug spouting Simpson quotes.