Chapter 13

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I was just sliding on my robe to go down to breakfast when a blur burst through the door and latched itself onto me.

"Yay, I didn't know you were home." Emma said as she hugged me tight. I chuckled and picked her up.

"Why, were you worried about me?" I asked slightly amused. She nodded her head vigorously. "Don't worry about me my child, I will always come back to you."

She smiled and threw her arms around my shoulder. As she buried her head into my shoulder she whispered in my ear "Don't ever leave us... please... Daddy"

I felt a bolt of electricity flow through my body. This was the first time she had ever called me Daddy. I gazed down at her and for the first time since I met Jean I felt a warmth in my heart that could only be love. I embraced her and smiled.

"I love you my child." I said. I leaned my head back and kissed her on the cheek.

"Now pumpkin, let's get to breakfast before its all gone." I said as I got to my feet. I held her in one hand as I made my way out of the door and down towards the dinning chamber.

After several minutes of walking I pushed opened the door with one arm to see quite a few people coming and going about the table. The kitchen staff saw me and immediately started preparing my favorite. Ham and Cheese omelet with a side of grits and sausage.

As I sat down at the table with Emma still glued to me a plate was placed in front of me and my glass was filled with fresh squeezed orange juice. I smiled. There were some benefits to ruling an Empire.

I glanced around to see who was joining me this morning. Jean sat to my left as always. Kurumu was sitting on my right today. Alice had yet to return and I was starting to grow worried but 'One' had reassured me that she was fine. In fact, he assured me that she was bringing a surprise. One that I would really enjoy. Sarah was sitting next to Kurumu while shoving some eggs into her mouth. I glanced over at Issac and Ellie who two weeks from today were getting married. I always treat my generals good, so as a thank you to him I invited the Empire here to attend on that great day. I sent out nearly ten thousand invitations.

My Empire had grown greatly since its initial creation. I had 'One' take some scans with the satellites that we recently placed in orbit and my anger at the gray skinned aliens only grew. According to the scans there was less than fifty thousand Human's left on this planet. An Earth that once housed nearly ten billion people.

A plate and glass was sat down in front of Emma and she began to eat as well. I sighed as I started with my food.

The door opened and Alice walked in accompanied by Tali and Washu.

"Sister, I'm glad to see that you are well. I was beginning to worry about." I teased.

She scoffed "Really, like they could harm me." She said as she slid into a chair. A fresh bloodpack was brought to her and she took and bit into it quite hungrily.

I raised an eyebrow but she merely waved it off. "I didn't have time to eat yesterday. I was busy adjusting the finishing touches to my surprise for you brother." She said in between mouthfuls of blood.

She turned to Washu and nodded. Washu's keyboard appeared and a holoscreen activated above the table.

"As per Alice's request, I've been keeping this a secret. When we acquired it three days ago, I had the replicators start work immediately on one of the plans we acquired."

I was confused "What do you mean? I thought you were just getting the plans for their ships and hyperdrives."

Alice smiled "Well, we actually got something better." She said. The image on the screen changed and my shocked expression quickly changed into a sinister smile. "Well done sister, the Asgard Core. It will make things much easier around here."

"There's a bonus as well." She said. The door opened and Samantha Carter walked in and quickly dropped to a knee in front of me.

I said nothing at first than turned to my sister "You've done well my sister, but make sure you send her back before their Earth dials the gate. We don't want them to become aware of us yet." I said smiling.

Alice nodded. Samantha got up bowed deep once and left.

"So... what is this special surprise you promised me?" I asked.

Alice turned to me and gave me a half smile. "If I told you it wouldn't be a surprise, would it?"

I sighed "And don't you even think of asking 'One' what it is either." She declared causing everyone to roar in laughter. I even chuckled myself.

"Fine Fine, you win sis." I said throwing up my one hand. My other was still holding Emma on my lap as she still ate.

…

A little while later everyone had finished breakfast and the table was currently being stripped of the various dishes and so forth.

Emma much to my surprise had fallen asleep in my arms. "Do you want me to take her?" Jean asked as she smiled at the sight of the little girl asleep on my shoulder.

"She's fine dear, are you leaving or staying?" I asked. She smiled "I will stay husband, I can see your longing for me in your eyes." She said.

I smiled and gripped her hand with mine "Thank you, having you by my side makes my life a little easier."

She blushed and smiled. "I thank you for that compliment husband."

Still holding her hand I turned back to the table as it was finally cleaned off. Washu was adjusting something to the holoscreen while Alice was going over something on her omni-tool.

That gave me an idea "Washu, I want teachers brought in from the Mass Effect universe to start teaching our people of the advanced technology. While they do not have to know the actually Mass Effect technology for ships, I want them taught for the advances in medicine and other tech. The omni-tool Is an excellent example of this."

Washu smiled and nodded before turning back to the screen. Alice turned to me with a curious look "Why not the Mass Effect Technology for ships? Surely they will need to know this in order to learn how to operate the ships engines." She asked.

I smiled "Our ships won't be powered by Mass Effect cores, our ships will use Asgard hyperdrives."

She smiled and nodded.

"Ah Ha! Finished." Washu said as she stepped back.

"Just what exactly have you finished?" I asked.

"I linked my computer to the holoscreen, while normally it would've been a piece of cake. I had to adjust manually for a few variables." She said. She began typing away as the display lit up.

"Now, this is our galaxy.. or in truth the Mass Effect universe equivalent of ours."

I watched as every known planet was highlighted by a glowing green dot. "What are the blue ones?" I asked.

"Those are the undiscovered planets." She said. "Geez Washu, how long did it take you to chart this?" I asked.

She smiled "Not long, I'm a genius remember."

I nodded. I watched as nearly ten of the green planets suddenly turned red. Washu quickly brought her hand up knowing what I was about to ask.

"Those are the planets where the gas has been released, including Thessia." She said.

She typed a few commands and the image shifted. This time there were words flowing across the screen at the top. It said 'Issac Clarke's Universe'

I smiled "So, how come you didn't do the words just a minute ago?" I teased at her forgetfulness. She growled but than gave me a sly smile as she ignored me.

Once again there were blue dots and green dots. Only three of the planets were red.

While in time I would go to the Dead Space universe to conquer it. I had to be careful. I did not want my people to be affected by the Markers.

I turned back to Washu as she carried along with the briefing. "Now, My Emperor. I'll ask that you and the Empress to Teleport with us. I think your going to enjoy this." She said.

I sighed and got to my feet. In one arm I still carried a sleeping Emma and in the other I held Jean's hand.

Washu feed the coordinates into my wrist computer. I watched as everyone began touching their wrists and teleported.

I glanced at Jean "Do you think you can do the honors? My hands are a bit full."

She chuckled and did as I asked. There was the flash of light and we found ourselves standing outside on the open African plain. It was a beautiful sight but what caught my attention was what was going on in front of me.

It was a massive structure and it had thousands of replicators swarming over it. As they worked I saw a flash as great pieces of metal appeared and the replicators quickly set about cutting it and attaching it to various places.

"Mind telling me what this is?" I asked as Alice and Washu walked over to me.

"It's your new ship brother." She said smiling. She glanced at the huge ship.

"What's the design based off of?" I asked.

"The Daedalus. I have the actual specs if you want them." She said. I nodded for her to tell me.

"The ship will be approximately 300 meters in length, 130 meters in width, and 95 meters in height."

I nodded "Excellent, she be an excellent first ship to the empire."

Everyone nodded their agreement. "It's pretty Daddy" A little voice suddenly said on my shoulder.

Emma had awoken and was staring at the ship as it was being constructed. Jean was staring at Emma.

"Do I have something in my nose or something?" Emma asked Jean.

"No, its just that? When did you start calling him daddy?" Jean asked.

Emma smiled "Today mommy" She said. She held out her arms and Jean took her and embraced the little girl as a few tears flowed down Jean's cheeks.

I turned back to Washu "What kind of power plant is the ship using?"

"A Naquadah fusion-reactor." She said.

I nodded "Well need to get more of it if we want to build more ships."

She nodded. We watched the ship being assembled for a little while longer before we all agree it was getting rather hot and it was time to return to the palace.

…...

I was sitting in my study when Alice walked in and promptly plopped down into a chair across from me. I looked up from my terminal "Is there something I can do for you sis?" I asked bemused slightly.

She folded her arms across her chest and glared at me "I wanna know why I'm not going on the next mission?" She growled.

"Sis.." I didn't get to finish as she tore into me "Surely I've proven myself brother, do you not think I'm capable?" She declared.

To her surprise I chuckled. This only caused her to scowl more "You think this is funny?" She asked.

"Sis, the reason your not going on the next mission is because I want you to come with us." I said as I leaned back in my chair.

"Us? What do you mean?" She asked.

I chuckled "I've been running myself ragged, even you noticed for which I thank you and Jean by the way. I've decided to take a few days off and enjoy them with my family. I want us to go to the beach and enjoy ourselves. I've already sent Issac with a transport and replicators to begin setting up a temporary house for us to use."

"So why do you want me to come?" She asked. I wanted to facepalm seriously.

"Because your part of my family dummy." I said chuckling as her face turned red. "Now, pack a few things and be ready by eight am tomorrow ok?" I said.

She nodded. She got to her feet and started to turn but stopped. She glanced back at me. "I'm glad you listened for a change. You might actually make a good husband for Jean." She teased as she quickly left the room before I could respond. I sighed and smiled as I returned to my work.

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