Title: The Future is Nuts!

Summary: Another solar flare sends our heroes of old to the future. Daniel can't believe that someone like Vala even exists, but Jack is out to prove that there's more to her than meets the eye. Crazy women and betting. Who would ask for more? DV

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The five of them arrived in the holding area of the SGC. Several SFs stood around, looking unsure of how to handle their current situation. Beyond one of the half-open doors, loud yells could be heard. One SF stepped forward to meet the older Dr. Jackson.

"Sir, thanks for coming. I didn't know who else to call for back-up."

"What's the situation in there?"

"Well, the interrogation was getting nowhere until she decided to step in herself. Colonel Reynolds had no problem letting her have at it, but things kind of got out of control."

"How so?"

"He went for a coffee break, sir."

"Oh dear god."

"Yes, sir."

"I better get in there." Daniel rolled up his sleeves as if preparing himself for battle. The original members of SG-1 looked perplexed. One of the other SFs pushed the door wide open for him. Inside, they could see two SFs trying to hold back a very irate Vala. She was now wearing regular green BDUs that seemed to fit her more snugly than was standard-issue. She was doing most of the yelling. Teal'c recognized her Go'auld curses.

Daniel balled up his fear and threw it away. He rushed in and grabbed Vala from behind. With strong arms holding her in a bear hug, Daniel dragged her out of the room. She kicked and screamed the whole way. The two SFs followed them out and shut the door. They seemed quite relieved.

Daniel spun them both around so that she was no longer facing the door. With his cheek next to hers, he yelled, "Vala, calm down!" She kicked a little bit more, but did heed his order. They were both breathing heavily.

Vala took in a deep breath and tried to wiggle her way out of his grasp. He released her. Taking a small step forward, she tossed her long black hair. "I'm okay now, Darling. Thank you." And with that, she was suddenly calm and cool-headed. All of the SFs breathed a collective sigh of relief.

Daniel turned to the one in charge. "Post two guards at the door..." He leaned in to whisper, "For that prisoner's safety." The SF nodded and gave the order to his men. The rest were dismissed.

"Since when does an archaeologist give orders to an SF?" Jack mused.

"He does indeed command the respect of these men," Teal'c commented.

"Jack! What are you doing down here?" The four of them turned to see Reynolds with a cup of coffee in hand. He walked up, oblivious to the excitement.

"My dear Colonel," Vala stated as she calmly strolled past. "You'll be pleased to know that the prisoner is now ready to cooperate." With an air of confidence befitting a princess, she headed for the elevator.

"Thanks, Vala!" Reynolds called after her, genuinely pleased.

The older Daniel walked up. "Reynolds, why did you walk away and leave her unsupervised like that? She scared the SFs!"

"I did it on purpose. Oh come on, this isn't as bad as that other time!" he said a little too cheerfully. "Now if you'll excuse me, I have an interrogation to finish." Daniel watched him go before turning back in the direction of the elevator. He dropped his head to his chest.

Sam placed a hand on the older man's shoulder. "Daniel, are you… are you that woman's babysitter?" she asked hesitantly.

"Sam, you don't know the half of it." He smiled. Shaking his head, he made for the elevator.

"DanielJackson," Teal'c addressed the younger version, "What will you get yourself into?"

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"I don't know what to make of it, Sir."

"Same here, Carter. Same here."

The team was gathered in a V.I.P. room. Teal'c stood stoically by the wall. Daniel sat in a large chair with his face in his hands.

"The woman is absolutely crazy," he mumbled. His team laughed. Sam excused herself to use the washroom.

"She's also absolutely hot," Jack said once Sam was out of earshot. Both Teal'c and Daniel turned to him with odd looks. "What?"

"She's nuts, Jack." He sat back in the chair. "How do I ever get mixed up with a lunatic like that?"

"You're special, Daniel. You have this way with women."

"Ha ha."

Teal'c found all this quite amusing, if the smile on his face was any indication.

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A/N: Not over yet! Stay tuned...

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