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 next day…
The team wandered the halls after a mid-afternoon snack in the commissary. Since they were restricted to the base and not allowed contact with the outside world, it was all they could do. Eat and wander. And maybe occasionally work out. But the wandering part tickled Jack's fancy. People-watching happened to be one of his secret pastimes. They stuck together so as not to confuse the base personnel when it came to Dr. Jackson. It was lucky that the older Jack, Sam, and Teal'c were not around to befuddle them even more.
They eventually headed for the older Daniel's office, just to see what he was up to. They rounded the last corner before his office. Mitchell could be seen approaching from the opposite end of the hall. As soon as he caught sight of the team, he moved to head them off. "Uhh, hey there! Where are you off to, sir?"
"Daniel's office," Jack replied nonchalantly.
"Ahh, I see." Mitchell took a good look at his watch. He seemed a little worried, but was trying not to show it. "Well, uh, you know he might not be in there. Thought I heard he was in the commissary."
"Actually, no, we just came from there," the younger Daniel stated.
"Oh." He glanced at his watch again.
"Something urgent you need to do, Mitchell?" Jack questioned.
"No, sir, not at the moment. Say Teal'c! I'll bet it won't hurt for you all to watch the latest Star Wars movie! I don't think it came out yet in 2003."
The Jaffa's eyes lit up. He turned to his CO. "I suggest that we investigate, O'Neill."
After a pause, Jack shrugged. "Okay."
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The following day…
They hadn't seen the older Daniel since the incident in the holding area. Jack and Sam were anxious to ask a few harmless questions about Vala. Daniel was quite curious himself, because he wanted to know just how crazy his future self must be to associate with such a nutcase. The team happened to approach his office around the same time as the previous day: 3 o'clock.
Once again, Mitchell caught them before going in. He made some excuse about wanting to spar with Teal'c and test out his skills. The Jaffa was eager to show this new Colonel what he was made of. Jack shrugged and let Mitchell lead them to the gym. After a particularly brutal sparring match, the boys hit the showers.
The original SG-1 met up again in the commissary for dinner. Vala was already seated across from Mitchell. Neither noticed the foursome when they entered and sat down at a table nearby. Mitchell was laughing heartily, and Vala was throwing some food at him. They seemed to be teasing each other. The nickname "Princess" was thrown around.
"You think they're a couple?" Sam wondered.
Jack pretended to admonish her. "Now, Carter, no need to gossip here."
"I'm not gossiping, just… wondering aloud."
Teal'c offered with a smile, "Perhaps we should observe them further."
Daniel pinched the space between his eyes. "You guys are too much."
"Now now, people-watching is a sport. Teal'c's right, we should gather more intel. Be inconspicuous, people."
Jack and Sam's seats were facing the pair and thus had a clearer view. Vala and Cameron continued laughing out loud. Soon the older Daniel Jackson arrived. He sat down to join the "subjects," choosing the seat next to Vala. They easily included him in the conversation, and the trio began laughing together.
"I'm not seeing it, Carter."
"I think so, sir. They were obviously flirting earlier."
"Who was?" Daniel interjected.
"Mitchell and Vala."
"No, they weren't," Jack claimed. He watched the trio a little longer. "Now Daniel and Vala – there's something definitely there," he gossiped.
"Oh please," Sam exclaimed.
"Yeah!" Daniel added. Teal'c watched the exchange with interest.
"I'm telling you, Space Monkey, something's going on."
"Jack, I would never, and I repeat, never, flirt with that woman. She's just too… too nuts!"
"You say that now…"
"Jack!"
"Fine. Why don't you put your money where your mouth is." Sam and Teal'c looked up from their food in interest.
"What? You want to bet on my future actions?"
"Yep."
"That's completely insane because I can control the outcome of this bet, but okay. How much?" Sam and Teal'c straightened.
"Depends. What are you worth?"
"Pshaw. You know damn well what I'm worth."
"Right. 5 bucks then?"
"Excuse me? Make that 50," Daniel demanded, indignant.
"You're on," Jack responded with a playful smile. He rubbed his hands together as if ready to collect his winnings already.
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A/N: More coming soon...