CHAPTER 108
EPISODE……………….UNENDING
Sam was working on one of her projects when Ford entered that morning in his cream colored suit. She looked up to find him holding a tray of food and fresh coffee.
"Once again, you've stayed seated at that computer. So this time, I decided to bring lunch to you."
"Thanks." she said stretching. "I've been working on this so long. Just another project that I have to tell myself is going to take awhile and not to try and rush it."
"Well…" he said taking one of the pieces of bacon. "If you need me to do anything, such as order you to slow down and eat, will that help?"
"You down here helping with the project would be better." she said grabbing the utensils.
"Wish I could. But I'm helping Siler do a upgrade on….something. I can't recall at the moment, oh well." he said pulling up the other stool. "Do you want help brought in or maybe McKay called…."
She gave him a glare.
"I was kidding." he said raising his hands. "Just kidding."
"He probably would be of some help, but the fact he'd keep telling me this is wrong and that is wrong. I don't need that."
"I don't need it either. You in a upset mood anyway. You look better happy than angry."
"Most people do." she said as she chewed and leaned on the table in thought.
"Are you still thinking about that project?" he asked pointing at the screen.
"No. I'm trying to think of what we're going to do for Christmas this year."
"Christmas?"
"Yeah."
"And not the important project?"
"I've found that thinking about another subject sometimes helps me come up with more or better ideas, or usually gives me a fresh approach after I've done either some daydreaming or thinking of some other subject. But that's only when I am doing a job during the day and can't or don't want to wait several hours to go home and come back the next day with a fresher approach. So, what do you think?"
"Christmas? Why not what we always do? Invite Daniel, Teal'c, Janet, Cassandra, Jack and his family, your parents and I think a few others over to have fun, talk and such. Mitchell might come this year too. With his parents and that girl Amy. Plenty of room at the mansion. Even with Daniel's parents being there plus MacGyver and his son. I think Teal'c was going to try and bring Ishta."
"Yeah. But I'm meaning as to, presents and such. We…us as to here at the SGC, we're always out saving the world and such. Don't have time to actually enjoy much of anything at home. Other than each other."
"I see what you mean. Even with all this money, it is very hard to find something for you. Not into jewelry, not really anyway. What you need to work with is usually here or is coming. Beyond that……"
"Find for each other is hard. Our first Christmas together was really great. All those parts and other supplies for my Indian and then you buying yourself one. You're getting better at riding."
"Not as afraid as when I started. Might be a Time Lord thing."
"Just having you and Sally and my parents works for me. If I find something I want, I just usually buy it. You do the same, but at the moment I can't think of anything I really want. Well, anything that can be bought."
"What do you want?"
"Peace would be nice. A little action every now and then off world is fine, but the thought of doom over my head is getting really old. First the Goa'uld, then the Wraith, now the Ori too. What else is out there? It would be nice to go off world to explore. Seek out new worlds and new civilizations. Boldly go where no one has gone before."
He laughed lightly with her.
"As funny as it sounded, I mean it."
"I wish the same." he said nodding as he gently rubbed her hand. "It would be nice to send people out without worrying about some enemy out there possibly killing them. Sure, we have the ability to go pretty much anywhere, but it's not all that safe in some ways."
"I guess it's a little easier to shop for everyone else. We found one of those books that Daniel has been searching for."
"I wish I could show Daniel it now, but then he'd have nothing to look forward to. I only wish I could find more of the stuff his parents wrote and such. Other things his family had. His parents will be surprised we actually found something."
"Speaking of family, I'm still surprised at that photo album that you got Jack."
"Surprised the hell out of me and Daniel more than it did Jack."
Flashback to last Christmas, well a few days before.
Ford was doing paperwork when he felt the approach of one of them. He put his hanky away as he heard them knock on the door and also could have swore he heard a sneeze as well. At this point, he was a Time Lord but they hadn't helped the people in that village that caused him to regenerate.
"Come….."
"Got something for ya." his alternate time line self said setting a large gift bag on the desk. "Well, it's not for you actually."
"Not for me? Then why didn't you bring me something?" he asked opening the bag.
"Christmas is coming so me and Sam wanted to do something really nice for Jack. Our Jack. So, with K-9's help, we did a little time traveling."
"And all you got was this extremely large….wow." he said pulling out two foot thick leather bound book. "Looks like a photo album."
"It is." he said taking it and opening it to the back. "Recognize them?"
"Mom and dad." he said touching the picture. "Looks like they didn't know their picture was being taken."
"They were on the mainland looking around. I was cloaked. Mom was pregnant at the time. Now look at him."
"Who? Hey, I remember him, vaguely. That's….Uncle Hison?"
"Yeah. Always thought his name was weird."
"But why is our family in this?"
"Dad's brother decided to be one of the ones to come back to Earth with the other's from Atlantis after leaving it in the Pegasus galaxy." he said turning the pages slowly. "We put the dates of birth and death under each name, number of siblings and who they were married to. Our Uncle, which did die of old age, didn't ascend, and had three boys. The first born later had two boys and a girl. His son had a son and a girl. That son ended up having a son as well. As strange and really weird as this is going to sound, each son had another son, which was either the first, second, third or fourth child. No son ever had more than four children, but there was always a son. And that continued all the way…"
He flipped through the pages quickly all the way up to the front which showed six pictures.
"That's…..whoa….." he said shocked.
"Yeah, we didn't believe it until we did a double check, and then a triple check. Our K-9 confirmed it."
"No wonder I, we, felt some connection to him."
"You're telling me. I didn't really believe it either until we check all the facts that third time. It's true though and you can see that sort of strange genetic trait still lives on. Jack had Charlie, MacGyver had Sean. More than likely, Sean and Charlie will ended up having son's as well."
"Jack and MacGyver are family? That…..wow." he said sitting down.
"Well, explains why we always liked them both and felt that weird connection you just mentioned." he said shrugging. "Kinda cool huh?"
"I'd say. You do know that this will take a long time to copy…."
"No, this is the second copy. Our Jack has the first. Well, it was nice seeing the place again. Have fun and tell everyone we said hi."
He nodded as he watched him beam away.
"That is so unfair. But then again, we have the T.A.R.D.I.S." he said closing the book. "Daniel should find this interesting. Sam will probably find it weird. Damn this thing is heavy…"
"It is a little weird. If I hadn't married you and did so to Jack, you'd still be family." she said finishing up.
"Jack thought it was really cool. I never did get to look through it all."
"Daniel wanted to look through the whole book if I remember right. I'm still surprised that Jack cried."
"Takes a lot for him to break down. But with Charlie back, his walls are shot."
"I wouldn't say shot, more like broken down a little."
"True."
"What are you two up to?" Daniel asked walking in.
"Discussing Christmas." she said.
"You two are so hard to shop for." Daniel said with a sigh.
"Don't worry about it. Just being there works for us." Ford said.
"We got you something that you're going to love Daniel." she said with a sly smile.
"That's not fair." he whined knowing it had to be something really important.
"So this is where you all are. Well, except T. Think he's meditating or something. And Vala is…probably sword practicing or bothering someone. What's going on?" Mitchell asked.
"They got me a Christmas present and it's something really good." he said with pout.
"They told you what it was and are upset you can't have it because it isn't Christmas yet, right?"
"No we didn't. He just knows that we have been able to get him something he's usually always wanted or something along those lines. Pretty much ever since I ended up here. His parents will like it too."
"That only makes it worse!" Daniel whined. "Can I get a hint?"
"No. We hooked up during the first year working together and worked together to find gifts for Daniel. Jack was usually easy as was Teal'c." she said. "Daniel used to be the hard one until we could time travel."
"Do you have any idea Jackson?" Mitchell asked.
"Could be anything from a book, to ancient jewelry or some precious artifact from long ago. I really have no idea and they do this every year. And every time they tell me, before Christmas, the item they got me is something I've always wanted or have been looking for. Got to be something big that my parents will like it as well. And I can't narrow that down because we pretty much have similar interest."
"Okay. So what you two gotten me?" Mitchell asked.
"Still looking." they said together.
"I would get you one of those F-302's, but money won't work in this instance. They just won't give me one to have fun with. Sad really. I haven't been in one yet." Ford muttered.
"Wait a minute. You have to go up and fly one at least once a year." she said.
"With my driving record, they think I'll crash for the fun of it. Or try to push the plane to it's limits and beyond. Their real excuse, I was never really in the Air Force and stuff along those lines so I don't have to do that test like everyone else."
"And you never pushed to go up?" Mitchell asked.
"Never saw the point to try. I wasn't all that great a pilot anyway. At least not in the combat sense."
"We know." the two Colonels said.
"I have no idea how to top that album for Jack." Ford muttered.
"Me either." she muttered.
"He wants a boat." Daniel stated.
"I thought he had one." Mitchell said. "He told me about it once."
"Yeah, he wants a bigger one. For going on the ocean."
"We'll have to take Charlie along to find one he wants to go on." Ford said looking at her.
"Yeah. That's one way to mess with Jack's head." she said smiling as her phone rang. "Carter's lab. Yes sir, we'll be right up."
"What's up?" Mitchell asked.
"Landry wants us to come to his office. Apparently the Asguard have a message for us." she said getting up.
"Great, something to do to get rid of this monotony." Mitchell said. "So, what have you two got me?"
They didn't answer as they gave innocent smiles that made Mitchell wonder what it could be as Daniel kept thinking of what his might be during the trip down to level 28. SG-1 all gathered in the briefing room as Landry got off the phone with someone and came out.
"We got a message from Thor recently. He wants SG-1, along with the Odyssey to come to their planet right away." Landry said.
"Did he say why sir?" Mitchell asked.
"Other than it will be a great surprise, no."
"I'm betting that the 'Carter' is fully completed and they want us to see it." Ford said.
"That's possible." Carter said with a smile.
She really liked the fact that there was something named after her, other than the star Ford got named that is. They even went and saw it once or twice and found it was simply a star with no planets nearby when it eventually would break down and collapse.
"So, when do we leave?" Mitchell asked.
"In one hour. Grab whatever you feel you need to take. Such as dress uniforms perhaps." he said walking out and then yelling back. "That last one was an order."
They groaned but nodded. As they materialized on the bridge and all got ready to go several minutes later, a sudden alert made them get ready for possible battle like everyone else on the ship as the sensors picked up an incoming ship. As the ship raised shields and got the weapons ready, Ford entered the T.A.R.D.I.S. to engage the shields if needed. Everyone looked at him when he came out laughing.
"All hands stand down." he said after touching the com button. "Sam, get up here…."
"I'm right here." she said from behind him. "What is it?"
"That." he said looking out the window as a Prometheus class ship dropped out of hyperspace near the moon.
"Oh my god." she said in excitement. "They finished her a lot sooner than I thought."
"You two want to explain what's going on?" Mitchell asked. "Not that I am against seeing another ship on our side, but something tells me it isn't ours. Unless that is the Prometheus and…"
"No Colonel, not her." Ford said.
"We're getting a hail from the other ship." Marks said.
"On screen, on screen." Ford said happily as he walked over.
"This is Colonel Melissa Fairbrook of the F.A.S. Enterprise." she said as she came on their screen.
"Colonel?" Mitchell asked as he walked up and saw her in a white suit with Colonel rank bars on her lapels as she sat with her legs crossed in the command chair. "F.A.S.?"
"Yes. We have our own military and Air Force. Dad and mom are in charge of our growing city. We decided to come here, other than because we are testing our systems, but also because it is our first trip out of our system and what better place to go to than somewhere we're sure we'd be safe from attacks. F.A.S. stands for Fur Alliance Ship." Melissa said.
"Good point. About coming here I mean. Nice idea on the F.A.S. thing." Daniel said as they saw other furs walking around in the background and doing other things. "I notice no one is wearing any uniforms though."
"No offense Doctor Jackson, but those outfits really don't look that good." Melissa said as she looked off to her right a moment and nodded. "We all voted on using the Air Force ranking system and many of the rules, mostly because your counterparts knew that system best. As for uniforms, that's still in the debate and design stage. Oh, sorry to have dropped it unannounced. We're having some trouble with long range communications. Other one of the reasons we are here is to hopefully get some supplies and help."
"Crystals are busted and we'll need a few parts the SGC has on hand…oh hey guys." Fox Carter said as she came unto the screen. "How long we been here?"
"A few minutes Sam." Melissa said.
"You guys are going somewhere aren't you?" Fox Ford said as he also came on the screen.
"The Asguard called saying they want us to come to their planet." Ford said. "They want us to come by ship."
"Thor or whoever say why?" Fox Ford asked.
"No." Ford said.
"Hmm." Fox Ford said rubbing his chin. "We are still working on some of the other systems and they could help us…"
"Assuming they can get us the needed supplies, we could beam them up quickly and be on our way within a half an hour." Fox Carter said.
"Dale, send them the list." Melissa said to a raccoon off to her right.
"Receiving transmission." Marks said.
Ford looked at the list and then called the SGC. As he was getting the approval for the supplies, the rest of SG-1 was talking to them on the screen. Twenty minutes later, they had beamed up the items needed and then took off into hyperspace with them.
The normal commander of the ship was out on sick leave, so instead of getting another Colonel to take over, Ford took full command. And he was enjoying every minute of it, except for the dress uniform part. Signing off on reports, getting status updates and things of that nature wasn't a bother. They brought the T.A.R.D.I.S. and K-9 with them figuring that Thor might find something about the dog's technology important. Nobody really minded that Ford was in command, especially after he had been asked by several dozen people to cook for them, which was practically the whole ship that really asked. So every morning he'd make several different items for breakfast, depending on what people asked for, same with lunch and dinner. Before they had left, they had beamed up quite a bit extra in food for this reason. When Ford got onboard, and informed the crew he was taking command, several people came through the com line rather quickly asking him to take over the galley. He was about to object when his team, which was on the bridge, looked at him with that oh please begging routine. Except Teal'c, though his eyes stated otherwise. So he agreed and then that's when all the extra food was beamed up. Took another half hour before they left after that.
So far they had been traveling for a couple of days. Vala mentioned that since Daniel was rather busy and in some ways avoiding her, if it wasn't for the sword practicing and the many video games that Ford had brought with him, she'd go bored out of her mind. Since they couldn't watch TV, they brought various movies and other DVD's with them, to help pass the time. Kinda long trip there and back so they needed something to pass the time.
On the trip there, and people from both ships going back and forth helping or looking around, Melissa, both Fox Carter's and SG-1 were on the Enterprise in the mess hall talking. They had already ate, but hadn't left the mess hall and stayed to talk.
"We now have a government set up and the size of the town has increased greatly. There is over a hundred thousand people living in New Mobius. We finally named the town after all these years. Well, it's actually a city now, though I have heard the word metropolis a few times lately." Melissa said. "I haven't been paying a lot of attention to it."
"It is a metropolis." Fox Carter said as Melissa nodded.
"Your idea on the names?" Ford asked his counterpart.
"Yes, well, for the most part." he said nodding. "No one had last names either and it was getting a little hard to identify people apart, so people started picking names they liked from a few books we had brought in or they already had names in mind. Surprisingly and thankfully, there is few Smiths."
"Did you pick Fairbrook or was it your parents?" Daniel asked.
"We all agreed on it together." Melissa said. "Because of the growing size of the city and more people on the planet now knowing the freedom we have and help, we had to set up a police force as well. Good thing about the zat guns and the fact we have hundreds of them."
"I'm surprised that there hasn't been many incidents, crimes and such I mean." Fox Carter said. "That may all change with the politics, but we hope not."
"How many cities are there?" Daniel asked.
"Within a area just a bit bigger than Australia, there's seven cities. Those we call cities because there is 50,000 people or more. There is also several towns and villages around, anywhere up to a couple hundred or the one town that has just over a dozen people. More of a rest stop between two of the bigger cities." Fox Ford said.
"Any luck with the reptile people?" Daniel asked.
"Yes, we did. It is Komodo dragons, turtles and chameleons that we know about. They have their own city, which is underground. There is more species, but they tend to keep to themselves." Fox Ford said. "Sort of a territorial and prey dispute problem."
"Hmm. I got a question. How did you get hold of a ship like this? Supplies and such?" Mitchell asked. "Or should I just point…."
"Point." both Ford and Carter said.
"My counterpart along with Melissa came to us some months back and asked for help with the idea of having their own ships and some other things. With the T.A.R.D.I.S., we managed to get them started. There is a couple of moons nearby that they can get to within less than an hour that have rich resources in them. We got them mining equipment and many other things, including vehicles to help them get started. Since they already have naquada on their planet and they are very close allies, giving them this sort of technology isn't against any rules, not really anyway. With the many laptops we gave them that gave easy to read instructions that even Jack could understand, they got everything started and going quickly. Oh, what's the status of the other ship?" Carter asked.
"75% complete." Fox Carter said. "One of the reasons we came here was to get more supplies to help complete her and several other things back on Gia'as. She'll be christened with the name Star Fox."
"I like the name. You took it from the game didn't you?" Mitchell said as Fox Ford nodded. "Is the ship also another Prometheus class?"
"Yes. As nice as your ship is, we don't have the supplies to build something that big yet. Plus, we are undermanned as it is. Not a lot of us are really willing to leave the ground. Only fifty of us, other than these two are helping. Everyone else is still getting schooled and training to work in space, plus trying to get over their fears of space dementia." Melissa said.
"What sort of weapon systems does this ship employ?" Teal'c asked.
"Plasma blast, just like from a Hal'tak." Fox Carter said. "We have them set up at the front of the ship and just behind the bridge tower. No missiles seeing as we couldn't get any to begin with. Seeing as we really had to do a serious make over on the internal designs to accommodate the various species of furs, certain things weren't built into this ship like the original Prometheus class design."
"I've noticed the many different changes. Such as the seats." Daniel said. "Higher ceilings. Even the, um….men's bathroom are different."
"Yeah, that took a lot of work." Melissa said. "It was more than dealing with tails, better if we just not go into it."
"We had to really upgrade the sensors to make sure there is nothing in the doorways before the doors close. No one has lost a tail yet, but a few people almost did." Fox Ford said.
"What did you think of the flag and design we put on the top section?" Melissa asked.
"I thought it was cool." Carter said. "Did you two have any hand in that?"
"No." the two Fox Carter's said.
"They came up with that all on their own." Fox Carter said. "But we did suggest a flag idea."
"A few of the ideas were to paint it as a black flag and have the name of the planet across the top, other was to have it red and do it diagonally. Yellow with it on either side." Melissa said. "A few others which didn't really get much if any votes. I like the current one. It got the most votes."
"Was it just your city or more than one?" Daniel asked.
"We set up the government sort of like America has theirs. Except the politicians are watched carefully and any talks that are down to create bills and such can and are watched by the public so corruption does take place. Everyone's well being is taken into account. Which is why the economy is doing so great." Fox Ford said.
"Everything is pretty much based on a give and take and barter system." Fox Carter said. "There is no value on things, at least not in a monetary value. It was brought up, but seeing as the corruption is eventually causes, it was shot down quickly. There is plenty of food, crops grow greatly and if someone wants or needs something, it can be made or easily gotten from the SGC if it isn't on hand already."
"Very nice idea. So everyone got a chance to vote on the design then?" Daniel asked.
"Yes. Except for the reptiles. They want to be left alone. If they were even trying to form an army or an attack, we'd know about it rather quickly. From what we can tell, they have moved farther away from our area." Melissa said. "Closer to swamp lands."
The design on the top of the ship in front of the tower section was a large looking flag, painted on in a dark blue with the word Gia'as in black going down the left side. The ship was gray in color so the flag stood out easily. Just above the 'G' was multiple tails painted for each different animal, all going around a empty circle, none touching. If you knew what to look for, you'd be able to easily pick out which tail belonged to which fur. Seeing as the flag was huge, it was easy to paint so many tails. However, the smaller flag which was hung in various areas of the Enterprise they had toured, it was a bit difficult for them to identify the many tails, even though the crew could easily point them all out.
"Is there any ships in the flight bays?" Mitchell asked.
"A couple cargo ships and a few modified gliders to allow work or on the sight looks at areas of the ship while in space. Other than that, no fighter craft." Fox Ford said.
"So, the biggest question, which has yet to be asked, who was behind the name for this ship?" Mitchell asked.
"I admit, that is all my fault. If Earth wasn't going to do it, someone had to then. Might as well have been us. After several of the, council members watched Star Trek, they realized the significance of why I was pushing for the name and a lot of people agreed with it. Space just isn't worth exploring if there isn't a Enterprise out there." Fox Ford said proudly.
"Boosted moral really well. Got a lot of furs to sign up." Fox Carter said. "Personally, even though it isn't the Enterprise, I like the fact I can say I served on one."
"That is so unfair." Carter said to her grinning counterpart.
"I know." Fox Carter said still smiling. "Ooh! We forgot to tell you. You'll never guess who ended up on Gia'as shortly after that incident with those….huge ugly animals that Nirriti left behind."
SG-1 shrugged.
"Harlan and our android doubles. Well…" Fox Carter began. "You know what I mean."
"What did they come for?" Mitchell asked.
"The machine keeping them alive was breaking down quickly and the air above the ground was starting to get in, though it couldn't effect them physically, it was making problems mechanically. So that SG-1 was looking for a new home. At first they were going to up and leave, but we told them they could stay. We've been meaning to tell Stargate Command about them for awhile, but have spaced it because we've been so busy. They moved out within a good two weeks, set up in the old temple were Ford's first mission started and they've been there ever since. They come by from time to time, helping with different projects and such, or just talking to people." Fox Carter said. "They even got rid of that…old dead animal smell that everyone hated. Trust me, it was repulsive."
"Just being there and knowing bothered me." Ford said.
"I felt it weird to talk to our counterpart. It was really weird when he said he deleted a lot of his memories of past events and such. That Jack and Carter got together so, to distance himself, he….well…." Fox Ford said trailing off for a moment. "Anyway, he works on different projects and goes walking around in the forest a lot. If I didn't know better, it's like he doesn't know what to do, have a purpose sort of thing. The rest of the android SG-1 are doing great actually. Teal'c is Teal'c. Jack is fishing as much as he can or watching the stars, Carter is…well, we all know what she does plus the same with Daniel. On the outside, the temple looks about the same as usual, but inside, the walls and everything else has changed a lot. They've managed to create a better power source, which helps keep them powered up and has a much greater range…something like a few hundred miles."
"Plus, with my help and a few other people and our counterpart, we managed to create a more stable and long lasting internal power source that will last a good month before it starts to totally run out, and that's based on strenuous activity for a month, seeing as they don't sleep. Harlan has tried to get others, human and furs to see about becoming androids as well, but not many have really agreed to the idea. A few have, but I forget who and which species." Fox Carter said.
"I read the file on that mission with Harlan and be turning into robots…"
"Androids Mitchell, big difference." Ford said.
"What…okay, I get it. Androids. Seeing as you have been with them longer and talked with your counterpart….um…even though they are not living, organically, how close to…, um….what is their limitations?"
"They can't eat or drink, don't sleep. She enjoys the fact she can just keep working and not have to eat, sleep or drink, plus no bathroom runs to interrupt her. She hates the fact she can't have children, but….is happy that she is able to be…intimate at least." Fox Carter said shrugging lightly. "It's weird talking to yourself and knowing how it feels in a way you can understand even if you aren't really your counterpart."
"Well, I am glad to hear they got out of that place. It ready to fall apart on a moments notice." Ford said leaning back in the chair.
"Drake to Melissa."
She got up and hit the button on the wall.
"Yeah."
"The Odyssey is requesting SG-1 back. We're ten minutes till arrival at the Asguard home world."
"Thanks. Stand by to drop out of hyperspace as they do."
"Yes ma'am."
"Well, I guess we'll all have to talk more later." she said as they got up.
Using the T.A.R.D.I.S., they dropped back in on the bridge of their ship and then got out, taking positions as Marks said they were nearing the planet very soon. They dropped out moments later to find a few Asguard vessels in orbit on the far side along with a very large Asguard vessel, similar to the O'Neill Sam had destroyed years ago when helping Thor with their Replicator problem. However, this was twice the size of the biggest vessel the Asguard had and the vertical parts that were on either side of the ship in the back, while normally were one on either side of the normal Asguard vessels, there was two on either side on this one. On either side of the hull, on the neck, was Asguard writing, in large letters, which they later learned it said, The Carter. Thor also showed them later, that there was a plaque on the bridge that said the ship was named after them in honor for all their help, plus thanks to the Tauri.
"Wow, that is a big ship." Mitchell said.
"Very big. Must be the Carter." Carter said.
"It is." Ford said as he smiled and tapped the cane lightly against the floor at his feet while he sat in the command chair. "Says so on the side."
"You can read Asguard?"
"So can you Daniel. You taught me."
"Oh yeah." Dnaiel said as Ford shook his head.
"We've being hailed." Mark said and then as Mitchell began to ask. "By the Asguard. The Asguard are requesting permission to beam aboard."
"Yes, by all means. We haven't seen Thor in quite some time." Ford said as he got up. "Link up with the Enterprise so they can watch and hear from that screen."
"Yes General."
A bright light appeared on the bridge and Thor was there in front of them.
"Greetings, and welcome to Orilla."
SG-1 and a few others all said hey, hello or hi.
"It's good to see you again. That's Vala and Colonel Mitchell. Two new members of the SG-1 team." Carter said.
"New to you, but they've been with us awhile." Ford said.
"I see."
"Your message said it was urgent that we come. Is everything okay?" Carter asked as she walked near Ford who was a couple feet from Thor. "We haven't heard from you in awhile."
"How can you tell the difference?" Vala asked as Carter was talking.
"The voice." Daniel said.
"I am sorry. The Asguard have been otherwise occupied. As mentioned in the brief transmission we sent, the high council wishes to meet with you, to explain in greater detail. However, there is not much time."
"Obviously you haven't met the new me." Ford said as a few people chuckled.
"I do not understand."
"Private joke. Sorry Thor, I'll explain later. Go on though."
"Hopefully there will be enough time for the explanation, but I fear otherwise. Time is short and we must hurry. With your permission, the Asguard would like to beam aboard and begin installing various technological upgrades to this ship. If we had more time, we would do the other ship as well."
"I hope it is ray guns. I betted on ray guns for the pool." Mitchell said as Teal'c raised an eyebrow.
"What is it you want to do?" Daniel asked.
"We plan on giving you everything we have and know."
That stunned everyone including Ford, so much so the cane fell from his gasp.
"I'm sorry, you want to what?" Ford asked slowly.
"Everything we have, all our current technology and knowledge."
Ford slowly reached over with one finger closing Carter's mouth and then noticed that she wasn't the only one with the same shock and awe. Vala didn't seem all that impressed and Teal'c was only showing it if you looked in his eyes.
"Wow, um…sorry if we don't seem all that impressed. You are catching us really off guard Thor." Daniel said. "Yeah, we are really grateful for this, but what did we do to deserve…all this? You've always resisted in the past and said we were never ready."
"I seriously doubt this has to do with my change and the T.A.R.D.I.S." Ford muttered. Thor cocked his head to the side. "I'll explain that later too."
"Hmm. Though many Asguard still believe the Tauri are not ready to receive what we have and know, but as a race, we are dying." he said putting his hand against his chest for a moment. "Very soon, we will all be gone."
That got everyone's attention even more, plus many sympathetic looks.
"How long do you have?" Fox Ford asked from the screen.
"Until we have finished the upgrades to this ship."
Everyone was even more stunned.
"Marks, let the Asguard know that we agree and have them start right away." Ford said as he picked up the cane and then pointed at the screen. "Beam over Melissa and the those two. Thor, we need to talk."
Thor was really surprised when SG-1, Melissa and the other two Carters, along with him entered the T.A.R.D.I.S. The concept behind the Universally Transindentail idea wasn't lost on him, but the technology behind making something bigger on the inside than out was a bit difficult to grasp. Ford and Carter both quickly recounted the story behind what happened with a test they were going to do, which failed but they only remembered, and then him getting the T.A.R.D.I.S. Thor told them that the Asguard were planning on giving them all their technology and knowledge, which included their entire history, then they were going to blow up their planet and their ships to keep anyone else from getting the technology, seeing as their cloning process had gotten to the point that all options had been exhausted and they, as a people, had gained a progressive disease that was causing the cloned bodies to fail faster than before. Ford instantly offered to take his T.A.R.D.I.S. down to their planet and let them run scans over it and him, in hopes that they gain something that might save them. Thor felt it was a long shot and most likely would fail, but agreed. So, SG-1 and the others left, going back inside the Daedalus as he took off.
A couple of hours later, while the upgrades were taking place, on both ships, though for the Enterprise it was better shields and weapons, the two came back with news that made everyone happy. There was a lot of technology that they didn't understand concerning the T.A.R.D.I.S., which they now would have years to go over. Ford's DNA was very unique and because of the unique regenerating factor in his cells, which they were going to be able to duplicate, under extreme conditions, their race now had the final puzzle piece needed to save them all. It was going to take some time, but they were confident that they'd be able to save themselves. However, seeing as the Ori were looking for them and because of the war with the Replicators and the fact they had planned on giving up, they didn't have enough ships left to protect the planet if several Ori ships came.
So, even though they were giving the technology to the Tauri, which took Ford, Daniel and Thor talking to the High Council because they wanted to take back the technology seeing as their race wasn't going to die, they were still going through with their plan to blow up the planet. At the moment, five Asguard vessels were in space, not including the Carter, and a few more which were powered down and were in for repairs that they gave up on, were being repaired again. Everything they needed and felt important was being transferred to those ships for their imminent departure after the upgrades.
"The Asguard computer core is equipped with its own power source, that will not infringe on your ship's ZPM. However, when the upgrades are complete, the core will be fully integrated into your ships systems." Thor said to Carter and Ford, who were both down in a special room of the ship were the Asguard core and special consoles were located. "Another team of Asguard are doing the same to your T.A.R.D.I.S., however, we have no idea the effects it will have on your ship, so we will leave the final stage of hooking the two systems together to you General."
"No problem Thor. I'm just glad to help." he said shaking the small hand.
"I'm so glad we…he was able to help save your race Thor. So many of us were extremely saddened to hear what you were all about to do." Carter said as she also grabbed his hand gently. "We haven't seen you a lot, but you've been a great friend over these years."
"I am greatly honored to have been friends with SG-1 and the Tauri. Your people, along with the Generals genetic contribution completed the missing links we needed to help save our people. It will unfortunately take a number of years to fully make successful new bodies. Which is why we must leave this galaxy to a new planet far outside the reach of the Ori and the Goa'uld. The trip will take several months at least, and it may be many years before we are able to be in contact with your people again, or any other race."
"Better than not having you around at all." Ford said.
"Indeed."
"So, even though their original plan was to blow themselves up, and have us witness it, giving us all their precious knowledge and cool technology, as their legacy if I understand it right…" Mitchell said as he, Teal'c, Vala and Daniel were walking down a hallway and watching different people and Asguard work. "They are still giving us all this, still as a legacy thing, in case they don't make it to the new planet?"
"Indeed." Teal'c said.
"The Ori could still find them, in route. And, even if they don't, we have shown a much greater capacity, as a people, though really it is a select few since Earth doesn't know what really goes on, that we are capable of having their technology with responsibility." Daniel said. "If, heaven forbid, on the off chance something does happen along the way, then we will have all that which they are giving, to remember them and tell others about."
"And we plan on using it to save others, starting with the taking out of the Ori." Vala said.
"You really have changed a lot. It used to be all about you getting something." Mitchell said. "Are you sure that there is nothing you are getting out of this?"
"Saving people is a gratifying experience. I'm going to live forever, assuming I keep my head on. Many years from now, I hope to have a very large house, or building, maybe a planet of my own, with all the different things I like and have gained over the years. There are planets out there that are for sale, I just never had the money to buy them."
"And, you've never told this to us before, nor talked to Ford about it." Daniel said.
"I did, once. But even he doesn't have enough gems to pay the price the…realtors as you would call them, for those planets. Besides, even if we or I bought one, there is no way to protect it right now and keep people from doing whatever they want on it. Plus, I'd rather just have a large house or building with everything I like. I have time to wait to get those things, and get them fairly."
"At least you said fairly." Daniel said.
"I assume we will still be staying to watch Orilla be destroyed?" Teal'c asked.
"That's what I hear." Mitchell said. "When is that tour of the Carter suppose to take place?"
"Anytime actually." Daniel said. "We just have to ask to be beamed over. Seeing as we can't help here, why not now?"
Thor was going over more of the info about the core as it was still being installed. A large Asguard monitor above the big console lit up as he was talking showing different things. One either side of the screen was several lit up thin crystals standing up.
"If you wish, you will be able to interface with the core using a holographic representation of me or any other Asguard in the database."
"It won't be the same as talking to you Thor. We're really going to miss you." Carter said.
"I shall miss you as well. However, I believe we will meet again."
"I know we will." Ford said. "You all must have been working on this idea for sometime. From what I hear, everything is almost complete. Seeing as it was just weapons, shields and a few other things for the Enterprise, since you weren't giving them a core, they should be finished there in about ten minutes. Last I heard anyway."
"We have been working on this for awhile. Your ships schematics were already known to us ahead of time, which is why things are going smoothly. The time reference has been a better part of one of your years."
"Not bad. I was thinking longer." Carter said.
"Your people have done many things for ours and for many other planets as well, despite the fact your own people know little about the true nature of what is going on. Despite this, you have shown yourselves to be more than friends and worthy allies." Thor stated. "As such, you are now the fifth race. With the Asguard having to leave, it will be up to your people to preserve the future of this galaxy."
"We won't let you down Thor. If on the chance you and your people take many years to return, say a hundred or more, I will continue to do everything in my power to keep what you have given us from being used in a corrupt manner." Ford said as he bowed to Thor's and Carters surprise. "You have my personal promise."
"You have my peoples thanks, respect and trust." Thor said also bowing
Thor was about to elaborate more when the alarms went off.
"General to the bridge, what's going on?" he said as he hit the internal intercom.
"General, three Ori vessels have dropped out of hyperspace." Marks said.
"All hands, battle stations!" he said switching the com to ship wide as the ship shudder from an impact. "K-9, if you can hear me, extend the T.A.R.D.I.S shield to encompass both ships, now! Marks, tell Melissa to bring her ship closer to ours. I'm on my way to the bridge."
"We'll stay here and finish this." Carter said.
"We're going to need those weapons, and soon." he said as the ship shook again. "K-9!"
"Shields raised Master." came over the two's watches.
"Good job K-9! Keep watch on the power readings, just in case." he said as he ran through the hallways.
"The core installation is complete. However, we are not ready to leave." Thor said.
"We'll get you the time needed." Carter said.
"The Carter will assist in the fight the best she can. But I do not believe she will last for long."
"Hide her behind our shields and take pot shots. Have the rest of your fleet stay on the other side."
Thor nodded and then was beamed off as she radioed the information to the bridge as Ford was sitting down.
"Report."
"The three Ori ships are firing on us at the moment General."
"We have to keep them from attacking the planet."
"We're not in front of it at the moment. Considering the position of the Ori fleet I mean." Marks said.
"We have to keep their attention." Ford said as they watched the three beams hit the visible shields.
"How the hell did they find us?" Mitchell asked as he entered the bridge. "One moment we were taking a tour of the Carter and then we were beamed back to the transporter room."
"Damn, I missed the tour. And I wanted to see that plaque." Ford muttered as he watched the three ships still coming at them.
"One of the ships is starting to veer towards the planet." Marks said.
"Whatever we have, fire at them. Tell Melissa I said to do the same." he said in frustration.
"Can't we do anything, like move in the way?" Mitchell asked as the other members came unto the bridge.
"No. The T.A.R.D.I.S. has the perfect defense and absolutely no offense. And I can't move her in this situation." he said as he hit the arm of the chair in further frustration.
"Why can't we move?" Daniel asked. "The shields are designed to withstand a supernova, or so you've said. Ramming our ship into theirs would be nothing. Seeing as the shields are so far out there."
"Because the Enterprise is inside the shields. She'd have to time her movements exactly with ours or she'd be slammed into the shield as soon as we moved. And if she were to blow up, we'd be caught in the blast…"
"And without the shields around the T.A.R.D.I.S., since they are extended, she'd blow up as soon as this ship did, taking out us, the Ori and the Asguard." Mitchell said as he nodded in understanding.
"Along with the rest of the system." Teal'c said.
"Our weapons are not deterring the ship General."
"Sam, we need those Asguard weapons, now!" he said hitting the com button.
"They are online now, but they haven't been tested…."
"Better now than never! Do it, blast that ship!" Ford ordered.
Marks hit the buttons needed and two blue beams of energy lanced out striking the ship nearing the planet, which had already fired once. A couple more, followed by two from the Enterprise and four from the Carter blew the ship into tiny fragments. One of the Ori ships turned to go after the Carter but was taken out as the three ships blew it away and then took out the last one as it went to ram into the large visible shield. Cheers went up on both ships and quite possibly the Carter, plus on the planet as the victory was heard and felt.
"Well, we know they work!" Mitchell said happily.
"Now we have something to fight back with. Hail the Asguard, see if they need help."
The damage to the planet and area was devastating, however, no Asguards were killed seeing as it was an automated process that was getting the items needed and wanted onto a ship that was destroyed. They only needed another hour at most and then they would be totally evacuated from the planet and ready to leave. So the three powerful ships sat in front of the planet keeping watch with scanners at maximum. The Asguard finished the upgrades and then went back to their ships and planet to finish there. Even with their victory and the happiness they were feeling at such a major turning point in the war, everyone was still on edge. If many more ships came, they'd be in serious trouble seeing as they wouldn't be able to move when Ford extended the T.A.R.D.I.S. shield to encompass all three ships, which was currently down.
Seeing as the Asguard had told him they had finished and left the final linking of the core to his ship, and no other enemy ships were currently on the screens, he headed in to finish the job. Teal'c stayed nearby in case there was trouble and to keep a listen for Marks if he came on the line to inform them of any developments. The core, which was an exact version of the one on the Daedalus, plus consoles, were in a large empty room that had several portals open to the internal workings of the T.A.R.D.I.S. K-9 did a scan and determined the room, which was rather deep in the ship, was one of many suitable places to install the Asguard device. The other suitable places were further in so they made it as close to the main Console Room as possible. He could have had them set it up in an auxiliary Console Room, but K-9 stated that that was not a great idea.
Teal'c stood nearby the laptop hanging from the wall as Ford was installing different glowing cables into different ports.
"Don't worry girl, this won't hurt a bit. Too bad you won't be able to use the weapon knowledge for yourself."
"Are you truly talking to the ship, or merely out loud?"
"To the ship. As far as I can tell, she is ready to see what she'll learn. Alright, last cable and then we turn her on."
As soon as he turned the power to the core on, Ford could not only tell, but feel a difference taking place. The room dimmed slightly and then everything started shaking around them.
"Oh boy." he said worried.
"What is happening?" Teal'c asked urgently and concerned.
"I have no…"
Suddenly, they found themselves in the main Console Room and then the floor tilted tossing them both out of the ship and onto the bridge.
"General…" Mitchell asked as the doors closed and Teal'c stood. "What's…."
A deep and loud rumbling could be heard and then everyone had to grab hold of something to keep from falling as a wind picked up harshly as she began dematerializing away, which took about twenty seconds.
"What the…." Ford muttered as he stayed on the floor against the back of the command chair.
"Are you alright General?" Teal'c asked as he offered his hand.
"I, don't know."
"Where did she go?" Daniel asked.
"I, don't know…."
The sound returned, but without the wind. It took about the same amount of time, but she returned in the same spot she left. However, there was a big difference in her appearance. She was still a police phone booth, but the dents, nicks and scratches, faded paint and old look was gone. She looked brand new and the lights coming from the words around the top and the light on top were brighter. The door slowly opened as he got up.
"Sam, you might want to get up here." Mitchell said over the com as Ford walked in with the rest of SG-1 following.
"Oh…my…..god."
The Console Room had changed dramatically, but was still the same in many ways. His display case was still there, but bigger to hold more items and was now part of the wall. The door going further in was now double doors. The screen had grown to a fifty inch and had no cover. The coat rack was still next to the display case, but attached to the floor. Where the walls met up with each other, there was a half inch glass pole going down to the floor with blue lights running down them. In the further interior, they were there also, but only a quarter inch in size and also running along the top of the area where the ceiling and walls met. The circles were still on the wall, but light blue in color while the walls were a off white color now. The Console, normally hexagonal, was now octagonal, adding three new console panels. Four of them were black and like the Star Trek Enterprise from the movies with Kirk, while the other four were still the same as before. Underneath was the same as before, but instead of the off white color like everywhere else, it was blue. The Time Rotor in the middle of the console had changed as well, having a more crystalline structure inside that glowed a sapphire blue hue.
When they looked later, they found that all the rooms that had the laptops added to the outside, along with the intercoms, now had them embedded into the wall near the door or doors, were 30 inches and had a physical keyboard that would come out, or a holographic one like the Asguard used and voice command. All the rooms had them now as well. There was even holographic interfaces available on the main console. Many other things inside the ship had also upgraded, which they learned later as well. Such as the fact the ship could make rooms bigger or smaller, or get rid of them all together. The various kitchens they had all had replicator systems that was primarily for food while their rooms had replicator systems that did food and just about anything else they needed, within reason of size. There was also a transporter system in the T.A.R.D.I.S., but it only functioned in the ship itself, so it made it easier to get places without a long walk through the vast amount of corridors.
Another thing they learned was that the with the knowledge entered into the ships database had allowed her to change her internal technology. Complete schematics were now available at voice command or at the touch of a few buttons, giving them a better look at anything they wanted to see, plus a full map. The power consumption had drastically changed. With the booby trapped ZPM they were using, though they had extremely many years before it would run out, now, that number had tripled. Plus, the T.A.R.D.I.S. had been able to replicate the Ziton 7 ore they needed with the small piece they had so now, she had no worries about running out of that fuel either. This also helped with anything they wanted to do with the replicator system, making it possible to create just about anything, at the cost of power. All the systems were working perfectly, however, one system didn't work and never was going to apparently because the parts needed were not available and the T.A.R.D.I.S. didn't have the instructions needed. Ford didn't care that the Universal Language Translator System, as he called it, wasn't working and didn't feel it was really important anyway. Learning a new language would give him something to do much later when his friends and family had passed on and he was off exploring like the Doctor.
K-9 had changed to have a dark chrome look for his body and had a personal shield system, but otherwise no other real change besides better power consumption. Ford was still looking around in awe when Sam walked in.
"Oh…whoa. What happened?" she asked surprised.
"After the General finished attaching the Asguard core to the T.A.R.D.I.S. and activated the system, she beamed us out of the room to this room and then dumped us out onto the bridge." Teal'c said.
"Then she took off and came back seconds later, looking like this." Mitchell said.
"She's looks like an idea I had once for a change I wanted to do. I guess she read my mind and did it for me." Ford said still in awe. "Incredible."
"Is she going to talk to us too?" Carter asked.
"Apparently not. She is sentient, but only wants to talk to me." he said as he was touching the controls. "Or only can talk to me considering we are linked."
"She isn't jealous of me is she?"
"No. I think it is a Time Lord thing. Oh, there is a nice new feature here. But, it consumes a lot of power."
"What is it?" she asked as she came over to look. "Is that what I think it is?"
"Can we be let in on it or do we have to come look too?" Mitchell asked.
"At the touch of a button, we can stop time…" she said as she was checking something on the holographic keyboard that came up. "Oh, this is so cool. Hard to read the keys though, black would be easier than blue…"
The blue interface that was a inch above the console changed to black before her.
"Now that is even cooler!" she said still typing. "Wow, according to this simulation, we could stop time in our entire solar system for almost a decade before the power would begin to run out. The farther the reach, the more power it takes."
"I'm guessing, even as nice as that is, we still don't have access to any weapons on this ship?" Mitchell asked.
"Externally, no. Other than that stun effect." Ford said as he looked at a different console. "However, the shields are even more powerful than before and could withstand a supernova if we were…um, parked as close as Venus gets to the sun. Any closer would be too dangerous. Don't want to try it though."
They all decided to take a closer look later at everything and left the ship for now, getting back to work. The two ships backed off about an hour later as the Asguard fleet backed off going a different direction.
"Once again, the Asguard thank you for your help and wish your people good luck." Thor said from on the screen where he was seated on the Carter.
"Thank you Thor for everything you've done for us. Hopefully we'll see you sometime in the near future." Ford said.
Everyone else on the two ships also said goodbye, over the ship wide coms to the fleet and then they also heard the Asguard race say thank you and goodbye as well. Moments later, the fleet took off and then the planet exploded seconds later. Just in case, the T.A.R.D.I.S. shields were put around the two ships as fragments flew by or bounced off the shields. After Carter told them the radiation effect had dissipated enough for the hyperdrive to work again, the shield was dropped and both ships jumped into hyperdrive, saying goodbye to each other before heading for their respected homes.
They were still in hyperspace and running checks on the systems and simulations on others. Carter was spending her time down in the room with the core and helping with other systems while the rest of SG-1 was walking around the ship or doing something seeing as their expertise was not needed, other than Ford who was helping in various areas and leaving Mitchell in charge of the ship for the moment.
"Run another diagnostic on those systems and let me know the moment they are done." Carter said to one man as the two left the elevator. "Oh, hey."
"I was coming to check on you." Ford said as he waved his cane at the elevator. "Glad to see you saved me a trip. Have you finished or started that report Landry wants us to give him for the President?"
"Working on it on and off." she said as they both walked down the hall. "We've got a problem though."
"Which is?"
"There's some data that we've gotten from the hyperdrive diagnostic that has me concerned. Me, several people and K-9 are looking into at the moment."
"And yet, here you are."
"Funny." she said with a fake smile. "Not."
"Sorry. I know we incurred some damage from those two hits before K-9 raised the shields, but from the reports I got, we were just fine for the most part."
"It could just be faulty wiring or burned out circuits, even a problem with some upgrade, I don't know for sure yet. As much as I would like to say, let's just keep going until we get home, it would really be bad if they got seriously damaged or totally failed from whatever is causing the problem. I think we should stop the ship and run more test to be on the safe side."
"Test that can only be done when the ship isn't moving. I understand. We'll drop out of hyperspace in a few moments. I'll make the call once we are at the engine room."
"The help will be greatly appreciated. Not to mention, the company will be even better." she said with a bright smile.
Moments after they arrived, he called up and Mitchell had Marks drop them out as ordered and soon exited the field into a large open area of space. There was a planet nearby, and it even had a Stargate, but other than that showing on the sensors at the moment, everything seemed safe.
"All right, let's get started." Carter said as she began telling orders to various people as Ford sat down and got to work.
"Sir, we've just got two contacts on our screens. They are Ori ships." Marks said.
"You've got to be kidding…"
"Um...no…" Marks began.
"Raise shields." he said then punched a button on the chair of the arm. "All hands, battle stations. General to the bridge. We've got to Ori ships headed or us."
"What?!" came over the com line. "Dammit! K-9, raise the…"
"He's with the core!" Carter exclaimed.
"Mitchell, get in there…"
"I have no idea what to push…." he began as the ship shook from a hit. "Evasive maneuvers! Get up here General! Even if I could push the right buttons, the doors are closed."
A few choice words came over the com line including a lot of grumbling that faded away as Carter told them he was on his way.
"Shields at 83%."
"Were is he…oh to hell with this." Mitchell said as the ship took another impact. "We still have hyperdrive?"
"Yes…"
"Jump, now!"
They jumped back in quickly as a beam went through where they previously was.
"SG-1 to the bridge. We need to talk." Mitchell said.
"Okay, we blew up three ships back at Orilla, and now we have two more ships on our ass. That's a hell of a coincidence." Mitchell said as he paced inside the T.A.R.D.I.S. Console room. "How do they know where we are? How in the hell did they even know where we were going in the first place?!"
"I have no ideas. The T.A.R.D.I.S. does not give off an energy signature they can detect. It takes knowing what you're looking for to begin with anyway and her signature has changed, and they attacked after the change." Ford said.
"What about the Enterprise and them?" Daniel asked.
"They are fine and are still on course for home. They've been sending encoded transmissions every so often telling us they are okay and so far, they haven't had to drop out of hyperspace, even though they did a few times to see if they were followed, which they are not." Carter said.
"So we are the ones being followed, but why?" Mitchell asked.
"They could have been tracking us all this time and waiting for us to drop out. We did blow up three ships of theirs and I would be surprised if those ships didn't at least send a signal of what had happened before they were destroyed." Carter said.
"We are back in our galaxy again." Daniel said. "It could be that they were waiting nearby for their other ships to come back or for us after getting the message as Sam said."
"We can't be tracked in hyperspace though." Ford said leaning against the console. "Unless something was planted on our ship, which is highly unlikely."
"It could be the Ori telling the Priors where we are, or Adria if she took those powers." Vala said.
"We're back in our galaxy Vala, I doubt the Ancients would allow them or her to use their Ascended powers right under their noses." Daniel said.
"Well, we know we can easily defeat their ships, if we have the right shields up." Mitchell said as he looked at the couple and then around the ship as an indication.
"True, and the T.A.R.D.I.S. can pretty much hold out forever, but she's not going to do us any good if the Ori are able to find us no matter where we go. Even if we stopped right now and every Ori ship in our galaxy came along and attacked us, and we defeated them, eventually more ships would come and then we'd be back to where we are now. Just instead we'd be at Earth and be having to extend the shield around the entire planet since I'm pretty sure more than one ship would be there. We have no idea if they have one or one hundred more ships in their galaxy just waiting to come here." Carter said.
"Is it possible the Priors are able to detect the new technology that the Asguard has given us without the help of the Ori?" Teal'c asked.
"That would make sense. The Asguard core is a very powerful energy source and very unique." Ford said.
"It probably can be detected even in subspace. That T.A.R.D.I.S. has a dampening field that we unfortunately can't put on the Daedalus, so she's shielded from being detected like that." Carter said. "Hell, we could be right outside their ship and they wouldn't even notice us or detect anything but a wooden box in space."
"Anyway we can make us of that?" Mitchell asked.
"Even with these new upgrades the T.A.R.D.I.S. gave herself, she's not able to make a room big enough for the Daedalus to be put in. As far as I can tell, the biggest possible would be a battleship, say the Missouri. Otherwise, no." Ford said.
"So, what can we do to get them off our backs then?" Mitchell asked.
"We could shut off the Asguard core and see if that does it. Otherwise, it could just be something else." Carter said.
"I say we go with that. About the only choice we seem to have." Mitchell said.
"We have one really big problem with that though." Carter said with a wince.
"We have to drop out of hyperspace to do it, which means having to fight. No biggy that I see." Mitchell said.
"The core is tied into all the ships systems, which means we have to disconnect them all to totally isolate the core and then we can shut it off, otherwise it is a no go." Ford said.
"And that's going to be like undoing everything the Asguard just did. A lot of time consuming work." Daniel said as the two nodded.
"Great. Any idea on a time table?" Mitchell asked.
They both shook their heads.
"Alright, since we have no other ideas, that's what we're going to have to do. Sam, get down there and get ready to start. General, once I have them drop out of hyperspace, put the shields up. Once we've blown the two ships away, you can go help her finish getting everything disconnected."
Ford was waiting for the word as he watched from the doorway while SG-1 was standing on the bridge waiting for Sam to say she was down there and ready. Once she did, they dropped out of hyperspace and Ford turned on the shield seconds later.
"Sir, just got those two contacts again." Marks said.
"Alright. Bring us about, power up the weapons and fire when ready. The sooner we get rid of them, the sooner we get this plan finished and we back on our way home."
Both ships came at them firing, only to hit a shield that wasn't visible anymore, but became visible on impact. They passed by one ship blowing it away before turning around and doing the same to the other, going through the explosion.
"All right, stand down from battle stations, keep a watch out for any more ships, get those connections undone and…." Mitchell said tapping the arm a few times with his fist. "I think that's it for the moment."
Ford started off the bridge when he turned around from being called.
"Are the shields still up?" Mitchell asked.
"No. Just in case that energy signature can be detected, I turned it off. I left a note on the console and the doors open in case they show up again. And, in case you are wondering if it is a technical note, I made it simple enough Jack could do it."
"Well, at least it will be easy." Daniel said.
"Let me know a time table as soon as you can." Mitchell said. "Even with our impenetrable defense, we don't need the Priors thinking or possibly figuring out that Earth doesn't have any protection at the moment. If say, Adria is helping out."
"I'll let you know when I know."
It was rather quiet for a good ten minutes or more when his voice came over the com.
"We've figured out we'll need at least half an hour to possibly an hour at most to get the hyperdrive system separated from the core." Ford said. "K-9 estimates 38 minutes if everyone does everything right."
"Has the work started?" Mitchell asked.
"Yes. I'm helping as I talk to you. Any signs of other ships yet?"
Mitchell looked at Marks, but he shook his head.
"We're still in the clear."
"Just in case, activate the sublight engines and get us as far from here as you can. Best we not be in the area if a Ori ship or ships comes to investigate." Ford said.
"Even though we can easily destroy them."
"And have them maybe just go after Earth in retaliation even if they loose but do enough damage to cause the planet and everyone trouble?" Ford said.
"Good point. Marks…"
"Already on it."
Five minutes later.
"Sensors are picking up two Ori ships sir. They've investigated the two we destroyed and are headed this way."
Mitchell groaned as he rubbed his eyes and noticed Daniel entering the T.A.R.D.I.S.
"We have the power to defeat them finally and yet, using it could cause us to come home to a burning planet." he said then hit the button on his chair. "Hey you two, we've got to contacts headed for us."
"Is the shields online yet?" Ford asked.
"I followed the directions to the letter." Daniel said loudly.
"They are firing sir."
The ship didn't shake, wobble or shudder, just the flare of the impact on the screen showed they were hit.
"Good work Daniel. Marks, take these two out as well and then get us away from here as quickly as possible, again."
After just over ten seconds, they took off again at full sublight and Daniel dropped the shields.
"We've got to come up with a better plan." Mitchell muttered.
"If there is a Stargate nearby, we could go home through that." Vala said.
"And do what with the ship?" Mitchell asked.
"Blow it up…"
"Hey, whoa! I don't think so! We risked more than just our lives for all this. The Asguard didn't give it to us for us to blow it up. It's all we've got to fight back against the Ori." Daniel stated harshly. "If the T.A.R.D.I.S. had the weapons, then yeah, it would be okay, but since she can't and this ship is the only one with them, we have to make sure this ship gets home to be studied."
"I agree with Jackson. Besides, if they come after Earth, this would be all we have to fight back with."
"Considering the possible threat we are thinking that could take place against Earth, we should send a message to them right away." Teal'c said.
"Take to long to get there by subspace message." Mitchell said.
"We could stop near a planet with a gate and send it that way." Vala said.
"See, now there is a plan. We'd even be able to possibly send weapon information along so they can maybe set up some sort of defense before we get there, in case they need it. Marks…."
"The nearest gate is a few hours away…"
"Oh well…" he began cheerfully.
"At hyper speed."
"Oh great." he said dejectedly. "Hey you two, we need hyperspace for a few hours."
"Why, more ships on the way?" Carter asked.
"We've got a plan. There is a Stargate a few hours away. We can stop there and send a message back to Earth along with the weapons schematics. Just in case the Ori are sending ships to Earth, they might have enough time to create weapons or maybe one weapon to fight back with."
"It's worth trying." Carter said. "Give me a moment to reinitialize the hyperdrive and then you can go. We'll try working on other systems we can disconnect while in hyperdrive until we get there."
"Good. Let us know when he can punch it."
Those few hours were painstakingly boring for those of the crew that couldn't do much or help. But they did arrive at the planet without any problems, at first. Long range sensors showed a couple more ships on the way, but they were at the outer most part of the system and wouldn't be there for at least seven minutes. SG-1 was down in the core room talking as the enemy was getting closer.
"I've got an idea. A crazy one, but it will work. Seeing as we need time to fix and look over the engines, and blowing up more Ori ships at the moment, while definitely worth the payback, isn't a good idea, we should beam out the ships crew, leaving just us here. They can go back and help with the weapon idea, seeing as a lot of them did help during the upgrades, and we will stay here to fight the Ori." Carter said.
"I'm not getting the idea…" Mitchell began.
"You're thinking about the Time Dilation effect." Ford said.
"Exactly. We need time, so we suspend it within a certain field that encompasses us and the two Ori ships. We'll be able to find the engines, the Ori won't be blown up causing more suspicion, and once we fix the engines and get the core shut down, we blow them up and head for home."
"In hopes the core is the reason they are following us." Teal'c said.
"Right." Carter said.
"Any reason why you want to evacuate everyone but us?" Mitchell asked.
"Worst case scenario, or one of them anyway, the core is not the reason or we end up having to blow up the ship, then the less people we have running to get inside the T.A.R.D.I.S., the better." Ford said. "I'd rather not loose the ship at all, but if it comes down to having no choice…."
"I really hope it doesn't come down to that." Daniel said.
Mitchell went over and gave the evacuation order and then headed for the bridge with everyone but Carter. Marks was still on the bridge when he announced that there was one minute left until the enemy arrived. Marks was given the laptops with the info needed and then beamed down.
"According to the scans, everyone made it through the gate and it has shut off." Daniel said from Mitchell's right.
"Great. General, we need those shields. Vala get us away from the planet and try to avoid getting us hit."
"Why? They can't destroy us." she said from the console to his left.
"Because we need to look in trouble. If we just blow them away before freezing time, they'll just send a message that two more ships were blown up and then Earth might get in trouble for it."
"Right, I forgot. Any particle direction?"
"As long as you don't roll the boat, just head off somewhere and away from the planet as quickly as possible."
A couple blast hit the shield as she was flying away, but it did nothing as expected.
"They are following." Daniel said.
"Fire off a few shots, but don't blow up anything just yet. It looks like it takes five to six hits and they are destroyed."
"I thought we wanted to avoid blowing them up?"
"We want to look injured, not totally defenseless."
"Oh." Daniel said as Vala banked hard to the right.
He had a target and firing three blast. The first one hit dead on, the second skimmed the top and the three went way over it. One blast hit their front while the other passed over the bridge as Vala banked to the left.
"Sam, now would be a good a time as any." Mitchell said as a couple hits took out one of the ships. "Daniel!"
"Sorry. For the record, that was only four hits though. You said five or six."
"Must have hit a weak point." Mitchell muttered as he looked back out the front. "Vala, what are you…"
"I've been trying to steer clear, but this one intends to ram us, no matter what side. I figure, wait till the last moment and go over or under quickly." she said as a blast hit the front blinding them for a moment.
"Not bad, but make sure you avoid a head on collision…"
"I'm doing it, now!" Carter said over the com.
They felt and saw the ship suddenly stop, seeing as the stars weren't moving anymore. The Ori ship was still looking like it was about to collide with them at any moment along with a bright beam of energy that was looking like it was just outside the range of the shields.
"That's what I call cutting it a little too close." Mitchell said.
"Did it work?" Carter asked.
"Oh yeah, it worked. Should come see the light show."
SG-1 was all on the bridge now looking out the window.
"So, how far does the range of the Time stopping whatever thingy is, go?" Vala asked.
"At the moment, it is just past the Ori ship and surrounding us. Normal time is going on for everyone else and anyone that comes by and sees, but if they get to close, which I hope no one comes by, they will get caught in it as well. Basically, it is the same as when we went to find the Sangraal and all those people were standing there not moving." Carter said then rolled her hand. "Actually, they were moving but so slowly.."
"We already heard that lecture, thank you." Mitchell said. "So, how much time are we going to be spending here before we go back to normal time?"
"Well, that's going to take some time, since I had to use the core to activate the Time Dilation system. So we can't shut it off just yet."
"Why didn't we just use the T.A.R.D.I.S.'s ability to stop time instead?" Mitchell asked Ford.
"Other than the fact I was working on the shields, we haven't tested to see if we can even do both at the same time. Trying to stop time while playing with the shields could be dangerous or may not work. They are both very power consuming devices." Ford said.
"But they are separate systems."
"Running through the same ship. Really, at the moment, I haven't even tried to see if we can do it."
"Then let's try."
They went into the T.A.R.D.I.S. and he worked on the systems for several moments.
"Well, it can be done."
"I hear a but…." Mitchell said.
"Time, though not physical, is something very delicate. You can't have two time machines land in the same place at the same time. It causes serious problems." Ford said.
"Which means you can't have one time distortion going at the same time as another." Carter said. "We'd have to turn off ours to enable ours. I mean the T.A.R.D.I.S.'s."
"Right." he said nodding slowly.
"What's the problem then?" Daniel asked. "It seems simple to me."
"As soon as that field drops, even if I was piloting this ship, there is no way to get out of the way of that blast in time…" Ford said.
"But we will survive it." Mitchell said.
"However, the Ori ship will have rammed into the shield and be destroyed by then." Teal'c stated.
"Yes Teal'c. Which blows the plan of making it look like the Ori are making head way against us. And we still need time to fix the engines." Carter said.
"Any other options?" Mitchell asked.
"We could recreate Merlin's out of phase technology and modify the ship so when the field is dropped along with the shields, the beam will pass through us and we'll fly through them. The core will then be off line and we can head for home in hopes they can't track us." Carter said. "Or we could just drop the field, let the ship blow up and blow this ship up to and we leave in the T.A.R.D.I.S., which the Ori may take as a great victory over us. However, I hear someone is ready to chain themselves to the ship to avoid that."
"Daniel was being literal." Ford said. "And I agree, we should avoid blowing the ship up."
"Okay, so we phase the ship out and then do all that other stuff you mentioned. How long?" Mitchell asked.
"Even though we have the cloaking device in the T.A.R.D.I.S. to work with for comparison, I can't even begin to guess how long it would take to retrofit the ship to work that way." Carter said.
"Even though it worked back in that village." Mitchell said.
"We weren't moving then." Carter said.
"We are not moving now." Mitchell said.
"But we will as soon as the Time Dilation effect is turned off. We can't just stop the engines as soon as we drop it. The effect is to only work on our ship and we have to avoid destroying them at the same time or risk catching them in the cloaking field in which we collide and blow each other up. Because of the cloaking fields phasing ability, they'd go right through the T.A.R.D.I.S. shield and slam into us." Ford said.
"Today is just getting better and better." Mitchell muttered. "Give me a time table here?"
"There's enough food and water on the Daedalus for three months and then there is a lot of food in the T.A.R.D.I.S. so…." Carter said.
"There's a replicator system in the T.A.R.D.I.S. and I'm pretty sure there is one in the Daedalus too, so we can replicate any items and food we want. Supplies aren't a problem." Ford said as he crossed his arms. "It's getting the job done and knowing what we need to do precisely that is the problem."
"I still have yet to hear a figure on time." Mitchell stated with a wave of his hand.
"I have no idea." Carter said. "I still need to…."
"Rough estimate."
The two looked at each other and to everyone else, it seemed as if they were talking with their eyes or in each others mind, which was totally possibly considering.
"A week if we are lucky." the two said together.
"If K-9 had appendages, it would go quicker, no offense K-9."
"None taken Mistress."
Seeing as they had little else to do but wait, and they couldn't move the T.A.R.D.I.S. at all, someone had to stay in there and tell Carter what she needed to know. So Ford was going back and forth every so often, from the T.A.R.D.I.S. to the computer core where she was working on the different figures as K-9 stayed in the T.A.R.D.I.S. and relayed what information he could. Mitchell went about running down different decks of the ship to pass the time while Teal'c sparred with him on and off or also ran, but on different decks because of the confined spaces. Daniel and Vala also did some exercises to help keep in shape, but mostly, Daniel was off reading from the databank of knowledge the Asguard gave them.
It was set up in a large room, that sort of was like a sealed off hallway, which it could have been. Ford and the rest of SG-1 didn't really look over many of the schematically changes that had been done to the ship, internally and externally. In the middle of the room was a black Asguard console, surrounded on the walls by four, on either side, dark grey pylons on the walls that served as the emitters for the holographic display purpose. Lots of information, in Asguard, came up around him, within a ten foot radius, that spun slowly and either went up or down in pages depending on what you did on the console or touched holographically.
Vala spent a lot of her time, other than helping with fixing the engines and a few other things, playing games or nagging on Daniel.
One week later……
No one was wearing SGC issued clothes. Vala was wearing a blouse top that covered her assets and belly button and tight leather pants, with combat boots. Mitchell was wearing jogging outfits most of the time or a gray shirt with his black or blue jeans. Daniel was in khakis or jogging pants as well with a black shirt. Teal'c actually stayed in his black shirt and green pants. Ford was down to blue jeans and different shirts that had one of his favorite characters on the front from different anime's. Carter dressed in blue jeans to slacks to even jogging pants, while it was usually a shirt that went with the bottom part. At the moment, she had black slacks and a white undershirt that was covered by a thin black sweater like outfit which only went to her elbows.
"After everything we've done over this week, this is what the simulations show." Carter said as they watched the screen on the core monitor.
One showed them being destroyed in the collision. Another showed them surviving as the other ship was destroyed in the collision. And another showed them destroyed with the Ori and them there in the T.A.R.D.I.S. flying away from the explosion.
"And we can't fly away from the explosion in the first shot because…."
"The idea was to hook the T.A.R.D.I.S. up to the ship and have both dematerialize just after dropping the field. Not enough time, we all die as does everything in this solar system." Ford said. "And possibly beyond."
"And the last?"
"We can't take the ship out of phase before shutting down the field in time. We end up drawing the shield back to around the T.A.R.D.I.S. as we do everything remotely and end up going away with just the T.A.R.D.I.S. in that simulation."
"And the second one is them being destroyed, we and our ship survive and…"
"We still need more than an hour, probably more since there is less people to help with disconnecting the core from the systems. Though the engines are functioning right again, seeing as we are sure the core is the reason we are being tracked, we still have to work with shutting that off before we head home and possibly bring the entire Ori fleet with us." Carter said.
"We can stop and travel through time, but we can't make time. We are the worst people to even think we have a grasp on time." Mitchell said in frustration.
"I know. I feel ashamed to call myself a Time Lord." Ford said with a sigh of disappointment.
"So, we still have no idea on how to save them and ourselves?" Mitchell said.
"Not a present." Carter said. "I really think we should just blow them up in the collision and then get back to work on dealing with the core, but more ships could arrive at any moment and that will just get us back to this point again."
"Or we blow them up and cause more possible problems as we get home and find it was attacked because we weren't there with the super ship." Ford said.
"All right, after one more week, we make a decision and go from there." Mitchell said.
Teal'c and Mitchell really started to go at it in the gym, doing Jaffa attacks and Sodan moves, sometimes to the point they hurt each other. Vala only exercised when no one was around, the other two were so focused on fixing the problem that they stopped for that week and Daniel stopped when he found Vala trying to spend more time with him. Even the games they brought along weren't enough to drown out the boredom or the movies. Daniel even shook his head and only mentioned it to the two working that Vala had appeared outside his room one night with very revealing lingerie. In which case he told them to try and work faster. Being told to work quicker didn't bother them, it was the fact they noticed it had been a couple of weeks since they hadn't been able to have that alone time and the fact they hadn't seen or heard from Sally in that time. Being in the Time Dilation made it impossible for them to call out or get calls, even with the T.A.R.D.I.S.
One more week later….
Everyone was frustrated, except two who were more frustrated, though they were pretty sure by the look on Vala's face, she was the most frustrated since Daniel had refused her advances more than once during the two week period. They were only frustrated because they had been working non stop pretty much and when they went to bed, they were too tired to even try even if they slept naked. So basically, three guys were just really frustrated with having to wait for results, the two girls were both sexually frustrated, other than just being frustrated, and Ford was frustrated over several things, which included not having sex.
"Any new options?" Mitchell asked.
"No." the two said tiredly.
"Okay, I've been thinking. And if this idea doesn't work, there is only the one other option…which works in Daniels favor since he doesn't want the ship destroyed and neither do the rest of us. Is it possible, we can remote pilot a couple 302's, or more, without ordinance, pull the shields back to be just around the ship itself, and we drop the field while doing a really tight assed turn away from the Ori ship as its weapons hits the 302's and hopefully causes enough problems that they aren't destroyed so we can then reactivate the field, finish shutting off this damned core and head home?"
"Mitchell, I could almost kiss you." Ford said.
"That's a good plan then…" he began asking when Carter did kiss him to everyone's amazement.
"I have not seen Sally in over a month much less had a moment with Ford long enough for it to count as something." she said backing off and going to one of the T.A.R.D.I.S. consoles as she input data, ignoring the looks. "That is the best idea I have heard in so long, it has to be the best idea ever in history."
"A slap on the back would have worked just as well. Damn, no wonder you two go at it. She is a great kisser, and that was without the tongue." he said wiping his mouth gently.
"Sam, don't ever do that again. I might shoot the next person you do, no matter who it is."
"Yes!" she shouted as she pointed at the screen and then at Ford. "The simulation shows that it should work perfectly! And yes! I knew I'd see that angry jealous look on your face someday. Even though I figured it would be by someone who tried to pick me up in public."
"Good thing I'm a friend. That was a death stare before." Mitchell muttered. "Can we do this before he thinks about shooting me?"
"Wait, how long will this all take?" Daniel asked.
"K-9?" she asked giving him all the variables and the possibility of all of SG-1 working to help.
"Five days at the most Mistress."
"Let's get this over with then. I want to go home and get off this ship, both of them." Mitchell said as he walked out quickly.
The Ori ship was damaged rather badly by running into two exploding 302's that were hit by their weapon, which gave enough time for them to fly off and out of the way quickly. Hitting the Time Dilation Device again, once they had the engines fully working and the core shut off, they flew around the ship once, disabling its engines and then sent a message to back off or else, before flying off towards Earth quickly.
Being gone for just over a month bothered some people, but their reports were enough to satisfy Landry and the other people needed. The people at Gia'as were really happy to hear they made it home safely and they were really happy to hear the Enterprise and crew made it home safely as well. The next few days were given to them to take off, mostly because they all begged for those day off. Sally was really sad and angry that they had been gone so long and after the two told the Sam's parents what happened, they were glad to see them home again. So for the next few days and the weekend, while the rest of SG-1 did whatever they wanted, which included letting Vala get out of the base for a few days to shop, look around or at least breath something other than ventilated air or ship air, two people spent all their time with there daughter and enjoyed every minute of it, and even got some time to themselves at night for once. And then Monday came and work had to be done again. However, the T.A.R.D.I.S. was left at home and if she was being called, Sally would be able to have just enough time to get her and the grandparents in, just in case it would be another long mission away from them.
"SG-1 ready to go off world yet Walter?" Landry asked as he came down from his office.
"Yes sir."
"Then dial her up."
"Yes sir."
The alarms blared as they normally did as SG-1 was coming into the gate room, all kitted up and ready for going off world, except Ford who was in a dark red suit and his cane. It used to get him a lot of looks, but now it was just expected.
"Chevron one encoded."
"This is how we are suppose to be traveling the many light years to get across to other planets." Mitchell said as they entered the room.
"Other than by the T.A.R.D.I.S. At least she can be reliable at times. The ship thing worked out well in the end." Ford said.
"Chevron two encoded."
"I was beginning to think I was going to go mad for awhile." Mitchell said. "Two weeks was rather bad, but had it been three months, ten, twenty or even fifty to sixty years. That would have driven me nuts. I don't think I could take it."
"Chevron three encoded."
"All that time wasn't a total waste." Daniel said.
"Speak for yourself." Vala muttered.
"What'd you learn? Seeing as a lot of time was spent reading the Asguard stuff." Mitchell asked.
"Well, interesting phrases for one thing. Beggars can't be choosers." Daniel said.
"Chevron four encoded."
"That's an Earth saying." Ford said.
"And yet it was in their database. They must have made it up themselves or they thought it was important and kept it as important to them. Another one was better late than never."
"That applies to you." Ford said as Carter hid a laugh.
"Oh come on, I have gotten better over the years." Daniel stated indignantly.
"What else?" Mitchell asked.
"Look before you leap."
"The best things in life are free." Mitchell said.
"That's good." Daniel said.
"And let me guess, beauty is only skin deep?" Vala asked.
"Silence is golden." Daniel said.
"Oooh. Nice, but don't fight you two." Ford said as Vala stuck her tongue at Daniel.
"Chevron five encoded."
"Jack of all trades, but master of none." Mitchell said.
"That's me." Ford said smiling. "Or trying anyway."
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained." Carter said as she thought of one.
"Life is too short." Vala said. "Even for us Immortals."
They gave her a look and Ford nodded sadly as he understood.
"Chevron six encoded."
"Good things come to those who wait." Teal'c stated.
"Chevron seven is locked."
The gate activated as they looked at it.
"I don't think I will ever tire of seeing that." Ford said.
"You got any good sayings?" Mitchell asked.
"A few come to mind." Ford said.
"I want to hear this." Carter said. "With everything you've done and become, you must have something insightful."
"This one is with Jack in mind." he said before clearing his throat. "Real friends are those, who, when you've made a fool of yourself, don't think you've done a permanent job."
"That is good." Mitchell said.
"Indeed. We will have to inform him of that saying." Teal'c said.
"What's the others?" Vala asked.
"Setting a good example for children takes all the fun out of middle age. Considering I'm technically there, it really applies."
"But you never really act your age anyway, so it doesn't apply." Carter said with a knowing smile.
He grunted before going on.
"A keen sense of humor helps us overlook the unbecoming, understand the unconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, overcome the unexpected and outlast the unbearable."
"That is deep man." Mitchell said.
"That was really good." Daniel said.
"Impressive words." Teal'c said.
"Wow." Carter said. "Who were you quoting?"
"I have no idea."
"I got another, experience is something you don't get until just after you need it." Daniel said.
"I hear that." Mitchell said.
"Hmm. May your joys be added, your sorrows subtracted, your friends multiplied and, your enemies divided." Teal'c said with a small smile and nod.
"Oh, very good." Daniel said impressed.
"I got one I remember reading once. The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen, touched or even heard. They must be felt with the heart." Carter said.
"All great sayings and you all impressed me with what you've said. But I can top them all." Ford stated with a finger.
"It wasn't a contest." Daniel said.
"I never said it was. The best things in life…."
"It's been used." Mitchell said. "By me I think, no, it was Vala."
"The best things in life aren't things. It's the memories you make and who you make them with."
They were stunned, even the guards and Landry, plus Walter, were surprised since they all had been listening in.
"That was incredible. Who's quote was that?" Daniel asked.
"I made it up myself. At least as far as I know, no one has ever said it. After everything we've been through, it suddenly came to mind."
"That….is so good it should practically be the motto on a plaque here." Mitchell said.
"We'll get to work on it and have it hanging on the wall when you return." Landry said from above. "Now get out of here before the gate shuts off. Good luck and God speed SG-1."
They saluted him back and then walked up the ramp, going on another adventure.
What was really surprising was that there was a plaque of sorts on the wall when they returned, which had each of the sayings they had said, plus the original person who said it by their name in small quotes. The ones that didn't have quotes, such as the one that Ford said, had their names in bold letters to signify they said it their selves. His, being one that stood out so great, was at the bottom in bold letters, with the name, 'The General', AKA Ford Primus Carter.
