Chapter Eleven: Brunch
Zarkina led the team up the stairs and to the right, and stopped at the first door. Jack was pleased they weren't going to be farther into the large building because he would have gotten lost and after everything he'd seen, he didn't want to deal with getting lost with no way to contact anyone. As it was he didn't think he was going to let Daniel out of his sight for a while.
She opened the door into a large foyer; there were couches and a door on each side of the room. Zarkina nodded to the right and Daniel walked over and opened the door to find their bed inside, the one Jack, Sam and Teal'c made for Daniel. Jack watched Daniel as he grinned back at the older man momentarily before Zarkina pointed out the other door for Sam and Teal'c to open.
Inside the bedroom, there was another door, which Jack walked over to and opened finding a bathroom that was strangely similar to the ones they had left back in 2001. There was a toilet looking bowl and a bath with a shower attached. "Wow, I didn't expect to find something like this here," Jack told Zarkina who was standing just outside their room.
"We have similar plumbing technology and we replicated it here but the waste is magically taken care of so there is no harm to the ground beneath us. The water is fresh and clean, and wonderfully warm."
"Why does Damnation live in camps again?" Jack asked.
Zarkina gave him a look that said she understood what he was really saying. "I offered the Infidels a home here but Vane believed it was too soon and I have to agree with him after the way Love used her abilities on you without you knowing it. Our people were trained since birth to steer clear of Infidels, that they were the evil part of having Magis, many believed they could be turned by being close to one of them. These are stereotypes and prejudice that are not going to leave people over night."
Jack nodded, he understood about that. That's one of the many reasons he'd never been brave enough to ask Daniel about his feelings. Gay men in the military would be killed or beat at every opportunity and there was the possible dishonorable discharge and DADT to consider. He'd never found the courage to look past those challenges to the true love he needed in Daniel. He was thankful to Love and her interference, there was nothing he wouldn't do for Daniel and that was always true even back on earth but it was under the guise of friendship and 'no man left behind' policy. Now he could be honest about how alive he felt because of the archeologist. There had been such a long time that he didn't know how to be alive anymore and then the sneezing professor walked through the door and proved himself to be a pain in the ass, brilliant, caring man that he was.
Jack watched as Daniel moved around the large room, the bed was in the center of the room but there was also a mirror on a table in front of a bowl for water presumably. There was also a desk and chair on the other side of the room as well as a chest of drawers next to the door. Watching Daniel touch everything in the room, feeling the give of the bed and the hard wood of the furniture and suddenly the room felt overly warm.
Zarkina chuckled, "Well I will leave you to whatever you are about to do and don't worry the walls are spelled to be sound proof unless there is danger." Then she winked and was gone. She closed the outer door behind her and Jack realized that Sam and Teal'c were already closed up in their bedroom as well.
Jack grinned, well they all seemed to be of like minds and strangely Jack didn't really have a hard time with having Sam and Teal'c so close, as a team on off world missions they were always close to each other, and this was actually plenty of room for his comfort zone. He turned back to Daniel, only to find his young husband already on the bed with his shirt off and his pants unbuttoned, Jack barely heard the thump of Daniel's fallen boots as he zeroed in on all that skin bared to him.
Jack slipped out of his shoes and pulled his shirt up and over his head quickly before he dove into the bed and took Daniel's mouth in a searing kiss. Jack could feel his arousal growing as Daniel's hands latched over his shoulders and the younger man thrust his body close to Jack. He moaned thinking it was amazing that they had spent a goodly amount of time since arriving in this new time making love to each other and they didn't seem to be getting enough.
He slipped his pants down past his hips and did the same for Daniel, bringing their bodies close to rub and caress against each other. Jack moaned again and released Daniel's lips enough to say, "You are my beautiful Danny!"
Daniel tried to mumble something in return when Jack latched his lips on the younger man's once more. He knew what Daniel was going to say and that nickname whenever Daniel said it sent a jolt straight to Jack's groin and he wanted to hold on for a few more seconds. Daniel was panting hard from the combined action of Jack's hand and the brushing of their bodies.
Jack brought his other hand up to Daniel's face, touching his lover gently as he pulled back a little to look at the younger man, there was nothing hotter to Jack than watching Daniel in pleasure. He noticed the markings made by the bonding ceremony and the wedding band on his hand and his strokes quickened just as Daniel whispered into his ear, "Colonel Jack is mine!"
With twin shouts, they climaxed. Jack collapsed beside Daniel and chuckled, "Wow that just keeps getting better doesn't it?"
Daniel nodded as he turned on his side and smiled at Jack. "We could go and take a bath together?"
Jack was intrigued by that idea, he wasn't really one for lounging in a tub full of bacteria infested water but the idea of seeing water lapping at Daniel's skin and move as he touched his husband was a seriously erotic picture. He waited a few more minutes so his heart rate would slow a little more before he wandered into the bathroom and spent the next five minutes figuring out how to turn on the water and then how to make it warm and then pouring cold water in when it was scalding.
Finally is was perfect and he turned to find Daniel leaning against the doorframe with that hot mess all over his abdomen and an erection straining for some attention, Jack grinned as he walked over to his lover. He knelt down in front of the younger man.
"Jack, no, your knees!" Daniel automatically cautioned even as his eyes dilated in pleasure.
"I am fine Danny, except I seem to be suffering from this illness and I cannot seem to care about the cure."
Daniel smiled, touching Jack's cheek gently, "What illness is that love?"
"You said it babe, its love! I love you so damn much Danny!" And once more before Daniel could speak, Jack brought Daniel to another climax quickly with his tongue and lips.
"Geez Jack, you trying to kill me!"
Jack chuckled and waited for Daniel to calm once more. "Jack, let me touch you baby. I am dying to touch you!"
"I am enjoying this session of worshipping my beloved husband, come with me." Daniel groaned as he forced himself to follow Jack and they both stood next to the tub. Jack helped him into the deep recess of the tub and Daniel moaned as the warm water enveloped his body. Jack watched the man sigh blissfully and smiled, he loved seeing Daniel happy in any way. The Colonel smiled and stepped in behind Daniel, slipping down into the water. Daniel leaned back against Jack's chest and he took his time cleaning Daniel's chest before running his hands up and through Daniel's shaggy hair. Daniel leaned back into him, reaching back as he turned his head to take Jack's lips in a gentle kiss. Jack moaned into Daniel's mouth, he felt his husband's tongue slip into his mouth and Jack reveled in the feeling.
Jack pulled back and grinned, "Best thing I ever did, asking you to marry me."
"Yeah?" Daniel asked.
"Definitely," Jack replied and kissed Daniel again before the archeologist settled back against Jack's shoulder. The Colonel loved the feeling of his lover pressed against up against him.
"Best thing I have done in my whole life, telling you yes."
Jack sighed, "This is nice, only with you of course."
"You better not be bathing with anyone besides me," Daniel said with a laugh.
Jack chuckled, "Of course, my sweet husband. You still want to touch me?"
Daniel twisted around, sloshing the water around. "Yes." He immediately dove for Jack's lips as he maneuvered his legs over Jack's lap. Jack moaned into the kiss and wrapped his arms around Daniel's back, slipping his hands below the surface and used the moisture to prepare Daniel for another round since he was game. After endless moments of wet lovemaking in the slowly cooling water, Daniel leaned down again and kissed Jack gently, in satiation and love rather than the desire and passion of a minute before.
Jack chuckled into Daniel's skin, "You know, I could get to like baths."
Daniel barked out a laugh, "Yeah, that's good because we have to do this again. For now thought we should probably get ready for lunch."
They washed up quickly, helping each other out of the tub and into clothes. Zarkina had provided them with suitable attire. Daniel buttoned up Jack's vest and smoothed it down for him. Jack helped Daniel with his belt and they couldn't stop touching each other. They each wore leather pants, boots with a white shirt and a dark burgundy vest over the top. Jack looked his lover up and down before he leaned into Daniel's body and kissed him again. Daniel smiled and pushed Jack away from him, "Don't start or we will never leave."
Jack grinned as Daniel took his hand and pulled them out of their room. Teal'c and Sam were settled in the living area, dressed much like Daniel and Jack were except Sam was wearing a colorful skirt and blouse. She was happy sitting underneath her husband's comforting arm. "Are we ready to go eat, sir?" Sam asked them.
Jack rolled his eyes, "Carter, its Jack!"
"Then its Sam, Sir."
Daniel laughed at their antics. They all left their room together, walking down the stairs and found either Zarkina or her sister waiting for them. "Well we are still waiting for Akina and William but let me show you to the dining room."
So this was Z'Asana.
Jack tried to find some differences in the sisters so he would be better prepared to know which one he was dealing with. She was wearing more 'royal attire', black leggings and a long blouse that was shades of blue that got darker as it went down to the tips of her fingers and her hips. She also wore knee high boots in a soft brown. Her hair was pulled back in a ponytail and the ends were ringlets that he figured she worked really hard to make them look natural.
Zarkina had the silver highlights in her hair and she never wore anything that could be remotely royal attire. She was also much more fun then Z'Asana seemed to be so far.
They all walked into another one of the smaller rooms off the side of the stairs and found a table burdened with a lot of food. There were a lot of people sitting around the table, munching on vegetables and bread and some meat. There was no shortage of food and everything looked delicious. Jack was surprised to see Desire and Lust sitting at the table.
"What are you guys doing here, I thought you had to stay with Damnation?" Jack asked them, suddenly worried about his emotions and urges being his own.
"Don't worry, Jack O'Neill, we are controlling our abilities much better now. Its more difficult when we are with Love so we were separated to see if that may help."
"You are here in the castle though?" Daniel asked.
"This is where everyone comes when they don't have a home here, Zarkina hosts everyone without homes. That's why so many people are here."
Jack sat down at the table and Daniel settled on his right and Teal'c on his left with Sam next to Teal'c. Daniel reached his hand and entwined his fingers with Jack who smiled at his lover. Z'Asana walked away and Jack watched as she kissed Steph who had walked into the room. He picked her up and spun her around; it was weird to see them together knowing they weren't Zarkina and Sir William.
Then the queen and her consort walked in as well and again, Jack felt his headache persisting. "It's like having a hangover without the booze," he complained to Daniel. The archeologist smiled and kissed Jack's cheek before they stood and nodded to the ruler.
She stopped in front of the table, "Let's pray," she said.
Jack stared at her in shock, not expecting some sort of belief in a higher power in these powerful beings before them. It was another difference between the Goa'uld and the Vannas.
Her mumbled words went into Jack's ears and out the others then she said, "Please eat."
Jack turned and filled his plate with the food that was coming around the table, stealing things from Daniel's plate as he did so just to see the younger man glare at him. Jack chuckled as Daniel finally slapped his hand away. "Hey now, what's wrong love?"
"Stop stealing my food or I am going to steal all yours!"
You can try Danny but don't hold your breath," Jack said and swiped another piece of food. Daniel leaned forward provocatively till his lips were a breath away from Jack's and the Colonel couldn't understand the shot of lust that shot down his body at the nearness of his husband, they literally just got done making love and he was ready to lay the man down on this table and do it all again. He leaned in as Sam snickered on the other side of Teal'c, Daniel grinned and backed away quickly and Jack let out a frustrated growl.
"What Carter?" he snapped as the woman continued to giggle even after Teal'c stared her down. She was clearly not frightened of her husband.
"You guys are so cute together, I think its funny that the sneezing scientist totally just stole all your food because you wanted to kiss him," she was openly laughing now as Jack looked down and found no food on his plate. He gasped and turned to find a grinning gloating Daniel.
"Oh yeah, we'll see if your proud after this!" he grinned. He pulled Daniel closer to his side with one hand while the other tickled at the soft skin of Daniel's side and he burst into laughter and gasping breaths. Jack had noticed that Daniel was incredibly sensitive on his sides and assumed correctly that he was incredibly ticklish. Everything at the table stopped and Jack didn't let it stop the torture for a few seconds more before he stole his food back, kissed Daniel's panting lips and went back to eating. The room filled with laughter and chatter once more, as if the outburst was nothing out of the ordinary. Daniel went back to eating as well, slipping his free hand down under the table once more only this time he passed up holding Jack's hand to grip his thigh.
"Later," Daniel promised breathlessly.
Jack nodded and they ate together in peace, it was nice to know they were safe for a little while at least.