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'Ammm this is our leader Colonel Carter?' Daniel tried to stand as passively as he could, nudging Sam forward who looked at him in shock. The Colonel spluttered, but was quickly silenced, more than likely by a swift elbow from Teal'c. Sam coughed before turning the group of women who were currently debating whether or not to kidnap the rest of her team.
Sam clenched her jaw and stood to her fullest, acting as though she was in fact the team leader. One woman stood forward and though she had a good five inches on the alien woman, Sam felt extraordinarily intimidated by her. She examined her face critically, searching for weakness and Sam struggled to keep her face calm. Her bright green eyes taking in every detail, she pushed back her ash blonde hair and pulled back her shoulders. Eventually, she nodded, turning to the other women signalling rapidly and they moved into a single group. Most moved away and Sam nodded at the apparent leader, turning to Daniel.
"Colonel Carter? What the hell are you thinking?" Both officers hissed at the apprehensive man who was glancing back at the women. Sam shot the Colonel a look and he shrugged in response.
'Look we don't have another choice, if we don't play along, we are in trouble.' Daniel glared at both of them, before sighing and pinching the bridge of his nose.
'As of now, Sam is our leader. Jack, you deal with it, Sam you can totally pull it off... I'm going to see if the SGC can spare any more women to well, make sure that we don't get sold.' Daniel marched past the flummoxed pair, smacking his best friend on the arm as he did so. Teal'c stared at both of them, arching his eyebrow and followed after Daniel at a sedate pace.
'I'm not wearing anything ridiculous!' The Colonel gestured wildly after the pair and Sam's jaw dropped, quickly becoming incensed.
'If they tell you to, you'll do it and you'll like it. Major O'Neill.' She glared furiously at him and he looked completely confused at her reaction. Sam glanced over her shoulder and saw a couple of the women staring at the pair curiously, and she pulled him away.
'You made me do it. If you have to, you're gonna.' His face contorted and he winced, looking down at her in resignation.
'I'm going to be stuck in quite a few meetings with the eggheads aren't I?' Sam smirked at him, nodding slowly and watched gleefully as his face fell. She smiled reassuringly at the three women behind her and radioed Daniel.
'Any joy in... ah, getting our advisors?' She was very conscious of the warriors behind her, who were listening intently to their every word.
'Doctor Frasier was the only wo- ahhhh, person they could spare.'
'Very good, ETA?' She questioned, watching in vague amusement as the Colonel keep his gaze to the ground, scuffing his boots off one another.
'About 20 minutes, she's made it a priority.' Sam actually glanced down at her radio in amazement for a moment before radioing her confirmation and turning back to the women, stepping forward.
'Our Medical advisor, that is, our head Healer will be joining us soon. She knows that our meeting is very important.' The three women stared at Sam, scrutinising her, glancing at the Colonel before smiling brightly at her.
'Thank you Colonel Carter we will tell our Ceannaire.' The middle woman beamed happily, bowing low, her dark green cloak brushing off the ground. Sam inclined her head, her heavy vest and pack preventing her from dipping lower. The other women were watching the Colonel very closely, and he was attempting to appear as non-threatening as possible.
'Great we'll go wait by the Stargate- ahh Fáinne.' Sam inclined her head once more, tripping over the foreign word slightly as she stepped back and headed towards the gate. Both officers fell into step as they followed the worn path towards the gate.
'You picked up on the words pretty quickly.' He commented absentmindedly as they trudged along, Sam examining the picturesque countryside as they went.
'Daniel kept murmuring them to himself after they said them to us. Surprised you haven't said anything, being an O'Neill and all.' He chuckled as she gave him a sidelong look, grinning mischievously before laughing lightly.'
'The only I Irish I have is "Póg mo thóin"; my grandmother was not pleased with my grandfather for that one.' Sam paused, frowning as she thought about the phrase he'd just presented her with.
'Does that mean-?'
'Yeah.' He nodded slowly, his face showing a wistful nostalgia that she had never seen on his face before.
'No wonder you're grandmother was mad.' She commented a couple of minutes later, adjusting her vest slightly as they turned the corner towards the gate. Daniel and Teal'c were standing to full attention well Daniel was attempting to do so, at either side of the DHD.
'Hey, where are our escorts?' Daniel noticed them first, looking curious at the lack of an entourage.
'Apparently Colonel Carter made a good impression.' Though said jokingly, the Colonel grinned at her and she smiled brightly.
'What can I say I learned from the best!' She smiled back, and his chest puffed up slightly, and she winked at the other two before continuing. 'Dad was the Master after all.'
Sam and Janet stood outside one of the larger tents, both of them trying not to giggle insanely at the muffled cursing, complaining and squabbling coming from behind them. A tall brunette woman, Ciara, strode over to them inclining her head, her hair spilling forwards over the gold torque holding her cloak in place.
'Colonel Carter, Doctor Fraiser, Ceannaire Blanaid is ready for you.' The women exchanges looks before Sam, smiled reassuringly.
'Thank you Ciara, but we would prefer to remain with our team. We've been in situations before where we were separated, and we've learned to keep our guard up, initially. I hope that does not offend, we mean no disrespect.' She inclined her head towards her, watching her carefully for her reaction. Janet tensed slightly next to her, moving almost imperceptively towards the tent entrance.
Much to their surprise, Ciara regarded both of them with an increased level of respect clearly shining in her face.
'Wise. Your men are sainuil, unique; many would happily take them for their own. Nothing is more important than your clan, that is your family.' She nodded once more, the undertone in her voice clear to both women and she turned away, her green cloak billowing behind her. Sam looked around to see many women sizing them up and she stepped back to Janet as casually as she could.
'Oh how I wish Lt. Hailey could've made it for this.'
'Yeah, I think we could've done with the 4"9 fighting machine right about now. What we going to do Colonel Carter?' Sam glanced back to her friend who was now grinning almost manically at her and she rolled her eyes in response.
'Why is everyone having so much fun with that?' There was a moments' pause as another stifled curse issued from the tent behind them. As well as a rather strapping, shirtless man strode past with his clock attached to his nipples.
'That has got to hurt! And I think it's mostly amusing as we now have Major O'Neill!'
'Oy!' Sam turned around and Janet turned slightly towards the tent before her eyes zipped back to Sam. The three men stood in front of them, two far more awkward then the third. Teal'c stood proudly, smoothing down his kilt and nodding at both women. Daniel was staring down at his bare legs, and looking decidedly embarrassed about his outfit. And then there was the Colonel.
He was glaring furiously down at his own legs, still wearing his combat boots and adjusting his cloak irritably.
Sam had to bite her lip furiously, to stop the laughter bubbling over, and a shared look with Janet showed that she was feeling the same.
'Ceannaire Blanaid has requested our presence for the Lughnasash festival. Also Ciara warned us that you lot are in demand, so stay close if you will.' Sam's voice betrayed her as notes of laughter seeped into her speech, detracting slightly from the serious message.
'Joy oh joy.' The Colonel mutter, his eyes widening comically as he took in another man walking past with the nipple bound cloak His arms came up to just below his collar bone and rubbed. Daniel opened his mouth to explain the tradition but the other two simply glared at him, and his mouth snapped shut.
'We will endeavour to remain close Colonel Carter.' Though Teal'c's voice was his typical neutral low baritone, the slight twitch about his mouth and right eyebrow betrayed his humour.
'Shall we gents?' Janet gestured over dramatically to let them step ahead, Sam took point as the guys had to disarm and both women only had their Zats and sidearms.
A few hours later, Sam was sitting around one of the bonfires and watching in amusement as Daniel attempted to follow the dance steps the surrounding celebration. Janet was standing off to one side, closer to where he was, trying to keep a close eye on him.
Sam and Janet had managed to convince Blanaid and the other leaders that each of the guys were well spoken for. Daniel being bound to Janet, conveniently enough, she thought in glee, but the Colonel was intended to Sam. Sam had been quick enough to use the regulations to her favour on this occasion, stating that military officers working together could not be involved, but when the time came, they too would be bonded.
Of course it didn't help that throughout Sam's explanation Janet was shooting her knowing looks. Teal'c had pointed out that he was married so he was off the hook, even though she could not be there with them. She caught Janet's eye and winked, causing her friend to blush furiously and fumble as Daniel stood next to her.
'Okay, okay, I'm really, really, really sorry about the blue dress now. I did not know how humiliating it is.' She looked up to see the Colonel still glaring down at his kilt, though casting suspicious glances around.
'I guess the skirt suits you then. Popular with the local ladies?' She stretched out as he sat down next to her still looking around carefully.
'Bit too much for my liking. Please don't call it a skirt.' She smiled brightly, staring into the fire and she could feel him narrow his eyes at her.
'If the kilt fits. And at least you had me on the team, otherwise...' She continued to grin as the Colonel pulled the kilt further under him and fiddled with his boots.
'I do not appreciate the jokes Carter.' He muttered under his breath, as a woman the same height as Sam with dark red hair to her waist stared them both down.
'Yeah neither did I.' She arched her eyebrow at the woman meeting her stare with the same intensity, tapping her finger softly, grazing against the Colonel's thigh. He shifted over towards her slightly, leaning back as both women looked at each other intently.
'Well that was a first. Usually it's you three staring someone down over me.' Sam sighed in relief as the red hair woman moved away from them, looking defeated.
'Interesting to mix things up.' Both of them stopped as they saw Blanaid and Ciara had what looked like to be a relatively tense conversation with the Daniel and Janet, Teal'c listening quietly in the background. He looked up and gave them both a medium alert look, causing the pair to look at each other in confusion.
'What is that supposed to- oh.' The Colonel started to say but stopped as they saw Janet snag Daniels shirt and yank him down, kissing him furiously.
'That. That I did not see coming.' He managed, watching as the two doctors kissed like their lives depended on it, though it was probably true.
'Really? People have been betting on those two for ages.' Sam tried to school her face but just knew that the surprise was etched into her features. She blinked, shaking her head as Teal'c knelt down carefully in front of her.
'They expect displays of your intention.' He stared at both of them meaningfully before rising and stepping backwards, bowing slightly as Blanaid and Ciara approached them. The Colonel managed a couple of noises, far more high pitched than she would have expected.
Sam stood, indicating that the Colonel follow suit as both women stopped in front of him.
'I am aware that you are not overly familiar with our customs, but one of the important aspects of Lughnasash is the martial rituals.' Ciara started, smiling carefully at them, as Blanaid scrutinised them once more.
'As you have explained it, you and Major O'Neill are not pósta and cannot be due to your positions, but a display of your intentions would be advised.' The two warriors turned to Sam and once again she struggled to maintain the cool facade that was critical for this to work.
'I understand.' She knew that the Colonel was fighting to keep a lid on his surprise as she inclined her head towards them. Sam turned round, took a steadying breath before, without any grace or elegance, grabbed the Colonel around the back of the head and pulling him down.
Initially the shock of her impulsive move stunned him, with his mouth slightly open, but as one of her hands scrapped through his short hair involuntarily, he surged forward. It was a kiss that Sam knew would haunt her for the rest of her life. All the slips mishaps and forced ones in the past were nothing compared to this. The moment he reacted, one did not follow the other, in perfect motion with one another, and Sam felt the walls to that room shake.
They broke apart with a loud pop and both Ciara and Blanaid nodded, satisfied with their display.
'That should keep Fianna away from the Major.' Blanaid commented her face showing great pleasure as she pointed out the red headed woman who had stared Sam down moments ago. Fianna was looking beyond livid and stormed off in one direction grabbing one man as she went.
Sam coughed awkwardly as the pair walked away heading towards one of the other bonfires. She was trying not to let the deep yearning that had settled in her chest show too obviously. Daniel and Janet smiled uncomfortably at them as they followed a black haired woman to one of the piles of corn that were gathered at the edges of the celebration area.
'Colonel Carter, Major Jack.' Daniel managed to quip at the Colonel who glared and Janet just shot her a weary look. Clearly Daniel had clearly planned on saying this to him; sometimes Daniel managed to baffled her completely.
'He is having way too much fun with that.' The Colonel crossed his arms and pouted childishly as Janet dragged Daniel away.
'Well at least he's managed to win me 100 bucks.' Sam stated matter of factly, crossing her arms as well, and the Colonel stared at her in surprise.
'Oh I had a bet that they'd first kiss off world.' He just looked at her strangely, one eyebrow arched and the other dipping down.
'Cass dared me to make the bet.' He continued to stare at her in complete amazement and bafflement.
'I never really back down from a challenge!' She shook her head at him, arms stretched out slightly, screaming 'WHAT?' non verbally at him.
Ceannaire (can-a-ri)= Leader, Clan= Family,Fainne (Fawn-ya)= ring, Pog mo thoin (pogue muh ho-in)= Kiss my ass (Jack's granddad was a bad influence! haha), posta (Post-a)= married. Lughnasash (Loo-na-sa)= Celtic Festival signalling the start of Autumn.
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