Part 19 Details

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A/N: Fair warning this is AU. This means any and all seasons of any and all shows are mixed into the works. The pairings may not seem cannon compliant. However, I do promise interesting results because of it. I play with timelines to get things to fit the way I want it too. I have chosen to use a bond as a story plot line because it has its uses later on. I hope everyone will give the idea a chance.

Fire

8/12/2010

By: Fire Wolfe

Beta: Genuka Who rocks as a beta.

Inheriting Family

Part 19 Details

The press dealt with the president was finally able to get into the limo with Buffy and Giles. The others would follow in their own vehicles.

However President Hayes wanted to talk to them alone. The Scooby Gang did not mind because frankly they were all still a little wierded out about this whole situation. They also wanted to discuss how they would integrate Cassie into the group. That had been Faith's rather shy suggestion. The others had all looked ashamed but agreed it was probably a good idea to talk it out.

Buffy had nodded and hugged Faith grateful she was willing to help Cassie. She whispered to be careful and keep an eye out. Faith had nodded and agreed giving Buffy the same warning. Pardon or not she was not overly trusting of anyone she did not know. Finding out Hayes had connections to the council was not a positive in her mind. Buffy had to agree but for the moment they needed the president so they would play nice.

Buffy sat back and listened. She might play the dumb blonde but contrary to popular opinion she was highly intelligent. The bond flared between her and Giles and she was grateful he was letting her stay. It would have been uncomfortable to be away from him right now. She looked at the president and knew there was a lot more going on then they had been told. This Stargate sounded like it was going to be as big of a head ache as the Hellmouth. Why couldn't they just catch a break?

Giles could feel Buffy's agitation and he took her hand in his. He held on to it to keep her calm. An upset slayer would not do them any good. He understood her frustration but in this case it appeared that Henry former active council man or not was innocent. It might actually be a good thing he was a council member. Buffy looked at him sharply catching that last thought.

Huh? How can being a member of those assholes be a good thing? She sent.

Because he above all knows that some things are dangerous and should be left to the experts. We have to read the reports but, I have a feeling that in this case the experts are this SGC and from what he has told us he lets them be. We might get the same consideration. While I understand your concerns I have no desire to burn bridges. Henry is not the same as Travers and he was a good man. I am willing to see if he still is.

Even as Giles and Buffy were communicating Giles asked questions about the SGC. It was important that they understand what they might be up against. He firmly believed in giving them a chance while watching them very closely. If they had learned anything from the military's involvement in Sunnydale it was to be certain what was happening and when. He also was under no illusions that this SG-1 was going to be happy with his taking Cassie in. It would be like someone having come and trying to take Dawn while Buffy was gone.

That sent a sharp pain through him and it was her turn to offer comfort. "If SG-1 is your flag ship team how can they possibly think to take in Cassandra?"

Henry Hayes had no idea about the thoughts of the two people sitting across from him. He only knew that it was vital he win them over. They were needed to help fight the war with the Goa'uld and others. He hated that he was going to be asking for help but it was just too dicey to keep going on their own. While the main council had been destroyed he knew full well that the Giles family had volumes of reference materials at their various estates. As a young man he had worked with Rupert's father and knew full well there were volumes there that would keep Dr. Jackson busy for years if given a chance. It was entirely possible that the Giles library had the location of outposts and weapons that they would need to keep earth safe. As much as he hated it he knew his main bargaining chip or leverage was a teen age girl. He considered his words with care because he liked and respected Rupert Giles and hoped it was mutual. "If I was to guess I am going to say that they plan to either retire or step back from the front lines. This team is more like family then a military unit. Don't get me wrong they are very effective at their jobs but, only Jack O'Neill and Samantha Carter are in the United States Air Force. Daniel Jackson is a civilian specialist and Teal'c is Jaffa. He would be the equivalent of a General in our military terms yet he follows O'Neill's lead. They would not hesitate to take Cassandra in. I know that there is a very deep feeling of closeness within this group. They have saved each other and the world a number of times."

"Yes, about that. What does this Chappie thing mean to us? I know you are telling us about it for a reason." Buffy said. "So spill what's the what and when do we fight."

Henry Hayes sighed and knew that this blonde woman and her people were going to give him as much of a daily headache as the whole SGC. "I am not sure Miss Summers. I do know that the council and Rupert's family had an extensive library. It could be that there is information we could use there. While the Council Head Quarters was destroyed they had many other locations." He refrained from begging for a dozen or so slayers. He hated that he might have to ask young women to fight his country's battles.

Rupert nodded he was now the defacto head of the SWC so the request made sense. Plus his family did have extensive libraries. He was uncertain of what remained of the Councils books but he knew his own family's collection was extensive. His mind raced looking for the choices they might need. "Yes, that makes sense. So this is a formal request for assistance?"

"Yes, it is." The President said. "There will of course be an official request forwarded but I hoped to have an informal agreement in place before we land. I want not only the books but an alliance between our peoples. Before you protest the Queen wants closer ties, and Rupert it could be claimed that your lady is now the head of her own people as well."

Buffy paled at that. She had tried hard to convince everyone that she was just a slayer.

However, Faith had pointed out she was the one they all could feel. She was the one who saved them. Faith had further argued much to Buffy's dismay that it was Buffy that they would all follow to hell and back again if needed. She was not yet ready for that role. She still had to earn her redemption and until she felt that she had she was not about to try to claim the title of Queen of the Slayers.

"Mr. President I am simply a slayer sir. I just happen to be the older one og the two called sir. I mean we have several slayers now." Buffy was not about to tell him how many they had. Somethings were classified after all.

Henry laughed at this. Sometimes the most powerful and gifted were the most amusing. It was like Sam Carter claiming to be just an Air Force officer or Daniel Jackson an archeologist. "Perhaps Miss Summers, but you also contain a very rare gene. I have a feeling that this will be important and it may even be the key to your people's bloodline."

"What do you know?" Giles asked.

"See page 158 paragraph 4. There is another prophecy there for you."

Giles read it and sighed. Buffy looked over and said only half jokingly. "This is all Xander's fault."

"I agree with that but, dear girl I am glad he challenged fate."
Buffy nodded and Hayes sighed with relief. At least he was not getting the blame for this mess.

TBC...