Sunday, February 05, 2012

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Inheriting Family or Family

Part 36 Pissed

Jack O'Neill was not happy at all. He was not happy to have Mayborne here and this Ethan character was clearly an unknown. Add to it that he was a Gaould/ Tok'ra he had knew this could go fubared fast. However he also knew that this was a presidential order and one did not disobey ones commander and chief unless one had a wish to end up in the brig. He and the rest of SG-1 headed upstairs with Buffy Summers and her friends. Another thing he truly hated. Lord why could it never be simple? Oh yeah his clone was involved it was all Jon's fault he was sure of it.

Samantha Carter watched Jack O'Neill he had that stubborn look on his face which meant he was not going to be overly welcoming. She sighed and wished just once he would not charge in. You would think that by now he would have learned that approach did not work all the time. She looked over at Daniel who clearly shared her concerns. However they were a team and they would follow his lead. He looked over at Teal'c and wished just once their Jaffa friend might be a bit ruffled. However as always he was calm and in control only years of being on the same team let Sam know he too was concerned about Jack. Today he was definitely on a short temper which was clearly not working out for the SGC. Sam hoped that Jon at least was in control because to Jack's losing it was not good at all.

Jon and the others arrived at the gate. He had been rather surprised to see that the Gaould/Tokra as bringing a child. However this was actually reassuring in a way because Jon could see he cared for the baby. It meant that is was highly unlikely that either he or Mayborne was going to try anything. In fact it looking at the baby Jon knew why Ethan wanted him along. It seemed that Jon O'Neill was not the only clone out there of a human. He absently wondered if his old friend Loki was responsible and if so what they could do to him. Because really that little grey dude was definitely not a favorite of his. However the fact that Ethan was carrying a baby meant that this was not likely a set up. However as always he was on alert.

Buffy watched as Ethan and the others approached. She did not know this Mayborne character but from the reactions of the SGC he was clearly not well liked for all they called him an ally. She had a feeling he was in a way like Spike an ally but one for a price. Of course Spike had changed a lot in the last years so she hoped this Mayborne had as well. Of course Ethan was always a wild card and if the young guy was a Jack O'Neill clone he would be dangerous. One of the bastards was enough. Sometimes she thought the powers had to stack the deck against them.

They arrived and Ethan took a deep breath. He looked at Mayborne and said softly. "Please remember my son is here. I need their help for him and for Janet. I'll try to be patient and ask that you do as well. You owe me old friend and I am calling that in."

"I know and I will keep it cool. Jon what are the chances your double will be reasonable here?"

Jon looked at him and said. "Jack being patient and clam like that will ever happen?"

"Ok sorry I asked but, Ethan is right we are here to help."

Jon snorted but sadly he believed them. He just hoped the old man was clam for a change. He was shocked when Jack and the others came in and his counterpart was limping and clearly had a broken arm.

Ethan saw that and despite himself chuckled as Buffy followed Jack Up. "I take it you pissed off Buffy Colonel?"

Both glared at him even as Buffy blushed. It was not like she had a choice really. However she said to Ethan. "We all have off days. So what's the what. If you decided to show up climbing out from your rock, it has to be important."

"It is, Giles needs to know what's happened. Buffy you and I have not gotten along in the past but I swear I am here to help."

Buffy snorted but, she was stopped from snarking by Willow.

"OK Ethan why should we believe you?"

"Because Red Witch I have my son in my arms and I have need of your help to save my sister."

Buffy froze. "Janet is dead."

"No she is not, she was magical Slayer. Magic changes things as well you know."

"What changes, I am certain the doctors could tell when one is dead." Buffy shot back.

"Perhaps but magic keeps the body stable. It allows for revival. You slayer above all should know this. I know it seems unlikely but I took a chance using magic and chaos. I revived Janet and my sister blended with her. She lives."

Jack had been listening and froze. He could not believe this insanity, "Are you nuts!"

"Chaos magic may have bought time but according to the reports Janet lost a kidney and had other internal damage."

"Yes, she did but the Tok'ra can heal those things. That and a sarcophagus with a hell of a lot of bio matter. The Gaoulds may be a dangerous and difficult race and I would never suggest long term use of that device but it can save lives if one acts in time. Because of the magic and the unit I was able to act in time. Then adding a the Tok'ra ensured proper stabilization and healing."

"Is that possible Will?" Buffy asked. When it came to magic and technology the Red Witch was her go to Girl.

"Yes, I suppose, magic can change things and given the reports I read the rest is possible if not probable. OK Ethan we are going to take you and your friends inside. I think this is to important for Giles for us not to try to see if it is true. But if this is a game…or trick…"

"I swear on my magic it is not and on my son's life."

Buffy nodded at this. "Ok we believe you. Are you vouching for twiddle dee and tweedle dumb there?"

Jon glared at Buffy but Jack laughed despite himself. Well at least he was not the only one the blonde snarked at.

Jon glared. "I'd say we are vouching for Mr. kidnap here. Only not sure I want to. I think we can trust Mayborne."

"Yeah, maybe we can as he's a friend of Ethan's. The question is are you as Dangerously as stupid as the original." Buffy asked.

There was an indignant Hey from Jon and a dark glare from Jack.

Mayborne just rolled his eyes. But given Jack was casted up he knew what the colonel had done something and he had been stupid which of course had cost him in pain. So he was not going to make the same mistake. He would keep his mouth shut and wait and see what was going on. Besides he liked that someone was pitting O'Neill in his place. The man deserved to be taken down a peg or three.

Ethan shook his head at the grin on his friends face. Normally he would gloat too but there just was not time now. Later after they saved his sister he would help Mayborne prank the hell out of this O'Neill character because he was clearly in need of it.

TBC...