Sunday, February 05, 2012

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Inheriting Family or Family

Part 38 Related

President Hayes lay down. His head was pounding. He was glad to get away from the meeting for a few minutes. Who would have thought that his nations greatest protectors were all related. I am so going to rip into whoever missed that connection. But right now I need a nap this headache bad. I'm just glad they did not need me for that meeting. Lord why did I ever want this job? I must have been insane.

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Janet moved around the Goauld ship. She was really happy with what she found. It was clear that this system lord was well organized and clearly intent on conquering Earth. One of the advantages of her astro form however was the fact that she could move around with ease. She checked out differing parts of the ship and got a feel for it. Even as she did this she made plans. While she wanted to believe she could be rescued she was not willing to leave that to chance. Because she knew she might well be on her own with most of the SGC believing her dead. It was not going to be easy to get away but SG-1 escaped a lot so she could do no less that at least try. With luck she might also have some useful information to take back with her. She reminded herself that she was a United States Air Force Officer and she had a duty to escape. The Goauld would not be allowed to keep her without a fight.

Giles was very concerned for Janet but he was also concerned for Cassandra. The revelations of the last few hours were not easy to handle. While Giles had helped explain about magic and the responsibility their family had to the world he knew that Cassie for all of her apparent maturity was still very young. He hated that another of his charges was essentially losing their childhood.

Cassie was amazed at how close the people in her cousin's life were. She loved the idea of having more family. After her world had been destroyed she had been wary of making new ties. She had clung to Sam and maybe to SG-1 but overall she had not really wanted to connect overly much with the people of this world. She had a hard time relating to the kids her age. They all seemed so young and immature. Only Jon seemed to fit with her and that was actually a bit strange as he was really a clone of Jack. Then again Jack was in much way more of a child then she was. He had never really lost his sense of wonder at the world. She wished she had that innocence. Oh she knew he had suffered some real heartbreaks and real agony with the death of his son and the ending of his marriage but, Cassie had met the Jack O'Neill who was at peace with himself. Jon was in many ways a reflection of that. Only Jon like herself understood what it was to not quite fit...
"So what's going on here?" Jon asked as he walked the group. He hoped that he and the others would be able to help. It was past time he came home to the SGC.

"I mean I was minding my own business when I suddenly got snagged. Then the next thing I know I am talking to Mayborne and that Ethan guy. I guess this means that I'm in for whatever plan you all come up with. Only I would suggest we call in Haley as well I mean you will need another team right."

"Jon I'm not sure that is a good idea." General Hammond said.

"Look George, I got hijacked I need a shower and I'm cranky and pissed. No one here thought to give me the heads up about Janet. I had to learn that from the damned paper." He glared at everyone.

Even Cassie looked down. She had thought the others would call and let Jon know. She could get he was mad.

"I may only be a clone and all but damn it Janet is my friend too. I have all the old man's skills and frankly I'm in a lot better shape."

"Hey!" Jack said offended.

"I'm not going to sit this mission out. Haley's and I can make a good team. We can join them." He said pointing at the slayers, Mayborne and Ethan. I've about had it with the SGC crap. The fact is I'm helping even if I have to work with Mayborne. It might be in everyone's best interest to work together. I won't leave a friend behind. Cassie needs her mother."

Mayborne smirked he liked this kid he really did. It was nice to see someone besides himself stick it to O'Neill and the SGC. The kid had a point really he did.

"I agree you can come with me." Xander said. His own team mates looked at him sharply.
"Soldier boy remember. He knew him." He pointed at Jon as memories came back. Of course this O'Neill was a bit younger but he was still closer to who he remembered then the grey haired one. He shook his head a bit sorting the memories. "We can use him to help us out Me, Rona, Dawn and Haley can be one team Buffy, Giles, Faith Willow and Oz a team as well."

"Why that mix Xander?" Giles asked. He was willing to listen to his ideas and plans because Xander had often proved to have a very genius in creating working teams.

"Well SG-1 they know how to work together so no worries there. Me, Rona and Dawn we've done the same and frankly we've had to work with very little practice with others before. It would be insane to bust up you Buffy, Faith, Willow and Oz. While I'd love to go with you all I think this mix gives us the best balance. See we got geeks, muscle and magic at least powerhouse on each team."

"What about us?" Ethan asked.

"Well I figured you'd be driving and be back up with Mayborne and maybe the other Colonel."

"Makes sense," Buffy said with a grin. Though I think you should take Vi too and maybe Andrew. "Xander was about to protest that it was insane to let the little geek know aliens were real.

"Yeah, not my first choice either but he's good at improvisation for the science and his mojo is good too. I know Dawn's got some wicked power but, given what we are going against more is better. Plus I so don't want to listen to him whine if he learns about this later."

"Point," Xander said "He is coming in with Vi and I guess she can keep him in line."
"He knows as well. Willow told him. Also no one would ever expect he's dangerous an ace if you need it." Faith said getting Buffy's plan.

Xander gave Willow a dark look for telling Andrew Aliens were real.

"I never said any of you were going." General Hammond said giving them all a hard look. "The president will never authorize all of you going."

"Well we are."Buffy said her eyes darkening. "He owes us. Tell him that THE COUNCIL is backing up the SGC in this mission. "

George was not happy but sent an Airman to ask the president to join them again. He felt kind of bad about that because his Commander and Chief looked tired. Well at least he had gotten an hour's nap. I could so use a hours sleep myself.

TBC…..