A/N:Thanks for the reviews, please continue with more . In this chapter I'll be referencing events that occurred in the episode, Chimera and some of the BtVS episodes involving the Initiative. I'll be trying to make the story flow a bit better, however I am not really that great with dates so I do apologize in advance for any confusion.
Willow's Apartment, Two hours after Buffy left.
It has been a few hours since Buffy left Colorado Springs to go back to Sunnydale. Her visit brought back memories of happier times that Willow had from Sunnydale. The whole visit made Willow feel homesick for the place where she lived her whole life and made her wonder what life could have been like had she still stayed in Sunnydale. However, she quickly dusted those thoughts from her head and instead focused on the here and now. She knew in her heart that Sunnydale would always be there, along with Buffy, Xander and the others, and that they would welcome her with open arms should she come and visit. In the present, her responsibilities and relationships at the SGC especially with SG1buffered the homesickness she was now feeling.
As she does most nights, Willow wanted to meditate before going to bed. Meditation has been very helping in curbing her constant thoughts about performing magic, especially the darker forms of magic, as she knew that although these were more powerful and would help in the fight against the Goa'uld; the darker forms of magic usually had a steeper price to pay. However, she kept on reminding herself about the promise she made about not using magic if at all possible.
Even though Colonel O'Neill and the other SG1 members never asked her to perform any magical spells, Willow wanted a way to help them in unexpected ways. She already found one way to use her abilities during the time Major Carter was missing on the Prometheus, and although her astral projection to the Prometheus was painfully tiring for her, it was successful. She really wanted to experiment and see if there was anything else she could do that did not involve an extensive use of magic.
As she was meditating, there was one thought that kept going through her head, "Why haven't anyone asked me to perform a spell? Not even a simple spell like a protection or healing spell". As she thought about this one question, she closed her eyes and started meditating. As she was meditating, she failed to notice one of the picture frames behind her moving forward just a little bit; it was more like someone had nudged one corner of the frame forward. After an hour of meditation, she felt much calmer and finally decided it was time to go to bed.
Surveillance stakeout, Home of Daniel Jackson, 8:30 pm.
"Hey Daniel, are you asleep yet," asked Colonel O'Neill over the radio.
"No," replied Daniel sarcastically, as Willow and Major Carter tried to stifle their laughs in the surveillance van parked across the street from Dr. Daniel Jacksons home.
SG1 was conducting a stake out outside of Daniel's house due to a suspected involvement of the Gua'uld called Osiris. She was trying to invade Daniel's dream so that he would be able to translate a tablet written in Ancient which could have information leading to the lost city.
The idea was to capture Osiris, in Sarah Gardner's body, once the tablet was translated. Major Carter had already set up a jammer so that it would be impossible for her to beam out of the house. Once she beamed into Daniel's house, Colonel O'Neill and Teal'c stealthily moved into the house. Leaving Major Carter and Willow in the van as the backup, the two men got into position for a very long wait.
Meanwhile in the van, Willow was checking the monitors for any funny business especially the involvement of the local police or the local resident watch groups. Suddenly, she had a weird feeling come over her, it was a feeling of being watched by someone or something and it caused her to have goosebumps.
"Major, is there any way that Osiris knows we're here? Do you think she could have some backup?" asked Willow.
"I don't think so. It looks like she is here on her own," replied Major Carter as she looked at the video feed, "Why?"
"Maybe it's nothing, but I can't help shaking this really strong feeling that we're being watched," said Willow.
"A feeling?" asked the Major.
"Yes, it's just a feeling. Can I check out the immediate area?" asked Willow.
"I don't think there's a need for that. Other than the SGC, no one else knows that we're out here. Don't worry about it," said Major Carter, "and if there is someone watching, I don't think it would be a good idea to let them know we're on to them, yet."
"Ok. Um... So... How's it going with Pete?" asked Willow, "Sorry, if it's too much of a personal question. Some times I just ask things without thinking."
"It's alright. It's nice to have another girl on the team. Gives a chance for some well-deserved chit-chat without the menfolk," said Major Carter with a smile, "as for Pete, looks like things are going ok. Of course, he's unhappy about me not being able to tell him what I do for a living since he doesn't have the clearance," she continued, "it is very hum-worthy."
"Hum worthy?" asked Willow.
"Yep, hum-worthy. That's when you know you have a good thing going and you hum a tune," said the Major smiling as she recalled humming in the SGC elevator.
"Oh, that hum-worthy," replied Willow grinning, "Do you think he would be able to handle the truth about aliens and the other threats this planet faces every day?" asked Willow.
"I honestly don't know, I'd like to think that he would," said Major Carter. "How about you? Do you think your boyfriend would be ok with knowing the truth?" asked Major Carter.
"Well, I don't have a boyfriend right now but I know my friends aren't really fond of the military. So if they found out about the Stargate, I have a feeling that they would be pissed at me for hiding facts about alien life and the threats we face," said Willow.
"Why don't they like the military?" asked Major Carter as she turned away from the screens and looked at Willow.
"Well, from what my friends told me, the military has been involved in some really bad experiment in Sunnydale with creating hybrids between people and... Ummmm... and other unknown stuff," Willow said looking nervous as she didn't want to reveal the truth in case Major Cater thought she was nuts.
"Huh? What kind of hybrids?" asked Major Carter as her interest was now piqued.
"Well... Please keep an open mind Major... hybrids between humans and demons," said Willow as Major Carter's eyes widened in shock. "Before you say anything Major, I heard that the military was successful, but the hybrid was mentally unstable but a group eventually took it down."
"Are you sure it was the military? I'm sorry, but a human and... 'Demon' hybrid can't be possible" said Major Carter.
"That's what I thought at first but I trust my sources, it took a lot just to beat that one hybrid," said Willow, "anyway it's not really the first time that the military has conducted secret operations. What I mean is that secret stuff is what we at the SGC do and even that is kept confidential from other branches of the military. So I'm not surprised that whatever experiments they conducted in Sunnydale has been keeping classified."
"You're right about that, Willow, but forgive me for being a bit skeptical about this whole thing with monsters, demons, and vampires," said the Major.
"Don't worry 'bout it Major. Trust me, it's not really that cracked up as it sounds," Said Willow when she suddenly looked out the window of the van, "seriously, I can't shake this feeling that we're being watched" she continued as she started feeling Goosebumps on the back of her neck.
"If it makes you feel any better, you could use the night scope and take a peek out of those windows. Don't worry, its one-way glass," said the Major.
Taking a night vision scope, Willow peeked out the window at the area behind the surveillance van. She didn't know why or how, but the feelings she had 'told' her that they were being watched from that particular direction. Of course, looking through the glass was a little bit difficult but she could just make out someone who was seated in a car.
"Umm... Major, there's someone seated in a car. Looks like he's been there for some time judging by the drinks and chips" said Willow.
"Maybe he's just waiting for someone Willow. Can you see his car tags?" replied the Major.
"No ma'am," said Willow, "Should I go and see what's going on?" she continued.
"We can't risk it right now. If they are really with Osiris, then we don't want to let them know that we are on to them. When we're ready to raid Daniels house, then we can go and grab whoever it is for questioning. In the meantime, keep a look out for whoever is in that car" said the Major, "Good call though, next time I'll pay more credence to your instincts," she continued.
Surveillance stakeout, Home of Daniel Jackson, 7:00 am.
The entire night and morning, SG1 had visuals on both Daniel and Osiris. At the early hours of the morning, Willow and Major Carter could see that Daniel was beginning to stir and looked like he would be waking up soon.
"Willow, get ready. Looks like we'll be needed sooner than later," said the Major.
Just as she said those words, the camera feeds showed that Daniel had finally woken up and was confronting Osiris. Major Carter immediately informed the Colonel and Teal'c that Daniel was in danger, and ordered Willow out of the van so that they could provide back up.
The major left the van through the front cab and Willow opened the rear doors to leave the van. Just as she opened the door, she saw someone pass her holding a gun. She quickly jumped out of the van and unholstered her Zat, pointing it at the intruder.
"Hold it," she told the person with the gun as he put his hands up, "put the gun down, slowly."
Upon hearing the distinctive sound of a Zat activating and Willow's voice, Major Carter unholstered her own Zat and turned around.
"Pete?" she said shocked, "What the hell are you doing here?"
"Pete?" said Willow confused, "Why was he following us, or was he spying on Major Carter," she thought to herself.
Before anyone could say anything more, Willow grabbed Pete and ducked behind the van for cover as Osiris started to shoot them using an energy weapon. Major Carter and Willow returned fire but the electrical beam that was discharged by the Zat harmlessly hit the Goa'uld's personal force shield. Even the bullets being fired from Pete's gun were deflected.
As she kept on firing her Zat, Willow had another feeling wash over her. This wasn't a feeling of being watched, it was more of being in immediate danger. As she peeked her head from behind the van, she saw that Osiris was aiming her weapon at the van.
"Crap, she's aiming for the gas tank," thought Willow to herself, "Major, take cover," she shouted to Major Carter. Suddenly time had slowed down from Willow's perspective as she dived behind another car, at the same time she saw the cop grab Major Carter and push her onto the grass behind a car on the other end of the van before the energy beam hit the gas tank and the van exploded.
After the explosion, Willow noticed that all she could hear was buzzing but her vision was alright. She noticed that the cop was lying on top of Major Carter before she peeked over the passenger side door and saw that both Teal'c and Colonel O'Neill seemed to be down. Willow gripped her tranquilizer-filled sidearm and was getting ready to shoot when she saw Colonel O'Neill get up and take two successful shots at Osiris from behind. She then saw Osiris turn around facing the Colonel before collapsing.
Once Osiris was lying on the lawn of Daniels house, Colonel O'Neill and Teal'c tied her hands and feet. Willow turned towards the burning van and noticed that the figures of the cop and Major Carter were not moving.
"Major! Are you alright," said Willow as she got up and ran towards her superior officer.
As she reached the Major's location, Willow could see that Pete was laying on top of her. Major Cater opened her eyes and slowly sat up as Pete lay down on the grass.
"Major... Major... Can you hear me?" asked Willow and she visually checked the Major for injuries. "Oh no," she thought to herself as she saw blood on the Major's clothes.
"It's not my blood," said Major Carter as if knowing what Willow was going to say.
The both of them turned towards the cop who was lying injured on the grass injured but awake and alert. Major Carter moved to put pressure on the wound while Willow went to get Colonel O'Neill.