Chapter 13
“The explosion in the science lab at NASA, where the meteorite was; we could say that the Colonel and I were there when the lab blew up and we inhaled gases that came from the cracked meteorite.”
“That happened three weeks ago.”
“I know, Sir, and if the media want to know why they weren’t told about what happened to us, you could say that we were in a coma and just came out of it last week. This was the result of it and after tests were done, we are healthy and fine despite looking younger.”
“That could work.”
They talked for another ten minutes before they left. Jack and Jon took their bags and Sam’s bag back into the truck, which had been moved to an underground parking area. Jon got in and waited to be beamed up on Prometheus then down to Colorado Spring where he would be beamed down onto a road where there would be no cars about. Jack walked back inside and back into the Oval Office.
He stood next to Sam and gave her a smile then held onto her hand as she was holding onto Jacob hand. Jacob pulled a stone out of his pocket and pushed the button; next then they were on Prometheus and then they were in the SGC gate room.
As soon as they were there, Prometheus beamed Jon and his truck up then down onto a road fifteen miles south of Denver. Luckily Jon’s truck had GPS, so he was able to quickly determine where he was. He drove to Cheyenne Mountain.
“Welcome back Colonel O’Neill, Major Carter,” Walter said over the PA system so everyone on the base would know that they were back safe and sound.
General Hammond was in his office when he heard what Walter said. He got up and walked out of his office and down to the corridor to greet them and the others as they were walking out of the gate room.
“Colonel, Major, it’s good to have you back.”
“Thanks, Sir,” Jack said.
“George, Henry wants them to remain on base until further notice.”
“Why?”
“The NID almost had us just outside the White House, Sir,” Sam said.
“I can’t believe those rat bastards would try to take us in broad daylight in front on hundreds of witnesses like that,” Jack said.
“I understand Colonel. In the meantime, I’ll get Walter to set up some VIP quarters for you.”
“Thanks, Sir,” Sam said.
“For now, Dr Jackson and Teal’c will check on your homes for you both.”
“I know it’s not going to be easy for you both for a long time.”
“We know, Sir. We’re all just waiting for Thor to return.”
”I know. Major, there are some devices in your lab for you to work on.”
“Yes, Sir.”
“Colonel, your mission reports are still delinquent.”
“Yes, Sir.”
“Good… Jacob, a word in my office.”
“Sure. See you later, Kiddo.”
“Ok, Dad.” They all went their separate ways. Sam was in her lab doing some typing on her laptop when Jack walked in with laptop.
“Everything ok?”
“No, everyone was staring at me while I was in the mess hall trying to do my reports. I hope you don’t mind.”
“No, I don’t mind at all, as long as you don’t touch anything but…”
She opened a drawer and pulled out a yoyo, then closed the drawer. She put in on the bench on top of his laptop.
“That.” Jack smiled.
“You know me all too well.”
“Yes I do. Has there been any word from Jon?”
“Yeah, he called. He will be here in an hour.”
“Ok.” They continued doing their work, not knowing that Jacob was watching them through the monitors in the control room. General Hammond walked in and saw what Jacob was looking at.
“Jacob.” He turned to his old friend.
“Jack showed up in Sam’s lab ten minutes ago.” Hammond nodded.
“I just spoke to the President. He doesn’t know what to do with them if they are going to remain like this. He doesn’t want to split up SG1, but he might not have any choice.”
“Well I hope he doesn’t, especially with what’s been happening with Anubis. It won’t be long before he will be coming to Earth.”
“I know, but there’s not much we can do right now.”
“Yeah.” Jacob pressed a couple of keys then everything returned to normal, then he stood up and turned.
“I’m going to go and see how Daniel is coming along with the translations.” George nodded then they went their separate ways.
When Jon was close to the SGC, he noticed he was being followed by two back SUVs. He got his cell phone out and called Hammond.
“Hammond.”
“George, it’s Jon. I have the NID on my ass. Tell the guys at the gate to open up, I’ll be there in two minutes.”
“Ok, Jon.”
Jon sped up and when he got close to the gate he honked the horn and flashed his lights. The guards had just received the call from Hammond, so they quickly opened the gate to see Jon quickly slam on the brakes before he turned, then sped pass the guards at the first Check Point.
They quickly closed the gate just as the two SUVs arrived. They quickly stopped and were just able to see the back end of Jon’s truck. They turned and drove back into Colorado Springs. One of the guards called Hammond and told him what happened, then hung up.
When Jon found a parking spot, he parked his truck and got out. Then he got all the bags out and closed the canopy. He picked up the bags and headed over to the first Check Point and showed them his ID badge. The guard asked him to put his hand on the scanner and the light turn green. He retrieved the bags he had set down and walked to the elevators, luckily they just opened as an airman was walking off.
“Need any help there, Sir?”
“Nah, I can handle it, thanks.”
“Yes, Sir.”
Jon put the bags down and pushed a button then the doors closed. A few minutes later, the doors opened. Jon was just about to step out when Walter was there waiting for him.
“Sir, I’ll take care of the bags.”
“Thanks, Sergeant.”
“These three are Jack and Carter’s.” He pointed to the two suitcases and the bag.
“Yes, Sir. General Hammond is waiting for you in his office.”
“Thanks.”
Jon stepped out, since Walter was holding the door open, then he step in and the door close. Jon walked down to Hammond’s office. When he got there, he walked in.
“George, how are ya?” Hammond looked up to see Jon standing in the doorway. He smiled.
“Come in, Jon, sit down.”
“Thanks.”
“So it looks like I might be here for a while since the NID are after me also.”
“I got Walter to set up VIP quarters for you.”
“Thanks.” He sat back and let out his breath.
“So what’s been happening since I was last here?”
“A lot, Anubis is gaining power and it will just be a matter of time before Earth will be his target.”
“That’s nothing new, George. How many times has Earth been a target, what three times?”
“Yes.”
“I've been thinking about want Daniel said about the device that was found in the wall.”
“You want to go through it again after what happened the first time?”
“Yes, it might give me the answer to find a weapon which can destroy Anubis once and for all.”
“It’s your choice.”
“I know. What about Jack and Sam, have they decided on doing it themselves?”
“Yes, we are going through it as well,” Sam said as she and Jack turned and walked in the office.
“Sir, sorry for barging in,” Jack said.
“It’s alright, Colonel.”
“Carter, are you sure?”
“Yes, it might even lead us to a weapon which can destroy the Replicators, too.”
“Ah, I forgot about those bugs.” Sam smiled then she looked at the General.
“Sir, it might be our only chance.”
“I know. The choice is yours.”
“We know, Sir,” Jack said.
“Jack, Sam I’m crashing here for a while. It seems that the NID are also interested in me.” They looked at Jon.
“What… why now?”
“Beats me, Jack. I had two of the SUVs on my ass on my way here. The question is: how did they know where I was?”
“Jon did you have your cell phone turn on?”
“Yes after I stop off for gas, I was just checking for any messages, why?”
“I think that is how they tracked you, through your cell phone.”
“Damn, sorry.”
“It’s ok.”
“Well, Jon, care to join Sam and me in the gym?”
“Sure, after all that junk food we ate on our little trip, I need a good workout.”
“I agree, see you later, Sir.”
Then the three of them walked out while they chatted like old classmates. Just then General Hammond realized: he was going to have two Jack O’Neills loose on the base. The three of them changed clothes, then they went to the gym and worked out together for the next two hours. Afterward, they had showers then they met in the mess hall.
They walked in at the same time and stepped over and got drinks and afternoon snacks, then walked over and sat down at one of the tables. When Daniel and Jacob walked in, Jacob and Selmac could sense a presence, so he looked around and relax when he saw Jack, Sam and Jon sitting at one of the tables. Daniel also noticed. They got themselves something to drink then walked over to join them.
“Jon.”
“Jacob. Daniel how’s the translating coming along?”
“Well, I worked out part of the writing that has to do with the wall device.”
“And?” Jon asked, beating Jack to it.
“The only words I could translate were: shield and fertility.”
“Is that all?” Jack asked.
“No, the marriage device has also done something else to you both. I spoke to Janet and asked her to check something.”
“What did she find?” Sam asked. Daniel looked at Jacob and gave him a nod then he turned back to Sam and Jack.
“Your protein markers are both double what Sam’s used to be. It’s like you both had two symbiotes die and be absorbed by your bodies.”
“You’re joking.”
“I’m not, and the naquadah is four times Sam’s previous levels.” They sat there in shock.
“Four times?” Sam asked?
“Yes.”
“There’s more, Sam,” Jacob said.
“What is it?”
“It the Ancient gene, remember what I said about your brain increasing by ten percent?”
“Yes,” Jack said
“Your gene is ten times more than before the accident, and it’s the same for you both. I think the machine did it so your brain can handle the down load without any side effects”
“Cool,” Jon said, smiling.
“I’ll say.” They talked for another twenty minutes before they went their separate ways for the rest of the day.
That night, they all got together for dinner with Cassie, Janet and Teal’c. They had been talking for ten minutes when General Hammond walked in, got a cup of coffee, and then joined the oddball group.
“General, is everything alright?” Jack asked.
“Yes, I just came down for some coffee.”
“We were just about to tell everyone here about our trip to Washington.”
“Ok.” He grabbed a chair and sat down to listen.
They took turns telling the others which way they went, the stops they made, especially laughing about sneaking into the showers at the campground and standing guard for each other. Half an hour later, Sam told them about the drive up to the White House.
“Why did you guys go that way in the first place?” Cassie asked
“With your quick text to us, we sort of figured we had a little bit of lead time. By going due east, and driving straight through, we hoped to be ahead of anything they might try to set up to trap us along the way.”
“Ah.” They talked for another ten minutes before they separated for the evening.
Author's Notes: Sorry for not updating yesterday, it was the anniveray of my grant father (on mum side of the family) sudden death. I hope you all under stand. Feed back, yes please
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