CHAPTER 145

EPISODE…..ENEMY AT THE GATE

The episode Identity or Identify went as is. Vegas did as well, obviously, since there was nothing that could happen even if I could have come up with an idea, which I never came up with.

(A.N. Atlantis is now at a close and with it, the Stargate universe as we know it. Because the show is over, other than MOVIES planned, and this is the final episode of the series, I have decided to do something I have wanted but didn't do before because of the many possible flaming responses I will probably get after you readers read this, though I hope to get none. The original idea was to do a crossover with the Captain Harlock universe which would end up with the Carters having a Yamato type ship from the Starblazers, AKA, Space Battleship Yamato series. I felt I'd get really bad responses if they had a incredibly powerful ship like that and changed things. But seriously, for those of you who know what ship I am talking about, the Yamato, in my opinion, has to be the most badass ship, ever. That Wave Motion gun has no equal, and for those of you who have seen this series, should understand what I mean. Anyway, going on, since the story is coming to an end very soon, probably, other than when I ADD the MOVIES in later, this is the idea I am doing and how I want it to be after changing things. So, please enjoy!)

(A.N. Not sure what I am going to do with the Stargate Universe series yet, but will try to tell everyone later when I have an idea. Might do something once I got a bit farther into my General Hellsing enough I need to move away from it to be able to go back with a better and fresh approach and ideas.)

SORRY FOR SUCH A LONG WAIT!

After everything the two, four when you count her parents and their two kids, had been through, places they had gone and seen, and things they had done together through good and bad, Ford and Carter were more than ecstatic when they arrived in a particular universe. Sure, they both cried happily when they found out about Sally being born and then learning about having Avon and then actually having him months later. Her parents weren't as ecstatic about the universe they came into, but happy nonetheless for them anyway.

They ended up landing on a concrete path in San Francisco looking across the bay with the Golden Gate Bridge nearby. Several flying vessels of familiar origin flew overhead as the two stepped out and looked around.

"Any idea where we are this time?" Carter asked using her hand to block the sun in her eyes.

"I have an idea." Ford said smiling brightly while watching a shuttle fly by. "We can confirm it real quickly with this. And God do I hope we are were we are."

He pulled a telescope from his pocket, which confused her greatly because it wasn't something he carried. His heavy coat was back inside which he didn't wear much and was wearing a light blue with stripes suit. She was in high top sneakers, blue jeans and a red shirt that was tight against her upper body on purpose. Her hair rather long still with a pony tail near her lower back and rather bouncy on either side. She saw a very wide smile on his face that got bigger as he started to laugh, which she got moments later as he handed it over and pointed in the direction to look.

"That says Starfleet Academy!" Carter exclaimed.

"After all this time, we finally got somewhere we really wanted!" Ford exclaimed in joy with her.

Both jumped for joy greatly and hugged each other greatly with him spinning her around in blissful glee. Ignoring the few people around them watching as they passed by on the path, they quickly went back into the T.A.R.D.I.S. to tell her parents and go look around with Sally and Avon before trying something Ford really wanted to do. After hearing it, Sam wasn't sure if it would work, but was more than willing to try as she also loved the idea. If they were turned down, they'd just go and scan what they wanted and then go back to their universe and build it themselves if they had to. That just depended on what the scan showed first. To be on the safe side and not change history, they got into public information and a few other more secure places, checking around to see where the time line was. Apparently, the Enterprise-B was already off and still in her early five year mission. They did learn the location of the decommissioned and or waiting to be scrapped vessels, but instead of going directly there to get what they hoped for, they both agreed to try the official channels first.

Wanting to experience other things before going to Starfleet, they all spent a good month having fun as a family. No one really even gave them a second look that they could tell. None of them carried weapons with them since they didn't want to have any authorities come and start asking questions. They kept their watches on and their Sonic Screwdrivers as well, but little else. Even K-9 got to go with them on a few trips, telling the people that asked he was a robot dog just like he looked. K-9, being told before hand, only responded to them so as to not have any troubled caused.

Making a credit account wasn't all that hard giving them plenty to have fun and buy souvenirs. Ford bought several dozen models to work on at some point, Sam got some clothes as did Sally and Amy, plus a few uniforms since they were authentic. Though they kept it rather quiet, they even were able to successfully replicate gold pressed latinum, which they tried to use sparingly to avoid trouble. Jacob and Amy found a few things here and there they liked and got as well. They even made a trip to Risa and played on a, less adult like beach and in the water for a several days, recording their family time and taking lots of pictures along with videos. They really didn't want to leave, but agreed it was time to go after that month, but ended up staying another month because their children really insisted.

Going back to San Francisco, they left the T.A.R.D.I.S. in a secluded ally and then the two walked to Starfleet headquarters nearby. The security guards looked at them as they walked up together arm in arm. Ignoring the looks they got from the various other cadets and officers, and the few normal non-Starfleet personnel, they acted like it was a normal day for them and tried to blend in.

She was in a red blue suit she bought in town that had a tight white blouse underneath and a small turtle neck look to it. There was a few modifications she did inside it with Ford's help, but otherwise, it looked natural. Ford however didn't find any suits he thought appealing, and didn't really bother to ask around as much as he could have so he was in a red blue suit that almost matched hers. Other than their rings and her earrings, they didn't have anything else on them, leaving everything else in the T.A.R.D.I.S. Ford did put the remote signal device for the T.A.R.D.I.S. in his boot with hopes it wasn't noticed. Before going to Starfleet headquarters, the two talked for several hours, making different plans about what they should do regarding the situation to come.

"Hi, is it possible to speak to an Admiral or possibly a Captain?" Ford asked. "We don't have any appointments since we didn't know who to talk to."

"I'm sorry?" the guard asked confused as Carter repeated it. "What for?"

"We want to go off traveling the stars with our family and some friends. But those smaller ships don't have the class and a few other things we're looking for." Carter said playing along. "We've heard it's possible to get a, well, gutted Starfleet vessel from the, mothball fleet was it?"

"I'm sorry?" the guard asked confused again.

"We would like to, if possible, purchase a retired or decommissioned or gutted, or all the above, former Starfleet vessel. I know the Klingons would sell any of their ships for the right price, but we're not looking for something cramped." Carter said. "Not to mention, we're rather far from them and Earth isn't on the best of terms with the Klingon Empire from what we understand. And we can't read Klingon anyway."

"And green is not my favorite color." Ford said with a slightly disgusted look.

"One moment." the guard said pulling his communicator out.

Half an hour later, they were checked out, feeling massive relief they kept to themselves as the backgrounds they made for themselves looked to have checked out and then were taken to a Admirals office. When his boots registered on their scans, he quickly told them he had steel toed boots on because he had a tendency to run into things when his mind was wandering and got tired of breaking toes. The took his word for it after a brief scan and then led them further inside. The office was standard looking for a Admiral and from what they saw on the show, to a point. Some plants in the corners along with two flags behind the mans desk on either side and a blank screen behind the desk on the wall. A few personal items and other things were on a couple tables and book shelves by the walls. They sat down in the two chairs on the other side of the desk waiting for the Admiral to arrive. Sam was straightening out a crease in her slacks as Ford was glancing around.

"Any idea who we might see? They only said the Admiral will be along shortly." Carter said.

"No clue. But then, we don't know many or any Admirals that I can think of off the top of my head." Ford said with a shrug. "I just hope we get someone who can at least understand what we are wanting."

"Sorry to have kept you waiting. According to what little we gathered, your grandparents were from the planet Sarpeidon." Admiral Chekov said as he sat down and looked at a pad.

(A.N. Sarpeidon is a planet in the Star Trek universe. Look it up in their encyclopedia and you'll find it there.)

The two were greatly surprised and it showed.

"Wow, I didn't think we'd see someone like you." Ford muttered.

"I get that quite often now days." Chekov said with a friendly smile.

"It's great grandparents, my side. Instead of following the others into the time portal, they along with some others left the planet instead. I don't really know how since my father didn't talk about it much and I don't remember a lot about my mother. My wife didn't really know her parents very well either. We ended up meeting during a trade exchange in space with another vessel. I think some Oberth class vessel. Anyway, she was headed for, um…" Ford said looking at Carter with confusion.

"Alpha Centauri. During the trip, we fell in love and began working on different vessels, taking odd jobs here and there. Once we felt we had enough credits, we decided to come here and see if it would be possible to buy one of the decommissioned.."

"Vessels from our mothball fleet. Yes, I see that here. Normally, only high ranking Starfleet officers and some former officers, with a few exceptions, can only get those ships. You must have done something exceptionally well on whatever vessels you were on to gain this many credits, not that that is unusual. And getting vessels from Starfleet isn't common knowledge either." Chekov stated. "But then, it isn't a secret either since we have, sold as it were, such vessels to others."

"Working here and there. As for coming here, we heard it from a merchant some weeks back, who we were then looking at the ships he had for sale. We haven't had a place to call home, officially. So we've been going around here and there until we could buy a ship." Ford said.

"We've looked at other ships, but nothing really caught our fancy." Carter said. "And for what we want, per say, it would take more credits and such to build one from scratch."

"Not until we heard about Starfleet selling some of their older ships." Ford said.

"You do know, our ships take many people to run. And even if we sell you a ship, it would take much time to get her in running condition." Chekov stated.

"We don't mind getting our hands dirty." they said together. "Been doing it for years."

"Hmm. What sort of ship are you looking for?" Chekov asked as he folded his hands in front of him.

"Constitution if possible. Refit version." Ford said getting a eye raise from Chekov. "We did hear that they were being taken out of service and there is few if any out there anymore. I did get to see Montgomery Scott once and told him our ideas for the future, and how much I loved the Constitution class vessel's look, which he agreed to greatly. He mentioned that the Enterprise was the best ship anyone could ever have or want out of that line of class. Sadly, she was never going to be available."

"We'd ask for the Enterprise, but we couldn't afford her not to mention, we heard she was put in some sort of space museum. Plus the fact we'd rather not disgrace her name and history by accident. But any ship like her would be just fine. We'd change her color if we had to and put on other decals." Carter said quickly.

"I can remember seeing Scotty looking at the Enterprise with so much pride when we were in space dock and he'd be looking at her out the window, when he wasn't in her working." Chekov said with a smile before moving on. "A ship like that takes near a hundred people, and that's just a skeleton crew."

"We know. We planned on making a lot of interior changes." Ford said.

"We know this is going to take many years, but we want to do it anyway. Have something to give our children later when we pass on." Carter said.

"No shuttles or weapons or anything much else will be needed. It's mostly the infrastructure we need. The Constitution class is being totally fazed out for newer designs, or so the news media said." Ford said.

"Well, that is common knowledge. With the Excelsior classes and others coming out, the older vessels are being taken out of service. The Constitution is just one of those as you said before. You actually are not the first person to ask for one of those vessels either. I know one was given to a marine biologist group that is using her to study different ocean and sea life on several dozen planets in the Beta Quadrant. Starfleet has a hand in it enough for the scientific and research purposes, but otherwise the ship belongs to them. If you see, the Big Blue Whale, as they call her, you'll know it is them. Can't miss the ship since it is painted blue with various marine life on it in different locations too. Let me go talk to a few people." Chekov said getting up. "One quick question. Why do you have two hearts?"

"Probably from my mother I guess. I didn't really get enough time with dad to learn about our family history in the medical sense. I know there is other species with two hearts, some with four. I didn't think it would be important." Ford said while scratching the side of his face. "Is it a problem?"

"It's not really. You're DNA scan is very different from what we normally see, but nothing dangerous or extremely uncommon. Just wondering is all." Chekov said with a warm smile.

Surprisingly, three hours later, they were allowed to buy a very gutted, but refit version, Constitution class vessel. The weapons, interior drive system, sensors, scanners, shields and communications along with the transporter systems were already taken out. One of the nacelles were damaged along with a few other spots on the hull were it had taken hits in some battle a few years ago and was instantly decommissioned once back home. The ship, along with many others parked in space, had been there awhile and had also been gutted of classified or still important and functioning systems that Starfleet kept. Whatever the name of the ship was, had been burned off the hull along with the numbers. It took fours hours for a Federation transport vessel to get them there and then left them at a Starbase that watched the battered ships to prevent any thefts, amongst other things. An hour later, they were in space suits and looking around inside the ship. Their life signs were being monitored by the shuttle that took them over and could be called back at any point if an emergency came up. The shuttle then proceeded on going through the field to other ships where other work was being done to take on and drop off other workers and the few perspective buyers like them.

"I can't believe we are actually here!" Carter exclaimed as she ran her hand along the inside of the vessel's corridor wall. "This is like a dream come true!"

"I know." Ford said before dropping out a certain object from his mouth. "I'm surprised that we were even able to get one."

Three tries later, he got the whistle right and the T.A.R.D.I.S. arrived in front of them. Sam was frozen in time like the entire area around them in the sector they were in as Ford slowly moved forward while pushing her into the T.A.R.D.I.S.

"I see it worked." Jacob said as Carter awoke after being brought in.

"A lot better than we thought dad. I began thinking they were going to find something to hold us on and then we'd have to end up stealing the ship." Carter said taking off her helmet. "Or just leave after getting what scans we could."

"I'm glad we didn't have to steal it." Ford said setting his helmet aside. "K-9, did you finish those scans we needed?"

"Affirmative Master. There is 16 photon torpedoes on seven ships. All are currently deactivated and reported as damaged and defective. We will be able to repair and use them Master." K-9 said as he gave off the rest of the list of things Ford was looking for.

"Alright, we need to do some quick work to these suits and so we can go around and get the other things we need, then come back here and take the ship after leaving a note behind." Carter said.

"Is this really worth it?" Amy asked.

"Of course grandma! I want a Star Trek ship!" Sally said tugging on Amy's shirt.

"Trust me mom, I really want to do this as well." Carter said as Amy nodded with a smile and held Carter's hands.

"Just be careful dear." Amy said.

"Let's get to work then." Ford said happily.

A couple hours later, the shuttle started coming back after not getting a responding signal to the hails to them but still got life sign readings in the two suits. As it came into view of the ship and the pilot saw the two suits floating away from the ship, the people in the shuttle along with the Starbase were surprised when the ship suddenly turned around moving up and around a few ships and debris, with no power showing or reading and then took off at an incredibly fast speed, but not by impulse or warp drive. A through scan of the area and many checks were done on the area and the two people, but nothing was found other than some unusual residual power reading that was from an unknown energy that went the direction the ship went but was lost as it faded away after a few sectors. The two spacesuits had no one in them and both had the same note's inside in case something happened to either suit.

"Sorry we lied to get this ship, but we were actually time travelers that wanted a piece of beautiful history. You'll never see us again, or at least we don't suspect you ever will. Sorry once again for lying, but we did buy the ship fairly. And for the record, time was not tampered with since this ship was going to be turned into scrap anyway. Thanks again."

Signed, the Carter family.

And now the continuing story, and the last episode of Stargate Atlantis…

Getting back to their universe with no trouble, the two dropped off the X-wing on a now icy planet in the Pegasus Galaxy that was once home to many lives until the Replicators came during their fight with the Wraith and killed a lot of the population before Atlantis was able to completely evacuate everyone. Since the gate was buried somewhere under a mile of ice, or formerly buried actually, there was no problems with leaving the ship there for them to come back in a few hours to grab. Using the cloak, they made the ship invisible and put themselves on the dark side of the Earth's moon. Ford laughed about how easy and sad it was that they were right there with the Odyssey so close and yet unable to see them at all.

"Hey Daniel, what are you doing?" Carter asked over the phone.

"Going to work in a few hours. But it must be important if you are calling Sam. Is everything okay?" Daniel asked while putting his glasses on from his nightstand in his house.

"Yeah, everything is fine. I can get some fresh coffee for you real quick, but after we beam you to our location." Carter said.

"You want to use the transporter system? Where's the T.A.R.D.I.S.? Where are you guys anyway?" Daniel asked looking at his clock.

"It's a secret, at the moment." Carter said trying not to laugh.

"Let me get dressed and I'll call you back." Daniel said with a tired voice. "Sha're will be coming with too."

As she was talking to Daniel, Ford called Jack.

"Hey Jack, we got something really cool to show you. Or at least I think it is cool. Hell, it is uber cool. You ready to get beamed up?" Ford asked.

"Ford." a groggy Jack asked. "I have today off because of, what was that….some activity that Charlie is doing at school. So I'm sleeping in."

"This is really important. And it has been, awhile since we saw you." Ford said.

"It's only been a couple weeks. We all got together for an outing at the SG mansion…" Jack began.

"Weeks for you, more than a few years for us." Ford stated.

"Say what?" Jack asked as if it heard that wrong.

"I can explain when you get here. You really will want to see this Jack." Ford stated.

"All right. You can get us all back before, whatever this thing is….what is it again that we're going to see Sarah?" Jack asked.

"It's not a event Jack. It's a parent teacher conference." Sarah said.

"I thought that was elementary only." Jack said confused.

"No. It happens in high school to dear when certain concerns come up. What does that crazy man want?" Sarah asked tiredly.

"Got something to show us. Or is it just me?" Jack asked.

"Depends. Sarah and Charlie won't really believe it unless they come with." Ford said. "And tell her I am crazy, but sane crazy. There is a difference."

"You go ahead Jack. I'll stay home with Charlie. But you be back for that conference by two." Sarah stated.

"Give me five minutes Ford." Jack muttered before handing up.

Once she was done with Daniel, she called Teal'c to see if he was available. Saying he was free, she told him to show up at the SGC and they'd get him from there along with Vala. She then called Vala as Ford was talking to Mitchell.

"Hey Cam!" Ford said cheerfully.

"Hey General. This is really a bad time." Mitchell said somewhat quietly.

"You're not alone are you?" Ford said with a sly voice.

"Um, no, I'm not." Mitchell stated.

"It's not Vala…" Ford began with a joking tone.

"No! We have no interest in each other. Sorry to wake you dear. It's important." Mitchell said.

"Work or that cool alien guy?" Amy asked in the background with yawn.

"Bit of both, maybe. The Gen…Ford is still part of SG-1. What's up?" Mitchell asked.

"Got something you might want to see. You two get dressed and we'll call you back in five to see if you are ready." Ford said.

"Okay, see you in a bit Vala." Carter said then hung up. "Now, you just need to call General Landry."

"Hey Walter, Hank in yet?" Ford asked as the SGC phone was picked up.

"Not yet Ford. He should be in, in about a hour or so. Is something wrong?" Walter asked kinda concerned.

"Nope. As far from it as possible. I'm taking SG-1 soon. Teal'c should be arriving any moment and we're going to beam him away along with Vala." Ford said.

"And you want me to pass this onto General Landry?" Walter said a bit rhetorically.

"If you could. I'll have the team back in a bit." Ford said.

"Good luck with whatever it is Ford. We miss you here." Walter said solemnly.

"I know. Thanks again Walter." Ford said.

"So…" Jacob asked as they put their phones down. "Are you trying to see if they want to join the crew?"

"No. Just show them around and such, get some ideas on the possibility of others. We're technically working with less than a skeleton crew. But, I know someone who has been wanting to expand her horizons." Ford said pushing buttons on his phone. "Wasn't the best scores, but she was pretty good with a 302."

"She?" Carter asked slowly.

"Jealousy isn't becoming of you. Beyond friendship, we are not attracted to each other. Good morning Kate. Want to go from a off world team member to being part of a crew?" Ford asked while knowing Sam was teasing him.

"Crew?" Kate asked with a groggy voice. "Ford, I don't even have to be at work for another hour or so. Can't this wait?"

"Not really. Our next stop is Atlantis." Ford stated.

"Give me a minute to get dressed, coffee…" Kate said as she trailed off.

"I'll call back in ten." Ford said hanging up. "Do you think Janet will take the offer?"

"I know Cassandra wants to see space and work in it. It won't be often that we'll be out and around and we can pretty much get back to Earth almost any time. Janet's been having trouble getting help for some people she knows needs it but can't because of protocol and classified issues." Carter said.

"Give her a call. We can bring her and Cassandra up before everyone else and talk." Ford said. "And that Charles guy if he is there."

The family was sitting in the kitchen area of the T.A.R.D.I.S. after talking to Janet and Cassandra, and where they made the phone calls. It worked out and Janet loved the idea of being the ships doctor. Cassandra just wanted to be able to finish her schooling which they agreed to allow as she also learned to help with the ship as part of the crew. All Cassandra needed to do was go to the SGC and give them a call to get beamed up to the Enterprise is she was in range, or call them in the T.A.R.D.I.S. While those two were getting aquatinted with the current ship doctor that was happy with not being the head of the medical department, the family had already had breakfast and was just drinking coffee at the moment. Charles was just happy to be in space and didn't mind living there if Janet wanted to stay.

"With this collation thing that came against Atlantis, it's a good thing we spent a few years getting used to how the ship works and getting to know the limited crew we've recruited." Carter said. "Perhaps we can get more from some of our other allies. I know there are more people on Gia'as that want to get into space lately and they only have those two ships, which are full. But they rotate people out to give the others a chance."

"Already have some experience. Good idea." Ford said as he looked at his watch. "20 people, not including us, is not enough to fully run everything, despite the automation system we have that K-9 basically runs, almost 24-7 sometimes."

"And most of these people are from Starfleet even though they were kicked out because of different reason, though have showed their loyalty is to us." Carter said. "Not that we have anything against them, but having people from our universe will help, other than relation wise."

"Having some of the people from Gia'as would be perfect." Ford said while looking at his watch still. "It's time."

Going to the transporter room, that looked like one from Star Trek but was one of the Asguard systems, Jacob worked the controls as they stood in front watching. Amy was standing in front with Ford and their two kids as the different people were beamed on board.

"You finally managed to get to the Star Trek universe I take it?" Jack asked as he glanced around in his uniform. "Or something akin I guess…"

"Oh yes. We have pictures and now this Constitution class vessel. Hey Daniel." Ford said after patting the console and then shaking the two guys hands.

"Hey all. Nice find, or did you steal it?" Daniel asked, not sure how they got it since Ford mentioned he might try.

"We got it from the mothball fleet." Carter said after giving them hugs. "The ship was rather stripped down, but we were able to make do. Wish we could have got phasers or disruptors at least, but the parts necessary for them to work correctly are something we'd have to had gotten from that universe. Dilithium and a few other things seem to only be natural to that universe. Some elements that aren't found in our universe."

"We have some dilithium and can replicate it given lots of time, but otherwise, we didn't bother. Those Asguard beam weapons work well enough and pack a strong punch, which works for us. We did manage to get our hands on some photon torpedoes though. Those things are a bit harder to make, but possible." Ford said. "We can give you all more details later when we get everyone else on board."

"Where's the other ship then?" Jack asked impressed.

"The X-wing is a ship of the past. We're going to give her to Atlantis." Carter stated.

"We are on a new ship. A very nice and big ship too." Jacob said with his arms wide.

"Big ship huh?" Mitchell said as he got off the transporter with Amy, both in casual jeans. He had a Air Force gray shirt and leather jacket while she was in a thin brown sweater and light jean coat. "Considering the size of this room, I'm not surprised. Is this an actual Starfleet vessel?"

"Yes." Carter said proudly as she hugged him as well and then Amy.

"Damn, that it so cool! I thank God everyday I joined SG-1 and became great friends with you guys." Mitchell said as they shook his and Sam's mother hand. "I can't wait to get the tour."

"We redesigned it so if mass evacuations needed to take place, we could beam up to ten people at a time." Ford said. "And this is only the first transporter room. Hey T! Vala! Great to see you both again."

Teal'c bowed and shook their hands while Vala pretty much hugged everyone else.

"So, what are we on?" Jack asked.

"We named her the Enterprise." Carter said as she pushed a few buttons that turned a large screen on the wall on. "Even has her own plague, just like the one that Gene Rodenberry had on Kirks Enterprise. We added a few other names though and can show you footage later."

"Even has the NCC-1701-A on it. Though the Starfleet insignias are gone and replaced with the Stargate symbol like the SGC uses." Ford said. "The SGA symbol is on her in a few places too."

"Hi Uncle Jack." their children said.

"Wait a minute, this can't be…" Jack said in surprise along with the others as he and the rest looked at the two former children. "This can't be…"

"Sally is 12 and Avon is ten." Ford said as he put his hands on their shoulders. "We've been gone for awhile now. They are growing up fast and taking after the both of us rather well."

"What's that make you two?" Jack asked.

"Too old to tell." the couple said after looking at each other and laughing as Jack shook his head.

"Considering their age now, we have had them going to school in the Midwest, so they can socialize and see what it is like to have that sort of experience." Carter said.

"There are days where it is fun, other's where it is boring." Sally said.

"I got some very great friends though." Avon said. "Even play on a baseball team!"

"That's good to hear." Jack said happily. "Why not local schools?"

"We're too well known in Colorado." Ford said. "It's easier to be farther away and, hide technically to keep from having to answer a lot of questions. We have them under false names anyway and so far, have had no troubles. And it has been a few years."

"Come, let's show you a tour and crew before we head to Atlantis…" Carter said as they left following her out.

"Are you serious about…" Jack asked while waving a finger around. "Or is this all a big joke…"

"She's all ours Jack and a real Starfleet vessel, or former one in this case. We'll share technology, as we have been, but not the photon torpedoes. We're still working on that somewhat since it is difficult to do in this universe without the proper technology. Really, we have better explosive ability with the nuke weapons, just not the speed photon torpedoes have. And you need what in this universe is technically a special delivery system to fire them, which came standard on this ship." Ford said touching the screen. "Let's go, you don't want to miss anything."

They got several feet from the transporter room when Ford stopped and turned around, running back in.

"I forgot our newest crewmember." Ford muttered while messing with the controls as the group was looking at him. "Moron, moron, moron."

"Oh yeah." Carter said as Ford made a phone call that lasted ten seconds. "She's probably wondering why we haven't called or anything. It's been more than ten minutes."

Kate was beamed up, wearing a off blue button up blouse, a velvet black suit like jacket and black slacks, plus black sneaker like shoes that made them seem like dress shoes.

"What's with the classy look?" Jack asked.

"General sir. I…..um…" Kate said surprised to see him as she went to stand at attention, but stopped when he waved her to forget it.

"He's off duty, despite the uniform. This is Sam and my ship, plus family. First name bases, or last if you prefer." Ford said as she relaxed further.

"Why the look anyway?" Jack still asked.

"I like wearing stuff like this. It's comfortable. I figured after all this time working with him, he'd probably wouldn't care what I wore." Kate said getting a couple of looks. "Wait, that came out wrong."

"No uniforms unless you want them, which we have real Starfleet ones if you want." Ford said with a shrug as he walked out in an attempt to help alleviate Kate's embarrassment, especially with Jack smiling and looking ready to make a smart remark. "Tour will take place during the trip to Atlantis."

"I'll send a message ahead to Gia'as for them to find who wants to join or not." Carter said as she sent a message up to the bridge from a few buttons on the transporter console.

"Guess who is also our ship doctor now?" Ford asked the group as they walked down the hall.

A couple hours later, they exited hyperspace near the planet. Both Prometheus class vessels were in orbit of Gia'as as they approached. Just as quickly as the ships went to battle readiness, it went away.

"This is General Melissa Fairbrook of the StarFox. Is that you General's?" Melissa asked with very easy to read surprise in her voice.

SG-1 and all the people they brought up were on the bridge along with a few other people that were part of the bridge crew. Sam was sitting in the command chair with Avon on her lap while Sally was sitting by the communications officer, Lieutenant Marceles Price, formerly of Starfleet, who was teaching her how the system worked.

Marceles Price ended up giving up on Starfleet after they became friends with the Klingons because her husband died in a ship battle with them before the Khitomer Accords. She was human, brunette, near forty but didn't look it at all, in excellent health, 5'11, 135 pounds, green eyes and wearing her Starfleet uniform because it helped her remember where she came from and what she gave up. It didn't faze her or many of the others much when they found out that they were in another universe where Starfleet was a fiction for entertainment in this universe. Her hair was done up in a bun behind her head and she was telling Sally a few things she was currently working on.

Even though Ford and Sam could do a lot of the functions on the ship, they couldn't do all at once, unless they were in the T.A.R.D.I.S. and had K-9 helping. Former Commander Nickolas Grainger was in charge of the science station and was actually glad not to be someone in a position of high responsibility. He just loved working on different science issues and was fascinated by the science in their universe, non technological if possible. He didn't wear his uniform and gave it to them as a gift in exchange for wearing jean clothes. His family were farmers and unfortunately gone, leaving only him which he was happy to follow the Carter's because of. He ended up out of Starfleet because of a regulations issue with his Captain and former lover. He joined for the fun of exploration and scientific discovery and resigned when his Captains career was in danger. Dirty blonde hair, 35, 5'8, 143 pounds and brown eyes, he was doing scans of the planet and life forms with fascination and quietly muttering about how amazed he was. When he first arrived in their universe and looked at the information they had, he almost didn't sleep for a week from the excitement. Since then, he was still excited but mellowed out enough he slept and ate right again.

Their engineer was someone who once got to work with the great Chief Engineer Montgomery Scott on the Enterprise-A before she was decommissioned, permanently. Not being able to get transferred to the Enterprise-B, he resigned and went back to Earth. After not doing anything for a couple of years and being the only one left of his family, the Carter's found him and gave him a proposition. He took it happily and was glad to be able to work on technologies he knew nothing of before and was now getting a great hand on. Being on this particular ship class also made him jump at the chance as well. Technology came to him like second nature and he was extremely fascinated by their universe and all it entailed. Chief Engineer John Spartan, which didn't understand why Ford laughed at him until later when Ford showed him a particular game, 6', 158 pounds, wearing his Starfleet uniform with pride, graying hair at 36 along with his beard and blue eyes, was at the engineer console and doing his job with a joyful smile.

The two helms-women, both twin sisters who signed up for adventure but resigned when, after ten years, were going to be separated despite their record, joined the Carter's because the idea of a new universe appealed to them greatly. They also wore their Starfleet uniforms with pride, 5'8, 130 pounds, 28 with very red hair that they had going down to just above their butts, green eyes, though being technically Americans, had Japanese grandparents showing in their eyebrows and eyes. Yami and Yumi Sonada were head turner ladies. When they walked by, if you didn't notice them, you were like Ford who had his true love or, you were completely blind. It was no surprise when the men in the group that the Carter's brought up did give them rather long looks after they stood while being introduced. Teal'c didn't do much other than bow at them and Mitchell knew better as he grabbed Amy's hand. Daniel didn't know better, he was just like Ford and had no eyes for anyone but Sha're. Jack, lingered a bit too long while making small talk, so much so Sam hit his arm and made him walk away. Personally, despite his age, they liked him. The twins were happy with the lessened regulations and pranked people on the ship, on and off.

Nothing serious or damaging and after doing it once to Ford in the kitchen, they learned not to mess with the kitchen ever again. Especially since blowing up the famous brownies was never a good thing. It was more of the other people, including Sam, that was angry than he was with that prank. Ford was extremely surprised when the two said they hated chocolate and wasn't really into anything sugary unless it was fruit, or vanilla foods, which explained why they blew up his brownies not knowing how much everyone else was upset at what they did other than Ford. Sam laughed when she heard it and talked to the girls about a very good friend they had that was the same way, unless it was donuts or cake, which the girls did have when they were in the mood. And it was easy to tell which girl was which by the small mole near their eyes. Yami had it by her right eye near her eyebrow and her sister had it the same way, but on her left. Because of them, they now had in their possession a shuttlecraft even though it really belong to the two ladies. The Sightseer as it was named, had been changed from the original name of someone important in history, even though most of the technology was still in it, but it was basically what they lived in before the Carter's found them since the two loved sightseeing and traveling.

(A.N. See Galileo 5 in Stark Trek V.)

There was other people doing work in a few other areas of the ship as they needed to, most being in engineering. They heard the message as they came close to the planet and stopped, not entering orbit and watched the two ships continue around the planet. Since they had no security problems, nothing serious anyway, Ford and Carter had yet to have a head of security. Kate was given the job and she was glad to take it since it meant not having to do a lot of technical jobs, but still allowed her to go pretty much everywhere on the ship and even get off the ship at times with whatever team was beamed down. Being a former secret service agent really helped her out and was less paperwork on the ship now, especially seeing as you could voice record a report now instead of writing it.

Ford waved at the Lieutenant and she pointed at the button which Sally pushed. The screen came on to show Melissa in the command chair, in a white suit, no hat and others working around in the background. Both Fox Carter's looked up from a console in the background and came forward much to Melissa's surprise.

"Where in the hell did you get that?" they both asked.

Many people on the bridge laughed including Ford.

"We have the T.A.R.D.I.S., remember, and finally managed to get to the Star Trek universe a few years back." Ford stated. "We're heading for Atlantis and came looking for anyone who wanted to join this crew since we are rather undermanned. Extended stay since we have no idea when we'll get back here. But once back, those who want to can leave."

Melissa pushed the two out of the way shaking her head and muttering about lack of respect, which hurt because she also said they were trained better.

"I'd take you up on that offer, but I like being in command." Melissa said with a shrug and smile. "We do have some people on the surface that have trained very well and like being in space now that the fear most everyone had is gone. I'll make a call to Dad and see what he can find out."

"Wait, you said a few years." Fox Carter said getting back into view as Melissa shook her head and went back to her chair.

"Yes. When we got the ship, she was heavily stripped down and it took awhile to get her running and get people trained on our technology. She may look a lot like the Enterprise on the outside, but inside, whole other story. We don't have warp drive for one. We could have gotten it, but there is a lot of complications we don't have with hyperspace technology, plus lack of certain materials needed for warp drive that is only in their universe." Carter said then looked at her watch. "We have a few hours or more before we need to get to Atlantis. Want a tour?"

The said tour took most of day and they ended up staying for a few days to allow shore leave for the rest of the crew. Along with story swapping, supply exchanges, and getting more crew, things went very well. Jack was taken home and then brought back less than a minute after he left the ship to finish the parent teacher conference. Ford also took a few of the others back and then brought them back as well with Jack so Hank knew what was happening and how long it was going to be till he got SG-1 back. Sarah and Charlie stayed behind at home and Jack was happy to get out of his uniform.

The I.O.A. and N.I.D. that still was around that were being watched more carefully than before, weren't really happy with the news of the new ship that the Carter's had, but weren't surprised either that they weren't told. Jack managed to keep them from trying anything, like the previous people had tried with other attempts, and told them that they'd get information and details later, which seemed to appease them on the outside.

"The weapons are Asguard beams, though they shoot from the same places as the former phaser emitters. And the photon torpedoes do shoot from the neck section as well as the missiles we have installed. We can't fire torpedoes behind us, but we can shoot a cluster of missiles if we have to from the back of the neck." Carter said.

She was explaining some of the systems to everyone while they were eating in the large commissary which was on one deck in the saucer section and could seal off sections if a hull breach happened anywhere nearby. All the group from before was there along with a lot of furs that joined plus the other versions of SG-1's and Carter's, plus K.I.T.T.

"We had to do some major refitting of the insides. We got an area on the bridge where the T.A.R.D.I.S. can park, little alcoves actually. One in engineering, one in the shuttle bay section, that has been refitted for five 302's if we can get them, plus a few spots for other small ships to land. There is a couple other areas for the T.A.R.D.I.S. to land if she is needed for something in that area. Right now, she's hooked up to the Enterprise in engineering." Ford said.

"How powerful is this ship then?" Mitchell asked.

"Because of the T.A.R.D.I.S. shields, we can take on just about anything, within this universe anyway." Carter said. "If we were still at war with the Ori, we could take on two, possibly three without the T.A.R.D.I.S. shields. More power and better firing arcs. Basically, we're just a bit more powerful than the Daedalus class ships."

"But if you attached a ZPM…" Android Carter said.

"Any ZPM's go to Atlantis. If we found several of them, we'd have Atlantis go around taking out the Wraith before finally coming back to Earth." Ford said.

"But what about all those people out there?" Daniel asked.

"If Atlantis were to come back to Earth Daniel, the plan is already set to have all the supplies sent through Midway to Atlantis and to start building a permanent base on some planet before bringing the city here. That coalition would be the major power with us helping, assuming the negations worked out. Most of the work is done by using a gate like we do at the SGC. Just because we take Atlantis away doesn't mean we can't get a gate for the planet, if it doesn't have one already. We'd still have the Daedalus too, or in this case, that X-wing in that galaxy to provide help and support." Jack said.

"It's all pretty planned out Jackson. I saw and read the file." Mitchell said. "And that file is about an inch thick."

"Any of us be able to go to Atlantis like some of our other people did?" a slender but fit 5'8 wolf named Vance asked.

"I don't see a problem with it." Jack said. "The only problem is you'll be very far away from home and probably not get back for a long time. And when someone unfortunately dies, it can be a week or more before the SGC even learns of it."

This got a several people talking for a moment. A lot more talking and eating took place, some with laughs, others with serious discussion. Most of the Enterprise was made up of technology they already had with only a few systems being something they didn't have before, such as the photon torpedoes. It was no surprise when the other Carter's jumped at a chance to read Ford's book, especially the other Fords. The only stipulation was that they don't try to do any time travel. As they got near their time to leave, the various people went back to the planet or their ships. Many goodbyes took place before they took off using the T.A.R.D.I.S. to get back to the X-wing. SG-1 along with a few others went to the X-wing along with Carter as Ford stayed in the T.A.R.D.I.S. parking her between the two vessels that were now near each other, side by side, in space.

"Just keep a watch on your positions and do any adjustments to make sure neither ship hits each other or me, otherwise, we're all dead." Ford said.

The two twins gave him a thumbs up on his screen as Jack looked at Carter who nodded from the console next to him in the X-wing.

"I suggest, if anything starts to go wrong, the Enterprise should move forward to her left and up. We'll move forward to the right and down to ensure neither of us hit each other." Carter said quickly.

"Yes ma'am!" the twins said together.

"Here we go then. Three, two, one." Ford said flipping the right switches.

Atlantis floated on the ocean as always, the people inside keeping her running to the best of their ability and her keeping them safe with her advanced systems, keeping a watch on the skies and space above for threats, as the people inside looked at said monitors with their fingers ready to send any alerts of activity. It was a nice day, sunny as usual and one of the moons current present in the sky. Activity became heightened as two hyperspace jump points were registered on their sensors.

"Where are they and do you know who?" Woolsey asked.

"The other side of the planet. One ship is showing to be the X-wing and the other, which is a much bigger ship, is of an unknown configuration." Chuck said.

"Signal the X-wing…" Woolsey began.

"Someone from the unknown ship is calling us sir." a lady nearby said.

"Let's hear it." Woolsey said after a moment.

"Atlantis base, this is General O'Neill in temporary command of the great and mighty U.S.S. Enterprise. Is anyone there?" Jack said, as they heard some chuckles in the background

"General O'Neill?" several people said along with the word, Enterprise.

"This is Richard Woolsey in command of Atlantis. Did you say Enterprise?" Woolsey asked thinking he heard wrong.

"Yes, I did. Great and mighty as well. In a lot of ways, I wish she was mine but then I'd never have time with Charlie or Sarah so..." Jack said getting a few chuckles that Atlantis heard. "We're coming around and going into orbit since we can't make planet fall with the Enterprise. The X-wing will be down shortly to be transferred to your control."

"Our control?" Sheppard asked and then moved in closer. "What's going on up there?"

"Hey John, we got a new ship." Ford said proudly over the line.

"Starfleet didn't make many ships that could land or even enter the atmosphere, but they made up those losses in great looks!" Carter stated.

"We have a picture from one of our satellites sir." one of the guys nearby said as several people including Sheppard muttered the word, Starfleet.

"Let's see it." Woolsey said waving at a screen.

The plasma changed from the spinning SGA insignia to show the Enterprise flying by in orbit. Looks of shock, surprise and unbelief was on everyone's face. Teyla didn't understand it too much though Ronan raised a eyebrow since he did see the Star Trek movies. Rodney was shocked though it quickly went to jealousy as he made mention of the great guys getting the attention or getting the ladies and always leaving him out. Sheppard smacked him in the arm saying he got Jennifer, which made Rodney realize he did get something good but had forgot. Which further made Sheppard smack him again.

"The X-wing is on approach sir. Does she have permission to land?" Chuck asked.

"Yes." Woolsey said quickly. "Land in the same spot as before."

"Have the gate room cleared so we can beam in, okay Richard?" Ford asked.

"Do you have any idea the protocols…" Woolsey began.

"Dick, they are with me. Clear the room." Jack ordered.

"Yes sir." Woolsey said waving a hand.

First Jack and the people with him beamed in and once they moved, Ford and Carter, along with a bunch of others along with the rest beamed down. It was a bit surprising to see well over fifty people down there which grew as everyone else on the Enterprise beamed down leaving both ships empty with K-9 keeping control of the Enterprise.

"What's going on here?" Woolsey asked as he passed several people and furs on the stairs and walked up to Jack SG-1.

"We're here for the nickel tour Dick." Jack stated with a straight face that had Ford's sides hurting and Sam snickering with Janet.

"This city can hold more then three times our numbers here Woolsey. We got food and several other things K-9 is going to beam down when we call him. We've already looked and found everything is okay for the moment out there and no important missions are on the way for another couple of days, meaning Sheppards team and such. We'll keep it down and keep the command center serious, but otherwise, we are here to have a party in honor of our new ship. Even though we've had her for a few years." Ford said proudly after getting over the laughing fit. "Barely any of us really see vacation time much less take it, so, why not bring it here?"

"We have some new friends we want to show around, which are people who work on the Enterprise and came from the Star Trek universe." Carter said. "Some of the furs from Gia'as also came to see friends and family here."

Woolsey only shook his head and then looked at his hand as a bottle of aspirin was put in it. Everyone was breaking up and talking as they went off with different parties to check things out or go straight to eating where K-9 was beaming down a bunch of meals that Ford and Carter made with her parents and their two kids.

"I think you'll need these." Janet said before heading off with her daughter and Charles as Woolsey opened the bottle.

"I'm going after the hot twins McKay." Woolsey heard Sheppard say. "You coming?"

"No." Rodney stated. "I'm lucky I have Jennifer and I want it to stay that way."

"This, coming from the man who just said a moment ago he didn't get anything after seeing the Enterprise in orbit." Sheppard said as Rodney glared at the man and rubbed his aching arm.

The next two days were great for everyone, minus Woolsey for the most part since he was constantly worried about the problems or possibly problems to come, even though none came even with all the people they now had in the city. A lot of tours took place, lots more talking and even more eating. Ford shuttled people back and forth at various times to Earth in the T.A.R.D.I.S. during the four day stay, plus Gia'as. On the fifth day, they all got ready to go back to Earth and back to their normal duties and routines, both on the Enterprise and Atlantis. The Daedalus was still at Earth so the X-wing stayed on the east pier for the moment until it came back with personnel to take command of it and stay with Atlantis giving the Daedalus more time to stay at Earth or be a better taxi system if need be.

Night came upon the city and most of the people had went to bed changing over to the night shift. Sheppard, Rodney and a few others were still up and in the command center saying their goodbyes to SG-1 and the Carter's.

"Unscheduled off world activation!" Chuck exclaimed.

"Wonder who that could be? We only have two teams off world right now and neither are suppose to report back until tomorrow." Sheppard said as he went back into the command center with Rodney and Ford while the others stayed in the gate room.

"No I.D.C. sir and the shield is up." Chuck said.

"Strange. Anything…" Sheppard began.

"Getting a video transmission now sir. Shall I bring it up?" Chuck asked.

"Yeah." Sheppard said.

The monitor changed from the normal spinning SGA insignia background to show a clear day in the background along with some smoke and a Wraith looking at them.

"Ah, John Sheppard. I am very relieved to see you again." Todd said with his face rather close to the camera.

"Is he talking to us from a M.A.L.P.?" Ford asked.

"We've lost a few to the Wraith. No wonder he has one." Rodney stated.

"Almost surprising to see you again Todd. We were pretty sure you died." Sheppard stated while crossing his arms.

"As you can see, I survived. Not only that, the retrovirus worked, though the pain was very excruciating." Todd said holding up a hand that had no mouth on it anymore.

"Congratulations." Sheppard said with sarcasm. "You'll forgive me if I don't feel all that sympathetic about it."

"I would be surprised if you were." Todd said with the same distain.

"Enough chit chat. What are you calling for? I seriously doubt this is some sort of social call." Sheppard said as Woolsey came into the room.

"What's going on?" Woolsey asked.

"That Wraith we named Todd has called. Guess he is calling for help or something." Jack said. "And, he has one of our M.A.L.P.'s."

"You are indeed correct that this is not a social call John Sheppard. If fact, I have called, as you say, to inform you of a dire situation that has arose. After we parted, I was able to get back into the alliance and regain my former rank amongst the Wraith. Along with some of my troops. However, one of my scientist turned on me and shot down my Dart and took over my Hive." Todd said moving out of the cameras view to show a damaged and smoking Dart in the background. "He more than likely assumes I have died in the crash."

"And you want us to help you get back at him. We've done this dance before." Rodney muttered.

"Why should we help you? Our track record with helping you and you helping us hasn't been all that great. We almost died the last time we worked together." Sheppard stated.

"When we were fighting the Replicators on their home world, I managed to acquire more than one zero point module. I would explain further, but only if I were on Atlantis." Todd said with a smirking smile.

"We'll get back to you." Sheppard said as he nodded to the guy at the controls.

The gate was shut off and the group went into the conference room to talk. Only a few people sat down while the others stood around or paced.

"This most likely is a trap in an attempt to let down our guard so he can get something from us." Woolsey stated.

"There was a lot of Wraith vessels there helping us in the attack. Considering the output the ZPM's give off in energy readings and the fact that once the Replicators started coming together in a large ball, they certainly had enough time to grab more than one." Carter said. "Ford would have gotten more, but we needed the T.A.R.D.I.S. back on the ship in case anything happened and the Wraith had more manpower to gather more."

"Unlike us, they could have easily used their Darts to blow a path through the towers to get to the ZPM's and then leave just as quickly too." Rodney said.

"We've had problems with Todd every time we've worked with him, but he hasn't actually lied to us." Sheppard said. "I almost hate to say it, but even though he's left out a few details each time, he basically gives us enough to know it's true."

"I hate to admit it, but he's probably right." Ronan said. "With all the other times he's been here, he's agreed to all our demands and has yet to cause any problems. Not any significant ones anyway."

"Besides the time he attempted to steal the X-wing." Teyla stated.

"He did have a point and in his position, I can understand why he thought we were behind that….sabotaging drive system." Ford said as he forgot the real name. "Just bad timing for both sides."

"I think we should hear him out. I assume we can use the Enterprise to check out his story, right?" Sheppard asked.

"Yeah. Shouldn't be any problems I can think of." Ford said. "That okay with you Sam?"

"Sure. If anything we can get another ZPM or two out of this." Carter said. "Maybe more if we are lucky." Rodney said with a smile.

They called Todd back and let him through making sure he agreed to a few conditions first. He had to change into a gray prisoner like suit, have his subspace transmitter removed and have his hands cuffed. Once there and those things were done, he was placed into small room with a table and chair and a few guards outside. Both Carters were back on the Enterprise in orbit along with the rest of everyone they brought with to Atlantis, going over some details and ideas as they waited to hear from Atlantis on what else Todd told them. Woolsey and Sheppard entered and stayed standing, relief spread through Woolsey, that he kept to himself as Todd stayed seated.

"We will help you get back at your subordinate or whatever you call him, but you should know we will take any and all ZPM's we find. However, knowing how many your subordinate has will help us greatly in defeating him." Woolsey stated.

"Possibly without taking the ship out at the same time. You come through for us, you get to go free once again." Sheppard said.

"Very good speech." Todd said with a air of amusement. "However, telling you how many he may or may not have will not do you much good since I doubt you would even be able to get yours hands on them."

"Humor us." Sheppard said with a similar tone.

"I was able to acquire 7 ZPM's before the planet was destroyed. One that you already know of has been destroyed when you dropped the Hive ship on the facility Sheppard." Todd said with a smug smile as he saw Woolsey cringe. "I can't say for certain how many my subordinate may have, but I know of a few he couldn't have."

"More than one then?" Woolsey asked.

"Two, perhaps three. With just one he could easily take over as the leader of all the Wraith. I can say for certain that Atlantis would be no challenge against him if he were to come here." Todd stated.

"You make it sound like he is not ready." Sheppard said.

"He most likely is not. Wraith technology and Ancient technology are very different. I had several scientist working on the project to ensure there was no complications with making it possible for us to use the ZPM's." Todd said.

"So, one of these scientist decided to stab you in the back and take over I see. Doesn't surprise me really. Too many of us fighting back and not enough to go around and feed everyone at the same time." Sheppard said.

"Yes. Unlike me, he and the others on the ship are still Wraith. My other troops that survived the process, were killed or fled if they were able. His plan is to finish the adaptation of the ZPM to the ship before coming to attack Atlantis. Even if he is unable to obtain the city to get to Earth, destroying Atlantis will be enough to show the rest of the people in this galaxy that fighting the Wraith is utterly pointless in the end." Todd said a bit smugly.

"Then we need to get after that ship before it is ready. Where is it?" Sheppard asked.

"I will tell you, only if I am able to go along with." Todd said standing and holding out his cuffed hands. "These are not very friendly, but I can live with keeping them on as part of the deal. Along with this appalling outfit."

Calling the Enterprise, Sheppard and Woolsey told the people above on the bridge listening what they knew. A few minutes later, Sheppard and his team along with Todd were beamed up into the transporter room.

"Where's the coordinates Todd?" Ford asked.

"What assurance do I have that you won't send me back to Atlantis after I tell you?" Todd asked.

"I admit I still have a lot of anger and distain at your race, but I give my word I won't have you transported back to Atlantis or off into space." Ford stated as he held up a hand, which Todd was unsure of what meant until Sheppard spoke.

"I assume it would be too much to ask to be on the bridge as well." Todd said raising an eyebrow.

"Kate, you watch him please. Have him sit in the seat down from the engineering station." Ford said as Kate nodded and took him away with Ronan and a couple other guards.

"What if he tries something…." Sheppard began as they followed down the hall a bit farther away, and heard Ford snort lightly.

"One of the really cool things we were able to get off Starfleet technology was some important security protocols they use, such as being able to access controls. Some are user friendly, but the bridge and several other high security and more important spots on the ship only respond to certain people. If you don't have proper access, you're just pushing buttons and flipping switches that do nothing." Carter stated.

"Much the same as pushing keys on a un-powered laptop I take it?" Teyla asked.

"Yes, just like that." Rodney said as they got in another elevator nearby.

Once on the bridge, it was no surprise that it was rather crowded. The different SG-1's were there along with the normal bridge personnel. Kate was seated near John with Todd in a seat nearby looking around with interest. Kate, along with most of the people on the Enterprise that were normal crew, had energy pistols on their hips much like Ronan did. The color's varied as did some of the designs, but basically they were all the same weapon. Ford stood by the command chair as Sam sat in it with Sally in her lap, taking over from Grainger, who was happy to get back to his station that one of the other Sam's was working on for him.

"Marceles, inform Atlantis we are taking off and will be back as soon as we can." Carter said.

"Yes ma'am." Marceles said.

"Break orbit please. Todd, were are we headed?" Ford asked as Todd told them the coordinates. "Once you're ready ladies, get us going."

"Yes General!" the two said together cheerfully.

They felt the ship move and saw it on the view screen as the ship turned from the planet and then saw as it jump into hyperspace.

"On course General." Yami said.

"We should arrive in just over an hour." Yumi said.

"Great work. We have until then to get ready. Marceles, ship wide please." Carter said as she nodded at Ford.

"You're on General." Marceles said.

"All hands, attention please. Most of you already know of what we are going to do in just over an hour. For those of you that are not part of the normal crew, I ask that you keep watch on the time and please be somewhere safe at least ten minutes before we arrive. We don't expect much or any trouble if we are lucky, but better safe than sorry. For everyone else, we'll go to red alert seven minutes before exiting hyperspace and be at full battle stations." Ford said.

Waving a hand, Marceles got the message and shut the com off.

"Now it is just a waiting game." Sheppard said.

"Now we make plans." Carter said getting up.

"What sort of plans?" Jack asked.

"We still need to work out a lot of the details, but basically, we need to neutralize the Wraith ship so we can get aboard, grab the ZPM's and then leave." Mitchell said.

"Why not blow the ship up?" Jack asked.

"We made a deal with Todd. He gives us the location, we get the ZPM's, he gets to leave and take his ship, if we don't have to blow it up." Sheppard said.

"And if we do?" Jack asked.

"We leave him on a planet with a Stargate and let him go." Teyla said.

"I don't like the sound of that." Jack said with a frown. "In our experience, letting an enemy go like that tends to bite you in the ass later."

"I don't like it either." Android Jack said.

"We have to keep our word sir, even if they are technically our enemy." Sheppard said. "I've never went back on my word."

"We'll all head to the observation deck to discuss everything. Say ten minutes. I need to go to the T.A.R.D.I.S. for something and then I'll be there." Carter said heading into the lift with Sally and another Sam that went with.

"Jack, I need you to stay here. If all this works out, we'll be heading over and someone needs to be in charge here. You are a better commander and leader than anything else, of a technological nature." Ford said touching his shoulder and the command chair.

"Why not him?" Jack asked as he waved a thumb at the science station.

"Because Nickolas will be watching the scanners and sensors for anything and everything. It's what he is good at and enjoys. We'll need you to help make decisions based on what Marceles tells you once we are over there." Ford said.

"But…." Jack began.

"You know Sarah would find some way to kill me if I let you go over there and die or get hurt. No offense, but you aren't young anymore." Ford stated. "Sure, I can go back in time and get people that died, but depending on what happens, I might not be able to."

"It won't be the same without you there Jack, but I know I will feel better with you watching us from here." Daniel said.

"You shall be with us in spirit O'Neill." Teal'c stated.

"I'll keep SG-1 safe as I always have sir." Mitchell said.

"Fine, but it is still not fair." Jack grumbled as he took the command chair. "On the other hand, I always wanted to be in charge of a ship named Enterprise."

"Go eat some cake Jack. It will be awhile before we get there." Ford said. "Kate, take Todd to one of the less sparse rooms. Post a few guards and then join us."

She nodded and left with Todd as everyone else left the bridge.

Around a large wooden octagon table was all of the SG-1's, Kate, Sheppard's team and both Carters. Jace Ta'nor, a Siberian Husky from Gia'as who loved hockey as much as Jack did, only because android Jack got him into playing it, was the second in command under Kate as security chief. Since the two were still working out details of how things went on the ship and such, Ford and Carter both felt it would be a good idea if they were in on the plan so they could get better training in working together. He wore a red jean vest, though strange, no one said anything and black leather pants which showed off his muscular physique along with combat boots. On the breast sections of the vest was a insignia of the SGC and the Gia'as symbol. Though he had good qualifications from Melissa and Draco, along with a few others, Jace wanted to be guard or security, but not in total charge since that would take a lot of his free time away. Such as listening to classical music and perfecting several of his hockey moves, which was why Kate was in charge.

The table was in the observation room that had a very clear look at the stars along with a old style boat steering wheel that was the exact one that was used in the scene for Star Trek V, that Ford got at an auction. A few pictures along each wall was also present, but beyond that, the room was barely furnished. Sam was at the head of the table with the steering wheel behind her as Ford walked around the table talking. Though input was put back and forth and other comments or suggestions made, Ford continued to pace claiming he felt restless.

"We all know the Wraith do not use weapons that kill. Other than some that carry a small knife, you rarely see it used. They prefer to stun or knock out their opponents in order to feed on them later." Ford said. "So, body armor is basically useless unless they attack you directly."

"Even then it doesn't always help. Being so strong, they like to pick up their opponents by the necks and then toss them around or squeeze until you pass out. Then later suck your life away." Sheppard stated.

"Right. Ronan has never used any body armor that I have seen, and he's taken them on bare handed several times. I just like having my heavy coat because I'm used to fighting in it. As with most if not all enemies, shooting them in the head is best way to stop them." Ford said.

"They usually heal from any shots to their chest or anywhere else without stopping and then take the life of whoever they can before moving on to the next person." Ronan said.

"We all stay in groups of four or more. Watching each others back as best you can. The plan is simple, we take out the ships weapons and engines, go over and board it. Find the ZPM's, take them, leave the ship relatively intact if possible, drop off Todd and leave. Seeing as they can't feed on androids and I'm sure you'll be able to fight them off easily, I want you five to spilt up and be in five other teams. If the others get stunned, you can stay there and keep them from getting dragged off or worse." Carter said as they nodded in agreement.

"Who's team are you going with General?" Mitchell asked.

"No one's." Ford stated.

"You're going off alone aren't you?" Carter asked. "I shouldn't be surprised."

"Really, I fight better alone. If I only have to watch myself, I can do more damage. And if I cause enough trouble, they'll send more at me hopefully. Such as going after the people captive for food. If I can't save them, I'll shoot them instead. Cut down on their ability to heal as much." Ford said.

"It is a much more humane way to die and even less painful." Teyla stated.

"I volunteer to stay and watch our escape route." Fox Ford said.

"Same here." Fox Carter said.

"How are we going to find the ZPM's anyway?" Android Jack asked. "Do we have special tools we'll be given?"

"We've modified some replicated life sign detectors to scan only for their unique signature." Carter began as she held one up. "You can switch it to life signs here and back again when you need to."

"Wait, that ship is going to be powered by a few of those things. Doesn't that mean it will be even harder to find since the power from them will be running through the ship?" Jace asked.

"He's got a point." Kate said as a few others nodded.

"Wraith technology is based solely on being organic in nature. No matter what sort of power device is used, all it will do it increase their organic systems further but not change them. Sort of like having a pace maker, though your heart is replaced with a technological device to keep you alive, the rest of you is still the same and doesn't change." Rodney stated while moving his hands.

"We have them set to search for the highest concentration of energy. Each team will have one along with a life signs detector to keep watch on anyone approaching." Carter said.

"I will be doing distractions and damage instead of looking for any ZPM's. If I do find any, I'll radio my position for any group close by to come." Ford said.

"What sort of weapons are we using or does it matter?" Mitchell asked.

"Nothing extremely explosive. Take C-4 if we have to, blow the hyperdrive if necessary or something, but nothing beyond that. We don't want to be the cause for a chain reaction, even if the possibility of that happening is remote." Ford said. "I plan on just taking my energy pistols and my Heavy Arms rifle. I'd take my personal cannons, but the danger of putting a bullet through the ship or something is too dangerous. Now, since you have enhanced bodies, I suggest you get ones for yourself as well. You can do more damage and cover others better with them. No grenades for anyone."

The android SG-1 nodded.

"Okay. I guess that pretty much settles things." Carter said.

"Sounds good to me." Mitchell said.

"Sam, once we drop out of hyperspace, I want you scanning that ship with every sensor and scanner you can in the T.A.R.D.I.S. Grainger will do the same and hopefully between the two we will get more than enough intel on the ship." Ford said as he leaned on the table near her and she nodded.

"A map of the ship would work well in the boarding plan if we can get one." Kate said.

"Hopefully a life sign number too." Jace said.

"If we do, any clusters of life signs will mean people kept captive for feeding." Sheppard said. "For the moment, we'll leave them be if we come across them. If we can manage to retrieve all of the ZPM's, then taking out the remaining crew will be a viable option and from there, rescuing those captive."

"I know in many ways we shouldn't, but once we drop out of hyperspace and start doing the scans, I will contact them and order them to surrender." Ford said quickly holding up a hand as most of them started to protest. "I highly doubt that they will though, but I have to try. We made a deal with Todd and have to live up to it as best we can."

"I hate it, but we haven't broken our word with him yet." Sheppard said as he crossed his arms.

"We will be at full alert by the time Ford contacts them so if they fire and or send waves of Darts, we won't have to worry about getting damaged. From there, we move around them, take out the engines and weapons before boarding her." Carter said.

"Wait, how are we doing that anyway?" Rodney asked. "Their ships generate a E.M field that makes it almost impossible to use the transporters and we already know there is no small crafts on this ship to carry us over. And I don't count that shuttle those twins have since we've already determined it isn't really on par with our Puddle Jumpers."

"We've done some extensive modifications to the transporter systems using some ideas from the T.A.R.D.I.S. and some parts as well. This ship is a compilation of three different technologies, human, Ancient and Asguard. Will all of the data we've gathered on the Wraith vessels we've had and encountered, we are pretty sure we will be able to send over people by the transporters." Carter said. "All the simulations worked out perfectly."

"Simulations…" Rodney began.

"Only show what should happen, we know. Once we get the other things done and make it possible to drop the shields on the Enterprise, we will beam over a device we've created that will boost the transporter signal. For any of you that have watched Star Trek TNG, the same principle is very much like the pattern enhancers. Instead of the three devices they use, we have a box of sorts." Ford said.

"With a much better signal amplification. And the only reason we know it works is because we tested it under several different conditions, usually using Ford as the transporter subject." Carter said.

"How many failed?" Rodney asked.

"Like three, I think? Or was it four?" Ford muttered.

"Four, but that last one was your fault for falling down and cracking the face plate of the space suit." Carter pointed out.

"And how many test were done, hmm? Seven, eight, twenty?" Rodney asked with a mixture of sarcasm, concern and insult because he believed he should have been helping on the project.

"Over a dozen McKay. Considering the danger and other ideas for the transport enhancer system, it was kinda hard to find good places to test it." Carter stated. "Point is, it works. And if I'm willing to use it like I did, then so can you."

"We don't have com badges and didn't create any so you'll each get a small transmitter, about the side of a quarter, which emits a distinct frequency that will be easily detected by our sensors and make it easier to locate where you are and possibly be able to beam you out if you're not near the enhancing device." Ford said.

"It's very durable and sort of looks like those thin batteries you get for watches and some medical equipment." Carter said. "Best place to hide it would be in a shoe or in your sock if you want, but not where it can fall out. If on the off chance you get captured, the Wraith have yet to take your clothes or footwear off making hiding this tiny device in your shoe the best idea. Also avoids most scans and doesn't set off medal detectors."

"As for the android team, you'll have to put it somewhere on yourself, or in, since you'd probably break it if it's in your footwear." Ford said as they nodded.

"Anything we need to go over?" Carter asked. "Any questions?"

Having no other concerns, the meeting was ended and they all went their separate ways giving them just over half an hour before they arrived.

People were going about different things around the ship as they continued through hyperspace. Ford was on the bridge looking over a few things as they were going to arrive in about fifteen minutes while Sam was helping with something in engineer with the other Carter's and one of his other selves. The rest were eating or getting a more through tour or such.

"General, I've got a new reading." Grainger reported while looking in a scanner.

"More Wraith?" Ford asked turning with the chair and groaning. "Guess Todd left out some details."

"No, he was right about it being one ship. But we're going to overshoot them at this rate since they are moving, though slowly, and have enough to be no where near where we would have came out. They're just over five minutes away." Grainger stated.

"They must be already done. Damn!" Ford said hitting the arm of the chair as he got into it. "Prepare to drop us out of hyperspace. Price, I need ship wide."

"Com lines open General." Price said.

"Red Alert, all hands, battle stations! I repeat, Battle Stations!" Ford said as the Red Alert went off seconds later all over the ship. "The enemy is much closer than previously thought. ETA is four minutes till we encounter them. Everyone not involved in this plan, find a place to stay safe and out of the way."

"Beam weapons charged and ready General." Yumi said. "Torpedo room reports ready to fire along with all missile bays."

"Link with the T.A.R.D.I.S. is established and functioning perfectly." Yami said. "Shields ready to engage the moment we exit hyperspace."

"Good. Grainger…" Ford began as he turned to the man.

"All ready to begin further scanning when we drop out." Grainger said holding up a thumb while still looking in the scanner.

"Excellent work everyone. Yami, Yumi, you've seen the data and how a Wraith ship uses its weapons." Ford said.

"Move only once they have fired." Yami said.

"Not before because they can target you better then." Yumi said.

"And to think, Starfleet gave up on you two." Ford said with a chuckle as they smiled.

"What happened? There was more than ten minutes left?" Mitchell asked as he exited the elevator with a few others.

Kate and Jace sat Todd back down in the chair he was in before as the Daniel's stayed by the back of the bridge with the Teal'c's, Jack's and android Ford. Plus Sheppard and his team.

"Exiting hyperspace in ten seconds General." Yami said.

"They may begin firing the moment we exit." Ford said.

"All ready to go General." Yumi said.

They dropped out of hyperspace a few million kilometers out and was at full alert and ready for battle before the flash of their exit had vanished.

"Scanning now." Grainger reported.

"Sending message for surrender General." Price announced. "Not getting any response though."

"I'm getting very powerful readings General. From what I can gather, that ship is operating on four ZPM's. And the vessel is growing rapidly. It's almost twice our size." Grainger reported. "Hmm, this reading is interesting as well…."

"I thought it looked bigger than normal." Ford said. "It even looks like it is growing."

"I did not expect this sort of result, but it is impressive is it not General?" Todd asked with a smug look.

"Unfortunately, yes." Ford growled lightly.

"The ship is growing. And they are powering weapons. Readings indicate…." Grainger began.

"That's not normal Wraith firepower." Yumi said worried as they saw a large energy burst coming at them.

"30 degrees to port! Full sublight!" Ford shouted.

Price announced to the crew of the evasive action taking place as the ship veered off to the left sharply as several large burst of energy came at them. The first one impacted the side of the shields as they were moving as did the second followed by the grazing of the third and the rest passed through the area they had been.

"Target their weapon systems. Several burst." Ford ordered quickly.

"They are turning, quickly!" Grainger stated loudly.

As the extremely large Wraith vessel turned to towards them, four burst of their beam weapons from under the saucer hit the area under the Wraith ship where they had fired. Explosions were seen and the ship tilted for a moment before completing its turn and firing back. The Enterprise pulled up sharply as the first through third blast hit their shields as they moved, going over the Wraith vessel as they fired more beam shots and a few missiles from the aft launchers.

"Those Daedalus class vessels would have been destroyed in seven to eight hits. And that includes if the ship had most of the power diverted to their shields." Grainger reported. "They're not even using a lot of their power for their weapons. I'm still reading the power of four ZPM's."

"What's the shield status?" Ford asked as they banked the vessel to avoid another round of blast.

"No discernable change." Yumi said.

"Even with every shot we hit them with, they repair the damage within a few moments. And the damage is minimal at best." Yami said. "We're at a stalemate here."

"They have extreme firepower and armor, along with their regeneration ability, and our best is a practically impenetrable defense." Grainger said.

"I wouldn't be surprised if they suddenly ran into us. Keep us back and keep evading. Fire the beam weapons at your discretion, but at their weapons as much as possible. I'd rather they not get any ideas if we're are too close. No torpedoes yet." Ford said as the girls nodded. "Grainger, we need a weak spot."

"What about trying to hit one of the ZPM's?" Rodney asked. "Be a sad loss but better than us getting killed."

"Find one Grainger." Ford said.

"Sorry to say General, even before the battle started, it's been hard to scan through that mass. There is so much movement from all the growth and power running around, I can't get exact readings on them. And even if I did find one, we'd have to probably stay in one place to blast a hole through that much armor to even get to one. I did find out they have a Stargate onboard though…" Grainger said.

"A Stargate?" a few people asked surprised.

"It makes sense, considering the size of the ship. When they got to Atlantis to attack us, with them having a Stargate on their ship, they keep us from activating ours." Rodney said.

"That's right. They've done that to us before to prevent us from leaving." Sheppard said waving a finger as he agreed with Rodney and remembered the same incident.

"Good find Grainger. We might be able to use that to our advantage…" Ford began.

"Wait, I may have something…." Grainger said suddenly.

"Get us out of the line of fire!" Carter yelled over the com.

"What's is it?" Ford asked back.

"General!" Grainger shouted quickly as the twins did.

The ship was unable to move quickly enough to avoid the powerful blast that slammed fully into the starboard side of the ship, shaking her hard and tilting her slightly to the left and causing the ship to drift off course despite the heavy shields they had, as a intense blast hammered them for several seconds. The bright light that surrounded the ship made it extremely difficult to see anything either.

"What the hell was that?" Ford yelled while pulling himself off the floor with the command chair. "Stabilize and damage report!"

"Shields have dropped by roughly 6%. Physical damage is minimal." Grainger said after getting off the floor. "A few structural cracks on the nacelle struts, and some windows on the starboard which thankfully never broke, otherwise nothing dangerous."

"What happened?" several of the non crew people along with Ford asked.

"The Wraith vessel has left the area. Not sure what direction, but from the power reading I got, they are working with 3 ZPM's." Grainger said.

"They burned a full ZPM in one blast at us! Incredible! And scary! Atlantis wouldn't survive at all! I doubt there'd even be enough left to use as scrap!" Rodney said shaken.

"How's the crew?" Ford asked quickly.

"Got injuries coming in from all decks." Price said. "No deaths thankfully."

"Persistent bastards." Sheppard muttered as he finally got to his feet.

"Shields are back to full." Yumi said. "I've got a reading on their departure direction, do I follow?"

"I thought you lost them?" Ford said.

"Sam sent up scans she got in the T.A.R.D.I.S a moment ago." Grainger said. "I sent it to the twins."

"Maximum hyperdrive…" Ford began.

"General, we've got a problem." Price said uneasy. "I'm not that great at Wraith yet and we're still working on installing and upgrading the rest of the translation program, but I think we're in trouble."

"What is it?" Ford asked coming over to her station.

"Just after we took that blast, a strange message was picked up. At first, I thought it was the Wraith calling out for help, but when this other reading showed up…" Price said pointing at the small screen.

"That's a dimensional rift energy signature…" Ford said unease.

"I recognize that. It's similar to the one that happened when that other version of me came to this universe." Rodney said and then yelled. "Oh god! We are in so much trouble!"

"What is it McKay?" Sheppard asked exasperated.

"It is a Wraith message, and I'd bet everything that that Wraith ship also got it, which is why they left." Rodney stated.

"This message gives the exact location of Earth." Ford said making everyone stop talking or doing anything but breath. "And with the course projection they took, it's Earth they are headed for."

"What do we do General?" Yumi asked.

"Head for Atlantis, maximum speed. We need to inform them and Earth right away." Ford said pushing a button on Price's console. "Sam, call Earth and get hold of the SGC. This Wraith vessel we encountered knows where Earth is and is headed there right now and running on three ZPM'S. We're going back to Atlantis to figure out a plan there and will get more detailed information passed along when we can."

Back at Atlantis, Woolsey was very disturbed to hear the news, especially since the Enterprise wasn't even able to scratch the Wraith ship technically. Sheppards team, the Carters and the bridge crew of the Enterprise along with the other SG-1 teams were in Woolsey's office speaking despite the cramped space.

"We've already informed the SGC and they are getting the chair ready at this moment." Woolsey said. "The Daedalus has been diverted back to Earth until they have an idea of what to do."

"What about the other ships we have?" Carter asked.

"The Odyssey, Apollo and the Sun Zu, that just recently was commissioned to active duty is in orbit with the Daedalus." Woolsey said.

"I guess the General Hammond isn't ready yet then." Carter muttered.

"About time he got some recognition for all he's done." Android Ford said with a smile of respect.

"Last I heard he was still on active duty. I'll bet he asked to command one and the President gave it to him." Android Jack said with a happy smile.

"I bet he'd even be willing to have us as crew members." Android Daniel said. "We'd be able to go back out there in the galaxy again more often. I miss those days."

"So do I." Android Jack said.

"George unfortunately will be unable to command that ship, or any others I'm sad to say." Woolsey said sadly.

"Sorry everyone. We meant to tell you all, but with everything that has been happening, we forgot." Carter said sadly. "Hammond passed away in his sleep during a heart attack a few weeks ago."

The large group was shocked at the news and were all saddened instantly like the people that already knew.

"I'm guessing you weren't able to go back…" Android Ford began.

"We did. About a week before it happened, we had a big get together at the mansion and spent the day eating, swapping stories and having fun." Ford said.

"When we heard what happened, we went back a day before it was going to happen and told him about what was to come. He just smiled at us, thanked us for the news and told us he was ready to go. We couldn't talk him out of it." Carter said as she held back tears and looked at the table as she wiped her eyes.

"He spent the rest of the day with his family, called a bunch of people and talked to them for awhile. Saying his goodbyes without giving away what was going to happen." Ford said and then cleared his throat. "Only we knew why he wasn't saved, and now you all know."

"I knew the old man had some health troubles. I guess he just got tired of being old like a lot of people do when they get up there." Android Jack said.

"Though I did want I could for him, old age can't be cured by those hand healing devices." Vala said.

"We have letters he wrote you all as well. Remind us later to give them to you." Carter said.

"As unfortunate as this news is, we need to get back to figuring out a plan of action." Woolsey said. "We can't stop them while they are in hyperspace. Can you go back in time…"

"No. Going back to stop the Wraith from getting the ZPM's would cause a paradox problem. Not to mention I have no idea where they got the ZPM's after they left the Replicator world." Ford said shaking his head. "And even if there was five Enterprises fighting that ship at the same time, it would have still gotten away."

"We looked over our scans and sensor reports from that time and found that that message was without a doubt from another universe, and was completely unavoidable." Carter said.

"We're just lucky it was one Wraith ship and not several that got it." Sheppard said. "Otherwise, the entire fleet would probably be on their way there now."

"They only got that message from the massive power boost to pretty much all their systems. The rest of the Wraith couldn't have gotten the message because of the residual radiation that was with it." Carter said.

"Wait, Wraith ships have to make stops when they do long distant hyperdrive jumps. Considering the mass on that ship, it would have to make secluded stops to allow the hull to regenerate." Rodney stated as he snapped his fingers. "I can look at some data we have, do the variables and be able to find out when and were they should stop. We could have the Enterprise and the other three or our ships waiting their to stop…."

"Bad idea. If we weren't able to take that ship down then and there, we'd have nothing to defend Earth with. The Enterprise was lucky just because of the T.A.R.D.I.S. shields." Ford said.

"Seeing the data we got from the attacks on us, our other ships can only withstand seven blast at most." Carter said.

"Then how do you suggest we stop them? You have the only ship that is capable of even being close to even with their power." Woolsey said.

"I say we wait till they drop out of hyperspace near Earth and then go all out on them." Mitchell said. "I know I don't know a lot about the Wraith, but I'm damned sure they know we have the Ancient weapons platform and that it is operational. Every enemy that has came after Earth has stayed back because of that platform. Anubis, the Goa'uld, the Ori..."

"Indeed. I surmise their strategy would be to stop somewhere out past the Earth's moon and assess the situation before moving in to attack." Teal'c said.

"Yeah. I'm willing to bet they'll send Darts in to try and stop the platform from even firing, and or, send them in to make us use the drones to take out the Darts so we'll have less ammo to use against their ship." Sheppard said.

"Perhaps the Jaffa will be able to lend some of their vessels to aid us." Android Teal'c said.

"I believe that it would be possible. I cannot say for certain how many vessels will come to the Tauri's aid, but I am sure I can convince them Council of how important it would be to help in this endeavor." Teal'c said.

"If the Wraith take out Earth, the rest of the Milky Way will be next on their list." Android Jack said. "And there is no one to stop them."

"Considering the power that vessel has, they'd easily be able to send a message to the rest of the Wraith here to come to our galaxy once Earth is gone." Rodney said. "Three weeks isn't a lot of time to make a counter attack. Especially since the Jaffa are the only other super power with ships in the Milky Way."

"There is a few others, such as the Lucian Alliance, but we're better off keeping them out of this." Carter said.

"I'm sure that the Gia'as fleet would help." Android Ford said. "They've got three ships in service."

"Three already?" Sheppard asked surprised. "What do they do? Spend all their time building these ships?"

"I find it fun to help build them." Android Carter said. "The programming issues are the easiest part of the process. And since there is a lot of androids now, and we can work without needing to rest…"

"How many androids are there?" Spartan asked. "I'd really like to see the specs on how the process is done if possible too."

"Last count was somewhere over a hundred." Android Ford said. "Some of them are android versions of the Gia'ans, but not many. We've actually been making androids ourselves and helping them become sentient on their own."

"How is that possible?" Woolsey asked.

"Since we are unable to procreate, being androids, this is the only way to technically increase our numbers." Android Carter said.

"We've had help from them as well." Android Jack said pointing at two specific people.

"Considering the Knight Foundation file I read, that doesn't surprise me." Woolsey muttered. "You do have the original car in your possession, to, quite frankly, use as a template."

"We actually never thought of it that way." Android Ford said. "We got the extra help with some Replicators we talked to…"

"Replicators?" Woolsey exclaimed. "It was my understanding they were all destroyed."

"Not all of them. There is a copy of Atlantis out there with significant power, no Stargate either in the city or in orbit. They do have a lot of raw materials, but not really all the necessary parts to make a ship to get a lot of people off the planet." Carter said. "They are the remnants of the ones that Doctor Weir talked about that stayed hidden and fled, which made the human forms of Sheppards team."

"They didn't recreate your team Sheppard, so calm down." Ford said as the man got ready to rant and rave from the looks of it. "Though that Replicator Weir and those others with her are on that city along with that Replicator version of me. We've been keeping a watch on them and they are turning themselves into organics like us so they can gain ascension. A few actually did too."

"Is that wise?" Woolsey asked.

"There is over a million ascended beings up there, probably more, spread out over the two galaxies. A few hundred aren't going to have the power to do anything drastic or terrible. If that was or becomes the case, they'll intervene first." Ford said. "And if there was a problem, something would have been done on their end."

"I'm assuming that they won't come to our aid at all, just like all the other times?" Daniel asked as Ford shook his head.

"Getting back on track, with the many of us there is now, we've gotten the ships ready in record time. We really need two more because there is that many people waiting in line to take places." Android Carter said.

"For a people who were afraid of space and flying, they've really changed a lot." Android Jack said.

"We've got our Enterprise, the Star Fox, the Star Burst, which was named that because at the time the Council was thinking up a name, there was very nice and cool meteor shower that went on for a couple of hours. Someone mentioned it looked like star burst and, there you have it." Android Carter said.

"Oh wait, there is one other ship that is almost finished. She might even be ready now." Android Ford stated.

"It is possible." Android Carter said. "But not all of her decks are sealed."

"She is fit and ready to fight though." Android Jack said. "If need be, only androids can use her for the moment."

"This must be the ship you wanted the beam technology for." Ford muttered. "I never did see what the ship was though."

"It's a modified version of the Daedalus class ships." Android Jack said. "Since we have more combat experience, they were going to give her to us for awhile so we could train the others."

"Her name is the Indomitable." Android Teal'c stated. "I was instrumental in her naming."

"I like it as well." Teal'c said to his counterpart.

"What about the Mercy?" Android Daniel asked.

"That ship has very few offensive abilities Daniel." Android Jack said. "It is a medical vessel, nothing more. Considering her size, she'd be more of a target than anything else."

"Indeed." Android Teal'c said. "The Mercy does not have much maneuverability either."

"What is the Mercy?" Woolsey asked.

"A ship nearly three times as long as the Daedalus class vessels and has three hanger bays in the rear, one on top, and two more near the middle, one on either side." Android Carter said. "She was finished last year, with the idea of being used for any and all medical needs and aid to other places. She's already been on a dozen missions, helping different planets and people out, besides also being a transport ship for mass cargo."

"She was originally built with the idea of saving everyone on Gia'as because there was a major instability found within the planets core and all readings said the planet was going to blow up within a year. Three months later, the planet somehow fixed itself and we learned later it was a large underground quake that caused the trouble and then another quake ended it. Other than some tidal issues on a few of the coast and flooding in areas where no one was living, it was barely noticed." Android Ford said.

"Since the ship was a little over 45% completed and the SGC said they could use a ship like that, after I heard about it." Jack said. "They decided to finish it in case something like it was needed."

"I've seen it, and it is a good ship. But we can't use her in the fight." Ford said. "But we can have her nearby, say stationed behind Venus in case we need her to come help with medical needs."

"Moving on then. So, assuming this Wraith ship drops out of hyperspace away from Earth, then we should be able to mount an offensive that hopefully stop them from getting near Earth." Woolsey said.

"And if they do, we'll need the weapons platform ready to fire." Carter said.

"That will be your job Jack." Ford said.

"Mine? Why me?" Jack asked.

"Because you fired it before. You're the best one for the job." Ford said.

"Why not Sheppard? He's better at it than I ever was. Wait, your both retired so I don't have to follow your orders and never really did. You'll do it Colonel." Jack said.

"If I have to sir." Sheppard said.

"He can't. He's needed here." Ford said.

"I thought I was going with the teams onto the Wraith ship…oh, can't do that now since we couldn't before." Sheppard said.

"No, we can still. Same idea as before." Ford said. "Give me a few minutes to go over what I have in mind in my head, that Sam has obviously caught onto. Then meet us in the conference room in ten minutes."

While the others wandered around waiting, Ford and Carter went to Gia'as to the point shortly after they arrived with the Enterprise and then left. Giving them the idea of what was going to happen and the plan of action, Draco agreed to send their ships to help and would be there an hour or so before the Wraith ship was suppose to arrive, while the Mercy would stay on standby behind Venus. Heading to Chulak, Teal'c went before the Council to ask for help and to be in command of one of the vessels himself. Going back to Atlantis, they all meet up in the conference room where Ford and Carter had a holographic projection in the middle of the room.

"Okay, going over all the information we have at this moment, and assuming we can get at least one ZPM from Todd, we believe this plan will work and plan B will not be needed." Carter said as she and Ford stood in the middle of the room where the holographic projection was of Earth and the surrounding area.

"We'll go over plan B after hearing plan A. Okay, as you see, here is five of the Hal'tak's that Teal'c is sure he can get, might be more, but we'll say three. Here is the three ships from Gia'as, and here is our ships along with the X-wing that the former Colonel Ellis will command temporarily. The Enterprise will be in the lead here, assuming the Wraith show up just on the other side of the moon as Rodney predicts." Ford said.

"Since we know that the Wraith have a Stargate on their ship, considering their tactics of keeping people from leaving, their Stargate will override the one on Earth, preventing anyone from leaving. This works to our advantage because we can then board the ship by Stargate." Carter said.

"The teams we set up will go through the gate on Atlantis here. This will only happen after the message is sent from the Enterprise to us here on Atlantis when the Wraith have arrived. Since the Wraith vessel is so heavily armored and powered, the various vessels will concentrate their fire on the engines and weapons. If we can take those out quickly, taking over the ship shouldn't be much trouble after that." Ford said.

"If we can get that ZPM from Todd, we'll use it to bring Atlantis to Earth." Carter said while quickly holding up a hand as a few people started to talk. "Questions, comments and additions later. Since the Enterprise is more maneuverable than the other ships, she'll be able to hold her own in the fight and hopefully avoid any fire. The idea is to fire off a few high yield photon torpedoes we modified in the weapon systems in hopes they are enough to disable them."

"The T.A.R.D.I.S. will stay here if we'll need Atlantis to come. Seeing the size of city is the largest thing we've ever tried to transport with the T.A.R.D.I.S., the idea, which was mention by K-9, thanks to Rodney…" Ford said.

"Me?" Rodney asked. "What did I do?"

"The idea for the Jump Drive system." Carter said. "Ingenious really, but since you were so hyped up on brain power with that ascension machine, it doesn't surprise me. Radek was working on it in his spare time, with you occasionally, and giving me updates when I was still in charge here. K-9 managed to help him finish it sometime ago, but the process requires a lot of power usage. Not to mention, heavy calculations."

"Hence the reason for the T.A.R.D.I.S. staying here. That Wraith Hive is almost three times the size of Atlantis, possibly more than that now." Ford said. "More than likely, if the weapons aren't taken out by the photon torpedoes and several beam shots, we'll need this city for backup. The T.A.R.D.I.S. can provide the shield for the city while Sheppard fires the drones and the weapon platforms we have stationed around can give support fire."

"Seeing as the Wraith always send out Darts, we'll have several squadrons of F-302's with us to hold them off, not only the fleet, minus Atlantis and Enterprise, but to keep any from getting to Earth. Because of territorial disputes and treaty problems, the Ancient chair has been placed in Area 51, but still has access to the platform in Antarctica. Just in case, Area 51 has been informed of a possible aerial attack, so several divisions of anti-air mobile missile vehicles are being brought in along with anti-air cannons and artillery." Carter said.

"We've got a few naquada generators set up to activate a shield over Area 51 if need be. However, because of the large area, that shield won't hold up under pressure for too long. And since General O'Neill is there, we've pull out everything we can to keep that site protected if we need him to fire those drones." Ford said.

"Is there anything we can station on the moon? They are pretty close to it, if they drop out where you have said." Sheppard asked.

"No. We thought about it, but since the ship is so large, even a naquada enhanced nuke set on the hull wouldn't do as much damage as we'd like. The best we can hope is that our missiles on our ships can do that damage themselves." Carter said.

"And what happens if Todd refuses to give up his ZPM's, even if it is only one?" Woolsey asked.

"I'm pretty sure I can convince him." Sheppard said. "We've helped him a lot and he's came through for us before. He's in as much trouble as we are if this goes south. I'm betting we'll need the city there to help fight this monstrosity."

"But still…" Woolsey began.

"If we can't get any or a ZPM from him, we'll have no choice but to make the jump using the T.A.R.D.I.S.'s energy." Ford said. "It will be a big power drain, but, like I said, we'll have no choice."

"When we do this, that means the teams are going to be broke up." Carter said. "I'll be staying here with the T.A.R.D.I.S. to manage it. We already know what O'Neill and Sheppard are doing. Seeing as, even with the upgrade as Harlin put it, that Jack still isn't scientifically inclined… "

"Hey!" Android Jack exclaimed. "Stand up for me."

"I would, but she's right. Only if you really think on the problem does the solution come." Android Carter said. "For the rest of us, it is second nature. Besides, I know what she wants you to do. Which I an envious of."

"Envious?" Android Jack said intrigued and wary. "What am I suppose to do?"

"The rest of us are boarding the Wraith ship. Because of that, we need someone with experience to captain this Enterprise for this plan. I'll be part of the boarding parties so, you're the best choice. Grainger could do it, but he'll be monitoring the Wraith ship so that once the engines and weapons are down, the rest of the fleet along with the Enterprise doesn't manage to blow the ship up with us on it." Ford said. "We got the best sensor equipment and since this Enterprise will be closer to the Wraith ship in the fight, she'll get better scans than anyone else."

"Oh, I can live with that. Something I can brag about to the other Jack." Android Jack said with a bright smile as android Carter shook her head while others laughed.

"What's plan B then?" Woolsey asked.

"B, as in bomb." Carter said. "Even though the Wraith ship is extremely huge, a naquada enhanced nuke sent through the gate would completely destroy the ship."

"Why aren't we doing that instead of this plan?" Woolsey asked.

"We need to try and get those ZPM's. Besides there is another problem with plan B." Ford said as he punched in a few buttons on a tablet that controlled the hologram projector on the floor. "K-9 says this is the most likely outcome if we were to send a bomb through once the Wraith ship drops out of hyperspace."

The hologram showed the various vessels near Earth and then the moon followed by the Wraith ship exited near the moon. A few seconds later, the Wraith ship exploded taking a large portion of the moon with it in the resulting shockwave. It reset and then showed the same, but with the moon breaking up under the shockwave and sending a good portion of the moon towards the Earth, where ships were sacrificed to stop the large sections, only to keep their being serious devastation to the Earth.

"K-9 is unsure of which outcome would take place with plan B, but is more convinced of the moon being destroyed." Carter said.

"Then why is plan B even considered like this if sending the bomb would only cause more problems?" Woolsey asked waving his hand at the projection.

"Because, this is where plan B would come into place." Ford said changing things once again. "This is where the Wraith vessel would have to get in order for the resulting explosion not to seriously damage or hopefully not damage the moon. Seeing as the Wraith ship will notice the large fleet once they drop out of hyperspace, it would be extremely shocking if they didn't move in right away instead of staying where they are and letting us shoot them."

"I see now." Woolsey said. "Since we will still be in contact with the Enterprise before Atlantis comes to the aid, if things start getting worse, we send the bomb instead of coming."

"Right. We really hope it doesn't come down to that because that will mean the teams on the Wraith ship won't make it." Carter said slowly.

"Alright then." Sheppard said standing up. "Plan A it is. Since I'll be here, Ronan will take command. We'll need someone to take my place."

"I'll go." Android Daniel said. "I was hoping to talk to Teyla at some point before returning to Gia'as anyway."

"I was going to give you my notes." Daniel said to his counterpart.

"I'll still want them, I just like talking to someone to hear it as well. Having this advanced brain helps catalog things better." Android Daniel said.

"Well, with you two gone, that leaves me three short on my side." Mitchell said.

"Four actually. Daniel will be on the Enterprise with the phone to relay messages to me." Carter said.

"Okay…" Mitchell said.

"I shall accompany you Colonel Mitchell." Android Teal'c said.

"That helps. Thanks T. What about you?" Mitchell asked.

"I'll be with the Fox Carters standing guard at the gate." Android Ford said. "Along with Kate and Jace."

"So, there is only two teams actually checking the ship out, which is bigger than Atlantis? Does something seem wrong with this?" Mitchell asked.

"We're going to go get Reynolds and his team, along with a few others from the SGC along with Major Lorne's and a couple from Atlantis." Carter said. "Everyone will just have to be on their guard and watch each others backs as much as possible."

"I got one question, since it hasn't been brought up yet." Android Jack said. "Plan A is good, and assuming we find any ZPM's and get them, and considering if Atlantis comes to aid in the fight, where the hell do we go to get off the ship if we can get beamed out?"

"The Alpha site will be dialed by the team guarding the gate." Ford said. "Even if any Wraith get through the gate, they'll be stopped before they can get far since my android counterpart will be the last to go through the gate, depending on the circumstances."

Going over a few other details and answering other questions for over ten minutes, they had everything ironed out, as far as they could tell, and took off to start the plan. Going to Earth in the T.A.R.D.I.S., they were able to get the teams to help and found out the ships were almost all in orbit and ready to go the moment the Wraith arrived. Area 51 was ready with Jack sitting in the chair playing his Gameboy until he was needed. The SGC was on full alert with Landry updating the President of what was happening.

The F-302's along with several squadrons of death gliders that Teal'c was able to get along with seven Hal'taks, were all in place. The Gia'as ships were there along with the new Daedalus like vessel they created, which instead of having the hanger units on either side, there was those sort of structures there, but directly out from either side, even with the middle of the ship in size, and where the hanger would be, there was a rectangular cone with three short barrels sticking out several feet from each other on either side that fired the beam weapons they installed.

Coming back to Atlantis, they were happy and surprised to find out that Todd had been more forthcoming than they expected and had given Sheppard and Lorne's team the right planet and area to go to, which they brought back two almost full ZPM's. Radek quickly put them in with the other's giving the city a major boost of power that it hadn't had in over ten thousand years.

Another trip with the Enterprise and X-wing brought to Earth made up the fleet, and so the T.A.R.D.I.S. was taken back to Atlantis and hooked up to the main power inside the Ancient chair room where Sheppard was sitting. Carter kept the door open, giving her the view of seeing Sheppard incase anything went wrong. The groups heading through the gate, were checking themselves over once more before the moment was to arrive to go through. A portable generator with an automatic dialing program was ready to be hooked to the DHD or gate, in case anything happened to the DHD on the Wraith ship. A dozen flash grenades were being held at ready to be tossed through the moment the gate stabilized.

Woolsey gave a nice speech and pep talk that got everyone pretty riled for the mission. Android Jack did the same to the fleet of ships back at Earth while immensely enjoying the fact he was commanding the Enterprise.

"I'll be right back. I need to go get something from the T.A.R.D.I.S. If the attack begins, just head on in and I'll be behind you all shortly." Ford said as he gave them a two fingered salute and went down to bottom of the tower.

The guards nodded at him as he gave them a wave and walked in seeing the chair empty and Carter not in the console room.

"Where'd Sheppard go?" Ford asked the guards.

"In the T.A.R.D.I.S. General. Restroom I think." one of the men said.

"Speaking of which, I need to take a leak too. Better get that done before starting this all and have it hit you while in the middle of fighting." Ford said as he tried to keep a straight face.

"Hear that General. Happen to me once." the man said with a short salute and laugh as Ford went back in.

Going into the T.A.R.D.I.S., K-9 wasn't there and the door to the interior was open. Shrugging, he set the controls to beam him to a certain room and disappeared. Just a few seconds later, Carter came back in with K-9 following along with Sheppard.

"Thanks Sam. I needed something to help pick me up other than the adrenalin flow I've got going." Sheppard said downing a energy drink.

"Ford once said that you can't fight well when parched, hungry, tired or needing to use the bathroom. Or all the above. Which is true, though in a crisis, ignoring the hunger and fatigue can be done, needing to go is one you can't ignore." Carter said checking the controls as Sheppard nodded. "Everything seems stable on this end. K-9?"

"All systems functioning within normal parameters Mistress. Links to Atlantis power grid fully functional. No anomalies or malfunctions detected." K-9 reported.

"Great to hear." Carter said as the cell phone on the console rang. "Daniel?"

"The Wraith ship drops out of hyperspace in two minutes. And according to Grainger, they should exit almost exactly where K-9 says." Daniel said with worry that everyone felt.

"We'll keep the line open so I can relay the information to the command tower better." Carter said while hitting the speaker button and hooking it in the small compartment on the console.

"Oh, Marceles says there is one here too." Daniel said as he handed it over and she hooked it into the ships communications systems. "You still there?"

"Still here." Carter said as she worked a few controls.

"I'm going out now." Sheppard said as she nodded and he got back in the chair.

"That's better." Ford said as he tossed aside his suit coat and vest. "Good thing K-9 and I worked on this and finished it up last week. Perfect time for a proper field test."

Trying to get in, he quickly noticed as he remembered he had to remove his boots and for safety purposes, his belts and guns since the suit would form around him once inside. Setting them with his coat and vest, he got in and felt the suit close up around him as the lights in the helmet came on giving him various readings and system statuses. Moving his limb around and looking himself over, he saw and felt everything was functioning as expected. Hooking his large sword that spilt into seven others on his back along with Heavy Arms ammo clips around his waist as he picked up the Heavy Arms rifle, he cocked the gun and turned the lights on for the helmet on the outside with a smile.

"I'm so going to enjoy every minute of this." Ford said with a laugh and blissful thought as he stepped forward to push the button to be beamed back to the Console Room.

That didn't happen as the suit suddenly went dark, leaving only the life support functioning. He couldn't move and the voice commands were totally inoperable, plus it was dark since the helmet totally shut off with his finger just over an inch from the controls by the door. Five minutes of trying to do anything, which included lots of screaming and yelling mostly for help, got him nowhere.

"DAMN!"

"Sir, we have small craft approaching our position. Just over three dozen at the moment." Yami said.

"That would be the Darts." Grainger said.

"All fighter craft are to engage, I repeat, engage." Android Jack ordered over the open com lines between all the fleet. "Keep them from getting to Earth. Captain Fairbrook, I want you and your ships to stay in front of the Earth and only attack anything that gets in range."

"Got it sir." Melissa said as she gave out orders quickly.

"What do you wish me to do O'Neill?" Teal'c asked.

"Have your ships move around the moon and attack from behind. We'll make a strike towards the front." Android Jack said.

Teal'c nodded and the screen went off.

"This is General O'Neill to all vessels." Android Jack said instantly seeing the looks. "He's a general and I'm basically him. Got a upgrade of sorts of what he knows, minus some stuff…."

Ignoring them, he quickly went on.

"No matter how bad this gets, I want any severely damage ship to fall back immediately. If you can, get to where the Gia'an ships are to help hold anything else off if your ship is still able to fight. If not, move away whatever direction you can to avoid getting further damage. Grainger will inform us of when there is enough damage that we can stop firing. Until then, those weapons and engines must be taken out. Good luck. That's all."

"We'll be in firing range within two minutes sir." Yami said. "Hyperdrive power has been diverted to the shields. All fighters are now in combat."

"We outnumber the Darts four to one." Yumi said. "Many of their fighter craft have already fallen. Three have made it through the line and are passing our position."

"Let the Gia'ans take care of them." Android Jack said. "How may of those photon torpedoes can we fire at one time?"

"Four sir." Yumi said. "The missile pods can be reloaded quicker."

"Get a target lock. Since the bulk of their weapon systems currently seem to be under them, we'll make a quick pass under doing a partial barrel roll and give them a quick blast. Have the Daedalus and Apollo make a strafing run to the right with the Odyssey and Sun Zu, do it on the left. The X-wing can do a run across the top." Android Jack ordered.

"The barrel roll idea is good. We'll be able to hit them with four banks of the beam weapons from our side and then two more when we are passing under them." Yami said.

"And then fire a few missiles from behind as we finish the pass under." Yumi said.

"Have the other ships do the same as much as they can." Android Jack ordered.

"The Jaffa vessels have engaged the Hive ship. The Wraith are leaving them alone for the moment and moving forward. We'll be in firing range in ten seconds." Yami said.

"All hands, be prepared for heavy impacts. Daniel, sit down before you going flying across the room." Android Jack said.

"Good thing those two had the idea of seat belts made." Daniel said hooking himself in as Price smiled and nodded with the same thankful idea. "Good thing I managed to convince Sha're to stay at the SGC instead of being here."

"The fight has begun." Woolsey said to the amass of people on the floor. "They'll be making their first pass attack soon and then the gate will be opened if all goes well."

The Wraith ship fired off several large blast like before, missing the Enterprise entirely as she dived down, tilted to her right and fired. The other vessels in the group came flying by firing at the same time, hitting the same areas as well while raking the sides of the Wraith ship with rail gun fire and a load of missiles. The Daedalus took two hits across her shields causing a lot of damage to her but not enough to get her out of the fight. The Apollo was grazed knocking her shields down a few percentage points, but thankfully no more. The other two ships were missed entirely and the X-wing got hit on the underside hard enough it blackened the hull but didn't knock her out of the fight. Another two dozen Darts came out and at them as they turned around firing with the Jaffa fleet at the engines and weapon systems. The Wraith ship was now at the point where sending a bomb through could be done, screwing up the plan slightly since they had hoped on taking out the engines before hand.

"Tell Woolsey to send them in! We're not making as much of a dent as we wanted!" Android Jack yelled as the ship took a direct hit to the forward shields rocking the vessel hard.

"The rest of the F-302's and Death Gliders are now swarming around us and the Wraith ship." Yumi said.

"What's the shields at?" Android Jack asked.

"78% sir." Yami said.

"Get us behind them again. I want to send a full barrage at their ass. Inform the fleet of what we're doing so we don't hit anyone else." Android Jack ordered as they saw on the screen there was a lot of damage to the weapons, but it was easy to see they were repairing them at a fast rate.

The gate opened and the flash grenades were tossed in. Three seconds after, the android team members moved in and spread ammo around quickly taking out seven Wraith soldiers. Signaling it was safe, the other teams moved in and started spreading out fast as their ZPM detectors gave them some bearings. While the others watched their backs, the Fox Carter's began setting up the generator system in case anything happened.

"Why hasn't the gate shut down?" Kate asked.

"Atlantis, what's the hold up on the gate?" Android Ford asked over the com.

"The real Ford…" Woolsey began. "I mean…."

"We just call him the original or in most cases, lucky Ford." Android Ford said. "He didn't come through yet?"

"No." Woolsey said. "Hang on, we're checking to see what is taking him so long."

"No, he's not down here with us. We didn't see him either." Carter said after the command tower contacted her.

"No one can find him in the city and they say he didn't go through the gate." Woolsey said.

"More than likely, he came back, got a cloak and was up there waiting with everyone else and went through with the android SG-1. He'd be able to kill easier and probably make his way to the bridge quicker that way." Carter said.

"He always did like the element of surprise." Woolsey muttered. "Thanks Sam."

"Yeah, that sounds like something I would do." Android Ford said. "He probably didn't want to say anything to keep it a secret so he could run off like that. Alright, we'll see you all at some point. Bye and good luck."

"Daniel, the teams are now on the Wraith ship." Carter said.

"Jack says bring the city. We haven't been able to slow it down and it is getting closer to Earth. We've already had two ships too damaged to fight anymore and one of the Hal'taks has been completely destroyed." Daniel said.

"How long until they are close enough for the Ancient weapons platform to fire?" Carter asked while relaying the message to the command tower.

"About seven minutes at the current rate." Daniel said.

"Damn it Carter, get the city here now!" Carter heard yelled through the phone in the background from Android Jack.

"Radek, everything is set up here." Carter said quickly.

"Everything is ready on this end." Radek said looking at Woolsey from in the command center. "We better do this now while we still can."

"Colonel Sheppard, are you ready?" Woolsey asked.

"Ready to fly and unload." Sheppard stated.

"All weapon platforms ready to fire the lasers when we drop out." Chuck said.

"Make the jump then." Woolsey said.

All the ships were now firing at the Wraith vessel, not caring much where they landed their hits though they tried for two specific points. Explosions were happening all across it as beam weapons, missiles, plasma blast and rail guns raked it from top to bottom. The Darts were all gone fortunately, giving the Death Gliders and F-302's a chance to fire off most if not all of what they had left before backing off. Even with the eight enhanced photon torpedoes that had hit the weapons systems underneath, only two of the ports weren't firing anymore and the radiation levels detected from the nuclear missiles that hit the ship could be seen by the Hubble if it was looking. Unfortunately, the radiation levels weren't doing much to help the situation.

It still didn't help that the Odyssey had taken a direct hit that blew out her shields and caused massive damage to her hull resulting in several breaches. The Daedalus ran out of energy to fire her beam weapons and was now making runs with the rail guns and the last of her missiles while having a large hole in the right hanger. The Sun Zu, was the first ship to end up leaving as she took too many hits that caused her life support to drop to ten percent along with other damages that would leave her in the repair bay for several months. The X-wing was out of missiles and her rail guns were damaged by a few of the large energy blast and a couple kamikaze Darts that slammed into them. And she only had one functioning beam weapon since a lot of her hull was blacked, scorned or exposed to space even though her shields were at 12%.

The Hal'taks were down to two with three being totally destroyed total and the others severely damaged. The Gia'as ships had taken heavy damage and had to back off rather early in the fight as they moved in the way of a few blast that would have hit the Earth. The Enterprise that Melissa was in command of got her engines practically fried making them loose orbital stability. Having little choice, the ship barely managed to make a landing near Area 51 as did the Sun Zu that wasn't going to support her crew with the life support so damaged and her venting atmosphere.

Even though the ship was just out of range, Jack sent out the drones and attacked the ship doing a lot of damage to the engines and weapons along with a few other areas, but like most of the other weapons that had been fired, the hull was for the most part, still intact.

"We are just not doing enough damage." Android Jack growled as he hung onto the chair as the ship veered to the left quickly to avoid another close range hit.

"I don't know how long I'll be able to keep this hit and run up sir." Yumi said worried. "The small cracks in the nacelle struts are slowly getting bigger."

"Missiles are depleted. We have a good dozen or more beam weapon shots." Yami reported with the same worry.

"We've used all the photon torpedoes already?" Android Jack asked.

"There is another twenty or so, but the General and Sam haven't finished getting them ready. They are standard photon torpedoes and would have little effect." Grainger said then quickly turned to his station as it beeped at him. "Atlantis is here!"

"I want the last of our weapons used on those engines. Hit the same spot over and over if you can. Grainger I want you to find the weakest spot in those engines and give it to these twins." Android Jack ordered.

"On it!" Grainer yelled.

"We're dropping out in three, two, one!" Radek counted down aloud as the city suddenly appeared above the Earth between the Wraith ship and it.

"Colonel….." Woolsey began.

"Alright on it." Sheppard said.

"Four incoming blast sir." Chuck said.

"Open up with all weapon platforms. I don't care where they hit that thing." Woolsey said pointing. "The more damage we do, the more power they expend."

Drones and bright straight beams of red slammed into the ship at various areas, though most were aimed at the weapons and engines. Sheppard moved the drones to hit the weapons as more blast were directed at the city, leaving the few ships left to concentrate on the engines. A loud cheer went up across the fleet and in the city as a large section of the engine blew off shaking the entire vessel. Fear went through them quickly as well as they remembered the teams still fighting inside.

Shortly after the gate shut down and the two Fox Carter's got the system up to dial out if needed, a Wraith and several soldiers came rushing towards them. Android Ford moved in to fight the Wraith directly as the others fired into the fray taking them out before they could get close. Kate and Fox Ford were hit by a couple stunners knocking them out. Jace stood over Kate firing with both P-90's as Fox Carter was trying to dig smelling salts out of the first aid kit. The Wraith punched android Ford in the face a few times and then slammed his hand into his chest, trying to feed. Confusion crossed his face as nothing happened and Ford put his jaw back in place.

"I'm a robot dumb ass." Android Ford said.

He was very thankful he didn't have to eat as he punched his hand through the guys head and then tossed him aside, grabbing his Heavy Arms rifle to rip into the other troops, only to have to toss the damaged weapon aside as he pulled a sword from his back and hacked away at the enemy.

Ronan and the team with him had taken out a couple dozen soldiers and hadn't been hit once. Reports from the other teams came through every so often, mostly signaling how they took out a few Wraith to let the others know the count was dwindling, even though they didn't have any real clue of how many Wraith were onboard. Rodney was ecstatic when they found a room with a ZPM, not the least bit surprised it was the only one, took out the dozen Wraith getting Ronan hit once but just managing to stay awake. The ZPM, 53% full, was extracted quickly, which followed a massive shake of the ship as the power loss age was noticed and they heard a large explosion shortly after. Rodney, still being hooked up to the ships systems, said one of the engines were blown off, which was what they just felt. Feeling it was better safe than sorry, they quickly headed back for the gate and reported to the others what they just did.

Lorne's team as well as one from the SGC got cornered in a room where a ZPM was being picked up, but eventually realized was on the other side of a large five foot thick wall. Three of their people went down and one was starting to be feed on and that Wraith solider was filled full of lead quickly, leaving it the last one to be finished. Help from two other teams came and they got their people backing out quickly to the gate. They met up with Reynolds team and the others when more explosions were evident and the shaking started to become more severe.

Just over half an hour after the operation into the vessel began, they only got one ZPM and gated out with no dead personnel, two slightly fed on, and seven unconscious from the stun blast. The Alpha site was happy to see them and quickly got to work medically. Once the gate shut down, they contacted the SGC.

"Scanners report none of our people are on the Wraith vessel." Grainger reported.

"I'm getting a message from the SGC that says the Alpha site has everyone." Price said.

"I guess they were able to dial Earth instead of getting the Wraith ship." Android Jack said. "Oh wait, someone said they were blowing the gate as they left."

"Probably why the Wraith can't dial out." Grainger said.

"Wait, one person is missing." Price said worried.

"Who?" Daniel asked.

"Ford. Your, our Ford. No one seems to know where he is." Price said slowly.

"We'll deal with that later. He'll live no matter what." Android Jack said. "What's the situation report?"

"All weapons are depleted. Engineering is trying to transfer what power they can to stabilizing the shields." Yumi said as she brushed her messed up hair out of her face.

"The Wraith ship is heavily damaged but still fighting on. Her engines are blown, but because of her size and the gravity of the Earth, they're being pulled in." Grainger said coughing as he waved away some smoke after a system above him blew out.

"Weapons?" Android Jack asked.

"Most if not totally destroyed. I think they trying to get one of them working though." Grainger said.

"Atlantis is in trouble." Daniel said. "They're trying to keep the ship from entering the atmosphere and hitting the Earth."

Shortly after the engine part on the Wraith vessel blew and the other ships backed off leaving the Enterprise firing what she had left and Atlantis firing her weapons, things got worse.

"Um, we have a serious problem." Radek said very worried and agitated.

"What it is?" Woolsey asked extremely concerned as the city began to shake.

"I'm assuming that the Wraith vessel is…." Radek said fumbling over words.

"Just spit it out!" Woolsey yelled.

"They are ramming us." Radek stated.

Woolsey and the others looked around as the city began shaking a lot more. Sparks and other systems began bursting as the shaking started getting more violent and people were having trouble standing.

"They're trying to push us into the Earth! We're losing altitude!" Radek exclaimed. "We're hitting the atmosphere causing more friction to the shields!"

"Colonel, push back! Get us back in orbit!" Woolsey yelled.

"I'm trying, but I can't fire and drive at the same time!" Sheppard yelled.

"Cease fire and push then!" Woolsey demanded.

"Guys, you better do something quick!" Carter yelled as the console burst out in sparks at her. "Dammit that burns!"

"Danger Mistress, danger!" K-9 exclaimed.

"What K-9?" Carter exclaimed while jumping back as the small screen on the console burst. "That's not a good sign."

"If current situation continues, the T.A.R.D.I.S. shields will overload and fail in ten minutes." K-9 reported.

"What?" Carter yelled in shock.

"Did he say what I think he said?" Sheppard yelled.

"Sam, the Wraith ship is pushing against the shields and we are being pushed into the atmosphere. It's causing power surges, overloads and failures across the city! Not to mention structural breaks on many of the towers!" Radek said. "At this rate, the city will fall apart long before the T.A.R.D.I.S. does!"

"Sheppard, push back with everything you can! We have to keep that ship from entering the atmosphere!" Carter yelled. "If they do with us still here, we'll all go up in one big bang!"

"Tell me something I don't know!" Sheppard yelled.

"We're gaining altitude again." Radek said after a minute.

"How long before we leave the atmosphere?" Woolsey asked ducking as a panel near him burst.

"Two minutes. But it will take another three at most to push the Wraith away far enough they can't do this again." Radek yelled over several small explosions of consoles and screens.

"Sam, we need to keep pushing back for at least five minutes! Can you keep the shield up that long?" Woolsey yelled.

"I'm trying! Part of the console caught fire! K-9, take over and do whatever it takes to keep the T.A.R.D.I.S. intact and the shield online while I put this fire out!" Carter said while using her coat to put out the fire.

The Enterprise heard from Atlantis how bad things were and was only able to hope and pray that things changed for the better as they waited out the five minutes. The various ships that survived could do nothing but wait and slowly move around or stay where they were, trying to keep their crews alive while doing the repairs they could as they waited. Those that still had their sensors saw the Wraith ship rising away from the planet as Atlantis pushed back against the enormous vessel. The Enterprise was the closets vessel, pitted with scorch marks and burns on various areas of her hull and nacelles. All the ships had visible signs of damage, some more than others, but the Enterprise looked relatively unscathed from the outside, while inside, she was a mess. If it wasn't for the different system she had, Spartan would have sworn a warp core breach would have already happened with the damage they had.

"Sir, it's been five minutes." Yumi said.

"Atlantis, what's the problem?" Daniel asked using the cell phone, when Price shook her head saying communications were damaged, but they still had a connection with the T.A.R.D.I.S.

"He's having trouble disengaging the engines!" Carter yelled. "The T.A.R.D.I.S. isn't going to take much more of this John!"

"I'm trying!" Sheppard yelled in the background.

"Atlantis has stopped her engines and is backing off." Grainger reported. "The Wraith vessel is adrift and moving away from the Earth."

Everyone cheered as they heard and watched the Wraith ship, pitted with serious to minor damage, slowly start to turn and flip away. It was only then that everyone started to realize they were in trouble because no one had any weapons to fire with and those that did, couldn't because of damage. Further problems arose when the ship started to turn on its own momentum.

"What's happening?" Android Jack asked.

"They've managed to restore partial propulsion. They'll be able to head for Earth within fifteen minutes at this rate." Grainger reported gravely.

"Dammit! I need options…" Android Jack began.

"We've got more problems." Grainger said as he also swore seconds later. "They have one of their weapon systems online again and powering it up. I don't think Atlantis can take the hit."

"Oh no!" both of the twins yelled while pointing at the screen.

"Dear god…" Daniel muttered as he stood.

Everyone that could see it noticed the shields start to falter around the city and then fall just as the cities own shields took over. But that wasn't what had everyone extremely concerned and worried.

"Mistress, we must drop the shields. They cannot take the strain." K-9 reported as she was turning dials and flipping switches and pushing buttons with a rag on her hand because of the heat.

"I'm trying. Radek, raise the cities shields. I can't keep ours up any longer!" Carter yelled. "Doing it now!"

"No wait…" Sheppard yelled as the city began shaking as Carter dropped the T.A.R.D.I.S. shields. "Ah hell! People, this is going to be one bumpy ride!"

"Colonel, what's happening?" Woolsey yelled.

"I've lost altitude control! The engines are barely responding and power isn't getting to the systems as well as I would like!" Sheppard said straining in the chair as the city shook more violently than before.

"K-9…" Carter began as she held onto the console to keep from being tossed and ignored the spray of sparks that practically burst into her face.

"Raising the shields is ill advised Mistress! The system will not be able to take the strain in this current state and situation!" K-9 stated with what she could swear was worry. "She will need at least ten minutes to repair herself Mistress. Dematerialization at this point is impossible as well Mistress, if that was what you were about to ask."

"Damn." Carter grumbled as she waved smoke out of the way and tried to see what she could do.

"They're going in fast. The shield is holding but it looks like they're having trouble slowing down and keeping her from spinning out of control." Grainger said.

"Come on John, you can fly that thing. Flown everything else." Android Jack said as he bit his lip.

"Sir, if that Wraith gets the shot off, the city won't withstand the hit and will blow up in the sky more powerful than an atomic bomb." Grainger said.

"We'll all be dead because the T.A.R.D.I.S.'s shields are off line!" Carter yelled over the phone. "We'll take out the whole solar system!"

"Is there anybody out there that can do anything? Hell, one missile down that tube would do something!" Android Jack yelled.

"We're the only ship in range sir." Yami said.

"A couple of the ships have some weapons and could stop this, but aren't close enough and no where near in range to even hit the target if they fired now or a minute ago." Price said.

"Spartan, I want all the power you can get, I don't care from where, transferred to the shields. Yami, or Yumi, whoever, get this ship between that blast and Atlantis." Android Jack said.

"We may not survive that sir." Spartan called back.

"If we don't do it, we're all dead in a massive explosion then!" Android Jack yelled.

"Got it sir. You'll have that power in less than a minute." Spartan said.

"Marceles, do we still have ship wide?" Grainger asked as she nodded. "Tell everyone to get away from the outer hull sections. If we survive this, there is going to be one serious hull breach. The more everyone is near the core of the ship, the better."

"Good call Grainger. How long until we are in position?" Android Jack asked.

"Thirty seconds at most sir." Yami said.

"They'll be firing at about that time." Grainger said.

"Great." Android Jack muttered.

"We always cut it close don't we?" Daniel said lightheartedly. "It's almost like a motto for us."

This got him looks which made him push his glasses back onto his face.

"It's SG-1's MO." Daniel said shrugging.

"I know. I miss those days." Android Jack said as he pushed a button on the chair which didn't work. "Marceles, ship wide please."

"You're on sir." Price said.

"I know I didn't get to know all you long or even really serve with you beyond this, but if this is it and we don't make it through this, I want to say it was an honor nonetheless. One last thing before I get off here, brace yourselves. We won't be avoiding this, O'Neill out." Android Jack said.

"Power transfer will take place five seconds after I get off the line sir. We'll have basic life support, but not much else." Spartan said. "And from the stories those two told us about SG-1, it was an honor to serve with you for this short time."

The line shut off and everything powered down around them to a dim light. Everyone grabbed onto something and tightened their seat belts as they saw a small flash of blue off to the side that went away quickly as the ship was still moving forward under her own momentum. Daniel was really surprised when Price turned him around and gave him a big kiss that about near knocked his glasses off. Not having a chance to say anything when she let his lips go and then wrapped her arms around him tightly, the impact came.

The shields barely held back the brunt of the impact only to fail as it pushed through slamming into what was once the impulse drive section, though for the most part looking the same as it should, was the sublight engines now. The blue dome and engine drive section exploded so heavily that it also caused damage to the right front nacelle leaving it heavily scarred while a large visible crack was on the left nacelle strut along with visible fractures on the nacelle itself. The impact rocked the ship off its axis and off course heading for somewhere above the Earth as she spun out of control but kept from getting caught in the gravitational field and dragged in. The saucer section wasn't ripped off fortunately, but major stress fractures and pressure damaged was evident on the connections between the two. The shock from the blast ripped through the inside of the neck and down into engineering where it caused consoles, computers, screen, pipes and all sorts of other things to burst and explode.

The engineering console near Daniel exploded like a few others on the bridge, catching fire quickly as it overloaded. Only because she was holding him and pulled back was why Daniel was lucky to not have his face or body burned in the blast. The missile and torpedo room was damaged heavily as systems blew out across the deck in that area like many others in the neck section. Her running lights dimmed and faltered as she continued to slowly spin away. Android Jack was still up, but had his back and neck ripped into by something that hit him from above, which was thankfully only surface wounds for the most part that could be tended to later. Yami was also still conscious and holding her left arm that was broke while holding her sisters head in her lap that was unconscious. Grainger was bleeding from the head but okay as he tried to find emergency lights and a first aid kit. Daniel and Price were on the floor unconscious, tangled up in each others arms and slightly brunt from the now smoking console.

"I guess we survived." Android Jack croaked out as he waved the smoke away. "Let's see if we can help save anyone."

"It's not going to matter sir. Before the power cut out and the ship fired, they were charging for another shot. If they aim for us, it won't matter." Grainger said weakly.

"Damn." Android Jack muttered. "SG-1's MO really sucks sometimes."

Walter and Hank in the SGC were in contact briefly with Atlantis as she was streaking across the sky heading for the ground. Unfortunately, many news stations and satellites caught glimpses of the large fireball that passed over Japan and was heading for the western coast, though thankfully without any major or minor details in the pictures. Radio silence hit Atlantis and the SGC as the city continued to fall and was very visible to the people in Hawaii, still as a large fireball, as it streaked by. Without causing too much damage to the city, Sheppard managed to land her in the ocean, causing a massive steam to rise around her as the water hit the super heated shields and metal as the shield was quickly dropped and the, thankfully working, cloak was engaged. He had to sit in the chair for a few more minutes as the city continued to drift and move through the water, finally ending up just inside San Francisco Bay. Contact was reestablished with the SGC and the bay area was very quickly sealed off by the Navy and a few other government agencies that came in rapidly as they had already been ready to deploy at a moments notice. Only after hearing things were secure and that the Wraith vessel was finally destroyed thanks to some friends they didn't expect, did Sheppard get out of the chair and lay down on the floor to rest, only to be woken an hour or so later.

Colonel Ellis's crew managed to get the X-wing to fly or at least move again and was able to divert enough power to give them a one shot chance at what the Enterprise just did with the 8% percent shield that had. The engineer gave the idea that they could do a fly by and if done right, they'd bounce the blast off the shield and not take as much damage as a full hit. Other ships were trying to move in as the X-wing slowly got into position, only to have a major systems failure as most of the ship shut down and turned dark. Having little choice but to wait for the inevitable blast of blue energy heading at them, they watched and were extremely shocked when a large unknown vessel flew in front of them, taking the blast and shaking their ship by the turbulence they felt from the close by run.

"Tell me that is what I think it is?" Ellis muttered with a pointed finger as his other hand wiped away blood from his eyes.

"It's, the Asguard sir." the guy next to him said with a pained but very shocked voice.

Cheers sprang up again as the ones that could, saw the massive CARTER, block the shot at the X-wing and then turn around firing off several beam blast that at first didn't seem to do anything and then started ripping through the ship as the blast continued to hit the same location. Over a dozen hits later, the Wraith vessel went up in a tremendous explosion that had people practically dancing now that the fight was truly over. A couple hours later, and the various ships moved to better spots for repairs or back near Area 51 for more extensive repairs, Jack was extremely happy along with many others to see and talk to Thor again, hearing that things were going well and to thank them for helping them get back their lost Asguard brothers from the Pegasus Galaxy. Though rather far away, they were still monitoring Earth through hidden satellites and had sent out the CARTER shortly after reading the Wraith vessel entering the Sol system. Ford was still no where to be seen, which had a lot of people worrying, except Sam who was sure he was nearby somewhere since her watch was still showing him alive. Nighttime was falling on southern California and most of the Enterprise crew, along with almost all the Gia'an's were on Atlantis until their ships were able to fly again. The many that were injured were currently residing on Mercy that was hiding out on the dark side of the moon to avoid being seen. The loss of life on their side was rather low thankfully and everyone was happy to hear the General was still around, while also laughing when they found out where he had been the entire fight.

"According to this, he's in this room here." Carter said looking at her watch as they entered a room in the T.A.R.D.I.S.

They found a few suits of armor in pieces, some being the ones that the Asguard had and others being from Halo. One particular armor, looking just like the Master Chief did when they met him, though this one with Heavy Arms ammo, the rifle and the large sword, was standing up, leaned over just a bit, and about to push a button on the panel of the wall that would have beamed the suit to the Console Room. The twenty plus people entered the large room as Carter pulled her Sonic Screwdriver out and, after getting help to put the sword aside along with the rifle, used it to get the helmet off. They were not expecting to see Ford's head down, hair in his face, drooling, and dead asleep. Carter wasn't surprised when she wasn't the only one to say the same thing.

"What the hell?"

Quite a few people laughed as Carter couldn't help but join in.

"K-9, what happened here?" Carter asked after she wiped her eyes.

"Processes data with suit systems and T.A.R.D.I.S. cam Mistress." K-9 said as they heard a small winding noise as the dogs ears moved. "Process complete. There was inadequate power in the suit to keep it functioning. Assessment, the Master forgot to replace the power from the last test and got inside hastily, resulting in him being stuck inside until we arrived to extricate him. The Master is most fortunate that the life support system was still functioning off minimal power."

"How long has he been in there?" Sheppard asked.

"Since everyone else went through the gate." Ronan said.

"It explains why we were on that ship without him." Android Ford said. "God I am such an idiot sometimes."

Many of them agreed, including Fox Ford, as they all laughed again and got him out of the suit, that he still slept through.

An hour or so later…..

"Still feeling stupid?" Carter asked as they walked out onto the pier to go to the end with a large group that was there, facing towards San Francisco and watching the sun slowly go down and would be sunset in a few hours.

"Duh." Ford muttered. "I still can't believe I didn't change the power pack. I missed everything just because of that simple mistake. The only good thing out of all this was the fact no one was killed bad enough I can't go back, so I don't have to feel guilty about not being there to prevent it or help. My excitement got the better of me."

"There was some serious injuries, but otherwise we all mostly escaped death by a miracle and a prayer." Carter said.

"So much for a trial run." Ford grumbled as he stuck his hands into his blue suit pants.

"Considering how long we'll be living, and the fact the Wraith aren't finished, you'll have plenty of time." Carter said patting his arm. "Now forget about it and try to enjoy the scene with everyone else here."

"It is a great view." Ford said as he smiled.

"I see you're still upset…" Android Ford began as Ford shook his head.

"Yeah, yeah. We won and with little loss of life, so I'm good." Ford said.

"The view is breathtaking isn't it General." Price said.

"Oh yeah." Ford said nodding as he put his glasses on.

"You lived in this city, right?" Carter said.

"Yes." Price said pointing. "The building doesn't exist here, but it was on the beach near the Golden Gate Bridge. I was working with a civilian communications news center until I found something better."

"That warehouse area was a housing place where I lived." Grainger said pointing. "The reason I loved it there was because the sounds of the ocean helped me sleep. I was looking for work actually."

"Where did you two live?" Sheppard asked.

"We lived in Nevada." Yumi said.

"Near a testing site for shuttles." Yami said. "We sometimes were called in to help be test pilots when we were planet side."

"That was the last thing we were doing before we were told we were to be sent to different ships." Yumi said. "Since we owned our own shuttle, it made getting to work easy in the morning, or at any time if we were called to the ship since the shuttle is capable of getting up there."

"But that was back when we were still on a ship." Yami said.

"Why were they separating you two anyway?" Ford asked.

"Didn't we tell you?" the twins asked seeing Ford and Carter say no.

"They said it was because we pulled to many pranks and figured we'd stop if we weren't together." Yami said.

"We learned it was more because even with this little mole, we were to hard to tell apart and it bothered a lot of people." Yumi said. "But the fact our talent for piloting a vessel was so impressive that we were better off teaching others and/or working on separate vessels."

"We tried to tell them the reason why we worked so greatly together and was so great at piloting was because we did so working together." Yami said. "But that Vulcan was sure he was right and managed to convince the higher ups to separate us. So we resigned."

"And that is why you are here." Ford said. "We'll obviously need you to teach us still and others, but together."

"And you Mr. Spartan?" Sheppard asked.

"On the moon." Spartan said. "It was the best I could do considering the job I had as a civilian working to help keep the different reactors and such to keep power for the city."

"Before you ask, I was working on a freighter that belonged to a friend who did tours, mostly. And I was only doing that till I found something better." Grainger said. "They found me at home that week because the ship needed a major overhaul that was done by the company my friend worked for."

"He jumped at the chance to join us." Carter said.

"I was so bored out of my mind. Just seeing some schematics of what I'd be dealing with, I couldn't back out." Grainger said. "Even with all that has happened, I'm still glad I am here and would have died happy if I didn't make it through that battle."

"Though I can't say for certain, even though you are humans, I'm sure there will be no troubles with you being able to live on this Earth wherever you choose." Woolsey said. "You'll just have to keep what you really do quiet until what we do is allowed to the public."

"I know I'll be glad when it does." Melissa said. "Just the few times I have been able to look around and from the various things I have heard, I'd love to look around. Especially this Vegas I've heard of."

"You want to go to Vegas?" Rodney asked. "Whatever for?"

"It's suppose to be the casino capital of the world, right?" Melissa asked.

The Ford's and Carter's weren't really surprised when they were looked at. More the Fox Carter's than the others though.

"She has the most uncanny luck when it comes to gambling." Fox Carter said as Fox Ford groaned.

"Uncanny isn't the word." Fox Ford grumbled.

"It is statistically impossible, but she got three royal flushes during a poker night we had." Android Ford said.

"And we only played for a little over four hours." Android Jack said as he held up his hand with four fingers. "And I'm the one that started the game on that planet. And ended up being the first out when I thought she was bluffing."

"Winning is fun." Melissa said with a happy smile as she clasped her hands together. "I got a lot of favors I can call in when I need them or need something done."

"What would you do with all that money anyway if you went to Vegas?" Sheppard asked.

"Girl shopping, what else?" Melissa asked only to smile as she got the expected looks.

"I have seen many of the catalogues for girl clothes and various objects that have interested me." Teyla said. "I would gladly join you when the day comes."

"Some here." the twins said as Price also agreed.

"I know some really good places in Vegas…" Carter began.

"When have you been to Vegas?" General Jack asked. "Besides the Star Trek thing."

"It must have been that time I went with them to check out a museum down there while they were at a convention." Daniel said as Jack rolled his eyes. "We stayed for four days."

"That was fun." Ford said. "I unfortunately pissed off some people when I bought things others wanted though."

"I still find your planet weird." Ronan said shaking his head.

"So do I." Sheppard said. "Which is one of the reasons I went to work in Antarctica because nothing weird really happened there. And in the end, I ended up doing this."

"Been there once myself, but it was a business dealing at the time. Can't recall the details or where though." Woolsey said with a frown. "Back when I was still young and had hair."

Several people laughed as did he.

"So, how's your ship Melissa?" Sheppard asked.

"It and the others that landed in your Area 51 still can't get airborne for quite awhile." Melissa said with a sigh.

"We had to put a large camouflaged shield in place to cover the area so no one flying around or looking from space would see them." Carter said. "Some of the ships are powering the shield along with the large solar panels put out to help."

"I'll be taking the ships back to Gia'as later when the T.A.R.D.I.S. is capable." Ford said.

"How is the U.S.S. Enterprise anyway?" Rodney asked as he and Keller came out to join them. "I'd love to go and see her myself, but the city is…"

"Yeah, yeah, we know." Sheppard said. "I didn't do a great job landing her and such."

"She's really messed up. In a lot of ways, it would be easier to decommission her and start over." John, the chief engineer said. "But we can't do that. It could be at least a month before she can use hyperdrive. I'd swear though, if she had warp drive, she would have had a core breach during that fight."

"What about the T.A.R.D.I.S.?" Woolsey asked.

"We used around 20 percent of our totally energy supply in all that." Ford said. "The T.A.R.D.I.S. has more than enough power to continue on for a very long time, but that really strained a lot of systems."

"That formerly booby trapped ZPM we hooked up was drained completely as well." Carter said. "Normally, any damage she takes can be repaired rather quickly. But in this case, there is enough done that it will take a week from what we can tell before we can use her for anything, other than living in her."

"With the Asguards help, Thor was able to pull the Enterprise over into a high orbit over Mars. John and I, along with a few others, were able to get the transporters working and did some work to extend their range." Grainger said. "We can get back to her rather easily even from here."

"Most of the crew is on Atlantis or in the Mercy." Woolsey said.

"Yeah, we got K-9 and some people who shift out each day with others keeping watch." Carter said. "Ford and I will go back and do what we can here and there."

"We got word that some others from Gia'as are coming through the gate to help with repairs and such. Already a few hundred have arrived and are already in Nevada." Melissa said.

"A lot of people from the SGC and such are here to help with repairs to Atlantis." Rodney said.

"I was on the Mercy for an hour or so." Keller said. "Janet and Charles were there too."

"It is a all a big group effort. We all have to work together." Ronan said.

"Sad that some people in Washington think otherwise." Ford grumbled. "Jack wanted to come and enjoy this with us and such, but he's currently keeping certain people from causing a lot of trouble."

"Yes, I heard." Woolsey said.

"What are you talking about?" Sheppard asked.

"Since the ships we use are the same design and sort your people have, or had, they tried to say they should have them instead of us." Melissa said.

"Or, so that's why I heard they are angry with you because you punched one of our people out." Sheppard said.

"Yeah. Worthless bastard tried that women have their place thing…" Melissa growled.

"I don't normally have any problem with old people continuing to work, but that guy needed to be fired a long time ago. 93 years old and still doing politics behind the scenes." Ford grumbled. "And they tried to make me give up the Enterprise. What is worse, several assholes tried to blackmail us into giving her up, along with the T.A.R.D.I.S."

"They don't want to see you back in Washington, ever." Woolsey said.

"Unless I am ordered, by Jack or the President, I'm not." Ford said.

"Same here." Carter said.

"You, you're both…." Sheppard began.

"Retired…" the two said.

"I keep forgetting that." Sheppard said.

"At least you are on our side." Rodney said.

"Same here." Ronan said.

"I agree." Teyla said as others said the same.

"So, any idea what is going to happen to Atlantis now?" Sheppard asked.

"And my people?" Teyla asked with worry.

"They haven't said." Woolsey said. "Even if we had the power, the engines don't work at the moment."

"I'll go get your people later Teyla, don't worry." Ford said. "I can get them just before Atlantis left and bring them to whatever time period we're in at this point. Say if next week the T.A.R.D.I.S. was working right again. Or finished in this case."

"So, all we are doing right now, is waiting for repairs, people to get back to their feet again, and then everything will start going back to normal. As normal as we know it." Keller said.

"Yep, just back to living each day as we do, seeing new things…." Mitchell said.

"Seeing new cultures and finding lost ones…." Daniel said.

"Experiencing exciting new adventures…" Jack said as he walked up with them.

"Finding new dangers to stop…." Vala said. "New treasures to get…"

"And saving the world, worlds or universe as we know it." Teal'c said.

"Yes, that sums up our lives perfectly." Ford said. "Nice to see you all here too to enjoy the view."

"I got tired of the politics." Jack said with a shrug. "Finally just told them to shut up and deal with how things are and that no matter what they did, they were not going to get those ships or most of their other demands."

"I don't think I have been outside the city." Daniel said.

"Nor have I." Teal'c said.

The rest of their family along with many others, ending up being a good hundred people, also arrived as they said hi, or cheered with them all, and different conversations started.

"Tomorrow is another day and who knows what will happen." Carter said with a smile, that was joined by many others as they watched the sun start to set.

THE END, for now….