| Title: Believe Author: Nicky Chevalier Email: [email protected] Category: D/J, minor angst, mention of S/J... I don't think this counts as character death, does it? I hope not. I swore I'd never write character death. Spoilers: Meridian, Ascension Season/Sequel info: Set sometime after 'Meridian'. You should probably have some knowledge of 'Ascension', too. Rating: G Archive: Anywhere, just let me know. Content Warnings: None. Summary: Daniel's back for a visit. Disclaimer: If I owned the characters, I wouldn't have to write the fic, would I? But, just in case you haven't read this a billion times before- they're owned by Gekko, Double Secret Productions, Showtime, and MGM. Author's notes: This is my attempt at happy Meridian fic. Oxymoron? Probably. But I had to do *something* to cheer myself up. Feedback would be much appreciated. *** "You are in my heart, and our love is what I believe in." --What We Believe In, Jim Brickman *** *Don't you dare.* Janet tried desperately to send a silent message to the figure standing behind General Hammond without drawing attention to herself. No-one had given him a glance when he'd come in, despite the fact that he'd entered through a wall. That was a bad sign. It usually meant he'd made himself invisible to everyone but her, and that always meant trouble. "...so we can ask Danny to scope the place out..." the Colonel was saying as the ascended archaeologist wandered into the middle of the briefing room table. *Daniel...* She implored him silently to go away, knowing from experience that it would have no effect whatsoever. Janet clamped a hand over her mouth, trying to look as casual as possible as Daniel stood mimicking Jack, pausing every now and then to send overly exaggerated adoring gazes across the table at Sam. *I will not laugh. I will not laugh. I will not laugh...* Janet repeated the mantra to herself as she tried to look anywhere but at Daniel. One of his favourite pastimes these days was making fun of Jack and Sam, since he was the one who'd discovered their secret relationship in the first place. Apparently becoming invisible had more advantages than just being able to spy on the Goa'uld. Finally leaving the Colonel alone, Daniel moved over to General Hammond, waving a hand in front of his face and snapping his fingers as if to wake him up. She had to admit, the General did look bored. Biting her tongue to keep from laughing, Janet studied her notes carefully, making a point of ignoring him as he came to stand beside her. "Miss me?" He asked into her ear, whispering even though no-one else could hear him. ~Always.~ She wrote in her notebook, pretending to take notes on the briefing. Inwardly she sighed. She had missed him. While his ascension had obvious strategic benefits, and she knew he was doing a lot of good with Oma, his visits lately had been few and far between. "Sorry I stayed away so long," he told her, "things have been busy lately." ~It's okay,~ she wrote, ~I understand. I'm glad you're here now. How long can you stay?~ "I don't know. Jack wants me to spy on some Goa'uld operated Naquadah mining camp tomorrow, but after that I'm not sure. I'll stay as long as I can." ~I really miss you.~ "I know, I miss you too. I wish I could touch you. I will, one day. But right now the things I'm doing are important, and once I take solid form I can't go back. But if it were just my life I would. You know that, right?" She sighed again. ~I know. I love you.~ He moved a hand to her face, and although she couldn't physically feel it, she fought the urge to close her eyes at the imaginary sensation. "I love you too," he whispered sincerely. "Doctor?" Snapping back to the briefing, Janet realised that General Hammond was addressing her. Everyone was getting up to leave, and she guessed that the briefing was over. "Er, sorry, I was..." Daniel grinned at her, almost daring her to tell the truth. "distracted," she finished, closing her notebook quickly. "Are you sure you're okay Doctor?" "I'm fine." She nodded quickly, sending Daniel a quick glare as she gathered her notes. Walking briskly through the corridors of the SGC, Janet idly wondered what she wanted to do more- to kiss him or hit him. She glared at him again, and he laughed. "I swear Daniel," she hissed, though she couldn't quite keep the smile off her face, "if it were possible to kill you right now..." "Well," he replied, "technically, I'm already dead. At least officially." "Yeah, well, if you ever take solid form again, you better watch it," she threatened, noticing for the first time the looks she was getting from other SGC personnel. "And can you make yourself visible please?" She added, "everyone thinks I'm nuts." "You are." "Shut up." Entering the infirmary, Janet rolled her eyes as Daniel walked through the closed door of her office. Joining him, she sat behind her desk, watching as he wandered thoughtfully around the room. "What is it?" She asked, contentment and longing both evident in her gaze as she looked at him. "I want to show you something," he answered. "New trick?" She asked, raising an eyebrow. He shrugged, coming to stand beside her. "Sort of. Close your eyes." She did as asked, wondering what he was doing. "Now just relax." She breathed deeply, feeling a warmth spread through her. White light engulfed her, filling the small room with a radiant glow. And then she felt him. Not physically, but this was better. She felt everything that was Daniel suddenly coursing through her veins, it was as though his entire being had joined with hers. Their spirits entwined, she felt everything, his love for her warming her to the very core. It was indescribable. The light faded, leaving a warm feeling of contentment in it's wake. She opened her eyes, tears spilling over onto her cheeks as she opened her mouth to speak. "Daniel..." "Shh," he countered, "it's okay." He leaned down so he could look into her eyes, wanting more than anything to touch her. "Maybe not right now, but I am coming back. To you. Okay?" She nodded, her face lighting into a brilliant smile. "Okay." *** End. This is the part where you send me feedback. ;) *** |