Sam and Jack decided to go on their honeymoon the next day. Neither one of them were in any hurry. They also wanted to help clean up after the festivals that took place after the wedding banquet.
Sam's bar friends really knew how to have a party. Jack was nearly enjoying those characters as much as Sam had. Even though they might be a little crazy at times, each and every one of them was someone you can truly count on.
After Sam beat Telk senseless, they have been investigating who could be behind Sam kidnapping. The bar friends of Sam's were a lot more than people going to a bar. They were part of a giant brotherhood of people not only of Yavin 4, but a number of planets in the galaxy.
As a wedding gift to both Sam and Jack, they made a pledge that they will watch over them during their honeymoon in this galaxy, without violating their privacy.
Everyone knew that whoever took her from her friends, family, and home world was not done with her. If anyone was even thinking of hurting her during her honeymoon, they would have to answer to a large group of people.
Sam told her friends, “I am not a full Jedi yet, but I can take care of myself, and so can Jack.”
Scar, one of Sam's bar friends said, “That is the whole point lassie. We want you two love birds to spend all that time with each other without the worries of being attacked by whomever. We all think that you might not be attacked, but to be on the safe side of things, we have pledged to protect you two. If we were to go to Earth with you, we all would protect you there.”
Sam smiled, “One day I will invite you all to the biggest bar we have. Unfortunately, we cannot have the same fun.”
Scar replied with a smile, “That would not matter. Just being with you on your own home world would be enough. You have tamed us already. You did get us to wear suites.”
Sam laughed. “You all looked wonderful in them. I would love to have a photo of all of you in them.”
“We thought of that, but Wiggles cannot stay still for that long.”
“I do not know what I would have done without you all in my life.”
“You would have been the same way as you are now, but I am very happy you did come into our lives.”
Sam gave Scar a hug. “Where it counts, all of you are so damn special to me.”
“Please do not stay in this world just because of us. You belong on Earth. That is where you belong.”
“I belong in both worlds. To prove it, I am being trained to be a Jedi Knight. We have no Jedi on Earth. I have learned a great deal in the little time I have been with Master Corran. That tells me that I am a part of this world in a major way. Due to that, I am going to continue with my training, and be the best Jedi Knight I can be.” Sam also told what she has been thinking regarding being Earth's protector or the like. “I do not know why I feel this way, but I do.”
Jack replied, “What you have shared with me on that, I for one believe you are something special for everyone on Earth. I cannot even understand all that you Jedi Knights can do now, so I would not have a clue of how you connect the Jedi Knights to Earth.”
Sam was boggled about it too. “Even though I know more about the Jedi Knight, I have no clue on the ancient history of the Jedi Knights, but I feel it has to do with Earth.”
After hearing what they said Scar stated, “Wow! You do belong in both worlds. When we all saw you use your light saber to protect yourself from that table Telk throw at you, it was like looking at full Jedi Knight. When you did not kill him, it took a character far beyond any Jedi Knight.”
Sam said, “That was the only time I used the Force in that Fight. I wanted to defeat him as the Sam Carter I was before I was kidnapped. It was not to end that part of my life, but to allow that life I had to be connected to this life I have here. I could not even merry Jack if I did not allow that to happen. After I was healed from my wounds, I knew then I could fully be a wife to the man I love. Now, I can fully use the Force as my Master has been training me.”
Scar reinstated, “That is why all of us will do all we can to protect you and Jack as long as you are in this galaxy. We all know that you have suffered enough. It is about time that you start enjoying this special time with this big lug.”
Jack replied, “That is the nicest thing someone ever said to me.”
Scar and Sam laughed.
Scar smiled, “If you need any of us for any reason Sam, use this Force of yours. We do not wear any uniform or any markings.”
Sam stated, “Good idea. Anyone could wear that uniform or whatever, and not be a part of your gang.”
“Exactly! You will know it is us by this Force of yours. We are very familiar with how the Jedi Knights work. We have helped them from time to time.”
“I thank you for all the help you have given us, and the friendship you have given Sam.”
“No problem Jack. I can see why you love her so much. She is one special lassie.”
Jack smiled, “I could not agree with you more.”
After a few minutes Scar left them, Sam and Jack saw their former commander walking towards them.
Sam was about to solute him.
George replied, “How many times do I need to tell you that you do not have to do that anymore?”
“I did not call you sir, saluted you, etc. just because of your rank. It was because you meant a lot to me.”
“You mean a lot to me young lady. The reason I came to you two now is to wish you both a happy and wonderful life.”
They both hugged him.
George continued, “I also have a job here.”
Jack smiled, “What is that?”
“Mon Mothma asked me to help set up a museum about Earth.”
Sam was ecstatically happy. “Wow! You mean that just a few people from Earth made a giant impact on everyone here on Coruscant?”
“No it was not that at all. They wanted to know all they can about Earth because of you Sam. You made that impact. The friends and family only allowed them to see what they knew all along from you.”
Sam had inner joy in her heart on what he just said to her.
“If you start feeling down due to all that you have faced here, remember how much you have made an impact on a complete galaxy of people.”
“I will. I am sure it will help me release some of those raw emotions I still have in me.”
Jack said, “It will Sam, and what I have learned about this Force, it too will help you in ways that you might not realize.”
“I know that I have released a lot of how I have felt, but I can tell I have a bit more to exhale yet.”
George smiled, “If it was that easy to get rid of the dead weight in one's life, then where the challenge would be in life? Trust me Sam, you are on the road of recovering more than you realize. Just give it the time it deserves.”
“I have, and will continue to do so.” Sam turned her head to look at Jack from behind her. “Being married to Jack, this is the happiest moment in my life. Right now I do not care what my captors may think or do. My ever most being will be with Jack.”
Sam and Jack simply kissed each other.
George said, “I let you two do just that. I am going back to Earth to gather all the information I can.”
Jack asked, “Good luck. Gathering the needed information without letting everyone on Earth know about it would be an interesting achievement.”
George replied, “That is not all I will be doing. I will be talking to the President about making the Stargate Program public. The biggest issue is the price tag. Somehow I can feel the Stargate program will be public one way or the other.”
Jack said, “Maybe that these people here might have a way to run the Stargate Program a lot cheaper than we can do with the natural resources we have on Earth.”
“I have talked a little about that to Mon Mothma. We will have to see what can be done.”
Jack asked before George took off, “Who will be replacing you at the SGC?”
George smiled, “I put my recommendation for Paul Davis, but that is up to the President. As long it is not anyone from the NID, I really do not give a damn.”
Jack smiled, “Got that right.”
George quietly walked off.
Sam said, “It would be better to have Paul running the SGC. As long as it is not the NID, I have to agree with George anyone can do it.”
“If Paul either does not get it, or simply refuses the job, what would you think of having yours truly taking over?”
Sam replied, “If you want to do it, but I never thought of you as a desk man.”
“In the beginning my career in the Air Force, I would agree with you. I was just thinking that someone that has been a part of the SGC should be running the place. I fully agree that Paul will be the best one, but we should all consider grabbing the opportunity.”
Sam thought over what Jack proposed. Sam said, “Interesting idea you have love. We will see what unfolds. Whoever is the next commander, it will be awkward not having General George Hammond behind the wheel.”
Jack had to agree.
Sam asked her husband, “Want to take C-3PO with us?”
Jack answered, “Might as well take Dentralla. I would hate for you two to be separated. The both of them will have to stay here if when we do go back to Earth.”
Sam sighed, “I know. I would miss the two of them when we do go back to Earth.”
Jack smiled.
“What are you smiling about love?”
“You. Have you listened to yourself?”
Sam smiled, “No, what did I say?”
Sam laughed. “I know I am sounding more like going home than I have.”
Sam looked into Jack's eyes with enthusiasm. “I have been thinking about what Mirax said about me about going to Earth before I become a full Jedi Knight. What do you think?”
“It is up to you love. If that is what you really want to do, then we can.”
Sam was starting to feel excited, and a little nervous about doing that. Sam thought about it for a moment and came out with her answer, “Let's do it. Let me get a few items to take with us. By leaving them at my home, it will allow me to be in both worlds at the same time.” The two of them took off.
One of the things Sam brought with her was a bottle of Barium Frizz that Mara gave here one day. Another thing was the only photo she had of her Master and herself together. The last thing was a gift from the boys at the bar. It was another wedding gift from them. It was a large plaque with a photo of all the gang. It also had some written on it that Sam would cherish for a life time:
If you ever feel down in the dumps, think of all the great times we had. For a very beautiful young lady, you are one hell of a fighter. Where ever you end up in the universe, carry us with you in your heart. I know you are very happy with Jack as your husband, but all us men here loves you too. Have a wonderful life. May the Force be with you always.
Sam made contact with Scar. Sam said over her comlink, “Jack and I have decided to go to Earth for a few days. We are thinking about four days at least.”
Scar replied, “Stay longer if you want to. We can still have good fights in the bar without you.”
Sam laughed. “When we do get back, I have some catching up to do.”
“You just do some catching up with Jack and yourself on Earth. He is your first priority now love. When you do come back, you are always welcome to our little home.”
“You take care. Give my love to everyone.”
Sam then turned off her comlink. Sam said to Jack, “I am ready.”
Both Sam and Jack went through the Stargate for the first time as husband and wife.
When they got to the SGC on Earth, Lt. Colonel Paul Davis was waiting for them. Paul stated with a smile, “Welcome back you two. It is great to see you back on Earth Sam. The SGC has not been the same.”
Sam smiled. “It is great to be back, but we will only stay a few days.”
“Good to hear it. George gave me a letter from you Master.” Paul picked it up, and read it: “Sam, I am very happy that you decided to go back to Earth before you became a Knight. I want you to stay a few days on your home world. If you do not, I asked Lt. Colonel Davis to have you arrested if you ever want to go back to Coruscant under two days.”
Paul replied with sincerity, “I will do it too.”
Sam smiled, “Jack and I are planning on staying for four days.”
“You know what you Master means.”
Sam smiled, “Yes I do. The only reason I will go back to Coruscant before that, if it was matter of life and death. Not because of a hang nail or anything like that.”
“If any information does come my way that needs your attention and if your Master believes I should contact you, I will. I know that you made roots there, but this is your world Sam. You need to start making roots on Earth once again”
“That is why I have brought a few things with me. I want to do that before Jack and I do go back to Coruscant.” As Sam and Jack were walking down the ramp, Sam stated, “George told us that you have been recommended to be the next one in charge of the SGC.”
Paul replied, “I am now in charge, but not permanently.”
Sam told him what Jack and she was talking about regarding the new commander of the SGC.
Paul replied, “I am grateful that you think I am able to fulfill the job. If I do not want it or do not get recommended, I will contact you and the rest of SG1.”
Paul was about to escort Sam and Jack out of the Gate Room, but the door would not open. Paul tried his card, but nothing happened. Paul yelled to the control room. “What is wrong with the door?”
The voice over the intercom said, “I have no clue Colonel. The diagnostic shows everything is functional.”
Sam closed her eyes and used the Force to examine the issue with the door. When Sam opened her eyes, she said, “There is a burn out in the circuitry.”
Sam walked to the panel where the problem was located.
Paul said, “You will not be able to open that panel without the proper tools. You will need a torch to cut it open.”
Sam grabbed her light saber, and turned it on. Everyone was amazed of seeing what Sam had in her hand. Sam gently cut an opening on the panel around the damaged circuits without causing anymore damage. After using the Force to move that part of the panel on the ground, Paul was amazed what he saw Sam do.
Paul said, “How in the hell?”
Sam smiled. “I am being trained to be a Jedi Knight.”
“I knew that, but moving the piece of the paneling in the air without touching it, how?”
Sam smiled again, “By the use of an energy field the Jedi Knights call the Force.”
Paul was still overwhelmed. “If you say so.”
After both Paul and Sam looked at the damaged circuitry, Paul replied, “The whole door will need to be replaced. There is no way to fix it.”
Sam replied, “I agree. What I like to know is how it happened, and why the diagnostic reading has said nothing is wrong with this door?”
“You do not work here anymore Sam. Let us work on it.”
Sam walked in front of the door. “I am not planning to spend my four days on Earth in this Gate Room.”
Sam waved her hands as miming the doors open. Right before everyone's eyes, the double doors slid opened.
Paul in amazement said, “Damn Sam. What can you not do with this energy field?”
Sam smiled, “I cannot do everything, but I am learning.”
“How long have you been training to be this Jedi Knight?”
“Let me think....Several months now.”
Jack said, “When we went through the Stargate to that world, we were attacked severely. Sam protected out butts.”
“I wonder how powerful you will become when you are a full Knight. I am happy you are on our side.”
Sam smiled, “I will always be on the side of Earth Paul. That is another reason I am here. I want to leave part of me here when I do go back to Coruscant. When I am a full Knight, I will come back to Earth for good.”
Paul replied, “It will be great to have you back Sam when that time comes.”
As the three of them were walking to the elevator Paul asked Sam, “How do you feel?”
“I am a lot better, but there are still raw emotions that I need to get out of my system. As I have told everyone, I rather deal with my own problems. I will talk to everyone about them when I am ready, and not before.”
Paul replied, “Good for you Sam. You sound a lot stronger than I have heard.”
“It was not a matter of strength, but what path I will be choosing. I was thinking at first my world was in a galaxy far, far away. Now it is in both worlds.”
Paul smiled, “To me being in both worlds would drive me crazy.”
“What was driving me out of my mind, I was not in both. I was meant to be a Jedi Knight. I was meant to be an Earth woman. I am honored to be in both worlds now.”
They all came to the elevator. Paul said, “Here we are you two... Almost forgot.” Paul took a key from his pocket. He told them the name of the hotel when he gave them the key.
“It is on the house. The United States Air Force owes you at least this room for the services you both have done.”
Sam asked, “What does the rest of SG1 get?”
Paul said, “You did know that Janet and Daniel are getting married, yes?”
Jack replied, “I thought those two were getting more than chummy.”
Sam smiled, “Daniel was telling me the day before Jack and I got married. I need to have a chat with Janet, and congratulate here.”
Paul smiled, “It is her day off, but I will get her to call you. As for what the rest of SG1 will be getting is something uniquely special for each one of them. What that is, I cannot tell you. By Teal'c's own words, ‘Being associated with the Jedi Knights is beyond anything that I can every hope for in my life.’”
Sam replied, “Daniel is having the time of his life reading the Jedi Knight's archives. I cannot think of anything more wonderful to give him.”
Jack said, “For me, I found you again. You are the only thing want.”
Sam smiled lovingly to her husband.
Sam and Jack said their farewells, and up they went.
“It is great to be back here on Earth. I think I am seeing what Mirax has said to me.”
Jack's smile was all she needed to hear.
They kissed and caressed each other till they reached the top. Then they had to go to another elevator and travel a longer distance before they reached the surface. When they finally got to the surface, Sam just soaked it all in. “It has been far too long.”
Colonel Paul Davis had a limo ready for them to take them to their hotel suite. When they were in the car driving to their destination, Sam closed her eyes, and opened herself in the Force. She monitored everything that she could. Sam started to cry. Not due to sadness, but pure joy of being home. The world Sam came from had its wonders, but there is no place like home.
When they finally arrived Sam opened her eyes, but this time she did not let go of the Force. Sam smiled at her beloved. “We are home.”
As they exited the limo Jack asked, “We can stay as long as you like.”
Sam replied with certainty, “We will only stay here for four days. I made a promise to Master Corran that I will finish my training.”
“You can continue you training here on Earth.”
“I know. For some reason, it does not feel right to continue it here.”
“Not to be pushy love, but can you trust your feelings. I know you have improved a great deal, but can you?”
Sam smiled, “If you like, I can talk to Master Corran.”
“What I mean is what do you want to do? This is your decision love.”
“After the four days we are here on our honeymoon, I will answer that question again. For right now Jack, all I want is to be here with you, and enjoy my time here on Earth.”
“You will Sam. We both will. I hope I did not upset you by asking you that question?”
Sam stopped in her tracts, and gave Jack a big passionate kiss. Sam smiled, “Does that answer your question mister?”
Jack replied by a passionate kiss of his own. When done, Jack said, “I think that covered it.”
Sam and Jack continued to walk to their room, and they did more of that husband and wife loving.
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Mirax asked her husband, “Now that Sam is on Earth, will you be completing her training there?”
Corran thought about it. He finally answered, “It is really up to Sam, but I rather continue her training on Earth. She needs to be there. On the other hand, I would be lost on her world as she is on ours. Sam does live a complex life.”
“Yes she does, but we both know that Sam can do a great many things. That was why you wanted to train her in the first place.”
“She does have the talent to do things that even she does not even fully realize. That is why I have been doing my best in helping her from her traumas. She has done a lot better. I simply could not allow what she had faced here to make the decisions for her.”
“I think Sam is seeing more of herself now than before. I am still amazed how quickly she has recovered.”
Corran sighed, “Sam is not fully free. She has not learned to live with what is still inside her. You heard her voice at the wedding banquet.”
Mirax smiled, “She also spoke about it out loud for the first time, and in front of everyone.”
Corran smiled, “Did I tell you that I love you?”
Mirax answered, “Yes you have my dear husband. I love you too. I do not know anyone better for Sam than you. If it was not for you my dear, Sam would not have been ready to marry Jack.”
