The One

 

Spoilers: None

Rated: G

Word count:  100

[a/n: This was a challenge to write a story with only one syllable words.  The only exception being the

character’s names.]

 

 

 

 

“So, you are ‘The One’.  

 

Jack came back, “Uhh... I’m not sure if I know what you are tal…”   

 

“The One that all speak of -- the man who can do all things.” 

 

“Uhh… well if you ask my team -- heck, ask my ex, I’m sure they will tell you that is soo not the case.”  

 

The joke fell flat. Jack peered through the dark to see the form but could not make him out.

 

“Who are you?”  Jack asked his voice rang out through the dark.

 

“A slight sigh came forth, and then the soft voice once more, “I have watched you for a long while.

There is a need that you must fill and so I have made my form known.”  

 

“Hmm...Well thanks for that at least.  I would hate to talk to ‘air’.   Folks would call me nuts … or

call me nuts more than they do now.   Where is my team by the way?  What did you do?  There was

a bright flash and then they were gone...!”

 

“They are safe, O’Neill.  I had to speak ‘one to one’ with you.” 

 

“Riight… then TALK.  Now.  SOON!”  The strength of Jack’s voice grew as his mood turned dark.

 

“You and your teams from Earth must not go through the Gate for the next six earth months – at

that time you can do so and you will be safe.”  

 

“Uhh... can you at least tell me why?”  Jack asked the dark form as he tried to see it in vain. 

 

“You are strong – a voice that will be heard and they will heed.  I wish you to tell the group in Charge of Earth.  

They will do as you ask, as you are The ONE.” 

 

“YES... Sweet.  Nice to the ONE… Thank you for your time… can I get a name?”  He quizzed as his

brown eyes peered through the gloom.

 

“NO and I will not say.  It is not to be known at this time.  I will watch you and yours in peace.” 

 

“Are you in ‘white’ with ‘wings’ by chance?” just a small hint of joke in his harsh tone.

 

The form was gone in a flash and just as quick the team was back – each face blank. 

“What just went on?”   Sam asked each of them.

 

Jack took a slow scan of each and then said,  “Well, if you must know – I am ‘THE ONE’ and I have a

friend out there who will watch out for me in bad times.  Good times.  All times.  But, he is quite shy.”   

 

Daniel, Teal’c and Sam shared a look, “RIGHT Jack… Good one.”  

 

On an up note Jack said,

 

“Guess what guys!   We are off for six months!   Time for one of you to learn to fish… CARTER….” 

 

<The end>