stargateficrec | Once Upon a Time by Mystic (G-PG)

Show: SG1
Rec Category: Jack/Daniel
Characters: Jack O'Neill, Daniel Jackson, two OFC
Pairing: Jack/Daniel
Het/Slash/Gen: Slash
Warning: smoopiness, kidfic
Author on LJ: unknown
Author's Website: Area 52
Link: Once Upon a Time

Why this must be read:

Oh the fluffiness!! Amid some of the heavier emotional recs I've put forward for your reading pleasure, it seemed very appropriate to have at least one sweet interlude. That's exactly what Mystic delivers on in this little scene of a bedtime story being told by Jack to his and Daniel's daughters. Many kidfics leave me with a heavy sweet aftertaste that lingers way beyond what is wanted. But this fic is just the right balance of smoopiness and romance.

Story Summary: Someone is telling a bedtime story. (Short and sweet folks!)

"Let's see," their Papa said, inspecting for shortcuts taken, and pleased that he found everything to his satisfaction. "Okay hop up," he smiled and helped the young girl in yellow to fly to her bunk and gave her the stuffed star, which she hugged tightly. Then swung the child in green in a small circle and then helped her to the bottom bunk and handed her the camel. "Okay, what do you want to hear tonight?" their Papa asked.

"The Star-Knight," the one on top called out.

"Yeah, I LOVE that one," her sister grinned.

"Aren't you two tired of that one yet?" their Papa asked, but saw their eyes glow as they shook their heads no. "Oh, okay," he caved as he got a chair then turned off the lights except the one small nightlight that placed tiny stars on the ceiling, setting the mood. Then he took a seat and began to weave his tale.

"Once upon a time, in a land far, far way, there lived a young boy who grew up to be a protector…a Knight if you would. He traveled many places in his world protecting others and keeping honor to his country and to his family. Then one day, something terrible happened…"