Family Tree by havocthecat (PG)

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Rec Category: Vala Mal Doran
Characters: Adria, Vala Mal Doran
Category: Adria, angst, Vala Mal Doran
Warning: None
Author on LJ: havocthecat
Author's Website: havocs_cry
Link: Family Tree

Why This Must Be Read: A brief glimpse at a confrontation between mother and daughter, Havoc spells out Vala's resentment and conflict in regards to the child she never consented to have, and yet knows she is bound to nonetheless. Much is said and yet left unsaid in scene, but the emotions are spot-on.

Journey of a Thousand Years (G)

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Rec Category: Bra'tac
Pairing: none
Categories: Bra'tac, Samantha Carter, gen, character study, futurefic
Warnings: references to SGA S4
Author on LJ: abyssinia4077
Author's Website: fic post
Link: Journey of a Thousand Years

Why This Must Be Read: This quiet, thoughtful ficlet offers us a glimpse of forward motion, as Sam chats quietly with Bra'tac about the current state of the Jaffa nation, the slow and marvelous nature of change, and the occasional necessity of baby steps. With Teal'c's toddler grandchild to serve as tangible metaphor to their discussion, and the joyful acceptance of infinite possibilities, Journey of a Thousand Years is a lovely snapshot of the future that we all hope is in store for our favorite characters.

"After all I have seen," Bra'tac says finally, and Sam can hear the pride in his voice, "I believe anything to be possible."