Monkey Castle

[maevebran]

Title: Monkey Castle
Author:Maeve Bran
Summarry: Buffy joins Daniel on a quest for Aurtherian Legands.
Notes:This set after Uninvited 10.5. Also written for the Ninja Daniel challenge that Michael Shanks has issued at several conventions.
Disclaimer: I own niether Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Stargate SG1 serries. I am just having some unprofitable fun.
Raiting: FR 13
Word Count: 592



Buffy could get used to this. She was sitting on a comfortable white wicker chair in a brightly lit Solarium with a fine bone china tea cup and saucer in her hand. On the matching plate was her breakfast. Just behind her was a waiting butler incase she needed anything else. This was much better than waiting around the SGC for Daniel to come back from his research. Buffy was glad when the records at the new Council headquarters had lead to Daniel being invited back to this castle to view the Earl's private archives because that meant she got to come too and experience the life of the more than pleasantly well off.

Buffy finished her breakfast and tea before going for a walk in the formal gardens. She spent a couple hours wondering around looking at the late summer flowers. When she finally felt hungry she wondered back to the library to make sure Daniel ate something. She entered the room and found him bent over a mound of old books. Buffy walked up to him and gently massaged his shoulders.

"Hey," Daniel said as he looked up at her in surprise. "What time is it?"

"Nearly one," Buffy answered. "Time for you to take a brake and eat something."

"I hadn't realized it was so late," Daniel replied as he started to place book marks in the books he had open and shutting them before gathering his stack of notes to take with him. When he had finally finished, he stood and took Buffy's hand and led her from the room.

"So how is it going?" Buffy inquired as they entered the Solarium together.

Buffy led him to the table she usually ate breakfast at. The sat before Daniel answered.

"I think I may have found something. If I have then I should be done in a day or two and we can get back to the SGC," Daniel concluded.

"Oh don't be in such a hurry. Take all the time you need," Buffy encouraged.

"I thought you'd be bored by now, Buffy. Yet you are encouraging me to take more time?" Daniel puzzled as lunch was served by the unobtrusive butler.

Buffy took a bite of the flakey salmon and closed her eyes in enjoyment before answering her husband. "You have got to be kidding me right? Have you tasted this food? It is incredible, so why would I want to go back to the food at the commissary. Not to mention how soft and fluffy the beds are. I'm enjoying the luxury. So take as long as you like."

Daniel tasted his food as he took in her answer. "You're right this is better than the commissary. But Buffy, we don't have all the time in the world right now. The Ori are coming and we do need the Sangraal."

"I know. I was just enjoying the moment." Buffy replied as she started to look deflated.

"I'm sorry, sweetheart." Daniel placed a hand on hers. "I promise after we save the world again, I'll ask his Lordship if we can come back for an extended visit. There are other things in the library I'd love to study that have absolutely nothing to do with Arthur, Merlin, or Morgan Le Fay."

"You promise?" entreated Buffy.

"I promise," Daniel vowed. Buffy liked that answer and sat on his lap and kissed him. The butler took a look at the scene before him and discreetly removed himself from the room. Buffy proceeded to show Daniel her opinion of his plan.

Comments

[earcmacfithil.livejournal.com]

Hee-hee! If only my income was enough to support you in the manner to which you wish to become accustomed!

On another note, I can see it now:
Buffy, either after vanquishing evil or on a much-needed break from it, teams up with Laura Croft.

[maevebran.livejournal.com]

I know!!!!

I can see the Lara Croft cross and will put it on my list.=)