This is it, I hope you guys enjoy the wrap up. This is especially for Tel nok shock, as she made the request. It's not a wedding but it's as close as I could get. Thanks everyone for sticking with me on this one. It was bumpy in places, but we got through it. Thanks for all the support and wonderful reviews, not to mention the fantastic ideas I was given when I had to write the action-y stuff. Did I say thank you already? lol Well, I'm going to say it again. Thanks bunches and I hope you all come back for my next story! Right now, though, I think I'm going to sleep for a week. :D

Epilogue

Sitting alone at a corner table of the reception hall, Kierda's mind drifted to earlier in the day. Less than two hours ago, Vala and Daniel had been joined in marriage. She'd served as a junior bridesmaid and, once Vala had explained the significance of the position, she'd been thrilled. She'd never known such happiness as she'd felt while watching Vala and Daniel exchange vows, thereby solidifying their family. She'd only ever really had Zari and now she was surrounded by family. It made her feel truly safe for the first time in her life.

Coming out of her thoughts, she allowed her eyes to travel around the room. Zari was dancing with Teal'c and Kierda smiled at the sight. Her baby sister had always been a happy, outgoing child with a sweet disposition, but she'd only ever had Kierda to turn to. Now she received attention from so many sources and she seemed to be thriving for it. Teal'c made certain that neither of them felt ignored and he was always ready with sage advice. Next her gaze drifted to where here "Uncle" Cameron", "Aunt" Carolyn and "Grandpa" Hank stood talking. Extended family was a concept she was still trying to get used to. She didn't even know if her parents had any other family. She liked the idea of having people she could count on, people who would always protect her. On the other side of the room, she found Cassandra and Samantha giggling over the bouquet Cass had caught and scoping out the available men nearby. Kierda didn't quite understand the superstition that went along with it but it made her happy to watch them together, knowing she was welcome in their circle if she chose to join them. They both understood her in different ways and it was like having two more sisters around. Finally her attention settled on Daniel and Vala dancing close together in the centre of the dance floor, seemingly oblivious to everything and everyone around them. When she'd first met her sister, she'd recognised the burdens Vala carried, as she'd been the same. But they'd both slowly shed their encumbrances and started to live rather than simply exist. Kierda knew she'd never felt so free to just be herself and it was all due to these people.

"Care to dance?"

"I'd love to." Kierda smiled at Jack as he led her to the dance floor. She wasn't sure exactly where he fit in yet but she liked him. He was somewhere in between a big brother, crazy uncle and partner-in-crime. When the song changed to a tune called "The Funky Chicken" and Jack winked at her conspiratorially, she knew it was definitely the third one at the moment. She joined in his laughter as the rest of their strange group made their way to the dance floor. For the first time in her life, Kierda knew that no matter what happened, she wasn't alone. She had her family.

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Somewhere in Nevada, Arton sped away from Area 51 in a stolen ground vehicle as fast as possible. It had taken some time but he'd finally managed to escape confinement. He'd had plenty of time to think and plan, though and there was only one thing on his mind now: Revenge.

A/N: I am planning a sequel but it's going to have to wait a bit. I really want to finish The Locket before the end of the year so that is going to be my main focus right now. I'll try to post oneshots and a few bit for my ongoing series, though. I just don't want to get tied down with another story until I complete that one.