Title: Watching the Walls. Pt. 3/?

Author: Deathangelgw

Author's email: deathangelgw@hotmail.com

Disclaimer: Neither of these are mine, 'cept for the OCs. So…can't touch me!! AHAHAHA!!

Warnings: AU, maybe a tad OOC, not really…, het, hints of slash, fusion/x-over, OC.

Rating: Still PG-13

Pairings: Well, since someone asked politely, Legolas/Carter, Haldir/OFC, hinted others.

Summary: The SG-1 team finds themselves in a world that gives a whole new meaning to 'A Slant on writing'.

A/N: Thanks to all of the feedback! This one is for my sis and mom, who have been 'encouraging' me with pokes and prods for more. Gads…enjoy! And please review!!

'thoughts'

The group of humans walked quietly along with Ecthelion as they went through Tirion towards the tower in the center of the mythic Elven city. Jenna and Sam would point here and there, talking softly and excitedly as they saw some new wonder, while Daniel, Teal'c, and Jack remained quiet in their observations. They noticed that they weren't the only curious ones as Elves came to windows and doorways, pointing and talking as they saw the newcomers walk by. A few even waved, smiling as they received waves in return.

But the one thing that came to their attention was that no young Elves were around, playing or otherwise. Jack frowned slightly, but then shrugged. They must be in school…

"Ecthelion? Can I ask you something?" Daniel suddenly asked as he came up to walk beside the Elf once more.

"Of course, Master Daniel Jackson. What may I help you with?" Ecthelion replied warmly as he bowed his head, though never faltering in his steps.

"Your people came here way back when. So…how is it we don't have any history on you? And how did Tolkien write a story that matched everything here as well as what you claimed?" Daniel asked as he placed his hands behind his back, leaning in a bit.

Smiling, Ecthelion looked ahead once more. "Before we left, the Valar had dimmed any mention of our people or what had happened, so it all became myth. Then, Vairë and Námo stayed behind to watch over you as you grew. They must have somehow influenced your author Tolkien through his dreams so that, in a way, history could be made true once more," he murmured, smiling as Daniel watched him intently, eyes wide.

"You don't know on that?" Daniel asked, confused.

"Nay, young one. What the Valar do is according to the song of Eru. Only they have ever known what will happen," Ecthelion replied with a smile.

"Have we ever seen either Vairë or Námo in our history? Or did they just not meddle?" Jenna asked as she came up, eyes shining with interest.

"I had heard that they had at one time taken human form to mingle with your people. I do not know much more from that, however. It may have been that they were helping to make sure that the future came to be as it should be," Ecthelion supplied with a tilt of his head as he gazed at her. He frowned briefly in thought before smiling, an expression too fleeting to catch.

"So they might have come down and impersonated say, a god?" Jack asked sarcastically as he looked around, and then glared over as Ecthelion chuckled softly.

"Perhaps. One does not know the way of the Valar. As I said, they follow the will of Eru, so one does not know why they do such things until the purpose has been realized," Ecthelion replied with a grin at Jack. He looked forward once more and smiled. "Ah, we are here. Come, young ones. I am sure that my Lords and Ladies are waiting for you," he said warmly as he led them inside the crystal tower.

"Now that is one big crystal," Daniel murmured as they went in, all looking up as far as they could and still unable to see the top. Ecthelion just smiled as he led the way through the halls to a large chamber.

The four humans and Jaffa stopped in shock as they saw the hall that they entered. The walls were made of crystal with hints of gold amidst its facets. Ornate tapestries hung gracefully along the walls, telling a history that they thought had only been in fantasy. A large table took up most of the middle, at which sat several Elves, all watching them with great interest and welcome as they came in. At the head of the table was a raised dais, on which sat an ornately carved throne, upon which was seated an Elf that fairly glowed with stature. Unconsciously, all five bowed their heads in respect before him as he stood.

"Welcome, children of Arda. We have long awaited your coming to us and rejoice that you have found your way through the stars." The soft tenor voice encouraged them to look up as the Elf stood, smiling at them in warm welcome. "I am Ingwë, High King of all Eldar. I welcome you on behalf of my people here in Valinor."

"Ingwë? Oh wow…" Jenna whispered in awe as Ecthelion moved before them, bowing deeply. Her words caused smiles and some laughter to come from the other Lords and Ladies, making her blush in embarrassment.

"My Liege, may I present Colonel Jack O'Neill, Major Samantha Carter, Teal'c, Doctor Daniel Jackson, and Doctor Jenna Carter," Ecthelion introduced each member and nods were given from the Elves as they bowed their heads in greeting.

"Hannon le, Ecthelion, for leading them here safely. I am sure you enjoyed it as well," Ingwë commented wryly to his Captain, who bowed his head with a grin.

"The Children of Arda are as engaging as always. Just as we remember, my Liege. May I stay for a little while, or do you require for me to return to my post?" Ecthelion replied as he straightened.

"You may stay, Ecthelion. A familiar face may put them more at ease," Ingwë directed with a nod before sitting once more. He focused once more on the five humans and smiled as he saw a range of emotions within them. "Please, sit. And eat and drink. Your travels must have been long," he commented warmly as he waved his hand, urging them to sit.

"Eh, going through a wormhole gets to one, you could say," Jack drawled flippantly as they moved in to sit where there was space at the end of the table. His reply earned laughter and murmurs from the gathered Elves as Ingwë smiled, though Daniel elbowed his friend subtly in warning. Not showing his discomfort, Jack smiled wanly. "So, what's this Ecthelion is saying that we can share with each other? We're not much on technology, though I think our weapons might be nice here." This last was muttered, but still caused laughter through the gathered Lords and Ladies as they beamed at him fondly.

Chuckling, Ingwë shook his head. "Nay, young one. We do not need your weapons, though the offer is kind. But eat first and allow us to share some of our tale. You see, we have lived in peace here for fifteen centuries, since we left Arda, or rather Earth as you now call it, after the final battles with Sauron and his master, the Goa'uld, Morgoth. We had also battled with Ra as well, helping to cast the Goa'uld from your system before retreating to another land. Unfortunately, out of revenge, Ra attacked our original home on Arda and we were forced to abandon the planet for this world. The Valar then placed a shield around this world so that we would remain in peace, away from their preying eyes."

The High King spun his tale, entrancing the SG team as they sat amidst the Elves. At the mention of the Valar, Jack sat back. "So these Valar...are they some aliens or what? And what's this about a couple of these Valar staying on Earth and mingling?" he asked, looking skeptical. This was sounding way too much like some hokey sci-fi movie…

"Aye, the weaver, Vairë, and the Doomsman of the Valar, Námo, stayed on Arda to watch over Man as they grew in knowledge and strength, as well as population. They guided you when necessary and, if what I am told is indeed true, mingled with your people," Ingwë replied with a nod of his head, smiling warmly at Jack.

"We have encountered an alien race known as the Ancients. Are your Valar of this race do you know?" Daniel asked in interest as he leaned forward.

"Nay, young one. They are not…aliens…as you say. But one does not describe one's gods as aliens unless they prove themselves to be as such. Nay, they are friend and ally as well as our guides and protectors," Ingwë answered with an encouraging nod to Daniel.

"So what do you guys want from us in return for sharing your technology with us?" Jack finally asked as he leaned back, glancing at them as they whispered softly.

Smiling as he tilted his head forward in appreciation, Ingwë shifted in his seat. "We would ask that you aid us in a different way. Aid…in saving our race," he murmured quietly as the room fell silent.

The SG-1 team became silent, stunned at the request. Jack slowly sat up and leaned his arms on the table as he laced his fingers together. "Um…say that again?" he asked quietly, disbelieving.

Standing slowly, Ingwë sighed softly, his face as sad as his subjects as he walked down from the dais to face them. "Our people are dying out, Master Jack O'Neill. No children have been born among our people in ten centuries. The last to be born was young Arwen, who sits there next to her father, Lord Elrond. She is the last of our young ones, and she is now ten centuries old." The young raven haired she-Elf bowed her head sadly as the others nodded in gloom-filled agreement. The High King faced the five visitors. "Our people die now, not of old age for we are immortal, but from a lack of vitality, of love of life. We are a peaceful people and enjoy creation, but our faer…our souls…have dimmed as our people slowly fade."

Soft agreement came from the surrounding Elves as they nodded, looking at the five gathered. "So um…what do you wish us to do?" Daniel finally asked, fidgeting slightly as he frowned in confusion.

Smiling softly, Ingwë folded his hands before him. "Introduce into our people a new line. We would ask that you mate with some of our people so that new life might be given to our race," he stated softly, yet firmly.

Silence met the request as the team stared at him in shock. Suddenly Jack stood up and waved his hands. "Wait, wait, WAIT! Wait a second! You want us to ‘mate’ with a bunch of you to get new blood into your people?! How do we know that it'll work even?" he demanded as he semi-glared at Ingwë.

"Your people and ours have already mingled, Master O'Neill. Elrond is proof of this as is his children," one of the Ladies said softly as she smiled at them while the others nodded, her golden hair gleaming in the sunlight that floated in around them.

"We are not asking for you five to couple with a group of us. You are not cattle to be bred nor are we a harem. But you are our only hope of living on," the Elf next to her added, his silver hair brushing down his shoulders as he leaned forward slightly to speak.

"And we are asking for others to come. Perhaps the place that you are basing your explorations from?" another Elf on the other side of the table added, his soft blue eyes intent upon Sam as he smiled softly.

"Well I don't know. This sounds rather fishy to me. Like you'll turn into body suckers once we get with ya…" Jack murmured, earning confused looks from the Elves as he sat down again.

"Body suckers?" Another of the Elves leaned closer, curiosity in his pale gray eyes. "That sounds rather painful."

Daniel rolled his eyes as Jenna and Sam snickered while Teal'c cast a 'look' at Jack, making him rub his head. "The point I'm trying to make is that, how do we know this is not a trap?" he finally said in exasperation.

"Why not have a couple of us return with you to your world so that we might appeal to your superiors? That way, you may observe us and know that we mean you no harm," the golden haired Elf that was eyeing Sam suggested with a smile as he sat back, relaxing.

Jack glanced at his team members in question and received shrugs of consent before he returned his attention to Ingwë as the Elf High King watched them in hope. "Yea ok, I guess that wouldn't hurt. It'd do us all some good to have both sides see the other before any…alliances…are made." He grinned as Jenna and Sam giggled softly as they covered their mouths while Daniel covered his own face with a groan.

To their surprise, the Elves chuckled as well, understanding the double entendre also. "Very well, Master O'Neill. I think that young Prince Legolas and our March Warden Haldir will suit your needs then," Ingwë agreed congenially, nodding as the two mentioned Elves stood, bowing to the team. The SG team noted that the Prince was the one who had made the suggestion in the first place, while the second was a pale blond Elf that had been sitting next to the first two Elves who had spoken after Ingwë.

"What? No she-Elves?" Jack asked innocently, smirking as more chuckles greeted his statement.

"Nay, I am afraid not, Master O'Neill. However, we would ask that you stay for a day so that we might show our hospitality. It would bring us great joy to show our welcome to you as newcomers," Ingwë replied warmly as the others nodded in agreement.

"Sure ok. I just need to report back in at the Stargate, if that's ok with you?" Jack said as they all stood, waving his hand encouragingly.

"I am sure that Ecthelion would be delighted to guide you once more. As for the rest of you, please follow the servants who shall show you to your rooms and rest. Explore our land and feel free to ask questions or experience what we offer," Ingwë suggested with a gentle smile as several servants came into the hall and directed the rest of the team from the chamber.

Looking back as he went with Ecthelion to the gate, Jack cocked an eyebrow. 'This is going to be interesting,' he thought before focusing ahead to where he was going to with Ecthelion.

TBC