Chapter 113 (1/2)

New Heliopolis

”Freyr is correct. We have already committed our races to this path. To back out now is not only foolish but the height of folly. Our duty as ascended races is to use the power we wield for just causes. To not do so makes us crueler even than the Ori ever could have been” stated Dorin.

”I see your point, and share your standpoint on many of the issues. If we agree to follow this path all parties present must agree to shoulder responsibility for this decision” said Melia.

”All parties agreed to do that very thing when this coalition was formed so many ages ago. If we call the Tauri our equals in this council it is only fitting that we fight beside them in their war. A war they had no part in starting” said Dorin.

”You mean the Wraith” accused Melia.

”I do. While it is clear that the Tauri have the ability to defeat the Wraith it is an endeavor that will take time without our assistance. How many lives will be lost to the Wraith during that time? If we stand here and do nothing we are murderers ourselves” spat Dorin.

”The Asgard have taken it upon ourselves to assist the Tauri in this war with the Wraith. Even now our sh.i.p.s patrol the Pegasus galaxy” added Freyr.

”If all of you feel so strongly about this then I agree that my people will take a more proactive role in corporeal events” sighed Melia.

”That isn't enough. You cannot take action simply because you think it's expected. You must genuinely want to guide and safeguard your children. We must lay waste to the barriers of the paste. I propose we grant amnesty to all those ascended that dared to intervene on the corporeal plain. A just people are capable of forgiveness, and it is time to forgive those ascended beings their transgressions of the paste. Follow the lead your children have taken and show concern for those we see beneath us” said Dorin.

”If this is to be the new path of this council I have a request on behalf of the Nox” said Lya.

”Please make your request known” answered Melia.

”A race exists that we took an interest in. For some time now that race has been in need of our aid and I ask now that we grant that aid” stated Lya.

”Which race do you speak of Lya” asked Freyr.

”The Tollan. Their world was laid to waste by the Goa'uld several years ago. What remains of them on Tollana live in squalor. With our assistance they can rebuild their civilization and perhaps one day earn a place at this table” answered Lya.