Chapter 120 (1/2)

P4X-650

The city of Shambhala continued to take shape. In its current state the city could easily rival the square footage found in New York, but building would continue for some time. Much thought had been put into who would have overall command of this new sprawling city. After careful consideration it was decided that one person shone brighter than the rest of the competition and Camille Wray was given the posting.

To say Camille was surprised at the offer of a command was surprising. To say she leaped at the opportunity would be an understatement. With her intrinsic understanding of people Camille knew she would thrive in this most important of off world postings. After her show down with the IOA she had doubted an opportunity to ever again venture off world would present itself. The day General O'Neill had inquired as to her interest in this posting Camille had found herself once again believing in bureaucracy once more.

When she had arrived at Shambhala few personnel were to be found. In the days after her arrival that changed greatly. Camille now found herself at the helm of a staff of five hundred personnel. The security detail did not fall under her command, and for that she was thankful. Within a week of her arrival supplies meant to bring the city to life began to arrive. In sporadic points across the city zpm's were installed, energizing the power conduits for the first time. When word reached the city that the people of Novus would be relocated here Camille gave thanks that the collection of buildings would finally become a living and breathing city.

The actual relocation of the Novan's was an ongoing but orderly affair. As they arrived Camille had visited a moment here a moment there with the descendents of Destiny's crew. The level of reverence each had for her was shocking. Moving forward she would look over these people as if they were her own children.

Notification that a further eight thousand people would be calling the city home came as a surprise to Wray. She had assumed the Tollan were killed to the last man. Her main worry now was how to handle the mishmash of cultures and the assorted disagreements that were sure to follow.

Standing in the Gate Room of the great city was a recent arrival from Earth. Upon seeing the man Camille was surprised but glad to see him. Walking towards him with an extended hand to shake she smiled as the two met.

”General! It's a pleasure to see you here. Welcome to Shambhala” said Wray in greeting.

”Hello Camille. Looks like you've got your hands full. Place looks great though, love what you've done with it” replied O'Neill lightheartedly.

”The Novan's are getting settled in nicely. I suppose it helps that I'm a historical figure in their culture” grinned Wray.

”That always helps I'm sure. The reason I'm here is the Tollan's should be arriving any minute” said Jack.

”I'm aware. You didn't have to come all this way for that when I could have easily handled them” replied Wray smoothly.

”Ever deal with a Tollan? Actually I doubt you have” stated Jack.

”Can't say that I have, but I did get the chance to review your mission reports regarding them” answered Wray.

”The mission reports don't sum it up as well as I would like. The reason for that is the Air Force frowns on the use of four letter words and other profanity in official reports. Let's just say you're in for a time with a few of these people” added Jack with a smirk.

”Oh wonderful” sighed Wray.

Seconds later the stargate activated. Exiting the wormhole with her ever present yet humble smile was Lya of the Nox. Seeing the two individuals standing near the gate she approached them.

”Lya how's things” asked Jack.

”Greeting's O'Neill, Nayfrayu sends his tidings also” replied Lya.

”Hello Lya, I am Camille Wray. Welcome to Shambhala” said Wray warmly.

”Greeting's Camille, it is my honor to make your acquaintance. I wish to thank your people for the rescue of the Tollan people. It is the hope of all the Nox they adjust to their new surroundings in this city you have constructed” said Lya.

”Let's just hope they got the ego thing under control during their time in the woods” replied Jack.

Tapping her earpiece Camille listened for a moment before muttering a reply. Turning back to the two individuals in front of her she began to speak.

”The Ess.e.x just dropped out of hyperspace and is establishing orbit. They will be beaming down the first wave of Tollan's in a minute, starting with their Chancellor” Wray stated.

”Ok, let the fun begin” muttered Jack.

In a silver flash of bright light Travell and Narim appeared before the three individuals waiting for them in the Gate Room. Looking around with some amount of shock the two Tollan's attempted to ascertain just how they had arrived within the city in fractions of a second.

”Chancellor Travell, Narim, always a pleasure” said Jack in greeting.

”It is good to see that you are now safe. Welcome” added Lya.