Chapter 23: The Arrival, Part 4

Great installment-I love meeting Mary.

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“That sounds fishy,” so Colonel Larkin, his expression darkening.

“What disturbs me is that the lady claims she is from the heavens,” Simon added.

“Back on Earth we have criteria for judging supernatural phenomena and already I'm getting some red flags. We’ll need to investigate further,” Sister Helena said glancing at Larkin to gage his reaction.

“Agreed,” said Simon, nodding thoughtfully.

Simon sighed. “She came about three months ago. She appeared to a shepherdess named Matilda one afternoon who was apparently praying at the time. The lady talked with her for a short time and told her that she would come in two days then left. Matilda told her friends who came with her from the next appearance. The lady came and visited with Matilda and her friends. From the reports I was getting, she was offering them a sense of purpose in life. The lady promised to appear to them on the 14th day of the month.” Sister Helena chuckled to herself. “She has so far kept her word but the latest words disturb me. They've challenged my authority and refused to work they said around in a commune for most of the day all their food is provided for them.”

“A Goa…what?” asked Simon. Marcus realized that SG-1 never properly told Simon who what who or what a Goa’uld was. All they had seen was an Unas who had been blended with a Goa’uld, and it was an underling for Sokar.

“The demons that SG-1 vanquished, they’re called Goa’uld. They’re snake like creatures that take other creatures as hosts against their will. The beautiful woman we believe is one of them.”

“I've been tasked with helping you and your people this world be reunited with our Holy Father and the faithful on earth,” said Sister Helena. “I'm not a theologian by any stretch of the imagination but I will do my best.”

“Thank you, Sister,” said Simon. “I will see if we can meet with Father Anselm today.”

“That would be good,” said Sister Helena.

“Simon,” said Colonel Larkin, “Sister Helena also tells me that a beautiful woman has been visiting Eversham. From her communications with your daughter, she believes that this visitor is possibly a Goa’uld.”

“Thank you for coming and responding to our plea, even if it was unorthodox.” “Totally understandable, Simon,” replied Colonel Larkin. Since SG-1 suggested you bury the gate after they left, they never gave you a way to contact us if the need arose.” Simon nodded. “From what Sister Helena has told me your people have lost their way.”

“Yes. A few years ago, Father Anselm, who became our spiritual leader after the death after the death of Canon, God rest his soul…” he and Mary crossed themselves. Sister Helena did so too. The rest of SG-24 bowed their heads is a sign of respect. “…A couple of years ago he was reading a work by Ambrose. In it he said, ‘Where Peter is, there is the church.’ Since we have been cut off from Peter, especially after Sokar tainted our faith,” Simon said.

“I see,” said Colonel Larkin.