Foolish Hopes

Written by Kehwie
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: Teen and up

Vala Mal Doran had always gone out of her way to avoid feeling like a fool. And she knew that hope was the most foolish thing of all. But a certain archaeologist made her hope again. When she thought he dashed those hopes, she attempted to rebuild her armor-with very little success.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Apr 18, 2025

Tags: AngstIntrospectiveYearning

My notes:

The premise is definitely a bit contrived, but that doesn’t end up mattering because this is so well written. The character analysis is spot on and the way Daniel reflects on their relationship and the individual ways they sabotage themselves is insightfully accurate. This is my favourite quote because it just hits th... Read more

The Most Beautiful Words

Written by storybycorey
Fandom: The X-Files
Ship: Fox Mulder/Dana Scully
Rating: Mature

In response to the prompt “Things you said in our vows”. Post Amor Fati fic.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Mar 13, 2025

Tags: AngstEpiphaniesEpisode CodaIntrospectiveSeason 7Unresolved Sexual TensionYearning

My notes:

Exactly the way Amor Fati should have ended after the touchstone scene. Really well written analysis from Scully’s POV in response to the implications of what Mulder said to her, and to what she then confirmed back to him. Those were essentially wedding vows that were just never acknowledged, along with the rest of t... Read more

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Together

Written by BkWurm1
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: General audiences

Taking place a few weeks after Unending, Vala is having trouble dealing with the emotional side effect resulting of her plan from Dominion. Daniel helps her resolve her issues.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Mar 13, 2025

Tags: Accidental Declaration of LoveDeclaration of LoveDramaIntrospectivePersonal BaggagePost-SeriesRelationship Conversation

My notes:

A lovely introspective piece told from Daniel’s POV. After Vala’s reminded of one of her false Dominion memories, Daniel follows her as she runs off. They fall into an honest conversation about her fears of what relying too much on people is doing to her, and it helps Daniel reflect on Vala’s behavior over... Read more

Unended

Written by Rina
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: General audiences

5 times Daniel and Vala’s missing 50 years bled over into the present, and one time it didn’t have to.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Jan 10, 2025

Tags: Developing RelationshipLittle MomentsPost-EpisodePost-SeriesRelationship ConversationSeason 10

My notes:

Thoughtful little moments that gave Daniel and Vala déjà vu from their lost time on the Odyssey, and a realistic exploration of how they might end up having that much-needed talk about where they stand with each other. I love that their words essentially stay the same, but they’re said without as much hostility sinc... Read more

One Step at a Time

Written by besully
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: Teen and up

A series of scenes starting immediately after 10.07 Counterstrike and ending after 10.20 Unending, detailing the progression of Daniel and Vala’s relationship.

All Vala wanted was to conquer the challenge Daniel had unwittingly presented. Once she had her victory, she’d drop it and Daniel wasn’t sure he could survive that.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Nov 3, 2024

Tags: AngstDenial of FeelingsFeelings RealizationFilling the GapsPost-SeriesRelationship ConversationSeason 10Slow BurnUnresolved Sexual TensionYearning

My notes:

Told from Daniel’s perspective, a small behind the scenes look at Daniel and Vala’s relationship as it evolved after Counterstrike onward. I love the introspective yet cautious way Daniel navigates his need to be around Vala without challenging his comfort zone or confronting his feelings too directly. He’... Read more

No Turning Back

Written by Risti
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: Teen and up

I’d been battling Daniel to see who had the greatest self-control for far too long, and I wanted to surrender.

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Oct 4, 2024

Tags: AngstDenial of FeelingsFeelings RealizationFirst TimeOblivious to LoveOne-shotRomantic

My notes:

I love this. I 100% know they eventually collided after a moment similar to the one in Unending – just like it happens in this story. Vala will finally need to make a move because while she’s as scared as Daniel, she can’t help but feel her feelings. Daniel will shove what is happening down into his comfor... Read more

So Comes Love

Written by stringertheory
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran
Rating: General audiences

A version of how Daniel and Vala, with a little nudge from Teal’c, finally get together. Post-series, following “Unending” (S10E20).

Word count: 1000-7500 (Short story) Aug 21, 2024

Tags: Denial of FeelingsInconvenient AttractionIntrospectivePost-SeriesUnresolved Sexual TensionYearning

My notes:

This is just SO quintessentially Daniel. Everything about this. In fact, I’m pretty sure this is exactly what would happen if Daniel found out anything about what happened on the Odyssey.