Tag: Declaration of Love

Taking You With Me

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

Vala has come to the realisation that Daniel will never have feelings for her. Moving on is easier said than done, especially if Daniel has anything to say on it.

Word count: 7500-20,000 (Novelette) Oct 29, 2025

Tags: AngstDeclaration of LoveInconvenient AttractionRelationship ConversationRomanticTeam BondingYearning

My notes:

I love how anti-climatic Vala’s ‘realization’ that Daniel will never want to be with her is. She doesn’t flee or do something dramatic, she just asks Cam to give her some space from Daniel at the SGC so she can try to get over him. That, of course, isn’t sustainable long-term, and Vala has noti... Read more

eBook cover for The Unending Story

The Unending Story

Written by WolfenM
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran, Jack O'Neill/Samantha Carter
Rating: Teen and up

Stories of life aboard the Odyssey while SG-1 and General Landry were stuck in the time-dilation bubble of the episode “Unending”.

Word count: 20,000-50,000 (Novella) Nov 14, 2024

Tags: AngstDeclaration of LoveDenial of FeelingsEpisode CodaEthical DilemmasFirst TimeIntrospectiveMental HealthOblivious to LoveRomanticSeason 10Team BondingTrauma

My notes:

A 3-part series that starts by following Daniel and Vala during “that scene” in Unending in part 1 (A Love-Hate Thing), then showing the rest of the team observing the changes in D/V’s relationship in part 2 (Cats, Candles, and Confessions), culminating in the meatiest part of this series (part 3 – I... Read more

Break the Lock

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

Daniel and Vala learn how to get along. Be friends, even. They insist that’s all there is to it. They’re wrong.

Word count: 50,000-100,000 (Novel) Aug 27, 2024

Tags: AngstDeclaration of LoveDenial of FeelingsFilling the GapsHumorPost-SeriesSeason 10Slow BurnStargate: The Ark of Truth

My notes:

A wonderful slow burn that shows Daniel and Vala starting to spend more down time together after a shift in their dynamic has led to a bit of unrest between them. Vala has been demonstrating a genuine interest in Daniel’s archaeological passions for some time, and while that allows them to work together more seamlessl... Read more

Judge of Character

Written by DesertKactus
Fandom: Stargate: SG-1
Ship: Daniel Jackson/Vala Mal Doran, Jack O'Neill/Samantha Carter
Rating: Teen and up

General Hammond has always believe himself to be a good judge of character, which is why, after an alien space pirate hijacked the Prometheus, he decides to offer the eccentric space pirate a chance to join the SGC, using Daniel Jackson as an incentive to persuade her. He also interested to see how things play out between her and a certain archeologist.

Smidge of J/S.

Word count: 50,000-100,000 (Novel) Aug 21, 2024

Tags: Action/AdventureAngstAUDeclaration of LoveDenial of FeelingsDramaFeelings RealizationFilling the GapsInconvenient AttractionMission FicOblivious to LoveSeason 10Season 8Season 9Selective DenialSlow BurnUnresolved Sexual Tension

My notes:

Really well-paced and has excellent mission storylines. I love the premise of Vala being drawn into the fold right after Prometheus Unbound by Hammond. I always thought we never got to see enough of Vala and the way she so seamlessly integrated into SG-1. I love how this slight venture into AU territory makes the beginning... Read more