Author's Notes: A drabble dare for StarGate The Happy Place. Unbeta'd.

She dared to hire a young unproven genius with a talent for thinking outside the box.

He dared to speak of his discoveries in front of nescient colleagues.

He dared to face his personal demons and accept a suicidal assignment.

She dared to love a man from another world.

She dared to stand strong for her beliefs and her knowledge.

He dared to betray his God and call him false.

He dared to support his people against all odds.

They dared to stand between mankind and enemies at the gate.

Together they fought. Together they won. Together they stand united.