This should be really simple but I can't seem to find an image slider/cross fader that gives you the option to stop after one loop. All I need is for one image to fade into another one and then remain static for the rest of the visit. Help!

WOW Slider is one that will do that.

I've found that shortcode won't work because I am using this for a splash page (the SplashScreen plugin, which uses an HTML template).

BUT here is a great simple JQuery tutorial that's perfect for general use outside of a plugin:
http://kaidez.com/tutorial-simple-jq...e-in-fade-out/