PROLOGUE:

Teal'c stood by watching over Vala countless times vie for Daniels affections, only to be rejected over and over again. He would listen to the selfishly snide and degrading remarks Daniel would state: Vala get out, quite snooping, I don't need you here, Go back to your room or wherever you came from. Going back to your old haunts? Isn't there somewhere you should be instead of here with me? I don't need your help, leave me alone. Teal'c would watch stoically and with concern, as Vala's heart and spirit would sink each time Daniel would carelessly make such selfish comments. But Vala would be persistent, always keeping her dignity, her enthusiasm, and yet still trying to impress Daniel or her teammates that she could fit in, be one of the guys. Teal'c would try to give friendly advice to Daniel when it came to Vala, especially about friendship, camaraderie, and subtle hints of relationships. Daniel would never head his advice and dismiss it as trivial at best. It was disheartening to see Vala want so much for Daniel to see beyond her past, see who she really was, or wanted to be. Teal'c found her interesting and amusing, especially when she would figure out the most difficult alien technology and often assist Col Carter in theories of Quantum equations or re calibrating ZPM power sources. Sparring against Col Mitchell in improving her battle skills in combat, watching Star War movies with him and questioning Obi One Kenobi's motives towards Luke. She had often saved members of her own team, unselfishly putting her life in danger, especially looking out for Daniel, when so engrossed with his surroundings. One such incident occurred off world when Daniel was more interested in finding out rubbing on some ancient wall temple, when he carelessly stepped on a booby trap, that sent one wall of the temple tumbling straight for him, when Vala noticed it, pushed him out of the way and became pinned underneath. Teal'c with inhuman strength lifted the wall just enough for his teammates to pull Vala out. Teal'c then lifted her gently from the temple and returned to SGC's infirmary. Vala had two broken ribs, a dislocated left shoulder and a slight concussion. Teal'c refused to leave her side the whole time she was recovering. Col Mitchell and Sam visited, but Daniel came by briefly to see if Vala was ok, but never made a real attempt to thank her for possibly saving his life. To Teal'c, this was the final insult to Vala from Daniel. He could not longer hold his thoughts.


A/N: My muse kept me awake to continue another saga for Vala and Teal'c. I erased another Vala/Teal'c because it was not turning out the way I wanted, but this one will. Reviews and feedback are welcomed. I want to see if I should continue.