The Heat of Battle
By The Shinster
Early Season 6, before Frozen and Abyss
Summary: SG-1 is caught in an ambush when they gate to a run-of-the-mill planet. Can they get out of this one?
WARNING: Violence, Character Death!!
Spoilers: Up to Season 6, and including "Redemption" and "Descent"
Disclaimer: Stargate and all its characters are the property of MGM-UA Worldwide Television, Gekko Film Corp, Glassner/Wright Double Secret Productions, Stargate SG-1 Prod. Ltd. Partnership, and probably a few other corporations I have not listed or know about. This fanfic is not intended as an infringement upon copyright laws and is solely meant for entertainment. No profit was made from this story.
A/N: This is my first fanfic, so I hope you enjoy it. I enjoyed writing it! This story will have a sequel (eventually). At first I was going to make it one big story, but I decided to split them up. I love Daniel, but when I started writing this story I felt that Jonas was actually a better fit for where I was heading with everything. Don't worry though, Daniel will make several appearances in the sequel. I want to emphasize the warning again that there will be character death (though with Stargate, no one's ever really dead, right?). I did not have a beta reader, so any mistakes you see are mine.
Chapter 1: Trees, Trees, and More Trees
P3X-482 looked like a hundred other planets Colonel Jack O'Neill had seen: trees, trees, and more trees. But something was amiss. The Stargate sat in the middle of a large clearing surrounded by forest. It seemed like a run-of-the-mill planet, nevertheless he couldn't shake the uneasy feeling in his gut.
He tried to convince himself he was just on edge after the whole Stargate nearly blowing up and destroying the world thing a few weeks ago. After all, the UAV sweep had shown no life forms in the area, except for a few woodland creatures. But one look at Teal'c told him he wasn't alone in his suspicions.
To an outside observer, Teal'c looked like nothing was wrong, but Jack noticed the tense grip on his staff weapon, the characteristic turn of the head, and the slight change in body language that Teal'c possessed when sensing danger.
"Do you see something Teal'c?" Jack asked, hoping the jaffa would be able to spot something he missed.
"I am unsure, O'Neill." Jack stood waiting for more, but Teal'c just stepped forward down the stone steps leading from the Stargate and into the clearing ahead of them.
"Okay…thanks for sharing your thoughts!" Jack teased, but all the while he was gripping his P90 and scanning the empty clearing in front of them. A dense forest sprouted up about a hundred yards from their position, but it was hard to see past the dark shadows cast by the trees. As far as he could see there was nothing there, but that didn't settle his nerves.
Major Samantha Carter stepped through the event horizon and moved to her CO's side, her weapon and eyes scanning the seemingly deserted tree line. "Sir?" she inquired, sensing his concern.
"Not sure yet Carter, but Teal'c's spidey sense is tingling, and so is mine." She nodded her understanding and continued her vigilant surveillance.
Jack felt the tension in the air. He motioned for Carter to take up position by the DHD as he moved towards Teal'c. He didn't take his eyes off the tree line surrounding them. He was searching for the slightest movement, but still found none.
"Anything, T?"
"Nothing, however I do believe we are being watched."
"Yeah, I'm getting that feeling too. But you can bet whoever it is out there ain't gonna to show themselves until the Stargate shuts down."
"Indeed."
A few more moments passed before the newest member of SG-1 stepped through the 'gate. "Colonel, I've got…," Jack was thankful that Jonas stopped mid-sentence. He must have noticed his teammates' body language and knew there was a threat.
At least the kid learns quickly, Jack thought. Just last week Jack had to cut the newbie down a few notches after he nearly gave away their position during a recon mission. Jack was even impressed that Jonas had taken out his 9mm and was heading towards Carter and the DHD.
Just as Jonas reached Carter, the Stargate blinked out.
"Sir! 10 o'clock!" she shouted, as five jaffa could be seen moving out of the tree line to their left. Jack and Teal'c quickly took cover behind a fallen tree and were immediately bombarded with staff weapon fire. Jack could feel the heat from the blasts and saw a bit of bark go flying as their makeshift shelter was hit.
Jack heard Carter's P90 and the pinging of the jaffa's metal armor as they were hit. He took the opportunity to pop out from behind the tree and return fire. Their P90s were far more accurate at this distance than the staff weapons, and he and Carter quickly took out four of the jaffa. Teal'c took careful aim and felled the fifth.
"Ha!" Jack smirked, "too easy!" He threw a big boyish grin across the field towards Carter, where she stood with her P90 still raised. "Nice shooting there Major."
"Thanks sir," she smiled, "but I don't think it's over yet."
The grin of victory was quickly wiped from his face as a dozen more jaffa marched out of the dense forest. "Oh crap! Carter! Dial us out of here!" was all Jack could say before he opened fire once again.
A/N: Thanks for reading my first chapter of my very first story!! I hope you enjoyed it. There are more chapters to come. Please take a minute to click on the green button and review! Do you love it? Hate it? Am I the worst writer in the world? Let me know what you think!