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Notes: Could be in any season, maybe a little S/J but I don't know yet. I'm not a native English speaker so please excuse my mistakes, but I don't know any better ;) Please leave a review should you really read this! I'd much appreciate it! Thanx.

Uncommon Places

The very moment the Stargate lashed open, General Hammond knew there was trouble. Suddenly the control room fell silent as everyone watched the open Stargate with anticipation, willing their best team to appear intact and unhurt. The minutes went by as Hammond held his breath. Then suddenly there was a slight movement, the event horizon rippled slightly and Daniel Jackson came flying onto the ramp. Teal'c followed none too gently. Daniel was back on his feet even before he reached the end of the metal ramp leading to the Stargate, spinning around and staring intently at the blue vortex. Teal'c lifted himself from the ground and turned only in time to see the liquid-like event horizon flicker one last moment just to vanish seconds later. Daniel's shoulders sacked and he turned slowly, searching Hammond's eyes and slightly shaking his head. General Hammond forced himself to breathe calmly then spoke to the two last remnants of his premier team: "SG1, meet me in the briefing room, in ten minutes."

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"Sir, we have to get back to save them! Maybe they managed to hide somewhere or…" Hammond interrupted Daniel by simply lifting his hand in a calming manner. "Doctor Jackson, I assure you that we will try everything to get them back, but let us not be hasty. There are a lot thing to consider…you said that you were overwhelmed by a group of natives. You then managed to free yourself and tried to make it to the Stargate. You were pursued and Colonel O'Neill and Major Carter were left behind due to an injury Major Carter has received only days before…" Teal'c nodded. "Still there is hope that they are alive. Our way led us through a great forest and there is the possibility that they found some hiding-place. The natives do not have advanced weaponry, the only way they managed to defeat us was by their quantity…." Teal'c stated. "That's right! If we take enough men it shouldn't be a problem to get Jack and Sam back…we should go right now! Sir." Daniel tried again to calm himself. His cheeks were flushed and his eyes bleary. General Hammond watched him for some minutes but his decision was made. "I'm sorry, Doctor Jackson. I know how you feel right now but we have to be cautious. Now you get some rest. Tomorrow morning we are going to send a probe to check the situation and then I'll decide what will be done." Daniel wanted to protest but Teal'c's firm grip on his shoulder stopped him. He followed Teal'c out of the room hoping his friends were still alive out there.

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Jack squeezed his eyes shut at the pain in his ankle. He must have tripped somewhere on his way down, but he couldn't really remember. He reached the huge tree where he had left his Major while exploring the area. It seemed as if they had managed to lose their pursuers - but that didn't mean things couldn't get worse. Jack forced himself to control his breathing and gradually the pain was replaced by a dull ache in his left ankle. As he watched the sky closely he saw great black clouds gathering above him and cursed under his breath. That was the last thing they needed right now. He reached Carter who seemed to have fallen asleep against the huge trunk and knelt down beside her, trying not to startle her. "Carter.", he called softly but to no avail. He took in Carter's still form with one quick glance. The left side of her BDU where she had been wounded by an arrow two days ago was stained with dark dry blood - at least the bleeding hadn't started anew. Gently he nudged her shoulder and this time Carter reacted. She opened her eyes slowly trying to focus on his face than managed a small smile. "Colonel…what…" "shhh. Don't talk. Can you stand?" Carter nodded tiredly and tried to get off the ground. O'Neill took her hand and helped her up. "Alright. We have to look for some shelter, for I fear there's a storm coming - fast. C'mon." He steadied Carter with one arm noticing worriedly that she leant heavy against him. "Don't worry, we'll make it. At least we're not pursued anymore." Carter nodded again and managed to straighten a little more. They slowly started walking although Jack didn't even know where they should look for a hiding-place. This was a forest after all, what shelter could there be?

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to be continued...