Taking Chances

Author: Ellie

E-mail: Kaniele@eircom.net

Status: complete

Category: Sam and Martouf/ Romance with a hell of a lot of angst.

Rating: PG.

Season: Season four -five. Divide and conquer did NOT happen okay? Anise is in it though bleugh!!!!

Summary: Sam goes to stay with the Tok'ra. awkwardness ensues. Answer to a challenge. Can't remember who's but you rock!!!!

Disclaimer: Martouf and Sam and all the rest of the Stargate Bunnies belong, to MGM, World Gekko Corp, Double secret Productions and Showtime. This fan fic was created for entertainment purposes only. No money made at all. You know the rest.. don't sue please I'll give ya a cookie...

Archive: If you want it, here ya go, just ask, happy to give it to you!!!! Really!!!

Ps: Ending is entirely for me to provoke widespread anise bashing so i apoligise!!!!!

Anyway have to get rid of this fic so on with the show!!!!!!!!!

Martouf.

The day had been longat least for some people. While the rest of the Tok'ra went along with their business, Martouf paced nervously in front of the Stargate. It was almost time. Soon she would be arriving, for thirty days. For a whole month, he would get to have some part of Jolinar back in his life.

Samantha' He whispered softly. It was Samantha who was coming not Jolinar, he corrected himself.

Jolinar is dead'

Don't say that.'

Martouf jumped slightly at the sharp tone of voice.

He sighed as he answered silently.

Lantash, you know what I mean, Jolinar will always live on but Samantha is very uncomfortable about our relationship with Jolinar. We mustn't do or say anything that would cause her any discomfort or unrest.'

And I mean that' he added sternly.

Martouf had to smile as he listened to Lantash grumble like a child.

It looks like I will have to be the grown-up in this relationship for the next few weeks' he thought with a small smile on his face.

Martouf'

A cheerful voice jolted him out of his reverie. Martouf turned and smiled.

Jacob, I trust you are excited that your daughter will be joining us for the next month'

Jacob smiled.

Damn straight, I can't wait to see Sammie again. It's been too long.'

Yes it has' Martouf added. It has indeed.'

He looked away to hide the look in his eyes but he was not quick enough to escape the sharp eye of Selmak.

Look at him, He's like a lovesick puppy' She said silently.

Jacob almost laughed.

I know, I know, but who cares, he has had a rough time lately. I like him and he makes Sammie happy and whoever can make my little girl happy is a friend of mine. Just promise me you won't embarrass them by saying something about their feelings for each other. I want them to discover how they feel about each other for themselves.'

My my aren't we an old softie'

Jacob shook his head.

I just wanna see my daughter happy and if he does it, then so be it' Jacob said looking over at Martouf. As he had said to Sam just a couple of years ago, he was a bandy ass, but Selmak had made him kinder and not so shrewd. So he didn't feel the need to torture Martouf for the fun of it about Sam.

He liked Martouf. He had taken good care of him and and he really felt like Martouf was his son. More of a son than Mark had ever been, he admitted sadly and with regret.

Now' he thought, steering away from such somber thoughts. Where is my daughter?'

As if on cue, the gate activated. As the first chevron engaged, he noticed Martouf stand up a little straighter.

Young love' he thought with a shake of his head.

Agreed' said Selmak.

Martouf was aware that Jacob was watching him. He had a feeling that he knew of his feelings for Samantha.

He always wondered how he felt about it but unfortunately years of military service had allowed Jacob to perfect that expressionless face that was so useful in his line of work.

Martouf began to wonder how Jacob would take the news that he had feelings for his daughter, when the Stargate began to shake and turn, the first chevron engaging. He stood up a little straighter. He felt anxious, he had what he had once heard Daniel Jackson describe as butterflies in his stomach.

Here goes nothing' he thought as the last chevron engaged and the blue shimmery liquid exploded out towards him.

Sam.

Daniel' Samantha Carter exclaimed. Will you stop!'

What! You are not going to stand there and tell me you are not even a little bit excited that you are going to see Martouf again'

You are right Daniel' Sam said. Daniel's eyes lit up.

I am not going to stand here' she continued I am going to finish packing'

She grinned and dodged the paper ball he threw at her.

Liar' he said.

Sam looked at him.

Ok, Ok if you must know I am a little nervous and excited, but only because I am still trying to work through the whole Jolinar thing'

Right' Daniel seemed to have accepted this at least for the moment.

So' he started. you're going to be gone for the whole monthwe'll miss you'

Sam smiled. Daniel could be so sweet sometimes.

Well I am going to miss you too.'

She leaned over and hugged him. He hugged her back tightly.

Woah woah, what's going on in here.'

Colonel Jack O'Neill walked into the lab with Teal'c the tall stoic Jaffa following behind him.

The two broke apart and smiled at the mischievous twinkle in the Colonel's brown eyes.

It's almost time to go Major.'

Right' Sam ran around the lab straightening up and throwing papers and other useless things into her bag. As she picked it up, Jack pointed to the two other bags lying on the floor near the door.

Are these all of them?'

Yes Sir' Sam nodded.

Teal'c and Jack picked up the bags and headed towards the control room. Sam and Daniel left a few paces behind.

As Sam walked towards the control room her mind was suddenly drowned in flashes of heat, love and lust.

She saw in her mind a flash of Lantash and Jolinar together. His hands running over her body. Her gasps and moans of pleasure became Sam's own as she felt the tingle of electricity that shot through her veins as Lantash touched her.

Sam winced as she opened her eyes and noticed Daniel looking at her, concern filling her eyes.

Sam' He said gently. Are you okay?'

Sam shook the images out of her head and smiled in embarrassment.

Yeah' she said slowly.

I'm fine, just a touch of dizziness, tired I guess.'

Daniel just nodded and steered her into the elevator without another word.

This is going to be hard on her' Daniel thought as he glanced sideways at Sam who's blue eyes had clouded over.

It'll be great that she will get to see her dadbut she is still confused about the whole Jolinar thing, I just hope she doesn't get hurt.'

Ya just can't fool Daniel, He knows damn well what just happened, at least he is not mentioning it, but I wish he would stop staring at me'

Sam heard the ding and sighed with relief as the doors of the elevator opened.

The four trooped out and walked up the few steps to the control room. The gate had just started to dial up.

Major'

Sam turned to face the General.

Major' Hammond continued Have a good trip, give my regards to Jacob'

I'll do that Sir'

As the sixth chevron engaged she said well I better get going'

Come back safe Major'

Sam smiled at the general. Aye Aye Sir'

As Sam followed the rest of SG-1 out of the control room, her thoughts turned to that of Martouf.

How could she act normally around him when she had in full Technicolor and Dolby sound, flashes of him and Jolinar getting hot and heavy. Her feelings for him were so confused.

This was going to be so hard. On one hand she can't wait to see him, look into his eyes, watch as his face breaks into one of those brilliant smiles. On the other hand, She was filled with dread in case she would say something stupid, declare her love for him or misunderstand his intentions and jump on him.

Oh no! My life isn't a mess' she thought as she turned to say goodbye to her friends. Hugging Daniel she heard him whisper Take a chance don't be unhappy'

She looked at him, he really was a good friend. Turning to Colonel O'Neill He smiled at her and saluted before giving her a quick hug.

Say Hi to Dad for me'

Sure thing Sir' He winked at her and then she turned to Teal'c. Teal'c looked into her eyes raised his hand and placed it on his chest.

May this trip bring you joy and great knowledge, Major Carter'

Thanks Teal'c'

Picking up her bags she turned to the three of them.

Well I'll see you in a month' She said before turning awkwardly and walking up the ramp.

She stopped at the top of the ramp and took a deep breath before stepping into the abyss.

Well here goes nothing!'