True Nature
A Stargate SG-1 Fanfic by
SGFlutegirl
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters or the show. I wish I did though, because I'd be unbelievably rich right now!
Summary: When Daniel Jackson disappears while on a mission, will SG-1, and Daniel's new assistant, Kris, be able to save him before it's too late.
Italics represent telepathic communication
SG-3, along with Dr. Daniel Jackson, stepped through the Stargate on a world known only as P5X-221. The MALP had shown that there were definitely some signs of civilization on 221, but further examination was needed. Even though SG-1 was on stand down for a week, Daniel couldn't pass up an opportunity to study ancient ruins and cultures. As they made their way down the steps in front of the gate, Colonel Reynolds looked out over the horizon and realized the sun was beginning to set.
"Dr. Jackson…looks as if we're gonna have to put off this little sight-seeing tour until tomorrow. Bosco, Peterson….we'll set up camp in those trees over there."
In his not-so-patient way, Daniel questioned, "Colonel….do we have to wait? Come on! There's plenty of light left to at least get…"
"I said no, Dr. Jackson. Besides, I promised Colonel O'Neill that I'd keep an eye on you. We wait till tomorrow!"
Even though he was extremely frustrated and he really didn't want to give up his point, Daniel, dejectedly, said, "Ugh…fine! Tomorrow it is!"
With that, they all headed through the clearing to the edge of the tree line to set up camp. Bosco and Peterson began to set up a perimeter; while Reynolds removed his pack and went over the plan for the next day's journey. Daniel sat against one of the trees, thumbing through one of his many journals. He looked over at the Colonel.
"Did Jack really ask you to look out for me? You know, I can take care of myself."
With a smirk, "Yes, I know."
At that moment, there was a rustling in the underbrush nearby. Both Daniel and Reynolds turned toward the direction of the sound.
Motioning toward the direction of the noise, Reynolds said, "Bosco, go check that out. Peterson, cover him."
As Bosco approached the underbrush, a softball-sized, round object rolled past him. As he turned to look, the object emitted a blinding light. At that very moment, everyone in the group was rendered unconscious.
Colonel Reynolds regained consciousness before everyone else. His vision was blurry, and it took a few minutes for his eyes to adjust. Once he was able to look around, he barely caught sight of his other two team members in the darkness. It was then that he realized that Dr. Daniel Jackson was missing.
Dr. Kristine Ray, or Kris, had been working at the SGC for almost six months. Dr. Jackson had hired her as his assistant, after his return from being ascended. She was one of the leading archeologists in the field, but that's not what drew Daniel to her. She had some unique talents, one of which was telepathy. When they first met, she was able to communicate with him without speaking, and unlike most people, he embraced it. She was able to help him recover some of his lost memories, and in so doing, they grew much closer.
Early that morning, before he left with SG-3, Kris caught up to Daniel as he was about to enter the Gateroom.
"Daniel," she said, out of breath from running. I'll miss you!
"I'll miss you too, Kris," he said with a smile.
As he walked through the event horizon, and the gate shut down, she got this extremely uneasy feeling. Something didn't feel right, and she knew it. But not knowing what or why, she kept it to herself. Little did she know that in a little less than an hour, Daniel would be gone.
"Unscheduled Offworld Activation," Sergeant Harriman announced, as the klaxons blared in the background.
"Who is it, Sergeant?" asked General Hammond.
"It's….SG-3, Sir"
"SG-3? They've only been gone for four hours! They aren't due to check in for another twenty!"
"Sir, we're receiving a transmission."
Through the speakers in the control room, they heard the voice of Colonel Reynolds. He sounded winded, "Sir, we have a problem!"
As he was speaking those words, the remaining members of SG-1, Colonel Jack O'Neill, Major Samantha Carter, and Teal'c, all entered the control room.
"General," Jack said, "what's the big emergency?"
"Colonel Reynolds was just about to tell us." "Colonel?"
"Sir, we're not entirely sure what happened, but we were setting up camp near the stargate when……Sir, Dr. Jackson is missing!"
Kris was sitting in her and Daniel's office when Sam walked through the door.
"Kris…..um…..I'm not sure how to tell you this, but…"
"I know! Daniel's missing! I've had this strange feeling all morning that something was wrong, and then the gate activation….."
Her words trailed off as if she had more to say, but just couldn't find the words. Sam knew of her abilities, but had no idea how far reaching they were.
"Have you sensed anything; tried reaching out to him?" Sam said, quizzically.
"Yes….but all I get are flashes. There was a bright, blinding light, and then nothing…."
"Look, Kris, I know you two were close. We'll find him. Don't worry!"
With that, Sam turned around and walking out of the office, leaving Kris deep in thought.
Daniel, we'll find you! Stay strong and I'm here for you!
After a week of searching the planet, all SG teams were recalled to Earth. It was decided that too many resources were being taken up to search for one man. So as soon as all personnel had returned to the SGC, Daniel was officially listed as MIA and General Hammond was ordered to resume normal operations. The remaining members of SG-1 didn't want to give up so easily though. They all went to General Hammond's office to see if there was any way they could talk him into letting them go back out.
"General, we can't just give up looking for him! We know he's still out there, and that some goa'uld probably has him!" Jack said, emphatically.
"Look, Colonel, my hands are tied!"
"There has got to be something we can do! Maybe my father can…."
"Major, listen to me, I want to find him as much as you, but there's nothing I can do! I'm sorry!"
As they turned to leave, the phone rang. Hammond picked it up and began to speak to whoever was on the other end. When he hung up the phone, he stopped SG-1.
"Well, it seems I have another mission for you! A Goa'uld mothership has just exited hyperspace on the outer edge of the solar system. The Prometheus is on standby. I want the three of you to intercept the mothership and make contact."
"Yes, sir!" they all said in unison as they headed off to the locker room.
Hammond picked up his phone and said, "Dr. Ray, please report to my office immediately."
Kris arrived in General Hammond's office within five minutes of his call. She walked in quietly.
"Dr. Ray, I would like you to accompany SG-1 on their current mission."
"Me, sir?" Kris replied, almost in shock.
"Yes! A Goa'uld mothership has just been sighted and you are the closest thing we have to an expert right now!"
"Yes, sir."
"Good…I knew I could count on you!"
Kris turned and walked out of the room. She couldn't believe that she was actually going on a mission. She had been secretly hoping for the chance, and it had finally come. She wouldn't let the General, SG-1, or Daniel down.
Colonel Ronson ordered the Prometheus out of Earth's orbit and onto an intercept course with the mothership. By this time, the ship had entered an orbit around the moon and was holding.
"Colonel O'Neill," said Ronson, "the mothership is dead ahead. We should be able to make contact shortly."
"Sir?"
"Yes, Carter!"
"We're receiving a transmission!"
"From the snakeheads?" in his usual, snarky manor.
"Put it on the speakers, Major," said Ronson.
Sam switched on the speakers and a booming voice came through from the other ship.
"Tau'ri vessel….My Lord wishes to speak with Colonel Jack O'Neill."
As the words began to sound through the bridge of the ship, Kris began to falter. She started seeing a mass of terrible and frightening images in her mind. She was finally able to get out two words, "Something's wrong!"
Hearing and seeing what was going on with Kris, Jack could only think of one thing to say, "What does your lord snakehead want!"
The jaffa replied, "He wished to speak with you, and your team, in person."
"Over my dead bo…."
As if on cue, the three members of SG-1 and Kris were beamed over to the pel'tac of the mothership. The ship, almost immediately, jumped to hyperspace, leaving the Prometheus alone in space.
Ronson watched as the mothership disappeared. He immediately radioed Stargate Command.
"General Hammond, they're gone."
Over the speakers, General Hammond stated, "Okay…the rest is up to them. Come on home, Prometheus."
"..dy," Jack finished as they materialized on the other ship.
As the four of them finally got their bearings, they looked at the throne in the back of the room. They were shocked by what they saw. The figure stood up and walked down the steps toward his four captives. He looked from one to the other, but stopped when he gazed upon Kris. She stared straight into his eyes; a single tear running down the side of her cheek.
"No…it can't be!"
All of a sudden a flood of images hit Kris like a hammer, and right before she passed out, she stared once again into the face of Daniel Jackson. His eyes glowed.