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Through The Gate Backwards

Part one

'Sir, we're under heavy fire at the 'gate,' Sam yelled into her radio as she ducked behind the open 'gate to lay down cover fire for Jack and Teal'c. Daniel, crouching beside her, was blindly firing at the oncoming villagers.

It had all seemed to be going well until Jack had yawned in the middle of a long speech from the leader of the village. Within moments their peaceful meet and greet had turned into all out war and it had been hard going to reach the 'gate, constantly dodging spears and arrows. Jack and Teal'c had headed off in another direction to lead their attackers away to give Sam and Daniel chance to call for reinforcements, unfortunately these villagers were more alert than would have seemed possible given their heavily doped appearance, and only half had followed the decoy, the others continuing on course to the 'gate.

'Sam!' Daniel called out in alarm as several armed men appeared in front of them. With nowhere to go, Sam and Daniel stood up cautiously, hands raised in the air when a loud explosion rocked the ground in front of them. While the villagers were knocked off their feet, Daniel reached for the edge of the 'gate to stop himself falling over but somehow managed to miss, made a wild grab for Sam to save himself but dragged them both through the back of the open wormhole. Jack reached out in a desperate attempt to stop them but was too late and stood staring after them for a moment before Teal'c brought his attention back to their current situation, and they both raced around to the front of the 'gate, diving through before any of the villagers had time to react.

XOXOXOX

'Report Colonel,' Hammond demanded as soon as all four members of SG1 had landed back at the SGC.

'We met the natives, we made nice with them, I yawned, they turned nasty, we ran for the 'gate, here we are,' Jack reported in his typically blunt, brief manner.

'Are you alright?' Hammond was looking concerned at the reactions he was getting from them. Sam was gazing around the 'gate room in fascination as though she had never seen it before and Daniel was staring fixedly at a tablet he had just pulled out of his pack.

'I believe Major Carter and Daniel Jackson should go to the infirmary immediately,' Teal'c announced rather dramatically.

'Come on, Teal'c,' Jack protested, 'They're not even hurt - where's the urgency?' Jack's voice trailed off as he watched what Sam and Daniel were now doing.

'Why are you looking at him like that?' Daniel spoke to Sam, his voice full of jealousy. 'He's really old, you should be looking at someone more your own age.'

'You mean like you?' Sam sneered at him, her attention focussed on checking out Jack. 'You're just a geek, it's a well known fact that girls mature faster than boys do, and I need someone who's more grown up than you.' Jack could feel his face flushing at this blatant comment.

'Major,' Jack snapped at her, surprise making his voice come out more harshly than intended.

'Wh-what?' Sam mumbled, her lower lip trembling and her eyes filling with tears at the sharpness of his reprimand while Daniel placed himself between Sam and Jack.

'You're nothing but a big bully,' Daniel snarled, his finger jabbing into Jack's chest. Jack stepped back in surprise and Daniel advanced another step. 'Now you've gone and upset Sammie. Why don't you just push off and leave her alone.'

Jack's mouth opened and closed like a goldfish, no words coming out at this unexpected turn of events.

'Ok folks, I think we go along with Teal'c's suggestion and get you all to the infirmary,' Hammond interjected, relieved when both Sam and Daniel snapped out of their previous behaviour and looked around them with bewildered expressions on their faces.

'How…?' Sam began.

'What…?' Daniel joined in, their questions going unanswered as Jack and Teal'c propelled them through the door and headed for the infirmary, a couple of SF's tagging behind at Hammond's suggestion, just in case.

XOXOXOX

'Teal'c - can I have some help here,' Jack pleaded. Sam and Daniel had been fine until they'd left the elevator on the infirmary level. As they stepped out, Sam had hooked an arm through one of his and was throwing him meaningful glances at every opportunity. The first time he'd looked at her and smiled at her expression, Sam had blushed and looked away for a moment, before carrying on her previous scrutiny of his features. Feeling completely helpless, Jack figured it would probably be safer all round if Sam were to walk with Teal'c instead.

'Major Carter,' Teal'c turned back, inclining his head. 'This way please.' Sam stopped in the middle of the corridor, her face flushing redder than before and Jack wondered at the wisdom of this move. Sam was holding on to Teal'c's arm with two of hers and had her eyes fixed on his face, relying solely on Teal'c to steer her in the right direction. Before he could do anything he was faced with an angry Daniel.

'Why is it all the old guys get the best girls?' Daniel snapped. 'I mean, neither of you are exactly at your best any more and I'm surprised you're able to get around without a wheelchair. What's wrong with someone her own age?'

'Old guys Daniel?' Jack raised an eyebrow questioningly, but was ignored by Daniel who continued his rant.

'Sammie is young, intelligent and really great looking and there she goes, trying to hook up with two dumb old guys who, let's face it, aren't exactly going to make it as Mr Universe or anything,' Daniel was really getting into the subject now, Jack deciding the best option available was just to nod and sound like he was paying attention. 'I mean, what on earth could she find to talk to you old men about anyway? She knows way too much stuff to be able to get any sense out of either of you, she'd be much better off talking to me, because I'm really smart too, you know.'

'Daniel - will you shut up?' Jack snapped at last, unable to take any more, then regretting it as Daniel stopped in his tracks looking extremely offended, his blue eyes welling up with tears which he tried to prevent from spilling over.

'Well if you're going to be like that,' Daniel sniffed and fell silent, his stiff back showing his true feelings as he stalked along in front of Jack.

After what seemed like the longest time in history, they eventually arrived at the infirmary to be met by Dr Fraiser.

'So, what have we got here?' Janet asked, masking her surprise at seeing Sam hanging on to Teal'c while Daniel had seated himself on the floor in the corner, a sulky pout on his face.

'They must be restrained immediately,' Teal'c informed Dr Fraiser melodramatically. 'I have seen this happen before and they could be a danger to themselves and others.'

'What exactly is going on here?' Jack demanded, unable to stop a look of amusement crossing his face as Teal'c at last managed to extricate himself from Sam's grip. Sam immediately flew into a sulk to equal Daniel's and threw herself down next to him where they proceeded to sulk together, throwing filthy looks at each other.

'Perhaps we should discuss this elsewhere,' Teal'c suggested, 'I do not think it wise for Major Carter and Daniel Jackson to hear what is about to happen to them.' Jack glanced at the two scientists who appeared to be oblivious to Teal'c's portentous words and followed Dr Fraiser and Teal'c into her office, leaving a couple of SF's with strict instructions not to let either of the two patients leave under any circumstances.

'So - what can you tell us?' Dr Fraiser asked when they were settled, with General Hammond joining the party.

'To enter an open Stargate through the wrong side means certain death,' Teal'c informed them, then fell silent.

'And? Therefore? So?' Jack threw out, looking for more information.

'Their minds will revert back to those of their childhood until they reach a time before their infancy, at which point their lives will be extinguished as though they had never existed,' Teal'c said.

'You have got to be kidding me right?' Jack asked in disbelief.

'I am not. It occurred a number of times in circumstances similar to that which occurred today. When Apophis realised what would the consequences were he used it to punish those who displeased him, returning them to their families as an example of what would befall them should they dare cross him.'

'Can it be reversed?' General Hammond asked.

'Not to my knowledge,' Teal'c considered this for a moment. 'Apophis did not feel the need to find a cure for this.'

'I hate to suggest this, but…' Dr Fraiser's suggestion was halted by the door flying open and one of the SF's staggering through.

'Dr Jackson and Major Carter got away,' he gasped, clinging to the door to support himself.

'How on earth did that happen?' Jack snapped at them.

'They, uh, they managed to get into one of the locked cabinets and gave us both a shot of something which knocked us out. When I woke up, they were gone. Simons is still out cold.' The SF gabbled out this information before his legs gave way beneath him and he slumped to the floor in an unconscious heap.