Instinct

The Party

As his eyes scanned the party, colonel Jack O'Neill could sense something was wrong. He, and the rest of his team, SG-1, had been invited to gathering and party to celebrate the recent trade agreement and possible alliance between the two peoples. In exchange for access to a cultural database of earth, they would bring back several working force shield generators and instructions on how to make more. The Ardonians were very socially orientated which was why instead of asking for food, weapons or technology they wanted music, literature and DVDs (even Jack was stunned when they announced that).

Jack was leaning against the food table talking to Daniel when he figured out what was wrong. It was not as he suspected, suspicious characters, hidden weapons or fighting. It was carter, who was also leaning against a wall but it was different. Her shoulders were slumped, her skin was pale and her head was resting against her chest. She was also completely ignoring the group of people who formed a half circle around her, probably scientists and that was what confused him. Carter almost never ignored scientists. Jack was just about to get up and talk to her when she suddenly pushed of from the wall and headed for the exit, leaving the geeks staring at the back of her head. He turned to Daniel who had stopped talking,

"Um, Jack?" He ignored him and said,

"Danny-boy where's Carter going?" He frowned at the nickname then looked around the room until he saw her just leaving.

"Uh, I dunno Jack, want me to go find out?"

"Nah I got it, go rescue Teal'c from those politicians or they might bore him to death" and sure enough when Daniel looked over he saw Teal'c staring at the politicians but clearly not listening.. Not that anyone else would have noticed but after working with him for years they could pick up on the subtle hints.

Once in the corridor leading to their chambers, Jack saw Sam's short blond hair over the other people in the hallway as she went into her room. After a few minutes of jostling to get to the end he finally made it to her door and knocked. There was no answer but Jack knew she went in here so he knocked again.

"Hey Carter, you in there?" When there was still no reply he opened the door and looked around. There was no sign of her in the bedroom, bathroom or living area so he walked out towards the balcony. There she was, sitting with her legs pulled up to her chest on the edge of the balcony. Her head was resting on her knees looking out over the sandy bay but clearly not seeing it. Sam was so deep in thought that she didn't even notice Jack walking up to her.

"Hey Carter, what's wrong?" She looked up startled, swinging her legs round she put on her usual 'good soldier' face and said:

"Nothing sir."

"Alright first thing, loose the sir, we're off duty, tonight I'm jack" she nodded,

"Then you have to call me Sam" He thought about it for a second then said,

"Ok, Sam, second thing, I know something is wrong, you get up and ditch those, oh so geeky scientists without a word and I know you better than that." She seemed to think about it for a second then nodded.

"I'm not sure, i just feel a little off balance." Jack gave her a ' tell me everything or I'll make it an order' look that seemed to work, "Alright so I've got a massive headache as well."

"Ok, you go lie down while I fetch Danny and Teal'c, If you don't feel any better when we get back we're going to the infirmary." At that last part she opened her mouth to protest but Jack shut her up with another stern gaze.

"Ok" she mumbled, still not happy with all the fuss, then added as an afterthought, "Jack", before collapsing before she reached the couch. Jack was caught by surprise but still managed to catch her, however clumsily.

"Ah crap." Jack gently laid her down then grabbed his radio and shouted, "Danny, Teal'c Carters collapsed get your buts down to her room now!" After placing the radio on a nearby table he checked for a pulse and breathing, "Come on Carter, wake up, Come on..."

AN: Ok guys that's my first shot at a fan fiction :) Please read and review, even if you don't like it, but if you don't like it, say why and i'll see if I can improve it. If there is a reasonable response i may write the next bit which is already planned. Can you see this going somewhere in particular? Say so and we'll see if you're write, oh btw if your idea is good i may "borrow" it, with your permission of course :)