Author's Note: Here you go as promised. I didn't intend to end Dreams of the Soul where I did but when I went to post the last chapter I saw that it was kinda the end and a good place to split the two stories into two as I should have done. I wish I had seen in sooner because I would have given my more focus on Dreams. There were some rough patches that should have been smoothed over, maybe one day I'll go back and fix all my stories. I read some of my earlier stuff and shudder and the mistakes I now see.

Pairings: It's the same set of characters that was in Dreams of the Soul. So there is Daniel/Vala and Sam/Jack as for the others you'll have to wait and see. For those who want Sam to clone herself for Jon... sorry not going to happen. There is too much the clone would have to give up. Grace is the first thing as well as the child growing within her. The time for that is long past. Actually I did think about Cassie for Jon and that is where Who I Am and Who Are You came from, another of my stories. I even contemplated Jenifer Hailey for our clone, but the idea I finally settled on was perfect in the end.

This story picks up about a month or so after the last story ended and leaps right into the adventure so sit back and enjoy.

Violating the Treaty

Anubis' mothership landed on top of the pyramid. Watching from the bridge, he laughed cruelly as the humans scattered like ants running for the cover of the trees but for most of them it was too late. His Jaffa and Kull warriors descended the ramp and began firing and most of them crumpled to the ground unmoving. Some of the humans were stunned with zats, to be used as slaves, while others were killed out right.

The Goa'uld wanted to strike fear into these pathetic creatures who had lived under the Asgard protection for too long. He was their God and they would fear his wrath or die. These humans had become fat and complacent. For too long this world had been closed to his kind, that meant it was ripe for the taking, full of untapped resources and plentiful human slaves. No one would stand in his way, the Asgard were too busy swatting their mechanical bugs to stop him or care about one little planet.

Getting to his feet, Anubis strode across the bridge, his movements halting and strained. Soon, he would need another host, Ba'al's was becoming unusable. Calling to his First Prime, Aunbis stopped, not wanting to show weakness. "Gather all the young males. I need to chose one."

The Jaffa bowed, leaving quickly to do his bidding. Looking out once more over the plant, Anubis smiled, this planet would be the beginning of his new empire and Ba'al's little projects would be the corner stone.

Gairwyn looked back only once, the Jaffa and the new deadly warriors spilled from the ship. She needed to reach the Hall of Thor's Might. Hopefully, the Asgard should be able to help them again.

Entrance into the hall was easy now that it had been conquered. She had spoken with the Asgard periodically over the last eight years, but this time was different hours of silence passed in silence. Finally the leader of the Cimmeran people realized this time the Asgard had ignored her pleas. That left the Tau'ri as her only hope and a scary choice for her.

Slipping passed the Jaffa patrols, Gairwyn gathering a small force of her warriors, while sending all the women and children to the caves for protection. She instructed the men to draw away the Jaffa guarding the Stargate, giving her a chance to dial. Concealing herself as close to the Stargate as she dared, Gairwyn gave the signal, and the attack began.

Using the GDO SG-1 had left her, she waited for confirmation. She had never left her planet before, although various visitors from the Tauri had invited her. In the past, she had politely declined, her place was with her people, but now things had changed.

The device beeped, drawing a deep breath, she stepped into the unknown.

Vala ran her damp palms down the sides of her dress as she twisted and turned trying to see herself in the small bathroom mirror. But no matter how much she contorted, the lower part of her body remained hidden. With a sigh she stalked across the room, flopping on the bed beside Sam.

Sam sighed. "Stop it, you look fine. You saw yourself in the dress when we bought it. You looked fabulous then and you still do. I just hope Daniel doesn't kill me when he gets the credit card bill, but I would do it again, you look fabulous. So, where's Daniel taking you?"

"Not sure, some fancy place, I can't remember the name of it. I just hope it isn't one of those places that charge a fortune for half a meal." She gave a half smile playing with the ends of her hair. "The food looks nice, but they leave you feeling empty in the end."

Laughing, Sam slipped off the bed. "As much as I want to stay to see Daniel pick up his jaw off the floor, I need to go. Jack's off duty soon and I want to be ready to go." Heading toward the door, Sam paused to look back at Vala; her new friend stood in the middle of the room looking suddenly lost.

Crossing back to her friend's side, Sam hugged her. "Vala, all you have to do is be honest with Daniel and you can't go wrong. Tell him how you feel and you'll be fine."

Flicking, her hair over her shoulder, Vala placed her hands on her hips. "Feel? All I feel for Daniel Jackson is lust, plain and simple." She waggled her eyebrows. "And who wouldn't with that body."

Opening her mouth to say something, Sam changed her mind, shaking her head. "Just don't break his heart, I don't know if he could handle it." Then the door closed behind her.

Wandering back into the bathroom, Vala thought about Sam's words. Daniel had drilled it into her head many times this wasn't a date. Biting her nail, she decided not worry about what she or Daniel were feeling and just enjoy the evening. This would be her first time off base, and she was going to relish it.

Enjoying her change in mood, she began to play with her hair. Lifting it off her neck, she tried to decide on a style. Turning to the side, she caught sight of the small scar left by Qetesh's entry. Letting her hair fall, Vala's left hand strayed to the slightly puckered skin.

Flashes of memories assaulted her, none of it making any sense, except the agony. Qetesh had enjoyed showing Vala who was in control, usually through pain. Vala bit her lip to keep the scream within her mouth as the flashback washed through her, and then it was over as quickly as it began.

Shaken, she studied at herself in the mirror, holding the counter in a death grip. Although she tried to hide the dark circles under her eyes with make up, they were noticeable in contrast to her now pale skin. Could she really ask Daniel to live with a woman this broken? Even before Qetesh, Vala had never felt loved. Her mother had died birthing her baby brother and her father, Jasek, in either his guilt or selfishness, had married the first woman, who looked at him twice.

Adria had been a hard bitter woman, who felt that she had been betrayed by life and often took it out on her stepdaughter. Her father had disappeared for months at a time, leaving Adria and Vala to fend for themselves until he returned bearing gifts, that would turn Vala's finger green, and money. They would all live happily until the money ran out and then the cycle began again.

Finally, when Vala turned sixteen, she'd left with one of her father's friends. The man had made big promises but, just like her father, left her hungry and alone in the end, the first in a long line.

It seemed to Vala, the men she chose failed her, but she knew she didn't deserved better. Daniel was a another story, he was different from any man she had ever been attracted to and that made him the most dangerous. He had the power to crush her heart as much as she had the power to break his.

That realization shocked her to the core; fear took over. She had to get out of here; there was no way she could stay here giving Daniel that much power. Moving to the other side of the room, she yanked open her drawers tossing the contents on to the bed. Picking up the phone, she made a call to the General while continuing to pack.

She had closed the bag just when Daniel knocked. Terrified she stared at the door, she had hoped to get away before he arrived.

"Vala are you ready to go. We have a reservation at six. If we're not there they will give our table away."

Finishing the call, she made a choice, tonight would be goodbye, she'd leave in the morning. Pasting a smile on her face she went to greet Daniel

Dinner for Vala was painfully wonderful, but watching Daniel only solidified her resolve to leave and she hoped her disappearance wouldn't destroy him, there was a chance, but she had to get out now before she got in over her head.

Vala dragged out the meal by consuming all the desserts on the menu, and forcing Daniel to eat them too. After Daniel paid the check, Vala allowed him to help her with her coat. When his hands stayed on her shoulders for just a moment longer than needed, for the first time, Vala questioned her decision. Did she really want to leave him and this place? On the long car ride back to the base, she change her mind so many times she no longer knew what she wanted.

They arrived at Vala's door, and she hesitated before wrapping her arms around Daniel's neck, murmuring, "I have to know before-"

But her words cut off as she pressed her lips to his, devouring his mouth. Daniel was tossed into the a season of sensations as her fingers grasped a chunk of his hair pulling him closer.

Then just as quickly the kiss ended and Vala's fingers played with the buttons of his shirt. "Daniel, darling, shall we go inside for a nightcap?" Her lips were still so close, they brushed his as she purred her words.

He closed his eyes wondering if either of them were really ready for this and what did it mean to Vala. Was she just toying with him, but there was a tone of desperation to her actions. Before he could decide, her lips captured his once more. He found himself tossing caution to the wind and he was following her inside.

The next thing he knew, they were falling on to Vala's bed in a tangled heap, his shirt was open and his tie askew. Breathing hard, he tried to take a step back, but Vala didn't want to let him escape her snare. Tilting his head to look at her, as she pulled his shirt from his slacks, he caught sight of Vala's packed bag resting beside her head.

Wrenching himself from her tender ministrations, he demanded, "Why are all your things packed? I thought you were staying?"

Vala silently cursed herself for not getting away before Daniel arrived earlier. She'd made her bed, and now she would have to lie in it. "I was but-" She stopped playing with her hair, hoping he didn't hear the tremor in her voice. "Things change. It seemed like time to move on. There's a lot of treasure out there. If I find enough of it I can settle down on a beautiful little planet and live the rest of my life rich and happy."

The expression on Daniel's face made her shiver. From any other man she'd expect violence, instead he just walked away, pausing at the door. "Well, I guess this is goodbye, Vala." The door slammed behind him.

Vala lay where he had left her, sprawled out across the bed. A single tear slipped down her cheek and she rubbed it away, wondering how long it would take her to get over Daniel Jackson?

There you have it. Chapter two is all ready to go so if you want that one on Friday you'd better let me know. This story is 20 chapters long and I have twelve ready to go. Eight more that need to be read over and the last one that needs a little work. So I can post two chapters but only if you guys let me know you want it. I can see you're reading so take a minute to let me know your thoughts.