A/N: Hmmm… I got some bad news yesterday…It looks like I'm coming down with something flu-like… I broke four of my finger-nails, cut my foot (I honestly don't know how I managed to do that) and my English homework just sucks… so… kind of a bad day if you ask me…

Writing is helpful, like a therapy to me. So forgive me but here's another story…

I actually took one idea from a book (it's actually my book so I am even allowed to do so… hehe…) but SG is not mine (see the Disclaimer in this?)… I know that it might be not much, so many stories have been written already… it's actually kind of hard to come up with something new, I know that, I really do… but well – maybe it's just another story… and maybe you're gonna find something you need here…

Thanks for all your hits and PMs and reviews and mails – I appreciate that you know? I really really do :o) It means a lot knowing that you actually stop by and read my stories… :o)

So now I'm watching The Chronicles of Narnia (along with my father and oh my! That is just crazy! He looks like being six years old again... hehe), sitting on the couch, wrapped in a blanket, resting… oh and writing of course :o)

Timeline – I don't actually know now… I would say season four or five but I really don't know… we'll figure this out later… hope you don't mind… try to put up with me ;o)

Spoilers – I have no idea… maybe some….? I don't know what exactly will happen in this story, I have just the basic idea so… we'll see about spoilers later… and in case there'd be some, I'd let you know…


LOVELY LITTLE LADYBUG

It was just a beautiful day in Colorado Springs. Birds were singing, the wind was blowing nicely, sun was shining… nothing could be better. Colonel Jack O'Neill was just making sure that few of his plants would survive the next week. He was supposed to leave for a mission in a day and they were supposed to be there for five days… maybe more if Daniel would find something interesting.

He couldn't believe it but he actually really had plants. Carter insisted on that. He was trying to tell her that those poor things would die pretty soon and that it would not be pretty but she just simply refused to listen. She gave him two for a start and then another four. She named them after his favorite Simpson's characters. Again, she insisted. So here he was, watering Bart and Homer, hoping they would survive for another week.

Daniel was already on the base. He was so happy about this mission that he couldn't even sleep. One of his dreams was coming true so yeah, he was excited. He fed his fish, watered his plants, locked everything and then he left for the base. It was about 3 in the morning… the guards were surprised but they haven't asked a single thing… they got used to people from active SG teams acting strangely sometimes. Besides he was the actual real Daniel Jackson… so … they just let him enter.

Teal'c was resting in his quarters. He wasn't particularly thrilled about this mission but he was ready to do what his duty asked. Besides after coming back he was supposed to leave the SGC for several weeks. He had a scheduled meeting with his old friends from Chulak. And although he hasn't said anything out loud, he was really thrilled.

Sam Carter was just finishing at home. She would take her car and ride over to the base in no time. There was a mission scheduled and she still had to finish few reports about the irrigation system SG-6 has brought back two weeks ago. She watered her plants, cleaned her fridge, locked everything, secured everything and with bag in her hand she left her home.

She looked at the sky. This was a really beautiful day. She was enjoying it pretty much. Hopefully the weather would still be the same after few days. She could use some free days then, after coming back.

After few minutes of her drive, something went terribly wrong. Her car just went all crazy and she had real troubles with the driving. She suddenly ended by the road, with her car somehow broken, not knowing what exactly happened. She was sure that she would have a bruise from the safety-belt. She could even smell smoke coming from … the engine.

Sam managed to leave the car. She didn't feel dizzy or anything, nothing hurt or at least it looked like so. Just the bruise would surely appear in no time… She opened the hood and… there was just more smoke. That was just great.

Jack was already on the base when his phone rang.

"Yep?"

"Sir, it's me, Sam."

"Hey, what's up, Carter?"

"I'm sorry for calling, but ehm … I have a problem, Sir. I might use your help."

So O'Neill came to pick her up. At first he sounded amused. She was a genius, she could fix probably everything… and her own car actually broke down the morning she needed it to get back to work. Life had a strange sense of humor. He was ready to tease her a bit… but then he arrived.

He saw her sitting there, looking all lost and disappointed, sad and … scared. Her car was aside of the rood, one side bit crumpled, smoke still coming from the engine.

He parked his car and went over to check up on her. He knelt down in front of her. She kept on looking down… he put his hand onto her knee.

"Hey, Carter, you okay?"

And still nothing.

"Sam?"

And he sounded concerned. He didn't know what happened, he didn't know what was wrong. So when she looked up and met his eyes, he couldn't quite believe the look he was given. She was okay, she didn't look hurt at all. And yet something about her made him worried.

"What happened?"

"I almost lost control of the car. I don't know what happened… I can't believe it! My own car!"

"But you're okay?"

"Yes… I will probably have a bruise from the belt but…"

"So why are you sitting here like this?"

"I'm embarrassed! I can't believe it!"

And he had real troubles with keeping his face straight. That was just so adorable.

"Don't look at me like that, Sir!"

"Sorry, Carter… but this is just…"

"Aaaargh!"

She got up and walked away…. He was actually laughing now. This was unbelievable. Frustrated Carter... dressed in perfectly fitting jeans... yeah, what a way to start his day.

O'Neill followed her. He knew he should try to cheer her up. She refused to look at him. He squeezed her shoulder.

"I'm sorry, Sir, it was inappropriate."

"It's okay. We should go now… I called the base, they're gonna take care of your car."

"What?"

"Don't worry… they'll just bring it to the base car-park. You can play with it when we get back from P9M-something."

She smiled at him. Yeah, Carter was back. He just saw another part of her… one he hasn't seen before. And he actually liked that part.

The ride back to the base was okay. Nothing happened. They were actually talking about their weekends and everything seemed to be okay.

Back on the base they met Daniel and Teal'c. They were scheduled for medical check-up before the mission. Teal'c was the only one that got cleared.

"Okay… so Daniel, you first."

"What's wrong?"

"Did you notice something being different recently?"

"Ehm… no, I don't think so."

"Well I'm sorry to say that but I think your eyes are getting worse. I would like to schedule you for proper examination when you get back, okay?"

"Yeah, sure."

"I'm gonna give you these drops. You might experience some dizziness or headaches from having to focus a bit more. And especially on this mission… they should help you."

"Okay, thanks."

She gave him some drops and let him go. She knew that he was not happy about the outcome. He has always been worried about losing his sight. He knew that it would probably get worse sometimes in the future… but this was too soon.

"Okay Sir, your turn."

"If it is about me being old, I don't want to hear it."

"Actually… I was about to ask something else. Did you start with some sort of a diet?"

"What? Me? Come on doc!"

Sam had to hide her smile. Yeah, it would fun watching Jack O'Neill on a diet...

"I thought so…"

"Why?"

"Well your heart is definitely in better shape than before… your cholesterol is … better and so is the level of sugar in your blood. So I was just wondering…"

"Sorry doc, no idea how that happened."

"Okay, don't worry about it then… we'll see later what this is about. You may go now…"

"Carter, you want me to wait for you?"

"No Sir, that's fine. I'm okay."

"Sure. Thanks doc."

Janet nodded at him and smiled. She looked at Sam then. She sat down on the bed next to her.

"What was that about?"

"Oh… nothing."

"Really? Might have something to do with that bruise on your chest?"

"My car broke down and I had a little accident… I guess I panicked a bit… or whatever. He picked me up and … didn't find me in the best shape."

"I see…"

They smiled at each other. Oh yeah, they could see those words that were left unspoken there.

"I'm gonna give you some cream for those, it should help with the possible pain and swelling."

"The pain is more than possible… actually…"

"It hurts like hell."

"Yeah…"

"You didn't break anything, so it will hopefully be okay soon."

"Thanks…"

"So I will just give you the regular shot and then you're free to go."

And she gave her another smile. It was time for Sam to receive another shot of hormonal birth-control. After that she got the cream and was ready to go.

They all met with General Hammond in the briefing room.

"SG-1, everything okay?"

"Yes, Sir."

"Have a seat people."

And so they all sat down with their files on the table.

"Your next mission is to P9M-387. We had the planet checked three times by MALP and UAV... Looks like nobody is living there. Major Carter, care to continue?"

"Yes, Sir. We discovered a system of caves, two small lakes, waterfall and some deep bushes. We also found something that looked like ruins of a city. The temperature is constant, around 23°C during the day. All readings are suggesting friendly climate."

"Dr. Jackson?"

"We discovered some reading by the caves. I'm hoping to catalogue them all. As from we've found, the planet used to be populated some time ago… maybe the ruins could tell us more as well."

"And from the report I've been given, you think that there is something important out there, is that right?"

"Yes, Sir. We've come across a reference to this planet. If I'm correct. There is supposed to be something in that cave system that should be helping the locals with finding the truth and honesty in people. We're not sure about what that means though."

"Which is your mission. You will try to catalogue the cave system, try to find more about the city and about the technology. You're leaving in two hours. You're scheduled back in five days at 15:00 PM. Understood?"

"Yes, Sir."

"Okay people, now let's talk about the details."

And they did exactly that. They talked and bickered, trying to understand everything. Daniel was just excited too much.

Everything went fine. They sent a MALP through the Gate first, with all the equipment and supplies. O'Neill was glad about that. It was definitely better than carrying it all on his back.

When they left everything seemed to be okay. And even on the other side. No surprises, no enemies, only one sun, normal blue sky… everything looked … way too normal and good actually.

"Okay people is it just me or…"

"Seems too calm, Sir?"

Carter smirked at him. She was actually grinning. Since when she could read him that well?

"Yeah… okay, Danny, lead the way. We should set up the camp when we find a suitable place. We're gonna be here for a while after all."

"Yes… well… this way."

Daniel was all smiling and looking like a kid on the Christmas morning. He took off before even making sure they were following.

Jack looked at Teal'c.

"I shall accompany him, O'Neill."

"Thanks, T. We'll be right behind you…"

Teal'c followed Daniel to accompany him. O'Neill and Carter checked the MALP and everything before following their team-mates.

"He is really happy about this mission, isn't he?"

"Yes, Sir. He most definitely is."

"No sugar for him… or coffee, okay, Carter?"

"No way, Sir."

"Huh?"

"I'm not going to be the one between Daniel and his sweet coffee. That's way too dangerous."

And so they laughed together while talking about their friend. They all walked together for a while before finding something amazing.

They were standing on a cliff. They could see the ruins of the city below them, the entrance to the cave system, they could hear the waterfall… it was perfect.

The ruins looked intact. It was not like some battle destroyed the city. It all looked just abandoned, like the people have left… or maybe died. But there was nothing suspicious.

"You know what, Carter? Maybe this mission will be like a vacation after all… just no drinks in coconuts…"

"You took your fishing equipment along, Sir?"

"Crap! I knew I would forget something."

And so they walked further, trying to find the perfect place for setting up a camp. It all looked just good. Daniel kept on talking and grinning, Teal'c kept on looking alert, Carter was trying to help Daniel while Jack was just looking around, enjoying the sun and thinking that maybe they've been lucky this time.

But well, they were SG-1, so they couldn't be actually sure. Troubles would usually find them in no time… And Jack had this sick feeling in the pit of his stomach that something would go wrong.


A/N: So… I guess this is the start. We'll see about the rest… any ideas? I've got some but more is usually better! :o) Oh and about the name? Don't ask! :oD I couldn't think of anything else… and maybe I will manage to do the name some justice later :o)