SG1 was on a routine mission to PX-357 for simple analysis of the planets new resources. It was the first time Cam and Vala had visited the planet, since General O'Neill was transferred to Washington. SG1 was asked to return by their leader Arman to renegotiate mineral rites for his people. SGC accepted the friendly invite and Teal'c, Sam and Daniel were anxious to return to the peaceful planet. Cam and Vala were informed by their teammates it's a virtual paradise to rest and relax. Cam relished having a little peace and quite, since Vala and him were discreet about their recent pairing. They arrived without a hitch, until Arman recoginized Vala as Quetesh. The once peaceful people suddenly became vigilantes and and took SG1 captive. Daniel tried to explain to Arman that Vala was once a host to Quetesh and she was an innocent victim. Arman felt betrayed that his once so called friends had returned with a vengeful Goddess and wanted nothing but revenge and retribution.

Cam and his team were helpless against the mob and Vala was taken prisoner, separate from her teammates cell. Arman and his people had passed judgement on Vala without a trial and since they had declared SG1 now enemies of the people, they were tied and forced to watch Vala's being taken away for punishment. Cam, Teal'c, Daniel and Sam were all tied to a pole in the middle of a mass courtyard. They were too overwhelmed by the people to escape. They waited as there was no sign of Vala, only cheers and jeers from an outside doorway and the end of the courtyard.

Cam being the leader of SG1 now felt helpless towards his team, and tried to reason with Arman what a big mistake it was to harm one of his people including the repercussions from SGC and their alliance. Arman and his counselors would not listen to reason and Daniel even with his diplomacy for peace could not sway Arman from harming Vala. Teal'c also tried to reason with them that he was once a Jaffa Prime to Apophis and was forgiven his transgressions from Armans people. Teal'c pleas fell on deaf ears as far as Arman was concerned. His people had been under Quetesh's rule, until she disappearded one day and never returned. Since that time Armans people had lived in virtual peace and enjoyed the fruits of trade throughout the galaxy.

Cam was terrified at not knowing what was happening to Vala. He had not seen any sign of her since she was taken by Arman. All were hoping somehow Vala's talent for self nogiating would get her out of this situation. Sam was afraid for her friend and knew from private conversations that Vala's only fear one day would be her past as Quetesh would catch up to her and that would be the end for her. This seemed like that situation. As SG1 stood in the hot sun, restrained and worried; Arman and several people suddenly came thru the doorway.

The courtyard suddenly filled with thousands of angry people, but no Vala. As Cam scanned the crowd with his teammates they noticed that two men had poles that were suddenly pounded into the ground in front of them. After they finished their task they separated and allowed one man to stand in front of him. His face was scared and one eye was missing. This situation was looking dire every minunte and Cam and the rest were trying to figuire out a solution to escape and find Vala. As their attention was drawn to the scarred man, they heard the crowd roar out of anger. It was Vala being brought in with her arms tied to a crossbeam.

Cam finally could see her image as they brought her closer.

"Oh God."

A/N: Since in all honesty I felt that the original story would be compromised. I decided to go back with another original story from my archives. I want to apologize to all the reviewers and their comments to the now deleted story of Where are They Now and appreciate your support. As always I appreciate your feedback and thank you for your continued support of all my fics. I hope this will ease some misunderstandings by others. As usual I welcome any comments and feedback. Thanks guys.

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