Sadly I don't own stargate otherwise Vala and Daniel would have ended up together. The only character I own is Perry.
On emerging through the event horizon on P7X-012 and talking with a waiting guide it quickly became evident to SG1 they had arrived on a commerce planet. For that reason Cam had requested and been granted several days leave to explore what the traders from countless worlds had to offer.
Sam wanted to remain in the first district they'd come across as it was where the scientific and technological traders were. Teal'c had offered to remain with her as he needed a break from Daniel and Vala's constant bickering. So Cam, Vala and Daniel had headed further into to the more miscellaneous districts.
"Daniel where the hell are you" Vala yelled stepping out of the crowded inn they'd stopped at to get some food, he'd stepped out over an hour ago 'for some air'.
Panic rose in her stomach when she couldn't see him in the darkening street so she quickly headed back inside to find Cam.
"Cameron I can't find Daniel" she said her voice full of concern.
The use of his full name wasn't lost on him and the colonel sprang up so violently he knocked the table over. Ignoring the mess of spilt drinks, scattered food and smashed dishes he followed Vala out.
"J-A-C-K-S-O-N" he bellowed looking up and down the street.
He was also beginning to panic knowing full well the other man's history "have you tried radioing him".
"No" Vala said feeling rather stupid for not having thought of that herself.
He gave her a reassuring smile grabbing his radio "Jackson its Mitchell come in over" practically ordering the civilian.
For a moment the only response was static before a female voice broke through "Hello I hope this is the button I press, hell I hope you can understand me. My name's Perry".
Mitchell stared at his radio for a second before replying "receiving you loud and clear Perry why do you have Jackson's radio".
"I would prefer if we spoke in person Mitchell can you describe your location for me" she sounded a little scared.
"We're outside the Traveller's Tavern" he thought it best to play her game whatever it was.
"Walk towards the stone statue I'll come out and meet you".
Cam looked at Vala "guess we walk that way then" he said pointing towards the obelisk Daniel had been interested in.
The pair hurried up the alley weaving past the occasional alien before drawing level with a hooded figure stood on a doorstep.
"Mitchell" she hissed as they passed before retreating inside.
Vala and Cam stepped into what looked like the foyer of a cheap hotel in a rough part of town. Inside Perry lowered her hood to reveal blazing orange eyes and a waist length auburn ponytail adorned with beads.
"You're Perry" Vala asked a little surprised as she looked about 15.
She responded with a single nod of her head as she turned and made her way down a dimly light hallway. Pausing at the end to allow them to catch up before ducking inside a door, they followed her into an equally dimly light and shabby looking bedroom.
Perry removed her cloak and tossed it on a beaten chair revealing a slender 4ft10 frame that was dressed in sturdy boots, dark brown leather pants and light brown t-shirt.
"Now care to tell us how you got hold of Jackson's radio" Cam asked.
"I was being harassed by some drunks and he stepped in when they started to get a little handsy. He was rewarded with a nasty beating so I brought him back here to tend to his wounds". A soft whimper caught her attention and she was across the room kneeling by a mattress in a blink of an eye.
Vala followed her out of curiosity but wished she hadn't when she saw the state Daniel was in.
He was laid on his back, his face and arms were a mess covered in cuts and bruises while his bare chest and abdomen was black and blue. He was becoming frantic which wasn't helping his already struggling breath.
"You need to calm down or you're going to do more harm" Perry urged trying to calm him.
"Vala" he whispered as his fevered glazed eyes roamed the room looking for the woman he secretly loved.
"I'm here Daniel" the crazy space pirate said sinking to her knees and taking hold of his bloodied hand.
Perry watched as his eyes locked onto her causing his body to relax and his breathing to calm, leaving them she crossed to Cam.
Every inch of Daniels body was in excruciating pain but it was worse across his chest, back and abdomen. Every breath burned in his dry throat and every breath caused him agony. He was pretty sure he had several broken ribs and probably a collapsed lung to boot.
His skin felt like it was on fire so he was also pretty certain he was suffering from an infection or some kind of septic shock, either way he knew he'd be lucky to make it back.
Vala why wasn't she there "Vala" he called out frantically looking around for his annoying shadow. His eyes landed on the familiar sexy body and he was sure it was a fever caused hallucination.
"I'm here Daniel" she said kneeling down next to him and taking the hand he weakly offered her.
She sure felt real and that was good enough for him "Vala I love you I've always loved you" he said battling the pain.
"I love you too now hush Daniel save your energy" she urged but as usual he ignored her.
"When we get back you need to pack you things up" he said wincing.
"What you having me kicked off the base or something" she asked a hint of a playful tone.
"No you're moving into my place you can't spend your entire life stuck underground".
"Mitchell a word please" Perry said having visited enough planets to know that he was in charge.
"Sure" he said averting his gaze from his team members to her.
"I planned on using the cart I ordered for tomorrow, to transport Daniel to the Stargate and see if any of the guides could recall the address he dialled in from".
Cam nodded having a feeling he knew where this was heading.
"There's only so much I can do and give him for fear of doing more harm than good. So far I've given him medication that I've used before. I'm unwilling to give him anything stronger but he's not holding up to well".
Cam closed his eyes, he knew that was coming "is there anything I can do to help" he asked looking down at her.
"Watch my back" she said knowing that she had a large target pinned to it.
He nodded "Vala I'm just going with Perry to try and get something to help us to get Jackson back home. If you need anything just radio me ok".
"Sure" she responded without taking her eyes of the injured archaeologist.
This time Perry grabbed a brown leather jacket from a pile of luggage by the door yanking it on. Quietly they slipped out retracing their steps out onto the now empty and dark street before turning down a street opposite.
"So where's home" Cam asked trying to make light conversation.
"I'm originally from Tetra it's an advanced planet that orbits two suns".
Mitchell continued asking her questions about her life, her family and how she'd come to be on the commerce planet.
She explained how when the Ori unleashed the plague to prove their worth, the healers like on Earth managed to hold it at bay for a while but the virus kept mutating and eventually the people turned on the healers. She'd been on the run ever since never staying on the same planet for very long in case the Tetra warriors caught up. Her parents had risked everything to ensure they're only child could escape with generations worth of medical knowledge.
Finally the stall she'd been looking for came into view "I would feel a whole lot safer if you had your weapon ready".
Mitchell silently removed his berretta from his leg holster and flicked the safety off "done".
Rolling her shoulders back Perry sauntered upto the wooden shack manned by male with shaggy black hair and burnt orange eyes who appeared to be in his late 30's.
"I need transportation for 3 people plus an injured male from the Shadow Inn to the portal now".
"I've got nothing available until the 1 you've already booked for tomorrow morning".
"Don't give me that".
Cam had been in enough confrontations to understand the implied threat so raised his gun.
"Now Pyria I don't care what it is as long as it gets us where we need to be".
Pyria eyed Cam's gun which was now pointed at his head and sighed "all I've got is the stable cart".
"Perfect let's go get it" she said in a dangerously light tone.
A thought flickered through Cam's mind 'she'd be an invaluable asset to the SGC'.