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Ryer's Story
Chapter One
Ryer peeked into her Father's tent, "Aopa," she said, "I have your supper here." Her frail Father took the soup from his eldest daughter. He knew he was dying and he needed to decide to whom he would choose to lead his people. Ryer had an older, impetuous brother who never considered anyone else. He would, of course, want to be called leader. He wanted to choose Ryer, but the village elders might have objected.
"Lorna," he called, "Bring my children and the elders here."
"Yes sir," said Lorna, the cook.
Minutes after telling of his decision, Aopa died. Tolan, Ryer's older brother, was happy and left the tent in a good mood, though his father had died.
Ryer sat there, shocked, her father died, and Tolan was leader. She swept out of the tent, her long robes swishing around her ankles. She stumbled through her tears to a large outcropping. Just then, she heard the Japa-ai activate. She wondered who would be coming, as no one had come to Aorthia in many years. Sighing, she realized, as Tolan had no wife, it was her duty to welcome the guests. She stood up and made her way down the well-trodden path. Four strange figures stepped through, and Ryer greeted them.
"We are peaceful explorers," said one of the men.
"We welcome you to Aorthia. My name is Ryer. If you follow me, I will take you to my village."
Soon, Ryer had them seated around her table on long cushions. Three men and a lady carefully picked at the food on their leaves. They had introduced themselves as Jack, Teal'c, Daniel, and Sam.
Daniel glanced around the table. At the head sat Tolan, the village elder. Others of his family were seated, but none were introduced to them, except Ryer. He looked at her now that they were in the light. She was staring at Carter. Suddenly her gaze shifted to him. He was startled to see that her eyes were white. She was blind. He wondered how she led them to the tent. Her piercing gaze began to make him uncomfortable. She smiled at him, as though reading his thoughts.
Meanwhile, Jack was talking with Tolan about making a treaty.
"What do you have that would interest me?" asked Tolan, smiling broadly. "Everything we need, we make."
"How advanced are your weapons?" inquired Jack.
"Sufficient," boasted Tolan.
"Do you have any trouble with the Gould or the Wraith?" Carter asked.
"Of course," was Tolan's answer. "Who doesn't?"
"Our weapons can kill them," Jack stated.
Tolan's eyes seemed to grow. "They can be killed?" he exclaimed.
At this, Ryer spoke up. "I told you they could. But would you or Aopa believe me?"
Tolan's good mood evaporated. "Out!" he shouted. "You don't even belong here. You're not even part of my family!"
Ryer looked confused, but left without a word.