A/N: Wow! Over 200 hits in one day! Granted, I have nothing to compare that to, but it seems like a lot to me. I want to especially thank those of you who reviewed (you know who you are), I really appreciate it! If you didn't review, it's okay, because you're reading this anyway :) I meant to have this chapter posted earlier, but I ended up making quite a few changes from my original. I actually like it a lot better now. From now until the end of the story, each chapter will be from a different character's POV. This chapter is Jonas; remember, this is early in season 6 so he's still new to the team and he still calls Sam by her rank. And just in case this confused anyone, phrases in italics are the character's thoughts, but single words in italics are just for emphasis. And for the light of heart, please read the posted warnings! Okay, on with the story!!

Chapter 2: Interference

When the jaffa started coming again Jonas got off a few shots, but Major Carter pushed him down to the ground as a staff blast whipped through the space he was just occupying.

"Thanks, Major," he exclaimed.

"No problem, just do me a favor and stay down until I say it's alright," she said as she rolled off of him. "Then dial us home while I cover you." Jonas simply nodded, a little embarrassed that he was being ordered to hide.

Major Carter carefully got up and crouched behind the DHD. She paused and gathered herself for a moment before opening fire on the approaching jaffa.

Jonas felt helpless hiding while Major Carter risked her life to defend him. He didn't want to admit it, but he felt the macho instinct that he should be the one protecting her. Even though he was pretty sure, hell definitely sure, that she could take him any day. It was times like these that he felt like a liability to the team and that he didn't have the right to be out here with them.

Jonas looked to the left and saw Colonel O'Neill and Teal'c firing their weapons at the new wave of jaffa, doing their best to keep them at bay. It seemed like they were pinned down for the moment. How were they going to get out of this one? He wondered.

Jonas peeked up from his hiding spot and saw an approaching jaffa only a few feet from them. He was about to shout to Major Carter when he saw the jaffa fall dead in his tracks and looked up to see her standing over the body.

"Alright Jonas, now!" she shouted.

Jonas quickly got up and moved around to the front of the DHD. "What do you say we get out of this hell hole?" she said to him.

"Yeah, count me in," he replied, then turned towards the DHD.

Jonas had memorized Earth's address months ago on Kelowna, when he first met SG-1 and the Tauri. In fact, he had already committed dozens of addresses to his memory, thanks to his heightened ability to assimilate information. But he'd only been on a handful of missions since joining SG-1, and he'd certainly never had to dial out under this much duress.

The sound of gun fire startled him and he turned to see Major Carter firing at two jaffa who were attacking from the nearby forest. Jonas went to grab his 9mm from his thigh holster, but by the time he got it out, she had already dispatched with the two warriors.

"Don't worry Jonas, I've got it. Just concentrate on getting us home," she said encouragingly. How can she be so calm? He acknowledged her words with a nod, trying to hide his shaken nerves. No wonder Colonel O'Neill doesn't trust me. I can't even get my gun out in time to help.

Colonel O'Neill's voice over the radio interrupted his thoughts, "Carter, come in."

"This is Carter, sir." Jonas looked over and saw Colonel O'Neill and Teal'c taking cover in a low ditch. There were still several jaffa attempting to over take their position.

"Teal'c and I are trying to pull back to the gate, but we're pinned down at the moment. You and Jonas go ahead of us."

"Sir, we're not leaving without you," she replied. "We'll radio the SGC for back-up, then come for you."

"Negative Carter. The enemy is superior. We don't have much time until we'll be overrun." For the first time that day, Jonas saw Major Carter hesitate. He was taken aback as well, as he realized that Colonel O'Neill and Teal'c might not make it back to Earth.

"Sir, we can help you. I can be there in three minutes!" she said, regaining her composure. Jonas looked across the field to their position and saw the Colonel staring back. He thought he saw a glint of fear cross the seasoned soldier's face, but it was gone in an instant. He glanced at Major Carter and saw sweat dripping down her face and the determination in her eyes. "Jonas, dial the gate and radio for back-up. I'm going after the Colonel and Teal'c." She quickly surveyed the area and readied her P90. "You should be safe here for the moment." Without another word, she set off determinedly across the field.

Jonas turned around and was surprised to find he had stopped mid-dial. "Major!" Colonel O'Neill's voice cut through his thoughts. "Under no circumstances are you to leave Jonas. You are to get him and yourself back to Earth, do you understand!?" The conviction in his voice was evident. Even through the radio, Colonel O'Neill was an intimidating man.

Major Carter stopped in her tracks only a few yards away and looked back at Jonas. She then looked across the field. Teal'c was firing his staff weapon at the approaching jaffa, trying to deter their approach. The Colonel ignored the chaos around him. He resolutely looked at her and she back at him. Jonas couldn't help but feel they were having an entire conversation across a battlefield with only their eyes. After a few seconds, Major Carter turned her back to the Colonel and walked towards Jonas. She had made her decision.

He hastily returned his attention back to the DHD. It took him only a moment to figure out where he had left off in the sequence, and he managed to dial the remaining symbols. He depressed the center button and felt a slight electrical discharge. He thought something was wrong for a moment, but relief washed through him when the Stargate blossomed to life.

"Major! I've got it!" Jonas shouted. He turned to find her standing guard once again. She glanced at the Stargate, but immediately returned her attention to the possible threat that loomed in the shadows of the nearby forest.

Without taking her eyes off the tree-line, she depressed the call button on her radio. "SGC, this is Carter. We are under enemy fire. Repeat we are under fire. Request immediate back-up."

She paused for a response, but received none.

"SGC, this is Carter, please respond."

Still no response. Jonas saw a hint of worry cross her face.

She looked at Jonas, and he reached for his own radio. "Stargate Command, this is Jonas. Can you hear me?"

Nothing.

Major Carter tried again, "Colonel O'Neill, do you copy?" She waited a beat, but there was still silence. "Teal'c?" Jonas glanced over in their direction and saw them continuing to hold their position. She was looking at them too, and he saw the regret in her eyes that she wasn't fighting along side them.

"Major?" Jonas looked questioningly at her, "What's going on? The radios were working a minute ago."

"Something must have happened when the gate activated. There's some kind of interference jamming our radio signals," she explained. "Did you see anything out of the ordinary when the gate activated?"

"No," he replied, "but I felt something. Like a small static shock when I pressed down on the center button."

She looked inquisitively at him. "Jonas, keep an eye on that tree line. I need to examine the DHD."

"Shouldn't we go help Colonel O'Neill and Teal'c?"

"We need to figure out what's going on first, or else none of us are going home," she said solemnly.

"What do you mean?" he asked, not really sure he wanted to hear the answer.

"Our GDOs use radio waves to transmit our iris code. If the radios aren't working, then the GDOs won't either."

The implications of this information deeply unsettled him. Suddenly, an idea popped into his head. "Couldn't we just dial another address, then gate to Earth from there!?"

His smile faded when he saw the expression on her face. "Yes that would work, but we would need to dial out again. And for some reason the gate is still active."

Understanding dawned on him and he replied, "Of course, a Stargate normally only stays open if something is being transmitted through it or it is actively being fed power. We know the radios aren't working, but there could be another source of transmission or power to keep it open."

"Yes. I think that whatever is jamming our radios is also keeping the gate active. With the gate still active, we can't dial another address. And we can't go home either," she concluded. "If I can disconnect the device, or whatever is causing the interference, we should be able to use our radios and GDOs again."

She crouched down to access the control panel to the DHD.

Just as Major Carter opened the panel, Jonas saw a glint of armor in his periphery. "Major!" he shouted.

He raised his 9mm to fire at the enemy, but was pulled down to the ground as he felt a searing pain in his arm. Major Carter had tackled him at the legs and likely save his life, again. She gracefully rolled off him and began firing at the approaching jaffa. Jonas quickly recovered and took aim at the enemy as well. They were only yards away. He felt fear and adrenaline coursing through him. He felt as if time slowed down, his aim became confident and true. He killed one, then another of the enemy, but they seemed to keep coming. He kept firing until he realized he was out of bullets and the enemy all lay dead on the ground.

He looked around wildly, unable to believe he had survived the battle. His stomach dropped at the realization that Major Carter was not celebrating with him. He quickly spotted her telltale blonde hair. She laid motionless on the ground. No, this can't be happening. He ran to her still body, hoping she was alive.

"Major Carter!" He gently rolled her onto her back and saw blood stemming from her left arm. He heard a short moan and saw her good arm go for her P90.

"Major, it's okay. It's Jonas," he said comfortingly. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at him.

"Jonas," she said softly and smiled. Relief swept over him and he let go of the breath he didn't know he was holding.

All of a sudden he felt an immense pain and force on his chest, and he realized his body was being thrown backwards. Then he felt nothing.

A/N: Duh, duh, duh...I think I'm getting a knack for these cliffhangers :) I can tell you it was a blast to write this chapter, so I hope it was just as fun reading it! The next chapter will be from Sam's POV. I'm hoping to get it out in a day or two (maybe three?), but since I did a pretty big rewrite with this chapter, I will have to do some rewrites for the rest of the story too. Please, please, please, tell me what you think! Just press the green button below and leave a review, it only takes a minute (honest)! I really want to know what I'm doing right and what I'm doing wrong. Otherwise, how will I get better?