A/N: Onwards they go! I own none of the characters except for Hakati, Neyt and the elders, and I own p4x-779…..blah blah blah. Here it is!
Hakati lead Teal'c and Daniel away, assuring the protesting Colonel O'Neill that they would be fine, and back soon. Sam and Jack followed their new guide, Neyt, through the sparkling city, a perfect-seeming world of stunning skyscraper, clean air and beautiful plants. Sam's eyes were caught by a flower that seemed to almost envelop a glass dome; it was a shade that wasn't-quite-pink, sort of a silvery purple color. There were hardly any people on the streets, but zooming above their heads were….
"Hover cars? What is this, the Jetsons?"
Jack earned a dirty look from their silent guide, and Sam bit back laughter. Another think that struck her about this city was the silence. It wasn't an oppressive silence, it was a peaceful, pure silence. Even the hover cars made no sound as they streaked through the air. No birds chirped, though there were many, and no one spoke. Except for Jack.
"Not meaning to be rude or anything, but-"
Yes you are.
"Uh," he paused. "Where the hell are we? I mean, we were on P4X-779, but Carter said there's no life on that planet, and I'm inclined to believe her. So did you take us through the Stargate? And why? The SGC is expecting us back soon, we have to check in otherwise they'll send a team after us. How can you read minds? When-"
Jack.
Neyt sounded pretty pissed-off for an alien.
It is not my place to explain this, but you are very impatient. I will do my best. We are a scientific species. We study others just as you do. We have not taken you through the Stargate, we cannot go through ourselves. When explorers come to our planet, we must tap into their knowledge in order to learn. You could read minds if you tried, here even the birds are telepathic. We are interested in you two especially, because you have a kind of relationship we have never before seen. You have many secrets from each other, but you also share much and get along well. Colonel O'Neill is your Commanding Officer, Sam, but you are equals as well.
Jack looked at Sam. She seemed very uncomfortable at having someone in her head.
We are sorry, Samantha. We would prefer not to speak aloud. I think you understand, even if Colonel O'Neill does not.
Sam nodded and visibly relaxed. The silence of this world seemed too perfect to break.
We are here.
They were standing in front of a dome-like building that looked like it was made of silver, whole and solid, with no door that they could see. Neyt put her hand on the surface, and it rippled with a blue sheen. Suddenly, Sam and Jack were inside a circular room, lit only with a spotlight in the middle, slicing cleanly through the middle. Neyt was nowhere to be seen.
Welcome, Jonathan O'Neill and Samantha Carter.
The voices seemed loud enough to shake the walls, but at the same time soft, commanding and gentle. Spotlights lit up the faces of seven people seated around the room.
A girl with black hair sat nearest Sam. Her voice was accented, sounding almost Spanish.
I am María.
I am Mieke, said the woman next to her, who looked about 20, and sounded distinctly Russian.
The voice of a boy filled the room. He sounded Indian.
I am Abu.
I am Tsume. She looked almost Asian, in an alien sort of way.
I am Havilah. This one looked like the youngest of the group. She had a purple streak in her blond hair, and bore a distinct resemblance to Carter.
I am Lorin. The voice came from the only other boy in the group, with brown hair and eerie pale eyes.
The last girl spoke, she looked to be the oldest, maybe around 30, with strikingly red curly hair, green eyes and freckles.
I am Peytra. We are the elders, the elected leaders of this city. We have many questions for you.
And we end on a not-so-cliffhanger this time. Thanks for reading, love you all. Reviews make my day! No flames, please! *hides under a rock*
Carter: You know you really will like me when you get to know me.
O'Neill: Oh, I adore you already.
(Aren't they so cute!) Anyway, check back soon-ish for the next bit!