So far this is my longest chapter so I'm pretty proud. I rather like this chapter even though its kind of a filler. This also does some more happy elements but the suspense will be back soon. Its kind of like the calm before the storm.
Disclaimer: I do not own Stargate.
Chapter 3
Trapped
Walking into the tavern they were greeting with many sets of eyes on them, continuously watching them as they made their way to Vala's father at the bar. Vala stood before him and let him hug her tightly; she held back a shudder when she felt his cold skin touch hers.
"I'm glad you decided to come," he said light as he touched Vala's cheek tenderly, "I can see you're worried…I do not blame you. You do not remember any of this but hopefully it will come in time. Whatever you decide from this point on we will accept."
"Thank you…well if it's that way then I would like to go back to my new home for awhile. Just let this sink in…and stuff," she said hesitantly as she stepped backwards to stand at Daniels side.
"I see," he said as he lifted his gaze to Daniel, "I guess you've built a life there. Made friends, I guess I can't stop you." Watching the shocked expressions on their faces he chuckled, "What is the matter?"
"Well…we thought you would put up a fight" Mitchell said meeting his eyes directly.
"I know my daughter, she's always been strong. Once she has her mind on something there is no way to stop her, and I'm sure she will come and visit if you do not have any problems with that," As he finished he looked up at Daniel directing it at him.
"I'll come back," Vala said as she put on one of her fake smiles.
"Mr. Mal Doran…" Daniel began.
"None of that call me Gareth."
"Well Gareth," Mitchell began but was cut off.
"I said Daniel could call me that, not you."
"Sorry, sir."
"Don't worry, Gareth. We'll bring her back, probably when the Ori threat is eliminated."
"Very well. Marie! Over here, your sister and her friends are taking their leave of us!" Marie came pushing through the crowd throwing herself into Vala's arms.
"Oh, sister. Why do you not stay? Is it because…" she began as she turned her head to look at Daniel and the rest of SG-1.
"Oh, no…no! No! Definitely not…whatever you are thinking!" Vala gasped as she pulled Marie closer to her hugging her, then looking up awkwardly at Daniel.
"Oh, well then. If you must leave, I guess it is destiny. Yet it seems destiny has favored us by delivering here, maybe destiny will favor us again?"
"We have to go, Vala lets go" Daniel said as he turned to her father to say his goodbyes.
"Goodbye, to both of you" Vala said as she moved away.
"It's been great meeting you," Sam said nudging Mitchell to nod his agreement.
"Indeed."
"Farewell," Gareth and Marie said in unison as they smiled watching Vala lead her friends out of the tavern.
"Am I the only one that thought they were a little bit creepy?" Mitchell asked. Getting no answer he continued, "he kept staring at you Daniel as if he was going to burn you alive. Then his whole being completely agreeable…it's just to convenient."
"Mitchell they are Vala's family."
"Well Sam that doesn't give them an excuse to be that weird, minor weird yes, that kind of weird no."
"I too agree with Cameron Mitchell, they did seem odd," Teal'c said with a nod.
"Vala, you alright?" Daniel asked when he noticed Vala wrapping her arms around herself looking around worriedly.
"Yeah…just a little cold. Oh yay, there's the Stargate lets get out of here."
"Oh and did I mention how weird that Marie was?" Mitchell said. Everyone just tuned him out as he went on and on.
Reaching the Stargate Daniel dialing the gate. Vala stood beside looking around with her gun lifted as if something was going to come out at any second. A smile reached her face as she watched the gate activate. Staying beside Daniel they headed towards the gate. Mitchell and Teal'c going through first soon followed by Sam. Just as Vala took her step the gate deactivate which sent her forward onto the ground.
"What the…" Daniel said as he ran to the DHD. Vala pulled her self um fuming. Walking around the gate and back up the short steps to it she proceeded to kick it once.
"God damn it! The one time I actually need you…and you fail me! Daniel! What's wrong with this thing!" she hissed as she made her way to Daniel.
"I don't know! There doesn't appear to be anything wrong."
"Well find out what's wrong and fix it! I need to get off this damn planet!"
"If you haven't noticed I'm not as equipped to this as Sam is! Now calm down and let me think!" Vala fell onto her knees and covered her face with her hands. A couple minutes of silence later Daniel began to speak.
"I'm going to try and dial another address." After pushing in the middle button they waited for the gate to activate but nothing happened. "Looks like we're stranded here to they come and get us."
As Sam stepped through the gate she felt the gate close behind her. Mitchell and Teal'c gave each other a quick look and ran to the end of the ramp to the general.
"Where are Dr. Jackson and Vala Mal Doran?"
"They were coming in right after us, the gate seems to have deactivated for some reason. Permission to try and dial the planet sir?"
"Granted, Teal'c, Mitchell go take a shower and prepare for the debriefing."
"Yes, Sir."
"Daniel…don't you think they would have dialed the gate by now?" Vala whispered as she beside him looking up at the starry sky.
"Yeah, there is probably something keeping them from making contact here." Vala nodded and everything was quiet again.
"It's strange how clear it is around here and yet over at the village it's still cloudy," Vala whispered as she stared at the horizon where a shadow of the village was seen. "Though it is rather pretty…two moons. Much better then you're one mooned Earth."
"So this planet is better because it has two moons?" Daniel inquired with a soft smile.
"No, Earths better. It has so many people the weird ones are blocked out, yet here they are all you notice…" she whispered as she moved from sitting down to laying down on the grass.
"Remembering anything yet?" Vala shook her head and reached into her jacket to bring out the diary.
"I found this in my bedroom though, I was going to read it when we got back." Another smile graced her face as she stared into the fire a good bit away from them.
"Ah, you can read it now if you want."
"I don't think that fire's doing us much good with us all the way over here."
"Light."
"Yeah that…I guess that's useful but we could live without that." Daniel smiled raising an eyebrow at her. "Thank you, Daniel. For everything…" she whispered as she sat up again and put her hand on his.
"You're welcome."
"This place seems so familiar but it doesn't feel like home. All I can do is think about getting back to the SGC and watching to translate all those boring things. Oh and coffee…I miss coffee."
"Oh god, what have I done. Soon Jack will be sneaking in and switching your coffee with decaf too." Vala raised an eyebrow and stood up.
"Maybe, well maybe we should go sit by the fire and get closer…"
"Vala…" Daniel said sternly.
"I mean, talking. Exchanging of words more simple conversation. But your idea is good too."
"Figured anything out?" Mitchell said as he sat down beside Sam putting a coffee next to her.
"We can't dial that specific planet but we can dial all others I've tried. Whatever the problem is it's on that side of the gate."
"So…were going to need to take a ship there?"
"Possibly, but none are free at the moment. So it would seem they are stranded."
"Oh poor Daniel, that guy's going to put the evil eye on him more. For all we know when we find them again Daniel will be dead and Vala will be trapped away in some tower."
"Uh…no more coffee for you" Sam said as she pulled his coffee out of his hand.
Vala lay awake only a couple feet from Daniel. Staring at the sky she felt sleep intruding on her. Rubbing her eyes she tried to fight it. After what seemed liked endless fighting she felt herself give in and enter another dream.
Vala once again found herself running through the forest again down a familiar path. Seeing the clearing she tried to make her way down that path but she was stopped by the faceless women pointing down another path, he head hanging low.
"What…" Vala began but she felt herself pulled down the new path. Soon she found herself on the edge of a cliff staring down at a body of water the extended past the horizon.
"I told you it was to late," the voice echoed behind her yet she did not turn around.
"Why can't I get home?"
"You're asking the wrong questions, you must take a new path. Answers lay before your eyes yet you ignore them. Follow this path again, and let what is in front of you speak the truth."
"What?" Vala
shuddered as she felt the woman's hands on her back, then catching
her off guard she felt the woman push herself off the cliff falling
down towards the water. A loud scream echoed as she felt her body
flip around catching one last glimpse of the woman staring down at
her. Another scream began.
To be continued…
So yeah, that be it. This was going to be updated sooner but I lost my muse. Got it back of course though. I rewrote this whole chapter twice. This was the best version so I hope you like.
No quote cause I'm lazy today.
Review please!
- Shinki
