A small ship entered the atmosphere miles from the city hiding from the sensors. The pilot sat for almost an hour making sure no one had caught her entry. Smiling to herself Osiris stepped out into the forest she'd landed in and started for the city.

Since Ammonet had declined her offer of an alliance then she would die and Osiris would just take everything instead.


Riath was the centre of Ammonet's kingdom.

It was the favourite of all the planets she ruled but as Apophis had not liked it much when she had been his Queen they had spent more time in the places he chose.

No one knew that Apophis was not simply gone. When he had come to her to take his place at her side once more after destroying Sokar, Ammonet had pierced his heart with a dagger before firing his corpse into the nearest sun. Despite his professions of love Apophis wanted to control her and Ammonet would not be controlled by him again.

The Mother Ship docked and Ammonet turned to where Daniel sat brooding. The past few days he had been quiet, he'd barely spent any time working on his creations and in their bed he seemed distant. Intimacy was almost mechanical.

He took her hand in silence when they took their place in the carriage that would take them to her palace. This was one of the few planets she had a separate residence.

The people of the planet lined the route to the palace celebrating the return of their Queen and Goddess. When they left the ship cheers surrounded them and Ammonet caught Daniel's arm when he jumped at the sound.

x

"It is time for you to stop this," Ammonet scolded when Daniel simply dropped onto the couch when they reached their chambers within the palace.

"Stop what?"

Ammonet frowned at him, "Acting like a child."

His blue eyes were filled with ice when he looked up at her but he remained silent. Shaking her head in annoyance Ammonet slid onto his lap straddling him, irritated that he did not wrap his arms around her the way he normally would.

"Tell me, my love," Ammonet tried to catch his eye, "Do you think I wanted Ba'al's attentions?"

Daniel dropped his head back and sighed, "I know you didn't. Seeing him touch you as though you were his made me angry in a way I'd never been before. But I shouldn't have lost control, I should have been able to stop."

"I warned you, my love," Ammonet reminded him softly, "Because you are not Goa'uld our separation would be uncomfortable for you."

"Doesn't matter," he replied, "I should have been able to control those urges."

Ammonet gently nipped his earlobe, "You did. You did not hurt me, did you?"

"I would never..."

"Part of you wanted to," she murmured softly, "To hear me cry out as you dominated my body proving that I belonged to you and not Ba'al."

Daniel slowly nodded.

"But you did not," Ammonet pressed kisses along his neck, "You surrendered to me. We also now have a way to calm you until we can find a way to control your temper."

Catching her face in his hands Daniel smiled at her, "My Goddess, if you stay by my side then there will be no need."

Ammonet kissed him before leaning into his ear, "You have neglected me lately, my love. And there is a large bed in the next room."

Grinning Daniel surged to his feet carrying his lover into the other room.


"You wished to see me, My Lord?"

Daniel turned to find Dor'nak standing in the doorway. The First Prime had not been happy about Daniel at first but as he watched the Tauri's dedication to Dor'nak's Goddess he became less concerned. Now though he had accepted the man as the Queen's consort.

"Good, come in Dor'nak," Daniel motioned him closer, "I have something I need you to look at."

Intrigued the Jaffa entered the lab completely and joined the Tauri where several inventions were scattered across the table in front of them.

"How long have you been in the service of our Queen?" Daniel asked.

"Since the day I was born," Dor'nak replied, "My family have lived in her light for six generations."

Daniel smiled slightly, "And as First Prime you are the best shot?"

"Yes," Dor'nak stated proudly, "I trained hard to be able to protect my Queen."

Daniel nodded before picking up what appeared to be a miniaturised staff weapon head with a handle, "Try this."

Dor'nak looked at the weapon he'd been handed with distaste, "I cannot protect the Queen with this."

"Actually, you can," Daniel replied, "It has three settings and can be used similar to an Earth weapon or push the button on the side and push the two sections."

Following the instructions Dor'nak was impressed that is became more like a proper staff weapon although much lighter.

"Fire it," Daniel told him motioning to the section he had set up nearby.

Dor'nak took up position and fired the weapon impressed by the power.

"It's easier to use," Daniel explained, "Also easier to carry so there is less chance someone can lift it from your soldiers."

Dor'nak turned the weapon over in his hands.

"I want these to be mass produced," Daniel ordered, "And you to start training your soldiers to use them."

He hesitated at the order.

"My goal is to protect our Goddess," the Tauri snarled his blues eyes darkening, "And this will protect our Queen from any who dare try to harm her."

Dor'nak gave a slight bow, "Of course, My Lord. I will begin training my Jaffa once the first batch is ready."

x

Ammonet sat listening to Carstar, the leader of the city, as he gave her full information on production of Naquada in the outer regions as well as anything else he felt was important. It was boring but necessary to make sure that her people were still under control.

"My Lady," Carstar said once he was finished, "It is unusual for you to be here at this time."

Ammonet frowned at him, "I go where I like when I want."

"Of course," he grovelled, "What I meant was it is an honour to have you here at this time because the yearly tournament is this week."

"Tournament?" she asked bemused.

Carstar nodded, "It is how we choose who delivers your tribute. All the young men of the citadel take part in the hopes of being the one chosen. It is an honour they carry for the rest of their lives and many find a bride due to the status it gives them."

Ammonet mused on this before nodding, "It sounds intriguing. Ensure there is a place set aside for me and my consort to watch. I will also think about a special prize this year for the winner."

A wide smile broke across the man's face and he bowed deeply, "Thank you, My Queen. I will announce this wonderful news the moment I return."

Ignoring the man as he left Ammonet leaned back and mused over the idea that had sparked in her mind at the thought of the tournament. She and Daniel may have a new toy to play with for a while.


The entire city had turned out in the amphitheatre for the first day of the tournament. Every year the royal box would sit empty with a small tribute set for their Queen. This year however it was decorated and ready for their Goddess to take her place.

The cheer from the crowd was deafening when Ammonet, dressed in gold, arrived in the box. Her hand rested on Daniel's arm as he escorted her to their place with Killa and Dor'nak behind them.

Taking her seat Ammonet nodded to Carstar. Bowing low to her Carstar then turned to the crowd and started his speech telling everyone about the reason for the day.

"Are we stuck here all day," Daniel demanded from her side.

Ammonet turned to him and smiled, "My love, you are the one who told me that we must ensure our people love us."

"Not at the expense of my sanity," Daniel rolled his eyes.

She chuckled softly sliding her fingers along his arm, "I promised a special prize this year for the winner."

"For him or for you?"

"For us, my love," she replied, "A new kind of toy for our bed."

Daniel turned to look at the twenty competitors thoughtfully. One thing he had discovered with the Goa'uld knowledge he'd received was that his view of sexuality had changed dramatically. As they were asexual Goa'uld found pleasure in both male and female partners no matter which type of host they had chosen. It hadn't occurred to him until now that all the toys Ammonet brought into their bed had been female and he concluded that these had all been for his benefit.

Taking her hand he pressed a gentle kiss to her wrist, "I'm sure that I can think of some new games for us to play with whoever wins."

She gave him a coy smile before standing and waiting for silence before announcing the start of the competition.

x

The entire city was empty as Osiris walked through the streets. She could hear cheers coming from nearby so began to walk towards them. She had always liked this planet but Ammonet would not give it up despite the fact Apophis hated it. Now Osiris was going to take it. Reaching the amphitheatre she smiled to see several men standing in the arena waiting to start. Hidden under plain clothes, which she had to force herself to wear, Osiris slipped in to join the crowd.

Silence fell upon the crowd and Osiris looked up to see Ammonet standing, dressed in gold so that the sun reflected off her giving the people a view of their Goddess. In a clear voice she announced the beginning of the competition before taking her seat revealing her companion. Osiris stared in astonishment as Daniel Jackson sat at the side of the Goa'uld. It was something she hadn't expected to see but thinking about it Ammonet had practically announced the fact she held him prisoner during the Summit. Once she had Ammonet's forces Osiris would spend days torturing Daniel Jackson for information on the Tauri and then just for fun.

Slipping through the crowd to find the exit so she could infiltrate the palace, Osiris stalled when she glanced up at the royal box and saw something completely unexpected. Ammonet leaned over to her prisoner to whisper something in his ear, expecting him to make a remark back with disdain in his eyes Osiris stared as Daniel took Ammonet's hand and turned it to press a kiss to her wrist.

Watching them some more Osiris soon began to realise that the Tauri man was not a prisoner, he was there of his own free will.

That changed everything.

x

Daniel dropped onto the couch the moment they entered their chambers, "Do we have to go tomorrow as well?"

"I told Carstar that we would make the first and final day only," she replied amused, "So, you can work on your inventions all day tomorrow."

She slipped off her dress to change for dinner finding her love at her side before she could slip on her robe.

"Or we could just stay in bed all day tomorrow," he murmured in her ear before pressing several kisses along her shoulder.

She closed her eyes letting her head loll back as Daniel slid his lips and tongue down her spine. He stopped at her waist trailing kisses around to her stomach before continuing up to her breasts ending with a soft kiss on her lips.

"You are very persuasive, my love," Ammonet moaned feeling his hands stroke her skin as he pressed against her.

Daniel started to move her to the bed stopping her from removing his shirt, "I think since I sat through that boredom you owe me."

"And what do you want, husband?"

Daniel kissed her softly before turning her and guiding her forward onto the bed, "To be in charge for the next few hours."

She said nothing but stayed where he had placed her, moaning happily when Daniel slid into her.

xxx

The workbench Daniel had in front of him was filled with bits and pieces of ideas he'd had that came and went quickly. At the moment he was working on some more weapons for Dor'nak and his Jaffa to keep Ammonet safe. Using the knowledge given to him by Shifu paired with what he had learned from O'Neill meant he was creating weapons that no one had ever seen. Dor'nak although reluctant at first was now becoming more involved in the weapons the Jaffa would use.

Checking the time he found it was almost lunchtime. Although not hungry he decided to join Ammonet for lunch. Walking through the palace it amused him how the Jaffa and servants moved out of his way, each dipping their head in respect to his position.

Daniel was happy with that, he was the power behind the throne but Ammonet would always be their figurehead - the beautiful Goddess for them to worship.

Riath was her home base and he could see she was happy to be here. Daniel could understand why she liked it here, her palace sat on a large estate that had a lake surrounding it so that no one could enter it easily. He had plans for some picnics followed by a lot of al-fresco sex.

Entering their chambers Daniel found his Queen sitting with someone he didn't recognise, he instantly bristled calming when Ammonet stood to take his hand.

"Daniel, this is Erdin," she introduced the man sitting watching them, "He is my advisor regarding the symbiote production. One of the reasons we came here now is that it is almost time for both the previous batch of symbiotes to mature and a new spawning."

Taking his seat beside his queen Daniel leaned back listening to Erdin continue his report regarding how many maturing symbiotes they expected.

"Now my Lord Apophis is no longer here," Erdin explained not seeing Ammonet rest her hand on Daniel's knee keeping him seated, "I have found six volunteers to provide the required seed."

"No," Daniel stated sharply.

Erdin looked at him disdainfully, "No?"

"I am the only one who touches the Queen," Daniel replied darkly.

"Well," Erdin glanced at Ammonet, "In order to ensure the required spawn you will need more than one man."

Before Daniel could say anything Ammonet stood, "You may leave, Erdin. Prepare the temple for the spawning."

x

Ammonet waited for Erdin to leave before she turned to her lover sitting waiting for her to speak.

"The spawning is necessary," she stated, "Otherwise we will not have an army."

"No one else touches you," Daniel reminded her standing so he was towering above her.

Ammonet shook her head amused, "And I never planned for anyone to. There is one aphrodisiac we have that will provide you with the stamina to ensure a fully successful spawning."

Daniel took her face in his hands and kissed her, "My apologies for doubting you."

"I will consider forgiving you," she smiled, "If you are here to join me for lunch?"

He guided her back to her seat, "Of course, my love."

Ammonet ordered them food watching him as he sat, his expression showing that he was contemplating a thought.

"Is there something you wish to share, my love?" Ammonet asked archly after several minutes of silence.

"The symbiotes currently maturing," he noted, "They were all spawned by Apophis, right?"

Ammonet nodded a little confused.

"When you spawned them they would all be loyal to Apophis," Daniel reminded her, "We need to ensure they are all loyal to us."

Ammonet nodded, "Then we shall destroy them all."

Daniel held up his finger, "I will need a few of them for some experiments."

"Then they are yours, my love."