In the gate room, Sam was on the top rung of a ladder taking readings from the gate's energy signature, when Siler accidentally bumped into the ladder and she fell off, landing on her side on the cold, hard surface of the concrete floor of the gate room. A medical team was immediately dispatched and she was taken to the infirmary and Narim was notified.
Rushing to her bedside, Narim took Sam's hand and held onto it for dear life. The doctor entered the room and told Narim of her condition.
"She's got a broken leg, arm and scapula."
"Is that all? Otherwise she's fine?" he asked carefully, not wanting to reveal her pregnant state
"She's fine. She'll need some time off, but other than that, she's perfectly well."
"I'm glad to hear it. When can she go home?" he asked, concerned
"I'd like to keep her overnight for observation, but I don't see why she shouldn't be able to go home tomorrow." the doctor explained
Walking up to her bedside, Narim took her hand on his and kissed the top of it. The doctor was looking at the two of them and sighed.
"She's also pregnant. I'd say three and a half months along. Of course, I have to inform General Hammond of this." she said
Quickly, Narim turned to her and stared.
"I'll inform General Hammond, myself." he said
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Sitting in his office, the General was going over some mission reports when Narim knocked on the jamb. Looking up from the pile of files, he gestured for him to enter. Sitting across from Hammond, Narim took a deep breath and let it out slowly.
"What's on your mind, Narim?" Hammond asked
"I feel it is my duty to tell you that Samantha is pregnant. I don't know how this will affect her gate travel, but, well...there it is." he said
"Her gate travel will be suspended, not just because she's pregnant, but obviously because of her accident yesterday in the gate room. I'm sure she'll find something to occupy her mind and time while she heals and for the duration of her pregnancy. We'll just need a scientist to fill in for her while she's off gate travel." Hammond said
"Well, I could fill in for her. My knowledge of science and scientific theory are far beyond her understanding. Besides, and I hate to put it this way, I'm smarter than she is and have a grasp on sciences that surpass anyone on Earth's understanding. Why have two linguists on the same team, right?" Narim suggested
After a few moment's thinking, Hammond replied.
"Done. You'll take her place on the team until she's ready to come back. I'll inform Jack of the change. You might want to tell Carter this rather than I. She'll probably take it better coming from you." Hammond suggested
Getting up from his seat, Narim gave a little bow and left Hammond's office. He headed to the infirmary to let Sam know about the change up on the team. She was still asleep in bed when Narim arrived, but as soon as he entered the room her eyes opened and she smiled at him. He took a chair and sat beside her.
"I have news." he said simply
"Good or bad?" she asked
"Bit of both, I'm afraid. Bad news; Hammond knows about your pregnancy. Good news; I'm to take your place as scientist on the team. With my greater understanding of various sciences, I was the logical choice to replace you. Besides, the team doesn't need two linguists." he explained
"Well, I'm glad they'll have a competent scientist on the team, but what am I supposed to do while I'm unable to work?" she asked
"I suppose you could stay home until your broken bones mend and when they're done you can come back to the base and resume your work; you just won't be permitted to have any gate travel." he replied
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The day passed by and morning drew near, Sam was discharged from the infirmary and Narim drove her home. All he had time to do was drop her off and help her into the house and make sure she could make it around without bumping into anything and then he had to leave. He was due in the gate room at 06:00hrs and he was on the verge of being late. He hated being tardy and prided himself on his punctuality.
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06:00hrs and everyone was in the gate room and ready to leave. The M.A.L.P. readings were encouraging; showing structures that seemed to be solidly constructed of wood and stone, similar to that of mid-evil Europe during the Gothic era. They all passed through the gate and emerged on the other side; greeted by people that were dressed in heavy armour and wielding swords. They looked like knights, and as everyone stood in a standoff position, one of the knights spoke up.
"Lay your weapons down or you will be run through."
As linguist and unofficial diplomat, Daniel was the first to set his gun down and suggested that everyone else do the same. Jack, Teal'c and Narim set their weapons on the ground and held their hands up. After a few moments, Daniel spoke up.
"We're peaceful travelers from the planet Earth. We're here to share knowledge and learn your customs and history."
The most elaborately dressed knight removed his helmet and approached Daniel.
"Peaceful travelers that carry weapons and travel with a Jaffa? Apophis sect, by the looks of him. Tell us your real purpose here and do not lie. For your very lives; do not lie." he demanded
"He speaks the truth. We wish to learn and exchange knowledge. There is much we could learn from each other." Narim said
"I am Rogan, and these are my company." he said, gesturing for everyone else to remove their helmets
They truly looked like the knights of old and as they were escorted away from the gate and towards a large castle that dwarfed every other structure, Daniel took out his camera and began taking footage of the area. Their weapons were being carried by two of the other knights that brought up the rear of the column. As they approached the castle, Rogan spoke up.
"You are to be brought before King Artimus. He will decide your fate."
The castle gates opened and as they passed through, they were closed behind them. Inside the castle it was cold and kind of on the dank side. They were led to a room with a large circular table flanked by sitting benches. They were left to stand while Rogan went to fetch the King and the other knights stood watch over SG-1. Moments later, Rogan returned with the King and the knights took seats around the table, setting their swords on the table before them. Rogan gestured to SG-1 and told the King everything he knew.
"They say they're peaceful travelers that seek knowledge and exchange information to the effect of an accord." he said
Turning to Jack, Daniel was amazed.
"This is right out of King Arthur and Camelot. The round table, the knights; everything." he said as he continued to film
Their weapons were laid out on the table as well as their packs and vests. Rogan noticed Daniel's camera and took it from him; setting it on the table along with everything else. The King approached SG-1 and spoke.
"Your names? How are you called?" he asked
Jack was the first to speak.
"I'm General Jack O'Neill and this is Daniel Jackson, Teal'c and Narim, and they are my company." he said
The King walked back and forth in front of Jack et al and looked them over, stopping in front of each team member and asking their status.
"Daniel Jackson, what is your purpose?"
"I'm an archaeologist. I study history; knowledge, customs, architecture and other matters of old."
"Teal'c, if you no longer serve Apophis, then what is your purpose?"
"I am guard to the others of this company. I am a warrior, sworn to protect those with me." he explained
"Narim, what is your purpose?"
"I am a scientist and linguist. I study language, translations and scientific theory and application." he explained
The King continued to pace as he looked from one member of SG-1 to the other. When he finally stopped, it was in front of Jack. He gestured to the table.
"If you're peaceful explorers, as you claim, then why do you carry weapons. Weapons, that by the looks of things, could inflict great bodily injury." he asked
Jack took a step forward.
"We don't travel without weapons with which to defend ourselves against any hostiles we might encounter." he explained
Pacing some more, the King stopped in front of Teal'c.
"And a Jaffa?"
"A Jaffa that has abandoned his false God and now serves our company and our planet against the Goa'uld." Jack stated
Teal'c gave a slight bow to the King and the King returned in kind. Stopping and stroking his beard for a moment, the King spoke.
"I believe they speak the truth, as this Jaffa is capable of killing without his weapon and if he were still in the service of Apophis, he would have already killed all of us, here." he said, gesturing for SG-1 to take a seat on one of the benches
The King took his seat at the table and a meeting convened.
"I have received word that Lord Latagant has pillaged another town on the outskirts of my territory. We must defend against him and bring the villagers aid in rebuilding their community. Maybe these strangers can help, as they've expressed the willingness to strike an accord. If they serve with us in finding and bringing Lord Latagant to justice, they will have proven that they can be taken at their word. Will you assist us?" King Artimus asked
"We'll do our best to assist. Teal'c and I will assist in your problem while Narim and Daniel will stay behind and learn from your scholars. Is that acceptable?" Jack asked
"That is acceptable." the King agreed
While Daniel and Narim were ushered away and out of the room to see the scholars, Jack and Teal'c stayed behind to help devise a plan to defeat this foe.
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Standing around a large rectangular table with a map on it, Jack, Teal'c and the rest of the knights talked things out and tried to devise a plan to draw Latagant out. After about an hour, a plan was devised and Jack spoke.
"Cut off the head and the body dies. We take out Latagant and his men will have no choice but to surrender. They'd have lost their leader and will have no idea what to do." he explained
Jack and Teal'c were given back their vests and weapons and left the castle on horseback, in the direction of Latagant's encampment. True to form, Latagant had look-outs hiding high in the trees of the forest that alerted Latagant and his men that there was company coming. After about an hour of traveling they reached a clearing of high grass and Jack got an uneasy feeling. He and Teal'c dismounted and hit the ground, laying low in the tall grass. The knights followed suit and lay on the ground. Looking through his binoculars, Jack could see the camp and set his sights on Latagant. Teal'c pulled out his zat while Jack affixed a silencer to the muzzle of his P-90. Taken by surprise, the knights, Jack and Teal'c found themselves in close quarters battle. There were sword fights and weapon's fire as everyone was forced to stand up and expose their position.
"One shot, one kill." Jack shouted to Teal'c
They were outnumbered four to one, but they'd been in worse situations before. Jack could see Latagant hiding behind his column, but as they were quickly dispatched and hit the ground, Latagant was forced to come out from his hiding and engage in some hand to hand combat with Jack. Jack gave his P-90 to Teal'c and pulled out his knife. As Latagant approached Jack could see the man's eyes glow.
"Shit, he's a Goa'uld" Jack shouted to Teal'c
Jack re-sheathed his knife and Teal'c tossed him a zat. As Latagant got closer, Jack could see that he, too, was equipped with a zat. Jack fired the zat, hit the ground and fired again. He had hit Latagant once. Everyone else was otherwise occupied with Latagant's troops; who were, in fact, Jaffa. Teal'c wondered how they got to this planet and why they were still there. Why were the soldiers using swords instead of staff weapons, and why they weren't acting like normal Goa'ulds. Jack was wondering the exact same thing as he popped his head up to see that Latagant had gotten to his feet. He fired the zat one more time and Latagant hit the ground; dead. He was right when he said the bit about cutting off the head and the body dying. As soon as the Jaffa noticed that Latagant was down, they stopped and stared at Artimus's knights. While they were still, Rogan and his company beheaded every single Jaffa and the battle, however short it was, was over.
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Back at the castle, Narim and Daniel were speaking with Orimus, one of the lead scholars, about their history and customs. Daniel explained that many hundreds of years ago on their planet there was an age where things were very similar to the way things were there. They were in the middle of a heated discussion about religion and theology when the knights returned with Jack and Teal'c.
It had only been a few hours since they'd left, but looking out the window of the throne room, King Artimus saw all of his men returning, looking none the worse for wear. Rogan reported immediately to the King, saying that the winning of the battle was due largely in part to Jack and Teal'c. Being brought before the King, Jack and Teal'c were shown gratitude in the form of being knighted. That evening there was a great feast in honour of the battle being won and won so quickly. The feast lasted well into the night and as the hours drew more and more late, people began to retire. When there was only Rogan, the King and SG-1, Jack expressed the need for their return to Earth. Daniel asked if they would be permitted to return and were glad to hear that they would always be welcome. Rogan, much like Narim, was curious about everything. Jack offered to bring him back with them and Daniel offered to show him possible proof of his ancestry. Rogan looked to the King and was given approval, but only if one of SG-1 stayed behind; as a sort of insurance policy.
Having removed the bulk of his armour, Rogan donned his uniform in the form of steel mesh sort of pants, durable boots and a grey and blue tunic, with his sword at his waist. Narim had elected to stay behind and learn in exchange for Rogan going with Jack, Daniel and Teal'c. Approaching the gate, Daniel dialed and sent their IDC before everyone passed through the great ring.
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Back at the SCG, SG-1 had just returned and as they passed through the UV light, they went right to the infirmary. They were greeted by General Hammond on the way and Daniel explained Rogan's presence. Having been given a clean bill of health, Daniel, Rogan, Jack and Teal'c readied themselves for the post mission briefing. Daniel explained that it was customary for a meeting to convene after every mission. Daniel asked Hammond if Rogan could be permitted to attend and was told that he could.
Seated around the table in the briefing room, Daniel began by introducing Rogan to General Hammond. After that, the briefing went on as usual. Daniel expressed an interest in having an alliance with Rogan and his people. Granted, they were still hundreds of years behind them, technologically, but that wasn't such a problem. Rogan and his people could benefit from learning some advanced military tactics and shown which indigenous plants had medicinal properties that they didn't already know about. Hammond agreed to the alliance, but only if the King were present, as Rogan had no real authority to make any decision right then and there. Rogan said he'd speak to the King when he returned home.
After about an hour the briefing had ended and Daniel brought Rogan to his lab where he showed him all sorts of documentation of Mid-evil and Gothic era Europe. Rogan was amazed at all the information Daniel was showing him and especially liked the National Geographic magazines that he was looking at. He was learning a great wealth of knowledge during his stay at the SGC and when it came time for him to return home, he was given a GDO and told how to operate it and that it was to be given to the King in the event that they ever needed to contact them. A meeting was set up for some time during the week when the King would come to Earth and the alliance would be formed.
As Rogan stood at the top of the ramp, he waved good-bye and passed through the gate. Several minutes later Narim returned with notebooks full of information.