Repercussions

Daniel stood on top of the wall staring at the pyramid in the distance. Could it really be that easy? Was this war over? What about Sam? Could they really just leave her out there alone?

"No, Daniel, it is not. There are many more Goa'ulds out there and worlds enslaved. My work is not done; stay with me. Help me to fight these demons," her hand cupped his cheek. "Daniel, I have loved you all my life, since the moment I was taught to read. You are my destiny, and I am yours. Stay with me." She stood on the tips of her toes as her lips sought his.

Daniel stepped back. "Sha're, I don't know. I'm not a warrior like Jack and the others. It's their help you need, not mine. I have knowledge of civilizations, not battle strategies."

Sha're shook her head. "No, Daniel, they will not stay. Jack will search for Sam, they have their own destinies to face, and you have yours." She held out her hand to him. "What will it be?"

For a moment, he thought about what awaited him at home: A life of ridicule and mockery for something he now knew to be true. He had made good friends in the Stargate program, was there any future there. Also Sha're was right, Sam and Jack had their own lives, and he wasn't really a part of them.

He looked up at the stars asking them what he should do.

George Hammond sat at his desk trying to decide how he should respond to the message in his hand. His friend Jacob Cater had called again trying to get some information about his daughter and her new husband. Jack had left a note for Jacob saying that he and Sam would be gone a few days. Those few days had passed and Jacob was demanding answers.

The problem was George had no idea what to say. He had hoped to hear from Jack long before now, but there the gate had not moved since he and his team stepped through to God only knows what.

A shrill ring erupted from the phone on his desk and he knew just who it was. Slowly, he got to his feet and walked out of the room ignoring it. He had just stopped to look down at the Stargate when it began to dial. Alarms rang and Walter's voice called out. "Off world activation. General Hammond to the control room."

Stopping beside the Sergeant, he asked, "Do you know who it is?"

"It's the same address that Dr. Jackson's abductors dialed from. You think it's O'Neill?"

George nodded thoughtfully. "Let's hope so." Then he spoke into the PA system. "All available men to the gateroom with heavy weapons."

Immediately the room below filled with heavily armed men, taking up position at the bottom of the ramp and everyone waited.

No one came through the gate but Jack's voice filled the control room. "Hello? Anybody home?"

"Yes, Jack we're here. This is General Hammond, what's your status?"

"We have some wounded and I'm sending them home through the gate but we're not done here yet. I've got Jackson back, but we lost Major Carter. She was taken away on a space ship by the overlord here. I'm gonna help these people evacuate to another planet and then they will help me find Sam."

"Colonel, this isn't acceptable. I want you-" The gate shut down as the last of the wounded stepped through the gate.

George demanded. "Redial that gate I want to speak to him again!"

Walter tried but the gate wouldn't lock. "Sir, I don't know what is happening. We'll try again later, but I think he's gone."

The general looked up at the gate and he had to agree. All he could do was wish them god speed.

Jack, Daniel and Sha're emerged from the wormhole. They stopped on the top of the stairs and stared at the large pillar. "So what's the plan?"

"We need to find the leader of these people. Kaleb made contact with them long ago and made an arrangement, if my people needed a safe place, they could take refuge here." She pointed to the strange shaped column. "This device protects this people from the Goa'uld and it will in turn protect us. Now let us go, I do not know how much time we have until Ra returns. When Kaleb comes it will be by ship so that he can avoid Thor's Hammer."

The small group descended the steps and moved through the tall grass. They had gone a little more than a kilometer when they were stopped by a woman on horseback. "Who are you and why have you come here?"

Sha're stepped forward. "I am Sha're of Abydos. Many years ago Kaleb of the Tok'ra visited your planet to seek a treaty for my people if we ever needed sanctuary. I have come to see if you will honor that agreement."

The woman climbed down from her horse offering her arm. "I am Gairwyn. I know of the agreement and honor it. Bring your people and they will be cared for."

Sha're bowed her head and clasped Gairwyn's wrist to seal the agreement. "I thank you. Now I must introduce our new friends. These men are from the Tau'ri and it has begun."

"I thought as much when you told me who you were." She turned to one of the other men on horseback. "Return to the village and tell them to prepare for refugees. They will need tents and any other shelter we can provide."

The man turned his horse and disappeared over the hill. While Gairwyn continued with them toward the gate. Once they arrive, Daniel dialed and the makeshift team returned to Abydos. As they parted Sha're turned toward Gairwyn. "My people thank you and we will soon return."

"May I wish you swift and safe journey. We will be ready for your people."

Sha're nodded and stepped into the wormhole.

Sam came to and she looked around, she was back in the harem in Shau'nac rooms. A noise beside her told her that Shau'nac stood beside her. "I am sorry I did not realize the danger you were in. I thought that Ra would use you as a concubine; I did not know he had you in mind for his queen and now Ammonet has chosen you. I am a Jaffa, a prisoner as much as you are. If you are willing together we can destroy the Goa'uld's power over this galaxy."

Sam looked up surprised. "You don't believe that the Goa'uld are gods? I thought that everyone believed that."

"There is a small group of Jaffa, who have come to realize that our masters lied to us. My husband's father was the first of these brave Jaffa. He was killed when it was discovered by his master Cronus. In spite of this, my husband had been able to rise in the service of Ra. We don't know exactly how many follow us, but we are going in numbers and now is the time for us to step out of the shadows and fight for our freedom."

Sam drew a deep breath. "What can I do to help?"

Shau'nac smiled. "Thank you. I saw you fight and that is why I have come to you. Once we reach Chulak, we will make contact with Teal'c. Then we'll begin tearing the Goa'uld from within. I have a plan."

Jack was sad to see these people leave their homes, maybe he should have taken a shot at Ra, but there hadn't been time and if he had would these people still be safe if these guys could come to the planet by ship? Where was this place that they would all be safe?

"O'Neill?" Jack turned to find Sha're standing behind him. "I have sent word to Kaleb of Sam's capture. He replied that he will meet us on Cimmeria and tell us what he knows, but it will be a while before he can come there. The To'kra council requires his attendance."

Jack nodded, "Just how long will we have to wait?"

"He said a few days and then he will come to us. I am sorry about Samantha, but I made you a promise that I will do all in my power to return her to you. I must find Daniel and speak to him."

Jack watched her disappear back toward the village. Turning he stared up into the stars and tried to decide what he would tell Charlie when he got home and how he would explain the loss of his mother if he didn't find Sam. The boy had already lost his real mother, being told his father was dead only to have him found again and now there was no way Jack would let him loose Sam as well.

No matter how he thought about it there was no words could make it an easier for him or Charlie. If he had to wander this galaxy for years he was going to find Sam or die trying.

It took a day and a half to move all of the Abydonians to Cimmeria and get them settled. Once that was done, Jack gathered his men together.

"All right this is your last chance to return to Earth, but no one can leave here until after I leave for Chulak. I don't expect any of you to come. This whole mission is strictly volunteer basis. All those who want to go step forward."

None of them hesitated as they stepped forward and Jack was grateful for their help. Now they just had to find out where Sam was, and Jack didn't like waiting.

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