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Chapter Eleven

Patrick Jane rocked back and forth from his toes to his heels as Lisbon studied him with a scowl and a raised eyebrow. Hands stuffed into his pockets, he grinned when she finally acquiesced with a huff. He had unzipped the flight jacket letting the black t-shirt underneath show. After speaking with Jack, they decided to keep the Stargate insignias on the jackets to serve as a family crest. He doubted any of these people would recognize the significance, and they decided that it may serve to strengthen their cover story.

Sam had given him a pistol which he had strapped in an ankle holster- a fact that terrified Lisbon to no end. Granted, he had completed the required firearms and fitness training soon after they had returned from their first trip to the planet. There was something about Patrick Jane being armed that was enough to make anyone a little crazy. The other guys were going in with the P90's which would solidify their role as Jane's personal guards. Hopefully, they would be able to get in quickly and possibly barter for the release of the vampiress. If that didn't work, it would be up to Jane. He just hoped they would beat the arrival of any other prospective buyers.

When the others were ready to go, he took one last look at Lisbon. She was toying with her bottom lip and her eyes hinted at the barest of uncertainties. He knew she had faith he would be able to do his job, but he did have a marvelous record for attracting trouble. Their eyes locked for the barest second and a small smile flushed across her face under his intense gaze. His eyes swiftly found Cayt who still looked unbelievably sore. With a slight nod to the vampire, he knew he would do everything in his power to get Divinia out of there as fast as possible. With a cheeky wave, he turned and followed the others into the forest.

They walked in silence for almost an hour before the began to hear voices filtered through the trees. They hadn't caught a glimpse of anything or anyone and he was tense with anticipation of what they might find. He noticed Rigsby tightened his hold on the weapon as Jack, Teal'c, and Rigsby circled around him to give the appearance of a protection detail. Scowling, Jane slipped into a different mask and arrogantly stomped through the forest. He saw Jack slide his eyes over to him as the Colonel gave him the barest hint of a nod. It was show time.

They stealthily entered a small clearing and Jane's expert eyes swept over the scenery. There seemed to be a temporary wall erected with armed guard positioned around the perimeter and each was armed to the teeth. A few large tents could be seen in the distance. The atmosphere was decidedly creepy, and odd noises carried throughout the area. The trees encroached into the slave camp providing adequate cover and an excellent vantage point for additional guards. It would be tricky to get in and out without causing a distraction. There presence was sure to be noted, and as if to prove that fact several guards began to approach them.

"You're early," one of the men scowled angrily and leveled his weapon at Jane. Jane narrowed his eyes as he took in the body language of the men surrounding them as they waited in a tense stand-off. Seemingly unfazed, Jane turned to the shorter man to his right and took a step forward. He ignored the sound of a gun being cocked and raised the intensity of his glare in move that Lisbon would be proud of.

"You will take me to Maldonado immediately," Jane thundered. "He has something that belongs to me." The guard Jane had addressed weighed the words of the man in front of him before turning to the other guards and gesturing for them to lower their weapons. Smiling a crooked smile, he motioned for Jane and the others to follow him.

Jack O'Neill watched the interaction with interest. The blond consultant seemed to be as good as the rumors stated. Keeping his guard up, he scanned the horizon as they walked farther into the camp. They had made it past the first obstacle, but he had that tell-tale prickle at the back of his neck that warned this was all about to go to hell in a hand basket and he wanted to avoid that at all costs. Jack caught Teal'c's eye and motioned for him to keep a close eye on Rigsby. He had no doubt that Lisbon's boys could take care of themselves, but it was still hard to prepare for anything like this.

They stopped in front of a large tent that was a little less ragged than the rest of them. A cold wind blew around them as they stood in silence, ignoring the dirty glances others threw in their direction. This was a busier area of the camp, and they watched as scantily dressed girls were pulled from tent to tent. They saw a few girls in chains meekly following their handlers, and each man tried to ignore the helpless feeling growing inside them as the girls were chained to trees. The whole situation was disgusting.

After several moments, the tent flap burst open and a tall man stepped out. His dark brown hair was tied into a short ponytail, and his eyes glittered dangerously as he apprised the visitors in front of him. Jane met his gaze with a sneer and each man waited for the other to speak. Maldonado's lips twitched into a faint half-smile as his gaze flicked over the others before returning back to Jane. Jane raised his eyebrow and waited for the man to begin.

"I hear you've made some interesting accusations against me," Maldonado stated as he folded his arms in front of him. "Care to elaborate?"

"I believe you have my personal server in your possession," Jane began with a warning tone. "She escaped several nights ago, and the guards responsible have been adequately punished."

"Oh really?" Maldonado replied. "You may have to describe her. There are many in my possession at the moment, and I lose track of them all."

"I think you know which one I'm talking about, but just to play along… she has long silver hair which is most likely streaked some abhorrent color. She's not easy to forget," Jane added with a dark smile. Maldonado chuckled dryly.

"You're a brave man. She's a feisty little thing, but I have grown quite fond of her myself. Are you sure you don't want something a little more… willing?"

"She suits my needs," Jane said with a smirk as Maldonado grinned.

"It was worth a try," Maldonado said as he motioned them to follow him. Jack followed uneasily. This was going way to smoothly, and he had a feeling Maldonado was up to something. He only hoped Jane realized something wasn't quite right.

As they walked, the condition of the chained vampires worsened and most looked close to death. Although the majority of the prospective slaves were female, there were several vampires being held in the back section. Maldonado began to slow as they neared ruins of a stone building. Most of the walls were crumbled, but enough remained to provide two sided cells. Two more guards were posted near the farthest block and Jane's heart dropped when he caught a glimpse of a crumpled form curled up in the middle of an old stone floor.

Jane hid his initial reaction as they approached Divinia. She didn't move a muscle even as they drew closer, but the slight rise and fall of her chest confirmed she was still alive. He couldn't believe the difference in her condition from the last time he had seen her and he fought to contain the fury that threatened to overwhelm him. She was so thin, almost emaciated. She wasn't chained up, but he could see a small band of metal encircling her neck.

"I can't say I'm pleased with the state she's in," Jane said indifferently as he watched Maldonado reach for a small black box on his belt.

"We had to take appropriate precautions. She did kill several of my guards," he stated as he pressed a button. "Now this wonderful piece of technology is relatively new, but it works wonders. You can take it with you for an additional price. I think you'll find she's a bit more obedient."

Jane watched as Divinia's eyes slowly flickered open. She let out a soft gasp and he noticed her arm tightened around her abdomen. With a frown he realized she might have some internal injuries that would need immediate attention. He assumed the collar was preventing her from self-healing as he calmly noticed the bruises covering her body. Inside he was seething with anger when he saw the left half of her face was swollen. Her eyes widened in surprise when she saw Jane standing in front of her. Maldonado misread her surprise and laughed.

"Look who came for you, doll. I don't think your master's too happy with you for running off. " He smirked and stepped towards her. Running his hand down the side of her face, he chuckled when she tried to pull away. "What do you do when your slaves break the rules?" he asked Jane intently.

"They must be punished," Jane stoically replied without hesitation as he locked eyes with Divinia. The vampiress stiffened and Jane had a bad feeling about what might happened next. Sure enough, Maldonado handed him the black box with a smile.

"Be my guest," the slave trader said slyly.