Approaching quietly and not wanting to scare Domic, Levia was sent ahead to wake him as SG-1 began scanning the tree trunks and rocks surrounding the little camp. By the time Domic was awake and walking around they had written down what could possibly be 3 addresses, all 7 symbols long.

"We cannot stay here," said Levia with a hint of fear in her voice. "They will come here next and when they find us.."

"They won't. We'll be gone by then." Cam assured her.

"We should return to the Stargate," announced Teal'c receiving nods of agreement.

"What about them?" Vala asked quietly not wanting Domic and Levia to hear.

"Daniel is coming with us," Cam stated firmly.

"We can't leave her here. The moment the villagers find her, they'll put her right back on the altar and burn her to death." Vala shuddered and she could still smell the smoke lingering around her from earlier.

Sam looked at Cam briefly before speaking. "She can come with us. It might help Daniel to have a familiar face around."

"Ok, I'll let them know." Cam called over to Domic and Levia telling them to grab only what was necessary, warm clothes, food but nothing large or too heavy for a long walk. Within a few minutes they were ready to leave and began the long trek back to the village under the cover of night.

They skirted around the village just in case there was a straggler or someone watching for them to return. Carrying the Ancient communications device wasn't easy as it was cumbersome and became tiring after a while so they took turns, two at a time. While Levia was healthy she tired after walking too long and the group took frequent breaks to allow her and Domic to rest. When Vala saw the abandoned house that they had reached on their second day on the planet she felt a small wave of relief flood her. They had a plan, they could be going home away from this place.

At the small clearing in the forest created by SG-1's arrival, Vala couldn't bring herself to relax one iota. Every nerve felt like it was humming and she felt her limbs shaking from a rush of energy. She paused and looked around carefully as the others placed their gear on the ground and carefully lowered the communications device onto the grass. She glanced around watching her teammates for little tells that would indicate if they were agitated or wary and sometimes what was causing it. She took in Teal'c's stance, ever ready for a fight, and watched his eyes flicker around the trees looking for trouble. He caught her stare and nodded slightly telling Vala that he too was unsure about this place.

Sam was busy with the DHD, the piece of paper they'd scribbled down the potential gate addresses in one hand as she pointed out to Cam the corresponding symbols. Her other hand, while relaxed, still held her weapon, her finger on the trigger. While Cam didn't necessarily look ready for an attack at that exact moment there was a rigidity about him that made it aware to all that he was far from relaxed. Meanwhile Domic and Levia had flopped down onto the grass, Levia removing her uncomfortable shoes, Domic resting against the tree looking around curiously.

Cam turned towards her helping her tear her eyes of this man who seemed to be Daniel. "We're going to try these addresses and if we connect send something through."

As Teal'c and Sam began going through their belongings for items that they wouldn't need and could send, Cam began to re-explain to Levia and Domic what they were doing. As he began talking about the communications device Vala found her mind wandering.

If this plan worked what would that mean for Daniel? What would the SGC do with a clone? If this clone was a result of Adria's fiddling Vala doubted the SGC would allow him to leave the base ever or if he had been programmed to do damage when he arrived in their galaxy how long he would be allowed to live. Would he ever regain his memory or was he doomed to be the shell of the man she once loved?

She glanced at Domic who was watching Cam with keen interest, taking in everything that was said, and for a moment imagined she was by Daniel's side on a mission while he learned something new, the same fascinated look encompassing his face. She felt something inside twist and her eyes began to fill up. Taking a few deep breaths she looked away, reminding herself firmly that Daniel was gone, had been for far too long.

"Vala?"

"Hmm?" She had been so immersed in her thoughts she hadn't heard Sam talking to her.

"Sorry, you looked a little lost there for a moment."

"Yes, a little."

Vala caught a sad smile creeping across Sam's face before it was shaken away. "It'll be an interesting debriefing when I get back," Sam commented as she raised her eyebrows. "I'm ready, just waiting for Cam to finish..."

"Which I am," Cam interrupted.

The addresses procured from where Domic had been camping were dialed and when two of them connected, Teal'c tossed through several items in each event horizon. Sam took several minutes to memorize the symbols of the planets they had successfully connected with and began to get ready for her journey.

It didn't take long before Sam had taken a seat on the ground, the stone in her hand, giving out last minute instructions on what to do if she hadn't returned in 48 hours. Cam and Teal'c avidly reassured her that they had it under control and Sam placed the stone on the communications device after a moments hesitation. Within a few moments her body went limp and she fell to the ground, Vala lying her flat on her back and not in the slightly awkward position she had landed in.

The waiting began.

AN: I can't believe it's been so long since I updated!!!! I had a hard time falling back into this fic so please let me know what you think.