Title: Theoretical Astromedicinal Biology

Author: Kiki

Chapter: 10

Disclaimer: ok…it's been AGES since I wrote one of these. I think it got to the point where I barely had time to write and upload, let alone write a disclaimer. But here it is…not very 'Jackism' but lemme warm up again! Don't own SG1, don't own anything. There. LOL

A/N: Thanks so much for your reviews guys! I enjoyed the feedback and the prodding (or not so gentle shoves from some of you!) for me to get uploading. I've gotten comments it sounds a bit like 'the Di Vinci Code', which I take to be a compliment…that's so good to hear from you guys. And to answer your question, it IS an original puzzle solution, wasn't copied from a movie or anything. I have a knack for movies like 'The Italian Job' and 'National Treasure' so it was a bit inspired by those films.

As much as I'd love to give you all a cookie for saying that an iris is found in they eye… I don't have enough for all of you! I reckon they should have been more specific in that science test. What's wrong with the Iris on the Stargate! It even comes with automatic or manual control, fer cryin' out loud! Thanks for taking the time to R&R! Especially someone that wrote in Pig Latin. LOL

Anyway….hope you enjoy this chapter. Leave your thoughts!

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Previously on Stargate SG1….

"Come on Daniel. At where?" Jack snatched the book out of the hands of his friend, earning himself a glare. "Those ancient dead guys may be smart, but they should probably resit kindergarten. Why the hell are there two 't's for the word at?"

Daniel snatched the notebook back. He checked. There were in fact, 2 T's.

"Jack. I think I know where to get cure is."

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Everyone dropped whatever they were holding or doing. It was Jack who asked dumbly, brows furrowed, "You do?"

"Yes" Daniel said excitedly, "It's been on earth, all this time. And with all the research that's been going on in the area, I'm surprised it hasn't been found yet."

"I'm assuming you mean Antarctica." Jacob said slowly.

"Ye-yes!" Daniel stammered, gesturing wildly and animatedly. He walked over to the blackboard that both Jack and Teal'c identified to be the one they had used to solve the alter of P3X 639 during the time loop and hunting for a piece of chalk. The young archaeologist was still looking so he could explain his theory, but his eyes gleamed with excitement to this breakthrough.

Finding a piece of pink chalk which they all peered at oddly, he proceeded to scrawl the sentence on the blackboard; 'Down at ancient ice shall you find the cure of cheh which you seek.' His hands were visibly shaking, but everyone ignored it, knowing their own motor skills wouldn't have been much better.

"Ok. Down. Below or South." Daniel said, much like he did when he was explaining translations or on occasion, explaining crossword solutions to Daniel. "Att. Earth. Ancient. Ancient outpost. Ice. Antarctica?"

"Following. Still. You. Not." Jack said throwing up his hands in frustration, annoyed at not understanding, frowned at his friend. Jacob didn't look like he was fairing much better.

"I believe Daniel Jackson is saying that the cure can be found below the ice of Antarctica at the Ancient Outpost."

"Oh..." Jacob and Jack both said.

"How do you know that 'att' is Earth though?" Jacob asked as Daniel drew the chevron symbol for the Tauri below 'att'.

"Because Jack told me."

"I did?"

"You did."

"What."

"That Earth is 'att'."

"Att?"

"That." Daniel pointed to the symbol.

"You can stop…that." Jack said pointing his finger at his younger friend. This all seemed so familiar.

They were all silent for a few moments, each one in their own reverie. The klaxons suddenly went off, ripping everyone from their thoughts, "Unscheduled off-world activations."

Daniel looked at Jack, expecting a reaction. Jacob and too, looked at Jack for the next step who only asked rather dumbly and cutely, oblivious to the attention, "What now?"

That released the tension in the room, as chuckled sounded all round. Jacob spoke, new mirth lining in his voice, "I'll go talk to George. He'll give us the go. You guys go get ready or something."

With that he walked out of the room, leaving the men of SG1 to stare in his wake. It was Jack who spoke next, turning to Daniel and Teal'c. "Good thinking guys. You solved it."

The other two looked at him oddly, "What are you talking about Jack. You did some pretty amazing stuff too. Weird, but great. You deserve a lot of credit."

Jack had never been one to accept credit well, so attempted to mask his modesty with humour, "Oh chucks guys. You're making me blush."

"Daniel Jackson is right. You do indeed deserve the credit. I can only hope this will overwhelm any lingering feelings of guilt that you may be experiencing." Teal'c said wisely.

The stiffening of his shoulders was visible to all. Daniel and Teal'c all looked at the other as their friend's eyes glazed over, once again coated with sadness. Jack nodded mutely, already off somewhere. He hopped of his stool, clapping his friends on the should before leaving the room, "Go pack or something guys. Good work."

They looked at his hunched back and Teal'c sighed, making Daniel look at him. Teal'c did not sigh. "Daniel Jackson. Did I say something that offended O'Neill?"

Not sure what to do, Daniel just said to him, "No Teal'c. I just think you hit the nail on the head. Someone had to say that to him sometime. Better you than me. Hell, better you than Sam."

The last part made the Jaffa smile, "Indeed." He agreed.

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Well there you have it! The explanations to the riddle…yes, yes people….chapter 13 is coming already…at least I didn't leave you all on a ledge this time! But who says I won't next time. LOL. Does anyone find this a little confusing? How do you guys like various episode quotes being interlaced into the story? Do ya think it wrecks it? Lemme know what you think! Reviews are my yummy fuel!

Kiki