Fight For Freedom
Warning: This chapter contains minor, and I do mean very minor, spoilers for "The Serpents Venom". I think there might also be some bad language in places-sorry!
Chapter 3
Back in Crytec's room, Teal'c was still chained with his arms up in the air. Crytec has been questioning him for what seemed like an eternity. He had said nothing, even when Crytec had used many different methods to try and persuade him. It had started with simple beating, then he moved on to one of those Go'auld pain sticks, something he remembered only too well from the time he spent held captive by Heru'ur. Finally, Crytec had tried a hand device. He still failed to get a response, and for this reason, Teal'c had simply been left hanging from his chains for the last hour.
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Daniel woke with a start, the sound of commotion outside his cell bringing him back to reality. Carter too had been disturbed by this noise; she sat up, "What's going on?" She asked groggily, her eyes still adjusting to the light.
"I think our neighbours are home"
Outside their cell, a small convoy of people in chains was being led down the corridor, with small groups breaking off into different cells. It seemed like a perfectly rehearsed routine, suggesting to Daniel that these people had been here a long time.
As the Jaffa left, one of the people in the cell opposite spoke to Daniel; "You are new here?"
"Yes" Replied Daniel, "We came through the Stargate…erm, the Chappa'ai, we're peaceful explorers from the planet Earth. I'm Daniel Jackson, and this is Sam Carter" Daniel indicated a hand towards the woman sitting next to him,
"What about him?" asked the man, indicating to Jack. Both Daniel and Sam turned to face Jack, who was still asleep on the floor, but was moving restlessly from side to side. Sam got up to go check on him while Daniel turned back to the man in the cell, "That's Jack O'Neil"
The man nodded his head in understanding, but failed to show any real interest.
"I was wondering…" asked Daniel hesitantly, "Could you tell us exactly what is going on on this planet?"
Daniel listened attentively, as the man in the cell revealed the sad fate of their planet
"It all started just over a year ago, the people, the Go'auld came through our Chappa'ai, and wanted to in slave our people, to build a palace fit for a God. They persuaded us by massacring many hundreds of our people. When some of the men such as myself rebelled against the Jaffa, those who were not killed, were imprisoned here, forced to work in the naquada mines, while our wives and children slave away in the village, unprotected from the wrath of these people. It has bee like this for much time now, and I like many others, live each day not knowing if my family is still alive. Hope is all we have left, and I feel great pity for you now having to become part of this life."
"Ermm…we don't intend to be staying here too long" smiled Daniel, his faith in them being rescued still unwavering.
"What do you mean, you couldn't possibly hope to escape, no one ever escapes!"
Daniel smiled again, "You do when you're with him" he smirked, indicating again to Jack. Jack had saved his life and got them home countless times, even when it seemed impossible. It was Daniel's belief and trust in Jack that kept his faith alive; they would get home.
"Um, excuse me for being blunt" Said the man in the cell, "but he doesn't exactly look much like someone up for an escape at the moment."
Daniel turned to look at Jack. Sam had moved round behind Jack, and had now pulled him slightly up off of the ground, allowing him to use her lap as a pillow. He continued to toss from side to side, as if caught in a bad dream, but Sam knew it was more than that. She lay a hand across his forehead, trying to settle his restlessness.
"Daniel, he's burning up, we could really do with some water."
Daniel turned back to the other prisoner, "Do the Jaffa bring you water?" he asked
"Yes" Replied the man, "some of the women from the village are made to work here, they bring water and sometimes food to the prisoners, a few hours after we arrive back from the mines."
Sam and Daniel nodded at each other in acknowledgement; Daniel then joined Sam sitting on the floor. The pair dozed in and out of sleep; Sam without realising it was gently stroking Jacks hair in a soothing way, allowing him to fall into a slightly more restful sleep.
An hour later, Sam and Daniel were once again woken by commotion outside their cell. This time however it was the jangling of keys in the cell door. At the door stood two Jaffa, and in between them was the limp looking body of Teal'c. The Jaffa aimed their Zats at the other members of SG-1, and then threw the large beaten form of Teal'c through the door. He landed heavily on the floor with a grunt. As soon as the Jaffa had left, Daniel leaped to Teal'c's side. Sam followed as soon as she had carefully moved the Colonel off of her lap, and down to the floor,
"Shit Teal'c, are you alright?! Asked Daniel, the concern evident in his voice.
"Do not concern yourself with my injuries Dr. Jackson" Teal'c replied.
"Come on Teal'c," said Sam "you're not looking too great!"
"I will be fine," he said, "as soon as I can undergo Kel-no-reem."
Daniel was not so sure. Teal'c's face was bruised and bleeding, his T-shirt had been ripped, revealing even more bruising as well as the tell tale burns from that damn Go'auld pain stick. Daniel was worried, but knowing there was nothing he could do for him anyway, he helped him into a lying position where he could undertake in some rest and the possibly, no definitely life saving effects that the larvae Go'auld provided him with. As Daniel looked at his two injured team-mates, his faith started to fade. Apopthis would be arriving soon, and they had no plan, no plot for an escape, no nothing. They were going to need a miracle to get out of this one.
To be continued….
Well, that was chapter three, hoped you like it (sorry it was a bit short). Can I just say thanks for everyone who has R+R my story so far (please don't stop!). This is the first ever Stargate fanfic I've written, and only my second fanfic in total. It really makes a big difference knowing people are enjoying my story, and it is also giving me the motivation to keep writing. Thanks again, Julia (Lanky J)