Host of Apophis
by Layton Colt
Daniel's been reunited with Sha'ure, but things haven't gone exactly as planned
It was easier than Jack had expected… at night with only a skeleton crew there was no one around to realize what they were doing.
Sam tapped away at the computer as Jack and Teal'c stood over her shoulder, she quickly dialed the address for Chulak then set the blast doors to shut and lock.
The three rushed into the embarkation room before the heavy metal doors closed with a muted thud and stood at the bottom of the ramp staring at the wormhole as though they were seeing it for the first time.
They could hear the distant pounding of military issue boots headed their way but knew there was no turning back now.
That they wouldn't even if they could.
Jack adjusted his grip on his gun and took a step forward, "Lets go kids…"
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"My King," Amonet said as she entered the throne room. "The priests report that the Stargate has been activated."
Apophis quickly stood, "Who has come?"
Amonet's eyes flashed brightly, "They said one was the Teal'c the Traitor. The other was a male and female Tau'ri… their descriptions match that of the two Tau'ri you sent through the gate yesterday."
"What?" Apophis said. "Surely they could not have survived. This host told me the barrier had been closed, that there was no way past it."
"Apparently he had been lying. You'd do well not to listen to everything he tells you… he does not see you as a God he will not serve you willingly. He will try to destroy you and if you allow his words to continue to sway you, he will succeed."
Apophis glared at her, "We don't have time for this. We must stop these invaders,"
"I've sent a search party of Jaffa to find them, I told them to bring them alive,"
Apophis nodded, "Good," he said absently rubbing his temples.
"Are you still not well, my husband?"
"The blending is just taking longer than I thought. This host should be completely under my control by now…"
Amonet looked aghast, "He is not?"
"I can control him," Apophis said haughtily. "But not yet with ease."
Somewhat reassured Amonet smiled, "Rest now, I will call for you when Tau'ri have been found."
Apophis only nodded and retired to his quarters.
Amonet's dark eyes followed his retreating form. It did not sit well with her that her Great King was so troubled by a mere slave.
She had thought her husband was stronger.
She would not entertain weakness.
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Jack and his two teammates ran through the dense forest. They'd been happy to see no Jaffa standing guard at the gate but it had been short lived as a priest ran off screaming about intruders.
Jack guessed the Jaffa would be out looking for them by now and he was beginning to rethink the wisdom of this little 'mission'. He'd brought Teal'c to a planet were he was a well known traitor and where an evil megalomaniac convinced that he's a god and currently residing in their missing forth wishes to torture and kill him. And revive him… and kill him again…
It didn't help to ease his guilt that Teal'c had insisted he come or Sam had decided she didn't care if she was court marshaled he'd made a huge error in judgment.
Daniel was the only person he'd ever met who could cloud his thinking so completely.
And he knew that despite the risk and the fact that what he was doing was extremely foolish that he didn't have a choice.
Because if he couldn't rescue Daniel he would forever be haunted by his screams…
"O'Neill," Teal'c said quietly. "Someone is coming."
Jack nodded and the three hid behind a large rock as a group of seven Jaffa stormed by. He let out a sigh of relief as they passed without incident.
Jack held his gun at ready as they continued making their way through the forest while Sam held hers at her side. She had her gun equipped with tranquilizer darts and would have to use a small pistol if they were engaged in a fire fight.
As they neared the edge of the trees they could see the city in the distance… strangely enchanting in the night with only torches lighting the streets.
"Apophis's palace will be heavily guarded," Teal'c said solemnly. "It will not be easy to get past them."
Jack nodded, "Any ideas?"
Sam examined the city with squinted eyes, "I've got one but I don't know if you'll like it…" prying her eyes from the Colonel's she continued. "I could start a diversion, then you and Teal'c could sneak in unnoticed and get Daniel out."
"No way, Carter."
"Sir, with all due respect I didn't risk my position at the SGC just to come so close to rescuing Daniel and then turn back. And this is the only plan that stands a chance…"
Jack ran a hand down his face, "What would you do?"
"I'm sure I'd be recognized… I wouldn't have to do much just walk into the courtyard… maybe shoot my gun off to attract a little extra attention."
"And what's to keep you from getting taken prisoner? I don't want to just exchange one of my team for another."
"I'll use my gun for more than firing into the air, sir. Then I'll make my way into the forest and try to draw the Jaffa away from you. I'll take cover some where close to the Stargate and wait to hear from you."
"I can think of no other method in which we could enter the palace without capture, O'Neill." Teal'c said calmly.
"I care about Daniel as much as you do, sir. I saw it happen too, remember. Do you think you're the only one who could hear his screams?" Jack's eyes snapped up at that. "I need to do this…"
Jack was surprised to find himself nodding, "Good luck Carter."
Sam nodded and handed Jack the tranquilizer gun, "Just get to Daniel, sir. I'll be waiting… ready to dial us out."
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Deep brown eyes watched with vague interest as a familiar human women walked out into the center of the courtyard. She began yelling and shooting a small black devise into the air. The dark eyes narrowed.
She knew that was one of the Tau'ri that had been present at the transfer. She knew that those humans were foolish but they weren't stupid.
Amonet growled as all her Jaffa focused in on the one human… oblivious to the fact that that was what the woman had intended.
Amonet wasn't quite as dense, she realized that the humans were setting a trap and she was determined to make it work in her favor.
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O'Neill and Teal'c crept into the throne room and Jack cursed when they found it empty.
"Do you know where Apophis would be, Teal'c?"
"It is likely he has retired to his quarters, he never involved himself in searches or what he considered insignificant problems."
Jack nodded, "Do you know how to get there?"
Teal'c nodded and led Jack into one of the first hallways.
Jack followed Teal'c as he weaved through a maze of doorways and corridors eventually coming to stop in front of a pair of impressive double doors.
"This is his chambers," Teal'c said.
O'Neill nodded and made sure the tranquilizer gun was ready to fire, Teal'c opened the door and Jack swiftly moved inside.
Sighting his target on the silken bed he poised to fire but a voice behind him stopped him from pulling the trigger.
"Turn around," the echoing Goa'uld voice ordered.
Jack sighed and turned to face the new threat, Teal'c did the same.
Amonet smiled at them, "Did you really believe I would be so easy?" The Goa'uld kept her palm raised, the ribbon device wrapped around her hand aimed at O'Neill.
"I was hoping…" Jack replied.
"Why have you risked your lives to rescue someone who is already lost to you?" Amonet asked, and to Jack's surprise she seemed genuinely curious. "You were able to escape with your lives yet you came back, why?"
"I couldn't leave Daniel behind," Jack answered honestly.
"Nobility is a dangerous trait," The Goddess said. "It could have very well cost you your lives."
Jack narrowed his eyes, "Could have? Or will?"
Amonet smirked, "We shall see, your fate depends on your willingness to cooperate with me. I'm willing to give you the one you call Daniel along with Apophis… but you must grant me a request in return…"
To be continued…
Any ideas about what Amonet's request should be? E-mail me- laytoncolt@hotmail.com
by Layton Colt
Daniel's been reunited with Sha'ure, but things haven't gone exactly as planned
It was easier than Jack had expected… at night with only a skeleton crew there was no one around to realize what they were doing.
Sam tapped away at the computer as Jack and Teal'c stood over her shoulder, she quickly dialed the address for Chulak then set the blast doors to shut and lock.
The three rushed into the embarkation room before the heavy metal doors closed with a muted thud and stood at the bottom of the ramp staring at the wormhole as though they were seeing it for the first time.
They could hear the distant pounding of military issue boots headed their way but knew there was no turning back now.
That they wouldn't even if they could.
Jack adjusted his grip on his gun and took a step forward, "Lets go kids…"
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"My King," Amonet said as she entered the throne room. "The priests report that the Stargate has been activated."
Apophis quickly stood, "Who has come?"
Amonet's eyes flashed brightly, "They said one was the Teal'c the Traitor. The other was a male and female Tau'ri… their descriptions match that of the two Tau'ri you sent through the gate yesterday."
"What?" Apophis said. "Surely they could not have survived. This host told me the barrier had been closed, that there was no way past it."
"Apparently he had been lying. You'd do well not to listen to everything he tells you… he does not see you as a God he will not serve you willingly. He will try to destroy you and if you allow his words to continue to sway you, he will succeed."
Apophis glared at her, "We don't have time for this. We must stop these invaders,"
"I've sent a search party of Jaffa to find them, I told them to bring them alive,"
Apophis nodded, "Good," he said absently rubbing his temples.
"Are you still not well, my husband?"
"The blending is just taking longer than I thought. This host should be completely under my control by now…"
Amonet looked aghast, "He is not?"
"I can control him," Apophis said haughtily. "But not yet with ease."
Somewhat reassured Amonet smiled, "Rest now, I will call for you when Tau'ri have been found."
Apophis only nodded and retired to his quarters.
Amonet's dark eyes followed his retreating form. It did not sit well with her that her Great King was so troubled by a mere slave.
She had thought her husband was stronger.
She would not entertain weakness.
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Jack and his two teammates ran through the dense forest. They'd been happy to see no Jaffa standing guard at the gate but it had been short lived as a priest ran off screaming about intruders.
Jack guessed the Jaffa would be out looking for them by now and he was beginning to rethink the wisdom of this little 'mission'. He'd brought Teal'c to a planet were he was a well known traitor and where an evil megalomaniac convinced that he's a god and currently residing in their missing forth wishes to torture and kill him. And revive him… and kill him again…
It didn't help to ease his guilt that Teal'c had insisted he come or Sam had decided she didn't care if she was court marshaled he'd made a huge error in judgment.
Daniel was the only person he'd ever met who could cloud his thinking so completely.
And he knew that despite the risk and the fact that what he was doing was extremely foolish that he didn't have a choice.
Because if he couldn't rescue Daniel he would forever be haunted by his screams…
"O'Neill," Teal'c said quietly. "Someone is coming."
Jack nodded and the three hid behind a large rock as a group of seven Jaffa stormed by. He let out a sigh of relief as they passed without incident.
Jack held his gun at ready as they continued making their way through the forest while Sam held hers at her side. She had her gun equipped with tranquilizer darts and would have to use a small pistol if they were engaged in a fire fight.
As they neared the edge of the trees they could see the city in the distance… strangely enchanting in the night with only torches lighting the streets.
"Apophis's palace will be heavily guarded," Teal'c said solemnly. "It will not be easy to get past them."
Jack nodded, "Any ideas?"
Sam examined the city with squinted eyes, "I've got one but I don't know if you'll like it…" prying her eyes from the Colonel's she continued. "I could start a diversion, then you and Teal'c could sneak in unnoticed and get Daniel out."
"No way, Carter."
"Sir, with all due respect I didn't risk my position at the SGC just to come so close to rescuing Daniel and then turn back. And this is the only plan that stands a chance…"
Jack ran a hand down his face, "What would you do?"
"I'm sure I'd be recognized… I wouldn't have to do much just walk into the courtyard… maybe shoot my gun off to attract a little extra attention."
"And what's to keep you from getting taken prisoner? I don't want to just exchange one of my team for another."
"I'll use my gun for more than firing into the air, sir. Then I'll make my way into the forest and try to draw the Jaffa away from you. I'll take cover some where close to the Stargate and wait to hear from you."
"I can think of no other method in which we could enter the palace without capture, O'Neill." Teal'c said calmly.
"I care about Daniel as much as you do, sir. I saw it happen too, remember. Do you think you're the only one who could hear his screams?" Jack's eyes snapped up at that. "I need to do this…"
Jack was surprised to find himself nodding, "Good luck Carter."
Sam nodded and handed Jack the tranquilizer gun, "Just get to Daniel, sir. I'll be waiting… ready to dial us out."
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Deep brown eyes watched with vague interest as a familiar human women walked out into the center of the courtyard. She began yelling and shooting a small black devise into the air. The dark eyes narrowed.
She knew that was one of the Tau'ri that had been present at the transfer. She knew that those humans were foolish but they weren't stupid.
Amonet growled as all her Jaffa focused in on the one human… oblivious to the fact that that was what the woman had intended.
Amonet wasn't quite as dense, she realized that the humans were setting a trap and she was determined to make it work in her favor.
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O'Neill and Teal'c crept into the throne room and Jack cursed when they found it empty.
"Do you know where Apophis would be, Teal'c?"
"It is likely he has retired to his quarters, he never involved himself in searches or what he considered insignificant problems."
Jack nodded, "Do you know how to get there?"
Teal'c nodded and led Jack into one of the first hallways.
Jack followed Teal'c as he weaved through a maze of doorways and corridors eventually coming to stop in front of a pair of impressive double doors.
"This is his chambers," Teal'c said.
O'Neill nodded and made sure the tranquilizer gun was ready to fire, Teal'c opened the door and Jack swiftly moved inside.
Sighting his target on the silken bed he poised to fire but a voice behind him stopped him from pulling the trigger.
"Turn around," the echoing Goa'uld voice ordered.
Jack sighed and turned to face the new threat, Teal'c did the same.
Amonet smiled at them, "Did you really believe I would be so easy?" The Goa'uld kept her palm raised, the ribbon device wrapped around her hand aimed at O'Neill.
"I was hoping…" Jack replied.
"Why have you risked your lives to rescue someone who is already lost to you?" Amonet asked, and to Jack's surprise she seemed genuinely curious. "You were able to escape with your lives yet you came back, why?"
"I couldn't leave Daniel behind," Jack answered honestly.
"Nobility is a dangerous trait," The Goddess said. "It could have very well cost you your lives."
Jack narrowed his eyes, "Could have? Or will?"
Amonet smirked, "We shall see, your fate depends on your willingness to cooperate with me. I'm willing to give you the one you call Daniel along with Apophis… but you must grant me a request in return…"
To be continued…
Any ideas about what Amonet's request should be? E-mail me- laytoncolt@hotmail.com