Title: Resurrections 03: The Proposition
Author: Arcana
Rating: PG
Spoilers: Anything before Threshold is fair game.
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Category: Dan/ Jan, Sam/ Jack, action/ adventure
Sequel: I'll make a deal with you- if you give me feedback, I'll give you more stories.
Summary: The Tau'ri are offered a deal by Apophis to get Sam back, but is it worth the price?
Disclaimer: I don't own them. just borrowing. I'm not out to make money. please don't sue me- you know the drill by now.
**********************Resurrections 03: The Proposition**********************
"Major Samantha Carter, wake up now!"
Sam was awoken by a hard slap to her cheek. She looked around her as she slowly came back to her senses. She was still in Apophis' throne room. Surely they hadn't just left her here after they knocked her out last time? Apophis had probably had his Jaffa drag her back here while she was still unconscious.
"What do you want?"
"I am about to transmit a message to the Tau'ri, and I need you to be conscious for it."
"If you think they're going to surrender the planet to save me, then you've got another thing coming."
"Oh, I know that. I have a smaller trade in mind - for now."
"What?"
"You'll see."
"Unscheduled off- world activation." The entire base was alerted to the fact that someone was trying to come through the Stargate.
"Are we receiving a GDO signal?" General Hammond asked.
"No, Sir."
This was the part of his job he hated the most - not knowing if it was the Goa'uld on the other side if the wormhole, or if one of his SG teams had lost their GDO. And what if this was the remaining members of SG1, returning from wherever they had disappeared to?
But he was responsible for the safety of Earth, he could not risk a Goa'uld invasion. As much as he disliked it, he knew the order he was obliged to give.
"Close the iris."
"Sir, we are receiving a radio transmission through the wormhole."
"Is it one of the SG teams?"
"No, sir. It's.the Goa'uld."
"While we are waiting for Theus to arrive, Selmac and I will tell you how we plan to save Sam," said Jacob Carter.
"Ok, shoot."
"The Tok'ra have an agent on Apophis' mothership," said Selmac, taking over. "When the time is right, he should be able to help her escape."
"We will have to proceed with caution," added Jacob. "If our agent's cover is blown, it won't just mean his death, but Sam's as well."
"I apologize for the interruption, Jacob Carter," said Thor, "but Theus has arrived."
All eyes in the room turned towards the door as Theus, former host to Apophis, entered the room.
Wow, thought Daniel, this is weird. While he knew that Theus was no longer a Goa'uld, or a danger to them, he was still struck by old emotions and feelings, and by an urge to protect his friends. Much to his consternation, he was most struck by the urge to protect Janet. Stop it! he thought, giving himself a mental shake, She's Air Force officer, perfectly capable of protecting herself. Not to mention, if she ever heard that thought, she'd make your mission evaluations worse than Jack's.
The first thing Janet noticed when Theus entered the room was his gaunt appearance, he looked like he hadn't had a decent meal in weeks. Also, his demeanor was sad and dejected - a far cry from the proud appearance his Goa'uld symbiote had forced upon him for so long.
"What's wrong with him?" she asked Thor. "Is he ill? Was he like this when you found him?"
"No, but the extraction process is difficult, both physically and mentally. Given enough time, he will recover."
Theus looked around at all of them and smiled- the first real smile they had ever seen on that face. When his gaze fell upon Teal'c, his smile broadened.
"It is an honor to finally meet you for real," he said. "Especially you, Teal'c. Thank you all for fighting against the Goa'uld. I tried to fight Apophis, but.the symbiote was to strong. And now that.creature has my brother as a host."
"It's ok, we understand," said Daniel. " We think you might be able to help us now, though. Do you have any idea what Apophis is planning to do?"
"Yes. He is planning the complete destruction of the Tau'ri planet."
There was a perfect silence in the room. It was broken after a few moments by Thor.
"We are intercepting a transmission coming through your Stargate."
"Who is it?"
"I believe Apophis is attempting to speak with General Hammond. I will put the discussion on a viewscreen for you to observe."
"Is it one of our SG teams?"
"No sir. It's.the Goa'uld."
"The Goa'uld? Most likely Apophis - patch them through."
The gravelly voice of the Goa'uld System Lord Apophis came through the speakers.
"Tau'ri, I am the God Apophis! I demand to speak to your leader."
"This is General Hammond, leader of the Tau'ri forces. What do you want?"
"One of the members of your precious SG1 is currently a guest of mine. Major Samantha Carter. I am willing to.trade with you for her safe return."
"If you are suggesting we surrender Earth for the safe return of one of my officers, I'm afraid I can't do that."
"I had a smaller trade in mind."
"What?" Hammond asked, curious.
"I have one of your officers.and you have one of mine."
"Teal'c doesn't serve you anymore"
"You are correct- he is a Sholva. I want to punish him. Can you honestly say that you would not do the same if one of your people did the same, and went to serve your enemies?"
"Punish, yes. But torture them for information, and then sentence them to a slow, painful death, as you would surely do to Teal'c? Absolutely not."
"I am offering you a choice General Hammond. I can do what you just described to Teal'c, or I can do it to Major Carter. Only I wont kill her - I will make her a host."
"How do I know that Major Carter is even alive?"
"Would you like to speak to her?"
"Yes," he said curtly.
After a short pause, they heard Carter's voice.
"Sir?"
"Major Carter, are you al right? How are they treating you?"
"I've had better, sir, but I'm not complaining. I haven't been tortured or anything, though - yet."
"That's good to hear, Major. We are working on a way to get you home. Oh, and your father and Jack's little 'buddy' send their best."
"Tell them I said hello, sir," said Sam as she desperately tried to control the surge of joy that spread through her. Hidden inside General Hammond's seemingly innocent statement was a message: the SGC had not forgotten about her, and they were working together with the Tok'ra and the Asguard to bring her home.
© Arcana 2002
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Author: Arcana
Rating: PG
Spoilers: Anything before Threshold is fair game.
Feedback: Please!!! The more responses I get, the faster I can write a new story! Flames will be used to roast marshmallows and make s'mores, but I'm trying to go on a diet, so please try and avoid sending them to me. And this is my first series, so be kind. My email is pfalcon41@yahoo.com
Category: Dan/ Jan, Sam/ Jack, action/ adventure
Sequel: I'll make a deal with you- if you give me feedback, I'll give you more stories.
Summary: The Tau'ri are offered a deal by Apophis to get Sam back, but is it worth the price?
Disclaimer: I don't own them. just borrowing. I'm not out to make money. please don't sue me- you know the drill by now.
**********************Resurrections 03: The Proposition**********************
"Major Samantha Carter, wake up now!"
Sam was awoken by a hard slap to her cheek. She looked around her as she slowly came back to her senses. She was still in Apophis' throne room. Surely they hadn't just left her here after they knocked her out last time? Apophis had probably had his Jaffa drag her back here while she was still unconscious.
"What do you want?"
"I am about to transmit a message to the Tau'ri, and I need you to be conscious for it."
"If you think they're going to surrender the planet to save me, then you've got another thing coming."
"Oh, I know that. I have a smaller trade in mind - for now."
"What?"
"You'll see."
"Unscheduled off- world activation." The entire base was alerted to the fact that someone was trying to come through the Stargate.
"Are we receiving a GDO signal?" General Hammond asked.
"No, Sir."
This was the part of his job he hated the most - not knowing if it was the Goa'uld on the other side if the wormhole, or if one of his SG teams had lost their GDO. And what if this was the remaining members of SG1, returning from wherever they had disappeared to?
But he was responsible for the safety of Earth, he could not risk a Goa'uld invasion. As much as he disliked it, he knew the order he was obliged to give.
"Close the iris."
"Sir, we are receiving a radio transmission through the wormhole."
"Is it one of the SG teams?"
"No, sir. It's.the Goa'uld."
"While we are waiting for Theus to arrive, Selmac and I will tell you how we plan to save Sam," said Jacob Carter.
"Ok, shoot."
"The Tok'ra have an agent on Apophis' mothership," said Selmac, taking over. "When the time is right, he should be able to help her escape."
"We will have to proceed with caution," added Jacob. "If our agent's cover is blown, it won't just mean his death, but Sam's as well."
"I apologize for the interruption, Jacob Carter," said Thor, "but Theus has arrived."
All eyes in the room turned towards the door as Theus, former host to Apophis, entered the room.
Wow, thought Daniel, this is weird. While he knew that Theus was no longer a Goa'uld, or a danger to them, he was still struck by old emotions and feelings, and by an urge to protect his friends. Much to his consternation, he was most struck by the urge to protect Janet. Stop it! he thought, giving himself a mental shake, She's Air Force officer, perfectly capable of protecting herself. Not to mention, if she ever heard that thought, she'd make your mission evaluations worse than Jack's.
The first thing Janet noticed when Theus entered the room was his gaunt appearance, he looked like he hadn't had a decent meal in weeks. Also, his demeanor was sad and dejected - a far cry from the proud appearance his Goa'uld symbiote had forced upon him for so long.
"What's wrong with him?" she asked Thor. "Is he ill? Was he like this when you found him?"
"No, but the extraction process is difficult, both physically and mentally. Given enough time, he will recover."
Theus looked around at all of them and smiled- the first real smile they had ever seen on that face. When his gaze fell upon Teal'c, his smile broadened.
"It is an honor to finally meet you for real," he said. "Especially you, Teal'c. Thank you all for fighting against the Goa'uld. I tried to fight Apophis, but.the symbiote was to strong. And now that.creature has my brother as a host."
"It's ok, we understand," said Daniel. " We think you might be able to help us now, though. Do you have any idea what Apophis is planning to do?"
"Yes. He is planning the complete destruction of the Tau'ri planet."
There was a perfect silence in the room. It was broken after a few moments by Thor.
"We are intercepting a transmission coming through your Stargate."
"Who is it?"
"I believe Apophis is attempting to speak with General Hammond. I will put the discussion on a viewscreen for you to observe."
"Is it one of our SG teams?"
"No sir. It's.the Goa'uld."
"The Goa'uld? Most likely Apophis - patch them through."
The gravelly voice of the Goa'uld System Lord Apophis came through the speakers.
"Tau'ri, I am the God Apophis! I demand to speak to your leader."
"This is General Hammond, leader of the Tau'ri forces. What do you want?"
"One of the members of your precious SG1 is currently a guest of mine. Major Samantha Carter. I am willing to.trade with you for her safe return."
"If you are suggesting we surrender Earth for the safe return of one of my officers, I'm afraid I can't do that."
"I had a smaller trade in mind."
"What?" Hammond asked, curious.
"I have one of your officers.and you have one of mine."
"Teal'c doesn't serve you anymore"
"You are correct- he is a Sholva. I want to punish him. Can you honestly say that you would not do the same if one of your people did the same, and went to serve your enemies?"
"Punish, yes. But torture them for information, and then sentence them to a slow, painful death, as you would surely do to Teal'c? Absolutely not."
"I am offering you a choice General Hammond. I can do what you just described to Teal'c, or I can do it to Major Carter. Only I wont kill her - I will make her a host."
"How do I know that Major Carter is even alive?"
"Would you like to speak to her?"
"Yes," he said curtly.
After a short pause, they heard Carter's voice.
"Sir?"
"Major Carter, are you al right? How are they treating you?"
"I've had better, sir, but I'm not complaining. I haven't been tortured or anything, though - yet."
"That's good to hear, Major. We are working on a way to get you home. Oh, and your father and Jack's little 'buddy' send their best."
"Tell them I said hello, sir," said Sam as she desperately tried to control the surge of joy that spread through her. Hidden inside General Hammond's seemingly innocent statement was a message: the SGC had not forgotten about her, and they were working together with the Tok'ra and the Asguard to bring her home.
© Arcana 2002
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