YT = I do not own it…simple as.
The story might be getting somewhere now! So exciting!
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Selmet and his bodyguard Teal'c made their way to Mafdet's palace through the dense green foliage, they were closely followed by Selmet's personal servants Jaccar and Danath. They emerged from the forest and made their way towards the outskirts of the huge temple dedicated to the Goa'uld goddess.
Jaffa guards dressed in silver chainmail and catlike helmets prevented them from continuing,
"Speak! Why do you seek to enter here?" asked the head Jaffa, Selmet glanced at the staff weapons aimed at him and his servants.
"Why I seek an audience with the almighty Mafdet and I do not find it amusing to be stopped by mere Jaffa. Allow us to pass or you will regret it...Hasshak." He spoke in a deep timbre and made his eyes glow for extra effect. Barely restraining his anger the head Jaffa sent a messenger ahead to announce the visitors presence then allowed the small party to enter the building.
The four men walked through elaborately decorated corridors incorporating Egyptian hieroglyphs and into a huge golden walled chamber full of majestic tapestries and expertly carved pillars. A single glossy coated black cat crossed the four's path, Jack tried to remember whether that was fabled to be lucky or not. He said nothing but continued to concentrate on his role and following his 'master'. Located within the massive room was a single throne, highly decorated with incredible designs depicting exotic looking felines and a woman with the head of a cat watching over them. Sitting in this chair of power surrounded by serving boys and girls was a woman that looked to be in her thirties with a rich chocolate colour tan covering her body. Dressed in slips of the finest silk and adorned with sparkling jewels she posed the picture of perfect elegance and beauty. Looking up with violet eyes she acknowledged the newcomers, with a slight turn up of her lips she announced,
"I'm afraid you have me at a disadvantage. It would appear that you know who I am but I do not know who you are or why you are here…" she trailed off expecting the leader of the group she was addressing to answer her, Jacob met the goddesses eyes and replied in a level tone,
"I am Selmet. The reason I am here is simple, I wish to pledge my allegiance to you. I was commander of the forces of a Goa'uld that was recently killed by the Tau'ri after a defeat, I wish to gain this position again under your name." Mafdet rose gracefully and glided towards Selmet,
"Do you indeed? Do you expect me to just give you this position? After what you have told me about your defeat leading to the death of your former lord, I would not be willing to place such an inept strategist in charge of my forces just so they can be destroyed." Selmet glared at the goddess,
"You condemn me as a failure before you learn of the details of this defeat. The Tau'ri and Tok'ra attacked at a time when it was unexpected with a powerful weapon. The majority of my forces were fighting a great battle in the Re'tak system when several other Goa'ulds allied with our enemy and overpowered my forces. I took re-enforcements to the battle and left several garrisons protecting my former lord in case of an attack. The Tau'ri attacked the forces around the Chappa'ai on the planet and then activated a weapon that is deadly to Goa'uld, it also killed the Jaffa army's larvae giving them a death sentence. I won the battle in the Re'tak system to return and find my lord and army dead. This is how I was defeated, not through ineptness." He gave her a frosty glare while the feline goddess reclaimed her throne and looked thoughtful,
"I had heard of this defeat but thought it to be rumour, your knowledge could prove invaluable when my forces meet the Tau'ri. You must show me your skill if I am to give you your coveted position Selmet. My forces are fighting in the Bet'al system, go and win the battle and I will consider your services." She gestured to a Jaffa,
"Lead them to a Tel'tac then fly them to the battle yourself." The Jaffa kneeled respectfully,
"Yes my queen." He stood and walked towards the exit, Selmet bowed his head then followed the Jaffa, silently his party did the same.
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The four allies were led onboard the small cargo ship designated to them and made their way to the bridge of the vessel, turning to his attendants Selmet announced,
"Prepare my chamber for the journey ahead, Teal'c stay with me I may need your knowledge." Jaccar and Danath bowed respectfully then exited through the door.
"So what do I call you Jaffa?" The sound of a staff weapon activating could be heard and the Jaffa trained his weapon on Teal'c,
"I am Jan'ek and this is Teal'c! The Shol'va!" The last word was dripping with disdain, Teal'c leapt towards the unsuspecting Jaffa and swiped his feet out from under him with his energy staff, pointing his weapon at Jan'ek's head and arming it he stated simply,
"I am not a Shol'va, I was brainwashed by the Tau'ri into believing in their cause, I have never left the service of the Goa'uld. Do you die now serving your Queen or for your quest for power gained by killing me?" Selmet watched the spectacle with unconcealed pleasure,
"That'll be enough Teal'c, Jan'ek has realised the error of his ways. Know this, next time you will not be spared." For added effect his eyes glowed amber fire at Jan'ek as he gestured to Teal'c to stand down. The big man resumed his fully upright position and returned his staff weapon to his side. Jan'ek scrambled to his feet and eyed the two warily,
"Take us to the battle Jaffa, unless you wish to disobey your Queen's wishes." Jan'ek's eyes flashed with anger as he reclined into the pilots seat and reluctantly agreed with this Goa'uld about not disobeying his Goddess' orders. His hands glided over the controls and the Tel'tac powered up, took them into orbit and then entered hyperspace.
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A little longer than my previous chapters I think. No thank you's this time because I didn't get any reviews for the last chapter. Just read and review is all I ask, next update soon!