My gosh I'm really, really sorry honestly ^~^
I've had practically no time whatsoever to write this, plus my treacherous muse deserted me!
I know I really should've written more considering the break I took from updating this but like I said, no time to do anything! Right now I should really be revising for yet another slip test *glares at old slip tests*
Whoot! The new season starts next Monday!!! *is already planning to watch the behind the scenes thing tonight* So exciting ^_^
I'll try and see if I can update this fic again before the Stargate convention I'm going to, no promises though…
Disclaimer: I've changed my mind! I own it all! Mwhaaaa!!! *gets dragged off kicking and screaming by people in black suits* Noooo!!!!
Italics = Goa'uld/Tok'ra speaking
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More Jaffa were ringed down to fortify the area around the Stargate and the Death Glider, Al'kesh death squadron continued its destruction leaving broken weapons and twisted bodies in its wake.
"My Lord the enemy is being severely weakened by our air attacks, Sobek will dare not challenge you again after this victory!" Selmet's eyes narrowed in anger,
"What?! This is an army of Sobek's Jaffa?" The Jaffa shrank away from the Goa'uld's barely concealed rage.
"Yes My Lord, did not our Queen tell you the name of our enemy?" Selmet leaned discreetly towards Teal'c and whispered for his ears only,
"I'm sorry my friend, I can not let any of them live. They killed my daughter and I have to return the favour." Surprising his ally Teal'c simply nodded and Jacob saw his rage mirrored in the eyes of the big Jaffa.
"I feel the same as you…My Lord." He added the title simply for the eavesdroppers in the room as Selmet turned around and gave the order in a deathly cold voice.
"Do not let any of them live. Kill them all." Quietly he added under his breath,
"Die you bastards, a life for a life…"
Sobek's Jaffa learned firsthand of the grief a parent has when outlived by their child and the unimaginable fury that comes with it.
Vengeful fire covered the surface of the planet destroying everything and everyone in its path. Numerous Jaffa were engulfed by its golden flames the armour melting and deforming on their dying bodies. The shrieks of Goa'uld larvae and Jaffa alike rose above the deafening noise of the bombardment, no pity was spared for them from Selmet and his allies, as far as they were concerned this type of death was too quick and kind for them. The Jaffa armies marched into the last outposts and the smell of burning flesh assailed their senses, barely recognised skeletons and charred hulks were the only resistance to their advance. It was a massacre of the highest calibre, equalled only by Hitler's demonic 'cleansing' during the Second World War.
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Selmet and his escorts appeared below the body of a hovering Tel'tac within several large rings, a slightly metallic sound accompanied the circular parts as they slid back up into the belly of the craft. The blended human stalked towards the captured First Prime of Sobek, his face set in hard unyielding lines,
"It would appear that you have failed your God…this is what happens when you get out of your depth Jaffa!", he grabbed a pain stick from Teal'c and rammed it into the Jaffa's gut. Golden light fled from the man's mouth and he screamed in pain, Jaccar winced slightly, 'Damn I hate those things', Selmet gave the man a brief respite before jabbing him again. Another pained scream was torn from the Jaffa's body until the torture device was removed and he doubled over,
"Where is your God now Jaffa?" the Goa'uld snarled at his inferior's bent over form. Swiftly Selmet cracked the pain stick across the man's skull and he fell like a sack of Naquadah to the ground, silently he handed the device to the static Teal'c and murmured a command.
"Interrogate him further." The tall Jaffa nodded towards his lord then watched as said leader ringed back aboard the mothership, turning he set about his task.
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A bloodied body slammed down onto the metallic floor whilst Selmet glared in the general direction,
"I trust you gained all the knowledge we sought Teal'c." the big man nodded in reply leaving the Goa'uld free to continue his task without distraction. "Beat him again for disobeying his allegiance to the one he served. Deny him the death he will no doubt crave after the next few days, I will wish to speak to the Jaffa."
Two Jaffa beat a fist across their chests and grabbed the bent form of the enemies' First Prime before half-supporting and half-dragging the man out into the corridor beyond the open door. Teal'c followed their progress with his eyes before turning towards Jacob with a question in his mind.
"My Lord," he addressed the man with respect, "What are we to do in order to ensure this planet remains under our control?"
"As efficient as ever Teal'c. Here," he gestured towards a large display which glowed orange, "are the readings from our scouts relayed across this section of space. If reinforcements were to be sent to retake this planet then they would already have arrived. Sobek's army took a great blow today, I doubt very much that he would be willing to risk the rest of his forces in what he might see as a foolish endeavour. In short Teal'c, I do not expect any counter-strike. As a precaution however I will leave behind a portion of the fleet to deal with any problems that may arise."
Teal'c raised an eyebrow with barely concealed surprise, the combined tactical mind of both the Tok'ra Selmak and Jacob Carter was indeed impressive. The corner of Selmet's mouth quirked up slightly as he took in the expression on the usually impassive Jaffa's face.
"Choose three motherships which are under the command of people you feel would be able to carry on the mission without needing to be given orders. People who need to be led are of no use to us when defending this planet."
The big man nodded in acceptance of the order as Selmet turned to exit the large chamber with his coat swirling in his wake. The first phase of the plan had been achieved and it was now necessary to put the next segment into action, Jacob was going to confer with his 'lotars'.
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Jack rolled his eyes for the third time in as many minutes,
"Honestly Daniel! How can ya expect me to learn all this gibberish when nearly every single word has six or seven meanings!" the archaeologist merely shook his head as the Colonel waved his hands in the air. Not every word in Goa'uld meant more than one thing, Jack had just been concentrating on the word 'Kree' for the last few minutes and had refused any venture towards learning Daniel had tried to make.
"You really aren't helping Jack…" he rubbed the bridge of his nose with the beginnings of frustration, "Goa'uld isn't really that hard a language to learn, it only took me a little while." The grey haired man gave him an incredulous look,
"You're an archaeologist! You're trained to learn languages!" Daniel glared at him.
"And you're a mute lotar. Not doing a very good job of it either, I thought you were trained as Special Forces…weren't you meant to go undercover or something?" The younger man suddenly felt like he had tread onto very dangerous ground as Jack's face became disturbingly expressionless, his feet looked very interesting at the moment as the Colonel's eyes bored into his own. Strange, he never knew brown could smoulder.
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"Have I interrupted something?" Both men turned towards the voice that had come from the now open doorway,
"No My Lord." Daniel was the first to recollect his thoughts and answered in Goa'uld whilst bowing. A swift elbow to the ribs reminded Jack of the role he was required to play, minus the speaking, and he followed suit. Selmet swept into the room under the watchful eyes of the Jaffa standing outside the chamber,
"You may go." the men looked frantically at each other as they obviously had been given orders to guard the important Lord. Selmet raised an eyebrow in barely concealed frustration,
"Why do you stay? I told you to leave," the two Jaffa seemed torn between the conflicting orders.
"I said leave!" Daniel started at the volume of the distorted voice and had to remind himself quickly that yes, this was indeed Jacob Carter. The soft pounding of boots in the corridor signalled the departure of the Jaffa duo before the door hissed quietly shut to block out all noise from the hallways beyond.
Jack straightened up and muttered quietly about the state of his back before starting work on the newcomer,
"So Jacob…"
"Keep quiet Jack. The first part of the operation has proceeded without a hitch and we need to plan the next phase minus your sarcastic comments." the Tok'ra fixed him with a cool stare which Jack replied to with a blink.
"While I object to being spoken to in such a terrible manner…"
"Jack…" The young brunette almost cried out with annoyance causing the Colonel to respond in the same tone.
"Daniel…anyway, I do however agree to planning the next stage of this operation. Let's snap to it kiddos!"
Jacob scowled at the grey haired man before beginning to impart all the information he had gained.
Operation Samantha had begun smoothly and now it was time to employ it in full force.
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Don't throw rotten fruit at me! *dives behind a large chair*
Thank you to:
Falcon-lw – Out of practice or not, this was still a great review! The Sam issue…I'll get back to you on that! Hopefully you won't have to wait long for the next chapter… ^~^
Maj.CJH – Don't worry they're still here! They're just not very speedy at the moment ^~^