AUTHOR'S NOTES:- This is basically messing with Daniel's mind.

I thought of it and couldn't get rid of it so I had to write it. If you think about it, it could have worked.

Everything in Italics is in the Gould language. Any comments are welcome.

Okay, Daniel thought, all we have to do is get through this and we'll be safe from attack.

As they stood waiting for the System Lords Delegation Daniel could see Jack's nervousness. He'd been an absolute pain during the briefing but Daniel could forgive him that. What Jack was about to do was going to be exceedingly difficult if not damn near impossible but he had to do it.

x

Three figures emerged from the Gate.

Chronos, Nierti, then finally Yu.

As Hammond was about to speak another figure emerged from through the event horizon. Hammond heard Daniel's sharp intake of breath as the young woman walked down to join the other three.

"Sha're," Daniel whispered in shock before unconsciously moving towards her, Jack caught his arm.

Jack gently shook his head before he motioned for Hammond to get this over with.

Hammond stepped forward, "Welcome to Earth," he greeted them, "We were however led to believe there would be only three representatives from the System Lords."

Chronos stepped forward, "There are only three representatives," he told them imperiously, "Ammonet is here to ratify the treaty for the other System Lords. She is not involved within the negotiations."

Hammond nodded, "Dr. Jackson shall show the three delegates to your quarters. Major Carter if you would escort Ammonet to the briefing room until we have quarters for her."

Daniel swallowed and with a last longing look at Ammonet/Sha're he headed towards the guest quarters.

x

Hammond stood looking at Jack with undisguised astonishment, "Colonel, what was that?"

Jack shrugged, "I was told three of them," he sighed, "Dammit, we'd better keep a close eye on Daniel."

Hammond nodded, he knew this was going to be hard on their linguist but there was no way they could free his wife without losing the negotiations.

"I'll assign Teal'c to that and order him to stay well away from her."

"Well, I'd better get ready," Jack mumbled and headed down.