Buffy opened her eyes to find herself lying in a well lit, enclosed, no…make that a small, very small enclosed space. 'Don't panic Buffy.' She told herself when suddenly the panel above her opened.

An older gentleman gently reached in and helped her out. She looked at her shoulder and was not surprised to see that it had healed cleanly.

"Who are you?" the man brandished her SGC patch from her fatigues. "I'm pretty sure that I know most of the SG teams."

Buffy looked at him, her eyes narrowed, "I don't know you, why should I tell you anything?" she asked in return. She shook out her toga, and regarded him suspiciously.

"Fair enough. I'm Jacob Carter."

"Sam's dad?" Buffy asked in surprise.

"You know her?"

Buffy looked around then asked, "Then you're, you know…"

Jacob laughed, then his eyes flashed, "I am Selmak."

"Hi to both of you. I'm Buffy. Buffy Coburn."

"Coburn?"

She smiled, "We've been married for a couple of months. Sam was one of my bridesmaids." She began to look around, "I need to get out of here but first, where's my uniform?"

Jacob pointed to a basket and she walked over and gingerly pulled it out, searching the breast pocket before saying, "Ah ha!" She dangled the necklace with her rings on it in front of her.

"I thought I'd lost it." She smiled and placed it around her neck, with a quick pat to the rings.

Jacob walked quickly to the door and looked out then turned back to her, "I can't get you out, I'm looking for something in the palace."

"Well, I have to get out, I'm about to become the bride of Frankenstein for Apollo. Just tell me the quickest way out of here."

Jacob's face had a sly grin, "It's because of your hair. There are virtually no blondes on this planet, you're a novelty."

"Yippee." Was her dry reply.

"The good news is Apollo has no symbiotes to implant in you, so you're safe there. The bad news is he wants you for one of his concubines. Can you play along, maybe find out where he hides his technology?"

Buffy suddenly spun to face the door and a young woman in a gray toga bowed her head, "Master Selmak?" came her hesitant voice.

"What is it Bryla?"

"My Lord Apollo wants her to be brought to his bed chamber immediately."

"What? No, hell no!" Buffy exclaimed.

Jacob held up his hands, "Alright, he's moving faster than I thought. Bryla, I want you to smuggle her out of the palace."

Buffy looked over at him, "Where's the ruthless disregard for human life, the willingness to sacrifice all for the Tok'ra that I've been drilled in?"

Jacob made a pained face, "You've been listening to Jack haven't you?"

Buffy snorted. "Listening? Maybe, but only in self defense."

"Well, I'm a General in the Air Force too."

She nodded and thought for a moment, "I've been here what? 36 hours already? They've probably already sent a team through the gate for search and rescue. They could be in the city even as we speak. I'm going to punch you and knock you out, then I'll go with Bryla here. But I'm not leaving, what are you looking for?"

Taken aback Jacob said, "No! I mean, well, are you sure?"

Buffy rolled her eyes, "I'll bet as a woman servant I can get into places that you can't." she looked over at Bryla who nodded.

"But.." Jacob protested but Buffy held up her hand, "Is it bigger than a breadbox?"

He dug into a pocket and pulled out what looked like a gold hand held computer and pressed a couple of buttons, "Here." He handed it to her and she took it. She studied it for a moment and handed it back, "Neat but how big is it?"

He thought for a moment, trying to convert it into earth measurements. "Um, about 2 feet tall and a foot wide."

"Ok, here's what I'll do. I'll find the thinga-ma-bob then find a way out. You find the team and let them know I'll meet them at the gate after I create a distraction." She looked over at Bryla, "Ready?"

The woman nodded and in one smooth move Buffy swung and connected, knocking Jacob out cold. She grinned at the horrified look on Bryla's face, "He'll be fine." She dragged him over by the sarcophagus and stood, briskly brushing off her hands, "I'll need a head covering." And Bryla smiled shyly, "Follow me."

It was headed towards dark and SG-1 and SG-2 were hidden in the outskirts of the city. They had watched for a bit when Sam spoke, "Sir, did you notice that there are nothing but black haired and brunette people, with the occasional gray?" Jack scowled but realized that she was right.

Daniel nodded, "Stands to reason. If they're from the Hellenic Isles then they would all be dark haired." He looked over at Jack, "You know what this means."

"Yeah, yeah. Carter, Hailey, Ballard and especially you Teal'c, can't go any farther." There was resigned silence from the 2 blondes, the redhead and the Jaffa.

"Jack, I've got an idea." Jay said.

"Go ahead."

"Let Daniel and I steal some native clothing and poke around in the city. If Buffy's the only blond then I bet that someone's seen or heard about her."

Jack sat silently for a moment, "Ok, that's a plan. Report in every two hours. If something goes wrong meet us back at the gate."

Daniel and Jay both nodded and took off. They found an empty house, the people were on vacation or something and they changed, hiding their packs and finding somewhere else to rest until dawn. When the sun rose Jay woke Daniel and they headed into the city, Daniel listening for anything about Buffy.

When Jacob was 'discovered' unconscious in the sarcophagus room by Bryla, she hurriedly went to tell the soldiers. They informed an angry and 'frustrated' Apollo who ordered a massive search for his newest concubine and Jacob slipped out of the palace to track down whatever SG team that had been sent to search for Buffy.

Bryla quickly led Buffy to the area of the palace that was heavily guarded at all times. Buffy took a quick look around the corner and spotted the guards, then looked at Bryla, "Tell me how to get to the kitchens and I'll see you in a little while." Buffy committed the directions to memory, then watched as Bryla left for the kitchens.

As Buffy stood thoughtfully in the corridor, wondering if plan A or plan B would be best, she heard footsteps headed her way. She looked up and saw that there was enough to hold onto, and nimbly leapt up to grab the decorative molding, wedging herself in the ceiling area of the hallway. She watched as two soldiers jogged underneath her and began an animated conversation with the two guards in the hallway. Buffy figured it was about her so she bided her time until the soldiers left and dropped lightly to the floor. She uncovered her hair, and noisily sneaked past the entrance of the hallway, making sure she attracted the attention of the guards.

It worked, for the guards whispered excitedly and one came after her right away. Waiting around the corner she let the guard see her before she grabbed him and knocked him unconscious. She grunted quietly and dragged him off around another corner before she did a quick hop, wedging herself up near the ceiling again. She didn't have long to wait before the second guard came to check on the first. She dropped behind him then dropped him. She then pulled them both into the hallway that they had been guarding, tying and gagging them after searching for any kind of key.

"Well shoot." She walked to the door, examined it briefly, before trying a tremendous kick that popped it open. "Excellent." And she walked inside the room cautiously.

Daniel and Jay walked confidently into the city, their clothes blending in seamlessly with the other inhabitants. Daniel returned friendly greetings while Jay nodded politely. They walked on until Daniel stopped suddenly, making Jay almost bump into him. Jay was about to open his mouth and ask a question when Daniel shook his head, his attention on an animated conversation on the corner. He politely interrupted with a question and a lively three-way conversation broke out. When he finished Daniel turned to Jay with a smile, "She's supposed to be at the palace but the rumor is that she's escaped."

Neither man noticed the balding older man with the longish gray hair down his back headed their way until a familiar and cheerful voice called out, "Greetings Citizens, I'm Selmak, how can we help you this fine day?"

Jay and Daniel grinned, "Hello Selmak. Fancy meeting you here. We heard that you were missing." Jay said.

"I'm not anymore am I? What are you doing here?" he asked, though he knew.

"We're missing a team member." Daniel replied.

Jacob grinned, "Ah yes, Buffy. I met her."

"She's ok?" Jay was filled with relief.

"She was when I saw her an hour ago. She was supposed to become Apollo's concubine but escaped."

"Escaped how?"

"See the bruise here?" Jacob asked, showing his chin to them. They could see the rapidly darkening bruise and Jay winced, "Sorry."

A chuckle, "Don't be, that's how she 'escaped'."

"Where is she?"

Jacob looked around and began to walk, encouraging them to keep up, "She's still in the palace looking for something for me."

A series of explosions rocked the palace, making birds fly from the trees in panic and soldiers run around like headless chickens.

"Um, looks like she's finished." Daniel said, stating the obvious.

Buffy had quickly found the item on Jacob's wishlist but it would be kinda obvious to just walk out with it, so she had broken into a couple of more storerooms until she smiled with satisfaction. She placed the thinga-ma-bob inside a large basket, then looked around the first room carefully. She needed a distraction. She rummaged around on the shelves and found some of the explosives that looked like the metallic balls that Teal'c had lectured about. She turned them over in her hands, then looked around for a moment before placing them in strategic spots to create maximum damage. She set them, then picked up the basket and walked down the hallway adding a few more into the storerooms she had rifled through. Spotting the guards she winced and set the basket down, then dragged them to relative safety, untying them before retrieving her basket and quickly setting off to the kitchens.

Bryla looked up with a smile, "My lady."

"Can you tell me where to take this for Lord Apollo?" Buffy asked politely, gesturing to the basket she expertly carried on her shoulder. Bryla's face showed approval, "The Merchant's entrance is down the hallway, down to the wide doors. There will be animals tied up in the courtyard." Her voice was bland and neither woman attracted attention.

Buffy smiled, "Thank you. You and any friends may want to go home for awhile." Bryla nodded acknowledgement and Buffy walked down the hallway and into the courtyard, dodging animals and cursing merchants before turning onto the street and heading for the Stargate.

The men headed for the Palace when Jay hissed in a surprised breath. Coming towards them was a petite woman, head covered, hips gently swaying as carried a large basket on her shoulder, headed their way. Her hazel eyes lit up as she saw the men and she smiled brightly.

"Buffy." Jay said, almost weak kneed with relief.