I Have Not Seen the Righteous Forsaken - Chapter 2
Thanks so much for the reviews guys! Keep them coming! I've been having trouble figuring out just how I want this story to be, but I guess I will just type and let it write itself. Hope you enjoy! Oh, and to keep from being too confusing, alternate reality Sam will be referred to as Carter, and regular Sam will be referred to as Sam. Hope that helps.
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They walked in silence as they traveled underground. They had been walking for twenty minutes through what appeared to be abandoned subway tunnels. Jack finally broke the silence.
"Hey, would you mind telling us where you're taking us . . . please?"
"Just a little farther and you'll find out for yourself."
They turned into yet another corridor before stopping in front of a very rusty, unused looking door. Sam knocked four times, paused, then knocked a fifth time and opened the door.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the SGC. General Maybourne, sir, I've brought company."
Jack and Sam stared at the setup before them. Computer screens lined every wall; a few people were walking around busily, and a screen showing a map of the world took up most of one wall.
"Wait a minute, did you just say 'General Maybourne'?"
"That she did. Major, what is going on here?"
Jack and Sam spun around. There stood Maybourne, a criminal on their world, in full dress blues, looking as 'airforce' as the best of them.
"I don't believe this," Jack muttered.
"Well, sir, at first I thought Colonel O'Neill had returned, but then I saw my double here, not to mention the confused looks on their faces. The NID were chasing them. I thought the best thing would be to bring them here."
"All right, Major. Let's move into the Conference Room. This may take awhile."
They moved into a room with a single long table and several chairs placed around it.
"Okay, let's start with your names."
"Colonel Jack O'Neill of Stargate Command. This is Major Samantha Carter."
"And the NID were chasing you?"
They nodded.
"Well, as they say, 'The enemy of my enemy is my friend'. I guess the biggest question is how is this possible. I need to know how you came here."
Jack and Sam looked at each other. It's not like they were in a position to argue.
"We came through the quantum mirror."
Maybourne looked confused then turned to Carter.
"Major, is that possible."
"Well, yes sir, I guess it is. The NID have a room where they store most of the artifacts we brought back from our missions. They must have kept the mirror."
"Look, I hate to interrupt, but I have a few questions myself. What is going on here? How come the NID have access to all our, your stuff, and how come you're all hanging out underground like you're doing something illegal?"
"Well, Colonel, technically we are doing something illegal. I guess on your reality, the Airforce still commands the Stargate program. However, in our reality, the NID were given control in hopes of obtaining weapon's technology. We, few that we are, are working to prove to the president that the NID's methods are destructive and fatal to Earth. They've already made enemies of some of the people we once considered allies."
"But I don't understand. When did you stop working for the NID?" Sam questioned Maybourne.
Maybourne looked confused.
"Major, I would never consider working for the NID. I've been with the Airforce all my life."
"Sorry, um, sir. It's just that in our reality, you lead quite a different life."
"On a little island in the Caribbean if I remember correctly," Jack pointed out.
"Sorry if we're interrupting, sir. We got the information you requested."
Everyone turned to look as Janet and Daniel came into the room.
"Not at all, I'm glad you showed up. Turns out we've got some company."
Daniel and Janet rushed over to Jack.
"Wow, I can't believe you made it back. Is the rest of your team okay? Where's General Hammond?"
"You must be what caused the commotion over at NID headquarters. I was afraid they were after us."
"Ah, I hate to disappoint you, but if you'll look to your left, Doctors, you'll notice that there are not one but two Major Carters. It would seem they've traveled through the quantum mirror. Our Colonel O'Neill and his group are still heaven knows where."
Daniel and Janet looked crestfallen. It had been so long since they'd known if their friends were safe. They took seats, joining the group around the table as General Maybourne went over the situation with them.
"There's one thing we haven't brought up," Sam interjected. "What about temporal displacement? The Colonel and I both have doubles in this reality."
"That would be Doctor Fraiser's area of expertise. Don't we have a cure for that, Doctor?"
"Yes, sir." She turned to the rest. "We've done some experimenting of our own with the quantum mirror. In one reality, we made contact with an advanced race called the Borians. They had done extensive quantum travel and had developed a way of reversing the effects of temporal displacement. They shared the technology with us. It's a very simple procedure. We can do that tomorrow morning after you've had some rest."
"All right, everyone. Dr. Jackson, why don't you show our guests to their room? Then I want to hear your report on tonight's mission. Oh, and Colonel, Major, to save confusion, no disrespect intended, I believe we will just call you Jack and Sam."
Jack didn't look too happy but didn't argue.
Daniel led them to a small room with a bunkbed along the right wall.
"Sorry we can't offer you much better. Space is limited, but I think we've managed to make it feel like home," he smiled. "If you need anything just holler." He started out the door.
"Hey, Danny, wait a minute. What did Maybourne mean when he said your O'Neill and his men were still heaven knows where?"
Daniel looked a little disturbed.
"Well, when we found out officially that the NID were taking control of the Stargate program, you, I mean our Colonel O'Neill, General Hammond, Teal'c, Siler, and Felger snuck through the gate. General Hammond told General Maybourne to keep fighting the NID and said they would try to overpower the NID from offworld. That was eight months ago. We haven't heard from them since. When the president found out he ordered all SGC personnel off the compound and brought in all new staff. Most people just left quietly, but some of us wanted to do something, so we joined General Maybourne."
"You and Janet go on missions to get information?"
"Yeah, I mean it's not our area of expertise, but there aren't many of us, so we all have to do what we can. I'd tell you more about tonight's mission, but I thing the General would prefer I spoke to him first."
This time he did leave, closing the door softly behind him.
"Well, Sam," Jack said emphasizing the first name. "Can we trust them?"
"From what I've seen so far, sir, I would say yes. I certainly wouldn't trust the NID. It looks like they're our only hope of returning to our reality. Plus, they've been very open about what they're doing. It's not like they tried to hide everything from us. I think we need to help them in any way we can until we find a way back. It sounds like the NID is really causing some damage."
"Yeah, I agree. Well, let's get some shuteye. Which do you prefer, top or bottom?"
As they settled in for the night, something occurred to Jack.
"Wait a minute, did he just say Felger was on that team?!"
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Daniel and Janet sat with General Maybourne and Major Carter.
"Well, Doctors, I've been anxious to hear how your mission went. Did you get the information we need?"
"Yes, sir. Our informant at the NID gave us everything. Apparently Simmons is about to enter into an agreement with a people called the Tequerans. They have promised Simmons bio-weapon technology that was acquired through forced experimentation on their own people."
"He plans on keeping the experimentation fact secret from the President," Daniel continued. "If the President knew how the technology was developed, he would shut down the NID in a heartbeat. He wanted technology, not genocide. From what we've gathered, the Tequerans have killed two million of their own people to obtain their technology. And they're not stopping there. We shouldn't be allying ourselves to that kind of people."
"I agree, Dr. Jackson. When I talked to the President just before he shut down our program, he made it clear that all he wanted was technology to protect ourselves from the Goa'uld. For some reason he didn't seem to think we were doing a good enough job. If he knows the extremes Simmons is taking, it should be enough to shut down the NID for good. All we need now is for him to go through with the deal and get proof of how it was acquired. All right. Good job Doctors. You're dismissed."
Daniel and Janet left the room leaving General Maybourne and Major Carter.
"Well, Major, what do you think of our new friends? Can we trust them?"
"Sir, with two Colonel O'Neills and an extra Sam Carter, we might just stand a chance."
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Well, how are you liking it so far? Hope it doesn't get too confusing with the doubles! Sorry if some of the science is confusing. I'm twisting slightly to make it fit the story. If you have any suggestions, I'd be glad to here them. Thanks for reading. Please send feedback! I thrive on it!
Thanks so much for the reviews guys! Keep them coming! I've been having trouble figuring out just how I want this story to be, but I guess I will just type and let it write itself. Hope you enjoy! Oh, and to keep from being too confusing, alternate reality Sam will be referred to as Carter, and regular Sam will be referred to as Sam. Hope that helps.
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They walked in silence as they traveled underground. They had been walking for twenty minutes through what appeared to be abandoned subway tunnels. Jack finally broke the silence.
"Hey, would you mind telling us where you're taking us . . . please?"
"Just a little farther and you'll find out for yourself."
They turned into yet another corridor before stopping in front of a very rusty, unused looking door. Sam knocked four times, paused, then knocked a fifth time and opened the door.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the SGC. General Maybourne, sir, I've brought company."
Jack and Sam stared at the setup before them. Computer screens lined every wall; a few people were walking around busily, and a screen showing a map of the world took up most of one wall.
"Wait a minute, did you just say 'General Maybourne'?"
"That she did. Major, what is going on here?"
Jack and Sam spun around. There stood Maybourne, a criminal on their world, in full dress blues, looking as 'airforce' as the best of them.
"I don't believe this," Jack muttered.
"Well, sir, at first I thought Colonel O'Neill had returned, but then I saw my double here, not to mention the confused looks on their faces. The NID were chasing them. I thought the best thing would be to bring them here."
"All right, Major. Let's move into the Conference Room. This may take awhile."
They moved into a room with a single long table and several chairs placed around it.
"Okay, let's start with your names."
"Colonel Jack O'Neill of Stargate Command. This is Major Samantha Carter."
"And the NID were chasing you?"
They nodded.
"Well, as they say, 'The enemy of my enemy is my friend'. I guess the biggest question is how is this possible. I need to know how you came here."
Jack and Sam looked at each other. It's not like they were in a position to argue.
"We came through the quantum mirror."
Maybourne looked confused then turned to Carter.
"Major, is that possible."
"Well, yes sir, I guess it is. The NID have a room where they store most of the artifacts we brought back from our missions. They must have kept the mirror."
"Look, I hate to interrupt, but I have a few questions myself. What is going on here? How come the NID have access to all our, your stuff, and how come you're all hanging out underground like you're doing something illegal?"
"Well, Colonel, technically we are doing something illegal. I guess on your reality, the Airforce still commands the Stargate program. However, in our reality, the NID were given control in hopes of obtaining weapon's technology. We, few that we are, are working to prove to the president that the NID's methods are destructive and fatal to Earth. They've already made enemies of some of the people we once considered allies."
"But I don't understand. When did you stop working for the NID?" Sam questioned Maybourne.
Maybourne looked confused.
"Major, I would never consider working for the NID. I've been with the Airforce all my life."
"Sorry, um, sir. It's just that in our reality, you lead quite a different life."
"On a little island in the Caribbean if I remember correctly," Jack pointed out.
"Sorry if we're interrupting, sir. We got the information you requested."
Everyone turned to look as Janet and Daniel came into the room.
"Not at all, I'm glad you showed up. Turns out we've got some company."
Daniel and Janet rushed over to Jack.
"Wow, I can't believe you made it back. Is the rest of your team okay? Where's General Hammond?"
"You must be what caused the commotion over at NID headquarters. I was afraid they were after us."
"Ah, I hate to disappoint you, but if you'll look to your left, Doctors, you'll notice that there are not one but two Major Carters. It would seem they've traveled through the quantum mirror. Our Colonel O'Neill and his group are still heaven knows where."
Daniel and Janet looked crestfallen. It had been so long since they'd known if their friends were safe. They took seats, joining the group around the table as General Maybourne went over the situation with them.
"There's one thing we haven't brought up," Sam interjected. "What about temporal displacement? The Colonel and I both have doubles in this reality."
"That would be Doctor Fraiser's area of expertise. Don't we have a cure for that, Doctor?"
"Yes, sir." She turned to the rest. "We've done some experimenting of our own with the quantum mirror. In one reality, we made contact with an advanced race called the Borians. They had done extensive quantum travel and had developed a way of reversing the effects of temporal displacement. They shared the technology with us. It's a very simple procedure. We can do that tomorrow morning after you've had some rest."
"All right, everyone. Dr. Jackson, why don't you show our guests to their room? Then I want to hear your report on tonight's mission. Oh, and Colonel, Major, to save confusion, no disrespect intended, I believe we will just call you Jack and Sam."
Jack didn't look too happy but didn't argue.
Daniel led them to a small room with a bunkbed along the right wall.
"Sorry we can't offer you much better. Space is limited, but I think we've managed to make it feel like home," he smiled. "If you need anything just holler." He started out the door.
"Hey, Danny, wait a minute. What did Maybourne mean when he said your O'Neill and his men were still heaven knows where?"
Daniel looked a little disturbed.
"Well, when we found out officially that the NID were taking control of the Stargate program, you, I mean our Colonel O'Neill, General Hammond, Teal'c, Siler, and Felger snuck through the gate. General Hammond told General Maybourne to keep fighting the NID and said they would try to overpower the NID from offworld. That was eight months ago. We haven't heard from them since. When the president found out he ordered all SGC personnel off the compound and brought in all new staff. Most people just left quietly, but some of us wanted to do something, so we joined General Maybourne."
"You and Janet go on missions to get information?"
"Yeah, I mean it's not our area of expertise, but there aren't many of us, so we all have to do what we can. I'd tell you more about tonight's mission, but I thing the General would prefer I spoke to him first."
This time he did leave, closing the door softly behind him.
"Well, Sam," Jack said emphasizing the first name. "Can we trust them?"
"From what I've seen so far, sir, I would say yes. I certainly wouldn't trust the NID. It looks like they're our only hope of returning to our reality. Plus, they've been very open about what they're doing. It's not like they tried to hide everything from us. I think we need to help them in any way we can until we find a way back. It sounds like the NID is really causing some damage."
"Yeah, I agree. Well, let's get some shuteye. Which do you prefer, top or bottom?"
As they settled in for the night, something occurred to Jack.
"Wait a minute, did he just say Felger was on that team?!"
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Daniel and Janet sat with General Maybourne and Major Carter.
"Well, Doctors, I've been anxious to hear how your mission went. Did you get the information we need?"
"Yes, sir. Our informant at the NID gave us everything. Apparently Simmons is about to enter into an agreement with a people called the Tequerans. They have promised Simmons bio-weapon technology that was acquired through forced experimentation on their own people."
"He plans on keeping the experimentation fact secret from the President," Daniel continued. "If the President knew how the technology was developed, he would shut down the NID in a heartbeat. He wanted technology, not genocide. From what we've gathered, the Tequerans have killed two million of their own people to obtain their technology. And they're not stopping there. We shouldn't be allying ourselves to that kind of people."
"I agree, Dr. Jackson. When I talked to the President just before he shut down our program, he made it clear that all he wanted was technology to protect ourselves from the Goa'uld. For some reason he didn't seem to think we were doing a good enough job. If he knows the extremes Simmons is taking, it should be enough to shut down the NID for good. All we need now is for him to go through with the deal and get proof of how it was acquired. All right. Good job Doctors. You're dismissed."
Daniel and Janet left the room leaving General Maybourne and Major Carter.
"Well, Major, what do you think of our new friends? Can we trust them?"
"Sir, with two Colonel O'Neills and an extra Sam Carter, we might just stand a chance."
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Well, how are you liking it so far? Hope it doesn't get too confusing with the doubles! Sorry if some of the science is confusing. I'm twisting slightly to make it fit the story. If you have any suggestions, I'd be glad to here them. Thanks for reading. Please send feedback! I thrive on it!