I Have Not Seen the Righteous Forsaken - Chapter 3
Thanks again for the reviews everyone. This story is taking on a mind of its own! Hope you like the next chapter! Let me know!
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"Okay, Jack, you're all done."
Jack was taken out of what looked like a CAT scan machine. He didn't like the confined space so was glad when it only took a few moments to complete the procedure.
"Sam, there was something I forgot to mention yesterday. Our Major Carter experienced some nausea after this procedure because of the naquada in her system. You'll probably experience the same. It won't be bad, but I suggest you just sleep it through. It should only last a few hours."
"Only?" Great, just great.
Jack helped Sam to their quarters after she was finished. Already she was feeling sick and drowsy. Janet cleared up her equipment, then went to her desk for a moment to herself. Laying her head in her arms she tried to block reality out for just a minute.
"Dr. Fraiser? General Maybourne wants to meet with you and Dr. Jackson. They're waiting for you in the Conference Room."
Janet sighed as she stood up and ran her fingers through her hair.
"I'll be right there. Thank you."
It seemed the world did not have a moment to give.
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"Ah, Dr. Fraiser, good. I've asked Jack to join us. I understand Sam is resting for the time being."
"Yes, sir. The naquada in her blood caused a reaction. It shouldn't last long. I'll check on her after we're done here."
"Actually, I'm afraid someone else will have to do that. We need you and Dr. Jackson to prepare for another assignment. Major Carter was able to obtain the entrance code for the Stargate Complex as well as access codes for the Complex's computer system. That's where they moved the stargate," he explained to Jack. "At 2000 hours tonight, you will enter the Complex and download information off the main computer. We need the gate addresses and information on all the planets the NID have visited since they took over the Stargate program. That way, we can figure out which planet they are getting the bio-weapons from. I know this is asking a lot, but once you're inside, if you can remain out of sight, you shouldn't have too much trouble. We were able to obtain maintenance uniforms for the two of you which should keep you as inconspicuous as possible. Once you get the information on a disc, you are to leave immediately. Understood?"
After Daniel and Janet left, Jack and Maybourne went over a map of the Complex to trace the best possible route for the doctors to take.
"Uh, Maybourne, I was wondering something. How did Carter manage to get that kind of information? Access codes to a top secret government program aren't exactly printed in the phone book."
The General gave Jack a careful look, then bent back over the map.
"For the past seven months, Major Carter has been seeing an ambassador, Joe Carey. She's convinced him that she is eager to move on with her life after the Stargate program. The information she's gathered has been invaluable."
"You have got to be kidding me," Jack glared at the General incredulously, the map forgotten. "I can't believe you would put her in that position! What were you thinking?!"
"Look, Jack, it's not like we have a lot of options here," Maybourne countered equally as loud while running a hand through his hair. He gave a sigh and softened his voice. "It's not like we can just wave a magic wand and have highly classified information appear at our fingertips."
"Then find another way!"
"There is no other way! Jack, I promise you, I don't like this any more than you do. But until the NID are shut down for good, we need Major Carter to stay as she is."
Jack gave a frustrated sigh, then turned back to the map with renewed determination. The NID were going down.
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Daniel and Janet stood outside the Stargate Complex ready to make their move. Daniel looked over at Janet with a concerned look on his face. He could tell their current lifestyle was taking its toll on her.
"Look, Janet, why don't you go back. I can handle this one by myself. You look ready to collapse."
Janet gave him a sweet smile but determined look.
"Thanks, Daniel, but there is no way I'm letting you pull this off by yourself. We work together or not at all."
Daniel sighed and brushed his fingers through her hair. The past months had drawn them so close.
"All right. Let's go."
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"So what do we do, just sit here and wait for them to get back?" Jack sat impatiently beside Maybourne at one of the computers in the main room. Sam had joined them after sleeping through most of the day.
"Actually, we have Dr. Jackson, Dr. Fraiser, and Major Carter all wired so we can communicate with them as needed during this mission."
"Sweet."
"I thought you might say that."
Maybourne tapped a few buttons on the computer keyboard then spoke.
"Dr. Jackson, Dr. Frasier, do you copy? Please answer if possible."
~We hear you, sir. We made it in. We're about 300 feet from the control room."
There was a pause, then Dr. Fraiser's hushed voice sounded throughout the room.
~Preparing to enter the control room, sir. Please maintain radio silence.~
"Roger that."
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Daniel nonchalantly opened the door to the control room.
"Excuse me, gentlemen, but we need to clean up in here. We should only be twenty minutes. Why don't you go take a coffee break?"
The two technicians shrugged at each other, then got up and left.
"Okay, that was uncharacteristically easy," Daniel said as he locked the door behind the technicians.
They sat down at the computer console. Janet handed him the disc.
"General, come in please."
~We hear you, Doctor. How is the download progressing?~
"Almost done, sir. Thanks to those codes Sam gave us, this should be a piece of cake."
Suddenly they could hear someone's attempts at opening the door.
"Hey! What's going on in there?! Open this door immediately!"
"Just a few more seconds. Just a few more . . . Got it! Let's go!"
Daniel and Janet took up positions on each side of the door with their guns drawn. Daniel slowly reached over and unlocked the door as the banging continued. Three guards burst through. Daniel tripped the first one with a kick, then gave another one a quick punch that sent him sprawling, unconscious to the floor. Meanwhile, Janet kneed the gut of the guard that was closest to her, then hit him on the back of his head with the butt of her gun. He was going to feel that one in the morning.
"Let's get out of here!"
They walked briskly through the corridors, trying to get out quickly while not drawing too much attention. Voices sounded behind them.
"Hey, what happened here?! People, secure the building immediately! Block the exits!"
This time, they broke into a run, not caring who saw them. They reached the door even as footsteps sounded behind them. Daniel reached over to the keypad on the door and entered the access code. Nothing happened.
~Doctors, what is your possition . . . Doctors!~
"General, the access code isn't working. There must be a separate one to exit the Complex."
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Maybourne held his hand to his ear.
"Major Carter, come in immediately! We need an exit code. I repeat, we need an exit code."
~I copy you, sir. I've been listening. I'm in Joe's office right now, but he could come back any moment. Please stand by.~
"Major, there is no time, we need that code immediately!"
~Yes, sir.~
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Carter flipped hurriedly through the folder in front of her. It had to be here somewhere. It just had to be. There. She found it. Then the door opened.
"Sam, honey, I got us some coffee, but I couldn't remember how you took yours."
Carter sat serenely in Joe's desk chair. With a beautiful smile she got up, walked over, and put her arms around his neck.
"That's okay. It just so happens I like two cream, two sugar, served with one kiss from my favorite ambassador."
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~Dr. Jackson, did you copy that? The exit code is 221. I repeat, the exit code is 221.~
"Roger that," Daniel said relieved. He entered the code, and the door pushed open.
They ran as quickly as they could with heavy footsteps and loud gunshots sounding behind them. They tried to shake their pursuers by running in twists and turns through alleyways and behind buildings. Eventually, the noises began to fade.
They ran until they were forced to stop by their own exhaustion. Daniel ran a shaking hand through his hair as Janet leaned against him breathing laboriously. Slowly she began sliding to the ground.
"Janet? Janet?! Oh, sweetheart, why didn't you say something?" Daniel pulled his hand back from her right shoulder covered in blood. Carefully, he picked her up.
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~General, do you copy? Janet has been shot. I repeat, Janet has been shot. I'm twenty minutes away from you. Have Dr. Warner standing by.~
As Maybourne informed Dr. Warner of their latest emergency, Jack looked down at his hands and noticed they were trembling. That had been close. Too close. And they weren't out of the woods yet.
Just then, Carter entered.
"I got here as soon as I could. Did they make it back yet?"
"They should be here shortly. They were successful, but I'm afraid Dr. Fraiser has been shot."
Carter got as much information as she could from Maybourne then sat down beside Jack and rubbed her hands through her hair. Wearily she leaned back in her chair staring at nothing.
"Hey, Carter," Jack said, looking at her carefully. "You okay?"
Her heart turned at the concerned look in his eyes.
"Yeah, I'm okay."
She got up quickly to hide her watery eyes from him. He was so much like her Jack. For the millionth time, she wished he had taken her with him, wished she had argued farther and made him take her. But she was here, and she was going to do everything in her power to see him safely home. She took a deep breath, and with renewed resolve, she rushed over as Daniel entered carrying an unconscious Janet Fraiser.
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Colonel Jack O'Neill sat poking at the fire with a stick.
"Colonel, sir, why don't you let me finish your watch? I can't sleep anyway."
Jack made his way over to his sleeping bag, his eyes taking in his teammates on the way. General Hammond was sleeping soundly. The constant moving had caused him to lose some weight, but he still seemed healthy. Felger was beside the general. He had certainly proven his worth to them both as a soldier and as a scientist. Teal'c had allowed no argument against joining them, and Jack was grateful. It was at times like this that you needed a close friend. Siler was snoring as usual. Jack smiled at the noise. If this mission lasted too much longer he was going to go deaf. Lying down on his back he glanced up at the stars. Tomorrow, they were following a lead. Something about bio weapons.
"Just a little bit longer," he whispered to himself. "Just a little bit longer."
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Well, what do you think guys? I hope you liked it! I had to make up the ambassador's name because I couldn't remember what it was. He was in the episodes "2010" and "2001". Anyway, thanks for reading. I'll try to have the next chapter up tomorrow.
Thanks again for the reviews everyone. This story is taking on a mind of its own! Hope you like the next chapter! Let me know!
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"Okay, Jack, you're all done."
Jack was taken out of what looked like a CAT scan machine. He didn't like the confined space so was glad when it only took a few moments to complete the procedure.
"Sam, there was something I forgot to mention yesterday. Our Major Carter experienced some nausea after this procedure because of the naquada in her system. You'll probably experience the same. It won't be bad, but I suggest you just sleep it through. It should only last a few hours."
"Only?" Great, just great.
Jack helped Sam to their quarters after she was finished. Already she was feeling sick and drowsy. Janet cleared up her equipment, then went to her desk for a moment to herself. Laying her head in her arms she tried to block reality out for just a minute.
"Dr. Fraiser? General Maybourne wants to meet with you and Dr. Jackson. They're waiting for you in the Conference Room."
Janet sighed as she stood up and ran her fingers through her hair.
"I'll be right there. Thank you."
It seemed the world did not have a moment to give.
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"Ah, Dr. Fraiser, good. I've asked Jack to join us. I understand Sam is resting for the time being."
"Yes, sir. The naquada in her blood caused a reaction. It shouldn't last long. I'll check on her after we're done here."
"Actually, I'm afraid someone else will have to do that. We need you and Dr. Jackson to prepare for another assignment. Major Carter was able to obtain the entrance code for the Stargate Complex as well as access codes for the Complex's computer system. That's where they moved the stargate," he explained to Jack. "At 2000 hours tonight, you will enter the Complex and download information off the main computer. We need the gate addresses and information on all the planets the NID have visited since they took over the Stargate program. That way, we can figure out which planet they are getting the bio-weapons from. I know this is asking a lot, but once you're inside, if you can remain out of sight, you shouldn't have too much trouble. We were able to obtain maintenance uniforms for the two of you which should keep you as inconspicuous as possible. Once you get the information on a disc, you are to leave immediately. Understood?"
After Daniel and Janet left, Jack and Maybourne went over a map of the Complex to trace the best possible route for the doctors to take.
"Uh, Maybourne, I was wondering something. How did Carter manage to get that kind of information? Access codes to a top secret government program aren't exactly printed in the phone book."
The General gave Jack a careful look, then bent back over the map.
"For the past seven months, Major Carter has been seeing an ambassador, Joe Carey. She's convinced him that she is eager to move on with her life after the Stargate program. The information she's gathered has been invaluable."
"You have got to be kidding me," Jack glared at the General incredulously, the map forgotten. "I can't believe you would put her in that position! What were you thinking?!"
"Look, Jack, it's not like we have a lot of options here," Maybourne countered equally as loud while running a hand through his hair. He gave a sigh and softened his voice. "It's not like we can just wave a magic wand and have highly classified information appear at our fingertips."
"Then find another way!"
"There is no other way! Jack, I promise you, I don't like this any more than you do. But until the NID are shut down for good, we need Major Carter to stay as she is."
Jack gave a frustrated sigh, then turned back to the map with renewed determination. The NID were going down.
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Daniel and Janet stood outside the Stargate Complex ready to make their move. Daniel looked over at Janet with a concerned look on his face. He could tell their current lifestyle was taking its toll on her.
"Look, Janet, why don't you go back. I can handle this one by myself. You look ready to collapse."
Janet gave him a sweet smile but determined look.
"Thanks, Daniel, but there is no way I'm letting you pull this off by yourself. We work together or not at all."
Daniel sighed and brushed his fingers through her hair. The past months had drawn them so close.
"All right. Let's go."
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"So what do we do, just sit here and wait for them to get back?" Jack sat impatiently beside Maybourne at one of the computers in the main room. Sam had joined them after sleeping through most of the day.
"Actually, we have Dr. Jackson, Dr. Fraiser, and Major Carter all wired so we can communicate with them as needed during this mission."
"Sweet."
"I thought you might say that."
Maybourne tapped a few buttons on the computer keyboard then spoke.
"Dr. Jackson, Dr. Frasier, do you copy? Please answer if possible."
~We hear you, sir. We made it in. We're about 300 feet from the control room."
There was a pause, then Dr. Fraiser's hushed voice sounded throughout the room.
~Preparing to enter the control room, sir. Please maintain radio silence.~
"Roger that."
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Daniel nonchalantly opened the door to the control room.
"Excuse me, gentlemen, but we need to clean up in here. We should only be twenty minutes. Why don't you go take a coffee break?"
The two technicians shrugged at each other, then got up and left.
"Okay, that was uncharacteristically easy," Daniel said as he locked the door behind the technicians.
They sat down at the computer console. Janet handed him the disc.
"General, come in please."
~We hear you, Doctor. How is the download progressing?~
"Almost done, sir. Thanks to those codes Sam gave us, this should be a piece of cake."
Suddenly they could hear someone's attempts at opening the door.
"Hey! What's going on in there?! Open this door immediately!"
"Just a few more seconds. Just a few more . . . Got it! Let's go!"
Daniel and Janet took up positions on each side of the door with their guns drawn. Daniel slowly reached over and unlocked the door as the banging continued. Three guards burst through. Daniel tripped the first one with a kick, then gave another one a quick punch that sent him sprawling, unconscious to the floor. Meanwhile, Janet kneed the gut of the guard that was closest to her, then hit him on the back of his head with the butt of her gun. He was going to feel that one in the morning.
"Let's get out of here!"
They walked briskly through the corridors, trying to get out quickly while not drawing too much attention. Voices sounded behind them.
"Hey, what happened here?! People, secure the building immediately! Block the exits!"
This time, they broke into a run, not caring who saw them. They reached the door even as footsteps sounded behind them. Daniel reached over to the keypad on the door and entered the access code. Nothing happened.
~Doctors, what is your possition . . . Doctors!~
"General, the access code isn't working. There must be a separate one to exit the Complex."
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Maybourne held his hand to his ear.
"Major Carter, come in immediately! We need an exit code. I repeat, we need an exit code."
~I copy you, sir. I've been listening. I'm in Joe's office right now, but he could come back any moment. Please stand by.~
"Major, there is no time, we need that code immediately!"
~Yes, sir.~
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Carter flipped hurriedly through the folder in front of her. It had to be here somewhere. It just had to be. There. She found it. Then the door opened.
"Sam, honey, I got us some coffee, but I couldn't remember how you took yours."
Carter sat serenely in Joe's desk chair. With a beautiful smile she got up, walked over, and put her arms around his neck.
"That's okay. It just so happens I like two cream, two sugar, served with one kiss from my favorite ambassador."
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~Dr. Jackson, did you copy that? The exit code is 221. I repeat, the exit code is 221.~
"Roger that," Daniel said relieved. He entered the code, and the door pushed open.
They ran as quickly as they could with heavy footsteps and loud gunshots sounding behind them. They tried to shake their pursuers by running in twists and turns through alleyways and behind buildings. Eventually, the noises began to fade.
They ran until they were forced to stop by their own exhaustion. Daniel ran a shaking hand through his hair as Janet leaned against him breathing laboriously. Slowly she began sliding to the ground.
"Janet? Janet?! Oh, sweetheart, why didn't you say something?" Daniel pulled his hand back from her right shoulder covered in blood. Carefully, he picked her up.
* * *
~General, do you copy? Janet has been shot. I repeat, Janet has been shot. I'm twenty minutes away from you. Have Dr. Warner standing by.~
As Maybourne informed Dr. Warner of their latest emergency, Jack looked down at his hands and noticed they were trembling. That had been close. Too close. And they weren't out of the woods yet.
Just then, Carter entered.
"I got here as soon as I could. Did they make it back yet?"
"They should be here shortly. They were successful, but I'm afraid Dr. Fraiser has been shot."
Carter got as much information as she could from Maybourne then sat down beside Jack and rubbed her hands through her hair. Wearily she leaned back in her chair staring at nothing.
"Hey, Carter," Jack said, looking at her carefully. "You okay?"
Her heart turned at the concerned look in his eyes.
"Yeah, I'm okay."
She got up quickly to hide her watery eyes from him. He was so much like her Jack. For the millionth time, she wished he had taken her with him, wished she had argued farther and made him take her. But she was here, and she was going to do everything in her power to see him safely home. She took a deep breath, and with renewed resolve, she rushed over as Daniel entered carrying an unconscious Janet Fraiser.
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Colonel Jack O'Neill sat poking at the fire with a stick.
"Colonel, sir, why don't you let me finish your watch? I can't sleep anyway."
Jack made his way over to his sleeping bag, his eyes taking in his teammates on the way. General Hammond was sleeping soundly. The constant moving had caused him to lose some weight, but he still seemed healthy. Felger was beside the general. He had certainly proven his worth to them both as a soldier and as a scientist. Teal'c had allowed no argument against joining them, and Jack was grateful. It was at times like this that you needed a close friend. Siler was snoring as usual. Jack smiled at the noise. If this mission lasted too much longer he was going to go deaf. Lying down on his back he glanced up at the stars. Tomorrow, they were following a lead. Something about bio weapons.
"Just a little bit longer," he whispered to himself. "Just a little bit longer."
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Well, what do you think guys? I hope you liked it! I had to make up the ambassador's name because I couldn't remember what it was. He was in the episodes "2010" and "2001". Anyway, thanks for reading. I'll try to have the next chapter up tomorrow.