Dizzy. Disorientated. Confused.
The feeling that came over Daniel as he woke up was not one that he particularly enjoyed. His back and neck hurt and he couldn't focus. His lack of glasses didn't help much in the matter. He closed his eyes and scrunched up his face. Reopening his eyes now gave him a better idea of where he was and he strained to look around, though his limbs weren't quite responding as they should yet. His whole body felt weak and he didn't like it one bit.
After a few minutes the feeling began returning to his upper body, then his arms, legs and eventually he could move. Rolling over onto his side, he felt for the floor with his foot and managed to stand up. He still felt a bit queasy a decided it was better to sit back on the bed. As he sat back he heard a crunch and realised that he had found his glasses. He picked them up off the bed and put them on. Apart from a large crack across the left lens they seemed to be all right.
Daniel took a look around. The infirmary was deserted, save for himself and Jack, on the next bed, tied down for reasons that escaped Daniel for the time being. He looked up at the clock. It was six a.m. Daniel slowly got up and wandered over to where Jack lay. The older man was still asleep but began stirring when Daniel got closer.
"Jack?" Daniel queried. Jack groaned and opened his eyes. He looked up at the face of the man in white staring down at him. He forced a laugh.
"Daniel?" he answered back. Daniel sighed, "My guardian angel," Jack added
"Yeah… what the hell happened to you?" Jack frowned at the response.
"Whaddaya mean what the hell happened…" Jack stopped short when he tried to sit up and realised that his arms were tied down at the wrists, as well as his legs by the ankles. "Oh… right," he paused and lowered his voice to a whisper, "listen, you see the Doc? I really gotta pee." Daniel smirked at Jack.
"No. I haven't seen her, Jack." Daniel stepped forward and began to undo one of the buckles that held down Jack's arm, but he soon thought better of it. "Jack I have no idea why you're restrained… and anyway I think it'll do you some good."
"What's that supposed to mean?" Jack's voice grew louder.
"Nothing," Daniel answered innocently, "I'm just suggesting you need a little… rest." Daniel stifled a giggle when he spoke and decided that now would be a good time to leave. He stood up.
"Oh no you don't!" Jack yelled. As Daniel walked to the door Jack's voice grew insistent. "Come back here Daniel! Hey!" Daniel left the infirmary and couldn't help but let out the laugh that had been building up. He wasn't really that cruel. He walked down the corridor towards Janet's office and raised his hand to knock. He stopped short when he realised that there was no handle and the door. It looked as though it had been ripped off with great strength. It was only then that Daniel remembered what had happened.
A fight… with Jack?
Daniel looked through the office window and saw two feet. The desk obstructed his view of the rest of the person but he had a pretty good idea who it was. He quickly went back to the door and ran sideways into it, wincing at the pain that shot through his shoulder. The door flew open and Daniel ran in. His suspicions were confirmed as he knelt beside Janet and checked for a pulse, finding one to his comfort. It was only then that Daniel put two and two together and realised what had gone on.
He must have attacked her and then come after me…
As luck would have it, Daniel caught sight of a nurse just outside the office. He got up and ran out of the room, grabbing the nurse's shoulder. She jumped at the contact and spun around. Daniel began speaking, "Doctor Fraiser's been attacked. Can you help her out please I have to do something." The nurse nodded and quickly followed Daniel's gesture to the office. Daniel ran back to the infirmary. A very irate Jack greeted him.
"Finally!" he said sarcastically, "would you mind finishing this?" he nodded his head towards the straps around his arms. Daniel got closer and started to tighten the bond that he had loosened before. Jack protested, "What the hell are you doing, Daniel?" he yelled. Jack tried to force his arms free but Daniel had done a good job.
"It's for your own good, Jack," he mumbled, before turning to walk away. Jack continued to shout in protest at Daniel as he walked away to find the General. On his way out of the infirmary he passed Sam. "Hey, Sam, could you keep an eye on Jack for me while I find the General?" he pointed back the way he had come.
"Sure, why?" she asked. Daniel continued on.
"No time to explain, I'll be back soon." He shouted. Sam shrugged and walked into the infirmary. Disorientation flooded over her again, and she stopped. Upon regaining control, she continued into the infirmary. Jack saw her coming in and smiled.
"Hey, Carter! Help me outta these will ya?" he pleaded. Sam leaned against the doorframe and stared at Jack. He tried again, "Aw, c'mon!" Sam smiled an evil smile that disturbed Jack somewhat. He looked back awaiting her help and felt relieved when she moved forward from her space by the door.
But his relief didn't last long, as he saw the glow in her eyes as she came closer. "Oh… crap!" Jack made a futile attempt to break free, cursing Daniel upon failure. Sam was too close for comfort by now, and Jack made a final attempt to save himself by doing the only thing he could. Taking a quick, deep breath he yelled;
"DANIEL!!"
But no answer came.
A/N: Please please please review!! (I'm not above begging!!)
