Category: Star Wars / Stargate SG-1 crossover, Humor, Action / Adventure, Drama

Spoilers: Star Wars: Episode 2

Season/Sequel info: Takes place during season 3, after FIAD.

Rating: PG-13

Content Warnings: slight Danny whumping

Summary: Sam, Jack, Teal'c, and Obi-Wan make a discovery. Daniel and Anakin have a disagreement. [Daniel/Padme romance, Daniel/Jack friendship.]

Feedback: Feedback is welcome and very much appreciated

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Sam walked alongside Jack down the white corridors on Kamino. The tall alien had just taken her leave of the group, telling them they were free to travel as they pleased as long as they didn't wander into any restricted areas.

When she was certain the alien was out of earshot, Sam expressed her concerns, "Sir, there was something very disturbing about Jengo Fett."

"What's that?"

Her expression was very serious and concerned as she said, "He looked like Apophis."

"Carter, please tell me you're kidding."

"I wish I were."

"Obi-Wan, what do we know about this Fett guy? Is he the leader of these... these... bad guys?" O'Neill questioned.

"I don't believe so. He definitely knew more than he was letting on, but I am quite certain that he is merely one cog in a much larger machine," Kenobi answered.

"Carter?" O'Neill asked for confirmation.

"It did seem that way, Sir."

"That does not sound like Apophis," Teal'c chimed in. "If he were behind this, his ego would lead him to place himself as the most important figure in the scenario."

Carter agreed, "You're probably right about that." After a moment of thinking, she had a realization. She added, "I didn't sense a Goa'uld. That was definitely Apophis. He even acted like Apophis, but he didn't have a Goa'uld."

"You sure about that?" O'Neill asked.

"Positively," she answered immediately. After a moment's thought she amended her response with, "Almost." She didn't like to doubt herself, but if there was one thing Sam was uncertain about, it was her Tok'ra senses, memories, and abilities. With all she handled on a daily basis, she hardly had the time to delve deeply into the Tok'ra part of herself. At times like this, she regretted not being able to do so.

"Okay, we'll continue on the assumption that Apophis isn't responsible, but be cautious and try not to take any chances," O'Neill ordered. Making sure that Kenobi couldn't hear him, he added, "And I think Obi-Wan is just peachy, but remember we don't know for sure that we can trust these Jedi." As he said it, he felt a pang of guilt and dread at sending his best friend off alone. He knew Daniel made the decision to go and Daniel could be very stubborn once he made a decision, but as commanding officer he could have ordered him to stay with the group. *Damn it, Daniel,* he thought. *Why do I listen to you? You had better be okay, because it'll be my fault if you're not.* He hoped he would soon have the opportunity to make sure his friend was still safe.

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Anakin stood on the patio as the sun rose over the glistening waters. He closed his eyes and felt the warmth of the sun bathing him. The sound of the water rushing below mixed with the birds singing from their treetop perches. The scene calmed him and made him feel more at peace. It helped to take away his feelings of hurt and jealousy. It also took away the images from the nightmare that had awakened him periodically from his sleep.

He heard soft steps approaching from behind. They stopped then began fading as they walked away.

"Don't go," he pleaded.

"I don't want to disturb you," Padme stated.

"I want to apologize," he said as he continued to face away from her. "I've been acting foolishly... like a child."

"It's okay. I understand," she said sympathetically. "You know, it doesn't have to be this way. I think you and Daniel could be great friends. There's no reason to be jealous."

The words that were meant to soothe him actually made him angry. The serenity that had just encompassed him quickly faded. "No reason," he whined. "There's no reason? I see the way you look at him, the way you fall all over him! What more reason do I need? As long as that's the way it is, he and I will never be friends!"

"Anakin, there has never been anything between you and me except in your mind. What I do and who I choose to look at are my own business. Grow up," she exclaimed as she turned and walked away.

Daniel watched Padme leaving the patio as he entered from the opposite side. "Is she alright?" he asked.

"Why should you care?"

"We're friends, and I'm concerned about her."

"Yeah, I know. You two are good friends," he accused as he turned around to face Daniel. "How did you do it? You just came in here and swept her off her feet."

"Anakin, I think you're trying too hard. You can't force her to feel the same way."

"If you weren't here, I bet she already would."

"Look, she does care for you. I know it's not my place to interfere, but she came out here because she was honestly concerned about you."

"Why? Because I'm a poor broken-hearted baby?" he said sarcastically. He then uttered bitterly, "I don't need her pity."

"No, she heard you screaming last night. She wanted to know about your nightmare. Didn't you give her the chance to talk?"

"Well... no... I..." Anakin hesitated, not wanting to reveal how immature he'd acted.

Wanting to help, Daniel asked, "Why don't you tell me about it?"

"Well..." Anakin hesitated, unsure whether to trust Daniel. "I dreamt about my mother. She's suffering. She's in pain." He took a few seconds to contemplate. "I would be disobeying my mandate to help the Senator if I left, but I have to go. I have to help her."

"You should go. I'll stay here and protect Padme," Daniel offered, trying to be helpful.

Anakin exploded, "Oh, you would love that... just the two of you all alone here in a secluded romantic getaway. No way! You think I'm just going to let you have her!?"

"Anakin, calm down, it was just a suggestion," Daniel said, trying to cool the situation.

"Some suggestion," Anakin shouted then punched Daniel in the face. "I'm in charge here, not you! It's about time you figured that out!"

Caught off guard, Daniel stumbled backward and tripped over a large potted plant. He fell to the ground as the pot broke. Padme heard the crash and rushed from inside. Seeing Daniel, she ran to him and helped him to his feet.

Once she was sure Daniel was not seriously hurt, she looked accusingly at Anakin and shouted, "What is wrong with you?"

Anakin screamed back, "Why don't you ask him!!" With that, he stormed away to his room.

Turning toward Daniel, Padme apologized, "This is all my fault. He's had a crush on me for years. I should have done more to discourage it years ago." She looked closer at Daniel's face, checking to see if he had been injured. "He was such a pain when I first met him, but I felt sorry for him. I guess he's never learned how to control his emotions."

Padme continued fussing over Daniel and kept talking rapidly. "I can't believe he did this. I hope it doesn't leave a bruise..."

Daniel stopped her, taking both of her hands into his and looking into her eyes as he told her, "I'm okay." He smiled as he said, "I've taken hits a lot worse."

She smiled back, slightly embarrassed at how silly she must seem. He pulled her closer saying, "Thanks for caring though." He gave her a soft, tender kiss, then wrapped his arms around her and held her close.

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In his room, Anakin began to replay in his mind the images from his dream. He hated what he had seen, and he knew his mother was suffering. He made up his mind to leave that instant in order to save her.

He decided to leave the two 'lovebirds' behind. He was sick of watching them together and convinced that they would only make matters worse.

Without telling the others, he gathered his things and headed for the boat outside the cottage.