"Alliances of Sorts"

Ch. 6

(Int. SGC, Infirmary)

A 1400 hours I arrived at the Infirmary as promised. Dr. Kane, Dr. Fraiser, and Major Carter were getting the equipment ready for the many tests.

"I see you three are getting along swimmingly," I told them, walking into the room.

"Yes," Janet said. "And you're awfully cheerful, given your current situation."

"That would be because I finally kissed Daniel. He was very relieved that I was the one that made the first move," I couldn't help be smile.

"All I can say is: it's about time!" Sam said. "Daniel talks about you non-stop when we're off world. 'Dr. Allison's theory is . . .' or 'Nicole says . . .'"

"Nicole does the same thing," Janet laughed.

We three laughed. I heard a fake coughing noise from behind me.

"If you ladies don't mind, I'd like to get started," Dr. Kane said.

"I'm sorry, Doctor," I said with a fake smile.

"Nicole . . .," Sam and Janet said warningly.

"Yeah, yeah . . .," I said unenthusiastically.

Suddenly a familiar Technicians voice called:

"Off-world activation. All hands to the Control Room,"

"That's us, Nicole," Sam said.

I nodded.

"You're welcome to see how things are done around here, Dr. Kane," Sam said.

To my disgust, he nodded. So the three of us ran out of the Infirmary.

(Int. SGC, Control Room)

Samantha, Dr. Kane and I met up with a sweaty Colonel O'Neill, Teal'c, Brennan, and Shalimar. The four seemed to have been working out, while Daniel, Jesse and Emma walked in hurriedly. They had working on the translations from the old mining planet.

"Who is it?" Jack asked.

"It's the Tok'ra, sir. But something's wrong with the Iris. It isn't opening," the Technician said.

"What's wrong with it?" Shalimar asked.

"There isn't enough electrical power being drawn to open the Iris," Sam said, who had taken a seat in front of the controls.

"I take it that's bad?" Jesse asked.

"Well, one of our few allies will get smashed against the Iris," Daniel said.

"Kinda like bugs on the wind shield," I informed them.

"That's bad," Emma said.

"Well, it ain't good," Brennan said.

"I might have an idea," I said. "Sam, you said the Iris needs more electrical power, right?"

"Yeah, but, we're going to need a lot, though," she said.

"How much more?" I asked.

They all turned to look at me, puzzled.

"Colonel?" I asked for permission.

"Whatever it is do it quick," Jack said.

I nodded and turned to Brennan. "Brennan, I'm gonna need you help. You need to do as I say. We don't have a lot of time here," I said, urgently.

"Right," he nodded.

We ran to the main power breaker in the Power Room.

"Take my hand," I ordered.

He obeyed. I put my free hand directly on the Stargate itself. Using both of our electrical elements, I directed the current only to the Iris' power source. I didn't want to overload the 'Gate in the process. I fell to the ground. Brennan caught me before I hit the floor.

"Dr. Fraiser to the Power Room," I heard Brennan say into the intercom.

To be continued . . .