Ransom
Part 2
Author: Mac
Disclaimers in Part 1

When Jack and Sam returned without Dr. Frasier, General Hammond was confused. He had sent her so she could evaluate the situation with Novall and return if necessary. However, she did not come through the gate.

"Colonel O'Neill, please come up for a report."

"Be right there, sir." He turned to face Sam. "Carter, why don't you go with Corinna and show her where she can wait."

Sam nodded and they headed their separate ways. Jack saw the look of confusion on Hammond's face the minute he entered his office. "We have a problem, sir. Daniel and Dr. Frasier have been kidnapped."

"Kidnapped? By who?"

Jack took a breath. "By the same people who attacked Novall apparently," he replied, handing Hammond the note. "I was going to suggest another team to help coordinate a search. I don't want to have to hand Novall over to these people."

"You're right about that. Take SG-5 with you and I'll expect a report within an hour." Jack nodded. The two turned when Sam knocked on the door. "Major Carter?"

"Sir," she said. "Novall is in surgery. Dr. Warner seems to think he'll be fine. Corrina is waiting in the guest quarters near the infirmary."

"Thank you, Major. I think I'll pay her a visit and check on Dr. Warner's progress. You have a go." As Jack and Sam turned to leave, Hammond called out to them. "Colonel, Major, bring our people home!"

Jack said, "Definitely, sir."

Daniel woke up shivering and wondering where he was. The pounding in his head brought reality crashing down on him. He and Janet had been kidnapped. His eyes snapped opened when he thought of Janet and he anxiously looked around for her.

The only people he saw were Myak and two of his friends. That would mean Grentas was somewhere with Janet... NO! Don't think about that! He couldn't stop, though. He knew he had to get her away from that man. He would do whatever it took to get her home safely.

Myak strolled over to the prisoner. He decided to have a little fun. He enjoyed nothing more than destroying the spirit of his enemies. With a devious grin, he kicked the man in the side.

Daniel moaned in pain as he felt one of his ribs crack. That was not a good sign. He attempted to get up from his vulnerable position, and Myak's friends decided they would hold him up as Myak continued the torture.

Myak grabbed a fistful of Daniel's hair. "I bet Grentas is having a wonderful time with your wife. I know I'd be," he growled, slamming his fist into Daniel's face.

He was going to have one hell of black eye. Wait a minute... Wife? He thinks we're married? Why wasn't he denying it? Because it wouldn't change anything he replied to himself, and you wouldn't mind it. That's it, just think of Janet. Think of how beautiful she'd look dressed up for a wedding.

"Myak, that's enough!" Grentas exclaimed. Daniel peered out of right eye as the left one was swollen shut. That guy looked pissed! Myak's friends dropped their hold on him and he fell to the ground with a groan.

"Daniel!"

Grentas glanced at Janet, but let her go to Daniel. Besides, he had to deal with Myak. "I told you not to harm him! We need him alive and unharmed." Before Myak could reply, Grentas unsheathed his knife and stabbed him in the stomach.

Janet looked up at him. "That wasn't necessary," she said.

"Shut up!" he said, pulling her to her feet. "Braydon, Tye, grab him and let's go. And don't do anything stupid!"

"He's too weak to travel," Janet protested.

"We're going up the mountain and we will remain there until it is time to meet your people. Let's go!"

Daniel felt as though his whole body was one big contusion. He lost all concept of what was going on, but he knew one thing. He would save Janet Frasier if it was the last thing he did.