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Rating: G

Thanks too faithful reviewers. I literally wrote this story in hotels on the way to AZ. And I must put this in: America is a beautiful country. It was stressful and awesome but I would definitely do it all over again. It was an amazing road trip! It's a little hot here (105 ) so reviews would certainly help me feel cooler. Seriously reviews!!!!! How much must I beg?! Either way I hope you all enjoy!!!!!

Note: Hmm, it is a little like "A Journey to the Center of the Earth". I never thought about it that way before. BTW it's a good book when read in full . And yes, I do love cliffhangers!!! It's fun to be mean.  JK!

Mysteries Unraveled

By Ans4Christ

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"Mr. Quinn, Mr. Quinn? Mr. Quinn, are you all right?" A voice hovered somewhere in the distance. Jonas wasn't sure where he was or what was happening, but as he returned to consciousness he felt something he hadn't felt since arriving in this predicament- warmth. In his hazy mind it was hard to explain, but he felt comfort. It felt like he was lying on something soft and he felt like he had a sheet on top of him. There seemed to be warmth in the air as well. Then he realized that the severe pain that he had felt consuming him before was gone. A dull ache resonated within him, but the extreme pain had vanished.

As he became more aware of himself, he began to remember everything that had happened to him in the past while. Then he remembered the figure that had been chasing him and he quickly took a sharp breath and jerked awake. His eyes shot open and he tried to sit up.

"Mr. Quinn, stay still! It's all right. I mean you no harm!"

As Jonas' eyes began to focus he was able to see a man before him. He had his hand on Jonas' shoulder trying to calm him, with a look of deep concern and worry in his eyes. The man was Caucasian, had reddish hair, an angular face, and piercing blue eyes. Although Jonas was initially leery of this man he could sense that he intended no harm, at least for the moment. Jonas allowed his breathing to slow and to return to normal and he slowly lowered himself back unto the ground.

"Are you all right, Mr. Quinn?" The man asked again.

"Yeah, I think so." Jonas said quietly, "How do you know my name?" He asked.

"I saw the name on your clothing."

"Oh," Jonas paused, his mind becoming clearer." Who are you?"

The man paused for a moment. "Who I am, is unimportant. What matters is that you are all right."

"Thanks for your concern, but no offense, why would you care?"

"That is simple, because your task here has not yet been completed."

"My task?" Jonas had a confused expression. "What would that be?"

"Your task is the reason why you were brought to this planet to begin with." Jonas gave him an odd look after he said this. The man cleared his throat and changed the topic." I did not mean to frighten you when I saw you by the river. I was surprised to see you there, and then I noticed that you were injured. I wished to help. You fell into the water, so I brought you here. How do your injuries feel?"

"I'm still sore but it feels better than it was."

"That is good to hear. Are you hungry at all Mr. Quinn?"

"A little yeah." Jonas paused dozens of thoughts coming into his mind," How did you get to this place? I've been searching everywhere for some sign of life and I have found absolutely nothing. Is there a way out? My team leader is injured and I have two missing teammates. Have you seen them at all?" He asked all at once.

The man smiled and just looked at Jonas, handing him a cup of broth." All of the questions that you have will be answered in due time. First you must renew. Then all else shall be revealed."

Jonas took the broth but eyed the man. There was something very odd about this man, and yet Jonas did not feel truly suspicious of him. He knew that this man was hiding something, something which made Jonas seriously intrigued. Yet, Jonas somehow knew that this man was trustworthy and that he was going to reveal something that would explain everything that Jonas wanted and needed to know.

A little while later Jonas found himself sitting alone. This stranger, whom had still refused to give his name, had left for a moment. Which gave Jonas an unsettling feeling; something really weird was going on. Of course this entire planet was weird so that didn't really mean anything. After sitting a while Jonas decided to look around a bit, so he stood up slowly and walked around.

He was in an open cavern; the ceiling was higher than he could see. There was a rock wall completely around him. At this moment he realized that the only exit was a small opening that led along the river. The idea of only one escape route did not give him comfort. He saw his jacket hanging on the wall and went for it. When he looked at it something else hit him. His nametag wasn't there. He remembered that back on base it had been seriously fraying off. It must have come off at some point since then. But chances are it had not been on when this man had found him. So how did he know his name?

Jonas clinched as he heard the stranger's footsteps coming back into the cavern. He turned to face the man and gave a slight nod. The man smiled and spoke," You appear well now. Perhaps you are ready to seek the purpose for your journey."

The man eyed Jonas, giving him a chill." You know, I have an injured teammate and two other teammates missing as well. I need to find them." Jonas stated firmly.

The man placed something on the ground and walked toward Jonas, stopping around five feet from him. "Do not worry, Jonas. Colonel O'Neill and Major Carter will be fine. Teal'c has found them. Now he is searching for you. But he cannot find you, not yet; that I will not allow."

Jonas took a step back," What do you want from me?"

The man's face was blank. "Your attention; I told you before you have been brought here for a purpose, Jonas. You must see what that purpose was and is. Once you do, I will show you a way too meet up with your friends and a way to get back to Earth."

Jonas started breathing heavy, what was this?" How do you know about Earth?"

"I know much about you Jonas Quinn whom defected from Kelowna to Earth and started working on SG-1 for Stargate Command. You are a quick study, had a precognitive ability that almost killed you, and recently you've uncovered a device from the Ancients that has left you with more questions than answers; though the answers that you seek have already been provided. And the reason why you are here? Is so that the remaining questions you have may have answers for you as well. The question is: are you ready for them?"

Jonas stared at this man speechless. He had no idea what to say, or even what to think. Who was this man? How did he know so much about him? And what was he going to show him? As much as it scared him, it intrigued him. From somewhere within himself, beyond the exhaustion and the headache, the throbbing side, and everything else, Jonas found the strength to step forward and ask," What do you have to show me?"