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Rating: G

Notes: Okay to the questions I got: yes Amy will be the other source to answer the questions (actually she already answered them in chapter five. It's very difficult to write a flashback story, especially when others are reading it as its being written.) And as for the Ancients being Ascended, 1. I'm writing this before any of that information came out, 2. I'm basing it on Daniel's comments in "The Fifth Race" that the Ancients were the Road builders in Ancient Rome, which was a little over two thousand years ago. This means that they had to be around in some form. 3. They could have been Ascended or maybe some of them took on human form again (like Orlin in Ascension, or when Daniel came back.) I never said that all the Ancients supported this, maybe it was just a selected few. But either way I wanted it that way, so it is that way!  jk. Let me know if there are any more questions! Also I'm considering writing some more Jonas/Amy stories; let me know if you want them! (I promise I won't take six months to write it this time!) Let me know what you all think!

Mysteries Unraveled

By Ans4Christ

Jonas turned his back to the wall and slowly slid down it. He sat down full on the floor. What was this? Now what was he supposed to do? This entire mission was seriously out of hand. He was helpless. He had no way of seeing anything. He was in utter darkness. He looked up towards the ceiling of the cave. "Is this supposed to be some realism on how your light should shine before men?" He leaned his head against the wall and closed his eyes. His head was hurting him again. Now that he thought about it he realized that when he had been with the Guardian he had stopped hurting, and now that he was alone, he hurt again. Weird.

He remembered that light and how beautiful it was. What a transition from this darkness. He began to ponder that for a moment. If this darkness represented what these people once were and the light represented what these people had become, and all of it had to do with the truth that the device gave. Well it meant that from the Ancient's standpoint this information literally had the power to transform: people, cultures, and apparently planets. If this were true, than that would mean the greatest solution to the greatest problem could be solved simply by something found in a book. At least that was his supposition of what the Ancient's thought.

Still lost in his thoughts he began to notice what looked like something lightly flashing on the wall. As his attention was drawn to it he realized that it was continuous like firelight, or someone moving a flashlight. Realizing it must be the others, he called out to them.

He saw the light stop facing his direction. "Jonas Quinn?" He heard Teal'c respond.

"I'm down here Teal'c; keep your flashlight where it is. I can follow it." The light was faint but strong enough for him to find his way. Jonas got up, fighting the dizziness that was coming at him again. He took a deep breath and started to walk toward Teal'c. As Jonas walked he stopped for a moment remembering something Amy once said, "One small light piercing the darkness." He whispered to himself. He proceeded in his walking and was greeted by a relived Teal'c. He looked tired, and worn, yet glad to see his friend safe.

"I am glad that you are well Jonas Quinn, I have been searching for you for a while. Colonel O'Neill stated that you left him several hours ago. We were becoming concerned."

"Yeah I guess you could say I hit a detour." Teal'c raised an eyebrow." I was looking for you and Sam and for a way out of this place. Is Sam okay?"

Teal'c cocked his head," She is seriously injured but I am sure that once back at Stargate Command she will be fine. O'Neill is well also, I was able to remove the rock that covered his arm. I have been searching for you however for almost three hours. Are you well?"

"Yeah, just my head and wrist a bit, nothing serious though. Now we have a bigger problem though."

"What is that?" Teal'c inquired.

"We have to find a way out of here Teal'c. I followed these paths all the way to the end. There is no way out."

"I disagree, Jonas Quinn, in my searching for you I found a way out of this place. I even saw that we are close to the Stargate. Once we meet with the others we can return to Earth immediately."

"Glad to know you had better luck than me with searching. By the way," Jonas stopped," Where were you and Sam?"

Teal'c stopped for a moment and then proceeded walking. "We were down pathways to the side of where O'Neill was located. I found Major Carter easily, and O'Neill I found from his light in the open pathway." As Teal'c said this they approached the open pathway. Sam was either sleeping or unconscious, a pack under her head and a blanket over her. Colonel O'Neill was sitting up his arm cradled in his lap. He looked up in surprise when they approached and a look of relief came across his face when he saw Jonas.

"I thought you said you were just going to be gone a few hours?" Colonel O'Neill quipped.

Jonas smirked," Sorry about that sir, I was delayed."

"Excuses, Excuses." Colonel O'Neill said getting up. "You okay? We were starting to get concerned."

"I'm fine sir. How's Sam?" Jonas asked.

Colonel O'Neill looked at her," She's pretty banged up, she woke up for a little while but seemed to be really out of it. We got to get her back to the SGC."

"Then let us go." Teal'c stated proceeding forward. Colonel O'Neill bent over Sam and woke her up gently. He helped her get up, and Jonas went over to help her as well but she was determined to walk as best she could on her own despite both Colonel O'Neill and Jonas' protests.

"Fine Carter, but I'm helping you walk in this place and that's an order. Jonas, grab the backpack and go ahead with Teal'c. See if there's anything in the way we might trip over." Colonel O'Neill ordered. Jonas went to protest but a stern look from the Colonel stopped him in his tracks. He nodded and walked ahead to Teal'c.

As Jonas was following Teal'c for a few moments he realized that something wasn't right. Teal'c was heading in the same direction that Jonas had gone in before. There was no way out this way; it was all a dead end. He cast a glance behind him; both the Colonel and Sam seemed to be okay. Sam was walking on her own pretty much though she swayed a little. Jonas was worried about her, she seemed really pale, more so than the others. When he saw that they seemed to be okay he picked up his speed a bit and caught up with Teal'c.

"Teal'c, something's not right." Jonas said catching up alongside Teal'c.

Teal'c looked at him in surprise for a moment. "What do you mean, Jonas Quinn?"

"I was down this way before, all the side paths are dead ends and if you stay straight it leads to a drop off."

Teal'c eyed him in confusion for a moment. "Jonas Quinn, I was down this way previously as well and I can assure you it does not drop off. In fact it leads past a stream straight out into the open."

Jonas gave a confused look. "Going completely straight, no turns or side paths?"

"Indeed."

Jonas shook his head and stopped walking," Teal'c that's impossible. I went straight down this path and fell off of the ledge. It was dark and enclosed, even by the stream. I'm telling you Teal'c, there's no way out this way."

Teal'c eyed him for a moment. "I do not doubt what you say Jonas Quinn, but I know what I saw as well."

Jonas shook his head again, "It makes no sense."

"Indeed."

"Is there a reason why we're stopping here or are you two just taking a coffee break?" Colonel O'Neill hollered as he and Sam approached. Jonas looked at them for a moment unsure of what to say. "Well, what's the problem?" the Colonel asked.

Jonas looked to Teal'c for a moment, and Teal'c spoke for him," I believe there is an exit this way but Jonas Quinn persists that he was down this way also and that there is no exit."

"So is there one or isn't there?" Colonel O'Neill asked.

Teal'c looked to Jonas and said," We are unsure."

"Why don't you just go ahead a little bit and see whose right." Sam said suddenly. Her voice was weak and she leaned against the wall. She was pale and seemed to be struggling to stay awake.

Colonel O'Neill looked at her for a moment concern etched in his face." You know what, Carter's right, go check it out. I want to get out of here ASAP, but I want to make sure we're heading in the right direction, not going around in circles. No offense T, I just want to be sure."

Teal'c lowered his head in understanding and then he and Jonas headed down the pathway to try to unravel this new mystery.