This chapter is short, however it is nessesary. Given time I may change or add things, but the cliffhanger was killing my fans. Also I have a couple of Stories finished that happen after this one.

Chapter 3

When Bra'tac and several rebelling slaves open the cargo ship, they are in shock at the damage that has been done. The Cargo area was on fire, most of the ships controls were fried. Bra'tac looks at the helm and sees Andrea's limp body lying over the controls. He checks to see if she is alive. "She is alive, what of Etan?" Her head is bleeding badly; she has several burns and her right arm seems to be broken.

A young man no more than 25 years answers checking on Etan. "He is dead, Bra'tac." The young man addresses the Jaffa that had been living in his encampment for weeks.

"Then there is nothing we can do for him. Quickly, we must get your queen to safety before the Jaffa loyal to Kal'vek or Kek arrive." Bra'tac gentle lifts Andrea remembering the care she had shown him when she carried him to safety before.

"This way, the Jaffa in the city are coming!" An older man yells showing them a way to get away.

Andrea feels a wet cloth wiping her face, as she wakes. Her whole body hurts. It was worse than the car accident. She tries to speak, but her throat is dry. From the smell of the room, she knows she isn't in the SGC. Trying to move her arm to touch the hand that is wiping her face she can't move it and it hurts like hell. Slowly opening her eyes she sees a fuzzy looking face that seems familiar. She blinks several times to focus. She opens her mouth to speak but nothing comes out.

"You are safe Andrea Milton." Turning his head, he calls out to someone. "Run boy and bring some water. She is awake."

Her mouth gets a little wet, and tastes of blood. Forming words, to speak but only, "Bra'tac," is said

"Easy, the ship did not land so well, you suffered a great many injuries and still need time to heal."

Rya'c appears with a small bowl of water for her to drink, handing it to Bra'tac he greats Andrea. "It is good to see you again Dr. Milton."

Bra'tac takes the bowl and helps Andrea up to sip from it. Taking several sips of water, Andrea smiles at the young man. "Jackson." Andrea corrects. Sitting up she takes the water and drinks all of it.

"What about Dr. Jackson? Was he on board the ship?" Bra'tac asks worried they didn't look around for anyone else.

Licking her lips and Andi smiles then speaks a full sentence. "I married Daniel Jackson, I took his last name."

Bra'tac smiles. "He is very lucky man."

"Yes." Andrea answers leaning against the wall.

"You should eat and then rest. When we have an opportunity we will take you back to the SGC. For now we must wait for the patrols to finish searching." It was extremely dangerous for any of the rebel slaves to leave hiding every home was being searched for Andrea. Lord Kek wanted her back.

Etan knows he isn't dead when he wakes up. Dalk is still healing him and remains dormant. Looking around he is in a torture chamber Kek has just finished building. When Kek enter the room he is red, his anger was very apparent in his features. Eyes glowing he demands all attention be on him. "Where is she? How could you let her escape?"

Dalk now awake answers the question. "She was not fighting me! How was I to know that some meant to take her from me?"

Pulling out a think needle like object Kek inserts it into Etan. "Why did you take a ship that could not defend it's self."

"I did not think we would be attacked."

"Did you not think the Tauri would want her back?" Kek asks running a pulse down the object.

"I did not think..."

"That is where you have failed me. Kal'vek continue this, then release him on the planet and let the rebels kill him.

Kek leaves the room storming out. Kal'vek pulls out some U-shaped instruments and applies them to Etan's body.

Unimaginable pain runs through his body. Dalk goes dormant again and Etan screams. Kek laughs at the screams the ring through the halls of the palace.

A week later it is Rya'c that tells Bra'tac that they have found Etan. Bra'tac was sorry he didn't check himself to see that the Tok'ra was alive. "Did you tell them anything?" Bra'tac asks concerned that they have been given away.

Etan unconscious Dalk answers, "No, they found the body with the cloths. They believe it was her. Must get through Stargate now..." Dalk goes dormant.

"Rya'c quickly awaken Andrea and help her prepare to leave." Bra'tac runs out of the chamber where they brought the Tok'ra to talk with the resistance leaders. Now was the chance to get Andrea away. The Jaffa forces would be weak while in morning.

Rya'c touched Andrea's left shoulder and shakes her. "It is time to go. We are going back to see my father." Rya'c loves to see his father.

"Oh, ouch be careful. I'm still sore." Andrea wakes and rises with Rya'c's help.

"The Tok'ra that saved you is alive." Rya'c says to her while she puts on a brown and white robe.

"Thank goodness, how is he?" Andrea had been told that they had taken Etan. She wondered if they would revive him.

"He's been tortured, he's very weak. He's coming with us." Rya'c quickly dons his robe then hands Andrea a staff weapon to lean on.

"I see." Taking the Staff, Andi begins to walk and Rya'c moves to help her.

"Maybe it is better that I help you and I carry the staff as well." Rya'c supports her.

Wincing in pain, Andrea agrees with him. "I think you are right, let's go."

Two newly converted rebel Jaffa carry Etan on a stretcher. Bra'tac and Rya'c help Andrea, so that they move quickly toward the gate. Several of the rebelling slaves scout ahead. "You and Rya'c must dial the gate, and then send my remote code through. I will make sure to cover your backs." Bra'tac instructs them, as they move through the woods.

Wearing the remote on his right arm, Rya'c replies to Bra'tac. "I will not fail you master."

"Are you alright Andrea?" Bra'tac asks when Andrea leans more on him as they move closer to the gate.

"Yes, just a little pain. It will pass. We must move there are only four guards." Andrea says looking at the area where the gate is.

"You are correct." Bra'tac motions the rebels who zat the guards. "Let us move quickly."

The three follow the two Jaffa carrying Etan and stop at the DHD. Bra'tac turns to watch for any Jaffa patrols while Andrea dials the gate. The wormhole opens. "Okay Rya'c, put in the code." Andrea grimaces when he bumps her right arm.

"It is done Master!" Rya'c says when he finishes his task.

"Good, we must go through the gate first." Bra'tac tells the Jaffa carrying Etan. Bra'tac on her left, Rya'c on her right they step through the gate.