Shepard sat down against the wall that was straight across from the gate. He was not planning on missing an opportunity to get out this place.

Yawn. I wonder how long it has been since I slept. Ok so maybe it had only been four hours but it felt like three days. I wonder when Bra'tac will get back so we can ditch this place. All Sheppard could think of was, I wonder.

Sheppard closed his eyes for only a second when he felt some one elbow him. "Ouch, what was that for?"

"Sorry major, but you said that we shouldn't sleep. We don't want to be caught of guard," said Ford.

"I wasn't going to fall asleep. I was just closing my eyes."

"Sure Sheppard, what ever you say."

"What?"

Ford looked away and concentrated on the gate.

Sheppard kept staring at him though. I don't think he has ever obeyed my orders that well.Sheppard gave up the thought and turned his head to the gate.

Yawn. What to do. There certainly wasn't anything to do. Well, except maybe read the wells, but good luck. Who knows Goa'uld writing? Not this guy. Yawn.

Sheppard took his concentration from the gate to Dr. McKay, figure. That crazy Dr. McKay thinks he can learn to read it! He certainly didn't have enough time to learn it from Dr. Jackson.

"Hey buddy," Everyone looked at him. Obviously they didn't realize who he was talking to, even though he was looking straight at who he meant, "Dr. McKay," Everyone's attention shifted to McKay, "Can you read that stuff?"

"Well...ah...not exactly, but Dr. Jackson did teach me a little of the basics," answered McKay.

"Should have known," said Sheppard as he let out a big long yawn.

Everyone continued what they were doing. There was silence for a moment.

"Major Sheppard, I think you might want to see this," said Dr. McKay.

"What did you find," said Sheppard as he got up to walk over to McKay.

"Look at this symbol resembling a coiled snake," said McKay in whisper.

"Do you mind if I ask, but why are we whispering?"

"That's because of what this represents."

"Oh," there was a pause, "Well what is it?"

"It is clear that when they made this cell that they didn't expect to hold prisoners who knew Goa'uld. If you twist other symbols like this through out this place a door will open nearby. I believe that this must open that gate," McKay pointed to the gate that kept them in the small cell.

"They weren't to smart. Good work, I'll tell the others. Ah...keep working on this stuff. Maybe we might find something that will help us."

"Yes sir," said Dr. McKay.

Sheppard walked to the others and quietly told each of them separately.

Sheppard then retook his spot watching the gate.

Once again Sheppard couldn't think of anything to do. Sheppard looked back at Dr. McKay. He was still hard at work.

As Sheppard watched McKay suddenly felt someone elbow him again. "Ouch! Ford quit doing that!"

"A sir took a look."

Sheppard looked at the gate just as the person with the snake costume said, "Leave."

Sheppard knew that voice and boy was he happier than ever. He got up and walked over to the gate as the snake head disappeared to reveal Bra'tac.

"I thought I had better carry through with what Apophis wanted me to do," said Bra'tac's friendly voice.

"Well, what are you supposed to do," questioned Sheppard.

"You should have guarded your tongue with Apophis. Blabbing about how only I could be told what you were doing here. Now I have to question you."

"You know we won't tell you anything unless you don't tell Apophis. We can not risk this information falling into the wrong hands. Can we trust you," asked Sheppard

"No worries human. Why are you really in the Pegasus Galaxy?"

"Remember don't tell him anything of what we have told you. Just simply tell him that we can't trust you anymore. Also give him this warning, beware of were you go. This galaxy was not meant for you. Always be alert or the consequences are great. Out there is a powerfully enemy that does not pity anyone. They are known as the Wraith."

"What is the Wraith," asked Bra'tac.

"You won't need to worry about that if you heed my warning. Trust me you don't want to mess with them. We have been lucky to only lose a few because of them."

"Alright I will tell him your warning and nothing else. Now let's get focused. Why are you here?"

Sheppard and his team busied themselves telling him all about Atlantis and their adventures so far. This went on for a good hour trying to explain it all to Bra'tac.

"Well, it sounds like you have your hands and things much more advanced then the Goa'uld," said Bra'tac when they were finished.

"Yes, now you see why it was only a one way trip," said Ford.

"Well I suppose you will want me to help you find a way out."

"Sure why not," said Sheppard.

"We can't do it right now I'm afraid. I have been here to long. Apophis will expect much more information than I will tell him," said Bra'tac as the snake head reappeared.

"Yes next time," replied Sheppard as Bra'tac left and the Jaffa guard came back.

Sheppard went back to sitting against the wall and staring. Now all we need is the perfect plan, thought Sheppard.

"I think I have all the information I need," said Apophis has he laughed out loud.