A/N: Wow... I can't get over everyone wanting Sam to chase Teal'c's little hamster. You people are mean! :P lol. Well sorry to disappoint lol. First of all, I don't think Teal'c would be able to forgive Sam if she did something like that lol. He's completely smitten with that critter. Second, she's still human in there, so unless she gets exposed to more catnip (which I suppose is always possible) I think she'll retain her human instincts and be able to control any cat ones she might have. So far her feline instincts have mostly only come out when exposed to the PCP like effects of "catnip," and of course when exposed to water. Anyway, the star of this story is Sam, of course. Thor was a surprise to me actually, I decided while I had the boys in the pet store, that Teal'c would be attracted to some animal. It was going to be a fish, but than Daniel already has fish, and later Jonas, so I thought it should be something different, but small that it wouldn't mind living in Teal'c's quarters. It also had to be something unexpected that you wouldn't think a Jaffa warrior would be attracted to lol. Than I decided, what if Teal'c buys one... and what would he name it? I am surprised by Thor's popularity. He was really only going to have a cameo role, but maybe, he may turn up again later again in the story... if not there's always other stories... but things are about to take a big turn in this story for our intrepid heroes right now...
"Ah... Good for Thor!" Jack stuffed his hands in his pockets, and regarded the pair for a moment. "I think I will, ah, leave you two alone." When Teal'c made no comment and continued to watch his new pet intently, Jack let himself out. Suddenly, the pile of neglected paperwork in his office was looking mighty appealing.
Chapter 25
It had been several days since the "catnip incident" Nearly a week since Carter had woken up in the infirmary, dazed and confused as to how and when she'd gotten there, remnants of unusual dreams leftover in her sleep fogged brain. Eventually, bits and pieces of the story of her wild charge through the halls of the SGC had come to her, and Sam had been able to figure out the general gist of the story. Sam had been mortified, and suspected quite a few details had been left out. She spent the next few days laying low, avoiding most of the base personnel, who she was sure were shooting her odd looks. She also did her best to avoid the Colonel. For some reason, trouble seemed to come on his heels.
Over the days following her flea bath and catnip induced "high" Sam settled into some semblance of a routine. Usually she spent mornings after breakfast in the gate room or the labs, helping out if it was needed. She would generally take a short nap before lunch, and then meet up with Daniel to work on translations and figuring out the workings of the alien device. After lunch, she'd usually need another nap, before stopping at the infirmary for her checkup to let Janet know she was still doing fine. The Doctor and Captain Brunsfeld had decided to only do a physical once a week unless problems occurred, for which Sam was supremely grateful.
After her infirmary visit, she'd usually get back to work with Daniel, who didn't need several naps during the day. Teal'c would usually make sure they stopped and had dinner, and didn't work too late. While they ate, Teal'c would revile them with Thor's latest escapades. Sam was greatly amused by the dedication that Teal'c showed the small hamster. Teal'c had even taken Sam to his quarters, to introduce them, and was greatly pleased that Thor had taken a liking to Sam. Although Sam wasn't sure how Teal'c could feel that the little hamster standing on its hind legs to give her a sniff constituted Thor liking her. Still, at least Teal'c seemed happy.
About two days after the incident with the mouse toy, the Colonel decided to swallow his pride, showing up at Daniel's office, and blurted out an apology before inviting them to lunch on the surface, promising this time not to kidnap Carter if she said no. Sam was touched, even if she was still a little miffed about both incidents, but she and Daniel were tracking down some lead that Daniel had found, and she didn't want to leave so respectfully declined. Fortunately, Jack didn't seem to mind. He even seemed to have expected the response, as he produced a bag from behind his back, and Teal'c showed up several minutes later carrying a heavily loaded tray. Jack figured they wouldn't want to leave their work for lunch so he'd brought lunch to them. He'd even brought cake, of which he offered some to Sam. Sam couldn't refuse, cake wasn't on the Captain's recommended diet, but it also wasn't on the short list of things she couldn't have (like chocolate, and coffee) so she didn't see any reason why she couldn't have some. She very much enjoyed her treat surrounded by her teammates.
The next day, when the Colonel showed up asking them to have a team lunch on the surface again, Sam and Daniel were both feeling frustrated that their latest lead had turned up empty, and had, much to the Colonel's surprise, accepted. He recovered quickly, and they were soon bundled off with a hastily packed picnic lunch again. This time, the team took no chances of a repeat of events from the last time they'd gone out, and made sure at least one of them was keeping an eye out at all times. Sam also made sure not to wander too far from the rest of her teammates.
Sam and Daniel had felt so refreshed from the excursion, that the next day they'd accepted the Colonel's invitation again. As the end of the week neared, they found themselves often packing up their laptops, and heading topside themselves, meeting up with the Colonel or Teal'c when their respective duties permitted.
And that was how, a week after Sam's transformation, Sam and Daniel were sitting out in the fall sunshine, working in companionable silence on their laptops while they waited for Teal'c and the Jack to meet them. The Colonel was working with some new recruits, while Teal'c was in the gym, assisting a few interested parties with defenses against Jaffa in hand to hand situations. They had planned on meeting up in about an hour, but the unseasonably warm temperatures and pleasant day had lured Sam and Daniel out early, they'd left a message in case Jack or Teal'c stopped by the office first.
Sam was busy concentrating on some of the energy readings she'd taken prior to her transformation when a sudden whistling sound caused her to look up startled, just in time to see a look of puzzlement and shock cross Daniel's face.
"Sam... I..." was all Daniel said before pitching forward, narrowly missing her as she jumped out of the way in alarm. Suddenly she saw the small- feathered dart poking from behind Daniel's left shoulder. Tranquillizers! Every alarm bell went off in Sam's head as her training kicked in. Thinking fast, Sam realized she could do nothing against the invisible marksman and it would be best for her to hightail it back inside and get help, even if she had to bite someone to get them back here. Just as she completed the rapid thought, a second high-pitched whistling sounded, and before she could react she felt a sharp piercing pain behind her shoulder. Sam twisted trying to see the dart she knew was no doubt sticking from her fur. Stumbling a few more steps, Sam's legs gave out, as unconsciousness threatened to overtake her. As her vision swirled, Sam saw the approach of two men, dressed in camouflage gear and face paint, then oblivion overtook her and she knew no more.
Jack and Teal'c arrived at the rendezvous site about an hour later at the prearranged time. Teal'c was explaining Thor's latest accomplishment, when he caught O'Neill's sudden change in posture, a moment later the reason for the change apparent. The two went instantly on alert. Crouching, O'Neill motioned for Teal'c to take up a flanking and cover position, while he went in to check on Daniel who lay face down in the grass. Arriving at the archeologist's side, Jack saw the feathered dart, and was relieved to feel a strong regular heart beat at the man's neck.
Daniel roused at Jack's touch, and groaned. Jack assisted his friend to turn, as Daniel groaned again and blinked. He looked confused as he squinted into the bright sunshine. Jack wished he could give the man time to waken, but time was not a luxury they had. As Teal'c scouted the perimeter, looking for signs of the attackers, Jack grabbed Daniel's shoulder. "Daniel, where's Sam?" At Daniels look of fear and confusion, Jack felt a pit of worry clench his stomach. He knew. Sam was gone.