Well for those of you who reviewed this story, I am sorry for the long....eternity since my last update. But, I was in a program called Katimavik traveling Canada.
It hadn't taken them very long to make camp, there happened to be a small forest not too far from the Stargate. As night decended on the two stranded travelers, they said a brief goodnight and entered their respective tents.
Samantha Carter began taking off her jacket, and boots and neatly piling them in the corner of the small military issue tent. Running a tired hand though her short blonde hair she let out a sigh. How the hell was she going to get them out of here when she had no idea what was wrong with the stargate. Tears of frustration threatened to fall, shaking them away she laid back onto her sleeping bag, and closed her eyes. Tomorrow she would figure it out.
A soft wind blew through the trees that surrounded the small camp as the sun rose into the sky, announcing that it was time to get up. As Carter zipped open her tent and stepped out she was greeted by O'neill. He had already built a fire and had coffee brewing, and some rations ready for breakfast. Smiling she walked towards him and lowered herself onto a log close to the fire.
"Morning Carter!"
"Good Morning Sir"
"You want some coffee and rations?" He wiggled his eyebrows, in an attempt to make the tasteless rations seem more appealing.
"Coffee sounds great." Jack picked up a cup from his pack and poured the steaming brown liquid into it, then handed it to her.
"Sir, I really want to get to the Stargate , the sooner I start on it, the sooner we can leave."
"I know Carter, but breakfast first. I know how you get once you start working, it will be impossible to get you to eat once you start. Besides, as far as we know the Stargate isn't going anywhere. So, you can go after you eat!" He handed her a metal bowl, with something the consistency of oatmeal. Until they knew how long their stay would be, they needed to be careful with food.
"Yes Sir" Wrinking her nose, she took a few spoonfuls of what Jack was calling breakfast then looked up at him, hoping that would be enough. Jack shook his head and pointed to the bowl. Groaning she ate the slimy mess as quickly as possible. Once finished she went to her tent to gather supplies.
"Woah, slow down Carter. Wait for me to grab my stuff, we have no idea what dangers there are on this planet. Until we do, no one goes anywhere alone." Jack walked deliberately slow towards his tent and grabbed his bag, he had expected her to want to leave early , and thus he already had his bag ready. Grinning a lopsided smile he nodded to Carter and began walked towards the Stargate.
Sam's fingers played with the straps of her pack as they walked towards the Stargate. So many What If's were swirling around in her head. What if she couldn't fix the Stargate, What If Daniel and Teal'c were dead, what if they were stranded on some goaou'ld infested planet.
Jack looked over at Carter, he had seen that look before. That, what if I can't get us out of here look. Unfortuatly he had seen it a few times. Smiling he reached across and squeezed her shoulder.
"Don't worry Carter, we'll get out of here. Relax, take a deep breath, stop worrying so much"
"But Sir, now is a time to worry. I looked at the DHD Yesterday and I have no idea whats wrong with it. I am less then confident that I can get it working again, I don't have any idea why it isn't working now! And worse then that, What about Daniel and Teal'c what if they are stranded on some horrible planet, alone, injured.."
"Woah Carter, you could "what If" yourself into an early grave. Just concentrate on what you do know. When we went through the gate Daniel and Teal'c were talking to a lieutenant, so chances are they didn't go through the gate at all, chances are they are safe and sound in the SGC. And you Will fix the gate, Carter you're the smartest person I know, If anyone can figure it out, you Can!"
"Thanks sir, I just hope your right"
"You should know better then that Carter, I'm always right!"
Sam stifled a giggle, and shook her head. Jack always had a way of making her feel better.
Daniel opened his eyes, groaning as the harsh lights in the Infirmary temporarily blinded him. As his eyes adjusted he looked around, his brow creased in pain, when the gate sparked he must have hit his head.
"Daniel Jackson, you are awake. I shall inform Doctor Frasier"
Without giving Daniel a chance to respond, Teal'c turned and strode off in search of the Doctor. As he waited, he tried to think of what had happened. Then it hit him , Sam and Jack had gone through the gate!
Teal'c promptly returned with the Doctor in Tow.
"Sam and Jack, what happened, where are they? Have you made contact? Are they alright?"
"One question at a time Daniel, first how do you feel" Janet stepped closer to Daniel waiting for him to respond.
"My head is sore, forget about that, where are Sam and Jack?"
Janet exchanged a look of apprehension with Teal'c.
"Were not sure exactly, the General tried to make contact with P3X 5789, but it appears that the gate has either been destroyed, or has been buried. We haven't been able to contact them yet, but don't worry Daniel we will. I'm sure they are just fine where ever they are!"
Daniel closed his eyes for a moment and took a deep breath.
"I hope your right Janet"