Chapter Nineteen:


The song is by Superchick, One Girl Revolution


Stargate Command, Cheyenne Mountain


I wear a disguise

I'm just your average Jane

The super doesn't stand for model

But that doesn't mean I'm plain

Sam walked numbly through the corridors of the SGC. No news had come from Jack's whereabouts yet, and while several people had come up to her assuring you he was probably fine, she felt like her soul had been ripped out and trapped in a box, waiting for the other half to come back.

Her walking, still slightly impaired, but other wise almost normal, gave her no problems as she floated through the corridors, her mind stuck on neutral as her eyes saw nothing but grey.

"Oh! Sam!" Daniel walked from the elevator, stopping in front of her. Sam nodded and cocked her head to the side, her eyes still glazed.

Daniel stared at her before coughing.

"Sam?" He asked gently, holding her shoulder, "Are you okay?"

It was one of the final straws.

"AM I OKAY?" She screamed, "NO! NO DANIEL! I'M NOT! I FEEL LIKE MY WORLD IS COLLAPSING! WE HAVE NO WORD FROM THE TRUST AND EVEN THOUGH THE MACHINE'S FIXED, WE NEED JACK HERE TO ACTIVATE IT!"

Daniel stepped back slightly, shocked. Several airmen stopped to watch.

Daniel coughed again.

"Well Sam," He whispered, "Yelling at me isn't going to get him back."

"It makes me feel better though." Sam said coldly. More coldly then she had intended. She shook her head. "I'm sorry Daniel," She said tiredly, rubbing her temples, "I'm just stressed. I didn't mean to take it out on you."

Daniel rubbed her arm, pulling her into an embrace.

If all you see is how I look

You miss the superchick within

And I christen you Titanic

Underestimate and swim

I've got the rifle

Gonna be myself

"He'll be fine Sam." He whispered into her ear. Sam nodded.

"I know…." She said softly, pulling back, "It just hurts."

Daniel nodded.

"I know. But we need your help to get him back."

"Oh?" She asked, "I fixed the machine…"

Daniel nodded.

"I know, Sam. But we need you to head the investigation in finding Jack."

Sam nodded her head.

"I would love to do that."

Daniel nodded, as John and Elizabeth rounded the corner. Both Atlantians stopped, forming a small group.

"I thought I heard shouting from this direction a few minutes ago…" John said, looking around, his arm wrapped around Elizabeth's waist.

Sam looked at Daniel guilty, a look which Elizabeth didn't miss. She tapped John on the arm.

"They've most likely cleared out." She said, covering, and drawing John's attention away from the matter. Sam smiled gratefully as John faced them again.

"So, we hear you fixed the machine!" John said, grinning at Sam. She smiled sadly in return.

"It's horrible the trust took the General." Elizabeth said tiredly. They all noticed John's grip tighten.

"Yeah…" Sam said, injecting some fake cheerfulness into her drooping voice, "But we'll get him back quick –smart."

Elizabeth smiled encouragingly.

"Of course we will!"

John smiled as well, as they bid their farewells and separated. Sam wondered back to her lab and pulled toward her, her laptop. Pulling a cell from her pocket and dialing a familiar number.

"Hello? Yes. This is Sam Carter. Uh huh. I'm calling in a marker. Yeah. I need the passwords for the trust site…Yeah; I'll make it worth your while. What? You want my motorbike? Come on! That's a classic! It's my baby! Oh. Fine. I'll drop it off. Just give me the password. Thanks."

Sam hanged up her mobile and typed some quick keys into the computer, watching as a screen popped up. As she looked at the writing spread out over several sites, she sighed. She had a big job ahead of her.

I'll be everything that I want to be

I am confidence in insecurity

I am a voice yet waiting to be heard

I'll shoot the shot, bang

That you hear 'round the world

I'm a one girl revolution

Daniel was walking along, hoping to get a quick lunch in the commisionary when the klaxons began to sound. Sighing, he jogged to the stairs and ran to the control room. So much for lunch. As the Stargate activated and a familiar figure walked through Daniel jumped up and ran down the stairs.

"Thor!" He shouted, running to where the small grey alien was standing on the ramp. Thor nodded.

"Daniel Jackson. It is good to see you."

"Likewise Thor." Daniel answered, motioning for the guards around them to lower their guns. "What brings you here?"

Thor nodded gravely.

"I'm afraid I have bad news, Daniel Jackson. Is O'Neill here? I must relay it immediately."

Daniel looked uncomfortable.


"So," Sam said, frowning, as she sat with Daniel and some others in the briefing room, listening to Thor, "The repli-carter is on her way here, aware we have ancient transport technology…and wants it for herself?"

Thor nodded.

"Also, it has become apparent the replicator has plans to destroy Earth. After many battles against her, it has become apparent the Tauri are a formidable enemy, and may be the only ones in the galaxy capable of finding a solution to destroying her and her kind."

Sam groaned.

"This is all my fault." She groaned. Daniel looked at her.

"No it isn't Sam."

"I beg to differ." She answered, getting up. "Excuse me. I need to find the General."

They watched her go, as Thor looked back at Daniel, clearly showing his confusion. Daniel shrugged.

"Long story." He mouthed. Thor nodded.


Sam looked once again at the website. It was now more important then ever to find Jack. She wasn't going to let the replicator hurt the Atlantians.

Suddenly she stopped, picking up her mobile.

"I need a swat team." She said shortly, hanging it up and jumping to her feet.

She may have just saved Atlantis.


As the men in black bulletproof clothing, geared with MP5's, waited outside the door way as Sam walked along, a Zat in her hand, as she indicated they should enter. Beside her was John, he was dressed similar to the swat team, his face lighted up with excitement, as the team broke down the door of the warehouse, the flimsy wood falling in an explosion of dust as they all rushed into the dark interior, flashlights in hand.

Some people see the revolution

But most only see the girl

I can loose my hard earned freedom

If my fear defies my world

As the swat's exchanged fire, taking all three men inside under arrest, it was then Sam found what she was looking for. Standing tall among the crates and boxes was a ZPM, shining in all its glory.

John looked at the energy contained within, clearly visible, almost at its brim, and he turned around and took Sam into his arms, spinning her around and laughing in happiness.

A full ZPM!

As John let her go, they both turned to admire it again.

"This will save Atlantis from the Wraith." John whispered, turning to her. "You're a genius." He whispered. Sam grinned in reply.

There was a loud buzz as suddenly Sam vanished. John cried out, but it was too late. She was gone.


Sam blinked against the light, focusing her eyes. Suddenly she realised where she was. And who was facing her.

I declare my independence from the critics and their stones

I can find my revolution

I can learn to stand alone

RepliCarter smiled.

"Nice to see you again Sam." She said, smiling.

Sam groaned. Turning around she realised someone was behind her. There stood, Elizabeth Weir, her shoulders shaking as she looked around.

"Where are we?" She asked, eyes fixed on the RepliCarter, glancing between the two.

"Elizabeth," Sam said tiredly, "Meet my duplicate, and human shape replicator, Sam Carter."

I'll be everything that I want to be

I am confidence in insecurity

I am a voice yet waiting to be heard

I'll shoot the shot, bang

That you hear 'round the world

I'm a one girl revolution

Ttfn!