oOo Teal'c sat cross-legged in the cave that was his shelter from the vicious storm outside. He could hear lightening cracking on high ridges, not so far away. He ripped off some meat from something that was cooking over the fire before him. An icy breeze shook the humid night air and Teal'c shivered uncharacteristically. Random silver flashes of light illuminated his features, confused and determined as they were. He placed his hands upon his knees and fell into kel'nor'eem. oOo
Jack O'Neill was half-sitting, half-standing in frustration as he tried and tried again to explain what had happened in his most recent vision of Teal'c. Impeccable O'Neill timing; as soon as he had them convinced that his visions were real, something had to change to rouse their doubts again. He had told them that he had miraculously made contact with Teal'c, but the scientific minds of his beloved colleagues had questioned it all. How? Why now? Where is he? Jack found himself explaining over and over again that it didn't matter, he could talk to Teal'c next time this happened.
"Jack, what if it doesn't happen again?" the precious little space-monkey asked.
"Daniel, it will. I will be overcome with incredible pain and filled with visions of our Jaffa friend when I least expect it. Then I will talk to him and we will attempt to figure out what the hell is going on, then I will bring the information back to you people so you can figure out what the hell is going on," stated O'Neill.
"Sir, I'm not so sure this is good for your health..." Carter said.
"Carter. The doc said nothing was physically affecting me. That means I'm fine. And anyway, there's nothing we can actually do to stop me blacking out, so let's just let it roll, shall we?"
The discussion was interrupted by General Hammond's return to the room.
"SG-1. We have been informed that the Tok'ra had been able to gain temporary control of what they believe to be of Set'nak's base for his wonder-drug. They took what they deemed useful and levelled the entire site with explosives. It was a complete success, not one Tok'ra was badly injured. Details of this attainment are soon to be revealed, in the meantime anything to do with the drug is being held at the Alpha Site."
Grins cracked onto each face in spite of the other situation.
"That's great to hear Sir," said Carter.
"Yeah, go the Tok'ra!" Jack backed her up.
"I thought it was good news," Hammond smiled, "It gives us one less thing to worry about. Now, you all deserve some rest so as of now you are all off-duty."
"Thank-you Sir," was the murmur as Daniel, Carter and O'Neill left the briefing room.
Daniel fell into step beside Jack, and they walked silently until they reached O'Neill's office.
"Daniel," Jack looked at his friend.
"Jack, I juts think someone should stay with you, at least for a while, to make sure you don't break something if you pass out again."
"When I pass out again," O'Neill corrected him, "And don't worry, I'll be fine. Just come check on me in an hour or so." He stepped inside and shut the door.
"I was more concerned for the well being of your office," muttered Daniel, before walking away.
Jack chuckled and he turned to his desk, preparing to stare down some paperwork, when he tripped, hard, and fell heavily to the cold floor. His eyes closed, but before blackness had time to close in completely, the vision had started.
Daniel stopped halfway down the hallway. He spun on the spot and made his way back to the Colonel's office. He didn't care what the Colonel said; he was going to be there when it happened again. He tried the door, but there was something stopping it from opening. Daniel panicked and shoved inside. There was Jack, on his stomach on the floor. Cursing, Daniel reached for the phone.
Jack smiled at Teal'c, who nodded his head in greetings.
"Hey T, why is it that every time I see you, the weather's different? Is it some kind of subconscious, subliminal, mysterious mumbo-jumbo?"
"Indeed not, O'Neill," Teal'c deep monotone echoed throughout the cave, "This planet has severe weather patterns. They change drastically, as does the scenery with every 10 miles I walk."
Jack nodded, "Why didn't you stay at the gate?"
"Night fell quickly, and I was soon surrounded with various pack animals. I thought it best to move away, quickly."
"And you were probably right."
"O'Neill, I have never been to such a planet before. I could not tell you anything that may be of use. I am sorry," Teal'c stood up and walked around the fire to the other side, "Perhaps the Tok'ra can be of some assistance."
"Yeah, maybe. Don't worry Teal'c, we'll find ya, one way or another," O'Neill tried to comfort his expressionless friend a little.
Teal'c bowed his head. It was then that he noticed the haze around O'Neill. "Until next time," he smiled.
Jack waved as he faded from the Jaffa's view. He opened his eyes to the bright lights of the Infirmary and sat up, only to be blasted with an outstanding pain in his skull. Janet hurried over to him and pushed his back down gently.
"Welcome back Colonel," she said, "The fracture to your skull was caused by your fall. It seems you tripped over your own Playstation."
"I told you bringing that thing to the base was a bad idea," General Hammond said as he stepped through the curtains.
Dr. Fraiser smiled. "In any case, you're fine now."
"I didn't feel a thing before the vision started," stated Jack.
"Maybe it's becoming easier for you to handle?" Carter suggested.
Janet shook her head, "I doubt that. Your state of semi-consciousness must have softened the effects."
Jack looked at the people encircling him. "Daniel!"
Daniel jerked his head up.
"I suppose you were the cause of this?" Jack asked, patting the bruise on his lower leg.
Daniel grinned sheepishly, "Actually, that was the door."
"OK. Is my Playstation alright?"
"I packed it away in your cupboard," Daniel replied. Jack stared at him hard. "Yes, it's fine. I even tested it."
A/N: I cannot believe I'm updating! Whoa. No promised of an update in the near future though. Last time I updated was on the 14th of June, 2004! Please RnR! If anyone's still there…
