Gateway to the Stars

Chapter Two: Chosa (research)

Author: Lexandria

Summery: Yu-gi-oh Stargate Sg-1 crossover. The SGC discovers the existence of ancient weapons powerful enough to expel the Goa'uld on earth may still exist, still on earth.

Author's Notes: third chapter…I'm starting this like four days after I've finished and posted the second one, sorry it took so long! I was lazy ah well.. here we go I guess…

Timeline: somewhere in Season 4 for Stargate, after Battle City in Yu-gi-oh

Disclaimer: I don't own Stargate or Yu-gi-oh, if I did, I'd have no reason to Wright fanfiction! And I can't remember how to spell some of the Japanese names for the YGO characters.

Key: "word" : spoken

'word' : thought

-word- : another language

word : Hikari to Yami (or, if Daniel is speaking, from some tablet, stupid is not letting it upload the way it's suposed to)

word: Yami to Hikari

o0O0o : starts/ends television programming

Translations (I just got an English to Japanese dictionary... some translations might not be exact, but should be close enough, if they aren't, then someone yell at me)

Chiisai Baka: 'little fool'- what Bakura called Ryou instead of Hikari or Aibou. Yes, Baka is supposed to mean stupid, but I loooked up fool and it said Baka.. so there you go

Niisan: elder 'brother' – almost like big brother, as Mokuba calls Seto in the American version.

Hai: 'yes'

Gomen nasai: 'sorry' or 'I apologize'

watashi wa yurusu kimi ga: basically, it means 'I forgive you'

Nai: 'no'

Iie: 'no'

Arigato: 'thank you'

Haka Goto: 'Tomb Robber'

Kon'nichi wa: 'hello'

Jiichan: 'grandfather'

Replies to reviews: (I think I missed a bunch of people, if you reviewed, and I didn't reply, I apologize. Please yell at me and I'll acknowledge you in the next chapter.

Ishi Tatsu: thank you, you'll have to wait and see well.. it's in this chapter, so if you read, you'll know!

Pharaoh Star Yami: Thank you for the review! Carter's in the story, please be patient, she'll show up in either this chapter or the next –ish to lazy to check the chapter map at the moment-

Verdragon: thanks! I was hoping it wasn't to over the top

Yugiohfan2002: I know I spelled her name wrong, I haven't fixed it yet Thank you! And soon, don't worry.

Destiny's Dragon: Thanks again!!!

Laryha6: first, I may have just misspelled your name, sorry, can't read my own hand wrighting I apologize if I have. Thanks for reviewing this chapter! and I do too, he's great! I've read most of those stories, have them on my favorite's list too! I love reviews! Thanks!

Lizeth: Thanks so much for reviewing! I love Stargate-Yugioh crossovers too! And Teal'c never does seem to get out much. Thanks for the help on Jou's name, I think someone else told me too, but I was already n the middle of the second chapter and didn't want to go back and fix all of them. I'm lazy . I'm a big fan of your History of Magic story! It's great! Only you haven't updated in almost 8 months.. I think.. maybe I was looking at the wrong date . Anyways, thanks again!!!

Skye-Chan 12: Thanks for the review!!! This should be up soon, I hope.. kinda have a bit of writer's block at the moment, and I'm more then halfway done with this chapter! I'm still trying to do a bit every day or so, so it shouldn't be long.

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Sierra-Falls: Thanks for the review! I'm trying to update, I've had most of this chapter written for a month or two or three, about a week after I posted the last chapter, actually. I'm stuck on the very last bit of this chapter. Plus school makes it hard to find time to update, I'm trying. Right now I'm about to see if I can finish this chapter! YAY!!!

Important: I would like to point out, once again, that I am in no way saying my Japanese is accurate, or close to what it would be in the show or manga. In writing this, and posting it, I am in no way saying that my grammar or spelling is perfect. I am doing the best that I can. This is my first Fanfic. I never once said that, in the actual series, they call Bakura Haka Goto, or that Bakura calls Ryou 'Chiisai Baka'. I am not saying, in writing and posting this, that everything I say or do, or have characters say or do is correct and completely factual to what may happen or has happened in the series or manga. Additionally, I am not saying that the way I write my fanfic is perfect, or will fit everyone's idea of how one should be written.

The reason I feel I had to add that, is because I got an e-mail that, I'm sure was supposed to be constructive criticism, but ended up to be an attack on my way of writing. The sender pointed out every single little thing I had done wrong, and basically told me how to write my fic. The thing is, I am aware that my fic is not perfect, and may not live up to everyone's standards for a fic. No one can live up to everyone's expectations. I am writing my fic how I see fit. I don't force anyone to read it, therefor I expect that anyone who does read it doesn't attempt to force me to write it how they see fit. If you have problems with it, write your own fic, but do not copy mine and fix what you think should be fixed.

I welcome constructive criticism, but please do not attack me or the way I chose to write my fic. Criticism is a suggestion on how to improve something, not a demand or command to change it, or simply stating that it is wrong. If I get the facts wrong, please correct me, but don't demand that I fix it, I may have a reason for changing it.

Thank you for your time in reading this.

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Cheyenne Mountain

Wednesday

0800

Briefing Room

"Dr. Jackson, I understand that you have successfully translated the tablet and photos from P3X-790?"

Looking up, a bit groggily, as he had only had one cup of coffee so far, Daniel shuffled his papers around a bit and replied whilst standing up "Uh.. yes, as a matter of fact" taking the remote, he called pictures of the walls of the temple up onto the screen and went into lecture-mode. "the inscriptions on the walls and tablet are written in an almost archaic form of Egyptian. More of a translation phase between the first wrightings and the more common form I learned while on Abydos. It is the form closest to the common Goa'uld language, though not quite the same (1). The wall translates to: 'On Tau'ri the first slaves were found, and from Tau'ri the first slaves were taken. For many generations Tau'ri was plentiful and many of the Gods acquired their servants from Tau'ri. Then, upon Tau'ri, a mighty weapon was forged of sun and shadow (2). The Tau'ri Pharaoh used the weapon to force the gods back, into the Gateway. The Pharaoh buried the Gateway. The pharaoh sealed the Gateway, keeping the Gods from Tau'ri. The Pharaoh, over time, had the Gateway buried, it's location banned from record, so the Gods could not return. With the seal, the Gods could not find their way back to Tau'ri, those who tried forgot the location. Tau'ri is lost to the Gods, and left to the slaves upon it, as long as the seal remains unbroken.'" Daniel then called up the picture of the tablet "the tablet, found within the temple, in a hidden chamber, reads: 'the mighty weapon used by the Great Pharaoh of Tau'ri was of seven. The Gods' chariot inverted. The Gods' chariot encircled. The Gods' eye. The God's eye upon a staff. The Justice of the Gods. The Gods' Key. The Gods' third eye strung upon a cord. The mighty weapon of the Great Pharaoh was the first. The six following entrusted to his priests. To be passed down to his son, and his son, and his son until the end of time." Daniel blinked and looked around, placing the remote upon the table, he continued "I believe this weapon, composed ofseven parts, is still on Earth. The wrightings on the temple wall, and upon the tablet, seem to have been written after the rebellion, and it mentions that the Pharaoh that made the weapons kept them on earth. The tablet seems to describe the seven parts of the weapon. However it is rather cryptic. I believe the 'Justice of the Gods' would be something resembling the scale used to judge the fate of a person after they died. Similarly 'the Gods' eye' must resemble an eye of some sort. 'The Gods' eye upon a staff' and 'The Gods' third eye strung upon a cord' must be a staff engraved or decorated with an eye, and a necklace or something of that sort with an eye upon it."

"so what does this weapon do?" Jack asked boardly, he'd been doodling on the notepad that was always placed beside every seat before every briefing, he wondered who took the time to do that.. Anyway, he found the picture of Apophis having a nuclear warhead dropped upon his own head rather entertaining, in the process of coloring the little picture in with his pen, he almost missed Daniel's reply.

"it doesn't say.. it must have been powerful, though, it expelled the Goa'uld from earth, and kept them away for thousands of years, before we started using the Stargate. It could be very helpful, Jack"

"I agree. Dr. Jackson, do you have any idea where this weapon may be?" General Hammond asked Dr. Jackson, still managing to look formidable, though he was the shortest person in the room.

"ah.. no… actually. You see… they could be anywhere, there's a good possibility they've been stolen by tomb raiders, or buried in a remote location. They may even be in a museum somewhere, or one of the seven parts. It's hard to say."

"Do you have colleagues who may have heard of such items? Or might know where to look?" General Hammond inquired, looking rather stressed and tired, pushed to his limit… that may have been because Jack sat right next to him and decided to be squirmy during Daniel's little lecture. Annoying under any circumstance, that's for sure.

"I'll have to check around… a few of my professors may have heard something, I'll have to check"

"Do it, report back by tomorrow" General Hammond commanded "Dismissed" he added before leaving the room to find sanctuary in his office.

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"uh.. Hi, Professor Marxith? This is Daniel Jackson. Um.. yeah…that was me…mmhmmm I know… I realize that…I called because I was wondering if you've ever heard of a set of seven Egyptian artifacts? No, I don't know much more then that… I see… thank you very much. Goodbye"

"so, how'd it go?" Samantha Carter asked from the doorway, causing Daniel to jump, then sigh with relief.

"Well, none of my professors have heard of anything like the seven items. Though Professor Marxith has an old colleague that might know something about it. A Professor Sugoroku Motou. He's an expert in ancient artifacts, specifically Egyptian. Apparently, he runs a game shop in Domino City, Japan, but he's on a short dig right now. I should go talk to General Hammond."

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General Hammond sighed to himself as he sat down in his chair to relax, or try to, Sg-11 had screwed up relations with the natives on P3X-157, and needed to be bailed out once more. He was going to have to talk with them when they came back. At least now he could relax.. that is, until some one knocked on his door.

"Come in" he barked, feeling rather testy at the moment, very stressed, but he must keep it together, and managed to collect himself before Daniel opened the door and entered, looking slightly startled by the General's harsh greeting.

"uh.. General Hammond? I've found a Professor who may have some information about the items."

"when can you speak to him?" George asked, feeling rather relieved, no one was in trouble, and this was actually a step towards the end of their problem, not a step back.

"Well, he's on a dig in Egypt right now, no phones… I could go there, though, right now, I know where he is, though I've never personally been there."

"Alright, I want you to take Teal'c with you. He needs to get out more, and if you need any help translating, I'm sure he could assist." (a) the General nodded in dismissal, before sighing and sinking back into his chair.

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Jack grinned when he heard the news that Danny was going on a trip, sure, it was for work, and he was taking Teal'c, (a good thing for Danny, since he always seemed to get in trouble) at least he was getting out, and maybe he'd have fun for once too. Danny was always so serious, before, when he was looking for Shau'ri and now that she had died, he was even worse off. He never did anything but search for ways to defeat the Goa'uld, kill Apophis, and seek revenge. He needed to get his mind off things, this trip would be good for him.

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Egypt

Thursday

4:00pm

Middle of the Desert

Yugi found it was hard to sleep when it was so dry and hot, and bumpy, as the jeep he and his grandfather were riding in jolted about. Jetlag was, honestly, an understatement, right now, in Domino, it was midnight, and here he was, dead tired, in the middle of the day. Now that he thought about it, it was very bright too. He was never going to get any sleep in the two hours it would take to get to the dig site. Aibou, do you wish me to take over? You could rest in your soul roomYami asked, concerned for Yugi, who hadn't slept for at least 24 hours, which couldn't be healthy. Please, Yami…just be careful, don't do anything that would make Jiichan suspicious I'll be careful, don't worry, Aibou Yugi sighed softly, closing his eyes as there was a slight flash from his puzzle, and Yami was in control. Hopefully, Jiichan wouldn't notice the difference in Yugi, as he hadn't told him about Yami yet. He was afraid his grandfather wouldn't understand.

Yami sighed, curled up in the back seat of the jeep, along with their supplies, and attempted to get some sleep as well, though he had gotten enough sleep in his soul room, it was only mental rest, not the physical rest a body needed to keep going. However, Yami could sleep though almost anything when he put his mind to it. And he did.

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By the time they arrived at the dig site Yugi had regained control from Yami and was wide-awake and feeling more refreshed then he had been earlier, though he hadn't gotten much sleep on the plane either. But now Yugi was excited, he was n his very first dig with Jiichan! How could he not be excited? This was going to be so much fun! They were only staying a week, but, still, it was so cool! Yami was excited too, he could tell, to be back in Egypt, even if he refused to show it when they told their friends. Bakura was still on about Yami's caffeine high, and Yugi had a feeling he wasn't ever going to let Yami forget about it. He knew he wouldn't, Caffeine and Yugi (not to mention Yami) didn't mix at all. Yami was still pouting about it.

Honestly, it didn't look like much, a slight sandstone structure some distance away from about four tents and one flimsy-looking storage shed. Yugi, however, knew it would look something like that, so he wasn't disappointed. He hadn't expected it to have grand, modern sleeping areas or anything, after all.

After they unpacked their stuff into one of the tents, ate dinner, they went to bed, they had to get up early the next morning, before sunrise, to make the most of the light for the day and get as much done as possible.

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Somewhere Above the Atlantic

1400

Thursday

United States Airforce Jet

Daniel sighed, the plane trip was so long, and Jack 'confiscated' all his work and everything not related to the items, so he had absolutely nothing to do. He'd had to leave immediately, only having time pack some clothing. He only had one book, and that had his translation notes and such in it. Technically, he hadn't even had time to pack, since he had a bunch of extra fatigues and such at the base, he just threw those and his research into a bag and was off, Teal'c, he assumed, had done much the same. Teal'c, however, seemed to have brought more then one book, probably because he lived on the base. He had brought all the Starwars books. Jackhad bought them for Teal'c for Christmas, so he had something to read when he didn't have the Starwars movies rented, or playing, as, Daniel remembered, Jack had bought them for Teal'c his first 'birthday' (the day when Teal'c saved them and came back to earth). Teal'c seemed to be enjoying his book, too. Daniel couldn't tell which one it was, and really didn't care.

Sighing again, he decided to try and take a nap, he'd be thrown off, anyway, by the time difference when they got there.

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"Daniel Jackson"

Teal'c voice brought Daniel out of his nap, just as the plane landed, too. Perfect timing, actually. It was rather nice of Teal'c to let him sleep as long as possible. Grabbing his bags, well, technically, one bag and a small knapsack with some provisions, mainly water. Daniel exited the plane, with Teal'c just behind him.

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Teal'c, surpassingly, blended in quite well, once they had arrived at the outpost. Though he was big, with his beige pants, boots, shirt, and hat (-has no idea what the hat is called- looks like a fishing hat?), same thing as Daniel, and most of the other archeologists around, waiting for rides to their different dig sites, or getting supplies.

Teal'c followed Daniel as he talked to a few people, apparently finding a ride for them to the dig site that Professor Sugoroku Motou happened to be at.

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Teal'c was very uncomfortable, sitting in the back of a jeep, with bad suspension, squished on all sides by supplies, with his and Daniel's bags piled on top of him. He was not a happy camper, as he was sure O'Neill would say. But, then again, he wouldn't fit up front, either. Daniel Jackson and Ericson Keith, the archeologist giving them a ride to the dig site, barely fit in the front as it was jam-packed with supplies as well. Mostly, it seemed, it was water, and generator parts and fuel, in their supplies. Some food also, but not so much as he assumed would have been needed for a prolonged stay in the desert. Perhaps they already had food at the dig site. That was the most plausible explanation.

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Yugi was having a blast, sure, it was hard work, tiring, in hot, sandy conditions. Point of fact, he was covered, head to toe, with sand and dust. Not that he cared, he was to busy helping Jiichan. It was dark, though, in what they hoped was the entrance to a temple of some sort. The generator had died in the early morning, so all they had to work with were flashlights at the moment. Keith-sama had gone to get the replacement parts and fuel they needed to fix the generator, but they weren't sure when he'd be back.

So far, they hadn't found anything of huge importance, a few pots,untencils, vases and such, . There had once been a camp inside the entrance to the temple. They were slowly working their way inside, as some of the entrance had collapsed in on itself, and needed to be carefully dug out and supported so no more collapses would happen, especially during the dig.

Yami, however, was board out of his skull. Sure, he had Yugi to talk to, but that only helped so much. This wasn't anything like he remembered Egypt. Sure, he had known things change, but where was the fun of discovering an ancient temple, when they couldn't get in? This wasn't half as fun as he'd thought it would be. But at least he was away from that wretched Tomb Robber (3). And he could always take a nap till they went back to camp, where it was a bit more interesting.

Actually, it was almost time for lunch. Yami was about to remind his Hikari when Sugoroku (4) did it for him.

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As Yugi and Sugoroku returned to the camp, and everyone settled down for lunch, Yami switched with Yugi, he liked eating, and it was the only real excitement he'd have all day, he was sure of it.

Just as he thought that, Yami happened to glance up and see the dust-trail that was a sure sign of a jeep approaching. Most likely it was Keith-sama, returning with the generator parts. Nothing overly exciting, but it was a break in the tedium.

Suddenly, a loud crash could be heard, followed immediately by "Shit!!!" causing everyone to wince, even Yami, who, since the word was spoken in English, had no idea what it meant, as Yugi was not well versed in English cuss words.

Everyone turned to look at the source of the exclamation, everyone knowing who it was. Lee Clanton, one of the young assistants at the dig, and student of archeology, had, once again, broken something. What, now, was to be determined. Hopefully it wasn't an artifact, and, seeing as how the crash, and exclamation, had come from the tent she shared with the other two assistants, it was highly unlikely. However, this new revelation cause the other two to jump up and hurry to the tent, each hoping she hadn't broken something of theirs.

Yami had found, thus far, that the continuation of Clanton's clumsiness rather amusing. The worst thing she had broken all dig, however, was her own wrist, much to the relief of all the others at the dig site, as they now had an excuse to keep her away from most of the artifacts. Something they didn't seem to realize, that Yami had noticed in the one day they had been at the site, was that she was very careful around other people's things, and most of her accidents happened with her own things, or something not very fragile. 'Let your guard down and you're bound to be surprised', he mused to himself.

By the time everything had been sorted out, the jeep containing Ericson Keith and the supplies arrived. To the surprise of everyone at the camp, Ericson had also brought two other people. A young-ish, bespeckled man, with light brown hair and blue eyes, and a dark-skinned, very large man, with seemingly no hair, dark eyes, and a serious expression. Both immediately started to help unload the supplies from the jeep.

Yami, curiously, watched them. As such a small child, Yugi wasn't expected to be able to carry any of the parts for the generator, and the water and food had already been taken care of, so Yami was one of the few who didn't move to help. One of the others was Clanton, who had been told by numerous people that she shouldn't lift anything because of her wrist. She was back in her tent, trying to fix all the stuff she'd knocked down.

As Yami watched them unload the jeep, he studied the two newcomers. They seemed to know each other quite well, worked well together. He noticed, though, that the large man seemed to be watching out for the younger man, rather protectively. He was reminded strongly of Rashid's protectiveness of Malik. Though neither seemed to order the other around, as was not the case of Malik and Rashid's relationship, with Malik forever ordering Rashid to do what ever he wanted. They seemed to be equals who respected each other greatly.

Yami had a feeling that things would soon get very interesting.

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Daniel sneezed, traveling, and sand, always made his allergies act up (5). He'd gotten better at handling sand when he lived on Abydos, and didn't have his antihistamines. Now, since he was back on them, it was like his resistance was down, even though the antihistamines were supposed to help with his allergies, many times they didn't seem to. It was odd, but he didn't question it, or tell Janet. She'd just load him up with something else, probably something that was a lot more trouble then his current antihistamines were, anyway. Doctors tended to do that.

Sighing softly, Daniel looked around. He'd missed this, going on digs. he hadn't gone on any, on earth at least, for about seven years, two years before he was brought in to work on the Stargate. He'd been too busy researching to actually go on a dig. Before that had been in frequently, hardly at all after he had finished school and had gotten his doctorate. It appeared to be a small dig, a few students around. One was being kept away from everything, apparently she was very clumsy. And the rest were Archeologists and Professors.

Daniel didn't know who Professor Sugoroku Motou was, and figured he'd have to ask around. Teal'c was doing well on his own, it seemed, helping unload the jeep and take parts where they needed to be. Daniel was sure he could leave Teal'c to himself. He knew enough about Earth, now, that he could survive without help. Hopefully.

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Teal'c, honestly, didn't mind helping out too much. The parts and crates and supplies he helped carry were not as heavy as the Tau'ri made them out to be. But, then again, he was jaffa, and much stronger then any Tau'ri. The Tau'ri at this dig were grateful for his assistance, and rather friendly as well.

The only real problem Teal'c had was, at this point in time, he could not find Daniel Jackson. Both O'Neill and General Hammond had asked him to keep an eye on Daniel Jackson, and now he could not see him. Perhaps he was asking around for Professor Sugoroku Motou. If he was, he should not be difficult to find. At least, that's what Teal'c told himself, hoping to be reassured and confident for when he discovered Daniel Jackson in some sort of trouble, as it always seemed to find him. Even upon Tau'ri (6) it was near impossible for Daniel Jackson to stay safe and out of trouble. A fact that Teal'c was acutely aware.

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As it was, Teal'c was shocked when he found Daniel Jackson completely alright, talking with an older man, very short, with spiky bangs, gray hair, which also seemed rather spiky for one as old as he. His appearance seemed rather familiar to Teal'c. It took him a moment to realize who the man resembled. He looked very much like the child Yugi Motou. He even bore the same surname. If he was indeed Professor Sugoroku Motou. Teal's wondered why he hadn't noticed it before.

As Teal'c moved closer to Daniel Jackson, he picked up their conversation, one which halted as soon as the older man noticed Teal'c. he seemed rather surprised, for one his size, Teal'c appeared rather large. He was larger then most men, in any case.

Daniel smiled "Professor Motou? This is my friend, and associate, Murry. Murry, this is Professor Motou."

'Murry' bowed respectively towards Sugoroku, suprising him slightly yet again, and spoke "It is an honor to meet you Professor Motou"

"it is an honor to meet you as well, Murry-san"" Sugoroku bowed slightly as well. "Jackson-san, I do not fully understand why you are here. You traveled all the way from the United States of America just to see me? Why would you wish to do that?"

"ah.. you see… the matter is rather complicated. Is there someplace we could speak more privately?" Daniel asked, looking around at all the people.

"yes, would my tent be sufficient?" Sugoroku asked, nodding slightly in understanding.

"sure" Daniel nodded inturn, and followed Sugoroku towards, and into, the tent. With Teal'c in tow.

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"What organization do you two work for? If I may ask?"

"both Murry and I work for the Airforce. Being an Linguist, as well as an Archeologist, I help create codes using my knowledge of ancient languages" the lie spilled easily from Daniel's lips, as he had used it may times to explain why a disgraced archeologist would be working for the Airforce.

Sogoroku hesitated slightly at that "what does Murry-san do there?"

"Murry helps develop new technology, as well as help me with my work, and being a pilot and trained soldier." Daniel, again, lied. To be truthful, they didn't have to lie much about Teal'c's job, as he hardly ever left the base, and no one out side of it knew him, or of him. That is, with the exception of those who did, NID or the president, and other people. Not any civilians though.

"I see. What would the Airforce want with these items you speak of?"

"the Airforce doesn't. Want them, I mean. I came across mention of them in my early years in school. Working on a dig. I was reviewing my studies from that time, and, again, stumbled across mention of them. I thought it would be interesting to see what I could find out about them."

"I see" Sugoroku stated again, nodding slightly and thinking. "it sounds some what familiar, actually. Though I can't be certan. I would have to check my research and findings from previous digs. However, that information is back at my home. If you could spare a week here, as that's as long as I'm staying, I could look into the subject back at home."

Daniel nodded and smiled "that would be great. I just have to check in with the General, tell him how long we'll be staying." Daniel, then, ducked out of the tent and pulled out his cell phone.

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As Teal'c was moving to exit the tent as well, a little later then Daniel Jackson, for he had thought Daniel would be right back, before thinking better of his actions and knowing that sometime, when he wasn't paying attention, Daniel would get hurt. However, he never did reach his destination.

Just as Teal'c had moved to exit the tent, a small bundle of energy had just rushed in, or tried to, and ended up running right into Teal'c. Teal'c, for his part, just grunted slightly with the impact, wasn't even enough to knock him off balance. The 'bundle of energy', however, seemed to almost bounce off of Teal'c to land on his back with a startled squeak.

Teal'c blinked, and, when Yugi saw who he had run into, he squeaked again, only now in surprise, and a bit of fear at Teal'c size. As he scrambled to his feet, Yugi apologized profusely… in Japanese.

"Gomen nasai" Yugi said, again, probably his hundredth time since falling down, and getting back up.

"I am not familiar with that term" Teal'c said, looking slightly confused (again, you have to know him to pick up on it) as he added "However, it is an honor to meet a warrior such as yourself, Yugi Motou" and bowed, as he had with Surogoku.

it took Yugi a moment to realize that the large man was referring to his victories in Duel Monsters. And even then, he wasn't sure, until the man continued "In battle you are a most formidable foe, it seems. I had the honor of attending the tournament held in Las Angeles. It was most spectacular." And he bowed once again "I am Murry"

"H-hello, Murry-san. It is nice to meet you as well. T-thank you. I'm g-glad you enjoyed the tournament" Yugi managed to squeak, before spotting his grandfather. "Jiichan! –you'll never guess what! I was helping Keith-sama in the tunnel, and we got though the cave in! and the Generator was working again, so we could see a little inside! The room's really big! You have to come see!!!-" Yugi exclaimed excitedly, reverting back to Japanese in his excitement. Neither noticed that 'Murry' had left in search of Daniel Jackson.

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"Yes, General Hammond. I understand. I'll check in later. Alright. Bye" Daniel sighed as he hung his cell phone up. They'd be staying six days, until Professor Motou left for Japan. Then he'd be traveling, again. At least he'd get to be on a normal dig for once. Not that he didn't like working though the stargate, it was just that, for once, there was a very slim chance of anything attacking him, or injuring him, or making people think he was dead. It was nice, this feeling of security. He somewhat resented the fact that no one thought he could take care of himself. Here came Teal'c, proving his point. It wasn't like he didn't enjoy Teal'c's company, or anything, but they both knew why he'd been sent along, to look after him, even if no one thought he knew why. With the BS the General gave him about Teal'c helping with translations. What translations? They were looking for items. Odds are, they don't come with instructions.

"hi Teal'c" Daniel smiled, pushing his feelings of resentment away, for now. "What happened to you?" he added, when he noticed a slightly odd expression on Teal'c's face.

"It is odd, Daniel Jackson. I met Professor Motou's Grandson, Yugi Motou. I felt fine while speaking with him. As I left, my symbiote became extremely active. It was as if it wanted to go back or felt it should leave me. Almost as if it were mature, which is impossible, and had found a host for itself. It is an odd sensation." Teal'c said, in a rather low tone of voice, just incase someone were around and listening, though everyone was working and no one was in the immediate vacinity.

"Do you think it's anything to worry about, Teal'c?" Daniel asked worriedly. Maybe they'd have to go back, if something was wrong with Teal'c symbiote.

"I am unsure, Daniel Jackson. I have never experienced anything like that. If it happens again, we may need to find a way to secure it so it doesn't attempt to leave." Teal'c stated.

"Alright, if you're sure." Daniel nodded slightly.

"I am"

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Sugoroku chuckled slightly to himself as Yugi proceeded to drag him back towards the entrance to the temple. Yugi was so energetic, it was somewhat amazing, actually, how so much energy could exist in such a small person. Not that he was any different when he was younger. Looking back on it, he was much the same as Yugi, when he was younger.

Yugi, unaware of his grandfather's musings on their similarities. He was way to excited to show his grandfather the temple. It was one of the most impressive things he'd ever seen in his life! Though, truthfully, Yami thought it was less then interesting, barely worth their time, in his opinion, though he didn't voice his opinion to Yugi, who was having so much fun. He'd never want to ruin anything for Yugi.

Yugi noticed his grandfather chuckling and grinned happily as they reached the entrance and he dragged his grandfather inside "See? Isn't it awesome, Jiichan?!!" Yugi exclaimed, once they had reached the end of the tunnel entrance. "I could probably fit though the opening, but everyone says it would be to dangerous, even if it would make the opening easier and faster if someone were on the other side" Yugi was bouncing about hyperly, causing Sugoroku to grin.

"well, it is getting late, Yugi. Perhaps we should get back to camp?"

Yugi nodded, still grinning happily at his grandfather as he followed him back towards camp.

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Daniel sighed as he, and the rest of the camp, settled down to eat dinner. This was nice, not having to worry about anyone or anything being after him for once. No threats, he cot the chance to really, really relax. Teal'c seemed to be enjoying himself too, he was talking with Professor Motou's grandson. It was nice that Teal'c was enjoying himself and had found someone he liked who he could talk to, even if it was a kid.

Daniel had found a companion in Sugoroku Motou. He was very knowledgeable and an easy person to talk to. He also seemed stuck on the items. He couldn't for the life of him, as he had told Daniel, remember why they seemed familiar, where he had hear or read about them. It was really bothering him, as Daniel could plainly see. Also, Sugoroku had told him there was the possibility that he wouldn't have been able to see it if it hadn't been for Sugoroku pointing it out. Daniel had a feeling that the next five days would go by way too fast. For both him and Teal'c.

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Daniel, not suprisingly, was correct. Though it could not have gone slower for Yami, no one but Yugi was aware of him, or his complete boredom, so no one thought much of the few incidents when Yugi seemed crabby. Not suprising, everyone thought of him as a little kid, and figured he was tired. Sugoroku was the only one who thought it was a bit odd, whenever Yugi seemed a little out of character. Then again, Yugi had been doing that for a year or two by now. Though Sugoroku wondered what was causing the mood swings and personality shifts, he tried to reason it away to hormones or stress, or what ever came to mind when it happened.

Teal'c, however, noticed the shifts just as much as he noticed his symbiot's odd activity when ever he left Yugi's presence. He had actually had to wrap a cloth bandage around his waist to cover his pouch and keep the symbiot from escaping. He told Daniel about each incident, and it had Daniel worried. What could it be about young Yugi Motou that caused the symbiot's unusual activity. He would have to talk to General Hammond when they got back.

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Yugi sighed as he packed up his belongings for the trip back to Domino. He'd had so much fun on this trip. Been brushing up on his English too, learned a lot of new words, and was more fluent now then he was before. He'd miss all the friends he had made. Even though he was a kid, everyone had treated him with respect, and let him prove he was more then 'just a kid', that he was smart and could make a contribution to the dig. It was a little disappointing, the supposed 'temple' had just been a small storage place, and they had just found the actual sight of the temple, and he would miss the dig there. They had found some interesting things though, and he was glad he'd been able to come.

Yami, on the other hand, was just glad to be leaving. This place had been so boring. Had Egypt been this boring when he'd lived here? He doubted it, why else had he been excited to go back, then disappointed and board out of his skull? He wished he could remember his life, and small flickers had been coming back, not enough to make sense out of, or anything like that, sadly enough. Things had looked up when Daniel Jackson and Murry had shown up. Daniel was more of Yugi's type of person, smart and very into archeology, just like Sugoroku and all the others here were. Murry, on the other hand, was incredibly interesting. And smart, in a different sense. He just had that air of confidence and knowledge about him, while not bragging about it or even displaying it much. He was great to talk to about stragities in Duel Monsters, and he seemed to enjoy talking about them, without bothering him or asking for his autograph. It was nice to just talk to someone who could appreciate a good strategy. At least he wouldn't be to bored on the flight back to Domino, if all else failed, he was sure Yugi would allow him control so he could talk with Murry some more.

All too soon, for Yugi at least, they were in the jeep, heading towards the small airstrip they had flown in on. Daniel Jackson and Murry were going to accompany them to Domino, and were even taking them in their private plane. He thought that it had to be better then the commercial jets, because it was from the American Airforce, and they dealt with planes, didn't they? Wasn't that what the Airforce was all about?

As it turned out, the plane was very nice, if a little cozy; no where near as extravagant as Kaiba's jet, but it was nicer then commercial planes, especially the one they had flown in on. As they situated themselves on the plane, his grandfather and Daniel Jackson got into a conversation about what ever it was Daniel Jackson and Murry had sought Sugoroku out for. Yugi didn't pay much attention, as Yami was busy bothering him about talking to Murry.

Yugi, please? He's fun to talk to, and a great strategist! I'm bored out of my skull here!

You don't have a skull at the moment, Yami Yugi said, rather teasingly, it was so much fun to bother Yami; he wouldn't know where to begin if you asked him. But what if someone notices? I don't want Jiichan to find out like this, I want to prepare him first, you know

But no one's looking! Please? You know I can keep this up forever, I have a lot of patience!Yami mock-threatened, though they both knew it was true, Yami was persistent when he wanted something.

Alright, just hurry, while no-one's looking Yugi smiled slightly as Yami took over.

Yami turned to look at Murry "So, Murry, have you ever actually played Duel Monsters before…?"

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Author's Note: YES! All done with this chapter, whoo-hoo!!! –does an odd little dance- I'm sorry it took me so long! The next chapter might take longer, I'm sorry to say, because of school and what not. I'm also contemplating starting a Buffy-Harry Potter crossover, and a Trigun-Stargate crossover… I'm also trying to come up with an idea for a Chobits crossover of some sort, but I should finish the series before I do. I would like to thank my Beta, Tongari, for all his help and support and for reviewing this when he gets the chance (as he hasn't yet, but I'm sure he will when I ask him to, he's so sweet!) and he can put in a note, too, if he wants, he's been so supportive and nice! Thank you Tongari! As school has started and I have lots of homework (took the PSAT too today ) and I got a job! YAY! Only I haven't started yet, I start in about six days or so. I will try and work harder on updating, though, because I have a feeling that if I don't, I'll never get it done O.O

Spot for Tongari's Comment if he so wishes to add one

(1) "The inscriptions on the walls and tablet are written in an almost archaic form of Egyptian. More of a translation phase between the first wrightings and the more common form I learned while on Abydos. It is the form closest to the common Goa'uld language, though not quite the same" (1) : Language shifts and changes, this is a known and accepted fact of life. I believe that ancient languages follow the same pattern, and, actually, I beleive that I've heard that before too. Also, the Goa'uld were an ancient part of Egypt, and earth's, history, and, therefore, Goa'uld is more of an ancient form of Egyptian, and would have evolved from that, or perhaps Egyptian had evolved from Goa'uld, either way, the language did shift and has shifted.

(2) Then, upon Tau'ri, a mighty weapon was forged of sun and shadow" (2) Well.. the shadow realm.. and gold was used in ancient cultures to symbolize the sun.. and I think I heard somewhere that some culture thought gold was pieces of the sun or something like that, I'm not to sure.

(3) "But at least he was away from that wretched Tomb Robber" (3) Yami still holds a grudge against Bakura, this will be a continuous thing, I hope.

(4) "Yami was about to remind his Hikari when Sugoroku" (4) I have absolutely no idea why I put a number here.. but I think it was important, if anyone has questions about this part, please, please, PLEASE let me know!

(5) "Daniel sneezed, traveling, and sand, always made his allergies act up" (5) True fact, in both the movie and the series, attested to in the pilot episode and in Brocka Divide.

(6) "If he was, he should not be difficult to find. At least, that's what Teal'c told himself, hoping to be reassured and confident for when he discovered Daniel Jackson in some sort of trouble, as it always seemed to find him. Even upon Tau'ri" (6) first, Earth if referred to as Tau'ri by Teal'c and most Goa'uld. Also, Daniel does have a knack for getting into trouble, and I think it's funny that Teal'c was sent to watch out for him.

(a) ""Alright, I want you to take Teal'c with you. He needs to get out more, and if you need any help translating, I'm sure he could assist."" (a) We all know Teal'c's only going because no one wants Daniel to get into trouble and we all know that if there's not someone to watch out for him, he will definitely get into trouble, one way or another.