The Orb
Chapter 5
All Sam knew was that as she had become aware of her surroundings, she was unable to move or even open her eyes. She heard sounds, though it seemed as if her ears were stuffed with cotton. It was so hard to hear. She could hear faint conversations between who she believed was Dr. Frasier and Dr. Warner as to what was happening to her. Then she realized that she must be in the infirmary. She felt so helpless that she couldn't communicate. Inside she was screaming, 'Hey, I'm here! I can hear you! Please help me!' Then the tests began. Poking and prodding. At least when they had their normal pre and post gate medicals, Janet and her staff were gentle that they were being at the moment. She felt herself drifting away again and she thought she heard faint buzzing and whirring sounds as nothingness overtook her again.
Meanwhile back in the lab…
Daniel and Teal'c slowly entered Sam's lab and looked for signs of the orb. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary, they continued further inside and began to secure the other artifacts as General Hammond had ordered. Teal'c was looking in the area that Sam had the orb stored, while Daniel searched her desk. He spotted a corner of a tablet, paused in his search and started to translate the first couple of phrases. It was in a Goa'uld dialect.
"Teal'c, come over here and look at this." Daniel said in a concerned voice, "I need you to tell me if I have this translation correct." Teal'c approached and looked over Daniel's shoulder. "It says here, if I am reading correctly, that 'The One who delivers the Orb of Isis through the Holy Ring, will be cursed with the wrath of Set', said Daniel, then continued, "But the next couple of lines are worn away."
"Indeed, Daniel Jackson, you are correct." Teal'c said, "However, I believe I can identify the next entry on the tablet with some time." Teal's knew that his symbiote-enhanced eyesight would assist him in reading the tablet. "Please place it here under the lamp," Teal'c directed, "And I will endeavor to finish our task."
Daniel handed the tablet to Teal'c and started pacing the lab while his friend studied the text.
"Daniel Jackson, your movements will not aid in my task, please restrain yourself or I shall." Teal'c said without looking up. Daniel stopped pacing and sat in one of Sam's chairs. After several minutes had passed, Teal'c looked at Daniel, who then tried to read Teal'c's reaction to the tablet, but of course, the Jaffa's features were as stoic as usual. Suddenly, the strong Jaffa stood.
"Daniel Jackson", Teal'c said sadly, "I believe that Major Carter's life is in grave danger."
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