A/N: For disclaimer see chapter 1 or well, to summarize, I don't own Stargate. I'm just putting the characters in a little mortal danger.
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The Orb
Chapter 8
"Daniel Jackson," Teal's said sadly, "I believe Major Carter's life is in grave danger."
"Daniel Jackson," Teal'c continued, "I believe I may have located some passages about the orb." Daniel got up from his chair and joined him at Sam's desk. Teal'c pointed to one of the tablets.
"This inscription tells of a spherical object that was used to acquire information from and to cause great pain in prisoners. When activated, it uses force to enter the captive and begins its programmed function."
Daniel thought for a moment and said, "Program? It sounds like this orb is a machine. Does it tell who the orb's creator was or what is was programmed to do?"
"Indeed, it does not or I have not come across that information." said Teal'c. "Perhaps these last few tablets will reveal more."
Teal'c was very concerned about how Major Carter was doing, but realized if they were going to find out anything more about the orb, he needed to keep going on the translation.
Teal'c was very aware that Daniel's attentions were divided at the moment between Major Carter and the tablets.
"Daniel Jackson, should you not go and attend to Colonel O'Neill and check on Major Carter? I will endeavor to study the rest of the tablets to gather more information on the orb."
Daniel realized that Teal'c was right. "Only for a couple minutes, I want to be here when you find out more." Teal's nodded and sat back down to continue.
Daniel headed down the dull gray corridor towards the elevator. He could not believe that Sam was possibly going to be going through yet another ordeal. His memories of past missions and times when Sam was in trouble flew through his head, most recently the entity. She almost died, no, she had died. If Janet hadn't found a way to get her consciousness back into her body, he would have lost his best friend. In fact, there were many times he thought of her as the sister he never had. They could tell each other anything.
He stepped onto the elevator and pushed the floor for the infirmary. As the car jumped into motion, he thought about planet where they have found the artifacts. It was a planet like most others, lots of trees (Jack's favorite), some naquadah readings for Sam to investigate and some ruins where he hope to come across some "rocks" as Jack called them. They had followed a worn path though a lush green valley and had come upon a ruined temple. In one of the chambers he had come across a box with the orb and the tablets in them. When they hadn't found anything else of value and no signs of habitation on the planet, they had ended the mission and headed back through the Stargate.
The elevator stopped and he followed the corridor to the infirmary. As he entered, he expected to see Jack in his usual chair next to her bed, but the chair was empty.
Janet entered the infirmary a moment later and headed his way.
"Hi Janet, how is Sam doing?" Daniel asked, hoping to hear something good. He motioned with his head toward Sam's bed. Seeing all of the tubes, wires and machines, including the respirator, attached to Sam's pale body was painful for him to look at.
"I just got back from updating General Hammond on the Major's status. I'm sorry Daniel, I am still waiting on a few test results and we're going to take Major Carter for an MRI in about a half an hour if her breathing remains stable."
Janet moved closer to Sam and checked the machines. She looked at Daniel and said, "You just missed the Colonel, I sent him away to take a break. There's nothing more he can do here at the moment."
He noted the fatigue showing in her face and he knew that she would get no rest until Sam was better. He proceeded to tell Janet what he and Teal'c had found out so far from the tablets.
"I hope Teal'c comes up with something on the tablets on how to reverse whatever is happening to Sam." Janet said with frustration in her voice. "I'm running out of tests to run and I still don't have any answers."
A/N: I will try to keep updating as often as possible. I have a couple busy weeks ahead, so please be patient. I'm excited to finish the story and read your reviews as much as I hope you enjoy reading it.
