"Alright. What is your reason, Daniel Jackson?" Lacol asked quietly, a soft smile playing at his lips.
"Not long ago, I lost two people very close to me. Their…departure…has caused me great pain and I would like to correct that." Daniel said.
"But, we want the story. The whole story, with all the details of what the catches are." Jack piped up.
"Of course, Jack O'Neill." Lacol nodded."Once you have decided that you choose to correct the incident that has occurred, it shall be fixed. As for the 'catch' that you inquire about, it is simple. Once you request has been granted, a single thing will be taken from you. This is different for all, and unpredictable. It could be a memory, a loss of emotion for someone, a drop of blood, etc. Nothing severe, I assure you. Mine, in particular, was quite harmless."
"Oh, and what was that?" Jack asked sarcastically.
"I cannot tell you." Lacol replied gently and Jack rolled his eyes.
"Of course not. Well, thanks anyway, but I think we'll pass. Come on, Dan…"
"I'll do it." Daniel said quickly and Jack froze.
"You cannot be serious!" The Colonel cried incredulously.
"Jack, this could be our only chance. Sacrificing something as small as blood or…or a memory for the lives of two people…especially these two that mean so much...no contest." Daniel turned back to Lacol. "I choose to correct me incident."
"Daniel, I don't think this is a good idea. You know how much Doc covets our blood- she wants it all for herself." Jack warned seriously. Daniel ignored him and continued to look at Lacol.
"It shall be, Daniel Jackson. Farewell to you both." Lacol nodded and with that backed into the surrounding darkness. Jack and Daniel felt electricity surging through them and doubled over, seizing violently again.
The next thing they knew, they were waking up in the infirmary. Daniel had a slight headache, but Jack sat straight up, shocked at who was standing in front of him. Sam and Teal'c surrounded the two beds, along with Janet and General Hammond. Daniel looked at Sam and Teal'c and smiled brightly.
"It worked, Jack. They're home."
This is not the end. I have one chapter left. Oooooh, you are going to hate me for this! ---Loo
