"Rodney," Weir's voice interrupted McKay and Sam about an our after Rodney had finished telling her about the special abilities of the Light Ones and they'd started running tests on the power source device that Kale had brought them. He reached over and hit the intercom button so Carter could hear whatever it was as well.

"Yes, Elizabeth?"

"Kale's returning."

It was all she needed to say, since the Light One was supposed to be bringing more of the mini ZPMs.

"We'll be right there."

He looked at Sam, who unhooked a diagnostic tool from the device they'd been studying – unwilling to leave it hooked up and risk a possible overload.

"Shall we go see if they managed to find us any more, Colonel?"

She nodded, and they headed for the control room.

OOOOOOOO

"Did you find anything interesting?" Sheppard asked, coming up on the small group as they were heading back. He noticed immediately that they still had the Mok with them – which meant the river was probably still there.

"Just a lot of water blocking the way," Mitchell told him, confirming his guess. "Nothing new."

"And yet… you're dry."

She smiled.

"We didn't feel like swimming this early."

"Forgot my trunks," Jack said, pushing the Mok's head away from him – again.

"It didn't stop us last time…" Sheppard said.

Melony smiled.

"Last time I wanted to see what was on the other side. I already know, now. Anything new on your end?"

"Everything's exactly where you left it, and Teyla is telling Teal'c about the Athosians."

"Then I'm ready to start looking at the darts."

"Me, too."

She frowned at that, and turned to Jack – who held his hand up to stop her from arguing.

"They didn't blow up yet, and you said that you flew them without any problems."

"There was the small problem of having one shot out from around me."

"That doesn't count. If you can fly it, I can fly one, and I want to see what they're like."

"When we're done checking them out."

"Give me one of those shielding devices and I'll help. I have the Ancient gene, after all, so I can use it."

"I'm using the Ancient's device and the Goa'uld shielding device, Jack," Melony told him. "It's the only way I survived that crash, you know… let me make sure that the two I have left aren't going to blow sky high, and then I'll teach you and Major Sheppard both how to fly them – maybe we'll even go steal a couple more."

"What do you want me to do?" Daniel asked.

She smiled.

"Funny you should ask, Daniel. The entire ship is filled with some kind of writing. I'll see if there's some way I can transfer some of it onto a laptop or something, and you can try to learn the Wraith's language."

Oh.

"Well… that'll be… fun…."

Of course, even though it sounded impossible, it was exactly what Daniel did best – besides digging and getting lost. Add to it the chance to maybe find out something about another race – another species entirely – and he was more than willing to try.

Mitchell smiled, knowing that he wasn't quite as daunted by the prospect as he was acting like he was, and as a group they turned and headed back for the main cavern.

OOOOOOO

Kale and Char were the only two Light Ones that came through the gate, and both were carrying large burlap-type bags slung over their shoulders. Both of these were filled, and Sam assumed they were filled with the mini ZPMs because the outline of one was fairly clear.

Weir stepped forward as the gate disengaged, smiling a welcome.

"Welcome back."

Kale smiled as well, his gaze first only for Weir, and then spreading to the others in the room as well.

"Thank you. The Council was very pleased to hear that you have received word from your home, and even more pleased that help for Colonel Mitchell has arrived. Char and I have been given permission to assist you in your endeavor in any manner that seems fit – and we can call for more help as the need arises."

"Kallen didn't come?" Rodney asked, a little disappointed.

Kale smiled.

"She is in the Ancient city, supervising the search for more of the devices – or anything else that might look promising. Undoubtedly, she will return – or be in touch."

"Good."

"We have brought twelve of the devices," Char said, unslinging the bag and setting it carefully on the floor. Kale followed his example and Rodney knelt to look in the bag, with Sam looking over his shoulder.

"We'll have to check and see if these are powered," Rodney said, pulling one out. "Some of them might be duds."

"Duds?" Char asked.

Sam smiled.

"They might not have any energy left in them. Drained, or possibly already used by whoever stored them."

"Oh."

"This one looks good," Rodney said, standing back up still holding the mini ZPM. He motioned for a couple of the security force who had been guarding the gate to come forward and asked them to take them back to the lab. "I was just telling Colonel Carter here of your ability to change shape."

Char smiled, looking at Sam, who found herself suddenly blushing for absolutely no reason.

"It sounds like an extraordinary ability," she said, trying to mask the confusion she suddenly felt. What the heck had that been?

"Would you like a demonstration?" Kale asked, politely. He was used to the humans being amazed at what he and his people found to be very common.

"I-"

"I think we should wait," Elizabeth said, breaking in. "When the rest of the party returns, you can give them all a demonstration at once. That way you don't need to do it too many times. Besides, now that we have these things, I'm sure Rodney wants to get started on examining them…"

McKay frowned, but shrugged.

"Sure."

Sam nodded as well.

"I'll take a rain check," she told the Light Ones, still blushing slightly and hoping no one could tell. "I'd like to take a look at the ZPM things, also."

"Whenever you wish," Kale said, giving her a slight bow and a smile. "We are at your disposal."

"Thank you."

Sam turned and followed the Marines out of the room, and a moment later Rodney followed her as well. They had work to do, after all.