Title:
Breaking Point
Author:
Annerb
Rating: Mature (language)
Summary:
It's the last straw.
Classifications: Missing
Scene (Revelations)
Season:
5
DisclaimerThe
characters mentioned in this story are the property of Showtime and
Gekko Film Corp. The Stargate, SG-1, the Goa'uld and all other
characters who have appeared in the series STARGATE SG-1 together
with the names, titles and backstory are the sole copyright property
of MGM-UA Worldwide Television, Gekko Film Corp, Glassner/Wright
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This fanfic is not intended as an infringement upon those rights and
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and the story itself are the sole property of the author.
Author's Note: This is in response to the GateShip Wednesday Shorts "Revelations" Challenge
Breaking Point
I can't quite explain the overwhelming relief that flows through me at seeing Thor lying there. I'd had no room to feel anything when Freyr informed us of his death, but now I feel more than simple gratitude that a powerful ally is still alive. He has been so much more than that, another brother in this battle.
"You cannot take me with you."
My stomach drops immediately and I look down into his calm face. "Why not?" I demand.
"The link between myself and the Goa'uld ship has not been severed. They will be able to track our position. You must leave me behind."
It's strange that it's only in this moment that my anger finally rises uncontrollably within me; breaking the calm seal I had hidden myself beneath since Daniel's death.
No more leaving people behind.
No more standing helplessly by as a close friend suffers.
No more goddamn loss.
And certainly no more glimmering blue eyes full of tears that she is too strong to let fall.
It's the goddamn last straw and I absolutely refuse to step back one more inch in the name of this god forsaken war that seems to have no end.
This is the breaking point where I can no longer pretend that my best friend isn't, for all intents and purposes, lost forever. I can no longer pretend that my refusal to show even an ounce of emotion isn't tearing Carter apart, that I hadn't abandoned her just as surely as Thor wants me to abandon him now.
No more sacrifice. Fuck the greater good.
Bring it on, Anubis. I'm toeing my final line.
But the universe has a different idea, lending me another moment of benediction and grace that I am pretty certain I don't deserve.
"We've got company," Carter's steady voice informs me. "Three Asgard ships."
I close my eyes and release a long breath.
You really have to love those Asgard.
