The Next Generation
Chapter Four
As he emerged from the gate John surveyed the area. Nothing moved, he motioned for the teams to fan out. Teal'c ordered his Jaffa to begin their search. John ordered SG6 to remain with two Jaffa to guard the gate.
Moving into the forest with John and Teal'c taking point, they slowly made their way east. Keeping their eyes open for the other Jaffas. Encountering none they reached the camp within an hour. After assessing the situation they retreated back to the tree line to make a plan of attack.
They decided that the best attack would be a subtle and quiet one. Teal'c would simply enter the camp whilst John and the SG teams would try to release the captives from the cavern. Teal'c waited until he was sure that John and his team were in position before he and his Jaffa walked into camp.
Standing up, the Jaffa purposely strode towards the camp. As they drew closer several of the rebel Jaffa spotted them. Calling out to the others, they all converged on Teal'c and his team. The rebel's leader stepped forward.
"Why have you come here?"
Inclining his head Teal'c replied, "We have come to discuss what has transpired here."
"We have claimed this planet as our new home. Nortaur no longer suits our purposes."
"Jocmar, why have you imprisoned the Tau'ri?"
"They refused to leave when we informed them that we had claimed this planet."
"You do know that the Tau'ri consider this action as an act of war. They will not rest until their people are returned."
"Yet they send you Teal'c. Are you to be their messenger forever?"
"No Jocmar, we are allies. I chose to come and speak to you in person. The plans that the council are working on are our best plans to lead our people forward. Without the Tau'ri we would still be dependant on symbyotes to survive."
"We are still dependant, only now it is for tretonan."
"But not for much longer. Every day we get closer to total freedom for our people. However if you continue on this path I can no longer help you of the Jaffa who follow you."
John had waited until all the rebels had assembled around Teal'c before he led his men out. Quickly and quietly they made their way into the cavern. Only one Jaffa remained. John silently crept up behind him with his zat gun ready. When he got close, John shot the Jaffa once. Grabbing him as he began to fall, John laid him down so as little noise as possible was made. Looking around and seeing no other movement John signaled his team to enter.
Walking down the cavern, they came across a metal grate. Beyond that were the captured SGC personnel.
"Major Phillips."
"Here sir." Replied Phillips walking forward.
"Is everyone OK?
"A few have minor injuries but everyone is mobile."
"We understand that several people are missing."
"Only Col. Doyle sir. He was killed. The Jaffa brought the others in a little while ago. They had been fairly deep in the forest taking soil samples."
"Good, do you know where they put your gear?
"Yes sir, there's an anti-chamber just down there on the left. They placed our stuff in there and the guard at the front of the cavern has the keys for this gate."
"Samson, Jeffries, collect their gear. Perkins get the key. Remember to keep your eyes open."
Nodding, all three men made their way towards the anti-chamber.
Noticing Jacob, John told him to round up everyone and to keep them quiet. When he'd done this, ensuring that an SGC officer was with the scientists, he rejoined Phillips and John at the gate.
"So it worked?"
"Yeah kid, it worked. Janet got the ball rolling pretty quickly." John replied smiling.
Phillips looked at them confused.
"What are you two talking about?"
Just then Samson, Jefferies and Perkins returned. John took the key and unlocked the gate. Handing out the weapons, he made sure that the scientists were at the back. When everyone was ready, John led them out of the cavern. They now had sufficient number to defeat the Jaffa. As they reached the mouth of the cave John could hear Teal'c talking.
"Jocmar, your must release your captives before this becomes unsalvageable."
"I think not Teal'c. Perhaps the council will listen to our demands. The Tau'ri still have too much control over the Jaffa. It cannot be allowed to continue this way."
"This is not the way to do it Jocmar."
"It's the only way!"Jocmar shouted and raised his staff weapon at Teal'c, "Now leave!"
Looking at the other Jaffa behind Jocmar Teal'c continued
"You do not have to do this. Come with us."
None of the Jaffa moved other than to raise their own weapons.
"So be it. I did warn you."
Teal'c raised his hands in front of him and bowed.
Seeing the pre-determined signal, John led his people out of the cavern.
"I don't think that that is going to happen." John shouted.
Half of the Jaffa spun around at the sound of John's voice. They were faced with 20 P-90's and a couple of zat guns pointed at them. At the same time Teal'c and his Jaffa pointed their staff weapons at the rebels.
"Jocmar, none of you men need to die today. Come peacefully, we will discuss your issues further. You have my word that you will be given a fair hearing about your concerns. Tell your men to lower their weapons."
Jocmar looked around. True, some of his Jaffa would die but so would some of the Tau'ri. Just as he was about to shoot his way out many of his followers lowered and then dropped their weapons. Seeing that his power was diminished he took aim at Teal'c screaming that he would not give up, that his cause was just. Teal'c could see the madness in his eyes. Jocmar had started to believe his own rantings. Seeing the other Jaffas looking scared Teal'c realized that they too could see that their leader was not who he had once been. Teal'c stood quietly in front of Jocmar. Jocmar took this as a further threat and armed his weapon and prepared to shoot.
Two shots rant out and Jocmar fell to the ground. Teal'c looked down at the fallen Jaffa and knelt beside him. He quietly whispered into his ear that needn't have happened before standing up again. When he raised his eyes from the ground he saw both John and Jacob lowering their guns. Teal'c nodded at them, acknowledging and thanking them before turning to the remaining Jaffa.
Two hours later everyone headed out of the camp towards the Stargate.
"Incoming traveler!"
Sam, Jack and Janet made their way into the gate room.
"Who is it?"
"It's SG1 ma'am."
"Open the iris." Sam shouted over her shoulder.
A few second later people started coming through. When Teal'c stepped through he walked over to Jack and Sam and explained what had happened on the planet. He informed them that he wished to take the Jaffa back to Chulak to face the Jaffa council. Sam nodded and said that as soon as everyone had arrived Sgt Thomas would dial Chulak for him.
Jacob and John were the last two to come through the gate. As soon as he was through John called for the wormhole to be disengaged. Both of the men made their way over to the O'Neills. Jacob gave Janet a hug and whispered that she had done a good job. Janet told him that he'd better ring Chrissy and tell her that he was home, safe and sound. When he stepped back he gave his parents a quick cocky grin and informed them that he needed to get ready for the de-brief. As he left the gate room he whispered, quite loudly, to his father that they had a bear of a CO and if he wasn't there on time there would be hell to pay. With that he left the room whistling the Simpson's theme song.
"See, he's just like you."
Jack just smiled and watched his son then throwing his arms around the two most important women in his life he walked with them out of the gate room. He knew that this wouldn't be the last time that his children would be in danger but he knew that they could take care of themselves. He and Sam hadn't done such a bad job after all.