Summary: Goa'uld remnants are discovered near Smallville and one of it's resident's lives if forever changed.
Author's Notes: A Smallville/Stargate SG-1 crossover! This story is loosely based around the second X-Ville story (which I am not finishing due to time constraints.)
Season: Probably middle of season two for Smallville (so Pete know's Clark's secret) and season six for SG-1 . Sorry for all the Daniel Jackson fans out there!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything of Smallville or Stargate SG-1. I hate that.
Indicates communication between symbiote and host.
Chloe was excited. She had every reason to be excited.
A local archeological dig near Smallville (more importantly, the Kawatche caves), had recently turned up some very interesting findings.
And Chloe knew about them. She figure this was the biggest story ever for the Torch (besides the Wall of Weird) and she was preparing to investigate it.
Only one thing was keeping her from leaving.
She needed someone to help her.
She'd try'd calling Clark but he was unavailable. His parents had him mucking the stalls in the barn. Ew was the only thing that came to mind.
Then there was Lana. Chloe considered asking the former cheerleader turned coffee house owner but then decided against it. When Lana wasn't at school she was busy trying to run the Talon which left her with no spare time.
Finally there was Pete. Chloe wasn't sure of his plans so decided to give him a call.
After dialing the phone, Chloe waited for someone to pickup. Thankfully she wouldn't have to wait very long.
"Hello." Pete said over the phone.
"Pete!" Pete grinned when he recognized who had called. "Hey Chloe, watcha doing?"
"I'm glad I got a hold of you. Listen, I need your help. I guess you've heard about that dig just right outside of town." Chloe started.
"Yeah, heard all about it on the tv. Why do you ask?"
"Simple, I'm heading out there to do a Torch exclusive and I need someone to come with me." She heard Pete grumble on his end. "Please Pete. I really need you on this." Chloe hoped that she wouldn't have to resort to begging. That would've been downright embarrassing.
"Oh all right." Pete muttered. Come by and get me in half an hour."
Success!
"Oh thank you Pete! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" She yelled through the phone. "I'm leaving right now." She grabbed her things and ran out of the school.
Several minutes later
Pete and Chloe were standing out in front of the dig site. They had already checked in with one of the people in charge of the dig and were waiting for someone to come and show them around. As the minutes passed on Chloe became more and more agitated. She was about to grab her things and run into the site when a younger man approached the two.
"Ah, sorry about the delay." He apologized. "My name's Dr. Marc Weathers. I've been assigned to show you two around the dig."
"Chloe Sullivan." She promptly placed her hand into his. "This is my camera guy, Pete Ross." Pete glared at her. Camera guy, Pete thought. He was brought out of his thoughts as he shook Dr. Weather's hand. "So, can we begin now?"
"Of course." He replied.
The site had proved to be rather dull, Chloe thought. Most of what the team had found were a few shattered pieces of pottery, some arrowheads, and not much else. Chloe was beginning to think this was all a waste of time when someone quickly ran up to him. The two exchanged words before the doctor ran in a different direction. Chloe and Pete looked at each other briefly before running after him.
The two teens stopped in front of a group of researchers who had gathered around their latest find. "This is incredible!" Chloe heard on of them yell. She recognized the voice as that of Dr. Weathers and began pushing her way through the group with Pete following.
When the two finally made their way through the thicket of scientists they gasped. Dr. Weathers was holding a golden ribbon of sorts. Chloe examined it further to notice that there were five small capped ends with a large ruby red jewel in the center. "Wow." was all she was able to say.
"Dr. Weathers, look at this!" A smaller Asian woman was running up to the group now holding what looked like a jar of some sorts.
"Amazing." Dr. Weathers took the jar from her. "Simply amazing!" He turned to the group which had amassed around him, trying to get a view of the newest find. The jar was passed around to the other scientists as they handled it and examined it's ornate drawing before finally handing it back to Dr. Weathers. "Everyone, I'd like to congratulate yon on some remarkable finds." The were several high fives and some were hugging others. "I believe that this warrants a small celebration. I'm giving everyone the night off."
As the crown began to disperse Chloe and Pete went in for closer look of the jar. She reached down to pick it up but hesitated slightly, continuing only when she received an approving nod form Dr. Weathers. Pete moved in closer and was about to take a picture when the archeologist stopped him. "I'm sorry, but we can't have any pictures of this taken just yet." He took the jar away from Chloe and then grabbed the golden-looking band, much to Chloe's protests. Chloe and Pete watched the archeologist take the findings back to his tent. "Man, I was hoping we could get a few snaps of those things too." Pete grumbled as he placed the camera back in it's case.
"Maybe we still can." Chloe replied with a smile on her face. Warning bells went of in Pete's head as he watched her head for Dr. Weather's tent. Within seconds she came running back out with the jar in her hands.
"Chloe, what the hell are you doing?!" Pete asked. She grabbed his arm and began tugging him back to her car.
"Pete! Not so loud!" she hissed back. She fumbled through her pockets and passed the keys to him. "Here, you drive."
Pete grumbled some more but took the keys and climbed into the driver's seat while she landed in the passenger's, still clutching onto the jar for dear life. A few seconds later and they had left the dig and were heading back to Smallville.
"Do you have any idea of what you just did?!" Chloe jumped slightly at Pete's yelling. She looked over to him before looking back at the jar.
"You said you wanted pictures, right?" Pete just looked at her. "Well, now you can."
Pete was silent for a few more seconds. "Well, at least you left that arm-thingy back there." Chloe slowly gave him a sheepish grin. "Oh no, you didn't, did you?" She shook her head no as she pulled the strange golden band out of her backpack.
Pete just slapped his hand over his face as they continued driving.
Chloe layed the jar and the golden band down on the desk and stared at them. She then moved closer and slightly readjusted jar. "Ok Pete."
Pete nodded and proceeded to take pictures of the two items.
One he was done he handed to camera back to Chloe. He picked up the jar and began to look it over. "I wonder if there's anything in this." He began to turn it over, looking at the inscriptions. Chloe came over to where he was standing.
"Wanna find out?" she asked. Pete shrugged and handed her the jar. She placed it on the table and slowly twisted the lid and peeked inside.
What she found, she did not like.
Inside the jar was snake. A black colored, very long, snake.
Chloe uneasily backed away from the jar and right into Pete, who was looking at snake in a frightened awe. By now the snake's body was half way out of the jar and it was looking around the room giving Pete an opportunity to take in the fact this was no ordinary snake.
It had four red glowing eyes; two on to and bottom. It also had two fins on either side of it's body with a large dorsal fin on it's back. The snake finally settled it's view on Chloe and Pete and began hissing loudly.
Chloe, already frightened turned and tried to run but couldn't. Pete was still in her way and blocking her path. She tried to turn back around when she felt a sharp pain in her back at the base of her neck. That's when she passed out.
Pete was so transfixed on the odd looking snake in the jar that he didn't even notice that Chloe was trying to get by him. It wasn't till he noticed the snake lunge out of the jar and towards Chloe. It impacted the back of her neck and began clawing at the skin with it's elongated fangs. Once it had broken away at the surface it began to burrow in her body and attached itself to her spinal column. She passed out and would've fallen to the floor if Pete hadn't caught her.
"Chloe! Oh my god." Pete gently placed her on the ground. "Oh my god, oh my god…." Pete just sat there next to her, uncertain of what to do. He continued to watch Chloe and the hole where the snake had entered until he noticed that it was slowly sealing up! Pete's eyes widened in surprise and shock. The only time he'd seen some heal that fast was with Clark.
Clark!
Pete needed to find Clark! Maybe he could help Chloe out! It was the only good idea he had. Quickly, he placed the arm band and jar in his back pack then carefully picked up Chloe and headed to his car before speeding off to the Kent farm.
Clark had just finished another fun filled day around the farm He was now looking forward to finishing his homework in the loft in peace and just do a little hanging out before going to school tomorrow.
Clark had just sat down onto the old couch when Pete came running into the loft carrying Chloe.
Carrying Chloe?!
"Pete, what's wrong?" Clark asked worriedly as he jumped up off the couch. Pete began to tell him about the jar and the snake leaping into Chloe's body. Clark was feeling sick as Pete finished his story and looked back to Chloe's still form.
"What do we do now?" Pete asked.
Oh god, what's happening to me? Chloe's body may have been unconscious but her mind was still very active. She tried to organize her thoughts an memories but found in very trying.
Hello, little one. Came a voice in the darkness.
What, who's there?! Chloe frantically asked.
I am called Nisette. The voice replied. Your name is, Chloe.
How the hell do you know my name? Chloe asked frantically. She felt Nisette mentally chuckle.
I know much about you Chloe. Nisette replied. For I am Tok'ra.
Chloe had been out for nearly thirty minutes when she finally began to stir. Clark noticed first then nudged Pete. The two looked at each other before heading over to their friend.
"Chloe?" Clark gently nudged his friend.
"Chloe?" Chloe heard her friends as she began to wake up. Clark!
I am afraid they cannot hear you for I am in control. Nisette replied. She continued to urge her host body back into consciousness.
No, wait! Let me talk to them. They won't understand you or the Tok'ra! Or why you took me as host! Nisette winced, remembering part of their earlier conversation.
Rewind.
So, are you proud little one to be the new host to the queen of the Tok'ra? Nisette asked.
Um, not really. Chloe replied. Nisette became confused. I mean, it's not like I had much choice.
Do you mean that I took you unwillingly? she fumed. When Chloe agreed with her, Nisette became enraged. I have taken an unwilling host! The council members shall pay dearly for this!
Whoa wait a sec, council members? Chloe asked confused.
Yes, the members of the Tok'ra high council. They have ruled over the Tok'ra in my place since I first left them. She explained.
Why did you leave? Chloe asked, feeling genuinely interested in her story.
To seek out more renegade Goa'uld to join our movement. Nisette replied. Our numbers within the Tok'ra were small and I hoped to find more that did not agree with the Goa'ulds ways. Chloe mentally agreed.
What happened? she asked, urging Nisette to continue.
I was captured. She paused. and tortured for information. When I would not answer they cut my host's back out and forcefully removed me. I was then placed into stasis jar where I slept for… She stopped and mentally calculated the time. …two thousand Tau'ri years. Nisette began to give of a warm feeling. Then you released me.
Yeah, thanks for remind me. Chloe responded. Nisette let a small laugh. By the way, what is a "Tau'ri"?
It is another word for the humans of this planet. Chloe mentally nodded to her symbiote as she began to hear her friends voices.
Chloe woke up and was immediately greeted by the worried faces of Clark and Pete. "Hey guys." She gave them a weak smile.
"Chloe, are you ok?" Pete asked. Chloe pushed herself and he sat down next to her.
"Yeah, I think so." She replied. She then glanced up to Clark and immediately her heart began to flutter a little.
Are you ok, little one? Nisette asked worriedly. She detected her host's heart rate speed up abruptly.
Uh yeah, I'm fine. She replied while looking up at Clark. "Hey Clark."
"Hey Chlo." He replied.
Chloe could tell that he was worried about her. "I'm fine, Clark. You don't have to worry about me." She gave him a reassuring smile.
"Chloe, what about that, thing, that entered your body?" Pete asked. Chloe's smile disappeared.
What should I tell them? She asked Nisette.
The Tok'ra thought for a second. Do you trust them?
Well, yeah.
Then you should tell them the truth. She replied. Chloe thought about it some more. Ok.
"Pete, that thing, it's called a, Tok'ra." The looked at her strangely. "It's a symbiote."
"Symbiote?" Pete asked, still confused.
"Yeah, that means it, uh, it's a symbiotic organism. In order to exist, it needs a host."
That was good start.
Shut up, you're affecting my concentration.
Nisette chuckled.
"It sounds to me like it's some kind of parasite." Clark commented, drawing a speculative look from Pete and a frown from Chloe.
"It's not a parasite." Chloe replied. Right?
Nisette fumed. No, we are not parasites. We take only those hosts who would allow us to blend with them. The Goa'uld are the real parasites. Chloe agreed, remembering their earlier conversation. Perhaps, I may be allowed to talk to your friends?
Chloe stopped. Talk to them? Nisette agreed. Yes Chloe. I would like to them about what happened.
Um ok. What should I do?
Do not worry, little one Nisette replied. Try to keep calm. You will slowly feel control of you body slip away to me during the transition. Chloe brought her self to view Clark. Perhaps you should give you friends a little warning, eh?
Huh, oh yeah. "Guys, um, I don't know how to tell you this but my, er, symbiote, wants to talk to you." The two looked at her strangely then back to one another. They both nodded their heads . Ok, go for it.
Suddenly, Chloe closed her eyes. She felt Nisette take control slowly, just as she said it would happen. When Chloe's eyes reopened, they glowed a bright white on the other two teens.
Clark and Pete jumped back in surprise when Chloe's eyes glowed. Neither had any idea of what was to happen but Clark was prepared to defend Pete, if need be.
Nisette opened her glowing eyes onto the two teens and let out a small smile. "Hello Clark, Pete." The two were shocked at how deep her voice sounded now. "It is very nice to meet you two at last. Chloe has told me very much about you both."
"Hopefully good things." Pete joked. Nisette smiled at him again.
"What's your name?" Clark asked.
"Nisette." She replied. "I am of the Tok'ra."
"Tok'ra? Clark asked. What's that?" But before she would answer him Nisette placed on of her hands on Clark's face.
"It feels good to touch human flesh again." She said softly. Clark's cheeks reddened. "And to answer your question, the Tok'ra are a race of people who host symbiotes such as myself. We live in voluntary symbiosis with one another."
"Voluntary symbiosis?" Pete asked but Nisette never replied. She had moved away from Clark and now was looking out the window of the loft. Pete came up to her side and glared at her, expecting an answer. Nisette continued on. "Voluntary symbiosis means just that. The willing host and symbiote each share the host body."
"Wiling host?" Pete asked angrily. "Like Chloe? You took her without even asking!"
Nisette's eyes glowed. "At the time, I did not know that. It is not as if I could've asked her." She replied with a trace of sarcasm in her voice. "I was in desperate need of a host and she was the closest of either of you to the jar "
"That's still no excuse." Clark stated, coming up behind Nisette. She turned around to look at him.
"Perhaps not." Nisette answered quietly. She folded her hands. Nisette let me talk to them.
As you wish, little one The Tok'ra replied. Nisette nodded her head and transferred control back to Chloe.
"Clark," Clark jumped when Chloe began talking to him in her normal voice. "I don't really blame Nisette for what she did." Clark tried to protest but Chloe cut him off. "Yeah, I was a little angry about it but I've adjusted, kinda."
"Ok." Clark responded. He gently pulled Chloe into a hug causing her heart to speed up again. Nisette found this incredibly strange but did not say anything. "Just, the next time you decided to do anything like this Chloe, don't."
Chloe gave him a small laugh. "Don't worry, I won't.
"Now what do we do?" Pete asked. Chloe shrugged.
"I don't know." She replied. "How about we go to the Talon?"
Pete and Clark nodded and began to head out of the loft. Just before they left Pete noticed the armband. "What about this?" he asked, picking it up.
"We'll take it with us. I'll tell you what it does on the way." She told them as they headed off.
Well, there's the first chapter. I'll add more in the days to come. So please, people, read it and tell me what you think.
L8ter.