Another chapter! Huzzah! I just can't believe how many reviews I've gotten with this story. It's more than I imagined, so much thanks!

Kind of a little sad side note here, but I probably will not be able to update as frequently as I have been because I'm currently working on a 12-15 page paper on technology and science in comic books. And yes, it is for a college class (yay for honor classes!). Good news is I'm halfway done with it so it shouldn't take too much longer then I can focus back on this.

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Moiraine stood patiently as the Amyrlin finished up her writing. After several moments the Amyrlin set her quill down and rose to her feet. "Sorry it took so long my friend," the Amyrlin said.

Moiraine smiled. "It is quite all right Siuan. What did you want to talk to me about?" the Blue asked.

Siuan stretched, cracking her back. "I want to speak with you about Samantha again. Have you been able to find any clues to see if she speaks the truth about coming from another world?"

"There are records of a stone ring in the lands that were once Malkier, but there is nothing as to what it did," Moiraine answered. "Does something trouble you?"

Siuan sighed. "Samantha has moved to the level of Accepted very quickly. Especially for one who never heard of, let alone used, the One Power."

"You think her to be a minion of the Dark One?" Moiraine asked.

Siuan nodded. "It might be possible she is one of the Forsaken. There are few other explanations that could tell us why she is so strong in the Power."

"Then, if I may ask Mother, why did you allow her to train to become an Aes Sedai?" Moiraine asked.

"Fish guts, I don't know," Siuan grumbled. "Part of me wants to believe her, but the other part is screaming that something is not right about her. Once she reaches her full potential she'll likely be more powerful than any Aes Sedai that has lived. If she is a Darkfriend, how could we stop her?" She began pacing around her study. "She doesn't even talk to full sisters. She just hurries past with barely a curtsy."

Moiraine looked at her friend. "I have spotted her in the library looking at countless books for anything on the device that brought her here. Perhaps all she wishes to do is find a way home. Maybe she thinks that by becoming Aes Sedai she could repair the ring that brought her here and leave," she suggested.

Siuan walked to her window and stared out over Tar Valon. "I want someone to keep an eye on her. If she were to befriend someone who is a novice or Accepted, maybe she will open up to them."

"Are you suggesting we spy on her?" Moiraine asked.

Siuan nodded. "If she is a Darkfriend, we must know of it now before she becomes too powerful." Siuan turned to Moiraine. "I do not like deceiving her, but it must be done daughter. Send the three new arrivals in. Samantha will hopefully be more willing to trust them since they are new."

Moiraine curtsied and left the room. As she headed down to the Mistress of Novices she saw Sam in the courtyard, practicing what looked like a strange dance. Moiraine glided over to Sam and cleared her throat.

"Moiraine Sedai," Sam said as she dropped into a quick curtsy.

"What were you doing just now?" Moiraine asked.

"Practicing a form of martial arts. It's a type of fighting style from my home world," Sam added, seeing the look on Moiraine's face.

"Sam, I have a question I'd like to ask you," Moiraine said.

"Okay," Sam said, looking at the Blue sister cautiously.

"Where are you really from?"

Sam sighed wearily. "I've told you. I'm from a planet called Earth. If you don't believe me I'll take the Three Oaths right now and tell you the truth."

"Samantha, there are no other worlds other than this one," Moiraine said.

Sam rolled her eyes and knelt down. She quickly drew something in the dirt then straightened. "Have you ever seen a symbol like that before?" Sam demanded, pointing to the glyph of Earth.

Moiraine's eyes narrowed. "Only once before and that was by the Aiel."

"Aiel?" Sam repeated.

"A nomadic people across the Spine of the World. Many believe them to be Darkfriends and savages."

"Just because a person lives differently than you doesn't make them evil or savage," Sam informed her.

"I meant to pass no judgment on them. I am sorry I interrupted you," Moiraine said and walked away.

Sam watched her go, sorry that she had snapped at one of the few people she considered a friend. She sighed and headed back towards her room. She walked in and fell back onto her bed, dozing off to sleep immediately.

"Sam," a warm voice said.

She opened her eyes and looked up into the soft brown eyes of Jack. "Jack…" she whispered, smiling a little.

"We can't look for you anymore," he said, anger in his voice. "Hammond had to declare you missing in action."

Sam smiled sadly. "You tried Jack. That's all I can ask for."

"Would you stop it with the martyr crap Carter?" he shouted. "That's not who you are," he snapped.

"How the hell do you know who I am?" she demanded angrily.

"I saw it in your eyes when we first met Carter. You don't give up no matter what. Not ever," Jack returned.

"All I'm saying Jack is if you guys can't find me, maybe I need to try and rescue myself." She walked over to him and wrapped her arms around him. She felt his strong arms crush her into him. "I'm not giving up on a way home Jack. It just may take a while," she whispered. "This is a big world I'm on."

Jack nodded. "I know. Everyone who can is keeping an eye out for you though. So if you see a Goa'uld cargo ship, wait to see who gets off of it. It could be your dad." She nodded and rested her head against his chest, a look of comfort on her face.

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Ooohhhh...the plot is thickening...and so is my pudding! Keep reviewing. They make the voices in my head happy. If you don't review the voices get angry and leave me instructions in my rice krispies...and instructions in rice krispies are never good.