Here's today's chapter. If it seems short or weird don't blame me. I gave blood yesterday and then came back to write it and a few more chapters. I'll probably go back and make sure they make sense. Anyways, enjoy!

Since some people are not all that familiar with the Wheel of Time characters I'm using, here's a general summary of them (this is an AU after all so I changed them around a little to suit the story's needs):

Moiraine Damodred: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah. She's from Cairhien and is not that tall (I'd guess around five feet or so). Her Warder is Lan.

Al'Lan Mandragoran (Lan): Uncrowned king of Malkier, the Boarderland kingdom swallowed by the Blight. He has a power-wrought blade (it can never be broken) and would have died in his one-man war against the Blight if he had not bonded to Moiraine as her Warder.

Egwene al'Vere: A young woman from the Two Rivers in the Andor kingdom.

Nynaeve al'Maera: A young woman from the Two Rivers in the Andor kingdom. She learned how to channel on her own before Moiraine came and took her and Egwene to the White Tower. Because of this, she is sometimes called a 'wilder' (often used as a derogatory word).

Elayne Trankard: Daughter-Heir of the Lion Throne of the Andor kingdom.

Siuan Sanche: Amyrlin who was raised from the Blue Ajah. Was raised to the shawl at the same time as Moiraine. Also close friends with Moiraine.

Sheriam: Aes Sedai of the Blue Ajah and the Mistress of Novices.

Sulin: Aiel Maiden of the Spear. For purposes for this story she is Jessai's first-sister, making her Sam's aunt.

Sorilea: Wise One of the Aiel and a dreamwalker (Note: Not all Aiel Wise Ones can channel but most are dreamwalkers. This means that dreamwalking has nothing to do with the One Power).

Aviendha: Wise One of the Aiel anda dreamwalker.

Rand al'Thor/The Dragon Reborn: Descendent of Lews Therin, the Dragon. Was able to use saidin and fought the Dark One in Ages past (only for this story though). After the battle, he caused the Second Breaking.

Well, I hope that helps some people out. If not, then your best bet would to be either A) read the whole series (twelve books and counting) or B) Find a fansite that can explain it better than I can.

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The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass...

What was, what will be, and what is, may still yet fall under the Shadow...

Let the Dragon ride again on the winds of time...

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Sam followed Elaida up to the study, SG-1 and Jack behind her. They walked into the room and Elaida sat down at the Amyrlin's desk. "Now who are these five?"

"Friends from my home," Sam replied.

"How touching," Elaida said in a bored voice. "Why are they here?"

"They're explorers. They go exploring," Sam returned, secretly sliding the hand device onto her hand.

"Watch your tone with me girl," Elaida warned. "I am the Amyrlin."

"Might I inquire as to why your predecessor was deposed?" Sam asked with scornful respect.

"She was a Darkfriend and was dealt with as such. It seems that most of the Blues were as well." Elaida leaned back in her chair and smiled at them. "What of you Samantha Carter of the Green Ajah? Where do your loyalties lie?"

Sam looked Elaida in the eye. "To my people," she said.

"Your people? That's a bit too vague daughter," Elaida said haughtily.

"Your not my mother. My mother was Jessai of the Shiande clan of the Aiel. And I will never bow to you Elaida. You're no Amyrlin!"

"Then it's treason you've chosen. You will die, along with your friends," she said calmly. "Shield her!"

Sam seized saidar and opened a Gateway. "GO!" she screamed at her friends. When they didn't move she shoved them through with a flow of Air before she was successfully shielded. Several guards came in and latched onto her. She easily threw them off and faced Elaida.

"You cannot win Samantha," she said calmly.

"I can die trying," Sam retorted and raised her left hand.

"You are shielded. What can you do?" Elaida laughed.

Rage burned in Sam and she activated the hand device. "I'm more powerful than you'll ever be Elaida," Sam snarled. Elaida was suddenly hurled back into the wall, her head making a resounding crack against the stone.

Sam lowered her hand, her chest heaving but her breathing even. "Never mess with an Aiel," she said softly. She turned to go but found herself rooted to the spot. Several Red sisters came out, the glow of saidar surrounding them.

"You will be stilled for that," one spoke. "Take her to the dungeons!"

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"Where's Sam?" Cameron demanded, rising to his feet.

"She pushed us through with the One Power," Jack said. He turned and looked at the forested area around them. "She didn't want us to get hurt."

"Where are we?" Jonas asked.

"Being captured," Teal'c said. They followed his gaze and saw several men pointing arrows at them.

"You will come with us," one said.

"Okay," Jack said, recognizing the cloaks they wore. The several Warders led them into a small, overcrowded town. "Nice place…" Jack muttered.

"Are you three all right?" a short woman asked.

"We're fine Moiraine, but Sam is being held at the Tower," Elayne said. "We have to do something!"

"How long ago was she taken?" Sheriam demanded.

"Ten minutes maybe?" Hailey said.

"The White Tower is miles away," Moiraine said.

"Sam knows how to do something called Traveling," Jack said.

"You cannot be serious. Traveling has been lost for generations, since the Second Breaking," Sheriam said.

"She was able to do it," Egwene said.

"We have to go back for her," Jack said.

"You are her Warder," Sheriam stated more than asked. He nodded. "We cannot go charging into the White Tower with so few numbers. Give us time to gather our forces," she said.

"She could be killed in that time," Jack growled.

"What would you have us do?" Moiraine asked. "If you go alone, you will be captured and forced to watch her suffer as they interrogate her and still her. Then they will most likely kill you as well."

Jack glared at them all before spinning on his heel and walking away. Cameron hurried after him. "Where you going?"

"To help Sam," Jack snapped.

"You don't know where she is though," Cameron countered.

"She's that way," the older man replied, pointing northeast.

"This whole Warder thing is weird," Cameron muttered. "Colonel...Jack, you need to take it easy. Charging off after Sam and getting yourself killed won't help her."

"I lost her once already!" Jack shouted, causing several heads to turn. "I am not losing her again! I can't lose her again…" he said.

"Give us one day," Sheriam said. "One day to gather our forces and we will go back to the White Tower and make Elaida pay for her betrayal."

"Are you saying she's Black Ajah?" Jonas asked.

"How do you know that name?" Sheriam demanded.

"Heard some of the Aiel talking about it," he answered. "Sorry if I offended any of you," he said.

Sheriam waved it away. "I suggest you rest. We will leave at dusk tomorrow."

Jack laid back on the bed, staring at the ceiling. "I'm coming Sam. I'm coming…" he whispered. He slowly began to doze off…

…Only to find himself in a small room, a figure curled up in the corner. He walked over and gently shook the figure. "Sam?"

She lifted her head and looked at him, bruises and cuts on her face. "Jack? Am… am I dreaming?"

He nodded. "I'm here though," he said, sitting down and pulling her towards him. "Are you okay?"

"I've endured worse torture," she said, holding onto him.

"I won't let you suffer any longer than you have to. I swear it," he said vehemently to her.

"I know," she whispered. "I'm scared though…"

"Of what?" he inquired.

"After I sent you all through the Gateway I…I used the hand device on Elaida," she said softly.

"She deserved it Sam," Jack said.

"Jack, it's not that," Sam said, looking at him. "It…it felt right. A part of me was giddy with what I did…and I didn't want to stop hurting her with it…" she said quietly.

"Sam…" he began.

"Jack, I've had nightmares about it. Months ago. What…what if I turn…I could hurt you and the others," she cried.

He held her close and gently began rocking her. "You are not evil Samantha. You may have a dark side, but who doesn't? You control it though. You stopped, didn't you? After you sent Elaida flying?"

"I wouldn't have if it hadn't been for the thirteen sisters who shielded me," Sam whispered quietly.

"I don't believe that Sam," Jack said. "The day you go evil is when the world ends," he told her. "And that'll happen when hell freezes over. Don't talk," he said, cutting her off before she could say a word. "Just rest…"

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