Chapter 7: The Ashrak
Summary: Jack was more than a little annoyed at this point, he still wanted to know how Pete was 'Goa'uld-ed' in the first place. A civilian, who, while having knowledge of the program, has never been offworld, and never even been to the SGC, and minus Sam had never even been within 10 feet of someone who has ever had a snake in their head, was somehow implanted with a Goa'uld. That was just creepy.
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Sam sat on the infirmary bed, waiting for Janet to finish her tests.
"Sam, are you sure it's wise to go hunting for an Ashrak five months into a twin pregnancy?" She asked.
"No. I know it's not, but I do know I'm needed on this mission, and I promise I won't get myself into danger."
"I take it Jack's already asked you the same thing."
Sam only nodded. "I know what I have to do. This is my fault for bringing Pete into this, and now he's a host."
"Sam, I'm sure he'd say it's not your fault."
"I still can't help but feel bad about it."
"Well, you'll be happy to know that you are 100 percent fit to go on this mission."
"Thanks, Jan."
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The Ashrak paced back and forth in his cell. He had to complete his mission at all costs. It wasn't likely he'd be trusted with such an important mission again if he failed.
The mission was simple, kill Major Carter, and her father.
The task was not that easy, and Lord Anubis warned him of that when he got the assignment. Both Sam and Jacob Carter have an astounding ability of beating the odds.
But, when he'd executed Part I of the plan, he didn't think he'd be caught, he was invisible after all. But, thanks be to his clumsy host, who'd shut off the device, they'd caught him, and put him in prison.
Stupid Tau'ri.
'Hey!'
He silenced his host again, who was beginning to bother him… again…
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The flight to San Diego was a long one. When they landed they got in the government issue SUV, Teal'c drove and Jacob gave him directions.
Jack was more than a little annoyed at this point, he still wanted to know how Pete was 'Goa'uld-ed' in the first place. A civilian, who, while having knowledge of the program, has never been offworld, and never even been to the SGC, and minus Sam had never even been within 10 feet of someone who has ever had a snake in their head, was somehow implanted with a Goa'uld. That was just creepy.
So now, two or more civilians knew about the Goa'uld that weren't supposed to, even if they were Sam's brother and sister-in-law.
He supposed it might be a good thing. He knew what it was like to keep secrets like that from friends and family, and plus, the SGC could use someone with knowledge of the program on the police force, even if he was in San Diego.
Finally, they arrived at Mark's house. Sam and Jacob walked up the cement walk, and Jacob rang the doorbell.
Mark opened the door and was surprised to see his Dad and his sister.
"Sam! Dad! What are you doing here?" He asked surprised.
"Figured we'd stop by for a visit."
Mark looked over Sam's shoulder. "Who are they?"
Sam turned to introduce them. "Mark, these are friends of ours, Daniel and Murray, and my boyfriend, Jack O'Neill."
"Hi, nice to meet you." Daniel said offering his hand.
"So what are you guys doing here?" Mark asked.
"It's a long story. Can we come in?" Sam asked.
"Yeah, sure."
XXXXX"So a murder attempt has somehow inadvertently become a matter of national security?"
"I know it sounds a little crazy, but yes."
"And the Air Force is taking over the investigation?"
"Yes."
"But first, we need to talk to your wife. Is she around?"
"Yeah, she's in here." Mark knocked on the closed door. "Gina, hon, do you want some company?"
"Sure. Who is it?"
Sam opened the door and came in. "Hey, Gina."
"Hi, Sam! How are you? When are you due?"
Sam smiled, "I'm great, thanks, I'm due November 19. Uh, Gina, I need to ask you a couple questions."
"Ask away."
"I need to know what you saw. What did Pete do? Did he talk funny or anything like that?"
"No... But he went on about all humans becoming slaves to the Gald... Goould... Something like that. He also said something about you and a dude named Selmak, and his eyes flashed. That's all I remember."
"Thanks, Gina, it's a big help."
She nodded. Sam left the room and Jack and Teal'c stood in the hallway.
"She knows a little. His eyes flashed, and she knows Selmak's name now, but she doesn't know who Selmak is."
"Should we tell her?"
"No, I don't think it's necessary, sir."
"Well, Hammond called, he said if need be, both Mark and Gina have enough clearance to be told about it."
"Really?"
"The Pentagon thinks that having another Carter or two on our side might not be so bad."
Sam smiled.
"With your service record and Jacob's, and a few words from some other very nice people on the San Diego Police Force, they think Mark might be as good an asset as you or me. Especially seeing as he's a civilian, and we don't have many of those."
"An asset for what?" Mark asked.
A/N: Ooh! Evil cliffhanger! I had to divide this chapter because it was getting long, next chapter's going to be Mark's reaction to Sam being pregnant and Mark and Gina are let in on the big secret that is Stargate Command!
Please R&R!