Here's another chapter. The block is slowly going away, but the chapters still might be a bit short. Just bear with me. And thanks for the reviews!
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"Your friends will be able to return to the city," Samanosuke said several days later. "The Emperor has permitted us to return safely."
"Some of them might wish to stay here," Sam informed him.
"Daniel Jackson is one of them I presume," Samanosuke said.
Sam smiled and nodded. "The other is Teal'c."
The samurai leader nodded thoughtfully. "They are all honorable people."
"Their General isn't," Sam cut in.
"He is the one who ordered you to slaughter the village, isn't he?"
"Yes he is," Sam answered. "I won't let him ruin this world. I give you my word on that," she said.
"Sometimes there is nothing we can do to stop fate."
"I at least have to try," Sam said.
Samanosuke nodded. "I understand. Come. We leave shortly."
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"We'll do what we can to convince the ambassador to reconsider the treaty. Let him know that this world is no where near ready for firearms," Jack said as the rode into the city. A shout went up and people began dodging to the sides of the street, bowing as the samurai column passed.
"Samanosuke will try to convince the Emperor of that same fact," Sam said. She looked up at one of the balconies and saw Harry Maybourne staring down at the group as it came to a halt in the middle of the street.
"Prick," Jack muttered at Maybourne.
"I wish you good luck Colonel," Samanosuke said.
"Right back at ya," Jack said, sliding down from his horse. Hailey followed suit. "Tell Daniel and Teal'c we wish them luck," Jack said to Sam.
Sam frowned and Hailey smiled. "Once we get back to Earth the dialing computer will mysteriously get a virus caused by Maybourne and lock out the coordinates to this planet," the short woman explained.
Sam chuckled. "I wish you well." Jack and Hailey watched as the samurai moved forward and disappeared around the bend.
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"General, these people are not ready for the kinds of weapons we're offering them. Ya can't go through with the trade!" Jack all but shouted.
"Colonel, I am in command here. Once these pathetic samurai are dealt with, we'll continue with the trade agreement. I want you and Captain Hailey to lead the attack against the…" Maybourne began when he was cut off. Jack and Hailey turned and saw Sam striding towards them, a hand on her katana.
"Maybourne," Sam said with mock respect.
"Samantha Carter. What a pleasant surprise. I'm glad you could make it. We'll be leaving for Earth once the agreement is signed by the Emperor," Maybourne said.
"There will be no treaty Maybourne. The Emperor has decided it is not in the best interest of his people. I'm here to escort you back to the Stargate. Any refusal to comply will be dealt with by the sword," Sam said.
"I don't think so Carter," Maybourne said. "Whether or not the Emperor signs the agreement or not, we won't be leaving until every last ounce of naquadah is taken."
"Maybourne…" Jack began angrily.
"And you, Major Carter, will be taken to Earth where you will be court-martialed for your insubordination and for being AWOL," Maybourne went on.
"You have until sunset to leave. If you're not gone by then you will be killed," Sam told him.
"Is that a threat Major?" Maybourne demanded.
"It's a promise you damned chikusoume," she returned, her blue eyes blazing.
"So be it. You'll be sorry you did this. You and that Emperor. Colonel, Captain, let's go," Maybourne said.
Jack looked at Sam and she nodded. "Fine." He and Hailey followed Maybourne out as Sam escorted them to the Stargate.
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"They left too easily," Samanosuke said.
"They'll be back," Sam said. "With better weapons than the ones they were going to trade." She folded her arms and sighed.
"So what are we going to do?" Daniel asked.
"Prepare for war," Samanosuke said.
"How? They'll wipe us out," Daniel returned.
"Daniel, you're going to take a trip through the Gate," Sam said. "I have an idea…"
Sam's got an idea! But will it be enough to stop Maybourne? And for those of you wondering, chikusoume translated from Japanese means S.O.B. And Maybourne is one. We all know it. Well, cheers!