Disclaimer: Stargate SG-1 and its characters do not belong to me. I'm not related to the show in any way. I'm merely a fan who writes fanfics. "Rain" is solely mine.

Author's Note: The story line goes after episodes "The Fifth Race" and "Holiday" in season 2. Please remember that this story is more likely to be AU.

Chapter Two

General Hammond sighed as he looked at the Jaffa. This was the first time in months Teal'c had requested leave. And he had no intention of denying it to the fourth member of his top SG team. "And for how long will you be gone?"

Teal'c moved his head slightly; "We are not sure" was the reply.

"We?" General asked in surprise looking at Teal'c.

"Yes, General Hammond," he bowed, "I believe Daniel Jackson could also benefit from a few days away."

The General sighed. "Teal'c, I can't just let you go without knowing your whereabouts." When the Jaffa just blinked, Hammond walked towards the bigger man and continued, "With the state Daniel is in, I can't guarantee that nothing will happen. And you still haven't told me where exactly you're planning to take Daniel."

"Do you not trust me, General?" Teal'c asked.

General Hammond sighed in defeat. "It's not that I don't trust you, Teal'c. If something happens, how are you going to explain the situation to the local hospital or the police, and what happens when Captain Carter and Colonel O'Neill come back, what will I tell them?" Hammond made a mental note to call Davis at Pentagon.

After an uncomfortable silence, Teal'c finally spoke.

"General Hammond, I…We…" he gathered his thoughts, "We are going to Antarctica."

"Antarctica? Why?" He couldn't find a reason for them to go there. The other Stargate was taken from that continent and was sealed off. There was nothing left to look for.

"Daniel Jackson needs some time there." He didn't want to break the confidentiality that Daniel had placed with him. When he saw Hammond frown, he shook his head at the General and said "It is not my place to reveal what has been placed in my care by Daniel Jackson, General Hammond."

Hammond now understood that this matter was private. It saddened him to realize that Daniel did not seek him for his troubles, but if Teal'c was able to help, then Hammond understood. "Very well," he nodded, his eyes soft, letting Teal'c know he understood. "You're both permitted to leave when you feel ready."

Pleased, Teal'c bowed and left the room to prepare for the journey. Ever since he had joined the People of the Tauri, he felt a slight sense of belonging. In his heart he knew that he had formed a bond with the ones he worked with, a bond that the Goa'uld would not able to break, even if they tried again. SG-1's friendship and trust had been tested again and again, yet victory was theirs in the end.

Daniel's recent behavior was strange. This was the first time Teal'c had seen him confused and afraid. Yet he understood the reason behind Daniel's feelings. This was another test, another challenge of their bond, and he didn't need to convince himself. This he knew for sure.

Continuing towards his own quarters, Teal'c was prepared to give Daniel his full moral support or Jaffa strength, whichever Daniel required most. In some strange sense, Teal'c knew it would be both.

"Unbelievable" Carter announced, "You slept throughout the whole meeting, sir."

Jack shrugged and made an expression which said 'Oh, well'. Carter should know by now that Colonel Maybourne bored him. Anything that Maybourne said to Jack usually went out the other ear. More than half the time he had to calm himself down and not give in to his anger where Maybourne was concerned.

"Colonel," Sam said the name as a warning.

Giving her a comical look, he shook his head, "I'm your superior, don't use that tone on me"

Trying hard to bite back a smile, Sam gave him a bored look. "Aye, Aye Captain," she gave him a small salute while sitting on the chair across from Jack.

Jack raised an eyebrow. "I thought that was your title, Carter," he mocked.

She frowned, but the confusion in the brown eyes was there. "It is…" Jack gave her a mischievous look. "I mean I'm the…" Confusion fled when the realization struck. "Oh…you," she was so close to strangling him, but the ringing of the phone forced her to focus.

"Carter" she answered, firing the name into the receiver "General," she greeted their CO feeling slightly guilty for the way she'd answered. She looked over to Jack, wondering if he was expecting a call from General Hammond. When Jack shook his head, she concentrated back to the call. "Yes sir. They went where?"

Jack watched in amusement as different expressions played out on Sam's face. It must have been shocking news to shake up the Queen of the Calm. She didn't know it, but that's what she was to SG-1.

After a lengthy pause, she spoke again. "Is he alright?" she asked slightly worried.

Jack frowned, a rage of jealousy flaring up, thinking 'who the hell she was worried about?' Couldn't be Daniel due to the fact they had left the archeologist with Teal'c. He did watch over Danny-boy for the team.

After finishing the call, she glanced at O'Neill before disconnecting the line. She sighed, exhaling deeply, and wondered how she would brief him of her conversation.

"And what was that about?" he moved his head, trying to make a point, like he usually did.

"Well… sir, Teal'c has taken Daniel to Antarctica." Her face showed that she was more worried about her best friend's state of mind than where the two where going.

"Teal'c did what!" he questioned and exclaimed at the same time. He was both surprised and proud of his Jaffa friend's actions at the same time.

"He took Daniel out of the mountain."

"Really?" Sensing Carter's disapproving look, he added, "Did he say why?"

Sam shook her head. "According to General Hammond, its confidential." Jack winced. "Yeah, I know sir," she grumbled.

TBC….