They reappeared a few seconds later in a small room without windows or doors. Opposite the Stargate was the repository of the Ancient Knowledge.
"Well, this isn't P3R 673." Reynolds quipped.
"Obviously not." Daniel replied.
"This is the place wherein General O'Neill received the knowledge of the Ancients." Teal'c supplied.
"Wow! This place is amazing!" Charlie said, going down the steps into the room.
"Yeah, but it isn't our mission." Reynolds said, dampening Charlie's spirit a little.
Suddenly, the floor lit up with a ring of text being emphasized. Charlie stared at it in fascination.
"Whoa!" He muttered, softly.
"What did you do?" Daniel asked.
"Nothing...I just stepped into it." He replied, barely turning his head toward the archaeologist.
He rotated slowly, studying the surrounding text. "Our legacy: For the child of three who will unify the universe." He read.
"Did you just read that?" Daniel asked, incredulously.
"Uh...yes." Charlie replied. "Ancient is practically my native language."
"Right...so, what does that mean?" Daniel asked.
"How should I know?" Charlie retaliated.
"Okay...let's go home, tell General O'Neill that the mission was a bust and then, you two eggheads can debate over it for however long..." Reynolds said, dialing Earth's address on the DHD.
Daniel turned and followed, but when he heard a cry of pain from behind him, he turned to face Charlie again. Now, there were bars of blue light, trapping Charlie. A hologram of a tall woman with long, brown hair streaming down her back appeared before Daniel, stopping Teal'c and Reynolds.
"Holy cow!" Reynolds muttered.
"I am Dryala, leader of the Ancient Council. You have brought individuals who have been in the presence of my people. I can only hope your intentions were honorable. However, this one is my prisoner until you return with the mother of the child of three. That child is the key to our survival, but the child cannot survive without this higher level of understanding and knowledge. Bring the mother immediately or all will be lost."
The signal faded and the hologram disappeared.
"Okay, so O'Neill, Jr. is stuck on the same planet that almost killed O'Neill, Sr.?" Reynolds remarked. "Oh, this is great! I am so getting fired for this..." He muttered to himself.
"Not if we find the mother of the child of three and bring her here." Daniel said, trying to stay calm.
"Yeah, well who the heck is that?" Reynolds responded, trying not to panic.
"Hey, Daniel?" Charlie began.
"Yeah?"
"Maybe Samantha is the mother of the child of three...after all, she and Dad together have..."
"Elements of three races in their genetic make-up." Daniel finished.
"She, however, has been restricted from travel through the Stargate." Teal'c reminded them.
"Right..." Daniel pondered.
"Look guys, I know you're all having fun, but we have to leave now. The wormhole is about to disengage, and if that happens, they'll send a rescue team to the planet we supposedly went to..." Reynolds said, motioning them forward.
Daniel nodded. "I understand."
"I will remain here with Charles O'Neill." Teal'c replied.
Reynolds shrugged. "Whatever you think is best."
He and Daniel went through to Earth, and Charlie looked at Teal'c as the Gate disengaged. "You're the one who keeps my dad company if he gets in trouble."
Teal'c just cocked his head to the side.
"Well, if you didn't know already...he appreciates it." Charlie continued.
"Of that, I am aware." Teal'c replied.
"So do I." Charlie continued.
"I gave my word that I would protect you." Teal'c explained.
"Then, I'm good." Charlie returned.