Author: Nym Washi
Summary: A planet holds possibilities SG-1 never imagined, but what happens when they screw it up?
Season: Seven, prior to Space Race.
Spoilers: Anything up to mid Season Seven
Rating: PG
Pairings: Nothing other than show scripted canon
Archive: Please ask me first
Disclaimer: If I owned them a certain Major and Detective would not be engaged.

It wasn't until mid-way into the debriefing that Sam realised what they had been told on the planet was true. She and Teal'c were experiencing no difficulties slipping back into their own native tongue; in fact it seemed to have occurred more rapidly than they had been told.

So you're convinced that the problem on PX3-721 is a direct result of our visiting the planet? General Hammonds voice interrupted Sam's musings.

Yes sir I am.It quickly became apparent soon after our arrival that the two events had coincided. Teal'c intoned next to the Major.

Do you have any suggestions on how to reverse the effects, or for that matter what has caused the problem? Sam reluctantly shook her head; while she knew with enough time she would probably be able to work it out for now she was clueless.

If I were able to go back to the planet with the correct equipment I might be able to come to some sort of idea about the cause and effects. The General nodded at her request.

What about the local inhabitants? Have they appeared threatening in anyway, particularly since the onset of the earthquakes and significant loss of life? Teal'c and Sam both shook their heads.

Initial contact was first misconstrued to be a threatening act but was later confirmed otherwise. Teal'c stated.

I'd have to agree with Teal'c sir, so far all they've wanted was our help.This is your fault! All your fault! Had you never come here our citizens would still be alive! Daniel winced as the alien in front of him continued to yell. They'd been hauled off shortly after Sam and Teal'c left for the Stargate, it appeared the governing leader of the area was fed up and looking to place blame. Understandably Dr. Jackson could see why he was blaming SG-1, however at the same time he just wanted to help them solve the problem and leave. Preferably very quickly.

Currently they were bound at the wrists and standing before the creature who was functioning as the local leader, possibly a governor as he continued to berate them. Jack had a black eye from when he resisted being taken but other than that they were fine.

Tell me what you did! Tell me now!I've already told you, nothing! Daniel protested again. It was an accident, this sort of thing has happened before butAh! I knew it; you go about destroying worlds, decimating populations, probably to steal things! What did you do to the other planets you have destroyed like ours? The Governor continued on his tirade.

Nothing! You don't understand it wasn't us! It was the Stargate

Jack interrupted Daniel's pleading. Give it up, he won't listen, none of them will. Even though we didn't do anything! The last part Jack roared in the direction of the Governor and several of his aides with whom he was now holding hushed conversations. The Governor turned and glided back over to his two prisoners.

My aides and I are in agreement, you need convincing and we need answers. Tell me what you have done and explicit instructions on how to fix it or we will kill your companions when they return. See how you like witnessing your species die.

Sam placed the last item she needed on the FRED that was waiting on the ramp to accompany them to PX3-721, it had taken several hours to get everything together for the trip but they were finally heading back out. General Hammond gave the word to go and the pair stepped up to the shimmering event horizon. It amazed Sam every time she stepped through it, still gave her the thrill of the first trip.

Rematerializing on the other side she was surprised to see so many people waiting for their return. The Colonel and Daniel would have been expected but there were at least a dozen others, maybe more.

Jack breath caught in his throat as they stepped out onto the planet. While he and Daniel's hands had been untied, they both had weapons pressed into their backs should they make any sudden movements or voice any warnings to their teammates.

For Daniel what happened next was almost like on of those old silent movies, everything went quiet and all the colour drained from his vision. He saw Sam and Teal'c step back through, saw two of the aliens appear from their hiding places either side of the gate, saw the confused looks pass over both his friends faces and then saw the weapons fire hit them both directly to the head, neck, chest. All over so many shots, too many to hope either would survive. They both crashed to the ground and lay in a heap. Then the sound and colour returned and Daniel's heart hardened. Turning to the Governor he spat at him with barely controlled anger.

You didn't have to do that, you could've let them live. They were coming back to help you! All of you!

Nym – Oh no! They're dead! What are Jack and Daniel going to do now? It is scorchingly hot here and I am sunburned so maybe, just maybe there'll be another update in the next few days.