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A/N- I am so sorry this took forever! I've been
very distracted these past few months. I'm only lately getting back
to writing. I do hope to wrap this one up soon. But ultimately, I
don't know how I will part with Reasoning for Life; I really like
writing it. Please Review!
Jonas's POV
Is it right for me to want redemption? Hell, wouldn't that mean going back to Langara.
Maybe I've gone crazy. I stare at Linderse. It's not what she thinks it is. I know I can't stay here. It's too dangerous, but the SGC has helped in situations like this before, and I know they would help if I got back to them safely.
"Linderse, calm down." I said.
"How do you expect me to calm down?" she shouted.
"I approached Pithes. I want to help. I know I can."
"You're crazy! Don't you know what will happen if they catch you?"
"I know that already. I've been in this situation before. Many times. But…" I replied.
"No, no, no. Have I tried to help you for nothing Jonas?"
I looked deep into her brown eyes. Her face was turning purple, kind of interesting actually. She has blue skin so I suppose it makes sense. But I could see the stress it was causing her. I had to put this to rest. I turned to Pithes.
"Pithes, I can't stay. But I can still help. You civilization is advanced though you live in caves. The city ruins are proof of that. My people can help you." The last sentence felt odd, my people…as in Earth's people. I was one of them. At the same time, a wave of acceptance came over me. I was one of a team, a family.
"How can they do that?" he asked.
"Return me to the surface. Both you and Linderse come with me to the surface. Meet my friends and colleagues. I trust you. I know who hurt me and it wasn't you or your rebels. We've been in situations like this before."
I knew I had struck the right chord with him. His eyes widened understanding that he would no longer have just me on his side but an entirely new civilization. I felt relieved. I could help these people. I just hope I didn't end up hurting myself instead in the long run.
Pithe's POV
He's been through a lot. I can see it. But he's still kind enough to think of others. Poor man! What had he gotten himself into? He's a soldier but more importantly, you can call him friend. Jonas, I think we have a deal.
"I'll go with you. And Linderse, I'm sorry, but we're getting desperate. We need their help."
"I know that. After Jonas goes home, you can count me in.," she replied.
"Good for both of you. Now I would really like to see the sun."
I stared at Jonas. What? He's too complex. I'll figure him out later. Now's the time to topple some government butt…err…after we get him to the surface.
Daniel's POV
We were slowly losing hope. It wasn't all lost but some things become more real the longer time passes. The fact that we still hadn't found Jonas felt so…unSG-1, if that makes any sense at all to you. There had been no fast finds or awesome daredevil breakouts; this was just a plain no leads search, until last night of course.
Gradually, the search was being called off. Tracking had really gotten nowhere. But the strange sound of some weird language was being exchanged. It was too far for me to make anything out, but it was there. Then the sight to behold walked in front of us stumbling around. It was Jonas.
Sam's POVI was with Daniel when Jonas was found or rather when he found us. With him were two funny looking blue creatures supporting him. He looked kind of sick but he seemed happy. Maybe he was drunk, I didn't know. He wasted no time though in greeting us.
"Hey Sam. Did you know that this planet's sun is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen?"
"No, I didn't Jonas. Are you ok?"
"I'm fine. Sam, Daniel, I'd like you to meet Pithes on the right, and Linderse on the left. Linderse broke me out of the prison and Pithes is the local rebel leader. I really think their government stinks. They put holes in my wrists." He muttered.
"You will have to excuse him. He's delirious from being exhausted. I am Linderse." The creature on the left said.
"Thank you for returning him. We're indebted to you. Thank you so much. We've been looking for him everywhere." I babbled on. It was really good to have him back. We could go home now.
"Please," said the creature on the right.
"Jonas said you could help us. We have many problems with our government. They were the ones to held him. Please, we could use any assistance your are willing to offer." He continued. I figured he was Pithes.
"Yes, we can help. But we have to take Jonas home. We'll return, you have our promise on that." Daniel replied.
I agreed and said so. We took Jonas from them and never looked back. I only hoped it hadn't been the only reason for them returning him to us. But we promised, we would come back.
Jack's POVMy littlest camper was back in the campground finally. He was pale but content. It might be the happy delusions he was having. Most people have nightmares but not Jonas. No, he's positive. A little bit of the old self shined through. I don't know what happened down there. We'll have to wait and see. But it's good to have him back. That's what matters.
You really don't know how much you like a guy until there's a possibility they could die. Unfortunately, that's the way it's always been with Jonas. That just might be the most pathetic thing anyone can do. I looked at him warily. I didn't know what to say. I guess I'm not much into bonding moments.
"So Jack, can we go home finally?" Jonas asked eagerly.
"I suppose so. What's the rush?"
"You are. I know you want to get out of here so don't play stupid." He was clumsily pointing my chest while talking.
"Whatever you say buddy."
"Just take me home. I really like that concrete more than you know."
Did he just say what I think he said? He likes the concrete walls at the SGC? He's delusional. Definitely time for a trip to the doctor. In the mean time, let's go home.
