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Daniel Jackson, did you not say that the UAV spotted signs of civilization on this planet? Teal'c asked as they both cautiously walked up a sand dune, taking in their surrroundings.

Uh, yeah, kind of sort of. Not actual civilization, I mean. There were these markings along the ground here, not far from the stargate, Daniel said pointing to the ground. They were quite intricate and beautiful patters actually, looked a bit like the crop circles in England back on Earth. Only these were mostly lines that were somehow imbedded in the sand, giving off the appearance of some kind of road system. Which lead me to believe that they could have been placed here by someone and that the stargate could have played a great role in these people's cultures, as we've seen before.

Daniel stoped to look around a bit, looking confused and frustrated at the notion that he could no longer see the patters that had intregued him so through the UAV footage. He continued, Only now I don't see them anymore, which could mean they are only visible from the air like the patters in Peru, ah, doesn't really make any sense though, unless... well unless they were placed here by the goa'uld, but that too seems unlikely seeing as how this place looks deserted and there is no functioning DHD, plus we've never seen anything like this before, so I doubt that, but I could be wrong.I see, said Teal'c, although Daniel thought he didn't completely.

They reached the top of the sand dune and looked out beyond it towards the horizon, and all they saw was more dunes and another sun rising.

I hate to admit it, but I think Jack was right on this one, there's nothing here but sand. Daniel said.

Let's head back, maybe Jack and Sam had better luck--- whoa!

Are you all right Daniel Jackson? asked Teal'c

Uh, yeah, I just tripped over something buried here in the sand, answered Daniel. He bent down and brushed aside some of the sand and revealed a small box. What is it Daniel Jackson?I'm not sure, looks pretty old, Daniel answered as he took out his knife to pry open the box to observe its contents. Inside there was a small tablet with what seemed like a short inscription, That is not goa'uld writing, Daniel Jackson. Can you decipher the text?Uh, yeah, maybe. Its looks like a variation on an old Earth writing, im not sure if I can make out the entire passage though. Daniel was already engrossed with the artifact when he realized that he should inform Jack on his discovery. Jack was never a big fan of his as he called them, but Daniel had a feeling that this particular might help them out.

Daniel said through their radios.

Yeah, Daniel go ahead. Jack answered back.

We're heading back to the gate.Find anything? said Jack

Uh, well I found a tablet buried in the ground with an ancient form of writing on it, I might be able to translate it but I need my books that are on F.R.E.D. Jack, I have a feeling this thing might help us out somehow.All right we'll meet you there.Did you guys have any luck?Nope, found more sand though.
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TBC... again, sorry so short :0( (Froggy I know, but they are going to get progressivly longer, promise!)

I'm gone for the holiday, so won't be able to update till Monday night, I promise that chapter and the next have REALLY interesting stuff.

Off to pack now...you know, reviews make packing a lot easier :) hehe