Thanks to all who reviewed. And here's another chapter. Hope everyone likes it.
I'd also like to say, that JACK IS NOT A WOLFWALKER. You'll find out why in this chapter.
With all that done, the only thing left to say is all this still isn't mine.
Jack watched as the Stargate sprang to life. A large bag was over his shoulder, filled with everything he wanted and/or needed from home. Next to him were Janet and Cassie, both with their own bags. The teenager had insisted on going, at least until school started back up. Lam and Janet had been hesitant about allowing Cassie near the Gate because of what Nirrti had done all those years ago. Cassie, however, was completely fine.
"We'll be sending SG-1 back through when a suitable treaty is formed," Landry told Gamon and Sam.
The old weapons master nodded. "We will have to proceed carefully to make sure the Aiuven don't kill us all."
Landry nodded. "In the meantime, make sure you're careful of anyone who comes through saying 'Hallowed are the Ori'. These people are called Priors and will try to get you to worship a group of Ascended beings known as the Ori."
"They'll claim that they can help people Ascend, but it isn't true," Daniel added.
"We'll keep a wary eye out," Sam assured him. The group headed up the ramp and went through. Jack was the last one through and the Stargate shut down behind him.
"I hope the Priors don't show up," Hailey said.
"From the sound of it, those Aiuven things, whatever they are, might be more of a threat to the Priors," Daniel said.
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"Whoa…" Janet said as Mika began sniffing around.
Sam and Gamon grinned. "Be careful of what you eat around here," Sam warned. "Most of the plants are toxic. And animal meat."
"So…how do you eat?" Cassie asked.
"Extractor plants," Sam answered. "They leach out the poison and make the meats and plants safe to eat."
"Don't worry. We have enough extractor plants to last us until we reach the main city of Ariye," Gamon said.
"How do you know?" Jack asked.
"Because if we run out of the plants we bought, we can find more out here," Sam said, gesturing to the surrounding forest. "The Ancients made sure that extractor plants grew wild everywhere they colonized on this planet." She turned and began walking in the direction the town was.
Jack, Janet, and Cassie stared at Sam in disbelief. "Ancients? As in those people who made those head sucker things?" Jack demanded.
Sam paused and looked back. "I thought I told you guys that," she said.
"You didn't," Janet said.
"Oops," Sam grinned.
"Carter, why didn't you tell us?" Jack asked.
"Because Daniel would have wanted to see the domes, and those are off limits," Sam replied.
"Why?" Cassie asked.
"The plague," Gamon answered as they all started to walk.
"Bubonic?" Jack inquired.
"Something a bit worse actually," Gamon said. "It's not something you want to have, trust me."
Janet frowned. "You've had this plague before?"
Gamon nodded. "Can't really say too much about it though. Bit of a secret on my being there and how we survived."
"We can talk more about it later," Sam said.
The group continued to walk, Sam and Jack hanging back a little from the others. "So…when do I get to bond with a wolf?" Jack asked.
Sam looked at him. "What?"
"You said that Lakota could hear me in the packsong. Doesn't that make me a wolfwalker too?" Jack asked.
Sam looked back at the trail they were following. "Actually, no. Being able to hear a wolf doesn't mean too much. Anyone can speak with a wolf if they look into a wolf's eyes, but the wolf could take that as a sign of challenge."
"So how does that not make me a wolfwalker?" Jack inquired.
"Dion's mate, Aranur, can hear wolves as well, but he's not a wolfwalker. In order to be a wolfwalker, a person has to be compassionate and caring, traits like that. If anyone could be a wolfwalker, raiders would be as well," Sam said.
Jack nodded, beginning to understand. "So I guess those black ops days I did didn't help matters," he said.
Sam smiled, slightly in apology. "Yeah. But anyone able to hear wolves proves that they're still sensitive enough."
Jack grinned. "That's me. Mr. Sensitivity," he said, striking a cheesy heroic pose. Sam rolled her eyes and shoved him playfully. "Hey!" he yelped in surprise.
Sam looked at him innocently. "I didn't do anything," she said sweetly. "It's not my fault if you're clumsy."
Jack adjusted his bag and glared at Sam. "I'll show you clumsy," he growled and ran at Sam. Sam grinned and dodged away. Jack began chasing Sam down the path past the others. Lakota soon joined in, chasing Jack.
Gamon shook his head. "So much like Dion and Aranur," he chuckled.
Janet looked at Mika who looked back at the doctor. Can we join in the chase? Mika sent to Janet.
Janet smiled faintly, feeling the young wolf's anxiousness to run and stretch her limbs. Go on little one. I'll join you in a minute, Janet sent back. The wolf yipped in delight and ran after the others.
Janet shook her head. "I'll be back soon."
"Going for a run?" Cassie grinned.
"Little one," Janet agreed. She took off after the others. She had only gone a few meters when she was forced to come to a halt.
A large mottled creature with a huge mouth in its stomach was looming over Jack, Sam, and the two wolves. Back away slowly, Janet heard Sam say.
What is that? Janet asked.
A badgerbear. Very deadly and dangerous. Get back to the others and warn them, Sam returned. Now!
Janet slowly backed away. Before she could go farther a twig snapped beneath her foot and the badgerbear roared. It charged towards Janet but Sam was suddenly blocking its path with her katana.
The creature roared and took a swipe at Sam. The blonde dodged to the side and made her own slash. The blade sliced the monster's paw and it roared in pain. Jack was suddenly by her side, using his own long dagger to help fight the monster. Working in unison, the pair easily cut down the badgerbear.
Gamon and Cassie came running up. A sword was in Gamon's hand. He looked at the badgerbear, then at Sam and Jack. "What the hell is that?" Cassie demanded.
"A badgerbear," Gamon supplied. "Nasty beasts. Burrow holes into trails and lie in wait for unsuspecting prey to walk over them. Once they do, BAM!" he exclaimed, causing Cassie and Janet to jump. "They erupt out of the ground and devour their shocked prey."
"Remind me again why I came to this world?" Cassie muttered as Janet rested an arm around her shoulders.
"So…what other fun things do we have to be wary of on this world?" Janet asked.
Sam smiled. "A great many things," she said. She looked at Gamon. "Aside from dangerous animals, how many harmful plants are there on this rock?"
Gamon caught her wink. "Oh…too many to mention. I learned some about the plants on your world and I think I'd like to retire there…" he trailed off. Sam tried futilely to stop her giggling at her three friends faces but couldn't.
Sorry if these chapters seem short, but they're all about three pages in Word. I'll be working on making them longer, but no promises.
Now, be nice and review. To those who review, they get cookies or pudding, they're choice. So review!
And if there are any questions as to why Jack can't be a wolfwalker, its because he's not sensitive enough to be a wolfwalker, blame his black ops days. And just because a person can hear wolves doesn't mean they're a wolfwalker. In the book series, there are very few wolfwalkers left. If you want more information, go to Tara K. Harper's website...or read the books...they're good...I'll stop rambling...