Author's Notes

- I just want to warn you that this will be the most violent chapter in the fic. This chapter also did not go to plan so if I get a little muddled from here then its coz I have had to change my story plan slightly.

- I also ask for your forgiveness when it comes to spelling in Goa'ould. I have no idea what I am doing! Or if I am using the right words for that matter so I would appreciate a little leeway there.

- Thank you everyone who has reviewed over the fic so far, you have no idea how grateful I am that you have kept on reading or that I have so many reviews! I am so pleased! You check the rest of my fics you will find I am not a big hit with the reviewers, I am glad I have written a storyline that people really want to read!

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Chapter 13: Two Months More

Another night crept upon them and as most of the artificial lighting died the glow which remained from the few lamps that saw it through the dark hours cast the lab into an eerie mid-state, allowing shadows to play with the mind. Sam wished for darkness, in light she saw her worst nightmares become reality and in this state she could hear the laughing of the darkened figures that never ceased to catch her eye, her hand touched her cheek where she could feel the stains of days past tears while her other hand lay with her only company, her only comfort, he was there with her if it was.

Sam could only estimate how long she had been forced to endure a painful cycle of torture, tears and being trapped between these three walls, she had felt it grow though and now placed it as two months with not even a sight of rescue. She rocked back and forth, back and forth tending to a gash in her arm; she was covered in cuts and bruises, all remnants of Nirrti's desire for information, the Goa'ould had been becoming more frustrated as time passed and she learned nothing, even as she devised new ways to inflict pain without harming her precious future host Sam had held her silence, she had three options, she could be rescued which seemed unlikely as she knew that she did not know her location let alone the Tok'ra, she could stop the pain by telling Nirrti all she knew but still face imminent death or she could continue with her current regime, hold her silence, embrace the pain and die knowing she was not a traitor to the people of her planet. She had opted for the latter and had no intention of changing her mind; even if she could not be saved she would ensure Jack had a shot at saving their child.

The gash refused to stop bleeding and blood stained her t-shirt as she used it as a last resort to stem the flow, Nirrti had allowed her scraps of material to clean and bandage her wounds, Sam had even been in the sarcophagus once when Nirrti had gotten too carried away and believed the baby's life to be in danger. Unfortunately that was as far as the sympathy went.

Sam curled up in a corner, shrinking into the shadows herself and not allowing the ones that teased her as they danced over the instruments she held anything but fond memories of to get to her, to scare her into another night of horrible flashes and nightmares of varying intensities.

Tonight it seemed she had only blinked before the morning had broken and she woke to see two familiar faces standing at the forcefeild of her cell – Nirrti's Jaffa. It seemed there were only two that resided here with her and now after many encounters with them she knew them by name and by personality; The taller of the two – Ni'tac was harsh, he looked upon her with only cold eyes and a deep hatred for everything she was, every time he came close to Sam his grip on his staff weapon would tighten as if he longed for the day he would be able to turn it on Nirrti's Ta'ri captive, as it was he would use any opportunity to cause her pain; the only time he would disobey Nirrti's orders would be to throw Sam into her cell or to give her a sharp jab with the end of his staff weapon. The second – Jai'ac was much more sympathetic and when not in the company of Nirrti was almost the opposite to his fellow Jaffa, he was the one who was ordered to give Sam bandages or food and it seemed each time she would receive more than Nirrti had ordered for him to give. He would still yank her frail form upwards to be taken Nirrti or shout at her and force her to her knees when she refused to bow to his master but when Ni'tac threw her back into her cell and her eyes locked onto Jai'ac's for just a moment his gaze was apologetic – Sam actually had her suspicions about where his real loyalties lay.

This morning her mind was elsewhere and she did not look at either of their faces as they hauled her off of the floor and took her to the main chamber of the lab, just as was the story every day Nirrti stood gathering more instruments to test on Sam, she tried not to focus on the table that lay ahead of her – it was very much similar to an autopsy gurney and being strapped to it everyday, a bright light shining down on her with Nirrti standing over her just itching to try out today's sharp objects was just a reminder of how close to death she was and had given her a horrible desperation and longing for her fate – death was preferable to this.

There was just one weakness, deliberate on Jai'ac's part she did not know, the Jaffa dragged her struggling form towards the gurney, she knew she could not win over two well nourished men but that never stopped her trying, just as she was about to be strapped to the cold metal Jai'ac tripped and one of her arms came free. Barely thinking she swung it around to hit Ni'tac in the nose, he also stumbled, his hands rushing to his face to stop the instantaneous flow of blood from his nostrils

'Jaffa!' Nirrti hissed as Sam ran at her, there was a struggle in which Sam punched every part of the foul serpent woman she could reach, she could swear she even heard a titter from Jai'ac…on reflection Sam's frail form which she could imagine currently looked similar to that of a stray dog and cheap overdressed fake God rolling around hitting each other probably was an amusing sight

'Jaffa!' Nirrti yelled again, this time Jai'ac heeded her call and dragged Sam away from his "God" Sam tried to break free of his grip but had little success this time, it seemed Ni'tac was taller but Jai'ac was much stronger, she felt his body crouch next to hers but it was a moment before she realized he had whispered in her ear

'Stay calm Samantha Carter, I can help you' once Nirrti had, rather ungracefully, taken to her feet again Jai'ac stood and threw Sam at her feet

'Ta'ri Sho'fah,' he spat 'Bow to your God,' Sam would have protested but currently her knees where in no position to help her to her feet without assistance so she lay sprawled across the floor "bowing to her God"

'To you feet Samantha Carter,' Nirrti ordered once she seemed satisfied that Sam had caved and now believed her to be a God, either that or had resolved to treat her like one…either way it would set an example to her Jaffa.

Sam attempted to stand and even though she looked at Jai'ac in the hopes he would help her it was Ni'tac who yanked her up onto shaky legs, she backed into the gurney as Nirrti advanced towards her. When Sam looked back and saw she could not escape Nirrti's anger she stood to confront it, this could only touch the tip of the iceberg compared to two months of nearly solid pain, if you can not escape you stand and fight, what other option is there?

'You think this child is a bargaining chip, don't you Major Carter?' Nirrti's voice seemed amused, even playful which made Sam fear she had dragged the last person she wanted to include, into her battle, she stood in silence, only offering a defiant stare as an answer

'You think it will prolong your life and give O'Neill a chance to rescue you…' Sam could not help but flinch as Nirrti placed her cold hand so softly on her stomach, she did however manage to retain a sob as she remembered how Jack had done the same, was he going to come or was he going to leave them to die?

'If you ever repeat an incident like this again you shall pay gravely for your impudence,' the sob did escape as Nirrti's grip tautened and her nails dug into Sam's flesh 'I can kill you both where you stand…and don't think that I won't' releasing her grip on Sam's stomach she took her revenge by grabbing a particularly sharp instrument on the table next to the gurney and plunging it into Sam's shoulder. Sam yelled with the sudden pain and collapsed, gentle sobs wracking her body as she clutched the instrument which protruded from the flesh beneath her shoulder blade.

'Take her to the Sarcophagus,' Nirrti ordered her Jaffa who instantly stepped forward for the task

'I shall take her Great Nirrti. I fear Ni'tac may take it into his hands to finish what you have started, I will inflict nothing upon the captive unless you wish it,' Jai'ac stepped in, his eyes not venturing to the blood soaked heap which sobbed by the torture table

'Very well,' she threw Ni'tac a suspicious look as Jai'ac picked Sam' limp frame from the floor and carried her towards the arch that lead to the darkened sarcophagus room. Nirrti stopped Jai'ac just as he was about to exit the lab to throw one last malicious comment towards Sam

'They are not coming Major Carter, they gave up hope long ago for your survival. I returned to the surface just as O'Neill, Dr Jackson and the Sho'fah Teal'c left through the cha'pa eye. It looks like this time I am victorious over the people of the Ta'ri'

Pain was not the only thing that fuelled Sam's whimpers as Jai'ac placed her gently in the sarcophagus, she was alone, Jack had left her to die, no one was coming.

'Rest now Major Carter and please do not give up hope yet,' her eyes flashed upwards to meet Jai'ac's, he smiled at her, it was a smile that reminded her of another she knew, it was the kind of smile that could get you through the deepest shit you were in and still make you believe there was a tomorrow. Jai'ac was a free Jaffa…there was still hope yet.

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So Sam has a lifeline…what will happen next? I am actually not entirely sure because I never planned to put in Ni'tac and Jai'ac; they are there though so this could be fun! I also quite like Jai'ac so he might continue to pop in now and then – and he is mine! My own character! Woot! Lol! XD

Next Chapter: You would think Nirrti wasn't stupid enough to get herself caught again but maybe it is a rule with the Goa'ould they just don't have brains…gives a window for Sam and Jai'ac though - if they can deal with Ni'tac…