Author's Note: 3/31/2021-Mostly minor edits with speech clarifications and punctuation. No story changes.

End Notes: I know that I left the ending a bit open, but I don't intend to write a sequel. This was supposed to be a Tok'ra story and Jack and Sam hijacked it mid-way through. And for those who want to complain that the J/S ship ending was a bit rushed... Remember this story takes place after Avenger 2.0 in Season 7. They have loved each other in secret for YEARS… They have lived, fought, and died beside each other. No amount of dating can change the depth of their commitment to each other. In fact, it belittles the depth of that bond. I just didn't see the point in them wasting more time.

Work Title: Tears of Aphrodite

Summary: What is a queen to do when she has to choose between violating her people's most sacred law and possibly destroying the only chance for the salvation of her people? For her soul?

Rating: Explicit (E)

Archive Warnings: Non-Con

Fandom: Stargate SG-1: Season 7

Spoilers: Stargate (1994), Stargate SG-1: 0301 Into The Fire, 0310 Forever In A Day, 0404 Crossroads, 0413 The Curse, 0515 Summit, 0610 Cure, 0709 Avenger 2.0, 0711 Evolution Part 1, 0712 Evolution Part 2,

Relationship Categories: F/M

Pairing: Samantha 'Sam' Carter/Jack O'Neill, Jay Felger/Chloe

Characters: Jack O'Neill, Samantha 'Sam' Carter, Daniel Jackson, Teal'c, George Hammond, Steve Reynolds, Janet Frasier, Jacob Carter/Selmak, Walter Harriman, Anise/Freya, Silvester Siler, Bill Lee, Jay Felger, Chloe, Malek, Delek, Jennifer Hailey

Original Characters: Aphrodite, H'rak, Alana, Jenn Carter, Heather Jorgensen, SSgt Zamora

Additional Tags: Hurt/Comfort, Romance, Explicit Rape/Non-Con, Sexual Humor, Angst, Alternate Universe, Minor Violence, Mild Language, Mild S&M, Spoilers, Adult Content, Explicit Sexual Content

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Prologue

Aphrodite heard the news from her loyal Jaffa with interest and trepidation. The Tau'ri had finally come to Cythera. Aphrodite knew that it was only a matter of time before they learned of her presence. Depending on their response, she could easily be killed in the next few hours. However, she could not allow the Tau'ri to so casually end her reign as Queen. The Tau'ri were the catalyst for change in the galaxy. If she was to survive the culling of the goa'uld, then she needed the Tau'ri on her side.

"Invite the visitors to my palace for an audience," Aphrodite ordered. She was surprised not to hear the fear she was experiencing in her voice. Perhaps, she could fool her servants after all. But she doubted that H'rak, her loyal First Prime, would be fooled so easily.

H'rak started in surprise at her side, "But my Queen. These are the very Tau'ri responsible for killing Ra and Hathor. I cannot risk your safety," he pleaded.

Aphrodite smiled, "H'rak, you know that I love my people too much. It is for them that I will risk all and meet with these Tau'ri. They are the key to our salvation from my siblings." She reached out and gently stroked his face, "My beloved, H'rak, please understand. It is only through the Tau'ri that my people will find sanctuary. And for that I would gladly trade my soul."

They had discussed this very possibility often since news first filtered back that Ra had been killed by his slaves. Each time the Tau'ri killed another System Lord, they revisited the discussion. Aphrodite was not arrogant enough to think that these humans could not kill her. She didn't have nearly the same resources as her kin. She was allowed to keep her small planet only by the grace of the reigning System Lords in this part of the galaxy.

Her Jaffa were few and loyal only to her. Her people were many and defenseless against the depravities her siblings had inflicted on their own people. Aphrodite could not defend them if her kin should suddenly take an interest in her small corner of the galaxy.

Aphrodite needed a safe place for her people and she knew that she could not give it to them. She needed help. H'rak knew this as well and had despaired over the burden that she so freely shouldered.

H'rak slowly lowered his gaze, "I understand, my Queen. I will extend the invitation personally."

"Thank you, H'rak. I will prepare to meet them." Aphrodite watched as he left and only then let herself truly feel her fear.

Aphrodite was never as strong as her siblings. She knew that her siblings, namely Ra, Ba'al, and Osiris, considered her weak for caring so deeply for her slaves. Of all her siblings, only Egeria had truly understood the depth of Aphrodite's love, and in the end, Ra had left her alone with her slaves. After all, Aphrodite was a queen and the others knew better than to antagonize another queen. Egeria's children had left a lasting impression on all of her siblings.

But as the Tau'ri had swept through the galaxy, Aphrodite had watched her siblings fall one at a time. She could only see two endings. If her siblings won out over the Tau'ri threat, then the price would be high and her kin would seek her out to repopulate their ranks. If the Tau'ri won, then her kind would cease to exist.

Either way, Aphrodite's peaceful isolation would be over and her people, human, Jaffa, and her goa'uld children, would be thrust back into the galaxy. Her siblings would enslave the humans and the Jaffa while killing all her children before forcing her to breed more of the half-crazy goa'uld they favored as subjects. The Tau'ri would likely kill her and her children, though the rest of her people would likely fare better. With her Jaffa joining the Free Jaffa and her human subjects free to govern themselves.

Her only hope was that Aphrodite could reason with these Tau'ri. Perhaps, she could convince them that her children were not a threat. She would gladly give her own life to preserve her children. They were not like the others. She didn't imprint them with an overwhelming lust for power. She didn't give them the total knowledge of their goa'uld line, something she was sure drove her siblings mad.

Instead, Aphrodite had imprinted on them a simple history and one unshakable fact; that everyone was accountable for their actions, herself included. In fact, as a leader she was accountable not only for her own actions but also of those she led. This one thing had prevented the madness her siblings were perpetuating in their own offspring.

And it was time for her to face the consequences of her own choices. Aphrodite's isolation had been a risk. So far it had paid off. Her siblings had ignored her and the Tok'ra had not deemed her a threat. But now, the galaxy was changing again. It was time for her to come out of her long seclusion and the Tau'ri were the key to her people's freedom and perhaps her only means for salvation.

Her thoughts were interrupted by one of her guard, "My Queen, the Tau'ri attacked the royal guard," he gasped out. "H'rak was able to subdue them without harming them, but five of the guard were seriously injured. Their weapons are like nothing I have seen before."

"Take me to the injured," Aphrodite ordered, snatching the healing device from its place beside her throne. "Quickly, young one," she snapped, "I'll not lose one of my people to your dawdling."

Racing to save the lives of her Jaffa, Aphrodite could only curse at the universe for conspiring to condemn her people, her children, to slavery and death. Her only hope was to ensure the Jaffa lived. The law was clear. Even she could not save the Tau'ri if one of the guards died.

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Chapter 1: Rude Wake Up Call

Sam woke up acutely aware of her bonds. Her wrists and elbows were secured tightly behind her back and left her no doubt that she was captive. She tried to sense her teammates but no sounds penetrated her surroundings. They were either out cold or not there. She could hear a faint rustling in the distance as it echoed off the surrounding walls. She cautiously opened her eyes and gave a soft sigh of frustration. It was either really dark or her eyesight was still on the fritz from the stun grenade. She hoped it was the grenade.

After several tense minutes, her eyesight slowly returned. Sam found that she was facing out of the cell door and she could faintly see the outline of her teammates in the cells across the hallway, one to a cell. They were also bound and still on the floor of their cells. Well, at least they were all together, sort of.

Sam cautiously tested her bonds before trying to sit up. Only after examining the cell closely did she finally allow her mind to wander back to the mission that had led to her current state.

The planet had been peaceful and quiet. The natives were slightly more advanced than the average dirt hut mix. This group, Daniel had proclaimed proudly, were of Greek decent and they worshiped Aphrodite the goddess of love and beauty. About this time Teal'c added that she was a minor goa'uld and rumored to be a reclusive queen. To which the locals added that she was a most benevolent queen and leader.

At that point, slightly alarmed by the near proximity of a goa'uld queen, SG-1 had tried to beat a hasty retreat, but Aphrodite's Jaffa chose that moment to escort the team to see the queen. When they soundly refused and tried to fight their way out, the Jaffa had been quick to subdue them. Fortunately, the Jaffa used a stun grenade. Unfortunately, it also meant that SG-1 was once again the guest of the goa'uld.

Sam finally heard the soft moans of her teammates as they woke up one at a time. First, Colonel O'Neill followed closely by Daniel. Most likely Teal'c had been awake the entire time.

"Sound off," Jack barked as he tried to struggle to a sitting position without the use of his arms.

"I am here, O'Neill," Teal'c stated with quiet authority, letting Sam know that he had in fact been awake for some time.

"Here, Sir," Sam replied.

"Oh, man… here, Jack," Daniel finally moaned from his position still on the floor.

"Right, can anybody see yet?" Jack asked while squinting at the ceiling, trying to find a light.

Sam smiled, "Yes, Sir. Four cells, one each, and all trussed up. No guards that I can see and no visible controls to the cell doors."

"Great! Anyone else?" Jack snapped while blinking at the ceiling, he seemed to be zeroing in on the light.

"Not really," Daniel added.

"No," Teal'c answered briefly.

"Alright, I'm open to suggestions for getting the hell out of here… anyone?" Jack was finally squinting at Sam.

Sam was about to throw a snarky reply back at the obviously grumpy colonel, when they all heard the tell-tale stamping of Jaffa approaching. She snapped her mouth shut and waited for the Jaffa.

Sam met each of their eyes. Teal'c rose from his awkward position on the floor in one smooth movement. Jack also seemed to rise gracefully. Daniel however, needed to use the cell door as a brace before finally making it all the way up. Sam had to tip a bit to stay balanced, but she was up well before the Jaffa arrived.

The Jaffa wore standard armor with the exception of the skull cap. The cap extended down and across the forehead with the goddess's symbol etched in the armor rather than displaying the symbol on their forehead. The First Prime, noted by his elaborate armor and the gold symbol on his helmet, surveyed the team before addressing Colonel O'Neill.

"My queen has ordered that you present yourselves to her. Since you have refused her polite invitation, she has demanded that you be brought before her in chains." He turned to the guards behind him, "Take the leader and the female to the priestess before you take them to the queen. She has ordered that they will serve penance. The Jaffa and the other are to wait in the antechamber for an audience." The First Prime considered them one last time before turning and marching back down the corridor.

"What? You don't even want to know our names?" the colonel yelled after the First Prime.

The First Prime paused and turned back to the colonel, "We already know who you are Colonel Jack O'Neill, leader of SG-1, of the Tau'ri, the first world. However, you may formally present yourself to my queen if you so desire." Smirking, the First Prime turned back and continued to march away.

"Ah hell," Jack commented as the Jaffa surrounded his cell.

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