Jack stands, "Well I'm gonna get cleaned up and grab a bite while we wait to hear form the joint chiefs."
"I think I'm going to try to get some sleep," Sam says moving toward the door.
"I'll let you know when we hear something," Jack says.
"Okay, thanks."
Sam moves quickly to where she left Saxa. She feels a small wave of relief as she see her standing near a MALP. Before speaking Sam checks the storage area to make sure they area alone then she steps over to Saxa and tries hard to concentrate.
'You can come with me now but stay hidden', she thinks.
'I will do as you ask', she hears Saxa's voice in her head.
Sam bends down to check the MALP and then turns and heads to her quarters with Saxa following close behind her. She nods to a few people in the halls as she walks and finally reaches her room. Once inside she turns to Saxa.
"You will be safe here for now. There are no cameras in my room."
Saxa smiles, "You are doing very well developing your gifts."
"Okay, so now I can hear your thoughts and you can hear mine?"
"Only when you allow us to. It is like speaking, only it is silent."
And you said that Iset made this happen?"
"Yes, she triggered the change in you."
"Alright, if you are telling the truth about wanting to warn me about this tell me right now, what all will happen to me now?"
"I know not all that will change for you but you can use your mind to speak. As Mah'la your first born will be a daughter to serve the queen after your death and she will be born with all your gifts plus more. As for what other things you will be capable of I do not know that."
Sam opens her mouth to answer when there is a knock on the door.
'Hide yourself,' Sam thinks as she walks to the door. She looks around the room before opening and is glad to see Saxa obeyed. She pulls the door open to see Jack standing before her with a smile.
"You just gonna leave me standing out here in the hallway?" he asks playfully.
Sam puts on her best smile and opens the door farther, "Come in."
Jack steps into the room and turns to face her as she closes the door.
"I had to get away from Daniel. When he and Teal'c start debating stuff it gets very hard to not fall asleep," he says, by way of explanation for his sudden appearance.
"That depends what they are debating."
"They were trying to decide what movie to go to this weekend."
"And the choices?"
"Daniel wants to see some movie about some historical something or other and Teal'c wants to see the new Star Wars movie."
Sam chuckles, "I actually wouldn't mind seeing the one Daniel wants to see. It has Jeremy Irons in it. It sounds like a good movie."
Jack shakes his head, "I'm more of a comedy lover myself."
Sam smiles at him as he steps closer to her, his eyes growing serious.
"You know, you gave me quite a scare on that planet."
"It wasn't my intention Sir."
"How many times have I told you drop the 'sir'," he says closing the distance between them but Sam steps back.
"Colonel, not here."
Jack looks longingly at her for a moment then take a quick breath, "I know, I just…"
He stops for a moment his eyes not leaving hers, "I can't lose you."
"Jack I…" Sam stops herself as she remembers Saxa. She looks toward the bed where Saxa is sitting, her hands folded in her lap and her eyes aimed at the floor. Jack looks at Sam and follows her line of sight then looks back at her.
"I should go so you can get some rest," he says finally.
He leaves before Sam can reply. Once he is out of the room and the door is closed Sam looks at Saxa, "Will you be able to stay out of sight until we go back to the planet?"
"Yes," Saxa answers as she stands. "He is the father of Iset."
Sam's breath catches in her throat for a moment, "Yes he is."
"And you care very much about him."
"Yes, I do."
"Then why do you not act upon this feeling?"
"Because it isn't allowed for people like us."
"You mean the warriors of your world? How then do you have new warriors?"
"Oh, I can be with someone and have a family if I want…"
"But you want this with him and you can not have it so you choose not to have anyone else."
Sam looks at the girl before her, "You are very insightful."
"My sisters have said this as well but I did not receive this gift from my mother. I know not why I am like this."
Sam smiles slightly, "I have a feeling you got it from your father."
Saxa looks at her with a smile, "If that is the case then perhaps my sisters received something of their fathers as well. That would be good for your people, would it not?"
"Yes it would be a very good thing."
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Jack stands in General Hammond's office as the general listens to the voices on the phone. After a few minutes he hangs the phone up and looks at Jack.
"They are going to take time to consider the offer before agreeing to it so SG1 is to stand down for the time being. I think you should all go home and get some rest," Hammond says as he stands.
Jack nods slowly, "I'll let my team know. Do you think they will accept Iset's offer?"
"I told them I thought it could be a useful arrangement for the time being but we will see what they decided."
Jack gives him a half smirk before leaving. On his way to see Sam he bumps into Daniel.
"So what's the word?" Daniel asks.
"Nothing as of yet. Hammond said we should go home to get some rest until we hear something back from the joint chiefs."
"Do you think they will agree to join Iset against the Goa'uld?"
"I don't know."
"Do you think we should?"
Jack looks at his friend, "I have a hard time working with people I don't trust and the Anocha definitely fall under the 'not trusted' category."
"To be honest, I feel like they are a lot more trustworthy than Ash'ka was."
"You trusted her from the beginning."
"And I have learned from my mistakes."
Jack smiles at his friend, "I'm headed home till we hear something. Would you let Carter know she doesn't have to hang around the base tonight?"
"Sure, I was headed to see her anyways."
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Sam breathes a sigh of relief as she enters her house and closes the door.
"You will be safe here," she says as Saxa becomes visible beside her.
"May I inquire where I might rest?"
"Sure," Sam leads her into her office and turns the lights on.
"You can sleep on the couch here. Are you hungry?"
Saxa smiles, "I would like to rest for now but sustenance would be much appreciated when I wake."
As Saxa sits on the couch Sam turns and walks into her kitchen and garbs a glass then moves to the sink. As she stands filling the glass she hears a knock at her front door. She sets the glass down and walks quickly to the front door, closing the office door on her way. She opens the door and smiles as she sees Jack standing on the other side.
"Sir? What's up?"
"To be honest I'm not sure how I ended up here. I thought I was driving home."
Sam looks at him gravely, "Do you remember driving here at all?"
"Yeah, but it was like something was calling me here. I know how crazy that sounds…"
Sam shifts uncomfortably, Actually Sir, it's doesn't sound that strange. I think you need to come inside for a few minutes."
She steps aside and closes the door as he steps into her house. As she turns to face him she nearly bumps into him.
"Oh, sorry…"
Jack grabs her arms to keep her from falling and they lock eyes for a moment. Suddenly Jack shakes his head and lets her go. He turns and strides into the kitchen. Sam takes a breath and follows him.
"I think Iset may have done something to me before I woke up in the cave."
"What do you mean ´something´?"
"She may have turned on the Anochan gene in me."
"And what makes you think that?"
"Saxa told me I might notice some changes."
"What kind of changes and why didn't you mention this in the briefing?"
Sam shifts uncomfortably, "There is something else I should tell you."
"And that would be?"
Before Sam can answer Saxa steps out of the shadows, "That I am here."
Jack looks from Saxa to Sam, "How did she get past the TER's?"
"Before I started searching I was able to see her. It happened suddenly; one minute it was just me and Teal'c then next she was standing beside me. I'm not sure why I didn't say anything..."
Jack holds up his hand, "Who else knows she's here?"
"No one."
"Good, let's keep it that way for now."
Sam looks at him surprised, "Sir?"
"If she is here with you that tells me that you trust her. Now maybe we can get some answers."
AN: Let me know what you think so far. I love to hear from all you guys.