Title: Just A Matter Of Time And Mind
Chapter Title: First Contact
Characters: Daniel Jackson, Garshaw/Yosuf, Jolinar/Rosha, Martouf/Lantash, Samantha Carter
Genres:
Rating: Gen (G)
Warnings: Character Death
Summary: Kelly has contacted the Tok'Ra and they form a new alliance to try and rescue Rosha/Jolinar from Chronos.
italics are the Tok'Ra
Bold is Chronos
Bold and Italic is our new Jaffa, I hope this isn't to confusing.
First Contact
" I don't like it Lantash, they should be back by now " Martouf stated to his soul mate.
" I know it's been a while Martouf but they can handle themselves " Lantash answered sending him a Symbiote equivalent to a kiss on the forehead, he hated for Martouf to be upset and tended to mother him constantly in these circumstances.
" I feel that something has gone terribly wrong, we should go look for them " Martouf continued as he began to get more and more restless.
" You know the high council will not sanction such a mission " Lantash sighed, he new what Martouf was saying was correct, they should have heard from Jolinar and Rosha by now.
" Did you honestly think that you could infiltrate my empire and steel from me ? Do I really look that gullible, child ? " Chronos bellowed at his prisoners.
" Do you really want me to answer that question ? " Jolinar replied defiantly as she stared the System Lord down.
" You are either incredibly brave or extremely stupid Jolinar, would you have me torture your host when there is no need ? " Chronos asked as if the subject bored him to no end.
" My host knew full well what she was getting herself into when she blended with me " Jolinar retorted, but she still felt guilty that Rosha had been put through so much at the hands of this monster.
" Blended ? Your words amuse me child, when you offer your host their own identity as well as your own it offers nothing but trouble, take this Sholva back to her cell, we shall try this again later when she is a little more co-operative, perhaps I will get better acquainted with your host " Chronos sneered as Jolinar/Rosha were led off to their prison once more.
I see no way out of this my friend " Jolinar said to her host even though she was still unconscious, her beloved host had 24 hours left for this world if she was lucky, Jolinar mourned, she so loved Rosha, how could she have been so careless. " I am sorry Martouf/Lantash my loves, I can not keep my promise this time " She said to the stars as a single tear fell from her eyes.
" Kelly, wake up you're having a nightmare " O'Neill shouted at me shaking me awake, " You ok Kid ? " He asked me in a concerned fatherly manner.
" We have to help them " I informed him knowing full well he would have no clue as to what I was talking about.
" Help who ? " Jack asked me in that cute beyond cute clueless way of his.
" Jolinar and her host Rosha " I noted the look of absolute horror on his face, I could see that he thought I had completely lost the plot.
" Whoa there kid, rewind, host?" I could tell I was going to have to sell him on this real fast.
" Jolinar of Malkshur, she is the most wanted Goa'uld next to Garshaw of Belote" Teal'c assisted me, though not entirely accurate.
" Don't call them Goa'uld to their face Teal'c, They're Tok'Ra, a resistance cell within the Goa'uld, same specie but a whole different genetic make up." I elaborated.
" Kinda like the French in the World War ?" Jack asked, bless, why does he act so dull? His IQ is not that far off from Carter, O.K. maybe that was a bit generous but it is quite high.
" If you had the job you always wanted and dreamed of, would you show you're full potential to anyone ? " Kowalski grinned, causing that little light to go on in my mind.
" Good point " I sent to him
" Yes, kinda Jack " I humoured him.
" Why don't we all go to the briefing room for a nice long chat " O'Neill said to us all " Come on grab your robe " He smiled at me and gave me a little nudge with his elbow, wow that smile makes you go all weak in the knees.
" Yeah sure, why not ? Won't be getting back to sleep anytime soon " I sighed.
" I understand you are worried about your mates Martouf but I can not in all good conscience sign off on a mission on a feeling, I need evidence " Garshaw stated sternly.
" I understand Master Garshaw " Martouf sighed. He couldn't understand how no-one else knew what he knew. They were friends, and relatives. They knew full well that if Jolinar and Rosha had not made contact by now that something had gone drastically wrong.
" May I suggest that you get a sliver of Naquadar and a little Xentanian and dial the address I've just given you, then throw them into the event horizon, wait a little while, we'll dial you up once we've verified the substances." I managed to send to our would be friend.
" Who are you ? "
" Master Garshaw ? " By now Martouf and Lantash were probably thinking that poor Garshaw had completely lost the plot.
" Did you not hear the woman speak ? "
" I heard no one " Lantash stated, he was getting worried, not like Garshaw to come apart like this.
" I ask you again, who are you ? "
" We are the Tauri, we need to speak to you " He elaborate a little further.
" Why ? "
" For one you need hosts and two I know where Rosha and Jolinar are, my name is Kelly by the way, Dial the co-ordinates, send the elements through, we'll do the rest "
" She's finally lost it Martouf my friend " Lantash said to his host while giving the best understanding smile that he could muster.
" Martouf, get me a sliver of Naquadar and Xentanian please, then dial these co-ordinates and place the materials through the Chaapa'ai, we might just find your mates after all. " That was all the motivation he needed, no more questions asked he did as we had asked him.
" We need to have a little chat before we contact these Tok'Ra honey " General Hammond said softly to me, big whoops, oh well time to face the music.
" I've already contacted them General " I say quietly as I shuffle my feet underneath the table.
" You, have ? " The General asked me, more than a little shocked and getting slightly worried I might add.
" Yes sir, I asked Garshaw to send a sliver of Naquadar and Xentanian through the gate so we'll know it's them and then we would go from there. Sir you need to trust me on this, have I ever let you down ?" I say to the gentle man sitting at the head of the table and giving my most innocent smile
" no, but we are essentially talking about contacting the Goa'uld " George tried to explain to me.
" No sir, we are talking about the Tok'Ra, the children of Egeria, she was kinda like, well, mother nature here on Earth. They are nothing like the Goa'uld, admittedly they can be arrogant but you've got two people living in one body, there's going to be a slight clash of personalities, but they do not take hosts unless the host wishes it and if they can't find a host they die with the one that they are in." I explain.
" What exactly would we need to do to start up a dialogue with these people ? " O'Neill asked. It was nice to have him batting for my team for a change, but I think that might have something to do with Kowalski.
" When I was leaving the briefing room last night I heard a scream, I thought nothing of it at the time as things like that happen to me all the time. But I now believe that it was Rosha, Jolianar's host, she's dying. She was to badly injured in their last torture session for Jolinar to heal the damage, if we supply another host it would definately open up what you affectionately call a dialogue, plus we would have space faring allies " I grin for ear to ear as that little spark appears in O'Neill's eyes, the man just loves space ships.
" Unauthorised off world activation " Right on cue Walter I smile.
" Walter, was anything sent through the gate ? "
" Yes Maam, Naquadar and a little know substance identified as Xentanian. "
" Well General Hammond ? " I ask.
" O.K. Walter, dial the co-ordinates that just contacted us and let them know It's safe to come. " He sighes as he caves into pressure.
" Yes Sir " Walter looked at me and gave a little wink as he carried out his orders. A little while later and the gate is dialling in again.
" That would be Martouf/Lantash, Garshaw/Yosef, Selmak/Saroosch and the Centurion guard of the high council." I stated as the gate sprang to life.
" Always amazes me how you do that " O'Neill smiled at me."
" Open the Iris Walter " O'Neill ordered and stood to attention as we waited for our guests to arrive.
" Yes Sir " Walter said as he opened the Iris.
" Stand down people, sorry for the welcoming committee friends, we can't be to careful " O'Neill offered in his best diplomatic voice.
" That's quite alright, we would do the same under the circumstances " Garshaw said in all honesty.
" If you'd follow me we have quite a lot to discuss." Jack asked as he held out his arm in the direction that he wished them to go. We went back to the briefing room and all sat around the big table, talk about Deja Vu.
" I believe you've already spoken with Kelly here " General Hammond smiled as he noted the looks of amazment on our guests faces.
" Yes, she has been most helpful" Garshaw said as she looked at me. For once I didn't know what anyone was thinking. What a wonderful feeling that was
" You said you know where Jolinar is " Poor Lantash, he's worried sick.
" Yes Lantash. Chronos has her locked up in Katan "
" Can you supply us with details as to how we can retrieve her ? "
" We can do better than that Lantash, SG1 and SG9 are suited up and ready to go when you are "
" We are ready now " Lantash dipped his head and raised it again. " I must apologise for Lantash, he is very worried for our mates safety " Martouf offered, even though he was just as worried.
" And you are ? " O'Neill asked curiously.
" My name is Martouf, I am Lantash's host " Martouf tried to explain, giving that glorious smile of his.
" I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't seen it " Sam stated, amazed at what she was seeing.
" Sam, could I have a word with you." I ask, pulling her away from the question and answer session that had just begun. " I need you to understand something, Jolinar will need a new host "
" I remember you saying, wait a minute, me ? Oh, I don't know "
" Think about it, you would have wound up with her if I had let things run it's course, all be it short lived " I try not to push to hard, but I just don't want things to turned out the way that they should.
" Short lived ? "
" An Ashrak would kill her soon after your blending, so it would be prudent to eliminate Chronos there and then so he can't send that same Ashrak to kill her "
" I'll bare that in mind " Sam sighes as she tries to let the knew knowledge sink in.
" Are you ready Carter " Jack asks, that man has lousy timing.
" Yeah, coming Sir "
" She will do what is right Kelly " Nephritis tells me softly.
As the team walked through the Chaapa'ai, Martouf I noticed was getting very nervous.
" Does this strike you as too easy ? " He asked Lantash as his nerve endings started to prickle.
" It does my friend, be alert "
" There is movement in the trees O'Neill " Teal'c stated, he too was on edge.
" I clocked that 5 minutes ago, why aren't they moving in on us ? "
" I believe that we are meant to get to our destination O'Neill. It will be then that we will receive resistance "
" I had that feeling also " Lantash voiced out loud, agreeing with the Jaffa.
" Your mate is on his way to try and rescue you, just so you know I will kill you in front of him, then I will do to him as I have done to you and finally I will kill him too, sleep well Sholva " He sneered at poor Jolinar before breaking out in fits of laughter and leaving her with her thoughts.
" We need to warn them Jolinar " Rosha cried as she became more anxious.
" Rosha? When did you wake ? "
" A little while ago, I don't have much time left dear one, we must get out of here now "
" You are in no shape to try an escape my beloved friend. " Jolinar said to her beloved host as she felt the life draining from them.
" In a few more hours we will need not worry about what state we are in, we will both be dead. " Rosha reasoned. She gave her life long friend a much needed hug as she tried to convince her to move.
" A good point, do you have any suggestions ? "
" That Jaffa doesn't seem to agree with his master, maybe we could use that to our advantage ."
" It is worth a try my friend " Jolinar sighed as grief started to well in the pit of her stomach.
" Zar'ta isn't it ? " Jolinar asked her jailer.
" It is " He confirmed, suspicious of his masters quarry
" Why do you serve Chronos ? I hear that a group of Jaffa have broken from their master and are now free, you could do the same."
" I suppose you are to offer me my freedom if I free you ? " The man grinned.
" I hear from Chronos himself that the Jaffa Teal'c is with the people on their way here, I'm sure there are others that feel as you do, could you not rally them ? Jolinar asked hopeful that she had reached her jailer. " I am sure Teal'c would take you under his wing if you assisted in some way " She continued.
" And you would help me in return if I freed you? " He asked sceptically.
" I would, you have my word. And a Tok'Ra's word you can trust." Jolinar stated with pride.
" We are nearing the stronghold, I was expecting some resistance by now " Martouf said to the team.
" We dispatched the Sholva, they would have destroyed their brothers and sisters for a false god so do not grieve for them brother Teal'c. The one you seek lies close to death, she has little time, she would not allow us to use the Sarcophagus, Come we must hurry " Zar'ta stated.
" Martouf ? " Rosha asked weakly as she reached up to touch her loves face.
" It is I my love " Martouf confirmed. He was trying his best to be strong, but the woman he loved was dieing right in front of his eyes. " I am not made of stone Lantash, I am sorry." He said to his Symbiote as tears began to run free.
" We thought we would not see you before we die " Rosha said to her love as her life ebbed away.
" Do not talk so, you will both be alright " Martouf said reasuringly.
" No Martouf, Rosha has been injured beyond my capability to repair, my love, there is no way I can heal the damage caused " Jolinar stated solemnly
" How much time does Rosha have Jolinar? " Sam asked
" Minutes is being generous I feel "
" Would you accept me as your new host ? " Sam asked wearily.
" I would be honoured…" Jolinar stopped mid sentence as she realised that she didn't know whom she was talking to.
" Samantha, Samantha Carter from Earth."
" She is of the Tauri my mate " Lantash added.
" A pretty name, you will look after Jolinar for me Won't you ? " Rosha wept.
" I will, I promise " Sam agreed as she too started to cry.
" You sure about this Carter ? " O'Neill asked his second.
" I'm sure sir, What do I do ? "
" Lean in as if to kiss me " Jolinar smiled.
" Uh, O.K., like this ? " Sam asked. At that moment Jolinar jumped from Rosha to her new soul mate and then everything went black. When she awoke Martouf was cradling Rosha in his arms, rocking her gently back and fore silently weeping and stroking her hair, kissing her ever so gently. Sam's heart went out to her new husband and it broke completely when Jolinar awoke. She slowly moved over to Martouf took them both in her arms and wept with him.
" Welcome back people, debriefing in 1 hour" General Hammond shouted over the loud speaker.
" I need a shower " Sam stated, sounding subdued.
" You OK Sam ? " Daniel asked worried for his friend.
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" I can't believe she's gone Lantash " Jolinar cried as he took her into his arms.
" Nor I my heart "
" Nephritis recommends that you both shower, I took the liberty of getting some clean clothes for you, I know it doesn't feel like it now but everything is going to be just fine "I explained. I looked to the corner of the room and smile as Rosha smiles back at me, " Rosha is never going to be far away " I reasure them. Sam smiles in a knowing way at me then took Martouf by the arm and led him away.
" You two are quiet " Jolinar said a little while later.
" Reminiscing my love " Martouf sighed.
" I miss her too my loves " Jolinar said with tears in her eyes.
" I don't understand, I didn't even know the woman and my heart is broken " Sam cried, Martouf caught her up into his arms and they both wept for their lost love together.
TBC
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