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Chapter 10
- P3X-747
'How much further?'
'I don't know.'
'We've been walking all day…'
'I said, I don't know.'
'Well, next time you decide to test a transportation-device, remember to pack some water.'
'I didn't know you could complain this much, Daniel.'
'Well what do you want? I'm tired, thirsty, covered in mud and dirt and goo. Pestered by dubious alien insects…'
Kyra smiled as she heard his hand slap against his skin for the hundredth time.
'Well I already told you that they're attracted to sweetness.'
She turned around and faced the chagrined archaeologist.
'I can't help that you're so sweet, Daniel.'
She grinned mischievously.
'Yeah, well… wait, what?' Daniel said confused.
'You're… wait a minute… do you hear that?'
'Hear what?'
But Kyra didn't respond. Suddenly, she began running towards the sound she was hearing.
'Kyra… Hey, wait! Kyra! I so do not feel like running! I'm tired Kyra. Kyra!'
'It's water, Daniel! Water!' Kyra yelled from the distant.
'Water?'
That discovery made Daniel chase the young woman, until they reached a stream of fresh water.
'Ha! Water!' Daniel exclaimed.
He wasted no time, but waded into the tiny river and plunged himself under.
After he had gulped down enough water, he began taking off his clothes, until he was down to his underwear.
He rinsed out his clothes, and hung them over a branch on a nearby tree to dry.
Tired, he sat down and leaned against it.
He watched as Kyra came from the water, soaked. She too started to strip off her clothes, until she was down to the tanktop and underwear.
Then she folded the ripped top upwards, so that the material now only covered her breasts.
Sighing, she sat down beside Daniel.
'I think we should camp out here tonight. I can probably fix us a fire, if we're lucky.' She said.
Daniel nodded.
'Perhaps I could catch a few fish.' He said.
'I saw a few of them swimming in the more shallow parts of the stream.'
Kyra nodded and got up.
'Well then. Let's get to work.'
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- P3X-747
'How much further?'
'I do not know, O'Neill.'
'Come on, T. You're the GPS-guy.'
Teal'c didn't bother to comment.
Jack threw away the last piece of mellon-skin.
'So… heard any good jokes lately?'
Teal'c raised an eyebrow.
'None? Neh, didn't think so…'
He wiped the sweat of his forehead.
'How do you do it, Teal'c?'
'Do what, O'Neill?'
'Come on. It's hotter than hell out here. I'm soaked in this burning sun, but you don't even break a sweat. How?'
'Perhaps I am of better physique then you are, O'Neill.'
Jack pointed a finger at the large Jaffa.
'Hey. I'll let you know I am in great shape, thank you very much.'
Teal'c again chose to remain silent.
'But I'll tell you, I'd kill for a cold beer right about now…'
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- P3X-747
Daniel awoke and found Kyra still asleep, lying in his arms.
It had been a hot night, and they had only had the fire next to them. Their clothes were still hanging on the tree, but ought to be dry by now.
However, he couldn't remember the two of them ending in each other's arms though…
'Kyra… hey, Kyra…' He began softly.
The young woman stirred in his arms and moaned.
'Shouldn't we… you know… get going again…'
Kyra turned around against him, and opened her eyes. She realized she was still in his embrace.
'Daniel… are you trying to take advantage of me or something?'
His eyes immediately went wide.
'No… No no no, it isn't like that, I was…'
'Relax.' She said with a smile.
'I'm only teasing you.'
She stretched, without letting him release her, and folded her arms around him as well.
'Come on. Let's get some more sleep.'
'But shouldn't we…'
'Look. There's no one around for miles. I for one, am lying very comfortably here, and I wouldn't mind lying next to you for another while.' She hugged him more tightly and pressed her body against his.
'What do you say?'
'I um, oh… Well, I wouldn't say that I'd mind…' Daniel said, tightening his grip on her also.
'Good. Then stop talking, and relax…'