This is one of my favorite chapters. I've been planning it since the very beginning. Though part of it was going to be in a different chapter I decided that it matched well together. I can't wait to you all read this and I hope it lives up to your standards. I know my last chapter was less then breathtaking but I felt that it needed to happen also I wanted it to build up my inspiration for this one. Believe me this one is right now my pride and joy and I hope you all enjoy reading it just as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Animalistic

Chapter 9

Qetesh wiggled her body against Daniels as she walked behind him. Leaning down she licked the base of his neck gently niblling a little.

"Ready to give up yet, my sweet?" she purred. "It would be easier on both of us if you just gave in..."

"No."

"Is this about your friends?" she hissed as she ran around the desk to stare at him directly in the face. "Its been a week, Daniel! Stop with this silly mourning!" her voice became mechanical again. "They're dead get over it!"

"Get out!" Daniel yelled as he stood up. His eyes were serious and calm but in reality fear went through him like a knife.

"Don't you dare, slave!" she reached her hand forward and slapped him. "I own you don't ever forget that. I wouldn't want to hurt your precious backside." Turning around she fled from the room leaving Daniel to let out a thick breath of air that had been bundled in his chest.

The halls were practically empty except for Teal'c standing in the middle waiting for Daniel to approach. They nodded at one another and Daniel tried to go by him but he blocked him.

"Qetesh has ordered that you come with me. There is something she wishes you to see."

"I don't think..." he began but Teal'c cut him off.

"Come." Pushing Daniel forward they headed down the hall. Taking a right they were already in a section that Daniel had not visited yet. Stepping into a room Teal'c closed the door and pushed Daniel towards a window. He looked down only to see a man strapped to the wall and Qetesh talking.

"This has nothing to do with you, I just have to teach my slave a lesson." Stepping forward she caressed his cheek and opened her mouth a little and stuck out her little pink tongue and dragged it over the mans neck. His neck consticted as he swallowed. Turning her head she looked menacingly at Daniel.

"Qetesh, don't!" he yelled and banged against the glass only to get a smirk from her.

"Did you hear that? The one you're being punished for is begging for your life. Doesn't that make you feel warm and fuzzy inside?"

"No..." the man whimpered and felt her hand clench onto his throat. "I mean yes...yes."

"Good pet," she laughed then turned her voice to normal. "You ready? Cause we're going to start now. Lets start with this..." Grabbing his shirt she ripped it open and kissed his chest. "For luck. I don't want you to break to easily."

"No!" Daniel yelled as Qetesh grabbed a whip and sent it flying into his chest the first time. Reapeatedly the sound of a thunder clap and his scream mingled. Blood splattered onto Qetesh's dress and face.

"This is what you get! You deserve this!" grabbing a dagger from the table she slashed into the mans chest causing him to howl and try and fight against his binds. Lifting up the knife she licked in clean while staring directly into Daniels eyes.

"Please stop..." Daniel whispered tears brimming his eyes. For one moment his eyes locked onto the eyes of the man on the wall. Blood dripped all over him and his hair was thickly matted by sweat.

"You don't want to watch? Then run, my sweet! Run away!" she laughed sending Daniel stumbling back and out the door. "You can't do anything!" she yelled just as the door shut behind him. "Put him in the sarchophacus. I might play with him later."

Qetesh sat upon her throne with her chin in her hands. A tight black dress hugged her curves as she stood up right as a group of people came in and bowed to her.

"My lady, we have come bestowing gifts."

"I do love gifts," she purred. A group of men came in pulling in a cage. A smile grew on her face as she saw the three very large cats.

"Lions, my lady. In our history you were usually depicted with one. The one with the mane is the male the other two are females."

"They are breathtaking," she whispered and stepped down the steps towards the cages. In front of the cages now she stared at them completely mesmerized. Leaning forward she began to un latch the cage.

"No!" the one man yelled but the doors were already opened and they pounced in front of her growling.

"Hello, my pretties." They growled at first but her mouth opened as she did a playful hiss. Her eyes flashed gold as she went onto her knees in front of them. Growling they circled her as she laughed. The male was the first to approach. She nuzzled the side of his face and purred into his ear. The other two went to her sides and start nuzzle her. "They're so sweet."

"Wow," the man whispered as he stepped forward. The three growled and went into attack stance every time one of them tried to come near her.

"I guess they don't like you. Daniel! What a surprise, look at the pretties that they brought me!" Daniel walked down the steps and stopped halfway there. "Come closer, they wont hurt you. I promise." She leaned against the males back and dug her hands into the lions mane. Leaning back she arched herself upwards and opened her mouth as she watched Daniel.

"No thanks." Daniels voice was cold now. When he saw her, he saw a caged animal. He wondered how close of a comparison that actually was.

"Thats no fun, my sweet." Leaning forward she prowled up to his legs and grazed her teeth against his knee. "Don't you want to play?" Looking up she reached her hand to his waist and ran her hand down him causing him to shudder.

"Not really," he grabbed her hand and pulled it off of her. Biting his tongue he added, "I'm not ready. I don't know you, my queen, well enough."

"So cute," she whispered and stood up next to him and took his lips to her own and drunk from them. "I'll be waiting." Stepping backwards the lions surrounded her again. Grinning she went back to kneeling infront of them. Licking her lips she stared at him with an animalistic desire then leaned in and gave a playful nip to one of the lions.

Daniel heard a loud thump from inside Qetesh's quarters. Something clung at his gut as he stepped towards the door. All he had to do was push the panel and it would open but his hands were sweaty and he was nervous. Was she alright? Did he care? Yes and no to the latter, he hated the Qetesh that he was getting to know everyday but the side he had met only a couple times compelled him.

"Qetesh," he whispered at the door and rested his hand on the panel and slowly pushed it in. The door opened quickly and Daniel walked slowly into the room. The only light was made from candles, the fire danced shadows on the wall. The air was thick and coated with a bitter taste something resembling fear.

A female whimper from the corner sent him back into reality. Looking towards his right he saw Qetesh huddled in the corner like a child. Her hair mused and cheeks stained with tears that kept on coming down.

"Qetesh, are you alright?" he asked gently and walked over and kneeled down infront of her. The urge to comfort was now controlling him as he rested his hand on her knee but she flinched away. Her head lifted up and met his blue eyes with her tear filled grey ones.

So how did you feel about this chapter? I would like to hear your opinions. Good and bad are good for me. I look forward to your thoughts!

Love you all!

- Niki

PS: I got a Vala MalDoran action figure! Now I'm saving up for the Daniel Jackson one.