LIBERTINES AND LIBERATION
DISCLAIMER: I do not own any Stargate characters, ideas or themes. As a matter of fact, Stargate can have my ideas if they want them (wouldn't that be great). All standard applicable disclaimers apply to this piece. I have tried to source any materials quoted in furtherance of this story.
Spoilers: Probably some for Season 10 and beyond
Summary: Vala and Daniel centered storyline adventure (hopefully); relationship (okay yes); angst (yup); comfort; etc.
Rating: R to NC-17 in some parts.
Author's Note: This is my first Stargate fiction. I have no betas – not even a beta fish – not even sure what a beta is in fact.
This is the first chapter in the next installment. There's more to follow, probably tomorrow.
This story will have multiple chapters.
I took inspiration from Milena D's Misappropriation of Lives and a short story called Believe by Random. I really wish those two authors would write more on those two story lines.
I hope for a few comments.
Old Friends
The rings crashed down as Daniel and Vala were transported to a ship. Vala had hoped the ring room would now be empty. But they had no such luck; they were immediately surrounded by Lucian Alliance operatives. Some of the operatives were familiar to Vala. "Hi Sam," Vala chirped cheerily. Daniel said nothing, choosing to make a silent assessment of the situation. Sam nodded to acknowledge them -- she was being stripped of her jacket and boots.
Vala tried to give Daniel a look that said "follow my lead", but she wasn't sure if he'd understood. She was not surprised to see who was leading this Alliance group, "Well hello, Emeteo. How are things?" Vala purred as if she'd been invited over for dinner. Vala felt coldness settle in the pit of her stomach as she looked into the cruel eyes of Anateo's younger brother. She remembered the last time she had seen Anateo; he had been floating outside the Odyssey control room window after she had beamed him off the ship's bridge into open space.
"Well Vala Mal Doran," Emeteo smiled with cold surprise in his eyes.
From Emeteo's tone, Daniel thought he must know Vala, probably NOT a good sign he thought.
"Things are improving by the minute, how nice of you to drop by." Emeteo imitated Vala's cheery tone as he backhanded her across the mouth, knocking her to the floor. Vala's mouth began to bleed from a cut on her lower lip.
"Hey!" Daniel stood between Emeteo and Vala. Vala jumped up and yanked Daniel's arm in warning.
Daniel started to speak, but Vala interrupted him, "I hired him in Danter. He's harmless really, best I could get on short notice."
"Vala you're such a little liar. I guess we'll have to keep him alive long enough to figure out who he is." Emeteo sneered and landed a fierce sucker punch to Daniel's face, making him reel back.
Vala made no acknowledgement of the other man she was particularly acquainted with among Emeteo's men. She hoped he would seek her out. She hoped.
All three SG-1 members were hustled into a room with a cell at the far end -- the ship's main brig. Before they were allowed in the cell, Emeteo's men took Vala's coat and shoes. All three were searched, but Daniel was allowed to remain fully dressed. The disparate treatment worried him.