Hello, peepls. Sorry it's taken so long to get this in. It's been like, a month, I know, but I've been busy, and every time I went to type this, I'd have to go clean, or shop, or something. But not today! Woo-hoo! I don't own any of these characters, but I do own the plot. And it thickens, just to let you know. Hey, if you replace the 't' in thickens with 'c', it's chickens.

Chapter 2

They reached the planet, which was very much like the one Chiron was from. Like America in the 1600's.

"Man, I could swear this is the same planet. Creeps me out," said Mitchell.

"Yeah, you're right," said Daniel.

"Operator, patch me through to Sam," Mitchell said.

"Cameron, what the hell are you talking about?" Sam laughed, for she was standing beside him.

"I'm right," said Mitchell, and then it was quiet. They were all hoping that the Goa'uld were already at the planet, and they wouldn't have to set up camp until they arrived.

Sam looked over as she noticed Cameron starting to limp.

"You need to stop?" asked Sam.

"No, I'm fine. And I'm right," Cameron joked.

"I regret ever have saying that," said Daniel.

"Oh, come on, Danny. You know you love me," said Cameron.

"Are you in pain?" asked Sam.

"A little," Mitchell admitted.

"Then we need to stop. Your stitches might be coming undone, and you'll be bleeding like a gutted pig, if that happens," said Sam.

"You can't have me slowing you down. Besides, we should be there pretty soon," said Cameron.

With that, Sam let it go. He wasn't going to listen to her, anyways, and she knew it.

But to her surprise, Mitchell was right...again. They reached the village, and got the same reaction they did from Chiron. A man named Fulknoir greeted them, and though he was being friendly, they got the sense that the Goa'uld were already at the planet.

"We're here to help you. Or try, at least. Have you heard of the Goa'uld?" asked Daniel.

"No," the villager said quickly. "We've never heard of such beings. Now you must go. You've overstayed your welcome. Now go, go," said Fulknoir.

"We can't leave, Fulknoir. They took one of our friends, and we want to get him back, but we can only do that with your help. Please," said Daniel, glancing at the others.

Fulknoir hesitated a moment, then said, "We've heard of the Goa'uld. They're here, in our village. But you must go, or they will take you in there ship. We do not want to be the cause of your death. Leave while you are still alive."

"Have you ever had one of your friends taken by them?" asked Daniel. "Many of our friends have been killed, taken prisoner, and wounded by the Goa'uld. Can you take us to the leader?"

Cameron looked at Daniel and smirked. Teal'c didn't get it.

"All right," said Fulknoir. "Come with me."

So they followed Fulknoir to the center of the village, entering a small hut. This almost scared Cameron. The hut looked almost exactly the same as the one from the last planet. Not to mention that it had the same Goa'uld. When Cameron and Teal'c entered through the doorway, Sha'kura shouted for the guards immediately.

"We don't mean any harm. We just want back our friend. If you won't give him back willingly, we will take him back by force," Daniel said quickly.

"Why have they returned?" asked Sha'kura, pointing to Teal'c and Cameron.

"We are part of their team," Teal'c said.

"Do you have our friend?" asked Cameron.

"What friend do you speak of?" asked Sha'kura.

"His name is Chiron," Sam said.

"Are you sure he is not James Bond?" said Sha'kura, looking at Cameron. "Or perhaps Sam Fisher?"

The others looked at Cameron questionably, but Teal'c spoke, instead.

"It would seem that Colonel Mitchell has memory problems," Teal'c explained.

"Listen, Shabahooka, or whatever your name is. My name's Cameron Mitchell, all right? We're looking for our friend, Chiron. You know, the goat guy?"

Sha'kura gave him a confused look.

Sam took the opportunity to say, "We just want him back. Is he still alive?"

"Yes. I believe so. But I want something in return," said Sha'kura. "Or perhaps, someone."

Sam wasn't liking this. "Like what?" she asked, although she knew the answer.

"Him," he said, pointing to Cameron.

She knew it. But she wouldn't let it happen.

"Fine," said Mitchell.

"What!" shouted Sam, a little too loud. "No! You can't just give yourself away to a Goa'uld!"

"He just did," Sha'kura told her. "You will get back your other friend, but I get this one."

With that, Cameron was taken away by two guards.

"Just get him back, Sam!" Cameron shouted back to her.

"What are you going to do with him?" asked Daniel.

"Kill him. He murdered my guards many days ago, and he will be punished. Teal'c," said Sha'kura, turning to face the Jaffa, "you will be set free, along with your others, but I expect not to see your face again."

"Do not expect so strongly, Sha'kura," said Teal'c.

"Then maybe I should get rid of you now," said Sha'kura, taking a step toward Teal'c, and Teal'c did the same to Sha'kura.

"No," said Daniel. "Are you willing to trade anything else?"

"I am not. His death will suit me fine. And a slow death it will be," said Sha'kura. "Lead them back to the gate. Your friend will bet here when you arrive. If I see any of your kind again, I will not be so lenient."

"But the only reason your guards were killed was because you took our people prisoner," Sam objected.

Just then, one of the guard whirled around and caught her cheek, sending her to the ground. Teal'c charged at the guard, but was quickly thrown back by one of the bigger ones. Daniel turned and helped Sam back to her feet as the Goa'uld spoke.

"Do not talk to our masterin that tone!" he shouted.

"Let them go, Buron. Lead them to the gate," said Sha'kura, so then they left.

An hour later, they were back at the gate, and, as Sha'kura had promised, Chiron was there, but looked as bad as Cameron did when they found him on the other planet.

"We'll be back for him, Sam. Don't worry," said Daniel.

"I know," she said. "Chiron, are you all right?"

Chiron lifted his head as he leaned his back against the stargate. "I will survive. How did you find me?" Chiron asked.

"A miracle," said Daniel. "Come on, we have to hurry back to the base." He put Chiron's arm around his neck as Teal'c dialed to Earth. A moment later, they wre back at Stargate Command.

"Where's Cameron?" was the first thing out of Landry's mouth.

"Sha'kura wanted a trade. Chiron for Cameron. We tried to stop him, but they took off with him," said Daniel.

"Damn it. Not again," said Landry. "Looks like our rescue mission turned into a game of hide-and-seek."

Yup. Cliff-hanger, I know. But I love cliff-hangers. Who doesn't, right? Especially the movie "Cliff Hanger" with Silvester Stalone in it. whistles :0D Bie!