Col Mitchell, Sam and Daniel were trying to stick out the storm that suddenly arrived out of the horizon. SGC had informed them that there was an Ori ship approaching fast and that they should evacuate the people or send in other teams to help. Col Mitchell opted to send in more teams and he requested back up from Teal'c and Vala to assist them. While informing the residents on the planet that they were to be evacuated soon, Teal'c and Vala had immediately responded to their teammates and entered thru the Stargate with SG5, 6 and 7.
Daniel and Sam had already started people thru the Stargate and Col Mitchell was commanding the other teams to form a perimeter while Teal'c and Vala assisted with the remaining teams. The storm was hap hazardous, only in making it difficult for the teams to make sure all the residents had been cleared out and accounted for. The lightning from the storm was growing in strength and Sam was afraid it was becoming too close to the Stargate. Teal'c and Vala were smiling to each other every time they were in close proximity. Col Mitchell and Sam thought they saw something different with their friends, but shrugged it off as a cooperative venture. Daniel however, picked up on something more. He noticed that Vala seemed to be humming while rounding up people to go thru the Stargate. He also noticed that Teal'c seemed to be checking on Vala everytime he saw her. He couldn't put his finger on it, but he decided to shrug it off as just his eyes playing tricks on him and decided that Teal'c was just concerned about one of his teammates.
"Col Mitchell, this storm seems to be picking up speed. How soon are the Ori going to be in orbit of this village? Asked Sam
"SGC says that in one hour. So we need to pick up the pace. Check with Daniel and the other teams on how many more people we need to evacuate?"
"Right; Daniel, how soon are we complete on evacuating this compound?"
"I'm almost done. Teal'c and Vala are rounding up the strays. I'll check on them and see how close we are to finishing up. Daniel out."
"Good." Stated Mitchell. Sam keep an eye on this storm. I don't want anyone left behind while the Ori are on their way."
"Right Colonel. Sam went back to monitoring the storms and decided to keep tabs on the Stargate for any electrical interference.
Daniel finished up his section of people and joined up with Vala and Teal'c to send the rest towards the gate. Once the last of the people had found their way to the gate, the other SG teams followed close behind and thru the gate. The only team left now on the planet was SG1. Col Mitchell and Sam were already standing at the gate as they watched Daniel, Teal'c and Vala bring up the rear. There was a close lightning strike near the gate and Col Mitchell sent Sam thru and watched the rest of his team run towards the gate.
Col Mitchell was signaling with his hand to speed up his team thru the gate. "Hurry it up people. This lightning is getting way to close to frying my britches."
"Well that would be very uncomfortable for the Col Mitchell, don't you think muscles?"
Teal's smiled back at Vala. "Indeed, indeed it would."
Daniel was in close proximity of them running to the gate and saw Teal'c smile and answer Vala. He thought that was strange.
Did Teal'c just smile at Vala's joke? He's never done that before. Daniel thought.
"Hey guys, I hate to interrupt, but this storm is becoming very uncomfortable and I don't want to see Mitchell's shorts on fire."
Both Vala and Teal'c laughed simultaneously and now Daniel knew something was different. As they closed in on the gate, Mitchell felt comfortable that his team was close and went thru the gate. As Daniel, Teal'c and Vala started up the stairway to the gate, lightning hit the gate as they entered the gate. Daniel fell thru to the other side, but he was confused at where he was at. It wasn't the gate room. It was a green meadow, which from what Daniel could see was a thick underbrush and forest, a few feet away. He looked around but he didn't see Vala or Teal'c either, knowing they entered the gate at the same time. He stood up and noticed the gate looked like it had not been used for awhile and looked around for the DHD. He found it, but it had overgrowth and it too looked like it had not been used for awhile. He tried his radio to see if Vala or Teal'c would answer. Nothing but static. He decided to try and clear what brush he could from the DHD and opened the panel to see if the power source was still active. He blew out his breath, when he saw that the crystals that powered the dialing device was missing. He then decided to check his backpack for supplies, water and food. He knew that in an unfamiliar area, he would need to conserve his food until he found a suitable resource and locate Vala and Teal'c. He decided to mark out an area to return to the gate if he found a power source and return to dial home, if he could return home. He decided the best cover is foliage and ventured into the forest area, less the populace if any was hostile. He still had his Zat gun handy and his P90 ready if trouble arised. It was becoming dark and he knew he would have to find shelter soon to continue later. As Daniel was about to stop for the night he heard voices. It sounded as if there was a settlement nearby, but he saw no visible signs of buildings or living quarters or at least none he could see in the dark. He stopped and tried to listen to where the voices where emitting, but they stopped suddenly. He thought he heard something behind him and stooped lower to the ground to give himself and advantage to see if something or someone was sneaking up on him.
I know I heard voices. I can't see anything in this forest. I wonder if Teal'c or Vala are in the same situation.
Daniel heard a crack in the tree line and pulled out his Zat gun, just in case. Next sound he heard was a Zat gun being fired and he fell helplessly to the ground. Daniel slowly was gaining consciousness when he thought he heard a familiar voice. Then he heard another familiar voice. He found he was lying on a cot and sat up almost to quickly as he became slightly light headed.
"Well Daniel Jackson, I see you are awake." He looked up and searched for his glasses.
"Here, this will help you see better." As he put on his glasses, he could finally see that it was Vala.
"Vala, great. What happened? Is Teal'c with you? Where is this place?"
Vala only smiled and shook her head as if Daniel was up to his same old question and answer session.
"It has been a long time since we've seen you Daniel. How did you get here? Asked Vala.
"Get here? Daniel was puzzled at Vala's question. "Come on Vala, quit playing around. Where's Teal'c?"
Vala continued to observe Daniel, realizing he had no clue to where he was at. "Same old Daniel, it seems time never changes for some people. Where do you think you are Daniel?
"I'm here with you, getting nowhere. Where are we and again and where's Teal'c?"
"I am here Daniel Jackson." Daniel immediately stood up to greet his friend as he entered the room."
"Thank goodness it's you Teal'c. Vala wouldn't give me a straight answer. So are we in trouble or do we get out of here?
Teal'c continued to stare and Daniel and Daniel couldn't understand why Vala and Teal'c kept starring at him. Then he looked closer at Vala. She seemed older, but not much. But Teal'c looked the same, but was dressed in what looked like to Daniel, his Jaffa ceremonial robes. When he tilted his head, he finally noticed Vala was dressed differently also. She was in a off the shoulder dress, which matched Teal'c robes, but was also very alluring and yet regal at the same time.
"Hey guys? What's going on? Did Vala get into trouble again and now you guys are wearing those funny clothes?"
Vala continued to shake her head at Daniel. She turned to Teal'c. "Teal'c you may want to take this one. Our wonder boy may want to sit down for a spell. I will see you later darling. Don't stay to long. I want to go to bed early, if you know what I mean." Then Vala did something that shocked Daniel even more. She tenderly reached up and kissed Teal'c passionately and caressed his cheek and left. She never looked back at Daniel.
Daniel starred at Teal'c for a few minutes and shook his head as if to rid himself of the touching scene. "Ok, Teal'c; what's going on. Is Vala messing with me or you two playing a joke on me? What was that kiss about? And what's going on here?"
Teal'c stood toe to toe with Daniel and forced him to sit down on the cot. "You must listen to what I must tell you Daniel Jackson and you will listen well. Vala is my wife and soul mate and has been so for the last 15 of your earth years. I do not appreciate that you insult her and ask that you respect Vala while you are here. This is not your time line, this is ours. You have come thru the gate, but not of your time. Vala and I are husband and wife and will remain so until death takes us. Do I make myself clear Daniel Jackson?"
"What? Husband and wife? You can't……………no way………………how?
A/N: Reviews and feedback are welcomed. Yeah, I know, where the heck did this come from?
