Daniel decided he wanted to wake up early before Teal'c had a chance to see him and probably throw him out. This Teal'c from this reality was more complex than from his own. He kept thinking that for some reason, Teal'c and Vala did not mention that their Daniel was dead and buried. Daniel packed the few things he came thru the gate with and hiked out to the nearest Eloshins he could find.
"Hello, excuse me, I a friend of Master Teal'c and Mistress Vala. I wanted to honor their friend that died. Could you direct me to his resting place?
An Eloshin who was coming back from an early walk looked at Daniel curiously, before he spoke.
"I'm sorry my friend. But that is a sacred place and no one may enter without permission." The Eloshin continued to stare at Daniel as if making up his mind at who he was staring at.
"Well I was a close relation to the deceased. Can't you tell the resemblance?"
"I do see the resemblance. But if Master Teal'c was with you, he would escort you himself. I'm sorry, it is the one thing that we respect above all is the wishes of our dear friends privacy for their friend. Good day to you my friend."
After watching the Eloshin walk away. Daniel was more curious than ever. These people had a deep rooted respect for Teal'c and Vala. But he had to know why the secrecy. He watched the Eloshin's walk through the streets as he remained hidden. He had to find the grave and hoped Teal'c would come looking for him soon. He decided he would wait and watch for them to lead him to it.
Teal'c arose while Vala was still asleep. He wanted to see that Daniel was placed in one of his friend's home early, while Vala slept. He had lost his patience in dealing with this Daniel and remembered the difficulties he had with his now deceased friend. He was not yet ready to reveal what had happened to the other Daniel. It was too painful for Vala, and he thought that Daniel would resent her even more if he did.
Teal'c knocked on the door, and received no answer. As he was about to knock again, Ephrom rounded the corner.
"Master Teal'c; have you need of anything this morning?"
"Not I; but I have made arrangements for Daniel Jackson to move to other quarters outside the palace. I was merely waking him."
"I saw him last night to make sure he did not need anything, as you asked, Master Teal'c. He had asked of you and the Mistress and I informed him of how you both were stranded with your friend. He had features of your dear friend. I informed him of his grave being sacred to you and Mistress Vala."
Teal'c raised an eye brow. "Thank you Ephrom, I thank you for seeing to our guest."
"It was my honor Master Teal'c."
After Ephrom left, Teal'c knocked again. When he received no answer, he thought it best to leave Daniel alone and return to Vala. Once he returned, he undressed and slipped back into bed and pulled Vala close.
"Hmmm, you left me cold." Purred Vala.
"Only for a little while Cal Mah, I missed your warmth also."
"Where were you?"
"I was checking on Daniel Jackson." Teal'c would not tell Vala that Daniel was told about their deceased friend.
"Is he alright?"
"Yes Cal Mah. Go back to sleep. It is early. I will check on him again." As Teal'c cuddled closer to Vala. He wondered if this Daniels' curiosity would cause Vala anymore pain than he already had caused. As Teal'c went in to his deep sleep. He remembered the events surrounding his friend's death.
Daniel you need to stop. If you don't stop dialing, it's going to kill her.
I want off this planet. We can go home. We could always go home. She lied to us.
She did not lie Daniel. I kept the crystals from you. I am to blame.
But she knew and never said a word. Vala had to know that you had the crystals.
She did not Daniel. She only knew she could not go thru the gate with us. I had to hide the crystals. She would have used them to send us back thru the gate and die. We can not blame her for Adria's trap to find us.
You're always taking her side. I'm tired of us this life. I want to go home Teal'c. I have a life, friends. What about Sam, Jack and Cam. They can't find us. We need to go back.
What about Vala? Doesn't she deserve life? She did not ask for this. She is trapped forever here unless we figure out how to stop the gate from killing her.
How long will that be Teal'c? It's been almost a year, and still we have no way of finding out. How long do we have to stay unnecessarily stranded?
So Vala means nothing to you? These people saved us from Adria and hid us from the Ori. It there was an alternative way to return safely, then we would not be here Daniel Jackson. But there is not. Vala is the one to pay the ultimate price for our safety. I cannot leave her behind knowing that she would be stranded for possibly her entire life. Can we do any less?
Go Daniel. Here are the crystals. Go home, you too Teal'c. I never asked to be here, but I am, and Adria knows that. She knew I would never be able to leave. I just so enjoy being punished for something I had nothing to do with my whole life. Quetesh, Adria and now you. Everyone blames me for their troubles that I never asked for. I want to die. I want to stopped being blamed for hurting my friends. I hurt people I love, my fiancé, my brother, innocent people now you and Teal'c. I want to die Daniel. I don't want to carry this burden any more.
"No Vala. This is not worth the price for you to pay. Daniel understands this. He is just upset about being on the plant for so long. We are all under a strain from Adria's knowing that we are here and have not figured out how to leave.
How long do we wait Teal'c. We don't have Sam here to help us and we don't have any high tech computers laying around. We may never leave this planet. I don't want to see Vala die, but one of us can go home while she stays here and brings back help.
We cannot be sure Daniel Jackson. We have activated the crystal before and it still affected Vala. She almost died. Do you wish that to happen after you have left? I will not leave Vala and you should be patient. I will not allow you to leave if it causes Vala harm.
You can't stop me Teal'c and I'm leaving. It's not your choice anymore. I can't stay here. We wouldn't be in this mess, if Vala had listened. We didn't………..
We had no choice Daniel Jackson. The Ori fired upon us, and the DHD was badly damaged. Vala dialed the only address that was available. We still do not know if the DHD works to return us to our home. We cannot gamble with her life.
STOP IT. THE BOTH OF YOU. Go home Daniel, go back to the life that you had. Go back and forget we exist so you can feel better about yourself. I don't care what you do Daniel. It seems that all your attention towards me was just your way of placating me. I thought you really cared about me, while we were on earth. We even made plans to be together. I guess now that it just me that has to stay here, I mean nothing to you. GO Daniel, let me die with at least one friend I can count on.
Vala, I do have feelings for you. But I don't want to stay here my entire life. When I get back, we can find a way to help you leave from here. Vala…….Vala. Please come back. VALA……..VALA.
I do not understand you Daniel Jackson. She will possibly die if you do this. Why do this now, knowing the pain you cause her? I know you want to leave, but I can not allow this. We owe her for our lives and I will not allow you to hurt her anymore.
You can't stop me Teal'c; I'm going. I promise I will send help. Trust me.
No, I can't Daniel Jackson. Vala is our friend and she has been hurt enough in her life. Adria has done her a great injustice and she is not to blame for our being stranded. Can you not see how much she wants you to leave and how she wants to die. Do you not feel that she deserves no more pain, and yet you wish to cause her more. Do not force my hand Daniel Jackson. I will protect her, if you do not.
Stay back Teal'c. I don't want to hurt anyone, but I need to leave, and I'm going.
Stop Daniel Jackson, I do not want to hurt you. But you give me no other choice. Vala will die if you attempt to leave.
You don't know that. She was just ill for awhile.
She was near death. It took all my skills and yours to save her. Stop this now, or I will be forced to stop you.
ZAT……..
I'm sorry Teal'c that I had to shoot you. But I have to leave here my friend.
STOP DANIEL IT MAY KILL YOU.
I just have to take that chance Vala.
Ahhhhhhhhhh.
Daniel Jack……………
Master Teal'c, you are awake; please hurry. Mistress Vala was taken to a room in the palace. She is near death.
Take me to her. Where is Daniel Jackson?
I………..he is here in the palace too Master Teal'c. He is dead. We do not know what happened. We found you and Mistress Vala. She was in very bad shape. Your friend was burned very badly. We could not save him, but Mistress Vala is ill once again. Please Master Teal'c, you must hurry.
A/N: I know, I know. A little late, but here it is. Reviews and feedback are welcomed.
