"We're on an Ancient ship," Daniel spoke over the comm.

"Anna just said the exact same thing. Man, these guys really did get around," Cam responded back "You might wanna come and look at this. I think we found the bridge."

"You did?" Daniel glanced at Teal'c and Vala as they all heard this bit of news. Understanding the importance of this Teal'c had already started walking.

"We're on our way," continued Daniel as he and Vala followed Teal'c.

~*~*~*~

Looking up Daniel took off his glasses, rubbing the bridge of his nose. He and the others had arrived on the bridge, and he had been busy reading data from one of the console,

"It's definitely Ancient," he said, putting his glasses back on.

"You've been studying that for what, 30 minutes, and that's all you've come up with?" Vala was starting to get a bit fed up. They had come all this way and all they had found was an Ancient ship. It didn't seem that big a deal to her.

Giving her a quick glare he carried on, "Yes. Well, I'm sorry but at the moment its the best I can do. The language here is different to the Ancient language that we know of. Most of what I've been able to translate so far deals with the ships systems."

"Anything helpful?" asked Cameron.

"Well, the ship's got life support. But then I guess we knew that already. Most of the other systems appear to be off-line. I'm guessing it suffered some serious damage and the crew either abandoned ship or..."

"Or...?" Vala didn't like the sound of where this was going.

"Or, they died."

"Oh! So no friendly beings then?" Now Vala really was disappointed.

"I wouldn't give up on that idea just yet," Cameron was still hopeful.

Sensing that the others were keen to continue looking around the ship Daniel said, "Look give me some time to read through this. There's a lot to take in." He turned to Anna. "I could use some help."

"I'll be glad to help, though my knowledge of the Ancient language is pretty poor compared to yours."

"From what I heard from Jack you've managed to pick up quite a bit while on the Odyssey. Anyway the company would be nice."

"Jackson's right. Having the two of you working through the logs, you'll get the job done faster," contributed Cameron.

As he and the others made to leave Cameron talked to Jack over the comm, "Sir, it looks like we're on an Ancient ship. Daniel and the Doc are going to go through the ship's logs to see what they can find out. Teal'c, Vala and I are going to continue having a look around."

"Did you just say an 'Ancient' ship?" Back on the Odyssey Jack gave Sam a surprised look at this piece of news.

"Yes Sir."

"Well, okay then. Report back when you find out anything else."

"Will do." Cameron adjusted his cap before leaving to carry on looking around the ship.

~*~*~*~

Sometime later...

"Now this is interesting..."

Anna went over to Daniel, who looked up as she stood next to him. He carried on, "I think I've found the captain's final entry. If I press this and this I might be able to play it in full." As Daniel touched some symbols on the console an image appeared. They could just make out the image of a man.

"We've been hit...energy... shut down... We've been unable ... online... done this...responsible ..." The image was badly distorted with static, though they could see that the man was deeply distressed and in severe pain.

After the recording ended Anna and Daniel looked at each other

"You're right that was interesting," said Anna.

Just then the main lights flickered a few times and then were gone. The two of them stood in semi-darkness, the consoles and some floor lighting providing just enough light to see.

"Somehow I don't think that's a good sign, do you?" said Anna going over to another console. Glancing quickly at it she looked up as Cameron's voice came over the comm.

"Hey kids, we've seemed to have lost the lights."

"Same here," Anna paused staring at her console, "And Cam, I think someone is accessing the ship's database."

Looking at his console Daniel spoke, "Anna's right. I think there might be someone on board." Looking over at Anna he gave her a worried look.

"Right. We're heading back to you," replied Cameron, looking at Teal'c and Vala who had already started heading back to the bridge.

~*~*~*~

Cameron and his team were nearing the bridge when they came across a figure standing about 15 feet in front of them, blocking their way ahead. The figure was humanoid in shape and dressed in a black, shiny suit covering it's entire body including the head. Just then the figure turned and raised its arm, several small projectiles shot out.

Cameron and the others took a step backwards and turned running. The projectiles were too fast for them and hit all three of them before they had gotten far. As each projectile hit them it sent an electric current through their bodies and they fell to the floor unconscious.

~*~*~*~

Meanwhile on the bridge of the Ancient ship...

"What is it?" Daniel could see the thoughtful, concentrated look on Anna's face, as if she was listening to something.

In response Anna pulled out a Beretta. "Something's wrong," she said, walking closer to Daniel. Just then a black suited figure appeared in the doorway. As she raised her gun ready to pull the trigger a projectile hit her, Daniel spun around with his weapon in his hand, when he too was hit by the projectile device.

~*~*~*~

Cameron opened his eyes to find himself staring up at a ceiling. Regaining consciousness, he became aware that his whole body ached and that he was lying on the floor. Slowly he moved into a sitting position, wincing slightly as he did so. Jeez, he felt like he had done 5 rounds with Teal'c. Looking around he could see he was in a semi-dark room, with no visible door from what he could tell. The others were all there with him including Daniel and Anna. "Well, that went well" he thought. "Come to a new galaxy and get thrown in jail"

"You are awake Colonel Mitchell" Cameron turned to see Teal'c standing, watching over them.

"Yeah. How are you Teal'c?"

"I am fine Colonel Mitchell. We appear to have been captured."

"Yep, you could say that." Cameron sat there for a moment shaking his head, trying to clear his thoughts. "How are the others?" he asked, pulling himself up to check on them, going over to Anna first.

"They appear to be alright, though you are the first to waken."

"Oh... I think I'm going to throw up," said Vala, who had woken and had sat up suddenly.

"The feeling will past Vala Mal Doran." Teal'c had gone over to her and was bending down to offer comfort.

"Doc? Anna?" Cameron bent over Anna, brushing her hair back, which had come loose from her ponytail. Anna stirred, opening her eyes to look into Cam's blue ones staring at her. Seeing her awake he smiled. Anna made a move to sit up. "Easy does it Doc," he said, helping her, "It's got a bit of a kick, but it wears off quickly."

Seeing that Anna was alright he checked on the others including Daniel who was now also awake. Once he checked on them all he began to look around the room they were in. Yep definitely no door that he could see. "So who do you think they are? Ancients?" he asked.

"No, not Ancients. I think it would be safe to say that they probably the ones who attacked the ship, possible killing all the Ancients on board," Daniel answered, "Obviously their an advanced race..."

"Whoa, Daniel, just back track there a minute. The ship was attacked?" Somehow Cameron wasn't surprised, but still it was a worrying thought that someone took out an Ancient ship and killed them all.

"Oh, right, sorry. Just before the lights went out Anna and I found what looked like the last entry made by the ship's captain. It was badly damaged but it looked like some kind of energy weapon attacked the ship knocking out the ship's systems."

Just then a section of the wall opened revealing two armoured aliens.

"Somehow I don't think you guys are here to have a friendly chat," said Cameron facing them.

~*~*~*~