"They can't take my baby. I'll run away with her if they try and hurt her. I'll fight them Daniel. You know I will. They'll think she's evil, and try to kill her. I don't sense any evil from her Daniel. I was wrong to think otherwise."

"Nothing's going to happen to her Vala. I promise you that. No one is going to harm my family.

God, please don't let them hurt my daughter. Vala has been thru so much. She wouldn't survive another child being taken away from her. Please let me protect my family.

Daniel pulled Vala and Eshera into his arms, holding these two precious gifts of love and he thought about what Taika had said about Vala being the lost one and having a child. He knew there was more to this prophecy, but didn't want to think about it right now. His only priority right now, was his wife and daughter, and nothing else mattered.

Ba'al had systematically placed his clones throughout the galaxies to avoid his own capture and used them to gather Intel about the Tau'ri and the Ori. Adria wanted the Gou'ald eradicated by implying they were the true Gods to be worshipped. Ba'al only sensed that Adria wanted to wipe him out only to prove that Origin was the true faith to worship. Something Adria wanted to prove, but the underlying truth was, she didn't want to share power.

Ba'al had Intel that Adria was missing and Origin and the Priors lost power thru out the known galaxies. Knowing this, Ba'al had all his clones dominate the rebelling planets that were subjugated to Origin and take over any Naquadah mines and enforce his growing army of slaves and worshippers. When one of his clones sent message that he was enroute to pick up the infamous SG1, the clone never reported back, that they were in his custody and awaiting orders for Ba'al's instructions. Ba'al had figured out that if one of his Ha'tak ships was in the Milky Way, then SG1 had gained control of the ship somehow and could break his codes of what he was now up to.

He wanted to gain control of the galaxies again, and the Lucian Alliance could be become a useful ally. But SG1 would have to be dealt with or eliminated or his return to power would be all but diminished soon. He had to find a way to stick a thorn in their side. He loved to use the Tau'ri euphemism's. He would have to find a way to get to SG1 and use whatever he could to destroy them.

THE JACKSON HOME

Dr. Lam was busy examining Eshera for any child defects or any abnormalities. Vala and Daniel waited nervously for Carolyn's assessment of their daughter. Daniel held onto Vala to reassure her that things would be alright. But Daniel could see in her eyes, she was terrified that the IOA and NID would get wind of Eshera's excelled growth. To Vala this was a nightmare being repeated in Adria's stead. Never being the mother she wanted to be, never holding her child long enough to bond, play, teach her all the things a child should learn to be happy. Adria had turned out to be another's child, a child of the Ori. But this child was hers and Daniel's. Their child to love and protect, their child to laugh and cry. Their child, not the child of a prophecy.

Teal'c, Sam and Mitchell had arrived a half hour later. They waited in the kitchen, knowing Daniel and Vala had to be terrified of the repercussions of having possibly another Adria, especially being the child of Vala.

Carolyn looked up from finishing her exam and Eshera and shook her head at the child's growth spurt. She smiled at Eshera and the child smiled back.

"Momma……..momma." Vala heard her child calling her, and waited no time taking her from Carolyn.

Daniel knew that Vala was not being overprotective or paranoid, but explaining this new development to everyone would be assuring that Eshera would be taken from them.

"Well Carolyn, is she ok?" Asked Daniel.

"Daniel, I can't find anything physically wrong with Eshera other than the accelerated growth. That in itself is unusual, but from Vala's records, her genes where altered by the Ori and this could very well be the same instance. But I would have to do some psychological test to make sure and I would have to inform Gen Landry of this new development of Eshera."

"No Daniel; I don't want them to take her away from us. The will, you know they will. IOA will have her watched and want her locked up to see if she's a threat to earth. I won't let that happen, ever."

Daniel moved over next to Vala. She looked terrified. "Maybe we can work something out Vala. Let's just wait to see what Gen Landry will say. He's aware of what Woosley would do, and I'm sure everything will be ok." Daniel really didn't believe what he said, but he had to calm down Vala.

"Carolyn, can we wait before we inform Gen Landry for at least 24 hours. I need to talk to my wife."

Carolyn understood why Daniel and Vala were upset, but being under SGC's policy to report any abnormal occurrences, had deemed her office to officially to report this.

"I can stall for that much time, but I'm sorry, I have to report this. But rest assured, I will do everything in my power to show that Eshera is no threat to national security."

"Thank you Carolyn, I'll tell the others what's going on, if you don't mind."

Carolyn nodded her head and left. She informed Mitchell, Sam and Teal'c that Daniel would inform them of their decision about their daughter.

Vala could barely listen to Daniel. She was scared of someone taking away their daughter. They're only hope for happiness. Vala was holding Eshera and crying at the same time.

"No Daniel, no. I won't take her in to see Gen Landry. He'll………he will have to report this to Woosley and they'll take her from us. Why……….why does this happen to me, to us, to Eshera? I'll take her away from all this. I don't care; I won't let them have her."

"Shhh, shhhh, I won't let them take her from us Vala, I promise. But they will find out. I'm going to talk to Mitchell and let him know that we can't stay here. The less they know, the less the are opt to be in trouble. We can't let them destroy their lives for us."

"Please Daniel. Let's take her away from this. I know people that can hide us. Please Daniel."

Daniel knew Vala's pleading was tearing him apart. But he had to stay rational for Vala. He wanted to smooth things over with his friends and make sure they would not be accused of helping them run away. Vala was right, in his mind. Woosley would win and take their daughter. He could not live with almost losing Vala and now his daughter too.

"I'll be right back and we'll start packing. No one will know where we are and that's better for Cam and the rest."

Vala nodded her head, she understood. Eshera was becoming sleepy and she wanted to give her something to eat, before they left. But she had to do something first.

Daniel rounded to the kitchen. Sam, Teal'c and Mitchell had made themselves coffee and were sitting, waiting for him.

"Hey guys, I need to talk to you and I don't think you're going to like it." Stated Daniel.

Sam was worried as the rest, even though they all tried to hide it.

"What's wrong Daniel? Is something wrong with Eshera or Vala?" Said Sam.

"No, yes, It's complicated."

"Spit it out Jackson. If it concerns you and Vala we want to know."

"Indeed."

"Ok, Eshera has grown overnight. She's the size of a 2 – 3 year old and Vala is afraid that they will take Eshera away from us, if Woosley finds out. I don't want to say anymore, mainly this may get you guys into trouble. I only know that she's not like Adria, but it's scarring Vala to death. I'm afraid I believe that IOA will take her away from us and I can't let that happen."

"But people are going to notice Daniel." Said Sam. "You can't hide that from Gen Landry and Carolyn has to say something to him. Plus we'll be there for you and Vala. We are not going to let anything happen to Eshera either."

"Indeed. Eshera and Vala are family as well as you Daniel Jackson. I am prepared to protect all of you, regardless of the consequences."

Daniel smiled and put his hand on Teal'c's shoulder. "Look, I know all of you would put your lives on the line for all of us and then some. But I can't ask you to do this and I can't say what will happen. But I do know, that I'm not letting anyone hurt or take my family away."

Teal'c turned his head to hear a noise outside. Then they all heard the distinct sound of a vehicle starting. Daniel immediately ran towards the front entrance of his house and followed close behind by the rest. He saw Vala in the front seat driving off in their car with Eshera strapped into the child car seat. He ran after the vehicle.

"VALA………VALA…………VALA; STOP. DON'T DO THIS, DON'T DO THIS."

Daniel couldn't keep up. His heart was racing, knowing Vala had did this because she was afraid. Daniel ran back to his friends car hoping to follow her.

"Daniel, Vala sabotaged our cars. She knew we would follow her and Sam found a note and her transmitter." Vala had cut out her locator to keep SGC from tracking her movements.

Daniel was breathing hard and tried to clear his head to read what the note might say.

Dear Daniel,

I can't let them take my daughter from me again, and I can't let them destroy your life, because you are on the run with us. I'm so sorry my darling. I'm not going to let what happened to Adria, happen to Eshera. I will contact you when it's safe to do so, and do not try to find us. I love you all and we will be ok. I love you with all my heart Daniel. I can never repay you for giving me this child, but I will protect her with my life. I love you, I will always love you. I will make sure Eshera will always love you. Goodbye my love, goodbye.

Vala

After reading the note, Daniel fell to his knees and held his head in his hands. He had lost his family anyway. Sam knelt beside him, tried to comfort him. But Sam knew this was tearing Daniel up inside. Mitchell and Teal'c could only stand helpless, as they watched their friend crumble to the ground and cry in anguish of his loss.

TBC