In the vastness of space, the Priors had been spread across the galaxy on the planets that still feared them and the Ori. But without the power of Origin, their threats were being challenged, as travelers to these planets had spread rumors that the Priors had lost their Orici, along with their powers. The Lucian Alliance had pressed their advantage while they could, and on these Ori held planets; the Priors were either exposed or killed. The surviving Priors however did find a planet that they could congregate to, and held themselves in prostration, waiting for a sign of the Orici's return. They believed they were being tested as one of the faithful, from the book of Origin. Some of the Priors had returned to their normal selves, believing that they were either not worthy or their eyes had been opened and mislead and returned to their home planets. Others sided with the Lucian Alliance to make their way home or starve. But those that remained faithful to Origin, waited and waited. They believed that they would be rewarded with ascension or that the Orici would one day return and once again, punish the non believers.
Traveling at light speed thru the folds of space was a Red Flame that consumed anything and everything in its path. The Red Flame was contained to an uncharted galaxy, if only temporarily and its means to return was guided by vengeance. It seemed to have a consciousness of its own, tearing and ripping thru galaxies to return to one particular place in time. The Milky Way held its destiny and the Red Flame would wreak havoc on all those that opposed it or her. Its mission was to seek out the Blue Flame that had pushed her farther than she thought possible to lost regions unknown. The Red and Blue Flame had fought to the very edges of the universe. Both flames were a spectacle of lights, nova like explosions that would have obliterated any nearby or distant planets. The Red Flame was spurned to destroy what had been formed out of evil consciousness, unbidden to the holder of such memories. But the Blue Flames existence was only temporary at best, a protector of the Ancient Ones lineage, given to another to preserve the Four Great Races. But being limited, the Blue Flame emitted by Taika, had lost its battle on the further regions of space. Overtaken by the Red Flame that knew no boundaries for evil; that was taken over by a new ominous spirit. One that had been untapped in a region of one's mind for so long, that its release was unfathomable. Now it possessed the Red Flame and spurred it on for new blood, new victims and a new life that was denied for hundreds of years, both entwined to wreak havoc across the cosmos. Its bearing was unstoppable and the Ancients descendents would pay for their interference.
Eshera had thought of the last place she was happy at with her mother. Unknown to her, the Blue Flame had fulfilled her wish.
"Wha…….how. Eshera did….did you do this honey?"
"I…..I don't know daddy. I just wanted to be back were mother and I were having fun. We were going to have a day together daddy."
"Eshera…………
Daniel turned to his friends, not knowing what to say to his daughter. Sam came over to Eshera and Daniel.
"Eshera; I know you don't understand what happened here. And we're all a little baffled on how this happened. But we're not going to let anything happen to you or your father. We want to find your mother and make sure you're a family again."
"Eshera, that bad man, will not bother you as long as we're with you. We'll straighten out everything, so don't worry your pretty little head about what happened."
"Indeed; but I noticed there was a familiar Blue Flame emitting from my godchild as was from Vala aboard the Ha'tak ship."
"Blue Flame Teal'c? Do…..do you think Eshera inherited that from Vala? Asked Daniel.
"Indeed; I believe Eshera may be showing early signs of such a gift."
Eshera clapped with enthusiasm. "I'm your godchild Uncle Teal'c?"
"Yes Eshera; your mother is my adopted sister, therefore I am responsible for your safety and care when your mother and father are absent."
"Then Sam is my Aunt and Uncle Cam are my guardians too?"
"Yep." Said Daniel. "They are family honey, and you can count on them, whenever you're in trouble or they'll be there when it counts."
"Are we going to find mommy, daddy?"
"Yes, honey, we are. But what did you mean you could help find your mother?"
"I……I just feel she's hurting daddy. I know mommy's in trouble. Can't we save her?"
"We're going to do everything in our power to find and save your mother, honey."
Daniel gave Eshera a hug. He noticed she was yawning. Daniel looked towards the cabins.
"Guys, why don't we call it a day? We can rent a couple of cabins and sleep and decide later what to do next. Eshera looks pretty tired."
"That's the best idea you've had in a long time Jackson." Stated Cam.
"Indeed.
"Why don't we girls share a cabin Eshera, and the guys can have one to their selves."
"Yay Aunt Sam. I……..I wish mommy was here. She would have liked us girls being together."
"Yeah, she would have. Don't worry, we'll find her."
"Well, I'm going to bum a ride and see if we can get some food or pizza." Cam was looking around. "Teal'c, we should see if it's safe to contact General Landry. I'm sure they're worried or trying to locate us. Well maybe not Woosley, but he doesn't count."
"Indeed Col Mitchell. We may want to commandeer other clothing and covering."
"Always thinking ahead Teal'c. Jackson make sure we secure some cabins. Get settled in; I have a feeling its going to be a long night."
As Mitchell and Teal'c went on their task. Daniel watched Sam and Eshera sitting together talking. Daniel headed towards the office, but his mind was on Vala. He had tried not to show his fear to Eshera and the others. But he wanted his wife back safe and sharing their life with their daughter. He knew Ba'al was probably torturing Vala and he knew if Ba'al ever found out about Eshera, he would lose them both. Daniel was not about to give into Woosley, Ba'al are anyone else when it comes to his family. He had a family of his own now, and he and Vala had went through too much pain and sorrow for someone to snatch it out from underneath them. He had made a promise to himself when Vala came to an understanding about how much he loved her. He believed in their vows when Vala said she loved and cherished him, but especially the part about protecting one another. It was a vow that was sacred to him and but more sacred in honoring it. He remembered losing Shar'e and the being able to protect her. But Vala had saved him more times than he cared to count at the expense of almost losing her life. He never wanted to see Vala go through that hell again, ever.
TBC