PLANET PX419
The remaining Priors had sensed the oncoming presence of ships landing on the planet. There had been hidden hideaways on the planet unknown to the unsuspecting visitors. The Priors that had fled to this corner of the galaxy believed that their Orici would return to them someday. With the little power they had left, they had survived, but the unexpected visitors to this planet made them cautious. The Priors watched in hiding and waited to see what these non believers' plans were.
The looming darkness had kept the last remaining Priors well hidden from their enemies. They had seen a battle of some sorts, a few screams had garnered their attention, and then they peered out amongst their hiding place to see the Black Flame and Blue Flame dance with each other and then the bright light. The ships that had landed were of Gou'ald origin and they waited to see the ship head into space. They waited and no other visitors had returned to the planet. Yet they waited and waited, hoping by their faith that the one they called leader, the Orici would return to take her revenge on the unbelievers, to place them back in power to spread Origin, once again.
The Priors were laying in prostration, praying, fasting, trying to be faithful, yet fearing they would die before the Orici would one day return. With their limited power depleted their survival was in question. But they believed without a doubt, they would be rewarded for their patience. Their patience was about to pay off, very, very soon.
"Daniel calm down, we are trying everything to find Eshera and Vala. Ba'al's not stupid, he knows we are trying to trace his tracks." Sam had never seen Daniel so angry.
"I'm tired of waiting around here anymore. I want my wife and daughter back. The security around here didn't help protect them one bit. I'm fed up with SGC standards of operation. I'm going after them."
"Daniel Jackson, I am going with you, but you must allow our friends to help. It is unwise to rush into a situation without a plan." Stated Teal'c, who realized that Daniel was being irrational.
"I have a plan, and I don't care what it takes. I'm going to make plans for transportation on my own terms. No one needs to be involved but me. Teal'c I understand why you want to go, but this would be dangerous for you. I'm going alone."
Jack, Col Mitchell and General Landry were in the control room, as Daniel was entering. The base was putting itself back together, after Ba'al's men had rendered them unconscious. They could see Daniel was ready to butt heads with anyone trying to stop him.
"Daniel listen to me." Jack grabbed Daniel by the shoulders. "I know you're frustrated, but going off half cocked and no backup is suicide. You know Ba'al; he will try to contact us and use Vala and Eshera to get what he wants and taunt it in our faces. Calm down for right now and let us come up with a plan. Let Sam do her stuff and try and find where Ba'al went."
"NO JACK; I'm tired of everyone using my family for their own power play. I'm playing mine. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Now get out of my way or I'll shoot you so help me."
Jack had never seen Daniel like this. He wasn't making any sense and he was not willing to listen to anyone, not even Teal'c. Daniel sensed that Jack and the rest would try and stop him, before anyone could realize what was going on, Daniel used the Zat'ac weapon on Jack, Teal'c and everyone else in the booth but Walter.
"Dr. Jackson, what are you doing?" Walter was a little worried about what had just transpired.
"Get out of the way Walter. I need the computers right now and I want you to leave a message." Daniel made Walter backup to the wall. Daniel started a sequence of dialing and the Stargate came to life, dialing Daniels unknown destination.
"Give them this message Walter. Tell everyone I'm not sorry for leading them into the dark. I can't risk their lives and career. I'm going after my wife and daughter." Daniel made all the AF leave the gateroom and locked the security doors behind them, locking them out.
"Tell them, no matter what happens. I will find my family. Tell them not to follow me and tell them stay out of this. It's the only way to find them and they need to leave me alone. You got that?"
"Yes……yes Dr. Jackson. But I don't……………..
Before Walter could finish, Daniel zatted him and he too fell unconscious with the rest of his friends. Daniel raced down the stairs from the booth and walked up the ramp. He had left a cryptic message on the computer for everyone, then once read it would shut down the computers. Daniel relished that he had learned a few tricks on the computer from Sam along the years. Daniel took one more look back and walked thru the Stargate, whereabouts known only to him.
TBC