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"I need a distraction for Ba'al. Your ships will do well as a threat. And you must already know, I was there when Ba'al practically wiped out your men, using my wife."

"If I remember Dr. Jackson, Ba'al was trying to wipe you and SG1 out as well. What makes you think you or I can take Ba'al on with him using your wife's unusual powers?" Stated Aneteo.

Daniel had to be careful or he would let too much be known. He didn't want this scum to know about Eshera. "Because I can control my wife, once I get her back. And when I do, I will destroy Ba'al. You can have what's left of him and have your glory along with the Naquadah."

Aneteo had to seriously consider the deal. He really had no choice, we he thought hard about his situation. But he had a plan of his own. He wanted Ba'al at all cost, but he wanted the power that Vala held also. His problem would be to gain control over Jackson to get his wife to do his bidding. With her power to control, then he didn't need the Lucian Alliance and he'd call the shots. He could control the galaxies with that kind of power. But he had one obstacle in his way, and that would be Dr. Daniel Jackson himself.

"What would keep you from turning on me as well Dr. Jackson? After all, once you have your wife back to control and her power, you could easily destroy me as well and take back the Naquadah."

"You don't." Daniel said coldly.

Aneteo tried not to appear surprised, but he was. He always thought Jackson was a weak link and unimportant scientist. Now he could see that this was not the case. He would have the upper hand, but now was not the time.

"Very well Dr. Jackson; we'll play by your rules."

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Daniel sat with his back to the wall, watching the view screen intently while Aneteo watched Dr. Jackson from the corner of his eyes. Daniel wanted to make sure he saw what was going on, without someone sneaking up on him. He was under no illusion that he should trust anyone on board and Aneteo needed to be watched as much as possible.

Aneteo had gathered Intel from his ships that a Hat'ak in the Galon galaxy had stopped for supplies. These Jaffa that gathered the supplies had Ba'al's mark. Aneteo wanted to keep Daniel from any information that would benefit him and keep him off balance as much as possible. It disgusted him that he was not solely in charge of the situation that befell his ship. But he was playing the waiting game and needed time to come up with a plan to control Vala and her power.

"Dr. Jackson, we have information that Ba'al's ship may have been in the Galon galaxy. It's the only lead we have but we must follow up on this information."

"You do that." Daniel wanted the perception that he was not weak and out of control.

"I assure you Dr. Jackson I only want to kill Ba'al more than you do. I know your main concern is on your wife."

"As I said before, it's my concern and only mine." Daniel sat up from his corner vigil. "I will be in your guest room; and by the way, I checked on the Naquadah shipment. If any of your men try to leave this ship thru escape pods or your strikers; I have each one wired to blow at my will. I won't hesitate to kill anyone who tries to stop me from saving my wife." With that left on Anteneo's mind, Daniel left the command center.

You dare threaten me Dr. Jackson. You and Ba'al are both dead when I find a way to control your wife.

But what really was on Aneteo's mind was something else all together. Who was the child that was with you Dr. Jackson and why? I remember Ba'al's face, he was furious that this female child stopped his favorite pet. Had somehow SG1 knew of Ba'al's plan and had this child as another weapon? Who is the child and why did she have such a power similar to Vala's? You know more than you're letting on Dr. Jackson and I intend to find out what. Your time is short Ba'al as well as Dr. Jacksons. If I can't find a way to control Vala Mol Doran and this child, then no one will. I'll destroy us all before I let anyone best me ever again; I swear.

BA'AL'S SHIP

"Leave me…………please Eshera. I………….I can't make it………….sa………..save yourself."

Vala was still feeling increasingly intense pain. Eshera was still not quite sure what her powers could do or why, but she tried to ease her mother's suffering as much as possible.

"No mother. I……….I know daddy is trying to find us. I know they are all coming for us, but I have to get you out of here before they come back."

Vala was tired, so tired and she was barely conscious to see Eshera. Her vision was still blurry and still in some pain, but then something dawned on her barely conscious mind.

"Oh……….no………no; you look like Adria. You………you must leave Eshera. They………..they can't find out who you really are."

Vala was not clearly sure where she was, but she knew who her daughter was and thought only for her protection. "Sa………….save yourself…………..please."

Eshera was trying to concentrate on what she could do. She couldn't leave her mother at the hands of the evil man and somehow she knew they both would be hunted until her father could find them both. Eshera's mind was rising to punish those who had hurt her mother, but she didn't know if she was strong enough to stop anyone, other than the few powers she was aware of.

Vala finally lost consciousness and Eshera reached down to caress her mother's face, trying to think of a way to help her mother and find a way to protect her.

"I know what I must do mother. You will be safe until daddy reaches us. I just know they're coming for us. I just need to hide you until we find a way out of here."

Eshera looked around, hoping to see a way out other than the guarded door outside. The darkness in the chambers allowed her to see something she missed. Eshera concentrated, trying to see what she might be able to use to hide. After a few minutes with her eyes still shut, she had an idea.

"I'll keep you safe mother. Daddy's coming. I know he is."

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PLANET PX 419

The few Priors that were left had remained hidden for some time in prostration, waiting, just waiting in a far away cave. There were only about five Priors left now, with limited powers since the Orici had left, there was no way to survive hardly. The stronger ones with barely any strength, managed to gather fruit from the far away trees, if they were lucky and not killed by some marauding traveler. When their bodies were instantly changed to Priors by the flames of Celestis, there was no need for food or water to sustain them at all. Now that their powers were all diminished they were starving. As the day went on, they lost another one, leaving only four to wait once again.

In the distance and darkness of the planet. A Prior watched in the distance as a brilliant light could be seen faintly, far away. His strength was dwindling each day, yet he stayed prostrated, waiting to see if their enemies had found them once again, to finally wipe out what was left of their sect. He watched as long as he could, but his last strength failed him. He could only see the light grow red and his eyes once again fell to the dirt, tired and hungry.

"RISE MY FAITHFUL SERVANTS AND BE REWARDED FOR YOUR LONG WAIT."

The remaining Priors felt their hunger and thirst go away. The felt their bodies being strengthened and their eyes beheld which they had long awaited.

"HALLO ARE THE ORICI. HALLO ARE THE ORICI." They chanted in unison.

"We have a new mission to bring those to see Origin into their lives. We must gather a force to spread across the sky's that we have returned. But our first mission will be to punish those who have transgressed us. We must destroy all those who oppose us, once more. We must strike while our enemies bask in our slight defeat.

"YES ORICI, WHAT IS YOUR BIDDING." Asked them all.

"REVENGE."

TBC

A/N: I lost my original notes to this chapter, so I'm not really pleased, but I'll live. As usual, your reviews and questions are most welcomed. Enjoy.