Gen Landry was sitting at his office desk, signing his usual orders of the day. He couldn't help worry that his elite team was out there, trying to save one of their own. Yet he couldn't help feel that their trouble was just beginning. Vala and Eshera had been kidnapped, by Ba'al, Ba'al escaped from his facility, while Dr. Jackson had hijacked large amounts of Nauqudah from Area 51. Not to mention the President made him personally responsible for what happened and would have his head on a platter if he didn't guarantee the return of the Naquadah and the recapture of Ba'al. He knew Woosley must be salivating, knowing all the trouble he was in.
"General Landry, Sir, there's a long range message coming in from the Prometheus." Walter relayed thru his speaker phone.
"Patch it thru Walter."
"Yes Sir."
"Gen Landry, this is Major Moore, this comes from General O'Neill."
"Go ahead Major."
"He suspects that there may be an invasion from the resurrected Ori."
"If it comes from General O'Neill then we better heed his warning. I'll notify the President. Major; the Prometheus is our best defense to earth right now. I'll put the Air force on alert."
"Yes Sir, we'll do what we can. Colonel Carter wanted you to know that they have found Dr. Jackson and they headed to a undetermined course."
"Thank you Major, General Landry out." General Landry thought to himself. Why was he always right.
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Eshera felt a wave of nausea pass over her. She was trying desperately to keep her mother hidden from Ba'al. She felt like a unstoppable power was trying to penetrate her mind. Something was wrong and she could feel that her father was on his way with fueled urgency. Eshera heard a groan coming from the vent. She knew her mother must be coming around. She hated that her mother was so ill, but knew if Ba'al ever found her that they both would be in danger. Eshera looked to her door to make sure there would be no surprise entry. She climbed into the vent, and saw her mother's movements.
"Mother can you hear me? We have to stay quite. That evil man is still looking for you."
"Esh……..Eshera?"
"Yes mother, it's me."
"You…….you must leave……..leave me. It's not…….not safe." Vala was straining to see her daughter and she felt so weak.
"No mother, never. We stick together and never give up. Daddy's coming, I can feel it."
"Ba'al will……..will find me. You can't………..can't protect me forever."
"Yes I can mother. Whatever this flame is, I can help a little. I don't understand this power mother, but I know I will one day. I can soothe your pain just a little. I'm growing stronger all the time."
Vala had laid her head on Eshera's lap. "I…..I don't know why you have this power. But I…….I can't see you hurt. I……..I love you, so please……..please you must go and find your father."
"No mother. I have to be here. Your defenseless against that evil man. He……..he will hurt you again. I won't let him."
Eshera was startled when the vent came off suddenly. It was Ba'al and his men aiming their staffs at her and Vala.
"That won't be a problem my dear. It seems that you have deceived me Orici. I don't like it when someone lies to me and you will pay dearly for your deceit. BRING THEM."
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"TEAL'C, WE NEED TO SWING CLOSE TO ANETEO'S SHIP. IF HE'S GOING TO JUMP, I NEED TO BE AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE. I'VE GOT HIS COORDINATES, BUT THE ORI ARE TEARING HIS SHIPS APART."
"Understood Colonel Carter. I'm attempting to compensate our weapons, while you and Col Mitchell keep the Ori busy."
"Sam you better come up with something quick. Were about out of time before they're on us." Stated Cam.
"WORKING ON IT."
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"You brought them here Dr. Jackson. How did the Ori resurface suddenly?" Aneteo was seeing his ships being blown apart.
Daniel was sick of Aneteo's whining. "Yes, I brought them here, while I have all this Naquadah aboard to be blown to bits with you. Be serious Commander. They're here, now get us out of here"
"I think the man has a point Aneteo ole boy." Jack jumped in. "We didn't come along to get blown up by the Ori. So why don't you quite fussin and get us to a safe place."
Aneteo was seething. He had no choice or his chance to capture Vala and kill Ba'al would be lost. "Captain, make ready for Hyperspace. We need to be at our next coordinates post haste."
"Yes Commander."
"I better not find that you had something to do with the Ori returning Dr. Jackson. Naquadah or no Naquadah in my hold. I'll make sure your wife is a widow and take everything from you, including your wife."
Daniel was being held back by Jack, knowing Daniel wanted to hit Aneteo. Aneteo left the command center abruptly.
"Daniel, it's not healthy to be blown up by the Ori and the Lucian Alliance at the same time. Look you need some sleep. I'm sure Carter has already did her job. We just need to sit tight and come up with a new plan when we find Vala, ok."
"I'm……….I'm just tired Jack." Daniel was rubbing the back of his neck out of stress. "I want my family back Jack. The Ori was unexpected."
"Hey I know how you feel, but we have to deal with one problem at a time. Space Princess would kick my butt if I let anything happen to you, and there are others to protect also. So get some sleep over there and I'll take first watch." Jack was being careful, unless one of Aneteo's crew was listening in.
Daniel understood and took Jack's advice. As the Hata'k took the jump into Hyperspace, Jack was confident that Sam was following.
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"Orici, there were three ships that evaded us. Your mother was not on any of the ships, but the Tauri were scanned and found to be aboard two of the Lucian Alliance ships."
"Aboard the Alliance ship?"
"Yes Orici. It will take some time to find their destination, but we will be successful."
Adria pondered her next move. "Very well Prior. Keep me posted and find those two ships. I want to know why the Tauri are aboard another enemies ship?"
TBC