Fic, Returns, PG-13, 6/?

[hathor_girl]

Outside, it is quiet, with a very weak wind blowing. The sky is clear, but dark. No moon is up. Good.

Jolinar walks - stealthily - to the very edge of the large rock that hides the exit. As soon as we step out from it, we will be visible from where the guards are hiding - if they look in this direction.

The distance to the Stargate is just under 100 feet from here. There is a smaller rock between it and us, which will provide some protection.

Jolinar carefully put Martouf down, then sneak out to see how vigilant the guards are. She walks a few steps towards the Stargate before we sense the energy signature of the Tok'ra guards. They must be hidden somewhere on the other side of the smaller rock. Hopefully, the drug is still protecting us - in any case, nothing happens.

Slowly, quietly, Jolinar steps back to the relative safety where we put down Martouf.

~From the smaller rock, it is just under 50 feet to the chaapa'ai. We may be able to get there undetected, but it is unlikely. In any case, we will not be able to dial anywhere without being detected.~

~It makes too much noise and dials too slowly.~ I conclude.

~Yes, that too. However, we have another problem. I had hoped the guards would be on the other side of the small rock, as they were earlier today. They will sense Lantash before we get to even that halfway point.~

~What do we do, then?~

~I suggest leaving Martouf and Lantash here, in relative safety. The guards know you and will not suspect you without given reason to, if you walk openly to the chaapa'ai. They will probably come out to ask where you're going, but you can just say you need to get back to the SGC for something, or whatever.~

~And then we zat them.~

~Yes.~

~Won't there be far too many of them? I'm assuming there'll be the usual at least six or seven guards. There's no way we'll be able to shoot all of them!~

~Normally, no, but they won't expect it. I'm hoping to get two or three before they realise what is happening. Then I flash my eyes and tell them who I am. That should shock them enough to maybe give us the time to get another one - especially since they may react to my name and think that it just may be true.~

~OK, so we can maybe get four of them - what about the rest? Can we use the stun grenade?~

~Yes, if we can get to safety behind that rock and they are far enough away. We will have to see how their location is, and how fast we can move compared to them.~

~So this is a gamble. OK, I can do that.~ I tell her wryly. Somehow I suspect Jolinar would fit well on SG-1.

I take control and stroll out in the open, going in the direction of the Stargate, but making no attempts to hide it. I have reached the DHD when I hear sounds behind me and I sense the energy signatures of symbiotes come closer. It is still very weird for me to be able to sense them so strongly - and at such a distance.

"Major Carter..."

I turn to see...Khenor, followed by five others. They are still too far away for me to clearly see who they are in the darkness, but I must admit Jolinar does wonders for my night vision.

"Yes?" I query, slowly walking towards him, and at the same time closer to the safety of the smaller of the rocks.

"I apologize, but may I inquire as to your business this late?"

"No problems." I shrug. "I just discovered I'd forgotten some things back at the SGC, and decided to pick them up."

"At this time? Is it not very early morning there?"

Damn. I hadn't expected the Tok'ra would keep an eye on the time at the SGC!

"Yes, but I couldn't sleep - and there's always someone on duty there, so no problems."

Khenor nods. The other guards have gotten near enough I can recognize them - Aldwin, Sina, Ghirak, Lora, Hira, and Rhives. I've personally met the two first, the rest I recognize because of Jolinar.

"Well, have a pleasant journey. Can we expect you back later tonight, Vorash time?"

"Uh...I'll probably not be back until tomorrow morning, Vorash time." I smile at him, glad Jolinar helps me hide my nervousness.

He tell me goodbye and turns his back on me, as does the other guards. This is the ideal time, and Jolinar slides into control smoothly. Grabbing the zat she arms it and shoots in one motion, felling Khenor, then shots again, hitting Aldwin who falls before the rest of the guards have even realised what is going on.

Then, as the others turn and look in shock, Jolinar flashes her eyes.

"I am Jolinar of Malkshur. You will not stop me!"

She is in motion, running, shooting, jumping while the remaining guards are shocked - Ghirak and Sina falls and reacting the guards starts after us, but then we are already back in relative safety behind the small rock.

~Stun grenade?~

~Yes, though I would have preferred more protection.~

She throws the grenade and we curl up to hide completely behind the rock, holding hands to ears and closing eyes. When we look up moments later and check, everyone is stunned and lying on the ground.

~Yes!~

Jolinar hurry back to where we left Martouf. She checks on him, and I feel her freeze as she realise his heart has stopped beating. I feel cold, despite knowing the alien device should still heal him - and revive him. She checks on Lantash too, and his heart is silent as well.

~Jolinar...we must hurry. The device will heal them, resurrect them.~ I tell her - and myself.

She nods. Determinedly she picks them up and moves as quickly as possible to the DHD, dialing the address I'm giving her. The wormhole establishes and we walk through, a last look back to see if anyone sees us. It doesn't appear so. We should be safe!

---

We step out of the Stargate, back on P2X-367. It is afternoon here, and it has recently rained, because the ground is still wet.

That means we immediately see the foot prints. Jaffa! Why did they have to come here? Now? How do they even know of this place? Coincidence? Spies at the SGC?

Concerned, but unable to wait, we press on. It is not far to the ruins. We sneak quietely closer.

~I don't see anyone - or hear anyone.~

~No, but the foot prints were fresh and all where arriving, none leaving the planet. They are here. Somewhere.~

~The ruins can't be seen from the Stargate. If we're lucky, the Jaffa might've gone in another direction and we're out of here before they even notice us!~

Jolinar snorts, and I guess I didn't believe that one either.

We get to the alien lab? with the healing device, though, without meeting anyone. Lucky!

Jolinar gently put down Martouf and walk up to the floating orb and touch it, like I remember Daniel doing. Immediately, we hear the electrical crackling noise, followed by the humming, before lightning - or whatever it is - hits Martouf. It only grazes us, then leave us alone, presumably because we don't need healing.

With our hearts in our throats we watch Martouf being hit constantly by the weird alien lightning. It is as if they envelop him and he actually floats while the energy does...well, something. Normally I might be fascinated and want to know what's happening, but now I'm just very worried.

It feels like forever, but it's probably less than 10 minutes before Martouf is gently lowered to the ground and the lightning disappears. The room is as quiet as before when we rush to check on him and Lantash.

Jolinar falls to her knees beside him, as he takes a deep breath. We both feel like laughing, crying, with happiness. She checks his pulse, and it is strong and stable. Lantash's pulse as well. Grateful, she leans down and give him a kiss, and he opens his eyes, looking at us. Confused.

Unsure how he will react to her presence, Jolinar gives me control. The drug should still affect us enough that he won't suspect anything - at least not while he is this groggy. Smiling through tears, I take his hands in mine.

"Martouf!"