Author's notes and general ramblings: Well, it's been a long time since
I've updated this story, and I don't have much excuse, except that I've
been really bogged down with school work and that I temporarily lost all
motivations and inspirations. But, I think I'm back on track, and should be
updating most of my stories relatively soon. Thank you for your patience.
Enjoy!!
Chapter 28
Jack stopped chewing and slowly swallowed.
-Why on earth not? I'm starving!!
-Remember what the guard said. This is a welcome gift.
He sighed, confused.
-Yeah so?
-Since when do Goa'uld give welcome gifts?
Jonas nodded, understanding Sam's line of thinking.
-He wants a worthy opponent for his amusement.
-Exactly.
-Ah for crying out loud! Are you telling me that I can't eat this just
because this snake wants to toy with us?
-I'm afraid so, Colonel.
He hurriedly bit into the bread and started talking with his mouth full.
-Goodness, give a man a heart attack over nothing. I thought you were
going to say it was poison or something.
-I never thought about that...it makes sense though.
Jack spit out his bread and started hacking. Sam laughed at his gullibility.
-I'm kidding, Colonel. No Goa'uld would poison anyone. They like to be
there, physically kill them, and watch them die.
-Oh, well in that case...
He started eating again and sighed with contentment when his stomach stopped growling. Katie smiled at him.
-Better?
-Yup.
-Good. You ready to go?
-Um...yeah...
Teal'c, who had been characteristically quiet during the majority of their stay in the cell, suddenly perked up and turned to Katie.
-What are you suggesting?
-I'm suggesting that we leave now.
-How is that possible? We are prisoners.
Katie smiled impishly.
-We were prisoners, but the door happened to get unlocked when our 'gift' arrived.
Jack stared at her bewilderedly.
-Come again?
-The Jaffa who brought us the food was accompanied by another Jaffa,
one who happened to have joined the rebellion against the Goa'uld.
-And you're just telling us this now?!!?
-I told you I had everything under control.
Selmak's booming voice echoed their mutual astonishment.
-This information should have been divulged sooner.
-But, that wouldn't have been any fun. And besides, I thought
everybody would like a chance to replenish their strength and enjoy
this fine cuisine.
Selmak, unfazed by her sarcasm, continued in his quest to get the full story out of Katie.
-I was not aware that there were any rebel Jaffa in this place.
-Well, contrary to common belief, the Tok'ra don't know everything.
Though few in number, there are a handful of Jaffa amongst the ranks
who do not believe their master is a god.
-And how is it that you came by this information?
-Um, the same way I come by all my information.
-Which is?
-How many times do I hav...
-Guys!!!!
Jack's shouting quickly got everyone's attention.
-Do you really think this is the time to argue about this!? Can we leave first?!
Selmak nodded his head in surrender.
-You're right, Colonel, this is neither the time nor the place.
Jack sighed with relief.
-Thank you. Katie, you want to plant your special C4 and show us the way out?
-Sure.
She stuck the stick of explosives on the wall, and stood up, gesturing for them to follow.
-Let's go.
Chapter 28
Jack stopped chewing and slowly swallowed.
-Why on earth not? I'm starving!!
-Remember what the guard said. This is a welcome gift.
He sighed, confused.
-Yeah so?
-Since when do Goa'uld give welcome gifts?
Jonas nodded, understanding Sam's line of thinking.
-He wants a worthy opponent for his amusement.
-Exactly.
-Ah for crying out loud! Are you telling me that I can't eat this just
because this snake wants to toy with us?
-I'm afraid so, Colonel.
He hurriedly bit into the bread and started talking with his mouth full.
-Goodness, give a man a heart attack over nothing. I thought you were
going to say it was poison or something.
-I never thought about that...it makes sense though.
Jack spit out his bread and started hacking. Sam laughed at his gullibility.
-I'm kidding, Colonel. No Goa'uld would poison anyone. They like to be
there, physically kill them, and watch them die.
-Oh, well in that case...
He started eating again and sighed with contentment when his stomach stopped growling. Katie smiled at him.
-Better?
-Yup.
-Good. You ready to go?
-Um...yeah...
Teal'c, who had been characteristically quiet during the majority of their stay in the cell, suddenly perked up and turned to Katie.
-What are you suggesting?
-I'm suggesting that we leave now.
-How is that possible? We are prisoners.
Katie smiled impishly.
-We were prisoners, but the door happened to get unlocked when our 'gift' arrived.
Jack stared at her bewilderedly.
-Come again?
-The Jaffa who brought us the food was accompanied by another Jaffa,
one who happened to have joined the rebellion against the Goa'uld.
-And you're just telling us this now?!!?
-I told you I had everything under control.
Selmak's booming voice echoed their mutual astonishment.
-This information should have been divulged sooner.
-But, that wouldn't have been any fun. And besides, I thought
everybody would like a chance to replenish their strength and enjoy
this fine cuisine.
Selmak, unfazed by her sarcasm, continued in his quest to get the full story out of Katie.
-I was not aware that there were any rebel Jaffa in this place.
-Well, contrary to common belief, the Tok'ra don't know everything.
Though few in number, there are a handful of Jaffa amongst the ranks
who do not believe their master is a god.
-And how is it that you came by this information?
-Um, the same way I come by all my information.
-Which is?
-How many times do I hav...
-Guys!!!!
Jack's shouting quickly got everyone's attention.
-Do you really think this is the time to argue about this!? Can we leave first?!
Selmak nodded his head in surrender.
-You're right, Colonel, this is neither the time nor the place.
Jack sighed with relief.
-Thank you. Katie, you want to plant your special C4 and show us the way out?
-Sure.
She stuck the stick of explosives on the wall, and stood up, gesturing for them to follow.
-Let's go.