STARGATE SG-1 Ouroboros by Ouroboros (SG1–23)
Author:Ouroboros (SG1–23) [Retail]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fandemonium Books
Published: 2020-06-29T13:52:19+00:00
Chapter THIRTEEN
Taken
It was surprisingly comfortable in the Athosian caverns, or at least it would have been if it hadnât been for the three large men with guns who were watching the only entrance. And the pair who sat at the entrance to the cavern, shotguns resting on their laps. At least there was light â not from one of the expeditionâs lanterns, though there were half a dozen of those scattered about the main room, but something that looked a lot like an oil-fashioned oil lamp and burned a thick purple liquid that smelled faintly of balsam. Jack had eyed it thoughtfully when theyâd been escorted to the cave, but there was no structure to burn down, just the beds and bedding and the folding stools, and even if he could figure out something theyâd gain by setting them on fire, there were too many people watching them. He saw Tealâcâs shoulders relax as the Jaffa came to the same conclusion, and Jack lowered himself carefully to one of the folding stools.
âMight as well take it easy,â he said, for all that it was the last thing he wanted to do.
âIndeed.â Tealâc gave the stool a thoughtful glance, and seated himself cross-legged on the woven matting that covered the floor. It looked like it was made from some kind of grass, Jack thought, and certainly it cut the worst of the chill from the dirt and stone. One of the women had brought a padded jar and two cups, and he pried the top off, sniffing carefully.
âMore tea,â he said, and poured them each some. He lowered his voice as he handed one of the cups to Tealâc. âAny sign of a back door?â
âNo, OâNeill.â Tealâc accepted the cup, his expression unchanged. âI cannot look more closely without drawing suspicion, but I see no other exit.â
âYeah, I didnât, either.â Jack sipped at the tea, barely tasting it. He didnât see any way of fighting his way past the guards, either, though maybe once it was fully dark theyâd have more of a chance. The Athosians didnât look like the sort of people who got careless very often.
Ford would have missed them hours ago, had probably searched the forest until it started getting dark, and then headed back to the city to warn Sumner. At least, that was what Jack would have done, and he didnât think Ford was stupid. Sumner⦠Well, it all depended on what Ford told Sumner, and what Sumner believed. If Dr. Wu was right, and the anti-Wraith drug was making him increasingly paranoid⦠No, Jack thought, I donât really want to go there. Not if I donât have to.
He pushed himself to his feet, strolled as casually as he could toward the mouth of the cave. The nearest guard leveled his rifle, and Jack spread his hands.
âHey, Iâm harmless. Not causing any trouble at all. Is there any chance I could talk to Major Sheppard?â
The Athosian considered him for a moment, then shrugged one shoulder. âIâll see if he wants to talk to you.
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