Always Forgiven, Never Forgotten | By : A.K.O.Shifting-Shadow Category: Stargate: SG-1 > Slash - Male/Male Views: 1194 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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"Symbiote speaking." I'm using bold to represent the echoing voice symbiotes have when they speak.
"Host speaking."
-Symbiote speaking to host.-
Host speaking to symbiote.
“Alien telepathy…”
Chapter Ten: Surprises
“You know, you could stay.” Feodore stated from his place next to Louis. The two of them were reading through some scrolls, but it seemed that only Louis was truly interested in the text they held.
“Stay?”
“Here, on our home-world. You need not return.” Feodore stated.
“I do need to return. I must. One of my friends, he became host to a parasite. Right now the thing is being sedated but the only way to take it out of him is to find my symbiote’s people.” Louis told the Greek. “My people need to find the Tok’ra. We need to do this. I need to do this.”
“And if there was another way other than finding your symbiote’s race?”
“I’d still search for them. They’re Malek’s family. I would never deny Malek his way home. He needs to see his people and to assure them he isn’t dead.” Feodore nodded in acceptance though his face signalled his sadness.
“I would like for us to meet again.” The Greek said.
“I would also like to meet you and your people again. You are an amazing race.” Louis replied. “Perhaps one day we will. I’m sure when our alliance is made you and I will meet many times over the next few years if not more.”
“Yes but it would not be regular meetings.” Feodore replied. “I find myself growing fonder and fonder of you.” The man stated sliding closer to the Tok’ra. “I was hoping you would find reasons to spend more time with me.”
“I…” I don’t know what to say.
-Accept, my love. He is a kind, loving man who is also strong and wise, he will care very deeply for you and try to protect you from harm always.-
But what about you, what about Sebastian and Delek.
Malek froze. –They do not matter, we stopped our bond long ago, I can love again and I believe we could love Feodore. But it is your choice.-
“I’m sorry but I can’t.” Louis finally stated aloud. “Before I blended with Malek I was straight, but Malek had a male lover. Loving a man is a new concept to me and to be honest Malek is struggling to get over his old loves and I’m learning to accept that both host and symbiote love as one.” Louis told the saddened man. “We are appreciative of your attention but I do not feel it can go any further.”
“I suppose I can understand in a way.” Feodore replied. “But I would like for you to spend some more time with me. Would you honour me with this at least?”
“I… I will ask if I can spend some of my leave on your planet, but I’m not sure if it will be permitted at first.” Louis told the man, the man smiled in understanding his large hand resting on Louis’s visibly smaller one. This man was massive, a giant and clearly very powerful. If Feodore wanted to he could force Louis to submit to him, but Feodore was a gentle giant, only fighting when necessary and somehow Louis had caught the man’s eye. Speaking of eyes. Louis thought as he met the man’s dark gaze. Feodore commanded respect and Louis dare not look away from such a powerful gaze.
“Sir!” Matthews cried out. Louis looked away from Feodore with a small blush. “The gate it’s dialling!” The ginger haired man shouted. Louis put the scroll down and delicately removed his hand from Feodore’s before racing from the room. As he arrived the gate burst to life.
“This is General Hammond calling Major Ferretti.”
“This is Major Ferretti.” Louis answered as he reached the MALP. “Is Samantha Carter there?”
“I’m here, Louis. It is safe to return. Hathor has gone and the men have their minds back.” Sam stated. “You can bring SG7 home.” She stated with a smile.
General Hammond smiled as well. “Bring your men home, Major.”
“Yes, sir.” Louis replied with a smile, the smile remained on his face as the wormhole disengaged. “Boys, let’s pack up. It is time to go home.” Louis instructed before turning to Feodore. “Thank you for your hospitality. I will inform my superior of the beginnings of an alliance and recommend that someone come and soon as possible to make the alliance we spoke of come to pass.”
“It was a pleasure. Will you be visiting with your superiors?”
“I’m not sure. It is my duty to obey my commanding officer, I need to find my symbiotes people so I can save many lives, so I may not return anytime soon.”
“That’s a shame.” Theon muttered.
Louis turned to Matthews. “Dial the gate. It is time to go home.” Louis watched as the chevron’s locked and he felt Malek twitch with excitement as the wormhole engage. He glanced at his arm where a machine lay and dialled the IDC code before looking towards their Greek host’s. Feodore closed the gap between them and embraced Louis is strong arms his lips lowering to Louis. Louis barely had a chance to gasp before a muscular tongue was inside his mouth mapping it as if trying to remember every crack and crevice. Louis moaned and gripped the man’s shoulders unsure whether to pull him closer or push him away, his fingers clenched into the fabric of Feodore’s Toga trying desperately to keep his thoughts in order.
“Come back to me.” Feodore pleaded as he released Louis who panted staring up at the larger, more powerful man. After a few moments Louis nodded promising to come back and explore whatever it was that they had. Feodore gave one last peck to Louis’s lips before releasing the shocked Tok’ra and nudging him to the portal.
Malek took control when it was clear Louis was unable to function properly. He gave the Greek a lecherous smirk before striding to the gate and leading the amused members of SG7 back home. “Welcome back SG7.”
“It is good to be back, General.” Malek stated striding down the ramp a smug smirk firmly on his host’s face, multiple people raised eyebrows at him but Malek ignored them and strode into the infirmary. He barely noticed Fraiser declaring them in good health and dismissing them, instead he simply strode from the infirmary and to the briefing room. Louis was divided, the kiss was powerful and passionate, but he had believed himself ‘straight’. With his host now struggling with his sexuality, Malek chose to remain in control for the briefing and was eagerly looking forward to describing the world to the General.
“Major Ferretti.” The General greeted as Malek led Louis’s team into the briefing room.
“Louis is unavailable right now.” Malek replied with a smile. The three human members of SG7 laughed aloud earning Hammond’s curiosity. “When we arrived on the planet we met a group of men who were surprisingly welcoming and friendly.”
“The humans there are based off the ancient Greek culture, sir.” Matthews added. “The majority were homosexuals and were very accepting of Malek.”
“I thought I told Malek to lay low.”
“I did sir, but apparently some of their texts spoke of Goa’uld possession and how to recognise it. One of them realised Louis was a host and demanded to know about Louis and myself. We answered all their questions and we earned their trust. They are eager to create an alliance; they have much to offer including medicines, food, clothes and knowledge. I believe Daniel Jackson would be fascinated with the knowledge they hold.” Malek told the General. “I found no reason to distrust them, in fact I recommend beginning negotiations as soon as possible.”
“Sir, I recommend that Major Ferretti be sent with the negotiation team, he has formed a ‘close’ bond with their leader, Feodore.” Matthews stated with a snigger.
“How so?” Hammond asked.
“It seems my host has caught Feodore’s eye. Before we left Louis was embraced and thoroughly kissed before being passionately asked to return. Louis said he would try. I see no harm in my host’s continued relationship with the man.”
“They are powerful men sir, easily a head taller than an average human male. They’re well built, muscular men. The majority of their race is dark haired but their eye colour is indeterminate.” Matthews added. “They are a very peaceful people but I sense that they would be a formidable enemy if their angered.”
“Are they a threat?”
“No.” Matthews replied. “They could easily have killed us at any time. They did not.”
“It is true General. Apparently from the moment we stepped through the gate, we had weapons pointed at us but we were never harmed, in fact we were welcomed with open arms. As I’ve mentioned they are eager to form an alliance with us and I would recommend that we establish an alliance as soon as possible.” Malek stated.
“I’ll take your recommendations under consideration.” Hammond replied.
“Sir, may I ask how the situation with Hathor was resolved?” Andrews asked.
“It was not actually us, but the women of the base led by Carter. She fought Hathor off and protected the men until Hathor gated off world. Once off-world Hathor had no hold over us and we were freed from her control.” Hammond stated.
“That is very fortunate. She could have over-run this world if Samantha Carter had not reacted as she had.” Malek stated. “Hathor is the Queen of all Goa’uld. She is their mother, she spawned them. Using the DNA obtained from sex with one of you, which we call the ‘code of life’ she would have spawned the Goa’uld and slowly but surely taken over the world and beyond.”
“As we found out.” Hammond answered. “Major Ferretti, we found a replacement for their CO, so you can return to SG1. The team are planning to go off-world and witness a natural phenomenon. Now you can choose to join them but I’d recommend remaining on base. I will report your recommendations to my superiors as advise them that you would be the best person to accompany them.”
I’d rather carry on working.
-Do you want to go with SG1?-
I am not sure… I want to be doing something…
-Perhaps we should persuade General Hammond to let us go back to Feodore?-
No!...I…I…
-Why are you so afraid of the man? Does a relationship with a man scare you so much you’d run in fear?-
Yes, I’m scared… I don’t think…
-Tell you what my beloved host, if we can persuade General Hammond to send us back to the planet would you try? If nothing else we will both learn if you’re just nervous and scared or actually repulsed by same sex relationships.-
I’m not repulsed. Louis replied. I just never thought of myself with another man…
-Then why don’t we find out? Should I ask if we can? Or maybe we can ask Feodore and some of his companions to come back with us. We’ve learnt of their world now they could learn a little about ours.-
I…I’m not sure, but I trust you.
-Thank you, beloved.- Malek focused back on General Hammond. “I would like to request something on behalf of myself and my host.”
“Go ahead.” Hammond replied with a knowing glint in his eye.
“As you are aware my host and one of the natives, Feodore have struck up a tentative relationship. I would like if we were able to return to the planet to explore this potential relationship thoroughly, or have the natives come here to the SGC.” Malek stated. “Not only will it help with my host’s personal life, it will also help strengthen the alliance we wish to make between your two races.”
“I see no reason to say no. In fact these people sound very calm and receptive to any kind of relations between our people.” Hammond replied.
“I suggest we contact them immediately and ask them if their receptive to our returning.”
“I’ll doubt they’d say no.” Matthews replied with a smile.
“I believe that we’d all be welcome but I hope my host and their leader Feodore will get some alone time.” Malek replied with a grin, raising an eyebrow at the ginger haired man who blushed at the implication.
“Very well, I will contact them through the MALP immediately. I suggest those of you who wish to return to prepare for a few days off-world. Take clothes and any supplies you’ll need, you’ll be going as representatives of Earth so be on your best behaviour and learn what you can.” Hammond replied before standing. “Dismissed.”
Are you sure going is such a good idea?
-No harm will come to us. Besides this gives us a chance to find out what they meant by sentinels. I wonder how they were so well hidden.-
Perhaps they’re not as technologically primitive as we thought, perhaps they have some kind of camouflage technology.
-Perhaps, but we will have to try and find out. Whilst we’re there we could be visitors or they could try and integrate us into their civilisation, both will be beneficial to us. For me it is a chance to stay off world instead of in an underground colourless base all the time and for you it gives you a chance to adapt to male interests and off world situations.-
I already know enough about ‘off-world situations’. Louis replied sarcastically but Malek could feel his agreement to their plan. Malek receded giving his host control and allowing Louis to make the rest of the journey back to their quarters. Louis seemed to have calmed somewhat and whilst still unsure about their new love interest, he was not repulsed and in fact interested in learning about homosexuality. It was a great step forward for his host and Malek was proud of the man for not judging their new allies. Do you think we should take some food and drink?
-Yes, they have gifted us with the finest tastes from their world, let us take something to give them.-
But what if it harms them?
-Hmm. Very well, why don’t we take some…fruit… like strawberries or berries of some sort.- Malek suggested. –They seemed to be a people who enjoyed the fruits of the Earth as it were.-
I’ll ask Hammond if we could take a small box and then get some from the infirmary.
-Good idea.- Malek replied. –Let us take a book as well, so we can show them our written language like they have for you. And pick up some normal clothes as well as your uniform, this is a vacation as much as it is a mission.-
Alright. Louis agreed obediently shoving a few t-shirts and jeans into his backpack. Finally with his back full he walked quickly to the other end of the base to the changing room where he gathered a supply of ammo clips and picked up his regulation weapons. When they finally appeared before General Hammond with Matthews the two men were armed and ready to spend several days off world.
“They have agreed to have you back on their world, in fact they eagerly encouraged it. The one called Feodore wishes for me to pass in how pleased he is that you’ve chosen to return so soon.” Hammond stated with a smile. “I would normally say wait a day before heading back off world but Doctor Fraiser has given you a clean bill of health and I’m inclined to let you go. However it will just be the two of you. I want regular check-ups via the MALP.”
“Yes sir.” The two men replied.
“You’re clear to go off world.” Hammond told them before heading to the control room. Louis and Matthews passed the control room and down the steps leading to the corridor that led to the gate room. The two men easily navigated the short bit of tunnel and waited for the guard to swipe his card so they could get into the room. Soon they both stood before the blue pool of water, once Hammond had given his last words of good luck the two men walked through the blue liquid.
Feodore smiled in greeting and stepped forward to meet the two travellers. “It is good to see you return so quickly.”
Malek stopped a blush from colouring his host’s cheeks as Louis answered. “Myself, Malek and Matthews here persuaded our superior to allow us to return. Our superior believes that our visit here will further cement our ties and show that we trust you as we hope you’ll trust us.” Louis stated in complete honesty.
“We accept this gesture of faith and hope it proves our trustworthiness to you as well.” Theon replied officially before smiling. “And of course we welcome you amongst us as friends and comrades.” He added.
“I would like to learn more about your people and your culture. In return I have bought some stuff on our culture that I’d hope you’d be interested in.” Matthews stated.
“We’d be very interested.” Paris replied. “Please follow us.”
Malek took control as Louis mentally shied away from Feodore. The large man was standing very close and Louis was unsure how to handle the closeness of the man. I’m sorry. Louis told Malek apologetically.
-You do not need to apologise. If you would like I will talk to Feodore and explain when we have a chance alone with him.-
Please.
-Okay then, Mer Prinekh. Do not worry I will take care of us.- Malek vowed as they listened to Matthews talking excitedly with Paris and Yannis. The human had no idea that the two older Greek’s were interested in him. It was rather amusing to watch the looks the threw to each other as Matthews ranted and raved about the beauty of their civilisation. –When do you think he’ll work it out?-
When they…
Malek frowned thoughtfully as his host paused and mentally heated up with embarrassment. He poked his mind into his hosts and chuckled out loud earning many curious looks. –Hmm, you aren’t as innocent as you appear are you?- Malek teased his host, Louis chuckled with embarrassment.
You tell me I’m not so innocent and yet you’re just as bad.
-I never denied that I was that bad…- Malek replied with amusement. –In fact I enjoy thinking such things.-
You would, crazy symbiote. Louis replied, Malek chuckled in amusement. It’s your fault I’m having these thoughts, you and your crazy dreams.
Oh, so you have been watching them… Malek teased. What parts did you like the most? The part where…
Malek! Behave yourself! Louis cried out as Malek laughed.
“Your subordinate? Friend? Matthews was it will be spending much time with our scholars Paris and Yannis, perhaps you would be inclined to spend time with me. I have a spare chamber that can be easily prepared for your stay unless you wish to stay near your colleague.”
“I believe that staying with you will be fine.” Malek replied. –It would be perfect, actually.- He told his host, Louis’s mind heated up as Malek nudged his host’s mind teasingly. “We have much to discuss.” Malek told the man, Feodore raised one of his dark eyebrows at this but nodded agreeably leading them through several alleyways and streets to reach a grand marble building. The windows did not have glass, rather they were holes in the wall, Malek could see a small amount of fabric which was obviously a part of a curtain. –They must be like the Tok’ra. They must have no worries about betrayal they share all with their people, the curtain must be reserved for night time and ‘intimate acts’.- Malek told his host thoughtfully.
Looks like it. Louis replied thoughtfully. Feodore opened the wooden door and gestured for them to go inside which Malek obediently did. The inside was sparsely decorated showing Feodore’s taste which was well cleaned, controlled and prepared. Malek carefully took a seat where Feodore indicated. “Would you like a drink?”
“Yes please.” Malek replied as he watched the man walk over to a finely carved cabinet. He opened the door and revealed several cups which Louis recognised as something like the Goblets form Earth’s history. There was a large wooden container of some sort, the man pulled out a ‘stopper’ and poured the rich red liquid into the goblets. –They use such simple tools and yet they are not a simple people.- Malek thought as they watched the man place the stopped back into the container, Feodore passed a goblet to Malek before picking up his own and closing the cabinet. “Your actions before we left have left my host and I in a little bit of a dilemma.”
“How so?” Feodore asked as he sat.
“My host has never had… never had his sexuality questioned. Since I’ve joined him he has found everything about his life questioned. He is still trying to answer all the questions he has been forced to ask himself. I’ve persuaded my host to think about the possibility of having a male lover. I would like my host to come to love you and you him but I must have your promise that if this relationship fails, there will be no hard feelings.”
“I will not hold it against either of you if this relationship does not succeed.”
“I must also point out that before I joined my host I had a female host and a male lover. Me and my previous lover have been together through many hosts, he has always had male hosts and I have for the most part. Our relationship has ended only recently, my feelings may affect my host and if my previous lover or lovers come back into our life I may choose them. However I very much doubt it because we parted on very bad terms and ended the relationship.” Malek told the man.
“I understand.” Feodore replied. “This will be a trial relationship, however I hope you both will come to love me as I am coming to love you.”
“I hope my host and I do learn to love you like you clearly love us.” Malek replied with a smile. “We are here officially on a mission to affirm our alliance with your people but unofficially we are here for you. To learn about this new-born relationship that we have with you.”
“Then let’s use the time we have to explore our relationship.” Feodore replied with a gentle smile. “I have to patrol our town on horseback this evening. Perhaps you could ride with me? Do you know how to ride a horse?”
“My host knows how to ride and has been teaching me.” Malek replied. –Is this not fortunate? You can ‘bond’ with the man whilst do what you love.
I suppose if he enjoys riding like I do we could have a connection. Louis replied shyly.
“Then you shall join me this evening. Of course we will have to leave a little earlier to find a horse who will take you as its rider but until then how about we visit some of our entertainment theatres? There is currently a show on about our arrival on this planet. I’m sure your comrade, Matthews will be there.”
“We would be honoured to go with you.” Malek replied with a smile.
“Then let us go.” Feodore replied fondly as he stood and took Malek’s now empty Goblet. The symbiote watched and waited as the Greek put the goblets away telling them he’d wash them later. The man stood before them and offered a hand to help them up. Malek took it and allowed the man to pull them to their feet.
The walk was quiet and relaxing and both host and symbiote were grateful for the calm atmosphere. Feodore walked beside them an arm firmly around their waist as he glared at any man who looked like he would approach Malek and Louis. –Someone is possessive…- Malek thought in amusement.
You’re telling me. Louis replied. But is it not too soon for someone to become so possessive.
-No… he obviously likes you a lot and wants to lay claim on you.- Malek replied. –It only become concerning if he thinks he owns you, which he does not… He respects you and I believe he will come to deeply love you.-
Us, Malek, us. He will come to deeply love us.
-Yes, Mer Prinekh. Us.- Malek replied warmly. –If I believed him to be a threat I would have said so and dealt with him. Be assured that I would never let anyone use and abuse us.-
I know you won’t… I’m just wary… but I trust you…
-Thank you my Beloved. That means a lot to me.- Malek replied. –This place is much like the images in your head of ‘Ancient Greece’. There are many great… ‘Temples’ here. Everyone is gathering in that great building, this must be where the play is held.-
Must be… I wonder what their plays are like? In the past on Earth women were not allowed to act, men would dress as women and play women roles? I wonder if there are any women roles in this play?
-Most of the population is men, it would be safe to assume there will be only a few women in the plays.- Malek replied. –But I guess we are about to find out.-
What… I… I’m not sure if the play will be that important… Louis told him as Feodore held them closer as if he wished to meld their bodies closer together. Will we actually manage to watch the play at all… Louis added with reluctant amusement.
-Hmm perhaps not, but that is all the more fun my beloved host…- Malek replied teasingly as the elder man finally led them into the mighty white stoned building. It turned out not to be a building at all, instead it was an ‘open’ building, with no ceiling. There were stone benches curved around the shape of the building and down at the bottom was a large stage. Magnificent crimson curtains hid the rooms behind the stage; no doubt that was where the actors listened to those on stage and prepared. Malek sat gently down on the seat and Feodore settled beside them his hand permanently plastered to their waist.
Does he have to hold us so possessively? Louis complained his mind heating up with embarrassment. Malek merely chuckled and settled into the side of the older man, Feodore’s hand squeezed their hip in response tugging them closer until they were almost sitting on his lap.
“Have you seen plays before?” Feodore asked curiously.
“Some… but not for some time… there is not really anytime for me and my people to relax…” Malek replied. “But those I have seen I have greatly appreciated. I find it very awe-inspiring that man can take some brutal history and turn it into a passionate scene in a play.” Malek added.
“I suppose man needs to see the beauty in things, life is about trials and suffering, sometimes too much suffering.” Feodore replied gently. “Plays are one of the ways that we can see our past as beautiful and inspiring rather than brutal and devastating. Plays are also a way to celebrate our past and who we are. It is our past, no matter how horrifying it is, that makes us.”
“I understand. My people’s past is more bloody than any other species as far as I’m aware. My people, we are biologically related to the Goa’uld. Some dare to call us Goa’uld and we hate it, the worst part is that we have exactly the same biology. But we see our bloody past and our biology as a way to push forward, we fight to be Tok’ra, we fight to save humans and we fight to show that not all of our kind are evil.”
“You’ve used your past and what you are to become great and mighty without using the bloody way like your cousins and because of that there are many who would respect you.” Feodore replied. “A history no matter how brutal can be more powerful than violence. To know who you are and to remember who helped fight to make you who you are is more precious than anything else.”
-Egeria.- Malek whispered.
Egeria?
-My…Our queen beloved. She is the one who birthed the Tok’ra. She is the one who birthed me and my brethren. She was born Goa’uld and was forced to do many cruel and evil things but all the while she wished for freedom of the hosts. Her host was lovely and cared for us as deeply as Egeria did. But Ra, he found out our Queen was against him and she fled with the Tok’ra she had birthed. She fled to a planet not even Ra knew of and she birthed a second batch of Tok’ra that included myself. Selmak, Garshaw, Per’sus. They all raised us in that lake, fed us regularly whenever the queen was away.-
What happened next? Louis asked gently when Malek paused.
-It was the day In took my first host. My queen and her third host arrived with many people, many were old people who did not want to die but there was a few young ones there. We were told not to take them as hosts until they accepted us. We were to get to know a human from the outside first before we entered them and learned them on the inside.-
I suppose that makes sense.
-It was to teach us to be respectful to humans.- Malek explained. –She ingrained in us that humans were friends but this was the final test to prove we weren’t monsters like the Goa’uld. Mother told the humans to spend time by the water’s edge and even permitted them to enter the water if they wished. She then told us that she could not be there for our blending, that she had to go…-
Where?
-I do not know, I never found out and the first batch are not speaking…have never spoken about it…- Malek replied.
Who was your first host?
-A young man.- Malek replied. –It was a surprise really. My brethren and I stayed away from the shore because the humans whilst willing were nervous of our true form. We only moved to the edge when we were fed. Cordesh and his host arrived to feed us. I disliked him but mother told us to trust all Tok’ra so I did not suspect…-
Suspect what?
-Aldwin and Lantash approached first, both being rather proud and stubborn symbiotes. Cordesh grabbed Lantash rather harshly and Aldwin struck alongside Lantash to protect our brother. Lantash got free and Aldwin and Lantash fled to the deeper end of the pool but I foolishly stayed behind with a few of my brethren. Cordesh… he says he lost his grip but I knew he lost his temper, he dropped the glass container and it smashed against the rocks of the shallow end. Four of my brethren were instantly killed and I was impaled. I ended up on dry earth away from the water with glass right through me.-
Malek…Louis gasped.
-I was alright thanks to Jareth. He heard my squeals and raced to my aid. Cordesh had vanished by then but Jareth had not cared, he had lifted me up into his hands not at all concerned with my natural appearance and raced to find aid. Garshaw was not far and she was angry when she heard that Cordesh had ‘accidently’ harmed and killed us. I remember well what happened next. She had declared that I was dying and the healing device would only slow down my death. I needed a host, only a human body could help me then. The humans were still hesitant and stared at my form with caution but several volunteered. Jareth however would not hear of it, he was determined to have me as his symbiote.-
What happened next?
-Garshaw finally accepted that he would have me and the other humans happily accepted his choice. He was instructed to lie on the bed in front of everyone and to lie on his side. Garshaw then picked me up and told me that once I was near him I would know what to do. She had placed me by his head, near his mouth and I could feel his warm, comforting breath on my skin. I trilled weakly still determined to ask for permission. I don’t know how but Jareth somehow knew what I wanted because I soon found large fingers gently stroking me as he spoke words of comfort. I knew then that this was my host… I had found my perfect host on my first blending. He felt my fin flatten and he opened his mouth without hesitation. I flew in and within seconds we were one. Neither he and I regretted our bonding, I only regretted his death, as I would come to regret all my hosts deaths.- Malek explained.
And what about Cordesh?
-I could never prove what he did, all the symbiotes from our batch were at the deeper end of the pool after the confrontation with Aldwin and Lantash, only a few of us remained and I am the last of that few. Lantash and Aldwin know my story and know I speak truth but we cannot prove it.- Malek told Louis. –But I would not put it past him to betray us.-
I’m sorry for bringing up bad memories.
-No. No my beloved host. You did not bring it up, I willingly told this tale. It is like Feodore said, I look upon my past as a guide for my future… That day when I was dying my queen died, but I survived, I survived Cordesh and I survived the glass, my host loved me from the beginning. I was lucky, have always been lucky. Perhaps some would look upon it differently. ‘Why did I survive instead of our queen’ but I see it as my queen saving me, I believe she was watching over me that day and helped me to survive so I could continue to fight for what she and so all Tok’ra believed in.-
You loved her?
-We all do…I hope you too will learn to love her.-
If you love her, then I love her. Louis replied gently.
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our great play! Today we will retell the great tale of our ancestors, Achilles and Patroclus!” The crowds cheered as the actors came upon the stage dressed in beautiful and over the top clothing. Louis followed it all for the most part but some scenes confused him, especially since the scenes were often over the top and made into great magnificent dances. The men gathered around them cheered, cried and sang with the actors celebrating their past, even Feodore cheered and sang though he did not jump up and dance much too comfortable with Louis and his symbiote on his lap.
-It speaks of two lovers. One was mighty almost god like, his name was Achilles and his lover was Patroclus. Patroclus was the dominant one because of his facial hair. The Goa’uld came upon their town where many homosexual men had gathered to be more free with their love. The Goa’uld took Patroclus as a host and sent him back to convince Achilles and the others to trust these imposters but Achilles knew it was a lie. He could tell the man before him was not his lover, yet they had not the power to fight the Goa’uld so the men and women played along. Some sacrificed themselves to the Goa’uld to protect the others and when they were finally taken to this planet there were few left.
The natives of this planet were creatures, humanoids who were homosexuals, there were no females, instead the submissive male was born with extra reproductive organs. The dominants would fight to be the creators and the submissive would choose the stronger male.
When the Greeks arrived the natives saw they were in need and saw that many were possessed as hosts. These creatures were more technologically advanced and were easily able to free all of the Greeks including Achilles lover Patroclus. The natives agreed to have them share the planet with them and over many hundreds of years the people interbred until they became a great and mighty race.- Malek explained. Louis frowned still not completely understanding but accepting what his symbiote had told him. –I wonder if the original natives still cling on somewhere?-
Perhaps they do, not all would have been willing to interbreed.
-Do you think they’re a threat?-
I do not know.
“So what did you think?” Feodore asked.
“It was intriguing. Very intriguing…” Malek commented. “You must tell me more of these original natives…”
“Of course. I’ll tell you anything you wish to know…” Feodore replied with a smile. “I’m sure you have many questions. But how about we eat before we do anything else. I want to show you something and we may be gone for a short while.”
“Where will we be going?”
“Somewhere where we can answer your questions.” Feodore replied with a smile.
I don’t know…
-I sense no threat…- Malek replied hesitantly.
“Trust me, I have no intentions to harm you, I just want it to be a surprise. Will you trust me?” Feodore asked.
“I will trust you.” Malek replied. “But your secrecy has put us on edge…”
“I understand, but be assured no harm will come to you, because not only would it adversely affect our people’s alliance but also our growing relationship.” Feodore replied truthfully. Malek bowed his hosts head in understanding, accepting the words as truth.
So where do you think he’ll be taking us?
-Well we were talking about the original natives of this world and then he told us that he would be taking us to answer all our questions so I can only assume it is an ancient sight for the original natives, or a colony of original natives…-
If they had the ability to remove Goa’uld parasites, could the not take you from me?
-I do not know…- Malek replied hesitantly. –I can only hope Feodore does not intend this and stops them…-
Do you think he will?
-He wants to accept you for all you are, you accepted me so he will also accept me… I hope.-
If he doesn’t I won’t be very happy. Louis stated stubbornly.
Malek chuckled as he tightened himself around his host’s spine gratefully. –When Feodore takes us riding I will recede. Hopefully the natives (if there are any) will realise that I am not ‘evil’.-
If they do not then we will leave… but I won’t leave without you. Louis promised.
Malek in a much happy mood followed Feodore into his home and obediently sat and watched the man cook. It was odd witnessing their cooking methods. It was so similar to Earth’s modern cooking yet in an obviously primitive way. The man was standing at the far end of the building where a tunnel was cut out up to the roof for smoke to billow out. There was a small table with a hole inside it just beneath the ‘chimney’. Feodore lit a fire and proceeded to put a pan on the top of the open flame. The host and symbiote lost track of what the man did then as the man proceeded to make several things at once. Malek was surprised when Feodore placed a bowl of stew and some freshly made bread before them a little while later.
It doesn’t smell that bad… Louis thought as Malek sniffed the food delicately.
-What did you expect?-
I’m not sure…
Malek mentally chuckled before following Feodore’s example and lifting the spoon tucking into the food. –This is really good.-
I remember that in Earth’s history when they made bread there were small stones inside it that were used to help grind the flour or something like that.
-Hmm… well this bread is fine…- Malek told Louis. –They must have perfected bread making.-
Looks like it…
“I hope you enjoyed it.” Feodore stated.
“I did.” Malek replied. –Wait a minute… if the natives still live they can help Kawalsky!-
You’re right! Why did it not come to us before! We’ve accidently stumbled on a potential solution!
-We are fortunate that SG7 had no leader, if we had not come and hit it off with Feodore we would not have found this out. Now we must hope that the original natives still live and are willing to help…-
Yes Kawalsky cannot live for much longer… the parasite will eventually win…
-Yes… which means we have to pray the natives are truly alive…- Malek thought in reply. –The Greeks who dressed like these ‘natives’ looked rather strange…-
Yes they were completely black, they only had one colour...red in the place where their eyes would have been…
-That must mean these natives are or were black with red eyes…-
I didn’t know what to make of that over-exaggerated cloak though…
-I don’t think it was meant to be a cloak….-
Then what was it… Did they have fins like you do in place of arms?
-It is a possibility….- Malek thought. –It could be that their ability to fight the Goa’uld is due to the fact that they cannot be biologically taken as hosts… They could be similar if not a sub group of my ancestors. We took the symbiotic route, but perhaps they took to becoming more….’mammalian’ and walking on the soil with their own bodies…-
It is a possibility. Louis thought…Earth is made up of many varieties of species but we pretty much came from similar ancestors…. Perhaps the history of your species is much more than you know or believed.
-Perhaps.- Malek replied as Feodore returned from washing up the bowls, goblets and spoons. “Shall we go?” The man asked offering Malek a hand. Malek took the hand and allowed Feodore to pull them to their feet. “Let’s get to the stables and get you on a horse… It will take us some time to reach where we want to go…”
And there is that creepy secrecy thing again… Louis grumbled.
-You’re telling me… let us hope it is worth it…-
It must be… Louis replied. Kawalsky is depending on us. He added as Malek receded controlling allowing Louis forward. Feodore walked next to them talking about their mighty horses and how fast and agile they were but both host and symbiote could only think of what might lay ahead… Kawalsky’s freedom.
They heard the animals long before the saw them. The great beasts, for that was all they could be called, stood as tall if not taller than the legendary Shire, Sampson who stood at a mighty 21.2 hh. They looked like normal horses, but their hooves showed the difference, instead of a single hoof the animal had evolved two hooved toes like their small ancestors, no doubt to have a firmer grip on the land they walked. Their eyes were strange, they were most commonly blue and violet. Their ears looked as sharp as daggers and as one dark bay one looked down at them they could see the wisdom and power in its eyes. This animal was not only dangerous and deadly, it knew it was dangerous and deadly and it carried that threat in its eyes.
-Wow… are you sure you want to…-
Er… I suppose we have no choice if we want to find out what happened to those natives…Louis replied nervously.
Feodore allowed them a few minutes to get used to the massive beasts before gently tugging them over to a large building, it was a stable for these creatures and inside were some magnificent specimens. The majority were bay and black but there was one white one who pushed its muzzle close to them curiously. The other horses snorted at them in arrogance but this… ‘mare’ was surprisingly friendly. “This is Sarina… she was an orphan. Her mother was out in the forest with the semi-feral herd when predators attacked, we bought the herd in and found her. She was skinny and we thought she would not make it but we tried and now she is one of our favourite, very friendly and happy to take almost anyone on her back. She’s the one you’ll be riding. Do you have any experience with riding?”
“Yes but not with these creatures…” Louis replied as he pat the mare’s nose.
“I’ll help you saddle her up and mount before I get my horse.” Feodore promised them.
-She is quite a lovely creature.- Malek commented when the mare did nothing but obey. She stood still when she was groomed and shifted only to aid the man putting the saddle and bridle upon her. She even accepted the metal bit with no fuss.
Yes she is…Louis thought as Feodore finally indicated that he could mount. The mare was massive but Louis easily managed to place a foot into one of the stirrups and mount. That was a little bit of a stretch. Louis thought with amusement as he gripped the reins and settled himself. Feodore watched them approvingly before grabbing a dark bay mare, grooming, tacking and then mounting her. “Are you ready?”
“We’re ready.” Louis answered with a smile. Despite the difference between these horses and Earth’s horses, Sarina obeyed Louis as if she was an Earth horse and Louis finally began to relax feeling in control and ‘in the zone’ as he liked to call it. The use of the ‘two hoofed foot’ became clear when they clambered up rocky crevices and mountain sides, it was clear to Louis that Sarina travelled faster up them then his horse Emperor would have.
Finally they approached a bowl shaped crater in the middle of the forest. Inside was a luscious rain forest and they could hear birds and animals of all kinds, yet Louis and Malek could not shake the feeling that they were being watched. Even Sarina and Feodore’s mare were twisting their ears searching for their watchers. Only Feodore looked unconcerned as he walked forward towards the edge of the crater.
If they had not seen it with their own eyes, both Malek and Louis would adamantly deny what happened next. The air shimmered and before them stood several odd humanoid creatures. Their skin was as black as ebony, they stood on two legs and glared at them with burning crimson eyes. But the oddest thing about them was their arms… there were two pairs. They all head a weapon in each hand, which meant four weapons per creature only the middle one that stood closer to them was less armed. It’s top pair of arms were closed as if angry or annoyed but the bottom pair held two weapons. “Why do you bring the newcomer here?” It asked in a powerful sounding voice. It was so strong the nearest birds flew away crying out in protest.
“He is our ally…”
“He is a host.”
“Yes… we are aware, as are you. Your people would have slaughtered him at the great gate if he meant harm.” Feodore replied, unconcerned with the fact they were no surrounded by these frighteningly powerful creatures.
The lead creature sighed, nodding and sheathing its weapons. There must have been an unspoken signal because the next moment all weapons had been sheathed and the creatures relaxed. –Even when relaxed they looked frightening and powerful.- Malek told his host in awe. A nearby creature smirked as if it had heard Malek’s words.
Do you think their telepaths? I mean they literally simultaneously sheathed their weapons as if they were one…
-I hope not, there are some thoughts I’d like to keep to myself…- Malek replied in amusement before laughing as Louis sighed shaking his head.
Only you can be thinking of such things when we’re surrounded by so many creatures…
Malek chuckled. –Feodore was right, my beloved. Remember what he told us when he first met us, that if we meant harm we would have died? Well I’ve got a feeling these guys are guarding the gate and still protecting the ‘Greeks’ as you call them. If so, they know we mean no harm, they only reacted violently because they did not suspect that Feodore would bring us here.-
Hmm… Well to be honest we had no idea Feodore would bring us here either… Louis replied.
-Thank God for that… they can’t blame us for planning to meet them… We didn’t know they existed until that play either…- Malek replied. –We can proclaim our innocence…- Malek added with a grin before his mind became decidedly lecherous… -Or rather you can…I’m not all that innocent.-
Bloody symbiote, can’t you concentrate for once in your life! Louis grumbled.
-Hey! We’re here to get to know Feodore… you need to get laid my beloved and I shall help you…-
Oh no! We are not talking about my love life whilst we’re surrounded by these beings… you will behave yourself! Louis told his symbiote. Malek chuckled but went quiet obligingly. Silly Symbiote. Louis grumbled.
-Silly Host…- Malek replied teasingly. –You do know that those creatures are staring at us with a mixture of amusement and perhaps horror… I wonder if it is because I’m a symbiote discussing sex and love, or because they learned more about you love life then what they wanted…- Malek replied. –Or perhaps they want to hear more…-
Malek!
-Hey! You can’t blame me, mer prinekh! You’re the one who hasn’t had any love life… especially in the time I’ve joined with you. What has it been? A few years? And still no lover…. You’re not repulsive… I should know... perhaps you’re shy.-
Malek!
-Fine, fine! I’ll behave myself.-
Thank you.
“…I believe it would be in everyone’s interest if they knew you existed.”
“I see your point…”
What point?
-You were too busy listening to me to hear but Feodore told the natives that they would benefit with a small alliance.-Malek told Louis. –He is telling them there is much we can offer, such as technology, food, knowledge. The… creature… or whatever his name is has stated that he can ‘see Feodore’s point’ but wants to know what we want in return…-
Well I can’t speak for the government.
-Perhaps not, but you can ask them what do they have to offer us in return.- Malek replied. –Or perhaps we can just go back to the gate and contact the SGC and ask them about what they would need or want without revealing the natives to your people.-
Why not reveal that there is another race living here?
-Because they were hiding, beloved. They reacted violently because they did not want us to know of their existence. If we can strike the deal Feodore can act on their behalf and pretend the ‘gifts’ are from him and not them.- Malek told Louis and they both noticed a few natives smiling and nodding. –But first we must be aware of what they can offer… if they want to offer us anything… if we can know this we can work on their behalf to make an alliance where they never have to be revealed and never lose anything of ceremonial and sentimental value. Do you remember the play? How they supposedly removed Goa’uld symbiotes? Ask them how it’s done. Tell them about Kawalsky if need be.-
You think they can help him.
-They helped the ancient Greeks, did they not? Removed the parasites from them? Kawalsky needs his removed. We could wait to find my people, but we don’t know how long Kawalsky has left or even if he can fight the beast anymore… he looks weaker, more tired everyday.-
Alright I’ll ask.
“There is no need.” A powerful voice replied.
Ah no! Another voice in my head… Malek!
-Hey! It’s not my fault!-
No but I have to blame someone, and I can’t blame then because they’ll kill me so I blame you… besides you’re driving me nuts…
-Talent, my beloved host, it is pure talent…- The unknown voice coughed in amusement and Malek chuckled before focusing on it. –Can you help Kawalsky?-
“We will aid this Kawalsky in return for one thing…”
And what would that be?
“You must tell us of your symbiote’s people.” Malek tensed. “If more of his kind arrive and we assume them to be Goa’uld we might kill them… tell us.”
-My people are known as Tok’ra, we are biologically Goa’uld but we are not Goa’uld. We fight against the Goa’uld to free all humans and hosts. My people live alongside our hosts as you have witnessed with me and my host.-
“Thank you for telling us this… we thank you for the trust you displayed for us…We will help your Kawalsky. Bring him to us, but be warned, only you, Kawalsky and Feodore must return, anyone else and we will not aid you.” And then the presence was gone.
-Well, that was interesting…- Malek thought.
Very… Louis murmured. We’ll have to head back to the SGC and let them know we may have found a way to free Kawalsky.
-Yes but we cannot tell them how and we cannot let anyone else follow.- Malek replied.
“We agree to help start this alliance.” The lead creature stated. “But to the humans we do not exist. The host and symbiote will be the only ones to know and they are forbidden to tell. You will act as our ambassador.” It told Feodore. “Now…” It murmured turning to Louis. “Bring Kawalsky to us and let us do the first act to bring this alliance about.” And then they all shimmered out of existence.
Bloody hell! I hope they don’t just pop out of nowhere wherever they want to… Louis complained. Malek chuckled as he watched Louis’s thoughts. That would be embarrassing… His host murmured as he thought about intimate and personal acts.
-Do not worry, Mer Prinekh, I will protect you from the big, bad creatures when they decide to watch you and your beautiful body perform…-
Malek! Louis cried out his face heating up. Feodore glanced curiously at this but seemed to deduce that Malek was embarrassing his host and smirked. “Adorable.” The man muttered. Adorable! I am not adorable!
-Yes… my host. Yes you are…- Malek replied with a laugh. And to prove Malek and Feodore right, the man pouted, actually pouted as they turned back around and began the long ride back to the town. Feodore chuckled at Louis’s face as the man sulked. –So very adorable..-
Malek!
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