Always Forgiven, Never Forgotten | By : A.K.O.Shifting-Shadow Category: Stargate: SG-1 > Slash - Male/Male Views: 1205 -:- 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…"
The most beautiful sound was echoing through their minds.
Malek was mentally humming along with the tune as he worked to repair his damaged host. Louis joined in as he awoke before he opened his eyes. The greatest sight met their eyes, Feodore. The Greek was sat by their bedside humming a beautiful song. Louis smiled and must have moved because Feodore turned to them and smiled, relieved at the sight of them being conscious. “Nurse!” Feodore called out. “Can you tell the one in charge that they have awoken.”
“H…” Louis’s voice broke from a long time of disuse. Feodore got them a plastic cup of water and supported Louis as he sat up to drink. “H…how long have I been here?” Louis asked again after a few moments.
“It has been many days since I was called here. I believe that it has been a week since I arrived. But your superiors tell me you’ve been in a ‘healing’ coma for at least one week before I arrived.”
Two weeks? Louis cried out incredulously.
-I’m sorry. I knew the wound was bad, but not so bad…if I had known…-
You would have done nothing different. If we had collapsed before we got through the gate or even before we got through the mirror…I shudder to think.
-Daniel would have helped us.-
Not if we hadn’t made it through the gate. You did good Malek, don’t think for a second that you let me down because you didn’t. Louis replied before focusing on Feodore who was watching them patiently. “I guess Malek is fine as well?” The Greek asked, Louis nodded and a relieved expression crossed the man’s face. “It is good to hear.”
“Louis, Malek!” Doctor Fraiser called out as she approached, the rest of SG1 was behind her. A quick check over showed that they were weak but well on their way to recovery. With a clean bill of health the rest of SG1 gathered around his bed.
“How are you?” Daniel asked pointedly not looking at Louis’s hand which was being held in Feodore’s hand.
“I’m fine. I hope I haven’t missed anything.” Louis told them.
“No, not much. But there is a meeting with a ‘Senator Kinsey’.” Jack stated. “The president has put him in charge of making a decision about whether the Stargate programme is worth continuing.”
“Only a fool would see the Stargate as un-necessary.” Teal’c added.
-But if that happens, I will be trapped on Earth and if Kinsey is in control, just imagine what he would want to do with us.- Malek told his host.
If that happens…Louis hesitated for a moment before his mind became strong, stubborn. I will request we leave… I will not let any harm come to you if I can help it.
-Thank you, Mer Prinekh.- Malek answered, he knew how hard it had been for Louis to make that choice. Now only fate could decide whether Louis went through with that decision or not, Malek hoped for his host’s sake that Kinsey did not make the worse decision.
“Hammond and the president would like for you to be a part of the briefing as a representative of the other worlds, if you are willing.”
Malek took control and stared at Jack. “And what makes you think that fool human will listen to me? Do you not remember Mayebourne? Do you not remember how he saw me as nothing but a parasite? The moment Kinsey sees me he will want to send me to a science lab to be dissected. I will be less than human to him, my words will mean nothing.” Malek replied. “I cannot put my host through anymore ridicule. He has gone through more humiliation than anyone deserves. If even half the people he knew, knew of me… he will be rejected like he almost was when we first joined. If Kinsey had his way, it would be known to all. Louis would be publicly humiliated and I would be in a lab…”
“The president has made it clear to Kinsey that you are under his protection and that he must listen to what you and you host has to say without judgement.” Hammond stated as he walked into the room. “The president has also sent some of his most loyal guards for yours and Teal’c’s protection. No harm will come to either of you and Kinsey would be foolish to try anything.”
You have to try Malek, perhaps your words would convince this Kinsey of the importance of the stargate. You are a base commander and a member of the Tok’ra council. If anyone could pull this off it is you.
-And if I cannot?-
It would not matter to me, at least you tried. Louis assured.
“My host would like me to try, so I shall but I do not hold high expectations for this meeting. Your superiors, or rather the ones I’ve had the misfortune to meet are close minded and opinionated. The moment they realise that I am a being inside Louis’s head they will judge me and close their minds to my words. But I will try. That is all I can promise.”
“That is all I ask.” Hammond replied. “Now get some rest, we’ve got a long week ahead of us.”
They watched as Hammond and SG1 left before Malek turned to Feodore. The man smiled and squeezed their hand. “I hope the following week will be of no trouble to you, but you are welcome to leave with me instead.” Feodore offered.
“Whilst the offer is…tempting it would be unwise for my host and I to flee. It will paint myself and Louis in a bad light and make my species look bad. No I must stay and represent the good that the Stargate stands for. I can only hope this…Kinsey will have an open mind.” Malek replied. Feodore remained silent but they saw him nod in agreement. Talk of business stopped then and Feodore instead, spoke of the stables and life back on his planet. Malek and Louis talked about their experience and fond memories. When host and symbiote slept, they felt safe in the knowledge that Feodore was watching over them.
A few days later and Feodore had left, they had spent many fond days together simply spending time with each other and sharing affection. But now Malek had to deal with the meeting. To set a good example Malek handed over control to Louis. It was a gesture of good faith, to show Malek was not a parasite and shared with his host. He would come forth when he needed to speak and not before, showing that he was aware, polite and a friend to his host.
“Welcome gentlemen, please take a seat.” Hammond stated before they all sat. As they sat Louis and Malek only had eyes for the white haired, elderly gentleman sat at the end of the table, almost immediately they knew the meeting was pointless, the man had already made his decision and this meeting was merely for show. “Senator Kinsey, may I introduce Colonel Jack O’Neill, Major Samantha Carter, Doctor Daniel Jackson, Teal’c, Major Louis Ferretti and Malek of the Tok’ra. SG1, this is Senator Kinsey.” Greetings were passed on before the group finally settled.
“You are Louis Ferretti.” Kinsey asked staring at Louis with a look in his eyes. That look made Malek twitch with barely suppressed rage but years of political meetings had taught Malek tact, instead he stayed quiet and watched. “The one with the para….being inside your head.” None missed the ‘parasite’ comment.
“I am the one with a symbiote inside me.” Louis replied. “I was told this would not affect your judgement of me, of course if it does…”
“I admit to not liking talking to a demon inside your head, however I made the president a promise, that I would be open minded and so I will listen to what you and it have to say.”
“I would ask you refer to Malek as him or he and not refer him to a demon.” Louis replied. “I find it rude and insulting, if you are here with an open mind, you will judge Malek as an equal.” Kinsey’s eye twitched but he nodded.
“Very well… let’s have a look over your report files.” Kinsey stated before reading the file placed before him. Almost instantly the man was pointing out the bad parts of their missions and Malek was forced to take control.
“Senator Kinsey.” Malek stated.
“And I am now talking to the…to Malek yes?”
Malek politely inclined his head. “As you have just read, I was indeed hidden in Louis’s head for some time, however it is important that I should point out why I chose to hide instead of coming forth. From my initial meeting with your kind, I saw its brutality. You humans shoot and ask questions later. You were… in the words of many of the races out there…primitive. You did not understand and because of this you killed instead of trying to understand. I knew that if I revealed myself you would have sent me to a lab to be dissected. In truth I was hoping I would have found a way off your planet before anyone noted my presence. As you are aware it did not work out this way for the gate was closed down and I had become trapped on your world. Louis agreed to host me under one condition, that I never come forth and that I never affect his life. In return for this I would leave when the opportunity arose. Our plan was for the time the Stargate was reinstated. I did not want to stay on a world that wished to see me dead, or worse, in a lab. We hoped that once we travelled through the gate I would find a willing host. This did not happen for Louis and I grew fond of one another and instead Louis accepted me whole-heartedly.” Malek told the man. “The misunderstanding you now read has long since been resolved and whilst it holds merit in this meeting, I ask you do not let it taint your view of the Stargate. I myself had a tainted view of the Tau’ri and often I am faced with the worst of your species but Louis has shown me that even though the worst human can be in power, they don’t represent the whole of a species and some good can reside there. I ask you now look beyond the incident that was my first appearance before you and see what I have done for your people, for your race.” With this said Malek released control and Louis hid an amused smile.
“Forgive Malek, but he can be very…passionate when he has something to say.” Louis told Senator Kinsey. “Since he has been seen as one of the team he has taken defending this world to heart and has done his utmost to ensure the safety of us and our planet.” Jack smirked at Louis’s words, the host was indirectly making it clear how important Malek was for all that had ears. Kinsey frowned but nodded before continuing.
“That may be so, but it does say here that you were an unwilling host at first.”
Louis nodded. “You have to understand the situation Malek and I were in. I was on an enemy ship about to die. Malek and his previous host were being held prisoner. The Goa’uld, Ra wanted to replace Malek with a Goa’uld spy so they could destroy his race. The bomb we were sent with had just gone off killing almost everyone apart from the Goa’uld larvae and Malek. Malek’s host was dying and I was well on my way to following her in death.” Louis explained. “Malek’s host saw that I could be saved, that I could live and begged Malek to save my life. He did so even though he knew I would hate him for what he was. He let his previous host die because her last wish was to save me. I was not understanding at first, for I did not want to understand. He was an intruder, a parasite in my eyes, nothing more. But over time I learned that he was not a parasite but a symbiote. He went out of his way to comfort me and to stay out of my way. He lived self-imprisoned in my head for many years. He may have been an intruder once but I welcome him now and that is all that matters to me.” Louis told the Senator. “I would not give him up if you asked me to.”
“And it… Malek returns these sentiments.” Kinsey asked.
“I would do anything for my host.” Malek replied. “My host is my world and is more valuable to me than any gold or any amount of power.” Kinsey once again nodded and focused on the file before him. “In the rest of the report you will see that my presence helped aid in protecting your world from a Goa’uld intruder. I was able to sense that one of the team members had been invaded and prevent their accessing of the base.” Malek pointed out. Kinsey had nothing to say at this but he did seem to frown.
“It says in the report that you were…short with Colonel Mayebourne.”
“You will also read that Mayebourne disrespected Malek even after he saw Malek trying to save our team-mate from the Goa’uld invasion.” Jack added. “You can also see that the president’s protection was extended to Malek due to this. If you have read these files before this meeting, then you should be aware that since Mayebourne’s meeting Malek has done his utmost for this base and for our world. He has not allowed his view of Mayebourne to taint how he saw us.”
“Sirs.” Sam input. “I would like to add that since Malek has joined our team, he has helped save not only our lives but our planet as well. He has been one of the key parts in the protection of us and our world and I am honoured to have him by our sides.” She stated. “He has been invaluable in the defence of Earth.”
“It was he who helped save Sam when there was a misunderstanding with some of the natives.” Daniel added. “Women were not allowed to show their faces and she would have been killed if not for the chieftain. The son however sold her to a neighbouring war chieftain and if Malek had not been on guard, watching for any trouble we may not have been able to respond so quickly.” Daniel stated.
“He was also detrimental in the next mission.” Teal’c stated. “It was he who realised that there was a virus in our blood streams and prevented us returning until it was dealt with. He not only prevented the disease passing to your world, he was also the key in finding a cure for the virus.”
“I have often called upon Malek’s knowledge.” Hammond stated. “He has given his knowledge freely and that knowledge has helped us on many occasions. On one particular occasion we needed to get onto a Goa’uld homeworld, with Malek on side it was relatively easy, for he is a cousin to the Goa’uld and when needs be go undercover as a Goa’uld. He escorted SG1 onto the planet and with his aid they completed their mission and got off the planet safely.”
“Indeed.” Teal’c added. “I can say with absolute certainty that we would not be here is it was not for him.”
“The president visited and spent some time with Malek and realised how valuable Malek was to us as an equal and extended his protection to Malek.” Hammond added. “Which is why the guards are here today.” Hammond stated pointing out the armed guards behind Teal’c and Malek. Kinsey frowned at them before nodding once more.
I was expecting him to be more…mouthy.
-He wants to but he is being cut off from complaining. We are explaining away all the bad things and he dislikes it. Still he will use one reason or another to cut off the funding.- Malek replied.
“I led a mission myself.” Louis input, “which unfortunately meant Malek was not here when Hathor invaded the base, if we had been Malek would have instantly informed the staff of the danger. However we were off world securing a valuable treaty with a powerful race. It is this race that eventually freed our team-mate from the Goa’uld.” Louis continued. “However even with Malek not there, the ingenuity of the SG staff is clear. They survived Hathor and managed to outwit her. If it was not for them she would have taken over the world.”
“She would not have been here…”
“That is where you are wrong Senator. Earth, Tau’ri was the first world.” Malek replied.
“What?” Kinsey asked confused.
“Many years ago, long before my birth, the Goa’uld were a dying race, it is they who first began taking hosts. They found your world and harvested your ancient people. Now you must wonder what the purpose of this tale is, but wait for a moment and all will be revealed. The legend speaks of Hathor going against her father and husband Ra. Ra was forced to imprison her, she never left the first world…she has always been on Earth. My people knew this but I had not realised that Earth was the first world until it was much too late. In fact… many Goa’uld have vanished from history long before Ra and his kin finally left the first world. It would not be a large theoretical leap to assume she was not the last.”
“You mean there are more parasites on this world?” Kinsey asked in shock.
“I cannot say for sure, since I am not Goa’uld and I was not born at that time, but I would say that there is a high probability of Goa’uld already being here on Earth. Perhaps they are in tombs and ruins or perhaps they are active. I cannot answer, for I do not know.” Malek replied. “All I can tell you is that my people, the Tok’ra have hunted for the Goa’uld for much longer than your civilisation has existed and we know of many who have been lost in time. However I cannot answer if they are on your planet or not, my knowledge may be vast compared to yours, but I have been out of the loop for many years, my brethren may have discovered those missing Goa’uld or discovered more secrets and knowledge.”
“So their already on Earth.”
“I did not say that, I merely implied that it was a high probability. I cannot say for sure. However must point out that much of your ancient gods, were in fact Goa’uld and many tombs and temples may hold Goa’uld’s.” Malek stated. “In fact it was the Goa’uld’s who destroyed much of Ancient Greece’s culture. They took many Greeks as hosts, the same can be said for the Egyptians. The proof is in the God’s names. Ra, Apophis, Anumbis and Hathor, just to name a few. Your world was once the base world for the whole of the Goa’uld empire in some ways you aided the Goa’uld’s rise to power and indeed many of the Goa’uld’s hosts are ancient Egyptians and people of your world. I know for a fact the Apophis’s host is an Ancient Egyptian man.” Malek stated, Kinsey’s expression amused Malek and Louis, the man looked blown over by the knowledge that anyone of them could be hosts to a Goa’uld. Malek did not regret revealing the Goa’uld’s to the humans, he just hoped the technology was gone from this world for the Tau’ri were too young to use the technology wisely.
“There is just one other thing…” Daniel input. “Apophis is coming… he plans to attack Earth and he is on his way right now.”
“And where did you hear this from?” Kinsey asked.
Daniel tried to talk his way round it but Sam finally spilled the beans about alternate dimensions, Kinsey snorted but before he could degrade Doctor Jackson, Malek spoke up. “It is true, Senator. There are such things as alternate dimensions, the Goa’uld explored devices that allowed them to visit these alternate dimensions but more often than not these devices failed. Now Senator for every decision that is made there is a dimension but that decision is always made at a set point in space and time. That alternate world was almost precisely like this world. If we take the similiarities we know what is happening to them will happen to us. Apophis is coming, Senator Kinsey and it is the stargate that will save you.”
“No God will.”
“What God would that be? Ra, Anubis? Or perhaps it would be Thor? Thor is an alien too… in fact…”
-I’ve just remembered. That unknown language is Asgard! How could I forget? The Tok’ra and the Asgard have been on friendly terms for years… How foolish and stupid of me to forget!-
“Thor is an alien, known as the Asgard. Whilst they are not like the Goa’uld they did act as your God’s for some time.”
“There is only one God.”
“In fact there are many. Each civilisation creates false profits, I’ve seen many worlds that make up Gods and Goddesses to explain what they cannot explain.” Malek replied. “I respect their believes even if I know their believes are foolish, I do not judge them for their inability to see, for often even with their eyes open they cannot see, they are blind. However you cannot stake the planet’s safety on your belief in a God. It matters not if your faith is strong, it matters not if this God of yours is ‘real’ for the God will not help, you either choose to defend yourselves or all will die.”
“God will not let us die.”
-I knew it, he is a close minded imbecile.- Malek thought. Louis chuckled. Malek sighed. “Very well, since you will not listen and have chosen to condemn this world on your faith of a God, I will politely request to be allowed off-world. I will not stand around and watch this world die because of one human’s foolish decision.” Malek stated to Hammond.
“My decision has not been made.”
“Your decision has been made Senator Kinsey, I saw it the moment I looked into your eyes. You judge this Stargate programme as an abomination, you judge me as an abomination despite what I have done for you and your species. You choose not to listen to reason. You have condemned the rest of your race to a fate worse than death. Your military will be destroy and your race harvested as hosts and Jaffa. All this will happen because you will choose not to fund this programme, you will condemn all to a fate worse than death for your strong belief in a God. Louis had taught me that all humans were willing to listen and learn but now I know that this is not true. Only a blind man would condemn the lives of billions to death and enslavement on the belief of a God.” Malek stated. “You have lost what little respect I’ve had for you, you are the epitomy of everything wrong with your race…” Malek turned to Hammond. “I respectfully dismiss myself from this meeting, I will not stick around to be judged and condemned, nor will I stick around to listen him condemn the human race.”
“I have not made my decision.”
“Then make it and let us get this meeting over with.” Malek replied.
“It seems to me that this programme has been the worst thing….” Malek tuned the man out knowing that he would use everything they had explained in the meeting against them. The fool could see no further than his nose. This was what Malek was trying to protect? This man was supposed to be a leader, he was supposed to protect his people and yet he chose his faith over his people. Faith was all well and good, but to place the fate of a world upon the one person’s believe that there was a God? What moron put him into power? “I therefore withdraw funding of the facility, from now on the Stargate will be closed.”
“I once more request to leave Earth… I will not watch its downfall.”
“The Stargate will remain offline, other than to bring the teams home.”
“You are a fool, Senator Kinsey and your people are going to pay for the decision you’ve made here today. They will suffer and when that day comes I want you to remember who caused it… you and your faith in God. May you be safe in the knowledge that your ‘God’ will welcome you with open arms whilst your people are tortured and are used as nothing more than cattle.”
“I do not like your tone.”
“And I do not like you. You are a closed minded fool. You have your eyes open and yet you do not see. You are the prime example of the worst the Tau’ri have to offer.” Malek told him. “I will speak to you no more. You do not deserve that honour.” With this said he receded. Louis glared hatefully at the man and left the room.
“That could have gone better.” Jack stated some hours later when he and the rest of SG1 were seated in the control room.
“Sorry but Malek lost control.” Louis explained. “I’ve never seen or felt Malek so angry.”
“I don’t blame him.” Jack replied. “How could that man place the fate of the world at risk because of his faith in God. I’d rather be fighting back then waiting to see if some great holy miracle happened.”
“We all would sir.”
“Well…I still have the gate address.” Daniel input.
“But that would mean…” Sam murmured.
“Defying orders.” Jack confirmed.
“I’m willing to do it.” Louis stated.
“Indeed.” Teal’c replied.
“I’m in.” Daniel stated. Jack thought for a moment before agreeing. It took some persuasion but Sam eventually agreed. The group raced to the changing room and got into gear before returning to the control room. They did not need to be worried about being seen since the halls and rooms were empty. They set the gate to dial and raced to the embarkation room. The noise of the gate engaging bought Hammond’s attention to them from his office and he immediately demanded they stop but they merely raced through.
Malek knew instantly that they were on a ship. –What I wouldn’t do for Kianna Cyr’s right now.-
What is that?
-It is a chemical which can hide the presence of a symbiote. How did you think the Tok’ra hide themselves from the Goa’uld if their playing human slaves? We make it so that the Goa;uld believes our host’s are just plain humans and not Tok’ra. This mission will be difficult without it as the Goa’uld may be able to sense me coming. But I have a plan… let’s see if it works.-
What have you got in mind? Louis asked just as the engines burst into life. Malek and Teal’c remained on their feet but Sam, Jack and Daniel went flying. Louis chuckled slightly as Jack loudly complained before focusing back on Malek.
-This ship is filled with Jaffa? All I would need to do is destroy a parasite from one of the Jaffa’s pouch and pretend I was that parasite who took a host in desperation.- Malek told Louis.
Not a bad idea. Louis complimented appreciatively.
-Why thank you, let’s just hope it works.- Malek told his host.
It has to. The fate of the Earth depends on our success. Now that was a sobering thought. Malek took control to take the zat’nik’tel that was being offered. Teal’c was explaining how they worked to the human members of SG1 but Malek was more cautious about the room. It was a glorified storeroom but one that was clearly well used. As if to echo his thoughts they heard the heavy footsteps of approaching Jaffa. They all raced to hiding places and stayed quiet, watching cautiously as the Jaffe placed a great sphere inside the Stargate. What’s that?
-A communication orb, there are many variations in size, this one being one of the largest, it acts as a visual telephone. It seems we need to evacuate this room and soon, their planning some meeting in this room and we do not want to be around when that happens.- Malek stated. He followed the rest of SG1 bringing up their flank as they left the room. –There is just one thing that concerns me…-
What is that?
-There may be Tok’ra on this ship, but I have no way to warn them, no way to aid them…Their deaths will be on my hands.-
Our hands… unfortunately there is nothing we can do… if we talk to anyone they may betray us and stop our plan.
-I know… I know.- Malek replied quietly. Jack led them into a sarcophagus room which was also the bridge. –We cannot stay here, there is a Goa’uld in there…-
So what do we do?
-The parasite is still unaware. The sarcophagus induces a healing coma in host and parasite. The machine then un-naturally prolongs the host’s life. The Tok’ra believe that the sarcophagus also sucks the good out of us, so the Tok’ra do not use it.-
You mean that the machine can turn someone…evil?
-It is our belief….yes.- Malek confirmed as they followed the rest of SG1 out of the room. A little while later they had avoided several patrols and slipped into another room. A room familiar to Malek. –Their getting the death gliders ready for the invasion.- Malek told Louis. Jack knew then that they had to stop the ship and ordered C4 to be planted. Jack and Teal’c went to get Klorel but Malek went with Daniel and Sam. –Here is to hoping I can recognise my familiar Tok’ra and perhaps help them.-
We cannot compromise the mission.
-I know, beloved but if I do recognise them, I won’t be able to live with myself without at least trying to warn them and perhaps save them.- Malek replied. With Louis’s knowledge he helped plant the C4 but for the most part he was an early warning system. He could sense the approach of the Goa’uld. Fortunately those Goa’uld were in the pouches of the Jaffa and the Jaffa could not sense another parasite or symbiote as easily as a host would. They passed by and Malek held his host’s breath and made sure to stay some distance from the two humans, if he was found at least the two humans would not be found.
Sam and Daniel led the way down the halls, more footsteps and the three were forced to duck into a room. Unfortunately three Goa’uld’s were in the room and they tensed but Sam and Daniel had their guns pointed at them before they could even speak. Malek watched them closely and they watched him knowing he was there. They probably suspected him of being Goa’uld, like he them. Two were male and one was female but it was one male that caught his attention. His face was well built but looked relatively young, his eyes however held deep knowledge and experience. –He is Gete, his symbiote is Aldwin. Now let us see if the others are also Tok’ra.-
How?
-You’ll see.- Malek replied to his host before focusing on Gete. “Onak sha kree, shel Goa’uld?” The man’s eyes flashed in realisation and Malek waited. –I’ve just asked him what God he worships, his answer will reveal all.-
“Tal Shal Mak.” Aldwin demanded.
“Malek of the Tok’ra.” Malek replied.
“You…”
“We do not know if this is true…” One of the unknown Tok’ra told Gete.
“I was once symbiote to Misha. We were sent on a mission which required that you and I pretend to be Goa’uld mates. In the privacy of our rooms you confessed to me something which I will not say aloud here in our present company. You shocked me with your confession and Misha had to take control for much of the evening. You both laughed at stunning me, the normally reserved symbiote…I was once symbiote to Misha. We were sent on a mission which required that you and I pretend to be Goa’uld mates. In the privacy of our rooms you confessed to me something which I will not say aloud here in our present company. You shocked me with your confession and Misha had to take control for much of the evening. You both laughed at stunning me, the normally reserved symbiote…” Malek replied.
Realisation flickered in Aldwin’s eyes and he nodded. “Malek, it is good to see you alive, but what happened to Misha?”
“I cannot answer that question at this present time, my friend. What I can tell you is that you and all Tok’ra need to evacuate immediately without giving the Goa’uld any warning. Don’t let them realise you’re leaving.”
“Why?” Aldwin asked.
Malek turned to Sam who hesitated but finally spoke. “We’re about to destroy these ships.”
“What?”
“It is for the best, Aldwin. If I could I would explain the reasoning behind this move but now is neither the time of place. Are there any more Tok’ra on this ship?”
“No we are the only three.” Aldwin replied.
“It is dangerous for you to gather like this, what if I had been a Goa’uld.” Malek frowned. “Looks like the Tok’ra have become slack since I’ve left…” Malek murmured. –No doubt Delek and his associates fault.- He thought silently. “It is too dangerous for you to follow us at the moment, but try to get to the death gliders, when the time comes you will need to make a quick escape.” Malek warned.
“What do you plan to do?” Aldwin asked.
“My host and I have our duty to complete. If we make it out of here alive, I will tell you all I can.” Malek vowed. “Now Sam, Daniel the coast is clear but we will not have much time. The Jaffa are talking about two humans they’ve caught in Klorel’s chambers. If they see even one of us Apophis and Klorel will know there is more.”
“What do we do?” Daniel asked.
“For now we are safe. We have planted the C4, now we need to see about rescuing Teal’c and Jack. Or rather you humans need to find out how to free Jack and Teal’c. Louis and I will gather as much Intel as we can so we can prevent this situation occurring again.”
“It is not advisiable to split up.”
“Not for you two, you do not have symbiote strength, I however can simply pretend to be a juvenile Goa’uld who has invaded an intruder… I would not be killed and I would eventually escape. Do not worry Sam. I have done this many times before, get Jack and Teal’c out and safe, I will regroup with you in a few hours by the death glider bay.” Malek told them.
“You will need help.” Aldwin told him. “We will do what we can. Besides if you have plans to destroy this vessel, we’d all prefer to be near you so we know when and where to escape.”
Malek nodded agreeably and sent the humans on their way. “Good luck.” Malek told them. He turned to the gathered Tok’ra. “Aldwin, I must ask something of you, something that will make no sense, but I promise there is a reason for what I ask.”
“What is it?”
“You cannot reveal that I am still alive.”
“Why not?” Aldwin asked incredulously.
“Because, Aldwin. Ra knew I was on the ship. Knew what I looked like, knew who I was. Misha was a new host, no one knew her face and yet somehow Ra did.”
“Are you saying there is a…traitor in the Tok’ra?”
“I am saying nothing, my memory is vague since the accident but I can tell you this. Ra knew who Misha was, knew who I was. Until I can remember everything and get to the bottom of it, I cannot return. I will not endanger my host. Promise me you will tell no one of my survival.”
“You know what you are asking of me?” Aldwin exclaimed incredulously.
“Yes Aldwin. But you know me well. I would not ask this if I did not think the situation was volatile.” Malek replied.
“Alright, I’ll do it. But I don’t like it.” The two other Tok’ra nodded in agreement both wearing concerned faces at the idea that one of them, someone they trusted could be a traitor. “Now what do we do?”
“I need to gather Intel and create a back up plan.” Malek explained. “The humans believe they can blow up these two ships, they normally have sheer dumb luck and succeed but I need to ensure that their plan does not fail.”
“Then we need to go to the core of the ship, the crystals there will hold much information.” Aldwin responded.
“The humans do not possess the technology to translate the energy on the crystals but with my aid, by Samantha Carter and Daniel Jackson may be able to do what their kin cannot.” Malek replied. “I will now give control to my host, Louis. If the time comes I will have to behave as a juvenile Goa’uld.” He warned them before lowering his head and giving Louis control.
Malek! Louis complained, annoyed and slightly embarrassed, the man was not comfortable being around Malek’s kin since he felt inadequate. Aldwin and Gete would put that right immediately.
-It is alright my host, they will guide you and I will not be far, if I think for even a moment that we are in danger I will help you, I promise.- Malek vowed.
“Hello, Louis. It is a pleasure to meet you. I would let Gete speak to you but we cannot afford to allow our host’s to the fore at the moment. Gete however wishes for me to pass on his greetings.” Aldwin stated warmly. Louis replied with his own greetings. “Let’s move.”
Aldwin led the way out of the room, the three Tok’ra walked confidently like Goa’uld patrolling the hallways. Louis stuck to the shadows like Malek instructed, the Jaffa they passed did not notice Louis due to their focus being on what they believed to be Gods.
The moment they entered the core room they all relaxed, it was empty. Louis watched attentively as Aldwin…-No, Aldwin has just given control to Gete.-
But you said they won’t hand over control whilst they’re…
-Easily exposed to the Goa’uld, but very few Jaffa come down here and the Goa’uld never bother since they have Jaffa to do the dirty work. Aldwin will retake control if any Jaffa show up.-
“So how did you and Malek meet?” it was clearly Gete asking as it was a ‘host’ voice, a normal voice.
“I think that is a conversation best left for another time.” Louis replied. “It is not Malek’s best memory… he lost Misha much too soon.” Louis told Gete. Gete frowned but nodded. Let’s hope the others succeed in freeing Jack and Teal’c.
-Let us hope.- Malek replied.
“Here we are, this is all the useful Intel.” Gete stated bringing them back to the matter at hand. “Now we just have to hope the humans succeed.”
“We’ll have to head to the sarcophagus room. We’ll know if they’ve succeeded when we reach there.” Louis replied after a few moments.
“That will be dangerous, especially since your dressed as one of the intruders.” Gete replied thoughtfully. “Let us listen to the Jaffa gossip first before we make any moves.” That turned out to be the best plan as the Jaffa were talking about how they’ve managed to overcome four human intruders and how they were now in the dungeons. “Right now it would be suspiscious for us to aid them, we will need to plan this carefully.”
“Would it…” Louis paused but Malek encouraged him to continue. “What if you merely wandered the halls nearby to the dungeons? Would anyone ask questions?”
“No, they would not question a Goa’uld, their attention would be on us and you can slip past to the dungeons.” Gete replied with a smile.
“We’ll distract them, Gete you go with Louis and free the others.” One of the unknown Tok’ra finally spoke. Gete nodded and let them leave first before leading Louis out. This time Louis saw the change as Gete bowed his head and Aldwin came to the fore.
The two other Tok’ra were instantly drawing attention and Aldwin and Louis were able to slip by unseen. The journey was easy enough but then they came across an elderly Jaffa. Brai’tac. “He is safe Aldwin, this is Brai’tac, Teal’cs teacher and friend.”
“Teal’c?”
“A rebel Jaffa who is on our team.” Louis replied. “A good friend and a loyal comrade.” He added at Aldwin’s repulsed look. The Tok’ra nodded but still looked sceptical. “Brai’tac.” Louis greeted.
“Ah, Louis and Malek, was it? You should not have come here. Who is it with you?”
“He is a fellow Tok’ra, Brai’tac, a friend.” Louis reassured, Aldwin nodded.
“Very well, you can both help, the more men the better. Let’s hope your Tok’ra friend can hold his own.” Brai’tac replied. He then entered the cell where the four humans planned to ambush them, that was easily overcome and the four humans were relieved to see them. Brai’tac then decided to drop a bombshell. They had killed Klorel but he had placed Skaara’s body into the sarcophagus, ‘to buy them more time.’ The Jaffa then led them back to Klorel’s room taking out several Jaffa on the way. The two Tok’ra, one Jaffa and three humans stayed behind and listened to their voices. At the sound of gun fire they retaliated.
A look through the window showed they had arrived on Earth. Brai’tac intended to crash the ship with Apophis’s but the Jaffa snuck up on them taking them by surprise. The fight was quick and they were successful but Daniel was hit. “Go, I’m not going to make it out of here.”
“Yes you are.” Malek replied. “We are now close enough to Earth to use it as the starting point of a gate address. If we can get you to the chaapa’ai we can make it off this ship before it goes. Go Jack, we’ll be fine.” Jack nodded and Brai’tac beamed them to Apophis’s ship leaving Malek, Aldwin and Daniel behind. Malek helped Daniel to his feet. “Aldwin we have only one chance to do this, if you can call the other two back to the store-room.” Aldwin nodded and pulled out a device.
The three of them raced through the ship shooting any enemies that popped up. They were quickly joined by the two Tok’ra, but it was not meant to be. Jaffa caught up to them and the two Tok’ra bravely chose to cover their rears and protect them. Daniel activated the gate and as they jumped through they saw the two Tok’ra fall. Malek murmured a silent prayer as they landed on the other side and the gate disengaged. “We lost two good Tok’ra this day.” Malek stated out loud. “But they died bravely protecting friends and family as we made our escape.” He added. “I will never forget what they did for us this day.” Aldwin nodded murmuring his own prayers.
“I cannot stay, I must report this to the council. But before I go can you tell me anything of what has happened?”
“It would be inadvisable for me to do so my friend. Just know that I’m safe and well, when the time comes I will reveal myself to the Tok’ra and I hope to re-join my brethren. Until that day comes I must not exist. But you may tell Martouf and Lantash, but only when it is safe and quiet =, with no one listening. Other than that, tell no one else, not even the council… if there is a traitor it is highly likely he or she will be a member of the council. Why they wished me dead I do not know, until I do I cannot return.”
“I’m sorry to hear that… I hope to see you again soon.” Aldwin replied quietly embracing Louis. The two men hugged, clapping each other on the back. “And I would like to get to know Louis as well. We would like to get to know Louis.” Aldwin added after a few moments, no doubt after having received a lecture from Gete. Malek chuckled and told Daniel to turn away whilst Aldwin dialled. The two symbiotes hugged again clearly not wanting to part but Malek knew now was not the time to return.
Daniel dialled the gate afterwards and allowed Malek to keep his silence. Earth received them gratefully, in fact many of the soldiers cheered which confirmed that Jack and the rest of the team, including the Jaffa had succeeded. It was only a few hours later however that they returned. They had to be rescued by Earth’s primitive shuttles. Louis was relieved to see them and greeted them warmly.
Brai’tac did not stay long, having to return to Chu’lak, Teal’c and his teacher shared fond farewells before watching the elderly Jaffa leave. Malek and Teal’c shared a look of regret and fondness, clearly not all that willingly to part with their friends. Malek gave Louis control and sighed softly in their head. –I already miss my friend, but I know that we shall meet again.- He told Louis. –Aldwin and Gete liked you, you know. They said they wanted to get to know you. You will get along with them… like…you humans have weird sayings. Do you really say ‘like a house on fire’? What is the purpose of this ‘metaphor’? Actually never mind… I don’t want to know.- Louis chuckled and just like that, the world was ‘right’ again. Malek may miss his family but he had Louis and that was most important.
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