sg1genrecs | Az'heni, By Aurora Novarum (PG)

Title: Az'heni
Author's LJ/DWJ/AO3:

Aurora_Novarum
Categories: Sam, Team, Tok'ra, Drama, Angst, Adventure
Warnings: None
Author's Webpage/Fic list: List of My Stories Aurora Novarum at AO3
Link to story: Az'heni

Why this should be read: Because it's a fun, well written, off-world team adventure with freezing weather, daring rescues, unexpected goa'uld, and snow ball fights. And it's also an excellent exploration of the repercussions for Sam of having had Jolinar as host and her own responsibility for Jacob's current position as a Tok'ra host. About 10,500 words.

A stressful first encounter with some offworld natives leads to more of the unexpected and causes Sam to wrestle with some of her recent past. Set pre-Seth Season 3

Sam grimaced as a nausea in her gut became acute when Miaachi grew closer. Beside her, Teal'c raised his staff weapon and charged it. A few moments later, Sam too readied her gun. Daniel turned to them startled, as the Colonel grabbed his own weapon in reaction to Teal'c and Sam's alert status and looked between his team and the hunters.

"He's a Goa'uld, sir." Sam's voice was tight.

"Indeed."

Miaachi stared at them, startled, as Nama made protests. His eyes became riveted to Teal'c and the gold emblem on his forehead.

"Jaffa." Miaachi sneered, and his eyes took on the unholy glow of the Goa'uld. Nama cried out in alarm, and the villagers shrank back. Many of them muttered to themselves, but Sam remained focused on the Goa'uld and her team.

"Is he the only one?" O'Neill and even Daniel had their weapons trained on the lead hunter while Teal'c walked amongst the other newcomers.

"He is, O'Neill."

Some of the villagers had grabbed weapons, but seemed uncertain as to who to point them too. Many of the women had herded their children into the huts. Nama approached cautiously, her eyes filled with tears and protesting. Daniel tried to explain the situation as best he could in his halting alien tongue. Nama spoke again, and Daniel responded. Nama nodded, then turned to Sam and spoke to her.

Sam looked to Daniel in bewilderment. He shrugged, "she's asking if you were certain the rest of the village is not in danger."

"Why me?"

"Because you're the one who saved her granddaughter, and she trusts you."

Sam shrugged and felt overwhelmed. "What should I say?"

Daniel gave her an encouraging look. "Just try and look reassuring."