"Where's Jackson?"
Kawalsky's innocent question still rang in Jack's ears as they were dragged, soaking wet and shivering, to the front of the pyramid. Huge billowing curtains had been placed around the entrance, and Ra's ornate throne stood as a centerpiece. An honor guard of slave children stood attentively at the sides, and the animal-headed guards took up positions around the throne and one on either side of the captives. Jack knelt on the rough red carpet next to his men, giving nary a thought to the thousands of kneeling natives behind them.
A new figure moved from the darkness, and a wave of hatred surged through him at the sight of Ra's mask. In his mind he saw Jackson, waving his arms and desperately trying to stop the guards from firing, taking a hit clear through the side...falling to the ground in a crumpled, lifeless heap. Just like Charlie. Killed by Jack's own doing.
Ra stood in front of the crowd and raised his arms, saying something in that alien language of his. The natives all stood, yet Ra did not sit down. He remained before the assembly, and began speaking at length.
Jack knew it was nothing good when he could hear muffled gasps and whispers spreading through the group on the sand. Finally, Ra ceased speaking and waited for the crowd to be silent once again. When it was, he took a single step towards his captives...
As the mask deactivated and melted back into the face underneath, Jack felt his heart stop. No...it can't be...
Jackson's eyes flashed golden fire. "Kill them."
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I've been wanting to write one of these ever since I first saw that scene. Unfortunately this is all I was able to come up with.
© July 13th, 2005 The characters mentioned in this story are the property of Showtime and Gekko Film Corp. The Stargate, SG-I, the Goa'uld and all other characters who have appeared in the series STARGATE SG-1 together with the names, titles and backstory are the sole copyright property of MGM-UA Worldwide Television, Gekko Film Corp, Glassner/Wright Double Secret Productions and Stargate SG-I Prod. Ltd. Partnership. This fanfic is not intended as an infringement upon those rights and solely meant for entertainment. All other characters, the story idea and the story itself are the sole property of the author.