4 comments/ 18289 views/ 2 favorites Stargate 01: Leap of Faith By: Pelaam Pelaam© April 2009 I received a request for a story featuring these characters. This story is dedicated to Watercrazy. * If Daniel had been given to gambling, he would be walking away from the table certain he had ridden his luck once too often. It had been close. Too close, but he was still here, still in one piece, if a little battered. He glanced down at his boots. He could see where flames had lapped at them and the pervasive aroma of smoke and burning wood hung around him. He sighed, running his hand through his sandy hair, unconsciously making himself look even younger. He was still uncertain what he had done to find himself denounced as a practitioner of evil magic. He shuddered as he remembered how swiftly he had been secured to a stake and left to be burnt alive. Fortunately that was not going to happen on Jack O'Neil's watch and the Colonel had arrived before too much damage could be done. Now, hidden in the woods well away from the small town until they could reach the Stargate, Daniel was musing on just how quickly things had gone wrong. "You ok there, kid?" "Just, close, you know. I'll be fine, Jack," Daniel said, not turning to face his rescuer. "Yeah, right you betcha," Jack nodded, walking towards his friend. "Come on, Danny-boy." Daniel turned and let the older man wrap him in a tight embrace. It did feel good to be in Jack's arms and to hear the older man murmur wordlessly into his hair. It was something that helped settle him. Although there were times Daniel's imagination worked overtime fantasising about Jack, he knew this was as much as he could expect. "Thanks, Jack," he whispered as the tremors, that had begun as he had remembered the flames licking at his boots, slowly abated. "I really will be fine now," "Sure thing, kid. Just don't wander away any further ok? I want you back in a minute or two. Got it?" "Got it, Colonel," Daniel nodded. He watched the older man disappear with an affectionate smile on his face. 'Don't ask, don't tell' could come in useful sometimes. No one would ever guess that Jack could have such a marshmallow centre as to know when a hug was just what Daniel needed most. His eyed widened with surprise as Teal' C appeared from where O'Neil had vanished. If Jack occasionally featured in Daniel's fantasies, then Teal' C was a major league player. Big, broad, strong, yet able to move with a cat-like grace. The Jaffa pushed every one of Daniel's well hidden buttons. Everyone knew he had been married, but no one knew how surprised he had been to have wanted to take a wife. Up till then his preference had always been for male companionship and now he found himself yearning for that kind of intimacy more and more. "Can I help you?" Daniel asked, forcing his voice to remain natural, but ready to claim his ordeal as responsible if he failed. "I thought perhaps I might help you, Daniel Jackson," Teal' C replied levelly. "I don't think I understand," Daniel responded, his voice cracking slightly as the big man glided forward to stand just an inch away. "I am aware that Colonel O'Neil offers comfort to you when you have suffered an ordeal. I would also like to make that offer." Before Daniel had a chance to digest the words, he had been enveloped in strong arms and pulled unresistingly to meld against the Jaffa's broad expanse of chest. It seemed to Daniel that every ounce of his intellect vanished leaving behind a being of pure sensation. He could feel heat, scent masculinity, hear hearts beating to different rhythms and Daniel could visualise the broad chest in all its smooth, powerful glory. He wished he could snake out his tongue and taste the warrior, but enough sense remained that he did not tilt his head and offer himself to the dominant male that held him. Daniel was quite certain that was not the comfort the Jaffa had in mind. His eyes closed as warmth enfolded him. **** Drowsily Daniel opened leaden eyes to find he was back in their camp. He was settled in the tent he shared with Jack. He was surprised to find that he was indefinably disappointed that he was not with Teal' C. "Teal' C said you were clearly suffering from exhaustion," Jack's amused voice reached over to him. "He carried you back. You hungry?" "No, I'm good," Daniel murmured. If he was lucky, he might drift back off to sleep quickly and dream of strong arms and a warm, masculine body. "I'm good," he repeated dreamily. Jack shook his head. He wished he could protect the archaeologist from everything that might hurt him. It had left him temporarily speechless when Teal' C had come back to camp carrying Daniel. However, the look in the Jaffa's eye along with a discreet shake of the head from Carter had him acting as if it was a perfectly normal everyday occurrence. Once they were back at Base he would be having words with Samantha Carter. He backed out of the tent he shared with the younger man. He was taking first watch. He glanced over at the tent Sam shared with Teal' C and wished he had a listening device to hear what was being said. **** "So?" Sam asked, undeterred by the way Teal'C had turned his back on her. "What, Major Carter?" he replied guardedly. "Don't play games with me Teal' C," Sam growled. "Have you spoken to Daniel?" "No," Teal' C replied. Monosyllables were good, much easier to keep under control and ensure little was revealed. "Uh-huh." Teal' C frowned. That had sounded suspiciously like it held the wisdom of the ages and he turned to face the blond woman. Long seconds passed as the couple locked eyes. Finally Teal' C could stand the silence no longer. "I do not know what to say to him," he offered reluctantly. "I do not want to jeopardise our friendship. If I speak and he retreats from me I will lose something I consider precious." "You don't have to go down on one knee and declare your undying devotion, Teal' C. He didn't shy away tonight did he?" "That was different," Teal' C retorted defiantly. "I did no more than Jack O'Neil." "Do you honestly think he would let just any man embrace him?" Sam said. Sometimes men could be so dense. "Ask him to accompany you to a film or offer to treat him to dinner. Get him somewhere you can talk and be honest, Teal'C. I know Daniel enough to believe he would not turn his back on a friend even if that was as much as you two could ever be." "I shall think about it." Teal' C turned away from Sam. He was a warrior. He had fought honourably and bravely since becoming part of the team. Yet in this one thing, his blood was as water. He knew things could not continue as they were. Even though there was no intimate scent of O'Neil on Daniel, he was jealous of every time the two men spent together. He had previously enjoyed both sexes and the ways they could share their bodies and so was not concerned that Daniel was male. He had married to produce heirs, but had loved his wife. However that feeling paled into comparison with what he felt for the unknowing young man. He knew he could not and would not share Daniel if the human were to become his. He had never felt so possessive of a person and it scared him. He had heard stories of how it felt to find one's soul-mate. Teal' C was almost convinced he had found his. It was therefore too important to say or do the wrong thing. He needed to consider very carefully how he approached DanielJackson. **** Daniel stared at his naked body letting his hands drift over his torso. On returning back through the Stargate he had rushed to Medical to be checked, pronounced fit and then had gone to get a two-day pass. The intensity of his request clearly had the desired effect and it had been granted without argument. Daniel felt he was being a coward, but he had been unable to face either Jack or Teal' C. He sighed as he regarded himself in the mirror of the hotel he had picked by simply flicking open the telephone book. Of course everyone knew where he was. He could not actually disappear for a couple of days. If any of his Stargate team wanted to find him, they could do so easily enough. He was sure he just needed time and distance to come to terms with the strange feelings that the hug from the big Jaffa still had on him. He looked the same; still bookish and boyish. He removed his glasses and began a sensual glide of his hands over his skin. As his eyes closed he found himself wishing the hands caressing him, more and more intimately, were Teal' C's. He moved to the bed and coated his hands with fragrance-free oil. A soft moan escaped his lips as his hands lingered over his hot-spots and skimmed over less sensitive areas. He played with his nipples, twisting and rolling the tightening nubs as his legs began to move restlessly. He splayed his legs wide, letting one hand move to cup his sac, rolling the eager orbs it held, squeezing them gently. He continued to pinch and tug at peaked nubs as his hand moved to toy at the base of his erection. He moaned and arched as he let his finger trail languorously up the sensitive underside and slide over the red, slick head. He pumped slowly, wanting to tease out the pleasure for as long as possible. He indulged in a forbidden fantasy, but this time it was not Jack O'Neil in his bed. This time it was the magnificently built Jaffa. Daniel treated himself to everything he could imagine. How it would feel to touch the golden tattoo with his tongue and the taste of chocolate nipples. What it would be like to have his arms pinned over his head, wrists secured in one large, powerful hand. His mouth ravished and plundered, his sensitive nipples teased and sucked. What the heavy weight of the smooth-skinned warrior would feel, trapping him as he submitted willingly to an amorous assault. He was keening continually now, picturing himself rolled to his stomach, draped helplessly over pillows, his most intimate secrets exposed before the dominant male. Instinctively he turned over, his hard flesh rubbing against the bedding as well as through the tunnel of his hand, his hips undulating. He imagined a wet tongue knowing him, thick fingers stretching him and, as he envisioned a thick, dripping erection demanding entry into him, his orgasm detonated. Lights danced before his eyes as his body shook and convulsed in one of the most powerful climaxes he had experienced. It left him disorientated and boneless in his wake. "Teal' C," he whispered plaintively as his vision greyed out. **** Daniel was back to his normal self as he greeted his team-mated on his return to the Base. He shook his head as Teal' C acted as if he wanted to say something but then turned away. "Welcome back," was thrown almost carelessly over the Jaffa's shoulder, leaving Daniel perplexed. The warrior seemed almost annoyed with him. "Something wrong, kid?" O'Neil asked, seeing Daniel's frown. "I think I've annoyed Teal' C in some way," Daniel replied, his hand raking through his hair. "Maybe he needs a little R & R himself," Jack replied. He had tried to speak to Carter when Daniel had gone off Base. However, she had quite firmly brushed him away and so was none the wiser from their encounter. He gazed after the big man. There had been something in the Jaffa's eyes, that Jack could not quite put his finger on, when Daniel had given Teal' C an almost absent-minded greeting. He stored it away to ponder on later. "No time to relax now, Danny-boy," he grinned. "We're on a new one." **** The world was one of heat and lush vegetation. There was a large lake to the left of the pyramid with a small village complex of huts. A short distance from the village a copse of trees stood. Five of the tallest trees had the lowest branches hewn away and the tree trunk polished to a high shine. Halfway up each tree was a solid platform from which hung a mix of rough rope ladders or rope with thick knots. Although the villagers had been welcoming, they were just a primitive tribal community and communication was almost impossible. They had no written system and their language consisted of sounds rather than words. Daniel was instantly enthralled at the small pyramid so similar to those of Aztec origin. He immediately went inside. He slid his hand over some carvings, giving a wince as a sharp edge scratched his hand. He stared ruefully at the blood. Just his luck. He heard his name called by Jack. Disgruntled at being disturbed, he still dutifully came to see why he was needed. He stared as the villagers were making their way to the trees. The sun was beginning to set and Daniel found himself and the team urged by the tribe to join them. The young men and women swarmed up the rope and ladders carrying children and babies. The older men and women were pulled up. Any food was also taken to the platforms and then Daniel and the team were being pushed more urgently to ascend. With a shrug, Daniel climbed up using the ladder whilst Jack swarmed up the rope alongside him, grinning widely as he overtook the archaeologist. As he reached the top, Daniel realised that Sam and Teal' C were not on their platform. He sighed, but then, it was probably for the best. Teal' C had been acting a little strange and Daniel could not help but believe the Jaffa was probably regretting his actions at the conclusion of their last mission. He settled himself down, accepting a blanket to wrap around himself. Jack sat cross-legged and watched the by-play between the young man he loved like a baby brother and the inscrutable Jaffa warrior. He could see Teal' C staring over towards them, his face as unreadable as ever in the fading light. However, now that Jack was watching, he was catching glimpses where the warrior let his guard down ever so slightly. In those fleeting seconds, Jack was certain he saw longing when the Jaffa looked at Daniel. As darkness fell Daniel was woken by shrieks and howls and sat up staring around in the blackness. "Relax, Danny," Jack's voice was in his ear and there was a reassuring hand squeezing his arm. "This must be why they sleep up here." He eased Daniel forward and held to the younger man's arm as the archaeologist peered down. Large, luminous eyes stared up at them. In addition, now he was awake and aware, he could hear snuffling sounds that indicated that scent more than sight was the predominant sense for the unseen predators. As he looked down, Daniel had the uncanny sensation that one of them was staring directly at him. He shuddered. "It's ok, Danny-boy," Jack assured. "Now we know why the trees are polished. Stop the critters climbing up. Come on, kid," he added, pulling Daniel away from the edge. With a tug, he had the younger man joining him as he sat. Within seconds, he stretched out encouraging Daniel to do the same. He smiled as Daniel backed into him. He let his hand lie lightly on a slim hip. It did not take long before Jack knew Daniel was sleeping. He let himself drift, his own sleep light enough to refresh but also ensure he was awake and aware quickly if necessary. **** Jack meandered around the village, a small troop of boys in his wake. For some inexplicable reason they were attracted to him, trying to emulate the way he walked. He had left Sam guarding Daniel, the Major with her own small band of girl devotees, outside the pyramid. It had been a couple of hours and it was probably time to relieve her. This world was not of any interest or help for their needs. He glanced over towards Teal' C who was trying to communicate with one of the male villagers. He felt a frisson of apprehension as the Jaffa reached towards a fire making a trilling sound and then pointed in the direction of the pyramid emitting the same trill. At the nod from the villager, Teal' C stood and Jack was at his side in seconds. "The same sound for going near both," he said succinctly. "Danger?" "I believe so Colonel O'Neil," Teal' C said. "I propose we extricate Daniel Jackson just to be certain." "I agree." As they strode purposefully towards the pyramid, they saw Sam free herself from a small band of girls. The children ran back to the village as soon as they saw she was poised to enter the edifice. "Something wrong?" she asked, tensing at the grim countenances. "This place is dangerous. I want Danny finished in there and out," Jack barked as he went inside. "Danny, Danny where are you?" His only reply was silence and he shouted again, aware that Teal' C and Sam were now inside with him, all three surging deeper into the pyramid. "He was staying just here," Sam said. "He agreed not to go deeper without me." "Be still." The command from the Jaffa had both Jack and Sam stand and stare. The warrior's eyes were closed and his nostrils flared as if scenting for the missing archaeologist. He dropped and studied the floor following some kind of trail. A low growl rumbled free as blood was found. He crawled forward and then reversed his movements. He brushed at sand and then traced the outline of a slab in the floor. "A trap door?" Jack queried. "I think at one time there was something to open it from this side," Teal'C answered, his fingers moving delicately over the slab. Daniel was attacked and clearly subdued instantly. He is, or was, bleeding and was taken down here. I studied the tracks around the trees left by the creatures from last night. Whatever they were, they were two-footed not four-legged and the tracks I saw there I see here." With a grunt and heave, Teal' C dug his fingers into the ground and lifted the slab, throwing it back. Foul, fetid air rose from impenetrable darkness as the three stared downwards. "I am going after him," Teal' C announced. "Whoa, wait," Jack said. "You and I will both go, but we need light. We have some flares, but they might not be enough. Let's get some torches. Carter, I want you to stay close to this egress when Teal' C and I go down there. If we need to get out in a hurry I want help standing by." The passage was only high enough to move on hands and knees. It was dark, dank and the stench thick and cloying. Jack recognised the smell of rotting flesh and he steeled himself for what they might find. He was behind Teal' C , the Jaffa intermittently ramming torches into the ground as they crawled along. Carter had stayed behind, keeping the last three torches burning permanently as a beacon in the darkness. They each carried a torch for themselves and Jack prayed they had enough. There was no knowing how long the tunnel was. It was with a silent sigh of relief that he noticed the tunnel roof inclining upwards and he and Teal' C were able to almost straighten. A few more feet and the tunnel widened suddenly. As they entered what Jack was certain was now a chamber, he lit one of the flares to illuminate it. He stared at the pile of bones and decomposing corpses in one corner and then both he and Teal' C were running to a crude cage in another. Daniel lay unmoving as the warrior opened the unlocked cage. He lifted the limp form tenderly. His nostrils flared as he scented around pallid lips where a dark viscous fluid clung tenaciously. "He has been drugged and bitten," Teal' C growled angrily. Jack nodded, noting there were three sets of four puncture marks on the unconscious archaeologist. "Let's get him out of here." "Attach him to my back," Teal' C demanded. "I cannot carry him when we need to crawl." Moving rapidly, Jack used his belt to secure Daniels arms around Teal' C's neck. "They come. Hurry." "Go, I'll cover your back," Jack ordered. Teal'C instantly sprinted away as Jack lit another flare. The Colonel stared at the screeching creature that appeared. It, like as not, had the same ancestors as the dark-skinned tribe above ground and Jack fleetingly wondered how many generations it had taken to produce what he now saw. A curved spine, skin so pale it was almost translucent, sparse tufts of white hair haphazardly adorning an otherwise naked skull. Eyes that were large and luminous, clearly adapted to living in a world of perpetual darkness. Its mouth opened to emit another screech and Jack gave a shudder at the sight of the four, thick, elongated canines. It was obvious to the soldier that these creatures simply tore and swallowed the flesh of their prey. They would have literally torn Daniel apart. He gave silent thanks that there had clearly been some purpose in not ravaging the archaeologist immediately. Without further thought, Jack fired at the advancing creature, killing it, before following Teal'C as he registered the sounds of other such abominations scurrying towards him. Stargate 01: Leap of Faith He moved as swiftly as possible along the passageway, grateful that Teal' C had lit the torches as the Jaffa had passed them. Sounds of fury behind told him each time his unseen pursuers reached illumination, but although it slowed them, it did not stop them. It occurred to Jack that these creatures had probably never lost their prey before. The villagers clearly avoided the pyramid and so if someone fell into the creatures' clutches, they would be regarded as lost to the tribe. "Hurry, Colonel. Light's fading," Sam's voice carried down the passageway as Teal' C raced past her. A few minutes later and she and Jack were following the Jaffa to the safety of the trees. They watched as the warrior effortlessly swarmed up one of the ropes despite Daniel being a dead weight around his neck. As one they turned and fired a salvo at the first wave of creatures that defied the waning light and came after their stolen prey. Then they were ascending the rope themselves. Jack glanced at Teal' C. The warrior had seated himself and gathered Daniel into his lap. He could see the Jaffa's mouth moving and guessed Teal' C was concerned that Daniel might be able to hear and not know what was happening around him. The tenderness the big man showed spoke more eloquently to Jack than many words. Teal' C looked up and met Jack's eyes unwaveringly. "If you need anything, just holler," Jack said, giving a nod. At the brief nod he received in return, Jack went to join Sam at the edge of the platform. The creatures were all milling around their tree. He hefted his gun. It was going to be a long night. "Get some rest, Carter," he ordered. "I'll take first watch," he said aloud, whilst silently adding 'And if you critters try getting up this tree I'll blow you apart.' **** As soon as it was light, everyone descended as usual. All the night creatures had gone along with the bodies of those killed. Heading back to the pyramid, Jack enlisted Teal' C's assistance in toppling a large stone carving over the slab the creatures used to leave their subterranean world. Then they departed for the Stargate. Jack was concerned that Daniel was restless, fevered and delirious. They needed medical attention for him. They called through as they entered and a team of medics were waiting as they emerged. Jack felt a pang of sympathy for the Jaffa as he stood as if uncertain what to do, clearly bereft without the young human he had so faithfully carried. "Let's go clean up and head to medical, Teal' C," he said softly. "By the time we get there, they'll have some news for us." Jack gave a gentle push as Teal' C nodded but did not move. "He's in good hands," he added, the words intended as comfort as much for himself as the warrior. **** For the next forty-eight hours, Teal' C barely left Daniel's side. The archaeologist he sat beside had reacted badly to the drug given and the bites had become infected. He stoically declined to rest, taking only the minimum of breaks from his vigil and then only when either Jack or Sam was present. All three kept up a litany of small talk, each hoping that Daniel's fever would finally break. Teal' C started as the monitors attached to Daniel began to bleep ominously. The young man's heart had begun an erratic beat and he tossed and moaned. Fear suffused the Jaffa. He could not, would not, lose Daniel now. He grasped thin shoulders and shook the slender form. "Do not give in, Daniel. Please. Fight for me, fight for us. I love you, Daniel, I love you. Come back to me, please. Please." The last word was a heart-felt plea. Daniel's world had been darkness and pain for so long and he was so tired. Occasionally he heard voices he knew and loved and he ached to be able to reach them. One voice was almost always there and it was to that Daniel clung most tenaciously. Only he was so very tired. It was tempting to give in to the insidious lure of the beckoning blackness instead of fighting to reach the pale, pinprick of light that remained so distant. Almost immediately the voice was there clearer than ever before. He could not make sense of the words, that was too much effort in his weakened state, but the sound...the sound was one that was out of character with the voice. There was fear and there was begging. The owner of this voice needed him as much as he needed them. With what seemed the most tremendous effort of will, Daniel stalwartly faced the light again. This time it seemed to get closer. It was still a long distance, but Daniel knew he had to reach the voice. He was wanted, he was needed. The doctor, along with Jack and Sam, flew into the room. To their relief, Daniel's life signs had stabilised and Teal' C was rocking the still unconscious young man, crooning into his ear. "He will come back," the Jaffa said, his eyes glittering. "He will." **** "I tell ya, Danny-boy, you had us spooked for a while there," Jack grinned at the still pale-faced younger man. Daniel had woken up just a few minutes ago, just missing Teal'C who had gone to take care of personal necessities. Jack was sorry the warrior's devotion had not been repaid by Daniel awaking when he was there, but the older man could not help but be pleased to see tired eyes open and know the sharp mind was undamaged. "I heard you calling me back just when I thought I couldn't go on," Daniel said softly. "I could hear you were worried and afraid. "Danny," Jack said quietly. "That wasn't me. I know I'm asking you for a leap of faith here, but it was Teal' C who called you back. Although all I have to go on is my instincts, the big guy loves you, Danny. And I think you love him." "I do. I have for a while, but thought it was useless. What do I do?" he asked plaintively. "When Teal' C gets back I'm outta here and you need to tell him how you feel. Be honest, Danny, it'll work out you'll see." "I don't know what I'd do without you, Jack," Daniel smiled tiredly. "I love you, you know?" "Love you too, kid," Jack grinned. It was true. Daniel was like a beloved little brother... and just as infuriating on occasions. The door to the sick bay was slightly ajar and, from where he had stopped at the sound of voices, Teal'C's head dropped. He had missed what had initially passed between Daniel Jackson and JackO'Neil but he had clearly heard them declare their mutual love. He had lost Daniel to the one rival he had always feared might win the heart of the man he loved. Turning sharply away he pushed sightlessly past Carter. A team was going through the Stargate in the next few minutes and if he hurried, he could ensure he was part of it. They were one man short due to unexpected illness and he could volunteer. He could not stay knowing he would have to watch Daniel and O'Neil become lovers. He needed some time to armour his heart. Sam had no idea what was wrong with Teal' C but hurried after him as he headed towards the briefing room where a team were preparing to head out. Something was very, very wrong and she determined not to leave the Jaffa's side until she knew exactly what it was. **** Teal' C silently allowed himself to be checked thoroughly by the Doctor. He was not badly hurt, more his pride than his body. His mind had still been distracted by thoughts of Daniel and O'Neil and, as a consequence, he had been careless. It was bad enough he was somewhat battered and bruised, but it had nearly cost others their lives. They had only just made it to the Stargate in time. He glanced towards the door at the sound of a familiar voice. Only the voice sounded...he cocked his head listening assiduously, scared and worried? "Sam, is Teal' C ok?" "See for yourself." The words reached Teal' C's ears and the Jaffa found himself inexplicably tensing as if something momentous was about to occur. A soft sound of distress escaped his lips at the sight of the young human as Daniel rushed inside and then stopped. He looked almost as wan and fragile as when Teal' C had left three days before. He stared, taking in the shaking body, the trembling lower lip and the tear that slid down a too-pale cheek before his eyes met that of the younger man. What he saw there almost took his breath away. How had he not seen? How could he have missed what lay there, so open, so obvious? Praying he could be forgiven for hurting Daniel, Teal' C slowly stood, ignoring every protesting muscle. Putting things right was far more important than the few insignificant injuries he had attained. Letting everything he felt for Daniel show in his eyes, the warrior opened his arms. "Daniel," the single word contained all his secret yearning uttered in a reverent tone. Even as the other man took a single step towards him, Teal' C was already closing the distance. As Daniel's arms wrapped around his neck, Teal' C's hands slid to cup his buttocks and lifted. He rumbled his approval as Daniel's legs wrapped around his waist. Using one large, broad hand to help support Daniel, he used his other arm to crush the smaller form to his chest. He could feel Daniel's tears and hear the soft sobs. "Forgive me, beloved," he crooned. "Forgive me. I love you, I love you." Teal' C continued the litany until he felt the shakes and sobs slow and cease. He smiled as Daniel eased back to look at him with wonder in his eyes. "You love me?" "I love you, Daniel. I am sorry I hurt you." "I love you, Teal' C," Daniel husked. "I love you, too." "About time you got back, Teal' C," Jack drawled laconically from the doorway where he stood with a grinning Sam Carter. "Now maybe Danny-boy will behave himself and do like the Doc says; eat and rest. I tell ya, Teal' C you got your work cut out there." The Jaffa nodded, the words might be casual, but there was no mistaking the implicit warning in Jack O'Neil's eyes. "I can assure you, Jack O'Neil that Daniel will indeed take heed of the Doctor's orders. I will make sure of it personally." Daniel thought briefly about pointing out that he was still there, but he was quite content held protectively in the arms of the warrior he had been afraid he might never see again. He nuzzled against the powerful neck and smiled as Teal' C drew back to regard him with love in the dark eyes. Slowly Teal' C moved forward and Daniel closed the distance to seal their lips in their first kiss. He moaned softly, opening his mouth to allow the tongue licking at his lips to surge inside and entwine amorously with his own. "Ok, guys," Jack said, catching hold of the Doctor and Sam and pulling them from the sick-bay. "I think we need to give Teal' C and Danny some time together." Teal' C was vaguely aware that he and Daniel were now alone. He moved to the bed and laid his precious bundle down. He lay beside Daniel, noting the shadows beneath tired eyes. He pulled the young human back into his arms, kissing and whispering words of love and devotion until he felt Daniel lose the fight to remain awake. He curled protectively and possessively around the smaller form. They both needed time to rest and recover. His heart soared as he held his mate. "I love you," he whispered tenderly. **** Daniel wriggled enticingly as Teal' C strode into their bedroom. The Jaffa was naked and hard and Daniel did not think he had ever seen a more glorious and arousing sight. They were about to consummate their love and he was nervous as well as excited. He glanced at his own slight form. "You are beautiful. You are perfect. Now I will show you just how much I love you," Teal' C said in a voice like dark honey. A warm, tongue licked a path from Daniel's navel to his chin. "You are mine, Daniel. Never again will anyone else be in your bed," Teal' C growled possessively. Daniel murmured his agreement and tried to thrust up against the large body that crouched over his hips, but he was effectively pinned down. Helpless in the stronger man's grip, he moaned his appreciation of what Teal' C was doing to his body. The tongue encircled his erection and then lapped at it. Teeth gently scored his length leaving him shuddering in their wake as yet more moans spilled past his lips. He tried to buck and cried out as he was engulfed in warm, wet suction. Daniel rocked deeper into the eager mouth as the pressure pinning his hips eased a little. Then Teal' C folded lips over teeth and began to work his erection in earnest. Daniel groaned as the big man sucked hard, hollowing his cheeks with every upward motion making the blond cry out the Jaffa's name in pleasure. Fingertips teased Daniel's nipples, stroking over them, scraping them with nails, and coherent thought finally splintered. He wanted to concentrate only on sensation, not wanting to miss anything his new lover did to him. There was a whine of protest when Teal' C abandoned a nipple, which became a gasp as his finger dipped to slide into the crevice between Daniels cheeks, circling the tight rosebud. He pressed against the furled flesh. It was enough. Teal' C gave a rumble of approval as Daniel spilled into his mouth. The Jaffa's throat muscles massaged pulsating flesh as he swallowed every drop of his lover's essence that he could milk from the smaller man. Slowly he raised his head to regard the sated, boneless blond looking at him with love shining from his eyes. "Are you willing to take me inside your body?" Teal' C asked. "Once we take this step there will be no going back, Daniel. You will be *mine* and only mine for the rest of our lives. "Yes, Teal' C, please," Daniel begged. "I want this, want you." Daniel writhed and squirmed to get his legs free and hooked his knees over Teal' C's broad shoulder to leave himself exposed, vulnerable and completely at the big man's mercy in a way he had never done with another. "Make love to me." Before Daniel could draw breath to protest, Teal' C flipped him onto his belly and parted his buttocks. He stared, his dark eyes glittering with a mix of love, lust and desire at the tiny, quivering portal. He bent forward, his tongue washing eagerly over the tight muscle that guarded the intimate opening. He then began to press relentlessly against it, alternating with broad wet licks and insistent hard jabs. Finally his amatory siege was rewarded as Daniel's body ceded, allowing him entrance and he dove inside. A soft keening spilt from Daniel's lips as he felt Teal' C's slick, agile muscle breach his defences. It delved deeply in a single smooth thrust and found that spot that electrified the blond. He wailed shamelessly as Teal' C managed to tease his jewel with his tongue whilst his fingers stroked over the skin behind Daniel's ball sac. He shivered and shuddered from the stimulation and begged for more. He cried aloud as the Jaffa cupped his balls rolling and squeezing them gently. It was indescribable; Daniel had never experienced anything like it before. Eased up onto his knees, Daniel briefly felt even more vulnerable before the dark warrior who carefully thrust lube-slick fingers into his relaxed opening to complete his stretching. However, that quickly passed as Teal' C massaged his sac, stroked his eager erection, or pinched and rolled his nipples as fingers worked assiduously inside him. The blond, already dizzy with a heady mix of love and desire, was further dazed by the way Teal' C's hands seemed everywhere at the same time. He moaned, pushing back, instinctively riding the fingers inside him. Soft cries of need accompanied each electrifying touch to his prostate. He whimpered as he finally felt the blunt tip of his lover's long, thick shaft press inexorably against his anus. A muted gasp passed Daniel's lips as he was stretched and filled beyond what he thought was possible. Yet at the same time he felt completed in a way he had never known. As Teal' C slid relentlessly deeper, something seemed to click into place and Daniel was certain he had finally found a piece of himself he had never realised was missing. Then the Jaffa's shaft nudged Daniel's sweet spot and he screamed. His mind was ablaze with lightning bolts and shooting stars. Purposely, Teal' C pulled back until only the tip of damson-hued flesh remained in his lover. He growled approvingly at the soft sounds of need and want from Daniel. "You are mine!" he rumbled, thrusting forward to stroke over Daniel's prostate again. "Say it!" "I am yours," Daniel affirmed and then began to whimper as Teal' C thrust rhythmically and relentlessly into his channel, burying himself deeply each time. "I have always been yours," he murmured with sudden clarity and certainty. "Yes, yes," Teal' C groaned. It was true. He had found his soul mate. For all the times he had shared his body, even when he was certain it had been with love, nothing compared to the rightness that being a part of Daniel engendered. He ignored the wail of protest as he eased from his lover's depths. He wanted to see his beautiful life-mate as they made love for the first time. Unresistingly Daniel allowed the dominant male to roll him onto his back, the bigger body immediately taking its rightful place between his widespread thighs. His legs were braced by his lover's muscular forearms. Daniel could see Teal' C's smooth, dark skin glistening with sweat. Then the blond arched his back as Teal' C's shaft buried itself back inside him. Sweat slicked his own body, and the Jaffa's hard muscles rippled against him, trapping his erection between them. Long, slow deep strokes gave Teal' C time to commit to memory how beautiful Daniel looked when they made love. The blond hair was bed-mussed. The blue eyes were darkened with desire and glowing with love. His lips kiss-swollen and so delectable, Teal' C could not resist claiming them once more. His tongue thrust into his lover's mouth to match the temp of his hips. All too soon Teal' C's movements changed, the big man unable to continue to deny his body's needs. He began to speed up, both men moaning as they spiralled to their shared zenith. It became almost painful for Daniel as his shaft throbbed and ached between their bodies. His head tossed restlessly and he whimpered his need. His hands clutched desperately to broad, muscular shoulder, hoping Teal' C knew what he needed. "Come for me, little one," Teal' C whispered, his voice a moist breath at Daniel's throat. He slid a hand between their bodies to squeeze his mate's neglected shaft. He then drew back to watch his lover transported by bliss as his orgasm swept through him. He continued to thrust, relishing the sight, sound and sensation of the blond's release as Daniel came over their chests. The climax was as none Daniel had ever known, seemingly longer and harder than any before. He was aware that Teal' C was watching which added an extra dimension of eroticism. His eyes were heavy-lidded but he forced them open enough to be able to watch Teal' C come to glory. The pistoning hips began to falter in their rhythm and the Jaffa locked gazes with him. "I am coming," he whispered hoarsely. The heat of Teal' C 's semen flooded Daniel and he moaned and trembled at the sensation of being filled by the Jaffa's living essence. His mind greyed out overwhelmed by the maelstrom of sensation washing over him. When he opened his eyes once more it was to find Teal'C had slid from inside him and the big male was bathing his body with his tongue, lapping enthusiastically at Daniel's seed. "I love you," Daniel husked. The smile from the warrior seemed to permeate every cell with its warmth. "And I love you, Daniel." Teal' C resumed his cleansing, urging his lover to roll onto his stomach to lick at the excess of his own semen that slid free of his mate's body. Finally satisfied, he gathered Daniel into his arms, "From now on you share my tent, not that of Jack O'Neil," the Jaffa said in tones that brokered no argument. "Yes, Teal' C," Daniel murmured. He angled his head and was rewarded with the kiss he craved. "Although we owe him a thank you," he added. Stargate 01: Leap of Faith "He may have beer and chocolate," Teal' C said. "*You* are *mine*." "Yours," Daniel nodded, smiling. For long minutes they traded gentle loving kisses, hands sliding over cooling flesh as they recovered from the intense climaxes they had shared. Daniel murmured appreciatively as Teal'C fussed, pillowing his head at the junction of his own neck and shoulder. Daniel sighed in happiness he had never felt before. He felt loved, completed and content. His leap of faith had been rewarded beyond his dreams. His fingers traced random patterns over Teal'C's chest and down to just above the thick thatch of jet black fur that guarded his lover's shaft. He stared as the organ began to twitch back to life. "So soon?" he gasped. "I can wait, little one," Teal' C smiled. His eyes widened as Daniel slithered from his comfortable niche to lie between muscular thighs and stared down at the warrior. "Make love with me again," Daniel rasped. "Soon," Teal' C replied manoeuvring Daniel so that the smaller man was once more beneath him, pinned in place by the Jaffa's bulk. "Very soon," he added taking Daniel's mouth in a deep possessive kiss as his hand slid to caress Daniel's still flaccid flesh. He had his soul-mate in his arms and he had every intention of showing just how loved and desired Daniel was. This was just the beginning of a very long and loving relationship.