Threshold Missing Scene, by Lex (PG-13)
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stargateficrecRec Category: Teal'c
Pairing: none
Category: Teal'c, episode related, Daniel Jackson, drama, angst, friendship
Warning: brainwashed!Teal'c, some violence
Author on LJ: unknown
Author's Website: The Tablet
Link: Threshold Missing Scene
Why This Must Be Read: This story takes place between the end of Enemies and the beginning of Threshold, when Teal'c is still thoroughly brainwashed by Apophis and doing everything he possibly can to escape the evil Tau'ri and get back to his master. Told from the point of a view of a hapless newcomer SF, who gets a very much unwanted indoctrination into the insanity that is life in SG-1, Lex gives us a clear idea of just how difficult it is to deal with a brainwashed Teal'c who doesn't want to cooperate.
I love a good OC - probably because they're so difficult to find. Too many authors, when writing from the POV of a minor character from the show or an original one of their own, tend to allow their own creation to overshadow the characters most fans want to read about. Lex deftly avoids that pitfall. Sergeant Mark Wilkins makes an excellent voice, a fresh angle by which we can observe Daniel and Teal'c in a most unusual situation. Teal'c, despite his situation, is shown to be highly intelligent - something that too many fanfic writers (and all too often, the writers of the show!) forget. Add in some gratuitous McKenzie bashing (and who doesn't enjoy that?) and a perfectly-in-character cameo from Jack, and you've got yourself a real keeper.
Pairing: none
Category: Teal'c, episode related, Daniel Jackson, drama, angst, friendship
Warning: brainwashed!Teal'c, some violence
Author on LJ: unknown
Author's Website: The Tablet
Link: Threshold Missing Scene
Why This Must Be Read: This story takes place between the end of Enemies and the beginning of Threshold, when Teal'c is still thoroughly brainwashed by Apophis and doing everything he possibly can to escape the evil Tau'ri and get back to his master. Told from the point of a view of a hapless newcomer SF, who gets a very much unwanted indoctrination into the insanity that is life in SG-1, Lex gives us a clear idea of just how difficult it is to deal with a brainwashed Teal'c who doesn't want to cooperate.
I love a good OC - probably because they're so difficult to find. Too many authors, when writing from the POV of a minor character from the show or an original one of their own, tend to allow their own creation to overshadow the characters most fans want to read about. Lex deftly avoids that pitfall. Sergeant Mark Wilkins makes an excellent voice, a fresh angle by which we can observe Daniel and Teal'c in a most unusual situation. Teal'c, despite his situation, is shown to be highly intelligent - something that too many fanfic writers (and all too often, the writers of the show!) forget. Add in some gratuitous McKenzie bashing (and who doesn't enjoy that?) and a perfectly-in-character cameo from Jack, and you've got yourself a real keeper.
"Teal'c, you should consider an alternate plan of action. If, instead of threatening people, you offer the general a gesture of goodwill, then he will be more receptive to your request."
Dr. Jackson opens his eyes at that comment. He has a strange expression on his face, sort of a mixture of resignation and sadness.
"And what gesture would you consider to be appropriate in this situation, Dr. McKenzie?"
"Ah, well, I've been thinking about that and I have a suggestion, if you'll allow me?"
Come on McKenzie, can't you see he's playing with you? Even I know what you're about to say, and I haven't known you that long. He's not going to let any of us out of here until he gets what he wants.
"It would be appropriate to allow one of us to leave safely. And as I am the most qualified to be able to plead your case to the general, then I would be the logical choice."
So that explains Dr. Jackson's expression; he was fully expecting this act of selfishness. Not that you can really blame anyone for wanting to get out of a situation like this any way they can, but Dr. McKenzie's military -- he should know better! His first priority in situations like this is to protect any civilians, even though the particular civilian he should be protecting seems to be doing okay on his own so far.
Teal'c is apparently merely amused. "You have spent a considerable amount of time with me, Dr. McKenzie. I know you consider me deluded, but discovering you also believe me stupid is something of a surprise."
Did Dr. Jackson just snicker? He really did. I don't think that's a word I've used since I was about eleven, but there's just no other way of describing that precise mix of giggle and snort. McKenzie is looking from Teal'c to the doc in incredulity. Come on man, there's a whole raft of reasons for someone laughing in a life-threatening situation. Maybe there's something to be said for getting scientists out of their labs and offices and into the real world, at least it would give them some life experience instead of basing their ideas and opinions on pure theory.
"You are spineless, Dr. McKenzie."
McKenzie's managed to find his tongue again. "So you don't agree with my suggestion, Teal'c?"
Teal'c raises his eyebrow.
"I'd say that's a 'no'," says Dr. Jackson.
Dr. Jackson opens his eyes at that comment. He has a strange expression on his face, sort of a mixture of resignation and sadness.
"And what gesture would you consider to be appropriate in this situation, Dr. McKenzie?"
"Ah, well, I've been thinking about that and I have a suggestion, if you'll allow me?"
Come on McKenzie, can't you see he's playing with you? Even I know what you're about to say, and I haven't known you that long. He's not going to let any of us out of here until he gets what he wants.
"It would be appropriate to allow one of us to leave safely. And as I am the most qualified to be able to plead your case to the general, then I would be the logical choice."
So that explains Dr. Jackson's expression; he was fully expecting this act of selfishness. Not that you can really blame anyone for wanting to get out of a situation like this any way they can, but Dr. McKenzie's military -- he should know better! His first priority in situations like this is to protect any civilians, even though the particular civilian he should be protecting seems to be doing okay on his own so far.
Teal'c is apparently merely amused. "You have spent a considerable amount of time with me, Dr. McKenzie. I know you consider me deluded, but discovering you also believe me stupid is something of a surprise."
Did Dr. Jackson just snicker? He really did. I don't think that's a word I've used since I was about eleven, but there's just no other way of describing that precise mix of giggle and snort. McKenzie is looking from Teal'c to the doc in incredulity. Come on man, there's a whole raft of reasons for someone laughing in a life-threatening situation. Maybe there's something to be said for getting scientists out of their labs and offices and into the real world, at least it would give them some life experience instead of basing their ideas and opinions on pure theory.
"You are spineless, Dr. McKenzie."
McKenzie's managed to find his tongue again. "So you don't agree with my suggestion, Teal'c?"
Teal'c raises his eyebrow.
"I'd say that's a 'no'," says Dr. Jackson.
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