Stargate: The Ark of Truth Page #3

speaking against it.

There's always a choice.

- Indeed, there he is.

- I chose to ignore it.

Yet you sit here now.

I sit here,

and I cannot imagine the day

when I will forgive myself.

Because it will never come.

One day, others may try to convince you

they have forgiven you.

That is more about them than you.

For them, imparting forgiveness

is a blessing.

How do you go on?

It is simple.

You will never forgive yourself.

Accept it.

You hurt others.

Many others.

That cannot be undone.

You will never find

personal retribution.

But your life does not have to end.

That which is right, just and true

can still prevail.

If you do not fight for what you believe

then all may be lost for everyone else.

But do not fight for yourself.

Fight for others.

Others that may be saved

through your effort.

That is the least you can do.

Okay, I think we're ready.

Dial it up.

Looks like we have a stable connection.

What?

Based on the intel Daniel provided

when he was a Prior,

- I was pretty sure this was gonna work.

- Yeah, I didn't doubt that. It's just

now that we're actually here,

it's kinda cool.

Take her in.

You see that?

What?

That old man?

What about him?

Nothing.

Glad we had this chat.

- You okay?

- Yeah, I'm fine.

In fact I get the feeling

we're on the right track.

This is Hermes.

Hermes, this is Daniel.

Vala, my wife.

We are still married.

We'll talk about that later.

Tomin tells me you've not heard

the rumor that the fires of Celestis

have gone out.

Really?

I assume Tomin also explained

that we're not from around here.

That, he did.

Still, I'm surprised such news

wouldn't have spread far and wide.

You would think.

But perhaps Tomin didn't explain

exactly how far away we live.

The Priors have seen this as a sign

that the Ori are not pleased.

They say our efforts against

the crusade of evil are not enough,

that we must do more.

As I told you,

many more ships have been built.

They are ready to embark.

Tomin also tells me you seek

the true location of Ortus Mallum.

We do.

I'm curious.

What makes you think such a place

actually exists in the real world?

don't believe all that is written in

the Book of Origin to be based in some

true historical event?

What I believe is not the issue.

Do you want me to tell you

what I believe?

No.

I want you to prove it.

Well, that we can do.

There are ruins of a village

high in the mountains

that border the plains of Celestis.

That is believed to be the location the

Book of Origin references as the birth

- place of Evil.

- Well, that makes sense.

The Ori followers built

their holy city on the planet

where they believed their gods

once triumphed over the Alterans.

Celestis isn't on this planet though.

You got us here.

If we show you our map, could you direct

us to the coordinates of the planet

where Celestis is?

We're talking about the Vatican

of the Ori followers, right?

Well, if the fires are out,

then it's likely Merlin's device

worked, and the Ori are dead.

But the Priors are not.

We didn't come all this way

to stop now, did we?

Many times throughout history, the ruins

of Ortus Mallum have been searched

by both the Priors of Ori,

and those that believe as we do.

We have long searched for the artefacts

'll prove the truth about our past,

our ancestors, and the falsehood

of the Book of Origin.

Nothing has ever been found there.

That's good.

Let's hope that means

what we're looking for is still there.

Why was I not notified

that you had someone on board

with new intel about Ori army activity?

Well, I'm sure I called for you,

there was no answer. Oh, wait.

I may have not pressed the com button

all the way down.

I must've looked stupid

standing there talking to myself.

- Anyway, if you'll excuse us...

- Colonel.

I'm sure I don't need to remind you

about protocol.

We are all going to find the Ark,

Mr Merek, it's just too late

for you not to join us.

You were granted the use of this ship,

the most valuable asset

Earth currently has at its disposal,

to prevent any further Ori ships

from getting through the Supergate.

- And that's what we're gonna do.

- Do you

or do you not have reliable intelligence

that more

Ori ships are about to leave?

Stay out of my way.

- Your instructions were clear, Colonel.

- We're not there yet. Major Marks!

New coordinates have been entered

to the nav system. Take us there.

Yes, Sir.

You have no idea

how much time we have.

I'm not gonna sacrifice

this mission,

Earth, or our galaxy

for some fool's quest.

Then replace me!

You have the authority.

Go ahead.

Replace me.

You sure you don't want the chair?

No.

It's all yours.

Got your back though.

Thanks.

Any idea where to start?

Not really.

You okay?

I was thinking about

what this place really was.

Colonel Mitchell,

this is Major Marks, come in.

We read you, Marks, go ahead.

Sir, someone

has turned on the Asgard core.

What?

Who?

Do you really need to ask?

According to the security access card

that was used,

it's Mr Merek.

The room is sealed

and he's not responding on the com.

It can't be shut down remotely.

What the hell does he think he's doing?

I don't know, but we better find out.

Jackson! Teal'c!

We gotta go, keep looking.

- What's wrong?

- Merek's up to something.

He's turned on the Asgard core.

That will alert the Ori ships

to our presence.

Yeah, I think that's the idea.

We got it, you guys...

find the Ark.

Marks.

Transport Colonel Carter and myself

back up to the ship now.

It's SG-3, Sir.

Transmitting from P6X-437.

On screen.

General.

A Prior arrived thru the Gate 15 minutes

ago and immediately made contact.

Not sure how,

but he seemed to know we were here.

He says he has no intention of harming

us, just he has a message to deliver

- to the leaders of our planet.

- What is it?

Wouldn't get into it, Sir.

Says he'll only deliver it personally.

He wants us to let him

through the Gate?

Yes, Sir.

Does he know this didn't exactly

work out well the last time?

More for the Prior

in question than us, Sir.

True.

He's pretty adamant.

Says the message is key

to human survival on Earth.

He says he knows

that we have a technology

that can temporary

neutralize his powers.

- He does, does he?

- Yes, Sir.

Apparently, word that SG-1 actually

killed a Prior is getting around.

Give us an hour to make

the necessary preparations.

Yes, Sir.

Reynolds out.

Open the door, Mr Merek.

Do you really think

we can't bypass the security lock?

Answer me, Merek.

You have put this ship and everyone

on board in serious danger.

Look, you know

that activating the Asgard core

will alert

any Ori vessel to our presence.

I assume that's your plan,

force me to take action against them.

- Carter?

- Almost.

It won't shut down.

No.

It's creating something virtually.

What is it?

You'll see.

I believe it's almost done.

What the hell are you thinking?

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