Constellation Serendipity
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figs_sg1_recRec Category: Sam and Teal’c friendship
Categories: Sam and Teal’c friendship, Samantha Carter, Teal’c, character study, humor, team
Warnings: none
Author on LJ:aurora_novarum
Author's Website: List of My Stories
Link: Constellation Serendipity
Why This Must Be Read: This lovely piece is a marvelous exploration of how both Teal'c and Sam look at the universe: the nature of myths and patterns in the stars, folk heroes and inspiration and childhood experiences reflecting adult understanding... It's all so perfectly them. And with some fun teamy goodness to round out the story, Constellation Serendipity is a delightful read that you'll enjoy for its lightness and then savor for its underlying depths.
"My mother pointed out the stars to me as a boy," he said.
He expected Major Carter's startled reaction to his statement, so merely waited a moment before continuing. "We do not have 'constellations' in the same way as you, but we pattern the stars with tales of the gods' exploits. Distant points of light where great battles were fought all for the honor and glory of our masters. Sometimes, late at night, Master Bra'tac would point out alternative patterns and explain the histories of great Jaffa generals leading forces in conquest.
"It was a small point of rebellion, but one of risk if Apophis ever knew of it. On my last visit to Drey'auc and Rya'c, my son showed me patterns Bra'tac taught him in that planet's night sky."
They both stared down at the swirling patterns in silence a few moments before Major Carter nudged his arm with her shoulder. "And were any patterns following his father's exploits in freeing his people?"
"How did you know?" Teal'c looked sharply at Major Carter. Her eyes sparkled like stars of their own, dancing in amusement, yet her expression was tempered with a note of...pride.
"You're a leader for the Rebel Jaffa movement, Teal'c. From what you said, it would stand only to reason that your betrayal of Apophis and actively fighting the Goa'uld would create similar stories." She pointed to a few of the patterns on her pad. "That's what many of Earth's constellations do as well–tell stories of old heroes and gods."
"SG-1's adventures are followed amongst many stars according to my son," Teal'c frowned to think that his adventures with his team would compare to the saga of Cha'ken or Stor'nal.
Major Carter echoed his thoughts, a thoughtful frown now gracing her features. "Yeah...'the exploits' of SG-1. It's strange to think, isn't it? I certainly don't feel a hero, certainly not one to be recorded in the stars."
Categories: Sam and Teal’c friendship, Samantha Carter, Teal’c, character study, humor, team
Warnings: none
Author on LJ:
aurora_novarumAuthor's Website: List of My Stories
Link: Constellation Serendipity
Why This Must Be Read: This lovely piece is a marvelous exploration of how both Teal'c and Sam look at the universe: the nature of myths and patterns in the stars, folk heroes and inspiration and childhood experiences reflecting adult understanding... It's all so perfectly them. And with some fun teamy goodness to round out the story, Constellation Serendipity is a delightful read that you'll enjoy for its lightness and then savor for its underlying depths.
"My mother pointed out the stars to me as a boy," he said.
He expected Major Carter's startled reaction to his statement, so merely waited a moment before continuing. "We do not have 'constellations' in the same way as you, but we pattern the stars with tales of the gods' exploits. Distant points of light where great battles were fought all for the honor and glory of our masters. Sometimes, late at night, Master Bra'tac would point out alternative patterns and explain the histories of great Jaffa generals leading forces in conquest.
"It was a small point of rebellion, but one of risk if Apophis ever knew of it. On my last visit to Drey'auc and Rya'c, my son showed me patterns Bra'tac taught him in that planet's night sky."
They both stared down at the swirling patterns in silence a few moments before Major Carter nudged his arm with her shoulder. "And were any patterns following his father's exploits in freeing his people?"
"How did you know?" Teal'c looked sharply at Major Carter. Her eyes sparkled like stars of their own, dancing in amusement, yet her expression was tempered with a note of...pride.
"You're a leader for the Rebel Jaffa movement, Teal'c. From what you said, it would stand only to reason that your betrayal of Apophis and actively fighting the Goa'uld would create similar stories." She pointed to a few of the patterns on her pad. "That's what many of Earth's constellations do as well–tell stories of old heroes and gods."
"SG-1's adventures are followed amongst many stars according to my son," Teal'c frowned to think that his adventures with his team would compare to the saga of Cha'ken or Stor'nal.
Major Carter echoed his thoughts, a thoughtful frown now gracing her features. "Yeah...'the exploits' of SG-1. It's strange to think, isn't it? I certainly don't feel a hero, certainly not one to be recorded in the stars."
