Try Again, by Tefnut (PG-13)

Rec Category: Daniel Jackson

Pairing: none
Categories: Daniel Jackson, gen, drama, hurt/comfort, team, friendship, Janet Frasier, Robert Rothman
Warnings: suggestion of alien assault
Author on LJ: tefnut_
Author's Website: Tefnut’s Stargate SG-1 Fan Site
Link: Try Again with feedback here

Why This Must Be Read: In this intense story, two very unstable aliens – based on a nice twist of Greek mythology – find the perfect way to truly hurt Daniel Jackson.

Tefnut gives us a Daniel robbed of speech and the ability to communicate. The team rallies to support him however they can, each in their own way: Sam with an affectionate sense of touch and comfort, Jack with astonishing patience and determination, Teal’c with unwavering support and strength (the scene in Teal’c’s room is especially beautiful). But it will take all of Daniel’s courage and strength of will to face what has happened to him and convince the others to allow him to seek what might be a solution - or might be death: “I will not try again, or they will kill me.”

There’s great teamy goodness throughout, and cameos from Janet, Rothman, and Mackenzie to round out the fic in a most satisfying manner, but Try Again is really Daniel’s story – and one that you’re sure to enjoy.

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