Stargate SG1: The Games
"Howdy folks."
Jack O'Neil grinned as he rested his arms across the MP5 to be as non-threatening as possible.
"Welcome. I am Aegeus."
The little man dressed in rectangular lengths of pale-colored linen held in place with ornate clasps. He greeted them enthusiastically.
"You are also of the Tau'ri. The others said you would come.
You are here for the games?"
Jack squinted against the glaring bright alien sunlight and slipped on his sunglasses.
"The games. Yes. Absolutely. Love a good game."
Jack glanced at the others questioningly.
"Games?"
"No idea Sir," Sam said.
"SG2 never mentioned anything about games."
"These games?
Are they an athletic competition?"
Daniel stepped forward his curiosity triggered.
"Yes. A full day of competition by the finest athletes in honor of our God."
Jack winced at the mention of a God. But SG2's mission reports had been clear. No evidence of Gou'ald or Jaffa activity.
"We're here to trade." He said uninterested in Daniels's evident excitement.
"We have medicines and other things you can use in exchange for a mineral you have.
Our people mentioned this on their last visit."
"The Naquadah.
Yes. Yes. We can discuss that after the games. Are you all taking part, or just one of you?"
Sam smiled and looked down as she felt the man's eyes favoring her.
"We're more of the spectator sort. Not so much the participating kinda folk." Jack responded.
"But you are great warriors are you not? Your attire has the look of warriors."
"Oh yeah. Great warriors. Very great. But only in self-defense."
"All the friendly worlds send competitors. Their best warriors. It is the way.
Perhaps the female warrior..."
Sam jumped in before Jack could say anymore.
"Actually Sir. Perhaps one of us should take part.
I mean it'd be good for building a rapport with these people."
"Indeed," Teal'c added.
"Feeling competitive Captain?"
"Getting involved with a big social event has to be the best way to make friends. Show we value their customs."
"She has a point," Daniel said.
"This is the Olympics. As it really was. It's a fantastic opportunity to study Ancient Greek culture."
O'Neill studied his colleague for a moment. Daniel's effervescence for anything cultural never ceased to amaze him.
"The Olympics you say."
He turned back to Carter.
"Okay. Go ahead. Olympic away. Knock yourself out, Carter."
Sam looked positively excited.
"Aegeus. Will you accept me as a competitor?"
"Absolutely. It will be an honor. The other worlds have all sent men. You will be the only off-world female competing.
Please. Come this way. The games will start soon. You must be ready."
Sam handed her weapons to Teal'c and followed Argeus.
Jack watched her walk away.
"I thought only men participated in the Olympics back in the day."
"Well, actually women were allowed to take part in sporting events during the Classical Period," Daniel explained.
"In fact, there were the Hera games specifically for women. Women were second-class citizens. They weren't allowed in the actual Olympics. But it stands to reason there will have been some divergence in over five thousand years."
Jack's attention had drifted long before Daniel finished talking, instead assessing the environment and considering defensive positions. Everything appeared harmless but it was his instinct to be prepared. He didn't doubt Teal'c would be doing the same.
The arena was a grass oval with stone seating rising gently upwards on three sides. The Stargate sat at the far end as though looking out on the events. An eye that silently watched the participants and audience alike.
Daniel found it fascinating. A people straight out of history, walking, talking breathing. They were dressed in white or pale-coloured clothing. Just simple loose-fitting drapes with little that denoted status or wealth. They looked happy and well-fed. Moreover, they seemed excited about the games that were to commence.
"This is fascinating," Daniel said.
"This is the first Greek-inspired culture we've come across. Imagine. An opportunity to observe the birth of democracy..."
"They kept slaves." Jack reminded him.
He was more concerned now with resting his knee and keeping the sun out of his eyes. Along with Teal'c, he found a suitable place to sit. Daniel could study culture and ancient artefacts all he wanted but once this charade was over, he wanted to talk Naquadah mining. That was his job and the only reason they were here, to procure materials that could benefit the protection of Earth.
"Yes. Quite."
Daniel turned away and looked up at the hills. To Jack, it was obvious he was just itching to see close up the stone temples and houses they could see dotted in the distance amongst the greenery.
Jack unhooked his gun and sat it down. He didn't care about ancient cultures and was just happy to soak up the warm sun until someone was ready to talk about mining rights. He resigned himself to a boring day with only the bonus of seeing Sam whoop a few arses.
Aegeus pulled the tent opening aside and ushered Sam inside.
"You change out of your things in here.
The exit to the arena is over there. Follow the others when it is time."
He pointed to the far side of the tent but Sam wasn't looking.
"Oh."
She flushed red at the sight greeting her. Girls, either already naked or in the process of removing their Peplos, the long tunics the women typically wore. One almost next to Carter was busy with stretching exercises that made her small tits jiggle and exposed her butt and pussy as she bent forward. Sam averted her eyes quickly.
"What am I changing in...
Wait...". Vague pictures from old history books suddenly flashed through her mind and the realisation hit her like a steam train.
"Do we compete naked?"
Aegeus looked a little surprised.
"Is that not the way on your world?"
"Er... no. We wear clothes, shorts..." Carter got that sinking feeling as she realized this was a major mistake.
"No. No. That won't do at all. All competitors have to be naked."
"The men as well?"
Sam felt her stomach churn. A thousand butterflies took flight and her knees weakened.
"Everyone." Aegeus seemed annoyed at any other suggestion.
Sam took another glance around realizing that backing out now would offend Aegeus and end any possibility of negotiating access to the planet's valuable Naquadah deposits.
"Now hurry. The games are about to begin."
Sam hardly noticed the little man as he hurried away. Instead, she was fixated on the dilemma facing her.
"Oh crap."
With little option Carter peeled her uniform away, glancing around at the other girls. It wasn't that she was concerned with being naked amongst them. No different from a communal shower in the Air Force. But she would have to go outside in front of an audience, in front of the rest of SG1, and participate in the games. In front of Jack. That was a whole different issue.
She wondered again if she should back out. But that risked offending Aegeus. It could ruin their opportunity for a trade deal. Reluctantly, Carter decided the Naquadah was more important than her modesty.
"The mission first." She muttered.