Title: Preparing for Battle
Author: Moonshayde
Season: One
Category: Ficlet, Humor, Drama
Spoilers: Takes place before the end of The Enemy Within
Pairing/Character: Teal'c and Jack
Prompt 014: Green
Summary: Teal'c struggles to understand Tau'ri battle armor.
Warnings: None
Rating: PG
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Teal'c fingered the
material, confused with how it would be effective in battle. There did not
appear to be an armaments or any outward protection. It was most curious and
exceedingly distressful. He felt that he should discuss the matter with O'Neill
immediately. Teal'c prepared himself to find O'Neill when he discovered that he
was already approaching him.
"I do not
understand," Teal'c said, holding up the jacket. "This appears to be
nothing but cloth. I do not see how this will prove to be effective in
battle."
O'Neill raised his eyebrows.
"Effective as in…"
"This uniform does not
contain armor. It also appears to have a color ill-suited for warriors."
"Ah, well, we do things
a little differently around here," O'Neill said. He reached out to touch
the fabric, holding it up for demonstration. "You see, we're more about
flexibility and camouflage than bulk and armor."
Teal'c frowned. He did not
understand.
"We can blend into our
surrounds and move a lot faster," O'Neill explained. "It has both a
tactical and practical application."
Teal'c stared at the
material. In his short time on this world, he had come to know that O'Neill was
a strong warrior, one that could use unorthodox ways to fight his enemy. Yet,
while he could understand the benefits that O'Neill had discussed, he still did
not feel certain that these loose materials would be suitable against the
Goa'uld.
O'Neill must have sensed his
indecision. "It works. You'll see." He handed the jacket back to
Teal'c. "Not all of us have a symbiote to protect us. But this allows us
some freedom to move on the field."
"I see." Teal'c
once again ran the fabric through his fingers. They were fitted, green, and
much unlike his robes from Chulak. "And they prove effective in
battle?"
"You betcha."
Teal'c nodded. He had much
faith in O'Neill. If he felt that this thin material would serve useful in
their battles, then Teal'c would do as he was asked. He would try the Tau'ri
way even if it were a strange one. However, he would not give up his staff
weapon.
Satisfied, Teal'c removed
the uniform and entered the locker room to change. Soon, he would be joined
with SG-1 and have the chance to prove his worth to his new companions, fellow
warriors, and the rest of this world.
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