Sam Carter's Past Life

Chapter 11: Which Reality

It was not long for SG1 to be with her, and she was very happy to have them there. She immediately told Teal'c about what Satele said, regarding him knowing about the ancient Jedi Knights.

He did something that he usually does not show all that often, he showed a surprising look and stated, "Yes! I do remember her. I had no idea she was from the ancient past."

Sam replied, "She appears very wise."

"If that feeble, and it was more than her wisdom. She always knew how to talk to me, each and every time. It was so wonderful communicating with her."

"She helped me not feel so confused as if she knew how I felt."

He smiled, "I assure you, my friend, it was confusing to me. It was her that helped me deal with it all. I don't know how she did it, but after each of our conversations, it was like I was a different person than I was before."

Jack asked, "Could it be this Force that helped you both. Sam, did you not say it was Cassandra that cleared your mind."

"It could be O'Neill, but I believe it was how she talked to me that made the difference. On how Sam talks, it reminded me of how I felt. No, it wasn't this Force."

"I have to agree with Teal'c, love. From this Jedi Code she spoke about and her constant not answering my questions directly, I have to say it wouldn't be her style to do something like that."

Daniel said, "Whatever she did to you or got you to do for yourself, I have to admit, I haven't seen you any livelier."

She asked him, "Since this is your ballpark, what do you know of this island Dinotopia?"

"Yes, I am big on ancient history, but that doesn't mean I know anything about this island. It seems that it has been hidden from all of us. I have no clue. If Satele Shan wants us there, then I would have to believe it will find us once we go back to Earth."

"She told me I created their laws — the Ten Laws of Dinotopia."

He asked, "How does that make you feel?"

"Amazed and confused at the same time. As I told her, I usually wouldn't give someone such things. I want people to think for themselves."

Skyma smiled, "Just the same, you gave them these laws."

"Sister, what do you know about Dinotopia?"

"A lot and not enough."

"Good grief! That isn't an answer."

"Yes, my human Sister, it is, and it will be the only one you will get from me."

"Can you at least give me the ten laws?"

"Yes, I can, and I bet you will see you all over them, too. They are as follows:

1- One raindrop raises the sea.

2- Survival of all or none.

3- Weapons are enemies, even to their owners.

4- Give more - take less.

5- Others first - self last.

6- Observe, listen, and learn.

7- Do one thing at a time.

8- Sing every day.

9- Exercise imagination.

10- Eat to live, don't live to eat.

Sam was floored. She had to admit it sounded like something she would not only say, but something she would give to others. She finally said, "Why a raindrop?"