As Colonel Larkin partnered his decision on who to pick as his fourth teammate, sister Helena made her way through the monastery from the refectory to the recreation room. She entered the room and took her place in a chair next to Sister Marie Evangeline. Mother Superior entered the room, and everyone stood.

  “Praised be Jesus Christ,” said mother superior.

  “Now and forever. Amen,” responded the nuns. Mother Superior gave a smile and that signaled that the nuns could talk freely for one hour.

  “Would you like to see what my mother's iconography classes is doing?” Sister Rebecca Agnes of the Most Precious Blood asked Sister Helena and Sister Marie Evangeline. They nodded and Sister Rebecca Agnes produced a set of photographs of the icons. The two nuns oohed and awed the photos.

  “Your mother is very talented and inspiring,” said Sister Helena.

  “Thank you,” replied Sister Rebecca Agnes. “Sister Helena, have you ever told us about your mother?”

  “My mother died when I was small and I don't remember her much,” Sister Helena said.

  “Oh! I’m sorry to hear that.”

  “That's alright. My grandmother was the mother figure in my life. She...” It was then that she froze, and a flash of light enveloped her. “Another vision?” She thought. “In front of the entire community?” There was not much she could do but hope that Sister Marie Evangeline would cover for her.

  She found herself once again in the medieval village. The village this time seemed different. She found the villagers gathered near the pedestal around a beautiful woman. She was very petite with dark brown shoulder length hair with bangs and dark brown eyes. She reminded Sister Helena of Karen Carpenter. The woman wore a gorgeous blue dress with gold embroidery. Her arms were outstretched, and she was teaching the people about something.

  “My children, I'm here to guide you and protect you,” the woman said in a gentle and reassuring voice that was melodious.

  “Will you teach us how to become close to God? Will you teach us the secrets and mysteries of the heavens?” asked a teenage girl who wore a simple dress. The beautiful woman's eyes flashed white and gold briefly as she nodded. Though this action was oblivious to the abilities, Sister Helena had a keen eye and spotted it.

  From what she had seen in an NID briefing about the enemies of Earth, there were two groups whose eyes flashed like that: The Goa’uld and the Tok’ra. But didn't the Tok’ra shut their eyes when they made the transition from house to symbiote and vice versa? She had to know further.

  “Of course,” the woman said. “I will teach you all you need to know. Together we will uncover the secrets of the universe.” The crowd, a group of young people, oohed and awed at the prospect of being shown the secrets of the universe.

  The teenage girl smiled. “Thank you, most beautiful Lady. We need your help to guide our people as we've been lost without guidance for so long. We want to learn more, to grow. We want to better ourselves.”

  The woman's serene expression changed as if she was possessed, her voice switched to a flanged one. “You will... bow before me in reverence.” But the woman caught herself and quickly changed to her serene and divine voice that she had had, a benign smile was on her face. “I mean you will all find peace and enlightenment. I shall visit you all soon. Farewell my children.” Then she disappeared. The crowd dispersed, but the young girl that she had seen in her dreams remained. She looked frightened. “Had she seen who the woman really was too?” Sister Helena thought. The girl with a timid voice said:

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  “Help us, please!” There was a flash of light and Sister Helena found herself back in the recreation room with the sisters.

  “Sister Helena, you were saying something?” asked Sister Rebecca Agnes. “You were talking about your grandmother when you just... froze.”

  “She was just thinking,” said Sister Marie Evangeline. Weren't you, dear?”

  “I was,” Sister Helena replied as she said a silent prayer for Sister Marie Evangeline. “I was merely lost in thought. Let me tell you about my grandmother.” Sister Helena managed to get through recreation without any further incident as well as through Compline. All the while Sister Helen's mind raced with questions as things fell into place. She knew something needed to happen. After Compline, Sister Helena remained in the Chapel to pray alone. After the sisters had left, Sister Helena took out the stone and prayed. “Dear Lord, show me what to do now. I know I need to act on what I've seen in my visions. But I feel with my past I will be dismissed as a fraud. Guide me, Lord. Amen.”

  Sister Helena went to her room and pulled out her notebook, writing down everything she had seen in her latest vision. Questions filled her head: was this woman a Goa’uld? She must be. From what she had read about the Tok’ra they were not a race that had people worship them. In fact, they were allies of Earth. So, this woman had to be a Goa’uld! What was she doing on the planet? Was this Sokar or some harbinger? How did she get to the planet? Did she come through the Stargate, or did she come on a ship? How was this all connected to her? Why was she having these visions? A knock was heard at the door.

  “Come in,” said Sister Helena. It was Sister Marie Evangeline. She had a concerned look on her face. Sister Helena stood and gave her friend a hug. Her face showed much anxiety and uneasiness.

  “Child, is everything alright?” Sister Marie Evangeline asked.

  “I... I do not know,” Sister Helena replied. “I had another vision again.”

  “Yes, I noticed. I was able to cover for you while you were having your vision.”

  “Thank you, Evangeline I'm very grateful that you did. I saw a beautiful woman she was teaching the people but then her eyes…her whole demeanor changed. I believe she's one of the enemies I've seen in a previous vision. But I don't know what to do.”

  “Child,” said Sister Marie Evangeline, “perhaps this is a call to action. Maybe you've seen enough to help to guide you and now it is time to act.”

  “I suppose you're right,” said Sister Helena. “I will have to call my probation officer in the morning. I may have to leave here to answer questions, and I may not be back for a while. I can see if they'll let me bring you along since you were in the Air Force in the past.”

  “That won't be necessary,” said Sister Marie Evangeline. “I think you will do fine. I will pray for you.”

  “Thank you,” said Sister Helena. Sister Marie Evangeline prayed over her friend and gave her a motherly hug.

  Sister Helena went to bed though she couldn't help but think of the people on the planet and worry about them. As soon as Lauds and Mass were over, Sister Helena went to Mother Superior's office. She knocked on the door.

  “Come in,” said Mother Superior. She was a kindly woman of seventy who had guided the community for most of the time Sister Helena had been there. After prompting Sister Helena to sit, she asked:

  “Sister Helena, what brings you here?”

  “Reverend Mother, I need to contact my probation officer. It's urgent,” Sister Helena said with a tone of urgency in her voice.

  “I see, Sister. You may.”

  “This conversation between him and I is classified.” Mother Superior understood. She had been briefed on Sister Helen's past after signing a non-disclosure agreement with the IOA and the SGC.

  “I understand. Use the phone on my desk. I will be outside if you require my assistance.” “That won't be necessary but thank you.” Mother Superior got up from her chair and left the room. Sister Helena sat down in Mother Superior's chair, picked up the phone and dialed the number.

  “Hello, Paul?” This is Victoria Burney. I need to speak to the SGC. It's urgent. There's something they need to know.”