Abducted

A Yu Yu Hakusho/Stargate SG1 Crossover

By Rose (BuffyBot76) and Julie (whirleeQ)

Disclaimer:  We do not own Yu Yu Hakusho, nor Stargate SG1.  We are only borrowing the characters for our own amusement (and hopefully, yours) and are making no profit off of this.  Please don’t sue!

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Chapter 1: Unnatural Selection

"In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move."  - Douglas Adams

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The Asgard were a dying race.

For far too many years, they had existed by transferring their conscious minds into the bodies of clones.  Over time, the quality of the clones had degraded severely, and it would not be long before their race would die out completely.

Loki’s main objective was to find an alternative.  It was with this objective that he began his initial testing of the Tau’ri Jack O’Neill.  O’Neill had been a promising candidate, since he had possessed the Ancient gene which had allowed him for a short time to hold a massive amount of Ancient knowledge within the frontal lobe of his brain.  Loki had thought there was a slight possibility that a modified clone of O’Neill would be capable of holding the vast consciousness of an Asgard.  Unfortunately, the modified clone that he had created from O’Neill’s DNA turned out to be flawed.

Loki considered his options carefully, as he illegally scanned the surface of the Tau'ri homeworld.  While he had received a stern reprimand from the Asgard High Council for his last attempt at finding a viable source of DNA to continue his cloning experimentations, he surmised that if he were to be successful with his next attempt, they would regale him as a hero.  Also, a quick calculation had shown that there would only be a 23% probability that they would even interfere in his current operation, since most of the Asgard High Commanders were more concerned with the ongoing threat of the Replicators than the perpetuation of their own species.

This time, however, he would stay far away from the continent which housed the venerable Jack O'Neill and his comrades; for no doubt they would raise the alarm if he were even to look in their direction a second time.  So Loki focused his search on the planet's eastern hemisphere.  A quick scan of the major continent showed nothing promising; however a bright spot of light appeared on his holoview when the sensor passed over a large group of highly populated islands.

Loki replaced the third stone on his control panel in order to view the system's analysis of the targeted bio-organism.  The initial readings were very strange; the life form was very similar to the basic Tau'ri, except that there was an additional strand of DNA which the rogue Asgard geneticist could not immediately identify.  Loki's particularly large eyes widened with curiosity, as his anticipation of examining the unusual specimen increased. Another movement of the stones on his control panel had the teleportation system online, and within seconds he had the life form in front of him.  

The readings on his holoview indicated that the strange Tau'ri was in extreme distress, so he quickly erected a barrier around the specimen.   Now that the Tau'ri was in his possession, he could perform a more accurate analysis.  If the Tau'ri proved to be unsuitable for his designs, he would simply put the specimen in stasis and direct the computer to erase the neural pathways that held his most recent memories.  It was a technique he often used when studying the Tau'ri, and one that had for the most part been successful.  There were a scant few, however, that managed to regain their memories regardless, but the probability that recollection would occur was slight.

The readings he was getting on the Tau'ri were astounding, not to mention confusing.  The holoview showed two distinct strands of DNA, and yet he could not find evidence of any parasitic life form on the young male Tau'ri that would account for such a result.  For the first time in his very long life, the Asgard geneticist was confused with what he saw, and while he did have a hope that perhaps this highly unique Tau'ri could prove to be the answer to his race's dilemma, he did not know if his equipment could analyze the specimen accurately enough to define him.  So Loki tried a tactic he did not ordinarily employ when dealing with the Tau'ri.   He questioned the specimen directly.

"Greetings Tau'ri.  I am Loki of the Asgard.  Your genetic definition is unique amongst the Tau'ri.  I am hoping that you may prove useful.  What is it that sets you apart from others of your race?"

The disoriented Tau’ri looked up at the question directed at him, green eyes focusing on Loki from an exceptionally attractive face framed by flaming red hair. “What?” He began in a refined voice, but trailed off as he glanced around and actually took in his surroundings. It was a far cry from his bedroom he had only moments ago been standing in.

Realizing that something was off, the abducted red head jerked his gaze back to the creature that stood a few feet away with a growl, green eyes taking on a tinge of gold in the process. The Tau’ri, whose name on his home world was Shuichi Minamino, but to many of his close friends was known simply as Kurama, studied the figure intently, using the heightened senses that his body had been gifted with since he was born to evaluate the creature that had questioned him. He scryed for any traces of an aura to determine what sort of demon he was facing and blinked in surprise when he found no traces of demonic energy at all. 

It was with a somewhat baffled expression that he answered his abductor with a question of his own. “What are you?” He then narrowed his eyes and added, “And why have you brought me here?”

Loki’s ocular organs flashed briefly as he considered the hostile young Tau’ri.  This one was almost as defiant as O’Neill, but at least he was more direct.  Loki had long since concluded that O’Neill only made logical sense 63.2% of the time.

The Tau’ri’s heart rate was escalating rapidly, and from experience Loki knew that this was not a good thing.  After a brief analysis of the situation, he concluded that it would be best to answer the Tau’ri’s question, for he did not want to put him in stasis while he was in distress.

“I am an Asgard.  We are a race of beings who have long interacted with your species.  Your mythology refers to us as Gods, although we are not.  Instead, we are merely benevolent observers who have on occasion offered our assistance in your fight against the Goa'uld.  As for your second question, the answer is somewhat complicated, I fear.  But know that I mean you no harm.” 

Unsure if he should believe that the creature truly meant him no harm, Kurama instead remained as he was, poised to defend himself in case it was needed. “I see,” He stated simply, hand brushing his hair with the slightest of gestures only to reemerge with a single red rose. “Please, don’t take offense if I do not believe you right away.”

Loki blinked his eyes in slight surprise at the sudden example of Tau’ri flora that appeared in the hand of the Tau’ri.  He was fairly sure that the Tau’ri as a whole did not possess energy to matter conversion technology, so where did the plant come from?  Did the young Tau’ri possess a transportation device of some sort?  He decided to scan for one.  The specimen was enveloped in a bright light as he moved the fourth stone on his control panel over two slots.

Kurama tensed as a red light shot from the console and enveloped him in its rays. On instinct, he raised the hand that held the rose. “Rose whip!” Instantly, the rose had disappeared, replaced by his signature weapon. The thorny green vine like whip snapped forward with a simple flick of Kurama’s wrist, but was stopped short of its target as it encountered an invisible force that singed the whip and effectively deflected Kurama’s attack.

Kurama gasped in shock as he looked at his damaged weapon. 'What was that? Some sort of invisible force field?' Gritting his teeth in frustration, Kurama was at a loss of what to do. He wondered, briefly, if this was what Hiei had felt like during the Dark Tournament, when he and Genkai had been trapped by Ruka.

Loki was quite intrigued by the technology that the young Tau'ri had displayed, but could find no viable source for it.  "How is it that you are materializing the flora?" he asked, a bit dismayed that he needed to question the lower life form directly in order to solve the puzzle he presented.

It was during this that the fox spirit that also inhabited the red head’s body emerged within Kurama’s mind. ~Shuichi, what is your problem? Your heart is racing and your anxiety is disturbing my sleep!~ Youko grumbled from within. Looking out from his human host's eyes, the kitsune immediately understood his counterpart's concern as he took in the appearance of the creature before him. ~And do you mind explaining who the hell this is and why we are not where we are supposed to be?~

Sighing inwardly, the human half answered, 'The creature you see before us calls himself Loki, and it appears that we have been abducted, Youko. If I am correct, then I believe what you are witnessing is indeed an alien.'

~Interesting.  Youkai I know, ningens I know, since I'm sharing your head, but aliens?  Something new?  What kind of an alien is he?~ 

'He called himself an Asgard.' Shuichi replied.

~An Asgard?~  Youko inquired, and Shuichi felt a small but noticeable perk in the kitsune’s aura.~What else can you find out, or should I take over?~  Youko asked, his interest had indeed been piqued and knew he more than likely would be taking over anyway. His human counterpart seemed shook up over this whole experience, more so than Youko had ever seen him before.

A mental nod had Youko surging to the front, making sure not to transform and thus tip their hand, so to speak, although there was a noticeable change in eye color as the vibrant green gave way to a glowing amber gaze.

Youko looked at the stranger in front of him with purpose.  There was a familiarity in the way the creature looked, humanoid but with striking differences. Wizened was the only word that came to mind when he looked at the strange being in front of him. Youko had an idea of what he was speaking to, but held onto the façade by asking, "So, would you mind explaining to me exactly what the Asgard are?"

Loki immediately went on alert when he saw the Tau’ri’s eyes flash gold.  The only species he knew of with that distinctive ocular characteristic was the Goa’uld.  His suspicions grew as he glanced over at the holoview.  A remarkable deceleration had occurred in the Tau’ri’s heart rate.  Now, it appeared to be steady and normal.

Loki looked at the Tau’ri somewhat quizzically.

The Tau’ri had also asked him to explain himself, once again.  Could it be that he was dealing with a genetically altered Goa’uld?

Once again, Loki decided to confront him about it.  Not that he had gotten anywhere by doing so thus far, but if the Tau’ri continued to be elusive, he would just put him in stasis and do a definitive genetic analysis.  That option was becoming more and more appealing anyway, as the puzzle the young Tau’ri presented increased exponentially with each new development.

He ran another quick scan on the Tau’ri, and his eyes widened when the Tau’ri made an animalistic sound in response.

The results of his new scan showed a distinct change in the neural pathway’s of the Tau’ri’s brain, in both the memory and personality sector.  Another indication that the subject in front of him may be of Goa’uld origin.

“It appears that your DNA is combined with another life form.  The only species that I am aware of that has the capability to combine with a Tau’ri is the Goa’uld,” he accused, curious to see how the subject would respond.

Youko was, to say the least, startled. Goa'uld and Asgard.  Why did these names strike a chord within him? He knew the key lay somewhere in the deep recesses of his memory, but for now, the answer was elusive to the ancient fox spirit. He thought about changing, however he did not want to give that away, yet.  "If you think that I am of the Goa'uld, you are mistaken.” He stated simply, defiantly.

The Asgard’s chest cavity rose and fell in what could be considered a sigh, as he looked at the Tau’ri in exasperation.  He was at least able to ascertain that the life form standing before him was not a Goa’uld to his knowledge.  Further inquiry seemed pointless in the face of the Tau’ri’s hostility.

“Your defiance is counterproductive to my research.  I will have to put you in stasis in order to continue.  Please do not be afraid.”

Youko's eyes narrowed at the foreign word and, sensing his human half tense at its mention, groaned inwardly as he once again had to turn to his human half for answers.

~What is this stasis he speaks of, Shuichi?~

“It's a scientific word... Basically, this person thinks we are lab subjects, and plans to freeze our brain waves, until such time as he sees fit to release us. During stasis, one can obtain data and research a subject without the subject having been aware of anything later.” Shuichi replied, his inner voice displaying his worry.

~So what you're saying is, we get dissected, and he gives us back our consciousness, and we trot off unaware that anything happened.~

“Or, he may not give us back our memories at all.”

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Youko’s outward response to this was to narrow his eyes even further, the growl that had been building within his chest was released a second after as he glared at his captor.  But growl at his captor was all that he had time to do before another strange light once again enveloped him, and Youko knew no more.

Loki wasted no time in first transporting the Tau’ri to his ship’s laboratory and then himself. 

Now that the subject was in stasis, he was able to obtain blood and tissue samples without causing the subject undue distress.  It was not his goal after all.   In fact, once he was done with his analysis, he would be sure to remove any memories of their encounter. 

He placed the samples into the computer and waited the necessary  3.46 nanoseconds for the results.  When he got them, he blinked in momentary surprise.  Loki was beginning to think that his equipment might be defective.  There was no sign of any Goa’uld DNA, but what the computer did find was even more puzzling.

How was it was even possible that this Tau’ri had both human and Furling DNA?

Further analysis was going to be necessary.

Unfortunately, the Tau’ri had already been gone a fair amount of time.  His absence would be missed.

He was going to have to use a clone; there was no other alternative if he wished to retain the Tau’ri for further study.

Loki placed the bio samples in the entry port of the replication chamber, and waited.  About 20 minutes later, he had an exact copy of the Tau'ri before him.  He was pleased to note that there were no size or age discrepancies this time around - he did not need a repeat of the O'Neill incident should the Tau'ri's companions notice a difference.  But just in case, he planned on monitoring the clone's interactions with others.  In the specifications for the clone, Loki had designed a monitoring device for both the ocular and cochlear organs. Undetectable at the Tau'ri's current level of technology, the devices would serve to transmit what the clone heard and saw to his ship's holoview on request.  Another device was replicated at the base of the clone's cerebral cortex so that Loki could also monitor the clone's life signs from orbit.

Transferring the memories from his specimen over to the clone turned out to be somewhat tricky, but he managed to do so up until the point of the abduction.  He was slightly concerned with the 7.62% loss of information, but since he had no intention of holding the original Tau’ri for more than a day lest his ship be detected, he disregarded the discrepancy for the sake of his research.

Another movement of the stones on his control panel, and the clone was enveloped in a bright light and transported back to the specimen’s original location.

Loki checked the holoview to ensure that the transport was successful.  A vision of the Tau’ri’s habitat appeared before him.  Satisfied, Loki turned off the holoview and returned his attention to the fascinating Tau’ri in his possession.

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Down below on the planet, a red head stood in the middle of his bedroom with a bewildered look on his face. He looked around, wondering why he felt this way, but eventually shook it off and began dressing for school. A quick glance at the clock, however, had him hastening his actions. He was already TWO hours late! What the hell?! The last time he’d looked, he was almost certain that he’d gotten up a bit early.

Pushing the anomaly to the back of his mind, Kurama finished dressing in his uniform, grabbed his books and quickly dashed out the door.

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End Chapter 1