Story Anmerkungen: This story was originally published as a part of the Jack-Fic-A-Thon zine on Jackfic.net. Due to JFAT rules, I could not publish it here until now. Below is the original plot bunny submitted to the JFAT contest. I want to thank the person who submitted the prompt for creating a good writing challenge. I loved researching and writing this story. Enjoy!

Jack-Fic-A-Thon Prompt:
Jack is separated from his team off-world and must survive in a hostile environment in which he encounters another sentient non-humanoid struggling to survive. Jack must handle the first contact all by himself (the non-humanoid does not speak English!) and work toward rescue for both of them. Eventually he finds/is found by his team.
Want - Realistic Jack whumpage/ h-c is a much-appreciated bonus.
Don’t want – ship, Tok'ra, Aris Boch, or Jonas.