A/N: This is my first fanfiction so please be kind! I will try to update this weekly. Feel free to critique.
The Torchwood Institute dealt with a lot of strange and otherworldly objects and people, but they had never once seen someone hack into their system. Jack, Ianto, Gwen, Owen, and Tosh were sitting in the boardroom discussing the anatomy of a Weevil when a hologram popped up, revolving in the center of the table.
A human potato was speaking in the middle of the screen. "Torchwood Three! This is an honor!"
Jack stood. "How did you get into our security system?"
"We are the Sontarans! We will destroy you with our faultless battle skills!"
Jack rolled his eyes. "Yeah, sorry, this planet's protected. What is this call about?"
The Sontaran motioned with a two-fingered hand and the camera zoomed out. There stood two Sontarans over a kneeling figure with ragged dirty blonde hair. "We have come to bargain with your leader!"
Jack looked bewildered. "I've never seen that girl in my life!"
Ianto stood up gracefully. "Jack, this is not in your jurisdiction. I'll handle this."
The team looked stunned at their teaboy taking charge, but he looked solemn and dangerous, like a panther. Jack sat down.
The girl looked up, her filthy face splitting into a huge grin. "Yan! Good to see you again!"
Ianto gave her an exasperated look. "Thia…"
He continued to the Sontarans. "I am Ianto Jones, Admiral of the starship The Avenger. Any and all decisions involving my crew and my ship end with me. I believe I am of enough authority to negotiate this issue."
The Torchwood team stared at Ianto. This confident leader had just risen out of their teaboy's shell, surprising them all. Was this what was hiding behind that shy, tough outer wall that Ianto put up around them all? They realized that they had barely scratched the surface with uncovering Ianto.
The Sontaran was now talking. "It is a pleasure to meet you, Admiral Jones! The Sontarans have heard of your conquests across the universe. It is an honor!"
"Thank you. I too have heard of the Sontaran race. You are renowned for your skill in combat and your adeptness at the art of war."
"Thank you! I trust we shall be great enemies!"
Ianto inclined his head. "As do I. I believe you hold something of mine, however, and I would very much appreciate it if you gave her back. I will be a more formidable opponent later, and therefore a greater victory to the Sontaran race if you let her go."
"You are very wise, Admiral Jones! Very well, we will let her go to destroy her later!"
The girl laughed. "Not if I get you first. Now, if you would give me my travel device…"
A black watch was thrown at her, much like the watch Ianto was wearing currently. She winked. "Thanks boys. See you later."
With that she pressed her thumb to the watch's face and dissolved. The Sontarans saluted Ianto, who gave a salute in return. The hologram flickered off.
A moment of silence passed before the table exploded.
"IANTO JONES!"
"Are you-"
"What-"
"Hey teaboy-"
Ianto winced, sinking back into his chair. He massaged his forehead before returning the rest of the team's accusatory gazes. Jack, though thoroughly confused, took charge of the situation and slammed his palms on the table. "Alright, everybody quiet!"
The tense atmosphere made it hard to breathe before he continued. "I'm sure you all have questions for Ianto. God knows I do. So here's how this is going to work. We will go around the table, one at a time, each of us asking Ianto one question. Clear?"
Everyone nodded. Jack sighed. "All right. I'll go first then."
