"Have you started phase one yet?" I hissed into my earpiece. Static was my only reply. I took a few deep breathes. This was my masterpiece and I would make sure that it all went off without any problems. "Browning, you better have started phase one or I will set this thing on you instead!" I flipped open my netbook, scanning the area and checking on the creatures vital signs.
"Torchwood is here."
I stifled a laugh as I walked into the main room of the warehouse. They stood, guns pointed directly at me. It was almost cute how they thought they could kill me. I had done my research about them, all of them. I knew their names, their birthdays, their former occupations. I knew how Torchwood worked, inside and out. I had hacked into their computer system. I smiled and walked up to Captain Jack Harkness, first in command. He looked me over, his eyes stern.
"Charlie Harris, resident genius." They looked at me blankly, watching for my next move. "Don't all speak at once." I said flatly. Captain Jack stepped towards me, lowering his gun.
"You have caused the death of four people and harmed an innocent creature." He was right up in my face. I fought hard to control my laughter. This was all just too funny to me.
"First, Jack, this is really erotic. Second, the Manicallicans are not innocent. They are one of the most dangerous creatures in the Levini galaxy." I smirked as Jack stepped back, slightly awestruck. "They can paralyze a human in 3.4 seconds and kill one in 6. They're skin is coated in a deadly poison, one touch and soon an entire planets can be infected." I stated matter-of-factually. Torchwood lowered their guns, looking confused.
"Ms. Harris, please inform us of how you know all that?" An Asian women stepped forward, glasses perched on the tip of her nose. She now had a hand-held computer in her hand and was looking over it, feverishly.
"Well, Toshiko Sato, I did my research." I smirked at her again as she stared at me, slightly frightened. "How stupid do you think I am?" Jack's eyebrows furrowed. "I'd be careful, Jack. You might get wrinkles." I laughed as his forehead relaxed.
"Charlie, you are quite the interesting character." He raised his stungun and sent a shock through my entire body.
"Ow..." I slowly opened my eyes, blinded by a florescent light. The ground beneath me was cool and rock hard. I shivered slightly against it and twisted to crack my back.
"Jack, she's awake." A muffled voice said. I slowly began to see my surroundings. It was a small cell, with a stone bench and a think glass wall. A tall man stood on the other side of the glass wall, hidden in the shadows.
"Yes, vitals are normal." I saw him nod once and step into the light. "Good morning." He was dressed in a suit, tailored to his body. He had a straight, stern look on his face. "Do you know who you are?" He held a clipboard.
"Charlotte Harris." I said flatly, slowly standing up. He watched me, cautiously. I looked him over, placing his identity. Ianto Jones, in charge of covering up any damage Torchwood creates.
"How do you feel?" He spoke after scribbling on his clipboard. I rubbed my neck and yawned.
"Do you really care?" I dropped on to the bench. He watched me for a second, waiting for a reply. "I'm fine." I watched him scribble some more. He would continue to look up at me, looking me over. He never looked at my face though.
"Alright." He disappeared, leaving me locked in a cell by myself, very annoyed and sore. I laid down, hitting my head on the stone.
"Can I get a damn pillow or something?" I yelled, looking right into the cameras planted to watch the cells. I had to say, they weren't exactly hidden.
"No need to yell, I am right here." Someone laughed from the corner. I walked up and looked into the dimly lit room. A billowing jacket was outlined by light from the hallway.
"Jackie Boy! How are you?" I watched as Jack walked into the light.
"Don't call me that." He barked, his face an inch away from the glass.
"You can't keep away, can you? I will admit, I am gorgeous." I smiled, my hand resting on the glass where Jack's hand was. Jack pulled away and crossed his arms. " Aw, don't try to hide your feelings. It's not healthy." Jack puffed up his chest, trying to look tough.
"Charlotte, I will not put up with this for long. I'd watch your tongue." Jack hissed, flashed a false smile and disappeared.