Chapter 1: Re-reset

Cardiff was as cold as it was expecting in the dark night, as a tall black figure sneaked at the entrance of an alley, the barrel of a gun glinting in the dim street light, which was cleverly avoided. Pale fingers touched the Bluetooth device from its ear, a firm yet soft feminine voice whispering "Are you sure this is the place?" she murmured, a pair of turquoise eyes gazing around. "Yes, ninety-nine percent sure. Well, ninety-four." A masculine voice called from the device, making the woman frown, but before she could open her mouth, a group of six people came towards the black SUV, making the hidden girl retreat in the dark alley.

The Team were making their way to the car, happy after the new victory, but unaware of the danger lurking in the shadows. Owen's hand clasped over the door, tugging it open for Martha who was talking to him, a smirk on both of their faces. Ianto and Tosh were already in the car, Jack in the front seat along Gwen. A voice behind them made them all freeze, Martha's eyes widened.

"Did you really think I was going to let you just walk away? You've ruined everything I've worked for!" Aaron Copley's voice snarled, his eyes fixed on Martha, his hands clenched around a gun. His eyes sparked with a mad glint, his shoulders shaking but hand tightly gripping the gun.

Owen slowly closed the door of the car, stepping in front of Martha, his hands in front of him peacefully. "Now, let's not be stupid, Ok?" He swallowed, though straightening up, not wanting to let Aaron see how afraid he was.

Behind him, Gwen has her gun out already, pointing firmly at Copley, Jack stepping along her into view. "We're both rational men, scientists" Owen continued, his voice calm as he slowly stepped towards the mad scientist. "I know you don't want to-"

A bang stopped Owen's words, and the Team stared wide eyed as a body hit the ground. Aaron Copley was dead. His eyes were staring lifelessly in front of him, the gun slipped from his hands as he rested on the concrete, blood forming under him. He was shot with one bullet to his temple, killing him instantly before he could even realize what happened.

Gwen's grip on the gun loosened and she pointed at the floor, too shocked to do anything. Owen stared at the dead man but his gaze moved to the killer bullet, that was now rolling towards him. Jack acted instantly. His old gun was pointed towards the shadows where the shot must've been made, quickly making his way towards a black figure that was now trying to escape the crime scene.

The figure was slim, barely Jack's height with a long black cloak that was swishing behind it, head covered by a black hat. The chase soon ended upon arriving at a dead end. The killer-or savior- jumped on top of some boxes, then on the wall.

"Stop!" Jack called, gun pointed at the person, though with little hesitation. The figure stopped, straightening and standing tense. "Show yourself" The human turned around, revealing a pair of bright turquoise eyes, glowing from under the hat. The woman had pale skin and a firm face, a normal nose and pink lips, the bottom one full. She blinked twice, slowly at Jack, though no word left her lips. "Who are you?" Jack whispered, but something about those eyes made him hesitate.

"You'll find out soon" The woman's voice was merely a whisper, though in the quietness of the night it sounded more or less like a shout, echoing on the black walls of the small alley. Jack frowned, momentarily thrown back by the response, and that was all the girl needed to jump down the wall. His eyes widened and he shouted, but by the time he climbed the wall, the mysterious shadow was already gone.

Slowly, Jack made his way back at the Team, a frown still on his face. Gwen hurried towards him, her eyes wide and questioning "What happened?" she quickly asked before Jack could even open his mouth. Jack let out a sigh, and shrugged rubbing his neck "Believe me, that's what I want to know too" Owen swallowed, tearing his gaze away from the corpse of Aaron Copley and focusing on Jack, who was ushering them all inside the SUV. He helped Martha, whose wide eyes finally moved from the dead body.

Tosh gently touched Martha's arm comfortingly, Ianto looking at everyone. Jack was gripping the wheel, a confused frown on his face, Gwen was looking down, her eyes slightly wide, Owen was staring in front of him, the realization of almost being shot sinking in slowly, and Tosh and Martha were apparently comforting eachother.

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The woman slipped in the passenger seat of a black car. She let out a long sigh, taking off her hat, black hair falling in curled cascades over her shoulders, as she leaned back in her seat. Next to her was a tall man, fair skin and barely noticeable stubble over his chin. His hair was brown and slicked back, a pair of brown eyes staring at the set of turquoise in question. He was wearing a white shirt with a loose black tie, his eyes protected by a pair of black-rimmed square glasses. Both hands were covered in large and detailed tattoos, a watch around his left wrist.

The woman only nodded, taking out her gun, a single-action revolver with a black grip, grey barrel and golden cylinder. "It's done" She murmured, unloading the gun "Did anyone catch you?" The man's voice was louder and less discreet, making her scrunch her nose, but shake her head "No. Everything is just how we planned. Owen Harper is saved"

He nodded, a relieved smile on his face "That's great, we should go celebrate!" A grin broke on his face, making the woman roll her eyes, though a smirk pulled at her lips. She shrugged with a defeated sigh "Why not?" The man grinned, starting the car "Great! I know the best place to do this!"