In this chapter we finally get to the Torchwood element! YAY!

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The peaceful humming of machines was the only sound in the hub. The hub had only just recovered from the recent invasion and the two relocations. Gwen was typing a report and every so often checking the rift monitors, things had been quiet recently but checking was absolutely nessescary. Ianto was filing the last of the papers that had been misplaced in odd locations and keeping up with his usual task of making coffee. Jack was in his office responding to various backed up calls from UNIT and governments from several countries.

Jack had just hung up with another representative from another organisation trying to get the details of the dalek invasion, when he heard it. The whirring sound of the most wonderful machine in the universe, signalling the arrival of the most wonderful man in the universe. The whole team recognized it now, they all went and waited together as the familiar blue box materialized before them. The door opened and the Doctor stepped out, followed by an attractive young girl.

"To what do we owe this wonderful presence?" Jack asked beaming as he looked from The Doctor to his new companion.

"I need a favor, can we talk?" He looked up and Jack noticed the urgent tone in his voice. Jack nodded and the rest of the team, along with Amelia watched them walk away as they went to Jack's office. After a strange akward silence, Amelia spoke up.

"Seeing as i wasn't properly introduced, my name is Amelia," She extended her hand and Gwen was the first to respond.

"Gwen, and this is Ianto," She shook Amelia's hand and Ianto did the same. "So how did you end up with the doctor?" Amelia laughed nervously and explained it all to them, as The Doctor did the same for Jack.

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A short while later a solemn-looking Doctor emerged with Jack in tow. They went to where the other three were seated, all in hysterics from something Gwen had been recalling, they all stopped when they saw the expression shared by both men. The Doctor leaned against a railing near Amelia, and Jack stood in the center facing them all.

"The Doctor and I have come to an arrangement," Amelia, Gwen and Ianto all shared a confused glance at one another before Gwen spoke out.

"An arrangement? What for?" Jack looked at the Doctor, waiting for him to explain the details.

"Well... it's hard to explain. Amelia, it's too dangerous for you to be travelling with me," She opened her mouth to argue, but was cut off as he continued to explain. "Jack and I agree that it would be best if you stay with Torchwood until you're a bit older so th-"

"Older?!" Amelia shouted. "I'm five-hundred and twenty-seven years old and the past hundred and fifteen have been ON MY OWN!" She was standing now and the Doctor found it difficult not to give into the temper she had, so obviously, inherited from him.

"But living here you'd be safer and I'd visit whenever you wanted! I wish it didn't have to be this way, but it's the safest option." Their present hosts were merely staring intently at this battle of wills between father and daughter, and it was clear that neither of them really wanted this to happen.

"I'm not made of glass! I can handle myself, I've proven that haven't I? Why do you want to leave me?!" She was nearing hysterics now and there were tears forming in her eyes.

"I've lost you before, I don't want to lose you again!" Amelia was beat then and there. Her expression softened and she sat back down, the tears that had begun, spilled out and she started sobbing silently. The doctor knelt down and put his arms around her, they stayed there until her crying died down and then he pulled away slightly. "So you'll stay with them?" He asked softly. She hesitated, he loved her and he wanted what would keep her safe. She nodded slowly and pulled him into another tight embrace.

"We'll take good care of her," Jack put a hand on the Doctor's shoulder and he merely nodded.

"I'll visit whenever you want," He told her, pulling away and putting his hands on her shoulders.

"If you're not saving the world," She smiled sadly.

"Universe," He returned her smile.

"That too," she laughed and hugged him again breifly. He stood and said his goodbyes, He went to the TARDIS and opened the door.

"Oh, and Dad?" He turned to face her. She grabbed his hand

"Yes?"

"I love you," He looked into her eyes, they mirrored his own in color and emotion. He glanced at Jack and his team and his gaze went back to his brilliant daughter.

"I love you too." She smiled at him and he returned the gesture. She slowly backed away and released his hand. "Goodbye Amelia. I swear I'll be back."

"I know you will, Goodbye," She backed up and stood with the team, He knew he made the right descision, she already fit with them perfectly. He waved one last time and closed the door. The team watched and Amelia sniffled as the sound of the TARDIS filled the Hub and her father went to explore the mysteries of time and space. But this was her home now, so until he returned to retrieve her, she would be at peace with her new family.

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