The Beginning
Ianto took a quick look around the Hub to make sure it was empty before pulling his hand from Jack's.
'I'll... erm... go make some coffee.' Knowing he needed a couple of minutes to prepare himself, Jack just nodded.
'I'll meet you up in the board room.' Ianto smiled slightly and made his way to the espresso machine whilst Jack went off in the opposite direction.
Stumbling into the board room several minutes later, Ianto sank into the seat opposite Jack. Before he could say anything, Jack jumped straight in with his question.
'Did you love her?'
'Who?'
'The woman you….were with?' The pain in Jack's eyes made Ianto want to hold him.
'Of course not Jack. I don't,never could, love anyone but you.' Jack nodded and gestured for Ianto to carry on. 'Okay, so it was after I stole the machine that Kieran said would help me find out why he's my son. I don't know exactly how it works just that you think of someone's name and it takes you to them – no matter where they are in time or space. When Owen and Gwen used it they didn't know what they did, so the people who needed help called out to them. I know Tosh was supposed to destroy it after what happened but she wanted to carry a few tests out. Anyway, Kieran had his own and he told me how to use it properly………..
*~* Flashback*~*
Ianto pushed down on the button at the back as the machine started flashing. He snuck one last look at Jack before darkness claimed him. When the light reappeared he gasped. He was no longer in the hub but in a dusty street full of market stalls. He looked down at the machine in his hand as it started to shudder in his hands and flash uncontrollably. He cursed as he tried to push the button to take him back but nothing happened. As the machine stopped flashing Ianto's surroundings solidified more and the machine stopped flashing and shuddering. Looking around as people started to bump into him, Ianto realised he was stuck in 2016 – Kieran's time.
Ianto slowly made his way down the street pulling his suit jacket around him that he had brought with the device. Everyone was wearing either long dresses or smart trousers but still Ianto felt over dressed. A woman was following him as he made his way down the street and Ianto felt the goosebumps rise up his neck. Was this the woman Kieran had meant? To find out he turned round but was surprised to see she had vanished from sight. Turning back around he jumped violently when he came face to face with a 6 foot man with one hell of a beer gut.
'You planning on stealing my stuff boy?' He bellowed.
'N….N…..N…..NO' Ianto stammered out.
'I think different.' He reached behind him and Ianto started sweating, he had no weapon on him.
'Enough Morsus.' Ianto turned at the voice of a woman and was not that surprised to find that it was the woman who was following him.
'Says who Fylande?'
'I do.' She gestured with her hand and Morsus' eyes widened; he started to back off cursing and spitting in the woman's direction. When he had vanished form sight she turned to Ianto.
'You are?'
'Ianto Jones. You?'
'Fylande.'
'I guessed that much but what's the rest of the name?'
'You needn't concern yourself with that.' She motioned for Ianto to follow her and with a quick backwards glance, he did. She led him to a small house about half a mile from the main square where he first landed. She bustled around a kitchen making some sort of beverage. As she prepared the drink, Ianto looked around the house he was in. From his position in the armchair, he could see that the house was on one level and had four rooms – Bathroom, Kitchen, Sitting Room and Bedroom. He craned his neck and saw Fylande coming back through the kitchen door with drinks. 'You're not from around here, Ianto Jones.' Ianto gulped. 'Don't worry' she added at his panic stricken face. He looked back at hers and was somewhat relieved to find it free of emotion. He didn't know whether that freaked him or made it easier. ' I know exactly where you're from, I saw you arrive... and I saw your transport device break.' Ianto blinked at her. 'Don't worry I can fix it.'
'I really don't think you can.
'Uh huh.' She looked into his eyes and by looking back in hers; Ianto could see knowledge that went beyond her years. A shiver made its way down the spine as he realise this woman might just be able to help him. 'I need to fix a device which sends you through rifts and get you back to 2008 outside the millennium centre in Cardiff.' Ianto's face slowly lit as he registered what she was saying. She could get him back to Jack! As he was slowly registering the fact he could get back to Jack, she shrugged her shoulders. 'But what do I know – I can't fix it.'
*~* End Flashback*~*
'She knows too much. I don't like her.' Jack scowled and crossed his arms.
'You don't like her because she had your Ianto.' Ianto looked at Jack as he smiled.
'True but you're still my Ianto.' Ianto rolled his eyes at Jack's possessiveness.
'Always…anyway....'
*~* Flashback*~*
'Say you can fix it and get me back to Jack. What would it cost? I have no money.' Ianto felt his heart sink; if this woman wanted payment he had none and the future he wanted with Jack was just the past now. The woman smiled and Ianto felt a sense of unease coming over him.
'I don't want money.' She looked behind her and Ianto saw her room. He gulped. Surely not?
'It will get me back to Jack?'
Fylande rolled her eyes. 'Yes it will get you back to your lover boy.' Ianto nodded and she took his hand leading him to the bedroom. He gulped, Jack better understand.
*~* End Flashback *~*
Jack eyes filled with water. 'So you slept with her so you couldcome back to me?' Ianto blushed and nodded. Jack stood up and made his way around the table. He stood before Ianto, smiled as he cupped his face. 'That is the most sacrificial thing someone has ever done for me – if that's even a word.' He smiled and claimed Ianto's lips for his own. Ianto melted into the kiss, drawing Jack's tongue into his mouth, caressing it with his own. He let himself be led out of the board room and into Jack's quarters while shedding his clothes and stealing kisses along the way. The rest could wait until tomorrow.
A/N
'Fylande' is pronounce 'fee-land' for those who were wondering.
So a massive thank you to Potterfan89 who beta's for me – this is the second version I sent to her – bless her and her patience lol. Thanks to all my reviewers and I hope this answers a few questions.
