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Bryn downed the rest of his drink and sighed angrily to himself. It had been so perfect. He'd slipped the pills into the same cocktail that the hottie had been buying all night, then paid Rafe to send it over anonymously. He'd barely contained himself when the stupid bitch drank it, and quietly followed her home.
It annoyed Bryn that that guy she was drinking with hadn't gone yet, but he knew from listening in that they didn't live together. As soon as she was inside and the Londoner was gone, he would break into her place. Then the fun would begin.
As soon as she collapsed however, he knew he'd somehow mixed up the dosage, and made a quick getaway. But Bryn Stanley doesn't give up. Bryn left the bar with new determination. He'd just try again. They couldn't catch him, they didn't know who he was, and anyway, Rafe wouldn't give him away.
Bryn stepped out on to the cold dark street, tugging his jacket tight around him and strolling down the street, humming tunelessly to himself. He stepped into his flat, flicking on the light and weaving his way around the rubbish littering the floor. Suddenly he caught sight of a light behind the kitchen door. That's odd…. He cautiously pushed the door open.
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'Because I've seen him. He's like fire and ice and rage. He's like the night, and the storm in the heart of the sun. He's ancient and forever... He burns at the centre of time and he can see the turn of the universe...' Pain and loss. And anger. Too much anger. It hurts!
A blonde woman and a man stood in the street, staring hard at each other. 'I thought you and me were—well, I obviously got it wrong. I've been to the year 5 billion, right, but this...now, this is really seeing the future. You just leave us behind. Is that what you're gonna do to me?'
'No. Not to you.'
'But Sarah Jane. You were that close to her once, and now you never even mention her. Why not?'
'I don't age. I regenerate. But humans decay; you wither and you die. Imagine watching that happen to someone that you-'
'What, Doctor?'
'You can spend the rest of your life with me, but I can't spend the rest of mine with you. I have to live on. Alone. That's the curse of the Time Lords.'
A blue box opens, and three people walk out. The man from earlier, Martha Jones and his Jack. Like the sound on the telly being turned up, he could suddenly hear their conversation.'But the thing is, why'd you leave him behind, Doctor?' The Doctor shifts uncomfortably.
'I was busy.'
'Is that what happens though, seriously? You just get bored of us one day and disappear?'
'Not if you're blonde.' Jack quips cheekily. Martha laughs sarcastically.
'Oh, she was blonde! Oh, what a surprise!'
'You two, we're at the end of the universe. Okay?! Right at the edge of knowledge itself! And you're busy... blogging!'
Ianto's eyes snapped open, his breathing heavy. This was like his dream the other day. He felt shaky and cold, and yanked the blanket tighter round himself. Rolling over, Ianto looked at Jack, who was snuggled down in the bed, fast asleep.
Ianto sighed and reached out, gently stroking Jack's hair. He knew the strange man in the dream was the Doctor. He was Torchwoods supposed enemy, and a good friend of Jacks. He was the one who took Jack away for three months. Jack had told Ianto that they'd settled their differences, and saved the world with Martha. That was how he and Martha met.
So what had he seen? Was it a vision, was Jack going to leave again, go travel the world with the doctor and Martha? But Martha had said she was past that, and anyway, she was happily engaged to Tom. Jack had promised Ianto that he wasn't leaving again for anything, and Ianto trusted him.
So, could it have been the past? Had they gone to a distant planet together? Probably, after all, the doctor did have a time travelling space ship. That was his safest bet. But why was he dreaming about it? He wasn't psychic.
The last dream he had, Ianto realized with a jolt, must have been Jack's first death. He had spoken to Ianto about being killed on something called the game station, by a hoard of daleks. So he must be, what? Gaining psychic powers? Well, there was no way he was going to ask Owen to check him over for that, he'd never hear the end of it.
The blonde girl. Who was she? The Doctor was obviously in love with her, and Ianto couldn't help but emphasize with them. After all, their predicament mirrored the problem he and Jack shared. But where was she now? Ianto's first dream indicated that she had been lost. Well, whatever happened, Ianto thought to himself. I hope she's okay.
Ianto felt a hand grasp his arm, and he looked down at Jack's sleepy face. Smiling softly, Ianto bent down and kissed his lips. Jack pulled him to his chest and wrapped his arms around him, kissing his head. 'Night Yan, love you.'
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Gwen stepped into the Hub, making her way to Jack's office. She had made sure she was there especially early, in order to impress Jack. However, she was shocked to find Jack and Ianto in the kitchen, not wearing shirts.
Jack was laughing, his arms holding Ianto tightly to his chest, kissing his neck. Ianto was laughing and fighting to get out of Jack's grip. 'Jack stop! I'm trying to make coffee' Ianto chuckled, wiggling more. The smile dropped off his face however when he noticed Gwen standing in the doorway.
Gwen fought the urge to be sick and merely said 'Oh! Sorry to bother you, I thought I'd get in early….' Jack nodded looking more interested in Ianto's neck, but Ianto was thoroughly embarrassed. Coughing slightly, he smiled nervously and said 'Oh, would you like a coffee?'
Gwen smiled and nodded, a plan forming in her mind. She could work this to her advantage….. Ianto and Jack stepped into the Hub, now fully dressed. Ianto merely handed Gwen a cup of coffee and walked off to the archives, but Jack sat down in front of Gwen.
'Hey Gwen, you're in early today.' Gwen smiled and nodded. 'Yeah I… have to catch up with my paperwork. Listen, about what I just saw. Obviously I will keep quiet about it, no need for anyone to be embarrassed.'
Jack smiled, relieved and nodded. 'Thanks Gwen, I really appreciate it.' Gwen nodded absentmindedly. 'No worries. It's just that, I don't really feel comfortable working in that kind of environment. I would prefer it if you kept yourselves professional during work hours. So no kissing, or inappropiate touching.'
Jack frowned to himself, and opened his mouth to tell her that no, if he wanted to kiss Ianto he would, when Ianto, who had returned from the archives, spoke up. 'Of course we will Gwen, and I apologize for our….. display today.' Gwen smiled at Ianto, standing up a patting him of the back. 'No problem, and thank you for being so understanding.'
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Jack stood in the conference room, giving the team their tasks. 'Tosh, the rifts a bit quiet today, so do you think you can work on that alien technology Ianto and Owen picked up last week? I think it's just an alien wire cutter, but you can never be too careful.
Ianto and Gwen, I want you two to go over the case files for the disappearance of that elderly lady in Splott. Apparently, there was a pile of charred bones and goo found in the middle of the living room. See if you can get that brought in, and then Owen, I want you see if it matches our missing person, for some reason the police's technology can't tell.'
As the team were about to get up, Jack called out 'and guys? I've decided who my second in command will be.' Gwen shifted slightly in anticipation. She had been working really hard since she returned, and hoped that Jack would change his decision.
'Owen, I want you to be my second in command.' Owen looked surprised, but couldn't help but feel pleased. 'You're a good and quick decision maker, and I feel I can trust you to keep the others safe. Now! Off to work, and don't forget our plan tonight.'
Gwen sat at her desk, silently seething to herself. Then she mentally shook herself. She would bide her time. Eventually she would get back her rightful place. And more importantly, she would get Jack back.
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Ianto sighed, wrinkling his nose at the flat they were in. Owen noticed the look on his face and said 'No Jones, you may not clean the place.' Ianto glanced down at Owen. 'Please? It's disgusting in here. How can anyone live in a place like this?'
Jack chuckled, shaking his head slightly at his boyfriend. 'Calm down Yan. Remember what we're here for.' Suddenly they could hear the tell tale rattle of keys. 'Showtime...' muttered Owen. They heard movement in the other room, before a long pause. Then, the door opened slowly, and they were face to face with Bryn Stanley.
Bryn stared at them for a moment, clearly confused as to why three men were standing in his kitchen. 'Who the hell are you?' he eventually asked. Jack gave him a cheerful wave, and said 'Hello! We're the extremely close friends of the woman you attempted to drug and rape.'
Ianto walked up and grabbed Bryn's shirt, before practically throwing him down in front of the other two men. 'And we'd like a word with you.'
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Tosh stretched out in her bed, glancing at the clock. Three in the morning. The boys had gone to 'have a little chat' with the man that tried to drug her. As soon as she heard the name, she realized that it was the man who had first approached her at the bar.
Deciding that she wasn't going to get anymore sleep, Tosh pushed the blanket off her, and shuffled into her kitchen to get a drink. She had just turned the television on, when her mobile beeped. Extracting it from her dressing gown pocket, she could see it was a text, from Ianto. It simply read,
It's done. He won't be bothering anyone again X
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