A list of tests had been devised to test Rosalie and Jack. Gwen and Owen would have to kill them 3 times. The first test was to be death by bullet and electrocution and Tosh would monitor how their bodies responded. Next, Owen would inject poison and Ianto would time how long it took for Jack and Rosalie to recover. The last would be less graphic and painful, a simple strength and knowledge test.
Martha watched on as Gwen and Owen reluctantly shot and electrified both Jack and Rosalie simultaneously. It was then Owens job to inject them both with poison and Ianto's Job to time how long it took for them to recover. After this, they were finally onto the strength and knowledge tests. This, Martha would have to help with.
Rosalie was quite happy with the test results. It turned out that she could do even more pushups then both Owen and Jack. However, Jack was way better at the chin-ups. Owen was only participating in this test so a) Martha could compare Jack's and Rosalie's results with a normal, mortal human and b) so that Owen could try and regain some of his dignity by showing that he wouldn't be beaten by a girl twice. Rosalie was proud that she could memorise 79 digits of pi in 1 minute.
Martha yawned; it had been a very long day. Jack had sent the rest of the Team home, but acknowledging that both Martha and Rosalie had nowhere to go; they were to sleep on the hub's couches. Martha had to admit that it wasn't the most comfortable night that she ever spent. But it definitely beat those nights during the year that never was. She shuddered at the thought and then drifted slowly off to sleep.
Martha woke up to the sound of footsteps. She looked up just as Ianto gave her a little wave before heading back through the cog door up to the 'reception' area. She also noticed that Jack was making his way down from his office towards her.
"Look at the way she sleeps" He said, pointing to the sleeping Rosalie. For the first time Martha noticed that her hands and feet were stretched away from her body, her eyes were screwed like she was in pain and the bruises especially on her hands made it look like she was still wearing handcuffs.
"Two years in a hell hole..." Jack commented "I don't think those bruises will ever truly fade. She must sleep like that out of habit, in fear. Even the way she stands, have you noticed?" he asked Martha
"Yeah" Martha responded quietly
"Think of how painful it was... and is for her now."Jack continued "I can't even begin to imagine what it was like for her. Well actually I can, just multiply my experiences on the valiant a couple of times, even then maybe not..." his voice trailed away as the cog door opened once again and this time Toshiko, Gwen and Owen came through it, proceeding straight to their work stations. Martha noticed that Rosalie was finally beginning to stir.
Rosalie woke up to the sound of soft murmuring. She was confused, this wasn't UNIT? Then it all came flooding back to her and she sat up quickly, immediately taking in her surrounds. Rosalie blushed, the entire torchwood team were already well into their work. She spotted Martha coming towards her and stood up to greet her
"Morning" Martha said cheerfully.
"Good Morning" Rosalie replied flatly.
"Jack is organising a meeting and we need you to attend. Just follow everyone else. It's in the board room" with this she hurried off leaving Rosalie alone. With a sigh, Rosalie followed Gwen up to the board Room
Rosalie listened patiently as Jack spoke about recent spikes in Rift activity and rosters. Finally, he got to address the issue of her.
"Now, what are we going to do with Rosalie?" he asked.
"Well, why don't we lock her up in the cells?" Owen asked in reply "it obviously worked for 2 years it can work for a few more."
"Owen Don't" Jack warned. Rosalie didn't understand, wasn't he joking?
"I mean seriously" Owen continued "No one exactly missed her" he added with a smile.
Rosalie was furious, that was a cheap shot. That hit below the belt. All that anger she had stored up over the two years could finally be released NOW. She had had enough. Bunching her muscles, Rosalie jumped up onto her seat and dove across the table at Owen, bowling him and his chair over. She pushed her hand in front and felt it connect with his nose with a satisfying crack. They both hit the ground at the same time and Rosalie spun around for another go. She was going to make Owen pay, even if it was mostly UNIT's fault. Suddenly, Rosalie limbs collapsed under her as someone jumped on her and pushed her arm up her back. She tried to break free, to get another shot at Owen but she heard Gwen's voice call for Ianto and then she knew, she knew that she had gone too far and that she shouldn't of let her emotions take hold. She braced herself as she felt the stun Gun press in to the back of her neck and the charge release.
Martha had watched the scene unfold in front of her. Ianto was now helping jack take Rosalie's limp body down to the cells before she woke up. Martha was thankful that Gwen had dived on Rosalie before she could seriously hurt Owen and thankful that Ianto still had the stun gun from yesterday. Martha decided that the best thing to do was go over and help Owen who was leaning on his overturned chair with his hand over his heavily bleeding nose. Martha let out a chuckle; he had brought this on himself. She gave out a sigh and lent down to help him.
Rosalie woke up and immediately realised where she was and what she'd done. She felt the familiar cold metal of handcuffs and thought maybe I am the monster UNIT thinks I am...
