For the Old Love of a Time Lord

Chapter 7

Ciprian and Fabrianne were on the way to Messalina to look for the woman that was reported to come back to life after being shot. Neither of the travelers knew what to expect when they arrived on the planet but they hoped the information would be useful. Upon arriving they were greeted by a young man with sandy blonde hair.

"Hello my name is Henry welcome to Messalina what can I do for you?"

Stepping up to the young man Ciprian asked, "We have heard rumors that a woman was shot here then came back to life. We were wondering if they stories were true?"

"Yes they are true I witnessed it myself. The Humans and the Hath are grateful that the Gods shined upon her and gave her a second chance at life."

"What do you mean by shined upon her?" Ciprian inquired.

"When we were preparing her for burial when a golden mist emerged from her lips as if the spirit was ready to depart then the mist returned to her and she opened her eyes."

Fabrianne asked, "Where is she now it is imperative that we meet her."

"I don't know the last thing she said before she left was that she was going to right the wrongs and do a whole lot of running."

"You haven't heard from her since?" Ciprian asked.

"No we haven't but we have heard stories about a woman helping those in need all over the galaxy we think Jenny is responsible for the stories."

"Can we meet her parents Henry?"

"No I am sorry sir but at that time we were reproducing people by using a single donor. Her donor left soon after her death."

"What is his/her name?" Fabrianne wondered.

"We don't know his name he was called the Doctor but we call him The Man Who Never Would. But he did have two females with him one was named Donna and the other was Martha. They were both very nice.."

But before he could finish the visitors were running back to their ship and taking off. Once on board Fabrianne was on the con with the shadow realm, "I need records on all the planets within hundred light years of Messina, primarily of any records of a woman named Jenny, helping people in need. We also need all files related to the Doctor."

"Affirmative Silverlight we will send you the records within one hour. Shadow land signing off."

Fabrianne wasn't sure she wanted to continue the search for a daughter of the Doctor. She had heard rumors that he was very smart and very loyal to those he cared about. She had never met him but she knew that the council disliked him for some reason but she wasn't sure why.

But one thing she was sure of is that if word got back to him that someone had abducting a part of his family he would definitely cause trouble for the Shadow Council.

Turning to her companion she voiced her concerns, "Do you think we should abort the mission I really don't want to have a run in with the Doctor."

Ciprian looked up from his notebook, "No, this is a wonderful break through a person that was produced directly from a Time Lord. We have to study her capabilities and her talents."

"Yes, but what about the Doctor?"

"Don't worry about him you heard the boy he left before she came back alive. I am sure he is not going to search her out because he thinks she is still dead."

"Okay we will continue but I still think it is a bad idea, Ciprian."

Patting her leg Ciprian spoke fatherly, "Don't worry your mind my dear it is going to be okay. What should we do while we wait for the reports?"

Fabrianne entered some coordinates and replied, "Are you hungry I know of a great place the serves fantastic food and maybe we can ask around about this woman."

"Lead the way my dear I am famished and curious."

After few moments they landed on a planet call Micha1 walking just a few meters from the landing platform. They arrived at a restaurant/bar in the main city of the planet.

An alien with the face of a bull dog and the body of a humanoid walked to their table and asked, "What would you like?"

Fabrianne spoke up first, "I would like the Salabaster and house ale."

Not knowing what to order Ciprian said, "I will have what she is having."

When their waiter left he leaned over and asked quietly, "What is Salabaster?"

Chuckling she replied, "It is a dish that is a cross between fish and a shellfish. You will like it trust me. Now tell me more about why you want to continue the search for this half breed woman?"

"The main reason is because she isn't a half breed she came from one person and is a clone of a Time Lord. I can almost guarantee that she will have all the traits of a Time Lord down to the two hearts."

"Then why didn't she change when she came back to life?"

"That is a good question I am not sure. The gold mist the boy was talking about is the Time Matrix I am sure of it. Maybe she didn't change because she was a cloned from the Doctor and didn't develop as a child of two Time Lords."

All conversation stopped as their waiter brought them their ales and when he left Fabrianne continued, "Tell me more about this Doctor I have only heard rumors about him."

Taking a swig of his ale Ciprian answered, "If you asked Madame Architect he is the devil reincarnated. He is the last of the Time Lords and isn't a man to trifle with. He has his own set of standards that he imposes upon himself that many consider are two harsh."

Taking another swig he continued, "He doesn't like war and tries desperately to find a peaceful resolution to any conflict. He usually doesn't travel alone he has companions that travel with him. Most of his travelers are humans from the planet Earth. But he chooses his travelers carefully each of his companions are strong and just as determined as he."

By the end of his narration Ciprian was already on his second ale and from what Fabrianne could tell he couldn't hold his liquor very well she figured by his third drink he would be ready for her inquisition.

Soon the waiter brought out the food and more ale Fabrianne knew that this meal would be expensive but if she gets the answers she wants it will be well worth it.

After about an hour of eating and drinking Ciprian was intoxicated and ripe for the picking Fabrianne was ready ask her questions.

"Hey Ciprian did you like the meal."

"Oh my dear it was deliciousss and fantas-fantastic this ale is to die for."

"You should travel with me more often I eat like this all the time, by the way how many more missions do you think I will have to go on?"

Slamming his hand on the table Ciprian spoke loudly, "Until every last sticking half-breed is collected."

"Shh quite down why is it so important for them to be collected?" she inquired.

Leaning close to her she could smell the ale on his breath, "I can't tell you nothing you don't have clearance." He slurred his response.

"Ah come on Ciprian you can trust me I won't say a word I promise." She edged on knowing he was going to break soon.

"Okay, I tell you but if anyone asks you didn't hear it from me but I must whisper it to you." Leaning close he spoke, "We are going to drop them off on a planet called SBA14 and seal them away from everyone."

Whispering back "Why would the council do that."

Ciprian spoke even lower, "Because the council doesn't want another race of Time Lords polluting the universe with their beliefs."

"What if they don't stay on SBA14?" Fabrianne asked.

"Then the Shadow Council will destroy them and wipe them from the face of the universe."

Fabrianne gasped at Ciprian's responses, "She couldn't believe that her government would cause genocide of a new race."

Ciprian was starting to fade but she had one more question for him, "Why are you studying them if we are going to lock them away."

"Because my dear their knowledge and abilities will make us all powerful."

Then Ciprian passed out on the table, soon afterward Fabrianne sat back and sipped her first ale and started to think. She didn't agree at all with what the Shadow Council was planning on doing and she was sure the common man didn't have a clue about the on goings of the Council. The question she had to ask herself was what she was going to do about it. And how could she defy the council without them knowing she was against them.

Maybe Jenny of Messina could be the answer and help her in her little rebellion and maybe she could find some way to let the Doctor know what was going on. At first she didn't want a run in with the last of the Time Lords but after hearing what Ciprian had to say maybe it was time to get him involved.

She sat back in her chair and started to make plans while Ciprian snored with his head on the table, if things went well she would not have to defy her people alone.

At Torchwood before the Doctor made contact with Christine's he heard Jack barking out orders,

"Gwen get another gurney, Ianto get a force field around the med bay. I want whatever is affecting Donna and Chris to be blocked now. Martha, monitor them for any changes."

In a flurry of motion everything was done in quick secession and immediately Chris started to come back around placing his hands around her the Doctor helped her get onto the extra gurney that was brought in.

Jack was immediately at her side which irritated the Doctor, "Are you okay Chris?"

Ianto called from the stairs of the med bay, "I placed a dampening field around the med bay but it is draining electrical power throughout the base."

Looking back at his lover Jack responded, "Thank you Ianto keep the field going as long as you can if you have to cut power to all non-essential equipment."

Holding her head in her hand she responded a little out of breath, "I think so what was that music I heard? It was so sad but then changed to a song of joy it was so overwhelming almost if the song was playing directly in my head."

Martha interrupted, "The field has helped Donna as well her temperature is going down but she is still unconscious. Doctor, do you think that the song Chris heard is what awakened the Time Lord essences inside of Donna?"

"I don't know Martha I need to know what the song sounded like before I can determine if it is the cause of Donna's awakening."

Turning to Chris he continued, "I need to go into your mind I need to know what the song is."

Nodding her head, "Go ahead Doctor and do what you must maybe you can block it from my mind as well so I can leave this med room."

Jack looked on nervously, "I am not sure if it is a good idea how many Time Lords can be in one human brain. We already know that Jared is in there how will Chris's mind react with you in there as well."

Martha spoke up, "Medically Chris's should be okay the capacity of the things that the human mind can assimilate is amazing but I would suggest that we monitor her carefully for any metabolic changes."

Looking at Chris, Jack spoke quietly, "You don't have to do this we can find some other way."

Chris looked at the Doctor then to Jack they both had a look of concern for her and then she looked at Donna and knew that if there was a way she can help the woman laying next to her she would do it.

Nodding to the Doctor she spoke with determination, "Let us do this before I change my mind." Then using her index finger she pointed it at the Doctor and said, "You better behave yourself while you're in my head Time Lord."

"I will I promise just put any doors up to any memories or thoughts you don't want me to see."

"My mind will be open to you completely I have nothing to hide from you."

Surprised at her openness he turned to Jack, "Once the connection is complete turn the damping field off around Chris but keep it around Donna."

Chris closed her eyes preparing for the song again. Soon she felt the Doctor's hands on her head and before long she felt his mind tickling at her subconscious.

Jack watched carefully and when the connection was complete he signaled for Ianto to turn the damping field off around Chris. He hoped that his former lover would be okay with the Doctor inside of her mind.