Chapter 10
Jack moved out of the SUV, Max was close behind him. Tosh and Owen exited Owen's car. Gwen and Ianto had been in the back of the SUV. They stood at the doors of the stadium looking around.
"Ok. From what Max has been told the Lillayean is inside. As soon as we go in we split up and find her. Max you stick with me ok?"
Max nodded. She didn't have the strength to argue with him. They moved inside, Gwen and Ianto went right, Tosh and Owen to the left. Jack and Max headed towards the main field.
"You realise what she broke in order to contact the matriarch?"
Jack nodded, his gun was aimed ahead as he moved through the stadium.
"She could have done it at anytime. Something must have happened to make her break that. Any ideas?"
Max shrugged her shoulders, she could hazard a few guesses, but who knew what could cause this?
"You would think that one of the girls dying and her child being taken would warrant such action. But it's something else"
"Like what?"
Jack had stopped and was looking at her, she looked at him
"I don't know Jack. I really don't know"
The moved forward, side by side. Their guns aimed ahead.
Tosh and Owen were in the stands. Tosh looked around
"How do you think Jack knows her?"
Owen shrugged, he moved around the stand, his eyes scanning the area
"No idea. You know Jack, he's got more secrets than Torchwood has"
Tosh could not deny that. It was true that they knew practically nothing about Jack and yet they trusted him to lead them. His reaction to Max's arrival had been interesting to say the least. He was protective of her, they clearly had a history together.
"Do you believe her theory about the Lillayean?"
Owen looked to Tosh
"It makes sense. The woman we found was very beautiful, not that she was more beautiful than you, that's impossible. Tosh blushed, Owen smirked and continued
"But if they are as submissive as Jack say's then whoever is doing this has the perfect slave"
Tosh sighed softly
"We stand for protecting the human race. Who protects the aliens from the humans?"
Owen stopped and turned to Tosh
"Hey. We do our job, and we do it well. We'll help the Lillayean and they'll be safe"
Tosh nodded and they headed towards the rest of the stands.
Ryder and McIvoy watched as the team split and moved into different sections of the Stadium. The Lillayean was in position and all they had to do was wait. The woman was with the leader. They had both gone off together which could present a problem. They had to separate them and quickly. Mr Fontaine would not accept failure, too much had gone wrong already. Ryder signaled to McIvoy to stay where he was. Ryder moved towards the basement of the Stadium where the Lillayean was waiting. She saw him and cowered back from him. She crouched down, her arms covering herself. Her white gown was caked in dirt, her blond hair was straggly and greasy. Barefoot, cold and alone she looked up at Ryder, her eyes pleading with him not to hurt her. He had no intention of doing so. He would complete this mission to the best of his abilities, hurting the girl did not come into it. His loyalty was to Mr Fontaine. He heard footsteps coming down the stairs, he turned heading into one of the adjacent corners. He looked at the Lillayean and shook his head towards her. She understood exactly what had to be done.
Jack and Max walked into the basement. Max looked at the Lillayean and moved towards her. Jack was close behind her, the Lillayean leaped back at the sight of Jack. Max stopped and turned to Jack
"Jack…She's scared of you"
Jack nodded. He stopped where he was and allowed Max to go towards her. The Lillayean continued to move back even though Jack stood where he was. Max looked to the Lillayean and then to Jack
"Jack. Can you wait outside till I talk to her? She's terrified of you, I think it's because your male"
Jack was hesitant. But he knew that the only way Max could get the Lillayean to listen was to back off a little. He nodded
"Be careful"
He turned heading out of the basement. He stood outside the door, listening intently to what was going on inside the room.
Max moved over to the Lillayean. This time she did not back away. She was a mess. Max smiled softly at her
"I've been sent by the matriarch. She's sent me to help you"
The Lillayean nodded
"I know. I'm so sorry"
Max shook her head, the Lillayean was trembling as she looked at Max. Her wide eyes staring at Max. Max watched as the Lillayean's eyes glistened, tears slowly trickled down her cheeks.
"Shh it's ok. You have nothing to be sorry for"
Max's voice was calm and gentle, the Lillayean had been through enough.
"What is your name?"
"Leana. My name is Leana"
Max nodded at the her
"Leana. My name's Max"
Leana clutched onto Max's hand. She squeezed it tightly
"You have to understand! I had no choice. They made me do it!"
Max held her hand tightly, the girl was babbling. Max guessed that the Leana had used the telepathic powers and this was what she was apologising for.
"Listen to me. You're not in trouble. I promise"
The girl shook her head violently
"no! Please you don't understand. I didn't have a choice, I don't have a choice"
A realisation fell upon Max, she looked at Leana
"What do you mean you don't have a choice?"
Tears flowed freely down Leana's face, her gaze moved from Max to behind her. Max saw a shadow fall upon them. The movement was so quick. An arm was wrapped around Max's throat, she was hauled up to her feet. Whoever had a hold of her was strong. Their grip was tight against her throat. Leana screamed, the sound filling the basement.
Hey Guys. Figured I'd make up for the long wait by adding another chapter. Hope you enjoy it. Can't wait to read the reviews. Lex.