Chapter 10

Jack smiled brilliantly and grabbed my hand. I laughed and looked up at him. His eyes sparkled in an excited manner that I had never seen before. He ran, and carried me piggy-back style, against my will, to the box. I think he was doing this so I did not get left behind. I still laughed despite my being picked up awkwardly.

Jack thrust the door open, and to my surprise, the police box was bigger on the inside. There were tall pillars that looked like coral, and a large control station in the middle.

A man danced around the controls, flipping switches, pulling knobs, and pushing buttons. "Jack! Hello!" He did not even look up at us.

A blonde-haired girl stood to the side, watching us. She started to laugh when she spotted my reaction.

"Doctor, Rose, hello! What brings you here? Not that I am complaining."

"Just thought we'd drop by…" The Doctor trailed off as he looked up. "Jack, there is a girl on your back."

I broke down in hysterical laughter, and jumped off Jack's back.

Captain Jack mirrored my expression. "This is Jessica," Jack introduced me.

"Brilliant!" The man in the pinstriped suit smiled and leaned against the console. "Nice to meet you Jessica."

Jack placed a hand on my shoulder. "That is the Doctor and Rose."

I smiled once more, and, not knowing what else to do at the moment, gave them an awkward three-fingered salute.

"So um, Jack, who is Jessica exactly?" Rose walked towards us, keeping the same sincere smile upon her face.

"Jess is a part of Torchwood, and, could probably lead us better than I can."

"What?" The Doctor's voice had been heard, but not in response to Jack. The time traveler was staring a monitor. He kept looking up at us, then back down to the screen.

Jack's hand, which was still on my shoulder, tightened its grip possessively. "What, Doctor?"

"She's… she's like you. Jack how is she like you?" His face was less warm now.

I backed into Jack's arms in fear of the Doctor doing anything. He had told Jack he was wrong, was I even more wrong? I was just as confused about my immortality, and I did not want to be tormented for something I had zero control over.

When he saw my upset face, the Doctor dropped the subject. He looked apologetic. "Well, where to?"

My friend had a crazy look about his face. It was as if he had waited for so long to be here. "Future." His expression was increasing in excitement. "Jess, give us a year."

I looked up. "Any year in the future?" They all nodded. "5032," Jack gave me a shocked expression. "What? Wait… Jack, is that your time?" I had noticed the worry in his eyes.

"Yes, but let's go there. I want to show you around." He lost his shock and turned to the Doctor. "Boeshane Peninsula, 51st century, 5032." He smiled.

"We don't have to, Jack, I just said a random year." He waved away my concern.

"Why don't we go in the morning, you two can get some sleep." The Doctor looked to his companion. "Rose, why don't you show her where to get cleaned up. She can stay in the room next to Jack's."

Rose took my arm, and we walked up some steps. I tapped my comms unit on the way and whispered into it. "So right now, he is telling you how wrong I am. He says I should not be this way, and that it is somehow related to you. Am I right?" Rose was looking at me.

"What was…?" She looked worried.

"I'll talk to you in a minute." Jack said back.

"Nothing, I'm just a little self-conscious about this." I bit my lower lip.

She nodded and took me to a bathroom. I showered and washed my face. I then walked back to the control room where all three of them stood. Jack walked to me and linked his arm with mine. The Doctor and Rose smiled, and we all said good-night.

We walked up some stairs, and then went left down three hallways. Two doors stood on the wall to our left. Jack's name was engraved on a gold-plated plaque on the door. The other had an empty one.

The captain opened the door with his name on it, and we walked in. The room was amazing. The walls were black, but they were lit with stars, planets, and galaxies. No, not pictures, but actual, realistic looking planets projected on the walls. They rotated in a perfect orbit. It was absolutely beautiful, and I was truly amazed. There was a small area with a TV and some comfortable looking chairs. The duvet on the bed was the same color as the TARDIS, but scrawled across it were the separated numbers and hands of a clock. It was as if the picture represented time splintering.

The open closet already held Jack's clothing, and the dresser, I assumed, did as well. He must stay here frequently, because it looked as though this room was really just for him.

I watched the expression of the man whose room it was, and I saw nothing but happiness. He must have missed traveling here.

"Alright," he started, walking to a chair. "I suppose you want to know what he said."

I followed, and sat beside him. "A little."

"The Doctor is usually a very nice man. He always cares for others, but when it comes to something like this, he gets a little on edge." Jack repositioned himself, and looked me in the eyes. "I told you, this was not supposed to happen."

"I'm glad it did." I whispered tiredly.

He was going to say more to me, but saw my tiredness. "You should get some sleep." With that, he took my hand and led me to the nameless room.

This room looked completely different. Instead of looking out into the universe, it was as if I were in the center of a specific galaxy. The planets that surrounded me were beautiful. Each one was a different color and size. I would have admired it longer, but I was so tied. I instead looked to the big bed that sat against the right-hand wall. A galaxy print covered the duvet upon this one, but there were still the numbers of a clock spread throughout the span of its design.

I fell into the bed's comforting hold with a smile, and curled into a ball. Jack watched me.

"Well, I'll let you get some sleep," he said. The captain started to the hallway.

I jumped up from the bed, and walked up to him. I wrapped my arms around his waist, being as our height differed, and I was too short for the hug to be at a normal position. Jack returned the hug with a bit of hesitance. He is my best friend.

"We should call Ianto," I said.

"I will, you go to sleep." Jack smiled, said goodnight, and left the room.

I settled into the comforting embrace of the large bed once again, and closed my eyes. The low hum of the TARDIS lulled me to sleep as I lay there.

Chapter 10 is DONE!

I know it isn't my best, but its setting up the story. Again, I don't know how long to take it for. PLEASE, let me know what you think of this story! I love to hear what think! Ok, bye! ~Lexi~