Jacques spent two days looking for his lost daughter. They found others who were hurt or lost and directed them towards the camp. Everyone they passed, he asked about Emma but none of them had seen her. There wasn't even hope of finding a trail to follow as the fires and ground shaking had ruined them. In the end they searched Jacques old home and the village they had lived in. His beautiful three bedroom home that his father had built was destroyed in the fires. There was no hope of saving anything that had been in it, he was just thankful that his wife and three sons were alive though he would morn his daughter until his dying day. Emma had been the apple of his eye and a daddy's girl from the start.
It was with a heavy heart that he returned to the camp. He had a responsibility to his children that were alive to take care of them and build them a future. His wife was injured and unable to care for their growing boys. Still it was with hope that quickly turned to disappointment that she looked at him with as he returned to the camp empty handed with Gray by his side.
"I'm sorry Sarah," he cried taking her in his arms as gently as he could. He held her to him letting her cry for their missing daughter and lost village. They would rebuild their homes the best they could but they could never replace Emma. The sound of a TARDIS landing filled the air around the encampment. Terrified, Jacques jumped to his feet, blocking his wife and children with his body. A blue box appeared at the edge of the clearing. The people of the village moved away from it, but most were to tired or injured to run. The ones who could move either shielded their loved ones in a vain attempt to stop the Time Lord or took the younger children towards the woods and safety. The box just sat there though for almost a full five minutes before the door finally opened.
"I mean you no harm," The Master said as he stepped off the TARDIS with his arms raised.
"Time Lord," One of the other's hissed, throwing a rock towards him. The rock sizzled as it hit an invisible shield. The Master was grateful he had let Jack talk him into adding the extrapulator shielding. He really didn't feel like getting hit with rocks or dying today. The Master looked at the man for a moment before returning his gaze to the larger group.
"I am looking for a Jacques or Sarah Harkness," The Master announced. No one answered him or stepped forward. He ran his eyes over the weary crowd before continuing. "I have a little Miss Emma Harkness who misses her parents." Jacques heart raced and his mouth went dry at the thought that his daughter was still alive and in the hands of the monster. His wife gasped behind him as he stepped forward.
"I am," He began his voice barely above a whisper and sounding scratchy. Hoping it wasn't a trap he cleared his throat and tried again. "I am Jacques."
"Ah wonderful," The Master smiled broadly.
"I will give you anything you want Time Lord, just return my daughter unharmed," Jacques stated hoping that he sounded more confidant than he felt.
"I don't want anything. I am not the one who destroyed your village or your homes. That was a Time Lord known as the Doctor or the Outlaw," The Master informed them. There was a collective gasp as even here they had heard of him. His savagery was known throughout the galaxy. "He has been apprehended and will be punished to the full extent of our laws."
"My daughter?" Jacques asked hopefully.
"Right, yes," The Master went back into the TARDIS. Jack was sitting on the captain's chair holding Emma in his arms. He had heard the entire conversation. As much as it pained him it was time to let Emma go home. He kissed her softly on the head.
"You be a good girl for your mummy and daddy," He tried not to tear up at her confusion as she was lifted into the Master's arms and carried to the door. The Master stepped out into the light of the clearing again.
"Emma," Jacques cried out rushing forward.
"Daddy?" Emma questioned. The Master stepped out of the shield and carefully handed her over to her father. Jacques kissed her several times as his eyes filled with tears.
"Her leg is broken. We set it but she is going to have to keep the cast on for awhile to make sure that it heals properly." The Master kept his voice low so only Jacques could hear him. "I can offer my medi-bay and medical supplies to anyone else who may need it."
"Thank you for returning my daughter to me but we don't need your help Time Lord," Jacques hissed slightly. The Master nodded his understanding.
"Take good care of her, that is a brave little girl you have." The Master turned, heading back on to the TARDIS and closing the doors behind him.
"We are just going to leave them struggling?" Jack asked in disbelief.
"They don't want our help Jack. They are afraid of us because of what the Outlaw did. Forcing them to except our help isn't going to change that," The Master stated. He went to the console and pushed a couple of buttons but made no move to leave. "Perhaps if Marta or Martha spoke with them they would be more willing to let us assist with their wounded."
"It couldn't hurt, as long as we make sure they are out of harms way," Jack agreed. He stood up and taking the Master's hand the two of them went to the medi-bay.
"There you two are," Martha exclaimed as they entered. "I was just about to go find you. We have a very unhappy Time Lord at the moment who doesn't need medical attention but a nice cuddle with a cuppa tea."
"I think we can handle that," Jack said happily. The Master nodded his agreement. Going over to the bed, they saw that the Doctor had tears running down his checks. He looked miserable as he tried to cuddle the pillow that was near him. The Master gently took it from him climbing up on the bed in front of him. The Doctor cuddled close to the Master holding on to him. Jack climbed up behind the Doctor and cuddled him close, using his body heat to help warm the Doctor. Both of them were careful of his surgical wounds as they held him between them.
"Tea?" Martha offered as she came back into the room. She tutted slightly seeing them both on the bed, but the Doctor looked visibly more relaxed so she would let them stay for now. The Master took the tea from her. He helped the Doctor take a sip.
"I missed you," The Doctor told the Master as the tea was sat on the table.
"I missed you too," The Master informed him with a kiss on the head.
"We've got you now, just rest," Jack whispered. The Doctor nodded. Feeling safe between his lovers, he closed his eyes and let the exhaustion overtake him.