A/N: Has it really been two months since I've updated? Sorry for the long delay.
I hope this chapter makes up for wait. Thanks to the guest review and those who have faved and watched this story! We're nearly to the dramatic end!
As both the Captain and his captive arrived on the bridge, there was a sight that brought joy to one and disbelief in the other. Jack stood causally in a doorway, weapon outstretched. The Doctor meanwhile, was sitting in the Captain's chair as if he were the commander, which swiveled to face them as the pair arrived.
"Ah Captain Samor, glad you could make it." The Doctor began pleasantly, I'm sure you remember my friend Jack?" He motioned over to the leader of Torchwood as if he were introducing a new neighbor.
Captain Samor's mouth drooped slightly with shock. "I killed you!"
Jack chuckled with a raised eyebrow, "Guess you didn't."
"I think that you should know that I've already had the king and queen contacted and that we're on our way back to the home planet once we make a pick up. " The Doctor informed him.
Captain Samor's face slacked with some disbelief. "You have no right-" he began, but the Doctor stood quickly and in a matter of steps, stood only inches away from him.
"You've lost your right to make the decisions, Captain." The Doctor hissed.
Samor remained impassive, "And what of the crew?"
"They were following your orders, perhaps unwisely. But seeing that they were doing nothing to actually harm the child and their statements from personal logs, the crew won't be charged."
"Well, you seem to have everything in place to destroy me, don't you, Doctor?" Samor sneered, "Save for one thing," He pulled River in front of him, "Your pretty wife here."
"Oh I wouldn't be to confident about that," The Doctor laughed, "She's not just any woman."
"She a Time Lord, like you, Doctor. I've been doing my research just as you have." Samor returned in a malevolent tone.
"And she is still in the room, thank you!" River said in an irate tone. River brought her free hand to dig her fingernails into his cheek. The Captain, enraged now, took her wrist and clenched it tightly until everyone in the room heard a crack! followed by a cry of pain. Samor pushed River away, causing her to fall down the few steps, feet from her husband's side. The crew looked on with dismay and terror at their Captain.
"River!" The Doctor called out in panic as he rushed to his wife and helped her sit up. River cradled her now broken wrist that was bruised and becoming marginally swollen.
"Captain Samor, you will surrender now! We are officially taking over the vessel!" The captain turned to see Koten and Fodec with thier weapons drawn and aimed at their superior officer.
"What is this?" Demanded Samor, "You will pay with your lives for your insubordination and treason against your crown prince!"
Jack drew near the younger officer, weapons also drawn. "Nice work! What are you doing after the mutiny?" He winked.
The Doctor just rolled his eyes, "Jack, there's a time and place."
"That's what I am hoping for, Doc." The leader of Torchwood grinned.
"We won't ask again! Drop your weapon and surrender!" Kotens shouted.
"You brought this on," hissed Samor turning his gun to the Time Lord couple. He fired, but instead of hitting River or the Doctor, a strangled cry rang out as Fodec's limp, lifeless body fell next to her.
"That's enough!" Kotens screeched, his own weapon drawn.
The Doctor raised his hands defensively, drawing closer to his adversary. "Captain Samor, we can talk this out. All you need to do is release your mental hold on the boy and be on your way. You will never ever hear from him again."
"You think I will just give up? Are you stupid, or just insane?" Captain Samor spat.
The Doctor's hazel eyes narrowed, "I'm called the Oncoming Storm for a reason." The Doctor responded quietly, his voice edged with threat.
Samor grabbed the Doctor by the chin, a rueful smile growing on his face. "I'd like to see you try."
At that moment, the Captain felt a pinch on his wrist. He instantly released his grip on his adversary, looking wildly toward the Doctor.
"What have you done?!" Samor thundered.
"Severing your physic line with Alex," The Doctor explained, then smiled, "You won't ever harm him again."
The captain held his wrist, fuming for a moment before turning to his glare to the three intruders, "You've angered me enough, that was the final straw. You'll pay dearly for interfering. Doctor, since we've done our research on another, I'm sure you're fully aware that I am a prince."
"I am." the Doctor replied, wondering where this was going.
"Then I am sure you know that I have a power that far exceeds even the population of my people? Something along the lines of an illusion channel."
The Doctor, in response, stood in the way of River who was crouched on the floor. "You can torture me all you want, but River and Jack aren't guilty of taking that child. Please don't harm them."
"I have every intention to, Doctor." Samor announced, "then the two stupid humans that are protecting that brat. And perhaps I'll have your precious River and Jack watch."
Samor pointed a finger at the Doctor, who dropped to one knee as a buzzing in his mind turned into a swarm. Images filled his head; the broken bodies of Amy and Rory on dust strewn floors. Alex standing over them, eyes wide as plates with horror. River laying face down in a grassy field. Jack screaming as he died and returned to life over and over again. The glassy dome of the hospital with massive holes in it, like it had on Gallifrey, while the screams of innocents filled the air. The Doctor screamed hoarsely as his body was wracked with horrid pain that he'd never known before in all his lives.
It was the yells from River that snapped him out of his illusions. He found himself laying on the floor, pain still flowing to every region of his body. It took all his strength to turn his head (but not without excruciating pain) to look up at her frightened expression. Jack kneeled next to him, asking if he was alright, before drawing his gun up to Samor's chest. The alien captain sensed it and fired several shots into Jack's body. He fell heavily to the ground, with wounds that would no doubt leave him "dead" for several hours.
"Take them to the brig!" Samor ordered. When none of the inferior officers dared to move, Samor bellowed, "That is an order from your prince!"
Kotens and three other officers scrambled to do what they were ordered, helping the Doctor stand and escorting him from the bridge. He was followed by River who's hands were firmly held behind her back, causing her to wince as her broken wrist was manhandled.
"Kotens!" Samor called, making the younger turn slightly pale.
"Yes, Captain?" Kotens replied slightly nervous.
"See that our prisoners don't escape again, otherwise you'll suffer the same fate as your fellow officer there. Make sure they are stripped of all their weapons." He ordered, nodding to the body of Fodec.
"Yes, Captain." he said, a knot forming in his throat.
It was nearly an hour later when an officer returned to the brig, one that they recognized from the bridge. The Sky Djinn was dark haired with unusual amber colored eyes that darted about in a uneasy fashion, before locking eyes with the prisoners who were in a separate cell.
"Don't worry, I am not here by order of Samor, I am here by officer Kotens." He blurted out in a squeaky high pitched tone, as he reached into his pocket and pulled out River's Vortex Manipulator.
"Mr. Kotens told me that you must reach the Hospital of the Sisters of the Infinite Schism before this ship does and warn them." He glanced over to Jack and the Doctor's cell, "And both of these men are in need of medical attention."
"No," The Doctor's weary voice called out as he gingerly forced himself to sit up, "Jack and I will stay here. You have to warn your parents, River."
" I can't just leave you two here! God knows what he will do to you, and to Kotens if he knows I've escaped!" River argued.
"We've tampered with the security footage so that it shows you from earlier in this cell. It's a bit old fashioned, but still works. Samor has returned to his quarters for the night. " The officer explained, "As long as you return..."
"Jack and I stand a better chance." He looked over to the Time Agent who was still, "Go, River."
River nodded, taking and strapping on the huge bracelet(with some help), after the Sky Djinn unlocked her cell. She was just about to leave when she heard her husband call out to her.
"Come here." The Doctor whispered, carefully reaching between the bars and gently held her injured wrist. There was a rising golden glow that enveloped her appendage, making River gasp. "No-stop it, stop it!" Within moments, the bruised and swollen wrist had returned to normal.
The Doctor kissed her now healed hand, "How does that feel now?" he asked softly to his wife.
"I don't know, let's find out." She responded, slapping him across the face, leaving him looking rather gobsmacked. "That was a stupid waste of regeneration energy! You embarrass me." River snapped.
The Doctor turned his head away, unable to look at his wife. River addressed the officer. "I'll be back soon. " She affirmed.
"River, the TARDIS is on Feldy Minor." The Doctor informed her when he finally found his voice again.
She nodded curtly in response, turning to the Sky Djinn. "What's your name, honey?"
"Rabanda, m'am." He replied respectfully.
She smiled kindly, "Thank you, and please thank Kotens for helping us. We'll help you free yourselves from Samor's grip. " River pressed the button in the middle of the bracelet, disappearing in a flash of light.
And nearly a minute later, after flashing a re-assuring grin at him, the Doctor's eyes rolled back into his head and he fell limply to the solid floor.
TBC...