This story is about Capt John's return and the cruel deal he makes. He abducts Ianto and tells Jack to help him get a mysterious alien home, otherwise Ianto dies. But Jack refuses, will he change his mind after what is due to unfold?
The Captain's Mistake
Jack was getting ready for his date with Ianto. It was their 9th or 10th one but Jack still had butterflies in his stomach. The sight of that gorgeous Welshman and his beautiful eyes always made Jack's heart take off into another world.
Ianto couldn't believe how nervous he was for his date with Jack. But Jack's touch always sent shivers down Ianto's spine; hell it did when he thought about it. He still couldn't believe that Jack chose him. Ianto stepped out of his flat and headed for the Hub to meet Jack. But he didn't know he was being followed, until a voice said,
"Hello Eye Candy."
"Goodbye John." Ianto replied; the 'Eye Candy' comment had made it clear who was the stalker.
"I don't think so, Eye Candy."
"John, why don't you back to shagging random people and whatever else you do."
"Wow, I'm surprised at you. You've got balls, Eye Candy."
"And you're an arse, now that we've covered the obvious, can you stop following me and just let me go?"
"Believe me, you are gonna go."
Ianto was hit over the head with a heavy object and hit the floor with a thud.
"Make him secure, I've got to talk to the Captain."
The accomplice nodded and dragged Ianto to the car nearby. He opened the boot and threw Ianto in. He then drove off, possibly to a warehouse.
Jack sat there until he couldn't take it any longer. He got up from his seat, grabbed his phone and searched his phonebook until he found Ianto's number. He dialled it and put it down after three rings. Why wasn't Ianto answering? He dialled again and waited for the answer phone message;
'Hey it's Ianto, I'm sorry I can't come to the phone right now but if you leave a message I'll get back to you as soon as I can. Ciya.'
Hearing the answer phone message made Jack's heart sink. Why wasn't he answering, had Jack done something to upset him. He wished he could hear the beautiful Welshman's voice for real, hold him in his arms. What was so important that Ianto wasn't even answering Jack. He wasn't feeling guilty over Lisa again was he, Jack would just die if Ianto was harming himself again.
Jack ran to the cog door but it opened before he could get to it. Thank God. Ianto was safe and here. But Jack got an awful surprise.
"Hey Jack."
"John, there's only one reason why you're here, and if you've hurt him, I swear I will not hesitate to kill you." Jack said, trembling slightly.
"Jack, he's fine, and he'll stay that way IF you help me."
"Want do you want, John? I've already told you I'm not coming back to the Agency!"
"I'm not on about you comin' back to the bloody Agency." John said.
"Then what are you on about, John?" Jack asked, looking at him suspiciously.
"I've got this friend," John began.
"Oh, so someone fell for the kinda crap you pull, did they? I'd say she was a dumb blonde,except a friend of mine's blonde and she's really clever. Well, I'm assuming that your friend's a she, or are they a he?"
"Actually, if you must know, my friend is an it."
"So, alien then."
"Yes, but more specifically a very special alien."
"Right, so what do you want me to do then?"
"It wants to go back home."
"Can't help you there."
"Jack, you can't do this!"
"You've abducted Ianto, I can do whatever I like. And there's nothing you can do about it, John."
"Yes I can."
"Like what, John? Are you gonna go to the police and say, 'Hi, I've got any alien here who wants to go home but trouble is, my friend won't help me.' Do you really think it will work, John?"
"No BUT what I can do is use Ianto." John replied smugly.
"DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HIM, JOHN!" Jack screamed
"Then help me."
"NO!" Jack yelled.
"Fine then, Jack. But remember Eye Candy's blood is on your hands."
Jack grabbed John by the arm, forcefully turning him round and replied,
"His name is Ianto Jones!"
"Ye, soon to be the late Ianto Jones."
"I mean it John, you hurt him and you better measure yourself up for a coffin."
John gulped, quite visibly. John knew that Jack never broke his promises.
"No get OUT!" Jack yelled once last time, before dragging John by the scruff of the neck through the cog door and throwing him into the lift.
Jack was shaking violently, he felt sick and dizzy. He fell to the floor and just sat there, crying.
Rhys was messing with Gwen's phone and going through all her numbers.
"Shall we prank call Ianto?" Rhys asked, grinning.
"No, Rhys. He's on a date with Jack. You are awful, you know."
"Oops." Rhys said as he hit the call button accidentally.
He put Gwen's phone to his ear, waiting for Ianto to answer.
"Gwen, does Ianto switch his phone off?"
"No, he keeps it on in case of emergencies, why?"
"Listen." Rhys dialed Ianto's number again and put the phone to her ear.
"Rhys, I'm gonna ring Jack. Just to make sure Ianto's alright, ok?"
"Gwen, it's fine."
Gwen found Jack's number and dialled.
"That's strange."
"What is?" Rhys asked, curiously.
"Jack, definitely doesn't switch off his mobile."
"Come on."
"What?"
"We're gonna go and make sure they're ok."
"But…"
"Gwen, if it's not normal for either of them not to answer their mobiles, then something must be up."
Gwen got up and grabbed her coat. Rhys drove as fast as he could, within the speed limit, and practically dived out the car when he stopped in front of the Hub.
"Where's the entrance, Gwen?"
"Follow me."
Rhys did as he was told and ran after Gwen.
They ran through the cog door and saw Jack sat there, not moving. He was no longer crying, he didn't even have enough energy for that. Gwen ran to Jack and threw her arms around him.
"What's happened, Jack?" She asked softly, gently rocking the Captain.
"Ianto. John. An alien." Jack could barely manage to say that.
"Gwen, what does he mean?"
"This guy named Captain John, he's a Time Agent. A disgusting, evil rat. He HATES the fact that Jack's moved on and is with Ianto. He must have abducted him and somehow there's an alien involved."
The sound of Jack's mobile beeping echoed round the silent Hub.
"Gwen, I think it's off that John guy."
He picked up the phone and handed it to Gwen. Jack immediately snatched the phone off her. He read the text and was suddenly back on his feet and giving orders.
"Gwen, Rhys, I need you to check all the tall buildings in the area, ok?"
"Ok." Gwen said. She then looked at Rhys, who nodded in agreement.
Before either of them could say anything else, Jack ran through the cog door and was in the lift in a flash.
He found the address of the building that John had sent him. There was nothing there. Jack should've known, It was one of John's dirty tricks.
He tapped the comm. And asked Gwen could she pull up life signs. Again nothing. Where was Ianto?
Jack drove around for a bit, keeping the so that Gwen could keep him updated.
"Jack, stop!" Gwen yelled into the comm.
Jack slammed on the brakes and asked, "What is it, Gwen?"
"There are life signs in the building next to you."
Jack got out the car and ran to where Gwen had said. Then he saw it.
John dragging Ianto out of the building and pointing a gun at him. John demanded that Ianto beg for his life. Then John looked up and saw Jack.
"Jack, good of you to make it." He grinned.
Ianto pleaded with John. John turned back to Ianto and said,
"I like you."
Jack breathed a sigh of relief.
"But you're purpose is over."
He placed the gun to Ianto's temple and pulled the trigger. Ianto's lifeless body fell to the floor. Jack was in total shock, he couldn't bear to look anymore so he turned and ran to the SUV. He got in it and sped away.
Jack had been sat against the door of his office for hours now. Gwen had been up once already to give him a cup of coffee. It was still sat outside his office and was now freezing cold.
Gwen cringed every time she heard Jack's revolver fire another bullet. She knew that he felt guilty for Ianto's death. The thought of Ianto telling Jack off when is office was a total tip, came into her mind. If he was here listening to the bullets and seeing the blood splatter then he wouldn't be angry, he would be devastated. Gwen hoped that Ianto's death was merciful, unlike the twisted monster that was John.
Gwen went to see Ianto's body in the autopsy bay, she grabbed a pair of tweezers and pulled the bullet out of Ianto's temple. That can't be right. She ran out of the autopsy bay and up to Jack's office.
"Jack." She said as she knocked on the door.
"Jack!" She yelled as she pounded her hand on the door.
Her intension was to make Jack so angry that he'd open the door to yell at her.
"JACK!" She screamed on the top of her voice as she pounded harder on the door.
"WHAT DO YOU WANT, GWEN?" Jack shouted louder than Gwen had expected.
"Jack, look at the bullet." She replied, taking the bullet out of the wallet and putting it into his hand.
Jack took a closer look at the bullet; the tip of the bullet was disintegrating. Jack ran down to the autopsy bay, and noticed something missing.
Gwen noticed Jack staring and asked,
"What's wrong, Jack?"
"Here," Jack pointed to Ianto's neck. "His necklace is missing."
"What necklace?" Gwen asked, now very puzzled.
Jack reached for his own necklace and showed it to Gwen. It was half a heart, engraved on it was;
Love you always, Ianto x
Tears began to fall from Gwen's eyes as she read this simple, yet perfect message. Jack hugged her tightly and then when he saw Rhys, he let her go and pointed towards Rhys.
It was 8am the next morning, Gwen and Rhys had stayed at the Hub to keep and eye on Jack. After a quiet chat, Gwen and Rhys decided they were going to check the building where 'Ianto' was shot.
The SUV pulled up outside the building and Gwen & Rhys stepped out.
"Rhys, take this. I just hope you don't have to use it." Gwen said, handing him a gun.
"Ok, be careful Gwen." Rhys said, before kissing her.
They went their separate ways and hoped that they would find Ianto in time AND make it out alive. There were so many rooms to check. What if Ianto was hurt or bleeding to death?
Gwen and Rhys both had the same idea.
"Ianto?" Gwen shouted.
There was no reply. Nothing at all.
"Ianto, are you all right, mate?" Rhys said, looking round cautiously.
There was a sound of a chair scraping along the concrete floor. Rhys stepped into one of the rooms and saw Ianto tied to a chair, he looked round for anyone or anything that could hurt either of them then quickly untied Ianto.
"Thank…" Ianto said breathlessly.
"Ianto, mate, just get your breath back first alright."
Rhys helped Ianto up. Ianto's legs had cramped up from being tied up so long which made him stumble slightly.
"Gwen!" Rhys yelled, not knowing exactly where she was.
He heard footsteps running towards him, he quickly turned round just as Gwen dived on him.
"Are you ok, Gwen?"
"I'm fine."
She looked past Rhys and saw Ianto leaning against the wall, trying to regain his ability to walk and talk.
"Ianto!" Gwen screamed, making him jump slightly.
"Hey… Gwen."
"Are you ok, sweetheart?" Gwen asked in a soft voice.
"Ye…fine."
"Come on, let's get you back to the Hub."
"We were supposed to be on our date, last night." Ianto said, feeling really hurt for Jack.
"Trust me love, Jack won't care about you missing the date 'cause he loves you no matter what."
"Thanks Gwen." Ianto had finally got his breath back. "How is Jack?"
"Not good, so the sooner we get you back to the Hub, the better."
"Let's go then."
Twenty minutes later, they were back at the Hub. Ianto had managed to get rid of the cramp in his legs and couldn't stop talking now. The cog door rolled back and Ianto knew immediately where Jack would be, Gwen and Rhys followed him to Jack's office. The door was open and Ianto saw the blood-stained room but then he saw Jack; the gun pointing to his temple. He was going to shoot himself again.
"JACK, DON'T DO IT!" Ianto screamed, tears streaming down his face.
"Ianto?" Jack asked, slightly shocked.
"Jack, what have you been doing to yourself?"
"Guys, we're gonna go, ok?" Gwen said; she knew Jack and Ianto had to talk.
"Ciya."
"Bye." Jack said, still in shock.
"So Jack, what's happened to drive you to do this?" Ianto asked gently.
"You." Jack replied simply.
"What? Me? What have I done?" Ianto asked, resisting the urge to shout at Jack. "Jack, why won't you look at me?"
"What?"
"From the moment I stepped in here five minutes ago, you've looked all round the room but not once at me. I thought you would be happy that I'm back."
"I am, look Yan, I need to explain."
"Let's sit down then." Ianto replied, walking Jack over to the couch.
Twenty minutes later and Jack had finished telling Ianto what had happened. Ianto sat there, tears in his eyes but not saying a word. Jack gently ran his fingers through Ianto's hair to try to get him to speak or do something, and then finally Ianto turned to Jack. Jack looked into the young Welshman's eyes and saw so much pain and anger. "Ianto, are you ok love?" Jack asked softly.
Tears began to fall from Ianto's eyes, it was clear that the pain of Jack's story was unbearable by now.
Jack's mobile rung and Jack answered it. It was Gwen and she'd found John. Both men ran out of the Hub and got into the SUV.
They found him at an abandoned warehouse. The smug grin on his face soon disappeared as Ianto stepped out of the SUV. Jack and Ianto both pointed their guns at him.
"Miss me, John?"
"Eye Candy?" John asked, quite shocked. Clearly he hadn't expected the team to find Ianto alive.
"Actually, it's Ianto Andrew Jones." Ianto replied, smugly.
Before John could reply, Gwen's car screeched to a halt. She jumped out the car and pointed her gun at him.
"One move John, and the room gets redecorated with your brains." Gwen said, angrily.
"Who was the alien, John?"
"What alien, Jack?" Gwen asked.
"The shape shifting one that looked like me and caused Jack to kill himself over AND over again, for God knows how long." Ianto replied, emphasising the 'and' to make a point.
"Well, John."
"Her name was Galifeena."
"Oh, so now it is a she."
"Why did you do it, John?"
"She was useless. She took on people's appearances. That is just strange."
"She was a shape shifter, not a murderer John!"
"I'm not a murderer, I'm a Time Agent."
"What's the difference?"
John just stood there.
"Right, what's gonna happen, is that you're going back to the Agency."
"You can't make me!"
"How about this John, you sod off and we won't kill you." Gwen said, stepping forward slightly.
"You heard the lady, John. Sod off!"
"And if you come back John, we will all put a bullet in you, including Rhys."
Rhys looked quite shocked at the mention of his name AND killing in the same sentence.
"When will you realize that Jack is over you? He's living his life and you're just standing still. Frozen in time. Never moving forward. How does it feel John?"
Jack was quite surprised at Ianto's comment; he was different to when he started at Torchwood. He had come out of his shell more, even more recently though.
John agreed to go back to the Agency. He was obviously a lot smarter than he acted.
The team drove back to the Hub and Gwen & Rhys made their goodbyes, again.
Ianto and Jack made their way to Jack's office and when they were sat comfortably, Jack asked,
"Are you ok, Yan?"
Ianto couldn't speak, he was too shocked. He wanted to tell Jack how much he loved him and that he was glad that he was always there when Ianto needed him, but he couldn't. Instead Ianto leaned in, and with all the love in his heart, he kissed him passionately.
Jack kissed back, how he'd miss his wonderful Ianto. The taste of coffee and dark chocolate that Ianto always tasted of. Being immortal was the worst death ever. The fact that he could never grow old with this Welshman was unbearable, he felt like the famous and mysterious Time Lord; the Doctor. How alone he must feel, so scared to love anyone because he knows that he has to lose them.
Unconsciously knowing, Jack placed his hand on Ianto's leg making Ianto flinch and break the kiss.
"I'm sorry, Ianto. I didn't realise I'd done it."
"It's ok."
"No, I'm rushing you. I shouldn't, especially after what you've been through."
"Jack, it's not that." Ianto replied, placing his hand on Jack's leg to reassure him.
"Then what is it?"
"It's just that I missed our date last night, but if I hadn't of walked then this whole thing wouldn't have happened."
"Ianto, don't blame yourself. This is John's fault. He didn't have to abduct you. And besides I prefer you walking than riding that bloody bike of yours, it's gonna kill you one day you know."
"Would we be able to have our date now?"
"If you want to, then ye."
"I'll go make the coffee."
Jack watched as Ianto left the room. He seeming a little happier that he could make up for the missed date. Ianto was so cute when he apologized about missing a date with Jack.
Ten minutes later, Ianto returns with two coffees and a DVD. He put the portable DVD player down on the coffee table and put the DVD on.
"Ianto, what's going on?"
"We're gonna watch a DVD."
"Ok, which one?"
"Romeo & Juliet."
"Have you got a thing about Shakespeare?"
"Well, I hear he was quite good looking." Ianto replied, smirking cheekily.
"Right, that's it!"
"What?"
Jack grabbed Ianto round the waist and pulled him towards the couch. Ianto started laughing and then moaned about the DVD.
"Jack, I really wanna watch this, it's good."
"Ok then, let's get comfy then."
Jack maneuvered himself so that Ianto could lay his head on Jack's chest comfortably. Jack started running his fingers through Ianto's hair causing Ianto to look up.
"I'm gonna be asleep in a minute if you…" Ianto yawned.
"You sound tired, babe."
"Well, I did get tied to a chair and left for hours in a warehouse. I got cramp in my legs as well. Rhys had to help walk a bit, I felt like I was a drunk who'd just fell out of the pub." Ianto replied, trying not to laugh.
Jack failed at the attempt but was glad when Ianto laughed along with him.
Jack sat up and decided that it was time for bed. Ianto agreed.
It had been a long day for both men but they were just glad that it was over and that they were safe.
