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A/N:Many Thanks to my awesome beta-reader "J3d1M0nk3ySp0ck, .Also thanks to everyone who took the time to review and put this story on alert.
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Chapter-12
Liam stood on the balcony of his newly acquired flat overlooking the Cardiff Bay, breathing in the fresh air and admiring his beautiful surrounding. Reflecting back on recent events, silent tears rolled down his cheeks as memories of Asil's death, Ianto's attempt at retconing him, and the final blow; the destruction of the only things he had left of Asil and the place her precious possessions were stored the warehouse.
"Oh how you will suffer for this Ianto or should I say Judas" Liam angrily growled.
Liam remembers that day as plainly as he did the day of Asil's death. He had gone to the warehouse to retrieve the files he'd stored there but during Ianto's failed attempt to retcon him, he had succeeded in destroyed his original files. All he had found was the charred remains of the warehouse structure, a horrifying sight that had left him shattered and devastated as he fell to his knees as he felt his heart being ripped out for a second time. He was once again rocked by grief, shock and horror.
That was when Liam realized Ianto was a cold-hearted bastard like Harkness, the man he had aligned and committed himself to. Liam decided from that point on he would show Ianto no mercy when he began his next attack, anyone that stood in his way would be collateral damage.
Liam knew to accomplish what he wanted, he'd have to disappear, become invisible to anyone who knew him. His first move was to resign from the university, then sell his flat leaving unquestionable evidence showing his departure from Cardiff being permanent. This was all done for Ianto's benefit. But unbeknown to anyone that knew him, Liam returned to Cardiff weeks later undetected.
Leaving the balcony, going into his bedroom Liam prepared for his next move in his vendetta against Harkness and Torchwood that definitely included Ianto.
"They destroyed my life, so I will destroy theirs!" Liam spoke vehemently, images of what should be occurring at that moment in the hub flooding his mind.
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Gwen and Tosh's screams not only alarmed Jack, Ianto and Owen, they also frightened Myfanwy, who had taken to screeching non-stop while soaring wildly around the hub.
While Owen and Jack grabbed each box replacing the top in an effort to help contain the little critters, Ianto quickly ran to the kitchen returning with gloves, broom and garbage bags to help stop the slimy creepy pests from spreading.
Tosh and Gwen continue to franticly brush off their clothes and hair while rushing to the safety of the conference room. Tosh only stopping once to grab her laptop.
After each box was secured in a black garbage bag Jack took them to the incinerator and Owen not knowing if Tosh or Gwen had been bitten, shifted into doctor mode rushing to the autopsy bay to get specimen cups to capture various ones for examination along with the notes from each box. He needed to be prepared, knowing some insect bites could cause problems if not treated.
Jack immediately returned to the upper levels to assist Ianto with cleaning the hub after thoroughly examining the contents of each box before incinerating them. After all he was immortal; nothing could cause him permanent damage.
After what seemed longer, but in reality had only been an hour, the hub had been completely cleaned, the insects exterminated, free of all its unwelcome visitors. Myfanwy had calmed down and returned to her nest after receiving a chocolate treat from Ianto.
Ianto had breathed a sigh of relief that his and Jack's son was with Mary. The image of Josh trying to pick up one of the slimy creatures caused him to shiver with an overwhelming urge to rush to the shower.
Jack and Owen entered the conference room follow by Ianto who was carrying a tray with coffee mugs and carafe filled with freshly brewed coffee. As the three exhausted men took their seats Jack appeared to be deep in thought before turning to Owen.
"Owen you delivered the boxes into the hub, where were they when you found them? Didn't you find it odd that two boxes of flower would arrive at the same time and day for both Gwen and Tosh?" Jack asked with a frown.
"Listen Jack, I fucked-up ok, but how was I to know that this would happen?" Owen snapped. "I returned from lunch and they were at the door of the tourist office which was locked. Anyway Tosh is dating someone, he could have sent them.
As Owen spoke, Jack knew his instincts had been right all along, he never believed they had heard the last of their mysterious enemy, DCI Swanson (Detective Chief Inspector) and Cardiff P.D had closed the case but he never did, not officially.
Jack snapped back to the present hearing Tosh repeat his name.
"Jack Jack, I pulled up all the CCTV footage from before Owen collected the boxes, they were delivered by what appear to be a florist delivery service and placed by the tourist office door. Nothing seems strange or out of the ordinary."
"Jack unless instructed otherwise, flower are often left at the recipient's address" Gwen stated matter of fact.
While everyone tried to piece together what had occurred, Ianto was getting a sick feeling in the pit of his stomach, had Liam overcome the retcon like Gwen once had? Ianto agreed with Jack, what were the odds of two boxes from different individual arriving on the same day and time? Tomorrow he would check into it.
Jack was standing at the head of the table with his arms folded; he breathed deeply and looked at his teammates before speaking. "The Froblisher case was closed, but the culprit that set this in motion, targeting Torchwood and framing Ianto is still out there. My instincts have never let me down, and they tell me that whoever that was, is back. I need you all to be on alert, watch your surroundings and "
Jack is interrupted when Gwen's mobile rang. "Hi Rhys, can't talk now in a meeting What?! Rhys calm down what happen?"
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