The plot thickens…
total-animal-lover: It's not her fault at all, everyone knows Daisy is innocent but it's too dangerous to let her live, the trickster isn't the only one who could initiate the ritual and the Doctor knows what has to be done, even if he hates it.
Rachy Babes: It must have inspired me a little because I was watching it at the time, but I didn't realise. So well done you for figuring that out! Answer to your question: most likely but it'll be a while. The answer to Fawks': *shrug* yeah but I've got Spike around at the moment. :D oh, by the way…welcome back to my story Fawks :D
'sSydney: no worries about the short review, you did one and even the shortest make me smile. Congratulations on guessing about the trickster, even if you didn't trust your instincts :)
We can never go home
We no longer have one
I'll help you carry the load
I'll carry you in my arms
The kiss of the snow
The crescent moon above us
Our blood is cold
And we're alone
But I'm alone with you
If I say shut your eyes
If I say look away
Bury your face in my shoulder
Think of a birthday
The things you put in your head
They will stay here forever
Our blood is cold
And we're alone, love
But I'm alone with you
Help me to carry the fire
We will keep it alight together
Help me to carry the fire
It will light our way forever
No Sound But the Wind – The Editors
She kept running she had to keep running. Everything was wrong. Where did she turn? Even the TARDIS seemed to be against her as none of the rooms she passed looked familiar. She grabbed the handle of a door with a Falstaff rose carved into the wood and slid through. Inside everything was a different shade of cream or pink. The room was sophisticated but childish at the same time and ever so girly. Winter curled up behind the bed and looked tearfully down at Daisy, the little girl smiled up at her as if nothing was further from her mind than the danger she was in. Winter's friends had turned against her. She had no one left, no one…in this universe.
She fumbled a little as she attempted to rub the small ring on her right hand. After several attempts a small flicking image of her girlfriend appeared. 'Jack don't be so…what?' Fawks looked down to her right hand and gasped, 'Win!' Winter attempted to smile but she couldn't hold it, her resolve broke and she shuddered, sobs flooding out of her mouth. 'Win? What is it? What's happened?'
'They want…they want to take her from me…don't let them take her from me…oh please….Fawks help me please.' She whimpered. The demons mind was made up immediately she nodded stoutly and the image disappeared. Winter's arms tightened around her child as she yawned and settled down to sleep and silently begged the TARDIS for her help. 'Please' she murmured eventually, 'please, I don't know what I've done wrong but please. Let her on board. Just this once, bring her too me. I just want this all to go away.' The room glowed with a bright golden light and out of the light stepped the winged woman who looked more like and angel then a demon. Without a word she crossed the floor and wrapped Winter in her arms soothing her gently and kissing her hair.
'What's going on Win?' she asked once the sobs had subsided.
'They're trying to take her!'
'Who is she? And who's trying to take her from you?'
'She's mine.' Winter stated as if Fawks should have know as much.
'Your's….wow….I….I guess Jack's been busy.' Winter almost hissed her response.
'Not Jack.' Fawks frowned and cocked her head.
'Who then.'
'Doctor of course.' The look on Fawks' face was priceless. She fell onto her behind, her mouth wide open in shock.
'What? When did this happen?'
'Don't be ridiculous you were at the wedding.' Winter snapped. She was in no mood for Fawks' games.
'Alright, alright, the timelines must have been crossed. You've got the wrong me. The last thing I remember you were with Jack. Go on then, who's trying to take her from you.'
'Everyone.'
'I'm going to need a little more than that Win.'
'Amy, Rory, Jack, John and the Doctor.'
'Say what?' was the only reply Fawks could fit out of her mouth. Winter launched into the story of the mysterious summons to the TARDIS and the overheard conversation. Fawks listened patiently her eyes hardening at the conversation about killing Daisy. About halfway through Daisy stirred and Fawks reached out a hand, taking the little girls tiny hand in her fingers, she watched the little one's eyes flutter as she dreamt and made her mind up. 'Here's what we're going to do. I'm going to escort you and…'
'Daisy.' Fawks gave a goofy grin.
'Like the cow?' Winter didn't appreciate the joke and glared at her girlfriend. 'I'll escort you and Daisy to the control room. We set a course for a weak rift spot and I take us all back to my Cardiff. You can live with me and you'll have the full protection of a fully operational Torchwood to look after you. Not that you really need more than me….and possibly Toes. Seriously the man can be leathal with a gun when he needs to be.' Winter got off the floor and stepped forward, kissing Fawks lovingly.
'Thank you. I knew that I could trust you.'
'Always Win.' The Pair stepped out of the door and carefully made their escape towards the control room.
'Can I live with you or would I be a pain?' Winter asked quietly. Fawks laughed and wrapped her arm around her girls waist.
'I would have it any other way.'
'Fawks!' the demon spun around. The arm around Winter's waist pushed her towards the door that they had stopped in front of as the Doctor raced down the corridor. She growled menacingly at him and expanded her wings impressively creating a vast shield.
'Run.' She whispered. Winter pushed the door open and found herself in the library. The door at the far end was open but as she raced towards it it swung shut. She pushed and pulled but to no avail.
'Why are you doing this to me!' she yelled at the TARDIS. The computer next to her switched itself on an she heard footsteps. For a moment she thought someone was in the room but the screen showed Amy walking into the console room in her night clothes. Winter looked at the video warily but sat down to watch. If this was what the TARDIS wanted she would do it.
TTT
Outside things were not going quite to plan, for either side. 'You don't understand!' the Doctor told her in his imperious fashion.
'If it involves killing Winter's child then I'm not sure I want to understand.' Fawks yelled back.
'It's not her child.' Jack interrupted as he stepped out from a doorway to stand by the Doctor.
Then who's is it then. A damn stork? And what did you do to lose her anyway you idiot?'
'Fawks, someone's messing with Winter's mind.' Amy joined the conversation as she and Rory arrived. Fawks refused to look at her, deeming the Doctor and Jack to be the bigger threat but she turned her head slightly in Amy's direction.
'What do you mean?'
Oh dear it's all going wrong for Winter. Reviews may make her happier sooner.