*This chapter has spoilers from my third story, Parallel Future. You need to read that story to understand the conflict for this next set of chapters.

A Good Mother Goes To War Pt 1.

I walked along a deserted corridor in Demon's Run. The lighting was dim with a reddish tint to it. I was in a red dress, my hair up and curled. I panicked a door that slid open upon my command and walked into a dark room.

In the middle of the room there was a metal table with a operation lamp shining directly on a black bag shaped suspiciously like a body. My breathing became labored as I slowly walked to the table, my black high heels clicking on the white floor. Everything seemed to sound louder the closer I got to the table.

I stopped at the table and cautiously reached over the bag and unzipped the bag. My breath caught as I stared down into my husband's face. My Jack's dead face. His pale skin, closed eyes, his unmoving chest.

Shakingly I moved my hands right above his shoulders on his neck to check the pulse. I waited a minute. Nothing. Another minute. Still nothing.

I cried out in anguish and fell slowly on the floor, sobbing. Strangely I felt wetness on my hands and when I opened my eyes to look at them, I screamed as I saw bright red blood. I heard a sound behind me and I spun around, suddenly standing.

It was Jack. Puzzled and confused I turned back to the table to see nothing there. The table was gone, the body bag was gone and Jack's body was gone. I turned back around to see that Jack and moved closer to me and was now an arms length away.

I took a step back, startled. "J-Jack?" I stuttered, my voice sounded far away.

"How could you, Susan?" Jack asked harshly.

"How could I what?" I asked.

"How could you let them take me? How could you do that? They tortured me, Susan. They killed me over and over again while I pleaded for mercy, but received none." Jack stepped forward and I stepped back.

"I'm sorry Jack." I told him, tears falling down my cheeks.

"They performed experiments on me. They starved me. They shot me. They whipped me." At every word Jack stepped forward and I stepped back. Then the next step, my back hit the wall and Jack kept on coming.

"Jack, please." I whimpered.

"No. You knew what was going to happen if I went with Amy. I don't love you. I've never loved you. In fact," Jack said taking off his ring and throwing it at me. "You can go to hell." Jack held up a gun out of nowhere and pointed it at me. Jack's finger silently pressed down on the trigger.

I screamed.

Day 1- 3:26 am

I screamed as I shot up in bed, breathing hard and clutched at my chest. After I breathed in and out slowly for a bit I turned on the lap on the bedside table, rubbed my eyes and put my glasses on. I breathed slowly, in and out. It was just a nightmare. It was only a nightmare.

I pulled back my blankets, slid my feet into my slippers, put on my bathrobe and opened my bedroom door. I walked down the hall to the first door on the left, slowly opening the door. It made a small creak, but that was it.

I walked over to a crib to where Amelia Rose was fast asleep her mouth slightly hanging open, and drool dripping from it. I smiled and picked her up, holding her close, wiping the drool off with my sleeve. I slowly slid open the curtains to a darkened London with only street lamps and the moon for light.

I sat down in the rocking chair next to the window, gently rocking Amelia. It had been a month since I had given birth to Amelia Rose Harkness. It was a month since we ended Miracle Day. It was a month since Jack was torn from me by my nemesis, Madam Kovarian or as I originally knew her, Evenglia.

I looked out the window. It was a cloudless night and you could clearly see the craters on the moon. The stars shone brightly against the dark sky. I looked down on Amelia's sleeping face.

"Oh Amelia." I started. "I wish I could tell you that you will always be safe. That nothing bad will ever happen to you. But, little sweet Amelia, the universe isn't always that accommodating." I was quiet for a while. I gave Amelia a small half smile."Your Father. Now that's an interesting topic."

"Your Father is the most courageous, kind, and strongest man that I ever knew." I paused for a bit, listening to the rocking chair creak back and forth. I swallowed before resuming, "He is a warrior. He is the impossible man. He is forever and immortal."

I stood up and walked over and looked down from the window onto the darkened street below. A stray cat scampered across the road and somewhere a dog barked. "And he loves you very much. Wherever he is I'm sure he misses you so very much." A tear escaped my right eye and rolled down my cheek. I made no motion to wipe it away. Then I barely whispered. "Jack."

Then louder I said, "Captain Jack harkness. Ex-Time Agent. Con-Man. Leader. Hero. And now Father." I leaned down and softly kissed Amelia's forehead. "I need you to be strong, brave, and kind for these next few days will be… hard. I'm going off to look for your father. You will be staying on Earth with your Auntie Sarah."

"I know we won't ever have a normal family. Normal lives. But what you will be is magnificent." I slowly walked over back to Amelia's crib. I looked at the star sheets and the hanging spinning stars hanging over the crib, glowing TARDIS blue.

"I love you, my dear Amelia."

Day 1- 8:15 am

The Tardis stood in Sarah Jane Smith's Attic, one door open inwards so that you could see the faint glare of the Tardis. Sarah Jane held Amelia. Luke was on her right with Sky while Rani and Clyde were on her left.

I wore dark jeans, flat boots that came up to my knees and flipped over, and a black zip up jacket, like the one Marth wore during the Year That Never Was. I also had my gun strapped to my belt and my red hair up in a ponytail. My vortex manipulator was on my wrist and my sonic screwdriver and psychic paper were in my pockets along with my cell phone.

"Take good care of Amelia, Sarah." I said, my voice hollow. "I'm placing her in your care. If anything were to happen-" I trailed off.

Sarah forced a smile. "Of course, Susan."

Luke stepped forward. "You can count on us, Susan."

"Hey! Us as well!" Clyde protested with Rani and Sky nodding their heads, agreeing. "We'll be the best babysitters on this side of the galaxy!"

I smiled sadly. "Thank you. Clyde." I paused. "Goodbye Amelia. Be strong." Then I turned around and walked into the Tardis, closing the door behind me and The Doctor took off.

After I had woken up, Owen had told me that I flatlined. What was even stranger, that even The Doctor didn't understand, was that I didn't regenerate. The Doctor told me that after Amy and Jack were found that he would look into why I didn't regenerate.

After three days on bedrest at Torchwood Medical, I was able to leave Torchwood with Amelia on maternity leave. Though that didn't stop me from going back to The Shadow Proclamation to bring everyone that I brought there back home.

Gwen was absolutely sobbing when I brought back her father, mother, husband and daughter alive and well, though now she won't admit to it. All the Torchwood employees and families received a full two week, paid for in full, vacation to any place of their choosing. Those who wanted to quit work did so without a complaint, swearing never to mention Torchwood ever again, at least in public. If they did, we would Retcon their memories of everything to do with Torchwood.

It was a month after the ending of Miracle Day and everything was in the process of getting back up and running. I only had to get Jack back.

I walked up to the Tardis console where Rory and The Doctor were waiting. I smiled devilishly. "So boys, what's the plan?"

Day 1- 8:43 am

On a Cybership

POV- 3rd Person

Cybermen march through the corridors of their Cyberships, as if on a routinely mapped out route. "Intruders, level nine." A cybermen yelled.

"Seal level nine." The Cyberleader responded.

The ship starts shaking.

"Intruders, level eleven." The same Cybermen yelled that first pointed out the intruders.

"Seal levels twelve, thirteen and fourteen." The Cyberleader said.

"Intruders, level fifteen." The Cybermen said.

"Prepare to engage." The Cyberleader commanded.

Rory Williams and Susan Jane Harkness appeared, startling the Cyberleader, something that is impossible to do. Rory is wearing his Roman outfit and Susan is wearing her medieval gown with a cutlass strapped to her belt, her hair down and curly. She stands with a regal look about her. "I have a message and a question. A message from the Doctor and a question from us. Where is my wife and her husband?"

Susan scoffs. "Oh, don't give me those blank looks. The Twelfth Cyber Legion monitors this entire quadrant. You hear everything. So you tell me what I need to know. You tell me now, and I'll be on my way. You don't, well, lets leave that to your imagination."

"What is the Doctor's message?" The Cyberleader asks.

Outside the spaceship all our bombs they placed among the Legion explode, Rory and Susan not even flinching.

Rory tilted his head to the right. "Would you like me to repeat the question?"

Day 1- 2:18 pm

Susan's POV

TARDIS

The lights of the Tardis seem dim and casts low light, making the setting appropriate to what we are discussing. The Doctor, Rory and I are gathered in a circle by the Tardis's monitor. "Now that we know where Amy and Jack are being kept, we need back up."

"Back up?" Rory asked. "We've never used back up before. Why can't we just go in, grab them and get out?"

The Doctor sighed. "Because, Rory. We are facing Madam Kovarian. The women who has specifically built up an army trained to stop and kill Susan and I. She even interfered with your Earth's politics, starting the space-race just because she needed a space suit."

I crossed my arms. "As much as I hate to admit to it, The Doctor is right. We can't go in there without a plan or back up. So we track down… most people who the Doctor has own favors to. They can repay him by helping us now. For instance, Doctor, remember Avery and Toby? Don't they have a spaceship with guns? Them being pirates doesn't hurt as well. And I'm sure if I can convince Toby, he will convince Avery. There must be other people besides them as well that owe you a debt, Doctor."

The Doctor was silent. Then, "Yes. I could cash in my favors now."

"Just don't cash them all in at once, Doctor." I said. "Remember, I can get Torchwood and UNIT to give us men. And perhaps if I can convince her, I can get The Architect to lend us some of her Jadoon forces."

"So it's settled." The Doctor said. "Susan, you use your vortex manipulator to travel first to The Shadow Proclamation to get help from The Architect. Tell her that I will send her instructions on her system. Then go to earth, assemble the men you want and call me. Rory, I have another task for you."

I nodded and turned to Rory. "Good luck."

Day 1- 2:30 pm

The Shadow Proclamation

I appeared in The Architect's office, startling her, but she quickly recovered her shock. "Susan! I never expected you so soon after giving birth." She paused then said, "What's wrong?"

"Tell me, Architect, do you know of a group known as the Silence?"

The Architect looked at me, puzzled. "Yes, of course. They are part of a religious order of The Church of the Papal Mainframe, security hub of the known universe. Keeping you safe in this universe and the next."

"A Religious order?" I asked. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, why?"

My brain turned as I took in this new information. "Then the ones with Korvian are some sort of a rogue sect."

"Excuse me? Did you say Korvian? As in Madame Kovarian?"

I grimaced. "Unfortunately. We've had… dealings with each other in the past. Now it seems as if we are arch nemesis's."

"Korvarian." The Architect spat. "She's wanted in more than seven systems for starting a terrorist organization. Her soul purpose is to capture the last of the Time Lords, blaming them for the war with the Daleks. She has successfully gathered quite the army, though none of the governments can do anything about it when the population respects and backs her."

I sighed. "That sounds like her. Manipulating people's minds. The reason I am here is to ask for your help. Kor-" I swallowed. "Korvian took one of my friends, Amelia Pond along with my husband, Jack. I was wondering if I could… borrow some of your troops to help get them back."

The Architect looked shocked, then her expression saddened. "Of course, Susan. Our troops are always at your command. You only have to ask."

I bowed my head. "Thank you, Architect. I will be back at 0900 tomorrow, Earth time, of course."

Day 1- 3:08 pm

UNIT Headquarters, London.

I appeared in Kate Stewart's office, startling her. "Oh Susan!" Kate said, standing up and hugging me. "Martha told me what happened. I am sorry to hear about your husband. How are you?"

"I'm doing okay." I told Kate, hugging her back. "I was wondering if I could borrow some of your troops."

"What for?" Kate asked, crossing her brows in confusion.

"To get Jack back." I gave her a 'duh' look.

Kate smiled. "I'm sure the men will be lining up outside this door to volunteer. Ever since The Miracle ended, more and more people have joined. I'm afraid UNIT's not so secret anymore, though Torchwood still is."

"That's good. At least the people aren't blinded anymore."

"Some people are still unwilling to believe that aliens had anything to do with the Miracle." Kate said. "It'll be a rough year for the politicians, that's for sure." Kate laughed.

I smiled slightly. "It's good to see you again, Kate. Any volunteers who want to come, gather at Warehouse Section 3. I will be there to collect them at 0800 hours tomorrow."

Kate gave me a sad smile. "Of course. Good luck, Susan."

Day 1- 3:34

The TARDIS

I appeared back in the Tardis and sat down on the steps that lead into the other parts of the ship. I hated Madam Kovarian. She not only took Amy Pond but my husband. The next time I met her, I will show her no mercy.

I missed Amelia so much, but then I shoved those thoughts out of my head. It wouldn't do for me to lose focus now. I heard footsteps as either The Doctor or Rory walked out of the rest of the ship. The person sat down next to me and I glanced over. It was The Doctor.

We sat unmoving for quite a while until The Doctor asked, "How are you?"

I turned and looked at The Doctor. Even with his childish face, I could clearly see the age in his eyes. "How do you think?" I said in barely a whisper.

The Doctor sighed. "Susan, you know I don't blame you for this."

For the first time since the beginning of Miracle Day, my face showed my emotions. My pain, fear, anger, and above all, my tiredness. "Theta." I said, my rare use of The Doctor's name made him tense. He had told me and the Tardis's name, because we were the last of a species. Only other Time Lords knew your true name. I didn't have one because I wasn't originally a Time Lord. Amelia would not have a Time Lord name either.

"I made Korvarian who she is." I swallowed, turned away from The Doctor and stared into nothing. "All four of us were the only women in the new recruits for a Time Agent. Joan, Mary… and Evenglia. We were all friends, once upon a time. Then Jack and I got invited to The Green Dragon, a bar that is a famous druglord hang out. It turns out, Evenglia's godfather, I'm not sure about her parents, was a major drug lord. On top of that, Jack knew him. Arthur, that was his name. Arthur, the drug lord, was the person who Jack's team was sent to kill a couple weeks back. I don't have to tell you what happened to the rest of Jack's team. You can probably figure that one out on your own. It turns out that Arthur used Evenglia to lure Jack here. Jack got shot protecting me and I thought he was dead, I…." I stopped and swallowed.

After a couple minutes I continued. "I killed everyone in the room except for Jack, Joan, Mary and Evenglia. Some time passed, Jack recovered easily and I went to my doctor's appointment with Dr. Leck. He was actually the only one in that time who knew I was a Time Lady. The only reason he did not go to the authorities was… I gave him permission to examine me. He then betrayed my trust when Evenglia shows up and puts a syringe into my neck. The next thing I know, I woke up at an very old monastery without my memory."

"I gained it back when I kissed Jack, but she had already stolen two years of my life. Two years of Jack's and my life, gone, with no idea of what we had done. Evenglia's troops captured us, but she is not Evenglia anymore. Now she is Madam Korvarian, eye patch included. She had spent the two years that I can't remember building up an army to fight me. Mary… She died helping Jack and I escape in the ship that you met him in your ninth regeneration. I'm not sure what happened to Joan. I used my vortex manipulator that River gave me to return to our time."

I finished and sat, hugging my legs close to my chest and staring at the controls of the Tardis.

After a while the Doctor said, "I am sorry that my regeneration caused you pain."

"No." I said and the Doctor looked at me strangely. "I'm glad you sent me there, otherwise Jack would never become my husband and Amelia Rose would never have been born." I leaned into The Doctor who put an arm around me. "Why? Why does this have to happen? I never meant to hurt any one. Not Amy and certainly never Jack."

"I don't have an answer for you but I do know one thing. We are getting them back."

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