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Rhys had Micha on his shoulders as he walked, the dog leash slapping against his thigh as the 'bloody dog' walked sedately beside him.
Andy had Alice's hand as she walked with him, little Holly on his other hip.
Jack had a baby on his chest and two suitcases in his hands, Owen the same as Toshiko cane up the rear with her own bags of stuff. Way ahead of them was Ianto, carrying a cat carrier and a suitcase, a baby strapped to his chest too. The grass was long and it seemed to sway as they crested the hillock to look down into the little valley.
He turned to call out "Just up ahead. Come on."
"He said that twice already" Owen muttered "Fuck it all."
Up ahead Ianto grinned with amusement as the words carried on the wind.
It would all be worth it in a moment.
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Owen's scream was loud and it was echoing as the birds took off from the bushes, scared by the ungodly screech as Owen jumped up and down, the baby on his chest suddenly wide awake and screaming as well… only I don't think it was with glee.
"OK… just when I think things cannot get any more insane… where the fuck… don't' tell me. A movie set?" Toshiko laughed as Rhys and Andy ran with the older kids, the gates making a loud groaning noise as they were swung open.
"There is a building where they kept the wardrobe and props, some stuff might still be there. This was purchased soon after the movie finished about three years back, as is where is. Go see if you can find it" Ianto called out and then turned to look back at Andy and Rhys as Owen took off screaming "and now he's busy…. Some buildings are just for show but the ones along the saloon side are real, the fireplaces even work."
"We need to sort some food" Rhys said straight away.
"The saloon… there is food in the pantry there. It's kept stocked for emergencies. Gas should be full for the cooker" Ianto indicated, letting them all take off now, just Jack left with him.
"And how long do we wait here?"
"Until Rhiannon signals." Ianto answered. "But first, Lucia."
"You think we can get her OK?"
"Lucia…. yeah, Rhia? Not so easy. We have to accept that she will be a hot potato for a while… if they let her survive" Ianto said under his breath and Jack grimaced as he knew Ianto was right.
Things didn't look so good for anyone UNIT pulled in connected to this shit, chances were… she was already dead.
But let's not say that out loud and make it a reality for them.
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"Howdy Partner… reach for the skyyyyy" Owen said in a really bad impression of a cowboy's drawl.
"Oh god no" Toshiko groaned as she glanced over and took in the black and white cow skin patterned chaps Owen was wearing, the bright red leather vest and the gun belt complete with two replica pistols that he was sure looked great as he tried to twirl one… badly… while sneering like he was constipated.
"Drop her right thar!" Andy came around the side of a building with his own get up complete with a hat too large, it kept sliding over his face. He must have been a cute little shit of a kid.
Ianto and Jack had walked into the main street and saw it going down, Ianto turning on his heel to head into a bakery that was just a store front, the back room with a large sofa and some chairs, a table and a refrigerator that was humming softly.
Ianto opened the door of the refrigerator and pulled out a can of coca cola, popping the tab with the same hand holding it, while turning to ask if Jack wanted one only to find himself in the room alone. Ianto considered this and then shrugged, settling on the sofa to remove the baby from his front pack, letting the little one rest in the cushions.
Jack returned with a backpack and placed his own load down, both babies now happy to see one another as they got their bums changed. The backpack was an impromptu nappy bag.
"Ianto…"
"No. Can we just have some quiet? Just or a while. You, me, babies… alone. Look… nice right?"
Jack grinned as he nodded, definitely bigger than a boat.
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Both men were laying on the floor slightly out of breath still "Been a while since a daytime interlude lover."
Ianto didn't answer, just rubbed his face into Jack's neck and heady scent. God this man smelt like cookies and chocolate. Edible. He looked over at the two babies that had been in a deep sleep. They had been quiet and until now, they had not disturbed them but as he watched, Zane suddenly started to convulse.
"NO!" Ianto was on his hands and knees, crawling over to grab him up and Jack sat up with confusion only to see Laurie start as well. By the time the babies went limp in their arms both men were shocked beyond belief.
Jack helped Ianto into his boxers, and then was hopping into his own, holding Laurie against his chest with one hand. From outside they could hear Owen yelling for them.
"Oh god… not Minnie too" Ianto said softly as he looked at Jack with wide eyes.
Yeah.
Something had happened and the babies had all convulsed together.
Like… they were connected.
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Thanks for everyone' support. My family here in Greymouth is OK but my oldest brother and his family were in the middle of the cyclone in Napier so the last few days were hectic and stressful as we could not get hold of anyone to see if he was OK. Finally last night we got him and now continues the battle to get flights as tickets are snapped up and flights cancelled without notice or refund. Never underestimate the arsehollery of a large corporation.