The Torchwood Drabble Files

by badly-knitted

A collection of Torchwood drabbles that continues to grow. Thanks to everyone who's making this possible. You're greatly appreciated, so I'm reinstating an old game - the writer of every 100th review gets to request a drabble/ficlet of their choice. Still using a T rating to cover anything I might write, just to be safe.

2810. Omnivore

Title: Omnivore

Author: badly-knitted

Characters: Jack, Ianto.

Rating: PG

Written For: Challenge 852: Type at torchwood100.

Spoilers: Nada.

Summary: Ianto is treating the latest arrival through the Rift with due caution.

Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood, or the characters.

A/N: Double drabble.

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"Did you find what came through?" Jack asked over comms.

"I believe so," Ianto replied. "It appears to be a plant."

"What type of plant?"

"Never been much of a botanist, so I really couldn't say, but I'm reasonably certain it's not native to earth."

"What makes you say that?"

"It's currently eating the discarded remains of someone's takeaway dinner. At least I hope it was discarded, and our friend here didn't already eat the person the food belonged to. I think I might need a hand with this."

"A carnivorous plant?"

"Omnivorous, I'd say; it seems to like the chips, which I suppose could make it cannibalistic, in a sense. Whatever the case, backup wouldn't go amiss, just in case it decides I'm next on the menu."

"Right, I'm on my way. Just stay out of its reach and you'll be fine."

"Easier said than done. Did I mention it's mobile? Just strolling around on its… roots, I suppose. Doesn't look especially speedy, but you know what aliens are like; appearances can be deceptive, so I can't be certain I'll be able to outrun it if it decides to come after me."

"Maybe you should wait in the SUV."

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The End