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finally_ginger) wrote2014-12-28 09:50 pm
finally_ginger) wrote2014-12-28 09:50 pm
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An Unexpected Reunion (with captainspain)
Even Time Lords can suffer from exhaustion.
Or so it would seem.
The Doctor felt as if she'd be laying in the same spot in the console room for days. She probably had.
It all had started out as a regular refuel in Cardiff. The Doctor had popped out long enough to fetch a bottle of pop and a banana-- which, strangely, had recently become her new thing-- and suddenly, she ended up face-to-face with Kate Stewart and a few members of UNIT.
It was always nice to see Kate, the daughter of one of her oldest friends, but sadly, she'd known, just as the first meeting, it was not a social call. During their first meeting, not only had she discovered that The Brigadeer had passed away, but Kate had stolen Jack Harkness's vortex manipulator right out from under his nose. A rogue member of her team had then taken it and started wreaking havoc. The Doctor had had to stop the man, and after a lengthy argument with her friend's only child, she'd taken the vortex manipulator herself. It was bad enough Jack had been cavorting around with that technology, but leaving it in possession of UNIT would have been a huge mistake. It wasn't that she didn't trust Kate with such a sensitive piece of equipment, she didn't trust anyone else.
Apparently Kate was still angry with her, and felt The Doctor owed her something, which is why she came to her, asking for help. There were three Sontarans running about, making utter fools of themselves, and they proved utterly nasty when meeting The Doctor in her new form. Of course, they were automatically more superior, simply because she was female, but in the end, she had bested them, as usual, and sent them on their way.
The battle had worn The Doctor out, and she had a few cuts and scrapes to show for it, including one under her eye. But she knew she'd be just fine. She always was.
She let out a sigh as she sat up, and nodded, to the only company she ever allowed herself to have.
"I know, old girl. Time for us to be moving on." She moved to stand. "But first... I've got to get myself another bottle of pop."
The Tardis started arguing with her in her head, and The Doctor rolled her eyes. "Oi! Don't jinx me! Just because I was interrupted last time doesn't mean it'll happen again! Do shut up, will you?"
She shook her head, backing her way out of her Tardis, making sure to lock up on her way out.
Or so it would seem.
The Doctor felt as if she'd be laying in the same spot in the console room for days. She probably had.
It all had started out as a regular refuel in Cardiff. The Doctor had popped out long enough to fetch a bottle of pop and a banana-- which, strangely, had recently become her new thing-- and suddenly, she ended up face-to-face with Kate Stewart and a few members of UNIT.
It was always nice to see Kate, the daughter of one of her oldest friends, but sadly, she'd known, just as the first meeting, it was not a social call. During their first meeting, not only had she discovered that The Brigadeer had passed away, but Kate had stolen Jack Harkness's vortex manipulator right out from under his nose. A rogue member of her team had then taken it and started wreaking havoc. The Doctor had had to stop the man, and after a lengthy argument with her friend's only child, she'd taken the vortex manipulator herself. It was bad enough Jack had been cavorting around with that technology, but leaving it in possession of UNIT would have been a huge mistake. It wasn't that she didn't trust Kate with such a sensitive piece of equipment, she didn't trust anyone else.
Apparently Kate was still angry with her, and felt The Doctor owed her something, which is why she came to her, asking for help. There were three Sontarans running about, making utter fools of themselves, and they proved utterly nasty when meeting The Doctor in her new form. Of course, they were automatically more superior, simply because she was female, but in the end, she had bested them, as usual, and sent them on their way.
The battle had worn The Doctor out, and she had a few cuts and scrapes to show for it, including one under her eye. But she knew she'd be just fine. She always was.
She let out a sigh as she sat up, and nodded, to the only company she ever allowed herself to have.
"I know, old girl. Time for us to be moving on." She moved to stand. "But first... I've got to get myself another bottle of pop."
The Tardis started arguing with her in her head, and The Doctor rolled her eyes. "Oi! Don't jinx me! Just because I was interrupted last time doesn't mean it'll happen again! Do shut up, will you?"
She shook her head, backing her way out of her Tardis, making sure to lock up on her way out.
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Jack was amazed at how open he was so quickly, but this was the Doctor and hiding things from the Time Lord had never been an option. It felt good in a way to open up about the past few years, both the good and the bad. As they walked back to the TARDIS he was reminded of the old days and how much he missed them.
Her question shook him out of his mental review and he smiled sadly knowing what was coming. " I know Doctor, you don't have to explain."
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She knew in her hearts, more than anything, that she wanted this, she wanted him by her side, just like old times. But she was wondering if she could really allow herself to be that selfish. And if she did, where would things go? Things would be really different now-- because this time she knew he loved her, and she knew she was overwhelmingly attracted to him. Would she eventually succumb to his charms? She wouldn't want to ruin their friendship because of raging hormones. It was a lot to think about.
"I promise I won't abandon you again, Jack." She made sure to reassure him, in a soft voice.
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"I would like to again point out I'm over a 1,000 and a century. But if you want me to take more time to think Doctor then that's what I'll do," Jack says trying to not let hope thread his voice. He's learned it's not good to hope for things. "Just promise me you'll come back...please. I'll give you another century or however long you want, I just need to know you'll come back."
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Then she got serious again. "I promise. I'll be back. And it won't be a century. I swear." She paused a moment, thinking, and then reached for his wrist. "Here... I'll leave you with a bit of a parting gift."
She retrieved her sonic screwdriver from her pocket, and aimed it on his vortex manipulator, fiddling with the controls a bit.
"I'm adjusting the calibrations and the sensor just a bit. When I return to this time, this place, the manipulator's controls will glow a bright blue, and it Will make a bit of a... ding noise a few times. Bit like an oven when the turkey's done." She looked down at her handiwork, returning the sonic into her pocket. "And if you're not in close proximity, it'll bring you right to the Tardis."
It was a bit out of her usual practice when it came to that damned manipulator, but if it put him at ease, it was worth it.
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Jack smiles. "I'd rather the teleport work but I've learned not to fight you on that and I'll take my rewards as they come." He leans forward a bit and kisses the Doctor's cheek warmly. "Don't stay away too long yeah. I like that you're ginger."
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She kissed his cheek back, and then slipped away from him a bit reluctantly to stand by the Tardis doors.
"I promise... I'll be back soon." Her face turned up into a big, beautiful smile, probably the truest she'd had in ages. "And you know what? I do, too."
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"Is that actually possible," Jack asks then shakes his head, "no wait don't tell me or I won't be able to stop thinking about trying it." He smiles. "So I won't say goodbye then, just see you soon Doc."
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