Challenge #63: Memory
Title: Deep Midnight
Fandom: Torchwood
Character: Jack
Challenge: challenge #63: Memory
Rating:G
Spoilers: Out of Time, the Doctor Who 'Saxon' arc.
Nothing.
Then -
he exists again, infinite impossible wrongness torn back into life. Still in shackles, body shuddering in shock.
There's distant engine thrum and the smell of monoxide in the darkness, from the Valiant's air-vents. It reminds him of John Ellis, escaping into merciful death forever.
But there's a second, sweeter memory under that one...
Ianto in the Hub that morning, waiting. No words, just quiet compassion, easing the coat from his shoulders, holding him close.
Strong arms, careful hands, such warm lips. Jack smiles, remembering, mouths a promise.
Stay safe. We'll defeat him. I will come back for you.
Fandom: Torchwood
Character: Jack
Challenge: challenge #63: Memory
Rating:G
Spoilers: Out of Time, the Doctor Who 'Saxon' arc.
Nothing.
Then -
he exists again, infinite impossible wrongness torn back into life. Still in shackles, body shuddering in shock.
There's distant engine thrum and the smell of monoxide in the darkness, from the Valiant's air-vents. It reminds him of John Ellis, escaping into merciful death forever.
But there's a second, sweeter memory under that one...
Ianto in the Hub that morning, waiting. No words, just quiet compassion, easing the coat from his shoulders, holding him close.
Strong arms, careful hands, such warm lips. Jack smiles, remembering, mouths a promise.
Stay safe. We'll defeat him. I will come back for you.