Kashmir: Chapter 1
Title: Kashmir
Chapter: One - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Words: 1,414
Fandom: Torchwood
Pairings: Jack/Ianto
Characters: Jack, Ianto, Tosh, Owen, Gwen
Summary: After their first night together, Ianto vanishes leaving behind a confused Jack.
Rating: R
Warnings: mentions of sex; adult language
Spoilers: Seasons 1 & 2
Disclaimer: my first fiction; I don't own Torchwood or any of its characters
I am a traveler of both time and space
to be where I have been
Jack woke slowly and stretched his lean muscles. He couldn't remember the last time he had slept so soundly. A smile crept over his face as he recalled the previous night. He had finally slept with Ianto after so many months of waiting for the right moment.
He was hoping Ianto would have stayed the whole night and they could have spent the morning lying in each others' arms, but Ianto had left before sunrise. Jack laughed to himself imagining Ianto trying to keep their relationship secret while Jack broadcasts it to the world. He loved the sight of the young Welshman blushing and stuttering in embarrassment. It had been years since Jack had taken a lover and decades since he adored one this much.
Jack finally hauled himself out of his bunker again wishing he had Ianto waiting with a cup of coffee. Going on 7 o'clock, Jack began to fidget waiting for Ianto's arrival. Once the rest of the team arrived and still no Ianto, Jack called his cell phone. By 8 o'clock, a worried Jack sped off to Ianto's apartment only to find it empty. Sitting on the kitchen table was a letter addressed to Jack.
Dear Captain Harkness:
I thought I could continue at Torchwood despite all that has happened. However, it is now too much to bear. I regret not informing you in person but I am certain you understand why.
Please do not follow me.
Sincerely,
Ianto Jones
Jack's stomach dropped as he rereads the note. The night before, he was so certain of Ianto's affection and happiness. Now he was bewildered by the coldness of Ianto's letter and the suddenness of his departure. Jack cursed himself for once again not understanding the young man.
Once back at the Hub, Jack headed straight to his office trying to think of how to tell his team. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. The night before Ianto had been so loving and passionate lapping up all of Jack's advances like a starving man suddenly offered food. Jack went over the last few months in mind trying to figure out where he made a false move. He had wanted the man from the first moment he saw him but after everything with Lisa, he had kept his distance. Ianto had an incredible sadness in his eyes and, even though Jack knew he could have him if he just reached out, he waited until Ianto approached him.
Jack was surprised at just how much this rejection hurt. It wasn't just that Ianto was abandoning Torchwood after they had given him a second chance; he was abandoning Jack after seeing him at his most vulnerable. Since taking over command at Torchwood, Jack had never let anyone into the bedroom under his office. Somehow he saw a kindred spirit in Ianto.
Now he had to explain to his team that the man he had forced them all to take back and forgive had left them in the lurch. However, Jack had to know where he went. His letter may have said not to follow but Jack would be damned if he just let someone so dear to him vanish without a trace. Jack decided he would just find out where Ianto went and monitor him for a few weeks just so he would know he was safe.
After an hour, Jack finally called the team into the boardroom. "Ianto has decided to leave Torchwood." Jack silently cursed his team when he saw in their eyes that they had not realized he was gone.
Jack continued, "He didn't show up at his regular time this morning and was not returning phone calls. When I went to his apartment I found a letter saying he left."
After a moment Gwen gasped, feigning shock, and said, "But why?"
"Because he's pathetic little piece of shit that can't man up and live with his monumental fuck up." Owen spat out venomously and slammed his fist on the table.
Tosh flinched and closed her eyes while Gwen quietly hissed at Owen to be quiet. Owen immediately shot back at Gwen, "Come off it. I'm not the one who last week called him Jack's pity-shag." At that Gwen just cast her eyes downward.
Trying to compose his growing anger with his team, Jack pressed on, "I'm letting him go. He's been through enough for Torchwood and if this is what he wants then I respect that. However, I want to know where he is going and if he is alright. Tracking him won't be easy but we should find something."
Gwen started to interject but Jack cut her off, "I don't care what objections you have, just do it."
After a moment of silence, Owen bitterly added, "That's all well and good but I have better things to do than chase after the office boy. Count me out from your man hunt."
Jack inwardly cringed at Owen's spiteful words and retorted, "Fine, then go down the street and fetch some coffees. We'll need them." Before Owen could snipe back, Jack lowered his voice and fiercely added, "Now."
Owen stormed out, cursing under his breath while Gwen and Tosh sheepishly headed to their stations. Jack rested his head in his hands and once again felt a sharp pang at Ianto's rejection. He hoped that having news of his whereabouts would help ease his sorrow. Maybe if he knew the young man was happy and safe he could find some solace in losing a potential lover.
Unsurprisingly, Ianto had covered his tracks well. Slipping under the radar and creating cover stories were his specialty, but he was no match for Toshiko when it came to technology. After several days of hunting Tosh was able to announce that she found out Ianto had fled to the U.S. Her special tweaked face recognition software found him arriving at LAX. He had conjured up a fake identity and found a position working in the reference department for UCLA.
Tosh beamed waiting for Jack's praise of her hard work but instead he stood up from the table and headed back to his office. Gwen nervously smiled saying, "Well done, Tosh. Guess we should be putting out a help wanted. I'll go talk to Jack."
Owen just smirked as he left mumbling, "Fucking waste of time . . ."
Jack sat at his desk hoping to feel some sort of relief knowing Ianto was free and safe doing something he liked. However, he just felt lonely and abandoned. He had finally opened himself up to the young man only to have him run halfway around the world.
Just when he wanted to be alone, Gwen strode into his office and clapped her hands together. "Alright, mystery solved. It's really for the best, Jack. He'll be happy working in a library away from all . . . this. Not everyone is cut out for dangerous work."
Jack just sighed and mumbled, "Yeah, 'spose you're right."
Gwen, not content to be brushed off, continued, "While we're all concerned for Ianto's well-being, we have wasted too much time looking for him. It's time to focus on something important. Now go downstairs and tell Tosh you appreciate her hard work."
Jack fumed at Gwen's insensitive words and presumptuous attitude. However, he didn't want a drawn out confrontation so he somberly told her, "I'll be down in a moment." But not wanting to give in to her completely made sure to add, "In the meantime, why don't you go feed Janet." At that, Gwen squinted her eyes and stormed out.
In the next few days, Jack started thinking he should take a trip to Los Angeles and get his answers from Ianto, but, of course, the rift started acting up. Before he knew it, six chaotic weeks had passed. Without Ianto running things, every mission was practically a train wreck. Waking up one morning, Jack checked his email. From an anonymous sender the plain text read: Ianto Jones did not leave Torchwood of his own volition.
Chapter 2
Chapter: One - Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Words: 1,414
Fandom: Torchwood
Pairings: Jack/Ianto
Characters: Jack, Ianto, Tosh, Owen, Gwen
Summary: After their first night together, Ianto vanishes leaving behind a confused Jack.
Rating: R
Warnings: mentions of sex; adult language
Spoilers: Seasons 1 & 2
Disclaimer: my first fiction; I don't own Torchwood or any of its characters
I am a traveler of both time and space
to be where I have been
Jack woke slowly and stretched his lean muscles. He couldn't remember the last time he had slept so soundly. A smile crept over his face as he recalled the previous night. He had finally slept with Ianto after so many months of waiting for the right moment.
He was hoping Ianto would have stayed the whole night and they could have spent the morning lying in each others' arms, but Ianto had left before sunrise. Jack laughed to himself imagining Ianto trying to keep their relationship secret while Jack broadcasts it to the world. He loved the sight of the young Welshman blushing and stuttering in embarrassment. It had been years since Jack had taken a lover and decades since he adored one this much.
Jack finally hauled himself out of his bunker again wishing he had Ianto waiting with a cup of coffee. Going on 7 o'clock, Jack began to fidget waiting for Ianto's arrival. Once the rest of the team arrived and still no Ianto, Jack called his cell phone. By 8 o'clock, a worried Jack sped off to Ianto's apartment only to find it empty. Sitting on the kitchen table was a letter addressed to Jack.
Dear Captain Harkness:
I thought I could continue at Torchwood despite all that has happened. However, it is now too much to bear. I regret not informing you in person but I am certain you understand why.
Please do not follow me.
Sincerely,
Ianto Jones
Jack's stomach dropped as he rereads the note. The night before, he was so certain of Ianto's affection and happiness. Now he was bewildered by the coldness of Ianto's letter and the suddenness of his departure. Jack cursed himself for once again not understanding the young man.
Once back at the Hub, Jack headed straight to his office trying to think of how to tell his team. He couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong. The night before Ianto had been so loving and passionate lapping up all of Jack's advances like a starving man suddenly offered food. Jack went over the last few months in mind trying to figure out where he made a false move. He had wanted the man from the first moment he saw him but after everything with Lisa, he had kept his distance. Ianto had an incredible sadness in his eyes and, even though Jack knew he could have him if he just reached out, he waited until Ianto approached him.
Jack was surprised at just how much this rejection hurt. It wasn't just that Ianto was abandoning Torchwood after they had given him a second chance; he was abandoning Jack after seeing him at his most vulnerable. Since taking over command at Torchwood, Jack had never let anyone into the bedroom under his office. Somehow he saw a kindred spirit in Ianto.
Now he had to explain to his team that the man he had forced them all to take back and forgive had left them in the lurch. However, Jack had to know where he went. His letter may have said not to follow but Jack would be damned if he just let someone so dear to him vanish without a trace. Jack decided he would just find out where Ianto went and monitor him for a few weeks just so he would know he was safe.
After an hour, Jack finally called the team into the boardroom. "Ianto has decided to leave Torchwood." Jack silently cursed his team when he saw in their eyes that they had not realized he was gone.
Jack continued, "He didn't show up at his regular time this morning and was not returning phone calls. When I went to his apartment I found a letter saying he left."
After a moment Gwen gasped, feigning shock, and said, "But why?"
"Because he's pathetic little piece of shit that can't man up and live with his monumental fuck up." Owen spat out venomously and slammed his fist on the table.
Tosh flinched and closed her eyes while Gwen quietly hissed at Owen to be quiet. Owen immediately shot back at Gwen, "Come off it. I'm not the one who last week called him Jack's pity-shag." At that Gwen just cast her eyes downward.
Trying to compose his growing anger with his team, Jack pressed on, "I'm letting him go. He's been through enough for Torchwood and if this is what he wants then I respect that. However, I want to know where he is going and if he is alright. Tracking him won't be easy but we should find something."
Gwen started to interject but Jack cut her off, "I don't care what objections you have, just do it."
After a moment of silence, Owen bitterly added, "That's all well and good but I have better things to do than chase after the office boy. Count me out from your man hunt."
Jack inwardly cringed at Owen's spiteful words and retorted, "Fine, then go down the street and fetch some coffees. We'll need them." Before Owen could snipe back, Jack lowered his voice and fiercely added, "Now."
Owen stormed out, cursing under his breath while Gwen and Tosh sheepishly headed to their stations. Jack rested his head in his hands and once again felt a sharp pang at Ianto's rejection. He hoped that having news of his whereabouts would help ease his sorrow. Maybe if he knew the young man was happy and safe he could find some solace in losing a potential lover.
Unsurprisingly, Ianto had covered his tracks well. Slipping under the radar and creating cover stories were his specialty, but he was no match for Toshiko when it came to technology. After several days of hunting Tosh was able to announce that she found out Ianto had fled to the U.S. Her special tweaked face recognition software found him arriving at LAX. He had conjured up a fake identity and found a position working in the reference department for UCLA.
Tosh beamed waiting for Jack's praise of her hard work but instead he stood up from the table and headed back to his office. Gwen nervously smiled saying, "Well done, Tosh. Guess we should be putting out a help wanted. I'll go talk to Jack."
Owen just smirked as he left mumbling, "Fucking waste of time . . ."
Jack sat at his desk hoping to feel some sort of relief knowing Ianto was free and safe doing something he liked. However, he just felt lonely and abandoned. He had finally opened himself up to the young man only to have him run halfway around the world.
Just when he wanted to be alone, Gwen strode into his office and clapped her hands together. "Alright, mystery solved. It's really for the best, Jack. He'll be happy working in a library away from all . . . this. Not everyone is cut out for dangerous work."
Jack just sighed and mumbled, "Yeah, 'spose you're right."
Gwen, not content to be brushed off, continued, "While we're all concerned for Ianto's well-being, we have wasted too much time looking for him. It's time to focus on something important. Now go downstairs and tell Tosh you appreciate her hard work."
Jack fumed at Gwen's insensitive words and presumptuous attitude. However, he didn't want a drawn out confrontation so he somberly told her, "I'll be down in a moment." But not wanting to give in to her completely made sure to add, "In the meantime, why don't you go feed Janet." At that, Gwen squinted her eyes and stormed out.
In the next few days, Jack started thinking he should take a trip to Los Angeles and get his answers from Ianto, but, of course, the rift started acting up. Before he knew it, six chaotic weeks had passed. Without Ianto running things, every mission was practically a train wreck. Waking up one morning, Jack checked his email. From an anonymous sender the plain text read: Ianto Jones did not leave Torchwood of his own volition.
Chapter 2