A/N: Hey there i've decided to edit this story because i've just been reading through it and found loads of mistakes that I haven't noticed before. Please re-read and review and a new chapter will be put up soon.
Summary: Hermione has left the wizarding world behind for a new start in we all know that where ever Captain Jack Harkness is this will be impossible.
Pairings: Jack/Hermione
Chapter 1: Meeting Jack
The young woman looked at her surroundings with sadness in her eyes and took a deep breath before walking past the millennium centre. Whilst she was lost in thought it became apparent that she was paying no attention to where she was going and when she looked around again she found herself walking towards an alleyway. "Damn it Granger! You think to much." she muttered angrily as she looked behind her to see if anyone was around to point her in the right direction.
A scream broke through her train of thoughts and she spun around and started running down the alleyway to see what was going on. As she ran down the alleyway a black woman with short brown hair ran towards her with tears streaming down her face. Hermione skidded to a halt and waited for the woman to reach her with concern written all over her face. "Hey it's okay i'm not going to hurt you." She said softly as the young woman stopped in front of her with wide-eyes.
"Are...are you helping that...that thing?" the woman asked in between taking deep breaths as she wrapped her arms around herself trying to gain some sorce of comfort.
Hermione's look of concern quickly turned to one of confusion as she took a small step forward to talk to the woman. "What thing?" she asked watching the woman carefully as she stepped towards her again.
"I don't know...just forget about it." the woman replied looking around nervously before returning her gaze to Hermione and offering her a small smile. "I'm Jenna Knightley." she said holding out her hand cautiously.
Hermione smiled warmly at her and shook her hand as she replied. "Nice to meet you Jenna. I'm Hermione Granger...I hope I didn't startle you to much just now. It's just...well i'm afraid i'm a bit lost. Do you know where the Granger house is?" she said with a hopeful smile.
"Sure." Jenna replied happy for a change of subject. "Just follow me." she added as she walked past Hermione quickly wanting to get out of the alleyway as fast as she could.
Interesting, Hermione thought as she looked around the alleyway for any clue as to what had Jenna so shaken up. Finding nothing conclusive she sighed and walked at a slightly slower pace as her new friend continued to speed walk up the alleyway and onto the street where she sighed in relief. "So how long have you lived in Cardiff then?" Hermione asked the younger woman once she caught up to her and they began walking side by side down the street.
Jenna looked towards her with a large smile spreading across her face. "All my life actually. My mum and dad moved here when they discovered that she was pregnant with me for a fresh start. Before that though they lived in Oxford...mum always tells me that it was love at first sight when they met." Jenna sighed softly as she grabbed Hermione's arm and pulled her down another street. "We're almost there now. How about you?" she inquired.
"Me...well my parents used to live around here but I was born and bred just outside of London. I've been here for a few weeks now though." Hermione said in an even tone as she looked around her trying to remember any distinctive landmarks that would help her locate the Granger house in the future.
"We're here." Jenna called out as she pulled to a stop outside of an old victorian styled house. "Nice place...it's usually a quiet neighbourhood but it has it's moments." she said as she looked towards Hermione who was gazing up at the house with a mournful expression. Jenna quickly became concerned for her new found friend but before she could voice her concerns Hermione looked towards her with a huge smile plastered on her face.
"Fancy a quick cup of tea...as a thank you present for helping me find this place." Hermione said hoping that she would be able to talk to the woman for a little while longer.
Jenna contemplated her next move as she checked the time. She was due at her mother's house in a couple of hours so she had a little more time to spare before she had to go any where. "Sure...a drink is just what I need right now." she replied softly as she followed Hermione into the garden and they entered the house together.
Neither of the girls had noticed the young man in an army coat that had been following them from the alleyway. He stopped just before the house and spoke into his ear piece watching as they entered the house.
Hermione put down her bag and keys and led Jenna into her living room whilst she went through to the kitchen to make them both a drink. "So do you wanna tell me what got you so scared back in the alleyway?" she asked bluntly as she walked back into the room with two cups of tea.
Jenna looked up startled by Hermione's question and began to wring her hands together nervously as she looked around the room before replying softly. "You wouldn't believe me if I told you...i'm not even sure I believe it myself."
Hermione bit back a laugh at this-this girl has no idea what i've seen and what I believe! she thought before replying "Try me!" in a daring tone.
Jenna still looked a little apprehensive but spoke up anyway. "An...an alien." she murmured softly as she looked at the floor and waited for the laughter to follow. Before Hermione could say anything however they were interrupted by a knock at the door and Hermione went to answer it.
"Don't go anywhere." she called out to Jenna in a firm tone before she opened the door. The man that had been following both of the women earlier was there along with a woman with short brown hair. "May I help you?" she asked in a confused tone. She was certain that she had never met these people before and didn't understand why they were at her house.
The man smiled at her before replying. "Hi is Jenna here?" in a polite but knowing tone.
Hermione instantly went on the defensive as she narrowed her eyes at the newcomers. "Yes-what do you want her for?" she asked them in an even tone.
The man smirked at her tone and went to say something but was stopped abruptly by a sharp dig in the ribs from his companion. "Ignore him my name is Gwen Cooper and this is Captain Jack Harkness. We're from torchwood and we need to talk to Jenna about an incident she was involved in earlier today!" she said in a polite and honest tone. Hermione looked towards her suspiciously before shrugging and stepping aside allowing them to come in.
"Jenna these people are from torchwood...whatever that is and they want to speak to you about what happened today ok?" Hermione said in a informative tone.
Jenna looked towards the newcomers before looking back at her new found friend. "You didn't believe me when I told you so what makes you think that they would believe me?" she asked in a sarcastic tone.
"I didn't say that I didn't believe you Jenna, it's just that they interrupted us!" Hermione said with an pointing an accusing finger at the newcomers.
"Hey!" Jack said in a mock hurt tone as he glanced at her before turning towards Jenna and getting serious again. "So Jenna care to tell us what happened?" he asked her.
The young woman just shook her head and Hermione answered for her "Alien!" she said in a simple tone causing Jack and Gwen to look at each other before turning to face Hermione with a curious look on their face's.
Suddenly Jenna jumped in. "I don't think it was it just looked alien-probably just a guy dressed up in a costume." she said in a shaky but firm tone.
Hermione looking at looked at Jenna like she had two heads. "Wait a minute I find you running away from something scared out of your mind. I bring you back here to my home and you tell me it was an alien and now you tell me you don't think it was alien. I'm confused." she said in an exasperated tone as she ran a hand through her hair. Jack looked on at Hermione impressed with how she was handling the fact that aliens existed. Suddenly she jumped up and looked towards her guests with a small smile. "Look i'll be in the kitchen if you guys need anything!" she said before heading out into the kitchen.
Jack motioned towards Gwen to talk to Jenna whilst he walked into the kitchen to speak to Hermione who was busy washing up a few pots and he leaned against the counter before he spoke. "So you never gave us your name." he said in a casual tone.
Hermione turned around and smiled at Jack."I didn't think you needed it to talk to Jenna!" she replied in a sarcastic tone.
"You aren't from round here are you?" he said.
Hermione let out a soft giggle before replying. "Nice to see that you are assertive." she said with sarcasm still evident in her voice.
Jack moved away from the counter and walked to the other side of the kitchen before turning to face the young woman. "How well do you know Jenna?" he asked in a serious tone.
"Not very well-we only met today." she replied in a careless tone.
Jack looked at Hermione shocked."So do you let people you don't know into your house all the time or just some days?" he asked in a curious tone.
"Only if they need help. Look all I know is what she told me before you guys came and that wasn't much." she replied in a bored tone.
"And what was that?" he asked feeling more and more intrigued by the woman in front of him as the conversation continued.
"An alien. That was all she said before you guys walked in." she answered in a matter of fact tone whilst Jack looked at her in shock. "What-you don't think that they exist?" she asked misinterpreting his look of shock for disbelief.
Jack broke out of his reverie and smiled at Hermione. "I work with aliens so of course I believe in them!" he said casually biting back the laugh when he saw the girls face go into shock.
"Wow! So that's why your here today-how did they get here?" she asked curiously.
Jack smiled for a moment before frowning. "I'm afraid I can't tell you that!" he said in a serious tone.
Hermione frowned and looked down at her feet before she spoke. "You know there are alot of things that you don't know about the world Jack!" she said sighing as she walked past him into the living room. Jack was frozen to the spot what the hell did she mean by that? he thought annoyed at the woman's vagueness before walking into the room and sitting next to Gwen.
"So it really was an alien then?" Jenna asked.
Jack laughed a little until seeing the unnamed girls face. "Yes it was!" he said looking at Jenna before turning to Gwen. "We done here?" he asked her with a smile.
"Almost Jack." she said her welsh accent shining through before turning to look at Hermione. "Jenna says that you had never met until today...so why did you invite her back here?" she asked.
Hermione sighed once more. "Like I said to your friend, she looked upset and if people need help I will help them." she said in a tired tone.
Gwen just nodded before standing up and holding out her hand. "Well it was nice to meet you both." she said smiling and heading the front door.
"Yes it was nice to meet you both."Jack added before heading towards the front door.
Hermione walked up to the door to see them off. "It was nice to meet you to." she said in a sincere tone before closing the door.
Outside Jack stopped with a thoughtful expression on his face before he started cursing and Gwen looked at him with concern. "Whats wrong Jack?"she asked and he turned to face her.
"After all that time we spent asking Jenna's friend questions she never once told me her name." he said with a grin. Gwen smiled as well and they pulled out of the driveway to head back to the hub.
Inside the house Jenna was also leaving to see her mum. Before leaving she turned to Hermione and hugged her. "I left my number on the table in the living room in case you want to meet up sometime." she said in an excited tone before walking out of the door.
Hermione sat down on the couch and sighed. I hope I meet Jack again someday! she thought before leaning back and closing her eyes.
A/N: Well what do you think please read and review! Hope that this version of the chapter is easier to read and follow than before.
Chapter edited on: 30/08/09