The sequel to "Who Are You?", the fic where I reunited the Doctor and Jenny. After one of my reviewers on that fic mentioned that Jack/Jenny was a pairing with potential… well, it gave me the idea for this story. Apologies for the title, it's a bit rubbish but I couldn't think of a better one.
Spoilers: "The Doctor's Daughter".
Disclaimer: Here's what I don't own: The Doctor, Jack, Jenny, Martha, Donna, Gwen, Ianto, the TARDIS, the city of Cardiff… basically everything from Doctor Who and Torchwood.
Please review!
Child of the Machine
(with one very overprotective Gallifreyan father, a time-travelling spaceship for a stepmother and an Immortal for a (potential) boyfriend)
"Dad? What are you doing?" Jenny walked into the control room, seeing the Doctor entering something into the computer.
"Oh, it's nothing. We just need to make a little stop to refuel, that's all."
"Refuel? Where?"
"Cardiff.
You remember when you got pulled through the rift and ended up
there?"
"Of course."
"Well, the rift also releases energy. Every so often I need to stop off there, park the TARDIS somewhere safe and let her recharge."
"Oh. How
long does that take?"
"Usually a few hours, unless the rift's
been active."
"So while we're waiting, what do we do?"
"Anything you like. Jack'll still be there, we could go and see him. Or we could find something else."
"No, I
think I'd like to go and see Torchwood again."
"All right
then. To be honest, they need keeping an eye on anyway. Hold on to
something."
The TARDIS shook as it moved out of the Vortex, but soon came to a halt.
" 'kay, now Jenny, if you go and get Donna, I'll just get this set up for the refuel."
"Sure, Dad."
Fifteen minutes later, Donna emerged, followed by Jenny, and the three left the TARDIS and headed for the Tourist Office that served as Torchwood's cover story for the rest of the city. Ianto was sitting at the desk, and he sat up a little straighter in his chair when he saw the Doctor come in.
"Ah.. Ianto, isn't it?"
"Yes, sir."
"Oh, don't call me sir. Is Jack around?"
"I'll call him on the intercom."
Ianto disappeared into a back room, and emerged a moment later. "He's in his office. I'll take you down there."
"Thanks."
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"Jack? Your visitors are here." Ianto stood in the doorway of Jack's office.
"Oh, yeah. Thanks, Ianto." Jack stood up, as the Doctor, Jenny and Donna walked in. "Hey, Doctor, ladies. What can I do for you?"
"Oh, y'know. The TARDIS is refueling, we needed something to do, so we thought we'd see how everything's going down here."
"Okay. Fine by me."
With that out of the way, Donna went to find Martha – who had transferred from UNIT to Torchwood a few months back. They had actually become friends, over the course of several rather sporadic meetings, all of which involved the Doctor, peril, and lots of running.
The Doctor wandered around the Hub, looking at the various bits of alien tech that were being worked on. He came across one particular object, and called to Jack.
"Jack! What's this?"
"What?" Jack looked over at the Doctor. "Oh… we don't know. The rift spat it out last week, we've been trying to figure out what it is."
"Do you mind if I take a look?"
"Not at all, go ahead. Just don't do anything that'll result in the Hub being blown up, okay?"
"Okay…"
The Doctor then started work on the as-yet-unidentified piece of alien tech… which left Jack and Jenny alone - Jack standing by the door of his office, Jenny perched on the edge of his desk. Jack noticed that she'd changed a bit since they first met – instead of the plain olive-green t-shirt and black trousers she'd worn then, now she wore dark blue jeans, black converse trainers, and a purple camisole. She also wore her hair down, instead of the plain ponytail, and he thought he could see just a hint of make-up. She seemed less child-like now, more grown-up.
"So, how's life with the Doc- uh, your dad, treating you?"
"Oh, it's amazing. We've been to so many different places, I've seen so much. He's taught me so much about… about everything. Um… except for clothes and things. Donna taught me about that."
"Yeah, your dad's not exactly an expert. Was there anything you wanted to do? Your dad's apparently found something to keep him busy, and Donna'll be busy catching up on the gossip with Martha…"
"Well… I never did get to see much of Cardiff last time. I'd quite like to explore a bit."
"Would you like a guide? I know the city pretty well, and your dad probably won't want you wandering around on your own…"
"Jack! I'm not a child, you know." She considered his offer for a moment. "But it would be more fun with someone else around. Okay. You can be my guide."
"Great. I'll just let your dad know then we can go."
Jack went down to the main part of the Hub, where the Doctor had partially dismantled the unknown tech and was scrutinising part of it closely.
"Er… Doc?"
"What is it, Jack?"
"Well, Jenny's bored, and she wants to go and explore the city… I said I'd go with her, just to look after her, okay?"
The Doctor straightened up. "As long as it's just looking after her, fine. And if she comes back and tells me you did anything at all that I don't like, you're in trouble, Captain."
"She'll
be fine. You really need to start trusting me, Doctor."
"Oh, I
do. I just know what you're like. She's female and apparently
"cute", and that means I need to be careful leaving you alone
with her."
"Doesn't sound like trust to me…"
"Sorry, but do you want me to change my mind?"
"No, no, not at all. Sorry. Forget I said anything."
Jack made a swift retreat to his office, collected Jenny, and together they headed out. He took her out via the invisible lift, which thrilled her, and then they set off into the city together.
A/N: Chibi!Jack and Chibi!Jenny keep disappearing together, and when they come back they always look sort of… pleased with themselves. I think they're up to something. Then again, Chibi!Ten and Chibi!Rose are doing pretty much the same thing. Maybe there's something in the water…
Anywho… reviews, please. Or I'll send a sugar-crazed pterodactyl after you.