PREDATOR AND PREY

Chapter Eight

The TARDIS finally located Jack and flew them to another location. When they landed, the Doctor checked the readout on the monitor and groaned.

"Bollocks, I know this place," he said.

"Where are we then?" Rory said.

"Sexus Orgasmic, one of the biggest pleasure planets in the universe," the Doctor said.

"And you know this place because…" Amy said.

The women giggled when the Doctor blushed deeply and cleared his throat.

"Didn't bring you here, did we?"

Rose turned her head when River said that and saw River's mirthful look and wink. Rose grinned.

"Nah. Although, it might have been interesting, given the name. So…why didn't we come here, Doctor?"

"Yeah, you should have taken me here straight away after the Byzantium. Coulda used the holiday."

"Hardy har har," the Doctor said while Rose and River sniggered. "I can see you two are gonna be a handful now that you're chums. Anyway, forget how I know this place. The point is this is a pleasure planet and we're apparently outside one of the harems."

"Ooo, sounds kinky. Mind if Rory and I spend some time inside? Six month anniversary of our wedding, you know," Amy said to Rose and River while Rory blushed.

"No, we are here to find Jack and possibly untangle him from several bodies, male and female and…miscellaneous."

"Want me to go inside?" Rose asked. "I can try to find him."

"Well, there's one problem with that," the Doctor said.

"And that is…" Amy said.

"If Jack's doing what I think he's doing, we just can't go up to him and drag him out. Especially since I have no credits and I think they frown on people going in without paying. However, they most likely have hundreds of sex workers in there and most of these places require you to dress like you're in a harem. So…we go in looking like we belong there, locate Jack and get him out of there."

"Wait," Rory said. "You're saying we're supposed to tart up and pretend we're a bunch of whores so we can get to Jack?"

"Ooo, maybe I will get some fun time with my husband after all," Amy said, elbowing Rose.

"It's not something I relish doing but if it means getting Jack out of there without having to pay any credits, I'm willing to do it," the Doctor said.

"Wait, you're going to tart us up just so you can save a few credits?" River said in disbelief.

"I'm running low on credits, River. The TARDIS is many things but it's not a bank. I'm not suggesting we participate in any orgies while we're in there, just go in and get Jack. That'll do, Pond," the Doctor said, pointing to Amy when he saw the exaggerated pout on her face. "Your bedroom is adequate for whatever sexual escapades you're dreaming up. Now follow me and let's get into costume."

"Ah, ladies, that's more like it!" Jack said drunkenly while a woman in a blue harem girl costume brought him another pitcher of wine and set it down beside him.

Jack was near the back of the brothel. He was completely naked with a satin red sheet over his genitals. He was reclining on several satin pillows that matched the color of the sheet and around him were several females, both human and alien, who were dressed as harem girls. All the girls wore long veils down their backs and had veils over their faces. Jack poured himself another glass of wine and toasted them.

"To my newest companions," he said as he toasted them. "I hope we can have more fun later tonight when I go upstairs."

The women giggled and Jack took a big swig of wine. He sat the glass down and groaned with pleasure when the women began to fondle him and suck on his toes and fingers.

"Oh, you have got to be kidding me."

The Doctor stopped when he found Jack in the throes of drunken ecstasy. His friends stopped behind him and watched. The women were dressed like harem girls and the Doctor and Rory were wearing white harem pants with matching slippers.

"That's Jack? The man on the verge of orgasm?" Rory said, pointing to him.

"Yup," the Doctor said grimly. "Apparently, he's given up on defending the Earth or anything else for that matter."

"Let me talk to him," Rose said, laying her hand on his shoulder.

"Be my guest, Tyler, just don't get caught up in the orgy while you do it."

Rose snorted.

"Not a chance," she said before she headed over to Jack.

The others watched while she walked up to him. Jack sensed her and opened his eyes. Rose was dressed in a powder blue outfit with a heavy veil over the back of her hair and her face and Jack eyed her outfit with a lopsided grin.

"You're new, management send you over?" he said to Rose. "I knew giving the manager a few extra credits would pay off."

"I'm not here to pleasure you," Rose said.

"Oh? What are you here for? More food and drink?" Jack said.

He froze when Rose removed her veils and dropped them at her feet. He shook his head rapidly and stared at her again.

"Jesus, I must be drunker than I thought. You look like Rose Tyler," he said.

"I am Rose Tyler."

Jack's mouth dropped open. Suddenly, he felt self conscious and Rose folded her arms over her chest while he tried to shoo the other women away. The other women groaned and moved away and Jack pulled the sheet up to his neck while Rose raised her eyebrow.

"Funny, you never seemed to be that shy before," she said to him.

"Yeah. Well, wherever you are, the Doctor is sure to be and I don't want him to see me like this."

"Too late, mate," Rose said.

Jack got a horrified look on his face and he looked around for the Doctor while Rose chuckled. She knelt down beside him.

"He regenerated, Jack. You won't know who he is," she said.

"What? Regenerated? Where is he then?" Jack said to her.

"Here, Jack."

Jack's head jerked up and he saw the Doctor, Rory, Amy and River standing in front of him. He looked at Rory and then at the Doctor and back to Rory.

"You?" he said, pointing to Rory. "Are you the Doctor…or did you switch genders and it's the ginger in the back?"

"It's me," the Doctor said, leaning in.

Jack raised his eyebrow and his gaze went down the Doctor's body before he met his eyes again.

"Doc, you got younger. I like it," he said.

"Jack, what the hell are you doing here?" the Doctor said.

"Um…having fun?" Jack said sheepishly.

"Jack, you know better than this," the Doctor said.

"Leave me alone, Doctor," Jack muttered, picking up the wine glass.

He gasped when the Doctor smacked it out of his hand and he glared at the Time Lord. The Doctor returned his glare.

"Look, I'm not a kid, alright? I can do what I want," Jack said.

"Yes, Harkness, you're not a kid and you are not some intergalactic lush that spends his time getting drunk and getting fondled. You have a responsibility to Earth."

"Yeah? Well, I had my fill of Earth," Jack said. "Especially after I lost someone close to me."

"Yes, your grandson, I know," the Doctor said. "Well, I lost family, friends and allies when I destroyed Gallifrey and you don't see me lounging around in a brothel getting pissed while people fondle my wedding tackle."

"You're stronger than I am, bravo. Now will you leave me alone and let me get pissed and fondled in peace?"

"Jack, we need your help," Rose said. "This was my idea because the universe I was living in is being threatened."

"How do you know? I thought you stayed here," Jack said.

"The Doctor…sent me back with the clone."

"You did what?" Jack said to the Doctor. "You sent her back to that other universe after she spent all that time coming here?"

"Yes, yes, I did. I'll explain everything but you need to come with us. One of the most deadliest enemies I've ever faced is loose in the other universe and we need to find a stabilizer and find a way to get over there so we can stop him."

"Have fun," Jack said dismissively.

"Please, Jack," Rose said. "Do this for me. Please help."

Jack studied her for a moment.

"You know, that does look good on ya," he said, pointing to her harem outfit. "Need to wear this more often."

"Jack…" the Doctor said.

Jack sighed. He muttered a curse under his breath while he leaned up from the pillows.

"Alright, alright, I'm coming. I'll go. Only because Rose asked me and I would do anything for her," he said.

"See, told ya I could get through to him," Rose said to the others.

The Doctor motioned for Rory to help him and both men helped Jack get to his feet. The women followed behind them while the two men helped Jack shuffle towards the front door.

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