Utopia 15/?

[missthingsplace]

Title: Utopia
Author: missthingsplace
Parings/characters: Jack/Ianto, Owen, Toshiko, Gwen, Rhys ... others
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood or any of the characters ... unfortunately, just borrowing them for a while.
Summary: When Ianto is sent a request that he, according to his fathers cannot be turned down he has no idea of how much his life is going to change.
Warnings: Slash, fluff, romance, angst, humour, AU, MPREG
Spoilers: Anything is fair game
Rating: NC17 for series 

Previous chapters: http://missthingsplace.dreamwidth.org/449741.html 

Entering the large banqueting hall with the Prince Ianto was a little surprised to see only the Queen sat at the head of the large table and only two place settings beside her, with no sign of either of his parents.

“Come, sit,” the Queen smiled, waving them over to sit down enthusiastically with a hand. “dinner is getting cold.”

Jack took the seat nearest the Queen and Ianto beside him, Ianto's eyes taking in yet another bountiful feast spread across the nearest part of the dining table.

“Help yourselves,” Donna instructed, reaching out herself to grab a bread roll to add to the already large pile of meat and vegetables upon her plate.

“I thought my parents would be joining us, your Highness,” Ianto asked nervously.

“I had lunch with them upon my arrival,” Donna explained. “I thought it would be nice for just the three of us to eat together this evening?”

“A great idea,” Jack told her, grabbing a chicken leg and biting ravenously into it.

“So Ianto, are you enjoying your time here at the castle?” The Queen asked. “Do you think you'll be happy here?”

“It's a wonderful place ma'am,” Ianto answered. “no-one could be unhappy at the thought of living here in such luxury.”

“And my cousin, he pleases you too?” She asked, smiling.

“Cousin? Oh, you mean the Prince,” Ianto replied, feeling the familiar blush spreading across his cheeks. “Yes, he does.”

“He is easy on the eyes,” the Queen said, laughing.

“Your Highness!” Ianto gasped.

Donna laughed louder. “Master Ianto, just because I am a woman and the Queen that does not mean that I cannot appreciate the looks of a man?”

“No … but … I mean ...” Ianto stuttered, the heat of his cheeks growing.

“Just because as a woman I am expected to be chaste and may never feel the touch of a man doesn't mean I am blind,” Donna grinned widely. “in fact it only adds  … a certain slant to my dreams.”

“Donna, are you saying what I think you're saying?” Jack chuckled, cocking an eyebrow.

“That would be telling,” the woman grinned, tapping the side of her nose with her index finger.

“Prince Jack tells me we need to birth an heir to the throne soon?” Ianto asked, changing the subject.

“If you have a girl to be of age to become Queen when it's my time to leave this world,” Donna said, becoming serious. “she needs time to learn the ways of royalty and be mature enough for the honour of becoming Queen so she can rule Utopia in the right manner.”

Ianto nodded in understanding.

“And also it could be a while before one of you becomes blessed with child and even then it could take a few tries before you are blessed with a girl,” the Queen continued. “this is something we are prepared for.”

“I will be bearing the first child,” Jack informed her. “Ianto does not feel ready for such a responsibility as yet and I am willing to honour his wishes.”

“And if Jack fails to to become pregnant within a specified time, you would not object to taking your chances?” The Queen asked the younger man.

“I … ummm … what would the specified time be?” Ianto asked nervously.

“I would suggest four full seasons?” She replied.

“I … yes … yes,” Ianto replied, not sure he would be but praying to the gods that Jack would fulfil the need for a girl child.

“Then you both have my blessing,” Donna smiled at them. “you will birth beautiful children, whether they be boys or girls.”

“Thank you your highness,” Ianto said, blushing again.

“We really need to get you to call me Donna,” she sighed. “but I shall let it pass for now. As for the betrothal, Rhys has the preparations under control and the Doctor has written and sent all the invitations out with four of the Guards which should have all been delivered by now.”

“I can't wait for the day to come,” Jack told her and then turned to wink suggestively at Ianto. “I am guessing that our ceremonial attire for the betrothal are in hand too?”

“They will be ready the morning of your betrothal,” she assured him. “they are in the hands of one of my favourite tailors.”

“Toshiko?” Jack asked with a gasp, naming one of the few women in the kingdom.

“Yes,” Donna grinned happily.

“And she will be attending the ceremony?” The Prince asked excitedly.

Donna nodded and he turned to Ianto.

“Toshiko is one of the mostly lovely people I have ever met and a beautiful woman,” Jack told him. “I haven't seen her since Donna was crowned Queen.”

“Another woman?” Ianto asked, a little in awe. “Until today the only girl I knew was my sister and I get to meet two within the space of a week?”

“You will,” Jack told him happily. “this is going to be the best week of my life … up until now, anyway!”

“Mine too,” Ianto agreed, wiping his mouth with his napkin as he realised just how much food he had eaten while they spoke, feeling more than a little full.

“With that I shall retire to my bed,” Donna informed then. “the long journey home has tired me, I shall see you in the morrow when we shall talk of your recent kidnapping and how to deal with Hart.”

“There is no need, he will be receiving a good flogging for it,” Jack told her firmly. “tomorrow, on the eve of our betrothal. I shall instruct the Doctor to have notices posted in the town square at sunrise.”

“The larger the crowd, the more humiliating for him?” Donna asked.

“Exactly. Good night, dear cousin,” Jack said, ignoring the joking comment and kissing her lightly on the cheek before she got to her feet.

“Sleep well your Highness,” Ianto told her, making her smile again at the title as she left the room.

“I feel like my stomach is going to explode,” Ianto admitted, rubbing at his belly with one hand.

“How about a walk in the fresh night air?” Jack suggested.

“That sounds good.” Ianto agreed and let the Prince take him by the hand and lead him through the castle and out into the grounds.

TBC

Comments

[reddevilpoes]

so happy to see they all are getting along well.

[seabiscuit]

love the update

[badly_knitted]

Toshiko the Tailor! That has a certain ring to it =)

Poor Ianto, everything is so strange for him, but I'm sure Jack will soon get him more relaxed about everything once they're betrothed! And I'm looking forward to Hart getting what's coming to him!

[kimutek.livejournal.com]

Awww, lovely chapter. Can't wait for Jack and Ianto's betrothal! Thanks for sharing, hon.

[thraceadams]

I love Donna so much, she's a blast to play with :D

[owensheart]

Lovely chapter, I only hope all goes smoothly from now on (but something tells me not to speak to soon)

Hope all is giong better with you my dear.

[trektorch]

Great chapter. Love Queen Donna. Toshiko the tailor-can't wait. I love this universe where the men get pregnant and the women don't. Now that would be Utopia-lol! Loving the story still!

[diggybear.livejournal.com]

Oh, they all are getting along so well! Lovely update!

[idamus]

Lovely update

[milady_dragon]

Yay! Donna likes Ianto! But then, who doesn't like Ianto?

Oh wait...John Hart doesn't. ;)

That was lovely, poor Ianto in over his head but willing to try. Lovely chapter.

[black59.livejournal.com]

Donna is very nice!
pleased that Tosh has its place. I can not wait to see!

[cloak_dagger]

I love your Queen Donna to bits & now we get Tosh the Tailor, what a lovely surprise. And completing the chapter with moonlit strolls for the adorable couple too boot; you truly are spoiling us with your wonderful story.

[evalentine99]

Lovely

[cjharknessgirl]

I just love Donna and I'm happy to see things are going well and that they're getting along. Lovely chapter! :)

[bluelilacs.livejournal.com]

It's good to see everyone getting along so well. Had to laugh at Donna giving them her blessing at dinner and then telling them the invitations had all been delivered. Guess it didn't take her long to make up her mind.

Poor Ianto still not with the idea of having babies. It's so sweet of Jack to volunteer to have their first so Ianto can get comfortable with the whole pregnancy thing. Somehow I doubt it'll take four years for Jack to get pregnant since I can't see them missing any opportunities to try once they get started.

So happy to see Tosh coming into the story. Always good to add her to the mix.

[stargazer60]

Gotta love Donna!

[lone-star-woman.livejournal.com]

Toshiko! Yay!

Looks like everything is just rolling right along. I'm so glad Donna approves.

[jedi_harkness]

I love Queen Donna, and how amazed Ianto is as seeing meeting more women! Nice chapter! :)

[hab318princess]

I'm paranoid... this is going too well
great chapter