Prologue
Her husband, the Teller, left the console room, offering one last look to the Seer that seemed to imply "tell him."
The Doctor leaned towards her, grabbing the console. His eyes were full of anger and distrust.
"I want to know why you won't tell me who you are."
"It changes everything."
"I don't know who you are, where you're from. The TARDIS refuses to scan either of you, but claims that you must remain here. Why is that?"
She turned towards, the console, fingering different controls and avoiding his gaze.
"We've met before. The TARDIS knows me."
"How could the TARDIS possibly know you!? I don't know you!"
She sighed, tears welling up in the corners of her eyes.
"I didn't think it would hurt so much when you said that, but, of course, it did."
His eyes softened, "Who are you?"
She met his gaze.
"There's no going back, you realize? Everything will change. The entire universe will change when you know who I am."
"I'm willing to accept that risk."
"Fine, I'm the Seer, a member of the high council of Gallifrey. I've been sent by the President to find you so Gallifrey can be returned to its rightful place. And, we must do it quickly. People are dying quickly there."
The Doctor's eyes widened, he ran a finger through his curly hair.
"Are you… joking?"
She moved closer to him and leaned in to his ear.
"I know your name. I'm not joking. In fact, I know both of them."
She whispered them so quietly, not even the TARDIS could hear her.
He looked at her as she moved away from him.
"How do you know my names? You're family then?"
"Oh yes."
"Susan?"
She rolled her eyes, "Of course you would guess Susan."
"What's wrong with Susan?"
"There's nothing wrong with her, persay. At least not in your mind."
"What's that supposed to mean?"
"Let's just say the time war changed a lot for her."
"Any other explanation on that? And that makes you?"
"I'll explain later…. Probably. I'm a grandchild. I really want you to get it. So, that's your hint."
"Your promise is the Seer… that's what throws me off I think."
'C'mon Doctor, not many people in your family were without promises when you left."
"The Dreamer's daugh… nevermind she had a son. Damien? You're Damien's daughter?"
"Yes. There we go.'
He looked satisfied with himself, but it quickly turned back to confused.
"When were you in the TARDIS?"
"During the battle of Arcadia, my parents sent me there for a few hours. Then, when everyone believed the end was near, I left to say goodbye, but something incredible happened and we were spared."
"But, I had my TARDIS during the battle of Arcadia."
"Not for the whole time. It was unattended in the beginning while you were helping where you could and when you stole the moment."
"Ok, so how did you get through to this universe? How did you find me? How did you find the Doctor that knew about what we did on the Last Day?"
"Oh, it's a brilliant story Doctor. Where should I begin?"