Eleven was scouring the TARDIS wardrobe for something new, hoping to find another fez but, sadly, coming up empty-handed. Just as he was about to give up, a splash of color caught his eye. Excitedly, he knelt and scooped up-
An umbrella hat.
"Amy," the Doctor cried, dancing into the console room. His face was bright with childish excitement, although it was shadowed beneath the wide hat.
"Doctor!" Amy exclaimed, staring at the Doctor's new, ridiculous accessory. "What is that?"
"An umbrella hat," Eleven replied, pulling the brim down so that he could examine it more closely. "Don't you like it?"
Amy stared at him wordlessly for a moment. Finally, she said simply, "Doctor, you look ridiculous."
Hurt, the Doctor gave her a pouty look. Then, he glanced up at his hat. "Don't be offended," he told it. "She doesn't understand."
Amy just shook her head, smiling a little in an exasperated way. "Oh, Doctor."
"Doctor?" Rory asked, wandering aimlessly around the TARDIS. He was hopelessly lost, and called repeatedly, "Doctor, please..."
Spotting movement out of the corner of his eye, Rory swiveled to see the Doctor in his most ridiculous outfit yet. "An umbrella hat?"
"Isn't it great?" Eleven asked, turning in a quick circle so Rory could get the full effect.
"Erm... something like that," Rory mumbled, unsure how to reply. He had a rather lost expression as he stared at the Doctor's hat. "Could you just tell me where the console room is?"
"Follow me," the Doctor laughed, skipping down the hall. The umbrella hat caught on a bit of uneven wall, and he paused for a moment to free it before continuing on his way.
River leaned against the console, waiting impatiently for the Doctor to return. "Doc-" she called, breaking off mid-word when he entered the room.
"What is that on your head?" she demanded, before the Doctor could speak.
"It's my new hat!" the Doctor exclaimed, beaming as he looked up at it. "What do you think?"
River just shook her head. "Really, Doctor?"
"Yes!" Eleven exclaimed indignantly.
Shaking her head again, River held out her hand. "Give it to me."
Eleven reached up protectively. "It's mine!"
"All right, then," River said, pulling out her gun. "I guess we're going to do this the hard way."
"Doctor!" Clara exclaimed, looking around worriedly. "Come on, Doctor, we're going to be late."
The Doctor stepped through the doorway, and Clara's mouth fell open. "Doctor... what is that?"
"An umbrella hat!" the Doctor exclaimed, beaming proudly. "Don't you like it?"
"Not... not really," Clara said uncertainly, staring at him.
Offended, Eleven adjusted the hat and crossed his arms. "Fine, then."
"All right," Clara gave in. "You can wear the hat."
The Doctor's cheerful expression returned instantly, and he hurried over to the door. "Well then, what are you waiting for? Let's go for brunch on Barcelona!"
A/N: Just a little idea I've had for a while - I always wanted to see Eleven in an umbrella hat. These are the reactions I'd expect from his companions. Please review!