The only thing that registered while it was happening was the explosion. It probably wasn't as huge as it sounded, but considering that we were in a massive battle, the ship was deathly silent, apart from the ticking sounds. We were back on the S.S. Madame de Pompadour. However, Reinette was nowhere to be found. She died, centuries ago. The memory of her was a tangible echo throughout the ship, as we battled the clockwork monsters once again. Saying that it was hard to focus would be an understatement.
"Doctor!" Rose screamed from across the room. Her exact location was much too difficult to determine, even for me.
I ducked out of one of the monster's grasp, and began running towards the general direction that the shout came from. I hit the door lock before I escaped into the corridor.
"Rose!" I shouted, looking around frantically.
"Doctor!"
I ran down the east wing of the ship, screwdriver in hand. My glasses slid down my nose, and I quickly shoved them back up. Rose was at the end of the hall, eyes wide. She was surrounded on either side by clockworks. She saw me, and flashed a quick, terrified smile, before sliding out from the circle.
She began running towards me, and even then, I knew she'd never be able to make it. She seemed to know too, I could see it in her eyes, but she wasn't going to give up. That wasn't the type of girl she was. I loved her for it.
I hated her for it.
"Rose!" another shout.
There was a tight, rough grasp on my wrist, a sinking feeling, and then I blacked out.