Chapter One

The day we first met… why I remember as if it were yesterday.

I sipped my cup of tea as I read the daily paper. There was absolutely nothing interesting, and that's when a knock came to my door. I stood up from my chair, and walked over to the door. I opened it, which no one stood before me. As I was about to close the door, I spotted a small parcel on my doorstep. I picked it up, examining its exterior packaging before closing the door.

I sat down at the table, and opened the parcel carefully. It was a shoebox, and I moved the lid. I found inside it, several journals and a weird toy. I found a letter with my name on it, "Odd…" I opened the letter, and read its contents carefully,

"Dearest Charlotte,

If you have received this letter, it means that I have passed away. Your great grandmother left this to me and now it is my turn to leave this to you. It is filled with your great grandmother's journals about this mystery man she had fallen for years ago. There is a particular item in this box, an important item, which you must keep safe. Hopefully the mystery man will come for it. The journals will explain why we have it in the first place. Please believe the journal; your great grandmother wanted you to see these books. Remember sweetie, granny will always love you.

Sincerely, your grandma Abby."

I saw the tear drops on the paper, as I sniffed. I truly did love my grandmother. We were extremely close; I set the letter down to wipe my eyes. I mumbled to myself, clearly upset, "E-Even though… I'm not related to her… she still treated me as if I was her blood. I love you granny… I-I miss you so much…" I finished crying for now, and looked back in the box.

I picked up one of the journals, flipping through the pages. Immediately dust hit my face, and I choked on it dropping the box with the journal. I fanned away the dust with my hand, still coughing and muttered, "*coughs* Bloody hell… no one has touched those books in years! *coughs*" I picked up the journal again; this time prepared for the dust and began to read the diary of my late great grandmother.

January 17, 1924,

The winter was extremely cold. I remember hearing sounds of swooshing.

"Swoosh. Swoosh. Swoosh."

I kept hearing it until it stopped. It was snowing outside of course, and I left home to hunt for food while mummy prepared the fire to keep my brother and sister warm. I was the oldest of our family, since I was only 12. I left the comfort of our home and went into the woods.

Upon finding and killing a few rabbits, I found myself in front of a blue shaped box. I managed to make out the words on it, "Public Police Call Box." Weird, I never heard of such a thing before. I touched it but when I went to pull at the door, it was locked. I turned to leave, taking my dead rabbits with me when I heard a voice speak behind me,

"Excuse me miss! Do you happen to know where the nearest village is?"

I turned around finding myself face to face with a handsome man. He wore such weird clothing, and some odd shoes. His eyes were kind of… googly with his hair up, light brown hair. I must say, he was extremely handsome. I once again heard his voice,

"Hello? Are you there? Little girl?"

I huffed, snapping out of my trance and crossed my arms,

"Little girl? I have you know I am no little girl. I am twelve years old and I am the eldest of my family. Besides this 'little girl' has a name. It is Caroline Hayes! Also last time I checked, you have yet to inform me of your name sir!"

The man laughed at my response and spoke,

"How right you are! I am the Doctor." I interrupted him, "Doctor? Doctor who?"

He just said,

"Just the Doctor. Now! Little Miss Caroline! Please, tell me where the nearest village is?"

I tried to debate on what I should tell the Doctor but instead I answered him,

"The nearest village is a few miles away. You won't get there on foot and especially in this weather any time soon. Come. I'll take you to my home, I'm sure mum wouldn't mind the extra company."

The Doctor smiled at me and took one of the rabbits, "Well I assume this is dinner, let me help you Miss Caroline." I nodded and walked ahead of him, guiding him back home. I opened the door, allowing the Doctor to enter the room, looking at the surroundings. I called to my mother, as she tried to keep my siblings warm,

"Mummy… I found this man wandering the woods. He was wondering if he could stay until the weather calms down."

Mummy looked at me and then at the Doctor, she smiled at him and patted a seat next to her. "Come sit by the fire, sir. Another mouth to feed should be no problem! You are lucky you ran into Caroline when you did!"

Immediately I was interrupted by several knocks at my door. I grumbled at the door, debating whether or not to open it but the knocks kept coming. I reluctantly set the book down, and before I headed towards the door, I grabbed the toy putting it in my pocket.

I walked towards the door, grabbing a broom and asked, "Who is it?" That's when a quirky, comical, and handsome voice returned to me, "Ah! Good! Someone is there! You see, I'm looking for Miss Caroline! Is she there?"

I cracked the door open slowly, and looked at the man. Unconsciously, I said what my mind leads me to believe, "The Doctor…" He smiled at me, glad that I knew who he was, "Yes that is me! Now where is Caroline?"