Snow dusted the sidewalk in front of Amy and Rory Pond's house. The Doctor stood in front of his TARDIS, sheepishly looking at his shoes, his bronze hair falling in front of his eyes. He rocked back on his heels and looked up at his two best friends. Their faces were a mixture of sadness and relief, and Amy stepped forward.
"So, what are you going to do now?" She asked tucking a loose piece of stray ginger hair behind her ear.
The Doctor shrugged. "What I always do, save the world."
She chuckled at that remark and then, cast her own eyes downwards, most likely trying to hide the obvious tears.
"Permission?" The Doctor asked the thin man who looked up.
"Oh, yeah."
The Doctor wrapped his arms gently around the girl, who hugged him back strongly. "Amy Pond, the girl who waited. Are you sure this is what you want?"
She sniffled and nodded. "Yes."
"I promise I'll come back to see you."
She laughed nervously again. "Rule number one."
He smiled and let out a small sigh. "Rule number one."
Rory cleared his throat and The Doctor let her go. "Rory the Roman." He smiled and nodded. "Good luck."
"You too Doctor." He reached out and shook his hand.
"Well then!" The Doctor stood straight, and started to slowly back up. "It was good seeing you again!"
They nodded. "Goodbye Doctor."
He waved and entered TARDIS slowly closing the door behind him. As he fiddled with the lock, the smile faltered a little. "Goodbye…"
He turned suddenly and went over to his control panel, flipping switches and pushing buttons. The engine started it's usual grinding and he was off again.
"Okay! Where to now sexy? Better be good!" He rubbed his hands together expectantly before grasping onto anything he could for balance as the machine shuttered and spun through space and time. The feeling was absolutely exhilarating. The smile that almost disappeared when he had closed the door, reappeared as he landed at his destination.
He stood and straightened his bow tie, and tripped to the door. He swung it open to come face to face with a girl reaching for the door handle.
"Oh hello." He smiled at her.
Her pale coloured eyes blinked a couple times before she looked at him. "How the hell did you do that?"