Oi. I'm insane. Starting a new fic when I haven't finished any old ones? I can't help it though. I just became a Whovian. That's right. I just discovered Doctor Who. Where have I been? And while the adorable Matt Smith is my Doctor, for this fic, I think number Ten fits in better with the world of OUAT. Also I was inspired by this you tube video pairing up Ten and Regina. But the song and title is in Russian so I can only guess what the storyline of the video was about and whoever posted it didn't leave any commentary. So I'll post a link on my profile soon so that if anyone speaks Russian or whatever, tell me what the song on the video is about! Lol...So this is an AU for both fandoms, taking place in an AU season 2 after Snow kills Cora. But I plan to incorporate canon DW where I can. So without further ado,

flames and kisses,

Mlle. P. Fox

ps. Forgive any grammar mistakes, I had to post this with my iPad which ain't easy.

Once Upon A Time Lord

In a parallel universe, the Doctor never met Rose Tyler. Instead he meets one Regina Mills...who has no memories whatsoever. No childhood, no family, no friends. But she does have a dangerous enemy who captured her and brought her to London for unknown and malicious intent. The Doctor rescues her at the cost of his ninth life. So his tenth regeneration begins as he tries to solve the greatest mystery worth solving. But is the 900 year old Time Lord any match for the Evil Queen?

"Doctor?" Rose Tyler asked the mad man working the TARDIS controls.

The alien looked up at the blond and seeing her serious expression, he asked,

"Yes? What is it?"

"If there is a parallel Earth and a parallel London and all that, does that mean there's a parallel you?" Rose asked in her thick London cockney.

"Oh I imagine so. Parallel universes are based on every decision we make. That includes Time Lords." He said flicking a few more switches.

"So maybe that means there's another Gallefrey out there. More Time Lords yeah?" Rose said hopefully. He sighed and shook his head. He knew what brought on this conversation. Every since they left the Void and left Mickey the Idiot behind. He knew she felt guilty. Guilty because she turned Mickey into a soldier. Guilt over ending things the way things ended between them. And a small part of him dared hope guilt for choosing the Doctor over Mickey.

"I told you. A parallel universe is like a gingerbread house. It's tempting but dangerous." He said putting his hands in his pockets to stand before her.

"Oh come on. Don't tell me you've never been curious..." She grinned nudging his arm. But watching him rub the back of his neck and his half hearted smile, her teasing tone dropped.

"You have been curious haven't you?" She asked. He sighed leaning against the console.

"After the Time War, after I regenerated into..." He began using his hands behind his ears to indicate his previous reincarnation. He went on, "I crossed the Void. Figured the Time Lords were dead. What the hell? But every single alternative universe I visited, every single damn time, I watched Gallefrey burn all over again. And it had been me to make the choice. Every damn time. Guess even in parallel universes a fixed point in time is a fixed point. But when I realized what I was doing to the universe, I went back to mine and shut the Void. Gladly. So there? You see? No happy endings for me." He said looking at her tears.

"Oh Doctor. You still got me yeah? Forever." She promised wrapping him in a tight hug. And while he savored every moment, he knew it wouldn't last. These things never did.

"Yeah." He said quietly.

"Oh. But that means there's a universe where we never met. Because I wasn't born in Pete's World." She realized over his shoulder.

"Oh Pete's World. That's brilliant we should call it that." He mused.

"Do you think the other you found someone? Someone like me?" Rose asked.

"Gawd I hope so." He said, knowing how much he needed someone. Because he did wonder if somewhere, out there there was an alternative Doctor who would get a second chance. A happily ever after if you will. Maybe one who would even be brave enough to allow himself to fall in love. Instead of suffering in silence and keeping the woman he loved at arms length. Even in the middle of a hug. A woman he would treat like a Queen.