Somewhere in the universe, a blue box floated among the stars. From the outside, it drifted aimlessly and was in complete tranquility.
Inside was a whole another story.
There was a entire new world inside the TARDIS, full of wonderful technology that could transport a traveler to anytime and anywhere. Right now that world was in chaos.
An awkward looking man in a bow tie dashed in in disjointed half circles around the center console, pushing a button here and pulling a lever there. It wasn't entirely clear if he had any idea what he was doing but he sure looked like he was enjoying himself. He continued to "dance" around the contraption with his golden haired companion trying to keep up with him.
"C'mon just tell me where we're going!"
"Uh uh!" The Doctor shook his head and also his finger. Ruth playfully shoved it away and smirked at him. "I've planned a surprise for you and that's how it shall remain! Besides I think I'm quite clever for what I'm about to achieve."
"You think you're clever all the time," Ruth retorted as the TARDIS lurched forward, knocking the pair to the ground. "Ride's a bit rough," she said as she stood up straightening her jacket. He pretended to be cross but Ruth knew he couldn't stay mad at her for long. Despite having met just two weeks ago, the two had formed a rather strong connection.
"Must mean it's going to be an extra special trip eh?" the Doctor asked with a grin.
"If you say so. I don't even know where we're going. Probably couldn't guess it if I tried." Before meeting the Doctor, Ruth had ventured no further then ten blocks from a Dublin group home.
"What's life without a few surprises eh?"
"Yea but this one's killing me."
"Oh you'll be thanking me in a minute...or two...or fifteen."
The Doctor ran (or more appropriately, stumbled) to shut off an alarm on the other side of the console. She laughed and silently gave up her battle of weeding more information out of her funny friend.
At least for 5 more minutes.
"So where are we going again?"
The forest was uneasy. No one was safe. Danger was everywhere, mainly from a group of six teenagers.
The biggest one, Cato was the leader. A blonde massively muscular boy of eighteen clutched his sword stained with the blood of not one but several others. Right on his heels was a limber seventeen year old blonde by the name of Glimmer, her stunning emerald eyes following his every move and her dainty hands gripping her silver bow. Next to her, an agile knife thrower with silky black hair also followed the leader. Clove was smaller than the rest of the pack but just as deadly. Her bottomless black eyes gave way that she was the most serious of the pack, the complete opposite of Marvel. He was more forgettable than the others with average looks and a happy-go-lucky attitude but his ability with a spear was cleverly masked by his friendly atmosphere. He was relishing in the wind that was whipping against his face along with the golden skinned, mahogany haired Marina who was calling out to front of the pack. She had a smile on her face and an axe in her grasp. The surly blonde boy treading behind everyone remained silent.
The children were hunting.