Author's Note: Ah yes, the obligatory author's note saying that yes, this is a sequel, in fact it's #6 in a series which is posted in order on my page, starting with The Scavenger and the Dalek. And yes, there is some context which would make more sense in light of the entire series. That being said, it does mostly stand on its own, so if you haven't read the rest of them, you won't be totally confused by this one. Anyway, onto the story.
Prologue
Rey sat cross-legged in the corner of the TARDIS console room, a mess of white flowers and a large flowerpot in front of her. She worked her finger into the dirt, making a small hole, and gently set a single, small white flower in place, smoothing the dirt back over its stem. A smile played about the corners of her lips as visions of turning her room into a garden flitted through her mind.
The TARDIS settled into place with a slight thump and she looked up, tucking a flower behind her ear. "Where are we now?"
"No idea." The Doctor grinned, leaning against the console, arms crossed.
"No…idea…." Of course. What was that he had said about not driving the TARDIS, just giving her a nudge and letting her go where she wished?
"Nope!" The Doctor grinned and bounded over to her, holding out a hand. "How about we take a look?"
She stood without taking the offered hand and reached for her staff, slipping it into its holster at her back. She returned his grin and started for the door.
Anything could be out there. Anything.
His excitement was infectious…
She grinned. It wasn't like she minded.
She slipped the door open and stepped out just as the Doctor stepped to her side. He peered over her shoulder, bouncing on the balls of his feet.
A long, white hallway stretched away before them.
He blinked. "Well. That's boring. Never liked boring white hallways. Maybe we should—"
"THE NEW RECRUIT HAS ARRIVED."
The voice blared down the hallway and Rey started, her hand flying to her staff. BB8 let out a startled beep and retreated back into the TARDIS as a large, hulking droid stomped down the hallway toward them.
A grin spread over the Doctor's face. "That's slightly less boring."