Author's Note: So, this is my new Doctor/River fic. It takes place soon after the Wedding of River Song, meaning River has only been in prison for a few months. I hope you enjoy! Please Review!
A crinkled blanket of darkness stretched continuously, for miles after miles, never ceasing to display a vast array of impossible wonders.
From the multi- colored, luminescent specks of light, to the scattered remnants of long forgotten worlds, the universe was one astounding sight to behold.
Though it contained a countless measure of extraordinary peoples, sights and planets, beneath the surface, it was actually seething with an unavoidable amount of corruption.
Out of all the numerous places throughout the universe diluted with varying degrees of disreputable evil, there was once location in particular that was most fiercely contested by it.
The looming, metallic walls reached high into the great unknown, for only such a magnificent structure could imprison the most deadly beings who ever existed.
Perhaps those under the heaviest surveillance were the greatest danger of all—those dreadfully unfortunate psychopaths who had brutally murdered some of the most important creatures of all time.
Among the grotesque, homicidal maniacs, lay a young, troubled curly haired woman, who had only landed in such a terrible facility for one reason, and one reason only—and that reason was simply because she so desperately loved the only man who had been capable of bringing her out of her endless insanity.
A sea of beautiful, golden locks, submerged a pale, lurid body, which was seemingly hoisted to a cool, metal cot.
A pair of glossy, green tinged eyes fluttered open slowly, each time shifting down to the image of a slightly disheveled, deep blue book, clasped tightly by a smooth, wavering hand.
As if to maneuver her graceful figure into a more comfortable position, the fatigued woman stirred slightly, her insufficient, threadbare blanket moving in sync with the rest of her downtrodden body.
River Song released a short sigh of defeat.
No matter how much she wished to dismiss the source of her inconsolability as a physical ailment, the rapid thumping of her irregular pulse, along with the consistent wetness pouring from her somber eyes, were constant reminders of her true predicament.
The gaping hole of emptiness, which devoured her lonely soul, was further confirmation of her shrouded doubts.
As each day elapsed painstakingly, River often wondered why she had agreed to endure such agonizing torment. Each time, the answer came swiftly as ever, as River would allow herself to be consumed by an eternal, physical and emotional yearning for the man who had long since stolen her bitter heart.
Her distracted mind flowing with nearly tangible images, the woman with the wild curls imagined the sight of a peculiar man.
He was clothed handsomely in what he claimed was infinity tweed, which delicately framed his floppy, crimson colored bow tie and skin- tight shirt, revealing the intoxicating form of his strong, lanky figure.
Recalling the resonant melody of his familiar voice, River envisioned that ridiculous mop of raggedy, brown hair, drooping carelessly above a crinkled forehead, nestling upon a face with lips that were pursed in an adorable smile.
The sudden thought of those warm lips dancing gracefully upon hers, sent River's heart racing at an astronomic rate.
Doctor—will you ever know how much I need you-how much I love you? It's been two months now, and not a moment passes where I don't—The heartfelt thoughts of the woman formally known as Melody Pond, were drowned out by an indescribable whooshing sound, which began to reverberate throughout the somber interior of cell 426.
For what must have been the first time in weeks, River Song, her cheekbones rising and cherry colored lips curving upright, could not help but smile.
"Hi, Honey, I'm home," the flirtatious welcome rushed from the lips of the man in the top hat, a smug grin molded across his handsome face.
Though the comment was only intended to provoke her usual response, it provided River with a wave of comfort and relief.
Nevertheless, the abrasive, curly haired woman, who was dressed slightly provocatively in a tank top and shorts, was determined to vent out the anger that was blazing from within.
Her loose curls bounced carelessly as her sparkling eyes cautiously scanned their perimeter.
After briefly fixing her gaze on the intricate, geometric shapes of the TARDIS interior, she glared at the sight of a short, shimmering dress, which was situated beside the central console.
Following that action, she lifted her eyes to the Doctor, who was fidgeting nervously. The rage originating from her present predicament mingled violently with the agony of the last two months of her life and compelled River to make her next move.
As the firm fingers situated erectly on River's hand glided through the air, they hastily collided with the Doctor's warm cheek, causing him to yelp childishly.
Before the disgruntled man in the bow tie could open his mouth in reproach, his feisty counterpart released the remainder of her unquenchable rage.
" That was for leaving me on my own in that blasted prison for two months!" River failed to conceal the tremor in her voice.
" River, I couldn't help it…I've been knocking about on my own lately…and I guess I seem to loose track of time…I promise, it wasn't intentional…I think what I'm trying to say is…I'm…sorry, I—" The Doctor's sincere apology was silenced by the elusive lips of his tantalizing companion.
As her soft lips galloped fervently upon his, River felt her apprehension disintegrating. The sudden feeling of his strong hand sifting through her thick hair deepened the embrace for them both. However, the swift blow of reality caused the Doctor to draw back.
" Sorry. Just remembered…you've got two minutes to get dressed…into more suitable attire," the man in the long, pitch black suit remarked to the woman clothed in a slightly ruffled camisole, his rigid finger motioning toward the less than appealing evening gown perched beside her.
" Still not the perfect sentence," River Song sighed in disappointment.
"River, I thought I told you two minutes! How long does it take to get changed into one simple dre—" The bumbling, impatient Doctor stopped as soon as his seductive wife made her breathtaking entrance.
"Hello Sweetie," the alluring woman draped in the short, flattering blue dress cooed, as she watched her husband's cheeks flush a bright pink.
" Well, come on then, Doctor! What are you doing just standing around for? I'm ready for an adventure, if you don't mind!" River voiced her opinion confidently, her slender hand fashioned tightly to her hip, causing the Doctor to momentarily freeze, his expression filled with awe.
" Oh, right! Yes, of course! Here we g—" The elegantly dressed man fumbled his words, his gaze still glued to the mesmerizing woman, thus initiating his painful and unexpected crash into the TARDIS console.
Every time, River song chuckled silently to herself, before helping the embarrassed, blushing Doctor regain his former stance.
"Ah, here we are! The 5th moon of the Gantoc belt…home of the famous rainbow waterfall…which only flows once every 1,000 years…there's nothing else like it in the entire universe…have I impressed you yet, Melody Pond?" The obvious answer to the Doctor's question was clearly engrained in River's doubtful, unconvinced expression.
Considering that the rugged, blackened shapes dotting the planet's landscape in no way matched the raggedy man's affluent description, it seemed extremely probable that the curly haired woman's doubts were correctly founded.
"Oh, don't give me that awful look, River. I have possibly gone a bit off course—or more than likely a quite bit more than that, but we can always…wait…something's not right…I can feel it…I think we'd better check this out." The clever man in the bow tie reasoned, before entangling his long fingers with those of his enumerating wife, and ushering them both into oblivion.
Grasping her miniature computer, while also clutching her stomach, the frightfully pale woman attempted to access the data regarding her current position.
As the Doctor's warm green eyes shifted slowly onto her, River realized his growing concern.
"River, is everything alright? You seem a bit pale, " came the shaky voice of the man she loved. Not knowing how she should respond, River decided to brush his concerns off, and focus his energy on the matter at hand.
" I'm fine, sweetie. But, dare I ask, where are we? What exactly are we looking for?" In response to her innocent inquiries, the Doctor fumbled his fingers about his face, as he always did when he was in deep concentration.
"Dunno yet. But believe me, we'll know when we see it. Don't know where we are yet either, but I'm working it out."
Skipping over the dark terrain, River continued their little expedition.
Though she desperately wanted to pretend she was absolutely fine, her body was shaking, and she knew precisely why. The undeniable silence, looming darkness, and fearful aura of the eerie planet unnerved her. Not to mention, she had the most peculiar inkling that she had been there before, something she dared not mention to the Doctor.
Glancing in a new direction, the normally confident woman felt a shudder rush down her spine, after just one hasty glance at the terrifying sight before her.
" Doctor…I think we've found what we're looking for..." The quivering, fear filled voice immediately captured the Doctor's attention, and beckoned him over to where she was standing.
The sudden change in the Doctor's demeanor was subtle, but the slightly bluish glow of his skin, and the additional lines on his contorted forehead were more than enough conformation of River's worst fears. Having come to this conclusion, the woman with the wild curls was not at all surprised by the words that suddenly came spurting out of the Doctor's quivering lips.
" Okay… this is bad…very not good…I'm sorry River, but I've put us both in terrible danger…if only I had seen this coming…"
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P.S. If you enjoyed this story, you should check out my profile and read some of my other Doctor Who fictions, including a Doctor/River fic entitled, "Love is A Battlefield."