Companions Anonymous

A/N: I don't own anything. If I did, Rose would not be in another world, Rory and Amy would still be alive (and River too). Oh, and Jack and Clara would flirt. Constantly. So...

This Author's Note goes for the whole story.

It was a blundery Sunday in London. Ten people, extremely different people with only one thing in common, received invitations. Invitations to what, you say. The invitation only said a date, time, and location...and a message to be there.

9/15/2012

2:17

2 Fieldway Crescent

Islington, London N5 1PF, United Kingdom

The envelopes were a curious shade of blue.

And so, the following Saturday, September the fifteenth, two thousand twelve, eight various vehicles headed out to 2 Fieldway Crescent. Upon arrival, the invitees showed the head librarian (for it was a library, for sure) and were ushered into a back room. Once ten people arrived, the door was curiously shut and locked behind them. Glancing warily at one another, they all took a seat, and the projector in the corner started into motion.

"Hello, fellow Companions. All of you, here have one thing in common... and that one thing may cause a few of you to recognize each other. You are all here because you are former companions of the Doctor."

"Oi, I am NOT a former companion! He's coming to pick me up tomorrow! I've kids to look after!" A petite brunette in the corner remarked irritably.

"Thank you for that interruption, Miss Clara. Now, we only have a few minutes longer together. This program was set up among the original companions to help each other cope with what had happened in their lives recently, and how to deal with the loss. Under your seats, you will find two books. One is a workbook-and I know we're not in primary school, get over it- and the other is an empty scrapbook. As a group, you will all work together to finish both books according to the instructions to follow. Any questions?"

"Yes, I have one." Called out an older woman among the bunch. "I travelled with the Doctor long ago. Why have I not been to these events before?"

"Oh, thank you Miss Sarah Jane. You were missed by the leaders of the group for two reasons. The Doctor dropped you off to the incorrect location, so we could not find you at first. After we found you, we left you because we knew that your time as a companion was not quite over. Now you may complete the program, along with the others. And now, I must go. I suggest you all introduce yourselves once I finish up. I am pleased that you all made it, and welcome to the Companion's Anonymous."

With that, the projector shuddered to a stop, as all the inhabitants of the room digested what they just heard.

So, what do you think of Chapter One? Review below to tell me your thoughts. I am always glad to listen! Thank you for reading!