Seven/Eleven

Chapter One: Hello Again...

Inside the remarkable time-travelling machine known as the TARDIS, it's three occupants were once again debating their next destination.

"Switzerland!" Declared the Doctor. "Home of fine chocolate, great cheese, and the wonderful Alfred Nobel, founder of the Nobel Prizes! And the skiing's pretty good there, too."

"Too cold." Scoffed Amy Pond. "I want to go somewhere nice and warm, like the Bahamas."

"How about Africa?" Offered Rory Williams. "I've always wanted to see Mount Kilimanjaro."

Suddenly, the TARDIS was rocked by a force like no other. The console room lurched to one side, throwing it's occupants against the wall.

"What was that?" Asked Amy.

"I don't knoooow!" Screamed the Doctor, as the TARDIS tilted in the opposite direction.

"Do something!" Cried Rory. "You're the one always going on what a great pilot you are!"

"Alright." Grunted the Doctor, making his way toward the console. "Keep your hair on, Mr. Pond."

Struggling to stay upright, the Doctor fought his way through the time turbulence-possessed TARDIS to reach the emergency brake. Before he could, however, the turbulence ceased, and the TARDIS stopped it's shaking and rocking.

"How'd you manage that?" Asked Rory, impressed.

"Quite simple, when you're as good a pilot as I am." Boasted the Doctor.

"It stopped by itself, didn't it?" Smirked Amy.

"Yes, it did." The Doctor was forced to admit.

"Have we landed?" Asked Rory. "Feels like we did."

"I think we have." Agreed the Doctor, checking the scanner. A picture of a small field was on the display. "Looks to be Earth, about... mid-20th century, Juneish, I'd say."

"Why did we end up here?" Asked the ever-inquisitive Amy. "And what just happened, by the way?"

"Time storm." declared the Doctor. "Caused by the manipulation of the Time Vortex. Nasty stuff."

"Manipulation?" Repeated Rory. "You mean someone did this to us on purpose?"

"Indeed I do." Said the Doctor. "But who? To my mind, there are only a handful of possibilities, none of which are very pleasant to think about."

"Well then, let's not stand around here all day." Smiled Amy. "Let's get out there and look for the big bad storm maker!"

Knowing better to challenge Amy when she showed such a level of determination, the Doctor and Rory followed her lead, and exited through the console room door. As they surveyed their surroundings, one thing immediately caught their eyes: Another TARDIS, nearly identical to their own.

"Oh." Said Amy.

"Ah." Said the Doctor.

"Okay." Said Rory. "Why are there two TARDISes?"

Just then, the door of the second TARDIS opened, and out stepped a short man in a hat and dark brown jacket carrying an umbrella, followed closely by a teenage girl in a leather jacket covered in various logos and symbols.

Spotting the first TARDIS, the teen asked "What's that doing here, Professor?"

The short man did not answer. Instead, he walked up to the Doctor, looking him right in the eye.

Matching the man's gaze, the Doctor uttered only two words: "Hello again."

To Be Continued...

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