A/N: This is another of my Eleventh Doctor stories. The Eleventh Doctor is played by Ioan Gruffudd and the companions are Rose, Mickey and Martha. The first story was New, New, New Doctor so you might want to start with that one.

Chapter One

"Are you sure this vaccine patch is absolutely necessary?"

Mar'pak stared at the apothecary while he readied a small white patch.

"It is absolutely necessary," the apothecary replied. "There is a chance people may become infected with the Nok flu and we need to take every precaution. This vaccine will protect you from it."

"Yes, but, I don't think I really need it, I mean. I think the holonews is blowing it all out of proportion. The only people who have been infected are those that handle the Nok's directly. I'm a businessman. I've never been near a Nok, much less handled it."

"Nevertheless, the government wishes everyone to get vaccinated against it. The Nok flu is unstable and it could mutate at any time. It only affects people who handle the Nok, but tomorrow the virus could change and be passed from Terser to Terser. We can't take that chance, Mar'pak. This is for your own good."

Mar'pak sighed angrily.

"Make it quick then. I'm busy."

The apothecary nodded and stuck the patch onto the Terser's upper arm.

"How long do I have to wear this?" Mar'pak asked.

"Not long, just a few hours. The vaccine needs to be absorbed into your skin but after that you'll be completely safe from the Nok flu.

Mar'pak rolled his eyes.

"Yeah, safe, like there was a chance of me catching the flu in the first place," he muttered as he hopped off the examination table.

"Only doing my job, Mar'pak," the apothecary said. "You should feel grateful that they government of Terseria takes such an interest in its citizens."

"Yeah, yeah, whatever," Mar'pak muttered.

"Have a good day," the apothecary said brightly.

Mar'pak nodded. He opened the door of the exam room and headed outside.

The apothecary waited until he closed the door behind him before opening another door and stepping into a back room. He walked over to a holographic projector and stood in front of it.

"Ba'zon calling Minister Za'tok," he said aloud.

He watched as a light shot up from the base of the holographic projecter. A few minutes later, the minister appeared as a three dimensional hologram.

"What is it, Ba'zon?" he said angrily. "I was having supper."

"A thousand apologies, Minister. But I just wanted to update you on the vaccinations."

"Yes?"

"I administered 120 patches today."

"Excellent. And how many of those patches were enhanced?"

"50, Minister."

"Excellent. Keep me updated. The Head Chancellor will be pleased with your progress."

Ba'zon bowed low.

"I am honored to carry out his wishes, Minister," he said humbly.

"Good. Make sure that you keep giving out the enhanced patches at random until they are all gone. The Head Chancellor wishes to test them out in two days time."

"Yes, Minister," Ba'zon said.

He bowed again as the Minister stepped out of view. Switching off the projector, he went back out into the exam room and opened the other door.

"Nurse, send in the next person," he said.

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The Doctor smiled when he opened the TARDIS doors and stepped outside. It was a warm day on the planet Alpha Epsilon Five in the Andromeda galaxy and the TARDIS had landed exactly where it was supposed to land.

They were in front of the Sarsalon dormitory in the heart of Andromeda University. He looked behind him at Mickey who was standing in the doorway looking around.

"See em?" he asked the Doctor.

"Nope, not yet. But, don't worry, Mickey. They'll be here."

He smiled.

"Yup, here they come now," he added.

His smile widened when he saw Rose and Martha walking out of the dormitory towards them. He opened his arms wide and embraced them both when they ran into his arms.

"Oooooh, how's my girls?" he asked.

"Glad to be back, that's how I am," Martha said.

"Yeah, this semester was Hell. My Andromedan History teacher was a right arse. I was so glad when exams were finally over," Rose said. "He about drove me crazy."

"Yeah, and I'm still getting used to all these alien anatomy classes," Martha added. "I can't believe you talked me into coming here to finish medical school."

"Hey, I just figured if you're gonna be a doctor, you might as well take advantage of the fact that I can travel to different planets and add some alien medical courses to your degree. That way when you do go back to Earth and set up your practice, you'll be well prepared when Earth is invaded and the invading force need medical attention."

"Yeah, right, like that'll happen."

"It does, in the year 2067, as a matter of fact," the Doctor replied.

"That figures," Martha muttered.

The Doctor grinned and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Martha broke off the embrace and hugged Mickey while the Doctor put his arms around Rose and kissed her on the lips.

"So, Rose, you getting used to university?" he said to her.

"Yeah, finally. I can't believe I'm going. Mum never could afford university for me so it's strange actually going and living in a dorm and not just a dorm but a dorm on another planet."

"Well, the education on Earth is rubbish," the Doctor replied. "I just want both of you to get the best possible schooling you can and the Andromeda galaxy is known for its universities. Andromeda U. is the best in the universe or at least that's what their webpage said when I looked on Google Alpha Epsilon Five. Anyway, I figure your intergalactic political science major and alien studies minor are perfect for you. You've had plenty of experience with alien civilizations and now you can go into more in-depth studies about them and…Martha would you mind waiting until you're inside the TARDIS before you and Mickey snog each other's brains out? People are looking, you know. Anyway, what I'm saying is both you and Martha's degrees will be an invaluable help on our travels."

"Yeah, but the only drawback is I can't see you for three months at a time," Rose replied.

He held her tighter.

"Yeah, that is one thing I dislike about you going to university," he said. "Our bed looks awful lonely without you in it."

"Well, I guess we'll have to make up for lost time since I'm going on holiday."

"Oh yes," the Doctor murmured as he lowered his lips to hers. "Lots of lost time."

"Doctor…" Martha said.

The Doctor jerked his head back.

"Right, where was I? Oh! I was going to say that I think it's time to take a rest. I know I need one after schooling Mickey on alien fighting tactics. And I know the perfect place. A little peaceful planet named Terseria.

"Sounds great," Rose said.

"Yeah, I could use a break," Martha added.

"Me too," Mickey said.

"Well, then, what are we waiting for? Let's get inside and get going."

He and Rose shared a quick kiss. Ushering her inside, he stepped in behind her and closed the door. A few minutes later, the stillness of the afternoon was broken by the sound of the TARDIS dematerializing. The students sitting out in front of the dorm watched while it vanished and then went right back to their socializing.