A new story, came from an idea a friend of mine was using. I robbed a bit, but she doesn't mind!
"America, 1691, British colonies set up all over the place full of puritans discovering the "New World."" The Doctor stepped out of the TARDIS into a thick forest, Rose following closely behind. "Oh yeah, Good point, leave your phone behind, don't want you executed for witchcraft, we're near Salem, witch trials less than a year ago; twenty innocent people tortured and killed for being accused of bewitching people, and they're still on the lookout."
"Well they've got lovely fashion sense," She said sarcastically, glancing down at the dull brown skirt and cap and his black trousers and white shirt. "Forget the witches; I'm more afraid of…" She stopped as a noise came through the trees.
"Quick, away from the TARDIS!" The Doctor dragged her onto a path just as a group of men came around the corner. Some were on horses and one had a dog in tow.
The dog ran to Rose, barking, but she bent down to stroke it. It stopped barking and rolled over for her to scratch its chest. The men looked at her in amazement.
"Well I never! He'd have had your hand off by now!" An old man stepped forward, grabbed the dog by the scruff of its neck, and pulled it back over to the men, glancing at Rose worriedly. They stared at each other for a few seconds, and then a tall, dark-haired man spoke.
"I am Joseph Gibson of Endicott village, who are you, and why are you wandering alone in the forest? The natives are less than friendly and there are wolves in these parts."
"Ah yes, right, well, I'm John Smith and this is Rose. We've just come from, err, Lynchwood. The, um, harvest failed this summer and we needed somewhere to go, there's no food there." The Doctor lied quickly.
"You have no personal belongings?" The man inquired.
"Stolen by natives." The Doctor replied. The man scrutinized him closely.
"We will take you to see Reverend Robinson; he will decide if you may stay in our village of Endicott. Come quickly and bring your wife." The Doctor motioned Rose to stay quiet; she had opened her mouth to tell the man that she certainly wasn't his wife and she wasn't going to be told what to do.
They followed the men along a rough dirt track, Rose having trouble keeping up with the horses and the men's long strides. The Doctor hung back to keep her company, smiling vaguely at his surroundings. They walked in silence next to each other, until Rose could take it no longer.
"Wife?" She hissed, glaring at him as much as she could without looking too suspicious. "I never agreed to that!" She said through gritted teeth.
"What was I supposed to say?" He hissed back out of the corner of his mouth.
"How about "She's my companion, my friend"?" She whispered.
"A man, with an unaccompanied woman, in a forest! Disgraceful!" He said with a grin. "Anyway, are you saying you wouldn't want to be my wife? I am mortally offended!" He laughed then walked over to Gibson, leaving Rose with a confused look on her face.
Thanks for reading. Updates should be every few days I hope. Depends on my coursework. If you're reviwing, please don't flame. You will be ignored and/or laughed at.
