Last of a Dying Breed: A One-shot
I lay on my stomach in the captain's chair, my ankles crossed above me as I flipped through the Earth fashion magazine. My nose scrunched up. "Humans have no sense of fashion." I stated, finding the "what's in/hot" section to be nothing but utter rubbish. Throwing the so-called 'fashion' magazine away from me. It slid over the edge and fell to the lower level, making me shrug my shoulders. The TARDIS hummed softly in question. "Oh, you sexy thing, you. You should know by now that most human fashion sickens me. I swear, it's like you cannot be beautiful or handsome unless you are a size 0, have no chest, look completely malnourished, and a lot of other things. I prefer the times where a woman could be a size 16 and be drop dead gorgeous!" the TARDIS hummed softly, her lights flashing a question. "What's that about my waist?" again did she hum and flash. "That's Time Servant genetics, sweetheart. You can check for yourself." I told the Time and Relative Dimension in Space machine.
She buzzed and hummed. Yawning, I waved my hand dismissively. I was actually very bored. Which was a rarity, but it happened. I couldn't help but blame the Doctor for everything. With his restless personality and always have to be doing something, and I think that after traveling with him for so long that it started effecting me, making me just as restless as he was. I tucked my hands under my head, rolling over onto my back and stared up at the ceiling of the control room. Speaking of the Doctor, he now stood above me, a pair of brass goggles that matched my black ones hung loosely around his neck. His boyishly floppy dark bangs fell into his green eyes, looking slightly worried.
"You okay, Silver?" he asked, fiddling with his fingers. When I didn't answer right away, he placed his large hands on either side of my head, leaning down to stare into my silver orbs.
"Doctor, just what are you doing?" asked the youngest male, Rory Williams, as he and his wife entered the control room.
"Ah, Rory! Lovely, lovely Rory." The Doctor greeted, smiling at him. "I think Silver's sick." At this, I just rolled my eyes, arching up slightly to crack my spine.
The fiery haired Scot smacked her forehead. "Doctor…" she groaned, shaking her head. "Clearly she isn't sick, seeing as she hasn't pushed you away. Silver's probably bored! I sure as hell know I am!"
The Time Lord frowned, looking at me as I cocked an eyebrow at him in question. "Are you bored, Silver?" he asked, stranding straight up. As he watched me, his hands started fidgeting.
Rolling onto my stomach, I arched my back like a cat. "We've been doing nothing, except staying in the TARDIS, for the last two days, Doctor. That's your answer." As I finished the sentence, did the Doctor's grin seem to grow. He took the goggles off and threw them at Rory, ran around the control panel as his eyes twinkled wickedly. "What are—" I didn't get to finish as the whole TARDIS began to shake, causing the two Earthlings to fall on each other, and for me to cling to the captain's chair that I laid on. "Doctor!" I yelled, still clinging to the seat as he laughed. Just as soon as it started did it stop, finally causing me to fall off the chair.
"Where the hell are we, Raggedy Man?!" demanded Amy, sitting up with her hair all over the place. Rory groaned from his spot under Amy's bum.
Instead of answering the angry ginger, the Doctor held his hand out to me. Grunting, I stood up with his help, fixing my skirt and corset. I took notice that I also wasn't wearing my white poets blouse under it like I normally do, which was probably what made the Time Lord worry. "We're on New Callisto, inhabited by the Iviorleta. The year is 45,320; the best time to visit." He stated, opening the doors and allowing us to file out of the TARDIS. I was first, followed by Amy and Rory, and finally was the Doctor who locked the door. "Come along Silver, Ponds." He didn't stop smiling as he led us out of the alleyway and into a busy shopping market. It was filled to the brim with humanoid aliens.
"They're the Iviorleta?" asked Rory, gesturing to a tall, slender, and delicate looking woman at one of the stalls. She had large autumn red doe eyes and hair that looked to be made of leaves. She wore a silken white shirt that looked to be held up by straps made of ivy, making her already pale purple skin look even paler.
"Yes! They are, I guess you can say, cousins, of the Forest of Cheem." He stated, looking saddened at the remembrance of something. He shrugged it off as we explored, going up to stalls and trying random foods and soups. All of which were plant related. Amy noticed a clothing store, causing her to smile as she tightly grabbed by arm along with her husband's; dragging us both deep into the bowels of the dark shop. The young Scot kept giggling and throwing articles of clothing at me, causing me to roll my eyes. "What are you two doing?" asked the Doctor, walking over to us.
Before I could answer, Amy shoved me behind a paper changing screen. "Need some help, Miss?" asked one of the female Iviorleta's that worked in the shop. Her leafy hair was pulled away from her pale purple face, being held back with what looked to be silkworm silk. "I am Ivolette." She introduced herself with a smile.
I opened my moth to speak, but she held up an equally slender hand, quickly silencing me. "Oh, we know who you are; Silver-Moon, the uncrowned Queen of New Fura." Ivolette stated with a tiny smile. That's when I felt it, just a soft brush against my mind. "Unlike the Forest of Cheem, we seem to have abilities a lot like that of the Ood when it comes to seeing things…" she stated.
"Making you telepaths…" I whispered, watching as she nodded.
"We've been expecting you for some time. And here you are, just in time to join us in one of our age old traditions!" her slender hands started digging through the pile of clothing that Amy had thrusted into my arms. "We must get you ready for the ceremony!"
•The Doctor's Point of View•
"Doctor, where's Silver?" Rory asked as we walked deeper into the crowd that seemed to flow to a giant open field. It was starting to get dark, showing the glittering stars in the sky, along with the Iviorleta's soft baby blue moon. In the center of the field was a giant stage, and in the center of that was a bonfire that was being prepared to be lit.
"Oh, she's probably mingling with the locals." I stated, trying to not show how worried I was. To distract myself, I wondered over to a stand that was selling lovely smelling flowers. I bought a bouquet of what seem to be a new breed of Easter lilies, because they can be bought singularly instead of a giant plant, and jasmine. "I wonder if Silver would like these…" I mused to myself, going back over to the Ponds. The bonfire that was on the stage was lit, causing the red and orange flames to lick and kiss the open sky as embers floated around, turning to ash.
"It's starting!" a couple of the Iviorleta's yelled. Music started playing as a line of people started trickling onto the stage.
One was wearing a long black cloak that covered them completely, the large hood pulled over their face. "Doctor, what's going on?" questioned both of the Pond's.
"I don't know."
The tallest of the cloaked wearing people walked forward, holding their hands up for silence. The music in the background was but a soft murmur. "Welcome people of New Callisto! Welcome travelers!" the woman greeted us all, pulling her large hood down. "As you all know, I'm the president of this wonderful world of ours, and tonight we celebrate!" the crowd started cheering at this. "The Mother of us all has even brought the guest of honor to us!"
The Ponds looked a little confused. "The Iviorleta are deeply in tune with nature. When they refer to the Mother, they're referring to Mother Nature. But I don't understand this talk about a guest of honor…" I informed them both.
"So, everyone, please, sit back and relax! Enjoy the show." The woman clapped her hands and moved to the background. It seemed to get even darker, the fire being the only soft golden glow. The person in the black cloak moved forward, standing down center stage.
"I wonder where Silver is. She's going to miss the whole show…" I wondered aloud, looking around as the music picked up.
"Doctor." Rory called out.
"Not now, Rory! I'm looking for Silver."
"Doctor!"
"What is it?!" I asked, irritated.
Rory just pointed at the stage while Amy giggled. My jaw seemed to just drop as I seen the female Time Servant dressed in suchgarments. "Looks to me that Silver's their guest of honor…" giggled Amy. Silence overtook the crowd as she began herperformance.
Applause soon broke out once she finished. "How does she have such a tiny waist? It's just unfair!" Amy pouted, applauding with the rest of the crowd.
The woman before came forward, raising her arms for silence. "Big round of applause for our guest of honor! Silver-Moon of New Fura!" said woman stood and bowed lowly at the waist. "But don't think we're done just yet. More is to come." The elegant and willowy Iviorleta stated, smiling at the crowd. Silver now stood back, left center stage with her back to us. Another female Iviorleta stood to the right, opposite of the silver eyed woman. The president of the planet took off her cloak and threw it to the side, taking the down center part of the stage.
"Belly dancers?" inquired Rory, noticing their form of dress.
"Yes, Rory, belly dancers. Where did you think you humans learned it from?" I asked hypothetically. "Now sh! They're starting." Rory nodded and went back to watching as they started moving, almost as if they were made out of water.
The performances continued for the next hour, making a quite a few of those around us to join in on the dancing, including the Ponds. I just stayed where I was, smiling softly at the sight as slender fingers wrapped around my arm. "Are those flowers for me, Doctor?" looking down, I could see a smiling Silver.
"These are for you, milady." I bowed, handing the bouquet to her. She just giggled softly, taking them from me and smelling them. Soon, the Iviorleta president came over and placed a hand on Silver's should, a knowing smile on her thin lips once she spotted the flowers.
"Ivolette!"
"I'd like to thank you, Silver-Moon. I haven't seen my people in such high spirits." As she spoke, the Ponds were making their way back to us. "And what happens next, just don't fight it. It'll work out for the better, trust me." The unique autumn colored eyes of Ivolette turned to me. For some strange reason, it felt as if I was staring down an Ood who was about to tell me something major was going to happen in my future. "The Doctor…" she breathed out softly. "You best take good care of your Servant, Doctor. Don't scare her away like the others; she'll be a major part of your life. From this moment on, don't fight what is about to happen. The Mother of us all is going to grant you the number one thing you have always wanted." Ivolette spoke so softly that I knew for a fact only I could hear her. The elegant woman turned back to the dark haired beauty. "Don't be a stranger around here, your highness. You are always welcomed around this part of the galaxy." And she walked away, joining back in the dancing.
"So!" I started, clapping my hands. "Who is ready to leave?"
I'm going to split it into two parts because, otherwise, the whole thing would be longer than need be as one. Also, I wanted to tease you sexy people with what's to come ;)
Also, as a little spoiler, this is going to be a Episode "special/outtake" for my series that'll be of the same name. It's pretty much a hinter at what's to happen during the Doctor/Oswin episodes and what role Silver plays.
On another note, Doctor-Oswin is my OTP for Doctor Who.
Also, links will be placed on my page; so check 'em out there.