A/N: Hopefully I will do better with this fic than I did with my last multi-chapter fic, which I never finished and eventually deleted after it was on the site for 3 years. I'm not entirely sure how it'll turn out, but please review with some praise or constructive criticism or both. I will be taking a few liberties with some plot points in POTC, just so any hard-core fans are warned.
Of Pirates and the Supernatural
A Doctor Who - Pirates of the Caribbean Crossover
Chapter 1
'Well, Rose, where are we going next?' the Tenth Doctor asked, causing his companion to shrug.
'Dunno,' she replied, 'surprise me.'
'Eighteenth century? How does eighteenth century sound? Pay a visit to an old naval vessel, see what it's up too.'
Rose shrugged again and grinned. 'Sounds good to me,' she replied.
The Doctor's hands glided over the TARDIS console, pressing buttons and pulling levers as he set the co-ordinates for their destination. The familiar groan of the TARDIS materialising started a few minutes later and Rose bounded to the door, keen for some fresh sea air.
When the doors opened, however, she was not greeted by the brisk sea breeze and abundance of nautical expressions being shouted across the deck that she had expected. Instead, there was a murky lake, surrounded by overgrown foliage. Along either bank were lanterns leading up to some sort of tree house and in the dark Rose found it just a little spooky.
The Doctor joined her at the doors and frowned at the exterior.
Rose raised her eyebrows at him. 'Eighteenth century naval vessel?' she teased.
'Well…' the Doctor replied slowly and motioned to the lake beneath them, 'there is water, at least.'
Rose laughed. 'So, will we try again, or explore while we're here.'
The Doctor looked at the tree house up ahead. 'Let's just pop in and say hi,' he decided, 'can't be any harm in that.'
'I'm pretty sure I've heard that before,' Rose replied, grinning.
'Quiet, you,' the Doctor retorted, and grabbing her hand, led her up the bank towards the door.