A/N: This story happened while I was doing Seussical and my director said Doctor Who instead of Doctor Dake. Needless to say I took that and ran. Most of these parts are in rhyme (I don't know why I torture myself). Hopefully you enjoy. For the curious souls this is 11th right now.

Disclaimer: I don't own Doctor Who, or anything Seuss related.

Part One: Here on...

Our fearless hero, the traveler of time,
Once happened upon a planet in rhyme.
While cheerful tidings filled the air,
He knew Christmas must be there.

Our story begins in the Capitol city,
Where lights had been strung to make it all pretty.
The traveler exited his mode of transportation,
Before being approached with no explanation.

"Halt," said the man in the hat.
"Where did you come from? Upper Mount Bat?
Our season of well wishing has begun
And participation is required from everyone!"

"I'm just taking a jaunt," explained our hero.
"I didn't know your season had started though.
I read all the travel guides and learned this was the spot
Where Christmas started right on the dot."

"Hmm," said the man. "Your story checks out.
If you need any help just give us a shout.
The city inn is located at your right.
Rooms are relatively cheap each night."

"I might not stay long, or maybe a week.
Regardless of that I probably won't get any winks.
For this time of year is a joyous occasion and I wouldn't want to miss the celebration."

The man's laugh jiggled his belly.
"You fit right in already.
Your box should be fine in the square, since the season has started hardly anyone goes there."

"Thank you, but what is your name?
If I tell you mine will you do the same?"
The man smiled. "Why, I am the mayor, just newly elected.
The voting outcome was quiet unexpected."

Our hero warmly shook the mayor's hand.
"Well might I say you have a fine land.
My stay should be immensely enjoyable.
Though when I arrived it was probable."

The mayor left our traveler in the square,
Wondering what was there.
He looked to his left and his right,
Before deciding to follow the lights.

As he entered the city the folks were bustling.
Faces aglow and smiling through the rushing.
The traveler entered a shop with a catching display.
He was on the hunt for an item, regardless of what he would have to pay.

"Welcome," proclaimed the clerk.
"What do you need in your search?"
"I'm looking for a hat; it's normally red.
It is no bigger than a loaf of sourdough bread."

The clerk stepped off the platform and went to the back.
While he was gone our traveler aimless looked through racks.
Sweaters, jackets and coats,
But nothing to particularly gloat.

He had been hopping from planet to planet,
In search of a specific item; he couldn't deny it.
He needed it to help bring Christmas joy.
Regardless if others thought it as a toy.

Well not as much as a toy, but as dull.
He would show them, making their argument null.
The clerk came back into the shop
And step back on the platform with a hop.

"We only had two hats that met your description.
Hopefully one of them is your selection."
The clerk held them out so our hero could see,
If one of them would make him smile in glee.

The one on the right was frumpy and old.
The other was a red color that was too bold.
They both met the size requirement
And would be good in a cold environment.

However they were not what he desired.
"Are you sure there are no others here," asked the traveler inspired.
The clerk shook his head. "There's none in storage."
"We won't be getting a new shipment until next week from Porridge."

The clerk gave a moments pause.
"If I may ask what is the hat's cause."
The traveler smiled. "I'm hosting a party, but I misplaced my cap.
Without it won't have that...zap!"

"How sad. You can try another store.
They might have one you will adore.
I suggest you go up the street or down the block.
Just remember all our stores close at six o'clock.

For tomorrow at seven oh three
We will be lightening up out Christmas tree.
Tonight myself and owners have volunteered,
To help out ornaments on every tier.

The branches will glitter.
The lights will flicker.
Then all the citizens gather 'round
And we sing to welcome the holidays to our town."

"Why that sounds delightful," our hero exclaimed.
"I must stay here to see it and maybe I'll stay the next day.
Thank you for your help and advice.
Never have I encountered people so nice."

The clerk bowed to our traveler of time.
"And the same to you good sir; how kind."
Our hero left the store in a rush
And ran into a person with a sweater quite plush.

"Watch where you're going," snarled the man
As he brushed the snow off his green gloved hand.
Our traveler looked at him with curiosity and wonder,
Trying to find out where he had seen him space and over yonder.

"Why are you staring? Why haven't you scrammed?
Don't you know I'm an impatient man?
Why it's a wonder I've come down from my mountain house.
In fact I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for a mouse.

It ate all my dog's food and is starting on mine.
If I didn't get more I'd be dead in no time.
This trip was suppose to be easy and quick,
But now it has turned into a trip worthy of Saint Nick!"

"I'm sorry," said our hero, a frown on his face.
He had never met someone so grumpy in any place.
Why only one person came to his mind...
Why maybe, just maybe, they were the same kind...

A/N: Hmmm…who is this mystery man? Tell me what you think, especially if I pulled off the rhyming. Don't forget to follow, favorite and review!