Hello again! It feels good to be back, typing on the keyboard. I had loads of fun on vacation (Harry Potter Celebration at Universal!), in case you guys were wondering. Anyways, I'll just get right to the story! As always, I don't own Doctor Who.

Clara's face was pale. Tears were streaming down her cheeks, and she let out a sob every few seconds. She looked at her mother on the hospital bed and let out another sob. Not taking her eyes off of her mother, her voice cracked and shook as she spoke. "M-Mum..."

The Doctor's eyes widened slightly. He hadn't realized how much a memory could hurt Clara. Then again, if he had to face some of his worst memories... Rose, Donna, Amy, Rory... He shuddered at the thought. "Clara, look at me." He put his hand on Clara's cheek. She looked at him, trying to stop herself from continuing with her sobs. I probably look pathetic... But oh my god, Mum... She let out another soft sob. The Doctor hugged her to him tightly. "It's just an image, Clara. I'm sorry, but we can't do anything to change it. You know how this ends. It already happened, Clara. Be strong." He finished with his voice soothingly soft. Clara nodded, breathing shakily.

Clara winced as she heard the heart monitor attached to her mum make that sound. That awful sound that meant the end. She stiffened and clung to The Doctor without realizing it. The Doctor lightly kissed the top of her head. "It's okay, Clara. It's okay." He whispered. Clara suddenly fell to the ground, her eyes being forced closed again as the same golden light surrounded her. "Not again." The Doctor groaned, worried. Worried about Clara. Their surroundings changed once more.

They were standing in a wide field at a secondary school. A 17 year old Clara was in the middle of a bunch of girls, crying softly. The girls were laughing and taunting her. "You're so dumb and ugly. No wonder your mum died a few months ago. If I had a daughter like you, I'd die too!" The girls laughed and continued on like this. Finally, one of them stepped up to 17 year old Clara and punched her, sending her straight to the ground.

Clara's eyes widened, her face pale. "Doctor, no, don't look. Stop looking. Please stop looking!" She said frantically. The Doctor was frowning, worry and sadness in his eyes. "Clara... Why aren't you fighting back?" He asked quietly. "Stop watching, Doctor! Please! I don't want you to see-" Clara's words were cut off. Oh no. No, no, no, no, no. Not this. Silence fell over the memory as 17 year old Clara's jacket flew off. Bruises were all over her arms. The girls burst into loud laughter. "Aw, looks like you'll never be able to escape the injuries left by us!" They laughed. 17 year old Clara picked up her jacket and ran, running as fast as she could as the sobs got louder and louder. The memory disappeared.

The Doctor turned to Clara, his eyes wide and slightly teary. Clara was crying again. "Clara... Why didn't you tell me you were bullied so badly?" "There w-was no use in saying anything..." She whispered. She suddenly looked around, frowning and trying to stop the tears. "Doctor... We're just in nothingness again. There aren't any more memories." She said, smiling half-heartedly. The Doctor looked at her and didn't say anything. The TARDIS arrived in a few seconds. The Doctor rushed inside of it, not saying a word to Clara. Clara's frown deepened and she followed him. What's up with him? She thought, starting to get worried. Had she done something? Had she said something?

Moments passed before The Doctor finally broke the silence. "Clara... How could you say that there was no use in saying anything?" He said shakily, not looking at her. Clara stood up from where she'd sat down. "Doctor, what do you mean? There wasn't a use in saying anything." She said, walking towards him slowly. The Doctor turned around, and Clara gasped. Tears were traveling down his cheeks, slowly dripping from his chin onto the floor. "Clara, when something bad happens to you, I need to know! Don't you understand? Teenage girls kill themselves because of bullies, even if it happened years ago! I need to know these things, Clara! I need to keep you safe!" He said, raising his voice even though it shook.

Clara stared at him, her mouth open slightly. Did he really care that much? "Doctor... I'm sorry, I-" "Is there anything else that you need to tell me, Clara? I want to help you. I need to help you. I've been all over the universe, I can see what it does to a girl's self esteem when she gets bullied. You need to know this, Clara: You're smart, and you're beautiful. You're witty, you're sassy, you're charming, you're funny... You are so impossibly amazing. You're my impossible girl. My Clara. If you died again, I wouldn't be able to handle it." The Doctor said. He was holding Clara's hands gently.

Clara looked at him. "Thank you, Doctor. Thank you so much for saying those things." She smiled and sniffed, tears of joy in her eyes. He really did care about her. "But, um... What do you mean, if I died again?" She asked. The Doctor looked at her and let go of her hands, shaking his head. "Don't ask. Just leave it. Act like I never said anything." He said. He cleared his throat and wiped his eyes, then smiled at her. "When and where do you want to go?" He asked, grinning again, just like his old self. He acted like nothing had happened - no sadness, no seriousness. It's like he just had a huge mood swing. Clara thought, laughing slightly. She pondered over the possibilities for a few minutes before finally turning to The Doctor, her eyes sparkling. "I don't know why, but... I really want to go to Victorian London!" She said excitedly. The Doctor froze and looked at her, his eyes wide. He looked like a goldfish, trying to speak, but no words coming out. Clara raised an eyebrow. "What?" She said, crossing her arms. The Doctor shook his head. He bit his lip, knowing the risks. But if it would make Clara happy...

"Victorian London it is."

Woo! That was actually a fun chapter to write. I already have ideas for the next chapter, and I haven't even published this one yet! I'm just going to say, there's going to be a lot of impossible things going on. See you soon! ~~FandomJas