Chapter 2: The Past Becomes A Dream

A/N: All italics are memories/ flashbacks.

For hours they planned how to get into the Daleks' main station. On the outside, the Doctor was confident but on the inside he was terrified that he was going to lose Susan. He left her behind when he thought she would be safe. He should have waited until London was completely safe before he left her. Once the plans were made, he sat back as people began getting things together. He thought about everything. The days is own children were born. The day Susan was born.

"Here she is." Susan's father placed her in her grandfather's arms. Here was this tiny baby, fast asleep and his heart swelled with joy. "So, are you a proud grandfather?" Her father asked.

"Yes." The Doctor grinned. "Very proud." He gently rocked her, looking down at the newest member of his family. "What have you called her?" Looking up at the new parents.

"Arkytior." Her mother smiled, who looked exhausted but content. "We've decided to called her Arkytior. After much debate." Looking at her husband, who sat next to her.

"Yes and you won." He smiled and kissed the side of her head. "As always."

The Doctor smiled to himself as he remembered. Susan's parents loved each other dearly even when they argued. He missed them terribly. Now he only had Susan. He let her go because she had grown up.

"Penny for your thoughts."

The Doctor looked up and saw David towering over him. "You'd be bankrupt if I told you my thoughts." David sat next to her. "What does she look like now? Susan. How different is she?"

David laughed lightly. "She looks a little younger than you. She has long dark brown hair with green eyes. I say they sparkle when she laughs." He laughed again. "I don't care what she looks like. I still love her."

The Doctor smiled at him. "Are you two married?"

"Not yet." David reached into his pocket and pulled out a box. He slowly opened it and inside was a small ring with a small diamond. "It's not much but it was my mother's. I was going to propose to Susan, the day they took her. I never had the chance." He closed the box and put it in his pocket. "So, when we rescue her, I'm going to ask her. But only if I have your permission." He waited for the Doctor to answer but he remained silent. "You are all she ever talks about. She loves you dearly."

The Doctor smiled. "I've never forgotten her. Ever. She's too important to me. So." He paused. "I heartily give my permission. No man is perfect for her but you are."

David frowned. "Why's that?"

"Because you're human." The Doctor laughed. "Susan loves you and I will not take that away from her as it break her heart and your heart. Once your heart is broken, you'll search and search for her. Would you do that?"

"Forever." David said simply.

"Then you deserve her." The Doctor tapped his shoulder. "If you stopped looking for her and then you would not deserve her." The pair of them laughed. "Come on. Let's get her back." Giving a wide grin.

She kept her eyes closed in the water. Her body floating like a feather in the air. That's how they kept her; in a tube of water with breathing apparatus and wires connected to her body. She could hear them moving around and speaking in their monotone voices. How could she be so stupid? She should have gone into hiding when she regenerated or tried to get into contact with her grandfather. Susan opened her eyes and saw the Daleks milling around the room, some stared up at her and others were working at the computers.

She cried out as they pumped a substance into her body. "No!" She screamed but the water muffled her screams.

"The Doctor is here." The monotone voice of a new Dalek entered the room. "He was spotted in London."

"Good." A second Dalek said. "He will be here soon and we can destroy him."

"What of the female?" The first one spoke again.

A third turned. "She is only important until the Doctor arrives. He will do anything to make sure she lives. They are kin."

Susan looked at each of them, panicking spread through her body. She needed to get out. To save the Earth. David. Her Grandfather. Herself. In that order. The Daleks were dangerous but these Daleks were here for a reason and she did not know why they were even doing this. Why can't they just leave the humans alone?

"The female is awake." The second Dalek spoke. "Begin tests again." Susan knew what was coming. She braced herself and tried to ignore what was to come but she couldn't ignore it and the screams came. It felt like electric shocks ran through her veins but it was a hot substance that they were going to use against the Doctor as soon as he arrived to save Susan.

The small group moved towards their location. "Does Amy know what she's doing?" Tyler asked the Doctor.

The Doctor laughed. "Amy knows what she is doing." The watched the red head move along the shadows. She placed a small device against the door and quickly moved away. "See. I only pick the best."

"What has she put there?" David asked as Amy quickly ran back towards them.

"A listening device." A new voice joined them. "Hello Sweetie." River smiled as she moved up next to Rory. "I got your message. Who is in there?"

The Doctor didn't answer and pressed some buttons on the hand-held computer. "Someone." They heard the monotones of the Daleks which were soon followed by muffled screams. "No. No!" He growled angrily. "They'll pay!"

River placed a hand on the Doctor's arm to stop him from charging in there. "Stop! I don't know who is in there but you have to stop and think. Don't let your anger overcome you." The Doctor nodded silently as he listened to Susan's screams. The sounds were killing him to listen to. River reached over and took the hand-held computer, turning off the sounds. "What is your plan?" Amy had returned silently.

"I need to see inside first and find out what they want with her." The Doctor gritted his teeth to stop himself from running inside and offering himself for Susan. "What do they want with her?"

"Who is it?" River repeated herself.

"His granddaughter." Amy whispered to River.

"What?" River gasped. "This is dangerous."

"Of course it is." The Doctor spun around to face River. "Now you know why I need you!" He crawled away. "Let's get inside. Getting Susan out is our priority. Nothing else!" Looking around at the others. "Understand?" The all nodded and agreed.

A/N: Probably be about 5 chapters long. Not sure yet. Will let you know.

Responses from chapter 1:

Romana-II: I agree with Susan not being a companion but it is public opinion. :D Daleks are a pain so it is good to bring them in. :D Hope you enjoy the story. :D

MissSwissish: Glad you like it. :D

ProfessorSong: Oooh! I love every episode I've found with Susan in it! :D I advise you to watch more! :D

Marauder no. Five: Thank you. :D

gnomexmeg: I agree! Susan does need to come back. You never know, the Moff might bring her back for the 50th Anniversary. If we're lucky. :D glad you LOVE the story.