And we're back for chapter two! Sorry, this one's short but I'm the author so I can do whatever I want. Enjoy :)

"Doctor," I said, matching his careful tone, "I haven't the faintest idea what you're talking about.

"No," the Doctor replied, mostly to himself, "You wouldn't." he turned away from me ran a hand through the mop he calls hair and, "Hasn't happened to you yet. But it has for me."

"What has?" I asked impatiently. He turned back and looked me right in the eye. I try to ignore it, but I can see the unmistakable glint of fear in his eyes. And not the kind of adrenaline enducing fear he enjoys, like when his own life is only in a moderate amount of danger. But the fear he reserves for when someone he loves is in danger. Amy, Donna… me.

"River," he begins gently, then thinks better of it and returns to his normal tone, "Oh, River. Why can't I ever lie to you? No matter how horrible the truth is, I can never hide it. Why?"

"Do not try and change the subject, dear. You know me better than that," I try and add a fierce edge to my tone, but I only succeed in making him laugh.

"I suppose you're right, River," he looks me straight in the eye again, this time there is no amusement or fear. Only dead seriousness, "I'm going to be honest with you because I have no idea how long we have to be completely honest with each other. The reason I need to go to the library, the reason I need you…"

He pauses just long enough for me to consider hundreds of scenarios, each more gruesome than the last.

"… Is because you're going to die."

What will happen now, I wonder. I really appreciate the reviews. See you in chapter 3 (should be up next week or so)