Chapter Two: More Than A Child's Tale

Britain, Britain, Britain… What extraordinary times we've had, just a few years ago this world was so small. And then they came, out of the unknown, falling from the skies. You've seen it happen. Big Ben destroyed. A spaceship over London. All those ghosts and metal men. The Christmas star that came to kill. Time and time again. And the government told you nothing. Well not me, not Harold Saxon, because my purpose here today is to tell you this, citizens of Great Britain…I have been contacted, a message for humanity from beyond the stars.

Sarah Jane watched as the new Prime Minster spoke. Luke was sitting there watching with her. "Mum….if all this has happened before and after the Bane, why do humans, freak out or deny about the existence of aliens?"

Sarah Jane sighed, "That's a complicated question Luke. Many humans just choose to block out the truth rather than accept that it's in front of them."

'That defies logic…if something is in front of people…."

Sarah Jane sighed, at times, Luke sounded a great deal like the Doctor, and Sarah wondered briefly, what the Doctor must have been like as a child, depending on whether Time Lords had parents or even a childhood. It was not as if the Doctor talked about it much. However, assuming that he did, he probably drove his parents nuts with various questions. Sarah was about to answer Luke when they both stood gawking at the strange spheres that were before them.

People of the Earth, we come in peace. We bring great gifts, we bring technology, and wisdom, and protection. And all we ask in return is your friendship.

Sarah Jane quickly went up the stairs of her house. Luke following behind her and entering the attic she called out, "Mr. Smith, I need you…."

The computer came out of its space from the wall stating, "Good Afternoon Sarah Jane and Luke. Do you desire my assistance?"

Sarah Jane stated, "Yes, turn on to the Prime Minster's address. Play back, from the moment the spheres came on."

Mr. Smith proceeded to show Sarah Jane the spheres and then Mr. Saxon's words following.

Oooh sweet. And this species has identified itself. They're called the Toclafane. And tomorrow morning they will appear, not in secret, but to all of you. Diplomatic relations with a new species will begin. Tomorrow, we take our place in the universe. Every man, woman, and child. Every teacher and chemist. And lorry driver. And farmer. And…I don't know every medical student.

Mr. Saxon smiled for a moment and then continued.

All of us today, are coming into a brand new age and it all begins tomorrow.

The transmission ended and Sarah Jane paused thinking about it all. There had to be some code behind it, but now she needed to ask Mr. Smith a question. That was until Maria came running up the stairs "Sarah Jane did you see that? We are actually going to see aliens. I mean everyone is, not just us."

Sarah Jane sighed and said, "Calm down Maria. Actually Mr. Saxon has no authority to do so."

Maria Jackson frowned, "He doesn't?"

Sarah Jane shook her head, "No. All alien contact is supposed to be closely monitored through UNIT. What Mr. Saxon has done is beyond his authority."

"Is that good?" Maria asked.

Sarah Jane thought over it, "I don't know, Maria. There is a lot about Mr. Saxon that I don't even know."

"But we all know about everything he's done. He's written a book, went to school, and won at rugby. But I like him." Maria said.

Luke interrupted, "Why?"

Maria shrugged, "I don't know, I just like him."

Sarah Jane nodded, "That's what everyone says. Everyone I have met says exactly the same thing. Not only that, but there is no record of him, not one."

Maria frowned, "But what about his website….all those pictures and all that information…."

Sarah Jane sighed, "It's a forgery, Maria. If you dig deeper into public records, there is no Harold Saxon."

Maria looked confused and Sarah Jane smiled and then gave Maria a hug, "Don't feel bad Maria. You're not the only one that's confused. I am too."

Sarah Jane then looked up at Mr. Smith. The super computer was waiting, waiting for a question. Sarah Jane then spoke, "Mr. Smith, go through all records to find any information on the Toclafane, excluding the Prime Minster's speech."

Sarah Jane waited and then Mr. Smith spoke, "No known species identified from Earth records. Attempting to access satellite broadcasts and information from other planetary systems."

Sarah Jane nodded. Mr. Smith then stated, "There is only one reference regarding the name Toclafane. Found in an old unknown alien text, which is possessed in a museum as Artifact 621. It mentions the Toclafane as a dark and hidden menace that come and devours children at night if they do not obey there parents, do their homework, and various other threats if they do not perform up to expectations."

Sarah Jane raised an eyebrow, "So you're telling me Mr. Smith that the whole idea of the Toclafane is a story generated to put fear in children if they do not obey."

"Like the monster under your bed, or in your closet that you're afraid is going to eat you." Maria added.

Sarah Jane nodded, "Yes, exactly. I do not get it. Why would a cautionary tale for children be mentioned as a new alien race?"

Luke spoke, "Maybe there is a grain of truth to the story. We have seen Mr. Saxon's Toclafane. Maybe they are the same Toclafane in the story."

Sarah Jane nodded. "It's possible Luke. However, it is not much to go on. Mr. Smith, does the alien text give any mention other than the story of the Toclcafane to location, species, anything of any archeological or anthropological reference?"

Sarah Jane, Maria, and Luke waited as Mr. Smith went through records. "Not much data is given. It does mention a planet with a red orange sky, silver trees, and a citadel in a children's tale. In this tale…."

Sarah Jane interrupted Mr. Smith. "Gallifrey..."

Maria frowned, "Galli…what?"

Sarah Jane sighed, "Gallifrey, Maria. It is the Doctor's home. He briefly mentioned his home to me when I use to travel with him. But if a Gallifreyan children's story is becoming reality…" Suddenly Sarah Jane's eyes darkened. "We maybe in more trouble than we realize…"

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A/N: Sorry it has taken me a long time to update. But dealing with a great deal of writer's block, a small bout of depression, brought on mainly due to school and real life issues. But decided finally to sit down and start picking up on this story. Please Read and Review.