Author's Note: I'm sorry about the delay but if any of you knew how much homework I have to do for tomorrow, you would be feeling sorry for me. Thanks to 'dreamcatcher49' for reviewing and to all of those people that read but don't review, it makes me sad but still, thanks for reading. I am sincerely sorry for the wait but I seem to have writer's block. Again.
Chapter 3
Rose kept running, adrenaline and fear fueling her muscles. She knew she would not be able to last much longer, she had to find a spot to hide in and figure out how to escape. Rose spotted a cupboard. The irony of it was it was the same one as she had hid in with the Doctor. Rose dived inside and huddled silently in the corner. The alien shuffled past the cupboard as Rose held her breath, hoping that it didn't have good hearing or smell. Once she could no longer hear it, she let out the breath she had been holding and tried to overcome the panic that was spreading through her body.
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She stayed huddled in the cupboard for a couple more minutes, trying to gather her thoughts. She shifted her position to a more comfortable seat so that her phone wasn't digging into her leg. Her phone! Rose realized she could call Jack with it. She listened carefully to make sure the alien wasn't near her hiding spot and dialed his number. She silently prayed that it was the right number as the phone rang.
Ring, ring. Ring, ring. Ring, ring. "Rose?" Jack answered, fear entering his voice.
"Jack. Thank god I knew the number. Listen, do you guys have a plan?" Rose whispered.
"Ummm, hold on, the Doctor wants to talk to you." Jack said.
There was a silence as the phone was swapped around and then, "Rose?"
Rose smiled into the darkness and instantly felt safe. "Doctor. Do you have a plan? Cause I don't think I can talk it into letting me go."
"Plan. I've been trying to think of one. See, Klangavilions are thick. Real thick. But they are enormous. They are super strong and not very bright which isn't normally a good combination but," The Doctor started.
Rose interrupted to ask, "How strong?"
"What, how strong? Ummm, strong enough to break down this door I am standing in front of. Why?" he asked,accusingly.
"is there a back up door? If the current door breaks?" Rose asked, a plan forming in her head.
"Yeah, Rose what are you going to do?" the Doctor asked, starting to worry about his companion.
"You'll find out soon, just make sure the area around the door is clear. I know how to get out of here. But you gotta be on stand by to activate the spare door, OK?" Rose asked, creeping out of her hiding spot.
"Sure sure. Just what are-" the Doctor tried to ask but Rose hang up before he could finish.
"Here monster, come here boy. Where are you?" Rose called softly. When she heard a roar from the Klangavilion, Rose smiled, "Come get me!" she yelled, louder. As the Klangavilion answered with a louder roar, Rose sprinted away towards the door.
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"Jack, clear this area. Now!" The Doctor said, trusting Rose. He was beginning to guess Rose's plan and he hated it but it was their only hope. Although, the Doctor had no idea how she would get out before the monster got out the door.
"Alright, you heard him. Clear off." Jack yelled. Glaring at anyone who hesitated. "Do you want to become the things next meal?" he yelled. At that, everyone sprinted away. Even the guards. "Pathetic." Jack muttered under his breath as he heard the thing roar.
"Jack, take Martha and go wait at a safe distance." the Doctor said, pulling his sonic screwdriver out.
"No way. We can look after ourselves, and you might need extra hands." Martha said, coming over.
"I don't want you two to get hurt while I'm helping Rose, get out of here!" The Doctor growled.
"No Doc. You heard Martha. You might need help." Jack growled back.
The two men stared at each other until the Doctor looked away, "I just don't want to lose her again. I only just got her back." he mumbled.
Jack rested his hand on the Doctor's shoulder, "You wont lose her. Not even an entire fleet of Daleks could stop her from coming back for you, after you sent her away." Jack said, trying to get the Doctor to smile.
"Or being stuck on the other side of the supposedly impossible to cross' void." Martha added.
The Doctor smiled and said, "Thanks guys." Jack went to say something but was interrupted by a huge roar near the door. "Places!" the Doctor yelled.
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Rose gasped for breath as she looked over her shoulder. The Klangavilion was right behind her. Rose turned the corner to see the huge, sealed door that was between herself and the Doctor. Rose used her fear to fuel her muscles as she ran towards the door. The Klangavilion, because of being so thick, didn't think to look up at where it's prey was running, it only watched the little human running for her life. It roared and Rose heard the Doctor shout something. 'good. He is at least there and doing what I said.' Rose thought as she sprinted closer and closer to the door. When she was barely a meter from it, she turned to the right sharply. The Klangavilion couldn't turn as sharp or as fast so it turned it's body, trying to slow down but it was too late. It looked up to see the door right as he hit it with a huge bang. Rose laughed and sprinted out the door "Close it now Doctor!" She yelled, hoping he was ready. She heard the sonic screwdriver and a door slam shut. She smiled weakly and collapsed to the ground, panting for breath.
"Rose!" the Doctor yelled, running over and pulling her into a bone-crushing hug.
"can't breath." Rose gasped.
"Oops. Sorry." The Doctor said, pulling away. As Rose took a deep breath and smiled at the Doctor, he couldn't help himself. He pulled her into a hug again. "Rose, if you ever do that again, I will drag you up to Jackie and explain what you did." Rose flinched and the Doctor chuckled.
"Rosie!" Jack yelled. Rose stepped out of the Doctor's embrace only to be pulled into another bone-crushing hug from Jack.
"Jack. Good to see you again." She said, a little breathlessly.
"Likewise. You are probably the most jeopardy-friendly person I know." Jack said, trying to glare at Rose with a huge smile on his face.
"But I make everything so much more fun." Rose said back, grinning.
"I don' know about what the boys think, but that was not fun." Martha said, coming over.
"No way. You could've died." the Doctor said, becoming serious.
"Could've, didn't. There's a difference." Rose said, frowning at him.
"Excuse me sirs, madams, what are we meant to do with it now?" the commanding officer of the NNYPD came over, interrupting the conversation.
"Oh, I don't know. You're human, think of something." the Doctor said. He put his arm around Rose's shoulder and turned around. He walked back towards where the TARDIS was with Jack and Martha trailing behind.
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"Jack, Martha. Your stop." The Doctor said. They had entered the TARDIS and the Doctor and began pushing this button and that button and sent them flying all over the place. He hadn't spoken a word since leaving New Earth and Rose was getting worried.
"Doctor, Rose. Good to see you both again. Make sure to visit." Jack said, giving them both a hug.
"Doctor, look after yourself and Rose." Martha said, hugging the Doctor. She walked over to Rose and gave her a hug. Martha whispered into the other girls' ear, "Look after him. It was nice meeting you."
Rose smiled and nodded. "See you both around some time. Jack and Martha left the TARDIS, shutting the door behind them. It was silent for a while before Rose turned to the Doctor and said, "We need to talk."
"What about?" the Doctor said, pretending to be cheerful.
"Doctor, don't pretend. Something is bothering you and I want to know what." Rose said, crossing her arms.
"I'm fi-" the Doctor started,
"Don't say you are 'fine' if you value my sanity. I know that is a lie. You know that is a lie. Tell me the truth Doctor. I can help you." Rose said, walking over to where the Doctor was standing in front of the console.
"I'm still getting over what happened today. I got you back only to nearly lose you again. I'll be fine tomorrow." the Doctor said, looking at Rose.
"That is the truth but it isn't all of it. What is the real reason Doctor. I'm not going to get angry. Please?" Rose pleaded, using her puppy-dog pouting face again.
The Doctor groaned and said, "you are forbidden to use that face ever again. I don't ever want to lose you, but you're human and fragile and able to die so easily." the Doctor kicked the chair. Then sat down, bury his face in his hands. Rose was surprised at his sudden outburst but stayed silent as he continued to say, "I can't lose you again."
"Doctor, look at me." Rose said, sitting down next to him. He looked up and stared at Rose. She was shocked to see the Doctor's emotions in his eyes. He normally hid them behind a mask. His eyes were burning with fear, pain and longing. "Doctor, it's in your nature to blame yourself for everything that goes wrong but rarely anything is ever your fault. It's not your fault I'm human. And there's nothing you can do about it. So what? Just live in this moment right now, worry about tomorrow, tomorrow. Yeah I know that one day I am going to die while you keep living. I know that one day I will grow old and wrinkly while you stay looking young and all but I don't care. And neither should you." Something flashed in the Doctor's eyes and he looked away. "What?" Rose asked. She could tell he knew something that she didn't.
The Doctor shook his head. "I can't tell you." When Rose was about to protest but the Doctor cut in, looking back at Rose. "I promise I will tell you just not right now. I need to think it through. OK?" he asked.
"OK Doctor." Rose said, smiling. She yawned and said, "I'm going to go sleep, good-night Doctor."
The Doctor pulled Rose into a hug and said, "good-night." he pulled away and kissed her softly on the lips. He pulled away and smiled. Rose smiled back and walked off to her bedroom. The Doctor watched her go, deep in thought.
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The Doctor sat on his bed, cross-legged, deep in thought. What Rose had said earlier, had made him remember something from the past. Something his people had figured out how to do. 'It's not your fault I'm human. And there's nothing you can do about it' Rose's words echoed through his vast mind as he contemplated the thought of doing it. He couldn't, no he wouldn't put Rose through it but he is going to have to tell her. Then she is going to want him to do it and he isn't going to give in. rose deserves to live her life until an old age and then pass on in her sleep peacefully. The Doctor wasn't going to take that away from her. But still, there was that selfish, nagging voice in the back of his head voicing the thought that she would want him to do it. And he would do it. He wouldn't be alone. But he couldn't do it to Rose. Not Rose.
Reviews, anyone? I fell like I am talking to empty air and do not know if I should continue the story. If I don't get at least 8 reviews, I'm going to stop writing the story because no-one seems to be reading.
