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A/N: I enjoyed this chapter a lot! I'm trying to not make Joan Redfern a mean character but it's just so hard! I have possessive problems with the Doctor and Rose. :P Anyways, this chapter is a little longer than the others. Rose's outfit with the perception filter is on my profile. I absolutely adore it!

Enjoy!


It was dawn by the time Martha and Rose left the TARDIS. They had made an agreement to always have one of them near John while the other is on looking out for any signs of the Family. They decided it best that they meet at night in the TARDIS. They said their goodbyes before Rose walked to the inn with a smile on her face.

"Where have you been?" Clara asked.

"I was just out taking a walk." Rose replied. Clara just smiled back at her. Rose walked past her to her room. It was her job to look for signs of the family so that's what she'll do. She threw on black leggings with a black leather loose vest over a red shirt and combat boots. They are her only clothes with a perception filter so she's been trying to keep them for when she really needs them. Rose opened her bag to look for more things that could help her. She pulled out her multi-purpose band. It has a short-ranged teleport, alien scanner, communications device, and a temporary disorientation button. Thank you Torchwood! She jumped up and walked back to the woods. She began her search immediately.


When Martha heard about John falling down the stairs she ran to him as fast as she could and knocked on the door.

"Come in." He said. Martha came in to find the matron tenderly helping John. This made her even more mad than Rose. At least with Rose she isn't flaunting all over him.

"Are you okay?" She asked John. John nodded with a smile. "Did you check for a concussion?" Martha asked worriedly.

"Of course. Now Miss Jones I'm going to ask you to please get back to your work." She said rather harshly. John gave her an apologetic look before Martha turned around and walked out. As she was scrubbing the floor she was muttering under her breath. "Stupid alien. No don't ask for a real doctor's help. Er, would be doctor, if you didn't sweep me into your ship." Martha looked up as she heard footsteps. It was the headmaster speaking to one of the kids about how he needed a librarian. A smile graced Martha's face. This is the perfect place for Rose to be. That way she can keep an eye on him. Martha continued to scrub the floor, secretly wishing it was night.


Rose jumped the fence still scanning for aliens. After a while she gave up and began walking towards the TARDIS. "How are you doing girl?" She asked as she rubbed the console. A distant hum sounded in her mind. She smiled. "We have to wait for Martha before we can try to help him." The TARDIS once again sent a comforting hum to Rose. "Do you know what's wrong with me girl?" Rose's smile faded as she felt a presence in her mind. She saw a million images flash through her mind, ending with her standing in golden light walking out of the TARDIS. "So you do know what happened?" Rose asked. The TARDIS sent a small, affirmative hum. She smiled and patted the console one more time before walking down the dark corridor. She walked into the library. "Might as well pass some time." She looked through the bookshelves before settling on reading the seventh Harry Potter book. She was cuddled in a chair with the book in her lap. After a few hours she began to fall asleep.

"Run." The Doctor's voice rang through her mind.

"I can't." Rose yelled back to him. He looked apologetic.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." He stared at her before turning his back and running. Rose watched as his figure disappeared in the distance leaving her standing there, staring at his retreating figure. She didn't move until a sharp pain shot through her chest. She looked down and noticed the blood coming from the left side of her chest. She let out a silent scream. She looked up at the world before closing her eyes for the last time.

Rose woke up with a start. Martha was standing over her.

"Are you alright?" She asked, concerned. Rose nodded.

"Bad dream." She said on the offhand. Martha still didn't let up.

"Have you been getting much sleep lately?" Martha moved to put her hand on Rose's forehead. As soon as it connected she saw it all; past, present, and future. Rose gasped as she saw children playing, a wedding, and a funeral. Martha looked at her with worry. "What's wrong?" Rose just shook her head.

"Let's just worry about the Doctor right now." Martha stared at her for a moment before nodding slowly.

"There is an opening at the school library you could take. If you do then it will be easier to keep an eye on him. Plus, you might be able to get Joan to back off." Rose didn't like how she was getting mad at this Joan person but she didn't comment on it.

"Joan?" Martha shook her head.

"Yeah, she fancies the Doctor. Er, well she sees him as John Smith. She's the school nurse."

"Oh, you told me about her the other day." Rose tried to not let her see the jealousy. She loved the Doctor but it's not like they ever did anything to show that. Hell, the closest he ever got to saying he loved her was the day on Bad Wolf Bay.

"You're not mad?" Martha asked with a raised eyebrow.

"No, I mean we weren't... we've never..." Martha let out a laugh. Rose cocked her head to the side.

"Seriously, the way he talks about you, you'd think you were his wife." Rose's cheeks turned red. She looked down at her hands. "I'm sorry." Martha said. "I always just assumed..." Rose shook her head.

"It's alright, it doesn't matter. What matters is keeping him safe. What do you say we go out and get me that job." She said with a tongue touched smile. Martha nodded. As Rose started to get up she pulled her back.

"Don't you need to change?" Martha made a point by gesturing her hands to Rose's outfit. Rose let out a small chuckle.

"There's a perception filter. Only you see the clothes the way they are because you know that I don't belong here." Martha nodded her understanding.

"So like the one on the fob watch?" She asked.

"Exactly!" Rose smiled before taking Martha's hand and leaving the TARDIS. They made their way to the school together. Rose and Martha walked into the headmaster's office.

"Yes?" He said gruffly while looking at the papers in front of him.

"I'm stuck in town for the time being so I was thinking that I could volunteer for working in the school library since you needed help." He looked up from his paper, eyeing Rose. He nodded slowly.

"Okay, I'll just need to see some paperwork and I'll see what I can do for you." Rose nodded and stepped forward handing him a folder full of full length physic papers. He nodded as he looked through the papers. Rose sat down and waited for him for a little while. He looked up at Rose.

"Well, Miss Harkness, I'll see what I can do." He gave her a not-so charming smile.

"Thank you." Rose gave her sweetest smile before getting up and leaving. She met Martha outside of the school. It was getting dark.

"Why don't you come with me and Jenny for drinks." Martha offered. Rose gave a small smile and nodded.

"I'd like that." Martha smiled at the girl. She really was sweet.

"Martha!" A woman, who Rose guessed was Jenny, called out.

"Jenny!" Martha cried delighted. "This is R-Jackie Harkness." Martha internally cursed herself for almost slipping up. Rose held out her hand which Jenny gladly took.

"It's nice to meet you, Jenny." Rose smiled. Jenny smiled back before turning to Martha.

"Jackie is going to come with us to get drinks."

"Splendid!" Jenny smiled before walking towards the pub. Once they arrived Jenny and Martha waited outside while Rose went in to get drinks.

"So, who is she?" Jenny nodded in the direction of the pub.

"Oh, Jackie... she's really sweet. I met her the other day but before that I've only heard about her from a friend." Jenny nodded. She was going to say something more when Rose walked up to them with three drinks in hand. She smiled as they each took one. Rose dropped down on the ground next to Martha and Jenny.

"How long have you been in town?" Jenny asked trying to start a conversation.

"A few days. I ended here entirely by accident when my transportation messed up."

"We've got an auto shop that can have a look at it." Rose shook her head.

"I've got some friends that will help." Rose shot a look at Martha before turning back to Jenny.

"So where did you come from?" Rose smiled sadly as she remembered London. Both of them.

"London." She said quietly.

"Why were you leaving?" Jenny asked curiously.

"I lost my family." Rose said sadly. Jenny put a hand on her shoulder.

"I'm sorry." Martha watched the interaction with sadness. Had this girl really given up everything for the Doctor? She didn't feel right about being jealous of her because deep down Martha knew that she would never be able to give up her family for the Doctor. They were her family. She may love the Doctor in all his craziness but she just doesn't think she could choose him over her own family.

"Thank you." Rose smiled a little as she looked up in the sky. A green light flashed through the sky. Rose looked to Martha in worry. Martha had the same expression. Jenny looked in awe.

"It's beautiful." Jenny said.

"It'll burn up before it reaches Earth." A voice said behind them. They all jumped and turned to look at the owner. John was standing there with a sheepish smile. Rose turned back to look at Martha who just shrugged. Quickly, Rose stood up. A new woman walked up to them. "Hello." John said to all of them. Rose looked at him and then the new woman before turning back to Martha. The woman stepped towards Rose.

"Hello, I'm Joan Redfern." She held out her hand which Rose took.

"R-Jackie Harkness." Damn, Tyler. Get it together. She silently cursed herself. John gave her a curious look before turning back to the group.

"It's getting late. I could accompany you ladies back to your homes." John offered his arm. Joan took the arm without question. He turned a questioning look on Rose. Rose turned to Martha. She nodded her head to tell Martha to go. Martha nodded and took John's other arm. John tried to hide his disappointment that Jackie wasn't holding onto one of his arms. Jenny started to walk by Martha.

"I need a little fresh air." Rose gestured to the air around her.

"Are you sure? It could be dangerous at night." John was trying desperately to spend time with her.

"Trust me, I'm sure I can handle anybody or anything. I'll have them pinned down in a second flat." She let out a laugh before stopping herself. Joan looked at her in horror while Jenny and John looked at her in amusement. Martha was clearly trying to hold in the laughs threatening to overtake her. Rose coughed. "I mean, I'm sure I'll be fine." John was going to open his mouth to protest but Joan beat him to it.

"Goodnight then." She gave a half real smile before turning to John. John stared at Rose for a minute before clearing his throat.

"Yes, goodnight." With that the group started to walk off. Martha looked back at Rose with a smile. Rose winked at her before walking in the opposite direction. John kept looking back to Rose but she didn't see. After Rose was out of sight of the group she sprinted to the field where the meteor looking thing fell. She did a quick scan for aliens that came up positive. Her stomach churned with fear and anticipation. She couldn't let them get to the Doctor, or John, or however the hell he was. She kept scanning until she came upon the source. She quickly dropped to the ground and watched. Nothing was happening. After an hour of just sitting there a boy walks out. He is fairly tall with dark hair and looks unnaturally pale. He sniffs the air before smiling.

"Somebody smells of time." He said into the darkness. "Somebody very close." He turns his head to where Rose was sitting. She drops back into the shadows before he gets a good look at her. He starts to walk towards her. Rose holds her breath as she turns on the multi-purpose band. She quickly clicks on the short ranged teleport. She ends up in the woods just outside of town. Quickly as she can, she sprints back to the school. She runs around the outside looking for Martha. She clicks the communications device that warns Martha. A few minutes later Martha is running out of the school.

"Rose, what is it?" Martha asks frantically.

"It's them, the Family. They're here." Rose tries to regulate her breathing.

"We have to get the watch." Rose shook her head.

"You do, they can sense I'm here. I don't know how or why but they know. I have to leave before they find him." Martha put her hand on Rose's shoulder.

"Rose, calm down. We are turning the Doctor back." Martha's heart hurt as she said quietly, "He can't lose you."


A/N: So how did you like it? Yep, Rose smells like time! Martha is jealous of Rose but I feel like she wouldn't ever hate Rose if she met her. Joan meets Rose, Joan is horrified by Rose's new badass Torchwood training, Rose wins! I've always thought Rose was so much cooler when it showed her in S4, so I wanted to show an even cooler Rose. Thanks for reading!