Okay, so I was really tempted to change the rating to an 'M' after the last chapter, but a) I couldn't be bothered and b) I don't think this story has to be an 'M' rated fic, despite what people may believe. So anyway. In this chapter, the scene with Amy and her parents is rather important. I plan on it relating to something towards the end of the story. This chapter goes out to missprofessorwho who knew exactly what I meant last chapter. Enjoy.

Amy stood, glaring at her parents. They were stood in the hall of the house where she had grown up, the door hanging slightly open, allowed for a hasty exit. "You. Did. What?" her mother hissed at her.

"Accepted his proposal." her mother hissed and her father became redder in the face.

"Why?" he demanded.

"Because I love him. Because I want the universe to know. Because I don't care for the consequences. Because you don't rule my life."

"Fine." her father's breath was coming in short, ragged breaths. "If that's how yo want it. Be his partner. Be his and he be yours. But you are no longer our daughter. You do not belong in our house. Show your face here again and you will be welcome as any other intruder. Now get out." he turned her back on her as she stalked from the house, slamming the door shut. She kept her head held high as she left the citadel and ignored the others staring at her. She feverently wished that she'd let the Doctor come with her. For comfort and to feel safe more than anything. As she began to pass the few houses that led to her own, she felt the blow hit her. The realisation that she'd just been disgraced by her own parents. That she was only the second person for this to happen to. The first having been 1,000 years before her. As the tears began to flow she broke into a run. Anxious to hide her tears from everyone else. She burst through she front door leaning back against it, allowing the tears to flow freely. Her original plan had been to lock herself in their room, but she didn't have the energy to go any further. She head the Doctor realise that she'd gotten home and that something wrong.

"Oh Amy." he dropped down onto the floor beside her, pulling her into his arms. "It's going to be okay. I promise." she didn't reply but let the tears flow. Once she'd calmed down the Doctor, stroking her hair and whispering soothing words, pulled them to their feet. "Are you okay?" she nodded, not knowing what else to say. "You realise you don't have to go through with this. You can go home, ask for their forgiveness."

"No!" Amy wrapped her arms tightly around his torso as though she was scared he'd leave her. Run away. "I don't need them to survive. I need you."

X

After a few silent moments there was a knock at the door. Amy let go of the Doctor and made for the stairs. "Do you mind? I don't want to..." she trailed off before tears began to flow again. The Doctor closed the distance between them and quickly kissed her.

"Go on." he watched her disappear up the stairs before answering the door. Her was surprised to find his parents standing there. "Can't I get rid of you?" he asked jokingly, earning a broad but slightly pained, smile from his father. The worry in his mothers eyes explained everything. Behind them stood the Sacerdote. "Ah. Come in." he ushered them into the living room, gesturing for them to sit down. "I take it you already know?"

"Yes. The whole of Gallifrey probably knows by now. Her parents made sure to announce it at the council meeting." the Sacerdote stared across the room, his mouth set in a straight line.

"Does she still want to do this?" the Doctors mother asked quietly.

"Yes. But I don't know how we're going to do it."

"Her mother refuses to bless Ameeyna. She claims that she is no longer her mother. This does, however, supply you with a way around the blessing, if you choose to hear it."

"We'll listen." the Doctor turned his head to where Amy was stood in the door frame, her face pained and unsmiling. She sat down next to the Doctor and gestured for the Sacerdote to continue.

"Well, if Chiara accepts, she can take legal claim over you. You would, respectively, become their daughter."

"But then I would be the Doctor's sister wouldn't I? I thought that marrying your brother was against the law." Amy frowned, wishing she'd kept her mouth shut.

"Yes. But this arrangement would be made once you were already proposed. The law cannot stop that. It just means that Chiara would become your guardian."

"Then yes. I have no problem with that." Amy managed a feint smile.

"Chiara? We will need your consent."

Chiara merely nodded. "Welcome to the family, kid."

By the way, a Sacerdote is their version of a priest. (It's Italian) Unfortunately I have 4 exams coming up, so I won't be able to update for at least a week. However, I will make you a promise; 3 review and you'll get an extra chapter when I get back. Every extra 5 after that and that's another chapter. See how high we can get in a week.