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" So. The Cybermen were at the museum...which means they were found...which means government agents...which means...the ship is just outside the atmosphere. Brilliant. What do you think Rory? "

" Uh, y-yes Doctor...um...bri...brilliant. " Rory stammered, not being able to hide his guilt.

" Rory, " The Doctor said, coming over to stand in front of the man. " are you hiding something? "

" What? No! No! Hiding something! That...that's rediculas! "

" Not very convincing,...alright then. Amy! "

" Yes Doctor? "

" Prepare for landing! "

As the ship shuddered to a halt, Jedediah saw Octavius dared to peak out of Rory's pocket, but Jedediah saw him, and signaled him to stay down.

" Cowboy. " The Doctor said, turning around. " Any reason why you're pushing the air down? "

" Uh...no. " Jedediah said, fake smiling at the Doctor, who wasn't convinced.

" Rory. What's in your pocket? "

" What! Oh, my phone, my wallet, my... "

" Let me see. "

Hesitantly, Rory maneuvered his hand around Octavius, and pulled out his phone, wallet, and keys.

" Is that it? "

" Yes. "

" My sonic begs to differ...Rory...what are you hiding? "

" N-nothing! Honestly! "

Awkwardly, the Doctor put his hand in Rory's pocket, to both men's discomfort, and pulled out a tiny, little, roman general. Holding him carefully in his hands, the Doctor turned to Rory with an angry look on his face.

" Rory...you lied to me... "

" I-I'm sorry Doctor but... "

" I can't believe you lied to me! "

" I... "

" Doctor. " Jedediah cut in. " It's not Rory's fault, it's not Octavius' fault, it's my fault. " He said, hanging his head. " I just...I couldn't go on an adventure without him, and, and it wasn't his fault we left to find you. It was mine. All mine. "

The Doctor thought for a second, debating over weather he was mad at the three for disobeying, or if he was pleased by their teamwork and cunningness. Sighing, the Doctor placed the roman beside his cowboy friend, and turned to Rory.

" I'm not mad that you disobeyed me, but I am disappointed that you lied to me. "

" Sorry Doctor. "

Suddenly, the Doctor smiled, and punched Rory's shoulder good naturedly.

" That's alright. You just need to work on being more convincing. If I were a Dalek, i'd deffinantly know if you were lying or not. "

" Of course, a Dalek wouldn't care. "

" Of coarse. Now, since we have another team member, I guess we go over the plan again. So,... "

But before the Doctor could finish, the TARDIS began to shudder. Outside, they could hear pounding footsteps, and the sound of "upgrade' and 'delete'.

" Well to late for a plan know. Rory, i'm putting those two in your care. Don't let them out of your sight, lets go. "

Together, all three, plus the two miniatures in Rory's pocket, made their way out of the TARDIS, right in front of the Cybermen.

" Doctor. " One said. " We have been expecting you. "

" Cybermen, I was NOT expecting you. " The Doctor replied.

" Ha ha. Even your jokes need to be upgraded. "

" Ohhh...ouch. That stung. "

" Indeed. Come with me. "

Seeing that they had no choice, the Doctor and his companions followed, sticking close to each other. From inside his pocket, Rory could hear a small whimper, and then a low, comforting voice. He wondered if everything was alright.

" Jedediah I am frightened. " Octavius whimpered, peaking ever so slightly out of Rory's pocket.

" It's all right. They can't hurt us. " Jedediah said soothingly.

" I am not so sure about that...look. "

Octavius pointed to what looked like a dog, but it had gray, metal armour, and it's eyes glowed an unnearthly red. Jedediah shuttered, unwilling to look at it anymore.

" Here we are. " The Cybermen said, walking into a room with little jail cells. " You stay here, while we upgrade the female. "

" No! " Rory cried, pushing past the Doctor, who grabbed his arm.

" Rory stop! That won't help! "

" But Doctor! "

" We'll figure something out! "

" No, you won't. " Another Cybermen said, grabbing the Doctor. " It's time for your upgrade too. "

As the Doctor and Amy were led out of the room, Rory was pushed into a cell, and was left all alone in the dark. Well, not entirely alone.

" Dad gum it! " Jedediah yelled, crawling out of Rory's pocket, and helping Octavius out as well. " That ain't right! They can't do that! "

Octavius saw Rory cry silent tears, and climbed up onto his shoulder.

" It is alright, Centurion Rory. We will find a way to save them. "

" Yeah! " Jedediah said, climbing up beside Octavius.

" But how? " Rory asked, looking around. " We're trapped. "

" Well, we're small. The gaps in the bars are big. So... " Jedediah climbed down from Rory's shoulder, and easily slipped through the bars. " Big mistake. "

" Jedediah that is brilliant! We can retrieve those keys, and then rescue the Doctor and Amy! " Octavius exclaimed.

" That's a good idea but, how will you reach them? " Rory asked, looking over at the dangling keys.

" I do believe I have an idea of how we can get up there. " Octavius said thoughtfully.

" How? "

" Well,...do you see that stick over there? We can drag the stick over to Rory, and then he can use it to reach the keys! "

" Octavius your a genius! " Jedediah said, smiling at his friend, who again, blushed at the truth. " Well what'r we waitin' for? Let's go! "

Silently, Octavius slipped through the bars, and together the two made their way cautiously to the stick, and Jedediah tied his rope to it. He then pulled. As Jedediah pulled, Octavius pushed from the other side, again getting mad at his sandels for their lack of grip. A few moments later, the stick was close enough for Rory to reach, and he took it in his hands. carefully, he used the stick to knock the keys off the wall. KSSHH! The keys fell off their hook, and clattered to the ground. The three held their breath, but heard nothing to tell them that they had been heard. Quickly, Jedediah ran to where the keys fell, and dragged them over to where Rory could reach them. Picking them up slowly, Rory pushed the key into the lock, and heard a satisfying CLICK! and then pushed open the door.

" Good job guys. " He said to the miniatures, scooping them up and placing him back into his pocket.

Amy watched as she was put into a small cell, away from the Doctor, and then watched the Doctor get shoved into his cell.

" What are you waiting for! " He shouted at the Cybermen. " I thought we were to be upgraded! "

" Not yet. We have been called by the Silence. Best to not keep them waiting. "

" Silence? What of the Silence? "

As the Cybermen left, Amy and the Doctor exchanged a glance of 'oh snap'. Thinking, the Doctor pulled out his sonic, the one thing the Cybermen had forgotten to take off him. Foolish. As he soniced the lock, he found that they were'nt as foolish as he had thought, because the lock was not unlocking.

" Look! " Amy exclaimed as Rory ran in through the door. " Rory! "

" Amy! Doctor! You were'nt upgraded! "

" No. We were'nt, but we did find out about the Silence. "

From his pocket, Rory could hear a gasp. Probably Jedediah.

" You have news of...the Silence? " He asked shakily, poking his head out of Rory's pocket.

" Yes. And the Cybermen are working with them. "

" I thought the Cybermen were afraid of the Silence? " Rory questioned, unlocking Amy's cell, and then holding her in a warm embrace.

" So did I. Perhaps they made a deal with them. "

Rory unlocked the Doctor's cell, and then stepped back as he swung open the door.

" Well, there's only one thing left to do. " He said.

" Leave while we still have a chance? " Rory asked hopefully.

" What? No! Investigate! Goodness Rory! "

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" Jedediah. " Octavius whispered, following his cowboy friend, sneaking around a group of Cybermen guarding something.

" Shhh! You'll give us away! "

" Sorry. "

The Doctor had decided they could gather more information if they split up, using the miniature's small size to their advantage. So, here they were sneaking past some super large cyber robots who could easily kill them if they wanted to, which hopefully they didn't.

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" This way gang! " The Doctor yelled, leading Amy and Rory to a large door, and then peaking through it. Inside, he could see a large number of Cybermen standing a good few feet away from a Silence, who was speaking to them.

" How goes the plan? " The Silence hissed.

" Good, mighty Silence. We have the Doctor, and his companions. "

" Good. And the energy crystal? What of that? It's unprotected,...right? "

" Yes. Waiting for your plan to take it's course. "

Unguarded? The Doctor thought, with a growing sense of unease. Why would it be unguarded?

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Jedediah quickened his pace as he and Octavius neared a glowing blue crystal, about the size of a football, but still way bigger than them. Walking over to it, he suddenly felt drawn to it. He suddenly felt Octavius grab his shoulder, and turn him around to face him.

" Jedediah what are you doing? You must not touch it! "

" Why not? It's drawin' me Octavius. All i've gotta do is touch it... "

" Jedediah! No! "

But it was too late. The blue crystal touched the bare skin of Jedediah's finger, and there was a horrific flash of light, and the sound of thunder.

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The Doctor gasped as the Silence suddenly disappeared. For some reason, though the Silence had vanished mid sentence, the Cybermen seemed to not really care about what had just happened. With growing dread, the Doctor realized there was something strange going on, and that they needed to leave before anything bad happened.

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Octavius shielded his eyes from the glowing light, and stood shaking when it dimmed down. Finally opening his eyes, Octavius saw with horror the small figure of his friend laying on the ground. Rushing forwards, he turned his friend on his back, and moved him away from the crystal, which wasn't glowing anymore.

" Jedediah? " Octavius whispered, gently shaking him. The only reply was a small groan.

Suddenly, Octavius heard the thunder again, and realized it wasn't thunder, but an explosion. Desperately trying to think of what to do, Octavius jumped as the Doctor burst into the room, and ran up to them.

" What happened? " He asked, looking at Jedediah.

" He touched the crystal. " Octavius replied.

" I hate that crystal. " Was the Doctor's only reply as he picked up roman the roman and cowboy, and then grabbed the crystal.