Here is chapter 7. I hope you enjoy it. In this chapter, things FINALLY start getting interesting!

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Beep! Beep! Beep! The alarm on the clock sounded. Jedediah mumbled something, and rolled over. He wasn't ready to wake up yet. He tried to ignore the constant, annoying beeping, but it was impossible. He finally rose, and got out of bed. He had fallen asleep wearing everything, except for his vest, his boots, and his pistol holster, wich he had placed on the nightstand. He put them back on, and opened his door. To his surprise, Octavius had his fist raised, as if he had been about to knock on the door. Jedediah was about to say good morning, when he noticed Octavius scowling. Then he remembered the argument the night before, and returned the look.

" What do ya want? " He said, with venom poisoning each word.

" To tell you it is time to rise. " Octavius said with an equal amount of venom.

Jedediah pushed past Octavius, and walked down the hall. Octavius followed a good couple feet behind. Once at the main entrance, Jedediah saw a small fold-up table, and on it, were what looked like cakes with holes in the center.

" Ah, good morning! " The Doctor said in a cheerful voice. Jedediah wished he could be as cheerful as he was.

" Mornin'. " He said, walking past the Doctor to sit on the floor.

" Good morning, Doctor. " Octavius said simply. He walked to the other side of the TARDIS, and sat down with a sigh.

There was silence for a while, and then the Doctor spoke up. " How about breakfast? Have you all had doughnuts before? "

Jedediah shook his head. The Doctor smiled and grabbed one of the table. He then handed it to Jedediah. He was about to refuse the doughnut, when his stomach growled, reminding him how hungry he was. He hesitantly took the doughnut. He looked at it. It had black stuff smeared neatly on top, and rainbow shavings. He glanced at the Doctor, who smiled and nodded encouragement. He took a bite. The doughnut melted in his mouth, like the softest cake any woman in the west could make. He could taste the stuff smeared on the top, and he realized that it was chocolate frosting.

" This is really good. Thank you Doctor. " He said, taking another bite.

" Your quite welcome. " The Doctor replied. Then he decided, perhaps this cowboy wasn't so bad. After all, he likes the best food known to the race of man too. Then, remembering Octavius sitting in the corner, went to the table to grab another doughnut. This one had white frosting, and black sprinkles. He offered it to Octavius.

" No thank you. " He said

quietly. " I am not hungry. "

" I'll take that doughnut if you don't want it. " Amy said emerging from the hallway, followed by Rory.

" Go ahead. I do not care. " Octavius replied.

Amy took the doughnut from the Doctor, while Rory took one with pink frosting and white sprinkles.

" Pink frosting? " Jedediah asked, without a hint of rudeness.

" It's strawberry. "

" Oh. "

While everyone ate doughnuts of all different kinds and talked, Octavius just sat alone in the corner, staring at nothing.

" Aren't ya hungry? " Jedediah said coming to sit next to him.

" No. "

" Are ya still,...still mad at me? "

" No. Just disappointed we fought last night. Jedediah I am sorry for what I said. I do need you. Your always there to support me, and you always catch me when I fall. I did not mean to hurt your feelings. You are my best friend and, and I know you care. And I thank you for always standing up for me. "

" Your welcome. I-I'm also, sorry for what I said. You are strong. And you do have a heart. I was wrong to say you didn't. "

" We were both wrong. "

The two gave each other a quick hug, then stood, and walked over to the table.

" You've got ta try these. " Jedediah said, handing a doughnut to Octavius.

" Okay...mmmmm...that is delicious. What is it? "

" A doughnut. "

" Doughnut? Like, a honey cake, with a whole through the center? We have nothing like this Rome. "

Jedediah laughed. " We have these in America, but mainly in the big cities. Where the factories are. Us cowboys seldom see such an artful cake. "

Rory had seen the whole conversation. He was glad they were friends again. He remembered how lonely he had been when he was a centurion. Of course, he had made friends, but they were all robots, unable to resist control. He was snapped back into reality as he heard the TARDIS stop.

" Well... " The Doctor said. " What a pleasant surprise! "

Everyone followed the Doctor out the door. Jedediah gulped when he saw where they were. He saw rolling sand dunes, and dust blowing in the wind. They had to be in Egypt.

" Are...we in Egypt? " He asked.

" No. We're on the planet Gethria. Near the Sunlight Worlds. I've been here before. So have the Daleks. They lured me into a trap here once. "

" So, like, the WHOLE planets made of...sand. "

" Yes. Is that alright with you? "

" What, oh, sure. " Jedediah said, faking a smile.

Octavius noticed this, and put a hand on his friends shoulder. " Are you going to be okay? " He asked worriedly.

" Huh? Oh, yeah. Yeah. I'll be fine. "

" Are you sure? You could stay on the TARDIS and,... "

"I'm FINE Octavius! " Jedediah shouted rather harshly.

Everyone turned to look at him.

" I mean, i'm fine, Octavius. Sorry. "

" Daleks! " The Doctor exclaimed suddenly. " There are Daleks here! "

" How can you tell? " Amy asked.

" I picked up traces on my sonic. Come on. We're going to investigate. "

" Are you sure that's a good idea? " Rory asked in a hushed voice.

" Of coarse! Why wouldn't it be? "

" Well, we have two...unexperienced crew members, one who seems to be afraid of sand. Perhaps they should... "

" Oh, come on Rory! It's just a little hike. That's never killed anyone. Now, come along Pond...and, others. "

" Great. " Rory said under his breath. " I'm an 'other ' now. "

The blazing sun that orbited the planet beat down on the small group, causing them to make slow progress. Jedediah took off his hat, and wiped his forehead with the back of his hand. It was hotter here than it was in the West. He noticed Octavius panting next to him.

" Here, why don't ya take off your helmet? " He suggested.

" No. I am fine. "

" Suit yourself. "

They continued on, through the scorching heat. Just when Jedediah was sure he was about to get heat stroke, the Doctor suddenly stopped.

" Stop. " He said.

Everyone sighed and sat down.

" No no no. Get up! " The Doctor said annoyed.

" But Doctor, " Amy said catching her breath. " It's...so...hot...can we...please...just...stop... "

" Fine. " The Doctor sighed. " There's a tree over there. "

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" It's hotter here than i've experienced! " The Doctor exclaimed. " Why, it's even hotter than Urlic! "

" Urlic? " Jedediah questioned.

" Yes that's another desert planet. We can stay here for a while, then we must continue. "

Everyone groaned. How much farther did they have to go? Jedediah thought. Suddenly, they could hear the sound of wheels on sand.

" Or we could leave now! " The Doctor yelled, turning around. Jedediah turned too, and noticed five Daleks, led by a black one, coming at them.

Jedediah shook Octavius, who had been sleeping, and Rory helped Amy up.

" Wha... " Octavius asked sleepily.

" Time ta go! " Jedediah said, grabbing Octavius hand.

They ran as fast as they could.

" They are catching up! " Octavius shouted.

" Impossible! " The Doctor said, looking over his shoulder. " They're floating! "

" I thought you said they couldn't float! " Rory said confused.

" They can! But I didn't expect them to be floating in this heat! "

They all ran for the TARDIS. Rory and Amy ran at the front, Jedediah and Octavius kept pace with each other, and the Doctor ran just a few steps behind.

Suddenly, Jedediah stumbled and fell. He felt his left ankle twist at an odd angle.

" Octavius! " He cried, struggling to stand.

" Jedediah! " Octavius yelled back. He stopped and turned around, only to be grabbed by the cape by the Doctor.

" What are you doing! " Octavius cried. " We have to help Jedediah! "

" No time! " The Doctor said, half dragging, half pulling Octavius. He dragged him into the TARDIS, as the Daleks began closing in.

Jedediah watched, shocked that he had been left behind, as the TARDIS disappeared. He struggled to stand once more, but stumbled again.

" Halt! " The black Dalek said in that voice Jedediah had come to hate.

Jedediah watched as he was surrounded on all sides by the Daleks.

" What shall we do with him? " A white Dalek asked.

" Hold him prisoner. " A non Dalek voice said. Jedediah froze. He knew that voice. He had heard it over and over again in his worst nightmares.

" Khamunrah. " He hissed. Not at all pleased to see the pharaoh.

" It's good to see you too, cowboy. " Khamunrah said in that ridicules voice he always spoke in. " I see you've met my new army. "

" So THIS is your army! Is it because your bird brained dudes got their tail feathers kicked last time? "

Khamunrah's eyes glowed angrily. I shouldn't have said that. Jedediah thought. He gasped as Khamunrah came forwards and struck him hard on the cheek.

" You cheeky, cheeky cowboy. You never learn do you? "

Jedediah kept silent.

" You see, my " Bird Men " were doomed from the start. I knew that. You see, I let that night guard of yours send me back into the underworld, so that these amazing metal warriors could bring me back again, and make me even more powerful. Now, Daleks, take him to the prison cell. "

" Wait a second. " Jedediah said. " Why not just kill me now? "

" Because, something has to lure that Roman here. It's his fault I failed the first time. And also, the Daleks say he has more power than anyone. including that Doctor guy. And of course, the Daleks have a score to settle with that Doctor. "

" So that's it? This all has to do with grudges? "

" Well, of course after we get that Roman and Doctor out of the way, there's always world domination. Now Daleks, take him away. Oh, and Daleks, one more thing, when they get here, do whatever you want with the Doctor and the other two. Save the Roman for me. "

" No! " Jedediah said, struggling in the Daleks rather strong grasp. " Leave them alone! "

" Zip it, cowboy. You'll get yours all in good time. Take him away. "

Jedediah followed, head bent, to a small room, with no windows, and a steel door. Once there, the Daleks removed his weapon, and shoved him inside. Jedediah sat on the ground, wrapping his bandana around his already swollen ankle. All he could do was hope that Octavius wouldn't come.

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Do you think Octavius will come? We'll see!

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