Okay I have edited chapter one to include a Prolouge. I wrote this but somehow it got lost. Still not sure how. Anyway I've added it to the beginning of chapter one, and I'm sorry for any confusion due to it not being here. Hopefully this will make everything okay. Enjoy! =)

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Last of the Time Lords

Chapter eight

The Doctor stepped forward to look at the leader of the bears in the better light of the fire. The others were gathering around, and she wanted to get closer to him. It was a bit intimidating being in a room with fifty or so creatures that were all ten times your size. But she knew better. The Doctpr was the perfect one for inter-species talks.

The leader of the Kaladians sniffed the Doctor, examining him. "Who are you?" he finally asked.

"I am the Doctor, and this is my..." again he felt himself searching for the right words. He and River had only been together a few months. Girlfriend maybe? No that was too plain. Just "girlfriend" did not describe his feelings for her. But you don't exactly say "Well I'm pretty sure she's my future wife. Still working it out. But for now she's my assistant type person who I fancy" to a seven foot leader of bear creatures. So, once again, he used what he could think of.

"My mate." he said simply, knowing they'd understand THAT. "River Song. We recieved your psycic distress signal and cMe running. That's us. Always running. So, what seems to be the problem?"

The leader regarded he and River for a moment, then nodded. "My name is Ketox. I am the chief of our tribe of Kaladians. We have always been a peaceful tribe living as best we could with the Wulffs. But recently a new enemy has appeared. We have never seen the likes of them before. We have lost many warriors to the enemy. They can kill us in one touch and they speak a different language. We realized we were in trouble and sent a psycic distress signal."

"Which was recieved by my TARDIS." the Doctor concluded. "Tell me, Ketox, what does this enemy look like?"

"Like you." Ketox said.

The Doctor thought. That couldn't be right. Humans never settled on this planet.

"Can you help us?" Ketox asked.

"I think so, yes." the Doctor said with a grin. "Just need to find the enemy. Where are they coming from?"

"From over the cliff our cave rests within. Their numbers are great and their weapons unlike anything. They kill with a touch." He paused. "We know where their den is. We will take you at dawn, when the storm of ice has stopped."

The Doctor nodded. "Yes. Thank you."

"Tonight, you are the guest of honor. The Doctor will have my den. I will sleep with my warriors. The Doctor's female will sleep with the other females."

River's eyebrows raised and her cheeks reddened. Obviously, the Kaladians had taken "mate" literally. She gave a look to the Doctor, who seemed to be holding back a smile.

"Thank you Ketox but..." the Doctor paused. "Id like to, um, keep my er...female...with me tonight if that's okay."

Ketox's head tilted. "Why? Mating season isn't for another three dark skies."

"Yes well. You see..." the Doctor stumbled over his words, trying to give a good reason. "For us, mating season is sort of...year round." he cleared his throat, avoiding River's glare as the Kaladians all looked at her. "At any rate, there will be no mating tonight. I just...enjoy having her close."

This was the truth. He loved having River close, and hated when he was away from her. Especially now that she was changing. He could see the faint glow of the Huon particles engulfing her entire arm now.

Ketox nodded. "Very well. You may keep your female with you. Best get some rest now. That goes for everyone. We leave as soon as the great orb rises."

There was a roar in the cave. A great roar of warriors ready for battle. It ecoed across the walls and made River cover her ears. The Doctor went to her, putting an arm around her as Ketox led them to their den. He couldn't help but feel he was missing something. Something obvious. He shrugged it off. It would come to him.

Little did the Doctor know it would be very soon. The figure was moving through the shadows of the cave, watching his every move. The time of action would be soon. Very very soon...