D: So, I was really pleased to get a review last night! I'm pretty sure I'm the only writer who gets totally ecstatic over one review, because it means someone is reading… Anyway, I wasn't going to post this last bit today, but I thought, since the idea is fresh in my mind and I'm typing up the first chapter of my other, new, Ten/ Rose story, I might as well finish. So, we have quite the predicament here with John and Rose; the Doctor's human counterpart is head over heels for his fiancé, and Rose finally has the human lover she always wanted out of the Doctor… Of course that was before she was a Time Lady… And now the Family has landed and they will, of course, cause some drama as well.
Twyla's Outfit:
http:/www[dot]polyvore[dot]com/twyla_dance/set?id=41063029
Rose's Outfit:
http:/www[dot]polyvore[dot]com/rose_dance/set?id=41062822
Onward! I don't own anything except the idea and Twyla, enjoy!
What Ten Seconds Can Do
Chapter 9: Human See Human Do
"Rose, you're going to be fine," Twyla soothed. The girl in question was pacing the floors in her cream-colored gown and nude heels. Twyla was trying to still the woman for a few moments, to finish pinning her curls up in a half ponytail with a cream-colored cloth rose." really, it's not as if it's the end of the world if you have a little alone time with John… The Doctor is John so it's not cheating or anything!"
"You don't understand Twyla…" Rose sighed. She finally sat down on the end of her bed, and Twyla swiftly pinned the rose in her hair. While she had the brunette captive, she also strung a delicate chain of pearls around her neck and placed a golden ring with a carved rose on her finger." I waited two years for the Doctor to even glance my way as more then a friend, a companion… Then I wished more then anything he could be human, so we could be together… That was before I realized this whole Time Lady ordeal could happen… And it's like fate is taunting me, telling me if the Doctor had been John, he would have loved me, he would have courted me and been with me, in no time…"
"I get it, Rose," Twyla said softly. She knelt before her friend, shifting her own red and black skirts aside so she could, and touched her cheek in a motherly way." Think about this, you're just realizing you can live forever, that all the human dreams you had are done, but now you could have them… I never had those options… And even now… With Jack… Our options are limited… Kids will probably be out of the question, marriage is barely in the concept, and we're both going to keep living on until we decide to let our bodies give up… You and the Doctor, though… When this entire ordeal is over, you'll only be stronger! You two can have little Space-Time babies, get married on every planet and time frame known to species, and have a life, together, forever… This shouldn't be a bad thing, this should only be strengthening the idea that the Doctor loves you, no matter what form he's in…"
"When did you get so smart, Twyla?" Rose asked with a watery smile. Twyla shrugged and finished up her own hair and put in a pair of red earrings. Rose studied her friend; Twyla had taken this opportunity to wear something "fun" with gusto. She words a red and black dress that reminded Rose of the flamenco dancers she had seen with the Doctor in Barcelona, black heels with tiny bows on the toes, red earrings with carved roses on them, and a black choker with a gemmed rose." I'm starting to think you just like wearing roses in this time period because it makes John think of me…"
"What would make you think that?" Twyla teased as she pinned her auburn curls back with a red rose. Rose shook her head and watched the girl apply lipstick meticulously." I'm going to go find Jack… I'll meet you at the dance…"
"Twyla, have you noticed that those two trouble maker students have been… odd lately?" Rose asked suddenly." They're always sniffin' like they have a cold… And they keep hoverin' around when class is done… John had to shoo 'em away three times this week! I just… I have an odd feeling that somefing is up…"
"You're just jittery because John has taken you out every afternoon, spent every lunch with you, and every free period in your class," Twyla pointed out. Rose hid a smile and waved to Twyla as the girl left her room and blew a dramatic kiss. Twyla moved swiftly through the empty halls of the school, humming to herself as she moved. She didn't see Jack until he popped out around the corner and made her give a cry of surprise." Jack Harkness! I ought to kill you!"
"Good luck, I'll just come back," Jack said reaching for the small redhead. She shook her head and danced away, walking ahead, her arms crossed in faux anger at the man." Ah, Lala, come 'ere! I was only kidding!"
"No, you don't get to call me that and make me melt like chocolate in a kids pocket," Twyla said stubbornly. Jack finally caught her around the waist, gently, and pulled her back against his chest in a hug from behind. Twyla tried to wiggle away, but Jack peppered her neck and shoulder with gentle kisses until she was giggling and sighing in content." You're still not forgiven, just so you know…"
"Well, I wanted to ask you something, then you can forgive me," Jack grinned. Twyla muttered something about being arrogant before she turned, giving him an expectant look." Oh! Well, um… okay…" Jack cleared his throat and straightened up." Twyla… I've been doing some thinking, since we've been stuck here… What I mean is, I love the situation- well not really I hate the Victorian era… But what I mean is… Um…"
"Jack, are you nervous?" Twyla cut off his rambles with an amused smile. Jack's cheeks colored a light pink and he averted his eyes." Oh my- you so are!"
"Twyla," Jack said seriously. Twyla stopped her teasing at once, the tone to his voice entirely business now. She turned back towards him and he took both her hands in his." The situation I enjoy, is being married to you… Even if it is a disguise… I like the idea of you being mine, of other men not being able to have any sort of claim on you. I was hoping, once this was all over, we could… Keep that part of this story true…"
"Jack are you-"
"I want you to marry me Twyla…" Jack said softly. He took out a red ruby ring form his jacket pocket and Twyla gave a squeak of surprise. The gem was smoothed but uneven in the lines that made it. It was the size of her thumb nail, and had a delicate golden band." This was my mothers… It's the only thing I have left of my time, of my home… I would be so honored if you would wear it, be my wife, and deal with me for whatever forever really means…"
"Who else would put up with you?" Twyla teased tearfully. She took the ring and put it on her ring finger; perfect fit. Jack looked at her expectantly." Yes, Jack… I will…"
~*DW*~
Rose glanced down at her hand, intertwined with John's own, gently; she smiled at the familiarity, and odd newness of it all. It was like a contradiction, being so used to holding the Doctor's hand, but not his human counterpart. She watched John, fidgeting more then more then normal, and babbling about how the moon was supposed to be clear and bright tonight. Rose stopped John short of the entrance to the dance hall- where couples and groups were already entering the dance -and gave him a curious look.
"Are you alright?" Rose asked." You've been acting strange all night, John… I'm starting to think you really knocked your brains out when you fell this morning…"
"In my defense, I showed you my dream journal, and you said I was perfectly sane," John said remembering how he had shown Rose his journal that morning and she had acted so intrigued and interested." Any other person would have asked if I needed a head doctor… Which is probably why I didn't see the stairs…" John paused again." I did tell you that you look stunning, didn't I?"
"Only a few ten times," Rose smiled around a blush. Twyla had helped dress her in a cream-colored dress with embroidered roses on the side, and taken care on her hair and makeup." Now, why are you so fidgety, you're makin' me nervous just watchin'!"
"Oh… Well… I had hoped to wait until after…" John sighed. He swallowed thickly and then began rummaging around in his coat pocket." Rose, these past few weeks have been amazing… Especially this last week, spending so much time with you and getting closer… And kissing you yesterday afternoon has to be the single best memory I have to date. What I mean to say is… I was hoping you would continue to want to see me… let me properly court you and- aha!" John produced a delicate gold ring. It had a tiny pearl and diamond next to two roses- one pink and one white -carved from delicate coral. Rose gasped at the pretty thing and glanced up at John." Would you let me court you, Rose? So we could be married?"
"Oh… Oh John…" Rose said, her voice thick with emotion. John slid the ring on her finger, hopefully and she shook her head." Okay… yes, I mean yes!"
Rose knew, in retrospect, that this was a bad idea, but she also knew that she couldn't say no to John, it would be the same as saying no to her Doctor. She also knew that Twyla had been right, this was only a method of strengthening their relationship, proving the Doctor loved Rose no matter the circumstances. So, for now, she leaned up and kissed him soundly on the mouth, then let John lead her into the dance, the ring proudly displayed on her hand. Neither of them noticed the group of four behind them, all three sniffing the air eagerly.
~*DW*~
"Twyla, I have a bad feeling," Rose said. She watched the small girl with the red balloon, who passed their table for the fifth time in the last ten minutes. The two students she had worried about before- Burke and Starks -were also passing their table again, offering her a tilt of the head and a long sniffle as hello." I just think-"
"Please stop that," Twyla said eyeing Joan Redfern as she entered the hall and eyed their table with a sniff of her own." I'm agreeing with you, now…"
"Maybe we should-"
"Rose," John interrupted her, and Rose turned her eyes up to smile at him." I was wondering… Can I tell Twyla and Jack about…" He indicated her hand where the ring sat and Rose blushed with a nod and a smile." Fantastic!"
Of course, before the man could say anything further, Burke approached the table, a gun now proudly brandished in his hand. Rose cursed under her breath and pushed herself back against John, blocking him from the boys.
"I wouldn't do that Miss Tyler…" Burke smiled evilly." Now, we want the Doctor and we want him now."
"The Doctor?" John asked incredulously. Rose glared at the boys and Twyla jumped up beside her, Jack quick to her side." Burke, put the gun down, I have no idea what you mean but this is absurd!"
"He doesn't remember, Son of Mine," Starks said to Burke. Both of them lunged forward, one grabbing Rose the other Twyla." Perhaps if the human heart breaks, the Time Lord will emerge? Who would you chose to save, Doctor? The woman you love, or your dear friend Twyla?"
"Let them go!" Jack cried. He was struggling against John's hold while Twyla had stiffened entirely against the hold. She kept glanced downward, towards the lone pocket in her dress and where she had the fob watch hidden. She closed her eyes and wished upon wishes that this ended well." Twyla!"
"Rose!" John cried. He turned towards the two boys with wild eyes." I don't know what you want! I'll do anything!"
"Ah, he is still clueless…" Joan said, moving towards the two boys." Husband of Mine, Son of Mine, kill them…"
"No!" Jack and John cried. Rose had been with the Doctor for too long, however, to not be prepared for this. She arched her elbow back and knocked Burke back out of gripping range, then yanked his gun into her own hands. She pointed it at him and glared at the entire Family.
"Let Twyla go, or I shoot," Rose said. John watched with terrified eyes, but there was a pride in his heart that she could protect herself." Now!" Starks did as he was told, frowning all the way. Rose shoved Twyla back at Jack, who caught her in his arms immediately, before speaking again." We're gonna' leave now… you're going to do the same or I'll kill you all now… You hear?"
"Of course Miss," Starks said with a smile," But once you're gone, the village will be ours… We will get our Time Lord…"
Rose ignored this and backed out of the hall, pushing her three friends on behind her. Once in the hall, she dropped her hands- shaking from gripping the gun so hard -and grabbed John's hand before sprinting out. They had reached the school before she felt the pain in her legs.
"We have to get to the TARDIS…" Rose said.
"They'll have already secured her…" Twyla said shaking her head.
"Well then open the bloody watch…" Jack said.
"He has to do it…" Rose said indicating towards John. The three argued a bit more, John watching them with wary eyes the entire time." We have to tell him… If we don't explain first, the soul in the watch won't take and he could die…"
"You're all mad," John said shaking his head. He turned Rose around to face him and gazed into her eyes." What is all this talk? It sounds like my journal…"
"John… You're not real…" Rose said." You're really the Doctor… Your dreams? They're who you really are… remember you told me you dreamed about our adventures? Sometimes you have a different face, and Twyla and Jack are there… it's all real!"
"Rose… You sound mad!" John cried. Rose shook her head and took his face in her soft hands." Rose?"
"Where did you grow up?" Rose asked.
"Island of Gallifrey, it's in Scotland…" John asked." My father was a watch maker, mother was a librarian… I had a pet dog and friends, before they were killed in the fire, before I was moved here and went to school to teach…"
"Doesn't that sound just a little too recited?" Rose asked. Her eyes were sad as John opened his mouth to speak, but couldn't argue at all. An explosion sounded behind them, and all four ran towards the flat Jack and Twyla resided in. There was a group of people waiting, so Twyla redirected them towards the woods.
"This way, there's an abandoned cabin down here…" Twyla led them inside, locking the door and falling against it in relief. John had collapsed against the fireplace the moment the door shut, and Jack moved to sit with him." Don't…"
"I will…" Rose said softly. Twyla handed her the watch, and Rose nodded at the gesture. She moved towards John and sat next to him, his eyes shifting up towards her." It isn't a dream, John… We're not mad… Here," She handed him the watch, and he took it hesitantly." Listen… Can't you hear it talkin' to you?"
John turned the watch in his hand, his eyes wide in fear and awe. When Rose touched his hand with her fingertips, visions appeared behind both of their eyes. They saw a large white wedding, Rose smiling under the veil and John laughing as their friends threw rice over them. Then another of a small girl with blonde curls and a boy with dark brown hair and golden eyes. Then John on his death bed, whispering his goodbyes to Rose, her hand clasping his. When they opened their eyes, John had tears in his own.
"We could have that, Rose…" John said." What am I? Some character to this Doctor? It's not fair! We could have that…"
"No we couldn't…" Rose said sadly. John gave her an odd look and she wiped her eyes as tears began to fall." John, in all of those visions, did you see me age at all? I will stay this way, forever… And so will the Doctor… But if you stay human, we can never be together…"
John gave her a sad look, then he turned back towards the watch, throbbing and pulsing in his hand as if to taunt him about what she was saying. He sighed, he knew what he had to do…
~*DW*~
Rose watched Twyla and Jack whispering in a corner of the TARDIS, their words too low for her to hear but she knew it was some version of if she was okay or not. She waited quietly in the Captain's chair, watching the Gallifrey symbols moving back and forth across the screen before her. She didn't turn around when the door opened, she closed her eyes instead, and waited until she felt the familiar arms of the Doctor wrap around her waist. She smiled and waited until his lips found her cheek, then spoke.
"I'm sorry," She said softly. The Doctor gave her an odd look but didn't interrupt." I broke John's heart… He's a part of you… I'm sorry for that…"
"Rose… We both love you," the Doctor said softly. Rose turned for a sound kiss from her Doctor, but there was something new on his lips that was purely John. She smiled, knowing that Twyla had been right after all, this would only strengthen their relationship more and more." Now, let's head off somewhere fun, yeah? Make up for this crazy ordeal…"
"Deal," Rose smiled. Both stood, hands intertwined tightly, and moved to the console, flipping switches and hitting buttons.
"Can we go to a resort planet?" Twyla asked excitedly. Jack walked beside her and nodded his agreement." Since we both have weddings to plan…"
"I think that sounds lovely," the Doctor said with a grin. And off they went; Rose Tyler, Jack Harkness, Twyla DeAngelise, and the Doctor, in the TARDIS; off to cause chaos and save lives, just as it should be.
~*DW*~
D: So, that's the end of this one, for now. Like I said, there will be a new one later one, probably tomorrow night. It's a spin off of this universe, right before Twyla and Jack's wedding, where Rose makes a wish near a Wishing Wombler- alien will be explained in said story -and caused a very messy ordeal… Anyway, review please, and watch out for my new story- Wishes That Never Should Have Been -coming soon!
