Disclaimer: I, in NO WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM, own any of the characters of Doctor Who, nor the dialogue from said show. They belong to BBC! I do take credit for my version of what happens during Rose's Time away from The Doctor in the parallel universe and any original characters she meets there, such as Richard "Roady" Colbert, Mitch Wilkinson, and Dr. James Caroline. Forgive any time flubs that may occur. If something seems off, just blame it on the wibly-wobly-timey-wimey-ness of Doctor Who and move on. At least, that's what I do :)
Planned to be about 25 chapters long. Rose and The Doctor OTP forever!
Needing
Rose ran out of the dark alleyway she had appeared in gasping for air. She had barely whisked herself out of London before a flying ship crashed into Buckingham Palace, destroying the entire city in its wake. Rose checked her watch, which was specially equipped to tell her the date, as well as the time wherever she landed. Good, she had traveled backwards, not forwards.
"Blimey!" she heard a voice from behind. She spun to see Donna, just the girl she needed to see, walking up the street. "You alright?" she asked. "What was that light, fireworks or—"
"I dunno," Rose lied. It was easier than trying to make Donna understand the truth. "I was just…walkin' along. That's weird."
A flash of recognition shot over Donna's face. "You're the one…Christmas Eve, I met you in town."
Rose nodded; glad she hadn't landed too far back. "Donna, isn't it?" she asked, although she already knew all about this woman. Donna Noble, born to Geoff and Sylvia Noble in Chiswick, London. She had gotten in touch with this world's UNIT and gathered information all about her.
"What was your name?" Donna asked suspiciously. Rose deflected the question.
"How're you doing? You're looking good." That was when she heard it, that strange chattering noise. She had heard it the first time she saw that thing over Donna's shoulder, the thing that made her head hurt just looking at it, whatever it was. She tried to act nonchalant. "How's things? What you been up to?"
Donna, of course, noticed her staring. "You're doin' it again."
"What?"
"Lookin' behind me. People keep doing that, lookin' at my back."
Rose frowned. That didn't sound good. "What sort of people?"
Donna shrugged. "People in the streets, strangers. I just catch 'em sometimes, starin' at me, like they're lookin' at something…and then I get home, and I look, and there's nothing there!" The woman turned, trying to look over shoulder at her back. "See? Look, now I'm doing it!"
Rose decided she had better get to the point. "What are you doin' for Christmas?"
Donna looked annoyed. "What am I what?" she hissed.
"Next Christmas, any plans?"
Donna rolled her eyes. "I dunno, that's ages away! Nothing much, I s'pose. Why?"
"Just, I think you should get out, you and your family. Don't stay in London, just…leave the city."
Donna narrowed her eyes, "What for?"
Rose continued trying to convince her. "Nice hotel, Christmas break?" Donna shook her head.
"Can't afford it."
"Well, no you—you got that lottery ticket." That did it. Donna's eyes widened with surprise, then narrowed again in suspicion.
"How do you know about that?"
I'm a time traveler from another dimension, Rose thought. I've been to your future. It's pretty complicated. But she didn't voice this aloud. "First prize, luxury break weekend." Rose told her instead. "Use it, Donna Noble."
Donna froze. "…Why won't you tell me your name?" Rose didn't answer. Donna continued. "I think, you should leave me alone." Donna turned and walked away. Rose sighed as the dimension cannon lights flashed and cracked. She disappeared back into the alleyway, hopeful that Donna Noble would take her advice and leave the city next year. Rose needed Donna Noble, whether Donna liked it or not.
