I'm so sorry that this wasn't posted over the weekend and that it's not too long. I've been very busy and I'm trying to get as much writing in as I can when I get the chance. I hope you enjoy this, even if it is rather small. Thank you!

Chapter 11- Back With Eleven

I had never been the best of swimmers, in fact, I was quite awful. Add Robin pulling me in random directions under water as I struggled to my bad swimming attempt, I was certain that I would drown. Of course, if I had paid attention to the direction Robin was trying to pull me in, instead of resisting, I would have noticed that he was trying to take me to the surface. But alas, I was panicking and the situation was not ideal, therefore, I kept us under.

Not a minute after being under the water, however, I felt buzzing flare up my arms and noticed how blue the water around me was turning, to unnatural a blue to just be the water's color. Robin quickly let go of my arm, eyes wide, making a distressed noise that sent bubbles through the water. Thankful to be leaving, but still scared, I started making distressed noises as well, trying to yell at him underwater. I slowly felt the buzzing increase, and I wanted Robin to get the hint to tell the Doctor, not that Robin would understand, once he got out of the water. However, the person who got my message was not Robin, but Clara, as she soon appeared in the water beside us, sending a current of water toward Robin and me as she splashed in. The last thing I saw was her surprised expression at the light around me, and the understanding in her eyes, before I was off.

Once the light left, the buzzing stopped, and my body registered I was not in water anymore, I dropped to my knees, shaking and taking in huge breaths of air. I felt like a mess, coughing and sputtering, trying to get the blessed air in my lungs, my hair clinging to my face as every part of me dripped ocean water. I was shaking because I was freezing and my body was still trying to come to terms with what had just occurred. As I was kneeling on the ground, arms wrapped around myself, head down and eyes closed, I heard someone shout my name, in what sounded like a shocked and worried, very familiar, tone. I opened my eyes and looked up at the person who was now kneeling in front of me, revealing a very concerned eleventh doctor. The minute we made eye contact, I burst into to tears. I reached out to him, needing some form of comfort which he instantly gave, wrapping his arms around me and holding me close.

I heard him asking what was wrong, but I just couldn't stop myself from sobbing uncontrollably. My breaths were coming out short, my nose started getting runny, and my eyes stung like crazy, but no matter how much I wanted to calm myself, I couldn't. Probably because you have a fear of drowning numskull. The scents of mint and cotton wafted through my nose from resting my head on his shoulder, and I willed myself to focus on the comforting smells. It started working and slowly my breathing even out and the sobs started lessening. The Doctor was rubbing my back, not saying anything until I was fully calm.

Once I thought I was more relaxed, I started to pull away from the Doctor, who unwrapped his arms from around me as he pulled back as well. I noticed that I had gotten his shirt and jacket all wet and a tiny part of me felt guilty. He was still staring at me with those concerned eyes that I was trying to avoid. I reached forward and pinched a bit of his jacket, near his neck. It wasn't soaked like I was, but still damp. I pulled back, and started messing with one of my sleeves. "I'm sorry I got you all wet," I mumbled, voice still a bit hoarse from all my crying.

I felt more than saw him place both hands on my shoulders, squeezing and making me look back at him. "I don't care. Okay? I just want to know what happened."

I shook my head, still picking at my sleeve. "I can't tell you all the details because it's in your future and- Damn this is all so frustrating!" I exclaimed. "I'm sorry. I just, I thought this would be all okay, that I could get used to it, but it's so hard! I can't tell you what will happen when I really want to and this whole danger aspect, I just-"

The Doctor cut me off, pulling me into another hug. "Hey, I know. I know it's hard and I am so sorry, but you're panicking right now, and before it gets worse, I need you to focus on your breathing right now. Okay?" I nodded in his shoulder, closing my eyes and let myself concentrate. He was right, of course he was. If I let myself panic and worry like I always do, then I'll hold myself back. I can not let my anxiety get the better of me here, not when I know that not everything will be awful. Think positive. Don't focus on all the bad. Space is good. New friends is good. New experiences are supposed to be good. You can do this!

Pulling back once more, I wiped at my eyes and gave the Doctor a small smile to show him I was doing better. "I'm sorry for getting all emotional, I'm still getting used to traveling with you I guess."

He nodded in understanding. "How many times have you met me?"

"Well, have you met the me that met you for the first time yet?" When he nodded again, I continued. "I'm actually still fairly, young, I suppose you could say. The last time I saw you in this regeneration was then."

Thankfully, instead of the hurt crossing his eyes, he got a weird glint in his eyes, making me imagine a light bulb going on above his head. "I have a wonderful idea then! There's this place I want to take you and Clara- have you met Clara?"

"Yes, and she's lovely."

"Mm-hmm. Anyway, why don't we go get her right now and then we'll be off!" He got up and starting walking away while he was talking. While I got up, I finally realized I had landed in the hallway entrance right by the console room. I took one step forward to follow him, when the squish in my boots brought me back to the reality that I needed to change. My stomach growled. And eat. I also yawned right after. And sleep. Geez, how long has it been?

"Um, Doctor? I'm sorry, but it's been awhile since I had anything to eat or any sleep. Plus I kind of need a shower."

He whipped around to face me, quickly eyeing my soaked dress. "Right. Of course! Well, you know where your bedroom is. There's a shower there. Plus you usually keep spare clothes in there as well. At least you told me you did."

I frowned at him. "I didn't realize I had a bedroom. The last place I slept was at Rose's place."

His mouth formed an "O" and he quickly rushed forward, linking his arm in mine, and said that he'd lead the way. I almost didn't notice the huge grin that crossed his face. Probably just excited to show me my room.

Surprisingly, my room wasn't too far from the console room, and the door was easily memorable since it was a bright green with the words "Elizabeth's Room," painted on it. "You painted that in you free time a long time ago, for me at least. Said you wanted it to be recognizable."

I laughed at that. "Yeah, that sounds like something I would do."

The Doctor unlinked arms with me so that he could open the door and let me in first. When I walked in, I was amazed at how perfect it was. Everything was bright and full of all the colors of the rainbow, reminded me of a bedroom I had when I was little where all the walls were different colors. The bed was round and had a beautiful silver, glittery canopy and the comforter was designed like a galaxy. There were two other doors in the room that were painted as well and labeled "closet" and "bathroom". Near the wall opposite the bed sat a silver dresser with a TV on it and a bunch of pictures in beautiful picture frames. But before I could examine the photos, the Doctor swiftly went and turned them face-down, giving the excuse that "I didn't need to know about them yet".

"Well, I guess this is where I'll leave you. Why don't you go to sleep after a shower, and we can eat when you wake up. How does that sound?"

I smiled at the idea. "That sounds great actually. But won't you get bored while I sleep?"

He looked around sheepishly, rubbing his neck. "Me? Get bored? I would ne-"

"You're going to go out and do something while I'm asleep aren't you?" I cut him off.

He grinned at tapped my nose. "You bet! So, goodnight for now and I will see you later."

I waved him off, closing the door behind him and decided to check the dresser for any pj's. Turns out I had many pairs of pj's, but settled on a matching set of red, silk pj's. Stepping into the bathroom, I was really pleases to see a nice, clear square shower right in the center of the actually huge bathroom. The whole bathroom was white except for the ceiling which was painted to look like the daytime sky. There was a set of fluffy blue towels on a rack on the outside of the shower, and once I finished having a very hot shower, enjoying the fact that my body was was coconut scented, I used those towels to dry off.

In one corner of the bathroom, there was this weird machine that had a sign that read "stand under and push button to dry off hair". So, I tried it and I was impressed to find my hair dry within seconds. Once I was completely dry and changed, I went back in my room and the minute my head hit the pillow, the sinfully soft and comfortable pillow, I was fast asleep.