I would have had this chapter posted sooner, but I kept re-writing it because I didn't like how it turned out. I finally got it to where I like it and I hope all of you like it too. ^_^
Rose and the Doctor were at the couple's house, listening to what happened before their daughter disappeared. Their daughter, Cyrene, had gotten a job in the noble's house as a tutor for the children. She had been working there for two weeks and things seemed to be going fine. They soon noticed a change in their daughter. She seemed nervous, and was always looking around like she was being watched. One day, she stopped visiting and they hadn't heard anything from her.
"What else can it be? The nobles must have had something to do with her disappearance." Lycus said.
"Are you sure she didn't say anything? She didn't tell you what was going on?" The Doctor asked.
"No, nothing. She left letters for Apollodorus. Maybe this last letter will tell us something."
"Why did she leave letters for him and not you?" Rose asked.
"I don't know."
While Lycus tried to calm down his wife, Rose and the Doctor were a few feet away as they talked about what was going on.
"What do you think it is?" Rose asked.
"I have no idea. It could just be a simple case of a missing person. Or it could be aliens. Not much to go on right now."
"But you're hoping its aliens, aren't you?"
"That would be more interesting than just a normal disappearance."
The door burst open and everyone turned their attention in that direction. Standing in the doorway was Apollodorus, panting to catch his breath. It only took the Doctor a second to realize someone was missing.
"Where's Kyleigh?"
"Soldiers surrounded my house. Kyleigh distracted them so I could give you the letter. She said you would know what it means." Apollodorus handed over the letter; the Doctor snatched it from him. "I'm sorry."
"How many soldiers were there?" Rose asked.
"At least eight. Maybe more."
Rose looked at the Doctor who was already reading the letter. "What does it say?"
"We aren't dealing with a normal disappearance." The Doctor turned his attention to Apollodorus. "Which way did Kyleigh go?"
"You aren't going after her, are you?" Apollodorus asked.
"Kyleigh is my friend. I'm not going to leave her to fend off soldiers by herself."
"She took off towards the East."
The Doctor turned to the couple. "I will find out what happened to your daughter. Right now, though I have to go help my friend."
"I understand." Lycus said.
The Doctor and Rose then took off out of the house. Worry filled Rose. She knew there was no way Kyleigh could outrun eight soldiers. She feared what they would do to her friend if they caught her.
"What did the letter say?" Rose asked.
"We're dealing with aliens. Cyrene saw something that she described as not human and that means aliens."
"And the aliens are connected to the noble family? Why would they be working with aliens?"
"There could a number of reasons the nobles are working with aliens. Or maybe the aliens are making them do their bidding. Whatever it is, we have to find Kyleigh and sort it all out."
The Doctor soon stopped to glance around.
"I don't see any soldiers anywhere." He said.
"You don't think they already caught her?"
"If they did I will get her back." He looked at Rose. "I promise. It might be time to visit this noble family." The two of them then made their way to the noble's family house.
The first thing Kyleigh realized when she woke up was that her head was pounding. She put her hand to her head and felt something wet. When she took her hand away and looked at it she saw blood. The second thing she noticed was she was in a very nice house. She sat up when she realized where she was. Glancing up, she saw the two nobles who Eurydice had been yelling at.
"I was expecting you to be out longer." The man said. "I am Argus and this is my wife Jocasta. And you are?"
"I'm not about to tell you." Kyleigh said as she stood up.
"We introduced ourselves. It is only polite to introduce yourself."
Kyleigh was silent.
"I want that letter." Argus held up the blank parchment Kyleigh had.
"Why do you want it? There is nothing in it that says anything about what's been going on here. It was just nonsense."
Argus stood up. "You know something."
"I don't know anything."
"I don't believe you. Tell me what you know."
"I don't…" Kyleigh glanced around, trying to find a way out.
"Sir, there are people here to see you." A soldier said as he came into the room.
"Who?" Argus asked, not taking his eyes off Kyleigh.
"They said they are the Doctor and Rose."
Without thinking, Kyleigh made a run for the door. "Rose!"
The soldier grabbed Kyleigh and covered her mouth. She struggled to get free, but the soldier was too strong.
"Lock her up for now." Argus said. "I will deal with her later."
Kyleigh continued to struggle as the soldier dragged her away.
The Doctor and Rose were waiting outside as the soldier went to let the owners of the house know they needed to talk. Rose was looking at the garden when something caught her attention. She glanced over at the Doctor.
"Did you hear that?"
"Hear what?"
"I thought I heard someone."
"Maybe it was just your imagination."
"Maybe." Rose couldn't shake the feeling that someone had screamed and it sounded like they called for her.
The door opened again, but the soldier who opened it was a different one from the one who had the first time.
"Argus and Jocasta will see you now." The Soldier said.
"Thank you." The Doctor said as he and Rose stepped inside.
They were led into a room where a man and woman sat, looking like they ruled the city. Rose assumed they were Argus and Jocasta. She kept glancing around her for any sign of Kyleigh.
"You must be the Doctor and Rose." Argus said. "I am Argus and this is my wife Jocasta. What can we do for you?"
"We've come to ask you about a missing girl." The Doctor said. "It started with that, but then I heard your soldiers were chasing a friend of mine."
"What is your friend's name?" Jocasta asked.
"Her name is Kyleigh. Where is she?"
"I have never met her before." Argus said. "I don't know where Cyrene went either."
"Why were your soldiers chasing Kyleigh? And why do you want that letter?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about."
"If you have done anything to Kyleigh-"
"You'll do what?" Argus asked as he stood up and walked closer to the Doctor. "You have no proof of anything. Good luck trying to find any. See them to the door."
The soldier went to grab Rose, but the Doctor pushed her behind him and glared at the soldier. The Doctor then grabbed a hold of Rose's hand and made their way out.
"What if something bad has happened to Kyleigh?" Rose asked once they were outside.
"I will find her. We need to figure out what kind of aliens we're dealing with and why they're here."
"So, what are we going to do now?"
He glanced at her. "We might just have to sneak in to find some answers."
"All right then, let's go." Rose went to turn around but the Doctor stopped her.
"We can't do it during the day. We'll have to wait until night."
"But who knows what could happen to Kyleigh by then."
The Doctor said nothing.
"You can't leave me in here!" Kyleigh yelled through her cell bars. "My friends will come for me."
"Once I'm through with you your friends will never find you." Argus said as he walked in, closely followed by a soldier. "You will die and your body will never be found."
Kyleigh took step back. "What are your plans? Why are you doing this?"
"Do you honestly think I would tell you? I need to know what your friends know. If they discover what's really going on…well, we can't have that."
"If you're expecting me to help you then you're dumber than you look."
"Oh, you'll find you won't have a choice." Kyleigh shivered at the smile on his face. Argus then turned to the soldier. "Bring her to the room.
The soldier unlocked the cell, grabbed Kyleigh by the arm, and started dragging her away.
Kyleigh struggled. She had no idea what was waiting for her, but she knew it couldn't be anything good. They rounded a corner and Kyleigh's eyes landed on a vase. As they passed, she grabbed it and hit the soldier in the head. The soldier was taken off guard and his grip loosened on Kyleigh. She quickly got free and began to run. She didn't get very far when the soldier caught up with her. He grabbed her and turned her to face him.
"Don't do that again."
The look in his eyes made Kyleigh nod. They continued their way to the room. When they got there it wasn't anything Kyleigh was expecting. She was expecting a torture chamber, but what she saw made her question even more what Argus was going to do with her. There was only a single chair in the center of the room. There were no windows.
The soldier pushed Kyleigh in and she was ordered to sit down. She didn't dare look back or try to run so she just sat down. She heard the door shut as a shiver went down her spine.
Argus stood in front of her. "I'm surprised you aren't trying to escape. Most people do."
"I tried escaping or is your memory that bad that you can't remember just a few minutes ago." Kyleigh regretted that as soon as it left her mouth.
Argus slapped her across the face. "You'll just make this easier then."
The door opened and Kyleigh couldn't help but glance behind her. The soldier walked into the room with a box. He opened it and Argus pulled out a worm.
"Wha-what are you going to do with that?' Kyleigh asked.
Argus smirked. "This is how I'm going to find out what your friends know."
Kyleigh was confused but that was quickly replaced with fear as the soldier grabbed hold of her head and tilted it to the side. Kyleigh had no time to react as Argus stepped closer to her and dropped the worm in her ear.
Kyleigh pushed the soldier away from her as she stood from the chair. She stumbled to the door as she wondered why Argus and the soldier weren't trying to stop her. It didn't matter. She had to escape and find Rose and the Doctor.
She put her hand on the door but hesitated opening it. Her mind was foggy as she tried to remember something important. There was somewhere she had to be, she was just thinking about it. Where that was she couldn't remember for some reason. It had something to do with…what was she forgetting?
"Kyleigh." Argus said.
Kyleigh had a feeling that she had to get out of this room. She still couldn't remember where she had to go. Why did she have to get out anyway? Kyleigh dropped her hand to her side and turned to face Argus.
"Are you ready to serve me?"
"Yes."
Argus smiled. "Good. I need you to go find this Doctor and his friend Rose. Find out what they know and report back to me as soon as possible."
"Yes, sir."
Kyleigh left to find the Doctor and Rose. All thoughts of trying to escape were gone from her mind. She had a mission and she wouldn't stop until she had reported back to Argus.
Lost Lady of Time: I'm glad you are loving this. Thanks for the review!