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A/N- This will be my first try at doing fan fiction. Please read other chapters before making a review. Also, please tell me if you like the new story setup-(One character to another with something to get link the events together.)

Chapter Thirteen- Darkness Revealed

(Shadow Proclamation exterior)

"The trial's starting," a voice said. The Doctor turned and watched as a messenger went to each person and told them the news. One by one, they stopped what they were doing and followed the man to the exit. He slowly walked away from the pillar he was propped up against and stayed a few paces behind the crowd.

As the crowd entered the large courtroom, the Doctor tensed. The last time he was in this place, he was on trial. The thought of being back in here sickened him, but he had to. Soon, everyone was seated and proceedings began.

"As of Clause 374 of Shadow Proclamation, this individual is on trial for the unsanctioned taking of a Type 40 TARDIS belonging to the Doctor. Since deadly force was unnecessary, the entity has requested that we present what evidence we have against him and allow him to speak shortly before his sentencing." The Shadow Architect addressed the crowd from the middle of the courtroom. The Universe was seated in front of her surrounded by guards.

The room soon darkened. A holographic screen came up with photos of burning planets. "These are locations that the TARDIS was spotted at. These pictures were taken soon after it left. You were also found inside of the TARDIS with a visibly injured Doctor on the floor. Your DNA cannot be confirmed on our databases, and your presence here has affected our devices."

The Universe wasn't paying attention though. The Doctor got up when he saw the Universe whisper Pond. He got up and began making his way past the guards. Halfway there, and guards were already trying to subdue him. The Shadow Architect stopped them. The Doctor took out his sonic screwdriver and revealed none other than Amelia Pond.

"I'm sorry, she said as she disappeared."

(UNIT Headquarters)-Five minutes before trial…

"You can put the gun down," Colonel Dorian said to Amy as she led him through the hallways. He commanded the soldiers to lower their weapons as they made their way to the test room. After a few more minutes of walking, Amy pushed him past the door, and broke the opening mechanism.

"Take it out," she yelled as she aimed the gun at his temple. Colonel Dorian cautiously undid the clasps and locks on the case until he finally held the device in his hand. "Now type in your authentication code," she yelled. He called for the keypad to come out of the device. He slowly input the twenty-five digit authentication code and handed it to her.

"Thanks," she told him as she shot his knee. The soldiers were already trying to open the door as she was dialing in a sequence of numbers that came to her mind. An anti-material laser rifle was set at the door, ready to fire at her. In one split second, she disappeared in a flash of white light just as the beam penetrated the door.

Amy looked and found herself in bus. She could see a blue suited individual in a brown trench coat walking towards the TARDIS. He had a sad look on his face, as if he lost a family member. "This was the Doctor before the one I know…" she said as she faded out again. She then found herself in front of a shackled individual in the middle of a courtroom. She looked into his eyes and found that they changed color. He smiled at her and began speaking to her, not with his mouth, but with his mind.

"Hello Amelia," the Universe said to her as its trial started. Amy looked around and saw that no one could see her. Steadily, the pain in her heart got worse as she stood there. "I need to know what will happen to the Doctor." The Universe just looked at her and shook his head with sadness. "For your coming death, I am so sorry that you have to die like this. Follow your letter's instructions to the exact word, and I will make sure that he gets to see you one last time."

"Pond." he murmured out loud. Amy looked and saw a commotion in the upper seats as a man made his way to the center. Amy Pond watched as the Doctor took his sonic screwdriver out of his suit-pocket. The Doctor's face showed confusion as she said the only words that came to mind. "I'm sorry," she said as she disappeared. Mass panic then ensued. All of the doors and windows imploded as the Darkness came flying in.

The Doctor stood unafraid in complete darkness. He held his screwdriver away from him and turned a simple light on, causing the Darkness to wither away and reveal the true nature of its intentions.