Thoughts On Flight

by TisZiny

AU as of 6.07... "You're not going to propose are you Sweetie, because this isn't really the time," The Doctor backed her into the corner of the room, just enough that she would have to answer his question, "River. Are you pregnant?"

21. Together Apart

just a short chapter today, I'm afraid, but I hope you like it all the same. :)

Chapter 21 – Together Apart

By the end of the day Torchwood had successfully made an identity for Zeta that would fool the CIA, they had assured this by giving it a low level perception filter, any faults would go unnoticed, anyone trying to investigate it further would be distracted.

Zeta got on spectacularly with Anwen and River took them in the TARDIS to Anwen's flat to move Zeta's things in while the Doctor enrolled her to study anthropology and archeology at Cardiff University, where Anwen studied medicine.

"Are you sure you'll be okay?" the Doctor asked Zeta as he was due to leave with River,

"This was your idea Sweetie, don't try and talk her out of it," River laughed, "But Zeta, you can come back at any time, okay? Just call, or message us on the psychic paper."

"I will," Zeta hugged her mother, "I love you,"

"Oh, I love you too, so much." River stepped back and nudged the Doctor forward; he looked at his daughter, so grown up, her blonde curls falling around her face as she beamed up at him, her eyes sparkling in excitement.

"I will miss you Song," he murmured softly to her, caressing her cheek gently and pressing a kiss to her forehead, "I love you."

"I love you too Daddy." Zeta whispered, wrapping her arms around him and burying her face in his chest, "But I want this."

"I know." The Doctor sighed; he understood how Rory must have felt when River had left with him, before she settled at Luna University, all those years ago, "Be safe." He told her, "Call if there's trouble."

"I will," she squeezed him tightly once and then let go, stepping away from him and watching her mother take his hand so she could lead him into the TARDIS. Zeta walked to it and placed her hand gently on the door, "Bye Aunty," she whispered softly,

Jack stepped up behind her placing a hand on her shoulder, "You okay?" he asked,

Zeta turned and smiled, "I will be." She told him, and he smiled back at her,

"Good." He laughed, "Glad to hear it,"

Zeta laughed, she turned to Anwen, "Come on, I want to see Cardiff, I want to see everything," Anwen grinned,

"Looks like you're finally rid of me Jack," she laughed, "Be sure to tell Mum, she'll have a fit. Come on Zeta, I'll give you a tour,"

Zeta beamed and ran after her new friend and housemate, "Allons-Y!"

tbc