The week before Alyssa and Ben's holiday was pretty normal. The 23 year old woman worked her four shifts at the Coffeehouse, showing the new girl Bonnie the ropes. Alyssa didn't feel right about someone else taking over Ellie's job but they needed an extra person as it wasn't easy running the place with two people. Bonnie was a pretty nice girl and she liked ice skating too which was a bonus. After Tuesday's shift they headed to the rink and had a great time.

When the 17th rolled around, Alyssa and Ben were jetting off on their holiday around Europe. "We're here!" Alyssa said happily entering the hotel room dragging her suitcase in.

"Yes we are", Ben agreed pulling his own case in the room and closing the door.

"So where to first?" Alyssa asked.

"I thought maybe you could pick", Ben replied.

"Alright. Um how about the Eiffel Tower?"

"Sounds good to me"

Boyfriend and girlfriend left their hotel room and went to the iconic Paris landmark. As they were making their way there, Alyssa noticed that all the signs were in English. Even the people were speaking English. "Ben can you understand that?" she asked pointing to one of the signs.

"Not really. It's in French Ali"

Strange. I wonder why it's in English for me Alyssa thought her hand going to the chain around her neck, the one where the TARDIS key hung, hidden beneath her dress. She and Ben took a couple of each other at the base.

"Would you like me to take one of the two of you?" a curly haired woman asked approaching them.

"Sure", Ben replied handing her the camera. They stood arms around each other as the woman took the picture.

"First time in Paris?" she asked handing the camera back.

"Yeah it is", Alyssa replied.

"Well I hope you two have a nice time", the woman said and walked off. Ben and Alyssa headed to the Eiffel Tower.

"Pretty cool view right?" Ben asked when they got to the top.

"Yeah. Everything is so small from up here", Alyssa said. She couldn't help but think about time when Doctor showed her the entire Milky Way, which seemed so small too. Ben took a sneaky picture of the red head as she looked out over Paris.

After lunch they leisurely wandered around the Louvre looking at the various paintings and exhibits. Alyssa spotted a painting in the Van Goh exhibit and made a beeline for it "What are those swirls supposed to be?" Ben asked.

"Stars. It's called Starry Night", Alyssa replied looking at the painting. It reminded her of the Milky Way. Ben snapped his fingers in front of her face when he noticed that Alyssa was just staring at the painting.

"Are you alright Ali? You look a little spaced out"

"Yeah I was just thinking. Sorry Ben", Alyssa said apologising "shall we continue having a look around?" she asked taking his hand. They carried on walking around the Louvre looking at the paintings. After a long day of touring the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower, Ben and Alyssa decided to have dinner at the hotel.

"I'd say that was a fun first day", Alyssa said standing at the window watching the sun go down. Ben wrapped his arms around her waist

"Definitely", he agreed kissing her neck.

The next day Ben and Alyssa decided to explore the shops and markets that Paris had to offer. They had fun picking the cheesiest souvenir that they could find. "What do you think Ali?" Ben asked showing her the Stetson he was wearing.

"Very nice", Alyssa said. "What about this?" she asked picking up a dark blue trilby and putting it on.

"It suits you"

For dinner the couple went to a little Italian restaurant where they sat outside sharing a bowl of spaghetti. Alyssa twirled a forkful of pasta and ate it at the same time Ben ate his. They'd managed to pick up the same strand of spaghetti and where eating it from both ends ala Lady and the Tramp. The couple smiled as their lips touched.

After dinner they took a stroll along the river Seine hand in hand. "It's beautiful", Alyssa commented stopping to look up at the sky as its colours changed from blue to fiery orange.

"Not as beautiful as you"

"You're just saying that Ben"

"I'm not", he insisted fiddling with his phone "may I have this dance?" he asked as music began to play. It was the same one that was playing at the graduation ball, their first proper dance together as a couple. (An- that's All We Are by Matt Nathanson)

"Yes", Alyssa replied. Ben took her hand and placed his other on her back. They started to sway in a slow dance. At one point Alyssa had rested her head on Ben's chest, eyes closed allowing herself to be lost in the moment. When the music stopped Alyssa moved her head to look up at Ben with a soft smile on her face. "I love you"

"I love you more", Ben countered before bending his head down to kiss her. Alyssa was sure that she couldn't be happier than in that moment.

~Amsterdam~

"Ali don't pull my arm out of its socket", Ben said as the red head dragged him around the Artis Royal Zoo.

"Sorry I just want to see as much as I can", Alyssa said slowing.

"We've got plenty of time to see what we want to. We don't have to be in Italy until tomorrow"

"True"

They walked around at a slower pace looking at the various animals. Alyssa hogged the camera taking pictures of various ones such as elephants and penguins. When it came to lunch time they sat in the picturesque picnic area to eat. Afterwards they took a leisurely walk through Vondelpark, 120 acres of landscaped beauty.

Day 4 was seeing Ben and Alyssa disembarking their plane in Venice. They dropped their things off at the hotel before starting their exploration of Venice, beginning with a gondola ride. "Smile Ali", Ben said raising his camera to snap a picture. She did so and he took the photograph.

"Your turn", Alyssa said taking the camera and took a picture of her boyfriend. "Grazie", she said to the gondolier as she and Ben got off at the dock when their ride was over.

"Where did you learn how to speak Italian?" Ben asked.

"On the plane. I thought learning a few phrases might be useful", Alyssa replied "so where to next?"

"Well I was thinking of trying to find the church that was used in the third Indiana Jones movie. I know it sounds sad but I'd to get a picture of me standing in front of it"

"That's not sad at all. I'm pretty sure we can find it", Alyssa said pulling out her phone. After a few searches "found it. It's the church of San Barnaba", she said showing him.

"You got directions from here?"

"I do now", the woman replied. They walked following the directions on Alyssa's phone. "There you go. One church", she said when they got to their destination. Ben goes to stand in front of the church while Alyssa takes several photographs.

"Want your picture taken Ali?"

"Sure. Steve will be soo jealous", she said remembering how he too was an Indiana Jones fan. Ben took a picture of her in front of the church. "Right. We've done a gondola ride and found the church from a movie. What next?"

"I think lunch is in order", Ben replied feeling his stomach grumble.

"I'd have to agree with you there"

The couple found a nearby café and had some food. As they ate, Ben and Alyssa debated on what to do next. Eventually they decided on checking out the shops Venice had to offer. It took them a while but eventually they made it to Panorama Centro Commerciale. "Do you think my mum will like this?" Alyssa asked showing Ben a glass adult penguin with a baby.

"I take it she likes penguins"

"She loves them"

"Then it would be a great gift for her"

Seeing as Ben approved Alyssa bought it. "Hey Ali would you mind if I had a look around on my own?" Ben asked.

"Sure. Meet back here in say 45?"

"Ok see you then", Ben said and wandered off. Alyssa went in a different direction. Hm what do you get someone who lives in a bigger on the inside? She thought looking at the windows of the shops. The woman spotted an antique looking silver fob watch in the window of one particular shop.

"Welcome Miss. How can I help you?" the shop keeper asked. Once again Alyssa heard what he said in English.

"Hi I saw the fob watch in the window and I was wondering if I could take a look at it?" Alyssa asked the shop keeper.

"Of course", the man replied. He got the fob watch from the window and gave it to her. Alyssa examined it

"My friend would love this. How much?"

"15 euros"

Alyssa handed the money over to him and he bagged up the fob watch. "Have a nice day miss"

"You too", she said and left. "Hey Ben did you find anything for your family?" Alyssa asked when she met up with him outside the glass shop minutes later.

"I've got a few things for them", he replied holding up the bag.

~Day 5: Rome~

Once Alyssa and Ben had put their stuff in their hotel, they started the tour of Rome with the iconic Colosseum. There they spent a good hour on a guided tour of the ruin. Next Alyssa and Ben took a short walk to the Trevi Fountain which was situated in the tiny piazza. "We'd better stay together", Ben said seeing the crowds.

"Good idea", Alyssa agreed. She took his hand and held on as they made their way through the bustling piazza to get to the fountain. Eventually they reached the fountain. "I'm pretty sure I got elbowed a dozen times", she commented rubbing her arms.

"Well I got smacked by a handbag. I didn't know how hard those things can be", Ben added.

"Now you know what it's like to be in a clothing shop during a sale"

Ben and Alyssa tossed a coin into the fountain, took a couple of quick pics before leaving. "Did you make a wish Ali?"

"If I did I can't tell you otherwise it won't come true", Alyssa replied.

"Aw come on Ali. I'll tell you what I wished for"

"Nope sorry Ben"

The young couple headed off to a restaurant around midday. "I bet I could beat you to the top", Alyssa said when they stood at the foot of the Spanish Steps.

"I highly doubt it Ali"

"Wanna bet? If I win you have to make me breakfast in bed when we get back home"

"And if I win you will come with me to watch a football game"

"Deal"

"But you're not allowed to complain or make fun", Ben added knowing that Alyssa wasn't a big football fan. She sighed

"Fine. On 3. 1…2…"

"3!" Ben shouted and took off.

"Hey!" Alyssa called chasing after him. They raced up the steps, Ben in the lead. Come on Ali. Pretend like a Dalek is chasing you she thought. That made her run a little faster. "Woo! I beat you Benny Boy!" the red head cheered as she reached the top first.

"That's because you had less people to go around", Ben panted.

"Whatever you say Ben. I just can't wait for my breakfast in bed"

Day 6 saw Ben and Alyssa head off to Athens. In the morning they explored the famous Acropolis making sure to take lots of pictures. After lunch they wandered around the Plaka, the historical neighbourhood situated in the shadow of the Acropolis. Alyssa especially liked the little shops that lined the streets. "These are really beautiful", she commented looking at the different jewellery. Alyssa picked up a gold one with flowers and vines. She showed Ben who nodded his approval. "How much for this one?" Alyssa asked.

"For you half price 10 euros", the elderly woman replied.

"Really? Are you sure you don't want the full amount? I don't mind paying that much"

"Of course I don't mind dear"

"Well..."

"Here you go mam", Ben said handing over the money before Alyssa could say anything else. He then ushered her out of the shop.

~Day 7: Loutsa, Greece~

"This place is amazing!" Alyssa commented walking out onto the balcony of their room at the Vrachos Beach Hotel.

"I have to agree with you there. So what do want to do today?"

"I think with all that travelling I'm just going to relax by the pool if that's ok", Alyssa replied going into the bathroom with her swimsuit.

"That's ok. Although if you're going dressed like that I might join you", Ben said when he saw the suit Alyssa was wearing when she came out of the bathroom.

"Well if you are then I'll see you down there", Alyssa said and walked out the room. She wandered down to the pool and stretched out on a sun lounger. The woman relaxed listening to her music with her eyes shut. Then her music glitched changing to a voice. What the? Alyssa thought sitting up pulling her ear phones out thinking that she'd just imagined it. But when she looked down at the screen it showed her a picture of a large eye.

"Ali! Have you seen this?" Ben asked running up to her holding his phone.

"It's on your phone too?"

"Prisoner Zero will vacate the human residence or the human residence will be incinerated", the eye said one Ben's phone.

"What the heck does that even mean?" Ben asked confused.

"I have no clue but it looks like we're not the only ones", Alyssa said noticing that other people who had electronic devices such as tablets or music players where playing the same thing. Alyssa's phone then started to ring. "I've got to take this, I'll be back in a moment", she said seeing what the ID was.

"Hey D-"

"Ali I know you've seen the message but there's no need for concern. Sure I've only got 20 minutes to save the world before it gets roasted but don't you worry just enjoy your holiday", a man's voice said. He didn't sound like the Doctor she knew however, his voice did sound familiar.

"Wait what do you…" Alyssa asked but he'd hung up "mean?"

"Who was on the phone?" Ben asked.

"Wrong number", Alyssa replied.

"Ali look at the sun", Ben said looking up and seeing the sun darken. The red head looked up at it along with everyone else that was there at the pool.

"Whats wrong with it?"

"I've got no idea"

I know who does and I'm gonna get some answers "I'm just going to the ladies. I'll be back in a sec", Alyssa said. When she was out of Ben's eyesight, she dialled the Doctor hoping to get other guy instead of the Time Lord.

"Ali this…"

"Shut up. I don't know who you are or why you have the Doctor's phone but I want answers. You said that you only had 20 minutes before the earth gets roasted and now something has happened to the sun. What is going on?"

"I'm sorry but I can't tell you. It's kind of a Spoiler"

"That's not an answer"

"Listen I've now got less than 20 minutes to save the world. You're just going to have to trust me"

"Guess I've got no choice"

"Not really. Got to go Ali", he said hanging up. I know I've heard his voice before Alyssa thought. Her eyes widened when it hit her "oh my god. It's that guy who burst into my room. He's a future Doctor!" She re-joined Ben who was still looking up at the sky.

"No change?" Alyssa asked.

"Nope"

Minutes passed and the sun still hadn't brightened. Alyssa kept glancing at the time on her phone growing more anxious. She was surprised when she next looked and saw that her phone's time had changed to all zeros. "Ben look", Alyssa said showing him.

"Zero? What does that mean?"

"No idea but…." Alyssa trailed off when the sun brightened.

"Whatever just happened it's over now", Ben said as the other guests started talking.

"Yep", Alyssa agreed. She glanced down at her phone when it buzzed. There was a text message with one word. 'Geronimo'. She excused herself again and called the Doctor keeping her fingers crossed she'd actually get hers this time.

"Hey Ali" Alyssa breathed a sigh of relief when it was her converse Doctor who had answered.

"Hey Doctor"

"Are you ok?"

"Yeah I'm fine", Alyssa replied "see you later" she didn't wait for an answer before she hung up. She was very relieved that he hadn't regenerated. If he had that would've meant he'd been injured to the point of dying and that wasn't something Alyssa was going to allow to happen. Not if she could help it.

Later…

Alyssa and Ben walked along the beach hand in hand. "That was one weird morning with the sun", he commented.

"Definitely", Alyssa agreed. She was glad that the man had managed to save the world. "This week has been incredibly enjoyable"

"Would you like to do next year?"

"Yeah. Maybe we could make it two weeks", Alyssa suggested.

"Two weeks? Blimey Ali I think we should take it slow. I don't want to rush into things", Ben said jokingly. Alyssa rolled her eyes and shook her head. "I love you Benny boy"

"I love you too Ali but please don't call me that"

"If you catch me then I'll stop calling you Benny boy", Alyssa said and took off along the sand. Ben chased after her.