A/N: Another chapter! YAY! This is pretty much a filler chapter but it is a much needed filler chapter. Hope you guys enjoy! Thank you to everyone who has viewed, favorited, followed and reviewed this story, it seriously means a lot to me! On that note, please leave a review, I love reading them and they help keep me motivated.
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It was 20 minutes later, when Martha finally dragged Rose away from the Doctor, who had refused to let Rose go but Martha needed to check the bandages on her back and Rose needed a break from the Doctor.
Rose breathed a sigh of relief when Martha pulled her down the stairs towards the infirmary. "I love him to death, I really do but it's a little…much right now." Rose said with a sigh as she sat down on the bed and preceded to pull her top off. Leaving her top half completely naked since she couldn't bear to wear a bra due to the cuts on her back.
Martha was washing her hands in the nearby sink and gave a light laugh. "Understatement of the year."
Rose stared at the floor. "I don't know what to do Martha. I am happier than happy to be back with him but I don't know where we go from here. There is so much he has no idea about from Pete's world and even more from this world. I'm not the same Rose, there's too much darkness now. You know that, you've seen it." Rose said with a whisper.
Martha finished gathering the supplies and pulling on gloves when she looked at Rose. She was shocked to see tears threatening to spill over in the blonde's eyes. Rose was usually very guarded and rarely showed much emotion. "You tell em. But only when you are ready and I swear Rose, that man will still love you. I have never seen someone…..it was bone chilling to see him after you left. He has darkness in him as well and he gave into when you were apart. I am sure if there is anyone who can understand what you have done and he will forgive you Rose." She said softly touching Rose's shoulder before moving to her back to change the bandages.
Rose stayed silent as Martha removed the wrap they had placed around her torso in attempt to protect the stiches from Rose's careless and lifted her arms when told. When they went to pull the gauze off Rose hissed and gripped the bed in a white knuckle grip.
Martha swore as she saw the stiches were ripped open, probably from the Doctor's rough hugging and spinning earlier. "Stupid alien git. I'm sorry Rose but I'm going to have to reclose these, they are still pretty deep. That weevil did a damn good job at attempting to rip you to shreds."
All of a sudden there was a small gasp from behind them causing Martha to spin and Rose jumped, snatching her shirt in an attempt to cover herself before spinning around.
"Doctor, what the hell are you doing?" Martha asked with her arms crossed. "I told you to stay upstairs with Jenny."
"I know but well I missed Rose." The Doctor said softly before his eyes gained that dangerous glint. "You didn't tell me she was hurt. No one told me she was hurt that badly." The Doctor said as he marched forward leveling Rose and Martha with a glare.
Rose debated just throwing her shirt on but decided it wasn't worth it and just sat back down on the bed with her back towards them with a huff. "Haven't been here that long, besides thought Jack said something about it earlier when Jenny asked for me." Rose said with a shrug. "It's not that bad, I'll heal."
Martha turned back around and went back to work on Rose. "Want me to numb you?" She asked ignoring the looks from the Doctor.
"No need. Don't even see the need of stitching em back up. Honestly they will heal up." Rose said.
The Doctor looked between the two quickly. "How often has something like this happened?" the Doctor demanded.
"Way to damn much, though this is the first time I have almost been shredded chicken. Blame John and Mickey, had to save their asses. Normally the stiches don't stay in long, out with in a day or two and never had to have them redone." Rose said with a bit of annoyance in her voice. Truth was she had worse but she wasn't about to tell either one of them that.
As Martha gathered the supplies and changed out gloves, the Doctor's mind was working a mile a minute. All of a sudden he jumped up and grabbed Rose's hand.
"There's no need Martha. She will be fine just like she said." The Doctor said snatching Rose up and dragging her towards the stairs.
"Doctor, stop. In case you haven't noticed I don't have a top on." Rose said snatching her arm from the Doctor.
The Doctor turned towards Rose and realized she was indeed without a top causing him to abruptly turn back around, covering his eyes.
Rose watched as the Doctor's entire face turn red from his neck to the tips of his ears and fought the urge to laugh.
"And in case you haven't realized, I am a medical professional, and I say she needs stiches." Martha said walking towards them.
The Doctor spun around momentarily forgetting about Rose's lack of shirt. "No Martha, she doesn't I figured it out!" He glanced towards Rose and noticed her struggling to get back into her shirt with her back turn towards him. He paused and contemplated helping Rose before he shook his head, stepping forward and gently yanking down the back on it. "There now you are dressed and I don't have to keep my eyes covered. Now where was I?" The Doctor asked as he spun back around and pointing towards Martha. "Yes, you. Rose doesn't need stiches because all she needs is to be on the Tardis. I am guessing it has been a while since she has last been on the old girl and all she needs is a boost or a recharge if you will." The Doctor said as he continued to hop around excitedly.
Without another thought Rose raced up the stairs leaving the Doctor and Martha stuttering behind her.
"Stupid. That was stupid. I should have thought of that." Rose muttered as she quickly pulled out her Tardis key and unlocked the door, running through in a matter of seconds.
She sucked in a breath as she felt the Tardis nudging her mind and gave a little shudder as she felt the energy come back to her. Rose walked towards the console and petted the column with love.
"She missed you." The Doctor said quietly in the doorway. Rose turned around with a soft smile. "I missed her too. Along with her pilot." Rose whispered as she leaned back against the railing, crossing her arms and staring at the floor.
The Doctor smiled and stepped forward towards Rose. When he got close enough he pulled her into a hug. "I missed you too." He mumbled into her hair.
Rose took a deep breathe breathing in his scent and enjoying the feel of his arms around her before she stepped out of the hug. "I should go and finish some paperwork before Jack has a coronary." Rose said as she turned and hurried out the door.
The Doctor sighed and ran his hand threw his hair. "I stop running from her and she starts running from me. What do I do old girl?" The Doctor whispered as he petted the railing. The Tardis gave a soft and encouraging hum in response. "Thanks."
"Doctor?" John called from the doorway as he walked in. He caught sight of the Doctor by the console. "There you are. Missing quite the party, seems Jack has meet his match with Amy." John said as he stepped up the ramp. "What is it?" John asked as the Doctor turned to face him.
"She's running and I just don't understand why." The Doctor said with a frustrated sigh.
John stared at the Doctor for a second before losing himself to laughter. The Doctor gave him a glare and John sobered up. "Sorry, it's just…that's what she does. She runs. She learnt that from you, you know." John said with a pointed look. "But the thing is Doctor, she is scared and she needs time. She needs to learn to trust again."
"Yeah. Time." The Doctor said solemnly.
"Doctor. She loves you but she is scared. You have to understand that." John said sternly before moving back towards the door.
"Wait." The Doctor said putting his hand on John's shoulder. "How did she get hurt?" The Doctor demanded.
John raised an eyebrow. "Which time?" he asked sarcastically. The Doctor tightened his grip on John and glared harshly at him. John threw his hands up. "Alright, appreciate a joke every now and then. It was a weevil, a particularly murderous weevil. There was quite a body count before we were able to isolate it into a forest area. We were chasing it me, mickey, Rose and Jack trying to corner it. Rose fell, not sure how but she fell as we were closing in and the weevil went straight for her. Stupid Mickey and me were trying to play hero. She had a shot, she would more than likely have been fine, but well we went to grab its arms. Stupid really, the thing would have just slung us off and then ripped us to shreds but Rose reacted faster and tackled it, shoving us out of the way. But she couldn't fight him off for long and we got caught by the claws as they were falling down. He swiped down her back, it was pretty nasty looking." John said swiftly.
The Doctor swore under his breath and smacked John in the back of the head. "Stupid ape." He said before walking out the door. John rubbed the back of his head. "ow." He muttered as he walked out the door behind the Doctor.
The Doctor glanced around the hub for Rose as soon as he walked out but Jack stepped in front of him.
"Won't find her for a while. Give her some breathing room. Come on, me and you need to talk." Jack said patting the Doctor on the shoulder and pulling him towards his office. As they got closer Jack made a point to ignore Rose's office and try to keep the Doctor's attention.
"Have a seat." Jack said as he walked around the desk. "So what's up Doc?" Jack asked as he crossed his feet and leaned back with his arms behind his head.
"Stop calling me that. Nothing, just regenerated and picked up Amy before Jenny brought us here." The Doctor said as he sat in a chair.
A loud laugh caused the Doctor to look towards the door and he caught a glimpse of Amy and Rose is the office across the hall. He smiled as he saw them laughing with each other. "Any reason why her office is across from yours?" The Doctor asked with raised eyebrows. "Though I'm a bit surprised she has an office."
"She lives here and pretty much runs this place, of course she has an office." Jack said with a smirk.
"Of course she does." The Doctor looked at him hesitantly. "Is she…she will leave with me right?" He asked nervously.
"Yes. But she isn't going to just give this place up either. It's been her home for a few years now." Jack said seriously. "Besides I'm not just going to let her disappear either and neither will Jenny."
"And what exactly are you intentions with my daughter Captain?" The Doctor asked as he stood up and leaned forward on the desk.
Jack gulped and looked towards the door for an escape but Rose was nowhere in sight and her office was completely dark.
"Doctor! You got a call!" Amy yelled from down the hallway.
"Saved by red. Brilliant!" Jack muttered with a sigh as the Doctor rushed out the door.
Rose and Amy had been talking in the office, mainly about the Doctor being late and about his antics. It felt good to laugh the way Rose had been with Amy, it had been so long since she felt that at ease. There was something about the girl that Rose felt comfortable with her. There was a soft knock at the door and it opened as Jenny entered.
"Mum." Jenny said quietly when she walked through. "Can I talk to you?" Rose raised an eyebrow but nodded and the three of them walked back towards the hub.
"Amy, why don't you go and wait in the Tardis? We will be there shortly." Rose said nodding towards the Tardis while Jenny walked on towards a corner away from everyone.
Amy nodded and went too walked away but paused. "Is it locked?" She asked almost sheepishly. Rose smiled her tongue in tooth smile and raised her hand, snapping her fingers causing the Tardis door to open widely. Amy's eyes widen in surprise and a huge grin spread across her face, she turned to look at Rose. "Oh I like you!" Amy said as she took off towards the Tardis.
Rose laughed as she walked towards Jenny. "You're staying." Rose said with a soft smile when she stepped in front of her. Jenny nodded and looked at her feet. Rose wrapped her in a hug. "It's okay sweetie. You will do brilliantly with Jack and the rest of the team." She said proudly as she pulled away from Jenny.
Jenny's smile lit up her face but it dimed some. "I like Jack Mum." She said with almost a whisper.
Rose laughed and nodded. "I know and He likes you but don't do anything stupid and if you need me you call me you hear? I don't care where I am or what I am doing. I will always be here for you." Rose said sternly.
"Thanks Mum." Jenny said hugging Rose tightly again before bouncing off towards hub where the rest of the team was, joining them in their surveillance and crazy stories. Rose shook her head with a smile. It was sad to see her daughter growing up but she knew Jenny would be fine. After all Rose had taught her everything thing she knew.
Just then the Tardis phone started ringing and Rose took off. She snapped her fingers quickly and rushed into the console room.
The phone was ringing and Amy was staring bewildered at the elaborate console. "Is that…is that a phone?" Amy stuttered.
Rose smiled and nodded. "Yep." She said popping the 'p' as she ran forward to answer it. "Hello?" She asked softly.
Amy listened but all she could hear was a muffled reply.
"Which one? Yeah I know the British one. Give me a name mate, know too many of you." Rose said with an eye roll. Her grin grew as the other person replied. "Oh hello! Yep the Doctor and I will be right there. See you soon." Rose said as she hung up the phone and ran around to the other side of the console. "You might want to yell for the Doctor, we just got a phone call." Rose said looking at Amy.
"From who?" Amy questioned. Rose's smile never left as she answered. "Winston Churchill." Was all Rose replied with but that had Amy turning and running towards the door yelling for the Doctor.
Rose laughed as she prepared the Tardis to leave. Jack would yell later for her not saying goodbye but honestly she didn't care she was ready for the adventure to come.
A/N: So what do you guys think? Please leave me a review J
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Chapter 24:
Mermaid1108- I am glad you enjoyed it and its air of mystery. Thanks for reviewingJ
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Chapter 25:
Mermaid1108: Lol that's okay, I am the same way from time to time. I think I squealed and did a little happy dance when I finished writing the reunion. I was super excited, glad you are too! Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks for reviewing!
Hummelberry94: I am so glad you re-read it! Thank you for your praise! I also dreamed about Jack meeting the ponds and the 11th Doctor so when I started writing this I had a goal of getting that meeting. I am excited to introduce Rory to Jack in the future! Hope to hear from you again soon! Thanks for reading and reviewing!
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