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Chapter 65 - Rules

The Doctor was still holding Genie as they materialized onboard. Rose, Jacob, Tony, Shakes holding baby Sam, Legate and Logan all appeared in the transporter room. Lewis worked the controls behind the panel as Arla stood beside of him.

Lewis smiled. "Welcome aboard everyone! Doctor, we're ready to get underway. Well, we are heavy three people."

The Doctor sighed. "I can't blame them. Wanting to say good-bye."

Genie and Tony looked around with their eyes as large as saucers.

"Wow. This is amazing." Tony said.

The Doctor looked down at him, "Not scary, huh? You are really high up."

Tony shook his head. "Nah. That was fine."

They all walked out of the transporter room, down the hall and into the main control room. There they met everyone else. Little Tony was surprised to see Pete. He jumped in his arms and hugged him tightly.

The Doctor smiled at them. "I'll take care of him Pete. Not to worry."

Pete smiled at him as he sat Tony down. "I know you will, son. Take care of yourself, too."

The Doctor smiled at Pete. "Right." Pete hugged him quickly.

Rose smiled at him. "Oh, Dad. You're going to make me cry."

Pete laughed. "Love you guys. Be careful and have a good time. Call when you can."

Rose kissed his cheek and hugged him. Genie quickly ran up and got a hug from Pete, too.

Jake patted Pete on the shoulder. "Alright, Pete. Let's get back down. Let them get going."

Shakes kissed Sam on the head and handed him to Rose. "I'll handle the transport. Have a safe trip." He walked out of the room with Pete and Jake.

Lance walked in, looked around the room and laughed. "I'm just in time!"

The Doctor turned and looked around the room. He saw Rose holding Sam. Poltious walked over to her and tickled Sam's cheek. Jacob and little Tony were standing next to Legate and Logan. Legate was pointing at the main screen to show them the other ships sitting outside of the dock. Other ships that sat nearby in the dock could be seen. But just beyond were some huge doors that were opened the darkness of space could be seen just ahead.

Tony Stark stood next to Jack, both men with their arms crossed leaning against the wall. Gobbo, Timon, and Lance sat at various stations around the control room. Lewis stood behind Arla, who sat in a chair at a station in the corner.

The Doctor put his hands on his hips and sighed. "Alright, we're all here. While we're waiting for them to transport down, let's go over some things."

Jack moaned. "Oh, shit. Here it comes." Tony smiled at him.

The Doctor smiled as Genie ran over to stand in front of him. He put his hands on her shoulders and spoke, "Some of you have traveled with me before. But for others, this will be your first trip away from this planet. Granted, I don't foresee anything dangerous happening, it's always a good idea to be cautious. So, I'll start with Rule One."

Rose looked at him. "Seriously? You still use that?"

He laughed, "I hope you will follow it this time, Rose Tyler! Rule One is-"

"Don't wander off." Genie told them proudly.

He smiled proudly at her. "Right, my child. Don't wander off."

Jack laughed. "Yeah, Rose had a problem with that Rule."

Rose stuck her tongue out at Jack, who teasingly blew her a kiss.

The Doctor smiled at them. "As you know, we are headed to the planet called Plentitude. I've been asked to come assist a team of doctors there to help a member of the Royal family of Andromeda who has sustained a head injury. I have no idea how long the treatment will take, but I guess we will be gone a week. You can call or video chat anyone back on Earth. Simply connect into the ship to route the call. Timon can help you with that if you have problems."

"Timon has also installed a universal translator and an ummm… virtual assistant….is that fair to call Friday that, Tony?"

Tony nodded his head. "Sure, man."

"Okay, a virtual assistant that you can ask anything to for help. For example, directions to someplace. How to use the food replication machines, the showers, whatever. To activate it, simply say its' name and your question. For example. Friday, what time is currently in London?"

Friday's voice came over the speakers. "6:23 pm, sir."

The Doctor gritted his teeth that Friday had called him 'sir' again. Jack and Tony shook hands in the corner as they both laughed under their breath. The Doctor was sure Tony had let Jack in on his little joke that made Friday keep calling the Doctor 'sir' no matter how many times the Doctor asked him not to.

The Doctor shook his head and continued. "You can ask any of the Guard, myself, Jack, or Rose if you need help. All of us are familiar with this sort of ship."

"Okay, third thing. Someone is always in this room if you need help with anything. Just come in here. The computer knows this room as simply the 'Control Room' if you have to ask for directions."

"Fourth. The food replication machines do not speak English as a first language. If you misspeak and get something strange, don't eat it. Save yourself some misery. Just trust me on this."

"Fifth. Jacob has asked to see Saturn on our way out of the system. So, we'll be there in…" He looked back at Lewis.

Lewis smiled, "One hour and twelve minutes after we depart."

The Doctor pointed at Lewis, "Thank you, Lewis. We're going to slow down so he can have a good look at it as we pass by, and refuel. Everyone is invited to the top observation deck to see it with us. Then, there is a surprise that I'll revel."

"Sixth, when we get to Plentitude, we will not be able to dock in the main space port. This isn't a problem, but just means we'll have to orbit the planet."

Jack looked surprised, "What? Why?"

Poltoius smiled, "We'll be there the same time as the Tractusequum."

Jack's eyes lit up. "Are you kidding me!?"

The Doctor smiled, "Which leads me to this. The Royal family has offered us all ummm…. a private observation room for the game. Everyone is invited."

Tony shook his head. "What the hell is the Tractusequum?"

Legate clapped his hands in excitement. "It's like football, rugby and ummm…."

Poltoius added, "Horseback riding and ummm…."

The Doctor held out his hand, "Ummm… flight? I don't know. It's hard to explain. But, it is a sport and you can yell at it."

Little Tony clapped his hands. "Hey! Good enough for me!"

The Doctor laughed, "That's right, Comrade."

"Okay, and final thing. This is also a training situation for Logan here. I've taken over his basic training for Torchwood. I'll be working directly with him in certain things while we are in route, and while we're there. I might need to call on some of you for help. If any of you want instruction on what we're doing, you're welcome to join us. Comrade, your Dad has already insisted in one thing so I'll come get you when I do it."

Rose looked shocked. "I'm sorry. You're doing what?"

He looked back and smiled at Rose. "I'll defiantly need your help, Rose. I've heard you are the best on this ship at hand to hand combat."

Rose smiled and blushed.

Stark crossed his arms. "I want to see that."

Jack shook his head seriously, "Don't volunteer for it. Trust me. She's deadly."

Stark looked surprised. He said quietly, "Really? That's hot!"

Jack smiled and nodded his head.

The Doctor patted Genie's shoulders. "Okay, I think that's everything…. Lewis. Am I missing anything?"

Lewis rubbed his chin. "Location bracelets?"

The Doctor ran his hand through his hair. "Yes! Let's use those! Great idea!"

Lewis reached down in a cupboard under the station where Arla sat.

Rose walked over to him. "Location bracelets? What is that?"

"Something that will help me sleep this entire trip. Comrade. Jacob. Come here."

The boys joined him as Lewis brought over three small, rubber looking bracelets. Lewis put one on each of the children's wrists and pressed a button that tightened them. Each bracelet beeped once. Poltoius pressed a button at the station he sat at and smiled, "Got them."

The Doctor explained, "It's like a universal GPS. Genie and Sam's GPS will work out here, but I'd rather have this. Especially, since I need to keep up with the boys, too."

Rose looked surprised. "Sam has a GPS?"

He nodded his head. "Yes." He turned to the room. "Alright, any questions?"

Jack smiled, "Do we have to call you 'Captain'?"

The Doctor shook his head, "No. Don't call me that."

Genie looked up at him, "Daddy. But you are the captain."

He bent over and kissed her forehead. He rose up and looked at Lewis. "Lewis. Get me Space Traffic Control, please."

Lewis pressed a few buttons on the wall. "Alright. Go."

The Doctor spoke, "Hello, Space Traffic Control. This is the Asclepius, requesting clearance for departure."

A voice came back. "Greetings Asclepius. This is Space Traffic Control. Traffic is clear and your path is 187 degrees. Please use caution through the moon doors and impulse power only. Have a safe journey."

The Doctor smiled. "Thank you, Thomas. Hey Pete."

Pete's voice came over the speakers, "Yeah, son!"

"Take care of my girl." He smiled.

"Take care of mine. I'll hear from you soon." Pete said.

Gobbo pressed a few buttons and the ship lifted up and moved through the huge doors that they saw directly in front of them. As they moved past the doors, Gobbo pressed a few more buttons and the stars streaked across the screen.

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