A quick note from the author: I had these stories on here earlier, but took them down to completely rewrite them.

But these are now returning….completely…without any changes for now. These were my first experiments with writing and as I still don't really know what I'm doing, I'm just editing the grammar in places and just throwing everything back up here. They were fine for years and I'm sorry I took them down. They were organized a hell of a lot better online than they are on my computer.

Also, I'm publishing this as one series (or story) so keep that in mind as you read. Otherwise, you going to be confused.

I'm also publishing online at Archive of our Own and through Amazon. If you want more information on that, just message me.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for the reviews. Thank you for always being so encouraging!

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I am returning these FanFics to their rightful place. Yes, I took them all down and I apologize for that. I have found that through their absence that I had been using them for a stress release. I have been told by several reviewers that they were reading them to have a place to escape to, as well. 2020 has been so hard for so many.

I truly hope that these stories find you well.

To the re-release!

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Preface -
The Doctor Duplicate, in a human body, has been left on the beach at Bad Wolf Bay along with Rose Tyler. Learning to cope with his new life, the Doctor falls into a deep depression. As a human with a Time Lord consciousness, he prepares himself for what will be an even shorter lifespan than Rose realizes. Wasting no time, the Doctor and Rose began to explore a relationship together. Giving in to his primal human urges, he seeks comfort in sex and drinking.

Rose is beginning to see more and more of the Bad Wolf entity that is beginning to take over her existence. Popping in and possessing Rose at unknown times, the Bad Wolf seeks to spend time with her former lover. The Doctor is so wrapped up in what is happening with himself, doesn't notice.

Through a near-fatal attack, the Bad Wolf returns the Doctor to a full Time Lord. Now the Doctor's depression of his shortened life span is no longer a problem, but he's too deep in "domestics" with a small baby and an adopted little girl, Genie.

The Doctor has taken a job as a Doctor on the planet of Plentitude which has given him a space ship so he can travel. It has helped his longing for his old life, but only a bit.

Tony Tyler continues to recover from his kidnapping from an alien race who were only able to be described as demons. We are beginning to see where a lot of anger is beginning to build in the small child, which only grows stronger as he grows older. With the older version of Tony Tyler now living in this time period, we can clearly see how the path of his anger is driving him towards something destructive.

Tony Stark has taken Soler (or Soli) into his home to care for the young boy. Being a creature of legend, Tony is also helping him discover his abilities. Tony and Pepper have secretly gotten married on the homeworld of the Quauthin and after an attack, Tony fears that Pepper had been killed. Thankfully, Lewis has been able to keep her safe and had brought her to be reunited with Tony.

The children have taken the TARDIS and traveled back 18 years to the same point that the Doctor and Rose are currently at with the younger children. The Doctor has quit his position at Torchwood, but the Director, Pete Tyler, has refused his resignation.

Meanwhile, Rose is completely livid with her Doctor for putting her to sleep, and sending her away against her wishes, yet again. Tony Tyler decides to go on a hunt for those who have harmed him and killed his parents. Tony Stark finds a new Doctor who begins a treatment for his PTSD, while Legate and Genie continue their secret romance.

The search for Samuel continues, while Arles serves as Karen's One. Rose is so upset with the loss of her son, that she's unable to use any of her new found Bad Wolf powers at all. Tony Tyler's revenge continues to pull him further from the family and the Doctor. Legate and Genie look for a good time to tell the Doctor of their engagement, but with Samuel missing, the TARDIS broken, and the Doctor ill, it's hard to find that perfect time. Lots of stuff happening.

Samuel was found in the last book, and helped his Dad (the Doctor) close the void again before any danger could come to Pete's World.

We open our story with the Doctor returning his adult son to his island home.

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This is a continuation (Book #11) of the series that follows Chapter 28 of Starting Over by TheDoctorMulder.

What's happening here?

Will Samuel ever read his letter? Will the Commander return? Will the attacks stop, or begin a war? Will Legate and Genie be able to marry? Will Stark ever find his ship? Will Rose accept who she has become? Will the Doctor try something that Jackie Tyler cooks?!

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Chapter 1 – The Promise

The Doctor and Samuel popped back to the island where the school had been moved. Samuel had taken off his ripped up oxford shirt and left it behind at the cottage where Doctor Bruce Banner had disappeared into the Void. He stood on the beach, next to his Dad, wearing the shirt that Arles had given him the day before.

It was night, and from the loud music and laughter coming from Arles' flat. It appeared they were just in time for a party.

"Oh, wow. And there's that."

Samuel laughed. "Genie is having a rotten day. Arles and Legate always play music and dance until she feels better."

The Doctor smiled, "Legate does that?"

"Yeah. You know Dad, she'll forgive you. She'll understand."

The Doctor sighed and put his hands on his hips. "I hope you're right. I'm really trying to figure out a way around this for the pair of them. My initial reaction to them being together, isn't helping the situation at all."

Samuel nodded. "I'll give it a think, too. Genie is really clever, I'm sure she's already sorted something out."

The Doctor turned to face his son. "Well, please apologize to Karen for me for keeping you out so long today. It wasn't my intentions."

"Things happen. It was….entertaining. So much for Sundays being quiet, huh?"

The Doctor laughed and looked back at the party at Arles'. He became serious. "Right. Well, I need to get back to Torchwood and…take care of that."

"You should come see Genie-"

"She doesn't want to see me. I can hear her laughing in there now. Let her be happy. I don't want to stop her fun after I've had to break her heart."

Samuel looked back at the party. "I understand."

"Oh. Have you read your letter from your Mum?"

Samuel put his hands in his pockets. "No."

"Don't want to?"

"No. Karen wants me to, but I've managed to avoid it up until now."

The Doctor nodded. "Do you plan to?"

"Well, I've told her I will. So, I'm rather stuck now."

The Doctor pat his son's shoulder. "So much more effective than anything I could ever do. I love this Karen."

Samuel looked back to see his Dad smile at him and pop away.

He ran his hands though his hair and walked towards the party. He could hear the INXS song, "Suicide Blonde" playing loudly as he walked up the back deck and slid open the glass door.

Karen and Genie were dancing and singing loudly while Arles and Legate were moving the sofa over to the wall to give them more dancing space. Karen put her hands over her head and spun around. Genie laughed and danced in front of Karen.

Samuel smiled and slid the glass door closed.

They were all having such a great time, that no one noticed he was even there. He managed to get behind Karen and put his hands on her hips. She stopped dancing and turned to him. The music was so loud, she didn't even bother to try to speak. Instead, she wrapped her arms around him and kissed him. He held her close to him and was so happy to be back in her arms, that his smile made it difficult to kiss her. The familiar electrical current began to move between them.

The song changed to Ofenbach's, "Be Mine."

Genie cheered, "I love this one!"

Samuel and Karen started to dance together. Legate rejoined them and took Genie into his arms. Arles had lost his dancing partner, and stood looking at Karen and his brother for a few minutes with his hands on his hips.

Finally, he tapped on Samuel's shoulder. "Excuse me."

"What?" Samuel groaned.

"I'd like to cut in."

Samuel looked at Karen. "Is that alright?"

She giggled. "Sure."

Arles grinned at her. "Thank you, ma'am."

Then he took Samuel's hand and danced away with his brother. They all laughed. Samuel danced with his brother over to the stereo to turn it down.

Karen stood with her mouth covered, laughing at them.

Arles smiled, "You dance divinely, Honey."

"Well, thank you, Dear."

Genie waved her hand in front of her sweaty face. "And I'm ready for a drink after that."

Samuel grinned at her. "A drink? How many have you had?"

"Not enough!" Genie insisted and kissed her brother's on the cheek in greeting. "To the kitchen!"

Genie staggered to the kitchen.

Samuel rubbed his eyebrow and took Karen's hand as she walked up to him. The electrical sensation crept up his arm like a light. He kissed her hand. "Having a good time, Sweetheart?"

She giggled. "Yes. I don't remember laughing so much in my life. We've been dancing forever."

"I'm sorry I was gone for so long."

"You're forgiven. Your Papa explained it to me. How is Soli?"

"Running around like nothing happened. I think I can actually see Pepper's hair turning grey."

Karen laughed.

"We went there right before we came back. Have you heard from your Dad?"

"He's still at work. Mom is here. Well, at her house. It's just over there near the football pitch. Arles picked a beautiful place. She's thrilled, and doing laundry. Our laundry. She insisted."

"Is it normal, for him to work this much?"

Karen nodded. "Before a deployment? Absolutely. He's been texting Mom all day."

"Texting? So, she actually hasn't spoken to him?"

"Samuel. He's busy."

He took both of her hands and sighed.

"Samuel, why are you so worried?"

"I'm sorry. I don't want to alarm you. It's probably just…I'm not used to having someone away where I can't talk to them. It's….strange."

Karen smiled. "You're probably going to have a harder time with him being deployed than me. I haven't thought about that."

"Please, don't let me wind you up."

"You're not." She cupped his face and kissed him several times. The feeling of comfort began to wash over him, and he felt himself relax.

Arles stepped out of the kitchen and playfully smacked Samuel in the head with a dishtowel. "Can you keep your hands off of this lovely lady for five minutes?"

Samuel looked back at his brother. "No."

Arles shrugged his shoulders. "Well, you're honest."

Karen giggled.

"Want another Pina Colona, Karen?" Arles asked.

Samuel looked back at Arles in surprise. "She isn't-"

"No, she's not. I'm making drinks and I know what's in them. Another virgin Pina Colona, rather I should say before my brother has a heart attack?"

Karen smiled. "Please."

Samuel called to his brother as he walked into the kitchen. "Yes, one for me, too please, Honey."

"Coming right up, Dear!" Arles shouted.

Karen laughed at their banter. "And I'll warn you, Genie is rather….upset."

"And drunk it appears."

"Legate is, too."

He sighed. "Yeah. It's been a really bad day for them both."

Karen nodded. "That much I gathered. She's so mad at your Dad-"

"Yeah. But, it will be alright."

"I don't really know what's going on, but I'll trust you on this. Vitex man."

He smiled. "Better than Angus."

She laughed as they walked, hand in hand, into the kitchen. Arles sat both of the pina colonas on the bar and pointed to the back deck. "And we're taking this party outside."

"Why?" Karen asked.

Arles picked up his drink. "Because I don't smoke in the flat, Karen."

They joined Legate and Genie, who were already on the back deck. Legate had his guitar and played 'Drops of Jupiter'. Genie sat next to him, drinking a glass of red wine.

Samuel sat down next to Karen as Arles lit up his small pipe. He sat up on the railing of the deck and grunted, "Karen. Let me know if this…bothers you."

Karen sipped her drink. "You're pretty far away. But, thanks."

Genie shook her head. "If it bothers her? What about me?"

"You need some of this!" Arles told his sister through a grunt. He exhaled and coughed. "Oh, that's good stuff."

Legate shook his head. "You are going to eat everything in your flat."

"I already have." Arles smiled, "And Sammy's, too."

Samuel wrapped his arm around Karen. "I hope you're kidding."

"Check the icebox." Arles grinned.

Karen rubbed Samuel's thigh and smiled, "Arles went to get us pizza, after the house was copied. Is there any left?"

Arles already had his lighter up and was taking another drag off the bowl. "Nope."

Genie laughed. "After the week I've had, I'm almost ready to try that."

Arles held it out for her. "Well, come here, dear sister. Let the younger brother educate you."

She grinned and drank her wine. "I think I'm good with just this. Cheers."

Samuel crossed his outstretched legs over one another. "Are you still having trouble phasing? That might be causing that."

Arles exhaled again and shook his head, "I find I can do it better when I am stoned."

Legate continued to play, "Yeah, I'm the same way."

"Are you having trouble phasing?" Genie asked.

He shook his head. "Not anymore. But, after I was hurt, I did. But, you can't completely disappear. Is that how you are?"

Arles coughed and nodded that it was.

"You were smoking then?" Genie asked.

Legate grinned at Genie. "Well, who do you think showed Arles and Sam how to do that?"

Samuel laughed, "Papa."

Genie laughed and shook her head. "Papa doesn't smoke weed."

Samuel pointed at her. "Papa does smoke weed. And I'll tell you another one who does. Grandfather-"

"Phhh. You're so full of shit, Sammy."

Samuel held his hand out to Arles. "Tell her. She thinks I'm lying."

Arles grunted. "The man speaks the truth, dear sister."

Genie laughed under her breath and shook her head in disbelief. "Well, that might explain it then."

Legate continued to play. "Don't! You were finally calm about that-"

"I'm not going to be calm!" Genie insisted.

Samuel rose his eyebrow. "Wow. You are wound up-"

"Well, how would you feel? Huh? Being told you can't marry someone because he has a duplicate?"

"It would suck-"

"Damn, right it does!" Genie shouted.

Arles shook his head. "No, no, no." He stood up, took Genie's hand, and pulled her to sit next to him.

She shook her head. "What is this, Arles?"

Arles held the bowl up with the lighter. "Your brother is making you feel better. Just inhale. Deep breath."

She pushed the bowl away from her and stood up. "You nutter. This isn't going to help me!"

Samuel quietly asked Karen, "Has she been like this all night?"

"She's calmed down considerably."

Samuel whistled softly.

Genie was furious again. "And you know what, Sammy? This is what really ticks me off about this entire thing-"

"Ticks you off? You sound like an American when you're pissed."

"Shut up!" She complained. "What really ticks me off is that no one. NO ONE! Has felt it important enough to actually come and speak to me directly about it!"

Samuel sat his drink on the table next to himself and propped his head up on his fist, "Maybe they are too frightened to do it, Gene. I mean, this….this is making me nervous. Maybe you need to count to ten."

Genie put her hands on her hips and seemed to be struck by a sudden thought. "You know what, Sammy. You're right."

"About what, Gene?"

Legate began to play his guitar again.

Genie bit her lip and seemed to be collecting herself, or maybe her thoughts.

Arles had time to take two long drags off of the bowl as Genie stood silent. He looked questionability at his sister. "Is this a proper ten count, are you planning on hitting someone when you reach seven?"

Legate grinned. "Oh, you guys won't ever let her forget that."

Arles smiled proudly, "It's not something a man forgets. Oh, that was brilliant, wasn't it Sammy?"

Samuel laughed, "Yes, it was."

Samuel looked back at Karen and explained. "Several months ago, Tony Tyler and Gene had a disagreement. Arles suggested for her to count to ten, and she punched Tony when she reached seven. He never saw it coming. It was….brilliance."

"From what I'm hearing about Tony, he probably deserved it." Karen said quietly.

Genie took a deep breath, "Oh, he did."

Samuel asked. "Has he returned?"

Arles shook his head. "No. I've not seen him since this morning."

Legate continued to play. "Gene. You've been so upset all day. Maybe, it's time to put this problem aside and just-"

She pointed forcefully at Legate without opening her eyes.

Legate rolled his eyes. "Or, we can still be pissed. I'm good with that, too."

Karen whispered to Samuel, "Is she always like this?"

"She's drunker than I've ever seen her." He told Karen quietly. "Maybe she's passed out."

Legate stopped playing and drank some of his beer. "Genie. Getting all worked up about this isn't going to help anything."

She nodded and opened her eyes. "Legate, you're right."

Legate sat his beer down and began to play again.

Genie smiled. She almost looked mantic. "But, I know what will."

Legate glanced up at her. "Oh yeah? What's that?"

"We're going to exchange the promise."

"But, we can't do that-"

"Yes, we can." Genie told him. "The only people here who I feel like even care enough about us, are the ones from our time-"

"Except Tony-"

"Well, Tony only cares for himself." Genie quickly added. "Legate, everyone else here is somewhere else. Just us, the ones sitting out here, are people from our actual family. From our time!"

Samuel pointed out, "Well, except for Karen-"

"Karen counts!" Genie shouted.

Samuel cleared his throat, "Right, Gene. Carry on, then."

Arles grinned, "What are you saying, Gene?"

Genie looked back at her brothers. "Legate and I are going to exchange the promise. And we'll be married."

"When?" Samuel smiled.

"Now." Genie shrugged her shoulders.

"What? Now?" Legate asked.

Genie turned to him and took his hands. "Legate. I want to do this before they tell us we absolutely can't-"

"They wouldn't do that-"

"They just did!" Genie shouted. "And you know what? You, and me. Just like you said. A private arrangement, not on the books, or records or whatever. Just here in front of my brothers and my soon to be sister. The only ones who I feel care about us, and the only ones who I feel that I have left."

Legate sat his guitar down. "Well, hang on. Genie. I'm supposed to gather Ten-"

"You have two. Three if you name Karen. They don't have to be present-"

"That only counts in the Room of the Promise with Lartius present-"

Samuel cleared his throat. "Or another married man who is Quauhtin."

Genie turned to him, "What?"

He kissed Karen's cheek and said quietly to her, "Forgive me."

"What are you doing?" Karen asked.

He stood up and stretched his back. "Gene! You're right. I think this is a hell of an idea!"

She rose her eyebrow. "You do?"

"Hell yeah, I do. And if you want, I'll evoke the Right of the Patriarch. The people present will be witnesses, and thus part of Legate's Ten."

Legate nodded, "That would work. I would only have three, though."

She shook her head. "You can't do that, you're not married."

He put his hands in his pockets. "I actually am. Karen and I have done the Andromedan Promise to the Child."

"What child could have promised that, too? You don't have a-" Genie's mouth dropped open. "Oh. My. GOD! You're going to be a father?"

Samuel smiled proudly, "I am. We're having a little girl."

Karen joined him and took his hand. He pulled it to his mouth and kissed it.

Arles rolled his eyes. "I still maintain this is a boy."

Genie pushed Arles. "YOU KNEW!"

"I know a lot of shit." Arles blew smoke in her face.

Genie waved it from her face. "Why didn't you tell me?"

Arles grinned. "And miss you shouting at me? Never! It's what I live for."

Legate laughed, "Well done, then! Congratulations!"

Legate hugged Karen. He smiled at her and shook Samuel's hand. "A girl, huh? Want to put money on that?"

"I'll happily take your money, Legate. It's a girl." Samuel laughed and rocked on his feet. "So, as I am the only married man here, have the permission to use the title of a Quauhtin Warrior if needed…and the Patriarch of my small family. I can give you to this man, and witness your promise to him. It would actually be official, even if it can't be written down anywhere but in our own memories."

Genie covered her mouth and held her hand out to Karen.

Karen took her hand and Genie pulled her into an embrace, holding her tightly.

Samuel laughed, "You're so drunk. Can you even properly stand up long enough to make this promise?"

"Isn't that how one is supposed to get married?" Arles asked.

Legate rubbed his hands together excitedly. "Let's do it!"

Karen looked at Genie's face and wiped the tears from her cheeks. "Hang on a second. Genie's not getting married with tears in her eyes."

Genie laughed with happy tears, "Oh, I might."

Samuel put his hand on Genie's shoulder. "Are you sure about this Gene? Just us that are here?"

Genie wiped her eyes and stood upright with renewed determination. "I am, Sammy."

Arles began, "Mum will be-"

"Don't bring her into this! I'm serious. Just the ones here are the ones I want. My brothers, and is it would seem. My sister."

Karen smiled at Genie who was still holding her hand tightly.

Arles held his hands up, "Please everyone note that I was the voice of reason here-"

Legate slapped his chest. "Yeah, shut it."

Arles shrugged his shoulders, "And I tried. Carry on."

Samuel clapped his hands together. "Okay. Let's do this. I can remember the words, so I'll help you two. Arles, stand next to Legate, and Karen stand next to Genie. Make sure she doesn't tip over."

Genie growled at her brother. "Oh, just shut it! I'm not that drunk."

Legate laughed. "I think you are."

"I'm really not!"

"The drunk Rixarlarian." Sam laughed and explained to Karen. "The only time that she can say something that is untrue."

Karen giggled.

Genie rolled her eyes and laughed, "I'm not that drunk."

Legate took her hands in his and smiled, "And I don't even mind. Makes you more….limber."

Arles groaned. "I'm not stoned enough for this. Do we have to hear this shit?"

Legate laughed, "Sorry. Okay, I'm ready."

"Okay." Samuel nodded as he rubbed his hands together. "First…name your Ten."

Legate smiled. "One is Samuel."

Samuel bowed, "It is my honor. I've always thought of you as a brother, Legate. Now, you actually will be."

"And thank you for doing this, Sam."

Samuel smiled, "And, it is truly, my honor."

Legate laughed, "Two, Arles."

Arles bowed, "It is my honor."

Legate pointed, "And Three will be Karen."

Samuel rubbed her back. "It's custom to accept his request by saying that it will be your honor to come to Genie's aid in the event that he can't. He has entrusted you with what is most important to him."

Karen smiled and wiped a tear from her eye, "It is my honor, Legate."

Legate rubbed his chin. "And the child of Samuel and Karen will be my Four-"

"Halley." Samuel told him. "Her name is Halley Bennett-"

"It's a boy!" Arles insisted.

Genie smiled proudly back at Karen. "Halley. Oh, I love that."

Legate laughed. "Halley Bennett is Four, and I'm sure she's honored. May we get on with it?"

Samuel shook his head. "As a proper ceremony, I insist you name your full Ten."

Genie asked, "Can he do that? I thought only the ones present could be named."

Legate smiled, "I can. Because Samuel is evoking the Right of the Patriarch, and wishes it. Thank you, Samuel."

Samuel smiled. "No Quauhtin Warrior is worth less than Ten. You're no exception."

Legate nodded and wiped his eyes. "Thank you, Sam. Five would be my father, Poltious. Six, my brother, Lenox. Seven, Lewis. Eight, Lance. Nine, John. Ten, Lartius."

"Even though three of those won't let us actually marry?" Genie complained.

"Imagine when they find out?" Legate smiled and winked at her.

Genie smiled and shook her head. "It's your choice."

Samuel nodded. "Right then. Let it begin. Dearest family, friends…and well, that's all of us. Tonight, we will witness the most excellent of promises that two can make to one another."

Genie and Legate looked into one another eyes and smiled as Samuel spoke.

"From the beginning of records, the Quauhtin have served the galaxy. Royal and influential families all over the universe have been protected by this most honored profession, from a most noble of people. Trained from the time they can walk, a Quauhtin warrior is said to be worth ten regular men. In keeping with tradition, Legate has named his Ten, who will step in to care for this woman and their family if the need should ever arise. It is each one of these named, solemn oath."

"Gene, as you think of these Ten that your Legate has gathered for you, you should feel pride in the fact that he is such a man of integrity to gather such a dignified group."

Genie bit her lip to keep from crying. "It really is."

Legate chuckled, "He's been waiting to say that since he evoked the Right."

Samuel continued, "Now, you shall exchange the promise of marriage to one another. Please take one another's hands."

Legate and Genie held one another's hands. Legate brought Genie's to his mouth and kissed them. Samuel helped his sister through the words of the promise, and then it was Legate's turn.

"You, Genie, are what burns brightest in my soul. You are the reason I draw each breath, the reason my heart beats, the reason my skin can feel. You are the one that I choose to be mine. To live to serve. To share my life with. To protect what is most dear to me, your love. Please accept this as my promise."

Samuel looked at Karen, who was positivity beaming with happiness for them.

Legate and Genie smiled and looked back at Samuel.

Samuel cleared his throat and continued, "Right. As such. Let it be known that this promise has been made through the declared Right of the Patriarch. Doctor Samuel Alan Bennett of Terra, Quauhtin Warrior as proclaimed by King Lartius, healer of the Prince Heir of the Quauhtin People and survivors of the crash of the colony of Meonti, assistant to the Princeps of Plentitude, advisor of Queen Ashena of the Andromedans, protector of the young princess of Nimiset, husband to the beautiful scholar, Karen Bennett of Terra and father to her child that will be called, Halley."

Legate and Genie continued to look at him as if they were expecting him to say some more.

Genie finally spoke, "You shortened your title."

He looked proudly upon them, "I declare this promise has been made. Please, Legate, thank your bride for us both."

Legate and Genie kissed and then wrapped their arms around one another tightly.

Samuel, Karen, and Arles were all overcome with happiness and embraced Genie and Legate in a large huddle.

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