Gone

by Kittenmommy

New Content See Author's Notes! A Time Lord returns home to a tragic surprise. Post Ancestor Cell. Features original characters & the 8th Doctor, Fitz, and Anji.

47. Pass The Popcorn

"Gone"

Chapter 47

"Pass the Popcorn"

STANDARD DISCLAIMER: See: Chapter 1

Zeta found his students assembled in the living room, waiting expectantly. Drox and Warin were sharing a bowl of popcorn, watching with open anticipation.

"Well, this is a surprise," Zeta said. "I'd intended to speak with you later, actually. You see – " He realized they were all staring at something behind him, and slowly turned.

Nikki stood there, arms crossed, foot tapping.

"I have the frying pan," he heard Drox say. "In case you want it."

"I was only joking when I said that," Nikki said calmly.

"Please pass the popcorn," Walldig said.

"Hmm. Am I missing something?" Zeta asked.

CONTINUED IN CHAPTER 48, "Guessing Games"