On Canadmanipegwinntoba, there is a forest known by her people as the Otciv Woods. These woods were once a favourite play place for Rehprom and Acro when they were younger. Xaler had respected this and campaigned against the clear-cutting of Otciv, arguing that the enip, elpam and hcrib trees there were critical to maintaining the atmosphere on Canad. It was a long and tiring battle to keep the forest, but Xaler eventually won.

It was in a small clearing there where Xaler dug a grave for his son.

Jack and the Doctor had made a coffin for the infant. It was simple and wooden. The Doctor had treated the wood in a chemical that would help preserve the baby's body. Rehprom and Xaler appreciated this, as they could not bear the thought of their son's body rotting.

His grave was covered in a tight spiral of stones made out of a mineral very similar to quartz, as was the Canad tradition. The stones also weighed down a single, long Rican feather. The baby's funeral was brief. Rehprom cried silently, cradling her surviving child. Xaler had a comforting arm around her shoulder. Rose placed a white lily from the TARDIS garden on the grave. She and the Doctor held hands throughout the ceremony. Jack stood just a short distance away from them. They all wore black as a sign of respect.

Acro said a short prayer in ancient Canad. Xaler offered a few words in Rican. Then the group stood quietly for a few moments. A breeze blew, ruffling hair, feathers and clothing. Eventually, the Doctor sighed and turned to the grieving family.

"When you're ready to go, let me know. We'll be in the TARDIS," he told them. The Time Lord and his companions left the scene, thus giving Rehprom, Xaler and Acro a moment alone with the grave. Even Otina seemed to gaze at her brother's grave sadly.

Five minutes later the TARDIS disappeared from the Octiv Woods, blowing dead leaves around like miniature dust devils, leaving the tiny grave alone in the still forest.

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"All visitors to Adelaila are reminded that the greeters are here to help you and make you feel welcome," a cheerful voice chimed over an intercom. "Please feel free to take advantage of their services. Thank you."

Rose poked her head out of the newly-landed TARDIS just in time to hear these words. She smiled. The ship had landed in a large building that resembled an airport. Alien beings of all sizes, ages, colours, and backgrounds bustled busily past, mostly ignoring the blue box that had landed in their midst. It was just another ship among the thousands already parked there.

The Doctor and Jack followed Rose out of the TARDIS. Rehprom and her family stepped out, slightly cautious. Rehprom was carrying a sleeping Otina in a basket. Acro had a hand on Xaler's shoulder, trusting his brother-in-law to guide him safely.

The Doctor beamed that their surroundings. "Well, this is it. Your hew home," he told the refugees. "And only a few months have passed between the moment we left Canad to this very moment."

Rehprom wrinkled her forehead in confusion, and was about to ask how this was possible. It was a few hours, not a few months, since they had left Canad. But then she remembered one thing her new friends had stressed to her in the beginning: that the TARDIS was a time ship.

The Doctor would have continued his little speech, but just then an Adelalian rushed up to them. It was a young female in a blue uniform. Her skin seemed to have a slight bluish glow. There were several others like her scattered throughout the building. It was easy to assume that these were the greeters. This particular one wore a name badge that read 'Elinda.' "Hello," the greeter said, "Do you need any assistance?"

"Ah, yes," the Doctor said. "Some friends of mine here wish to immigrate to Adelaila and I think they could use some help settling in."

"No problem," Elinda chirped. Her cat-like whiskers, which were a slightly lighter shade of blue from her uniform, twitched happily. "If you would just please follow me, I can get you all sorted out and settled in."

The Doctor smiled at the greeter. "Thank you." He turned to Rehprom, Xaler and Acro. "I guess this is it."

"Yes," Rehprom said. She looked at each member of the TARDIS team in turn. "Thank you all again, so much, for helping us."

"Yes," Xaler added. "Thank you." Acro smiled and nodded his thanks also.

"No problem," Rose said with a smile.

Jack grinned. "Yeah, it's been a blast."

"Best of luck," The Doctor said.

Rehprom smiled. "Yeah, you too." She flicked her tail happily.

Xaler turned to Elinda. "We're ready."

Elinda beamed. "Great! Follow me, please." She turned and walked off. The Canads and Rican followed with Otina. They turned and waved at the Doctor, Rose and Jack. The three waved back, then retreated into the TARDIS.

Rehprom waited until the grating, whirring sound of the disappearing TARDIS' engines had completely faded before remarking, "You know, I think the Doctor and Rose make a cute couple."

"Yeah," Xaler agreed. "It's obvious that they care very much about each other." He paused, thinking for a moment. "I don't think they know it, but I think they're in love, or at the very least care an awful lot about each other."

Rehprom smirked at that statement. She had been thinking the same thing. "Seems like everyone can see it except for them."

Acro spoke up. "No kidding. Even I can see it!"

Xaler and Rehprom, holding hands, laughed.

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Back in the TARDIS, things returned to normal, or at least what would be described as 'normal' in context. Rose finally managed to win a game of solitaire. To celebrate, the Doctor suggested that they take a trip beck to Elizabethan London to visit Mary Queen of Scots and of course, Queen Elizabeth herself. Jack and Rose couldn't say no, especially since they would probably end up being chased by angry knights, running for their lives back to the TARDIS. They wouldn't have it any other way.

AN/ I hope you all have enjoyed this fic as much as I have enjoyed writing it.Here's the reference guide to this chapter:

Otciv Woods: (pronounced ought-civ) Otciv is a portion of Victoria spelled backwards. Growing up, my family and I spent every summer at my grandparents' cabin in Victoria Beach, Manitoba. I have many fond memories there.

Enip ( pronounced In-ip), elpam (pronounced El- pam) and hcrib ( pronounced Hic-rip) trees: Enip is pine spelled backwards, elpam is maple spelled backwards, and hcrib is birch spelled backwards. All three species can be found in Victoria Beach.

Quartz is one of my favourite stones. I liked collecting white quartz pebbles as a child.

Elinda (pronounced el-in-da) is based on Belinda, AKA LilCosette, who was the beta on this fic. This story is also dedicated to her.

I am a firm believer that Rose and the Doctor are in love and that they are the only two who don't realise it. Even the last Dalek could see it! "What use are emotions if you can't save the woman you love?"

And for a final note, the TARDIS crew are going to visit Queen Elizabeth because Christopher Eccleston was in the movie Elizabeth.

Thanks and good bye!