I really don't like this chapter. I tried to make a joke out of Delia Smith for some bizarre reason. I remember from the first series the Doctor mentioned when he flicked through magazines that certain people were aliens, so I kind of used that for the same initiative. Hope you don't mind. Do enjoy!
The Ties That Bind
Chapter 8
Into the Darkness
It had started off as a simple dream, but had turned into something more. Something dangerous, horrid, mind-consuming.
He followed a winding path. All around him was bare. He could not identify the place. A great starship sat in front of him, as he went to the right. Silver and sleep, two huge engines sat at the back, that would propel it far into the atmosphere. He swallowed fear and began to walk up the open ramp, following the calling voice…Come to me…come to me…
Darkness encroached him as his eyes moved. The door slammed shut and the distant sounds of engines firing up could be heard. The ship shook as it lifted off, and he stumbled to the hard steel. Once again, he pulled himself to his feet, his eyes following the shape of a cloaked man that had appeared suddenly.
Rose was shoved to the ground, blood mattered her hair.
A harsh voice filled the air, causing shivers to run up the Doctor's spine.
"If you want her to live, then come to me on Delia V in the Gasto System. The pull of the ship will bring you to me. If you don't, you will watch her die."
The words echoed in his ears as he woke.
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"Where are we going?" Martha questioned as the Doctor moved around the console, setting their destination.
"Delia V."
"Delia V!" spluttered Martha, doubling up in laughter. "A planet's named after Delia Smith?"
"No," The Doctor shook his head. "Delia Smith is named after the planet."
"Huh? How's that possible?" The thought sounded incredulous.
"Simple, her father is an alien." The Doctor shrugged. "Didn't I tell you, most of the celebrities on Earth are from out there? Humans are gullible."
"You're joking."
"Nope."
"Seriously?"
"Do I ever lie?"
"No," Martha replied, "But I haven't known you for long though. For all I know, all what you just told me is a load of garbage."
"I'm rude, not a liar." He pointed out,
She ran a hand along the console. "Why are we going to Delia V?"
"To save Rose."
"But I thought you said it was impossible…?" Martha reasoned. "Rose is gone, you said that it's impossible to cross universes, so how is she on Delia V?"
"Dunno," The Doctor admitted, "But I know she's there. I saw her. I was given a location in my dream. The same man…creature, whatever he is, appeared again. If I don't go, she'll die. I love her too much to let her die." He pulled down a lever and the TARDIS lurched into the Vortex.
Martha bit her lip. "You can count on me to stay with you." No matter how much she was afraid, Martha realised that she would have to help the Doctor save Rose at a risk to his own life. I won't let anything happen to him. Not while I live.
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They had argued ever since Rose' kidnap and the discovery of the transporter working. None of them could agree on anything. As there was only one transporter available it came to pass that Mickey would go. If Pete went he was at risk being shut out and away from Jackie. That would mean separation, and Mickey didn't want either of them to face that. With him it was different.
Reluctantly, he made his farewells to his loved ones. Before he jumped, Mickey nodded sadly at the Tyler's and vanished as he passed from one universe to another.
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The planet Delia was bare, just like the Doctor remembered from the dream. With Martha they travelled along a bare road leading them through the wildness. Cliffs stood high into the sky. The walls filled painted red, depicting the great history of the planet. Every now and again they passed crevices, that led into caverns. The TARDIS lay situated in one of these, waiting the return of the Doctor.
Martha shivered as a cool, brisk breeze slammed into her face, whipping her black hair that was in a pony-tail out behind her.
The road wound turning to the right - just like in the dream - and in front of them stood a gleaming starship. It reminded Martha of the science-fiction film Star Wars from 1977. It looked so unbelievable that that was her first thought.
The ramp was open, leading up into a dark interior.
"You're not going in there, are you?"
"I have to. Rose is there. I can feel her." He mumbled, stepping forward. "Stay here."
"No," Martha grabbed his arm, swinging herself round so she stood in front of him. "I made promise to help you find her. I don't intend to break my word."
The stubborn gleam in the woman's brown eyes, startled the Doctor. He had never seen that in her before…and he could see that loyalty burned within her. He had no choice. He nodded without a word and took a step up the ramp, as Martha followed in his wake.
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Mickey was quite surprised where he appeared, considering his first impression was that he would arrive in the parallel version of the Tyler's house. However he was wrong and discovered that he was standing on some sort of deck, a window situated next to him. Curiosity overcame him and he wandered over, tucking the transporter into his pocket.
He peered down into a barren wasteland. Below he could just make out two figures. One he recognised as the Doctor - he couldn't believe his luck! - and a woman he had never seen before.
Now I didn't think I'd find the Doctor that quickly.
It was pure luck.
He smiled grimly as he walked away, searching carefully, not knowing what he was about to find.
TBC
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Not sure when the next chapter will be up as I'm having trouble writing it, so it will probably be a bit late, especially if I'm back at school sometime next week.
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