If the Doctor Could Fly: Season 5

by Kitty Midnight

How would episodes or scenes change if the Doctor could fly? It's only a collection of short sections of episodes, but through all the seasons a cohesive storyline emerges as the Doctor discovers more and more about the power of flight. This takes almost encyclopedic knowledge of each episode to appreciate it to its fullest, but that kind of knowledge isn't necessary to enjoy it.

2. Chapter 2: The Time of Angels

"The statues are advancing and we don't have the climbing equipment to reach the Byzantium," Octavius said.

"Right, so, if you and I both fly people up there, we might be able to get all of them in time," River said.

"Are you crazy? I can't carry someone all the way up there!" the Doctor argued.

"'Course you can, it's only thirty feet."

"Only?! I could barely get myself up there!"

River looked at him angrily. "How young are you?!" She shook her head. "Have you even had a single flying lesson?"

"Yes, years ago when I first learned!"

"No, with me! Have you ever had lessons with me?"

"Sounds like fun!" he said sarcastically.

"Lesson one, never doubt yourself."

"It's not doubting if it's impossible!"

"Lesson two, never, ever, use that word, except when referring to oneself."

"River, we don't have time for this!"

"So there's no way back, no way out, and not all of us can get up. No pressure, but this usually when you have a really good idea," River said.

The Doctor sighed to regain his composure. "There's always a way out."