Better With Two

Chapter Three: Time at Home

By: Dame Rose Tyler

Well here the next chapter, time to tell Jackie and hit the road. Rose learns her new friends names and receives a gift to welcome her in a way she never expected. New powers are developing as well the longer she's around them. Remember please review it's want motivates me to write and continue to update. I love doctor who and the more reviews I get the better my stories tend to be. What can I say I'm a people pleaser who likes recognition. I've also been reading the fics from everyone whos reviewed my stories and you guys are some awesome writers. Well on with the story and Enjoy!

Rose reached out for the front door. It was a long day, and it was about to get even longer. The only thing keeping her from leaving was her mother, so she'd just have to wait for morning. Sighing she turned the knob and walked it. Tossing her coat on a hook and her bag on the bench by the door, Rose walked into the living room.

"Hey mom," Rose sat down next to Jackie who had yet to look at her.

"So, I take it your leaving." Rose nodded and smiled.

"Hey, I'll be back, it will be like I never left. Time machine, remember? Pretty soon I'll have my own."

Jackie sighed and turned to Rose.

"Remember when I said one day you wouldn't be yourself? I was right you know. You're just another alien on some planet walking through a market. Are you still my daughter though?" Her voice was hoarse; it was obvious to Rose how hard this was for her.

"I will always be your daughter, no amount of time or DNA will ever change that. So I have two hearts and will live for 12 more regeneration's. It's like the doctor always said, different face, same person and same memories." Rose reached her arms around her mom and hugged her.

"I could live till the end of time mom, and I will never forget you. I have to do this though, I have to figure out who I am now and go back to the Doctor." Jackie could only nod and smile sadly.

"I know just be careful." Rose nodded and headed upstairs to change and pack. There wasn't much in her room just some things here and there and a few photographs. There were a few of her and the doctor from the torchwood surveillance. Pete had felt that they would help her adjust. He always told her it would give her something to believe in and fight for. For her it would just remind her of things the doctor would say like, "The secret of the Universe is wonderfully liberating. It's as if there were no boundaries at all. Like that song. On a clear day you can see forever? The state of mind is just the clear day, the secret is forever." She would always smile when she thought of his face as she said it to herself, so deep in thought, yet so peaceful. When he would say things like that her heart would soar and she would fall in love with him even more.

"I'm coming doctor, I don't know how long it will take me, but I'll come back to you. This time I can give you forever." Rose reached into her closet and pulled out the few bags that were already packed and began to pack away her photos and trinkets into a separate box. She really didn't know how long she would be gone or how this was all going to work. The reality of it was the fact her memories were still slightly foggy and she had no clue as to how she changed. When she had opened the Tardis she only wanted to save the doctor, maybe the Tardis thought the doctor wanted her to be with him. Rose yawned as she finished packing the last of her clothes and looked over at the clock. It was almost eight and everything was ready.

"Might as well go see if dinners ready then," Rose looked around one last time before heading down to the kitchen.

"So, what are we having for dinner today Pete?" Pete looked over the fridge door and smiled.

"Nothing interesting that's for sure. I think we're all just kind of floating at the moment, you know. Lost in thought I guess with all that's happened." Rose smiled, she knew it was hard for them, she also knew they where hiding their pain from her.

Rose woke early, her mind a blaze with the thoughts from the other Time Lords. It was strange really, she understood the Tardis being in her mind. It was a helpful thing, but feeling thoughts from other people was new and foreign. At the same time hose thoughts were comforting and welcomed at this point. She was about to embark on the biggest journey of her life, however long it may be, something even the doctor and all of his travels could never prepare her for.

Jackie was at the table in the kitchen with Pete, coffee untouched in front of them as they sat in a comfortable silence. Jackie only looked up when Rose finally walked in the room.

"I want you to have something Rose." Jackie reached into her robe and pulled out a small box and handed it to her. Rose looked at her and smiled as she opened it. What she beheld brought tears to her eyes, her arms flying around her mother.

"He would want you to have it. Pete had the people at torchwood engrave it for me last night."

Rose pulled her father's wedding ring from its home in the small box and glanced inside.

'May the stars be your guide and your home,' it was touching, and Rose knew that it wasn't just a message for her, but one for the doctor as well. Rose smiled at her mom and hugged her tighter.

"I'll cherish this forever, and I will find a way to come visit you when I return to the doctor. I mean know that we know there are other time lords it shouldn't be hard." Jackie could only nod and look over at Pete.

"They arrived a short moment ago, their waiting at torchwood for you." Rose acknowledge Pete's information and went back to get her stuff. There wasn't much really, just four bags and one box. Of course the box was her most valued possessions and she clung to it as a life line while the other time lords prepared for transport. Their Tardis was almost done charging with Huron energy from the rift and they would leave in mere moments. Her hearts where pounding in her chest like fire, she was sad, angry, excited and nervous all at the same time. She was sure that if she just had a human mind and it's abilities she would be a wreck. She knew now how the doctor was able to stay so calm all of the time, it was because he had the ability to separate himself from the emotions because he knew what caused them. The humanity in Rose was screaming almost as much as the wolf inside her was howling to go home.

"We are ready to depart Doctor." Rose nodded and followed them to their Tardis. She was surprised to see it shaped as a blue police box. The smiled and opened the door for her.

"Our Tardis searched your mind and figured you would feel more at home this way, make the transition to your new life a little easier." Rose could only swallow a sob as she ran her hand along the rails of the machine, her hands resting on one of the golden columns as she took in her surroundings.

"Thank you Tardis, thank you so much." Tears fell down her face as she put her bags down and sat on the jump seat. The only thing she wondered how was it going to fly the same; that thought caused her to smile and laugh a little gaining the attention of her fellow Time Lords. They looked at her questioning the sudden surge of happiness.

"Sorry, I still haven't figured out how to control what I send out, I was just wondering how she flys. My doctor had a nasty habit of throwing us about like rag dolls. I think it was mostly because he lacked the parts to repair his Tardis properly."

The youngest of the Time Lords smiled and nodded, "Well make sure to send you back with the appropriate supplies to keep both of your Tardis' running and healthy." From there they both began to dance around the control column punching buttons and pulling levers until the center column wheezed and pushed into motion signifying their take off. Rose took this time to take in her Time lord hosts. The older one was male, his robes were orange and glittered like sunlight. It was quite beautiful, almost matched the red of his hair to a tee. The younger one was rougher looking; his hair was dark and kind of shaggy. It was almost like he didn't care what it looked like. His robes where purple, almost as dark as the night sky, Rose wondered what the robes and colors signified. So many questions rang though Roses head. What was Gallifrey like? Would they accept her knowing how she came to be a Time Lord? She remembered the Doctor mentioning that Time Lords where a more standoff kind of race, tending to stay on the side lines and watch rather than interfere.

"They will accept you child, you are an anomaly, a gift from Rossilon himself. As for the robes, they signify our house and station within them." Rose groaned.

"I'm still sending my thought aren't I?" It came out as more of a rude statement then a question. The other time lords could just smile as they continued to monitor their trip home.

"I'm going to find a room if that's ok." The oldest nodded and smiled at her.

"The Tardis will accommodate you. I'll send Jegie to get you when we have landed."

"His name is Jege? What's your name, if you don't mind me asking that is?"

"Sepret, I'm his eldest brother."

Rose grinned and held out her hand, "Well it's nice to finally meet you properly Sepret." Sepret shook her hand and smiled.

"Just so you know we are part of the house of Rossilon, and you will receive the same robe as Jege from the Tardis. I recommend you change before we leave the Tardis; mostly to stop from drawing attention." Rose tilted her head to the side quizzically and nodded once again.

"Alright, see you guys later."

Alright, that's it for tonight. The next chapter will start with their arrival and everything; meeting the council and what not. She'll also discover why she's a gift from Rossilon and learn of the academy. So keep on reviewing and check back soon. Sorry for the long opening up there I'll shorten them in the future and just post authors notes instead k?

-Dame Rose Tyler