Chapter 6

Reunions Of

A Father

And His Sons

Disclaimer: I'm finally getting to do something in this story I've been wanting to do for a bit now. And that's introduce my take on Matt Smith being not the Doctor, but one of his sons. He was even mentioned somewhat in an earlier chapter. Also seen here as a son of the Doctor's is Omar Sy as Atraaxas. Which is another idea I've been looking forward to doing. Now, on with the show!

4 Months Later

4 months had passed since Theta had begun to teach about the ancient histories of Earth and beyond it. Coming to truly like it in the process and even being a rather well liked Professor by his students. Even if he was a little grumpy at times! The trips he took them on, while not to the past of any planet so as to avoid problems, but of the future aside from Earth, were highly enjoyable for his students. Theta had even gone on a few problem solving adventures at the urging of the Tardis due to the fact they had been issues that managed to somehow spill over from the 'Last Great Time War'. His encounter with the Dalek that a certain American collector had had left him rather shaken. It also hadn't helped that the collector had ended up putting him on bedrest for a week due to the torture he'd been him through. Making his body weaker in the process and making the time of his Regeneration come quicker and such a thing greatly angering those closest to him.

He and Sarah Jane however, were beginning to grow rather close to one another again, much like the old days. And any fears he may have had about his appearance and age where she was concerned were put to rest when she solidly told him it didn't matter as she loved and cared for him no matter what. The Tardis, after months of repairs and the like, had chosen to change her theme to a Coral like one over night one night as she was far along enough to be able to do so. The Coral was something that felt quite soothing and relaxing and if the centuries old traveler was correct in a line of thinking, the Old Girl had grown an attachment towards young Mickey Smith for his diligent work on her. Said work making him perhaps the biggest human expert on Earth where a Tardis was concerned. It was a pity however that his relationship with Rose Tyler hadn't improved and neither Theta or Rose had grown to tolerate the other over the months that had passed.

Her Uncle Rex Tyler and he however, got along just fine considering their past adventure with one another. To the point the man on occasion even taught one of Theta's classes when he himself wasn't able to do so for one reason or another. A surprise reunion would even occur thanks to the mischeviousness of the Tardis herself when she managed to get her Thief to finally fulfill his promise to Susan and visit her again. Allowing for him to meet his great grandchildren in the process of the heart felt reunion. And whether or not it was because of the growing weakness of his current body or something else at work, Theta would end up having another family reunion. One part of him would have rather not have had! "What in Good Heavens is that!?" Wondered the old man as he took notice of what the news were reporting in Scotland.

"A giant… Fez." Muttered Alistair and wondering why an Alien would willingly choose to have a spaceship look like that!

And a spaceship it was as the news had mentioned it had appeared from out of no where but no one had yet to come out of it just yet. Making for some rather nervous people in the process! But then a thin looking man came out of it wearing what looked like an outfit a College Professor would wear complete with a Bowtie. Followed by a black man with dreads and an outfit that looked more suited to a combat zone, along with a rather large weapon strapped to him! A Redheaded girl with a strange little white Alien being on her shoulder, followed by a man in a greenish blue nurse's uniform came out next hand in hand. "Athius!" Groaned old Theta before hurrying off for his Tardis.

Intent on having a very strong word and leaving a curious Alistair behind! "I do believe the old boy's about to cause a scene." Muttered the man moments later in concern before rushing off after his long time friend!

Unfortunately for him, he was too late as his good friend had vanished in his Tardis. "Oh my, where did he go too in such a hurry!?" Wondered the Brig's wife.

"Evidently to have a word with those Aliens on the telly, my dear."

"Oh!

Somewhere In Scotland

"Ah! So this is Scotland! Such a lovely place! Can't think at all as to why your parents would move away from here!" Declared the Bowtie wearing young man as he looked to his Redheaded companion.

"I know, this is the best place on Earth, Raggedy Man."

"I dunno, you moving allowed us to meet. So I'd think where we are now is the best place on Earth." Mused the man next to her.

The Redhead rolled her eyes fondly at her fiance and squeezed his hand. "I don't know, I'd wager we're moments away from being forced to defend for our lives here. What with the locals looking our way and all." Added the last companion as the little Alien on the Redhead's shoulder waved at the various people around.

"Oi! No need to be so paranoid, Raax! Everything's going to be just fine! I promise!"

"Funny, I remember you saying that about that ice planet and being very, very wrong."

"Oi! It was just a matter of bad timing is all, Pond!"

The sound of something wheezing caught their attention and the Bowtie wearing man looked positively excited! Even more so as a certain blue box appeared where the wheezing was! "What on Earth is that?"

"A Tardis, Rory!"

"You mean they don't have to look like giant Fezzes?"

"Of course not, but that's boring as Fezzes are cool!"

"I think father would disagree with you on that, Athius." Raax told him a bit dryly.

But Athius paid him no mind as he eagerly watched as the man known as the Doctor came out of the most well known Tardis in all of space and time. An annoyed look was seen on his face however as he came up to the small group. "Athius! Atraaxas! What in Gallifrey's name are you two doing here!? You're worrying the locals!"

"Pops! Wonderful to see you! Lack of war agrees with you!" Athius told him with a wave of his hands, followed by a hug.

Raax, or Atraaxas, just watched on in amusement as his father scowled and tried to get out of the hug. "Worry not, father. Certain elements on Gallifrey felt it was best if Athius was out of the way for the time being. We are both from 168 years after you left the planet once the war was over with."

"Would you let go of me!? And who thought it wise to allow your brother access to a Tardis!?"

"My mother of course! Said I was making her hair greyer then what it was but I never saw any proof of that! Oh! Pond, Williams! This is Raax and I's father!"

"Probably because you weren't looking closely enough." Muttered Theta lowly to himself in annoyance as his youngest mercifully let go of him.

But then he spoke up louder. "I see you've taken on companions then? And what are your names?"

"I'm Amelia Pond. Though I like to go by 'Amy' for short."

"And I'm Rory Williams, Amy and I are engaged."

"Ah! Congratulations! But I must ask, however did you two have the luck to come across my boys?"

A noise of annoyance was heard from the little Alien known as an Adipose on Amy's shoulder. "Oh! Sorry, this is Posy the Adipose. And as for your question, Athius crashed into my backyard and destroyed the shed when I was a little girl." Amy told him as Theta nodded at the little Adipose with a smile on his face and got a wave and smile from the little fella in return.

"And since he didn't know what he was doing, it took a decade for him to meet back up with young Amelia here. Which is how I ended up getting involved as he realized it was probably for the best he had another Time Lord with him."

Though sometimes, Atraaxas wondered if the war had left him more scrambled in his head then he thought for having agreed to going along with his younger brother. Who their father thought to be one of the most annoying beings in all of Time and Space thanks to his high amounts of energy and the like. Theta looked at his boys for a moment before looking to the Fez disguised Tardis. "And that eyesore behind you lot?"

"Fezzes are cool, pops! I've even chosen the name of… 'The Fez', for myself." The Fez told his old man excitedly.

His father groaned pitifully. "Oh for Rassilon's sake! Why can't you be more serious!?"

"Because, that takes the fun from things of course!"

Theta rubbed a hand down his face and let out an agitated breath. "You know, I had no idea how much fun the running truly is. No wonder you avoided coming back to Gallifrey for so long!"

"Even I have to agree with my brother, father." Atraaxas added with a small smile.

Sure, it had elements of life threatening danger at times, but it wasn't anywhere near as horrible as the War itself had been. "You know, I think we'll leave you lot to yourselves while Rory, Posy, and I go exploring."

As clearly, the old man was a bit on the annoyed side and didn't need her, Rory, or Posy about for the show. "Yes, thank you." Muttered the old man.

"Have fun, Raggedy Man!"

And with that, Amy, Rory, and Posy were gone to explore in her old home town. Once they were gone, Athius looked at his agitated father. "Shall we find an adventure of our own then, pops?"

"Don't call me that! And take that ridiculous thing off your head! Honestly!"

"And here I thought being retired to Earth would have made you far less of a grouchy old man. But I guess I was wrong." His youngest replied in a hurt tone before walking off.

Atraaxas stepped up to his father with a disapproving frown on his face. "I know he tries your patience father, but treating him like that is not deserved. Has war truly left you so far removed from the happy man you once were that you can not see how your actions are too harsh on your youngest?"

"I..." Began the old man but found he couldn't continue as his oldest's words hit him hard.

"Oh my…"

That youthful energy of his youngest really was almost like a reflection of him in more simpler times! And it made him feel ashamed of his actions, now and past. Atraaxas saw the look on his father's face and saw that he had realized the truth of things. "I shall see to it that our Tardis does not have such a large appearance." And with that, the oldest of the Doctor's remaining children left to do exactly that and for Theta to do a spot of damage control with the locals with UNIT's aide as he began to really think about things.

A Few Hours Later

A tired and thoughtful Theta made his way to a bench at a park where his youngest boy was at. Said youngest was also making quite the spectacle of himself by moving oddly about and greatly entertaining the children who'd evidently been brave enough to come near him. Of course their parents were nearby as well as a precaution and Athius was even getting the kids to repeat his same odd movements. Movements that young Ms. Pond and her soon to be husband were taking part in, well, Ms. Pond was and trying to get Mr. William to take part. But the lad was so far refusing to do so much to the young lady's exasperation. "Come on, Mr. Soon To Be Pond! Join the fun! Even Raax is doing it!"

And sure enough, he was and even smiling as he did so much to the surprise of Theta! "Huh, well I'll be." Murmured the old man to himself but it did his hearts good to see one of his few surviving oldest enjoying themselves so much!

You know what… It might be embarrassing but it would do these old bones some good to try and remember the joys of fun. Atraaxas was right in that the war did have such a negative effect on me but it only has that power if I allow it.

If the others like Sarah Jane for example knew of such thinking, they would more then likely be happy he was thinking along such lines. With his mind made up, no matter how silly it would be, Theta got up and made his way over to the group. "Well now, can anyone join in or is this a private affair?" Asked the old man jovially, catching his youngest by surprise.

He caught sight of Atraaxas looking a bit surprised as well but his oldest ended up giving him a proud smile. Theta looked towards Athius with an apology on his face and in his eyes and his son looked back at him for a moment before saying or doing anything. Another moment later saw his youngest give a faint nod and smile at him, letting him know that all was forgiven. Though they would most certainly be talking regardless later on in private. "Of course anyone can join in, pops!"

"Ah! Excellent! Perhaps this old man can teach you lot a few moves he's seen over the years! Though I do not believe they are as refined as the ones my son here knows."

And even though it'd cause him a few aches in his old bones later that he wouldn't regret one bit, Theta greatly enjoyed himself as he danced like a loon with his sons, the young ones, and the companions of his sons. His talk with Athius also went rather well thankfully and he would wish his son and his companions well on their journies when they left a few days later. Atraaxas would end up staying with his father as he felt confident enough that Athius could handle things on his own. Plus, he wanted to see more of Earth and spend more time with his father as well!

Author's Notes: Hope folks enjoyed! And since the Ponds were a very definite Matt Smith era, I thought it'd make sense for them to be this version of the character's sons. I may end up making the next chapter the final one of this story.