11.05.12: Happy Saturday, guttersluts and bubblebutts! :D

I told you it'd be here on Saturday, and it's technically Saturday, so here it is. It's the first part of my cross-over, and it could be a continuing story for a while, so expect more.

Anyway, as usual, here are Reviewer Replies! *mutter*All four of them.*mutter*

TheGirlWithTheOnyxRose: Sherlock? Nope, sorry.

SeverusHermioneForever: Sherlock, again? See above.

noche-estrellada: Well, the next chapter is here, and Chapter 10 is on its way too, so don't worry. Rory will be getting lots of love and affection in the future, don't worry.

Noerue: I'm glad you're liking the story. :) Torchwood? Sorry, no, but seeing as that's in the Who-niverse, a possible future cross-over. ;) ... Did the drunken-almost-sex not give away that it was 11xRory? xD

Here it is, people, enjoy! :D

Chapter 9

The TARDIS groaned to a halt as the old girl landed. The Doctor patted her casing affectionately, congratulating her on another trip well done. He peered around the control room and noticed that Rory was nowhere to be seen. He rolled his eyes, flicked a couple switches and an old, silver microphone dropped down from the ceiling on a thick dark cable. He took it in hand and tapped it, testing to see if it was working, smiling as he heard thuds echoing around the room.

"We have landed at your destination, and we thank you for travelling Air TARDIS. Please return your seats to the upright positions, and prepare to leave the craft." he said in his best air-hostess voice. He grinned to himself before practically yelling "C'mon, Rory! You chose this place, let's get out and smell the roses! And remember what I told you to wear!" He jabbed a button, and the microphone rose back up into the ceiling. Five minutes later, Rory walked into the control room, decked out in his Roman outfit.

"I don't see why I need this costume for here, Doctor." he said, having doubts about taking the Doctor's advice as he'd almost tripped on his cape as he walked up the stairs.

"You want to look the part, don't you? They'll think you look smashing, I know I do," he said with a smile, causing a red tinge to cross Rory's face, which the Doctor either didn't notice, or ignored. "Now c'mon, or we won't have time to look around." he added, before starting to walk towards the doors.

"But, Doctor," Rory started. "Aren't you going to change, too?" he asked, puzzled as to why he'd been made to change while the Doctor was still her usual tweedy self. The Doctor looked almost offended at the thought that people wouldn't like what he was wearing.

"What are you trying to say, Rory?" he asked, turning on the spot to look at Rory. "Bow ties are not only cool, they are classic. At least, they might be by the time we leave. It wouldn't be the first time I've been the one to start new things. You've had a banana daiquiri before, right?" he asked with a sly grin, remembering the time he'd spent in 17th century France with Reinette.

"Yeah, but what does that ha-"

"It doesn't." The Doctor said quickly, cutting Rory off mid-sentence. "Let's just get out there." Rory sighed quietly and nodded, walking past the Doctor and out the door, his sword clattering noisily behind him. The Doctor smiled, but it was replaced with a look of confusion when he heard Rory's voice again.

"Did you mean to land us in a stable?" The Roman's voice called into the TARDIS. The Doctor turned and walked outside, and upon a quick survey of their environment, taking note of the shabby brick work, the ridiculous amount of hay, and the fact that there was a horse asleep in the corner, he came to the conclusion that this was definitely a stable. He took a breath, his nose wrinkling horribly, as he looked down and saw he'd stepped in a lump of foul, brown mess.

"This smells nothing like roses."

"Camelot, Rory!" The Doctor proclaimed exuberantly as - in a new pair of shoes - he led Rory down a busy street. People walked donkeys that were carrying carts of hay, and various other wares down the street. There were other people at stalls, buying food, or selling objects that they promised would ward away evil spirits. Rory was in awe. He couldn't remember a time where he'd been in the past and allowed to actually delve into the culture and explore. The only other time was when he was actually a Roman soldier in 105AD, but that wasn't technically him anyway, and any other trips to the past had been interrupted by something; Venice - fishy vampires; Stonehenge - made of plastic; 1969 - the Silence; Captain Avery's pirate ship - he drowned; and in 1940's Berlin, he locked Hitler in a cupboard and had to try and stop his newly regenerated daughter from killing the Doctor.

Rory smiled a mile wide and threw his arms around the Doctor in a tight hug, burying his face against the Doctor's neck. The Doctor was surprised by Rory's embrace, but quickly had his arms around the Roman's waist, returning the affection. "Doctor do good?" he asked, grinning as he let go of Rory.

"Doctor did amazing!" Rory replied, beaming happily. "Thank you, so, so much!" he said, attacking the Doctor with another hug. The Doctor laughed, patting Rory's back. He took Rory by the shoulders and prised him off.

"C'mon, let's go engage with history." he said with a grin before walking down the street. Rory took a moment to just stand in the bliss of days gone by before running to catch up with the Doctor.

As the two walked under an archway, they entered a massive courtyard, with a set of large stone steps leading up to an enormous castle. Rory gasped audibly and the Doctor couldn't help but smile at his reaction.

Someone was walking down the stone staircase, carrying a precariously balanced pile of armour that was stacked so high, the poor person carrying it couldn't see past it, using their judgement to guide them safely down the stairs. Unfortunately, their judgement failed them and they missed a step, causing the person and the armour to fall to the bottom of the steps with a loud crash.

At the sound, Rory's nursing instinct's kicked in, and he quickly dashed over to attend to the person. Now that he wasn't covered by armour, Rory saw that it was a young man, who was probably in his early twenties, but looked to be nothing more than a teenager. He was only starting to peel himself off the stone floor as Rory knelt by him.

"Are you alright?" he asked him, receiving a pained moan in response as the boy sat up and rubbed at his back. "I guess not." he said flatly before moving behind the boy. "Let me take a look? " he offered, the boy giving him a questioning look over his shoulder.

"Do you know what you're doing?" he asked, unsure as to why a man who looked to be dressed as a knight was acting as if he knew about healing.

"Well, I am a nurse." he said with a small smile, hoping to convince the boy.

"A what?"

"He means he's a physician." came the Doctor's voice. Rory looked up to see that the Time Lord had joined them, and was standing over the pair.

"Yeah, that's right." Rory confirmed, before lifting up the back of the boy's tunic and examining him.

"Well, you're dressed strangely for a physician." the boy said, smiling despite the pain. After a moment of "hmm"s, "ah"s and the occasional prod, Rory let the tunic fall back down.

"Well, aside from a nasty bruise, you should be fine." Rory said as he got to his feet. He offered a hand to the boy, who took it, pulling himself up.

"Thank you." he said with an appreciative smile.

"It's no problem. What were you doing carrying that much armour, anyway?" Rory asked

"Just following orders." the boy explained as he stretched out his back slightly to get rid of the last of the pain.

"Orders? From who?" But before the boy could answer Rory's question, a shout echoed across the courtyard.

"MERLIN?"

11.05.12: Yeah, I know, it was kind of short, but it's just the opener for my cross-over. If this were an episode, this could be where the Opening Credits play, so just imagine hearing the Doctor Who theme until the next chapter, 'kay?

Anyway, I hope you liked it. Also, just a note, Merlin-wise, this is set BEFORE Uther dies, so Uther will be in this story.

AND, The Doctor and Rory shall be with Merlin for the next two, if not three, chapters, so hopefully, I can do both series the credit they deserve in this. :)

I'll try my best not to keep you waiting too long for the second installment, so just wait and it'll be here before you know it. :)

Until next time. :)

~ RyRy