Original Prompt: Jenny's first ride on the TARDIS. The Doctor takes her and Vastra back in time to the dawn of the Silurians.

This was very challenging. Tweaking it a bit since I think Jenny's first ride was forward in time to get Amy and the baby back from Madame Korvarian. She had no idea what the blue police box in the living room was in "A Good Man Goes to War". So it'll go over two Tardis trips.

First Trip on the Tardis

Jenny was fascinated by the inside of the box. There were so many buttons, levers, space, and even living quarters inside the police box. She also was pretty sure she was the only human next to all Madame Vastra's people, rhino people (Madame said they were Judo? Jenny didn't catch all of it as she was busy looking around), and a blue man. Surrounded by so many aliens and unknowns, Jenny instinctively retreated away to a semi empty corner to observe the proceedings.

Blend with the environment, don't stand out. Be invisible, don't be noticed and your mark will be none the wiser. After getting her fill of the various species on the craft, Jenny leaned against the wall to watch her favorite mark. She'd never seen Vastra act so unguarded and casual even though they were going on a dangerous rescue mission. Jenny noticed some of the other Silurians were looking at Madame with awe and Jenny couldn't help a little grin. Yep, Vastra was just that compelling.

Jenny patiently waited until Madame called her over to go over the plan. Putting aside her frivolous musings, Jenny walked over, determined to help make the mission a success.


With a time traveling phone booth that could teleport almost anywhere in the universe, it was relatively easy to sneak onto the asteroid. Jenny felt a little disappointed there were only two guards between them and the security controls. They quickly tied up the two guards and waited for the Doctor's signal. Then Vastra had to ruin the moment by being insensitive and saying all mammals looked alike. Jenny knew she was of average appearance but did the daft lizard really have to rub it in? The human muttered sarcastically, "Thank you" before turning away.

She cheered up when Vastra apologized and knocked out a guard with her long tongue. That almost never failed to amuse her.


They've been fooled. It was a trap.

Jenny cursed out loud when her gun ran out of ammo. Damn it, how many monks were there? She quickly dropped the heavy gun and switched to her sword. Keep moving, don't be a still target. Use your senses. Survive. Jenny quickly stepped back to avoid a downward swing before stabbing the monk.

"Down Jenny!"

Jenny quickly dropped down barely dodging a shot. Vastra hissed in anger as she killed the monk aiming at Jenny. The human got up and yanked her blade out before looking for new targets. She couldn't let any of them through. Keep moving.

Lorna took a shot to the chest. They were down one.

Jenny blocked another blow and slashed him. They kept coming. She gritted her teeth as she fought for people she barely knew. She wasn't a helpless street brat anymore. They were going to live.

Strax got stabbed in the back. Only three left.

Jenny kept moving. Block, stab, avoid the energy blasts. Keep moving. And suddenly, there were no more monks.

The human breathed heavily, as she looked around. Vastra stepped over bodies and went to Jenny. When she noted no injuries aside from some superficial cuts and scrapes, she smiled faintly in approval. Jenny had given Vastra the same cursory glance and grinned back. They held each others gaze for a moment longer before breaking away. It was time to check on their wounded and dead.

Amy's horrible scream made them run to her.


After the disastrous mission, Jenny stood next to Vastra while she looked mournfully over the covered bodies of the Silurian unit. Most of them were wiped out by the Headless Monks. It was only hours ago that many of them were looking at Vastra with admiration. She tentatively touched Vastra's hand who laced their fingers together. They stayed there in silence.


Another Trip on the Tardis

When Jenny activated the perception filter, Vastra nearly dropped the datapad she was holding. If Jenny was rather pretty for her species, she was downright gorgeous as a Silurian. Vastra was quite willing to kill anyone who said or even thought otherwise.

Jenny, reassured about her scaly appearance, laughed softly which brought Vastra out of her shock.

"You look lovely." The Silurian said before shaking her head to clear her thoughts. Now was not the time to regress to a hormone filled youngster in her first mating season. Goddess, was that really nearly a century plus 65 million years ago? Vastra suddenly felt very very old.

"Ma'am? You alright?"

Vastra mentally scolded herself for being so easily distracted and nodded to Jenny before pointing to the pad. "Yes, the strange signal is resonating from here, a residential district. I know how to get there."


The first thing Jenny noticed when she stepped out of the Tardis was that it was really hot and humid. She was sweating buckets just by standing outside for a few minutes. Vastra on the other hand just smiled twinged with a bit of sadness. Trips back to her time were always painful.

The Doctor meanwhile skipped ahead, speaking of something or other though Vastra was swift to remind him that Silurians did not skip. Thanks to perception filters the Doctor, Jenny, and Clara looked Silurian but they certainly didn't behave or smell like ones. At Vastra's exasperated sigh, Jenny chuckled causing the Silurian to roll her eyes. Jenny was fascinated by all the greenery and the towering buildings. It was nothing like grimy London.

While the Doctor lead with Clara trailing behind, Vastra hung back with Jenny. She relished the feel of her uniform and despite being away from Silurian society for so long, found it easy to slip back into old mannerisms. Straight back, head held high. A slight nod of the head to those of superior rank and receiving them from lesser ranks. A faint hiss from the back of the throat to others from different classes who sneered at her. She never did liked those of the science class. No veils, no need to hide what she was, it was refreshing. Vastra impulsively threw an arm around Jenny and nuzzled her, loving her scent.

Jenny, unused to such public displays and wary of the occasional looks thrown their way, tried to scoot away but her wife wouldn't have any of it. "They're wondering why a pretty Silurian from the Agriculture class like you is doing with an old warrior like me. Let them wonder hmm?"

The human nodded and slowly relaxed though she was too conditioned to fully let go. Vastra hummed in approval. Though they had a case to solve, it was nice to be out in the sunlight.


The case surprisingly ended quickly leaving the four with some time before they had to leave. Clara dragged the Doctor away.

Vastra smiled as she lead Jenny around, rambling about this and that. The human didn't understand most of it but simply enjoyed seeing her wife so animated.

All too soon, it was time to leave. Jenny grasp Vastra's hand as she took one more longing look at the city. Vastra squeezed Jenny's hand before walking into the Tardis with Jenny.

"Let's go home."


Bonus scene/outtake before the perception filters came to light.

Vastra was seething. She turned around to the smiling oblivious Doctor. "You do realize people farm apes for food in this era."

"Well, I detected a strange signal coming from here and thought to bring a Silurian expert with me to figure it out and don't worry, I have the perfect disguise."

He pulled out robes complete with hoods. "Priest robes! See? Can't see us scale-less beings at all."

Vastra shook her head, rejecting the plan. "Unless those smell like a Silurian, even a hatchling would be able to tell the difference and know something is wrong within seconds."

The Doctor wilted before jumping on another plan. "Okay, what about the front door approach? I believe in this era humans are still more ape than human. So everything should be fine. We'll just say we're ambassadors of London!"

Vastra looked within seconds of tearing him apart, enough that Jenny pulled her aside before she did just that.

"Vastra?"

The Silurian hissed a long string of curses that amused Jenny. "Calm down you daft lizard."

Vastra looked murderously at Jenny but attempted to reign in her temper.

"Vastra, I got it! How about as couriers? We'll be in boxes and you can push us on carts!"

The Silurian groaned and dropped her head down onto Jenny's shoulder.