A.N-Hey guys! I'm back again for yet another update. Although I had a few disagreements with my last chapter, I would not change a word of it. The reason why is because The Master thought he was going to succeed in his plan, but him being a genius, knew that there could be a chance of failure. Programming a message into the TARDIS was a back up plan, so he tried to act nice and be sincere because if he was gone, his daughter would have no where to go. He may have not meant the things he said, he may have just wanted his bloodline to keep going, The Doctor wasn't sure. I hope you guys enjoy this chapter and the plot. R&R.
Scarlet woke up slowly instead of fast and with energy like she usually does. She hasn't had a nice fulfilling sleep like this in a while, so she decided to take her time from getting out of it. She rolled out of bed and looked at the clock, which read 8:00 a.m. Scarlet did a double take, but her eyes didn't deceive her, it really was 8.
She took a quick shower and got dressed. The TARDIS had replaced all her pants with shorts, she guessed The Doctor already picked a location. She put on white shorts, an red tank top, and black high-top converse. She attached the holster around her belt loops, but covered the gun, so it looked just like a tool belt. Scarlet was brushing her hair when she remembered the bump that had been on her head the night before. She gently felt the area, but the bump and the pain were gone. a Time Lord thing. She thought. She walked out and into the console room, where Clara was waiting for her, also wearing clothes designed for warmer weather.
"You slept late."
"Yeah, I feel fresh and ready for an adventure, so where's The Doctor?" Scarlet didn't see him in sight.
"He told me he wasn't feeling right, he must still be hung over."
"If I could sleep off a concussion I think he could sleep off a hangover."
"Maybe, but I want to respect his wishes." Clara said, "Too bad, I was dying for an adventure."
"We could still adventure, I can drive the TARDIS. It'll be a girl's day out." Scarlet smiled.
"Sounds fun, just no bars." Scarlet and Clara laughed. "Where do you want to go?"
"I don't know, but the TARDIS wants us to go somewhere warm, ooh I have an idea!" Scarlet ran out of the control room, down the hall and into the library. She was looking at the books until she found the one she was looking for. By the time she pulled it out, Clara was by her side, looking over her shoulder.
"What's that say?" She asked, having no idea how to read Gallifreyan.
"It's a book of vacation spots around the galaxy."
"Well I don't know what it says, so you could pick."
"Look, here's one The Doctor circled," Scarlet pointed to the circled figures in the book. " How about a cruise?"
"Just a cruise?"
"Well here, it says, a private couple's cruise that only holds 8 people, goes around the waters of Barcelona, but not Earth Barcelona, space Barcelona."
"Did you say couple's cruise." Clara questioned.
"Yes, Clara Oswald, will you be my date." Scarlet said with a sarcastic tone in her voice, getting on her knees.
"I accept, I hope this planet does not have a law against gayness." They both laughed.
"I need your ticket and two forms of identification, please." The man standing at the dock said. Thankfully the TARDIS supplied them tickets and two pieces of psychic paper which made getting on the boat a little easier than hopping on the side. The ship was small but beautiful. It looked like an old mansion on the on the inside and it looked like a romantic garden on the outside.
They brought there suitcases into there room and stared in awe. The old looking blue and white pinstriped covered the walls. A beautiful oak bed frame carved with cherubs and a night stand, bookshelf, and desk to match. The bookshelf was filled with great books from every planet. The TARDIS kindly translated them to Gallifreyan, which has become her preferred reading language.
Clara was starting to doubt their adventure.
"Will it be okay if we stay a week?"
"Yes, I let a note saying he can skip a week and pick us up if he doesn't want to wait."
"Do you think he'll be cross we didn't take him with us?"
"If cross means angry then no. Do you really think he'd want to go on a couple's cruise?"
"What about sleeping arrangements?" Scarlet looked around the room. It was a couple's cruise, of course there would only be one bed.
"You get it." She finally answered. "I had enough sleep last night to last the whole week."
"Okay, I guess we should have a week to enjoy ourselves." Clara smiled.
"That's the spirit! Come on, let's meet the other guests."
The other guests were waiting outside, they had already put their bags in their room. Scarlet, with Clara slightly behind her, confidently went up to each guest and introduced them.
The first couple was young, probably just started dating because they weren't doing anything affectionate except for a couple hugs. They mostly hung over the balcony, talking, pointing at things and laughing. The second couple was a little bit older, probably in their late 30's and consisted of two men. Clara was happy that they were not the only same sex couple on the ship. They were both dressed very fancy in suits and did not look happy to see two women in short shorts occupying the ship with them. The last couple was a group of old people that were probably in their 70's. They were of different sexes, and were extremely cute. They pecked each other on the cheek once and a while and did other cute old people romantic things.
Since they had to skip a few hours to get to the ship at boarding time, by the time they finished introducing themselves it was time for dinner. They all gathered around a old fashioned wooden table, and waiters started bringing out food. She felt like she was really in the late 1800's with the way the room was designed.
"Ah, 1800 Earth, what a wonderful century of architecture," The man that was a part of the young couple said, looking around the room in admiration.
"Have you ever been?" Clara asked, not thinking about what she was saying.
"We're in the 52 century and as far as I am aware of, time travel has not been invented yet." He said, as if he wished it were true, "Wouldn't time travel be brilliant?" He asked looking over to his partner, smiling.
"Yes, it would be lovely." She said smiling back at him.
The rest of the meal was fun, everyone went around telling stories about their lives. The two men were both co-owners of an important company that everyone else at the table had heard of. The old couple were both retired scientists that, which a mention of their names, everyone at the table clapped. The young couple consisted of the male who was a doctor and the female who was unemployed.
"She's in it for the money." Clara whispered in Scarlet's ear. She elbowed her.
"Stop being rude." She whispered back. When it was Scarlet and Clara turn to talk, Scarlet tried to think of something that would match with the year they were in.
"Robotics." She said, "I design and build robots, my partner here... she manages my company." Scarlet smiled falsely. Apparently the group bought it.
"Robots are lovely, I have at least three at home doing the housework." The old lady said. Everyone else nodded in agreement.
After dinner and a couple glasses of wine, everybody on the ship started to go to sleep. Scarlet made sure Clara, who was slightly tipsy got into bed safely, then she went onto the balcony to get some fresh air and alone time. Someone else was there though, the young man.
"It's past midnight, you should be going to sleep." He said, not even turning around.
"I should say the same for you." She leaned over the balcony next to him.
"You and your partner are lovely." He said turning his head to the side.
"So are you and your..."
"Partner."
"What's her name again?" Scarlet asked.
"Rose." He took in a deep breath, his tone of voice changed into something more serious. "You know, you seem different than these other people, your partner slightly, but you.. are just different."
"In what way?"
"I don't know, like something that's staring me right in the face." His brown eyes were now staring her down. She usually didn't get worried, but The Doctor wasn't here to save her if anything happened.
"I better get to bed." She said, keeping her cool.
"Have a nice night." His tone now changing back to a happy young man. Scarlet exited the balcony just a little creeped out. I guess I should keep my distance from that man, she thought as she fell asleep on the warm carpeted floor of her and Clara's room.