A./n: So yeah I know, I may have lied to a couple of you saying that I would either update tomorrow or the day after well SURPRISE. I was just in such a writy mood when I got home tonight, even thought it was half ten. But hey heres the next chapter..lots of things happen so be prepared . THANKS THANKS THANKS, to everyone who reviewed, you guys keep me writing and put me in those writy moods. woo you guys. If you feel like reviewing that would really make my day. Anyway without further rambeling...chapter 5. Enjoy.

"I take it she didn't listen to you" The Doctor was standing on the deck, looking out into the ocean, clenching and unclenching his fists.

"What?" He replied not knowing who he was addressing.

"You're friend, she didn't listen" He finally turned to see the red headed Rose and a young man.

"What do you mean?" He asked confused.

"I just heard they're engaged"

"What?" He snapped immediately.

"I just he-"

"Yes I know what you said, but I don't understand, she wouldn't, you're wrong" He said laughing slightly.

"Well, maybe you should go and speak to her. Remember what I said, he's dangerous" Rose said, her eyes gazing deeply into The Doctors. He nodded at her and took off towards Rose's room.

His mind was racing a million miles a second, it couldn't be true, could it? No. What if it was? Would she want to stay here with him?

- - - - -

Rose stood in her room, soft tears rolling down her cheeks as her face ached, she stood cradling her bruised wrist and staring out her window. Rose knew that she would never have to see Cal again, but their previous meeting and scared her slightly. She would go to find The Doctor soon enough but she couldn't let him see her like this.

"Rose" There was a slight tapping on the door, it was The Doctor. "Rose, I know you're in there, open up" He sounded panicked as the knocking continued.

"s'open" She replied, trying to sound cheerful. She heard the door open, then close, then footsteps. But Rose refused to turn, she didn't want him to see her cry, her face and wrist badly bruised. She awaited him to speak, but there was nothing except silence.

-

The Doctor stared at Rose's back, as she refused to look at him, maybe it was true? His eye caught something on the bed…an engagement ring. He sighed loudly and picked him up, turning it over in his hand.

"So it's true then" He muttered.

"What is?" Rose asked, begging her voice not to fail her.

"You're engaged"

"No!" Rose was forced to spin around, she met his eyes immediately as he dropped the ring onto the floor.

"Rose!" He yelped as he rushed forward cupping her cheek with his hand. "Did he do this to you?" His voice deepened, as his eyes darkened. She didn't say anything, just looked down to the floor, this was his answer. The Doctor kissed her lightly on the forehead and turned away, striding towards the door.

"Wh-where are you going?" Rose asked, glued to the floor.

"I'm going to find Cal" The Doctor replied, not turning around but continuing to walk out.

"No, please, I just want to go home" Her voice cracked as tears tried to force their way out.

"We can go home in a little while Rose" He turned back a small comforting smile on his face. And then he was gone.

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"Make sure the table is prepared for me and my fiancée" Cal informed one of the ships workers. The young boy nodded hesitantly and backed away, after having heard the 'proposal' he had been petrified of Cal. "Oh and let that person in on your way out" Cal shooed the boy away after hearing the knock on the door, looking back down at the jewellery he was polishing.

"Ah hello, have you come to congratulate me on mine and Rose's engagement?" Cal asked as he came face to face with The Doctor, an air of smugness about him. The Doctor plastered a fake smile upon his face and stretched his hand out to Cal, who shook it immediately. The Doctor's smile grew as he gripped on to Cal solidly, balling his other hand to a fist and swinging it harshly into Cal's face. Cal flew to the floor, shocked by what had just happened.

"What? Why did you do that?" He shouted, wiping the blood that was trickling from his lip.

"You know why!" The Doctor yelled, crouching in front of Cal and grabbing his jaw. "And if you ever touch her again-I WILL kill you" He spat, tightening his grip on Cal's jaw, causing him to wince. "Do you understand me?" Cal didn't answer, merely nodded slightly, his eyes narrowing.

"It's over there" Cal muttered, moving his head to signal to his right, The Doctor turned, confused.

If only he hadn't, Cal would not have been able to place the antique necklace into his pocket.

"What? What is?" The Doctor turned back, shaking Cal's head, forcing him to reply.

"Nothing never mind" He mumbled, The Doctor rolled his eyes in annoyance before pushing Cal onto his back, and turning away.

"Goodbye John, it really has been a pleasure" He declared slyly, balancing himself on his elbows and flashing The Doctor a cheesy blood filled smile.

- -

The Doctor stormed down the corridor's his blood pumping ferociously round his body, hatred, anger and adrenaline rushing through him. He shook his wrist as a slight twinge of pain shot threw it, his jaw clenching and unclenching. He had never felt such anger before, but then again no one had ever hurt his Rose so maliciously. He shut his eyes tightly as an image of Rose being hit forced its way into his mind.

He shook it away, trying to banish the anger that was engulfing him. The Doctor made his way back to Rose's room, the door was wide open, just how he had left it.

"Rose" He whispered, stepping into the room. She was lying on her bed, asleep as far -as he could tell. Her face was bruised, badly, forcing the Doctor to fight the urge to return to Cal. He stepped over to her, planting a small kiss on her lips and stroking her hair softly. He watched the slow rise and fall of her chest, happy knowing she was safe.

"Doctor?" She murmured, opening her eyes slightly. "Doctor!" She yelped, leaping up and enveloping him in a tight hug, her face buried forcefully into his shoulder. "I was so scared, are you ok?" She pulled back so she could look at his face, rubbing a hand gently over it, checking him for any cuts or bruises.

"I'm fine" He smiled, removing her hand from his face and holding it with his own. "Really I am" He assured her, he was still extremely tense.

"Ok, what did you do?" She asked, studying his features as his face-hardened slightly, avoiding her eyes. "Thank you" She whispered, kissing his cheek.

"Right, let's get going before this ship crashes." He looked down at his watch as he paused. "Ah, we're cutting it a bit fine we've got less than ten minutes" Rose looked up at him her face full of horror. "It's fine, really, we can make that. So lets go!"

"Fine by me" She grinned finally, holding back the look of pain that so desperately wanted to show. She leapt off the bed, finding her rightful place by his side and lacing her fingers into his. They shared a look of utter happiness then made for the door.

"Excuse me" The Doctor muttered as the pair ran straight into a group of suited men. He looked up to find them not moving from his path. "Can I help you"

"Yes actually, a passenger has reported a stolen item, we're doing checks" The two men parted to show Cal, his lip swollen, a large cut showing on his lip. The Doctor felt Rose stiffen slightly and take a small step behind him, he gave her hand a reassuring squeeze, rage aerating off of him knowing that Cal had made her so noticeably terrified.

"Yes, he was in my room earlier" Cal said, a small smile tugging at his lips.

"We will have to check you then" The men said, there voices low and full of power. The Doctor nodded, letting the man pat his hands gently over his jacket, pausing at the pocket. He looked up at The Doctor disgusted and then pulled out a large diamond necklace.

"John!" Cal gasped in fake yet convincing surprise. "And I trusted you!"

"Where do we put him?" The younger of the two men asked.

"Wait, no. I didn't take that" The Doctor shouted as the older man grabbed him viscously, turning him round and grabbing his hands.

"Doctor!" Rose yelled trying to get him free of the man's grip, but after a few fruitless attempts she retreated slightly.

"Just take him down to one of the lower rooms- in the lower class part" The man said forcing The Doctor along the corridor.

"No look I didn't take it."

"Yeah yeah yeah" The men laughed.

"No please, you can't take him, you can't" Rose screeched running in front of The Doctor in hope of stopping the group moving, tears now forming in her eyes as she realised the full extent of the situation.

"Rose, you have to go"

"What?" Rose said, stunned as the men continued to push them forward.

"If you go to the TARDIS, type in 354 into the computer, it will take you back home" He told her, his eyes drowning into hers, his face beyond serious.

"What?" She said again.

"Can you get your girl Cal, she's getting on my nerves" One of the men yelled. Cal obliged running up to Rose's side and swinging his arms around her waist, pulling her back.

"NO!" Rose yelled, squirming in Cal's grip. She began kicking and hitting, trying as hard as she could to get away. "No I won't leave you," She cried as the she saw The Doctor look back just before they turned the corner.

"354 Rose, 354" She heard his distant voice yell before she crumbled to the floor, Cal's arms around her.