Chapter 20- The Only One

Rory just sat on the TARDIS stairs watching his wife sleep. She was lying there safe and sound, yet he once again felt like he had let her down somehow. After leaving the older Amy at Two Streams, he wasn't sure whether he should be happy he saved Amy or not.

The Doctor rounded the console and sat next to him, equally as quiet as Rory was. Rory gave a small smirk, because it was unlike his old friend to be silent. He was probably thinking the same thing he was. He might have even felt worse since he had most likely lied to gain the older Amy's cooperation. Rory should be mad at him, but he wasn't. He knew that the Doctor would sacrifice almost anything to save Amy. He was simply doing what he felt best.

The silence slowly began to become uncomfortable so he decided to be the first to break it, "Did you always know it would never work, saving both Amy's?"

"I promised you I'd save her," the Doctor nodded towards the sleeping Pond, "and there she is, safe."

Rory nodded as it confirmed what he pretty much already knew. The Doctor gripped his arm as he stood up leaving Rory with his thoughts for another minute.

"Yeah, there she is," he said with a small laugh. Neither of them should be feeling guilty. The fact was that they had saved Amy. They should be happy with the outcome.

As he continued to convince himself, Amy began to stir from her sleep. Rory quickly moved to her a side taking an unconscious glance towards the Doctor to make sure this was what was supposed to happen. As she opened her eyes, she saw the Doctor stick out his tongue at her. Amy gave a small, satisfied sound at this.

"I'll, uh, leave you two alone," the Doctor said, not sure he wanted to be a part of the coming conversation.

"You all right?" Rory asked wanting to make sure the sedative had no lasting effects. She made a confirming sound as Rory continued, "How are you feeling?"

Where is she?" Amy asked slowly becoming more aware of her surroundings. She looked around for the older Amelia but did not see her. She did see Rory and the Doctor exchange an uncomfortable look though.

"She didn't make it," Rory said calmly.

"What do you mean? You just left her there?" Amy asked unsure of what was going on.

"Sort of," Rory said not sure what else he could add.

"Rory, I know you. You couldn't have left her. Something must have happened. What was it?" Amy said shaking off the effects of the sedative trying to sit up.

"Amy it's my fault, we-," the Doctor began, but was interrupted by Rory.

"No Doctor, it's fine. It's my fault. You did everything you could," Rory said. The Doctor nodded in thanks before heading deeper into the TARDIS.

"Rory, what is it. You're scaring me."

"I'm sorry Amy, but we were wrong. There could only be one of you, so I had to choose," Rory said calmly. He was a bit surprised that he did not feel guilty as he had moments ago. Instead, he seemed overly calm and he wasn't sure why.

"Rory," Amy said sitting the rest of the way up so she was eye level with him, "this isn't like you." Something was wrong with her husband. She assumed he was feeling guilty over leaving behind the other version of her, but even that didn't explain why he seemed a bit numb.

Rory simply continued with his explanation, aware that Amy had noticed his behavior, "I was going to let her in, I was. She was you. When we kissed, I could tell she was you. And then when she was outside of the TARDIS and I knew I could only save one of you, I chose you." As Rory finished he started to believe he was feeling guilty after all.

Something still felt off to Amy though, but she didn't know what else it could be. "Look at me," she said turning Rory to face her. "You said she was me right. She was me but older?"

"Yeah," was all Rory could manage to say.

"Then she loved you as much as I do. And Rory, I would sacrifice anything to make sure you're safe, even myself. She understood what you did. I know she did, because I do," Amy said trying to convince Rory. When she pulled him into a hug, she heard him let out a small sigh. Amy smiled, hoping he would be back to normal soon.

"That's what she said. She told me not to open the door. She wanted you to know that she was giving you the days with me."

"That's right. You listen to me. I always know what's best," Amy insisted. As she smiled at Rory, she slowly got out of the bed they had made for her.

"Well of course. After all these years, I know that I should listen to you, even when you're wrong," Rory joked as he helped Amy stand. He may still feel strange, but his familiarity with his wife could ease him out of any situation.

"Good then," Amy continued pretending to ignore what her husband had just said, "Besides, it wouldn't have worked you know."

"What wouldn't?" Rory asked as they slowly headed back to their room.

"Having two of me around. I wouldn't have been able to stay away. You are just too damn handsome," Amy smiled. She spun Rory around and kissed him. She may not know what exactly was wrong with her husband, but she knew this would help.

"All right then, let's go find the Doctor. He's probably feeling guilty himself. We'll find a nice spaceship for him to save or something. It'll cheer him right up. Oh my silly boys."

"Oh and," she said as she punched Rory in the shoulder. "That's for kissing her."

"Bloody hell woman, she was you."

"Yeah, and just imagine what I would do if it was someone else." She told her husband as she took hold of his arm. "I'm just glad you didn't have any more time to kill at Two Streams. After 40 years without you, I know what would be on my mind," Amy said laughing as Rory turned bright red. She put her arm around Rory's arm as they headed to look for the Doctor.

A/N: I'm BACK! Thanks for the reviews and follows. I had a great response to my last chapter and I really appreciated it. That was actually the chapter that got me writing this whole collection/story. So it meant a lot when people enjoyed it.

This is another one of my favorites. It's a small one. Nothing big happens. I even didn't feel the discussion of having two Amy's was necessary since after everything they had been through it's to be expected. Plus the episode was near perfect as is. I really just wanted to connect why Rory is basically sleep walking through God Complex. Girl Who Waited was the the final straw for him. He needed a break, and that's why I actually believe he didn't have a room in the hotel. Not because he doesn't have faith in anything.

Anyways, I hope you enjoy!