Chapter 3
Savannah sat down on the steps of the TARDIS as The Master began to explain who he really was
"First off, I'm not of this world. I'm from a planet called Gallifrey, my people are called timelords, that's where the time travel part comes in, and we can control time." He said finally sitting down next to the short blond, Savannah nodded slowly
"O- Okay, this is insane. You do realize how insane you sound right?" She said staring at him for the first time since he started talking. He sighed
"Yes, I know. But, it's all true." He said quietly
"Okay, so if you're an alien that can go anywhere, then why come to Earth? I just- if it were me, this is the last place I would go." She said biting her lip. The Master smiled at her
"You look cute when you do that." He smirked
"What?" She looked at him confused
"When you bite your lip like that, you look cute when you do that." He said pointing to his lips. Savannah raised her eyebrows at him
"What does that have to do with what I just asked you?" she looked around the TARDIS, he laughed
"Sorry, I got distracted. I normally wouldn't come here, but I'm looking for someone and this is their favorite hangout." The Master said getting up and going to the console, Savannah followed
"Why the hell is Earth a 'favorite hangout' for anyone?" She asked, once again confused
"The Doctor has a thing for humans, for some reason he finds them fascinating. I'll never understand why." He said shrugging
"Who's The Doctor?" Savannah questioned as she leaned on the console next to The Master
"He's also a timelord, we have- an extensive history and I need to find him." The Master said looking down at her, Savannah nodded
"Do you know where he is?" She asked
"No. I came to the library to find out some information on him but there is nothing, like he's been completely erased from everything. I'll have to look for him somewhere else. Timelords can sense each other so it'll be easy to find him once I know where he is since it's only the two of us in this universe." He said running a hand through his hair.
"If you were going to leave, why did you ask me to come with you?" She asked watching him intently.
"Because, I like you and I need someone to hold me back. I shouldn't be on my own, and you seem plenty sane so it's a win-win." He said shrugging
"Right, why shouldn't you be on your own?" She asked, ignoring the first thing he said for now.
"I can be very dangerous, I've done some awful things in the past. I'll tell you now, this isn't like a book in a library; I'm no one's hero." He said not looking at her, she grabbed his arm
"Hey, it's okay. People make mistakes." She said smiling up at him
"Thank you." He said leaning down towards her, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, she leaned up towards him, anticipating what was next until her phone started ringing
"Damn, I need to take this." She said seeing it was the nursing home calling
"Hello?" She said turning away from The Master
"Hi Savannah, this is Annie."
"Hi Annie, is Gram okay?" Savannah asked, having a horrible feeling in the pit of her stomach
"I- I don't know how to tell you this but your grandmother had another episode, and it doesn't seem like she's going to get over this one." Savannah sighed, tears in her eyes
"What are you saying?" She asked as her voice cracked. The Master came up behind her, putting his hand on the small of her back.
"Savannah, I'm so sorry but you need to get here as fast as you can. It's time to say goodbye." Annie said sadly. Savannah nodded, wiping tears away with her free hand
"Okay, I'll be there soon." She said before hanging up her cell phone.
"Savannah what happened?" The Master asked concerned
"It's my Gram. She- She's dying and it's time for me to say goodbye." She sighed before she looked at him
"Do you want me to come with you?" She shook her head
"No. I need to do this alone, and umm… I don't mean to be rude but I can't do this right now, this is just- I need to come back to reality, I'm sorry Harry." She said. Before he could respond, she ran out of the TARDIS and was gone, leaving The Master alone once again.