"Ha! Do you really think that a little part Time Lord consciousness is enough to stop me!" The Master laughed "The woman you love has just died for nothing Doctor. Ouch, ow, what . . . what's going on? Argh!" The Master screamed out pain. "Ha little. That's your problem isn't it Master! That's everybody's problem! The Silence, Kovarian, the Daleks, they all make the same mistake! They all underestimate my wife!" Eleven shouted with a slight feeling of pride in his voice.
"They all think she will just lay down and take it! But she never does, she stands up and stops you. She sacrifices everything just to save everyone else! And you know why? Because my wife is the best woman to ever grace this universe with her presence. Every part of her, from her guns to her hair, and I was lucky enough to have her in my life. And it's your fault she's gone so you deserve everything you get. River if you can still hear me, give him everything you've got girl. I love you." Eleven finished his big speech as the Master screamed for the last time and light returned to the TARDIS.
The centre column started to rise and fall and the hum of the TARDIS started to fill the air. Rivers lifeless body fell to the floor in a heap. "River." Eleven breathed as tears started to stream down his face. He ran to her body, sat down, scooped her up in her arms and held her close to his chest. "Oh god please no. River, come on River please wake up. Please, please wake up." Eleven begged as he stroked her hair. He cried desperately and heavily as he begged his wife to wake up, even though he knew it wouldn't do any good.
"Where is the TARDIS going?" Rose asked. "It worked. River saved us all, as per usual. The TARDIS will go to the last place she landed." Eleven sobbed "Which was where?" Ten asked "Amy and Rory's house." Eleven didn't really want to face them both but he was to consumed with grief to care. "Doctor what are you doing back here? You only just left." Amy shouted as she walked into the TARDIS "Oh my god. Rory!" She shouted as she noticed Rivers body and Eleven cradling her in his arms. "What?" Rory called from behind her "Melody!" Rory and Amy ran up to their daughter and her husband.
"What happened?" Amy asked. "She saved the universe. Again." Eleven answered simply. "What did she do?" Rory asked. "Long story." Ten said from behind him. Before Rory could ask who he was a life size recording of River turned on and started playing.
"Hello, if this recording is playing then mum and dad should be in the TARDIS as well as the Doctor. If my calculations are correct then the TARDIS should go back to the last place it landed which is my parents house. I have just knocked Ten, Eleven and Rose out and I am just about to start prepping the transfer machine. I have different messages for each of you and I want you to listen." The recording said.
"Mum, I love you. I don't think I've actually said that before. I hope you know I did. You did so much for me in my life even if you didn't know I was your daughter. I know this will be very hard for you but I need you to do one thing for me. Be strong. I know my husband and he will be taking this really badly so I need to you to support him for me. I know that dad will be blaming the Doctor so hide his sword for me. Thanks."
"Dad, I love you too. I know that right now your daughter is dead and your looking for someone to blame but don't blame the Doctor. It's not his fault. He didn't even know what I was going to do until it was to late. Thank you for supporting me when I was Mels and when I was in prison. Look after mum for me. Thanks"
"Rose, I didn't know you for very long and I know how hard it was seeing the man you love with another woman. Know that the Doctor always remembered you and talked about you. Even if he didn't feel that way about you any more, I know he still classed you as a really good friend. Have a good life. Look after him for me."
"Ten, I didn't have time to get to know your regeneration very well but what I did know, I liked. I can tell that you are younger then my Doctor. Your eyes look so different, so full of grief. I know why you are so upset and I know you miss Donna, but don't dwell on the past and have a bit of fun for a change. Go save a few universes and as many people as you can."
"And finally to you Doctor. The man who I love more then anything else in the universe and always will. I know you my love and I know your blaming yourself right now. But don't, please. I know that your probably already trying to think of ways to save me. Don't you dare even think about risking your life for me, because if you succeed and you die in my place. Then there is no point in me being alive, because I don't want to be alive without you. Before you start to wonder, yes I did know what was going to happen. I found out days ago that one of us would have to die. I didn't tell you because I just wanted to spend my last few days with you and I know you would try to stop me. I have to finish this message now and get on, but if I get one last request sweetie it's this."
"Let me go. Don't forget me, but let me go. Don't dwell on what might have been. Remember what we did do, remember our dates, our kisses, those mornings where we would just lay in bed holding each other and let the day slip away. And more importantly don't be afraid to love again. It won't hurt me if you fall in love again. I know you are on your last regeneration but you still have quite a while left yet so live. Live the days I sacrificed myself for you to have, and take me with you. I will always be here, I'm the TARDIS now so I will never die and can watch you wherever you go. I will love you forever Doctor. Goodbye sweetie."
The image of River faded and left silence in its place. "Oh River. How am I supposed to love again when I had the most perfect love with you?" Eleven whispered. "That's River though isn't it." Amy said. "Erm, hello sorry, but erm am I the only one confused by this. She can't be dead." Ten asked. "Leave them alone they're grieving." Rose snapped "No I'm being serious. She can't be dead. What happened when we first met became a fixed point, and the universe isn't burning. Which means . . ." Ten continued. "Which means I save her." Eleven perked up. "Of course, plus I haven't taken her to Dirrilium yet. I'm putting it off for as long as possible. I want forever with her, even though I can't have it. Oh . . ."
"Oh, what does oh mean?" Amy demanded. "When I met her I saved her consciousness to a computer. So all I have to do is reverse the process." Eleven started. "Oh that's brilliant." Ten said. "But if we do that then how do we start her hearts again? The machine will only give her her mind back, not her body." "Easy I'll just use my regeneration energy to start them again." Eleven replied already playing with the wires in the helmet. "Doctor River said not to risk your life for her." Rory pointed out. "Rory I will gladly take all the slaps and bullets in the universe if it means getting her back." Eleven replied. "Your choice." Rory shrugged.
Rose couldn't help but wonder if the Doctor would be doing this for her. Probably not she decided. But she wasn't as jealous as she thought she would be. She saw how happy River made the Doctor and she couldn't take that away from him as much as she wanted to. Eventually she gave up in her efforts to get Eleven back as she realised that he wouldn't leave River and she was just making a fool of herself.
Eleven ran over to River, his tears had dried now as he knew he was going to save her. No way was he letting go and moving on, all he wanted was River and nobody was gonna take her away from him before The Library. He scooped her up in his arms and placed her gently in the jump seat. He pressed a kiss to her forehead before running back to the console.
"Right, I've reversed the polarity of the transfer machine and cornered off the amount of conscience I need to bring her back." He spoke quickly as he ran back and put the helmet back on Rivers head. "Amy come here. Put your hand on there and when I say press that button. Ok?" Eleven asked putting Amy's hand on top of the console. "Sure." She replied determined to help get her daughter back. Eleven held Rivers hands in his own and started to conjure up whatever regeneration energy he could into them. "Now Amy." He called over his shoulder. Amy pressed the button.
Eleven transferred all of his remaining regeneration energy into his wife as her conscience was given back to her. When Eleven was satisfied Rivers body had enough energy to restart her hearts he let go. "I hope this works." He whispered to himself. Slowly Rivers eyes fluttered open. "Hello sweetie" she smiled.