Chapter 4

He sat bolt upright, yelling at no one in particular, "All right, who are you, and what are you trying to do to me!?"

A golden fog shrouded his eyes momentarily and he felt something leave him. The golden being stood – or rather, hovered - before him, "We mean you no harm, Time Lord."

"What are you doing? Amusing yourself with my dreams?" he spat.

"No, Time Lord, we thought to bring you comfort, to ease your despair, and provide you with an heir and a reason for going on."

"An heir? How can dreams give me an heir?"

"It was not a dream. Your former companion will bear your child, and someday you will find one another, your futures are linked."

"WHAT!?" He stared at the being in disbelief. "You're telling me that I impregnated Rose Tyler? I don't believe you," he said furiously, "and even if it were possible - which it isn't - you have no right to impose that fate on anyone!"

"It is done. Farewell, Time Lord." The being disappeared.

"Wait!" he called out, "Who are you? I'm not finished with you yet!"

Silence was the only response.