AN: Thankyou again for the reviews, this chap's quote:
Trouble is part of your life — if you don't share it, you don't give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough.
Ok, so last chap- the Stellions (except Adonis) want to sacrifice Kaitlyn so they can escape earth. The mares, having adopted her, are completely against it. They're all going to have a bit of a showdown on Uluru, and Amy and the Doc have offered to help- we don't know what their plan is yet, but we do know it makes Amy feel like bait...
Also- the time was interfered with and the Stellions are scared of Time Lords, this suggests that the lightning is a) super duper bad and b) possibly t do with Time lords- since not many of you seemed to pick up as a hint (feels like a fail at hinting).
Anyway, enjoy!
"Where is Atiya?" A black Stellion- huge in comparison with Adonis, demanded angrily. Adonis stood his ground before the Nightmair's, and the herd, now broken in two, face each other on the rolling surface of Uluru.
"We will not let you kill her Ildiko."
The rest of the stellions- nearly fifty behind Ildiko, brayed and reared in outrage- stamping their feet and grinding dust from the rock.
"We've been through this Adonis. We must leave this place- this universe is no longer safe!"
It was Adonis' turn to bray in outrage. "And ours is? You're fear has made you insane Ildiko- all universe's will be destroyed if what you fear comes to pass- her death would be wasted blood."
Ildiko turned away. "You have no idea of the things you speak of Adonis."
Adonis stamped his hooves in anger. "We all die father. But that does not mean one of the last acts of this herd must be murder- of one of our own no less!"
Ildiko whirled on his son. "One of our own! Listen to you- you say I'm mad! She is human and not one of us."
Adonis looked as if he was about to respond when he was interrupted by a young, scared voice.
"I'll do it."
Trembling slightly, Kaitlyn walked through the herd. Reluctantly, the 'mares moved to let her pass.
Pale and slight, Kaitlyn stepped before Ildiko. "If- if it saves you, then… you can k-kill me."
For a moment the Stellions stood stunned, whilst the Nightmair's shuffled nervously, the Doctor and Amy concealed in their midst. When Ildiko bowed his head, his voice was somewhat humbled.
"Very well young Atiya. Your courage will not be forgotten."
Adonis snorted, trying to step in front of Kaitlyn, and stop her being led away by Ildiko. Oblivious of the tears streaming down her cheeks, Kaitlyn put a hand on Adonis' neck.
"It's ok. I know you want to protect me 'cos you love me. But I love you too."
Adonis fell silent, bowing his head and nuzzling her cheek before quietly murmuring, "Oh Atiya, my girl."
Kaitlyn kissed his nose, and then followed Ildiko to the highest point of Uluru.
Ildiko was calm but commanding as he nodded to the slightly upraised point on the rock. "Lie down, and close your eyes."
Still trembling a little, Kaitlyn did as she was told. Ildiko brayed a command to the Stellions and they crowded around the girl. Reluctantly, Adonis and the 'mares did likewise.
The thundercloud- which had not dissipated as it had once Adonis arrived, boiled overhead, and silver lightning began to crackle through it's depths. Ildiko reared, about to bring his massive hooves down on Kaitlyn's fragile ribcage.
There was a resounding clap of thunder- Ildiko's hooves began to fall- and then, quick as whip, Adonis, Belakane and four other mares bolted from the rock, galloping into nothing.
Ildiko let out a cry, faltering, and Kaitlyn rolled from the rock, clambering down the side as fast as she could- half running, half sliding in the direction of Adonis and the 'mares.
Above them, the silver lightning and the thunder clashed in a deafening screech like grinding metal, and the Doctor leapt forwards, whipping out his screwdriver as he directed it at the clouds.
Ildiko fell to the Earth with a crash- coal lump eyes burning red hot. "TIME LORD!" He roared. The Doctor waved and Amy, screaming, ran forwards-into the stellion's path.
Distracted by the girl, Ildiko didn't notice the Doctor take the advantage of Amy's distraction and turn on the sonic. Above him, the cloud began to twist, like some sort of whirlpool. Screaming, the Stellions were sucked back into it, and Am threw herself to the ground, clinging to the rock as an immense wind howled out of nowhere, trying to claw her from the desert.
The Doctor stood his ground, watching at the herd was pulled back into the sky, and then, finally, he lowered the sonic screwdriver. In a second, the clouds vanished- leaving nothing but the calm, starry night. Everything was still, and the Doctor and Amy were alone in nowhere.
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"You'll take care of her, won't you?"
"Is that a trick question?" Adonis whinnied at the Doctor in reply- standing protectively next to Kaitlyn. The Doctor smiled.
"Good to hear it."
Adonis nodded to Amy. "Thankyou, too- for helping us save our Atiya."
Amy shrugged. "Yeah- whatever, run in the way of a ragin' Stellion- it's just part of the job description." She nudged the Doctor playfully and he grinned a little.
"Do you have to go?" Kaitlyn asked miserably. The Doctor nodded.
"I'm sorry, but you've got Adonis and the mares, and trust me- they're not going anywhere for a very long time. The links broken now- that's why the others went back. This lot are here to stay. You don't need me and Pond."
Kaitlyn nodded, absently resting her tiny palm on Adonis and Belakane's sides. She kicked a few circles in the dust. "Doesn't mean I won't miss you."
Amy crouched down, putting her hands gently on the girl's shoulders. The child looked up into the woman's face.
"Hey- it's ok. You'll grow up and you'll find out there's this big, beautiful, amazing world out there, with thousands of fantastic people, just waiting for you to meet them. You'll be fine, and having Adonis and the 'mares- that'll just mean you'll be able to see the world even better than everyone else. It makes you special in a good way- no matter what kids might tell you."
Kaitlyn frowned, kicking more dust. "How do you know?"
Amy grinned, raising an eyebrow, and nodded to the Doctor. "I had him." She winked at the girl and pulled her into a hug.
"Take care. Be incredible."
Kaitlyn nodded against Amy's shoulder and the Scottish woman gave her a smile as she stood. The Doctor glanced to the East where the sun was rising, and together they watched it spill light over the desert plains.
The Doctor jumped a little, searching in his pocket and pulling something out. "Oh- and happy tenth birthday Kaitlyn!"
He handed over a tiny wooden box. Curious, Kaitlyn opened it. Inside was a tiny necklace with a silver horse charm hung on it. As she watched, the horse moved, dipping it's head and trotting in liquid silver motion. Her face cracking a smile, Kaitlyn beamed up at the Doctor.
"Thankyou!"
Amy and the Doctor smiled as they turned to walk away, waving to the group. The Doctor nudged his companion in the ribs, and she called back.
"Don't mention it! Happy birthday!"
When the Doctor and Amy got back to Yulara, it was getting near 6 in the evening, and wasn't long before they could return to the TARDIS. They sat in a restaurant in their motel (Amy still wasn't sure how the Doctor had got them in) and finished off it's specialty home made icecream.
Noticing Amy had some of her strawberry icecream smudged over her lip the Doctor chuckled, gesturing. "You've got something..there."
Amy raised her eyebrows, sticking out her tongue to get it. She went to the wrong side, and as she moved, the Doctor suddenly leaned forwards, licking off the smudge and kissing her lips. Closing her eyes, Amy instinctively responded, one of her hands going around his neck.
They were interrupted by a particularly obnoxious fake cough from one of the staff, and grinning, the Doctor led a bewildered Amy onto the veranda. She couldn't help leaning her head back to look at the stars as they stepped into the desert night.
"it's beautiful here, isn't it?" The Doctor murmured.
Amy looked at him. "The sky is- the stars…" She smiled, and he smiled back, soft and loving.
Amy frowned a little. "So does this mean we're ok now- I mean, you…"
The Doctor stepped forwards, placing a finger on her lips, his eyes laughing as he put a hand on her shoulder. "Amy Pond. You've changed me so much. Sometimes I barely know myself."
Amy frowned and tried to mumble against his finger to ask if that was a good thing.
The Doctor shook his head. "Shhh."
He removed his finger from her lips, putting his other hand on her waist as he stepped closer. She could feel his warmth, and remembered she was still wearing his jacket. She watched him with baited breath.
The corner of the Doctor's mouth lifted up as he looked at her- really looked at her, like she was a puzzle he couldn't understand but was happy to work on forever. He rested his forehead against hers, touching her nose with his as he looked into her eyes.
"I realized, with Kaitlyn and the Stellions. They were letting their lives be paved by dreams and fears- suffering for it, when there was no reason. And suddenly, I thought- if I found it so ridiculous for them to be controlled by suggestion and illusion, why was I bowing to it myself?"
He stepped closer, and Amy leaned back against the wooden wall of the motel, barely able to hold the intensity of his gaze.
"I realized- I was afraid of an idea, and it was stopping me from understanding that what I dreamed about was right before my eyes- now, in reality. All I can ever dream of is you- and I'm not ready to wake up and miss my chance."
With that, he leaned forward, capturing her lips in his, hungrily stealing a kiss. Amy responded willingly, pulling him closer, and they lost themselves in each other.
That night, Amy dragged the Doctor into their room- onto their queen sized bed- and both of them relished the chance to live their dream, if only for one night on Earth- beneath the countless stars.
Aaah, so all better in time. He'll tell her the rest in due course, but for now he simply wants to live in the moment with her, and I don't think Amy would hold that against him.
In case no one got what I was trying to make subtle- that night they slept together,as in, made love. There won't be a lemon next chap- this isn't that sort of story, hopefully you won't mind.
So, now to deal with the weird time lightning? Anyone got any theories?
Please do comment, criticise and question- I really appreciate it, and now I have a free evening, will try to reply to everyone,
Thanks for reading!
Kat