The Children of Gallifrey

by The Hand of Omega

A series of drabbles about the childhood and friendship of the Doctor and the Master. Some are fun, some are sad. No slash.

4. Chapter 4

Ghost Stories

The old hermit basically lived in Lungbarrow's backyard. He had a little tent in a cave, just up a little ways from the back of the house. And only Theta knew of his existence.

The hermit was wonderful, his experience and wisdom getting Theta through the pain of his early childhood. And whole Summers were spent with tales of ghosts, monsters, and devils. The Vampires and Fendhal haunted Theta's dreams, but he always came back for more. The two shared a unique bond that could only be compared to deep frienship. In a sense, he was Theta's only friend.

Except for Koschei.

And now, within the safty of the Prydonian Academy, Theta tells the tales of fright and horror, of blood sucking monstrosities and death eating demons, while Koschei shivers under the covers.

And behind the House of Lungbarrow, the old hermit sits in front of a fire, remembering the little boy… and smiling.