Title: A Day and Life on the TARDIS
Author: Flydye8/Heintz571
Pairings: Clara/12thDoctor
Rating: T (just to be on the safe side)
Summary:This is a collection of stories about the times in-between Clara's and the Doctor's adventures. The ones we never see; because we all know once you starting living with someone, life always gets more interesting.The stories are primarily fluffiness, domestication, and a loving friendship taking place after "Last Christmas".
Author's Note: Well I have finished my paper and got a 94% on it (yeah) I have just completed my take home final which I will review before turning it in on Tuesday. The only thing left is to study a bit more for my final next Thursday. So since I am ahead of schedule I decided it is time to update my story. So sit back and enjoy.
The Doctor awoke from the Dream Lords bird chirping power and didn't recognize where he was, immediately wishing he did bring Clara to a quiet little planet instead of being caught in a web of lies. Remembering Clara he searched frantically calling out. "Clara! Clara where are you?" The echoing of his voice was his only response.
Taking a deep breath he took a closer look around; he was in an open field with dry grass crunching beneath his feet and far off in the distance he saw a medieval castle surrounded by a dark forbidding forest. Deciding that he needed more information on where he was, he reached for his sonic screwdriver only to curse raising his hands in defeat; of course it was still in his coat which was discarded in his bedroom by Clara.
"Such language Doctor." A voice behind him tutted.
Turning the Doctor faced the Dream Lord, "How are you here? I blew the psychic dust away into deep space."
"Oh Doctor, do you really think you can get rid of me so easily. I am a part of you." He stated as he poked a stubby finger into his chest. "I know so many wonderful things about you, so many secrets."
"You are nothing to me, just a nuisance that somehow has become corporal again. So how did you manage it this time?"
Smiling smugly the Dream Lord asked, "Tusk, tusk Doctor all these questions, haven't you forgotten something?"
"No I haven't!" he answered loudly before questioning, "Where is Clara?"
"Ah your new love, you definitely have many naughty thoughts about her running through your delicious mind some of them would make any person blush. She is a beauty and deliciously sensual much better then Amy." Placing his finger to his lips he cast his eyes upward before continuing, "I wonder if she would be interested in a less complicated lord."
The Doctor moved quickly grabbing the Dream Lord by the neck pushing him roughly against one of the trees. His eyes blazed with fury as he hissed, "You will not touch, speak or look at her. Do I make myself clear?"
Gasping for breath the short man retorted, "Let's add possessiveness to your thoughts as well. Besides it is not me you have to worry about this time Doctor."
Releasing the pestilent man the Doctor inquired angrily, "What are you babbling about?"
Straightening his bow tie then yanking down his coat he explained, "There is a man in the castle in search of a consort, one I have graciously provided and when copulation takes place he will devour her soul."
"Your lying this is just a dream besides you will find Clara is not easily fooled by dreams."
"Really? You think this is a dream." the Dream Lord replied snarky, "I promise you Doctor this is a real as it comes and I promise you the man in the castle can be quite persuasive."
Moving away from him the Doctor replied confidently, "No amount of persuasion will affect Clara."
"Hmm even if the man resembles a lost love Doctor, tick tock you better hurry." With his comment he disappeared leaving the Doctor worried.
If the man resembled Danny there was a strong possibility that Clara may fall under the stranger's charms. Closing his eyes he called out with his mind, "Question everything Clara!"
Clara awoke in a soft bed to eyes she never thought she would see again, "Danny?"
"Hello Clara, are you feeling better now?" he asked as he brushed her hair off her forehead tracing the bandage placed there.
Immediately she pulled away from his touch, "Where is the Doctor?"
Danny's eyes darkened with anger briefly before clearing, "I think he is around here somewhere. I am sure he will show up he always does."
Clara closed her eyes as her mind throbbed unexpectedly before hearing the Doctor's voice in her mind, "Question everything Clara!" When her head settled she completed his statement within her mind 'in case it is a lie' opening her eyes she asked, "How are you here?"
"The universe is vast Clara, is it too much for you to believe that I lived."
Tilting her head she answered, "No I guess not, but why now it has been quite a while since I have heard your voice."
He returned her question with one of his own, "So you believe me now?"
Smiling sweetly she replied, "Of course I do!" Sitting up from the bed she kissed his lips to reaffirm her statement, "I have missed you so much."
"I've missed you too Clara, I love you so much." Standing up from the bed he reached for her hand, "Let me show you around."
Placing her hand in his she rose from the bed, "So where are we?"
He started to lead her out of the room, "In our new home."
"It is a grand place Rupert but what if I want to head back to Earth…"
He interrupted, "Why did you call me that?"
"What?" Clara asked.
"Rupert, why did you call me Rupert?" He demanded.
Shrugging her shoulders she answered nonchalantly, "It is your given name. I thought you said you liked the way it sounded from my lips?"
"Yes, yes sorry it has just been so long since I have heard it so it came to a surprise to me." He stammered as they continued down the hall.
"Well it is about time you get used to it again because I will be saying it often." She smiled knowingly.
Leaning down he captured her lips, "I am so glad your travels have brought you back to me."
Returning his kiss she whispered seductively, "So am I and I think the rest of or days and nights will be very enjoyable indeed."
The Doctor weaved through the forest in the general direction of the castle hoping Clara was doing okay. As he hurried along he tried to figure out how the Dream Lord had made another appearance. He concluded it must have been the gravity force that grabbed the TARDIS from space.
He just wasn't sure how the Dream Lord became manifested again, because after his last experience with him he scoured the ship for more pollen only to find none. Casting his thoughts aside he decided to focus on retrieving Clara first, than together they could think it through and come to a solution to the problem.
Reaching the castle he opened the wooden doors slowly only to close them quickly as the sound of arrows embedding into the door was heard by him. Moving along the perimeter he exclaimed, "Doors are definitely not me."
He continued along the outside wall looking for an alternative entrance when he noticed scratch lines on the gray bricks, tracing the linear lines he smiled as his fingers connected with a loose rock, "When you have medieval castles you also have secret passages."
Using two fingers he pushed firmly, resulting in the wall sliding to reveal a dark corridor. Tilting his body away from the darkness he waited for any surprises, receiving none he tentatively entered.
After a tour of the castle Danny led Clara into the dining area, "I am sure you are famished."
"Yeah I …." She stopped her reply as she saw the Doctor sitting at the table waiting for them.
"Oh good you are finally here. It took you long enough." He stated as he rose from his chair extending his hand to Danny, "Nice to see you again PE."
Grasping the extended hand Danny replied, "Likewise sir."
Clara shifted her gaze between the two loves in her life and immediately knew something wasn't right, deciding to play along for now she moved to the Doctor's side and hugged him tightly, "I'm so glad you are here."
"Oh well I couldn't let you meander around on your own, you always seem to find trouble." He replied as he stepped away from her embrace.
She retorted angrily, "I do not; most times it is you that gets us in trouble!"
Huffing in exasperation he replied, "Now is not the time to debate the issue Clara, especially when there is food to be eaten."
Moving away from him she sat in her chair and observed the Doctor carefully as Danny filled their wine glasses. The Doctor took a sip and promptly spit the liquid out, "Are you trying to kill me Danny."
"What, is the wine not to your liking Doctor?" Danny asked as he placed a glass in front of Clara.
"Well let's just say I am not fond of the beverage this time around."
Clara frowned over her glass the man, that looked like the Doctor, was not who he claimed to be. Clara knew wine was something he did enjoy in this regeneration; he was always having her taste different types as they traveled.
Taking a sip of her own wine she wiped her mouth with her napkin before stating, "I don't know Doctor it tastes pretty good to me."
"Of course you would say that, don't let me stop you Clara, enjoy your wine but don't expect me to carry you back to the TARDIS when you are to inebriated to walk."
She took another sip of wine after dabbing her lips; she fiddled with the steak knife from her place setting before her head landed on the large oak table with a thump.
Danny went to her side and pushed her hair out of her face, "The drug took effect fast."
The Doctor morphed into the Dream Lord, "She is a small thing so it probably infused throughout her body quickly."
"You said she would be coherent when we copulate, I can't take her in the condition she is in now." The fake Danny complained.
The Dream Lord shrugged, "Wait fifteen minutes then she will be in the right state of mind for you. Move her to your chamber and don't forget your promise to me once you have consumed her soul."
Picking Clara up the fake Danny adjusted her body so she lay more comfortably in his arms, "Don't worry you will be permanent. Once I have enjoyed this fair maiden I will have the power to do as you requested. Then you can leave this place and never return, you are a bothersome fool and I will be happy to be rid of you. Now go the Doctor is close by; delay him I don't want him interrupting my feast."
The Dream Lord vanished from the room reappearing inside the TARDIS control room; he had no intention of doing the incubus's request he had to prepare for the final confrontation with the Time Lord. The only reason he needed Clara out of the picture was because she would recognize the one thing that caused him to become physical again.
Walking into the wardrobe of the time machine, he rolled his eyes; incubuses are such fools. Why would he ever want to give up his power, it allowed him to terrorize the Doctor in so many rewarding ways?
Reaching for a tweed coat, braces and black pants he transformed his body then put the acquisitioned clothes on, completing the illusion of the Doctor's previous persona. Looking into the mirror he straightened the bow tie and smiled mischievously. Speaking in a voice not his own commented, "Yes bow ties are definitely cool."
Entering the control room once again he checked on the two occupants laying the metal grated floor. He watched as their bodies jerked from some physical activity in the dream world, "Oh my things must be getting interesting in there." He stated, resisting the temptation visit the dream.
He didn't want to give away his appearance yet not until they awoke from the world they currently occupied. Moving up the stairs he made his way to the high leather chair, sitting down he waited pushing his long bangs from his forehead till the Doctor and Clara came around
I know a cliff hanger, I know how much you guys enjoy them. Please review I am always wondering what you dear readers think of my story.
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