Title: A Day and Life on the TARDIS
Author: Flydye8/Heintz571
Pairings: Clara/12th Doctor
Rating: T
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, family life, romance and a loving friendship taking place after "Last Christmas".
Authors Note: Hello I am back. My apologize to each of you for delaying in updating this story, but with me finishing up with my intense last semester at the university something had to go onto the back burner. But, now I am graduated and back to writing this story you will see updates much more frequently.
Once again lots of thanks goes to my beta reader Marie Anne Louise (marieannelouise on Tumblr) you are wonderful!
Susan walked back into the TARDIS' control room clutching a brown suitcase in her left hand. "I can't believe the old girl still had my clothes: unfortunately I think some of them may have to be tailored…" she stopped speaking when she noticed her grandfather sitting on the grating with Clara on his lap her eyes closed.
She hurried to his side and brushed back some of the younger woman's hair, "What happened Grandfather?"
Adjusting his grip around Clara's body he responded, "I'm not sure, one moment she was chit chatting with me then the next she stopped and started to fall to the floor. I barely had time to catch her."
"Well this is odd; usually fainting occurs around the sixth month of the pregnancy, not so early on, but it could be because she is carrying twins... or oh no…no, no we need to get her out of the TARDIS right away." Susan stated worriedly as she hurriedly rose from the floor and started to press the buttons on the console of the ancient ship, "What are the coordinates of our destination?"
"They are in the history file on the desk, top third from the top," he explained before continuing, "Why is it so important to get Clara off the TARDIS. What are you not telling me?"
Inputting the coordinates she then pulled the activation switch. "I'll explain later," Susan responded as the ship stopped, marking their arrival at their destination. She grabbed her bag and gestured to the Doctor, "Come on Grandfather, and lift her up. Let's go now hurry up!"
Rolling his eyes he exclaimed sarcastically, "I would love to lift her up, but in the process of catching her I landed quite roughly on my ankle and now it is a bit sore. So instead of pestering me come over here and help."
Sighing Susan placed her case down and returned to the Doctor's side. "You know, you could be a bit less grumpy," she said as she lifted Clara effortlessly.
"I'm not grumpy. I've chosen to express my feelings in a less gentile manner," the Doctor stated as he stood, favoring his left ankle as he gestured with his fingers toward the door. "Now if you don't mind, I rather not discuss my perceived grumpiness. Let's get Clara into bed, shall we?"
Susan carefully walked out of the doors of the TARDIS with Clara in her arms only to pause a moment as she walked past her grandfather and stated with a smirk, "Hey grumpy, please be so kind and grab my case for me."
Rolling his eyes he reached down and grabbed his granddaughter's suitcase mumbling quietly, "I'm not grumpy."
Susan followed the Doctor's instructions and brought Clara to their bedroom and once she was prone on the bed, she started to come around. As her eyes opened slowly she gave a small smile to the woman hovering over her. "What happened, Susan?"
"It seems the little ones growing inside you are draining your energy, especially now that they are almost 4 weeks along."
"Oh no Susan, I am only about two weeks," Clara responded quickly.
"The time you were in the TARDIS, as you both came and got me, caused the fetuses to grow more rapidly in the womb."
The Doctor entered the room and upon hearing the tail end of her explanation he questioned, "How can her traveling in the TARDIS cause such a thing to happen?"
Looking over her shoulder Susan explained, "The artron energy, given off by the TARDIS, has an acceleration effect on fetuses. It causes the unborn child… or children in your case to grow more rapidly in the womb."
"Of course, how could I forget such a thing, it must have been deleted?" the Doctor stated as he ran his hands along his face pacing the room. "And since there is an acceleration in the growth that means…"
Susan completed his statement, "We only have about 24 hours to prepare for the releasing of energy from the fetuses. That isn't a lot of time Grandfather."
"I know, I know!"
"Okay, someone better explain what the hell is going on!" Clara yelled getting the attention of the two Gallifreyans in the room.
The Doctor moved to her side and grabbed her hand kissing it gently as he explained, "The energy the TARDIS releases, as we travel, is absorbed by the fetuses' cells; it's kind of like spinach to Popeye, it gives them a burst of energy causing them to grow more rapidly."
"Popeye!? That is the best you could do?" Susan stated with exasperation.
"Can you figure out a better analogy?" he asked as his worried gaze met Clara's.
"But we were in the TARDIS for only a short time. How is that possible?" Clara questioned.
"Clara, time is insignificant in the TARDIS, you know that. We foolishly hovered in the vortex causing our children to be effected by the artron energy."
Bringing her hand to her abdomen Clara nodded, "Okay so we have 24 hours." Then turning toward Susan she continued, "What do we have to do to prepare?"
"I don't know if we can do it in time. The procedure for bleeding off the energy released from the children is complicated. If we had more time then we could probably do it, but now I'm not sure."
"Susan, just tell us what we need to do!" the Doctor implored.
Standing, Susan started pacing like her grandfather did earlier. "There needs to be an established mental connection with another Gallifreyan preferably a Time Lord; it has to be a strong connection, a bonding of sorts, usually it is the first face a Time Lord sees when he or she regenerates."
The Doctor and Clara just smile at each other knowing that the first criteria mentioned by Susan was already achieved by them. The Doctor spoke up, "That's easy enough. So what's next?"
Confused Susan looked at the other two occupants in the room, "I don't understand?"
"It doesn't matter, it's a long story and we'll tell it to you later. Just know that Clara and I have such a connection," the Doctor explained quickly.
"Well the next bit is um… embarrassing," Susan stuttered.
"Out with it granddaughter. What do we have to do next?"
"When Clara glows with the energy… well you both need to be… how to explain… in an intimate position."
Clara smiled. "How intimate Susan?"
"It's best that there is complete skin on skin contact, preferably with penetration."
The Doctor chuckled, "Well since that was what caused us to be with child, I don't see how that will be a problem."
"Yes, but that's not the embarrassing part," Susan said hesitantly before beginning again, "A third party must be involved."
"How involved?" Clara asked not sure if she was ready to hear what Susan meant.
"When copulation takes place, you grandad, will need to draw out the energy from Clara and then transfer that energy to a TARDIS matrix crystal… which will need to be held by the third party and immediately brought to the TARDIS for reabsorption."
"Why does the crystal need to be held by a third person?" the Doctor asked.
"Because after you have absorbed the energy in your body you'll need time to recuperate and Clara will experience some pain so she'll be exhausted as well."
"So returning the energy at a later time to the TARDIS, after it's drawn out and transferred to the crystal isn't possible," the Doctor stated.
"Yes, I'm sorry grandfather but that is the only way I know to counter the release of the energy from the children safely and if the energy isn't removed immediately then it could quickly be reintroduced into Clara causing the death of her and/or the children she is carrying."
Clara who was silent during the conversation spoke up, "Okay if that's how it has to be done, we will do it."
The Doctor looked at Clara in amazement at her acceptance of the situation, for him having his granddaughter in the room as he made love to Clara, would be awkward, but he had no doubt that he would do fine. He at first, wasn't sure if Clara would be as accepting but with her statement he was pleased to be proven wrong however, he had to ask one more time, "Are you sure Clara?"
Lifting her hand to his cheek she smiled, "Doctor, I'm very sure. If it saves our children then I'll do anything. Besides I love you with all my heart and having Susan in the room as we share our love physically doesn't matter, because what we have is beautiful."
"How lovely it's to hear you both accepting of this, however I really don't think I can handle seeing you both in your birthday suits, copulating," Susan said embarrassment evident on her elegant features.
"Oh, sorry Susan…so sorry, I didn't have my cards," the Doctor started as he ran his hands through his silver hair, "What can we do to make it more comfortable for you?"
"Cards?" Susan asked but then held up her hand to halt her grandfather's explanation, "Never mind, is there a screen or something we can put in the room that I can stay behind?"
Clara spoke up, "Yeah there is a changing screen in my TARDIS room. Will that be okay with you?"
With a shrug of her shoulders she nodded, "It is not ideal but I think it will do for now, and we will figure something else later."
Clara smiled at the woman in understanding then turned toward the Doctor and asked, "Okay, now that is taken care of I have one more question."
"What question?" the Doctor replied as he caressed her cheek.
"You told me once that you drew out artron energy out of Rose which caused your regeneration into your 10th form. What if it happens again?" With tears in her eyes Clara continued, "I don't think I could handle another regeneration. The last one was difficult enough even without being pregnant."
"Oh my Clara," the Doctor said quietly as he gathered her into his arms placing her across his lap gently rocking her as her tears wetted his t-shirt. "The energy I drew out of Rose was the complete TARDIS matrix, the purest form of artron energy ever known." Placing his hands on her abdomen he continued, "Our children's artron energy is minimal in comparison." Pulling her away from his chest he wiped her tear stained cheeks, "I'm not going anywhere, my love, I promise."
"Don't make promises like that Doctor." Clara insisted as she grabbed his shirt and tugged gently, "Because we both know our lives aren't that safe."
He grabbed her hands and unclasped them from his shirt then using his hands he tilted her head until her gaze met his, "Yes, our lives are dangerous but I'll be here for you always, no matter what face I might have. Besides if I understand my granddaughter correctly, I'm on the slow path for a bit."
Still feeling a bit overwhelmed Clara tilted her head, "Really?"
Susan chimed in, "Yes, till this pregnancy is complete there is no time travel in your future. We cannot allow the children inside of you to grow rapidly because they are exposed to the vortex. Your pregnancy will be difficult enough as it is."
Looking at the Doctor, Clara smiled, "So you're grounded?"
"Difficult as it might be for me, yes I am grounded," he stated returning her smile.
"What will the universe do without you?" Clara asked.
Shrugging his shoulders he simply replied, "It will continue to move forward, evolve and change as it always has; but right here, right now, you and our children are my universe."
With tears reforming in her eyes the Doctor rolled his, "I do hope you're not this emotional for the duration of the pregnancy."
"Shut up, Doctor," Clara whispered as she nuzzled his neck.
Bending his head toward her he replied just as quietly, "Yes, boss."
The next morning as the sunrise filtered through the window, Clara opened her eyes feeling every nerve in her body burning painfully, lifting her hand to her eyesight she saw her fingers glow, reminiscent to what she witnessed when the Doctor regenerated so long ago. Pushing down her apprehension she shook the Doctor who was sleeping naked next to her.
Without waking completely he moaned, "I don't sleep often so I hope there is coffee waiting for me."
Shaking him harder Clara responded, "Coffee is going to have to wait, it's time."
"Time for what?" the Time Lord grunted as he partially opened his eyes.
Thrusting her glowing hand in front of his face, she shook it, which immediately caused the Doctor to awaken completely, "Oh, that's what time it is."
He rolled over and smiled at her as he kissed her lips softly molding his body to her naked one, "Shall I call for Susan?"
Before Clara could respond Susan's voice rang out as she held up one of the TARDIS's matrix crystal, "I'm already here." She then stepped behind the changing screen they had brought into the bedroom the night before.
"How did you know… oh never mind," the Doctor said before he could be distracted further. Looking at Clara, he caressed her hip with his long fingers causing the artron energy emerging from her skin to gather under his fingertips. "Are you ready my dear?"
Feeling the pain increasing in her body Clara only nodded as she stared into his ice blue eyes, opening her mind to his, establishing their mental connection, she called out, "I'm scared!"
The Doctor felt her anguish and apprehension and whispered, "It will be okay, I'm here." Engulfing her lips with his he traced the contours of her body and everywhere his fingers touched the energy would manifest in that location causing the pain to intensify
"Please, Doctor! It hurts!" He heard her scream in his mind distracting him from making love to her, knowing that time was of the essence he created an image of himself in her mind.
Once inside he called out, "Clara where are you?"
"I am over here," she replied anguish in her voice.
Pushing through the golden haze of pain that clouded her mind, he found her curled on a virtual bed in the fetal position her eyes closed, clutching her abdomen, her body glowing brightly.Climbing onto the mattress next to her he wrapped his long arms around her naked form, "I am here, Clara."
She slowly opened her eyes and upon seeing him she pulled him tightly against her gasping for breath. "I don't know if I can do this because everywhere you touch is painful."
"I need to draw the energy out of you, Clara."
"I know Doctor, I know!"
"Do you trust me Clara?" he asked urgently.
Meeting his eyes she nodded, "Yes, always!"
"Then close your eyes and breath through the pain and soon it will be masked by intense pleasure.Allow me to pleasure you."
Following his instructions Clara laid back on the bed and breathed deeply which helped ease the pain a bit.The Doctor smiled as he noticed Clara relax bringing his fingers to her head he ran them through her lavender scented hair, gathering the golden energy ribbons under his fingertips coaxing them to the center of her forehead.Once all the energy was concentrated at her crown, he leaned down and kissed her forehead drawing in the artron energy into his body.
Not losing time he quickly started to trace his fingers along her jawline and cheeks once again concentrating the energy she was releasing between her eyebrows then drawing it out of her with another kiss.
He continued his descent, using his tongue to trace the length of her neck.At her pulse point he nibbled and sucked the delicate skin causing it to discolor, marking her as the energy was removed from her body by his lips.He then quickly repeated his movements to the other pulse point causing a matching bruise on the other side of her neck.
Clara moaned as he traveled further down her body, lost between feeling both pleasure and pain by his lips and caresses.Soon she felt his cool breath over her chest and heart he used the tips of his long fingers to delicately trace her collar bone.He quickly brought his fingertips to the nipple of her left breast manipulating it till it tingled painfully as the energy became focused, just as her left breast glowed intensely, his mouth engulfed it causing her to cried out in ecstasy as the pain was quickly replaced with desire.Mimicking his movements on the other breast, when his mouth engulfed her mound she felt her body moisten in preparation for hardness.
She grabbed his silver curls as they tickled her skin,he moved down to her abdomen, once again she felt his fingers move along her skin bringing the energy to her belly button using his tongue to lap up the golden wisps and with his actions her pain lessened considerably.As his tongued her belly button it was so erotic that Clara's abdomen constricted with anticipation of what was yet to come.But instead of moving along, she felt the Doctor draw patterns across her skin, creating words in his ancient language which she was unable to translate.
When the Doctor reached her abdomen he immediately felt the essences of his offspring and their own fear of what was happening to their mother.He sent his love for them through their link and as they responded to his presence they returned their love for him and their mother.He smiled as they also shared with him their gender and desired names.Immediately he traced their names on Clara's abdomen leaving a residual psychic trace so he could share his knowledge with his wife later on. Yes, he was ready to call Clara his wife and with that revelation he moved further down her body.
Not breaking the connection between his fingers and her body he continued to move artron energy closer to the apex of her sex.Once it was concentrated he enclosed his mouth on her pleasure nub and as he sucked gently more of the energy was transferred from her into his body. He continued to pleasure her with his mouth and tongue causing her to arch her back and thrash against his mouth as her orgasm consumed her body. As her body relaxed against him he continued his attention on her nub only to stop before her next orgasm.
With a frustrated groan Clara watched as the Doctor moved back up her body, his skin had a golden glow giving him an angelic appearance, he smiled down at her lovingly as his hardness penetrated her slick canal.The melding of their bodies as one caused both of them to moan in delight and as he moved inside of her she lifted her legs and wrapped them around his buttocks pushing down, urging him to go faster.His rapid movements in and out of her warmth quickly brought them to the precipice of pleasure and with one final thrust they both cascaded into orgasmic blissfulness, only to be interrupted by an urgent female voice.
"Grandfather, hurry the energy is trying to reenter Clara."
The Doctor, after hearing his granddaughter's voice, pulled out of his wife's warmth and withdrew from her mind.
He opened his eyes and saw Susan's head, her eyes covered with her hands, just around the edge of the screen. Nodding, his voice croaked, "I hear you, but give me a minute there is one other place I need to draw the energy from."
He turned toward Clara and gently maneuvered her on her stomach whispering, "Turn over my love."
"I am so tired husband, so tired," she responded causing him to grin broadly.
"Soon we can rest, just a few minutes more, wife."
"I like the sound of that," Clara gasped as she felt his fingers gather the remaining artron energy to the upper part of her buttocks. He bent down and kissed her skin once more bringing the last of the energy into his own body.
Once he was finished he called out to his granddaughter as he pulled the duvet over their naked bodies, "Bring the crystal."
After she handed it to him he held it firmly in his hands he breathed out all the golden energy into the crystal, quickly the glow that engulfed his body diminished.
Giving it back to Susan, he collapsed on the bed and watched as she left the room to bring the crystal back to the TARDIS. With his last ounce of strength he gathered his wife into his arms, spooning her back, he joined her and their children in some much needed recuperative sleep.
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