Turns out I've messed up the days of Christmas. The 1st Day is on the 25th, not the 26th.
I know…I'm an idiot.
Ah, well. I was behind anyway. Let's just get this done and over with, shall we?
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God bless and have a Merry Christmas!
ThePro-LifeCatholic
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Writing Prompt: 7th Day of Christmas
Characters: 10th Doctor, Luke Smith, Sarah Jane Smith, K-9, Clyde Langer, Rani Chandra
Shippings: None
Genre: Friendship/Family/Humor/Christmas-y
Rating: K
On the Seventh Day of Christmas
The Doctor let me see:
A sled ride down a mountain
Tea after Midnight
SURPRISE SNOW FIGHTS!
Carols from the Past
Mugs of Hot Chocolate
A new red bike
And a small Babe asleep in the hay.
When Sarah Jane Smith and her adopted son, Luke Smith, went to bed on Christmas night, it was definitely in their own bedrooms in their own house. The red light from K-9's mechanical "eyes" had been glowing in the hallway, adding to the aura of warmth and safety that blanketed the house. Outside, the very beginnings of a snowfall had been starting, with the first handful of dusty white flakes falling from puffy clouds.
Luke was the first one to wake up. His excited mind had allowed for a restless night, and he was dying to get back at the 3-D puzzle which his mom (with the help of Mr. Smith) had given him. It seemed that he had just opened it and spread out all the pieces when it was time to go to bed. He sat up, kicking off the blankets and leaping to the ground. His feet *thunked* loudly on the metal floor.
He glanced around, confusion and bewilderment sinking in. Wherever he was, it most certainly wasn't his bedroom. Globes of glass hung down from the ceiling, the floor beneath his feet was metal and painted dark blue. A low, musical hum in the background reached his ears.
"Mom?" Luke called softly, still taking in his strange surroundings.
"Master Luke?" a robotic voice responded. Luke turned to see K-9 rolling through the doorway. "It's good to see you up, Master Luke."
"Where are we, K-9?" Luke demanded. "Where's Mom? How'd we get here?"
"You're all questions this morning, Lukey-boy! Are you always like this?"
Luke wheeled around, trying to place the source of the newest voice. He discovered who it was soon enough, for a skinny man with crazy brown hair and dressed in a dark green suit –complete with white tie and red trainers – bounded into the bedroom.
"Hallo, Lukey Smith!" he exclaimed, hopping from one foot to the other. He beamed; a bright, cheery smile that lit up his whole face and made Luke want to grin in spite of himself. Then…suddenly…
"Wait a minute." Luke stumbled back, one finger pointing at the familiar stranger. "You're…I mean…it's you!"
"Yep!" the Doctor agreed, nodding emphatically and popping the "p". "The one and only. In the flesh! Whatever phrase you'd prefer." He motioned to the doorway. "Now get some warm clothes on, Mr. Smith! Your mom and friends are waiting for you." Without waiting for a reply, the Doctor crouched down on the ground, eye-level with the mechanical dog. "And you, my marvelous pooch," he crooned, rubbing the top of K-9's head. "What has Sarah Jane been doing to you, boy? Huh? She hasn't been taking good care of you, has she? You're in need of a polishing, you are." Then, to Luke's surprise and amusement, the Time Lord leaned over and planted a smooch on top of K-9's head.
"Come on, Luke!" he demanded again before racing out of the room.
Seeing no sense in disobeying the Doctor's orders, Luke went to the dresser. Upon pulling it open, he saw a full winter outfit waiting for him. When he was fully dressed, he walked out into the main hallway.
"Which way…?" he wondered out loud. K-9 took a left and rolled around a corner. Luke decided to trust the dog and followed closely behind. It wasn't too long before he found himself in one of the TARDIS' kitchens. A huge stack of waffles was piled up on a plate in the center of a round table.
"Luke!" Rani called, peeking out from behind the waffles. She waved him over. "Come try these!"
"These are the best waffles in all of the universe, probably," Clyde interrupted. Sarah Jane entered the room, cradling a glass mug in her hands.
"Mom!" Luke rushed over. "What's going on? What's happened? Did you plan this?"
Sarah Jane laughed and shook her head. "Last night, I was fast asleep in bed. I wake up, and the first thing I see is the Doctor standing in the doorway watching me!"
"Oi!" The Doctor stuck his head into the room. "I wasn't watching you; I just happened to be walking by when you were waking up."
"Ah, I see," Sarah Jane said with a wink at the teenagers. "Lucky timing?"
"Exactly," the Doctor responded. "Now, since you're all up, let's go see the view outside, shall we?"
"But I haven't eaten yet," Luke started. The Doctor, however, grabbed Sarah Jane's hand and pulled her out of the kitchen.
"You'll have plenty of time to eat later!" he said impatiently, dragging his companion away. "Now come on!"
Rani, Clyde, and Luke exchanged glances before falling in line with the Doctor. He traveled briskly, maneuvering through the twists and turns of the TARDIS hallways with barely contained excitement. It was only a matter of minutes before they stumbled upon the TARDIS control room and the front doors of the spaceship.
The Doctor raced to the doors eagerly, yanking them open and shoving his four travelers into the scene outside. They fell knee-deep in several feet of snow. The sky above them was clear and blue, without a cloud to be seen. The snow crunched and glittered; the cold, golden rays of sunlight bounced off of icy peaks that dotted the sheet of white ground. The Doctor marched past Luke, Sarah Jane, Clyde, and Rani while they stood gaping at the beautiful scenery.
"Come on!" he called for the umpteenth time. A long, colorful scarf trailed behind him. Rani blinked and tried to shield her eyes from the glare of sun on the snow. "Is that a sled?" she asked, pointing at the red object that seemed to be following the Doctor.
"Yes it is, Rani," the Doctor responded, attempting to make his way through the snow without falling on his side.
"Are we going sledding?" Clyde questioned. He had to half-run, half-jump to catch up with the Time Lord.
"I don't imagine what else you'd do with a sled," the Doctor responded. Sarah Jane chuckled and watched the children struggle to keep up with her old friend. Taking up the rear, she made sure that no one slipped or fell too far behind.
"Where are you going?" she called, just as curious as the children were. The Doctor cast a look back at her. His eyes sparked, and that huge smile was still plastered to his face.
"Just wait and see," he replied mysteriously.
Fortunately, they didn't have to wait very long. They continued to flail their way up a steadily rising slope until the top was in sight. The Doctor raced ahead, putting on more speed and leaving his four companions to fend for themselves. When they were standing side-by-side on the hilltop, Clyde's mouth dropped.
"This isn't a hill," gasped Rani. The Doctor frowned and scoffed.
"'Course not, Rani!" he exclaimed. "What fun would it be sliding down an itty bitty hill?"
"But this a mountain," Luke breathed. A snowy path had been cleared in the side of the mountain, turning and winding its way down the steep side and twisting out of sight. The Doctor grinned and positioned the sled at the head of the trail.
"Don't worry," he rambled, "this sledding slope is completely safe. Invisible barriers all along the sides of the path, in case anyone falls off. The ride lasts a good five-to-seven minutes, and there's a teleport at the bottom, so you can come right back up and do it again!" He stuffed his hands in his pockets and turned to the children and Sarah Jane. "So," he said, "who wants to go first?"
"I do!"
"No, me first!"
"I want to sit in the front!"
There was a mad scramble as Clyde, Rani, and Luke straddled themselves across the wooden surface of the sled. In only a few moments, they were ready to go.
"Are you sure it's safe, Doctor?" Sarah Jane asked.
"Oh, don't worry, Sarah. I wouldn't have brought them if it wasn't safe, now would I?"
"Come on, Doctor!" Rani patted the sled. "There's still some room."
"Oh…um…no, Rani. I'm good." The Doctor moved closer to Sarah Jane. "You three have a go."
Luke opened his mouth to protest, but saw his mother wink and shift position. He shot a glance at Clyde and Rani.
"Get ready to start us off, Clyde," Luke ordered. Clyde set his feet firmly on the ground. Rani hid her face in her hands.
"NOW!" Luke suddenly shouted. As Clyde pushed off, Sarah Jane shoved the Doctor forward. With a yelp of surprise, he toppled onto the sled. He barely managed to scramble into a sitting position before the sled had picked up speed, rocketing down the mountain side.
Shouts from a shocked alien mingled with the high-pitched shrieks of the children. Sarah Jane laughed and watched the sled disappear from view. She checked her watch, then turned in the direction of the TARDIS.
Five-to-seven minutes. That would give her enough time to get the hot chocolate started.
She stepped into the TARDIS, sighing as she was struck with a blast of warm air. The sentient ship hummed a greeting. Sarah walked confidently through the hallways; the TARDIS would lead her to the kitchen. Just as this thought crossed her mind, she turned a corner and found herself standing in the doorway to the kitchen. A small package sitting on the counter caught her eye. Picking it up, she read the small tag that was attached to it:
"To my wonderful Sarah Jane."
"Oh, Doctor," she murmured, pulling at the string. Opening the little white box that lay within the wrapping paper, she gasped with delight. Out tumbled a heap of rainbow fabric, a long snake of soft yarn that was identical to the Doctor's scarf. Along with it was a brown fedora; a worn-looking thing, something that had received a lot of love and seen a lifetime of activity.
Sarah hugged the items tight, closing her eyes and taking in their scent. Then she donned the gifts, perching the hat on her head and wrapping the scarf around her neck with a flourish.
"Now," she mused, inspecting the vast array of cupboards and drawers, "Where's the hot chocolate mix?"
Here's a bit of Sarah Jane and Doctor love for you guys. With Luke, Clyde, and Rani thrown in there for fun.
For those who don't know who the three teens are, they're some of the main characters in "The Sarah Jane Adventures", which is a spinoff series featuring Sarah Jane and K-9. I haven't watched it extensively, but I immensely enjoyed "The Wedding of Sarah Jane" Parts 1 and 2, with the 10th Doctor making a guest star appearance.