The Doctor's Daughter

by ArtisticGirl2.0

Rose lied she was the one pregnant on the beach in Norway,she named her daughter Gwyneth Jackie Tyler. Rose mysteriously disappeared when Gwyn was 12, now 13 years later, Gwyneth unexpectedly runs into her father. Years of resentment and confusion come to the surface as Gwyn tries to find her Mom with the help of her long lost father, The Doctor. Off Hiatus

6. Learning About The New Family

Rose's POV

"Now then, Rose, how are you feeling today?" Madame Kovarian taunts with an evil smirk. I stare her down, unfazed. As usual, her black hair is pulled back in a tight bun and she's wearing a black business suit and the goddamn eye drive. Her face is cold and impassive, the only expression I think she can manage. She's shielded in the control room, confident in her complete safety.

I've been here for 13 years now and they've never moved me. Always in the same white padded room, built with a reinforced high-grade metalloid.

The window that leads to the control room is directly in front of me. I give her a wolfish grin, but say nothing. Kovarian scowls. She moves her hand to the controls in front of her and I feels the wires implanted into my body turn on, trying to train the Tardis energy within me. I dig my teeth into my bottom lip to keep from screaming. I will not give them the satisfaction of hearing my pain.

Soon the shocks fade and I let out a panting breath.

"Now, do you feel like cooperating today, Miss Rose?" Kovarian smirks.

I throw my head back and laugh aloud. "Madame Kovarian, want to hear a secret?" I croak, my voice hoarse from disuse. Neither Kovarian or the technicians respond to my question. The false amusement falls from my face and I glare at the devils through the window. I feel Bad Wolf rise within me.

"There isn't a child alive who wouldn't tear the world apart for their Mummy, so tell me, Madame Kovarian, what will you do when the Dragon comes knocking?" I taunt, my voice reverberating through the room.

"SEDATE HER NOW!" Kovarian barks. I can't fight it; my vision begins to tunnel and soon goes black.

"Gwyn…" I whisper. My little sun and stars. I will see you soon.

Gwyn's POV

Dinner is easy in terms of food: it's just pasta and a salad, so all we have to do is dump it into bowls and serve it. The atmosphere, however, is harder to manage. As soon as everyone has gotten their food and settled down, an awkward silence sets in. I refuse to start the conversation.

"So Gwyn, what is your job?" the Doctor asks. I raise my head to look at him, then swallow the food I had in mouth so I can answer him.

"I'm an anthropologist and researcher with UNIT," I answer. The Doctor looks intrigued.

"You work for UNIT?" I simply nod my head.

"I provide insight into alien cultures so we best know how to handle them when one arrives. If we can identify the culture group, the less likely the chances will be for offending them," I explain. Our guests look satisfied. I feel Tom's hand squeeze my upper thigh in support. I give him a soft smile in return.

"So, your mother used to travel with the Doctor?" Amy asks suddenly. I feel my body tense at the question. Her companions give her a dirty look but she doesn't back down.

"Yes. She did. She was his companion for a little over 2 years. She used to tell me stories about her travels," I reply, thinking back to when Mom used to tell me about an impossible man, alone in a blue box.

"I can see that it's time for some serious conversation, so if everyone is done why don't we move into the living room for some after-dinner tea?" Tom offers, probably sensing the growing tension around the table. That sounds like a good idea. I help clean up the plates and as they all move into the family room, I prepare the kettle and start making tea to calm my wandering thoughts.

"Momma, why am I so different?" I ask as I lay down my head in Mother's lap while she strokes my hair softly.

"Because you're special. Your father was a special man who did impossible things. He wasn't human so that means you aren't completely human either, which makes it hard to belong here. But being different is nothing to be ashamed of," Momma replies. I stay quiet for a while, just finding comfort in my mother's embrace.

"Why doesn't Dad come here? Does he not love us?" I whisper. I feel Mother briefly stop moving before continuing on.

"Your father is a complicated man. He doesn't know about you, or about us being here. Since he's a traveler it's hard for him to match his timeline with ours. We are also hiding so he won't know we are even here. Someday we will meet him again. I promise."

I stay quiet after that, slowly drifting to sleep.

"Darling?" Tom's voice snaps me out of my flashback. I place the tea set on its tray and bring it out to the living room. As soon as everyone is settled with their tea there is another an awkward silence as no one knows how to start the conversation.

"Gwen, how do you know about Donna and Martha? They were after Rose had…" The Doctor trails off. I take a sip of my tea before formulating an answer.

"Well, Martha works for UNIT so once she joined we worked together; that's how I know her. But Donna, we ran into her shortly after she lost her memory. We became close friends and I couldn't understand why she didn't remember her adventures with you. Then Uncle Jack and I figured out what happened. When she gained the mind of a Time Lord her brain couldn't handle all the information so you erased her mind. After we figured that out, we worked out a long term way to get her memories back and not have her head explode. We created a device that was placed in her head. I figured out the difference in brains structure and where the brain anomaly was. Simply put, the device renders that part of the brain useless; when ever the Time Lord part surfaces it will lock down and render the alien neurons into a deep sleep, much like the machine you used to make yourself human when you went into hiding in 1913 with Martha. Does that make sense?"

The Ponds look confused but the Doctor's expression is a mix of understanding and wonder.

"How did you make such a device?" he asks, at least a bit overawed.

"You honestly thought that having the heart of the TARDIS inside her wouldn't change Rose? You honestly thought that removing it would change the after effects? I have multiple genetic anomalies because of my lineage." I comment. The Doctor's face falls and he looks away. I merely sip my tea as I let them process what I've said.

"I think that's enough for one night, wouldn't you agree?" Tom suggests to no one in particular. I shrug my shoulders and let our guests decide.

"I think so. Would you mind if we continue this conversation another time?" Rory asks.

I set down my cup and nod. "Just keep in mind I'm getting married this Saturday. You have until then to get all your questions answered. I won't have my wedding ruined. My family is accustomed to these things but Tom's family and friends have no idea."

We - Tom and I - lead them to the door to show them out. But while we're standing in the foyer, I brush against Amy, making skin contact. My head explodes with one of the worst headaches I've ever had. I feel myself crumble and fall to the floor as I lose consciousness. No! This can't be happening. Not now! I haven't fainted over a vision since I was little.

"GWYN!" I can hear Tom calling my name as I try to stay awake, but it is a losing battle as a rush of images floods my head.

Tick Tock goes the clock

And all those years they fly

Tick Tock goes the clock

Your love shall surely die

Tick Tock goes the clock

We laughed at Fate and mourned her

Tick Tock goes the clock

Even for the Doctor