"All right, Doctor. I'm not saying I trust you, but there must be something you can do," Aunt Jackie said through my phone. "If we could ferment the port, we could make acetic acid," Harriet said. "Mickey, Rose, any luck?" I asked. "There's loads of emergency numbers. They're all on voicemail," Mickey said.
I put my hand on my forehead, "If we could just get out of here," I said. "There's a way out," The Doctor said. "What?" I asked, looking at him. "There's always been a way out," He said. "Then why don't we use it?" I asked. He looked at the phone, "Because I can't guarantee your niece will be safe."
"Don't you dare. Whatever it is, don't you dare," Aunt Jackie said. "That's the thing. If I don't dare, everyone dies," The Doctor said. "Do it," I said and The Doctor looked back at me. "You don't even know what it is. You'd just let me?" He asked.
"Yeah," I said. "No, Doctor, you can't. She's just a kid," Uncle Pete said. "You think I don't know that? Because this is my life, Pete," The Doctor said, "It's not fun, it's not smart, it's just standing up and making a decision because nobody else will."
"Then what are you waiting for?" I asked and he looked at me again. "I could save the world but lose you," He said and we just stared at each other. "Except it's not your decision, Doctor," Harriet spoke, making us both look at her, "It's mine."
"Who the hell are you?" Rose snapped. "Harriet Jones, MP for Flydale North. The only elected representative in this room, chosen by the people for the people. And on behalf of the people, I command you. Do it," Harriet said and The Doctor smiled at me.
"How do we get out?" I asked. "We don't. We stay here. Use the buffalo password. It overrides everything," The Doctor said. "We're in. Here it is. HMS Taurean, Trafalgar Class submarine, ten miles off the coast of Plymouth," Mickey said. "Right, we need to select a missile," The Doctor said.
"We can't go nuclear. We don't have the defence codes," Mickey said. "We don't need it. All we need's an ordinary missile. What's the first category?" The Doctor asked. "Sub Harpoon, UGM-A4A," Mickey said. "That's the one. Select. You ready for this?" The Doctor asked. "Yeah," Mickey said. "Mickey the idiot, the world is in your hands," The Doctor said, "Fire."
"How solid are these?" Harriet asked. "Not solid enough. Built for short range attack, nothing this big," The Doctor said. "All right, now I'm making the decision. We are not going to die. We're going to ride this one out," I said and opened the door. "I'm going to need some help." With that I walked off and they followed.
After a few minutes, we went into hiding in the room. "It was nice knowing you both," Harriet said and we all grabbed hands. The room started shaking which meant the missile hit. It started tumbling and turning before it stopped after a few long moments, but it felt like forever.
The Doctor opened the shelter door and we all got out. I sighed in relief, looking around. "Made in Britain," Harriet said. "Oh, my God. Are you all right?" A policeman asked as he came over.
"Harriet Jones. MP, Flydale North. I want you to contact UN immediately. Tell the ambassadors the crisis is over. They can step down. Go on, tell the news," Harriet said. "Yes, ma'am," The policeman said and he walked away.
"Someone's got a hell of a job sorting this lot out. Oh, Lord. We haven't even got a Prime Minister," Harriet said. "Maybe you should have a go," The Doctor suggested. "Me?" She asked and chuckled, "Huh. I'm only a back-bencher."
"I'd vote for you," I said with a smile. "Don't be silly. I'd better go and see if I can help," Harriet said before she started walking away. "I thought I knew the name," The Doctor started as we both started to walk away, "Harriet Jones, future Prime Minister. Elected for three successive terms. The architect of Britain's Golden Age."
The Doctor and I went back to my building. "I'll be at the TARDIS. Go see your family," The Doctor said, pushing me slightly towards the building. I smiled at him before running inside the building. I ran to my apartment and as soon as I opened the door, Rose threw her arms around me, hugging me tightly.
I hugged her back and sighed in relief. "You're safe. Thank god," Rose said with a smile and I smiled as well. We pulled away as Aunt Jackie and Uncle Pete walked into the room. "Sammy," Aunt Jackie said as she ran towards me, throwing her arms around me. I hugged her, "I'm okay, I'm okay." Uncle Pete walked over and engulfing all of us in a family hug.
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"Harriet Jones," Aunt Jackie started as we watched the news in the TV in the living room. "Who does she think she is? Look at her, taking all the credit. Should be you on there. You saved the world."
"You know The Doctor did helped," I pointed out, resting my head on Uncle Pete's shoulder as his arm wrapped around me. "All right, then. Him too," Aunt Jackie said as Rose walked in the kitchen.
"You've got to learn to get used to him, Aunt Jackie. He's not bad," I said. "I'll have to learn seeming as you're infatuated with him," She said. "No I'm not," I said. "Oh sure you say that but wait. You two are going to kiss soon enough," She teased and I heard Rose laughing.
"I hate that feeling," Uncle Pete said and I smirked, rolling my eyes. Aunt Jackie walked out the living room and Uncle Pete sighed before unwrapping his arm and got up to walk to the kitchen.
My phone rang and I pulled it out to see the caller's name was 'TARDIS'. I frowned, "What?" I muttered before answering, "Hello?"
"Right, I'll be a couple of hours, then we can go," The Doctor said. "Hold on, you've got a phone?" I asked in shock. "You think I can travel through space and time and I haven't got a phone?" He asked, "Like I said, couple of hours. I've just got to send out this dispersal. There you go. That's cancelling out the Slitheen's advert in case any bargain hunters turn up."
"I don't know, I mean I just got home after a long day. I just don't want to leave them like that again," I said and bit my lower lip.
"Well, you can stay there if you want," He said. "But right now there's this plasma storm brewing in the Horsehead Nebula. Fires are burning ten million miles wide. I could fly the TARDIS right into the heart of it then ride the shock wave all the way out. Hurtle right across the sky and end up anywhere. Your choice." And with that, he hung up.
I bit my lower lip as I looked at my phone. It took me a long moment before I finally decided;
I want to go.
I got up from the couch and walked to my bedroom. I grabbed my bag and started to pack up some clothes and a few other things. "Don't go, sweetheart." I turned around to see Aunt Jackie. "Please don't go."
I opened my mouth but nothing came and I just stared at her sad face. Rose and Uncle Pete came in, "What's going on?" Rose asked and they glanced at my bag. "Wait a minute, you going with him?" Uncle Pete asked with a frown. I breathed out and swallowed, "I'm sorry," I spoke. "I want to go. Please understand me."
With that, I grabbed my bag and walked past them. They followed me outside as Aunt Jackie was trying to convince me to sty but it wasn't working, "I'm not leaving because of you or any of you. I'm travelling, that's all, and then I'll come back," I said.
"But it's not safe," Aunt Jackie said. "Aunt Jackie, if you saw it out there you'd never stay home," I said. She opened her mouth to say something else but Uncle Pete put his hand on her shoulder, looking at me, "Okay," He said before putting his hands on my shoulders, "But please, be careful."
I smiled, "I will," I promised before turning to The Doctor. "Got enough stuff?" He asked. "First time I stepped in there, it was spur of the moment," I said before handing him my bag with a smirk, "Now I'm signing up. You're stuck with me."
I turned to Mickey, "You can come with us. There's plenty of room," I said. "No chance. He's a liability, I'm not having him on board," The Doctor said. "We'd be dead without him, and he is one of my best friends," I remarked. "My decision is final," He said. I gave him a look before turning back to Mickey, "Sorry."
Mickey nodded and pulled me into a tight hug which I returned. "Good luck," He said before we pulled away. "You still can't promise me," Aunt Jackie told The Doctor, "What if she gets lost? What if something happens to you, Doctor, and she's left all alone standing on some moon a million light years away. How long do we wait then?"
"Aunt Jackie, nothing will happen. Stop worry," I said softly. "You my niece, sweetheart. You more then that; you my daughter. Of course I will be worried about," She said. I smiled sadly, nodding slightly, "It would be fine, I will come back home soon," I said. "I promise."
Aunt Jackie nodded and we hugged tightly. We pulled away and I walked over to Rose and we hugged. "Be careful," She said. I nodded as we pulled away. I quickly hugged Uncle Pete, "Call us. Don't forget this time," He said. I smiled, letting out a small chuckle before we pulled away. I nodded, "I will." The Doctor walked into the TARDIS and I followed him.
I stopped at the doorway and gave one last look at my family and best friend before walking inside the TARDIS and closing the door.