What Happened?

Summary: Nine explains to Rose why he and Missi aren't so close anymore.

Today's Doctor: Nine

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It was one day between adventures, relaxing in the park of some planet, that Rose accidently commented; "What happened?" without thinking, watching Missi, who was perched in a tree.

Rose flinched as she realized she'd spoken aloud. "I'm sorry," she instantly said, latching onto Horus's tail like a security blanket. "I didn't mean-."

"It's alright," the Doctor grinned.

Rose frowned, seeing through his facade. "No, it isn't," she said softly.

"What happened?" Horus repeated more confidently, tongue flickering.

The Doctor was silent, looking up at the turkey vulture who was his daemon with sad eyes. "The truth?" he cautioned.

"Yea," Rose nodded, stroking Horus's tail.

"Remember how I told you I fought in the Time War? And how it was me that ended the whole thing?" when Rose nodded again he continued, "I don't actually remember it."

Rose's eyes widened. "What?" she breathed.

The Doctor was watching Missi; she could hear them, her feathers were ruffled in irritation. He looked away from her to Rose to smile. "I know what happened, and that I did it," he said, "But-... I don't remember doing it."

Rose stared in sadness and shock. "And what does that mean?" she asked, "Why doesn't Missi- I mean-."

"She remembers," the Doctor said quietly, "She remembers what happened that day, and I don't. In the beginning, I asked her what happened, for her to tell me; but she never does."

Rose sighed. "I'm sorry," she said quietly.

"It's not your fault," the Doctor shrugged, he picked at the grass. "I'm still young, I'm sure she'll forgive me eventually."

Rose went to say something but the Doctor interrupted by standing up. "Now come on; this is too boring for my taste!" he grinned, offering his hand, "Let's go somewhere fantastic!"

Rose smiled. "Okay Doctor," she agreed, taking it.

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That ending was kinda shitty but I wanted this chapter to explain the reasoning why Doc and Miss weren't cool with each other when he was Nine.

Notes;

Nine: Turkey Vulture

Rose: Copperhead snake, Horus

Till next time,

Ja ne~!