Thanks Tineyboppa for pointing out my errors in your review for chapter 8. I have made the appropriate corrections! I am a new Whovian (just started watching a few months ago), and though I remember most episodes fairly clearly having watched them recently, I've never seen an entire episode more than once. So some little details have fallen out of my brain along the way. If I make other continuity mistakes along the way, please let me know. I want to make this as Canon as possible.

So, who's ready for some dreams to come true? And for some more TARDIS passengers? (aka more *gulp* characters for this author to keep track of) Do I hear an Allons-y? Fantastic! Geronimo! E:) (that's my "eyebrows" emoticon)

Doctor Who isn't mine.

CHAPTER 12

The companions were gone for a very long time. The Doctors were worried, and each dealt with the worry in his own way.

Nine found a nice, dark room to brood in.

Ten put on his brainy specs and tinkered under the console just to be busy.

Tentoo was in the kitchen making banana pancakes, banana pudding, banana bread, banana milkshakes... And a big banana-y mess.

Eleven was frantically pacing about, eating fish sticks and custard.

Twelve was in the library, reading a book on astrophysics in a futile attempt to distract his mind.

Soon, the TARDIS nudged them and they all gathered in the console room to await the return of their friends. They weren't sure what to expect, but they knew that somehow, everything was about to change.

Donna returned first. On her arm was a young man whom she introduced to the Doctors as Shaun Temple, her husband and love of her life. Per Donna's desires, he not only was reunited with her, but he did not even flinch when she told him about her life with the Doctor. He was very excited to meet the Space Man who had made his wife the Most Important Woman in the Universe and he was welcomed aboard the TARDIS without hesitation.

The Ponds came next, along with an announcement that they were going to have a baby, and in fact, had been for a couple of my months now but they didn't know. Congratulations and hugs followed.

The M&M's followed closely behind. Both were more confident in themselves and each other than they ever were before. All jealousy towards the Doctor or Rose was gone.

Clara also did not return alone, but brought along a dashing young man. His name was Danny Pink. He was a teacher at Clara's school and was completely smitten. Like Donna's husband, Danny had no reservations about the Doctor and was thrilled to be welcomed aboard the TARDIS.

To everyone's surprise (and to the Ponds' horror), River and Jack returned - together. They were obviously in love. Amy and Rory sighed. Yes, Jack had had a philandering past, but somehow they knew that their daughter would be safe with him. Reluctantly, they gave their blessing on the new relationship. River was no longer a hologram but was fully alive with a timeline that goes in the same direction as everyone else. She also had the regenerations that she had given up in order to save the Doctor after she had poisoned him restored. Jack was no longer completely immortal, but was granted the ability to give up his life whenever he was ready to. Until he made that choice, he still couldn't die.

Rose returned last, but she returned alone and without any noticeable differences. No one knew what her wish was, because it was communicated telepathically. All that they knew was that the guardian could not grant her wish without messing with the laws of time and space. Of course, this meant that it had something to do with the Doctor. What they don't know however, was that the guardian said that it was still possible for her wish to come true. It just wouldn't be instantaneous. Instinctively, the Doctors knew that Rose's deepest desire involved them, and each was flooded with the conflicting emotions of hope and guilt: guilt because Rose was the only one on the ship besides themselves who was not bursting with happiness, and hope because for each of them, the Doctor's deepest desire was just for Rose.

The atmosphere on the TARDIS was happier than it had ever been before, and collectively, it was decided that they should throw a party in celebration of their wish fulfillment. But not just any party: a modern Cinderella's ball complete with formal dress and dancing. There was even a Grand March where each of the women were presented to their chosen escorts. All the men sat around tables, waiting for their ladies to be presented. Jack acted as MC.

"Presenting, Clara Oswin Oswald! Her chosen escort is Danny Pink!" Clara's floor length red dress was stunning, and she was thrilled to see that Danny wore a tux for the occasion. She blushed as he bowed to her, kissed her hand, and took her by the arm. A perfect gentleman.

"Presenting, River Song! Her chosen escort is the endearingly handsome, wonderfully talented, irresistibly sexy, perfectly charming..." He was cut off. "Don't press your luck, Sweetie" River looked at her chosen escort pointedly. She looked absolutely ravishing in a deep purple gown. "... Jack Harkness." The MC finished his line before offering the lady his arm.

"Presenting, Amy Pond Williams! Her chosen escort is Rory Williams!" Amy's barely there baby bump was noticeable in her elegant dark green gown. Rory looked like he had never been happier.

"Presenting, Donna Temple-Noble! Her chosen escort is Shaun Temple!" Donna wore a light shade of green that complimented her ginger locks perfectly. Shaun didn't think she had ever looked so lovely, not even on their wedding day, though that came pretty close. Well, maybe their wedding day.

"Presenting, Martha Jones Smith! Her chosen escort is Mickey Smith!" Martha looked breathtaking in a golden dress. Mickey had never been so proud to call her his wife.

"Presenting, Rose Tyler! Her chosen escort is... the Doctor!" All five Doctors looked at each other. They can't all escort her, can they?

Rose, as if sensing their confusion, stepped up to the microphone. "My Doctor, This squabbling over me ends tonight!"