Hello guys ! Short timing today because I'm having a family dinner like, right now (Say Hi to my brother who is glaring at me for being on my computer). But I really wanted to post this chapter, I'm pretty sure you want to know who is in this TARDIS ! Don't worry, you'll find out in a second. I'll wait for you at the end of this chapter, I hope you'll like it !

Enjoy ^^

Disclaimer : I don't own Doctor Who neither my computer in some seconds if I don't finish this fast.

The Legend Of The Hybrid

Chapter 7 : Still the same

They stayed silent for a moment, their mouth agape. What the hell did just happen ? The doors opened. The Doctor stumbled out of his TARDIS, smoke following his path.

"Well, it didn't go as planned. Who would have thought "hello" was an insult on this pla..." He stopped, he had noticed Bill and the others. He beamed at her, clearly happy to see her.

"Bill ! It's been awhile ! How are you doing ? Are you still travelling with Heather ?"

Bill jumped in the Doctor's arms, relieved. He was alive. He was alive ! He received her in his arms. Clara chose to step back a little, not wanting to spoil the moment. She observed him silently. He hadn't changed.

His clothes were tattered, dust spread over them but it was the only noticeable difference. She had to admit, she was confused. How was that possible ? Except for some scratches, that was still the Doctor. His hair was maybe a little bit longer but his lovely curls were still present. The new Doctor hadn't lied then.

However, it couldn't end well...She looked wistfully at him, knowing what would happen next. He backed away from Bill to peer at her, noticing her rueful look.

"And who is your companion ?"

It didn't miss. She felt her heart be crushed by this simple question. What was she expecting ? That he would remember ? How naive she had been. The neutral block was still in place, it was Time Lord technology after all. She decided to answer, trying to remain unruffled.

"I'm Clara. Clara Oswald."

Unbeknownst to Clara, his blood stopped in his veins. She was Clara Oswald, he should be able to recognise her. However, he couldn't. It was so frustrating ! His mind was screaming at him the answers but it was like they were in another language.

"Nice to meet you Clara."

What was he supposed to say ? He knew her, this was true, but in the same time, she was a complete stranger. Even her face, he had seen it before, but only because of the picture that had been on his TARDIS. It wasn't something he had seen with his own eyes.

And why was she with Bill ? Did they know each other ? It couldn't be right, Bill would have told him if she had known her. They had talked together about Clara (once again, it nearly triggered something in his mind), she wouldn't have hidden this information.

So why ? Why would they be together ? He finally became aware of his surroundings. Was this another TARDIS ? How ? He looked around the room, his mind blank. A TARDIS had nothing to do here. Or was it Missy's one ? Again, why ? Bill couldn't stand her, neither could Missy. So the only solution was...

"Bill...since when do you have a TAR..." Wait. Hold on a second. Technically, someone else had a TARDIS. Someone in this very room.

That day...the diner. It had vanished. He had concluded it was a regular spaceship but it wasn't. Because of the sound it had made. He also knew her face...because she was this woman in the diner ! How could he have forgotten ?

Another thing came to his mind, he couldn't be sure though. They...had stolen it together. On Gallifrey. Nevertheless, it didn't explain why she was able to fly it or if this information could be trusted.

"Clara...why do you have a TARDIS ?"

The sad look came back on her face. Clara wasn't able to hide it. It was breaking her heart that he couldn't remember. He had only bits of their story.

His mind was trying to fill this gap that was his memory. An Ice Warrior on a submarine, a mummy on the Orient Express, the Cloisters. Strangely, this part seemed more important than the rest. He couldn't explain how he knew this, he just did. Clara talked again, stopping his thoughts.

"It's...complicated. Let's say we stole it I and a good friend of mine."

So...with him. His memories could be trusted then. But why had they done that ? Where had been his TARDIS ? He could remember being on Gallifrey after all these years in his confessional dial. It was related to the Hybrid...something about information. He hadn't given them. Why ?

Was it for Clara ? Was it to cross the President ? Why would he spend so many years trapped in his personal hell ?

"Say Doctor, what happened ?" He jumped with surprise. Come on Doctor, you're not alone. You'll think later.

Seeing he wasn't answering, Bill continued.

"Since you've nearly destroyed our TARDIS, I think we deserve an explanation. If we hadn't put the shields back up, it would have been a wreck. Hopefully, you've been clever enough to tell us to do so."

Did he ? He hadn't told them anything...not yet anyway. He would have to remember to warn them. He hawked, starting his story.

"I landed on Mars to see how the Ice Warriors were doing. I was going to meet the Queen but the last one died of old age. I met the new one. A lovely lady. She told me about this war they had had with the Judoons."

"It was an administrative issue. The fact that they hadn't had the papers to prove the planet was theirs had led to a war. It is a crime for The Shadow Proclamation to steal a planet. It had lasted ten years. And during her story, someone entered the room."

"Being the polite man I am, I said "Hello". Ooooh I shouldn't have. They shouted it was a disgrace. Do you know why ? Because Judoons are known to always finish their sentences with words ending with Os. So hello wasn't a clever choice at the moment."

"They chased me for a long time. Finally, I travelled through the Time Vortex but I ended up colliding with an unknown object. This, would be your TARDIS."

It hadn't been Bill and the others' fault. He was supposed to watch out for other TARDISes. He had never needed to before. And anyway, he didn't have his license. He did pass the test to steer a TARDIS but he failed. 25/100 wasn't that bad !

"It actually is." said Clara, a little smile on her face.

Oh, he actually said that out loud. His bad.

"By the way, where's Heather ? Didn't you travel with her ?"

"I'm here." She joined them downstairs. "I was helping Me in the medical bay. About that, could you help us Honey ?"

Heather winked at Bill in the Doctor's back. She got it.

"Of course." She joined her at the end of the stairs. The Doctor was startled for a second before speaking again.

"Me's here ? That's surprising. But you know, I could h..." started the Time Lord. Heather, quickly, replied.

"No, we're fine. Thank you."

They exited the main control room, leaving Clara and the Doctor together. Neither dared to break the silence. After awhile, the Doctor finally decided to start.

"So, it's Me who flies the TARDIS ? I presume she is with you." A safe subject to start. Let's not go in there yet.

"She is more the one taking care of her, making the reparations. I'm the one who flies her." That was a surprise.

"You're able to fly a TARDIS ?"

Clara sighed. This was going nowhere. He had been the one who had taught her. But he couldn't remember. First time had been when they had been caught by these three brothers when the TARDIS' shields had been down.

Afterwards, he had taught her when he had been in the mood to. She wasn't the best at flying her but let's not forget she hadn't had the best teacher either.

"Yes, a Time Lord taught me to. A good friend of mine..."

Was there a day he wouldn't ask the wrong questions ? Once again, he couldn't remember. They must have been really close for him to teach her. He wouldn't let a random woman fly his TARDIS. In all his companions, only Rose had known how to. It meant a lot. It also meant that he...how could he forget this ?

"Clara I...I'm sorry." He felt so ashamed.

"What for ?" She was confused, he didn't have any reasons to be. It wasn't his fault.

"I can't remember you. Well...I can. Some of our adventures for example. I know there was someone with me, by my side, I just have some problems to picture you in them. I know you're Clara, I know you're important and..."

"I'll try my best to find my memory again. I promise. I don't want to lose someone important to me again..."

That last part was barely a whisper and completely unexpected. But she had heard it.

"It's okay Doctor, I understand. But don't be sorry, it was a common agreement. It was my fault anyway, I started it all. It was my choice, I'll regret it now but it's not your fault. You did your best."

He wanted to ask her something, she could see it.

"What's the matter ?" She waited, giving him time to answer.

"Will you tell me ? All these adventures we had, all this time we've spent together. Especially...the Cloisters."

What she had said in the Cloisters, she couldn't say it for now. It wasn't the good time. Or it was too late...He wasn't ready to hear these words in any case.

The Doctor was waiting, a bit worried. Maybe she would say no, maybe it was too late, maybe...

"I will Doctor. The stories will become memories again. The song..." He raised his head at this.

"The song, will be a part of your heart again."

So she told him, from the beginning. The stories of a mad man and his impossible girl.

Heeeeey, yeah, it is finally our dear Doctor. One of you had an interesting thought, saying it could be the tenth Doctor (you know, with the Titanic episode and all) and I have to admit, I thought about it ! But I wanted to reunite Clara and the Doctor because after all...it was what you were waiting for, right ? But it was greatly inspired by this episode.

So, don't hesitate to tell me your opinion on this chapter !

See ya later guys ^^ (If I'm still alive after this dinner)

Salut les gens !

Spirit Of Dark Wolf