Last Chapter! Special thanks to TimeLordPrime, dudelove85, and Beware the Weeping Angels for commenting and giving me advice.
I don't own anything. Especially the Forrest Gump quote.
10/4/19: There's an author's note that you should read.
Enjoy!
12/13/19: This is now a standalone story, sorry for anyone who liked the sequel to this.
Chapter 6
The TARDIS materialized into Clara's flat, in her Living room.
Before that they had gotten Kate back to UNIT to get her checked out, talked to Brian and Amy's Parents about what Amy and Rory had said and done. Although it was difficult for Amy's parents because she had to explain Regeneration to them and tell them what had happened and she was half suspecting Amy's mom would have slapped her like all the mother's she had met, which had started with Rose's mother, but she didn't.
The Doctor was standing at the console deep in thought about the day and how she had Regenerated, dealt with her feelings, had to stop by the end of the world that was orchestrated by an old enemy/friend, caught up with her closes Companions/family and made peace with them.
Clara hadn't left yet; she was probably thinking of everything that has happened as well. Clara had been a huge help with everything. She probably had River to thank for that because if Clara wasn't there then she didn't know what she would have done with dealing with her Regeneration.
She found a hair band that the TARDIS gave her and put her hair back into a Ponytail, she had thought about cutting it but she wanted to keep it the same, just like Amy would. She soon heard a buzzing coming from somewhere but didn't know what it was and it started to become irritating but Clara said she would be right back to take a call and The Doctor smiled, she knew who it was.
Clara walked out of the TARDIS, phone in hand, and sat on her couch.
"Hello?" Clara asked.
"Hello… it's me." A familiar raspy voice said on the other line and Clara could tell he was breathing heavily.[1]
"Yes it's you, who is this?" She asked in confusion.
"It's me Clara… The Doctor."
Clara eyes widened and said,"… What do you mean the Doctor?" Clara asked, starting to get emotional.
The 11th Doctor was sitting in the TARDIS, feeling wrecked and knew he was Regenerating soon but had to call Clara so he could help her when he did.
"I'm phoning you from Trenzalore."
"I don't-"
"Before I change, buts it a' coming, oh it's a' coming. Not long now… oh I can feel it."
Clara put the phone on her chest and tried to hold back tears and kept her composure. She put the phone to her ear again and listened.
"[sniff]… Why? Why did you do this?"
"Because, I think this one's going to be a whopper. When a Time Lord Regenerates… it's a lottery, or a box of chocolates, you don't know what you're going to get."
"She's great so far and different but also emotional." Clara said, wanting to hear the reaction.
The line was silent for a second and 11 repeated what River had said earlier," Well…first time for everything I suppose."
Clara let out a small emotional laugh and The Doctor continued," I know you might be scared Clara… but I know she will be too, she will need someone to help her through it… and I know you can do it. Promise me that."
"I promise." Clara said and wiped a tear from her face.
The 12th Doctor walked out of the TARDIS, leaned on the door with her hands in her pockets and said," So, who is it? Is that the Doctor?" 12 asked, with a ghost of a grin.
"Yes." She said to the 12th.
"Oh, I sound Scottish, and I hope I'm Ginger and still young… but don't tell me… I want to be surprised." The 11th Doctor on the phone said with a hint of excitement.
Clara giggled a little and said," Don't worry I won't, and I promise you to be by your side every step of the way." Clara said with a sad smile.
"Thank you Clara, remember, don't be afraid and help her through this… My Impossible Girl."
"I will Doctor and… your welcome."
The line went dead. Clara wiped a couple of tears from her face and saw The Doctor was standing near her with her hands stuffed in her pockets.
"So, what did he say? Will you help me?" She asked.
Clara smiled a little and said," It's not nice to eavesdrop."
The Doctor chuckled and said," It's me Clara, you know that. Not on the phone, not wearing a ridiculous outfit but I'm here standing here. I know you've been through a lot today and you've seen a new side of me. All I ask, as a friend, is to put that behind us and continue on." She said.
Clara looked at The Doctor and studied her, which was awkward for her. Clara smiled and hugged her and she gave one back.
"I know it's you Ginger Girl." She said.
"C'mon you want to stay here or head to a nice planet? I already had my fill on crisis's for one day. What say we try for something fun before the next disaster happens?"
Clara raised an inquisitive brow and said, "A little bit of a mood killer, don't you think?"
The Doctor smirked and said," I'm over 1,000+ plus years old with enough experience where I can create my own memoir... actually that doesn't sound bad, I should put that into consideration. But the point is, trouble always finds me."
"Not really sure that's a thing to brag about."
The Doctor shrugged and the both of them walked into the TARDIS, Clara sat in the Captains chair while The Doctor typed in the coordinates, and was about to pull the lever, but she got an idea.
"Clara, would you like to pull with me?"
Clara smiled, walked over to her, put her hand on top of hers, and said," I would love too."
The Doctor chuckled, and the both of them pulled the lever. The familiar sound of the TARDIS was heard, and they were now off onto another adventure.
And that's it. I know cliffhanger. Hahahahahaha! The rest will be in the sequel I will plan soon. I hoped everyone liked this and please check out my other fics.
[1] I know what some of you were thinking. That was part of the dialogue in Deep Breath and I didn't do an Adele reference.
Thunderstrike16 signing off!