The Doctor Who Drabble Files

by badly-knitted

My third drabble collection, this will be mainly drabbles written for the dw100 community, although there may be others inspired by other challenges. Characters and ratings will vary, both canon and non-canon can be expected, and suggestions are welcome.

951. Shattered Illusions

Title: Shattered Illusions

Author: badly-knitted

Characters: Third Doctor, Jo Grant.

Rating: G

Written For: Challenge 876: Dell at dw100.

Spoilers: Nada.

Summary: Jo wishes she'd never mentioned fairies.

Disclaimer: I don't own Doctor Who, or the characters.

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It was like a setting straight out of a fairy tale. Jo Grant burst from the trees into the woodland dell and twirled around, laughing.

"Isn't this beautiful? I can just imagine fairies dancing here in the moonlight. Wouldn't that be wonderful to see?"

The Doctor shook his head. "That's something I hope you'll never witness."

"Why? Fairies are just a myth, aren't they?"

"All myths have a basis in reality, Jo. The Fae are more dangerous than you can imagine; elemental spirits who exist outside of time. They're cruel, capricious creatures, and best avoided."

Jo shivered, suddenly feeling cold.

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The End