Local Custom
Title: Local Custom
Author: betawho
Rating: PG
Characters: The Doctor, The Companion
Author’s Note: This story was nominated for the Children of Time Fanfiction Awards.
Author’s Note: Read the official review here.
Summary:The Doctor is turned black and stranded in the 1950's American South, during Segregation. How does a black Doctor handle racism? With a smile.
Local Custom
Light exploded in the TARDIS, blinding white.
"What was that?"
"Not sure. But apparently we've landed."
"Doctor! You've regenerated!"
"Don't be ridiculous."
"But you've changed!"
The Doctor looked down at his hand on the console. He picked it up and turned it over. It was a black man's hand. He looked up at his companion, Mandy, a tall, robust blond woman from the 23rd century. Except now she was a petite redhead.
They were both wearing their normal clothes, but they weren't the same people.
Read more.
Author: betawho
Rating: PG
Characters: The Doctor, The Companion
Author’s Note: This story was nominated for the Children of Time Fanfiction Awards.
Author’s Note: Read the official review here.
Summary:The Doctor is turned black and stranded in the 1950's American South, during Segregation. How does a black Doctor handle racism? With a smile.
Local Custom
Light exploded in the TARDIS, blinding white.
"What was that?"
"Not sure. But apparently we've landed."
"Doctor! You've regenerated!"
"Don't be ridiculous."
"But you've changed!"
The Doctor looked down at his hand on the console. He picked it up and turned it over. It was a black man's hand. He looked up at his companion, Mandy, a tall, robust blond woman from the 23rd century. Except now she was a petite redhead.
They were both wearing their normal clothes, but they weren't the same people.
Read more.