It was nighttime. Specifically, it was that particular shade of nighttime when everything is dark and still and somewhat magical (or creepy, depending on who you ask), when the stars glitter coldly as pinpricks in a heavy black blanket of sky, when everyone is either asleep or has fallen into a sort of restless half-awake state of dreams, and when ( Read more... )

The Doctor's somewhat happy expression abruptly changed to one of complete terror.

"What is it?" asked Rose, backing away to stand behind him. She felt a bit safer there. "What's happening?"
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The instant the words were out of her mouth, Rose knew she had said something incredibly wrong ( Read more... )

Vynn glanced away for a moment.

"All that I know is that it appeared about six months ago, was identified a week or so after that, and that it's going to kill us all."

"Oh, he's optimistic, isn't he?" muttered Rose.
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Rejoice, I have an approximate number of chapters for this thing!

Do Not Rejoice, this is mostly un-beta'd!

-BAD WOLF-

The Doctor grinned as Rose flashed a small smile in his direction and opened the door a crack before slipping out of the TARDIS.
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Ah, back again, I see. Glad to know that my endless chatter is interesting to someone.

And yes, the Black Guardian was rude to me again, but that's okay because I've just imprisoned him within earshot of myself for all eternity.

Either that, or he keeps quiet and listens to the story.
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Slowly the pain faded away, leaving only a vague dizziness, and Rose dared to open her eyes.
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I had thought that my plan was foolproof. I had thought that the alternate Doctor would just drop her off back home and go on with his life. I had thought ( Read more... )

Ah, you've come back! I was almost afraid you wouldn't.

Well, since you're here, we'd better get on with it before your attention span vanishes. I never understood mortal attention spans; they're always too short to be of any use...

...Where was I?

Oh. Right.
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The smile slowly fell from her face, her blood turning to ice water, numbing her soul. "...What?"

He gave her an impatient glance. "I could say it again, if you want," he offered.

She shook her head. "You mean... you don't... you don't remember me?"

He shrugged. "Never met you before in my life."

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