The Best Way
Series Title: The Best Way
Series Summary: Tegan finds truth in the old adage "The best way to get rid of an enemy is to make him a friend."
Author: Psi Fi
Rating: Will vary per chapter
Chapter Title: Warm like Honey
Chapter Summary: The Master finds Tegan in a tropical paradise and is warmly welcomed.
Chapter Rating: G, pretty much.
Thank you to narcissima for betaing! <3
Tegan knelt by a river, feeding bites of marshmallow to a pair of sleek, silver fish. She was at the bottom of a beautiful waterfall, which fell in silver sparkles to a blue pool of water. A soft breeze kept the warm, moist air comfortable on Tegan's skin. Her red bikini was covered by a white, cover-up tunic, with billowing sleeves, that went to her knees, but left her shoulders bare. The gauzy material hid enough for decency, though it was sheer enough to show the color of Tegan's swimsuit and hint at skin. She tugged the tunic a bit, then tossed another marshmallow to the fish.
The fish, long and slender, with blunt noses, made cooing noises as they broke the surface. Tegan laughed in delight, charmed by the pretty creatures. She sat with her feet tucked underneath her, occasionally reaching out to stroke the oddly tame animals.
"I seem to have found Artemis, bathing in the wild."
Tegan turned in surprise to see the Master approaching. He walked slowly towards her, studying her and her reactions, his expression intent. Tegan sat still, waiting, and blushed a little, when his gaze dropped from her eyes to her body. He studied her hungrily, eyes and mind alike lingering on the delights of her barely concealed flesh. His eyes narrowed with pleasure and a warm shiver rolled across Tegan's skin. She stood, smiling warmly, waiting for him to get closer.
"Of course," he continued, the slightest lifting of the corners of his mouth betraying amusement, "if we're following Earth traditions, I believe you're supposed to turn me into a stag and set hell-hounds loose to tear me to pieces!"
Tegan shook her head, laughing a little.
"No, no hell hounds, Master, only a couple of greedy fish!" she promised, her voice low and soft.
"Greedy fish with a taste for sweets, it seems," the Master observed.
"They like marshmallows," Tegan explained, her breath quickening as he got close to her.
"Who does not?" the Master responded, stopping just before their bodies met.
"Master..." Tegan stopped, unsure how to continue, but placed a tentative hand on his shoulder.
He smiled, reaching up and tracing a finger across her lips, making them tremble. The Master cupped the back of her head, holding her still. Tegan looked into his eyes. As always, his gaze was cold and compelling, but there was something like hesitance in them. He leaned forward a bit, then stopped, his lips inches from hers.
"Yes?" he asked, holding her gaze firmly.
"Yes," she agreed, a bit of her own hunger evident in her voice.
The Master nodded and pressed their lips together. Tegan shivered and pressed herself close to him. Relaxing, she traced his lips with the tip of her tongue, savoring the electric tingle she received, when his tongue touched hers. The Master pulled back and bit her lower lip, sucking on it gently. Tegan sighed happily and the Master grinned, backing off and shaking his head.
"I want you somewhere that we can linger without fear of interruption," he informed her. "Sadly, that requires informing the Doctor of where you will be."
Tegan took a deep breath, steadying herself and nodding. Her heart was racing, making her blood feel quick and heavy as it throbbed through her veins. She pointed down the stream.
"He and Turlough are down there. We came to swim, but I heard the waterfall and wanted to see," she explained.
The Master nodded, then took her hand and lead her in the direction of the Doctor. Tegan followed, her mind reeling from a sense of unreality mixed with and heightened by her arousal. She held onto the Master's hand, wishing the glove wasn't keeping her from feeling his skin against her palm. They found the Doctor and Turlough within minutes, swimming idly. Turlough came up from the water in alarm, when he saw the Master with Tegan, but the Doctor stood up calmly.
"Well, hello. Are you joining us, Master?" he offered, ignoring the incredulous look Turlough gave him.
"Not precisely, Doctor, no. I just didn't want you thinking Tegan needed to be rescued."
"Ah, I see. Well, you could join us later, for dinner, perhaps?"
"Perhaps, Doctor," the Master shrugged, evasively.
"Of course," the Doctor sighed, making Tegan giggle.
"I'll see you two later," Tegan assured them.
"We'll meet you at the TARDIS, if not sooner," the Doctor agreed.
Tegan nodded, waving cheerfully, as the Master led her away.
Series Summary: Tegan finds truth in the old adage "The best way to get rid of an enemy is to make him a friend."
Author: Psi Fi
Rating: Will vary per chapter
Chapter Title: Warm like Honey
Chapter Summary: The Master finds Tegan in a tropical paradise and is warmly welcomed.
Chapter Rating: G, pretty much.
Thank you to narcissima for betaing! <3
Tegan knelt by a river, feeding bites of marshmallow to a pair of sleek, silver fish. She was at the bottom of a beautiful waterfall, which fell in silver sparkles to a blue pool of water. A soft breeze kept the warm, moist air comfortable on Tegan's skin. Her red bikini was covered by a white, cover-up tunic, with billowing sleeves, that went to her knees, but left her shoulders bare. The gauzy material hid enough for decency, though it was sheer enough to show the color of Tegan's swimsuit and hint at skin. She tugged the tunic a bit, then tossed another marshmallow to the fish.
The fish, long and slender, with blunt noses, made cooing noises as they broke the surface. Tegan laughed in delight, charmed by the pretty creatures. She sat with her feet tucked underneath her, occasionally reaching out to stroke the oddly tame animals.
"I seem to have found Artemis, bathing in the wild."
Tegan turned in surprise to see the Master approaching. He walked slowly towards her, studying her and her reactions, his expression intent. Tegan sat still, waiting, and blushed a little, when his gaze dropped from her eyes to her body. He studied her hungrily, eyes and mind alike lingering on the delights of her barely concealed flesh. His eyes narrowed with pleasure and a warm shiver rolled across Tegan's skin. She stood, smiling warmly, waiting for him to get closer.
"Of course," he continued, the slightest lifting of the corners of his mouth betraying amusement, "if we're following Earth traditions, I believe you're supposed to turn me into a stag and set hell-hounds loose to tear me to pieces!"
Tegan shook her head, laughing a little.
"No, no hell hounds, Master, only a couple of greedy fish!" she promised, her voice low and soft.
"Greedy fish with a taste for sweets, it seems," the Master observed.
"They like marshmallows," Tegan explained, her breath quickening as he got close to her.
"Who does not?" the Master responded, stopping just before their bodies met.
"Master..." Tegan stopped, unsure how to continue, but placed a tentative hand on his shoulder.
He smiled, reaching up and tracing a finger across her lips, making them tremble. The Master cupped the back of her head, holding her still. Tegan looked into his eyes. As always, his gaze was cold and compelling, but there was something like hesitance in them. He leaned forward a bit, then stopped, his lips inches from hers.
"Yes?" he asked, holding her gaze firmly.
"Yes," she agreed, a bit of her own hunger evident in her voice.
The Master nodded and pressed their lips together. Tegan shivered and pressed herself close to him. Relaxing, she traced his lips with the tip of her tongue, savoring the electric tingle she received, when his tongue touched hers. The Master pulled back and bit her lower lip, sucking on it gently. Tegan sighed happily and the Master grinned, backing off and shaking his head.
"I want you somewhere that we can linger without fear of interruption," he informed her. "Sadly, that requires informing the Doctor of where you will be."
Tegan took a deep breath, steadying herself and nodding. Her heart was racing, making her blood feel quick and heavy as it throbbed through her veins. She pointed down the stream.
"He and Turlough are down there. We came to swim, but I heard the waterfall and wanted to see," she explained.
The Master nodded, then took her hand and lead her in the direction of the Doctor. Tegan followed, her mind reeling from a sense of unreality mixed with and heightened by her arousal. She held onto the Master's hand, wishing the glove wasn't keeping her from feeling his skin against her palm. They found the Doctor and Turlough within minutes, swimming idly. Turlough came up from the water in alarm, when he saw the Master with Tegan, but the Doctor stood up calmly.
"Well, hello. Are you joining us, Master?" he offered, ignoring the incredulous look Turlough gave him.
"Not precisely, Doctor, no. I just didn't want you thinking Tegan needed to be rescued."
"Ah, I see. Well, you could join us later, for dinner, perhaps?"
"Perhaps, Doctor," the Master shrugged, evasively.
"Of course," the Doctor sighed, making Tegan giggle.
"I'll see you two later," Tegan assured them.
"We'll meet you at the TARDIS, if not sooner," the Doctor agreed.
Tegan nodded, waving cheerfully, as the Master led her away.