The Case of the Missing Jelly Babies
Title: The Case of the Missing Jelly Babies
Author: janna_hawkins
Beta: danaems
Summary: The Doctor's jelly babies are missing. Wherever could they have gone?
Characters: Fourth Doctor, Romana II, K-9
Disclaimer: I own nothing related to Doctor Who except my psychic paper, sonic screwdriver and sonic pen :)
Author Notes: My first ever Fourth Doctor fic. Just a silly little idea I had. Hope you enjoy! Written for Star because I haven't made her Christmas video yet :)
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"Romana!"
The blonde poked her head around the doorway. "Yes, Doctor?"
"Did you eat my jelly babies?" the Doctor asked, holding up an empty white bag.
"No, did you ask Adric?"
"He swears that he didn't. And, I don't remember finishing them myself."
Romana walked into the room and took the bag from him. "Are you sure?" she asked, examining the object. "Your memory isn't the best, you know."
"My memory is perfect," he said indignantly, straightening his jacket. "It's one reason I'm so amazing."
"Oh, certainly, Doctor. So tell me, if none of us ate them, where did they go?"
"A future me ate them?"
"Now, how could that be possible? The TARDIS would have alerted us."
"Right. Unless..."
"Unless?"
He ran a hand through his hair and frowned. "Did you remember to reset the paradox alert?"
"Yes, Doctor, I did. Perhaps they merely got up and walked away?"
" 'Merely got up and walked away'? How ridiculous! Jelly babies don't walk. They just sit in their bags, waiting to be eaten."
"Well, how else do you explain it? Could you have purchased sentient jelly babies by accident?"
"I don't believe so, seeing as how I bought these on 1970's Earth and the jelly babies there won't develop sentience for a few thousand years."
"I see."
The Doctor reached into his jacket pockets and frowned. "Even my spare bag is missing."
"Oh! I almost forgot." Romana felt in her pockets and pulled out a small white bag. "I borrowed them a few days ago when I was rather hungry."
He snatched the bag from her and cradled it protectively. "Why on Gallifrey did you take them without asking?"
"You offered! I distinctly recall you asking me if I would care for a jelly baby!"
"I say that to everyone! It doesn't mean you can steal my jelly babies!"
The Time Lady rolled her eyes and flicked her hair back over a shoulder. "I'll remember that."
"See that you do. Now, if you'll excuse me, the temporal stabalisers need adjusting." The Doctor, still holding the bag lovingly stalked out of the room, shooting one last glare at her over his shoulder.
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Somewhere in the TARDIS a small tin dog laughed evilly and devoured another sweet. Organics were so thick.