I just couldn't let this story finish quite yet. I had one more step to take before closing shop.

I hope you enjoy it!

Prologue

"Prove it"

Riley stood across from the Doctor. His glinted with a boyish glee. He couldn't help, but smirk at this woman. She was like a force of nature. He kind of reminded him of certain Captain he knew.

"What did you say?" He asked in a teasing tone. Riley did not uncross her arms or change her demeanor. She walked around the ship's console and stood facing him; in fact she never broke eye contact as she stepped closer. She leaned back, propping herself against the console, and looked him straight in the eye.

"I said, prove it. Prove to me what you're pitching," she responded with a playful smirk. She suddenly reminded him of another close friend he knew and missed. The Doctor flipped a switch and walked a quarter of the console away.

"Where do you want to go?" Riley was about to respond when he cut her off. "Or when do you want to go,"

"You mean, we could go to 22nd Century Glasgow?" The Doctor turned a few dials and flicked a couple switches and the entire ship shook. They grabbed on to whatever they could. Riley felt as if she was going to be tossed about if she didn't hang on. She looked at him and he was enjoying this. This was one of the craziest days that she had ever had; why not add more on top. The shaking stopped and the Doctor straightened up. He pulled down on the front of his jacket, straightening his appearance.

"Glasgow, Scotland the year 2108," he said as he swung his arm out toward the door. Riley was tempted. Imagine, the year 2108. She casually walked toward the door. She was purposely restraining herself. Riley did not want to let on that she wanted to see outside that door in the worst way. She reached for the handle and stopped. No. This was too easy for him.

"Nope. Don't believe it," she said as she turned around.

"You what? Open the door and look if you don't believe me,"

"No. Too easy,"

"All right. Give me another one then," he said testing her.

"How about July 4th 1776, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?"

"Ahh, the ratifying of the Declaration of Independence. Very nice," he said as he flipped a switch. He then went on to turn a few dials and give the console a swift kick. They again were jostled about. Riley hung on to the console and looked at the Doctor. He was smiling and laughing his head off. A bell on the console dinged and the ship quieted down. "There you are. Venture out and see your nation come into being," he said again testing her. This was too easy for him. She could tell that all of this was like a game to him. She did not like being made fun of and that was what he was doing.

"Nope, I've got an even better one," she said. His eyebrow arched to show just how intrigued he was. She tapped her fingers on the edge of the console. This was a true test.

"Ok. May 14th, 2000. Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado," she said, now she was testing him. That was such an odd date. He ran the date over in his mind. There was nothing special about that date. He did his thing and the TARDIS sprang to life. This time when the ship stopped rocking, Riley looked scared to open the door.

"Well, aren't you gonna have a look?" He asked. He was fascinated to see why she choose this particular date and place. Riley walked to door and wiped her hands on her thighs before she opened the door. The sun shined through the small opening as she opened the door. Birds were chirping and she could smell pine trees. She stepped put into the sun and she could even hear the water rippling down the nearby stream. She looked up and saw the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The snow on the mountain shinned in the late spring sun. This was impossible. They were just in an empty lot in Glasgow at one in the morning. Now they were in a forest in Colorado at what looked like mid-afternoon. She walked a bit further and took in a long breath; smelling the fresh mountain air. Ah, she missed this. She loved where she lived, but she would love the mountain air more.

The Doctor watched her in silent awe. This was his favorite part. The first time that his guest discovered what the TARDIS could do. They always acted the same. First there was surprise, then amazement, and then a bit of confusion as to what it all meant. Riley turned around and looked at him. He leaned against the doorway with his hands in his pockets holding his coat back. She looked up at him and she couldn't help but laugh. At all of this. He laughed at her finding joy in this moment. She looked about and a realization came over her. She knew exactly in the park she was. She turned and ran toward a path that ran around a small hill.

"Oi! Where are you going?" He yelled then he locked the door and chased after her. She ran as fast as she could. Through some trees, past some campsites and up a hill. He was intrigued. He had a feeling that he always would be if he was around her. He finally caught up to her as she crouched behind a few bushes. She was watching someone and she obviously did not want to be seen. He crouched down next to her. "What are you running for?"

"Shhh," she shushed him. She didn't her to see them. He looked in the direction she was and saw a brunette woman and small child. They were playing on a blanket with a stuffed bear. He looked at the woman and back at Riley. She was transfixed on this woman. Her eyes were welling with tears. He felt pity for Riley and he wasn't sure why. Why had this woman, across the clearing, affected her so much? He looked again and realized why she was acting this way.

The woman was Riley. Younger and her hair was much longer. He watched the younger Riley play with this young girl. He heard Riley's breath catch in her chest and she held back a sob. He reached over and put his hand on her arm. A silent show of support.

"Ok. I believe you. We can go now before they see us," she said in a soft almost defeated voice. She took a few more deep breaths; trying to hold back her tears. She got up and walked back toward the 

TARDIS. He quietly followed behind her. Neither one of the spoke until they got back to the TARDIS. He didn't want to force her. He knew that she would talk about it when she was ready; if she ever would be ready. He busied himself with his console; looking up at her from time to time. She was sitting on the floor of the TARDIS with her back leaning against one of the TARDIS' supports.

"Are you all right?" He asked. She took one more deep breath, threw on a smile, and let out a sad sort of laugh. She jumped to feet and walked over to him. He could see that seeing her younger self was hard for her, but she was much too strong let anything deter her. She held her emotions in check. She reminded him of himself in that regard.

"So. Where to now?"

There is lot more to Riley then meets the eye. I always saw Riley as a mixture of Jack, Gwen, and Rose. I hope I haven't disappointed.

Thanks so much for reading! I promise that I will write some sequels. Give me some hints! Let me know what you think!