Title: Silence in Time part 7

Author: Flydye8

Pairings: Doctor (9)/Donna/Doctor 2.5

Rating: PG

Disclaimer: I don't own them I never will own them I just borrow them for a bit

Summary: Donna Noble and John Noble must team up to find the Doctor (9) before the Sphere comes and causes silence to envelope the Earth.

Authors Note: This takes place in the parallel world after "Journeys End" this is also beta'ed by my wonderful Fannishliss Thanks a bunch

John stepped out of Jack's penthouse suite thinking about where Donna could be. Stopping suddenly he was greeted with a sight that broke his heart.

Donna was sitting on the floor in the hall, head covered by her crossed arms that lay resting upon her bent knees. She looked completely defeated.

Hearing the approach of footsteps, Donna raised her head, her eyes red with shed tears. "I have no home to go to. It's all gone. What am I going to do now, John?"

Kneeling down he grabbed her shoulders and pulled her close. Smoothing down her fiery red hair, he closed his eyes, holding back his own tears; he knew exactly how she was feeling. He had lost his home when he was left here in this one.

Lifting her off the floor, John placed a gentle kiss on her lips, which brought a sad smile to Donna's face. "Come on, I think we both need a good night's rest."

Donna felt numb as John steered her out of the building and into the taxi. She barely registered the short ride to the hotel. Helping her out of the car, John guided her in the lobby, bringing her to one of the plush chairs; he made sure she was comfortable before moving to the front desk to purchase a room.

Walking to the hotel attendant he requested, "I need a room with two beds, and a large bathtub."

"How many nights, Sir?" she asked, glancing over at the woman that had entered the building with him.

"Only one night."

"I have a suite available with a whirlpool bath, would that be okay?"

"Yes, that would be perfect, thank you."

Receiving the key cards, John walked back to Donna and handed her one. "Here, why don't you head up and get into the bath."

"Aren't you coming?" Donna asked sheepishly.

"I will be up in a bit; I have a few things I need to take care of before it gets too late."

"Oh, okay," Donna responded quietly.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon, I promise."

Nodding her head, Donna moved toward the lift, still feeling as if she was walking in a haze.

John followed her movements till the lift doors closed. Turning toward the attendant he asked, "Where is the nearest shop?"

"Turn right as you exit the doors; there is a boutique on the corner. I think it 'll be a good choice, your lady friend looks as if she could use some pampering."

"Yes, she does, and thank you," John replied, giving the young women a huge smile for her suggestion.

Donna entered the room and even through her exhaustion she was impressed by the posh place. Wanting to clean up, she moved to the en suite and smiled broadly as a huge whirlpool caught her eye. Turning on the water she adjusted the temperature to just the way she liked it.

Removing her soiled coat, the picture of her late husband fell onto the tile floor. Picking up the photo she smoothed out the creases and set it on the sink.

Sitting on the settee next to the tub, she paused briefly before speaking to the photo, "Oh my dear, what a day I've had. It's too much to go into, and I really don't want to discuss it. But I did meet a really nice guy. John is his name, and believe it or not, he chose Noble for his last name. It's another long story, but I can tell you that I probably would not be alive right now if it wasn't for him."

Standing up, Donna turned off the water flowing into the tub and added a bit of scented oil to the water, before continuing, "Oh, Michael, I've gotten myself into something exciting but dangerous. I have a decision to make. I can stay here and try to go back to the way my life was before I met John, or I can go with him and probably see the stars."

Sighing, she removed the rest of her clothes and stepped into the hot water. "But I am not going to make any decisions until I'm clean." Taking the flannel she soaped up her body. "You know Michael, I really like John a lot, and I hope you like him too as you look down at us from heaven." Rinsing off she stopped, "But if things get a bit passionate between us, you better advert your eyes, mister! And make sure your angel friends you do the same."

Chuckling, Donna ducked her head under the water, almost feeling like her old self again.

Outside the bathroom door, John was about to knock when he heard Donna's voice. A smile blossomed on his face as she told her late husband to advert his eyes if things progressed further between them. Backing away he looked up at the ceiling and whispered, "Thank you, Michael, for being there for her, even now."

He laid out a set of mint green pajamas on the bed for Donna and exited the room to pick up the food he had ordered for them. He hoped she liked fish and chips.

Donna peeked out of the bathroom door to see if John was in the room, when her eyes fell upon the pajamas laid upon the bed. Wrapping her towel more securely around her, she moved toward the bed and picked up the nightclothes. Sighing, she rubbed the shirt against her cheek. The softness was heavenly. Dropping her towel, she dressed for bed, using her discarded towel to finish drying her hair as she sat on the bed. Deciding that she wanted to watch some telly, she searched for the remote in the side table drawer and found a hair brush next to it.

Shaking her head she clicked on the television to the local news and started to brush her hair. Within a few minutes she heard a click, and John entered the room.

"Oh, hello, Donna, I thought you would still be in the bath," he stated, placing the fish and chips on a small round table in the corner of the room.

Turning around he almost lost his balance as Donna gave him a hug. "Thank you so much for the nightclothes."

He returned her hug. "You are very welcome." Pulling away, he helped her to one of the chairs. "I hope you like fish and chips."

"Oh yes, I love them. Is there any vinegar?" She asked, as she dug into her meal.

Pulling out a small packet of vinegar he handed it to her, then sat back to enjoy his portion of the meal. A comfortable silence fell between them.

Finishing up the last of the chips Donna sat back. "I think I will sleep well tonight."

Wiping his fingers, John spoke hesitantly. "Donna, I know that Jack really pissed you off tonight. But, he was right about a few things. I haven't been in this world very long and I need help to find the Doctor."

"What are you asking me, handsome?"

Rubbing the back of his neck, he messed with his spiky hair. "I was wondering if you would still consider coming with me."

"I don't know, John. I'm not sure I'm the best choice to assist you."

"That's where you are wrong. You're perfect for me."

Smiling sweetly, Donna leaned closer. "So I am perfect for you, eh?"

"Yes, I believe you are." John replied, moving even closer. "And I think we will be perfect together."

Grabbing his tie, Donna brought his lips to hers for a brief kiss. "I can't wait to see if we are. But right now, I think you might need a shower."

"Why should I shower if I'm going to get hot and sweaty," he replied seductively as he captured her lips with his. Donna sighed as he used his tongue to trace her lips, begging for entrance which she happily allowed.

As the kiss grew more passionate, John moved from his chair and stood up, bringing Donna with him. His arms wrapped tightly around her body as he bent her slightly back, bringing her lower half closer to his beginning arousal. Breaking for air Donna, wove her fingers through his hair and brought his head closer to her neck. John responded to her request by kissing and nipping her soft flesh, inhaling her scent skin as he kissed along her jawline, bringing his lips back into contact with hers.

Donna felt overwhelmed by the arousal John produced with his kisses. It had been so long since she had been with a man that caressed her so lovingly with his kisses. As the wetness started to pool between her legs, she felt ready to take the next step and ride the flames of passion that he ignited.

She was about to suggest that they move to the bed when John pulled back, his voice laced with passion as he spoke. "Not now, Donna."

Feeling like a knife had been thrust into her heart, she wrapped her arms around her torso and backed away, averting her eyes to the ground.

Seeing her reaction, John spoke rapidly, "No, Donna, don't do that. It's just… well..." He stammered trying to collect his thoughts. "It's just, when we do make love, I don't want either of us to regret our actions in the morning. I want more than a one night stand from you. I want our first time together to be magical."

Bringing her eyes to his, Donna sighed, "Magical? John, things can never be magical."

Moving closer to her, he brushed her hair from her face. "You are wrong, because every moment I am with you seems magical to me."

Shaking her head, Donna chided, "You keep talking like that, handsome, and you will not be able to stop me from taking you to my bed right now. Now you better go and get that shower. I think we will need to get an early start tomorrow."

Giving her a big smile, he confirmed, "So you are coming with me."

"Yeeeess, I am! Now off with you."

Bouncing to the en suite, John turned before entering. "You won't regret this. I promise."

After he shut the door, Donna whispered, "I hope not." Climbing into her bed she turned off the lamp and stared at the ceiling, but before long she fell fast asleep, exhausted by the day's events.

John returned to find Donna fast asleep. He bent down and gave her a soft kiss on the cheek, whispering, "Sleep well, my dear." He went to his own bed and burrowed between the sheets for a good night's rest.

John knew he was having another vision as the red rock formations became clearer. He moved purposefully toward the last place he'd seen his ancient ship. Rounding the corner he breathed out a sigh of relief: she was still there. Moving into the heart of the ship, John found the Doctor still prone on the floor bending down he spoke, "I am coming but I need to know where you are."

Blue eyes opened slowly, and he spoke with difficulty: "Console... coordinates... alpha sierra 259. Hurry."

John immediately went to the computer screen and typed in AS259, the password to get into the system. Scrolling through the large amount of information on the screen he gave a quiet triumphant cry. The TARDIS was located in Colorado near the Royal Gorge Bridge.

Leaning down over the fallen Time Lord, John asked, "Will you be okay?"

"Not sure." His northern accent becoming thicker with pain. "Please, hurry."

John bolted upright. Fishing around in the dark for a piece of paper, he knocked over the lamp, waking Donna.

"What the hell is going on?" she asked with frustration in her voice.

Finding a paper and pen, he hurriedly wrote down the Doctor's location along with the computer passcode. Pushing the bed sheets aside, he started to dress, knowing that if he didn't leave soon the Doctor would be lost.

Donna's shrill voice halted his progress. "John, if you don't tell me what's going on, I'm not going anywhere with you."

Sitting on her bed, John's chest heaved with frustration. "I just had another vision and the Doctor doesn't have much more time. If we're going to save him, we have to leave now!"

Sitting up, Donna placed a hand on his bare chest to calm him down. "Okay, we'll go. Call Jack and tell him what's going on and I'll pack."

"Okay, all the clothes and a suitcase are in the wardrobe," he replied, feeling a little calmer.

John picked up his cell and dialed, "Jack, yes, it's John. I need you to get your plane ready. We have to leave now. Don't worry, I know the location. Have all the files I requested ready in thirty minutes. Yes, that's what I said, thirty minutes. See you soon."

Donna meanwhile opened the wardrobe and gasped at what she saw. There were multiple outfits for her hanging neatly within. She was eager to take her time browsing through the clothing, but she knew that time was of the essence.

Working quickly, she was done in no time. "Okay, John, let's go."

Glancing down her body, then his, John chuckled, "It might be good if you and I get dressed first."

"Yes, you are probably right!" Donna replied with her own giggle. She took out a pair of jeans and a green jumper and held it to her chest. "If I didn't know better, I'd think you like me in green!"

Pulling out a black pair of jeans and a maroon button down shirt, he replied, "Actually, I'd like to see you in nothing at all."

Swatting his arm, Donna moved to the en suite. "Well, you will just have to wait, handsome," she called back as she shut the door.

Laughing, John took off his bedclothes and dressed. After he had packed his pajamas, he called out, "Donna, hand me your nightclothes so I can pack them."

Opening the door slightly Donna stuck out her arm holding the clothing he requested. "Here you go." Then she kicked out her leg giving John a full view of its length. "And a little something extra."

Grabbing the clothes from her hands, he smiled. "You are such a vixen, Donna Noble."

"I can't help it, handsome; you just bring out the vixen in me."

"I'll do more than that later," John responded, as he packed up her nightclothes and the other toiletries that littered the room.

Opening the door fully Donna emerged, "Is that a promise?"

Zipping the bag quickly, he walked toward Donna and kissed her fully, then pulled away. "Yes, it is."

"I'll hold you to that, John."

"I'm sure you will, but right now we need to go."

John grabbed the suitcase and rolled it out the door with Donna following closely behind. As the door closed Donna grabbed his hand. "Come on! Let's save the Earth!"

Smiling down at her, he gave her hand a squeeze and pulled her close for a brief kiss. "Yes, Donna Noble, let's save the Earth again."

"What do you mean, again?" Donna asked.

"I'll tell you later. Right now we have a plane to catch!"