Chapter Two Hundred Twenty Two

Just outside their hotel room door, the Doctor stopped Rain when he noticed a little white box sitting outside both his and Alan's doors. He picked it up and grinned.

"Yes, they delivered it as asked," he said to himself.

"Delivered what?"

He smiled at her.

"Your special gift," he said to her.

Rain came close. Her nose picked up a fragrant odor coming from inside it. He looked at him.

"Flowers?" she said.

He smiled.

"You'll see," he said, putting his thumb against the ID plate beside the door.

It clicked and he opened it. They walked inside and he put the box on the table top. Rain closed the door and came over to him.

"Are you gonna give me a clue?" she said.

"Nope," he said, popping the P, "you're just gonna have to wait for it."

He gave her a kiss on the forehead and checked the mental links of his family. His brother and Rose weren't there so he assumed they were blocking them. He felt Rain and his two sisters. He brought forth Donna's mind and concentrated on it.

Donna.

Yes? She thought back.

Where are you?

Out back behind the building. Me and Awinita and Mingxia are learning to play some kind of weird ball game kinda like racquetball. Where are you?

In our bedroom. Rain and I just came back in.

Yeah, kinda figured you were busy. I noticed the two of you showed up again in my mind but I can't feel Alan or Rose so I guess…

I think so. I can't hear them but that doesn't mean anything since the walls are soundproofed. Do you guys want to eat any time soon?

I think so but what about Alan and Rose?

I'll contact them as soon as I can sense them again. We can either eat here or they have telepods that'll take us to anywhere on the planet.

It's up to you lot. I don't know what the restaurants are on this planet.

Well they'll have a directory we can look at plus the virtual reality concierge can help us out. But planets like these usually have food from all over the universe since they get people coming here from all over. I'm sure we can find something but in the meantime, Rain and I are gonna find something else to do. I just wanted to check in with all of you and see if you are alright.

Yeah, we're fine. Go and have fun.

Is Mingxia alright?

Yes. She's gotten over her initial shock at being here and she's having just as good a time as the rest of us.

Good. Well, I'll contact you lot again when we're ready to meet up. In the meantime have fun.

You too. Talk to you later.

He pushed Donna's mind back with the others and took Rain's hand.

"Follow me, love," he said.

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"That was the Doctor," Donna said to Awinita and Mingxia. "They were just checking up on us and asking if we wanted to eat later."

"I assume they've finished lovemaking now," Awinita said.

"Yeah, I think so," Donna said.

"How do you guys know?" Mingxia asked.

"We can feel them in our minds and when they have sex or wanna do something private they throw up this mental block so we can't sense what they're doing," Awinita said. "For awhile, we couldn't feel them and now we can which means they don't care if we can listen in on them. But we still can't feel Alan or Rose so we figure they're still going at it."

"In the afternoon, no less," Donna commented. "They didn't waste time, did they?"

"That must be weird," Mingxia said.

"Not really. It's kinda nice actually," Awinita said. "It's a very pleasant feeling having everyone else's mind inside here and if you need to talk to someone you just concentrate on them, no need to go running all over looking for them. We're all connected to each other."

"Which finally makes me realize just how devastating it was when the Doctor lost everyone," Donna said.

"I know. I feel so sorry for him. I'm glad he has us now," Awinita said, picking her racquet back up.

She looked at Mingxia.

"It was your serve, wasn't it?"she asked her.

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"Aaah, that was incredible," Rose moaned as her husband pulled away from her and laid her sweaty body down beside her in the bed.

"Yes, these gel-o-pedic mattresses are wonderful. Too expensive though. The gel comes from only one planet in the universe which is why it costs a small fortune to buy it. Still, it's nice to be able to relax and shag on one.

Rose paused a moment.

"I feel the Doctor and Rain again. Apparently they finished up," she said.

He nodded.

"Yeah, they've been back for about twenty minutes now. Phew, I think we should get a light shower and do the same. See what everyone wants to do tonight."

Rose nodded. They scooted off the bed and Alan led her to the bathroom. Once inside, they entered the glass room and Alan pressed a button. Pulsating light beams washed all over their entire body cleaning and refreshing them while the two of them snogged passionately. Alan and Rose ran their hands all over each other. He cupped his wife's face with his hands and kissed all over her face while Rose ran her hands over his buttocks and squeezed them.

Once the shower was over, they stepped out again clean and refreshed. Alan dropped the mental block while they grabbed their clothes and put them back on.

Brother?

Alan smiled when he heard the Doctor call him almost immediately.

Yes?

Are you done?

Yup. How 'bout you?

We are for the moment. I talked to Donna earlier. They're out back playing some kind of racquetball game and Rain and I are taking a hoverskift around the grounds. We wanted to eat later if you two were up to it.

We are, but give us some time to rest.

No worries, we're still out touring the grounds so it'll be about a half hour.

That's fine. When you get done just contact us and we'll figure out something.

Gotcha, talk to you later.

Goodbye, brother, Alan thought before he pushed his brother's mind back with the others.

Alan related what the Doctor had said to Rose before he contacted Donna and Awinita and let them know what was going on.

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"Okay, it'll be about a half hour or so," the Doctor said to Rain.

They were sitting in a small shallow boat that was hovering about three feet above the ground. There were sitting on little plastic seats and there was a control panel between them with a joystick and several black buttons. The Doctor was maneuvering the hoverskift around with the joystick while they looked at everything. In the distance there was a large crystal blue lake where aliens of different species were sailing boats. On the other side they could see another pair of purple skinned aliens using another hoverskift. He went by some trees that had shining golden leaves. Rain stared up at them while they glided past.

"This planet is amazing. I love the contrast of the different colors," she said to the Doctor.

"Yes, it is lovely. One of the prettier resort planets I've been to," he replied.

Rain chuckled.

"I wish dad were here. The white grass and the gold leaves would blow his mind," she said.

He smiled at that.

"Yes, I could just see John's reaction seeing all this. I'll have to think of somewhere nice to take him that's just as beautiful."

"Somewhere monster free," Rain reminded him.

He laughed and nodded.

"Yes, somewhere monster free," he said.

He slowed the hoverskift down and they watched while a herd of white antelope-like creatures grazed in a field beside the woods.

"Banji," Rain said to him.

"Yup. Young ones by the look of them. Yes, I do like that you have the same knowledge I have. Saves time having to explain everything to you."

"I thought you liked talking, love," she teased.

"I do but there's a difference between talking to someone and having to explain every little thing. I s'pose we'll still have that with Mingxia but at least you lot can help me out now."

They watched while two rutting males battled each other for dominance with their curved ivory horns.

"I guess it's mating season for the little buggers. We're not the only ones shagging then."

She giggled and held his hand while they watched. The two males ran at each other and locked horns trying to throw each other to the ground in a bid to be the alpha male. Nearby, some hornless females lay in the tall white grass blending in with it while they rested. They watched while the males disentangled their horns, stepped back and rammed into each other again with a loud CLACK. They watched for a couple of more minutes before the Doctor grabbed the joystick and they glided away.

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After they returned to the hotel, the Doctor summoned everyone to the lobby and he and Alan and Rose and Rain waited while the other three returned.

"So, you're all done with your little afternoon delight?" Awinita said to the Doctor as they walked up.

"Yup, we had a bit of fun like all of you did and now we're famished. I checked the restaurant here and it's native food, not sure if you fancy that. There's one that serves Earth food but it's waaaaaaaaaaaaaay on the other side of the planet. That's no big deal though. The telepod will take us anywhere in seconds. But if you wanna try something a bit more exotic we can stay here."

They looked at each other.

"What'd ya think, guys? Same old, same old or try somethin' different?" Donna asked them.

"I'm up for anything. Earth food, Pericosis food, I don't care. I'm adventurous," Awinita said.

"Same here, "Mingxia said, "if I'm gonna be traveling to other planets, I might as well leap into the culture with both feet."

"That's the spirit," Alan said proudly. "What about the rest of you? Native food alright?

They nodded and the Doctor and Alan led them to the restaurant near the back of the building.

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Rain quietly discussed the menu with her husband while they sat at a legless table on legless chairs in the restaurant. She knew what all the foods were but not what they tasted like and she and everyone else were trying to get his and Alan's opinions on what to eat. In addition they were filling Mingxia in on what a few of the animals were.

"You might like the Leptos, love," the Doctor said to Rain. "It's basically calamari except it's not quite as rubbery. They cook it in its own ink and I liked it when I had it."

She rubbed her chin while she thought.

"What about the Banji meat?" she asked.

"Bit gamey but not bad," he replied. "Depends on what cut of the meat you get. The flanks are the most tender but naturally they're also the most expensive. We have unlimited credit though so that's not a problem. Now the stomach of the Banji is very good. It's a delicacy along with the liver and the testicles."

She made a face.

"Not the testicles but I might get the liver," she said. "My dad used to make liver and onions on occasion and I like that."

He nodded.

"It's a bit more flavorful than Earth livers," he said.

She nodded.

"I think I'll get that then," she said.

"Molto Bene, I'll get the Leptos and you can sample that."

"Okay.'

On the other side of the table, Alan was conferring with Mingxia and Rose. Rose glanced over at Rain.

"That liver you're talking about does sound good," she said to her.

Alan looked at her.

"I think you might like it. He's right about it being flavorful. Although if you like chicken the Jujunga bird tastes a lot like that."

Rose studied the menu.

"That sounds good; I think I'll try that."

"Yeah, me too," Mingxia said. "I feel like chicken at the moment."

"Excellente," he said, smiling at her.

"I'm gonna get that Banji liver," Awinita said. "I like liver and onions too.'

"Hmm," Donna mused as she stared at her menu. "I think I'll try the Jujunga bird. Chicken sounds good right now."

They all laid their menus down and waited for a server to take their orders.

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After a delicious meal, they retired to their rooms for the night. The Doctor led Rain into their room and shut the door behind them.

"Now…I believe it's time for your gift," the Doctor said while Rain sat on the bed.

"Good, I've been wondering what you got me all day."

He chuckled and took the box off the table. He handed it to her and sat down beside her on the bed. She smiled at him and opened the box. She looked inside and saw a large dark purple fruit that resembled a softball sized plum.

"Do you know what it is?" he asked her.

"Erros fruit."

He smiled.

"Yes, do you know what it does?"

"It's supposedly an aphrodisiac?"

He grinned and nodded.

"I don't need an aphrodisiac, silly boy. I'm already in love with you."

"Weeeell, I thought it might be fun to have you sample it. It's very good, it tastes like chocolate."

"Ooo, well, in that case…"

She took a bite and licked her lips when juice squirted onto it.

"Oh my God, you're right, it does, she said. "This is good."

He grinned.

"Thought you might like it."

She offered it to him and he took a bite. She laughed when he made a show of smacking his lips and making moaning noises.

"I feel aroused already," he teased.

"And I suppose Alan and Rose are next door doing the exact same thing," she said.

"Well, they've got everyone blocked off so I would imagine they are," he said.

They shared the fruit together, nuzzling each other's noses and kissing each other's faces after every bite. Rain had no idea if the fruit was working or not since his very presence was an aphrodisiac to her but she knew that she wouldn't mind if they made love again. She could tell from the Doctor's expression as he gazed at her that he was thinking the exact same thing. She figured that this fruit was always going to be a prelude to lovemaking, aphrodisiac or not.

Once they finished the two of them began to caress each other while the Doctor blocked them off. They began to undress each other. Rain laughed.

"Not so easy to get your clothes off this time," she said.

His eyes sparkled.

"Well, the whole loincloth thing really doesn't suit me," he said. "I do like to have some kit on when I go exploring."

They stood up and finished undressing. Rain got back into bed and gasped.

"What is it, love?"

"Oh God, this is so warm right here."

He chuckled.

"I'm about to make you even warmer," he said, waggling his eyebrows.

She smiled when he entered her and began his usual rhythm. Rain had to admit, the fruit might have helped her a bit because she felt even more horny than usual and she could tell from the Doctor's bedroom eyes that it probably had an effect on him too. He lowered his lips to hers and they began to snog passionately while the Doctor ran his hand repeatedly from the top of her head down her hair. Both of them moved as one while they explored every inch of each other's bodies. This time they had no worries about being interrupted and they threw themselves wholeheartedly into it, free of any worries and cares and looming threats of the Valeyard attacking them again. She hoped with him gone and with her help, her husband might learn to let go of more of the anger and rage and darkness within him and be completely happy and content for the first time in his lives. She could tell just by looking at him that her presence was helping to bring that about, even more so since there was now no threat of her dying centuries before him and leaving him along again with his demons. As they made love, she stared up into his face and saw the love and joy in his eyes.

I love you so much, Thete, she thought. I will never leave your side, never.

And I will never leave you, my beloved, he thought back. You're stuck with me, for better or for worse.

Good.

He chuckled as his lips danced over her face in gentle kisses.

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For the next few days, the six of them relaxed and enjoyed the resort until finally they decided it was time to hit the open vortex once again. They checked out of the hotel and walked back up the hill to the forest and back to their home. Once they were inside, they got the TARDIS back in the air and took it back to Arizona so they could pick up John and Amber for their short sightseeing tour.

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They chose Feldspoon since Donna had been so keen to see it before the Doctor took her memories. The TARDIS supplied the same old blankets they had used at White River Park and all of them filed out onto the planet's surface. In front of them were one of the several swaying mountain ranges on the planet and they all spread out their blankets and had a small picnic lunch of bread, cheese and wine while they watched the mountains slowly sway back and forth in front of them.

They grinned at John and Amber who were staring at the mountains while they swayed. Above them the sun shone brightly in the pink sky making everything nice and warm and pleasant. The two couples lay beside each other feeding each other while Donna, Awinita and Mingxia sat on one end and talked quietly among themselves. John glanced back and smiled at his daughter when he saw her head on her husband's chest and his arm around her while they stared at the mountains. She felt him staring at her and met his gaze. Both of them smiled at each other before they went back to looking at the mountain.

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"Thank you for that, my friends," John said when they brought them back to his house. "I enjoyed Feldspoon and the swaying mountains. It's nice to know there are planets out there that have incredible wondrous things on it like that."

"Well, it's the least we could do for everything you did for us and for letting Rain come along with my brother and sister and Rose so she could end up meeting me."

"I'm glad she did. I know she is in good hands with you, with all of you. Please take care and come back often to visit us. We want to hear all about your adventures in time and space."

"We will, John, "Alan said.

They all hugged each other tightly and John kissed his daughter's cheek and whispered how proud he was of her before all of them finally walked back into the TARDIS. John and Amber backed up and watched while the time ship dematerialized in front of them before they headed back into the house.

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(Two weeks later…)

"Oh Lord, I am stuffed," Awinita said as she and her family slumped back on the couch in the living room.

They had just got done having a huge pizza party in celebration of Awinita's birthday. They had ordered three large pizzas and took her to Tyberian where they had a theme park with the universe's biggest and highest roller coaster. After that, they had taken her on a shopping spree on several planets including Earth so she could get some gifts. Now they were all knackered and sprawled out on and around the couch.

"Wow, I can barely move now from all the pizza in my belly and that's saying something," Alan said, patting his stomach. "I think I'm set for awhile."

Rose snorted.

"For a few hours maybe, Mister Bottomless Pit."

"I'm not going to answer that properly because I'm too tired to come up with a suitable sarcastic retort," he replied.

Mingxia who only had a couple of pieces lay on the floor nearby staring at the group of stuffed Time Lords and Ladies with a grin.

"I told you not to overdo it," she said. "Now you're all incapacitated."

"Yeah but we're in the TARDIS so unless you open the door and let a Dalek in, there's no chance of us being killed while we're in this state," the Doctor said.

He let out a small "urp" and excused himself. He looked at his wife lying beside him who had her eyes half closed and a sleepy smile on her face. He gave her a kiss on the forehead and she smiled up at him.

"Well, unfortunately, I gotta still go to bed unlike all of you," Mingxia said.

"Go ahead, all of us will sit here like lumps and let the pizza pass through our systems into our bowels," the Doctor said.

She smiled and kissed and hugged them.

"Good night, guys," Mingxia said.

"Good night, Mingxia," they said in unison.

She waved and headed out the door leaving the Gallifreyans to digest their pizza in peace while she rested up for the next adventure they would have.

THE END.

A/N: FINALLY! Lol! I didn't plan when I started out for this to become 222 chapters but I'm so glad I finished it and this will be the first part of a series also since I love these characters so much. I'd like to thank everyone who stuck with it and enjoyed it and wanted more because I had the best time writing it. And now the story continues in the Soldier and the Scientist.