Authors Note: A Drabble written for a friends birthday at lj. Beta'd by Janna Hawkins, thanks mate. Although it has heavy undertones of Nine, Ten is also meant to be represented in this piece.

When Rose went to school she dutifully learned her ABC's.

She could never know that years later those simple letters would take her on an adventure of a lifetime.

Three symbols of the English language would open doors to new worlds and near death experiences. She had no idea the moments of bliss, wonder and awe that were to come, balanced alongside periods of sadness, heartache and separation.

Two tiny consonants and one small vowel that would lead to love with a man from the stars.

Three little letters that would form the most important word she'd ever hear.

RUN