Author's Note: Well, this is my first Doctor Who fanfiction. It's based off a dream I had a few nights back. I don't know how well this story is going to turn out, but I really like the idea I've come up with. I hope you all enjoy the story. Remember to leave reviews if you'd like to read more :)

London, 1893

It was a cold night in greater London. Fog hung over the city, dimming the light from the full moon overhead. A young chamber maid by the name of Jenny Flint was walking down the road, heading home from the market. Her employer, Madame Vastra of 13 Paternoster Row, was currently away on business, leaving the young girl to take care of herself for several nights. A cool wind swept through the air, causing the maid to shiver at the breeze. She pulled her shawl closer against her body, wrapping the wool tightly around her shoulders as she continued on her way home.

Just as she rounded the corner to where she and her employer resided on Paternoster Row, she heard a familiar sound coming from a nearby alleyway. It was a sound she had heard several times in the past. Each time she heard it meant an adventure of sorts was about to unfold.

Jenny made her way over to the alley, peering inside as she waited for a certain someone to emerge from the shadows. A tall man in a long tailcoat and a top hat soon appeared and ran over to where the girl was standing.

"Ah, Jenny, Jenny, Jenny, Jenny, Jenny." The man smiled, pulling the young maid into an embrace. "Just the lock picking, sword fighting maid I was looking for."

Jenny smiled as the man pulled out of the embrace. "Why 'ello Doctor." She said. "Wasn't expectin' you 'ere. What brings you to London?" She asked.

"Just thought I'd pop in and check on my favorite Victorian trio." The man called Doctor replied. "Say 'hello' and all."

Jenny shook her head. "You never just say 'ello, Doctor. You only come round 'ere when you need our 'elp." She said. "Now what's this really about?"

"So I can't just come for a visit? I really need a reason to be here?" The Doctor asked jokingly.

Jenny nodded. "Yeah." She said. "That's kinda 'ow things work with you."

"True." The Doctor agreed. "So are you ready to go?"

Jenny smiled. "Of course, Doctor." She said. "I've better run back home and get me things first." She added.

"I expect Vastra and Strax are there?" The Doctor asked.

"Actually no. It's just me 'ere at the moment. They're both up in Scotland. Strax is in Glasgow. It's 'is weekend off. And Madame's away on business with the Yard." She explained. "It's just me 'ere, sir."

"Then you'll have to do." The Doctor replied. "Now go change and meet me back at the TARDIS."

"Where are we goin', Doctor?" Jenny asked curiously.

"You'll see." The Doctor smiled. "The surprise is all part of the adventure." He finished as he sunk back into the shadows and returned to the darkness. Jenny knew where he had gone. The Doctor had gone to the TARDIS to wait for her. And she would not keep the Doctor waiting long.

The young maid made her way back to the house on Paternoster Row and quickly got ready for her trip with the Doctor. She had no idea where they were going or what to expect; so she changed into her usual fighting attire. Then she went to the drawing room and grabbed her two favorite swords. Swords were her weapon of choice. Madame Vastra had taught her the ways of the sword when they had first met. Now Jenny was rather capable in combat. Since she didn't know what she and the Doctor would be facing, she decided it was best to be fully equipped.

Grapping a handful of sherbet fancies for the road, for she was beginning to feel peckish since she had not yet eaten for the night, Jenny headed out of the house on Paternoster Row and headed back towards the alleyway where the Doctor would be waiting for her in his TARDIS. Whatever adventure this would be, it was about to begin.