Chapter 8: Journey's End and Nazo's Beginning.

An hour later, the Doctor had called everyone in the village to the temple and explained that the young ladies were being released. Several families were inside the temple working at waking the other girls while nearly the whole city was outside eagerly waiting. But since I was still weak from the trance, I just sat and visited with Jade, Joe and Ty, telling them about my almost impossible adventures.

"You seriously road on a Raptor?" Jade asked.

I smiled, remembering the adventure with the Doctor. "I did. Poor guy was trapped under a tree with a broken leg. After Doc and I freed him and I healed him, The Doctor said he vowed to protect me. Which turned out to be an awesome deal after we figured out he was the leader of a pack of raptors."

"Dang girl!" Joe said before looking at Ty and playfully punching his shoulder. "No wonder you like her more than Samantha! I'd pay to see her get on the back of your Motorcycle!"

"She aint going near my bike!" Ty said.

"Who's Samantha?" Jade asked.

"A female version of Robert," I answered. "But…. maybe five notches down."

Jade laughed. "Why would she even be in the conversation?"

"She has a major crush on Ty here." Joe answered. "She's a cute blond, but meaner than a two headed gator."

We all laughed, but I guess I did owe Samantha a little credit. It was thanks to her that Ty sat down with me and found my necklace when I dropped it. If she hadn't ruined my iPod, Ty wouldn't have followed me home and to Mobius.

Someone's throat cleared, catching our attention. It was Doc with Nazo. Doc explained to me after I woke up that he and the Daleks DID NOT get along very well. But it seemed that since Nazo was different, they were getting along enough. Around the Doctors neck was a stethoscope, since he was checking everyone out after they woke up. Guess it was my turn.

The Doctor knelt in front of me and put in the ear pieces before pressing the metal piece to my chest. I stayed still, now knowing I could trust the Doctor through and through. But then he did something odd. He moved it to another spot on my chest, where I had felt his second heart beating when we met. "Doc?"

He didn't reply. He only scowled as he lowered the scope. "What do you know about Project Ada?"

I paused. It was quite a tale, but After all I've seen with the Doctor, what could surprise him other than me showing up in his Tardis? "She was my great grandmother. She was the Prototype for Shadow on Space Colony ARK, but after it was invaded, she escaped and grew up in Ireland."

"Do you know all the DNA that they used?" Doc asked.

"Um… Echidna, and human. Why?"

The Doctor blushed a bit. "I have a confession… I was there for Project Ada, helping out as she grew and all. But… I accidentally cut my finger and my blood got into the system… But nothing went off and she was born with one heart so, I left it."

I looked at him, and blinked. "So… I'm part Time Lord?"

"Well…. Yeah, just a bit." Doc replied.

"It would explain your ability to heal quickly." Metal said.

"And my way with creatures…" I added, but I wasn't certain about it. That would mean I was related to the Galifreyian. But, that wasn't exactly a bad thing, just…. surprising.

"But Project Ada was most likely under Around the Clock supervision." Metal explained. "They would have detected a change."

The Doctor looked at Metal. "You would not believe all the bugs they had in computers those days. I swear every other day there was a glitch! I mainly helped with keeping the Nanavites from causing too much trouble."

"Nanavites?" Jade asked.

"Little space bugs." The Doctor replied. "Very annoying! Even that first human mission to the moon had issues with them. Good thing Mr. Armstrong had a quick whit about him."

We all blinked at him but eventually chuckled. I had wondered what had caused the first shuttle to malfunction. Never thought about asking Doc though.

Soon all the girls that were under the stones influence had awakened, though they all complained about their veins feeling warmer than usual. I'll admit I felt it too. Like the stone had warmed my blood a degree or two more. It was a funny feeling and it caused me to rub my arms and wrists. I did bring it up with the Doctor, but he didn't seem to worried about it.

"I may just be a side affect of the fire stone." He told me. "It seemed to have helped your dragon breathe fire."

Solas rumbled and swished his tail. At the moment he was stuck under a pile of children. They were all curiously touching his scales and wings, giggling and chatting at how cool he was. I couldn't help but laugh, mainly because he looked like a big dog under all those kids.

"Oh! Emmy." Doc said. "May I have the crown that they gave you?"

I forgot that I was wearing it. I slip it off and look at the gold surface. It looked fit for a royal, complete with real rubies. Fire rubies according to Metal. I hand it to Doc, knowing I would probably never wear it again. "Sure. Why do you need it?"

"I owe my little guide a favor from the princess." He said.

"What Princess?" I asked.

"You."

"Me?!" I asked. "Who'd you tell that I was a princess?"

"A twelve year old lad."

This made all four of us snicker. "You needed the help from a twelve year old boy to get here?"

Nazo, who was listening next to us snickered as well. "I would never have thought that The Predator would need assistance."

"Speaking of thought!" The Doctor said, obviously changing the subject. "All the Daleks forgot who I am. Thanks to a friend of mine from the Dalek Asylum."

The Dalek stiffened.

"How is it you know who I am?" The Doctor asked, looking right down the eyestock.

Nazo was silent for a long while. "I…. couldn't follow orders."

"What do you mean by that?" Metal asked.

"When The Daleks attacked Earth." Nazo explained. "I saw a young human, hiding in a cellar. We looked at each other for a long moment. My orders were to gather ALL humans. Yet…. I couldn't…. wouldn't…. capture her. I turned and left. I was later questioned. I…. Lied… saying she resisted and I exterminated her…. To avoid the Asylum, I…. ran….. crashed here…. and was held captive….. Emily was the first to not be afraid…"

The Doctor listened. "Why couldn't you capture the girl?"

Nazo's eyestock lowered. "She… was…. Alone…"

I know… it didn't make much sense. But from what I could guess, he felt sorry for the girl, and truly couldn't bring the same fate to her as her parents. I gently put a hand on his plunger. "I think you're a wise Dalek."

"You believe-" He was cut off as he lifted his eyestock and accidentally banged me in the side of the head with it.

"Oh!" I exclaimed at the sudden impact.

The action made everyone jump, but they paused when they heard me laughing. "I know so. Eve if you are clumsy."

I laughed more as I rubbed where the eyestock had bumped me. There would be a bruise, but it wasn't hard enough for a concussion.

Nazo soon started that chuckling sound as well, followed by metal and the others. Doc chuckled as well, though mainly out of relief that he didn't have to fight this dalek.

"But…" The Dalek said. "What should I do now?…"

I didn't have an answer, so I was glad that Doc Spoke up. "I guess you can start over. You'd be the first Dalek to start a life on his own. And…. I guess I can give you a run down on how to best do it."

"And I can install a hologram for you." Metal said. "Being a machine that has run away from his maker to make his own life, I have a couple to help hide myself if the need came. If the Daleks come looking for you, they won't find you."

"They might." Nazo said. "But it might lower their chances."

Metal smiled and took an orb from his bag that looked similar to Tony Stark's Ark Reactor. "This will only take a moment." Metal said as he stepped forward with a couple tools and replaced one of the domes on Nazo's shell with it, removing his gloves to get a better grip. "I have these modified to gather atoms, so the Hologram would act more like a skin. It might move the molecules in your armor to best fit the form, so don't panic. It won't hurt a bit, I actually tested this one out myself." With that he finished the installation and stepped back.

Nazo's form got fuzzy and almost liquid looking for a moment before he started to take shape into a human. He now stood as tall as the Doctor with a shirt colored like dirty silver and jeans. His new 'skin' was tan, he had coppery color for hair that that was short cut. When Nazo opened his eyes, they were bright blue like his eyestock once was. He looked at himself, flexing his new fingers and touching his shirt. "I'm…. human?"

"Humans do become a common race in space." Doc replied.

"Where are my weapons?" Nazo asked, looking on his chest where they used to be.

Metal did a quick anatomy scan and lifted Nazo's left wrist. "Right here. It might take practice to use this new form though."

Nazo looked at Metal's metallic hand. "So that's that metal feels like."

Metal nodded. "Like being able to feel?"

Nazo looked over at me before walking over (A little stiffly, but I'm sure he'd be okay with some practice) and stopping in front of me. He gently touched a lock of my hair and poking my nose. "I do like it."

I smiled. "You do know Ty's my boyfriend right?"

"Affirmative." Nazo replied.

"And you do know this is making him worry right?"

Ty was indeed standing by metal, but he was ready to protect me if Nazo decided to do something stupid. Nazo looked at him before looking worried himself. "I am now."

I laugh. "Now to find you a home."

"Actually…" Nazo said. "I kinda like it here. The people could use…. a friend."

"Well then." Doc said. "I'll see if I can get you settled here."

Nazo actually smiled at the Doctor. "I would like that Doctor."

It took us a while to get ready and get back to the Gummy. But once we were ready, I found it hard to say goodbye to the Doctor. The Impossible man and his impossible box. While the others were talking, I walked up tot he Tardis and stepped in. Almost instantly I felt her like a warm embrace. I smile at the feeling. "Hello to you too."

The Doctor looked up from his spot under the console at hearing my voice. "Oi! I thought you were going back with your friends."

"I couldn't just leave without say goodbye now could I?" I told him, laying on my stomach and smiling down at him.

The Doctor smiled. "True. Kinda hard to just up and leave someone as memorable as I am."

I laughed. "Now don't get a big head over it. I also had to say goodbye to the Tardis."

Doc climbed out and walked up to me. I stood up and we hugged. That was maybe the best thing about him, he was a hugger. And his hugs almost always cheered me up when I was down.

"You try to stay out of trouble you hear?" He told me.

"Now where would the fun be in that?" I asked. "But I'll try to save the big trouble for when I see you again."

"That would be great." He chuckled as he pulled away and smiled at me. "The Puzzle Girl… looks like I finally solved you."

"That's the best part about Galifreyians Doc." I told him, pulling out a braided bracelet from my pocket. On it was a fire ruby that was part of my Priestess costume. "They always end up surprising you. Just don't forget me." I offered the bracelet to him.

He looked at it before looking at me and accepting it. "I never forget a companion. Especially one that I'm related to."

We hug again, tight enough so I could hear his two hearts beating. I'll never forget that sound.

We heard the door open again and Ty stepped in. "Whoa…" I heard him say.

I look up and he was standing in the doorway of the Tardis, looking at her vast inside. "No wonder you like it in here."

I smile at him. "She's been my home away from home for over a month now." I told him. I smile and look at the ship. "You watch this guy! Keep him out of trouble!"

The engine revved on it's own, but the Doctor gave me a funny look. "Oi!.."

I laugh and hug him again. "Now you'll be in one piece next time I see ya."

The Doctor smiled and hugged back. "Be good." He said before looking at Ty. "And keep her out of trouble for me."

Ty laughed. "I'll try but she seems to attract it."

I laugh as I let go of Doc. I smile at him before walking over to Ty and hugging him.

He smiled and gently hugged me back. "Ready to go home?"

I nodded as we step off the Tardis. I look back and wave at Doc. He smiled and waved back, but I could see a sadness in his eyes. My heart sank. I knew he was lonely, but I knew he'd hate staying with me on the slow path. The doors of the Tardis soon closed and I finally walked away.

"Think you'll be okay?" Ty asked, side hugging me tightly.

I nodded. "I just hope he will be."

"I'm sure he will be." Ty said, stepping into the Gummie ship.

I smiled at the familiar sight of the Gummie Insides. Even if it lacked the soul that the Tardis held. I sat beside Ty in the Co-Pilot seat with Jade and joe behind us and with metal and Solas between.

Ty started the engines and took the controls.

"You've gotten better at flying haven't you?" I said with a chuckle.

"I've had some practice." Ty said, smiling back. "Next stop, Disney World."

The Doctor watched The Gummie Ship take off, missing her already. It wasn't everyday he met someone quite like her. Someone with Galifreyian in her genes. He smiled at the fond memories, even when they argued at times. It was funny how she won most of those.

He took a breath and stepped out of his Tardis, taking the crown with him. Outside, Nazo was waiting. The Doctor had already found an abandoned house for Nazo to inhabit, and had already given him a list on how to 'fit in'.

"Are we going to the house you've chosen?" Nazo asked.

"Not yet." Doc answered. "I have someone I need to see first."

The two walked up to a house, One that Doc saw the Talian come out of during the parade, and knocked. No answer.

"Who Doctor?" Nazo asked.

"The boy that lead me to the temple to find Em." The Doctor answered. "I thought this crown would be enough to thank him." He knocked again.

An elderly woman opened the door. "Yes?"

"Yes! Hi! I'm the Doctor." The Doctor said. "I'm looking for a boy that might live here. Talian?"

The woman stared at the Doctor, eyes misting a little. "The last boy to have lived here…" She replied. "Died of an illness five years ago. He was twelve at the time. And his name was Talian."

"Oh.." The Doctor said. "I'm so sorry. I thought I saw him come here though."

The woman shook her head. "It's alright sir. A few people say they see him."

"here then." He gave her the crown. "Sorry for the trouble."

The woman was hesitant to take the crown, but soon accepted it. "Thank you sir… And it's not a problem. Have a good day."

"You too." The Doctor said, watching her close the door again. "But that's impossible… I took his hand and I felt it." He said, moving back and toward the tardis. "Hurry up Nazo! We need to look into this! Don't talk back, don't ask stupid questions, and Don't wander off!"

"Wait what?!" Nazo asked as he followed the Doctor into the Tardis and the door closed behind the two.

A moment later there was a soft boom and whining noise as the Tardis' form started fading in and out of focus, going fainter by the second until is was nowhere in sight.

The End