Magical Mix-Up - A Doctor Who/Legends of Tomorrow Crossover

Chapter 3

Gideon sat in the small lounge within Star Labs, the smoothie Dr. Snow had made to ensure she was getting the required nutrients for her new form sitting on the table by her side. Waking up in Star Labs, it had been good to have Mr. Ramon and Mr. Allen by her side. They were, in a way, her fathers so she was comforted by their presence. Only her Captain would have been more welcome at her side, but he was gone, and Gideon had not been able to find any trace of him. No matter how hard she tried.

"Hey," Cisco appeared, carrying two plates. "I brought some cake. Caitlin said you're allowed a slice as long as you finish the sludge you're drinking."

With a slight smile, Gideon said, "Thank you."

He placed one of the plates at her side before taking a seat across from her. "How are you doing?"

Shrugging, Gideon replied, "I feel a little odd. It is strange having a body when I am so used to controlling the Waverider. I miss her but for the moment being away is better while I get used to my new form."

"That makes sense," Cisco said, breaking off a bit of cake and eating it. "You're welcome to stay here as long as you want to."

Gideon sighed. "Thank you. I should however ask about the Legends and where they are."

"They're still in Star City," Cisco told her. "Without you they cant go anywhere except by those watch things."

"The Time Couriers," Gideon corrected. "They are practical. However, it is not a good idea to have the Waverider sitting around for too long."

Cisco nodded. "What do you suggest?"

"I believe with your assistance I can provide the Waverider with a new AI that will allow them to travel through time without me," Gideon said.

"Something temporary until you're ready to go back?" Cisco asked.

Gideon didn't reply instead said, "The information from the time vault will be helpful and I would suggest having the Time Sphere brought here just in case."

"In case what?"

"Having met the Legends," Gideon noted, "You should be aware that things do not always go as they are supposed to."

Cisco chuckled. "Finish your cake then we'll get to work but," he held up his finger, "If you feel tired or need to rest, tell me instantly."

"Of course, Mr. Ramon."

~

John checked his list making sure he had all the ingredients required to do the spell to return Rip's memories.

Although they argued constantly whenever they met up, John and Rip were actually very close friends. A friendship forged over many misadventures where they'd gotten in and out of a lot of trouble. He'd met Rip's family and had been known as Uncle John by Jonas. It was an honor that he'd never expected, and he'd loved that little boy like his own.

Then Rip had appeared at the Mill House one day, looking like death warmed up, barely managing to say the words that Miranda and Jonas were dead before losing it.

John did the only thing he could, which was listen to Rip talk, telling all he'd done trying to save the people that Rip lived for. He woke the next morning to find Rip was gone, along with a good bit of his whiskey and didn't hear from Rip for several years. Until a phone call where Rip told him about Mallus, the danger to the universe and then asked him to work with the Legends.

It was strange seeing Rip with this new personality, Rory, but John could understand where it came from and why it was a comforting thing for him to be helping people in this new guise. His friend had seen so much death and had felt so much grief, he deserved something good in his life, but John also knew that Rip would never want to forget Miranda and Jonas.