She learned it the hard way. Some people were never meant to exist. Not even the Doctor wants her as a companion. But then the Master saves her from certain death and discovers that this human girl might be of more use to him than he expected.
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A/N: This took a while to edit... I'm still not 100% satisfied, but it is what it is.I'm really fond of this chapter in many ways :3
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"Yes. That's the point of it."
Now he knew of my betrayal, of my plan to vanish from this version of reality and slip into a better one. He would never understand. The moment those words left my mouth I saw it in his eyes. And there it was again, the fire of rage, the sharp pain he emanated. I barely managed to close my mouth and he was on me, his fist closing around my shirt's collar. A rough tug and I flew forward, almost bumping against his chest.
"How dare you, little ape?" He wasn't screaming. His voice was almost a growl, deep and... choked. Hurt. "What do you think to accomplish with that?"
He couldn't really scare me anymore. The short moment from before had been nothing but a faint, triggered, memory. The sensation the void had left me with still clung to my insides, another memory. One of power, one of destruction. Of fire. I was not helpless anymore, not bound to fates I didn't want.
With some effort I schooled my features and wrinkled my nose, a bitter smile formed on my lips. "I'm sure you'll find another way to escape the Doctor."
My expression had an effect on him. His look faltered. Confusion. "That's not about getting away from here." He shook his head as if to get rid of an unwanted thought. "It's about you vanishing!"
"Yes!" I tried to pry his hands open and away from my clothes, but, as always, I failed against his strength. "What's it to you? I know I was stupid to offer that deal. I realised it too late, alright. But I did. I know what you'll do. When that damn thing works you'll be gone the same second."
He still was confused. I saw it in his eyes. And it unnerved me. That he took that long to accept that I had seen through his plans... hadn't I?
His grip loosened, just a little. Why was he so puzzled about my conclusion? "You..." He shook his head and let go of my collar, glaring down at me with wide eyes when it hit him. "You think I would just up and leave."
I tugged at my clothes to get them back in order and tossed a dark scowl at him. "Don't deny it. Doesn't suit you. You planned that all along."
"I didn't."
Just that. No big excuse, no grand explanation to make me believe. No, there were only those plain and simple words.
"Yeah... right." I crossed my arms, gnawing on my bottom lip. "Look, I'll get a chance to have a proper life. And nothing will change for you. You won't even remember me. Isn't that good? No ape to strain your nerves anymore."
The Master rolled his eyes. "If you were such a bother I wouldn't accept you anywhere near me. You do know that, right? Come on, you can't be that daft. I told you I like having you around."
