Monsters [Doctor Who]

C H A P T E R T W O

Chapter Two:

The Doctor grinned wildly and ran around the console, pulling lever and pressing buttons before setting on one big lever. "Next stop: Ancient Greece!"

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Augusta's POV

He pulled the lever and instantly the room began shaking wildly, pushing us left and right. The tubes on the top of the console began to go up and down. The sound of whooshing filled the air. I fell to the side and held on to the metal railing for dear life. My eyes were wide with shock. How is this even possible?! The TARDIS isn't actually real! It's just a prop on a TV show! I thought frantically.

After a few minutes of intense rumbling, the TARDIS stopped moving, signaling our 'arrival'. I was holding on the rail breathing heavily and my eyes were as wide as saucers.

"You alright?" Rose asked, holding out her hand for me to take. I stared at it for a second before getting up myself and brushing myself off.

"I'm fine," I mumbled and cleared my throat awkwardly. "So... Where are we?"

"Just like you asked, Ancient Greece," the Doctor said and pointed to the door, with a huge grin. "Outside this doors is 530 A.D. Athens, Greece," pride shone in his voice, giving me the urge to roll my eyes.

I gave him the 'seriously' look. I knew that this was all a hoax, he couldn't have actually went back in time — although the shaking was very good. I'll hand it to them, it felt very realistic.

I went to go look out the door anyway, knowing that when I went outside it would just be the some London street, and I could leave. When I opened the door, I was nothing short of shocked. Outside the sun shone brightly, making me squint. People were scurrying around quickly, a loose chicken ran by my foot, making me jump back, people chatting loudly filled the air along with the squeals of animals and the cries of children.

Someone placed a hand on my shoulder and I jumped, moving at least five feet away from them. When I saw that it was the Doctor, I frowned. "Don't touch me..." I mumbled, moving back over to where he was.

He didn't seem to notice because he was frowning at nothing. He brought a licked-finger up and put it to the air. "Just as I thought, this is Ancient Rome, not Ancient Greece," he groaned in realization, obviously upset.

I shrugged, "Close enough."

"Yeah," Rose agreed, coming out of the TARDIS. "It's still 'ancient', and I get to wear a toga."

A smile broke out on his face, and he clapped his hands together loudly. "Okay then! Ancient Rome! Time to explore!" He cheered, making Rose giggle.

"I wanna go get dressed up," she announced, "Do you wanna come with me?" She asked me.

I blinked, not understanding her question. "Dressed up for what?"

"For Rome, duh," she explained.

"Oh, um, I'll stay here..." I declined, not wanting to wear a robe. I was perfectly fine with what I had anyway. Besides, I wasn't comfortable with others seeing me get dressed. Rose's excited smile fell, making me feel really guilty for telling her 'no'.

"Oh, okay. I'll go then," a forced smile replaced her old one. "Don't do anything until I get back, ya hear?" She warned and left into the TARDIS.

Rose's footsteps echoed down the TARDIS, leaving us outside. I stood there, feeling very awkward. "So..." I said, trying to start a conversation.

"Why did you choose Ancient Greece?" The Doctor asked curiously.