Monsters [Doctor Who]

C H A P T E R T W E N T Y ~ O N E

Short filler chapter, sorry guys, been swamped with schoolwork lately. I hope you enjoy anyway.

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Chapter 21:

Augusta's POV

"Hey, look, she's waking up," Rose's soft voice said from near me.

I bleary opened my eyes to see Rose and the Doctor sitting beside my be-- no. Not a bed. I frowned, shifted a bit, "What the--" I wasn't able to finish because I slipped off the 'bed', my world going upside-down, and I fell, face-first, on the floor. 

"Ooo..." The Doctor groaned, "Sorry. You alright?"

"... My head..." I muttered.

"Ah, yes, your head. Sorry, again. Probably side-effects from Cassandra being inside you, and after using that much energy, et cetera, et cetera. Might feel a bit sick, too."

I didn't answer, I just lied there, so the Doctor continued to ramble, "Well, I thought it'd be better if you slept in your actual room for a change, you only needed rest. But, I kind of forgot that you haven't been on a hammock in a year, so you've probably forgotten to hold your balance. Apologizes, again, but--"

"My face hurts," I grumbled, loud enough for the two to hear and Rose bursts out laughing. 

"I-I assume it does, uhm, maybe we should help you up?" He said awkwardly, helping my up off the ground, and sitting me on a more balanced chair. "How are you feeling?" He asked after I had gotten myself settled.

"Weird," I admitted. "My head hurts. My body is sore. My lungs burn, but otherwise, I'm completely fine." 

Rose laughed, "Are you hungry, sweetheart? We've still got pancakes and chocolate fudge ice cream, if you want."

I frowned at her, "Pancakes? Tha-that's that circular... Oddly shaped small thing of... Food?" 

She beamed, "You remembered!"

I didn't answer, I just rubbed my head, as if my headache would go away by doing so. "Why don't we leave you to wash up, eh?" The Doctor suggested, "Meet us back in the kitchen." He smiled at me, and then he and Rose left the room with me alone in it.

Once the door slammed shut, I closed my eyes, I promised the Doctor I wouldn't kill myself, I thought, getting up. Why would I do that? If the Director finds me, then were all going to die. Or, if I just die he won't be able to find me, and then I will be free, right? 

I sighed, rubbing my throbbing temples, I'm so confused. First, I was with the Director, then the Doctor saved me, after I had tried to kill him, of course. Then, Cassandra told me I was dying? And what was that she said about 'locked away memories'? I remember all of when the Director would... Torture me, but what about the other stuff? Weeping Angels? Gwyneth? I feel like I've heard this stuff before, I just... I don't know. 

I leaned back in the chair, maybe I should just... Stop? Maybe I should just leave. Find myself a place to hide? I-I don't know what to do at this point. What if my powers flare again? What if I can't-- ... What if I hurt the Doctor? Would he hate me? 

I pressed my lips into a firm line and stood up, going to the bathroom door, I need to take this one step at a time. First; get dressed and ready. Second; make sure the Doctor and Rose don't find out that I plan, or well, I'm thinking about, leaving. Third; leave and find a safe, hidden place to live.