When We Travel Book 2 | Whouffaldi

Chapter 7: Loss of Family

Three Years Later

Clara's POV (Sorry if I randomly go into 3rd person... I've been writing in 3rd person a lot recently XD)

I sat on the edge of my bed and stared out the window, another unwanted tear fell from my eye. The door behind me opened but it didn't make me turn around... I continued to look out of the frosted window.

"Here." the Doctor said as he sat next to me, handing me a cup of tea. I took it with a sad smile.

"Thanks." I mumbled as I looked down at the contents. The Doctor placed a hand on my cheek making me turn my head to look at him, he gave me an apologetic look.

He leaned forward and placed his lips on mine, "It'll be okay, Clara." he started, tears started to coat his own eyes, "It always gets better." I placed the mug on the bedside table before turning back to the Doctor, I then wrapped my arms around his neck and he instantly pulled me closer.

I was so glad that Oswin and Orion weren't here to see us in tears... Missy had kindly offered to take them to Raxacoricofallapatorius. Hopefully she doesn't get them into too much trouble.

The Doctor and I could never tell them about the loss of another brother or sister. The numbers still seemed to crank up. A set of twins had been lost, a girl and now a boy... and we couldn't take it anymore. It brought back memories of the first child we lost before Oswin and Orion were born.

The Doctor then pulled back slightly so he could look me in the eye, "I'm sorry that I didn't tell you earlier... I'm sorry that I didn't tell you that there was a risk that having children with a full Gallifreyan might have gone wrong because you are only part Gallifreyan."

I nodded in understanding, "I-It's fine, Doctor. I know that you didn't want me to worry..." I assured.

He gave me a sad smile, "We were so lucky to have our first two children survive, Clara. And we will protect them til the end of time itself." he pulled me as close as he possibly could.

"Always." I whispered, "Doctor..." I sighed, "I do want to try again but..." I paused.

"But you don't want to go through another loss..." he finished for me. I nodded against his chest.

I decided to change the subject. I let out a small sad laugh, "I can't believe that we've been together for well over five years now."

"Neither can I." he stated, "I thought you would've left me years ago."

"I thought you would've left me years ago." I said.

"Never." he replied.

"Never." I repeated, "I'm afraid you're stuck with me."

He kissed me on the top of my head, "I guess I'll just have to deal with it." I pulled away from the Doctor with a sigh and stood up. I then walked over to the window, taking a brief glance at the empty cot in the darkened corner of the room. The Doctor wrapped his arms around my waist from behind and rested his chin on top of mine.

"Can we go on an adventure?" I sighed.

"Oswin and Orion will be back soon. They will want food before bed so..." he started, "We can go on an adventure tomorrow. After we've dropped the kids of at UNIT."

"Sounds good." I whispered before wiping away a tear from my cheek. The Doctor removed his arms from around my waist causing me to turn around and face him. He smiled as he grabbed my hand and pulled me out of the bedroom, I grabbed my cup of tea from the bedside table in the process.