As we were running through the small village, I realized that no one had their lights on. Normally, in a town, village, or city, people had lights on in their homes, even if there was light outside. Humans were weird that way. And when I looked into some of the windows, the homes seemed empty.
When the Cybermen cornered us in the alleyway, I turned and looked at Mary. "Mary, do you know if anyone lives in this village?" I asked her.
Mary shook her head, confirming what I had come to a conclusion to. "No." She replied. "Half of them ran away and half of them turned into those... those metal monsters..." A tear fell down her cheek.
I nodded, understanding her pain. "Ok, I understand." I said. "You're scared and sad, because these things took people who were close to you. But, that's what they do. Their called Cybermen and they take creatures and turn them into one of their own. I will not let them do that to you, understand?"
Mary nodded. "O- Okay..." She said, a little shakingly.
I had one more question, that didn't really pertain to the situation, but it was still important. One thing I had learned, in all my adventures, was that every question was important. I looked at her and asked, "How are you still alive without a helmet?"
Mary blinked, a little confused. "What does that have to do with them?!" She asked, pointing at the Cybermen, who were getting even closer.
I shook my head. She was right, that question was important, but it could wait. I quickly reached into my pocket and grabbed my Sonic Screwdriver. I pressed the button, but it didn't do anything. "Oh, why do I always forget to change the frequency on this thing?!" I changed the frequency and pointed it at the Cybermen.
"Don't take another step, or I'll fry your circuits!" I threatened.
Mary looked at me like I was insane. I probably would have to.
"What is that thing?" She asked.
"Sonic Screwdriver." I replied.
The Cybermen took another step closer.
"I'm warning you! Not one more step!" I repeated.
Of course, the Cybermen take another step, so I pressed the button on my Sonic and the antennas on their heads lit up like a christmas tree. They were temporarily paralyzed. I grabbed Mary's hand and we ran around them, quickly.
We ran into what looked like a coffee shop. Obviously, no one was there, which proved that Mary was right. This little village was empty.
I let go of her hand and walked back to the door. "Sit down and have some coffee." I said. "Relax a little. I'll be right back."
And with that, I closed the door behind me, leaving a confused Mary in a Coffee Shop.
I turned around and looked at all my surroundings. There was the Coffee Shop behind me, of course, a small Bakery to my left, a Radio Station to my right, and a small factory in front of me.
'What a strange little center for a village?' I thought. 'All it needs now is a water fountain and some flowers. ... On second thought, maybe just the flowers. Water on Mars didn't work out too well last time...'
I looked over at the Radio Station and an idea hit me! 'Of course! Why didn't I think of that before?' I thought.
I ran towards the Radio Station, just as the Cybermen came running out of the alleyway. I stopped at the door and turned around, facing them. I grinned, loving the chase. This is what I always lived for.
"Come and get me, Metal Heads!" I teased, before turning back around and opening the door.
I quickly opened the door and closed it behind me, locking it. I ran to the stairs and took them two at a time.
As I ran up the stairs, I heard the wood of the door splinter, as the Cybermen banged on the door. I ran up the stairs, as fast as I could. When I got to the top, I opened the door to the roof and climbed out. I looked up at the Radio Tower.
What was I thinking? It wasn't even on, at the moment. I quickly ran back down the stairs and got to the control room. I soniced the control board and a song came on through the radio.
"Really? Bill Haley? This is the 56th century!" I thought out loud.
The Cybermen burst the door open and I quickly ran back up the stairs, singing along as I ran.
"We're gonna rock around the clock tonight!" I sang, as I ran onto the roof again. I looked up at the Radio Tower and noticed that it was buzzing now. Good. I grabbed onto the metal ladder and started climbing. I quickly climbed up as fast as I could, with my Sonic Screwdriver between my teeth. I heard metal against wood, as the Cybermen climbed the stairs as fast as their metal bodies would allow.
When I reached the top of the Radio Tower, I took the Sonic out of my mouth and soniced the tip of the tower. I held it there for as long as I could bare.
The frequency of the music became louder and I looked down at the Cybermen. Their hands were on their ears and their heads were spinning. I felt bad for them a bit. Before the Cybermen turned them into metal aliens, they were humans. Humans that were terrified and alone.
I watched as the frequency of the music exploded their metal heads. When they layed down on the roof and did not move anymore, I climbed down from the Radio Tower. I stepped around their metal bodies and walked down the stairs.
"Doctor?!" I heard my name being called from outside.
I walked out of the Radio Station and smiled as I saw Mary. "Mary!" I exclaimed. "Did you enjoy a coffee?"
Mary shook her head, slightly. "I'm not a big coffee person." She said. She ran up to me and engulfed me in a hug. "I thought those metal creatures got you. Are they gone?" She asked.
I nodded and hugged her back. "Yes. They're gone. The Cybermen can't hurt you anymore."
Mary let go if me and frowned. "Oh, I wasn't worried about myself. I was more worried about you." She hit me playfully on the arm. "Don't ever do that to me again, you hear?"
I nodded and smiled. I was right. She did have courage. "I understand. But, I can't make any promises." I said. I put my hands in my pockets and straightened up a little. "How would you like to go traveling with me?" I asked.
"Where?" She asked.
"Anywhere in time and space!" I replied.
Mary shook her head, disbelievingly. "Don't tell me you have a time machine?" She asked.
I nodded, grinning. "That I do." I said. "So, would you like to come with me?" I asked again.
Mary nodded, matching my grin. "Sure." She said.
I clapped my hands together and held out an arm for her to take. "Brilliant! This way, my lady." I said, leading her in the direction of the TARDIS. "Just out of curiosity. How are you breathing without a helmet?" I asked, curiously.
Mary held my arm and reached into her pocket. She brought out four small pills. "These." She said.
I looked at the pills, immediately recognizing them. "Tribulators?" I asked. "Where did you get those? I don't remember seeing them past the 60th century."
Mary shrugged and put them back in her pocket. "My father was a scientist. He created these 100 years ago, along with a blue pill that expanded your lifetime by 100 years."
My eyes widened at the mention of what her father had accomplished. "Your father wouldn't be Jack Sheppard, by any chance, would he?" I asked.
Mary nodded. "Yes. That's him." She said.
"Wow... That's brilliant..." I said.
I smiled, as we walked to the TARDIS. I couldn't wait to show Mary the universe!
