River

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The next couple of days the Doctor were seemingly very distant. I just saw him moping around the Tardis console room or he was looking at the screen waiting for something to magically happen. Every time I tried to talk to him about it he just pushed me away and went back to his own world. Every time he did I just sighed and kept brain storming for any solution. Because of this funk we never went on any more adventures and I was starting to get worried about him. Every now and then he would mumble something when I passed by him this then lead to dirty looks, which eventually lead to locking himself in his bedroom.
So tonight I was trying to alleviate my stress so I quickly wet my oboe Reed and started to look at my music. I decided to try to perk myself up and played “Dynamite” by Taiyo Cruise [yes they had that song for the oboe  :D!]
After I finished the song I thought I heard something from the hallways. Oh well… I decided to play “Somewhere over the Rainbow” while I imagined the other parts. I eventually got bored and decided to draw. What could I draw? I then though of something.
I took my time and drew the best rose I could and started to write a note
“Dear Amy and Rory,
Though you probably won’t be able to read this sometimes a miracle will happen. Anyways The Doctor is getting worse. He misses you guys even more than I do but it hurt to know you guys were going to die.it tore my heart from my chest and ripped it to shreds. But wherever you are right now I know you’re in a better place. But I was wondering if you could help remind the doctor somehow that you are always there I think that might help. Oh and by the way I won’t tell him the secret. I promise
From,
Kenzi”
I then traveled back to the Cemetery.
Wait a minute…
Where did the roses go?
This is the exact same date!
A bit unnerved I gently set the note near the grave stone and slowly shed a tear. With the last amount of courage I had I left and went back inside the Tardis.
 
The Doctors POV
I missed the ponds so much. Why did they have to die? I can’t even look at fish finger and custard without breaking down into tears.
Wait a minute…
Kenzi knew they were going to die…
And she didn’t stop it and she could have!
The more I thought about this the more it seemed to make sense.
It was all Kenzi’s fault! This made me start to boil on the inside thinking that I’m letting someone who could have saved my friends live on the Tardis with me!
I was just about to scream when I heard something…
What is that?
It sounded like Kenzi playing the Oboe. I heard her start to play somewhere over the rainbow and it sounded like a sirens song. I opened my door as quietly as possible but I made a bit of noise. The whole time I was listening to the song and feeling my anger slowly deplete as she slurred the notes.
After the song was over I wanted to hear more but I just heard the lamp flicker off.
“goodnigh-“
Suddenly I hear her walk past my door. What is she doing I asked myself as I hear her pressing buttons and I hear the Tardis noise. A few minutes later I heard her come back in .What was she doing.
 “Good night, Doctor.” I hear her whisper as she passed my door.
I then hear her close her door.
“Goodnight, Kenzi” I whisper as I climb into bed, unusually tired.
Kenzi’s POV
The next morning I took a quick shower and got changed into a hoodie, jeans, and my favorite pair of TOM’s. I walked into the Tardis console room. I sighed as I didn’t see the Doctor yet again.
I set the Tardis to go to my house so I could check on everything and get some stuff. When the Tardis lands I’m surprised to see a familiar face
“Where am I? This is supposed to be Cardiff 1818” River asks surprised.
“River” I say as I envelope her in a hug.
“This is unusual” she says as she gingerly hugs me back.
“Yea...one second.im going to go check on everything just give me a moment” I say as I scuttle off towards my home.
I quickly go on my Laptop.
No!
IT CAN’T BE!
THAT’S NOT POSSIBLE!
I draw in a breath and quickly delete my internet history so prying eyes can’t see. After that I gather a small bunch of things. Some tea bags, my I phone, some spare clothes, my blanket, and my Necklace that my mom gave to me when I was little. I quickly gathered them up and went back to meet River inside the Tardis. After I put my stuff in the room I meet River in the Console room.
“What’s wrong?” she asked as she looked at my sadden face.
“The Doctor is really Sad about the Ponds. He hasn’t left his room in 3 days and I’m starting to get worried. I was wondering if you could try to talk to him .every time I see him he just seems to hate me even worse.”
She simply nods and heads Towards the Doctors room.
Phew. I sigh in relief as I hear the door open. After that I go to my room and listen to music on my iPod and doodle. I’m thinking of inspiration when I think of the Leaf. I quickly use my memory as an advantage and start to draw the simple lines. After the outline is done I start to color.im starting to add the warmer hues when I hear a knock on the Door.
“Come in”
I’m greeted by a Puffy eyed Doctor with a fake smile on his face and River right by his side. I’m so happy that that worked.
I flash them a smile. Im glad the doctor is feeling better now.
“I’m glad you’re okay Doctor. I was starting to get worried.” I said with a sliver of worry
He just nodded and smiled at me warmly. But he was hiding something. He isn’t usually this quiet…
River comes closer to me and sits on the bed.
“What are you drawing.” I just gulp.
“Nothing…Nothing at all. Just a sketch. That’s all.” I say as I fold up the piece of paper and quickly toss it into the paper shredder. After that I look to see a severely confused River and I see the Doctor with is hands balled up into fists.
“Well then. I really must get going then. The slitheen aren’t going to defeat themselves.” She says as she chuckles a bit.
“Bye!” I say enthusiastically as I she vanishes.
After she leaves I ask the Doctor
“Where do you want to go next?”
When I didn’t get a reply I look over to see a poker faced Doctor.
“Kenzi. Can I talk to you?” he says as he slowly approaches me.
“Sure! What do you want to talk about?” I ask keeping a smile on my cheery face.
“Well I wanted to talk to you about the Ponds “he says as he slowly picks up his pace. Okay…
“Sure. Doctor I’m sorry-“I say apologetically trying to help soothe him.
“You should be sorry!” he says as his eyes ignite with a new fire.
“You could have saved the Ponds! But Nooo…Mrs. Salem is way too important for that!” he spat.
“Doctor … your scaring me…Stop please...” I start to whimper as he keeps walking closer to me. I start to claw at the ground for some traction in an attempt to escape.
“You are a selfish jerk that doesn’t care about anyone else! You are an utter disgrace to the Time Lord race! You should be ashamed of yourself!” He growls slowly speeding up his approach to me.
‘Doctor…Please!” I beg sobbing.
“No! No More Doctor! I’m going to get rid of you once and For all! I liked it better when I was the last time lord!” he says as he forces me against the wall while he slowly approaches his prey. Me.
“Doctor! Stop!” I yell.
“Good bye Kenzi!” he says through gritted teeth as he slowly raises his arm.
*Smack Smack SMACK*
He smacks me repetitively as my tear start to mix with blood.
Help…Someone please. Amy…Rory…Help me… I think as I squint my eyes waiting for another blow.
His arm comes down fast and hits my face hard as I feel my nose start to bleed.
Please…Someone…Please help me…
Suddenly I see a flash. River.
“Doctor I think I left my-“she says and then looks at the Doctor. His lumbering body hovering over mine with his bloodied fist in midair strike.
“Doctor…” was all she managed before she saw my bloody bruised face. I was crying not sure when he was done. Cowering and waiting for the next hit I open my eyes to see a wide eyed river looking at me.
Her mouth was open in shock as she looked at my condition.
“River...” he whispered looking at her in shock. I quickly took this opportunity to run into my room and lock my door without hesitation. I started to bawl when I finally reached the safety of my bedroom. I quickly went into the bathroom and looked at my bloodied figure in the mirror. I was crying as I cleaned up my wounds.
After I was done I looked at the aftershock. Broken nose, a few bruises. I have survived worse. But what made this sting even worse was the Fact that I actually liked him and that we were friends.to get my mind off of it I took out my ring and said “Pero” and I saw the ring transform into a husky puppy.
He quickly nuzzled up to me. I got into my pajamas and started to gather my stuff into some piles. I then laid myself on my bed and got cozy when I heard an expected knock…

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