When Stars Collide, a BH6 x Dr Who crossover

Chapter Twenty Nine: Stupid Jack

(I know it's only been a day since I posted the last chapter, but I really just want to get this all out there and am being a bit impatient. The sequel to this is already written and I really can't wait to see what people will think of it.)

The TARDIS whined and groaned as it settled into place. The floor shook just a bit, then leaned slightly to one side, making several lose items slide towards the far wall.

"Can you seriously make this thing any quieter?" Wasabi asked, sure the entire countryside had heard the awful noise.

This time around had taken slightly longer than the quick jump from the Manor to Hiro's Garage. Whether or not that was because of distance, or other reasons, was beyond any of the Big Heroes, but at least they'd arrived, more or less.

The Doctor shrugged. "Noise never bothered me," he said as he flipped a few levers, setting the mechanism on standby. "Always kind of liked that sound, to be honest."

Jack shook his head, Rose joining him. At least the noise had always alerted them to the Doctor's presence. It was kind of nice, in a way, knowing he was there. But not when they were trying to be stealthy.

"Where exactly are we?" GoGo asked, not sure she wanted to open the door and look out. She moved to walk around the console, stubbing her toe on some grating that had come loose. "Ow." Behind her, Baymax activated.

Looking at the monitor, the Time Lord made a few adjustments. "Looks like she's landed us a good couple miles away from the search area," he answered. "Be a bit of a hike getting there tomorrow. So, I suggest everyone get plenty of rest. I did try to jump ahead a few hours, but one never knows."

Wasabi went for one of the tents. "I'll be outside if anyone needs me," he said, "Unless anyone wants to joint me?" He glanced questioningly towards his friends. When none of them seemed inclined to join him, he shrugged. "Suit yourself."

Heading to the door, the super hero paused, looking back just to make sure no one had changed their minds. When they continued to just stand there, he turned back to the door and opened it, only to stare as the sound of rain filled the silence. "I didn't think the forecast called for rain," he managed, his eyes wide. "Please don't tell me there's thunder."

Almost as if in answer to his question, lighting flashed across the treetops, lighting the sky. He quickly closed the door. "I think I've changed my mind," he managed as the tent dropped from his hand. Thunder accentuated his point, rumbling through the TARDIS's walls.

Hiro resisted the urge to shudder, folding his arms across his chest as if to hold himself together. "That was really loud," he commented, looking more than a little spooked. His words were followed by the sound of rain pelting the outside of the TARDIS.

Without any warning, Hiro felt Baymax's arms wrap around him. He looked up, a bit confused, until he realized there were tears sliding down his cheeks. He exhaled, pressing his spine against the vinyl belly of his robotic friend. The hug tightened just a bit as he managed a wan smile. "Thanks, buddy."

His friends avoided looking his direction, faces down turned as they realized what was going on. It became a shared moment of grief as they each remembered the day of the funeral.

After a rather uncomfortable moment of silence, the Doctor cleared his throat. "Right then," he began. "Maybe we should try and get some rest now. The rain'll make the ground a bit of a mess, but that might turn out to be a blessing in disguise. In the meantime, maybe we can get everyone bunked down for the night?" He glanced over at Rose and Jack.

"Right," Jack said, seeming to jump out of his thoughts. "Assuming nothing's moved, if the boys could follow me, I'll show you to your room." He stepped towards the other end of the TARDIS, heading away from the main doors.