The Changing Man (Doctor Who Fan Story)

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Authors Note:

Hey guys, just wanted to warn you all that this chapter has scenes of a sexual nature, so you have been warned (and I apologise in advance) XD I will put a line across (like the one below) when the 'scene' is about to start, so if you want to skip it then do it at that time. And as usual comment on what you think about it! Dx

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My wings stretched out to their full length beside my body, making me think like I was some sort of feathered fighter jet with teeth and claws. I tested them by flapping lazily, feeling the air rushing upwards as I brought my wings downwards, all the dirt and dust was expelled from between my feathers. Bringing each of my wings to my mouth in turn, I gently nibbled and combed my flight feathers, priming them for eventual lift off. However, my hearts were pounding loudly making the blood rush to my ears, the nervous feeling made me pant like an over-heated dog and my tail quivered from time to time. This day can only end in two ways, either I fly high as a bird with a sugar rush or I will be meteor falling towards the ground to my inevitable death. But I've got to try.

The Master padded to my side and rubbed his large head up my side to my neck, rumbling like a modified motorbike, an attempt to calm me down and to give me strength. He then inspected my wings, making sure that each feather was in place and ready to be used. As soon as he was satisfied he led me to a ridge on the furthest edge of the meadow, overlooking the forest below, which stunned me as I hadn't realized that we were up so high when we were travelling with the escapees.

But seeing this made me freeze into a panicky mess. My limbs locked up and my breath came in short sharp and irregular bursts. 'I can't do this, I can't do this' chanted repeatedly in my head.

"Calm down, don't worry you can do this. It's just like when you fed on raw meat for the first time, your instincts will kick in and you'll be flying high as a kite. And I'll be by your side, and if you fall, I will always catch you" The Master's voice rang clear as a bell through my mind, his words had an instant effect on me by slowing down my panicked hearts and gaspy breaths.

I stepped forward so that my paws were on the very edge of the ridge, kicking small pebbles off the side and I watched them tumble down and bounce off the craggy rocks, the sound echoed adding yet more fear to my mind. The Master stepped forward as well, but further away than I expected, giving room for both of us to fully extend our wings.

"Do we really have to jump off the cliff? Why not just take off over their, on nice flat ground, where there is no scary rocks at the bottom..." I asked the Master, even my mental voice sounded like a scared little kitten who has just lost its mother.

"Because taking off straight from the ground requires strong wing muscles, and yours aren't fully developed yet, you need to exercise them. Jumping from high ground will allow the air to lift you up when your wings are fully extended, you just need to keep flapping to utilize the air thrust."The Master explained, his big honey coloured eyes gazed upon me, his wings neatly folded by his side.

"Easier said than done right? To just throw myself off this cliff... It's insane" I whispered weakly.

"I know its tough, but its better to not think about it, just let your instincts take over. If this is too much, then we can always try another time..."

"No, I want to do this, I think it would come in handy to know how to fly in case I need to escape a dangerous situation... I mean, these days I find myself in more and more situations than I know what to do with..." I tried to summon the courage within myself, to beat this fear that has taken hold of me.