//------------------------------// // The Prophecy // Story: Doctor Who: A Bloom in Time // by Rave Blitz //------------------------------// DOCTOR WHO: A BLOOM IN TIME Chapter 4: The Prophecy Apple Bloom couldn't hold her excitement, "This is so amazin'!" She said, "Where we goin'? Where ya takin' me?" She felt like a little filly again, she was so happy. The Doctor gave a smile, "Where ever you like.....but first." The Doctor pulled a lever, "I need to visit an old friend....." The TARDIS shook as Apple Bloom gasped, "Hang on....the ride's gonna be bumpy!" The Doctor said. The Doctor pressed several buttons and switches as the TARDIS flew through the Time Vortex. The Console room spun as Apple Bloom held onto a railing for dear life while the Doctor ran around and was working the controls. The Console gave off sparks as the Doctor continued to fly the TARDIS. The TARDIS finally came to a halt as Apple Bloom struggled to stand, "Did we land?" She asked. "Yes.....we're here....." The Doctor replied. A whooping-type noise was heard as a Sonic Screwdriver popped out of the Console. "Ohhh....a new one!" The Doctor smiled as he took the Screwdriver and tested it as it gave off a buzzing sound and the tip glowed a brilliant green. He then put it in his jacket pocket, "Thanks dear......" He patted the TARDIS console. The Doctor spun on his heel toward the door and ran to it, "Apple Bloom, my friend......prepare to see a new world....." The Doctor opened the door and gestured Apple Bloom out. Apple Bloom smiled as she trotted out of the TARDIS. They had arrived in a dark city on a new planet. There was an alley way that stretched out into the streets, the skies were dark, covered with clouds as a slight hint of rain hit the ground. Dimly-lit street lamps illuminated the alley. Apple Bloom covered her head with her hooves, covering her hat, "Doc', ya coulda told me there'd be rain, mah mane's gonna get wet....ah but who am Ah ta complain, a little rain never hurt anypony!" "Right.....this way...." The Doctor said as he closed the door of the TARDIS. The two made their way through the alley as they came to an open entrance as a row of beads went down where the door would be. The Doctor and Apple Bloom stepped through and had entered a dark room, lit by candles. In the center of the room, a rather large blue man sat cross-legged on a pillow with a small table in front of him. He was counting coins and placing them on the table. The blue man looked up as he saw the two newcomers enter his shop and smiled, "My, my, we meet again Doctor....." "Hello Dorium...." The Doctor smiled. Apple Bloom blinked as she stared in awe at the strange blue man, "Are y'all an alien?...." She asked with curiosity in her southern voice. Dorium Maldovar looked at the pony and then back at the Doctor, "I say Doctor.....this is new, I never thought you were one for taking species other than humans as Companions....." He gave a chuckle. The Doctor smiled, "Yes....well, I decided a different companion was in order...." He looked at Apple Bloom. "Howdy!" Apple Bloom smiled, "Ah'm Apple Bloom, nice ta meet ya Mr.Dorium...." She extended a hoof towards the blue man. "A pleasure my dear....." Dorium took the hoof and shook it, "And your companion has quite the manners Doctor," He said to the Doctor, "I assume you aren't just stopping by to say hello?" "Yes.....well, no actually....then again, probably....." The Doctor replied, "Thing is....I need a favor." He clapped his hands together. Dorium gave a sigh, "Yes...well, I knew you couldn't keep me out of your sight, I already owe you one debt already. What could you possibly want this time?" "I need a device capable of transferring Time Energy....." "ARE YOU MAD?!" Dorium snapped, "I can't get my hands on that sort of technology....it's practically well beyond my wealth!" "Well then...." Said the Doctor, "I'll be on my way...." He gave Dorium a salute, "Come along Apple....." "Wait Doctor!!" Dorium said suddenly, "There is something I must tell you....it is of great importance." The Doctor and Apple Bloom turned, facing the blue man. "I have received a vision last night, a vision that tells a prophecy." "What Prophecy?" Apple Bloom spoke up, "What does it say?....." "Silence will fall when the question is asked....... on the fields of Trenzalore the 11th will fall, and the question will be asked.....the first question.....the question that must never be answered!" "Come along Apple....." The Doctor said as he grew serious. The Doctor then walked out of the room. Apple Bloom followed with a worried look. The two could hear Dorium shouting, "HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT!!! THE QUESTION YOU'VE BEEN RUNNING FROM ALL YOUR LIFE?!" The Doctor and Apple Bloom stopped at the TARDIS as the Doctor turned, a dark glare on his face, "Doctor....Who..... Doctor.....Who...... DOC-TOR. WHO!!!" Dorium shouted.