Twilight Sparkle met the train ride back to Ponyville with extreme fear. This could not be happening, she thought. An ancient prophesy about a nameless Doctor, who he alone was the only hope Equestria had from eternal darkness. She pondered the strange turn of events that turned life upside down not only in the Royal Court but also in Ponyville. Queen Chrysalis herself attempting to foalnap a filly? It made no sense, what could she possibly need with a filly? And of course The Doctor was there to save the filly. After all only he could save Equestria which brought another question to light. What about the Princesses surely, Princess Celestia or Luna could stop the evil that was encroaching on Equestria. Or what about the Elements of Harmony if that could stop the God of Chaos: Discord. Why couldn't they stop this? What was so special about The Doctor that he alone could be the only hope any pony had. Questions such as this flew through Twilight Sparkle's mind. And of course no answers would be provided. Perhaps The Doctor will have some idea of what is happening. , Twilight Sparkle continued to think to herself. When suddenly the train came to a stop and she looked out the window and saw Ponyville station.
Twilight Sparkle let out a sigh, before saying to her assistant Spike, "Well, Spike we're here. Let's go find The Doctor."
Twilight and Spike left the train and as she expected a whole mass of Royal Guards were patrolling the streets. Princess Celestia must have dispatched them in light of the spotting of Queen Chrysalis, Ponyville only had about 6 guards. And there was easily two dozen Royal Guards that she could see. When then a Royal Guard came up to her.
"Princess Twilight, I am here to escort you.", The Royal Guard stated as he bowed to the Princess.
"Oh, that will not be necessary sir, I know my way around.", Twilight Sparkle said warmly to the Royal Guard.
"Apologies Princess, but Princess Celestia herself asked for you to be escorted. The facts are still blurry around the whole Queen Chrysalis mess. And right now we have to prepare for the worse.", The Royal Guard replied.
"Well, alright then, may I ask for your name?", Twilight Sparkle asked.
"Certainly Ma'am, Sergeant Turbo at your service Princess Twilight", Sergeant Turbo said with a bow of his head.
"Alright Sergeant, do you know where I can find The Doctor, I must speak to him urgently.", Twilight inquired.
"Yes Princess, he is currently at the local bakery, Sugarcube Corner.", Sergeant Turbo said.
"Right thank you, now let's be off. Come on Spike", Twilight said to her friend.
"Lead the way Twilight.", Spike said.
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The Doctor sat uncomfortably his mind racing with so many questions. Why Scootaloo? What did Queen Chrysalis have planned for her? It doesn't make any sense.... There were certainly more questions than answers floating about. Fortunately Scootaloo seemed alright. She was a tough filly, she wasn't about to let Queen Chrysalis scare her. And on top of that she had a guardian someone who would protect her. And would risk his life for her. The Doctor.
The Doctor was still lost in thought when Scootaloo sat next to him.
"Hey Doctor, I wanted to thank you. For standing up for me like that. It was pretty awesome how you did that.", Scootaloo said warmly to The Doctor.
"Of course Scootaloo, I wasn't about to let Queen Bad Breath steal you!", The Doctor joked with a warm smile.
"I know, but ya know, I am kinda confused. What did she want with me?", Scootaloo asked The Doctor.
"I wish I could tell you Scootaloo, but I have absolutely no idea.", The Doctor said rubbing his chin. "But I wouldn't worry about it to much, because as long as I am here, no evil Queen is taking you away.", The Doctor said with a smile.
"Thanks Doctor, hey can I make you a fan-club too? I already have one for Rainbow Dash, how bout a Doctor fan club!", Scootaloo said enthusiastically.
"Nahh, thank you though Scootaloo, I... I appreciate it, but I don't really deserve a fan club.", The Doctor said sadly.
"Why not? You just saved me from the Queen of the Changelings and not to mention what you did for Ditzy yesterday. You're a hero Doctor!", Scootaloo asked.
"Maybe one day I will tell you Scootaloo, but for now let's hold off on making a new fan-club eh?", The Doctor said with a sly smile.
"Alright, Doctor but if you ever want one just ask okay!", Scootaloo said slightly disappointed.
"I swear if I ever want a fan-club, you will be the first to know." The Doctor said booping Scootaloo's nose.
"Will do Doctor, and thank you again for saving me", Scootaloo said hugging The Doctor's neck, which nearly shattered his two hearts to pieces.
Scootaloo then got up and went to talk to Pinkie Pie about something outside, leaving The Doctor with his thoughts once more. Though not for long, because then Rainbow Dash immediately sat down where Scootaloo did.
"Hey Doc, you okay you seem a bit dazed?", Rainbow Dash asked.
"Huh? Oh yes, I'm very much alright. Just lost in thought I suppose.", The Doctor said looking down at the table.
"Ya, I get that. Wild day huh? And it's not even over yet. I overheard your conversation with Scoot's, why so hesitant about the whole fan-club thing?", Rainbow Dash said comfortingly.
"Like I said, I don't really want to talk about it. Especially with Scootaloo her being so young and all.", The Doctor said still not looking up.
Rainbow Dash then picked The Doctor's chin up and said staring at his eyes with her deep magenta eyes before saying,
"Well good thing I'm not as young as Scoots. Now what's the matter Doc, you keep talking yourself down, when you not only showed bravery to two bad colts to save Ditzy. But also just stood up to Queen Chrysalis herself!", Rainbow Dash said sweetly.
"Rainbow, like I said this is something I'm not very keen on discussing... Ya know, did I tell you about my home world Gallifrey?", The Doctor asked the rainbow maned pony sitting next to him.
"No, not to me anyway.", Rainbow Dash said blankly before continuing, "What was it like Doc?"
"Ah well, it was magnificent. It was perfect, I mean it was truly beautiful. We used to call it the shining world of the 7 solar systems. On the continent of Wild Endeavor, between the mountains of solace and solitude. Stood shining like a gem was the Citadel of the Time Lords. A mighty glass dome encased the citadel. We were the most mighty race in the universe. Looking down at the galaxies below. Sworn, to never interfere, only to watch. The twin suns setting over the horizon, the sky burnt a magnificent shade of orange where the mountains stretched out seemingly forever. Long endless slopes of hills, where shades of red grass topped with snow shined... It was brilliant...", The Doctor said reminiscing on his glorious home world. He didn't see that not only were every pony in the room staring at him with looks of awe. That Twilight Sparkle also walked in and gave him a look of amazement as he described the wonders of the world of the Time Lords.
"Wow, Doc. It sounds amazing. What happened to Gallifrey, I mean it just sounds so perfect...", Rainbow Dash said her voice trailing off.
"Yes Doctor, what did happen to Gallifrey? It just sounds so... Awe-inspiring.", Twilight Sparkle said her eyes beaming with curiosity.
"Oh it was, it certainly was...", The Doctor replied his voice dying as he became lost in thought over his lost home world.
"Why do you keep talking about it like it's gone Doc? I mean you keep saying it was awesome", Rainbow Dash asked The Doctor with a raised eyebrow.
"It wasn't just my people, that are gone Rainbow. My entire planet is gone. A terrible war started, between my people and a race of creatures called Daleks. It was called The Last Great Time War. It was a horrid war, the Time Lords fought with tooth and nail. But Daleks are a race of warriors. Bred to exterminate everything that isn't Dalek. The Time Lords were not fighters. We were technologically advanced sure. More than any race in fact. But we didn't have the means to wage a prolonged war against the Daleks. While our technology was put towards peace and culture. The Daleks put theirs towards means to wage war. Eventually the Daleks surrounded Gallifrey. The sky trenches held for as long as they could... We fought not only for our home world or our race. But for the entire universe. Eventually the Time Lord council, decided to end the war. They put forward a plan that would bring forth the end of time itself... And I stopped it.", The Doctor said with extreme sadness.
"Wha... What did you do Doc?", Rainbow stuttered, anticipating the answer.
"I killed them. I killed them all. I burned the planet. Destroying the Daleks, and my planet. And my race. It was something I was forced to do. It was either the universe or my race. And I chose the universe..." The Doctor said his voice trailing.
"Woah Doc, that's pretty... I mean wow, to sacrifice your entire race... By why are you still alive, no offense.", Rainbow Dash asked.
"Punishment, death would be too easy. I cursed myself to live on. My race may be gone, but I refuse to let their sacrifice be in vain. I will gladly live as the last Time Lord. When I activated the weapon, I had to live. So I ran, and I've been running ever sense. Never stopping. The curse of Time Lord. And that is all I have to say about that.", The Doctor said sadly before getting up and leaving.
The Doctor left the Sugarcube Corner, with a small tear running down his cheek. Leaving Twilight Sparkle and Rainbow Dash utterly stunned with their mouths gaped open.
"Wow, he doesn't really seem like the guy who killed an entire race does he?", Twilight said looking at the door.
"No, no he doesn't...", Rainbow Dash said nodding in agreement.
"I... I feel like I should be angry at him... But I just can't.", Twilight Sparkle said still staring at the opened door.
"I know... I guess you don't live a 1000 years without seeing some stuff. But... I mean.. Woah.", Rainbow Dash said slowly.
"I mean should we go talk to him Twilight?" Rainbow Dash asked her friend.
"No... I think right now he needs to be alone..." Twilight Sparkle said finally meeting her friends gaze.
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The Doctor trotted to the library where he was temporarily staying. And sat down for a minute. He was all alone... He lost not only his race, his planet, but all his friends. Everyone who traveled with him, every single one of them were gone. They were all gone. It was a thought that never left him for a minute. He closed his eyes for a rest when he started to remember when The Master, the only Time Lord left in the universe died in his arms.
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The Doctor just saved the Earth, again. From his old friend turned enemy The Master. A Time Lord who went insane due to staring into the untouched rift in time and space: The Time Void. The Doctor had just defeated him when The Doctor made a decision.
"You still haven't answered the question, what happens to me?", The Master asked.
"You're my responsibility from now on, the only Time Lord left in existence." The Doctor said as a matter of factly.
"Ya, but you can't trust him!", Captain Jack Harkness an old companion of The Doctor urged him.
"Oh, no. The only safe place for him is the TARDIS", The Doctor answered Captain Jack.
"You mean.... You're just gonna... Keep me", The Master said in disbelief.
"Mhmm, if that is what I have to do.", The Doctor answered turning to Captain Jack, "It's time to change."
"Maybe... I've been wandering for too long... Now I have someone to care for..." The Doctor said warmly,
BAM
A bullet was fired, by The Masters brain washed wife. Who obviously wasn't brain washed anymore. She shot The Chest. Before The Doctor ran to The Master and held him. As Captain Jack ran to the wife.
"Put it down", Captain Jack said to the wife.
Meanwhile, The Doctor was holding The Master before saying "Come on now, I got you."
The Master let out some loud grunts of pain and started breathing heavily before saying "Always the women", he joked.
"I didn't see her.", The Doctor apologized to The Master, as Captain Jack took the gun of the wife.
The Master let out another grunt before saying, "Dying in your arms... Happy now?", he asked.
"You're not dying, don't be stupid, it's just a bullet. Just regenerate.", The Doctor reassured The Master.
"No.", The Master said in defiance.
"It's just one little bullet come on.", The Doctor pleaded to The Master.
"I guess you don't know me so well. I refuse", The Master said grinning.
"Regenerate, just regenerate.", The Doctor said starting to panic. Before then continuing "Please! PLEASE! Just regenerate! Regenerate!" The Doctor cried.
"And spend the rest of my life... Imprisoned with you?" The Master said to The Doctor.
"You've got to... Come on, it can't end like this, you and me all the things we've done..." The Doctor said to his old friend. While The Master had conflicting emotions cross his face.
"Axons, remember the Axons? And the Daleks! We're the only two left..." The Doctor said starting to cry.
"There is no one else left..." The Doctor said tears running down his cheeks.
"REGENERATE!", The Doctor begged.
The Master who was still breathing heavily let out a small chuckle "Well, how bout that... I win.", he said with a grin.
The Doctor then held his old friend in his arms staring at his eyes, as he gasped his last breath... And finally The Doctor was truly alone...
The Doctor held the last Time Lord in existence cradling him in his arms. As he rocked his friend back and forth in his arms like a mother would to her child. As The Doctor now fully started sobbing. As he shut his eyes and squinted his face before letting out a loud.
'NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
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The Doctor woke up in another cold sweat. That is a something he would never forget, The Last Time Lord dying in his arms, as he could do nothing to stop him. In the end The Master won... The Doctor started going into the fetal position holding himself. As tears slowly started trickling down his face. When suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Ah, I... I, please go away.", The Doctor begged sobbing.
"Doctor? It's me, Ditzy, are you okay?", Ditzy asked sweetly.
"Ya, I'm fine... I'm fine. Is there something you need Ditzy?" The Doctor asked from the couch he was on.
"No, not really. I just came by to say Hi. And I heard sobbing, I brought muffins?", Ditzy said warmly.
"Muffins? What flavor?", The Doctor asked coyly.
"Banana, Doctor, I made them myself.", Ditzy said from outside.
"I... Come... Come on in Ditzy.", The Doctor said slowly.
"Alright.", Ditzy said slowly opening the door to find The Doctor tears streaming down his face, hunched up in a ball on the couch. When Ditzy saw this she rushed over to The Doctor.
"Doctor?! Are you alright? What's wrong?" Ditzy said worryingly.
"I... I just had a bad dream is all Ditzy, nothing to worry about.", The Doctor said with a light chuckle.
"What was it about Doctor?", Ditzy said getting up on the couch and wrapping her wing around The Doctor.
"Someone who I cared about very much passing away", The Doctor said careful to avoid details.
"Oh, I'm sorry, I lost both of my parents. A while back", Ditzy said sadly still wrapping The Doctor in her wing.
"I'm very sorry to hear that Ditzy, it must have been hard for you", The Doctor said slowly.
"Ya it was, but loss is a part of life ya know. You can't focus on that, you need to keep moving forward, the easiest way to lose sight of the future is to lose yourself in the past.", Ditzy said philosophically.
"Wow Ditzy, that was really... Really nice...", The Doctor as the tears dried on his face.
"Is there anything else wrong? I saw you kinda run out of the Sugarcube Corner when I was flying above... I decided to go home and bake you some muffins since Rainbow Dash said you really liked them. And when I came here I saw you all hunched up...", Ditzy said her voice trailing.
"I... Ditzy... I'm... I'm just tired... I'm just tired of running.", The Doctor said with extreme sadness.
"Well, what are you running from Doctor?", Ditzy asked warmly.
So The Doctor who battled demons and gods poured his heart out for the first time in his life. He told every detail to this pony kind pony who he barely even knew. As he explained the course of his life from his adventures when he was so very young. To the Last Great Time War, to his last few regeneration's, what he did to Gallifrey. How he spent almost his entire life running from death. How he just wandered aimlessly around the universe. He told her of all the companions he lost over his long life span. And Ditzy sat there holding The Doctor as he lightly sobbed as he retold the story of his life. And finally for the first time in his life. The Doctor didn't have to bear the weight of his life on his own. He had a friend, to hold it with him...
After he finished nothing was said, they just sat there in silence before Ditzy broke the silence.
"Better?", Ditzy asked sweetly.
"Better.", The Doctor answered.
Ditzy got up and they ate delicious banana muffins together. Laughing as The Doctor told Ditzy of his adventures in the TARDIS. His life despite how tragic did have some pretty funny moments. And Ditzy sat there laughing. Then Ditzy told The Doctor of her life as well. And they spent the rest of the afternoon laughing and eating muffins. The Doctor then told her of how Queen Chrysalis is swore how she would come back for him. And Ditzy laughed at The Doctor's nickname for Queen Chrysalis, Queen Bad Breath. She nearly choked when The Doctor said the Queen came on to him. And nuzzled his neck. He spoke of the majesty of Gallifrey. When finally Ditzy asked.
"Doctor... What are you going to do once you get your TARDIS back?"
"Well, same old life I guess, traveling, whole new universe to explore, new eyes, new body. Every thing it's totally new.", The Doctor beamed.
"Al-Alone Doctor?", Ditzy asked shyly.
"Well yes, I suppose.", The Doctor responded puzzled.
"Well would it be possible...", Ditzy said trailing her words.
"Be possible what?", The Doctor said obliviously.
"Would it be possible... If I could go with you?", Ditzy asked coyly.
"Ditzy... It's dangerous, I told you about how some of my friends died.... I... I would never forgive myself if you lost your life because of me...", The Doctor said.
"Doctor, you can't be alone. When you told me of your life, I noticed one thing, you can never be alone.", Ditzy said sweetly.
"And you never will have to be again.", Ditzy said as nuzzled The Doctors neck.
"I... I don't know Ditzy... Are you sure?", The Doctor asked slightly blushing.
"Positively. I always dreamed of seeing the stars.", Ditzy reassured.
"Well, if I get my TARDIS back, then I don't see why we can't see some stars." The Doctor lightly chuckled.
"Great! Oh it will be amazing Doctor!", Ditzy said enthusiastically.
"Well Ditzy... My TARDIS is currently being held by Queen Chrysalis herself. In the heart of Changeling territory. Which no pony is sure even is. It would be a dangerous journey to get my TARDIS back to begin with. And that is just the beginning...", The Doctor warned.
"I will gladly walk the road with you Doctor.", Ditzy said grinning closing her eyes. And they just saw there in silence for a moment.
When then Rainbow Dash and Twilight Sparkle opened the Door and saw Ditzy nuzzled against The Doctor, as her wing was wrapped around him. Then there was a very awkward moment where they all just stared at each other very wide eyed. Before Twilight said,
"I'm sorry, I didn't know we were interrupting something... We can come back later?"
"No!, Nope I was just leaving, yep. Uhh.. See ya Doctor, hope you enjoyed the muffins!", Ditzy said blushing madly before scurrying up and flying out the door.
The Doctor just sat there with an intense blush on his face as he was to stunned to say anything.
"So Doc... How did Ditzy's muffin taste?", Rainbow Dash teased.
"Shut up!", The Doctor groaned.
"Shame Doc, really thought you wanted to taste the Rainbow, but ah well", Rainbow Dash grinned devilishly. "Your loss", she whispered in his ear.
"Rainbow! Stop teasing The Doctor! What he does in his own time is his business!", Twilight Sparkle scolded her friend.
"Thank you Twilight, at least some pony here isn't always assuming the worst in me!", The Doctor said staring down Rainbow Dash with his intense ocean blue eyes.
"But Doctor, does this mean you and Ditzy are a... Couple?" Twilight inquired.
The Doctor let out a loud groan "No! We are not a couple! I'm an alien who will easily out live any of you! It would never work!" The Doctor said pointing his hoof at them.
"Well technically I will live forever... Since I am an alicorn now..." Twilight corrected.
"Okay I will outlive DITZY, so no it would never work Princess!", The Doctor groaned.
"So what exactly were you doing then Doc?" Rainbow Dash asked The Doctor.
"She... She came when I was in a dark place with muffins. It was a moment of weakness. Nothing more!", The Doctor said squinting his eyes at Rainbow Dash.
"Hmm, surrreee, Doc. And where exactly are these muffins?", Rainbow Dash said cynically.
"Right there", The Doctor said blankly pointing his hoof to a basket.
"Oh, huh, guess she really did just bring muffins, ooh banana!", Rainbow Dash said with a mouthful of muffin.
"OI! STOP EATING MY MUFFINS RAINBOW DASH!", The Doctor yelled at Rainbow Dash who just stuck out her tongue at The Doctor.
"Right anyway.... The reason we came Doctor, we need to talk.", Twilight Sparkle said gazing at her friend who was gorging herself on muffins. Before she grunted and asked her friend "Rainbow, please stop gorging yourself on Muffins! This is serious!"
"What! They're Ditzy's muffins, you know how delicious these things are!", Rainbow Dash whined.
"Egh whatever, anyway Doctor we need to talk.", Twilight Sparkle said shaking her head at her friend.
"About what exactly Twilight?", The Doctor asked curiously.
"About an ancient prophesy, involving you.", Twilight Sparkle said seriously.
"Oh great, here we go again.", The Doctor groaned.