Doctor Whooves: The Changeling Invasion

by Draconaquest


Night with the Doctor

Sleeping accommodations were a bit difficult to figure out. After a long discussion, it was decided that Sunset would forfeit her bed to Twilight, and sleep on the couch, while the Doctor slept in the guest room.

It was also interesting, as the Doctor had no pajamas. Sunset came out running into the living room, holding a pair of white dress pajamas, with blue and orange stripes on it, along with a dark blue robe. "Where'd you get these?" the Doctor asked.

"Don't ask." Sunset replied.

"Why-"

"Just, don't." Sunset said, before walking over to the couch, holding a pillow and a blanket.

Twilight had almost no issues getting to sleep, while the Doctor, on the other hand, had every issue. He kept having flashbacks every time he dosed off.

In frustration, he got up, and pulled on his robe, walking into the living room. Sunset was lying on the couch, watching a movie.

The Doctor walked over, and sat on the swiveling chair at her desk. "Whose pajamas are these?"

Sunset's eyes looked down, and she said, "You really want to know?"

"Yeah."

"They're Flash Sentry's." Sunset explained, "he came over, a long time ago, and forgot his pajamas."

"Why was he over?" The Doctor asked.

Sunset slightly glanced at the Doctor. "Guess."

The Doctor thought for a moment. "Ooooohhhhhhh." He exclaimed.

"Yeah..." Sunset said, her head hanging down, "let's just say it's something I'd like to forget."

"I can see why." the Doctor said. "But, that's not who you are anymore."

"I know." Sunset said, only half-convinced.

"Aren't you tired?" the Doctor asked.

"Not really." Sunset said. "Looking forward to spending a day at home, with me and Twilight?"

"Depends."

"On what?"

"What's happening." the Doctor explained, "I travel through time. I'm used to taking the quick way. I couldn't really tell you the last time I just stayed at home and did nothing."

"I see." Sunset said, "Well, I'm sure you'll find something to do."

"I suppose so." the Doctor replied.

Sunset looked towards him. "Are you okay?" she asked, "You seem depressed."

"I...um..." the Doctor struggled to find the correct thing to say. "I'm going to die. It's been set. I've been told, 'he will knock four times.' And, it means I'm dying."

"But, don't you just regenerate?" Sunset asked.

"I can still die." the Doctor explained, "If I'm killed before regeneration, then I'm dead. Even then, even if I change, it feels like dying. Everything I am dies. Some new man goes, sauntering away...And I'm dead."

Sunset didn't say anything. She couldn't think of anything to say.

"Anyway," the Doctor said, standing up, "I'm going to at least try and get some sleep. Good night, Sunset." And, he walked off, leaving Sunset alone in the dark.