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Chapter Fifty Seven Alan took Chaska to the living room while the TARDIS flew up to the cell block where the others were being held. After assuring him, he'd be back, he took Namid to the bathroom. "Now!" he said. "You're going to get so squeaky clean that I'll be able to hear the squeak when I run my finger down you." His hearts warmed when he heard Namid giggle at that. At the same time, he heard Rose calling him telepathically. What's going on, Alan, there was all this turmoil in everyone's mind and it's calmed down a bit now. Chris ran back home and told me Rain and the others were kidnapped and they...they were gonna burn Namid alive? They're really gonna burn her alive? Is she okay? You did and she is, he thought back. Listen, I'll get back to you and explain everything. I have Namid with me and I'm taking her to the bathroom so she can get a nice, hot bath. Just wait on me and I'll fill you in on the details. Rose told him she'd wait and her mind moved away from his as Alan opened the door to the bathroom and turned on the light. "Uncle Alan?" "Hmmm?" he said as he lowered her to the floor and took her by the hand. "Can I tell you something?" "Yes, indeedy," he said as he turned on the water for her. "I like that you make me laugh and you always cheer me up and I love you so much." Alan's eyes misted as he hugged her. "I want you to be happy, Mi-mi," he said as he hugged her tightly. "You need to grow up surrounded by happiness and love and warmth and if I could I'd put a warm cocoon around you so you'd always feel safe." "You know what?" Namid said, whispering in his ear. "What?" Alan whispered back. "I'm glad I was born into this family," she whispered. Alan hugged her tightly. "I'm glad you were too," he whispered. "Now ease up on the iron grip because I can't breathe, that's why I have to whisper." Namid giggled and Alan smiled when she kissed his cheek. "Silly Uncle Alan," she whispered. "I love you." "I love you tons and tons and tons," he whispered back. "Now get in the bath and get scrubbin'." "Okay," she whispered. "Uncle Alan?" Alan looked over at Chaska who was standing in the doorway. "Can we have some pizza?" he said. "We didn't get to eat today." "That's right, we didn't. What you say, Meemster? Feel like pizza pie in your eye?" "Yes!" "Okey-dokey, one fantabulous pizza is waiting for you as soon as you get scrubby clean. Now, I'm gonna let go and let you get undressed. Everything is here for you so get clean as a whistle or I'll poke ya with a thistle." Namid giggled again and gave him another kiss. "Uncle Alan," she said as she let go. "A-yeeeeeeees-ah?" "You have gifts. You and Daddy and Chaska have gifts. Uncle Nelak and Aunt Awinita got them for ya." "We do?" Alan said. "Cool," Chaska said. "Yeah, they're back at the house. I hope the bad people didn't break em." "They do and I break them. How dare they break my gift? I'll show them what happens when they break special family gifts!" He kissed Namid's cheek and shooed Chaska out so she could get undressed. "Keep watch on her, TARDIS," Alan said to the ceiling before he and Chaska headed towards the kitchen. "If she gets upset, let me know." I will, Beloved. Alan left with Chaska. The TARDIS waited till he was gone and projected her holographic image into the bathroom. She smiled lovingly at Namid who was getting undressed while the water ran. "Namid," she said. "Huh? TARDIS?" "Yes, my beloved Namid, I'm here with you in my holographic form. I'm so glad you were rescued, the TARDIS wouldn't be the same without you. Your father loves you very much and it would have broke his hearts if you'd died." "I was scared, TARDIS," she said as the TARDIS turned off the water and she got in the tub. "I tried to be brave like Daddy would be but I was so scared." "I know, beloved, and I see that they hurt you. You have some bruises on your face." "Yeah, my face really hurts," Namid said to her as she felt for the soap and washcloth. "I hate the people that did this. It's so stupid. Daddy married Mummy and he doesn't have to marry this other woman. She's so mean for letting people hurt us." "I agree. But I've traveled with your father long enough to know that some people are that way, Namid. Some people love to hurt others and are selfish enough to force others to do what they want." "You musta seen a lot of bad things bein' with Daddy," Namid said to her as she washed. "I did and some things I saw broke my heart but I always had your daddy and he had me and now we have you and the others. Even though I wasn't the one that actually rescued you, I'm glad I found out where you were and took your daddy and Alan and Dex to you so you could be safe." "Thank you, TARDIS, I love you." "And I love you, beloved. I'm always watching over you and any time you need me, I'll be here. Now...if you'll excuse me, I have to watch your Uncle before he makes a mess of my kitchen." Namid giggled. The TARDIS smiled and gave her a kiss on the forehead, even though she couldn't truly feel it. Then with a loving gaze, she faded away. (Meanwhile...) The Doctor and Dex knocked out another guard and as he fell to the floor with the others, the pair raced to the first closed metal door. The Doctor used his screwdriver to unlock it, mindful that the commotion would bring other guards soon, while Dex kept watch. The door opened and the Doctor let out a joyful cry when he saw Sokanon lying on the floor. "Daddy!" she said. The Doctor winced. Someone had worked Sokanon over and she had a black eye, bruise on her left cheek and a split lip. Guilt flooded his mind as he ran to her, fell to his knees and held her tightly. He picked her up and mentally told Alan to come to the front door of the TARDIS as he ran to it. He unlocked it as Dex covered him and opened the door. "Soki, stay in here. Alan is here with Chaska and Namid." "You found her?" Sokanon said excitedly. "Yes. She's fine but Alan will take care of you until we sort this out, yeah?" the Doctor said just as Alan came through the back door and ran to his niece. Sokanon nodded and embraced Alan as the Doctor closed the door. Just then, they heard more guards yelling as they ran towards them. The Doctor jerked his head towards a door diagonally from them. "Doctor!" Nelak yelled. "If that's you, open my door. I can help!" The Doctor ran to it, used the screwdriver and opened his door. He winced when he saw his brother in law had also been worked over. Nelak nodded at the look on his face. "Yeah, had a rough time, but no time for pity parties. Free the others and I'll help Dex," he said. He and Dex turned their attention towards three guards while the Doctor yelled out for the others to yell so he could find them. He freed Awinita who also had bruises and a black eye but she immediately joined the fight. Then he was shocked when he opened the next door. "Namor?" he said. "Yeah, Doc and I came home right when your family was being kidnapped and I got pulled into it." "Sorry, mate," the Doctor said as he stared at his bruised face. "Eh, it's alright. I'm just glad you freed me. Rain and Doc aren't here though. They took them someplace else on the ship. Is Namid okay?" "Yeah, she and Sokanon are inside the TARDIS." "Good. I'll help the others then. Thanks, old teacher." The Doctor clapped him on the shoulder and Namor rushed to help his friends as the Doctor ran to the TARDIS. He quickly opened and shut the door before any of the guards could get in. "TARDIS, I need you to locate Rain and Doc for me," he said to his ship. The TARDIS quickly scanned and found two artron signatures in two separate parts of the ship. The Doctor cursed at that but he quickly ran to the front door and opened it. "Mates, come on, we have two other places to go," he said to Namor and his family who had just finished dispatching the guards. They all ran inside and the Doctor ordered the TARDIS to take them to the one closest to them first. The TARDIS powered up while the Doctor handed Nelak his tissue rejuvenator. The former captives used it just enough to clear up black eyes and get rid of a few of the bruises since they didn't have much time before the TARDIS landed again. Then they handed the rejuvenator back to the Doctor and ran with him to the door. They heard the sounds of guards outside banging on the door, demanding to be let in. The Doctor got in front of them, unlocked the door and leaned against it. He counted to three and then he suddenly jerked the door open, smacking it into the guards. The others rushed out to take care of them as the Doctor closed the door and ran to help whoever the TARDIS had landed next to. He looked in the room near the TARDIS and saw Doc pressed against the wall. "Doc!" he said, going inside. "Namid," Doc said frantically. "Is she?" "She's fine. I rescued her and she's inside the TARDIS." "Thank heavens. I was going insane with worry and rage trying to get free." The Doctor nodded and used the screwdriver on the force field. It vanished and Doc sighed as he finally moved away from the wall. After thanking the Doctor, they went to the door intending to help but the others had already taken care of the two guards. They ran back into the TARDIS and Doc ran back to see Namid while the Doctor checked the scanner for Rain's artron energy signature. He froze and he began to repeat "No," over and over when he noticed the signature was rapidly moving away from them. "What's wrong?" Awinita asked. "I think they took Rain and put her in an escape pod or ship because she's going away from the ship at a fast rate." "Can we follow them?" Namor asked. "Oh yes, I'm not about to lose Rain. TARDIS, lock onto that ship and follow it, we're gonna get Rain back!"
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