PARENTHOOD

Chapter Eighty Two

The guards took aim while Namid got up then ran to the Doctor and he hugged her after she ran into his arms.

"I'm sorry," she said as he kissed the top of her head and smiled.

"You have nothing to be sorry about," he said while Koschei looked at the guards and lighting sparked from his fingers. Hamish held the stick tightly in his hands while the guards opened fire and Namid buried her face in the Doctor's chest. The guards were stunned when a blue light surrounded the Doctor and the others and the Doctor smiled.

"Love me a good force field," Amato said and Adam and Alan nodded.

"Julie, take Hamish and Namid inside and..." the Doctor said when Hamish walked to him and placed his hand on the Doctor's shoulder.

"I ken that I said I'd listen tae you, Doctor, but this is one time that I'm going tae ignore you. Let me help," Hamish said and the Doctor looked at him, sighed then nodded his head. Julie led Namid inside the TARDIS while Alan and Adam walked to the Doctor and Amato headed for Koschei then the Doctor looked at the guards. The guards screeched when they ran and Koschei bent his fingers, sending bolts of lightning into the air. Several guards grunted then fell to the ground after the lightning hit them and Koschei fired some more lightning at the guards that were about to sail into the air.

"Charge!" Alan shouted as he and Adam ran at two of the guards and tackled them to the ground. After punching the guards in the face and knocking them out, they got up and smiled at each other. "Let's go get them, Indiana!"

"Bugger, I forgot my hat," Adam said in reference to his Indiana Jones fedora and shrugged, running toward the next set of guards with Alan right behind him.

The Doctor and Amato fought while Koschei fired several bolts of lightning at the guards and Hamish stood perfectly still, the stick held tightly in his hands. The guards looked at him while blinking their eyes and titled their heads side to side.

"He is sightless. Why are they letting him fight?" one of the guards asked and he smiled at them.

"Come here an' find out why," he said as he wiggled two fingers at them and the guards shrugged, running toward him. The Doctor had knocked out two guards when he turned and watched Hamish swing the stick, knocking out four guards in one fluid motion.

"Blimey, remind me to bring you along more often," the Doctor whispered then turned and punched the guard sneaking up on him in the face, knocking him to the ground.

"Yee-ha!" Alan shouted as he jumped onto the back of one of the guards but the guard spun around and slammed him into the crates behind them and Alan grunted, sliding to the ground. "Ok, now that hurt."

Before the guard could fire the laser blaster he had pointed at Alan, Adam appeared behind the guard and tapped his shoulder, making him turn around.

"See this?" Adam said as he held up his right first and the guard nodded. Smiling, Adam punched him in the face with his left first and the guard spun around, falling to the ground.

"Guess he didn't know that you're left handed," Alan said as Adam helped him up and laughed.

"Yep, see, this hand..." Adam said as he flexed the fingers of his left hand then growled. "It's a fighting hand!"

"Didn't our brothers say that once?" Alan asked.

"Yep," Adam said and Alan patted his back. Suddenly a scream filled the air when they saw Hamish falling to his knees and the stick clattered to the ground. The guard pointed his laser blaster at Hamish then went flying through the air after Koschei fired a bolt of lightning at him and the rest of the guards flew away. The Doctor ran to Hamish as he rolled Hamish onto his back and Hamish half smiled at him.

"Let me look," the Doctor said while Alan and Adam ran inside the TARDIS and Hamish sighed.

"Guess I should have stayed home," Hamish said while the Doctor moved Hamish's hands away and looked at the blood rolling across his stomach.

"Nah, after today, you are a lives time member of my crew," the Doctor said when he moved Hamish's shirt up and looked at the torn flesh covering Hamish's stomach.

"Will you do me a favor?"

"What is it?"

"Will you tell my dad how I died?" Hamish said then closed his eyes and passed out.

"No one's dying today," the Doctor whispered as Grace ran to them and softly brushed back some of Hamish's hair.

Daros sat on the throne while a female Amos with white feathers with red and orange tips danced in front of him and she was wearing thin pink and purple pants and bra and gold bands were on her biceps. Four other females were playing a flute, a guitar like instrument, a small drum and a harp while sitting on pillows and Daros sighed, tapping his fingers on the arm of the throne. Suddenly the doors slammed open as Tarmez walked into the room and held Aderyn in his arms. Aderyn softly chirped as Tarmez walked closer and knelt down on one knee, lowering his head.

"Sire, I have found the princess!" he said as Daros looked at Aderyn and smiled.

"Give her to me!" Daros said when Tarmez stood up and Aderyn looked at Daros. Tarmez walked to Daros when a loud wheezing and grinding sound filled the air and the Amos dancer ran while something formed at the center of the throne room. The TARDIS materialized as Aderyn giggled and the doors slammed open while the Doctor, Julie and Koschei walked outside, standing in front of the TARDIS.

"No!" Tarmez shouted when he stormed to the Doctor and held Aderyn tightly in his arms. "How did you get away from my guards?"

"It was rather simple really. I engaged my ship's force field then beat the snot of them," the Doctor said then glared at them. "But you did seriously injure a member of my family."

"Is he dead?"

"No, he's still alive."

"Such a pity," Tarmez said with a smirk on his face then backed up when the Doctor growled.

"Give me my daughter!" Koschei shouted and Daros looked at him.

"What are you talking about?" he asked and Koschei pointed to Aderyn.

"Give her to me!"

"She isn't yours."

"Finders keepers," Julie said as she walked to Koschei and and Daros blinked.

"I do not understand."

"I'm the one that claimed her after my family found her, so she's mine."

"You dare touch the princess?"

"Well, yeah," Julie said as Koschei slid an arm around her waist and kissed her cheek. "And he did, too."

"Yep, changed her nappies and everything," Koschei said with a grin.

"This is an outrage! "

"No, what is outrageous is the fact that you killed her parents and left her to die!" the Doctor shouted. "Now give her back!"

"No!" Daros said then looked at Tarmez then at Aderyn. "Kill her!"

Before Tarmez could move, Julie ran to Tarmez then punched him in the stomach and Tarmez screeched, letting go of Aderyn. Julie ran back to Koschei while Tarmez fell to his knees and vomited on the floor. Aderyn flew into the air when she headed for Koschei and Koschei held his arms out. Aderyn flew into Koschei's arms as he cuddled with her and she softly cooed in his ear.

"Nabarri...Nabarri," Koschei whispered in Amos while he rubbed her back and she buried her face into his neck, wrapping one arm over his shoulder. Tarmez growled as he slowly stood up and glared at them. Koschei handed Aderyn to Julie while Tarmez ran at them when Koschei held his hands up and a ball of lightning flew from his hands, landing at Tarmez' feet. The impact launched Tarmez into the air as he waved his arms and legs around in circles and Koschei smiled, balling his hands into fists.

"Arwk!" Tarmez screeched then crashed to the floor and Koschei turned to Daros, sparks of lightning crackling from his fingers.

"Your turn, Mate!" Koschei said as he walked toward the throne and Daros looked at the Doctor.

"Do something!" Daros shouted as Koschei stood in front of the throne, slammed his hands down on the arms of the throne and locked eyes with him.

"What do you want me to do?" the Doctor asked.

"Stop him!"

"You're a big bird, stop him yourself," the Doctor said as Koschei growled and lightning flared in his eyes.

"He's going to kill me!"

"Well, you wanted to kill his daughter," the Doctor said then walked to the throne and stood next to Koschei. "And mine!"

"And, Mate, that is a BAD thing!" Koschei snarled and Daros looked at the Doctor, seeing that the Doctor's eyes were now black.

"Who are you?" Daros asked.

"He's Koschei, that's Julie and I'm...the Doctor!" the Doctor said and Daros' eyes went wide.

"You are K'Hari-Barrow?" he asked and the Doctor blinked.

"Who is K'Hari-Barrow?"

"He is the Oncoming Storm. The Death Bringer. The Destroyer of Worlds," Daros said and the Doctor's eyes softened.

"Yep, that's me. So are you going to let us take Aderyn or not?" the Doctor asked.

"No, I cannot allow her to live. What guarantee will you give me that she will not return and gather up a rebellion to dethrone me?"

"Well, it depends on her. I mean you did kill her father, right?"

"Of course I did! Pothos was weak and the weak are destroyed by the strong!"

"The hawk kills the dove," the Doctor whispered and Daros blinked.

"Yes, that's exactly what I'm talking about. So, Doctor, which one are you? Will you give me the princess and leave me to do my duty or are you going to destroy me?"

"I have a better idea," the Doctor said when he walked to the window then turned, wiggling a finger at Daros. Daros slowly got up while Koschei backed away from him and Daros walked to the Doctor. Looking out of the window, Daros watched while several beams of light appeared in the center of the villager and several Judoon stepped out of the light.

"I took the liberty of contacting the Shadow Proclamation before coming here. Seems that Pothos was a close friend of the Architect," the Doctor said when Daros turned around then stopped, seeing Koschei standing behind him.

"Going somewhere?" he asked and Daros sighed, looking down at the floor.

The Doctor watched while the Judoon loaded Daros, Tarmez and the rest of Daros' men into the prison shuttle and Gimalt and Tersha walked toward him. He had contacted Gimalt and told him what happened and Gimalt found out that the Amos elders had asked if he would return and become king. The Doctor and Gimalt were both surprised to find out that Gimalt was King Pothos' half-brother and The Doctor did a little bow when they stopped, standing in front of him.

"Your Highness," he said and Gimalt lightly blushed.

"That will take some getting used to," he said and the Doctor laughed.

"You've got a lot to get used to," he said, gently patting Gimalt's shoulder. "But don't worry. Councilor Xashion said that you can call her any time you feel overwhelmed."

"We thank you again, Doctor, for helping us."

"No problem. Um, Koschei asked me ask you if you want Aderyn back."

"No, my new found niece is better off with you and your family," Gimalt said then sighed. "Besides, you never know if something will happen to me."

"That's not going to happen. You are under my protection and I don't think there's an Amos here that wants to take on K'Hari-Barrow, eh?" the Doctor asked with a grin and Gamalt laughed.

"No, there isn't," he said when Tersha thought of something and tapped the Doctor's arm.

"How is the Sightless One?" she asked.

"Well, Grace was able to repair the damage, so he's going to be fine. Though I think his father might have a few words with him when we get home," the Doctor said and she smiled. "So, with that, I have to go."

"Be well, Doctor," Gamalt said as they hugged him and he nodded. They watched while he walked to the TARDIS then went inside the TARDIS, closing the doors behind him. They stepped back while the TARDIS dematerialized then turned and walked away.

New Gallifrey

The smell of cooking food filled the air while the HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY banner slightly flapped in the breeze and Aderyn blew out the candle on the cake. The Doctor had put her to sleep and erased the memory of her kidnapping from her mind and he smiled, holding Rain to his side.

"Told you I'd bring them both home," he said and Rain nodded.

"I'm glad that you removed what happened from her mind. I wouldn't like her being afraid every time she sees a bird or heard birds singing," Rain said and he nodded.

"Julie told me that they want Namid to be their permanent babysitter."

"What did Namid say?"

"She asked how much they're going to pay her," the Doctor said and Rain laughed.

"That's my girl!" Rain said and the Doctor shrugged then smiled. They both laughed when Aderyn plunged her hands into the slice of cake that Julie had placed in front of her and ran her hand over the top of her head.

"Oh, Sweetie," Julie said as Aderyn giggled then held up a mushy lump of birthday cake to Julie's mouth. Smiling, Julie placed the lump of birthday cake into her mouth and Aderyn smiled.

Koschei softly laughed when he looked over at Hamish and walked over to the lounge he was lying on. Grace had told him that Hamish almost regenerated while on the operating table and it hurt his hearts thinking about how he risked his life to save Aderyn. Julie had talked about finding a godfather for Aderyn a few times since they adopted her and Koschei knew there was only one other person besides Amato that was right for the job.

"How are you feeling?" Koschei sat when he sat on the lounge next to Hamish and Hamish sighed, gently rubbing the soft skin over his stomach. Even though Grace used the tissue regenerator, the skin on his stomach was quite raw and Koschei placed his hand on top of Hamish's hand.

"I'll heal," Hamish said with a half grin and Koschei nodded.

"What did your dad say about all this?"

"Well, after getting over being angry at me, he said that he was glad that I was alive but I'm grounded for the next five hundred years," Hamish said and Koschei laughed. "Mum said that was a wee bit harsh so it's only three months. Also my wife's mad at me an' I have tae sleep on the couch for the next month."

"Still want to go traveling?"

"Uh, no, I think nae," Hamish said, shaking his head.

"That's a shame. The Doctor says you're a great pilot."

"Aye, he told me that as well. Just the same, I'm staying right here."

"That's good because I need to ask you a favor."

"What sort of favor?"

"If you're up to it, Julie and I want you to be Aderyn's godfather," he said and Hamish's eyes went wide.

"But I thought that would Amato. He's your best friend."

"Who says I can't have more than one? So, what do you say?"

"I'd be honored!" Hamish said as they shook hands and Koschei patted the top of Hamish's hand.

"Thanks, Te'malro," he said and Hamish blinked.

"What did you call me?"

"See, nearly everyone has a Gallifreyan name and that's the one I picked for you. Do you know what it means?" Koschei asked and Hamish nodded.

"It means beloved protector."

"And that is what you are," Koschei said when something flew overhead then landed gently on Hamish's legs.

"Hammy!" Aderyn said as she bounced up and down and Koschei picked her up, gently placing her on Hamish's stomach.

"Hello, Little Bird," Hamish said.

"Hammy, me one," she said and held up one finger.

"Aye, you are at that."

"Hammy me coopa!" she said and Hamish looked toward Koschei, who had a stunned look on his face.

"What does that mean?"

"It's Amos for hero," Koschei said and Hamish picked Aderyn up, slowly sat up and hugged her. Suddenly Aderyn flew into the air then landed on Koschei's shoulders and gently pulled on his hair.

"Ride, Baba, me want ride," Aderyn said, bouncing on his shoulders. Shaking his head, Koschei slowly stood up as he held her against his head with one hand and Aderyn looked at Hamish. "Hammy, come!"

"Aye, Little Princess, I'm coming," Hamish said as he carefully stood up, picked up the stick and they slowly walked away.

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