𝑫𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔 ☆ The Glorious Series ｟ BOOK 2 ｠

The Snowmen [Part 4 - FINAL]

Inside, Latimer house, Latimer's Study, Night...

Clara and Lucas were laying on two tables as Strax scanned them with Vastra's device.

A pulsing red light of energy floated above them as Captain Latimer stood at the opposite side of the table from Strax. Jenny, Sky and Jupiter stood back against the wall as Vastra stood behind Strax.

"The green woman said they were dead." Captain Latimer spoke to Strax. "How can they be alive now?"

"This technology has capacities and abilities beyond anything your puny human mind could possibly understand." Strax told him. "Try not to worry."

Sky and Jupiter sighed simultaneously, both of them sharing a look before pushing off the wall and going and entering the TARDIS as it sat on the other side of the room.

Inside, TARDIS, Console room...

The Doctor and Lexi were standing by the console using their sonic screwdrivers on a couple pieces of ice from the governess and tutor.

Lexi sighed, tossing the piece of ice she was holding over her shoulder as the Doctor put a piece into a tin box decorated with a map of the London Underground resting on the console. He then took out another piece of ice, repeating the process.

"Aren't those creatures still a danger?" Sky questioned as he and Jupiter entered. "I mean, could they return?"

"No, not in here." The Doctor shook his head.

"Then shouldn't you and Mum go and be with Clara and Lucas?" Jupiter asked.

"They're going to be fine." Lexi insisted. "They have to be. They just have to."

"Mum, I looked at Vastra's device." Sky informed her. "That equipment out there, it'll bring back anyone for a little while, but long term..."

"It was our fault." The Doctor looked to his son. "Your Mum and I are responsible for what happened to them. They were in our care."

"Dad, what's the point of blaming yourselves?" Jupiter asked earnestly,

"None." Lexi responded as she and the Doctor walked passed them, heading for the door. "Because they're going to live."

Sky and Jupiter shared a looked before following their parents out of the TARDIS.

Inside, Latimer house, Latimer's Study...

The Doctor and Lexi stepped out of the TARDIS, the Doctor handing the box of ice to Jenny before he and Lexi walked over to Clara as Sky and Jupiter stepped out of the TARDIS.

Lexi went around to Lucas's side as the Doctor went to Clara's.

Lexi leaned over, taking one of Lucas's hands in hers as she stroked his hair, the Doctor doing the same with Clara.

Lucas opened his eyes, staring weakly up at Lexi.

"Hello." Lexi whispered, a sad smile on her face.

"Hello, Clara." The Doctor whispered as Clara opened her eyes.

"They all think we're going to die, don't they?" She asked weakly.

"And we know you're both going to live." Lexi whispered, kissing Lucas's hand.

"How?" He asked weakly.

"I never know how." The Doctor whispered as he reached into his pocket and pulled out a TARDIS key before placing it Clara's hand. "I just know who."

"And you know what?" Lexi whispered as she gently placed a TARDIS key in Lucas's hand. "You're only just beginning."

"The green lady..." Lucas said weakly. "She said that you used to be happy... and that you were a radiant being who brought joyfulness to everyone you came across... you're not really happy and you've lost your shine."