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Janovay by Roseveare (PG-13)
Fandom: DOCTOR WHO
Pairing: None
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roseveare
Author Website: Freaky Alternate Universe
Why this must be read:
This novel length fic is set during the Fifth Doctor era, it sees the Doctor along with companions Nyssa and Tegan arrive at the planet Janovay. The Doctor has a feeling he shouldn't be there but he can't remember why. This is one of those of fics where the plot just pulls you along, I sat down to read the first chapter and couldn't pull myself away from the computer until I'd read the whole thing. All the characters are beautifully written the Doctor and both his companions all get their own individual arc which play to each of their strengths, the original characters are three dimensional and the dialogue is smashing.
The TARDIS stood lopsidedly on the slope of the hill. To all appearances the blue police box was leaning well beyond its centre of gravity, but the TARDIS didn't always choose to obey the laws of physics as its outer form suggested it ought and it stood solidly at this incongruous angle.
"Doctor," Tegan said in tones that could strip paint, which suggested she thought she was being ignored and that she was losing patience.
"Yes," he said mildly, distracted by the idyllic surroundings. "We seem to have gone somewhat astray."
Tegan sighed, clearly intending her exasperation to be heard. "All right, so where are we this time?" she asked, and tagged on under her breath, "If you know."
"As a matter of fact I do know," the Doctor replied, trying for an injured tone. A wasted effort; she didn't even register it. He frowned, and searched his pockets for his hat. "What I don't know is how we got here." He punched the crumpled hat back into shape, jammed it on his head, and marched several paces down the hillside before she could muster a reply.
He sensed she was following him as he slowed his pace to a stroll, relaxed and breathed deeply of the fresh air. The slightly blue grass, which wasn't grass but in the absence of the correct term it seemed a good idea to use the nearest available, was springy and slippery underfoot. He heard Tegan's footfalls as she ran across it to catch up.
"What a splendid place!" he announced, spinning to face her with both arms outstretched and a grin on his face, vague hopes of instilling some enthusiasm in her yet.
She folded her arms across her chest and looked annoyed. Looking annoyed was one of the things she did very well. The Doctor predicted another question was on its way, and was not disappointed. "Where are we, Doctor?"
"Planet called Janovay." He knelt to study the grass-like growth carpeting the ground. "Binary system. Earth-type planet. Delightful looking place. Blue sky, blue grass." He rubbed his fingers across a ragged, textured blade. "Interesting."
Tegan took an ominously deep breath, and opened her mouth, possibly to say something to the effect that he'd got all that information from the TARDIS location readout and from what was painfully obvious. Rescue appeared in the form of Nyssa, who chose that moment to step out of the TARDIS and exclaim, "It's beautiful!"
The Doctor stood up and wiped his hands on his striped trousers. "Yes. I thought so." He waved a hand towards the brilliant white city perhaps a mile or two away. "Look at it. No roads, no air traffic. Clear air without a trace of pollution. No power lines. It's as though this place is saturated with restfulness. Have you ever been anywhere so peaceful?"
Nyssa began to reply, but Tegan's voice overrode hers, refusing to be turned from her subject. "Doctor, this may seem a wholly unreasonable question from someone who's stuck here until you decide to leave, but do you actually know anything about this planet beyond the name you read off the TARDIS console?"
Janovay
Pairing: None
Author on LJ:
roseveare Author Website: Freaky Alternate Universe
Why this must be read:
This novel length fic is set during the Fifth Doctor era, it sees the Doctor along with companions Nyssa and Tegan arrive at the planet Janovay. The Doctor has a feeling he shouldn't be there but he can't remember why. This is one of those of fics where the plot just pulls you along, I sat down to read the first chapter and couldn't pull myself away from the computer until I'd read the whole thing. All the characters are beautifully written the Doctor and both his companions all get their own individual arc which play to each of their strengths, the original characters are three dimensional and the dialogue is smashing.
The TARDIS stood lopsidedly on the slope of the hill. To all appearances the blue police box was leaning well beyond its centre of gravity, but the TARDIS didn't always choose to obey the laws of physics as its outer form suggested it ought and it stood solidly at this incongruous angle.
"Doctor," Tegan said in tones that could strip paint, which suggested she thought she was being ignored and that she was losing patience.
"Yes," he said mildly, distracted by the idyllic surroundings. "We seem to have gone somewhat astray."
Tegan sighed, clearly intending her exasperation to be heard. "All right, so where are we this time?" she asked, and tagged on under her breath, "If you know."
"As a matter of fact I do know," the Doctor replied, trying for an injured tone. A wasted effort; she didn't even register it. He frowned, and searched his pockets for his hat. "What I don't know is how we got here." He punched the crumpled hat back into shape, jammed it on his head, and marched several paces down the hillside before she could muster a reply.
He sensed she was following him as he slowed his pace to a stroll, relaxed and breathed deeply of the fresh air. The slightly blue grass, which wasn't grass but in the absence of the correct term it seemed a good idea to use the nearest available, was springy and slippery underfoot. He heard Tegan's footfalls as she ran across it to catch up.
"What a splendid place!" he announced, spinning to face her with both arms outstretched and a grin on his face, vague hopes of instilling some enthusiasm in her yet.
She folded her arms across her chest and looked annoyed. Looking annoyed was one of the things she did very well. The Doctor predicted another question was on its way, and was not disappointed. "Where are we, Doctor?"
"Planet called Janovay." He knelt to study the grass-like growth carpeting the ground. "Binary system. Earth-type planet. Delightful looking place. Blue sky, blue grass." He rubbed his fingers across a ragged, textured blade. "Interesting."
Tegan took an ominously deep breath, and opened her mouth, possibly to say something to the effect that he'd got all that information from the TARDIS location readout and from what was painfully obvious. Rescue appeared in the form of Nyssa, who chose that moment to step out of the TARDIS and exclaim, "It's beautiful!"
The Doctor stood up and wiped his hands on his striped trousers. "Yes. I thought so." He waved a hand towards the brilliant white city perhaps a mile or two away. "Look at it. No roads, no air traffic. Clear air without a trace of pollution. No power lines. It's as though this place is saturated with restfulness. Have you ever been anywhere so peaceful?"
Nyssa began to reply, but Tegan's voice overrode hers, refusing to be turned from her subject. "Doctor, this may seem a wholly unreasonable question from someone who's stuck here until you decide to leave, but do you actually know anything about this planet beyond the name you read off the TARDIS console?"
Janovay