Thriller (Ada)

[Alec Harrison]

Over the past few days, Alec had realized that he really loved the streets of London. He was taking a stroll today, enjoying the aura of the place. His Tardis was on top of a building somewhere, and he'd left his phone there.

It was his day off. No Meddler, no Susan, no King of the Goblins... He was quite tired of running around all the time. Fast heartbeats, sweating, and odd minor injuries were all the accompaniments of action.

Today, though, he was going to-

Woah! He ran right into a woman, who had been nearly invisible in his thoughts. He felt bad for the accident- she looked like a fragile one.
"Oh, I'm so sorry." he said, apology in his eyes.

[Ada Clemency]

It was a weird day. Ada had, in one of her trances of seeing weird creatures and fantastical places, walked into an odd-shaped doorway. She’d been really hungry, she remembered. Yes, Ada had distinctly craved caramel apples. Odd thing, since she hadn’t had those since she was a little girl. But then once she’d walked through the door, her head had started to spin. Ada opened her eyes after a long attempt to close the sun out, then looked around. Had she been in the middle of a sidewalk before? Maybe? She had to stop eating moldy food, it was probably getting to her. But in her heart, Ada knew that wasn’t the reason behind her memory loss. Yet she couldn’t quite place what the reason could be.

As her musing on this strange turn of events continued, Ada focused less and less on the people around her. She kept getting hit by passerbys, each of which were muttering under their collective breaths about these rude young kids. But still she stood there, looking from one thing, to the next, to the next—until the body of a man flew into her and sent her falling onto the ground. As her bum hit the ground, Ada looked up.

“Woah, I am not sure how that happened. Uh, it’s my fault anyway.” Her mouth moved into a straight line as Ada dusted herself off and rose. What a stupid thing to say. She’d have to pay attention, no more of this staring off into space business. But this guy seemed nice enough at first glance, maybe he wouldn’t mind her momentary slip into stupidity, and she could make a quick escape into the crowd.

[Alec Harrison]

“Woah, I am not sure how that happened. Uh, it’s my fault anyway.” she said.

Alec shrugged. Either way, he felt kind of sorry for her. She looked tired, and hungry.
"Tell you what, I'll buy you lunch. Does that sound alright?" he inquired.

He even admitted- it sounded creepy. Buying a random stranger lunch? He dashed the thought of creepiness, as she would probably refuse anyway. He should probably have kept walking. Those devious days when he felt like he needed to help someone. Or were the devious days the ones when he didn't?

He dug his hands in his coat pockets, waiting for the awkward "That's okay," to his offer. In a blur from behind her, he saw a familiar face. From behind himself he heard a familiar chuckle.
Fenric. he thought, And Krueger.

[Ada Clemency]

"Lunch, huh?" Ada thought for a moment. She was pretty hungry... no, that wasn't the right word at all. She was incredibly hungry. There wasn't anyone else bound to come bouncing along and offer her lunch, especially when she looked just a little too crazy and disheveled for anyone to care about. That was that, she'd have to accept.

"I feel guilty, but sure. I'll take you up on that."

Ada noted that this guy seemed to look for someone, but didn't think about it too much. After all, he was just some guy offering her lunch, which was more than she'd bargained for. If he was a bit of a creep, oh well. She could deal. Ada picked a leaf out of her hair, feeling it scratch against her neck for a few seconds now. She'd have to think of some kind of conversations soon, which hopefully wouldn't prove too annoying. Maybe she'd get lucky and he'd be the talkative sort.

[Freddy Krueger]

Freddy's voice was quiet and prickly on Ada's neck. He places his bladed glove on her shoulder. "Hiya. I'm Freddy What's your name? HAhahahahahahaha! Would ya mind stepping away Me and my associate need to have a word er two with Alec here"

"Heya Alec. Long time no see, huh? We have some business ta discuss. Well, you and he do anyways."
He motions to a man sitting in the corner sipping some tea. "I'm here to make sure you don't get away before he's through talkin'."

The man in the corner gets up and walks over to Alec. He opens his mouth and begins to speak...

[Fenric the Beast]

"Hello Alec." Fenric says his voice seething with evil.

[Alec Harrison]

"Hiya. I'm Freddy. What's your name? Hahahahahahahaha! Would ya mind stepping away Me and my associate need to have a word er two with Alec here."

The Timelord glared at the hideous creature.
"Don't touch her, creep. I thought I taught you to stay away from my friends last time."

"Heya Alec. Long time no see, huh?" Kruege rasped.

"It could never have been long enough."

"We have some business ta discuss. Well, you and he do anyways."
He motions to a man sitting in the corner sipping some tea. "I'm here to make sure you don't get away before he's through talkin'."

Alec looked delighted.
"Fenny! I haven't seen you since the council, have I? I loved that drink you gave me. Woke up in Arizona as a stonemason. I found out Arizonians do not like intoxicated stonemasons. Well, there was this one chick... But it wasn't too bad a time. I can still carve a statue like a boss."

He stepped forward and took a sip of Fenric's tea, giving him a thumbs up.
"Oh my- who brewed this? You really must make a referral!"

[Ada Clemency]

Ada shivered as the blade moved from her immediate presence. So the possible creep had to very, very freaky friends. Not that she hadn't seen this one coming. Well, she hadn't really, Ada had been thinking about the amazing food she'd be ordering soon. But if she'd been in her right mind, she totally would have recognized that anyone who looked nice, and was offering her something free, probably wasn't the best sort of person. Bad company, that kind of thing. Hoping that the blade would leave her neck and shoulder area soon, Ada continued standing in the presence of the three men.

Breathing a sigh to calm herself, Ada thought on these new events. This boy had called her his friend. Did she want that? He didn't really seem to have a stellar choice in friends, after all. Yet, she didn't have any friends at the moment, and one had to start somewhere. Maybe she'd ask his name if they were ever alone again. All these thoughts raced through her mind, cutting Ada off from one simple fact: She was absolutely terrified. Two people here could easily kill her, and the nice guy easily could too. All her paranoias seemed correct at the moment. She was stupid, and she was probably going to die.

[Freddy Krueger]

"Stay put toots. Me and "Fenny" will be with ya in a second, once we've wrapped up the details with Alec here. Don't be scared. You'll enjoy Hell. HA! Hahahahahahahaha!" He wheezes in a way most sinister. Fenric rises and begins to speak once more.

[Fenric the Beast]

"I'm glad you like it Alec, I had Mr. Krueger, gather the main ingredient, one of the sweetest substances and rarest substances in the universe." His fearsome and slightly disturbing smile forms on his lips. "The blood of a Time-Lord. Anyways, I assume this girl is the payment we discussed? Not bad, Not Bad at all... Well, we'll be going now, nice seeing you again Alec. Till next time." Fenric tips his hat and turns to leave, motioning for Freddy to bring the Ada with them.

[Alec Harrison]

"Stay put toots. Me and "Fenny" will be with ya in a second, once we've wrapped up the details with Alec here. Don't be scared. You'll enjoy Hell. HA! Hahahahahahahaha!" He wheezes in a way most sinister.

What?

This could've been one of Freddy's ridiculous taunts, but it seemed like something else...

"I'm glad you like it Alec, I had Mr. Krueger, gather the main ingredient, one of the sweetest substances and rarest substances in the universe." His fearsome and slightly disturbing smile forms on his lips. "The blood of a Time-Lord. Anyways, I assume this girl is the payment we discussed? Not bad, Not Bad at all... Well, we'll be going now, nice seeing you again Alec. Till next time." Fenric tips his hat and turns to leave, motioning for Freddy to bring the Ada with them.

So this is what the two were getting at... Alec placed a hand on Fenric's shoulder.
"Heck no. I hadn't actually found anyone yet. She," he motioned to Ada, "Is a very unfortunate girl. I met her randomly, and by accident."

He stepped back, defensively pushing Freddy away from Ada.
"Besides," he said, smiling desperately, "She's much too pretty to die. Wouldn't you agree?"

[Ada Clemency]

Payment? Ada had foreseen a lot of things happening today, but she wasn't about to be payment. Her calmness had seemingly evaporated when the girl's eyes widened once more, her arm muscles having nervous spasms. Would running make things worse? Would the guy keep looking at her like that? She didn't really want to think about what a "payment" entailed, but she didn't think she'd live. Her breathing was getting faster now. Really, did she always have to have that kind of luck? First the visions, and now this.

Yet her mind felt so clear as she stood there. No images of terrible creatures, for once in the past few days. Well, none except what she saw in front of her as Alec pushed Freddy away. She was unfortunate alright. Lucky enough to get asked to lunch, and unlucky enough to have some haggard looking fellows try to take her away as some barbaric sacrifice. No, no, couldn't think about that now. Her head stayed still as her eyes scanned for an exit from the group. Alec seemed to be keeping Freddy busy, but she couldn't be sure about Fenric. No, it wasn't safe yet, and probably wouldn't be for a long time. Ada hushed her breathing and sent a worried glance to Alec. Somehow, being pretty didn't seem like it would help her current situation too much.

[Fenric the Beast]

"Alec, I have been very patient with you, I gave up the soul of a Time-Lord, something which is quite valuable to some people, as I am sure you know, I don't see why this girl won't make a good trade. And don't care if she is "Pretty" or not." His voice becomes deeper and his face turns dark red, horns sprout out of his head, he seems to grow in size quite a bit.. "I Want My Payment! AND I WANT IT NOW!" He snarls, before returning to normal. "I have an idea Alec. I keep the girl, for one week, and you find me a suitable replacement, if you fail I keep her for good.How does that sound Alec?" He offers.

[Alec Harrison]

Alec looked apologetically at Ada. He hadn't wanted this.
patient with you, I gave up the soul of a Time-Lord, something which is quite valuable to some people, as I am sure you know, I don't see why this girl won't make a good trade. And don't care if she is "Pretty" or not." His voice becomes deeper and his face turns dark red, horns sprout out of his head, he seems to grow in size quite a bit.. "I Want My Payment! AND I WANT IT NOW!" He snarls, before returning to normal. "I have an idea Alec. I keep the girl, for one week, and you find me a suitable replacement, if you fail I keep her for good. How does that sound Alec?" He offers.

Alec winced.
"It isn't my choice to make!"

Let us take a moment to think of what Alec is. A murderer, a liar, and a coward. If there was one thing he wasn't going to do, it'd be to play God.
"Leave her alone Fenric. I'm warning you." he said, gaze leveling and eyebrows darkening. He saw one way around this. Reaching inside his pocket, he found a small object.
Haven't used this since Hitler. he reminisced.

"Okay, here's my deal."
Before he said anything else, he grabbed Ada's arm and clicked the button. Time energy swirled around them, and soon...

...they were standing in his Tardis.
"I'm sorry, but there isn't any time to explain. He's coming."

[Ada Clemency]

Ada shut her eyes quickly, for some reason jerking back at the touch. Her first thought was that Alec was about to hit her. She hadn't any reason for such thoughts, aside from a deep set fear that welled up in her soul, knowing that something very important, very life changing was about to happen, and there wasn't a thing she could do to stop it. The dirty-faced girl could feel a coldness billowing around her, then suddenly, it ceased What had happened?

Her eyes were still shut tight. She opened them one by one, thinking for a moment that she was in one of her visions. "Oh god, not ag--wait..." They weren't fuzzy. But this couldn't be real. They'd just been outside, and this was... what the heck was it? She ran over to the center console of the Tardis, and poked the metal. Not a button, even though she did want to, but just the metal in case it was real. The shimmering plating reflected her face back as Ada grazed the cold surface. She jerked her arm back in the realization that yes, yes. It was all very real. A worried peep escaped her as Ada walked backward quickly, tripping over herself and falling on her bum.

"What... But..." There weren't any words she could use. Nothing in her whole life's experiences could have prepared her for THIS. It was huge! Huge, impossible, and... She had to have gone mad at last. Crazy Ada, always knew it would end like this. Not with a great hoopla and a bang, but with the touch of a stranger's hand. She searched wildly for him, unsure if finding him would give her reason to think herself sane, or if he was a creation of her mind. And there he was, brown haired and seemingly proud, if rather sad to have put her in this situation. Ada breathed in and out, looking around the room one last time, then back to Alec.

"No, no no no. What is... what is it?" She pointed around the room, motioning toward, well, everything. Alec had a lot of explaining to do.