200-word Doctor Who ficlet, Theta/Koschei, PG

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Forever
Fandom: Doctor Who
Rating: PG
Pairing: Theta/Koschei
Disclaimer: I wonder if they hand out witty disclaimers at conventions or something. There are some right gems out there. Unfortunately this is not one of them. All rights belong to the BBC.
Note: Inspired by evilawyer’s That’s What Brothers Are For.


When Martha asked What is he to you?, you immediately began to think the reverse: What are you to him? You couldn’t help it. A small corner of your mind went merrily down its own path as you consciously worked through Martha’s question.

You were young, too young, some might say. Perhaps you both were, or perhaps it was only one of you. There was no question that the ceremony was mutual, but that was as far as the mutuality went. You’d run before it could be completed. You'd run.

What is he to you, Doctor? He’s nothing more than a past friend. What are you to him, Doctor? Something he needs to get back. Something he will forever chase. Something that was once his other half. He’s bound to you, he’d say if he could ever admit it. You are not bound to him. You fear, deep down, this is the cause of his madness: the fruitless chase, the perpetual let down, the pain, the humiliation, and the list goes on.

You never looked back. You hadn’t wanted to see Koschei’s face. It would’ve been imprinted on your memory forever.

Forever. The very concept is enough to frighten you.

Comments

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Damn... I...damn.

*hugs you tight*

[shinodabear.livejournal.com]

*hugs*