69. The First Anomaly

The road, this is all that Amazonite saw in front of her. The sun was hot over her head, as if she was in hell, and the silhouette of the shadow was not even visible.

Amazonite went on and on, but she never got closer to her goal. She had the feeling that the atmosphere was getting hotter and hotter, as if someone was intensifying the fire.

--- Come on, tell me. We know that you have something to say.

--- .......

--- I'm sorry, but there's no turning back. We made a choice. According to our memories, we should soon come to that city.

--- ....

--- Yes, yes, we know. Be careful and patient. Only this will not help, last time we were immediately noticed. If it wasn't for that old man, we would have stayed there.

Amazonite continued to move. She has been walking for the third day, without rest or even a hint of shadow. Only at night she manages to cool down a little.

--- How tired I am of this ! When we are ....

Suddenly, they stopped. There was a crunch under their feet. And looking down, they saw something that they had long forgotten.

--- If he's here, then so is the city. We told you we'd be there soon ! You have to trust us !

--- ...

--- No, you think so. Everything was according to plan.

Amazonite threw the broken phone away from the road and accelerated its course. Soon, the same city appeared on the horizon. The City of Terror, so Augustus called it.

--- So, where should we start ?

--- ...

--- Intelligence ? This is a good idea, I think it's worth starting with that cafe. We hope the old man is all right.

They slowly entered the city. Nothing has changed here. People are still going about their business and looking at the phone. And still it brings fear to their soul.

They quickly walked towards the cafe, trying to avoid contact with people. Soon they were presented with a sign from their old memories, Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe. During all this time, she hasn't changed a bit.

They slowly entered, the atmosphere was still the same. Sounds, smells, furniture, people, everything remained in its place. It was like a dollhouse. They sat down at an empty table and to their surprise noticed two new faces.

--- Doctor, I don't like this place. Why are we here ? - there was a girl sitting at the table, an attractive brunette for their taste

--- Clara, we're here because the TARDIS dropped us off here. And if she threw us here, instead of Rome, then there is something important here. Moreover, there are delicious pancakes here. - opposite the girl sat a young-looking man in a suit with a bow tie.

--- But, the Doctor... - it seems that they have finally noticed them.

--- Can we sit down ? - they decided to start with politeness. August has always believed that politeness is the key to a successful acquaintance.

--- Oh, yes, of course, have a seat. - the man with the strange name moved away and let them sit down. Soon a waiter came up to them.

--- What will you order ? - it was the same waiter, like a robot, waiting for an answer.

--- Your signature dish and a large Coca Cola.

--- Expect

After he left, there was an awkward silence at the table. The man was a Doctor, calmly eating pancakes, and the girl was staring at them in full.

--- You can stop looking at us like that, it's uncultured and embarrassing.

--- Oh, I'm sorry. - it seems that she thought that you did not notice her gaze. How naive.

--- I think we should get acquainted, since we are sitting at the same table. My name is Doctor, this is Clara Oswald.

--- Our name is Amazonite. It's nice to meet you.

--- Let me ask you, my new friend, for what purpose you are in this city ?

--- We are wandering. This city is just a stop, we will rest and continue our journey.

--- Why are you speaking in the plural ? You're the only one here. - the girl, Clara Oswald, decided to ask them a question

--- No. You're the only one here - They took off their glasses and all four eyes looked at Clara Oswald - We are not alone, we are together.

--- This is the first time I see such a view as you, can I scan you ? - The doctor took out a screwdriver and looked at them

--- Of course, just be careful - with their permission, the Doctor pointed a screwdriver at them, it buzzed a little and shone on them, after which he took it away from them.

--- Interesting. Above, the body seems to consist of crystals. And there are more than one consciousness and they are in balance, for the first time I see this.

--- We are together and we are united, this is the main thing. It's also strange, where is our order ? - at least 10 minutes have passed, but the order has not been received. But all the people in the cafe were looking at them carefully, and there were also several glances outside.

--- It seems that we have an audience. - The doctor got up and went to one of the people, shone a screwdriver on him and spoke - I demand an audience with the one who took control of these people. I have come for a peaceful purpose, I ask you to give me some time.

Instead of answering, their eyes turned completely white, and a very strong ultrasound came out of their mouths. Light began to radiate from them, after which the entire cafe was immersed in light and disappeared. It was as if he wasn't there at all, only emptiness remained.