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You didn't even see me go.
You didn't even feel the chains loosen around me. For some time now you've been far too happy to notice anything.
A part of me is sorry. I thought you wanted to keep me by your side at all costs. Like a trophy. A war trophy, perhaps? This thought makes me laugh softly.
Your Tardis put up no resistance to me. I was able to go out as if nothing had ever happened. The sight of the sun hurt my eyes. It took six months to get out of here, my eyes are no longer used to it.
The air filling my lungs hurts a little.
I feel like I'm finally reborn. I can walk, run, jump, as I wish. No more chains, no more of your horrible face to remind me of my defeat, your ignorance that devoured me. So many things for you to be forgiven, but I will never forgive you anything.
I ended up collapsing a few streets away. The regenerations I sacrificed to get away have weakened me considerably. My eyes close for a moment. I hope you didn't notice my absence and started looking for me.
But would you really have done it? Wouldn't that be a weight that you would be happy to take off? No longer worrying about your vile trophy locked up, just going on adventures, free of me?
Donna, isn't it?
I hope the happiness she brings to you will explode in your face.
I finally get up, having recovered a little strength.
One two three four.
One two three four.
The sound of the drums twists my eardrums again, making me wince in pain.
I'll come back to you, Doctor.
And I will do whatever it takes to accomplish my revenge.
One two three four.
One two three four.
Because only you can stop this thud.