Group effort

“I guess we are going together!” the Doctor screamed above the wail of the debris hitting the earth’s surface. He pushed himself off the ledge and felt gravity take over.

But then an arm grabbed his ankle. The Valeyard kept his grip just barely as the Doctor looked up and saw Ruby.

“Doctor, you are really heavy.” She began to slip under all the weight. She didn’t have the strength to hold on for long.

“Rose!” the Doctor screamed above the explosions, “Let go! Don’t risk…” But it was too late: holding on desperately to his ankle, she fell.

But not for long.

“Percy?” Ruby looked up at Percy, who was using his good arm to grab her boot. “Percy! Stop looking up my dress!”

“There are bigger things to worry about!” Percy blushed and held on tight. His demigod strength was of little use as his feet failed to find traction on the floor. Very slowly, he slipped toward the edge.

“This is getting ridiculous.” A voice overwhelmed the others as Midnighter held on to Percy’s shoulder. “Everyone hold on. I’ll drag you guys up…”


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Semi-Finals, angelsrallyon