This is a direct sequel to my other fic, The Receiving End. You kinda gotta read that one to get any grasp of what this one's about. Sorry for the inconvenience.

To any previous readers of mine - first of all, I love you. Second, thank you so much for placing whatever faith in me you have. Having people who actually read my work is a blessing and the best thing in the world.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

"We're in Hollywood!?" Jack bellowed over the terror and noise.

"Never mind where we are! Let's focus on when we are, why we are and how can we stop it! Come on!" the Doctor shouted. "Get everyone indoors! Tell them to do whatever they can to stay away from the daleks! I'll do what I can to distract them! Remember, whatever happens, stick together! No one should be caught alone out here! And if a dalek chases after you, get back to the TARDIS right away - her shields will protect you! Now, go!"

The sixteen of them split off into groups: The Doctor, tailed by River, attempted to attract the attention of nearby daleks; Sarah Jane brought with her Luke, Wilf and K-9; Jack split off with Gwen and Ianto; Martha and Mickey went with Christina; Amy and Rory went with Craig and Sophie.

The Doctor wasn't frightened, even as the daleks fired blast after blast behind him. Some of his friends might be a bit inexperienced, but they all knew exactly what they were doing. They trusted him, and that was all he really needed.