#Riverrosetober

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 31, Prompt: Costume/Disguise

SOMEWHERE IN THE TARDIS WARDROBE ROOM

"-no River, I am not dressing up as a werewolf."

"C'mon! It'd be fun~ a vampire and a werewolf? Classic!"

"No!" there's the sound of laughter.

"Oh? Then what's your alternative?"

"Well...."

"You don't have any idea, do you?"

"Of course I do! We can do... Sophie and Howl, from Howl's Moving Castle! Book version, not the movie."

River was silent for a moment, "I'm Howl. You can be Sophie."

"Perfect!" a smile spread across Rose's face at the compromise.

And so, they set off to find their new costumes.

[riverrose-propaganda]

Announcing RiverRosetober 2023!

[Image description: an image of a nebula that is orange, red, and pink. The words "RiverRosetober 2023" are written over it in script and "River Song/Rose Tyler Appreciation Month" is written beneath it in smaller, more plain text . End image description.]

Are you a hardcore River Song/Rose Tyler shipper? Someone who has never really thought of the ship before but is a little bit intrigued? Somewhere in between? Then this event is for you!

The rules for this event are:

All kinds of content accepted and encouraged! Fics, fanart, moodboards, headcanons, outlines of fics you're not sure you'll ever get around to, whatever strikes your fancy.

 The prompts are suggestions. You're welcome to use, interpret, twist, and ignore them as you like.

While River/Rose should be a major part of creations for the event, it's totally fine for things to not only be about them - ot3+ content and things prominently featuring other characters alongside the main ship makes the world go 'round, after all.

If you're participating in other events, you can mix and match. If you, for example, draw something riverrose following an Inktober prompt, you are absolutely welcome to consider it a fill for this event as well.

Tag Ao3 and Tumblr posts with "riverrosetober 2023", or add fics on Ao3 to the collection here.

Please remember to tag/rate all nsfw content appropriately.

While not required, image descriptions for all visual art is highly encouraged! As the artist, you know what you were trying to get across with your art more than anyone else does. Reblogs of undescribed visual art to the event's blog may be delayed to allow time for the moderator of this event to describe them.

Prompts below the cut!

Alternate Universe

Heart(s)

Life

Death

The Library

Free Space!

Home

Psychic Paper

Breaking in/Breaking out

Dreams

Spoilers

Dimension Hopping

Free Space!

Memories

Chance

Explosive

Different

TARDIS

Silence

Free Space!

Extended Universe

Stars

Hands

Past

Future

Bad Wolf

Free Space!

Handcuffs

Change

Hurt/Comfort

Costume/Disguise

[lupine-nebula]

riverrosetober day 1: au ! i chose the tried and true western au hahahha. i just love rodeo outfits. @riverrose-propaganda

river, placing her hat on rose's head: for luck, sweetheart rose: thanks, love

[the-lavender-creator]

RiverRosetober Day 1!

Did I know this existed? No! But I ended up writing something that fits into the first prompt entirely on accident anyways! A win for the riverrose girlies (gn) etc etc. Also my writing blog is @vwritesawholelothm but I'll post entries on my main since I'm already posting doctorjackrose week stuff here so I might as well.

Anyways!

Fandom: Doctor Who, Doctor Who (2005), Doctor Who & Related Fandoms Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: River Song/Rose Tyler Characters: River Song, Rose Tyler, Jackie Tyler Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Flower Shop & Tattoo Parlor, Parents Amy Pond/Rory Williams, they're also dead sorry, Fluff, i have no idea how tattoos or flower shops work we're just gonna suspend our disbelief for a bit Summary: Rose gets a new job at a tattoo parlor, and her first client is from the flower shop next door.

Event hosted by @riverrose-propaganda

[nounpolycule]

RiverRosetober Day 2: Heart(s)

Headcanon: Rose finds having two hearts a bit sexy, a statement that includes BUT is not solely about the Doctor. She would also think this is sexy in relation to River. Thank you for coming to my TedTalk.

[averseunhinged]

I HAVE A THING!!!

i'm mostly neck deep in my autumn exchange fic, but have also been working on this klaroline fic that is technically for halloween, but god only knows if i'll finish it, b/c i'm also trying to finish one single gd thing for riverrosetober.

this is a snippet from the halloween fic. it's technically a true blood crossover, but there's only one mention of a single season villain, and i kinda massaged that character's lore a smidge. tiny bit. a skosh. completely overhauled it. so, you don't need to have seen that at all. anyway, i'm trying to make it an exercise in just writing something and then blissfully sending it out into the world without obsessing over it. lololololololol

Klaus didn't notice at first.

Understandable, given the situation he found himself in, New Orleans a far bigger clusterfuck than he'd anticipated. Unforgivable, because he hadn't spent over a millennium honing his paranoia only to lose focus and fall down on the job once two-thirds of his long-term plans had resolved in his favor. And perhaps he was at his wits end, but he found himself oddly bored by the proceedings. Marcel and the witches. Hayley and Camille. His family. Despite the intrigue and murder, two of his favorite pastimes, there was something a bit hollow and listless about it all. Like the excitement he'd found in Mystic Falls had been leeched out of him, leaving only tepid machinations. He recalled joy bubbling up inside of him, like champagne and sunshine, but could no longer invoke anything of the sort.

It took weeks of turning the problem over and over in his mind, before he began to sense the stitchwork in his memory. Even then, it wasn't until he was observing--not stalking, Rebekah, thank you very much--Cami at Rousseau's one night that he knew what had been removed.

Or rather: who.

He spent the evening sweet-talking the bartender as she poured him drink after drink, tipping her every time, until she finally tossed over her shoulder, sassy and offhand, "You're not going to seduce me, Klaus. I'm way too smart to fall for those lines."

He hardly managed to stagger outside and to an isolated location before he was on the ground, clawing at the agony in his head, at the lonely, longing desperation erupting in his chest. The smell of his own blood gagging him, even as he mutilated himself like an animal, trying to tear out what tortured him. It eased off gradually, until eventually he found himself panting, filthy, and exhausted, soothed by the nearby rush of the Mississippi and its muddy-fishy-pollution stink, and the endorphin-soaked relief of the absence of pain.

When he could think again, he fumbled for his cellphone, arms rubbery and fingers clumsy, and despite his bleary vision, found a contact he would have sworn hadn't been there an hour ago. Except it had. He'd had her name, her mobile number, home address, email, the terrible strip mall Chinese restaurant whose egg rolls she loved, her bloody mother's bloody blood type, for fuck's sake, stored in his contacts for months.

His guts curdled when an automated voice told him the line wasn't in service.

He went down the Mystic Falls contacts. The Bennett witch didn't answer. Neither did Stefan. Damon, remarkably, did.

"Listen, I thought the whole taking your psycho family and moving far, far away thing meant I got to stop having these little bromantic chit-chats with you," the absolute prick on the other end of the line said without a greeting.

"If I could reach anyone else, believe me, we wouldn't be," Klaus ground out, throat like broken glass and raw meat.

"Jesus, you sound like shit. Well, almost everyone's gone traveling for the summer, now that things have settled down. If you need a witch, Bonnie's not really taking calls. And also hates you, so you know. Tough luck."

"Who do you suppose I'm calling in regards to, you imbecile?" Klaus panted, heaving himself up off the ground. "Caroline! I'm trying to reach Caroline!"

There was a long pause, and then, with the kind of honest bewilderment that could not be faked, Damon Salvatore asked, "Who?"

[vwritesawholelothm]

riverrose prompt!!! meeting for the first time (on either end of the timeline <3)

Thank you for the prompt!!

Fandom: Doctor Who, Doctor Who (2005), Doctor Who & Related Fandoms Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: River Song/Rose Tyler Characters: River Song, Rose Tyler, Ninth Doctor (Doctor Who) Additional Tags: Episode: s01e02 The End of the World, Riverrosetober 2023, Timey-Wimey Summary: The Doctor takes Rose to see the end of the world, only for her to find someone else had the exact same idea.

[vwritesawholelothm]

Fandom: Doctor Who, Doctor Who (2005), Doctor Who & Related Fandoms Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: River Song/Rose Tyler Characters: River Song, Rose Tyler, Ninth Doctor (Doctor Who) Additional Tags: Episode: s01e02 The End of the World, Riverrosetober 2023, Timey-Wimey Summary: The Doctor takes Rose to see the end of the world, only for her to find someone else had the exact same idea.

Hi!!! You sent me a riverrose prompt a bit ago and I just started working on it! Do you have an ao3 I can gift it to when I'm done? -@vwritesawholelothm

OMGG RIVERROSE CONTENT?? AAAAAAAAHHH 💖💖💖💖💖 This is what it feels like to be offered water in the desert god fucking BLESS.

YOU DONT HAVE TO GIFT IT TO ME BC FR READING IT WILL BE THE BEST GIFT IN THE WORLD BUT if you still do anyway my ao3 is ashdoesfandom !! GOOD LUCK WRITING AND THANK YOU 😚💖

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 26, Prompt: Bad Wolf

[ID: Rose Tyler and River Song from Doctor Who. River is on the left hand side of the drawing, she is in a prayer position. Her hair is down. River is wearing a light blue top that has a wrap around for the neck, she also has a pink band wrapped around her right arm with see through pink fabric covering the upper portion of her arm. She is wearing long black pants, and brown boots. On her hands there are black gloves with silver studs on the bottom. She is looking up at where Rose is. There are multiple scars on her body, two on her back and one on her right arm. Rose is on the right hand side of the drawing, she is floating next to River in a sitting position, leaning forwards. Her hair is falling forwards, partially covering her top. There are tear tracks on her face. Rose is dressed in a pink hoodie with grey sweatpants. She also has indigo shoes on. Rose is looking down, meeting River's gaze. The background is of stone. Both River and the background are tinted blue. Rose is glowing. /End ID]

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 30, Prompt: Hurt/Comfort

River curled in on herself, her eyes gazing somewhere that Rose could not see.

"River."

Swallowing Rose moved closer, her voice low, "River. My dear, can you hear me?"

There was no response, in her head River was stuck somewhere else. Tears slipped from her eyes.

"Love. Oh, my love."

Slowly Rose raised her hand to cup River's face as she moved so that she was situated next to her, she kept her motions slow that if River could see or recognize what she was doing she could react.

One hand cupped River's face as Rose continued to whisper. At one point River slowly became responsive again, first by leaning into Rose's touch. Then by taking her other hand. And finally by curling into Rose as silent tears streamed down her face.

Her voice cracked when she spoke, "Rose. I was- I couldn't, I-"

She tightened her grip on Rose, who let her and pulled her closer. Humming a gentle tune to try and calm her down.

River tilted her face up to look at Rose who gave her a peck on the forehead. Her eyes locked with River's as she gave her a silent option. Does she want to stay in the library, does she want to go to their bedroom, or does she want a cuppa and go see her parents?

"I want- I want my parents. I- Rose. Thank you. Thank you, thank you."

"I'm always here love. No matter what. Forever, and that's a promise."

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 29, Prompt: Change

Mels stumbled a bit, catching herself on the edge of a chair. Her hand covering the wound. Rose turned to look at her, realization clear on her face.

Amy and Rory were confused for a moment why Mels was acting strange before she revealed the bullet wound. They were worried, they didn't want to loose their friend.

Mels shook as she made a joke, despite the tears that were beginning to pool in her eyes. She was scared. She was so, so scared. She barely remembered the first time she regenerated. All she remembers is pain and blinding light.

Her eyes sought Rose out even as her vision blurred. She reached out for her, and to her utter relief Rose didn't move away. She came closer and held Mels hand, one hand going up cup Mels face. "Rose. Rose, Darling. I'm scared."

He voice was shaky as she admitted it. She tried to keep her voice low so that her parents and the Doctor couldn't hear her. She wanted to stay close to Rose but she could feel the regeneration building, if she held it off for much longer it would hurt that much more. In a split second she made a choice and pulled Rose close, kissing her before stepping back.

Her arms went out as she regenerated, each and every cell of her body dying. Then coming back, being reborn, differently. Tears stung her eyes as the golden glow enveloped her.

She stumbled forwards a bit, the regeneration finishing. Rose's arms quickly caught her as she fell. Whispering to her that it is alright. Despite Rose's platitudes River felt horrid, her head spinning and her sense trying to adjust.

It felt like her body was trying to kill her. She tried breathing but it didn't help much. She was aware of Rose helping lift her up and into the TARDIS, being in there made the pain fade a bit as she was dragged around.

Vaguely she was aware that Rose had brought her into the library, and then had started to move away. Making Mels whine, her eyes trying to focus on Rose who moved closer and assured her that she was only going to be gone for a moment.

She wasn't sure how long she was alone, how long it was before Rose was back. But she was back, her Rose was back. She was giving Mels something warm, a drink. Carefully she lifted it to her lips and took a sip. Suddenly, all around her the world came into focus and her senses settled.

"Tea. Helps with regeneration. Found that one out quite a while ago, now. You should go to sleep."

Mels hand found Rose's, and she tightened her grip eyes hesitant and voice shaky as she spoke, "Promise not to leave me?"

Rose laughed softly, it sounded like music to Mels ears. "I promise, Sweetheart."

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 28, Prompt: Handcuffs

Ok. Rose and River could not be blamed for what happened. I mean, how were they supposed to know that its illegal to hold hands in public?

Which is how they ended up in this situation. The officer, or officer equivalent sighed as they cuffed the two. The handcuffs clinking.

"Listen. Since you two are clearly off-worlders you aren't gonna be long. I'm guessing where your from this kinds behavior is normal. Is that right?"

They glanced at each other, Rose being the one to speak up. "Yeah... sorry about that. This is really normal where we're from so..."

"Right. Well, I've still gotta take you to the station. Can't go slacking now can I?"

Rose just nodded her head as she and River were told to get into the car. The officer hopped in the front and started driving, their eyes looking into the rearview mirror so that they could keep an eye on the two.

"So. What planet are you two from? I need to know so that the report can be filed correctly."

"Earth."

"I was born on an asteroid."

Rose and River answered at the same time. River's answer made the officer raise an eyebrow, "Which asteroid?"

She swallowed, "It's known as Demon's Run."

"Huh. Can't say I've ever heard of it."

The rest of the ride passed in silence. Eventually they got to the station and walked into the jail cells. They were told that they only were going to be held for a few days since they weren't aware of the law.

They both nodded before River spoke up, "Great. Now," she lifted her hands up, "Can we get these handcuffs off? Much as I love being in them. I don't care for when it's for jail."

Her comment made the person blush a bit, but they quickly moved to get the cuffs off the two of them.

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 27, Prompt: Free Space!

[ID: Rose Tyler and River Song from Doctor Who. They are drawn in a chibi style, River is on the left hand side. She has one hand on her hip and the other is bumping Rose's hand. She is wearing a t-shirt and jeans and has a choker on. She is colored in blue with her skin and eyes being lightly colored. Rose is on the right hand side. She has one hand down by her side and the other is bumping River's hand. She is wearing a tank top and leggings, she also has a key on a chain around her neck. Her hair is short. She is colored in pink with her skin and eyes being lightly colored in. The background is a pale green. /end ID]

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 25, Prompt: Future

River took Rose's hand as the music around them began. Settling into a waltz, the music crescendoing before decrescendoing. Rose's dress flared out a bit as they followed along to the music.

Rose rested her head on River as the spun, a light chuckle coming from her. River raised a brow before inquiring what made her so amused.

As she spoke a gently expression took over Rose's face, "I suppose... It's because I never thought this is where my future would lead. What it would end up being."

"Oh? And what did you think it would be Darling?"

"Well, when I was a teen and with him I thought we would stay together forever. You see how that has turned out. Then I thought that maybe me and Mickey would end up together... I think I wanted that because Mickey was safe. And then there was the Doctor, the mad man in his blue box. I made a choice that I was never going to leave him, I planned to spend the rest of my days with him till I died. Finally, I met you. And I quite like how our future is shaping up to be."

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 24, Prompt: Past

Mels didn't like her foster family, so she ran away. She hopped on a train and didn't look back. It was after she'd gotten off that she'd realized she didn't know where she was so she just walked around until she came upon a bench. It was starting to get dark outside so she curled on the bench and fell asleep.

When morning came there were people moving around her, family's going to and fro. It made her jealous, they had people that cared about them. She pushed herself up into a sitting position as a girl ran up to her. Maybe 11?

The girl stuck out her hand and looked expectantly at Mels, who hesitantly took her hand. A wide smile spread across the girl's face, Mels thought that it was pretty and suited her, "'ello! I'm Rose. Rose Tyler. What's your name?"

"Mels."

The girl-Rose, moved as though to pull Mels up. She was interrupted by an older woman calling her name. She looked surprised but turned around and happily called to her, "Mum! Over here!" she waved the arm that wasn't holding River.

Rose's mum moved closer, exasperation clear on her face. Maybe this was something Rose did often? Going to kids who're alone and talking with them, giving them that smile... for some reason Mels felt envious.

She changed how she and Rose were holding hands, so that instead of a handshake they were intertwined. It made Mels feel warm inside, a small smile appearing on her face.

[soulless-angel25]

Riverrosetober 2023- Day 23, Prompt: Hands

Rose thought that River's hands were beautiful. Because each crease, each scar, each injury held a story. They were amazing because when she and River intertwined their hands they seemed to fit together perfectly.

Chipped nail polish telling how hard she works, callus on her hands telling anyone who dared come close enough of what River did. Dirt underneath her fingernails, bandages wrapped around parts where she'd gotten an injury.

And Rose felt so immensely lucky that she was the one able to hold River's hand, the one able to trace the scars and bruises on her hands. The one able to trim them and use a nail filer when they got too long, or too uneven. The one who was able to hold her hands as they ran from adventure to adventure. Or even during the mundane, like watching a movie or show.

Being able to hold her hand steady and carefully take the scratchy nail polish off and redo it.

All of it made Rose smile. Like sometimes when Rose is painting and a piece of hair falls in her face but she can't touch it because her hands are covered in paint, River'll reach out and push it behind her ear. Or River passing her things in the galley when they were making food because the gods know that they don't trust the Doctor to be the one to do it.

Rose loves River's hands, all the stories that are inlaid upon them.