He stood on the edge, and watched as the flames consumed his home and race.

When the Doctor is asked his name, he doesn't say John Smith. He says his nickname from his academy days, but this makes the events after that little bit better/worse.

In memory of Theta and Koschei, the two Time-Lords that want awry- they weren't together. Yes, it's Master/Doctor in the 3rd chapter. And it's lame. But just read it.