8 *** The New Adventures of *** ************************ --=* D O C T O R W H O *=-- ************************ F I R S T C O N T A C T Written by BenJacksn with a little help from his friends (DanielC71 and MsTegan) CAST ---- DRTUNA <-= The Doctor MsTegan <-= Tegan Jovanka DanielC71 <-= M. Daniel Delmin O Sillyman <-= The Butler DoctorWho8 <-= Draconian Captain Rovick Drami1 <-= Zoe Herriot BenJacksn <-= Commander Tanya Lernov (Host: Drami1) >>>>>>>>Prologue<<<<<<<< The Doctor has defeated Fenric is 3rd century Constantinople. By doing so, (and precipitating his meeting with the escapee from Shada in 20th century England in his seventh persona), he has inadvertantly alienated his two companions, Tegan Jovanka and M. Daniel Delmin. His calculating and uncommunicative manner has especially alienated Tegan, although some time has passed, allowing tempers to cool. >>>>>>>>Part One<<<<<<<< IN THE CONSOLE ROOM ONBOARD THE TARDIS -------------------------------------- DRTUNA # ::: The Doctor is in the Tardis console room. ::: MsTegan # ::Tegan and Delmin walk into the console room:: DanielC71 # :::enters console room & yawns::: Morning, Doc! DRTUNA # Well, I just wanted to apologize for my ... DRTUNA # ... behavior in Constantinople. DRTUNA # I should have told you everything. MsTegan # ::Is still grumpy:: MsTegan # You're too right Dr! DanielC71 # Yes, you should have. But no harm done... :::looks at Tegan::: I think. DRTUNA # We are about to land and I would like to tell you everything. MsTegan # I'm listening... DRTUNA # Well, unfortunately, I don't know very much. DanielC71 # Ah. DRTUNA # We are in the Terran System, around year 2073. DRTUNA # There are some unusual signals from a space station. DanielC71 # Hey, the end of the 21st! DRTUNA # It looks like serious disturbances in the time stream. MsTegan #::Grits teeth and mutters under her breath:: Same story as always! DanielC71 # I don't know much about this period. I was more of an ancient history buff... DanielC71 # The Beatles and all that... right, Teeg? :::stupid grin::: MsTegan # ::Smiles back at Delmin despite herself::: DRTUNA # Someone or something is trying to damage the history of your solar system. DRTUNA # That is all I know. DanielC71 # :::to Doc::: Damage? How? DRTUNA # I don't know. That is what I need to find out. DanielC71 # Oh my. MsTegan # ::Tries to be nice:: Is there any way we can help this time? DRTUNA # ::: The Tardis materializes in a cargo bay on a Terran space station known as the Wheel. ::: MsTegan # Can we take a peek at the place on the view screen, Dr? DRTUNA # Yes, stay alert, and keep me informed, but be careful. DRTUNA # :::viewscreen up::: MsTegan # What is this place? DanielC71 # ;::Looks at controls::: Hey! It's an old Space Wheel! DRTUNA Looks harmless enough so far. MsTegan Way cool!! DRTUNA # 2073, humans are reaching out from Earth into space and becoming a new sort of species. DanielC71 # I forgot these old things were in use back then... I mean now... Oh nuts. DRTUNA # ::: The Doctor opens the Tardis door and emerges from the Tardis ::: DanielC71 # I can't wait to look around! :::heads out::: MsTegan # Me either! ::Follows Delmin:: THE TARDIS CREW EMERGE ONTO THE WHEEL ------------------------------------- DRTUNA # Oh, we are scholastic advisors, special services, just arrived, leaving tomorrow if anyone asks. MsTegan # Gottcha, Dr! DanielC71 # Affirmative. I'll check out these old digitial buffer type computers. DRTUNA # ::: The Doctor strolls out of the cargo bay ::: Be cautious! DanielC71 # :::Out into the hallway::: DanielC71 # Vintarek crystals? MsTegan # This place is so interesting looking, I think I'll go exploring, too. DanielC71 #:::Pulls out the NetLink::: Main CPU is this way! :::points toward the bridge::: DRTUNA # Well, this is a bother! I hate it when this happens. MsTegan # ::Pauses:: What do you mean Dr? DRTUNA # This is a station known as the Wheel. I have been here before. DanielC71 # :::Doesn't hear the Doctor::: This way! :::Walks into control room::: DRTUNA # ::: Follows Delmin :: A good place to start. ON THE WHEEL, A SPACE STATION ORBITTING BETWEEN VENUS AND MERCURY ----------------------------------------------------------------- BenJacksn @:::Tanya is on the bridge of the Wheel:::: BenJacksn @:::Zoe is there as well::: BenJacksn @Tanya> Boring! Sometimes I think they gave me this job just to be rid of me BenJacksn @Ever since the Cybermen invasion 7 years ago, it's been day in and day out of boredom. Drami1 @::taking readings of the bridge instruments:: Nonsense. They gave you this job because you're good at what you do. THE BUTLERS PREPARES TO EXECUTE HIS LATEST SCHEME ------------------------------------------------- O Sillyman &:::a remote corner of the wheel ::: O Sillyman $::: a faint singing is heared echoing in the halls:::: The column on the tardis goes up and down, up and down, up and down... O Sillyman &:::there is a soft cackle as the butler rounds a corner::: O Sillyman &::::he continues singing:::: the Dragon ship goes boom boom boom... boom boom boom, boom boom boom.... ahh I'm such a poet ::: more cackling::: O Sillyman &:::looks around::: ohhh Ruddy? where are you... Rudkin? HISTORY EXERTS ITS INEVITABLE FORCE ----------------------------------- BenJacksn @::::monitors screen sees a blip:::: What? Drami1 @::looks up from her readings:: Hmmm? BenJacksn @Zoe, look at this? Drami1 @::turns to the screen:: BenJacksn @Are there any ships suppose to be in this area? BenJacksn @I wasn't informed! Drami1 @::frowns:: Not to my knowledge... BenJacksn @ I don't recognize the markings BenJacksn @See if you can contact it. Open a channel. Drami1 @::puts down her charts and fiddles with the communications panel:: Drami1 @::twiddles a dial, trying to raise them:: Hello? Is anyone out there? Drami1 @::runs a slidy thing up the console and gives it a good hard whack with the heel of her hand...:: Drami1 @::something she unconsciously picked up from the Doctor all that time ago:: BenJacksn @THis is Tanya Lernov of the Space Wheel! Identify yourself! BenJacksn @What a strange looking ship! BenJacksn @Come in unidentified ship! YOu are in prhibited space! Drami1 @That isn't one of our vessels... BenJacksn @I can see that Zoe, but who's is it? O Sillyman @:::enters the bridge:::: BenJacksn @You....security! O Sillyman @Yessir! BenJacksn @Can you identify this ship? O Sillyman @Of course... I can't.. I have absolutely no idea... none... Drami1 @::trying to think what it reminds her of:: Drami1 @I don't know... I've never seen anything like it! BenJacksn @They do not answer our hails BenJacksn @Zoe, keep trying to establish contact Drami1 @::gazes at the screen, frowning, then returns to the hailing mechanisms:: ON BOARD THE DRACONIAN SHIP "RUTHLESS" -------------------------------------- DoctorWho8 % helmsman> Captain, the main directional sensors are still malfunctioning. DoctorWho8 % Cpt. Rovick> What's the problem with them? DoctorWho8 % helmsman> It seems as if they were jammed or are being jammed. DoctorWho8 % Rovick> Well, how far out do you make us from the home planet? DoctorWho8 % helmsman> I estimate that we are 32 parsects away. DoctorWho8 % Rovick> In other words, we're lost. DoctorWho8 % helmsman> Sir, there is some kind of space station ahead of us.. Perhaps we should contact it? DoctorWho8 % helmsman> Sir they are hailing us. DoctorWho8 % Rovick> Answer them. THREE STRANGERS ENTER THE BRIDGE OF THE WHEEL --------------------------------------------- DanielC71 @ :::Delmin enters the control room::: BenJacksn @ :::to Zoe::: Well man? DanielC71 @ :::Walks over to a computer bank and analyzes data::: O Sillyman @:::pretends to be checking records:::: umm, It matches no known ship. DanielC71 @ Can anyone tell my the input/output ratio of the central and auxilliary nodes? BenJacksn @:::suprised::: Wha? DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor steps back away from the main action taking place on huge projection screens. ::: MsTegan # ::Mutters to herself:: Always walking in MEN'S footsteps! I've got to change that! BenJacksn @ Security, who is that man? DanielC71 @ Aha! As I thought! MsTegan # ::Follows the Dr and Delmin:: MsTegan @ ::Looking around:: This place is cool. DanielC71 @ Who's in charge here? O Sillyman @Good ques... I mean... halt Identify yourself! O Sillyman @:::grabs ahold of Delmin:::: DanielC71 @ Don't worry! We're from Earth. I'm Professor of Computer Sciences! BenJacksn @:::to Delmin::: I'll ask the questions! DRTUNA @ Excuse me. Excuse me, I have just arrived to advise you on just such matters. Special services. DRTUNA @ I am called the Doctor. John Smith, actually. BenJacksn @To Doctor> And who are you? We have a crisis here! DanielC71 @ We're here to make sure everything is running at top efficiency, INCLUDING security! O Sillyman @:::sees the Doctor, is thankful for disguise::: Drami1 @::looking at Delmin at the mention of computer sciences:: DRTUNA @ These are Daniel & Tegan, speserv operatives. THE DRACONIAN SHIP HAILS THE WHEEL ---------------------------------- DoctorWho8 % Rovick to space station> Space station, this is Captain Rovick of the 39th Draconian battle fleet. DoctorWho8 % We need you assistance. DanielC71 @ Hey... DRAGONS! :::points to monitor::: BenJacksn @ At last! A response DanielC71 @ Who's in CHARGE here?! BenJacksn @ ::to Draconian ship::: 39th? What? Who are you? DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor steps forward. ::: DRTUNA @ You do want advice, don't you? Drami1 @::rushes to the controls at the sound of Rovick:: MsTegan @ ::Walks around the room looking at all the cool buttons on consoles and stuff:: DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor tenses as he notices Zoe. ::: O Sillyman @ What'll I do with 'im? BenJacksn @Security just watch them for now under guard. MsTegan @ ::Thinks:: What a wonderfully interesting place this is... BenJacksn @To Doctor> Look...Doctor...we're in a bit of a bind here, we have an unidentified ship. DanielC71 @ :::Grabs Tanya's arm::: You're in command, correct? DON'T let them DOCK! :::Tanya pushes him aside::: O Sillyman @I tend to agree with the intruder.. they don't look friendly... I say open fire MsTegan @ ::Hears Delmin raise his voice and edges over beside him:: Drami1 @::hits the reply button:: Rovick, this is Zoe Herriot, second in command of this space station. What Drami1 @seems to be the problem? DoctorWho8 % :::sees ugly looking being on screen and winces::: DoctorWho8 % I am Capt. Rovick of the 39th Draconian battle fleet. Our main directional sensors are faulty. DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor watches. ::: BenJacksn @To screen> My word! What hideous creatures? No even human! MsTegan @ :: Thinks:: heads are a bit pointy aren't they? DoctorWho8 % We need your assitance. DRTUNA @ Draconians, and right on schedule! DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor checks his pocket watch screen. ::: DRTUNA @ This is a great opportunity to make contact peacefully. DanielC71 @ Peacefully?? :::to Tanya, who ignores him::: Stop this! MsTegan @ Delmin, what's eating you! Leave the poor girl alone! BenJacksn @ Zoe, see if you can handle this Doctor person, I am trying to talk to this Draconian. DoctorWho8 % Will let us dock for repairs? Drami1 @::turns to the Doctor and is struck by something tickling the edge of her memory:: BenJacksn @You say you are in trouble Draconian, but how do we know we can trust you? O Sillyman @It is obvious they are hostile... just look at 'em... I say make them go boom boom DRTUNA @ Commander...ah..Lernov. They need your help, so you can hardly be threatened. DanielC71 @ :::to Doctor::: That's what they said the LAST time! DRTUNA @ An open ended cry from space is usually a cry for help! Draconians don't come in under cover of lies! DoctorWho8 % Please respond. MsTegan @ Delmin, what is it? DanielC71 @ Tegan, you don't understand! MsTegan @ ::Impatient:: Then make me understand! DanielC71 @ Listen to me!! DON'T let the Dragons DOCK! BenJacksn @:::Notices Delmin::: I will decide for myself little man, but I will take your advice into consideration! Drami1 @::to the Doctor:: You seem to know more than we do - who are these creatures? DanielC71 @ :::Security pushes Delmin away from Tanya. He moves over to Tegan::: MsTegan @ They say they need help, so let's help them. BenJacksn @To Draconian> I am prepared to accept that you are in trouble, but I need assurances that you are peaceful! DRTUNA @ I suggest that you allow them to dock for repairs. O Sillyman @absolutely not... in Rudkins absense I say they are a risk we cannot take... DRTUNA @ ::: looks askance at the person suggesting violence. ::: MsTegan @ ::Looks up at Delmin:: I've never seen you so upset.... DanielC71 @ To Tegan> They're ruthless. They disguise honor with single-minded greed. DanielC71 @ They pretended to be wounded and started a war in my time! DanielC71 @ They killed... they killed... :::chokes up::: MsTegan @ ::Reaches to touch Delmin's arm:: MsTegan @ No wonder you are upset, then! Drami1 @::listening with great interest to Tegan and Delmin:: DoctorWho8 % helmsman> Capt., I've done a scan of their space station and it is primitive to our technology. BenJacksn @ Zoe, what do you think? BenJacksn @I won't kill them in cold blood, but I can prevent them from docking O Sillyman @ who are you going to listen to... an officer or an intruder? MsTegan @ Tell me what it is... maybe I can help. DanielC71 @ To Tegan> :::Shakes his head in the negative::: DanielC71 @ :::Sees Zoe listening::: You! You're second in command right? Stop this before it's too late! MsTegan @ ::Wonders what could make Delmin choke up like that:: MsTegan @ To Delmin> I understand ::Squeezes arm gently DanielC71 @ :::to the Wheel crew, who obviously aren't listening::: You condemn the future... Drami1 @::snaps out of it:: I think we should let them dock for repairs. If they get hostile, we can DRTUNA @ Commander Lernov, can I speak to them? I am an advisor from special services. O Sillyman @We cannot take the risk BenJacksn @To Doctor> Okay...Doctor? I will. DoctorWho8 % Rovick to helmsman> Well, at least we know we can out gun them. DRTUNA @ My life at the Emperor's command! DRTUNA @ I suggest you allow this station to honorably assist... BenJacksn @:::Notices that Delmin's anger appears sencere, but still is not convinced they are hostile BenJacksn @To The Butler> Security, your job is not in command, watch these strangers! MsTegan @ ::Stands back and watches the scene, not sure what is happening:: O Sillyman @:::watches Delmin thinks to self:::: excellent.... this may be easier than I thought DanielC71 @ :::Whacks Butler on the back of the neck and dashes out of the control room::: DoctorWho8 % :::sees another ungly creature but is suprized at it's remark::: My life a your command. DRTUNA @ such brave warriors as yourselves, sir. O Sillyman @:::calls security:::: this is Reltub... the intruder has escaped.. apprehend MsTegan @ ::Is surprised by Delmin's sudden departure:: DRTUNA @ Honor among warriors, fairly met, can be relied on, no matter our different faces. MsTegan @ ::Starts to follow him then thinks better of it:: BenJacksn @To Doctor> You....know these creatures? O Sillyman @:::gives a waring glance at Tegan::: DoctorWho8 % I am grateful for your...hospitality. DRTUNA @ ::: The Dr doesn't notice Delmin leaving. He is absorbed in the discussion. ::: MsTegan @ ::Notices the strange man who seems to glare ate everyone:: MsTegan @ ::Thinks:: He's up to something, I've got to keep an eye on him... DoctorWho8 % We are about to dock within five quats. DRTUNA Yes, Commander Lernov, they are Draconians. DRTUNA @ The Draconians are a noble race! Certainly no worse than homo sapiens. O Sillyman @:::slips out and dashes to a secret room::: MsTegan @ ::Listens to the Dr explain about the Draconians:: BenJacksn @I see Earth Serivces saw no need to tell us at the Wheel about these creatures!! DRTUNA @ Commander, please advise them to dock for repairs. You know NOW. MsTegan @ ::Wonders how he and Dlemin can be taking about the same race:: BenJacksn @Attention Draconian ship, you have permision to dock for repairs DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor steps back, hoping the two leaders will make the next move. ::: MsTegan @ Notices that the coniving little man seems to have left, after Delmin...:: BenJacksn @But I have to post a heavy guard DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor steps forward ::: Very wise, very wise. DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor notices Zoe is looking at him. He smiles. ::: THE BUTLER ENTERS HIS SECRET CONTROL ROOM ------------------------------------------ O Sillyman &:::starts singing softly::: the dragon ship goes boom boom boom O Sillyman &:::reaches his room:::: Okay.... paitience... let them get a little closer:::: O Sillyman & And FIRE!!!!!!! O Sillyman &:::: a plasma bolt is fired from a recess of the wheel::::: DELMIN ESCAPES INTO THE CORRIDORS OF THE WHEEL ---------------------------------------------- DanielC71 * :::Runs down a corridor and hides in a small room::: DanielC71 * :::Closes the door::: Not again... Not again... Cassandra... DanielC71 * :::Realizes he is in the computer library. He takes out the NetLink and sits at a node::: DanielC71 * All right then... What do we know about the Dragons in 2073, eh? DanielC71 * :::reads::: No direct contact established?! DanielC71 * Then this is it! What starts it all... DanielC71 * If I can stop what happened, Cassandra won't die in the war! DanielC71 * :::reads NetLink data::: Not enough... not enough... I'll have to play it by ear. DanielC71 * :::Attempts to route the NetLink into the Security channels::: SUDDENLY... ----------- DoctorWho8 % :::suddenly the Draconian shipped is hit by a phaser blast::: DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor grimaces as he witnesses the Wheel firing on the Draconian ship. ::: BenJacksn @What the......? MsTegan @ What the...? DELMIN HEARS THE BLAST ---------------------- DanielC71 *:::Hears the X-Ray Lasers fire::: What the--?! DanielC71 * The Dragons!! They've started!! :::Peels out of the Library and into hallway::: THE BUTLER CONTINUES TO RANT IN THE FACE OF VICTORY --------------------------------------------------- O Sillyman &:::puts on his calm face::: the dragon ship goes boom O Sillyman &:::walks back to bridge:::: THE WHEEL HAS FIRED ON THE DRACONIAN SHIP ----------------------------------------- DoctorWho8 % :::the crew is shaken around::: BenJacksn @What happened! I demand to know!!! DanielC71 @ ::Runs back into the control room::: I told you! DRTUNA @ There is the interference. BenJacksn @ Who fired on that Ship???? O Sillyman &Hehehehehehehehehhe!!!!!! Yes!!!!! I the BUTLER!!!!!!! hahahahahha!!! DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor smiles coldly ::: Peek a boo, I see you! MsTegan @ Dr what is going on here? I am confused. DRTUNA @ Now, what is the plan? BenJacksn @You Doctor? Did you do this? DoctorWho8 % helmsman> Sir, they fired on us for no reason! Have they no honor?! DanielC71 @ :::Looks from tanya to the Doc::: DRTUNA @ No to both of you! DanielC71 @ to Tanya> The Doctor would never do that... even when it was the right thing! DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor is quiet -- thinking. ::: BenJacksn @ Attention Draconian ship, I do not know what happened MsTegan @ ::Tugs the Dr's sleeve:: Tell me what is going on! DRTUNA @ ::: thinking ::: Do I stop a war from taking place too soon? DoctorWho8 % Rovick> Send a ditress signal to Draconia and open a hailing frequency. DRTUNA @ A war Tegan, a war that should not take place, or should it? O Sillyman @:::stops outside bridge.. then jumps in :::: what happened? BenJacksn @To Delmin> then who did, I cannot trace where the blast came from except that it MsTegan @ War? No war should take place, should it? BenJacksn originated on the ship DoctorWho8 % :::the distress signal is sent::: DRTUNA @ :::thinking::: Do I, perhaps, do damage by stopping a future war which should happen briefly? DanielC71 @ I'll try to trace the computer logs of the blast! :::Uses the NetLink w/ the computers::: BenJacksn @Securty! Where were you? I want the head of whoever fired on that ship! DoctorWho8 % Rovick> Space station, what is the meaning of this!!! DRTUNA @ ::: thinking ::: Yes, someone starting the Draconian-Terran war too soon! O Sillyman @ Aye! DRTUNA @ ::: thinking ::: A war Draconia may well win! DanielC71 @ Tanya, someone has created a series of bypass AI nodes! You've been sabotaged! MsTegan @ ::Watches Delmin at work and the Dr thinking:: BenJacksn @Draconian Ship! I don't know, I am sorry, I vow to find out what happened O Sillyman @:::glares at the doctor... a hint of a smile form on his mouth::: DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor frowns, ::: DanielC71 @ :::points to Zoe::: You! Help me with this! We have to trace them! DRTUNA @ Rash action must be avoided. MsTegan @ ::Thinks:: If there is a way to stop this war someone should do it, NOW! DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor steps forward towards Tanya. ::: DoctorWho8 % You do realize that firing on a damaged ship could mean war? DRTUNA @ Captain, we must consider the interests of the empire. BenJacksn @Draconian ship, I assure I do not know what happpend, please understand, you may dock! MsTegan @ ::Notices that one person has an awfully happy face in the midst of all this mess...:: DRTUNA @ @ If it was not a planned attack, but an error, we can ill afford DRTUNA @ to turn that into an honorable conflict. O Sillyman @:::: gives an oscar winning startled look::: sabotage? what:::: smiles slightly::: MsTegan @ ::Thinks:: That cagey little guy is really up to something! DanielC71 @ :::Looks at Butler::: Wait a minute... DoctorWho8 % We will dock but be warned, we will be ready to fight if we have to. MsTegan @ ::Thinks:: Look at him smiling! DRTUNA @ Captain, if this station had wanted you destroyed, DRTUNA @ ... we would hardly be having this discussion now, would we? DanielC71 @ ::Grabs Butler by the collar::: Nobody would susepct the Security Officer, would they? MsTegan @ ::Is startled by Delmin's ferocity:: O Sillyman @Un hand me... what would I possibly have to gain MsTegan @ Delmin, let the guy go! BenJacksn @You have my word as a Captain, that I will personally see that justice will prevail DanielC71 @ to Butler>Shut up! How did you setup the bypass nodes?! DRTUNA @ Captain, I urge you to consider your options! Take your privilege of time to contemplate! DanielC71 @ Doctor! Tanya! THIS is your man! MsTegan @ ::Is very worried about Delmin:: DoctorWho8 % Maybe, but we do not know your race, so we will take every precaustion necessary. O Sillyman @Bypass nodes what? I am a security officer.. I do not understand computer systems! BenJacksn @:::Looks at Delmin::: Butler, my head of security? I don't think so DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor surveys the scene in the control room. ::: DanielC71 @ You may not, but SOMEBODY does, and YOU allowed it! :::Shakes Butler by the collar::: MsTegan @ ::Mumbles to herself:: Everyone in here has gone daft in the head! BenJacksn @I've known him for over a year, and he has been excellent O Sillyman @ I demand that this miscreant release me... MsTegan @ ::Steps up to Delmin:: Take it easy, Delmin. DanielC71 @ to Tegan> You keep out of this!! MsTegan @ To Delmin>Fine, you brute! DanielC71 @ :::Throws Butler at Tanya's feet::: Then ask him WHO planted the bypass nodes without his knowledge! BenJacksn @You're right Butler> To Delmin> Listen I do not know you, I think YOU may have done it DRTUNA @ Daniel, are you all right? You have been acting strangely ever since the Draconian ship came up. DoctorWho8 % :::the Draconian battle cruiser dock with the Wheel::: O Sillyman @I was in pursuit of this INTRUDER... he very well could have had time to do it! DanielC71 @ In the ten minutes since we've arrived? Who do think I am, a time traveller? DanielC71 @ Doctor, we can't trust these Dragons! O Sillyman @you seem to know alot about computers... who here really knows the extent of your ability BenJacksn @To Delmin> To be frank, I don't know WHO you are, I place you under arrest, Butler arrest him! O Sillyman @you yourself expressed your hatred for these creatures DanielC71 @ And are you so lame at your job I did it all without your knowledge? This is a 3 week job!! O Sillyman @you are under arrest MsTegan @ ::walks over to the Dr:: Are you going to stop this maddness? DRTUNA @ Right Tegan, Look, all of you, we need to solve the problem of a threatened Draconian... DRTUNA @ ...ship first, then we can work out our interpersonal relations! MsTegan @ To Delmin> Back off and let the Dr do his job! DanielC71 @ Tegan, this could the future's biggest regret! BenJacksn @you're right Doctor, I can't risk the lives of my crew DanielC71 @ :::Punches Butler::: O Sillyman @:::doubles over:::: DanielC71 @ I HAVE to stop the war from happening! DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor is really confused by Delmin's actions. Can he want conflict?::: O Sillyman @Security, report to the bridge... ARMED!!! MsTegan @ ::Grabs Delmin:: I don't know why you are so freaking crazy tonight Delmin. DoctorWho8 % helmsman> We are ready to board the space station, Capt. BenJacksn @I WILL NOT HAVE MY BRIDGE TURN INTO A BOXING ARENA! MsTegan @ But I won't stand here and watch it! DanielC71 @ Tegan... :::doesn't struggle as he doesn't want to hury Tegan::: DRTUNA @ ::: Can Daniel want too much peace?::: DanielC71 @ :::Slowly sits on the bridge::: I can't think straight... I'm sorry... The Dragons... stop them... Drami1 @::wonders, not for the first time, if yelling is what *really* gets one promoted:: MsTegan @ ::Drops Delmin's arm and slips over to the Dr DoctorWho8 % Rovick> Good. Let us find out the people involved who dishonored us. BenJacksn @Butler, I want this Delmin under constant guard! MsTegan @ ::Thinks I've had enough of this:: MsTegan @ I'll stop the war myself! DanielC71 @:::Sits Indian style with his hands over his eyes::: DoctorWho8 %:::the Draconians leave the ship and head into the Wheel::: MsTegan @ All these stupid men know how to do is fist fight and cause wars.. MsTegan @ Takes a woman to stop one! O Sillyman @:::grabs Delmin..::: well you can think in the brig DanielC71 @:::Gets pulled up by Butler::: BenJacksn @Butler, no... leave him here. DRTUNA Daniel, please, trust me, consider .... DanielC71 @ :::Sits down again on Tanya's orders::: O Sillyman @Okay, but I require armed guard... MsTegan @ ::Slips the Dr's TL locator out of his pocket:: BenJacksn @Butler, fine DanielC71 @ :::Listens to the Doctor::: MsTegan @ ::Exits the room unnoticed:: O Sillyman @::::two burly security goons come into the bridge and watch Delmin:::: DoctorWho8 @ :::Rovick enters the control room::: BenJacksn @The Draconian ship has docked, We must greet them DRTUNA @ Daniel, remember balance. Damn it, man, I can't explain all that here and now! DanielC71 @ Balance? Tell it to the dead... BenJacksn @I am Captain Tanya Lernov of the Earth Wheel SPace Station! DRTUNA @ Don't be an engineer like the rest of them! DanielC71 @ Engineer? How do you mean? DRTUNA @ I must go. I will be back, DanielC71 @ All right... ::Exhausted::: O Sillyman @:::glances around and notices Tegan is gone:::: BenJacksn @I welcome you in peace and friendship! BenJacksn @:::offers hand to Draconian captain::: DRTUNA @ ::: Bows to Draconian ::: DanielC71 @ :::thinks::: Engineer? What does he mean? A manipulator? Reducing history to... DanielC71 ...simple cause and effect? Am I that vain? O Sillyman @::::leaves orders for Delmin to be watched and leaves::: DRTUNA @ My life at the empire's command. ::: DoctorWho8 @ I wish I could say the same. But the matter of your space staion firing on us has dampened my opinion of you. DanielC71 @ :::Thinks::: Maybe he's right... I don't know. BenJacksn @You have my word that I will find what happen DRTUNA @ An honest mistake, sir. We can solve this together, perhaps, while we repair you! BenJacksn @For now, you and your crew are our guests DoctorWho8 @ You had better or the Draconian battle fleets will come and destroy you. BenJacksn @:::bites tongue::: BenJacksn @....uh...yes DRTUNA @ I am sure there will be no need for that. BenJacksn @To Doctor> Boy they ARE huaghty aren't they DoctorWho8 @ Who and what are you and where do you come from. BenJacksn @We come from earth DanielC71 @ :::thinks::: Where's Tegan? TEGAN SLIPS OUT INTO THE HALLWAY -------------------------------- MsTegan * In the hallway.. MsTegan *:: Turns on the TL locator and sees it beeping:: MsTegan *:: Explores the wheel:: MsTegan * Comes to the personnel office and goes inside:: MsTegan * ::Calls up files on Rudkin's assistant:: MsTegan * Just as I thought! MsTegan * The guy has gaps in his personnel records he's up to something! MsTegan * ::Notices the TL locator beeping wildly:: MsTegan *::Holds the indicator out and follows the beeps:: MsTegan * ::Hears crazy laughing coming from a nearby room:: THE BUTLER ALSO STEALS AWAY --------------------------- O Sillyman &::::sings again as he heads towards his room:::: The doctor and his friends will die die die... O Sillyman &:::cackles wildly:::: O Sillyman &:::in his room he removes his disguise::: TEGAN NEARS THE BUTLER'S CONTROL ROOM ------------------------------------- MsTegan *::Tip toes up to the door of the room:: O Sillyman & :::perimeter warnings buzz in his ear.. pulls out a T.C.E.:::: O Sillyman &::::faces back to the door::::: MsTegan * ::Pushes door:: MsTegan & ::Peeks inside the room and sees the slimey little character. O Sillyman & do come in my dear... Let me serve you... :::spins around pointing TCE:::: O Sillyman &for I am the Butler! MsTegan & You! YOU! A timelord??? MsTegan & ::Gasps, then activates braclet:: O Sillyman &you must be the Tegan my master spoke of... over there... close the door MsTegan & ::Braclet sends a signal to the Dr:: MsTegan & ::Slowly moves to close the door:: DRACONIAN AND HUMAN FACE THE OTHER ---------------------------------- DRTUNA @ I am a galactic ambassador of good will. I serve both sides. Special services. BenJacksn @I hope to contact my governemt in hopes of them sending an ambassador DoctorWho8 @ Earth? Never heard of it. BenJacksn @Umm, well I guess the Doctor is one DanielC71 @ Doctor... Where's Tegan? DoctorWho8 @ To Doctor> You do seem accustomed with our rituals. Have you been on Draconia? DRTUNA @ We all will learn much of each other in the days to come. BenJacksn @Would you dine with us tonight captain? DRTUNA @ Tegan? DanielC71 @ :::Tries to sneak out but the guards stop him::: All right, all right. DRTUNA @ Yes, I know of Draconia. BenJacksn @We have some Romulan ale... wait no that's another story DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor looks at his pocket watch. ::: DoctorWho8 @ It depends. The food you serve would might harm us, or you could poison us. DRTUNA @ WAIT! Delmin, Tegan's signal has changed! DanielC71 @ to Doc> What>! DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor gestures about with his pocket watch. ::: DRTUNA @ Tegan is in danger! Her bracelet! BenJacksn @You are welcome to prepare whatver you wish, and dine with us DoctorWho8 @ :::looks at the Doctor::: What is you disfunction? TEGAN FACES THE TCE ------------------- MsTegan & And just who was your master, you creep? O Sillyman &Thats good.... you have been nosey, my dear... I suppose you recognize my Master's favorite weapon? MsTegan & ::Looks at the thing she thought was a gun at first:: MsTegan & ::SREAMS:: NOT THAT!!!! O Sillyman ¬ just My master.... THE Master! O Sillyman &::: smiles:::: I won't kill you... not just yet... have a seat :::: gestures toward chair:: MsTegan & ::SCREAMS AGAIN:: I won't! I won't go like Auntie! O Sillyman &Oh just sit down.... NOW!!! DELMIN GOES BERSERK... AGAIN ---------------------------- DoctorWho8 @ Very well. We shall come. BenJacksn @Doctor? Is something the matter? DanielC71 @ :::to guards::: Okay boys, game's over. ::Sidekicks one and headbutts the other::: BenJacksn @What Doctor? Oh no! DoctorWho8 @ :::starts to pull out phaser::: DanielC71 @ :::Grabs Drac Captain, points the gun in his face::: All right pal, where's Tegan?! DRTUNA @ :: Doctor gasps at Delmin's bold move:: DanielC71 @ :::Threatens Drac Captain with death and Earth with war::: TELL ME!! >>>>>>>>End of Part One<<<<<<<< Tegan's Log (12-13-95) ----------------------- Tegan sits in the chair indicated by the thug, never taking her eyes off the TCE gun. "Wouldn't you know it?" Tegan thinks to herself. "A TCE gun of all things. Kind of poetic isn't it? I begin my adventures with the Dr and a nasty TCE gun on Logopolis, and I end them here on the Wheel the same way. " "I wonder what I will look like all shrinky-dinked? And if Delmin shows up and finds me, will he keep me like some kind of a Barbie Doll or something? Hah! Somehow, that idea isn't very comforting. I think I'd much rather he found me whole and in one piece." "This creep isn't going to use that thing on me! Not if I have any say about it! Just who is this thug anyway? I've got to find out, so I can warn the Doctor!" Steeling herself, Tegan looks the thug in the eye, and begins to try to figure out how to get out of the mess she's made. ---------------------------------------------------------- Delmin's log (12-13-95) ------------------------ "Where's Tegan?" Delmin heard his voice but didn't realize he was speaking, didn't connect to the hand that held the gun. It was pointed at the Dragon's head, while his other clutched his green robes. It was as if he was in another time... his own... there with Cassandra before her ship was raided and destroyed. As if he had a second chance to save her. Instead of doing nothing. "Where's Tegan?" shouted Delmin. The Drac remained mute. The silent face would reveal nothing, Delmin realized. He would die rather than be intimidated. Nothing was all you were good for, came Delmin's unbidden thought. His father had forbade him to enlist when the war began and used favors to keep him out of the draft. And Delmin didn't complain too loudly. But Cassandra went. Enlisted before she could be drafted. Told him he was playing his father's political games, the kind Delmin had alway sworn never to play. When Cassandra left, Delmin swore he'd be a new man by the time she got back. But Delmin didn't have the time. Cassandra was killed in one of the first volleys of the war. The Dragons attacked the Jupiter-Gelphi route. Cassandra was serving on a Destroyer. Its engines damaged, it drifted until a boarding party arrived. The Dragons spared no one. That was years before Delmin's father bought him a seat in the Terran Senate. But Delmin had been reliving that day. Wishing he could have had the courage to use his father's power to put him on Cassandra's ship, died like some kind of hero. Delmin wondered if he would get his wish. If this was the kind of suicidal hero he intended to be. In a moment he would have to choose: either to blow the Dragon's head off, or be killed himself by the Dragons and Wheel security. The Dragon Captain's steely eyes stared into Delmin's without fear, waiting for Delmin to make his decision. If Delmin pulled the trigger, the Captain was ready. If Delmin waited too long, the Captain would have the advantage and take it. But if you die, came another voice, what about Tegan? What will happen to Tegan? Delmin hesistated, waiting for an answer to the question. The Draconian Captain saw this... and acted. *** The New Adventures of *** ************************ --=* D O C T O R W H O *=-- ************************ F I R S T C O N T A C T Written by BenJacksn with a little help from his friends (DanielC71 and MsTegan) CAST ---- DRTUNA <-= The Doctor MsTegan <-= Tegan Jovanka DanielC71 <-= M. Daniel Delmin O Sillyman <-= The Butler DoctorWho8 <-= Draconian Captain Rovick SaSES <-= Zoe Herriot BenJacksn <-= Commander Tanya Lernov (Host: Drami1) >>>>>>>>Part Two<<<<<<<< ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE ON THE WHEEL IN SPACE ------------------------------------------- DanielC71 @ :::Has Drac by the robes w/ gun to his head::: Where's Tegan? DoctorWho8 @ Get off of me, you freak! DRTUNA @ Daniel, this is not the way! DanielC71 @ I said, Where's Tegan? You've got her, haven't you?! DRTUNA @ Killing him will only feed the violence, not prevent it. DoctorWho8 @ I don't know this Tegan and I don't have her. DanielC71 @ Doctor, I can change what will happen! Make these Dracs respect us now! DRTUNA @ Come on Daniel, it isn't like you to take the easy way out! DanielC71 @ Doctor... I CAN'T let it happen again!! DoctorWho8 @ You have no respect from me. DRTUNA @ Daniel, what is it you are trying to accomplish? DanielC71 @ In my time... the war... they killed-- DanielC71 @ :::Can't speak::: DoctorWho8 @ What war? We are in no war? DRTUNA @ What you are doing will only compound the tragedy. DanielC71 @ :::Hesistates. Delmin can't kill the Drac in cold blood. He lowers the blaster::: DRTUNA @ Daniel, what is really happening here? I deserve to know. DanielC71 @ I can't... DRTUNA @ If you really want eventual peace with Draconia, we need to let events run their course. DoctorWho8 @ :::is fed up with Delmin and head butts him and punches him in the nose to get him off of me::: DanielC71 @:::Sails to the floor with a bloody nose::: SaSES @ Gasps... DoctorWho8 @ This is the final action you shall take. :::calls in guards::: DanielC71 @ :::Dracs take control of the bridge of the Wheel::: TEGAN AT THE MERCY OF THE BUTLER -------------------------------- MsTegan #:: Tegan glares at the Butler:: MsTegan # So get on with it you creep! O Sillyman #::::pointing TCE at Tegan:::: I'm not going to shrink wrap you ... not just yet.... O Sillyman #There isn't much market for lil' miss Bossy Aussie dolls! MsTegan # That's not very funny you creep! MsTegan # You know, you remind me of someone I once met ... MsTegan # I met someone once before with a gunlike yours.. O Sillyman # really? do tell! MsTegan # He was an evil Timelord called the Master...and I think you're him! MsTegan #Are you the Master? O Sillyman #Ahhh! I'm flattered. but no, I could never fill his shoes... I am merely his humble servant... the Butler. O Sillyman #Now, miss, you are going to serve me ::::brings out a pocket watch:::: MsTegan ::Tegan jumps from her chair:: MsTegan # I knew it! When is he going to quit meddling with my life?? MsTegan # ::Heads for the Butler:: Give me that thing, and I'll show you a thing or two!! O Sillyman #::::swings it back and forth infront of tegan:::: MsTegan # ::Tegan stops short:: MsTegan # ::Thinks:: Oh no! Not the mind thing again!! THE DRACONIANS SEIZE THE WHEEL ------------------------------ DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor runs to Delmin to see if he is all right. ::: DanielC71 I'm alright Doctor... I'm sorry... DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor examines Delmin's face gently. ::: SaSES @:::Runs to Delmin::: Are you okay, Delmin? DanielC71 @ Zoe, isn't it? Yes, I'm alright. I think I've made this mess worse, though. DRTUNA @ Well, it might be broken, but you seem not seriously hurt. SaSES @:::swiftly pulls out a multi-colored kerchef::: My, there certainly IS a lot of blood here!::: DoctorWho8 @ We are taking over this station. BenJacksn @Tanya>Over my dead body! DanielC71 @:::Holds the handkerchief under his nose::: Bloody heck... SaSES @:::Smiles::: well, you certainly didn't make it any easier, that's for sure. SaSES @I must admit, you are inventing more and more ingenious ways of making yourself a fool, Delmin. DanielC71 @:::smiles at Zoe::: On some days, it's what I do best! SaSES @::: smiles back at Delmin::: that's better! You've got your sense of humour back. DanielC71 @ Doctor... I'm sorry... In my day, in my time... the Dracs killed Cassandra, my fiance. DanielC71 @ If I'd had a backbone I could have at least ... died with her. SaSES @I mean, what on earth has possessed you? Of course the Dracs haven't killed Cassandra. DanielC71 @ :::to Zoe::: What do mean? Of course they did! DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor is also listening to Dan & Zoe::: DRTUNA @ Well Captain, you seem in charge of this affair now. Which course will you chart? BenJacksn @You know, Captain, me and my crew will not help you in any way DoctorWho8 @:::looks at frail little human::: It would be wise not to make me more angry than I already am. DRTUNA @ Captain, if you would allow me to mediate, I might be able, with your cooperation and at your service, to avoid a serious incident with tremendous consequences. DoctorWho8 @Enough of this gain say. Guards take those two men into the brig. DanielC71 @ Crap... MIND GAMES ---------- O Sillyman #You will be my servant, you will obey, me.... :::continues swinging::: MsTegan # ::Tegan tries to resist the mind control:: O Sillyman #:::stares into tegans eyes.... his very being enters here mind:::: MsTegan # ::Bites tounge in an effort to resist:: MsTegan # ::Feels her free will slipping away:: O Sillyman #Don;t resist.... you will obey me, obey... obey... obey... MsTegan ::Groans with effort, then gives in and mutters:: I obey O Sillyman #good, now... you are to take that package ::::points to corner:::: and take it to access hatch 1138B there you will place it inside.... then you will go to the life pod control center, and destroy the release levers... nod if you understand. MsTegan #::Nods head. Walks to the corner and picks up the package::: Your wish is my command. MsTegan #::Tegan picks up the package and moves to exit the room:: O Sillyman #Good, you will then return here when you are finished.... GO! and complete your tasks MsTegan # ::Nods head as she exits the room:: I obey THE SITUATION GROWS WORSE ------------------------- SaSES @ Now, now, Delmin, I understand how upset the whole Cassandra affair made you, but lets think this through logically. How on EARTH (or whatever planet we happen to be on... I get so confused these days) could the Draconians killed Cassandra? I mean think back ... DanielC71 @ Sorry, Zoe, I'm getting taken to the Brig now... BenJacksn @Now see hear Captain, if you think you can bully my crew! DoctorWho8 @ :::the guards take hold of the Doctor and Delmin::: DRTUNA @ It looks like another cell for us, Daniel. DanielC71 @:::Gets dragged away with the Doctor::: DanielC71 @ Sorry Zoe! Another time! :::Pulled out the door::: SaSES @::: holds mouth with hand... realizes here is her chance to excape and she's blowing it::: DoctorWho8 @ :::the Doctor and Delmin are taken to the brig::: SaSES @::: slips into shadows quickly::: BenJacksn @Tanya>I demand you return command of the Wheel to me! DoctorWho8 @ I think not. Already one of your kind has threatened to kill me and I'm not going to let it happen again. BenJacksn @I do not know those people, they are from Earthgov, I can assure you of proper treatment DoctorWho8 @ I want you to bring up all the information about your planet. DoctorWho8 @ Especially its defences. BenJacksn @::::Crosses arms in defiance::: Get it yourself! DoctorWho8 @ If you do not comply with my orders... I will start killing your people...very slowly. BenJacksn @:::afraid for her crew::: Vey well Captain. :::punches up information, very basic, on Earth::: BenJacksn @Here you go DoctorWho8 @ :::looks at info and tries to assimulate it::: TRADED CONFESSIONS ------------------ DRTUNA $::: The Doctor and Daniel enter the brig cell and are shut in. ::: DanielC71 $ To DRTUNA> Yes. Sorry about this. I lost my head. DanielC71 $ :::Locked in the cell with the Doctor::: DRTUNA $ Daniel, I need to tell you what I think is going on. DanielC71 $ Doctor... My time was ripped apart by the Draconian Wars. DanielC71 $ My father, whom I desparaaged for his unethical use of power, kept me out of it. I allowed him to. My fiance, Cassandra, enlisted. Told me I was a coward. Then the Dragons boarded her ship. No survivors. If I had been with her... Well, I'd be dead. But I thought I could stop them NOW... And then I thought they had Tegan... DRTUNA $ But it could have been worse! DRTUNA $ Someone is trying to start the Terran-Draconia War way too early. That is the bottom line. DRTUNA $ If the war starts now, Draconia will win because of its higher technology. DanielC71 $ :::listens to the Doc::: You're right. They would win. I was so stupid. DRTUNA $ I know how you feel. My wife was killed, but I cannot go back and save her, my only love in centuries. DanielC71 $:::looks at Doctor::: Really? DRTUNA $ My close friend, Adric, was killed by the Cybermen, but I could not go back and save him. DRTUNA $ You care a great deal about Tegan, don't you Dan? DanielC71 $ Yes... I do. DanielC71 $ I didn't realize it until I thought the Dragons had her. DRTUNA $ We are trapped in our past, but we can make our own present and future. Help me do that now. DRTUNA $ Let us make a future where those still alive -- Tanya, Tegan, yourself, and everyone on Terra and Draconia -- can live their lives. DanielC71 $ How? DRTUNA $ We have to stop whoever is sabotaging this first contact and stop a war from starting! TEGAN'S BODY MOVES TO THE BUTLER'S CONTROL ------------------------------------------ MsTegan * ::Tegan heads down the corridor:: MsTegan * ::Looks at the rooms numbers above the hatchways:: MsTegan * ::Finds the hatchway numbered 1138B and pushes button to enter:: MsTegan * ::Enters a small access room to the hatchway:: MsTegan * ::Pushes the next button, and the hatchway door opens:: MsTegan * ::Tegan floats into the room:: MsTegan * ::DOesn't even notice the low gravity:: MsTegan * ::Floats to the top of the room, and sticks the sticky side of the package to the ceiling: MsTegan * ::Floats to the wall and climbs the ladder down, then pushes the door button and exits:: MsTegan * ::Tegan walks around like a zombie:: MsTegan * ::Heads for life pod contol:: MsTegan * ::Pushes button and enters the room, and releases levers as instructed:: MsTegan * ::Turns out the lights before exiting life pod control:: MsTegan * ::returns to the Butler's hideout:: THE BUTLER SEARCHES FOR AN IMPORTANT ITEM ----------------------------------------- O Sillyman *::::wanders other cooridors with a tracking device:::: okay where is that tard.... ah ha! O Sillyman *::::searches pocket for swiss army cipher indent key:::: O Sillyman *Rubber Dalek, you're the one..... ::::unlocks Tardis and slips inside:::: O Sillyman *:::leaves tardis laughing and head for hideout:::: Rubber Dalek... you're the one for me! O Sillyman # AHHH!!! life is good :::as he enters his hideout:::: TWO EMPIRES TEETER... --------------------- DoctorWho8 @ You planet is much more primitive than ours. It shall be easy to take over. BenJacksn @ Primitive? From what I see you are the primitive ones, what arrogance! DoctorWho8 @ We are not arrogant. You are arrogant. BenJacksn @Earth will resist you, you cannot conquer all of us! BenJacksn @We have colonies all over the solar system :::closes mouth, shouldn't have said that::: DoctorWho8 @ We have been known to counquer worlds. Worlds that have dishonored us. Even their colonies. BenJacksn @Honor? What is the honor in this? Threatening to kill innocents? DoctorWho8 @ If one person dishonors us, then others will follow. DoctorWho8 @ We are an honorable race, and those who dishonor us terribly shall pay. BenJacksn @ We didn't do anything, we are victims just like you! DoctorWho8 @ You attacked us. BenJacksn @Somebody is sabotaging us, I am beginning to think that that Delmin is right in my head of security is responsible. BenJacksn @He is missing. DoctorWho8 I don't believe it. I believe that you try to destroy us. BenJacksn @:::Thinks::: Zoe is gone!!!! ZOE'S GAMBLE ------------ SaSES ~ :::wandering around stelthily, muttering out loud to self::: well, now, here I am... SaSES ~ all alone, and with no one about, and no one else to save the Doctor... :::giggles::: SaSES ~ he'll never admit it, but he certainly could never STAND not being in control! SaSES ~ BUt enough of this gloating, I MUST find a way to the Brig... stumbles in surprise::: SaSES ~ well, now, how did this wide open air vent get hidden here, in plain sight? I didn't notice it! SaSES ~ ::: crawls into brig::: Pssst!!! A WELCOMED RESCUE ----------------- SaSES ~ Doctor!! Over here! Quick!!! DRTUNA $ ::: The Doctor is startled as Zoe arrives. ::: DanielC71 $ :::Zoe enters the brig::: Zoe? DRTUNA $ Zoe! I should have known you would come! You have never let me down! DanielC71 $ A most friendly astrophysicist! SaSES $ :::Smiles::: SaSES $ Enough time for congratulating later, lets go! DanielC71 $ After you, Doc! DRTUNA $ Daniel, be careful! You must try to contain the conflict here, not add to it! DanielC71 $ I'll try, Doctor! DRTUNA $ I need to deal with the Draconians. You know what you need to do. BACK IN THE BUTLER'S CONTROL ROOM --------------------------------- MsTegan * ::Enters the room and stands in the shadows behind the door:: MsTegan #::Stands quietly in the Butler's room, waiting further instructions:: O Sillyman #::::sits in a corner and fiddles with a survelance device:::: hmmm.... B-5 MsTegan # ::Has no concept of time or free will, no thoughts of her own:: MsTegan # ::For once in her life, Tegan is speechless:: O Sillyman #:::electronic sound beeps and crashes:::: ahhh I sank his.... I mean... oh there it is O Sillyman #::: tunes into Tanya's conversation::::: MsTegan # ::Hears no evil, sees no evil, speaks no evil:: O Sillyman #:::looks over at his steadfast tin soldier...smiles::: BenJacksn :::on intercom::: @Somebody is sabotaging us, I am beginning to think that that Delmin is right in my head of security is responsible. He is missing. O Sillyman #They suspect me? how nice of them... I love being wanted :) A TRIED AND TRUE USE FOR VENTS ------------------------------ SaSES $ Doctor, this is a most unusual vent system...come, take a look... DanielC71 $:::The Doctor, Zoe and Delmin slip out into the ducts and out of the Brig::: SaSES $:::motions to side vent from which she has crawled into main vent.::: DRTUNA $ Air vents? Well, Zoe, I think we've got some work to do! SaSES $ Yes, I do think you're right... for once. DRTUNA $ ::: Dr moves into ait vent, was a little skinnier in some regenerations. ::: SaSES $ But, then, I suppose when one gets as old as YOu have, you do hit upon the truth every now and again SaSES $ :::Moves into side vent to make room::: SaSES $ Sorry I couldn't make the accomodations more airy... not much time, you know. These rush jobs. DRTUNA $ Zoe, we need a way to disable the Draconians without harming them. SaSES $ WEll, ::impatiently:: that's what I was just saying!! Look at these VENTS! I think they... DanielC71 $:::Scoots past the Doctor and Zoe::: I'm going to look for Tegan! DRTUNA $ Daniel, use your bracelet if you need me! DanielC71 #:::Exits the air vents::: SaSES $ Where is he going? ::: baffled::: to look for TEGAN? Doctor... DRTUNA $ Do you know the way to the life support control center? SaSES $ Are you sure it's wise to let him GO? DRTUNA $ He must choose his future. He is doing that now. We may ALL be choosing a lot of futures now! DELMIN SEARCHES FOR A MOST IMPORTANT PERSON ------------------------------------------- DanielC71 #:::Uses braclet to locate Tegan::: Thataway... DanielC71 #:::sneaks up on voices::: MsTegan # ::Braclet is blinking on Tegan's wrist, but the gloating Butler doesn't see it:; DanielC71 # :::Stands close to the wall next to a door::: O Sillyman #::::: electronic fishnet suddenly ensnares delmin:::: ooooh goody! a guest! DanielC71 # :::Ensnared::: Ah!! Who are you?! O Sillyman #Lets just say, I'm a cliche.... if you live through this ... which I doubt.... you can tell your grandchildren.... The Butler did it! MsTegan #::Tegan is still standing in the shadows behind the door, and Delmin doesn't see her:: DanielC71 # The Butler? What kind of silly name is that? O Sillyman # Silly! SILLY! It is a perfectly good name for the MAster's Servant!!!! OKAY MISTER? DanielC71 # You're the one causing all of this trouble! YOU have TEGAN!! To HELL with you!! Where's TEGAN?? :::struggles vainly to get himself free::: MsTegan #::Tegan vaguely hears shouting:: O Sillyman #oh , the girl.... I suppose your sweet on her or something? O Sillyman #too talkative for my taste... gab gab gab DanielC71 # Listen pal... I lost Cassandra to people like you. People who just want to destroy... DanielC71 # I couldn't save Cassandra. But if you touch Tegan, I'll KILL YOU! MsTegan # ::A part of her innermost being struggles to awaken at the sound of Delmin's voice:: DanielC71 # I won't lose someone I love a SECOND TIME!! :::struggles harder::: MsTegan # ::Begins to snap out of it:: MsTegan # ::Thinks:: Did I hear what I thought I heard? O Sillyman # with what? you are a weak little man... with only your voice to back you up... This war will set me up with the GODS! And no ones threats can stop me !!!!!! DanielC71 # Care to bet? :::Activates his wrist jammer. The net dissipates instantly:::: MsTegan # ::Groggy:: What?? Delmin?? DanielC71 # Surprise! :::Takes a swing at the Butler::: A SHORT CRAWL LATER ------------------- SaSES $ Doctor, look... (Points at side of vent) here, there are controls of that nature right HERE. DRTUNA $ Now, Zoe, if you want to immobilize a reptile without killing it, what would you do? SaSES $ Well, I would either a) drown it, b) change it's accustomed atmosphere/air, or... DRTUNA $ Right -- cold blooded! DRTUNA $We can rewire to temperature controls and drop the temperature in the station to about 2 Celsius. SaSES $ Doctor, yes, that's it! DRTUNA $That should immobilize the Draconians temporarily, but allow the humans to keep functioning. SaSES $ RIGHT! DRTUNA $ Ms. Lernov may shiver a bit, but she will still be operational. SaSES $ So, now all we have to do is figure out how to use these controls... DRTUNA $ ::: The Doctor tears away a panel and begins reconnecting wires. ::: SaSES $ :::looks at Doctor with interest::: SaSES $ Ohh, I see.. yes, that IS a good Idea doctor, the rear destabilizing chamber connection unit will fit nicely... DRTUNA $ Zoe, monitor the conditions on the bridge. SaSES $ How? SaSES $ Looks around wildly;:: SaSES $::: Searching wall panels::: IN the BRIG??? DRTUNA $ I think the display is somewhere here. DRTUNA $ There! Now a simple step of changing the parameters. SaSES $ Doctor, I can't seem to find it anywhere... :::wanders off around the corner::: ATTEMPTING TO SPEAK THE SAME LANGUAGE ------------------------------------- BenJacksn @Look Captain, can we not talk things over? BenJacksn @You will see we are peaceful people DoctorWho8 @ It depends. BenJacksn @Captain, I impore you to see reason! We are no threat to you! DoctorWho8 @ Then why did you shoot at us? BenJacksn @ It was sabotage. I will have the head of who did it! DoctorWho8 @ If it was sabotage, then who do you think could have done it. BenJacksn @Like I said, I think it was Butler, my head of security, only he could have done it DoctorWho8 @ Why is that? BenJacksn @Besides myself, he has the codes necessary to fire the weapons, and then cover up his tracks! DoctorWho8 @ Someone could have gotten the codes. What about that human that tried to kill me? BenJacksn @I think he is too hot headed, he was a suprised as us when the Wheel fired. THE DOCTOR CONTINUES HIS LATEST GAMBIT UNAWARE ZOE HAS LEFT ----------------------------------------------------------- DRTUNA $ Tear open the servo conduit and look for a small LCD screen. DRTUNA $ Goodness, you would think this is my station, not yours. So much for that Kroton test you ... ahh .. DRTUNA $ ::: The Doctor fiddles with the controls near the panel. ::: DRTUNA $ There. Have you found the LCD monitor yet? Under the blue panel, it pops out. DRTUNA $ A lot of these stations from this period have thin plastic walls, you know. DRTUNA $ Why, once I just popped out a wall ... no, that was a sub sea station. DRTUNA $ Very well, then. Is there a cold front moving through the bridge yet? DRTUNA $ Well, by the time we get there things should be in order. DRTUNA $ Let's make sure events move along shall we? DRTUNA $ ::: The Doctor stops. ::: DRTUNA $ Zoe? Where are you? THE BUTLER FACES DELMIN AND TEGAN --------------------------------- O Sillyman #::::takes full force of blow:::: MsTegan # ::Shakes head in an attempt to clear her mind:: DanielC71 # I've been tied up enough to know how to get out a simple electronic fish net! MsTegan # ::Sees Delmin:: It must be true! I DID hear him! DanielC71 # ;::sees Tegan::: TEGAN!! MsTegan # ::Rushes to Delmin's side and trips the Butler as he tries to rise:: MsTegan # ::Grins at Delmin:: Took you long enough! DanielC71 # Tegan!! :::hugs her, pulls her away, hugs her again::: O Sillyman #::::scrambles for TCE:::: MsTegan # ::Kicks the TCE across the room, while Delmin hugs her:: MsTegan # ::Holds down the Butler with a sharp spiked heel in the chest, and hugs Delmin back:: DanielC71 # Who is this guy? What's his plan? MsTegan # ::He's the Butler, a real creep. We'd best tie him up O Sillyman #too late you two....the bomb is going to explode in fifteen minutes... DanielC71 # Bomb? Where is it? MsTegan # HE's planning to blow up the station and start a war. O Sillyman #Oh... I've come too far to let you stop me... if I must die for this cause... so be it DanielC71 # :::Pulls out InstaRope and ties up the Butler::: DanielC71 # There! THAT is for BEN! MsTegan # ::Kicks the Butler:: And that was for my Auntie Vanessa! DanielC71 # Tegan! DId he tell you anything about the bomb? MsTegan # ::Turns to Delmin:: Well, not exactly... But he did make me set it! I know where it is! MsTegan # ::Grabs Dlemin's hand:: Come on, let's go disable it! DanielC71 # :::Points to a monitor::: Show me! DanielC71 # :::Gets pulled away by Tegan::: No, show me on the monitor! MsTegan # ::Stops and looks at the monitor:: Oh yeah! Maybe you're right. It would be faster to do it from here! DanielC71 # We'll get it all starightened out one day, hon'.:::Opens files on the computer::: O Sillyman #:::: in pain and agony, starts to work at his bonds:::: MsTegan # Call up the schematic of the Web, sweetie.. DanielC71 # :::blushes::: O Sillyman #Oh... rassilons ghost... these too are gonna cute me to death DanielC71 # to Butler> Quiet, you! EVERYONE COOLS OFF ------------------ BenJacksn @ This took planning, plus he just arrived before you-- DoctorWho8 @ What about this so-called ambassador? BenJacksn @The Doctor? I don't know, after all he was telling us both to sit down and talk DoctorWho8 @ He does have that certain aura of peace that ambassadors have. DoctorWho8 @ :::a bleeping alerts Rovick to the sensor console::: DoctorWho8 @ Ah... My reenforcements are coming. BenJacksn @Oh no! Millions will die needlessly BenJacksn @::::The temperature begins to drop on the bridge::: DoctorWho8 @ It seems that your station will be ours. DoctorWho8 @ :::Rovick starts getting tired::: BenJacksn @:::notices that the DC and his crew look a little sluggish::: DoctorWho8 @ YAWNS BenJacksn @:::Thinks::: it must be Zoe! BenJacksn @:::The Draconians begin to drop like flies asleep::: DoctorWho8 @ What is ...YAWN... going on.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzz BenJacksn @::::Tanya quickly orders her crew to retake the bridge, the Draconians are disarmed DoctorWho8 @:::fall to the floor asleep::: BenJacksn @Maybe I should kill them all... But would that solve anything? ZOE WANDERS THE VENTS --------------------- SaSES :::walks swiftly, trying to find the video screen::: SaSES ~ :::muttering to self::: now, where could that silly display be??? SaSES ~ :::has completely disappeared from Brig area::: SaSES ~ :::Muttering::: now, if I were a monitor, where would I be hiding? Certainly not in a BRIG... SaSES ~ :::peers into corner::: Doctor, I think I've found something (to self) ... SaSES ~ ::: eyes open wide::: Oh, dear!!!! :::Zoe finds the wall has begun to collapse into her::: SaSES ~:::A big cloud of smoke, and then... Zoe has disappeared::: TEAM WORK --------- MsTegan #::Looks at the schematic, and points:: There it is! DanielC71 # I've got the Web. According to this, I have to disable three nodes while you manually unhitch the locks. MsTegan # Okay. So I go back and unlock it? DanielC71 # to Tegan> Yes hurry! We're down to 12 minutes! O Sillyman #::::childlike... sticks tounge out at delmin:::: DanielC71 # :::begins typing very fast::: MsTegan ::HEads out the door, running!!!!:: DanielC71 # to Butler> Where did you learn about programming? This is obtuse!! MsTegan * ::Runs straight for Hatch 1138B as fast as high heels can go::: O Sillyman #everyone complains about my code..... nag nag nag.... DanielC71 # Got it! :::Nails the first node::: MsTegan * Slaps open the access panel, enters the hatch, and floats up to the ceiling ....:: DanielC71 # :::Begins on number two::: I could really use an AI drone right now... MsTegan * ::Begins trying to unlock the bomb:: O Sillyman #::::rope loosens:::: THE DOCTOR EXITS THE VENT TO FIND HIMSELF IN A PICKLE ----------------------------------------------------- DRTUNA $ ::: The Doctor heads towards the bridge. ::: DRTUNA $ Goodness Zoe, why did you vanish, I appear to be lost. DRTUNA $ :: The Dr is lost on the wheel. ::: DRTUNA $ :: The Dr takes out his pocket watch and begins to scan. ::: DRTUNA $ Well, I have been going in the wrong direction! DRTUNA $ :: The Dr nods to Wheel crew members walking by him.::: FACING THE BUTLER'S LETHAL DESIGNS ---------------------------------- DanielC71 # Blast! No, that's not it... Wait! Got it! MsTegan *::Releases the first lock:: DanielC71 # Alright, lucky number three... DanielC71 # :::type, type, type::: DanielC71 # Damn! I can't... O Sillyman #I suppose you want me to comment every line of code so even a moron could understand it DanielC71 # to Butler> Either tell me the code or shut up. MsTegan * ::Struggles to release the second lock, succeeds:: MsTegan * ::The last lock seems stuck, so Tegan removes her high heel and gives it a good whack:: MsTegan * ::The last lock breaks free:: DanielC71 # I need help... :::Pulls out his NetLink from his jacket::: Lovely little NetLInk! MsTegan ::Tegan floats over to the communications panel:: O Sillyman #nah....::::the butler frees himself but delmin is too absorbed to notice:::: DanielC71 # :::Sets a few controls and places it on an input terminal::: Crack that code, baby! O Sillyman #::::grabs cloak from rack and makes a mad dash:::: O Sillyman #::::literally slips on cloak as it seems to cover him up and land on the ground:::: O Sillyman #:::seeminlgy discarded:::: O Sillyman #:::: a cackling is heard as a familiar weezing and groaning is heard from the cloak:::: O Sillyman #:::::the cloak dissapears.. and with it... the Butler:::: DanielC71 #:::Notices Butler is gone::: No! Blast... MsTegan * ::Beeps Delmin:: I'm done Delmin, now what? DanielC71 # to Tegan> Get out of there! As soon as code #3 is cracked, I'm going to depressurize that section! MsTegan *::Watches the bomb floating around:: MsTegan * Exits the hatch without any further urging:: DanielC71 # :::the NetLink unscrambles millions of premutations, then goes PING!::: DanielC71 # Yes! Number three is out of action! MsTegan * ::Locks the hatch door behind her:: DanielC71 # to Tegan> Are you clear? MsTegan * ::Calls up Delmin:: I'm out! DanielC71 # to Tegan> Right! Banzai! :::Hits the airlock control::: DanielC71 # :::Nothing happens::: DanielC71 # Oh great. ON THE BRIDGE ------------- BenJacksn @:::The Draconians are taken together and watched by Tanya::: DoctorWho8 @:::dreams about the honor and glory of Draconia::: BenJacksn @:::Looks for the com switch::: Doctor? Are you out there? BenJacksn @we have retaken the bridge, we need Earthgov instructions! THE DOCTOR HEARS THE MESSAGE ---------------------------- DRTUNA $ Hmm, I wonder where all the excitement is? The Master! DRTUNA $ I have a very bad feeling about this! DRTUNA $ $ :: The Dr walks swiftly towards the bridge. ::: DELMIN'S LAST IDEA ------------------ DanielC71 #::: Hits the control panel. The airlock cycles.::: Always does it. MsTegan * ;;Runs back to the Butler's room:: DanielC71 # :::Watches the bomb float out into space::: MsTegan # ::Enters the room:: DanielC71 # Tegan! Good job! We did it! MsTegan # Thanks, but what happended with the bomb?? DanielC71 # Floating away! Wait... how big was that bomb? MsTegan # ::Makes motions with her hands to show the size of a breadbox:: This big! Why? AS SOON AS CMDR. LERNOV REGAINS CONTROL OF THE WHEEL... ------------------------------------------------------- DRTUNA $ ::: The Dr arrives at the bridge ::: BenJacksn @Doctor! I have recaptured the Bridge DanielC71 :::The BOMB goes OFF::: BenJacksn @::::Bridge shakes with the explosion:::: DRTUNA $ :: The Dr is rocked by the explosion! ::: DRTUNA @ :: The Dr stops :: Tegan! Daniel! If they are dead... DoctorWho8 @:::falls over and wakes up::: BenJacksn @:::Almost everything goes offline::: TWIST AND SHOUT --------------- DanielC71 # :::The whole Wheel shakes!::: DanielC71 #:::Tegan and Delmin are thrown to the floor::: MsTegan # ::Tegan stumbles into Delmin as the Wheel shudders from the force of the blast:: DanielC71 # In that case, it didn't drift away fast enough... MsTegan # Darn it, Delmin! That hurt! MsTegan # ::Jumps to her feet:: DanielC71 # I love you. :::Gives Tegan a quick peck on the cheek::: DanielC71 # You're lucky you're cute when you're angry, though! MsTegan # ::Is taken by surprise:; MsTegan # ::Smiles and kisses Delmin back:: I love you, too, sweetie... DanielC71 # Come on, we have to get to the bridge... MsTegan # You're right, I'm afraid all this might just make that war a reality! DanielC71 # :::Tegan and Delmin race out of the room and to the bridge::: DanielC71 #:::Hand in hand, if you really care to know ;) ::: THE CHAOS OF PARTING -------------------- BenJacksn @Quick people! What happened? Get this ship online! DRTUNA @ My, it is chilly in here, isn't it! BenJacksn @My god! My entire core jetisoned? DoctorWho8 @ Wha...what happened? DRTUNA @ Ms. Lernov, you are in command? I engineered this cold to allow you to reassert control. Well done. BenJacksn @Draconian! Get off my ship now! DRTUNA @ Excellent, Ms. Lernov, treat them with respect. DRTUNA @ They are, after all, a diplomatic party in a dangerous situation. BenJacksn @Thank you Doctor, I was going to kill these Draconians, but have decided to let them leave DoctorWho8 @ I will not leave until my ship is repaired. BenJacksn @Make what ever repairs you need Captain and dock with your incoming ship BenJacksn @You have full use of my repair facilities DoctorWho8 @ My thanks. DoctorWho8 @ :::leaves without a word::: DanielC71 @ :::Delmin and Tegan enter bridge::: Doctor! Commander! We got rid of the bomb... nearly! MsTegan # ::Tegan gives Delmin's hand a squeeze as they enter the room:; DRTUNA @ Tegan! Daniel! You are safe! ::: The Doctor runs to embrace them. ::: MsTegan # ::Tegan hugs the Dr back:: DanielC71 @ Glad to see you too, Doc! DRTUNA @ And where is our mysterious villain. Is it the Master? Who? DanielC71 @ The Butler. MsTegan @He said he was the servant of the Master. DRTUNA @ The Butler! I should have known, acting on the Master's orders! MsTegan @ He had a nasty TCE gun, too! BenJacksn @:::Tanya learns from Delmin and Tegan about the Butler and the Bomb::: DanielC71 @ I think you Time Lords are a dangerous lot! DRTUNA @ Yes, that would be him. Did he escape? MsTegan @ Yeah, the creep! DanielC71 @ Yes... while I was decoding his program. DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor smiles. ::: MsTegan @ ::hands the Dr back his TLord locator:; DanielC71 @ to Tanya Lernov> Commander! You're computers will be offline until the aux. power if restored. BenJacksn @My ship is a wreck though BenJacksn @And I am undermanned DanielC71 @ I'm afraid the bomb blew out the AI servos and most of the data storage banks. BenJacksn @::::Approaches Delim::: Mr. Delmin, I see that you have saved this Wheel BenJacksn @I need a man like you to help me DRTUNA @ ::: The Doctor listens carefully. ::: DanielC71 @ I beg your pardon? BenJacksn @The Draconians will be returning, you know about them MsTegan @ :: Listening hard:: BenJacksn @Plus it is obvious you have a real talent with electronics DanielC71 @ Well... THAT's true... MsTegan @ He does! He's the best hacker this side of Venus! DanielC71 @ This side of Venus...? MsTegan @ ::Grins:: BenJacksn @I want to ask you to tranfer from Earthgov to here BenJacksn @I have a lot to do to get the Wheel back in shape. BenJacksn @I will make you 3rd in command after Zoe and the rank of Lt. Commander. MsTegan @ I think you should take the offer, Delmin. Think of all the good you could do.. DanielC71 @ If you really need my help... Yes. I'd like that very much. This might just make me an honest politician! MsTegan @ ::Rolls eyes:: That will be the day! BenJacksn @And you, Ms. Tegan, apparently you two make a good team DanielC71 @ :::Looks at Tegan::: BenJacksn @I could use you too. MsTegan @ ::Looks at Delmin:: We do make a good team don't we? DanielC71 @ A very good team. Best team this side of Venus. MsTegan @ Care if I come along? DanielC71 @ I wouldn't have it any other way. MsTegan @ ::Smiles a radiant smile:: Me, either, Delmin! MsTegan @ ::to Tanya Lernov::: And I'd be delighted to try to help you too, sir! BenJacksn @Great, Tegan, I need someone to act as a new security officer DanielC71 @ Oh dear, I think we're about the leave the Doctor all by himself! BenJacksn @The Doctor? Hmm, I'd ask him too, but apparently Earthgov wont like it if I take all of you. MsTegan @ ::Sobbers a bit:: You're right about leaving him alone, I didn't think of that! DanielC71 @ Where's the Doctor? MsTegan @ ::Turns to look for the Dr:: DRTUNA @ ::: The Dr stutters a bit :: Of course, we can each do no more than go where we are needed! DRTUNA @ I will miss you both, but I have been thinking of this. MsTegan @ :: Walks to the Dr's side:: DanielC71 @ Doctor, I... thanks for your help. Really. DanielC71 @ I think you've helped me grow up a bit. DRTUNA @Daniel, farewell. Remember your past by helping the future through the present. DRTUNA @ Help them, and be responsible for Tegan! DanielC71 @ I will... DRTUNA And Daniel ... don't show anyone your netlink! You know why! DanielC71 @ Right! :::winks at the Doctor::: DRTUNA ::: The Doctor turns to Tegan. ::: MsTegan @ ::Takes the Dr's hand and hold it to her cheek:: DRTUNA And you, my rabbit punching friend, you be responsible for Daniel. MsTegan @ ::Whispers:: I will, you can count on it! DRTUNA We are all still linked in that way! MsTegan @ You've been like a father to me. DRTUNA Tegan, you have meant so much to me in so many ways. There is no possible good-bye! DRTUNA Brave heart for us both, Tegan. DRTUNA ::: The Doctor turns to the crowd ::: DRTUNA Well, enough of this, you must have many plans to make! MsTegan Brave heart Dr! DanielC71 We'll see you again, Doctor! DRTUNA ::: The Doctor steps back towards the door, stops, looks, and smiles. ::: DRTUNA ::: The Doctor slips out of the room. ::: MsTegan :::partly to herself::: You've been like a farther to me. I shall hold you dear in my heart forever... MsTegan ::Tegan wipes away a tear, and turns towards Delmin:: DanielC71 @ ::holds Tegan's hand::: I hope we're doing the right thing. MsTegan @ ::Looks up into Delmin's eyes:: I KNOW we are! DanielC71 @ :::Looks into Tegan's eyes::: You're right... partner. DanielC71 @ to Tanya> About this Earthgov thing... Don't be surprised if they... never heard of us! :::smiles::: MsTegan @ ::Smiles:: MsTegan @ :::Looks at Delmin out of the corner of her eye...::: I always did think he was a cute one! BenJacksn @Now where did that Zoe get off too........... THE BUTLER ESCAPES ------------------ O Sillyman ^:::Butler's tardis:::: I hope the Doctor gets my present !!!!!!! HA HA HA HA HA THE DOCTOR, ALONE ----------------- DRTUNA ::: The Doctor takes his remote out of his pocket once in the hallway and the Tardis appears. ::: DRTUNA Damn farewells! DRTUNA # ::: The Doctor walks swiftly to the Tardis. ::: DRTUNA #::: Inside the Tardis, the Doctor sets the controls for demat.::: DRTUNA # ::: The Tardis demats. ::: DRTUNA # ::: In the Tardis, the Doctor goes to the Cloister courtyard. ::: DRTUNA # ::: The Doctor goes up to the War Witches Tomb. There are already flowers on it. ::: DRTUNA # ::: The Doctor takes a seat on a bench and bows his head. ::: DRTUNA # ::: The Doctor speaks softly. ::: DRTUNA # In many ways, I have always been alone. DRTUNA # ::: The Doctor takes a deep breath, bows his head, and closes his eyes. :::: DRTUNA # Brave heart for all of us! >>>>>>>>The End<<<<<<<< Subj: Tegan's log 12-20-95 Sim Date: 95-12-27 12:22:28 EST From: MsTegan Tegan and Delmin are sitting together, enjoying a candle-lit dinner at a ritzy restaurant on the Wheel. Delmin notices that Tegan has been rather quiet for a bit, and looks up to notice her staring out the window towards the stars. She seems distracted, and a small sigh escapes her lips. Concerned, Delmin reaches over to take her hand, asking, "Teeg? What's wrong? You're not regretting your decison are you?" Tegan turns towards Delmin, rewards him with a dazzling smile, and squeezes his hand in return. "Never, love. There's no where else I'd rather be than here with you. You know that!" Delmin waits for Tegan, knowing that she'll tell him what he wants to know soon enough. After a pause, Tegan says, "I just wish there had been more time to say goodbye to the Doctor. There's so much I wanted to thank him for, so much I should have told him. And now he's all alone out there, facing who knows what.." "....and loving every minute of it," interrupts Delimin with a grin. "You're probably right!" laughs Tegan. Then she sobers, adding, "I just hate to see him so all alone in that old rackety Tardis..both of us leaving so abruptly, without a proper farewell." Delmin takes Tegan's other hand, and holding them both calls her back to him. "Tegan. That's one of the things I love about you, the way you stick up for your friends. But I think you're forgetting something, aren't you? The holocube. Remember?" Gasping, Tegan exclaims, "Oh, Delmin! That's right! I had forgotten!" "Ah, my dear lady, you hurt me to the quick!" exclaims Delmin as he feigns a stab to the heart. Tegan hugs Delmin around the neck, smiling broadly! "The holocube! Oh thank you, Delmin for helping me with it! We'd made it for another purpose entirely..." "....in case of your untimely demise, if I remember correctly." interrupts Delmin. "That's right!" exclaims Tegan with a quick jab to Delmin's ribs, " But the holo-message will serve just as well for a final farewell. It's just perfect. Everything I ever wanted to tell the Doctor about my feelings for him, how like a father he was to me. How much I appreciated his acceptance of me as I am, the fun I had on the Tardis, the things I learned from him. You do think he'll find it, don't you?" "Depends," says Delmin, trying to keep a straight face. "Whre did you put it?" "I left it with a note on the nightstand by my bed," replies Tegan. "I doubt he'll want to risk entry into that pigsty of a mess!" laughs Delmin, bracing himself for another poke to the ribs. "Oh you!" exclaims Tegan. Laughing, she kisses Delmin lightly, and reaches to caress his cheek. Brilliant candlelight reflects off the ring Delmin recently placed on Tegan's left hand. "I love you, Daniel M. Delmin," whispers Tegan, "and I always will." ---------------------------------------------------------- Delmin's Journal Location: The Wheel Relative Date: December 20, 2395 (?) Actual Date: Some time in the 21st century For some reason, I had to wait to bury Cassandra. For all these years. Until she forgave me. I've been killing myself trying to prove to her ghost that I had repented. But I think I had to forgive myself first. I haven't yet, not fully, but now I'm finally getting on with my life. Tegan and I have left the Doctor. A good friend. He helped me in a way that my father never could and like few teachers have. I was willing to sacrifice the future for one woman who was already dead. Time isn't linear. I knew that already. But I thought if I could change history, I could bring her back. The Doctor made me understand. And in the middle of all of that, it came to me: I felt the same for Tegan as I felt for Cassandra. No, that's not right. Cassandra was my first love. God knows no one sees clearly through THAT. But with Tegan, love has grown out of friendship over weeks. Months. How long WERE we in the TARDIS anyway?! This is different. Unselfish love. Grown-up love. Mature love. It feels great. And she accepted my ring! If it weren't for the fact that the Wheel's artificial gravity is blinking out every few minutes, I'd do cartwheels! I have a new love, a new life as a computer technician, working with my hands and not scheming in the Senate. I have a new home: my goodness, two centuries in my own past! It's a good thing I slept through my 21st century history courses! Everything will be as much a surprise to me as it will to my new friends. Except that incident that will occur in 2098... no, I'll let Cmdr. Lernov learn about that for herself! Hah! I wonder if Tegan and I will ever see the Doctor again? This is the fourth time she's left the TARDIS! So I suppose we must never guess about that... I wish him safe travels. As for Tegan... There was a glint in her eyes when we briefly discussed children. I think she wants lots of them. Oh God... Little rugrats running around, bearing the name of Delmin and Jovanka? Rewiring the school computers and telling their tutors where to stick their I/O ratio? I'd rather face the Daleks again! But to be honest... I think I'll let her win this argument. But there's so much to do, to plan for. I've been improvising my life for so long, I'm not sure how to manage it all... I've never had this kind of stability before. Be careful what you wish for, in other words. I think Tegan and I will be learning that together now. Two of a kind, Teeg and I. I need to sign off. Cmdr. Lernov has spared us a little power for a celebratery dinner and holonovel for our engagement. Lernov wanted to tie the knot for us herself but Wheel Commanders don't have the right. Even so, we'll have plenty of time. AND we're about to watch a holonovel written by Ben Jackson himself! I guess he made out all right! A coincidence, his century old holonovel waiting for us on the Wheel? No. Nothing is a coincidence. Nothing at all. Au revoir. [end] ---------------------------------------------------------- Subj: The Doctor's Log 12-20-95 Date: 95-12-29 08:27:58 EST From: DRTUNA The Doctor's Log 12-20-95 Tardis timecode: zx44.23a.777235.rel The Doctor remained in the Cloister Courtyard for some time. The Tardis was hovering safely in the time vortex, irrelevant to the rest of existence. The Cloister Courtyard had become a central spot in the Tardis. Ever since the end of the fourth persona it has added to its stature slowly. The War Witch was buried there. Since his last visit to Gallifrey the Doctor had also established a small shrine to Loradnuropaea, his wife and Susan's grandmother. He tried to have fresh flowers put on them every so often. It was a restful spot to think and contemplate. The entire Tardis was a good place for that now -- because it seemed to be completely empty. No danger of Tegan or Delmin wandering in with a question or a concern (like how to turn down the skill levels on the holo-tennis). Always a reasonably private space, the Tardis was now more so than ever. The Doctor opened his voice log: "Tegan and Daniel are gone. I will miss them. It is time to rearrange the Tardis. The Butler and the Master are still at large, though they know that both the High Council and I search for them and the remainder of the escapees from Shada. I will readjust my search parameters and continue." The Doctor stopped the log program and left the Courtyard. He thought of Lora, and of his family. He had no family any more. He tried to fill that void with his companions without admitting it to them or himself. Now they were all gone. Not even family surrogates remaining. He proceeded to the living quarters. The Doctor sealed Daniel's modest room and had it re-configured into a distant part of the Tardis. At Tegan's door he began to do the same, but instead opened the door and peeked inside. Things were strewn about it. The Only neat portion seemed to be the night stand next to the bed, where a neatly penned note was obviously displayed with a holo cube on it. The Doctor read the note and smiled. He pocketed the holocube. He left the room and sealed and re configured it as well. "Never know when they'll be back, especially Tegan," the Doctor said. The Doctor proceeded to the Prowl Program room. The Doctor began adjusting the scan controls. Then, he stared into space, thinking to himself. He lifted his left hand and looked at it -- at where his missing little finger should have been. The badge of his failure on Shada. "You know," said the Doctor with a smile, "when I have the last of the Shada inmates accounted for, I think I'll throw a little party!" He then turned back to the scan controls.