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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jan 31, 2006 10:33:06 GMT
Disclaimer: The following is pure fiction based on the events at that time.
Part 1
1985. Inside the boardroom of Television Centre, PSC1 head Richard Waters and his arse-licking lackey Stephen James, head of drama, were having a meeting about saving money.
WATERS-----Right then. So we've got rid of "Crackerjack" and "Come Dancing".
JAMES-------How much will that save?
WATERS-----About 78p. We need to drop something crap and expensive so we can plough the money into "Eastenders".
JAMES-------But that's crap and expensive.
WATERS-----I know it is. But with "Coronation Street" and "Brookside" to nick ideas from, it will run and run.
JAMES-------So, what shall we get rid of?
WATERS-----Well, what don't you like?
JAMES-------"Doctor Who".
WATERS-----Neither do I, so that's settled. Meeting closed. Fancy a drink?
JAMES-------It's only 9:12am.
WATERS-----So?
JAMES-------It's a bit early, isn't it?
WATERS-----Not for a celebration. Champagne?
JAMES-------Fine.
He opened a bottle, poured two glasses and handed one to James.
WATERS-----Here's to the old quack. Good riddance, Doctor Plophead.
JAMES-------I'll drink to that. Cheers!
In the Tardis, the Doctor and Peri were still recovering from meeting Davros and the Daleks.
PERI---------Where are we going now, Doctor?
DOCTOR----How would I know?!
PERI---------Just as long as we don't meet any more Daleks or Cybermen.
DOCTOR----Didn't you like them, Peri?
PERI---------Not particularly.
DOCTOR----They liked you.
PERI---------Yeah. They just loved me to death (!)
DOCTOR----I do the jokes.
PERI---------Well, if you don't know where we're going, can't we do something to pass the time?
DOCTOR----Like what?
PERI---------Anything. I'm so bored.
DOCTOR----Don't you like travelling in the Tardis, Peri? Going to different places?
PERI---------Sure I do. The places are okay when someone isn't trying to kill me. It's the bit in-between. I thought we were going to Blackpool.
DOCTOR----We will.
PERI---------When? We've been stuck in the Tardis for days.
DOCTOR----Sometime.
PERI---------So, what'll we do until we get there?
DOCTOR----I have an idea.
PERI---------You can't be serious!
DOCTOR----Not that! But thanks for the offer.
PERI---------It wasn't an offer.
DOCTOR----Don't you find me attractive then?
PERI---------Of course I do. In a quirky sort of way.
DOCTOR----"Quirky"?! I should have left you to the Daleks.
PERI---------Thanks a lot, Doctor! So, what will we do?
DOCTOR----How about a quick game of Monopoly?
PERI---------Monopoly? That's so boring.
DOCTOR----Not intergalactic monopoly.
PERI---------I've never heard of that.
DOCTOR----You wouldn't. Not on your miserable little planet.
PERI---------If it's so miserable, why do you keep going back?
DOCTOR----It's not by choice, I can assure you. Blame the Tardis.
PERI---------The Tardis.
DOCTOR----Yes.
PERI---------What's the Tardis got to do with it?
DOCTOR----Well, between you and me, I think she's got a thing about Police Boxes.
PERI---------(laughs) really Doctor. That's the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard.
DOCTOR----Don't laugh.
PERI---------You aren't serious.
DOCTOR----Why not?
PERI---------The Tardis?!
DOCTOR----She has feelings too you know.
PERI---------It's just a box.
DOCTOR----"Just a box"?! (pats console) Don't you listen to this ignorant human.
PERI---------Doctor!
DOCTOR----You should be careful what you say.
PERI---------Why? Don't tell me. I'll get ejected.
DOCTOR----You just might. Haven't you ever wondered why she maintains the shape of a Police Box?
PERI---------Not particularly. But I suppose you'll tell me anyway.
DOCTOR----You need to be educated, Peri. She keeps like this so whenever we go to London, her boyfriend will recognise her.
PERI---------Rubbish.
DOCTOR----Rubbish?! It is not!
PERI---------Yes, it is. You fixed the chameleon circuit just before we met up with the Cybermen, remember?
DOCTOR----And she promptly broke it again. Now, what about this game?
PERI---------(sighs) All right Doctor.
DOCTOR----Great! Oh, before I set it up, I think you should apologise.
PERI---------For what?
DOCTOR----For insulting the Tardis.
PERI---------You want me to say sorry to a machine?
DOCTOR----Okay Maggie. Chuck her out.
PERI---------Who's Maggie?
DOCTOR----The sensitive Tardis you insulted.
PERI---------You gave it a name?
DOCTOR----I gave Bessie a name too.
PERI---------Who's Bessie?
DOCTOR----My car. On Earth! Now, get away from me.
PERI---------What for?
DOCTOR----Because I don't want to get caught in the vortex when she expels you.
PERI---------What?! You can't do that!
DOCTOR----I can't. But she can.
PERI---------What have I done?
DOCTOR----You haven't apologised.
PERI---------If I do, I won't get thrown out?
DOCTOR----That's right.
PERI---------Okay! I'm sorry.
DOCTOR----Not to me! To her!
PERI---------(sighs) Okay, I'm sorry.
DOCTOR----Sorry, who?
PERI---------Sorry, Maggie.
DOCTOR----Do you accept? You're in luck. She must be in a good mood today.
PERI---------She has moods?
DOCTOR----Of course. It's her circuits you see. She isn't getting any younger.
PERI---------She has a menopause too?
DOCTOR----And why not? It isn't exclusive to humans, you know.
PERI--------- I never said it was. Now, what about this game?
DOCTOR----I'll go and get it.
PERI---------You still haven't told me how to play it.
DOCTOR----The same as ordinary monopoly. Only this is better.
To be continued....
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jan 31, 2006 10:39:29 GMT
Part 2
Meanwhile, on Earth, news had been broken about the PSC's decision to drop, "Doctor Who". The fans were furious around the world, especially in Britain, where there was uproar over axing the world's longest-running sci-fi series. The leader of the rebels stood before the crowd. He was clean-shaven, blond and dressed in blue. He called himself, Herra Mestari and spoke in a Finnish accent.
MESTARI----Please, my friends. Please calm down. We must decide what action we will take against those despicable charlatans at the PSC.
WOMAN 1---LYNCH THE BASTARDS!
MESTARI----Please. We do not need such language.
MAN 1-------LET'S KILL THEM!
MESTARI----I quite agree. But such a deed needs to be planned very carefully so we do it right.
WOMAN 2---WHY DON'T WE TAKE OVER THE PSC?
MESTARI----That is a good idea. First thing we must do is find out where Waters and James live.
WOMAN 3---WHAT GOOD'LL THAT DO?
MAN 2-------YEAH?
MESTARI----Because that is the second stage of my plan.
MAN 1-------YOU'RE TRYING TO DOUBLE-CROSS US!
MESTARI----No. I thought we should protest outside Television Centre first then, if they just ignore us, we could then go to their homes.
WOMAN 1---WHAT'LL WE DO THERE?
MESTARI----Leave that to me. I assure you my friends, we will get "Doctor Who" back on our screens before you can say, "Dalek"!
The crowd cheered and Herra Mestari smiled to himself.
In the Tardis, the Doctor and Peri were still playing Intergalactic monopoly, with him losing badly. It was his turn. He rolled the dice.
DOCTOR----Eight. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Peladon. Mine, I think.
PERI---------One of your few.
DOCTOR----Don't pick on me.
PERI---------You don't like it becasue I'm winning.
DOCTOR----Beginner's luck. Your go.
PERI---------Three. One, two, three. Chance.
DOCTOR----I'll read it (picks it up). Ha!
PERI---------What?
DOCTOR----(smiles) "Go to the Death Zone. Do not pass Gallifrey. Do not collect two million credits."
PERI---------Oh, what?! You're kidding!
DOCTOR----Read it yourself.
PERI---------(takes card) Oh well. Won't take me long to get out. Your turn.
DOCTOR----Right. Eleven. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven. Community Chest. Ah!
PERI---------What? Don't tell me you're in the Death Zone too.
DOCTOR----"Advance to Gallifrey and collect two million credits."
PERI---------Can we stop playing now, Doctor?
DOCTOR----You're only saying that because you're in the Death Zone.
PERI---------I am not! We've been playing now for nearly five hours!
DOCTOR----I want a chance to get some money back.
PERI---------And win, I bet.
DOCTOR----Naturally. Your go.
PERI---------Double two. I'm out!
DOCTOR----So you are.
PERI---------One, two, three, four.
DOCTOR----Skaro. Mine, I think. With a Thal headquarters. That's twelve million credits please.
PERI---------All right, don't gloat. Here.
DOCTOR----I'm on a winning streak now. Double six. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve. Oh no!
PERI---------Telos. With a Cyberman tomb. Eight million credits Doctor.
DOCTOR----Alright.
PERI---------Give up now, Doctor?
DOCTOR----Certainly not. I'm not beaten yet. I've got another go, remember? Right then, here goes. Five. One, two, three, four, five. Oh no!
PERI---------Metebelis 3 with one Palace. That's fourteen million credits.
DOCTOR----I always knew Metebelis 3 would come back to haunt me.
PERI---------What do you mean?
DOCTOR----That place caused my third regeneration.
PERI---------How many times do you do that?
DOCTOR----Twelve.
PERI---------And then?
DOCTOR----Then Peri, it's the end of me.
PERI---------Well, you're still here and owe me fourteen million credits.
DOCTOR----I haven't got fourteen million credits.
PERI---------How much have you got?
DOCTOR----(counts) Er, nine million. Can't the bank loan me some?
PERI---------You already owe it twenty two million.
DOCTOR----Well I can't get anything for my planets.
PERI---------No. Seeing as you've already mortgaged them. Twice!
The Doctor knocked the board over and went into the corner.
DOCTOR----It's a stupid game anyway.
PERI---------Stop sulking, Doctor.
DOCTOR----I will if I want to.
PERI---------It was your idea to play the game in the first place.
DOCTOR----You could have said no.
PERI---------You didn't give me the choice.
DOCTOR----What do you want to do now?
PERI---------I don't know. It's your Tardis.
DOCTOR----Yes, it is.
PERI---------Are we anywhere near materialising?
DOCTOR----Probably not.
PERI---------How about reading the Tardis manual?
DOCTOR----If you want.
PERI---------Not me. You.
DOCTOR----Too boring.
PERI---------So we're just going to sit here in silence for goodness knows how long?
DOCTOR----How about some television?
PERI---------From which planet?
DOCTOR----Earth!
PERI---------You get TV from earth?
DOCTOR----That's what I said.
PERI---------But how? We're not anywhere near the planet.
DOCTOR----The Tardis works in mysterious ways.
PERI---------What channels can you get?
DOCTOR----All of them. Watch and learn Peri.
He switched on the scanner then pressed a few buttons and up came a picture.
DOCTOR----Voila!
PERI---------Doctor, that's great!
DOCTOR----They don't call me a genius for nothing.
PERI---------Who does?
DOCTOR----Well, me, chiefly. But I told you, didn't I?
PERI---------You sure did.
DOCTOR----Not a bad picture, considering we're nine galaxies away.
PERI---------How about some sound?
DOCTOR----You're never satisfied, are you?
PERI---------Well, I agree it's a good picture, but it would be nice to hear what's being said.
DOCTOR----And what's wrong with my dulcet tones, may I ask?
PERI---------Nothing Doctor. It's just that the voices I hear these days are yours, mine and aliens. It would be nice to hear humans for a change.
DOCTOR----I see. Well, I'll see if I can get some sound.
PERI---------Thank you.
DOCTOR----There you are. Happy now?
PERI---------Yes. What channel is that?
DOCTOR----I don't know. PSC1, I suppose.
PERI---------Can't you get something American?
DOCTOR----What did you have in mind?
PERI---------I don't know.
DOCTOR----Then why ask such a stupid question?
PERI---------How about an American programme then?
DOCTOR----Like what? "Star Trek"?!
PERI---------Certainly not. I live intergalactic travel, Doctor. I don't want to watch it.
DOCTOR----Then, what?
PERI---------I thought maybe, "Dallas" or, "Dynasty".
DOCTOR----Perhaps, if you behave yourself.
PERI---------Anything would be better than the news.
DOCTOR----Is that what's on? Good.
PERI---------Good?
DOCTOR----Yes. Don't you want to know what's happening in the world?
PERI---------"The world"?
DOCTOR----Your little planet.
PERI---------Not especially.
DOCTOR----Well, I do. Now, shhh.
NEWSREADER---Today at the PSC, protestors gathered to complain about the treatment of the television series, "Doctor Who"....
DOCTOR----What?!
NEWSREADER---...after it was decided today the series would no longer be made.
DOCTOR----They can't do that!
PERI---------Do what?
DOCTOR----Quiet Peri.
NEWSREADER---The angry protesters are demanding the head of PSC1, Richard Waters and the head of drama, Stephen James, resign.
DOCTOR----Too right!
NEWSREADER---Both men were unavailable for comment, although a press release from Richard Waters said the programme was not ending after 21 years. They decided in a long meeting to rest the show for eighteen months to develop new ideas and save money.
The Doctor switched the scanner off and threw the
monopoly board at it.
PERI---------Hey! I was watching that.
DOCTOR----Well, I'd seen enough! "Save money" (!) That's their answer to everything.
PERI---------Who's answer?
DOCTOR----The bloody PSC!
PERI---------Language.
DOCTOR----Considering what they've done, Peri, you're lucky I don't come out with much worse.
PERI---------I don't understand.
DOCTOR----How dare they treat me like this. After all the years I've worked for them. All the money they've got with their exploitation.
PERI---------What have they done that's so terrible?
DOCTOR----Didn't you hear one word that newsreader said?
PERI---------I wasn't listening.
DOCTOR----That's typical of you humans. There's your future up the spout, and you can't even be bothered to pay attention.
PERI---------My future?
DOCTOR----And mine!
PERI---------So, what's happened?
DOCTOR----They've dropped us, Peri.
PERI---------What do you mean, "dropped us"?
DOCTOR----No trip to Blackpool for a start.
PERI---------Then what?
DOCTOR----We'll be stranded right where we are.
PERI---------What are we gonna do?
DOCTOR----What can we do? We can't go anywhere until there's somewhere to go.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jan 31, 2006 10:46:19 GMT
Part 3
Meanwhile, darkness had fallen in Britain. The protests hadn't changed anything, so Herra Mestari decided it was time for drastic measures. He crept into Richard Water's house first, then went to Stephen James'. Both were taken to the protestors headquarters. Herra Mestari decided to torture them until they agreed to leave the programme alone.
WATERS-----What do you want?
MESTARI----You to leave "Doctor Who" on our screens.
WATERS-----Don't give me orders.
MESTARI----I'll do exactly what I like.
WATERS-----You'll be in serious trouble if you lay one finger on me.
MESTARI----No one can touch me.
WATERS-----Don't be too sure of that.
MESTARI----And don't you underestimate my power.
WATERS-----You'll get ten years for this.
MESTARI----I doubt it. Will you leave the programme alone?
WATERS-----No!
MESTARI----Then I hope you enjoy your death as much as I'll enjoy killing you.
WATERS-----You're not serious!
MESTARI----Try me.
WATERS-----Who are you?
Mestari removed his diguise and looked into Water's eyes.
MESTARI----I am the Master.
WATERS-----The Master?! Don't be ridiculous. You fanatics go too far at times.
MASTER-----You think so?
WATERS-----I know so. The Master is a creation of a scriptwriter's imagination. He's not real.
MASTER-----But, how do you know I'm not who I say I am?
WATERS-----I admit you bear a slight resemblance to Anthony Ainley.
MASTER-----Only a slight one? Well, I'm going to have a lot of fun proving my identity.
WATERS-----What are you going to do to me?
MASTER-----You'll find out. Afraid?
WATERS-----Of course not.
MASTER-----This is your last chance. Will you stop this absurd plan to get rid of the Doctor?
WATERS-----Never!
MASTER-----Then goodbye Mr Waters. Pleasant death.
He pointed his tissue compression eliminator at Waters and slowly pressed the button. He wanted his demise to be very slow and very agonising. He laughed as he watched Waters struggle against the inevitable shrinking, savouring every scream that came out of his sickening mouth. Then he did the same to James. Stage one of his plan was a success. And so easy he couldn't believe it.
MASTER-----Now, for stage two (laughs).
In the Tardis, everything had stopped. The Doctor was frantically trying to get it moving again.
PERI---------We're gonna die, aren't we?
DOCTOR----Nonsense Peri. How can anything happen to us, when we're not going anywhere?
PERI---------A meteor storm? The Master?
DOCTOR----We're completely immobile. We can't get hurt.
PERI---------How can you be so sure?
DOCTOR----Trust me Peri.
PERI---------I hate it when you're so calm.
DOCTOR----Would you prefer it if I were shouting my head off?
PERI---------At least when you're a raving maniac, I know where I am.
DOCTOR----Thank you very much!
PERI---------I'm sorry Doctor. I'm scared.
DOCTOR----There's nothing to worry about. I'll protect you.
PERI---------That's what's scaring me!
DOCTOR----If I had my way, I'd throw you out.
PERI---------Oh, great (!) First, you threaten me with the Tardis, now you threaten me with yourself. Well, what are you waiting for?
DOCTOR----It's not that simple.
PERI---------Sure it is. Just get on with it.
DOCTOR----I can't.
PERI---------Why not? Suddenly had a change of heart?
DOCTOR----My hearts have got nothing to do with it.
PERI---------So what's stopping you?
DOCTOR----Because we're not moving. I can't open the doors, except by hand. And even then, you wouldn't go anywhere.
PERI---------Oh, not much (!) I'd get sucked into space.
DOCTOR----My dear girl, you haven't grasped the seriousness of our predicament, have you?
PERI---------What's there to grasp, except we could get invaded any minute?!
DOCTOR----This isn't a planet. (sighs) Wait. watch. Learn.
He dug out the old crank handle, put it in the door and struggled to turn it.
PERI---------(laughs) You're out of condition, Doctor.
DOCTOR----And I suppose you could do better.
PERI---------Anyone can.
DOCTOR----Then kindly shut up and give me a hand.
PERI---------Okay, Doctor. Move over and let the big girls play.
DOCTOR----(stands) I shouldn't be out of condition after all the corridors I've run up and down.
PERI---------(struggling) Not forgetting running away to prevent being killed.
DOCTOR----Naturally. You know, I haven't used that handle since the Tardis was forced to land on Exxilon. (laughs)
PERI---------What's so funny?
DOCTOR----The Daleks were forced to land too.
PERI---------And you think that's worth laughing about?
DOCTOR----Mmm.
PERI---------You're crazy.
DOCTOR----Oh, no. You see Peri, they were powerless.
PERI---------You mean, they couldn't exterminate anyone?
DOCTOR----That's right. And they hated every minute of it.
PERI---------I bet they did. (stands) It's no good, Doctor. I can't shift it.
DOCTOR----Let's try together, shall we?
PERI---------Why not? I still don't see why we're doing it. Have we landed?
DOCTOR----No.
PERI---------You mean, we're still in space?!
DOCTOR----That's right.
PERI---------Are you trying to get us killed?
DOCTOR----My dear Peri. If there was any danger, do you really think I'd be stupid enough to open the doors?
PERI---------Do you want an honest answer?
DOCTOR----Just help, eh? Trust me.
PERI---------"Trust me", he says. I never thought they'd be the last words I'd ever hear.
Peri gripped the handle and they both pulled it with all their strength.
DOCTOR----At last! Come on Peri.
PERI---------Where to?
DOCTOR----Outside, of course.
PERI---------You are mad.
DOCTOR----Come on (leaves).
PERI---------Well, it was a nice life. What little I had of it.
She followed the Doctor into space, expecting to explode any second.
DOCTOR----And about time too.
PERI---------I don't understand. Where are we?
The Doctor spread his arms out.
DOCTOR----Space.
PERI---------Why didn't we die? Or have we?
DOCTOR----Of course not. I told you to trust me, didn't I?
PERI---------Yes.
DOCTOR----Perhaps you won't be so quick to judge me next time.
PERI---------I promise I won't in the future, Doctor.
DOCTOR----If we have a future.
PERI---------So, why isn't anything moving?
DOCTOR----Because we're in limbo. Going from one adventure to the next. Only someone hasn't given us anywhere to go.
PERI---------So where's the Master? And the Daleks?
DOCTOR----Out there somewhere I should imagine. As stuck as we are.
PERI---------What'll happen to us?
DOCTOR----I don't know.
PERI---------We'll probably die - in the Tardis!
DOCTOR----Don't be silly Peri. How can we die? How can we age?
PERI---------It's only a matter of time.
DOCTOR----Which has stopped for us. Or, should I say, someone stopped it for us.
PERI---------Who'd wanna do that?
DOCTOR----You really weren't listening to the news, were you? The PSC of course.
PERI---------So, what'll we do in the meantime?
DOCTOR----Wait for another adventure. How about a quick game of Intergalactic monopoly?
PERI---------Oh, brother!
Back on earth, the Master's next plan was well underway.
MASTER-----Now my friends, if you want to get your favourite show back, go inside the Television Centre and work over the staff while I get on with my part. I'll meet you back here in two hours.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jan 31, 2006 10:54:16 GMT
Part 4
Several hours later, Peri was getting fed up again, playing this stupid game.
DOCTOR----Come on Peri, buck up. It's your go.
PERI---------Whoopee (!)
DOCTOR----There's no need to take that attitude.
PERI---------Can't we stop now?
DOCTOR----Why?
PERI---------Because I don't want to play this any more.
DOCTOR----Oh, don't be such a bad loser. Throw the dice.
PERI---------All right, Doctor. Three. Happy now?
DOCTOR----Enormously. Aren't you going to move it?
PERI---------What for? It'll only land on one of your planets - again!
DOCTOR----Is it my fault I managed to buy most of them first?
PERI---------I'm sure you cheated in some way.
DOCTOR----(innocently) Cheated? Me? Never.
PERI---------(throws the credits at him) Here! You might as well have the lot!
DOCTOR----Peri!
PERI---------I'm fed up with this stupid game, Doctor and I don't want to be playing it all the while we're stuck here
DOCTOR----Do you want to play something else?
PERI---------What have you got?
DOCTOR----Well, there's Zeta Minor Cluedo.
PERI---------What's that about?
DOCTOR----It's much the same as your earth version, except someone is killing the crew of a spacecraft that's not going anywhere.
PERI--------I'm beginning to know how the murderer felt.
DOCTOR----Eh?
PERI---------If we play that, Doctor, I might end up killing you. Anything else?
DOCTOR----Venusian scrabble.
PERI---------No thanks. Where do you get these games, Doctor?
DOCTOR----Oh, around, you know.
PERI---------What for?
DOCTOR----A souvenir.
PERI---------You're kidding.
DOCTOR----Don't you ever buy something as a memento of where you've been?
PERI---------Of course I do. But it's usually something useful.
DOCTOR----These are useful!
PERI---------To aliens.
DOCTOR----You're an alien.
PERI---------So are you.
DOCTOR----I don't whinge as much as you you. And besides, how many planets apart from earth have souvenir shops?
PERI---------How would I know?
DOCTOR----Well, did you see any on Androzani Minor?
PERI---------I didn't get much of a chance to look. I had a lunatic after my body, if you remember.
DOCTOR----You shouldn't go around wearing those provocative clothes. Jaconda?
PERI---------No.
DOCTOR----Telos?
PERI---------All I saw was a huge freezer market.
DOCTOR----Yes, with the Cybermen on special offer. "Kill two and kill a third free". How about Varos then?
PERI---------That Sil wanted to turn me into a bird, so again, apart from the corridors, I saw nothing when I wasn't tied up.
DOCTOR----Space Station J7?
PERI---------We only saw death there.
DOCTOR----And Jamie.
PERI---------Yes. Sweet Jamie. Oh, how we compared notes on you!
DOCTOR----On my pleasant disposition, no doubt.
PERI---------No. On your grouchy behaviour, mood swings and enormous ego!
DOCTOR----I'm not that bad, surely.
PERI---------Of course you're not, Doctor.
DOCTOR----Ah, good.
PERI---------You're worse!
DOCTOR----Don't change the subject. How about Karfel?
PERI---------Again, another lunatic after my body.
DOCTOR----It's those clothes. Why can't you wear something sensible?
PERI---------You're a fine one to criticise my dress sense. At least I wouldn't go around wearing that stupid coat!
DOCTOR----You're changing the subject again.
PERI---------You changed it first.
DOCTOR----Temper, temper. Well, what would you like to play?
PERI---------Have you got Trivial Pursuit?
DOCTOR----Oh yes, several.
PERI---------American? British? Australian? Chinese?
DOCTOR----None of them.
PERI---------What languages then?
DOCTOR----Delta Magnan, Taran, Silurian, Rutan and Gallifreyan.
PERI---------Forget it Doctor.
She got up and walked around the room, while the Doctor put his monopoly set away.
PERI---------Why are the Tardis doors still open?
DOCTOR----(looks up) Hmm? Oh, I thought you might fancy going for a little walk.
PERI---------Well, I don't.
DOCTOR----Then you'd better close them, hadn't you?
PERI---------By myself?!
DOCTOR----You don't want them open.
PERI---------Thanks a lot, Doctor. Chivalry is obviously dead (!)
Peri struggled again with the handle while the Doctor put his game back with the others.
DOCTOR----You'll find it easier now you've got some practise and muscles.
PERI---------Oh, great (!)
DOCTOR----Stop moaning. The experience will come in useful.
PERI---------How?
DOCTOR----In case you ever decide to buy a vintage motor car.
PERI---------I can't even drive!
DOCTOR----Next time we're on earth, I'll teach you.
PERI---------Thanks all the same Doctor, but I'd rather have someone calm and rational teaching me.
DOCTOR----Suit yourself.
PERI---------Got it!
DOCTOR----Closed, are they?
PERI---------No, Doctor. I've left them wide open (!)
DOCTOR----Now, now.
PERI---------(sighs) Well, what are we going to do?
DOCTOR----How would I know?
PERI---------You're the one whose supposed to have all the answers.
DOCTOR----Even my superior brain needs a rest now and again. Everything I've suggested, you've turned your nose up at. You think of something for a change.
PERI---------How about some TV?
DOCTOR----Impossible.
PERI---------Now who's turning up their nose.
DOCTOR----I am not.
PERI---------Then why not?
DOCTOR----Because, we have technically ceased to exist, therefore we can't get it. And besides, even if we could, there's no power coming from the Tardis.
PERI---------Oh yeah.
DOCTOR----Yeah.
PERI---------I forgot.
DOCTOR----How could you forget something like that?
PERI---------It's easy when you're inside it as much as we are.
DOCTOR----You have a point there. A stupid one. But a point. (sighs) I suppose this would be a good time to start reading the Tardis manual.
PERI---------But you said last time it was too boring.
DOCTOR----It is. Still, I might as well do something constructive while we're here. Where is it?
PERI---------How would I know? You had it last.
DOCTOR----I suppose I'd better go and look for it. At least it'll give me something to do.
The Doctor headed towards the door while Peri sat down. Suddenly, the Tardis tipped sideways, sending them both to the floor. The Doctor scrambled to the console to try and stabilise her.
PERI---------What's happening?
DOCTOR----I don't know.
PERI---------We're moving!
DOCTOR----Do you have to keep stating the obvious?
PERI---------Is the power back on?
DOCTOR----Obviously!
PERI---------Good job I closed the doors then.
DOCTOR----There. That should do it.
PERI---------(gets up) I don't understand.
DOCTOR----Neither do I. There's something very strange going on here Peri. Something very strange indeed.
PERI---------I thought we were stuck.
DOCTOR----We were.
PERI---------Perhaps they've decided not to drop you after all.
DOCTOR----Or perhaps they're sending me on a last adventure. A terminal adventure.
PERI---------What makes you say that?
DOCTOR----Because it's too soon after their announcement. And someone is operating the Tardis.
PERI---------Who?
DOCTOR----If I knew that, then I might be able to work out what's going on.
Suddenly, a familiar sound filled the room.
PERI---------We're materialising!
DOCTOR----It certainly looks that way. But where are we?
PERI---------Why don't you switch on the scanner?
DOCTOR----I was just about to do that (turns on scanner). That looks familiar.
PERI---------Do you have any idea where we are?
DOCTOR----Oh, no!
PERI---------What?
DOCTOR----That's Skaro!
PERI---------Where?
DOCTOR----Home of the Daleks.
PERI---------Not again. We've only just avoided being killed by them.
DOCTOR----Yes, I know.
PERI---------Let's get out of here, Doctor.
DOCTOR----Right.
The Doctor flicked some switches and programmed in the dematerialistion code, while Peri watched the scanner.
PERI---------Come on, Doctor!
DOCTOR----I'm going as fast as I can.
PERI---------The Daleks are coming towards us!
DOCTOR----What?! This is ridiculous.
PERI---------What is?
DOCTOR----I've set the dematerialisation codes and we're still not moving.
PERI---------How can that be?
DOCTOR----I don't know.
PERI---------You said something before about someone controlling the Tardis.
DOCTOR----Yes. And it's beginning to look like I'm right.
PERI---------What are we going to do?
DOCTOR----(sighs) There's nothing we can do. Obviously we've been brought here for a reason.
PERI---------Are we going to stay here, or what?
DOCTOR----We've got no choice until we find out why we're here.
PERI---------You're not thinking of going outside.
DOCTOR----I'm rather afraid I might have to.
PERI---------Doctor!
DOCTOR----What is it now, Peri?
PERI---------Look at the scanner. They've surrounded the Tardis!
DOCTOR----Well that settles it then.
PERI---------Doctor....
DOCTOR----It's alright, Peri. You can stay here if you want to.
PERI---------I don't know.
DOCTOR----You'll be much safer here.
PERI---------What about you?
DOCTOR----If this is my last goodbye, I must face my destiny.
PERI---------But what if something happens to you?
DOCTOR----Then the Tardis will take you home. Just press this button and she'll do the rest, okay?
PERI--------I suppose so.
DOCTOR----Good. Right. I'm ready. Open the doors.
Peri reluctantly did as she was asked and watched the Doctor walk outside, then closed the doors again. Her eyes were fixed on the screen as though she were hypnotised, as she saw the Doctor approach the Supreme Dalek.
SUPREME DALEK---Doctor! We have been waiting for you.
DOCTOR----Fans! No autographs on my day off.
SUPREME DALEK---Do not be flippant!
DOCTOR---How did you know I was coming?
SUPREME DALEK---We were told.
DOCTOR----What do you want with me?
SUPREME DALEK---YOU ARE GOING TO BE EXTERMINATED!
DOCTOR----That's nice. Goodbye (runs).
SUPREME DALEK---FIRE!
DOCTOR----ARRGHHH!
SUPREME DALEK---At last. the Doctor is dead. Come. We have much to do organising our universal domination.
Peri watched all this in horror and couldn't take any of it in. When she was sure the Daleks had gone back where they came from, she opened the doors and went to find the Doctor's body. When she found it, she noticed the pain on his face. She then knelt down beside him, put his head on her lap and stroked his curly blond hair, with tears in her eyes.
PERI--------Oh, Doctor. Why didn't you listen to me? You must have known something like this was going to happen. You can be so stupid sometimes.
DOCTOR----And you can be so presumptuous sometimes.
PERI---------Doctor! You're alive!
DOCTOR----I certainly seem to be (gets up). (tut) Couldn't you have at least put on something decent to mourn my passing?
PERI---------But you're not dead.
DOCTOR----You didn't know that until now.
PERI---------I thought you were hurt.
DOCTOR----I was. Permanantly!
PERI---------Well, you're not now.
DOCTOR----(puzzled) No, I'm not.
PERI---------But the Daleks killed you. I saw it.
DOCTOR----And I felt it! Come on.
PERI---------Where?
DOCTOR----Back to the Tardis.
PERI---------Good idea. Then where?
DOCTOR----Hopefully, somewhere of my or the Tardis' choosing.
PERI---------Hopefully? It could still be controlled?
DOCTOR----Maybe. Come on.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jan 31, 2006 11:00:59 GMT
Part 5
At the PSC, the protestors were somewhat miffed with the Master's behaviour.
MAN 1-------You said we'd get our programme back.
MASTER-----And you will. But it all takes time.
MAN 2-------How much time, eh? Eighteen months (?)
MASTER-----I am not Waters or James. The matter is in hand.
WOMAN 1---Oh, yeah?
MASTER-----At this precise moment, scripts are being prepared. It should only be a matter of days before we go back into production.
WOMAN 2---I hope so.
MASTER-----Trust me. I won't let you down.
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PERI---------Any idea where we're going now, Doctor?
DOCTOR----I'm afraid not Peri. And the controls are still out of my hands.
PERI---------When is this going to end?
DOCTOR----Probably with my death.
PERI---------This is no time for jokes, Doctor.
DOCTOR----I wasn't trying to be funny. If only I knew who was behind all this.
PERI---------Doctor?
DOCTOR----What now?
PERI---------We seem to be materialising again.
DOCTOR----Oh, no!
PERI---------I wonder where we are this time?
DOCTOR----Let's take a look, shall we?
PERI---------Do we have to?
DOCTOR----How else are we supposed to find out where we are?
PERI---------Shall I turn on the scanner then?
DOCTOR----Why not? Makes a change from me doing it.
PERI---------(turns on scanner) It looks like a corridor.
DOCTOR----Not another one! When I die, I know it will be in a corridor.
PERI---------I wish you wouldn't talk like that.
DOCTOR----Don't be so sensitive Peri. Would you like to stay here?
PERI---------No. this time I'll come with you.
DOCTOR----Are you sure?
PERI---------Quite sure.
DOCTOR----(opens doors) Come on then.
Peri followed the Doctor down the corridor. Sudenly he stopped and turned to Peri. She noticed something in his hand.
DOCTOR----Here.
PERI---------What?
DOCTOR----I want you to take this.
PERI---------What is it?
DOCTOR----The Tardis key.
PERI---------What for?
DOCTOR----In case anything happens to me.
PERI---------Do you think it will?
DOCTOR----Who knows? I'd feel better if you took it. That way at least I'd know you're safe.
PERI---------(takes it) Okay Doctor.
DOCTOR----And don't lose it.
PERI---------You've got a spare, haven't you?
DOCTOR----Yes.
PERI---------That's all right then.
DOCTOR----In the Tardis.
PERI---------You're kidding.
DOCTOR----I can assure you I'm not. So look after it.
PERI---------I will.
DOCTOR----And don't put it anywhere it'll fall out.
PERI---------Like where?
DOCTOR----A gentleman doesn't discuss that Peri.
PERI---------Since when did you become gentle?
DOCTOR----I've always been.
PERI---------Sure (!)
DOCTOR----At least you didn't ask when I became a man.
PERI---------I was going to.
DOCTOR----Come on!
PERI---------Wait for me.
DOCTOR----Hurry up.
PERI---------Doctor, I'm cold.
DOCTOR----That's why we should keep moving. (stops) Cold?
PERI---------I thought you said we should keep moving.
DOCTOR----Hmmm? I did. Of course!
PERI---------What now?
DOCTOR----Don't you recognise it, Peri?
PERI---------Should I?
DOCTOR----Look closely at our surroundings.
PERI---------What am I supposed to be looking for? There's nothing but what appear to be tombs. Tombs?
DOCTOR----You spotted them. Well done. There's hope for you yet.
PERI---------So, how does that help?
DOCTOR----Think Peri. Freezing temperatures? Tombs?
PERI---------Yeah?
DOCTOR----What does that remind you of?
PERI---------I don't know.
DOCTOR----Think Peri!
PERI---------I'm trying! Cybermen?
DOCTOR----Exactly!
PERI---------But it can't be.
DOCTOR----I'm afraid it is.
PERI---------We saw the Cybermen destroyed.
DOCTOR----We've obviously arrived at an earlier period. The trouble is: are we here before or after the last time?
PERI---------You said, we're here before.
DOCTOR----Not that last time. The other last time.
PERI---------I'm confused.
DOCTOR----I was here before the last time, with Jamie and Victoria.
PERI---------Who's Victoria?
DOCTOR----Eh? Oh, Victoria Waterfield. I was very fond of her. Her father was blackmailed by the Daleks, who then killed him.
PERI---------They're like that. Is there any point to this trip down memory lane?
DOCTOR----Of course there is. Don't you see? I have to find out if this is before the Cyber Controller was thought to have been destroyed or after.
PERI---------How are we going to find out?
DOCTOR----I don't know. Yet. Give me a little time.
PERI---------What are these buttons for?
DOCTOR----Hmmm? I don't know.
The Doctor wandered up and down, closely examining the tombs while Peri pressed some of the buttons. A faint humming filled the room. The Doctor stepped back quickly.
DOCTOR----Did you touch anything?
PERI---------Only a couple of buttons.
DOCTOR----Which couple?
PERI---------I don't know. What difference does it make?
DOCTOR----It makes the difference between life and death.
PERI---------Nothing's working.
DOCTOR----Oh, isn't it? Haven't you noticed the rise in temperature?
PERI---------Maybe it's an automatic temperature control.
DOCTOR----You've switched the power on!
PERI---------How could I?
DOCTOR----By playing about with things you don't understand.
PERI---------Well, I didn't know.
DOCTOR----No, I suppose you didn't.
PERI---------I haven't done anything terrible, have I?
DOCTOR----Oh, no.
PERI---------That's good.
DOCTOR----(calmly) Only awoken the Cybermen.
PERI---------What?!
Suddenly, a hand grabbed her shoulder. She looked round and screamed when she saw several Cybermen.
DOCTOR----PERI!
He looked up and saw the Cyber leader.
CYBER LEADER---So, Doctor. You have returned. Now we will kill you.
DOCTOR----Not again!
He saw a huge arm swing down then felt a heavy blow on the back of his head. Peri watched him fall and a Cyberman pick him up and carry him as though he was a rag doll.
PERI---------Oh, Doctor.
CYBER LEADER---Be silent or you will be destroyed.
PERI---------I only want to know what you're gonna do to him.
CYBER LEADER---He will be dead soon.
PERI---------You're not going to turn him into a Cyberman?
CYBER LEADER---He is too intelligent for that.
PERI---------He'll be sorry he missed hearing that. What about me?
CYBER LEADER---You will be turned into the first Cyberwoman.
PERI---------This is taking equal opportunities too far.
CYBER LEADER---Move! Move!
PERI---------Alright. You don't have to ask me twice (!)
She started to move then ran in the opposide direction. She heard gunfire behind her and was so relieved when she reached the Tardis.
CYBER LEADER---Leave her. She will have to come back for the Doctor.
The Doctor came round and tried to rub his sore head, but found he was tied up, with the Cyber Controller on the other side of the room.
DOCTOR----This is getting monotonous.
CONTROLLER---You have come round Doctor. That is good.
DOCTOR----Would you mind keeping your voice down? I've got a dreadful headache.
CONTROLLER---You won't have it for long.
DOCTOR----Why not just convert me?
CONTROLLER---That would not be such a good idea. So you are to be destroyed instead.
The Cyber Controller pointed his gun at the Doctor and waited. The Doctor opened one eye, then the other.
DOCTOR----Why the delay? Change of heart?
CONTROLLER---Heart? Pathetic human emotion.
DOCTOR----So why am I still alive?
CONTROLLER---I have just thought about how to make you suffer first.
DOCTOR----Oh, yes? How?
CONTROLLER---The Cybermats are hungry. It has been centuries since they touched humanoid flesh.
DOCTOR----Marvellous (!)
CONTROLLER---Don't go away.
DOCTOR----I'm not very likely to, am I?
Inside the Tardis, Peri was worried about the Doctor. She tried to take her mind of it but was distracted when she heard the Doctor's screams.
Meanwhile, the Cybermats had left the Doctor barely alive. He could hardly stay conscious.
DOCTOR----(weakly) Would you kindly stop prodding me.
CONTROLLER---I want you awake Doctor, so you can enjoy your death.
DOCTOR----So, you still intend to kill me.
CONTROLLER---Of course. Any objections?
DOCTOR----No. After all, it's not the first time I've died today.
CONTROLLER---Goodbye Doctor. I'm pleased it has to end this way. Destroy him!
Several Cybermaen pointed their guns at him and fired. The Cyber Controlled revelled in the Doctor's screams.
CONTROLLER---At last. The Doctor is dead. Now we can conquer the universe unchallenged.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Jan 31, 2006 11:08:19 GMT
Part 6
Peri was unnerved by the silence. She watched everything outside return to ice and Cybermen return to their tombs on the scanner and was confused. She turned off the scanner and sank to the floor. Her thoughts were interrupted by a loud pounding. She thought it was the Cybermen, stood up and turned on the scanner to see how many there were. She smiled and opened the doors.
PERI---------Doctor! I thought you were dead.
DOCTOR----I was. I think I'm beginning to understand what's going on here.
PERI---------Well, would you be kind enough as to tell me.
DOCTOR----Not yet. Close the doors.
PERI---------Okay Doctor (pushes switch).
DOCTOR----Right. Now, we wait.
PERI---------For what?
DOCTOR----For our next dematerialisation of course.
PERI---------And then what? Wait for you to get killed again, I suppose.
DOCTOR----You care?
PERI---------Of course I do. And besides, if I have to go through that once more, I think I'll have a nervous breakdown!
DOCTOR----It isn't a barrel of laughs for me you know.
PERI---------I'm sure it isn't.
DOCTOR----I've been put to death twice in a matter of hours. Twice!
PERI---------I know.
DOCTOR----Now the games are over.
PERI---------What are you going to do?
DOCTOR----Put a stop to this madness once and for all.
PERI---------What are you going to do?
DOCTOR----Wait. Watch. Learn. Ah! We seem to be on our way. Hold on Peri.
A few minutes later, the Tardis materialised outside Television Centre. The Doctor smiled and looked at Peri, who had her hands over her ears. He tapped her on the shoulder. She removed her hands.
PERI---------Where are we?
DOCTOR----Earth.
PERI---------Earth? When?
DOCTOR----1985.
PERI---------I wonder what terrible things are lurking out there?
DOCTOR----Muggers, burglars, armed robbers, rotton neighbours, dreadful Australian soap operas, even more dreadful American soap operas.
PERI---------I don't understand.
DOCTOR----This is reality Peri. Not the world we live in.
PERI---------How can that be?
DOCTOR----While we were in flight, I adjusted the co-ordinates to get us and of the timestream and brought us here.
PERI---------We just zapped from fantasy to reality?
DOCTOR----"Zapped"?! Yes, I suppose we did, although I do wish you'd speak proper English at times.
PERI---------But that's impossible.
DOCTOR----I thought you would have learned by now Peri, that nothing is impossible.
PERI---------Why are we here?
DOCTOR----To see the person who started all this.
PERI---------Excuse my ignorance Doctor, but I still don't understand any of this.
DOCTOR----All of these things happened after the PSC announced it was dropping me.
PERI---------I see.
DOCTOR----Do you?
PERI---------Not really.
DOCTOR----Look, before the announcement we were happily exploring the galaxy, right?
PERI---------Yes.
DOCTOR----Then, suddenly, we bacame an anomaly.
PERI---------Huh?
DOCTOR----We shouldn't have been there.
PERI---------Oh. And then the Tardis went haywire.
DOCTOR----"Haywire"?! What have I told you about your English?
PERI---------All right. The Tardis went out of our control.
DOCTOR----Yes. Now, according to my reckoning, the only ones who could do any of that are the scriptwriters who obey the orders of the head of PSC1.
PERI---------So, you think this....
DOCTOR----(bitterly) Richard Waters.
PERI---------So, you think he's behind it?
DOCTOR----Who else is there?
PERI---------Why?
DOCTOR----He's never liked me and what's more, he's never denied the fact.
PERI---------So, what now?
DOCTOR----(turns on scanner) We go there. Come on. we haven't a moment to lose.
He turned off the scanner and opened the doors. Peri followed him out. He closed the door, rummaged through his pockets, looked at Peri and clicked his fingers several times.
PERI---------What?
DOCTOR----Key.
PERI---------Oh. Sorry.
He took the key and locked the door, then put the key back on its chain. He smiled at Peri.
DOCTOR----Nice to see you looked after it. Come on.
PERI---------I wish you wouldn't keep telling me to come on. I'm not your pet poodle, you know.
DOCTOR----I should hope not. Don't like poodles. Unpredictable creatures. They can either bite your face off or lick you to death.
PERI---------That's not true. They're cute.
DOCTOR----That's strange.
PERI---------What is?
DOCTOR----No security guard.
PERI---------So?
DOCTOR----"So"? Is that all you have to say?
PERI---------What should I say?
DOCTOR----If you haven't got anything to say, be quiet.
PERI---------Yes, Doctor!
DOCTOR----In fact, the place seems to be deserted. Not a soul anywhere. Most odd. Let's hope that man's around somewhere. Are you coming Peri?
PERI---------It's nice to be asked properly for a change.
DOCTOR----Yes or no?
PERI---------Yes!
Peri followed the Doctor as usual, who went racing ahead. When they entered the building they found it as abandoned as everywhere else. They got in a lift and headed upwards. Finally, they arrived at Water's office.
PERI---------Why have you stopped?
DOCTOR----I need to compose myself.
PERI---------For what?
DOCTOR----I have to phrase things correctly when I confront him.
PERI---------Can't you just get on with it?
DOCTOR----These things can't be rushed, Peri. Now, be quiet and let me think.
PERI---------Well, don't take too long. I'll be eighty in just over sixty years!
DOCTOR----Right! Come on then, little miss moan-bag.
The Doctor opened the door and saw the back of a chair. He charged up to the desk while Peri meekly followed.
PERI---------(whispers) Shouldn't we have knocked first?
DOCTOR----Certainly not. Waters? I want a word with you.
He banged his fist on the desk.
DOCTOR----I demand that you face me, you two-faced hypocrite!
PERI---------Calm down, Doctor.
Slowly the chair turned and they came face to face with its occupant.
MASTER-----Demands, Doctor? Really. You are full of surprises.
DOCTOR----You! What are you doing here?
MASTER-----More to the point, what are you doing here, my dear Doctor?
DOCTOR----That's my business.
The Master pulled out his tissue compression eliminator from his pocket and poited it at Peri.
MASTER-----I won't hesitate to use this Doctor, if you do not answer my question.
DOCTOR----Still as vulgar as ever I see.
MASTER-----Another remark like that and you can say goodbye to your little friend.
PERI---------Please Doctor?
MASTER-----You heard the lady.
DOCTOR----All right. I came here to see a scoundrel called Waters.
MASTER-----Why?
DOCTOR----Because he decided to finish me once and for all.
MASTER-----I know. Do not worry Doctor. Everything is safe.
DOCTOR----How can you be so sure?
MASTER-----Because I was behind the campaign to keep you going.
DOCTOR----You? Why?
MASTER-----No one has the right to dispose of you except me.
DOCTOR----Where's Water's?
MASTER-----Dead. Along with his co-conspiritor.
DOCTOR----When?
MASTER-----The night after the announcement.
DOCTOR----If that's the case, how could we have gone through what we did?
MASTER-----Sounds like you didn't enjoy your trips to Skaro or Telos.
DOCTOR----You were behind that too?
MASTER-----You disappoint me, Doctor. I thought you would have worked that out hours ago.
DOCTOR----What sort of game were you playing?
MASTER-----Only a small one.
DOCTOR----You were messing around with my life!
MASTER-----Yes. I did enjoy killing you off.
DOCTOR----I bet you did. So why bring me back afterwards?
MASTER-----I had second thoughts about your death and decided it would be better not to let the Daleks or Cybermen have their fun, but that I should deal with you myself.
DOCTOR----You never get any better, do you?
MASTER-----You should be grateful, Doctor.
DOCTOR----What?! What have I got to be grateful for?
MASTER-----Without me, you'd still be in limbo. Now, you're free to travel the cosmos again.
DOCTOR----With you chasing me, I suppose.
MASTER-----Of course. You didn't think you'd get away from me that easily, did you?
DOCTOR----What? You're not going to kill me now?
MASTER-----And spoil my fun? Oh no, my dear Doctor. Disposing of you now would be too simple.
DOCTOR----Does that mean I'm free to go?
MASTER-----On condition you go straight back to fiction.
DOCTOR----Naturally.
MASTER-----Off you go then, Doctor. Before I change my mind.
DOCTOR----Come on Peri.
PERI---------Where are we going?
DOCTOR----Back to the Tardis, of course.
PERI---------Then where?
DOCTOR----Back in our own reality, where we belong.
PERI---------I'll be glad to get out of here.
DOCTOR----Let's go then.
MASTER-----Goodbye Doctor! See you soon!
DOCTOR----Not too soon, I hope!
They headed back to the Tardis with the Doctor in a mood. Peri guessed he was up to something. He opened the door and closed it behind Peri then angrily flicked some switches. They dematerialised.
PERI---------It'll be good to get back to normal.
DOCTOR----Yes. Anything would be better than what we've been through these past few hours.
PERI---------Even the Master?
DOCTOR----Er, not him.
PERI---------How long before we get back, Doctor?
DOCTOR----Mmm? Not yet.
PERI---------Why not?
DOCTOR----There's something I have to do first. We've landed. stay here. I won't be long.
He left. Now Peri knew he was mad. A few minutes later he returned, smiling, set the co-ordinates and dematerialised.
DOCTOR----Home, Peri?
PERI---------Yes. What have you been up to?
DOCTOR----Teaching the Master a lesson. He won't be following us for a while.
PERI---------Why?
DOCTOR----I've removed his dematerialisation circuit and his dimensional stabiliser. Which means, even if he could fit into his Tardis, he can't leave.
PERI---------So where is he?
DOCTOR----In reality. His Tardis is the shape of a bush in the centre of the "Eastenders" set and I hope he dies of boredom. We're back in our world now Peri.
PERI---------Great. Just make sure we don't leave it again.
DOCTOR----I'll do my best. Where to now?
PERI---------Anywhere! We need a rest.
DOCTOR----Let's go to the Eye of Orion, shall we?
The End
Patsy
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