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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 3, 2006 4:37:24 GMT
Part 1
Earth, 2007. It's late November in Perth, Australia and English girl Patricia Dempsey is nearing the end of a two-week stay with her old friend Juanita Adie-Cooper. They were doing a bit of shopping in London Court in a jeweller's, having bashed their credit cards in other shops close by.
PATRICIA---Wow! I'm in heaven! JUANITA----A bit of gold and you're anybody's, I know. PATRICIA---Only if there's a really huge and expensive diamond attached. JUANITA----Oh what crap! You know as well as I do, if Frazer offered you a cheap chain you'd have his pants off before you could say; "thank you very much"! PATRICIA---How come you know me so well? JUANITA----No comment. PATRICIA---Ha! JUANITA----So are you going to buy anything? PATRICIA---Better not. Tempting as all this is, I think I've spent far too much in the past hour alone! JUANITA----Shall we go to the Forrest Place Mall and have a look around then? PATRICIA---Why not? Better take my credit card off me first though! JUANITA----Only after you've bought a new case to carry everything home in. PATRICIA---I've not bought that much. JUANITA----Course not. That's why we have to get into my flat through the window! PATRICIA---Yeah, yeah. Come on then.
So off they trotted, laden with bags down William Street towards the Mall next door. As they were about to enter, they spotted two familiar figures coming out of the Mall towards them.
PATRICIA---I don't believe it! JUANITA----Of all the people to see.
The small man and young girl just strolled past them.
JUANITA----Damn cheek! They didn't even recognise us. PATRICIA---It has been a long time. JUANITA----Suppose it is. Come on, let's go after them.
Juanita raced ahead with Patricia following, trying not to drop any of their bags.
JUANITA----Hey! Doctor! Hey!
The man and girl stopped and turned around. Juanita and Patricia eventually caught up with them.
DOCTOR----Excuse me, but have we met? JUANITA----I know it's been four years, Doc- PATRICIA---So you'd probably have forgotton about us. JUANITA----Yeah. We were in London then. Your spacecraft landed on our friend's foot. DOCTOR----Ahh. Yes, I remember now. That was Graham, wasn't it? PATRICIA---Unfortunately. ACE----------I remember you now. JUANITA----Dirty little perv, wasn't he? DOCTOR----You really shouldn't talk about him like that, you know. PATRICIA---Why not? JUANITA----It's not as if he can come and punch us in the face, is it? Not being up wherever with his ladyfriend. DOCTOR----But he isn't. JUANITA----Did you get him to leave then? DOCTOR----No, not exactly. PATRICIA---Well what exactly? DOCTOR----Look, this isn't the best place to talk. Let's go to the Tardis. PATRICIA---What's going on, Doctor? DOCTOR----I'll tell you in the Tardis. JUANITA----That sounds serious. I just hope this isn't going to ruin my day. PATRICIA---Or my holiday. ACE----------Will you two stop being so wrapped up in yourselves for five minutes! PATRICIA---Ooooh! DOCTOR----Come on, then I'll explain all about your friend Graham.
Juanita and Patricia looked worriedly at each other then accompanied the Doctor and Ace towards Kings Park where they found the Tardis partially hidden. The Doctor opened the door and ushered them all in before following and closing it. He looked at them and sighed heavily.
JUANITA----Must be pretty bad then. DOCTOR----I'm afraid it is. Graham's dead I'm afraid. PATRICIA---Dead? JUANITA----You're joking! DOCTOR----Do I look as if I'm joking? JUANITA----No. PATRICIA---What happened? DOCTOR----I went back after I dropped you two and Sarah off to try to get him to leave. JUANITA----And? DOCTOR----And I was too late. PATRICIA---How can you be too late with a time machine? DOCTOR----I don't know but I was. I set the coordinates so I'd arrive just after we left. ACE----------We saw the whole thing. It was horrible. JUANITA----What was? ACE----------The way he died. PATRICIA---Did those.... things, kill him? DOCTOR----No. JUANITA----Did that girlfriend do it? DOCTOR----In a way. JUANITA----What do you mean, in a way? Either she did or she didn't. DOCTOR----She did, but it was an accident. JUANITA----What happened? ACE----------You don't want to know. JUANITA----I think I'll be the judge of that. Well? DOCTOR----Well, er.... ACE----------I'll tell them. It's okay, Professor. I won't get embarrassed. He screamed, fell over, making her fall on top of him. DOCTOR----He was suffocated in seconds. PATRICIA---Not surprising, considering the size of her arse! DOCTOR----Don't you care that your friend is dead? JUANITA----Not really. Should we? DOCTOR----Yes! JUANITA----Doc, you didn't know him like we did. He drove people to the point of murder. PATRICIA---Especially me. Constantly! JUANITA----Anyway, I'm quite sure he'd have wanted to go out like that. PATRICIA---Yeah, living out his long-held Lis fantasy. Poetic justice really. JUANITA----Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. PATRICIA---True. We will miss him though. JUANITA----Yeah, suppose we will. PATRICIA---It was so boring without hearing about his latest sexploits. JUANITA----Weren't they great? His Lis fetish really brightened up my day. DOCTOR----You're really not bothered, are you? PATRICIA---Look, Doctor. If it was recent then of course we'd be upset. But it was nearly five years ago on another planet. We missed the stupid pillock at first, but we're used to him not being around now. Simple as that. Sorry. DOCTOR----"Sorry". Do you realise how much I've blamed myself for what happened? JUANITA----We didn't know about it, did we? DOCTOR----(sighs) No, I suppose you didn't. I'm sorry I lost my temper. JUANITA----That's okay. He died doing what he fantasised about most. I'm sure he went happy. DOCTOR----You're probably right. So, to make up for the way I behaved towards you, how would you both like a quick trip around the cosmos? PATRICIA---Great! JUANITA----Just as long as you don't abandon us with a bunch of sex-starved weirdos. DOCTOR----Done.
He set the coordinates for a random course and stepped back. A few minutes later they materialised. The Doctor looked at the scanner.
DOCTOR----That looks familiar. PATRICIA---Is it safe? DOCTOR----Quite safe. ACE----------Ha! DOCTOR----Yes, Ace? ACE----------I know your definition of safe from experience, Professor. DOCTOR----You're more than capable of looking after yourself, Ace. ACE----------Too right I am. And watching your back too. DOCTOR----And I'm exceedingly grateful. ACE----------You could show it more. DOCTOR----I do. I appreciate all you do. ACE----------Oh yeah? How much? DOCTOR----Well you're still here, aren't you? Come on, let's go outside. Just put your bags there.
They followed him and waited as he closed and locked the door. He smiled.
DOCTOR----There you are. I knew you'd be safe. ACE----------The Liberator! DOCTOR----That's right. ACE----------Better warn you though, Juanita. Don't know about sex-starved, but that Avon's definately a weirdo. Watch out for him. He's a slimy git. JUANITA----I'll remember. VILA---------Doc! DOCTOR----Hello, Vila. And how are you? VILA---------All the better for seeing a friendly face. DOCTOR----And er, the others? VILA---------Tarrant's still wet. Avon's still his usual self. Come to think of it, so's Dayna and Orac. Cally's still the only one who's nice to me. Come on, I'll take you to them. DOCTOR----I'll look forward to seeing them.
They started to follow when a bleeping came from the Doctor's pocket. He stopped and took out a small electronic device.
DOCTOR----Oh dear. ACE----------What? DOCTOR----Reunion will have to wait I'm afraid, Vila. Come on, Ace. We're needed. JUANITA----What about us? ACE----------You'll be fine. DOCTOR----I'll be back. I promise. JUANITA----Excuse me if I don't believe you. DOCTOR----I will return. PATRICIA---Where are you going? DOCTOR----I'm needed at the Seven Seas of Rye. PATRICIA---Can't you go later? DOCTOR----Their killer Queen is on the rampage! No, I can't! I will be back. Look after them, Vila. VILA---------You can count on me, Doc. DOCTOR----Yes, but look after them anyway. Ace. And then they were gone. JUANITA----Why do I get the feeling we'll end up like Graham? PATRICIA---We won't. JUANITA----How can you be so sure? PATRICIA---We aren't perverted! JUANITA----Oh yeah. Well lead on, handsome. VILA---------Are you talking to me? JUANITA----Do you see any other handsome around here? VILA---------No. This way. PATRICIA---Down girl. JUANITA----Why? Graham had all the fun last time. It's our turn. While the Doc's away, the earth girls will play. PATRICIA---Well, okay. JUANITA----Come on. There's more men around here somewhere. And, providing their unattached, they're ours for the taking. PATRICIA---You really are a bad influence on me. JUANITA----Really? I could've sworn it was the other way round.
They followed Vila to the flight deck, where the other crew members were sitting around playing a game.
JUANITA----We've hit the jackpot here, Pat. Which one do you fancy? PATRICIA---Neither. Why don't you have them both? JUANITA----Are you sure? PATRICIA---It'll be my pleasure. JUANITA----No. It'll be their pleasure, believe me. PATRICIA---What was that you were saying to the Doctor earlier about sex-starved? JUANITA----I just want a bit of fun, that's all. What's wrong with that? PATRICIA---Nothing. Just be careful. You never know what diseases are around in the future. JUANITA----Are you trying to spoil my fun? PATRICIA---Course not. JUANITA----Good. Because you won't, you know. So, Vila. Are you going to introduce us?
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 3, 2006 4:47:53 GMT
Part 2
Meanwhile on a huge black ship cruising through space, Servalan was awaiting the entrance of an alleged stowaway.
SERVALAN---Has he said anything? GUARD------Only his name, Madame President. SERVALAN---And that is? GUARD------He says he's called the Master. SERVALAN---Fool! Can't you see that's not his real name? MASTER----You wouldn't be able to pronounce it. SERVALAN---Did I give you permission to speak? MASTER----No one gives me permission to do anything. SERVALAN---I beg your pardon. MASTER----You heard. SERVALAN---How dare you speak to me like that! MASTER----I'll speak to you any way I wish. SERVALAN---You obviously have no idea who I am. MASTER----I don't particularly care. I'm a Time Lord so am far superior to you. SERVALAN---A Time Lord? MASTER----You've heard of us? SERVALAN---Only two of you. MASTER----Anyone I might have the misfortune to know? SERVALAN---The Rani. MASTER----Oh yes. Brilliant chemist, the Rani. And? SERVALAN---The Doctor. MASTER----You know the Doctor? SERVALAN---Our paths have crossed. MASTER----Dismiss your moron. SERVALAN---What? MASTER----We have things to discuss. SERVALAN---That sounds ominous. What would I have to discuss with you? MASTER----What is your opinion of the Doctor? SERVALAN---I should have you executed on the spot. MASTER----ANSWER THE QUESTION! SERVALAN---Guard. MASTER----I wouldn't advise it. SERVALAN---Kill him this instant. GUARD------Madame President.
As the guard raised his gun, the Master pulled out his tissue compression eliminator and pressed the button. Servalan stood in shock.
SERVALAN---What have you done?! MASTER----Sorry. Are you too old to play with dolls (?) SERVALAN---Of course I am! MASTER----Oh that's right. From what I've heard, you only play with people. SERVALAN---Who are you really? MASTER----Are you hard of hearing too? SERVALAN---What do you want? MASTER----Your help. SERVALAN---After what you've just done?! MASTER----If you don't help willingly, I could always do the same to you. SERVALAN---You're bluffing. MASTER----Try me. SERVALAN---If you kill me, I won't be much use to you, will I? MASTER----What makes you think you are now? SERVALAN---(sighs) All right. What do you want me to do? MASTER----The Doctor's been in this timezone. I want him. SERVALAN---Then get him. MASTER----What was he doing here? SERVALAN---I don't remember.
The Master pointed his TCE at her, finger poised.
SERVALAN---He was helping out Blake. MASTER----Who? SERVALAN---An escaped criminal. He and his followers try to cause trouble. But we'll get them. MASTER----Do you know where they are? SERVALAN---No. I mean, not exactly. They have a ship called the Liberator. MASTER----And they're all friendly with the Doctor? SERVALAN---From what I gather, yes. MASTER----Thank you. SERVALAN---Is that it? MASTER----Yes. SERVALAN---You threatened me. Don't I get anything in return? MASTER----Oh, please. A woman your age shouldn't demean herself by begging for it. SERVALAN---What?! MASTER----You're far too old to be thinking about that sort of thing. I'll let myself out.
With that, he was gone. Servalan was livid.
SERVALAN---When I catch up with you again, you'll wish you had killed me with your vibrator.
Back on the Liberator everyone was introduced. Juanita sat herself between Avon and Tarrant, much to Tarrant's pleasure and Avon's chagrin. Cally wasn't too pleased either. While Vila was showing Patricia around.
AVON-------This is just typical of the Doctor. JUANITA----What is? AVON-------Dumping unwanted passengers on us. JUANITA----He didn't dump us. He had to rush off. AVON-------Obviously couldn't wait to do so. Not surprising with you on board. JUANITA----Well since he obviously knows all about you, I'm sure he'd never have inflicted you on us. AVON-------So we're stuck with you. TARRANT---I'm not complaining. JUANITA----Neither am I. AVON-------I am. JUANITA----So I noticed. You need to lighten up, Avon. Why don't you go and get rid of some of that stress? AVON-------And why don't you go and get out of my ship! TARRANT---Will you stop saying it's your ship, Avon. AVON-------Will you get out of my sight and stop drooling. You're ruining the leather. JUANITA----Yeah, funny you wearing leather. Do you wear it a lot? AVON-------None of your business. TARRANT---Yes. JUANITA----Kinky. TARRANT---Come on, Juanita. Let me show you around the ship. JUANITA----I'll enjoy that. MASTER----Pity you won't be able to do it then. AVON-------Who the hell are you? MASTER----Let's just say I'm a friend of the Doctor's. AVON-------I might have known. MASTER----I was told he was here so thought I'd just drop in. AVON-------Well he isn't, so you can just leave. MASTER----That's no way to treat a guest. TARRANT---He will be coming back though. MASTER----Oh? Do you have any idea when? TARRANT---No. Sorry. MASTER----You will be if you don't do as I say. AVON-------I knew it. MASTER----Then you should congratulate yourself on your intelligence. While you still can, that is. AVON-------Get of my.... this ship or I'll- MASTER----What? You humans are really so boring. Always rambling on about the same things. You'll do nothing to me if you like to breathe.
He moved across to Juanita, grabbed her around the throat, pulled out his TCE and pointed it at her head.
MASTER----Now, are we going to talk nicely, or do I destroy this worthless human? JUANITA----What are you going to do, stimulate me to death (?) DAYNA-----That line was worthy of you, Avon. AVON-------Shut up, Dayna! JUANITA----Please put your sex toy away. It does nothing for me. MASTER----Shut up! I've tried to do this nicely for the Doctor's sake. Obviously you prefer it much harder. JUANITA----Not from you, mate! You're not my type. MASTER----Open your mouth just once more and you'll regret it. JUANITA----Whatever you say. I don't want to open my mouth around you anyway. MASTER----Then keep it firmly shut or curly top gets it.
Meanwhile outside, Vila and Patricia were listening to every word.
PATRICIA---What are we going to do? VILA---------Hide. PATRICIA---What?! VILA---------Shh. Look, we stand a better chance if this Master bloke doesn't know we're here. Then, when the Doc and Ace get back, we can warn them. PATRICIA---Providing he doesn't get to them first. VILA---------Do you deliberately try to depress me? PATRICIA---Get a grip, Vila. So, where are we going to hide? VILA---------Don't know. PATRICIA---Vila. VILA---------Somewhere close to the teleport area. The Doc always lands there. PATRICIA---They're coming! VILA---------Let's get out of here!
Vila dashed away as though his life depended on it, leaving Patricia lagging behind. The Master dragged Juanita by the arm, TCE still pointed at her. He spotted Patricia.
MASTER----I wouldn't advise it. Not if you want your friend here to live. PATRICIA---Okay. Whatever you say. MASTER----It's so novel to find someone willing to do as they're told. Get over here. Now you, Avon, lead on and don't do anything stupid. My reflexes are far superior to yours.
Avon led the way until they came to the sleeping quarters.
MASTER----This will do nicely. You three girls in there. CALLY------Or what? MASTER----Do you really have to ask? DAYNA-----Come on, Cally. PATRICIA---See you later, Juanita. MASTER----Only if you're good. And close the door behind you.
Cally, Dayna and Patricia did as ordered then the Master pointed his TCE at the controls and pressed the button.
TARRANT---What did you do that for? MASTER----So they can't escape. You humans are so stupid. Now you two, get in that room. AVON-------You'll wait. MASTER----I rather think you will. After all, I'll be the one with the freedom. AVON-------Not for long if I have anything to do with it. MASTER----Oh, you're beginning to bore me. I'll be glad to stop you breathing. AVON-------You'll regret it. But I'll humour you for now. Come on, Tarrant. JUANITA----What about me? MASTER----What about you? JUANITA----Where am I going? MASTER----In with them. For the time being at least. TARRANT---Oh good. AVON--------Oh God! JUANITA----Then what? MASTER----I'll have to think about that.
He pushed her in, they closed the door and the Master did the same to the controls. He leaned against the door.
MASTER----Now be good boys and girls and I might just change my mind about killing you.
He walked back towards the flight deck laughing, passing Vila who'd followed and hidden around the corner. He waited a couple of minutes in case the Master returned, then crept to the room Avon, Tarrant and Juanita were in. He knocked on the door.
VILA---------(quietly) Avon. AVON-------Vila? VILA---------Keep your voice down. You can come out now. AVON-------No we can't. Look at the controls. VILA---------Oh. AVON-------Oh. So what are you going to do about it? VILA---------Nothing. TARRANT---Come on you useless lump. Get the bloody door open! VILA---------Keep him quiet, Avon. AVON-------Shut up, Tarrant. TARRANT---I just want to get out of here. AVON-------And you will, in a sealed capsule if you bring that psychopath back. JUANITA----That's no way to talk about Vila! AVON-------You can shut your mouth too. I'm getting sick of hearing your voice. TARRANT---And stealing your lines. AVON-------I won't tell you again, Tarrant. VILA---------Look, I'll go and wait for the Doctor to come back. AVON-------Which I doubt will happen. VILA---------You should know him better than that, Avon. He'll turn up. Don't know which one, but he'll turn up. AVON-------I suppose you have a point. VILA---------So anyway, I'll wait for the Doctor so I can warn him. I'll try and work out how to get the door open. If I'm unable to- AVON-------You fail (?) Never (!) VILA---------Sod you then. I'll leave you to the Master. AVON-------All right, Vila. Carry on. I know this is difficult for all of us. VILA---------Damn right. Anyway, if I can't work out how to open the door, the Doctor will probably manage it. Gotta go. He's coming back. Keep quiet.
With that, Vila ran as though his backsde was on fire. The Master came around the corner and stopped briefly, convinced he'd heard something.
MASTER----Must have been the prisoners. Now, let's find out how they're getting on.
He pulled a device from his pocket, went to the first door and attached it. He pressed a couple of buttons and a picture emerged showing Cally, Dayna and Patricia sitting on the bed talking.
MASTER----I do hope you're not planning to overthrow me when my back's turned and escape. Because you'll be dead before you reach the door. CALLY------<Wouldn't dream of it.> MASTER----Very wise. I'll leave you to it then.
With that he pressed the buttons, removed the device and repeated the exercise on the other door. He saw Avon pacing up and down like a caged tiger, while Juanita and Tarrant were getting very friendly on the bed. He wasn't too happy about that.
MASTER----Do try to keep your hands off each other. I've only just eaten. JUANITA----<How the hell do you know what we're doing?> MASTER----I can see everything. JUANITA----<Oh, why don't you go and spy on someone else to get your thrills? Bloody perv!> MASTER----If you speak to me like that again, I shall come in there and you'll regret it. JUANITA----<You come anywhere near me, mate, and you'll be the one who regrets it!> MASTER----I see. Right. If that's the way you want it, I'll just have to make you obey me. I shall be back later. JUANITA----<Yeah, that's right. You go off and leave us to get friendly. Don't hurry back!>
The Master furiously punched the buttons and the picture disappeared. Then he stormed back to his Tardis.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 3, 2006 5:02:35 GMT
Part 3
Back inside the room, Tarrant was worried and Avon was livid.
AVON-------He's gone. JUANITA----Good. Dirty old bastard. TARRANT---I don't think it was a good idea to talk to him like that. AVON-------For once I agree with Tarrant. Are you trying to get us killed? JUANITA----Just what is your problem, Avon? AVON-------You're the one with the problem, and it's called your mouth! JUANITA----Now listen here, moron. At least I have the guts to stand up to that idiot. AVON-------Which will be spread all over the walls if you carry on like that. JUANITA----Oh, getost, Avon! He doesn't scare me. AVON-------He doesn't scare me either, but we have to handle him carefully. JUANITA----I have absolutely no intenetion of handling him carefully, or any other part of him, thank you very much. AVON-------For crying out loud, woman. I'm not asking you to sleep with him. JUANITA----I should bloody well hope not! AVON-------Just go easy with that mouth of yours, that's all. JUANITA----I'll think about it. AVON-------Good. Now kindly shut up and let me think about how we're going to get out of here. JUANITA----Whatever you say. So, Tarrant. Any idea what we'll do to pass the time? TARRANT---Well..... JUANITA----Oh, for heaven's sake! Come here.
She pulled him towards her roughly and gave him the most passionate kiss he'd ever had in his life.
TARRANT---Hey! JUANITA----What? TARRANT---I'm sure this isn't the time or place. JUANITA----Why not? Look, if moron there is so sure we're all going to be dead soon anyway, what's wrong with enjoying yourself before you go? TARRANT---Since you put it like that....
They snogged lustfully. AVON-------Stop that now!
They broke apart. Tarrant was embarrassed but Juanita was furious.
JUANITA----I've had enough of you, Avon. AVON-------And I've had enough of you too!
She got off the bed, walked towards Avon and slapped him hard across the face.
AVON-------Don't you ever do that to me agaian. JUANITA----Or what? AVON-------Or I'll personally kill you with my bare hands. JUANITA----Jealous? AVON-------Of what? JUANITA----That no one wants you. AVON-------Don't be ridiculous. JUANITA----I'll do what I want, and won't have a moron like you tell me otherwise. AVON-------Are you going to make yourself as decent as you can, or shall I do it for you? JUANITA----Like to see you try. AVON-------Right.
He grabbed her arm and started to drag her across the room. She dug her heels in and pulled back. As he pulled harder she hit him and with every tug he made, she'd punch and kick him wildly. He grabbed her tightly to keep her still. They looked at each other then passion took over. Tarrant was hurt.
TARRANT---Hey! AVON-------Shut up, Tarrant. I'm busy. Don't interrupt me. TARRANT---What about me? AVON-------What about you? TARRANT---I was there first. AVON-------You were nearly there first. JUANITA----Oh come on, guys. No need to fight over me. Just relax. There's enough of me to go round.
About half an hour later, the Master returned. He pressed the buttons and a picture came into view. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. He was furious. His dander was up and he felt his sap rising. He took a small explosive device from his pocket, primed it, put it by the door and hid around the corner to wait, dismantling the screen from the door first. After a few seconds waiting the explosion came and he heard Juanita scream with surprise. He returned to the doorway, pointing his TCE at them.
MASTER----That's enough! I thought I could trust you but I clearly can't. So the alternative will be very pleasurable. JUANITA----For me? MASTER----For me when I kill you all. JUANITA----Fair enough. MASTER----Good. AVON-------What are you going to do with us then? MASTER----Keep you locked up of course. TARRANT---Without a door? MASTER----There are other places. Now hurry up. You all look ridiculous. JUANITA----You don't look so good yourself mate. TARRANT---Juanita. JUANITA----Okay, okay. AVON-------There. Now what? MASTER----This way. And no tricks or you'll be dead before you can complete them. TARRANT---Whatever you say.
They all filed out of the room, the Master keeping his TCE on them. He indicated which way to go and they duly obeyed.
MASTER----This will do. AVON-------That's a storage bay. MASTER----Which will do very nicely. You two in there. JUANITA----What about me? MASTER----You'll keep. In. AVON-------You'll keep too. TARRANT---Come on, Avon.
Tarrant and Avon entered the bay and the Master slammed the door after them. He took another small device from his pocket and put it on the handle.
MASTER----That will stop them getting out. JUANITA----What is it? MASTER----Never you mind. Move! JUANITA----Where to? MASTER----Such tiresome, repetitive questions. I'm so bored with them all. Come on!
He grabbed her upper arm and dragged her down the corridor until he saw another bedroom.
JUANITA----Where are you taking me? MASTER----In there. JUANITA----How long's this going on for? MASTER----As long as I enjoy it.
Meanwhile in the teleport area, Vila was hiding, scared to death. A smile broke out on his face when he heard a familiar sound. He tentatively looked out and saw the Tardis as large as life. He didn't move until he heard the Doctor and Ace talking.
VILA---------Doc! DOCTOR----Hello, Vila. Is something wrong? VILA---------How did you guess? ACE----------He has a nose for sniffing out fear. VILA---------Really? Wish I had. ACE----------Wish I hadn't. DOCTOR----Ace. So, what's the trouble? VILA---------Some bloke arrived after you left. Said he was a friend of yours. DOCTOR----Did he give a name? VILA---------Yes, but I can't remember what it was. ACE----------What does he look like? VILA---------Horrible. All dressed in black with a beard. Haven't a clue how he got on board though. ACE----------We do. VILA---------Are you going to tell me? DOCTOR----He used his Tardis. VILA---------He's got one too? DOCTOR----As he's a fellow Time Lord, I'm afraid he does. He calls himself the Master. VILA---------So he is your friend. ACE----------He's no friend of anyone's. Loves himself too much. VILA---------I see. DOCTOR----Did he say what he wanted? VILA---------No. But he locked everyone else up. DOCTOR----Do you know where? VILA---------Yes. DOCTOR----Well? VILA---------You want me to take you there? DOCTOR----It would help. We don't know our way around the ship, so they could all be dead by the time we find them otherwise. VILA---------You have a very persuasive argument, Doctor. This way. But be careful. He could be anywhere. DOCTOR----Don't worry about that, Vila. Now we're back, we'll soon dispose of him for you. VILA---------I always knew you were a real pal, Doc. DOCTOR----And you know that I always look after my friends, Vila. ACE----------Since when? VILA---------Here we are. DOCTOR----What a mess. ACE----------Don't none of you do no cleaning round here? DOCTOR----Ace, it should be perfectly obvious even to you, the door has been recently blown open. ACE----------Inside or outside? VILA---------By that Master bloke. He was really angry about something. ACE----------Surprise, surprise (!) DOCTOR----Quite. Was anyone inside at the time? VILA---------Avon, Tarrant and one of those girls you brought. DOCTOR----What happened to them? VILA---------Dragged them away. Locked Tarrant and Avon up in storage bay four. Don't know where he took the girl. ACE----------Where are the others? VILA---------Here. The controls have been destroyed. DOCTOR----Er.... yes. Ace. ACE----------Wicked! DOCTOR----Just a minute. (knocks) Anyone in there? DAYNA-----Yeah. Who's that? DOCTOR----Ace, Vila and I'm the Doctor. CALLY------Have you come to rescue us? DOCTOR----I hope so. Get well away from the door and hide your faces. DAYNA-----Why? ACE----------Just do it, unless you want to get blown up! DOCTOR----Thank you, Ace. As tactful as ever (!) Are you ready in there? CALLY------Yes! DOCTOR----Ace. This way, Vila.
They went around the corner and watched Ace plant her nitro-nine then she joined them. There was a massive explosion, smoke filling the corridor.
DOCTOR----I'm not going to say a word. ACE----------Makes a change.
They all returned to the room waving their hands in front of them to disperse the smoke, coughing.
DOCTOR----Are you all right? DAYNA-----Just about. DOCTOR----Out you come then.
While the girls emerged, a loud scream could be heard from another part of the ship.
PATRICIA---That sounds like Juanita. DOCTOR----I most sincerely hope it isn't. PATRICIA---Where is she? VILA---------Somewhere with that Master bloke. PATRICIA---Let's go and get her then! DOCTOR----That's precisely what I intend to do. Lead the way, Vila.
In storage bay four Tarrant was banging on the door, much to Avon's annoyance.
AVON-------If you don't stop hitting that door, I will hit your head against it. TARRANT---I'm sorry, Avon. But he could he doing anything to her. AVON-------I doubt that. Even she has her standards. TARRANT---Don't you care? AVON-------Why? She's out there and we're in here. There's nothing we can do about it. TARRANT---You always claim to be the genius, Avon. AVON-------Which is patently obvious. TARRANT---So get this bloody door open! AVON-------You know I've tried. TARRANT---Then try harder damn it! AVON-------He's put something on the other side to keep us in. Since I can't reach it to prevent us getting an electric shock each time we touch the handle, I don't see there is very much I can do. We will just have to wait for him to open it himself.
Tarrant knew he was right and whacked the door out of frustration.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 3, 2006 5:09:59 GMT
Part 4
Meanwhile everyone skidded to a halt outside a bedroom and saw the Master with his arm held tightly around Juanita's throat.
MASTER----Why, Doctor. So you return at last. DOCTOR----You always had a penchant for stating the obvious, didn't you? MASTER----And you always had a penchant for encouraging me. You never learn, do you? DOCTOR----Learn what? MASTER----Not to try and stop me. DOCTOR----Old habits die hard. MASTER----But old Doctor's die easily. Remember the radio telescope? DOCTOR----What are you doing here? MASTER----I notice you didn't answer the question. DOCTOR----So you won't answer mine. (sighs) Yes I remember the radio telescope. I'm not very likely to forget it, am I? MASTER----Or just how easy it was to deal with your constant meddling. DOCTOR----I'm older and wiser now. MASTER----Older, certainly. DOCTOR----So, what are you doing here? MASTER----I've come to visit an old friend. Is there anything wrong with that? DOCTOR----Plenty. What do you want? MASTER----Oh, only the usual. ACE----------Cat food? MASTER----Fancy sharing yours with me, do you? ACE----------I ain't affected any more. MASTER----Of course you're not (!) ACE----------I'm not! Tell him, Professor. DOCTOR----She doesn't have the Cheetah virus now. MASTER----And neither do I. Sorry to disappoint you. DOCTOR----We're not disappointed. So, what is it you do want? MASTER----Nothing. DOCTOR----Nothing? MASTER----Are you losing your hearing due to your advancing years too now, Doctor? DOCTOR----Nothing at all? MASTER----Correct. DOCTOR----Why do I find that difficult to believe? MASTER----Because you always see the worst in people and expect trouble. DOCTOR----With due reason in your case. ACE----------If you want nothing, fathead, let her go. MASTER----Gladly.
He removed his arm and roughly pushed Juanita in the direction of the Doctor.
MASTER----Now do you believe me? DOCTOR----(suspiciously) Hmm. MASTER----All I came here to do was to let you know I'm fully recovered from the Cheetah virus and have returned to normal. ACE----------You were never normal. DOCTOR----Oh, he was. Once. MASTER----And still am as far as I'm concerned. So, am I free to go? DOCTOR----I suppose so. ACE----------Professor! DOCTOR----It's all right, Ace. MASTER----I won't do anything apart from return to my Tardis and leave. DOCTOR----Promise? MASTER----Don't you trust me? DOCTOR----You've never given me any cause to. MASTER----I promise not to do anything. Not yet at least. Next time we meet, you won't be so lucky. DOCTOR----Now you're finally saying something I can believe. MASTER----Glad to be of help. Now....
The Doctor stood aside, pulling a protesting Ace with him. The Master walked towards him and nodded his acknowledgement, smiling. The Doctor felt uneasy but let it go. The Master pulled out his TCE, grabbed Patricia and ran towards his Tardis, dragging her behind him.
DOCTOR----I knew he was up to something. I should have guessed when he smiled! ACE----------Let's get after him then. He's mad the swine. DOCTOR----I totally agree. You get the door of storage bay four open then join us, right? ACE----------Professor- DOCTOR----Right? ACE----------Okay! DOCTOR----Come on the rest of you.
Ace sulked back to the storage bays while the others ran in the direction the Master took. They eventually found his Tardis nestled between the rows of life capsules but he was nowhere in sight.
MASTER----<That's far enough, Doctor.> DOCTOR----Safely in your own Tardis I see. MASTER----<Naturally.> VILA---------Where's Patsy? MASTER----<Who? Oh, the wimp. She's here with me. All safely tucked up.> VILA---------Is she okay? MASTER----<For the moment.> DOCTOR----What do you mean by that? MASTER----<Perfectly simple. All the while you're out there, she stays here and her life expectancy grows shorter by the second.> DOCTOR----(sighs) What do you want us to do then? MASTER----<Return to your Tardis and activate the communicator. Don't worry. I'll still be here. Just got a bit to do before I return the human to you.> DOCTOR----Like what? MASTER----<That's my business. Tick... Tick... Tick...> DOCTOR----All right! To the Tardis then. MASTER----<I knew you'd see it my way.> DOCTOR----No comment. Just make sure you release her. MASTER----<Oh I will, Doctor.> DOCTOR----Preferably alive. MASTER----<Of course.> DOCTOR----And in one piece. MASTER----<You can rely on me.>
DOCTOR----If only I could. The Doctor ushered them all back to the teleport area, collecting Ace, Tarrant and Avon along the way.
Meanwhile inside the Master's Tardis, he was busy chuckling away to himself.
PATRICIA---What's so funny? MASTER----The Doctor. No matter how many times our paths cross, he always ends up doing what I say. PATRICIA---Maybe he just knows you're too clever for him. MASTER----Are you trying to rile me girl? PATRICIA---Me? Never. Even I can see when it comes to intelligence and cunning, he's nowhere near your league. MASTER----You'd better not be trying to trick me or you'll soon regret it. Remember; tick...tick...tick... PATRICIA---I know. I'm not stupid you know. Even I know the Doctor's a loser. A friend of ours is dead and it's all his fault. MASTER----Really? Good friend? PATRICIA---Well.... Now and again. He could be a right pain most of the time, just like the Doctor. MASTER----Perhaps we are on the same wavelength after all. PATRICIA---Course we are. That Doctor's as irritating as my friend was. And I feel like killing him almost as much. MASTER----Well now. I know precisely how you feel. DOCTOR----<Ditto.> MASTER----Well, hello, my dear Doctor. DOCTOR----<Drop the sarcasm. We've all done what you wanted. Let her go.> MASTER----Switch on your monitor, Doctor. DOCTOR----<Don't you trust me?> MASTER----Would you trust me? DOCTOR----<Fair point. Okay. There. Happy now?> MASTER----Now let me see.... Yes, you do all seem to be there. DOCTOR----<Told you.> MASTER----Yes you did, didn't you? And you'll all stay exactly where you are? DOCTOR----<I said we would, didn't I?> MASTER----Doctor, you constantly take me for a fool. I know your little words are meaningless. There. DOCTOR----<What have you done?> MASTER----Locked your Tardis. DOCTOR----<What?!> MASTER----You can't get out until I let you out. DOCTOR----<How did you do that?> MASTER----Ha, ha! DOCTOR----<What's your game?> MASTER----I just want you to keep your word for once and stay there. DOCTOR----<I said I would.> MASTER----Yes, but where's the harm of giving a much-valued old friend a helping hand? DOCTOR----<Depends on what's on the other end of it.> MASTER----Now, Doctor. That's not very nice. The door will be open again. DOCTOR----<When?> MASTER----As soon as I'm safely away from here. DOCTOR----<Have you let her go?> MASTER----I was just about to, but you will keep interrupting. Kindly remain quiet and she will be released. No reply? Excellent. She'll be with you very shortly.
He switched off all the communications and turned to Patricia.
MASTER----Unless, that is, you'd prefer to stay with me. PATRICIA---Well.... MASTER----I would take very good care of you. PATRICIA---I'm sure you would. But if I did, what would I be up against? MASTER----I don't understand. PATRICIA---What would I be facing every day? MASTER----Besides me? PATRICIA---And walls! MASTER----There's a lot to see around the cosmos. Not a lot of it very nice. PATRICIA---Evil? MASTER----Some. PATRICIA---Monsters? MASTER----Undoubtedly. PATRICIA---Hmm. Well, having thought about it, I don't think so. Sorry. MASTER----I thought you were on my side! PATRICIA---Oh, I am. I'm just a natural coward, that's all. If you got yourself into some sort of trouble- MASTER----Which is not very likely. PATRICIA---No. But supposing you did. I wouldn't be a lot of good to you. MASTER----I understand. PATRICIA---You do? MASTER----Yes. You're free to go back to the Doctor. PATRICIA---Thank you. MASTER----But first, I really must give you something.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 3, 2006 5:22:11 GMT
Part 5
Back in the Tardis, everyone was getting fed up, the Doctor most of all.
DOCTOR----What is the man playing at? ACE----------Why don't you just switch on the communicators then? DOCTOR----Because he's switched his off so I can't hear or see a thing. AVON-------Do you have any idea how long we are going to be stuck here? DOCTOR----How could I? TARRANT---What was that? DOCTOR----I don't know. VILA---------The door's opening! DOCTOR----He must have left then. Vila, go and find Pat and bring her here. VILA---------Right. (leaves) TARRANT---Is everything going to be okay now? DOCTOR----We can only hope so. Time you were all leaving. AVON-------That's fine by me. DOCTOR----Where are you going, young lady? JUANITA----Oh. You meant them only? DOCTOR----Unless you want to stay with them.
Tarrant looked at her hopefully.
AVON-------I don't think that would be a very good idea, do you, Tarrant? TARRANT---Well... AVON-------Goodbye, Doctor. Tarrant. TARRANT---Er... goodbye. Bye, Juanita. JUANITA----See you. TARRANT---I'll never forget you. AVON-------Oh yes you will. JUANITA----Don't I get a goodbye kiss, Avon? AVON-------No. (leaves) JUANITA----Bastard! DAYNA-----You said it.
The rest of the Liberator crew left the Tardis and returned to the flight deck, leaving the Doctor, Ace and Juanita awaiting Vila's return with Patricia.
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VILA---------Patsy! PATRICIA---Vila! What are you doing here? VILA---------The Doctor asked me to take you to the Tardis. PATRICIA---The Doctor is a good judge of character. VILA---------This way. PATRICIA---Right. VILA---------Are you all right? PATRICIA---Fine. VILA---------He didn't hurt you? PATRICIA---No. In fact he was very sweet and very gentle. VILA---------Are you sure we're talking about the same bloke? PATRICIA---The Master, yes. VILA---------Didn't come across as being anything other than evil. PATRICIA---Ah, but I got to know him much better than you. VILA---------I'm sure you did, considering I was fortunate enough not to come into that much contact with him. PATRICIA---Shame that. VILA---------That doesn't change the fact he's evil. PATRICIA---No. But I had to humour him, didn't I? Pretend I was on his side. VILA---------I suppose so. PATRICIA---You'll never know the lengths I went to to stop him killing any of us. VILA---------And I'm very grateful. PATRICIA---My pleasure. VILA---------Patsy. PATRICIA---Hmm? VILA---------Will you stay with me? PATRICIA---I'd love to. VILA---------Great! PATRICIA---But I can't. VILA---------Oh. PATRICIA---I need to get home. Back to my time. You understand, don't you? VILA---------I'm rather afraid I do. Maybe some other time. PATRICIA---Yeah. Even though we both know how highly unlikely that is. VILA---------Yeah. I'll take you to the Tardis then. The Doc's waiting to go. PATRICIA---Thank you, Vila.
So they returned to the teleport area. They kissed each other goodbye, Patricia went into the Tardis and Vila wiped a tear from his eye as it dematerialised.
VILA---------I need a drink!
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DOCTOR----Everything all right? JUANITA----Fine. DOCTOR----Pat? PATRICIA---Never better. ACE----------Shame about the Master though. PATRICIA---Yeah. It was a shame. DOCTOR----Ah, here we are. Back in King's Park (opens doors). Goodbye. JUANITA----Can't wait to get shot of us, huh? That's okay. See ya, Doc, Ace. Ta for the ride again. DOCTOR----My pleasure. JUANITA----No, Doc. It was all mine. Believe me. (leaves) DOCTOR----What does she mean? PATRICIA---I have absolutely no idea. ACE----------But you'll find out. PATRICIA---Too right I will. Bye. DOCTOR----Oh, Pat. PATRICIA---Yes? DOCTOR----Don't be too upset about Vila. PATRICIA---I'm not. DOCTOR----Of course you're not. But anyway, if you were, I'm sure you'll see him again one day. PATRICIA---Oh yeah, sure (!) See ya. (leaves) ACE----------What was all that about? DOCTOR----I'll tell you on the way. ACE----------On the way to where? DOCTOR----How should I know?
Outside Patricia and Juanita watched the Tardis disappear and returned to where they'd left the car.
SIX MONTHS LATER
London 2008. Patricia was walking towards Hammersmith tube station after attending a "Dr Who" convention. She was chatting on her mobile phone to Juanita at home in Australia.
PATRICIA---So, everything's going okay? JUANITA----<Perfectly.> PATRICIA---Bet you never thought when the Doctor took us into space, your souvenir would be a baby. JUANITA----<Damn right I didn't!> PATRICIA---Still no idea whose it is? JUANITA----<Well, if it has Curly hair, I'll know it's Tarrant's. If it's got a face that can sour milk-> PATRICIA---It's Avon's! JUANITA----<Wonder what they'd say.> PATRICIA---Tarrant would probably be thrilled. JUANITA----<He's probably thrilled every time he looks at himself in the mirror.> PATRICIA---Right. Gotta go. JUANITA----<At the subway now?> PATRICIA---Afraid so. Speak to you soon. JUANITA----<Look forward to it. Take care.> PATRICIA---And you. Tell junior to behave. JUANITA----<Do you think it listens?> PATRICIA---Not with either of them as the father. Bye. JUANITA----<Bye.>
She stuffed her mobile into her bag and as she turned to enter the tube, a man knocked her flying.
PATRICIA---Watch where you're going! Vila! VILA---------Patsy? PATRICIA---What the hell are you doing here? VILA---------I live here. PATRICIA---I thought you were in space. VILA---------That was a very long time ago. PATRICIA---Yes. You do look older. VILA---------That's because I am. Oh sorry. Let me help you up. PATRICIA---Thanks. I was beginning to think you'd leave me down here forever. VILA---------Sorry. Here. PATRICIA---Don't be. Ta. So, what are you doing here? VILA---------It's a long story. PATRICIA---Aren't they all? VILA---------Are you going somewhere? PATRICIA---Home. VILA---------I'll take you. PATRICIA---Are you sure? I don't want to put you to any trouble. VILA---------It's no trouble. I can tell you how I came to be here on the way. PATRICIA---Great. VILA---------So, where's home? PATRICIA---Southampton. VILA---------Oh. PATRICIA---Problem? VILA---------None at all. Gives us more chance to talk. The car's this way. I'll take your bag. PATRICIA---Always the perfect gentleman. VILA---------Flatterer.
A WEEK LATER
JUANITA----<You're kidding!> PATRICIA---Nope. JUANITA----<You're getting married?> PATRICIA---Yep. JUANITA----<I didn't know you were seeing anyone.> PATRICIA---I wasn't. Well, not till last week. I bumped into him after I finished talking to you. JUANITA----<Is he nice?> PATRICIA---Lovely. You'll never guess who it is. JUANITA----<Obviously! Well?> PATRICIA---Vila. JUANITA----<What, Vila off the Liberator?> PATRICIA---The very same. JUANITA----<What the hell is he doing there?> PATRICIA---It seems Avon got them all into trouble. JUANITA----<Why doesn't that surprise me?> PATRICIA---Anyway, everyone was killed apart from Avon and Vila. JUANITA----<So how did Vila end up there?> PATRICIA---The Doctor saved them and brought them here. JUANITA----<Have you seen Avon?> PATRICIA---No. Apparantly he went off years ago to live on another planet with one of the Doctor's earlier companions. JUANITA----<Thank God for that!> PATRICIA---The Doctor must've known you know. JUANITA----<How do you work that one out?> PATRICIA---Because before I left the Tardis, he said he was sure I'd see Vila again one day. JUANITA----<You could be right. So, after our little pleasure jaunt into the future, we've both been left holding the baby.> PATRICIA---You're so right. So, do you think you can make the wedding? JUANITA----<When is it, tomorrow (?)> PATRICIA---Course not. JUANITA----<Well you do seem to be in a hurry. You're not...> PATRICIA---In a week?! JUANITA----<Yeah. That is a bit fast.> PATRICIA---It's in two months time. I'll send you an invitation. JUANITA----<I should think so too. I'll do my best to come.> PATRICIA---Good. JUANITA----<Well it's very late here, and junior wants me to shut up and let it sleep. So I'd better go.> PATRICIA---Okay. take care and sleep well. JUANITA----<With this lump?! Oh hang on. You'll be saying that yourself in two months time, won't you?> PATRICIA---Who says we could wait that long? JUANITA----<Bet you couldn't.> PATRICIA---I always knew you were a bad influence on me. JUANITA----<I think you could be right. Night.> PATRICIA---Night.
TWO MONTHS LATER
Patricia and Vila were married with his children by Sarah Jane, Juanita, the Doctor and Ace in attendance. The reception was in full swing until Juanita went into labour. Vila and Patricia rushed her to the hospital where she was taken into a delivery suite, tightly clutching Patricia's hand. After nearly fourteen hours, the baby was born.
NURSE------Congratulations. You have a beautiful baby boy. JUANITA----Really? Pat, does he have curly hair or a sour face? PATRICIA---Er... neither. He has a beard. JUANITA----What?! PATRICIA---A beard. A black goatee. JUANITA----You're joking. PATRICIA---Wish I was. JUANITA----Let me see. Oh no! I don't believe it! PATRICIA---Believe it. JUANITA----But I never... Oh. Wait a minute. It's all coming back to me......
JUANITA----What are you going to do to me? MASTER----Plenty. I am the Master and you will obey me. Do you understand? JUANITA----I understand. MASTER----I want to breed with you. JUANITA----Why? MASTER----Well, since you'll never remember anyway, I may as well tell you. I am a Time Lord, and we don't. JUANITA----So how can we- MASTER----Because I am living in a Traken body. The Traken's were humanoid, just like you. I'm getting older now and this body has... certain urges a Time Lord doesn't. For some reason, you appeal to me. I also know I may not have much longer, or even a life unless I keep trying to survive. I must keep my bloodline going anyway I can. You will have my child. It will be a third Time Lord, third Traken and third human. But at least I will now when the end does come, there will be a little part of me still living with my genes who can hopefully continue where I left off. Do you understand? JUANITA----Yes. MASTER----Yes, what? JUANITA----Yes, Master. MASTER----Good.
JUANITA----I remember it all now! The bastard! PATRICIA---Was it when he'd taken you away from everyone else? JUANITA----Yes. He hypnotised me. PATRICIA---But we heard you scream. JUANITA----He must've brought me back afterwards and made me forget. PATRICIA---It was unlucky you got pregnant. JUANITA----He had it all worked out. He set me up to breed his little bastard. PATRICIA---What are you going to do? JUANITA----(sighs) I don't know. He is sweet though, isn't he? PATRICIA---The Master? JUANITA----The baby. He's in bad need of a shave. I'll have to do that. PATRICIA---You're going to keep him then? JUANITA----Looks like it. And I hope his daddy comes nowhere near.
Little did either of them know the Master was listening outside. He smiled to himself and left.
Patricia and Vila lived happily ever after and had three children. While Juanita brought up her son back in Australia. Unbeknown to her, his father would occasionally show up and check on his child's progress from a distance.......
The End
Patsy
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