Dr Who Meets Blakes 7 & The Daleks

[RitaLittlewood]

Part 1

Inside the Tardis, the Doctor tried to have a Time Lord to savage talk to Leela, after she complained about his untidiness.

DOCTOR----I'm not talking about me Leela.
LEELA-------Why must you always change the subject whenever I criticise you?
DOCTOR----Because I'm a Time Lord and you're not.
LEELA-------What's that got to do with it?
DOCTOR----Because I'm over 700 years older than you.
LEELA-------That makes no difference.
DOCTOR----NO DIFFERENCE?!
LEELA-------There's no need to shout.
DOCTOR----It's my Tardis, I'll shout if I want to.
LEELA-------And make it untidy.
DOCTOR----You're not my mother you know.
LEELA-------I know.
DOCTOR----You can't send me to my room because of a little mess.
K9------------Master?
LEELA-------A little mess?!
DOCTOR----(looks round) What's wrong with it? Looks quite homely.
K9------------Master?
DOCTOR----Not now K9.
LEELA-------I do not know what homely means, but I'm sure it is nothing like this.
DOCTOR----So there's a few things lying around.
LEELA-------A few things?! Your hat is on K9's tail. Your scarf - which I sometimes wish you would strangle yourself with - is on that thing going up and down-
DOCTOR----You'd wish I'd what?!
LEELA-------(meekly) Strangle yourself with?
DOCTOR----If you don't like the way I live, I could always drop you off in deep space.
LEELA-------You would not.
DOCTOR----Oh, wouldn't I? I didn't ask you to join me in the Tardis you know.
LEELA-------Yes I do know but-
DOCTOR----You pushed your way in.
LEELA-------I know I did.
DOCTOR----Well then.
LEELA-------I thought you liked me. If I had known, I would have stayed with my tribe (starts to leave).
DOCTOR----Where are you going?
LEELA-------To gather my belongings so I can go when we next land.
DOCTOR----Leela?
LEELA-------What?
DOCTOR----Don't do that. I don't want you to go.
LEELA-------Then why do you behave the way you do?
DOCTOR----I don't know. Perhaps it's the Time Lord menopause.
LEELA-------What is that?
DOCTOR----What? Oh, nothing. Look, I'll make a bargain with you.
LEELA-------What bargain?
DOCTOR----I won't throw things around the Tardis, if you promise not to try to kill everyone you meet.
LEELA-------I will try.
DOCTOR----Good. Now, what is it K9?
K9------------We have landed, Master.
LEELA-------That is impossible. We are still moving.
DOCTOR----Let's see where we are then.
LEELA-------Be careful Doctor.
DOCTOR----Aren't I always?
LEELA-------Not often.
DOCTOR----We're probably inside a spacecraft. Nothing to worry about.
LEELA-------I hope you are right.
DOCTOR----Aren't I always? (turns on scanner) There we are. Nothing to worry about like I said. Come on (opens doors).
LEELA-------Come on K9.
K9------------Mistress.

To be continued....

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Part 2

Meanwhile, on the flight deck of the Liberator, Blake and Tarrant were having another disagreement over who should be in charge.

BLAKE------It's my ship. I was here long before you.
AVON-------I won't argue with that.
TARRANT---But you left and who else should be in control, Avon?
AVON-------It would be an idea.
VILA---------Not a chance. You'd only make me teleport down every time.
AVON-------That's an even better idea.
VILA---------Knowing you, you'd leave without me.
AVON-------That-
TARRANT---Enough you two.
BLAKE-------Don't tell my crew what to do.
TARRANT---My crew.
BLAKE-------You came by force.
TARRANT---And you left without force. You and Jenna.
BLAKE-------I'm back now and here I'll stay, with my ship and my crew!
VILA---------It's nice to be wanted.
AVON-------If you can't agree, why not let someone else take command?
TARRANT---Like you I suppose.
AVON-------That would be an idea, but I doubt either of you would trust me.
VILA---------I wouldn't.
AVON-------That's why I nominate someone you both like and trust.
VILA---------Who?
AVON-------Well, how about......you?
BLAKE-------Vila?!
TARRANT---Vila?!
VILA---------Me?!
AVON-------Why not? He's such a coward and prefers to stop up here.
BLAKE-------That's true.
TARRANT---Yes.
VILA---------Nice of you to agree on something (!)
AVON-------And there's no possibility of him leaving without anyone because he doesn't like being on his own.
VILA---------Whose side are you on?!
AVON-------Yours, naturally.
VILA---------And the rest.
BLAKE-------It could work.
TARRANT---But could be trust him?
VILA---------I preferrred it when you two were arguing.

Meanwhile, Avon noticed someone coming towards the flight deck. Slowly he went for a gun and pointed it.

AVON-------Stop! Who are you and how did you get on board?
DOCTOR----(hands up) Well, I'm the Doctor and this is Leela (looks round). Leela? Well, she's here somewhere.
AVON-------She?
DOCTOR----Yes. She's a friend of mine.
BLAKE------You haven't answered his question.
DOCTOR----Which one?
AVON-------The second one.
DOCTOR----Haven't I?
AVON-------No.
DOCTOR----What was it?
AVON-------How did you get on board?
DOCTOR----Well, we just sort of landed.
VILA---------A collision?!
DOCTOR----Not exactly. The Tardis materialised on your ship.
BLAKE------Tardis?
DOCTOR----My ship.
AVON-------Where?
DOCTOR----(points) Back there. Can I put my hands down now?
AVON-------No. Show us.
DOCTOR----Alright. Perhaps we'll find Leela on the way.
AVON-------(disbelieving) Perhaps. Now, move it!
DOCTOR----All you have to do is ask.

The Doctor led the way back to the teleport area where the Tardis had landed, not leaving much room for moving around. The Liberator crew couldn't believe what they saw.

DOCTOR----Well, this is it.
BLAKE------What is it?
DOCTOR----My Tardis.
VILA---------I thought you said you had a friend with you.
DOCTOR----I have. She must still be inside.
VILA---------Can't be much room.
DOCTOR----Oh there is. Would you like to have a look?
VILA---------I won't fit in.
DOCTOR----Of course you will. You all will.
AVON-------Don't be ridiculous.
DOCTOR----(offended) Ridiculous?!
AVON-------There is no way we can all get inside that box.
DOCTOR----Well, why don't you step inside and see?
BLAKE------Are you sure we can all fit?
DOCTOR----The door's open. Why not give it a try?
AVON-------Then you'll shut the door, locking us inside.
DOCTOR----What would I want to do that for?
AVON-------Probably to steal the Liberator.
DOCTOR----What's the Liberator?
AVON-------Our ship.
DOCTOR----Oh, is that what it's called?
AVON-------You know its name. that's why you're here.
DOCTOR----I told you. We just landed.
AVON-------I know what you told me. Where's Servalan?
DOCTOR----Who's that?
AVON-------You know who. How much is she paying you?
DOCTOR----I don't know her. Look, can I put my arms down now?
AVON-------No.
DOCTOR----Well, there's only one way to settle this.
AVON-------And how's that?
DOCTOR----(grins) Well, why don't you let me go back in the tardis then I'll leave.
AVON-------You'd like that wouldn't you?
DOCTOR----Very.
AVON-------Then report back to Servalan.
DOCTOR----Look, why don't you come in with me? I won't do anything.
AVON-------And what makes you so sure?
DOCTOR----Because you've got the gun.
VILA---------Just go with him.
AVON-------Only if you come with me.
VILA---------Me?!
AVON-------Not scared, are you?
VILA---------Me? Yes.
AVON-------Shut up and follow me.

Avon and Vila followed the Doctor into the Tardis. Vila couldn't believe what he saw. It was so big. He went outside to check the size then back inside. Avon couldn't believe what he saw either - a luscious lovely in leather. He was in love - and with someone apart from himself! He slowly lowered his jaw and his gun. K9 noticed the gun and shot it from Avon's hand, which brought him back from his dream world.

AVON-------What was that?
DOCTOR----My dog.
AVON-------Dogs don't shoot at people.
DOCTOR----Mine does, don't you K9?
K9------------Master?
AVON-------What's that?
K9------------I am K9. Do not threaten my Master.
AVON-------A talking dog.
LEELA-------He is a computer.
AVON-------(lovesick) And who are you?
LEELA-------I am Leela.
AVON-------So you're the one your husband talked about.
LEELA-------What is "husband"?
AVON-------You obviously aren't married.
LEELA-------Married?
DOCTOR----We're just friends. Can I put my arms down now?
AVON-------Yes. So, you're not a couple then?
LEELA-------Couple?
DOCTOR----No. And if you keep on, I'll set K9 onto you.
AVON-------Oh yes. Your talking dog. He must meet Orac.
DOCTOR----Who's Orac?
AVON-------Our talking computer.
DOCTOR----Oh? What does it do?
AVON-------It doesn't do anything.
DOCTOR----Seems a bit stupid having a talking computer which does nothing.
AVON-------It is the most sophisticated, cleverest computer in the galaxy.
DOCTOR----I doubt that.
LEELA-------K9 is better than any other computer.
AVON-------We'll see.
VILA---------Can we get out of here now?
AVON-------Of course. Ladies first.
LEELA-------Is he talking to me Doctor?
DOCTOR----I think so.
AVON-------Of course I am.

So, off they went back to the flight deack. The Doctor and Blake struck up an immediate rapport, whereas Leela spent a lot of time around Vila, which made Avon jealous. The Liberator screen showned a planet in the distance. Blake was curious as he had set a different course, but the Doctor had a feeling he had seen it somewhere before.

BLAKE------Zen, where are we?
ZEN----------Liberator has stopped in teleport range of the planet Skaro.
DOCTOR----Skaro?!
BLAKE------You know it?
DOCTOR----I'm afraid I do. Not a nice place. We should get out of here now.
AVON-------Why?
DOCTOR----Just take my word for it.
VILA---------Yes, let's take his word for it.
AVON-------I want to know why.
DOCTOR----PLEASE GET THIS SHIP AWAY FROM HERE BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE!
AVON-------I think we should go down and have a look.
DOCTOR----That wouldn't be a very good idea.
AVON-------Why not?
DOCTOR----Because of what's down there.
BLAKE------And what is down there?
DOCTOR----The most evil creatures in the universe.
VILA---------You mean there's someone worse than Avon?
AVON-------Why don't you go for a walk Vila?
VILA---------Where to? There's only the ship.
AVON-------Then why not go for a walk outside the ship?
VILA---------But that's space!
AVON-------I know.
LEELA-------Do not speak to him like that (gets knife) or I will cut your tongue out.
AVON-------Seeing as you put it like that.
LEELA-------Say you're sorry.
AVON-------I beg your pardon?
LEELA-------(threatens him with knife) Say you are sorry.
DOCTOR----Leela!
AVON-------All right! I'm sorry Vila.
VILA---------Am I hearing things?
LEELA-------Do you accept Vila?
VILA---------Yeah.
LEELA-------That is good (puts knife away).
VILA---------Wish I had a tape recorder.
BLAKE------What for?
VILA---------Well, that was a once in a lifetime occurance.
AVON-------Don't rub it in. I shan't make a habit of it.
DOCTOR----Leela?
LEELA-------(goes over) Yes Doctor?
DOCTOR----What have I told you about threatening people?
LEELA-------I'm sorry Doctor. I just did not like the way he talked to Vila.
DOCTOR----That's alright. Just don't do it again unless it's life threatening.
LEELA-------Alright Doctor. I will try not to.
DOCTOR----Good girl.

Suddenly, everyone was thrown to the floor. Blake looked up at the screen.

BLAKE------Oh my God! We're being pulled towards the planet!


To be continued....

[RitaLittlewood]

Part 3

In the Dalek city there was a lot of activity. Daleks moving everywhere in their usual hurry.

DALEK 1----Everything is going to plan.
SUPREME DALEK---Good. We will have the Doctor's time machine shortly.
DALEK 2----Spacecraft approaching Skaro.
SUPREME DALEK---Is it the Doctor?
DALEK 2----No.
SUPREME DALEK---Put it on the scanner.
DALEK 1----Shall we shoot it down?
SUPREME DALEK---No. Let it land then capture any prisoners.
DALEK 1---I obey.

Back on the Liberator, everyone was rushing around trying to stabilise the ship. Suddenly, everything stopped.

LEELA-------What is going on?
DOCTOR----It's alright Leela. Soon get it sorted.
LEELA-------I hope so. I do not like the dark.
VILA---------That makes two of us.
LEELA-------Do not worry Vila.
VILA---------Why not?
LEELA-------I will look after you.
AVON-------That's what he's afraid of.
LEELA-------What did you say, prune face?
VILA---------I'll remember that.
DOCTOR----Avon - or whatever your name is - leave my friend and her friend alone and show me where to switch everything back on.
AVON-------I'm quite capable of doing that myself.
DOCTOR----I'm sure you are.
AVON-------This probably has something to do with that heap of junk belonging to you.
DOCTOR----You mustn't talk about Leela like that!
AVON-------I was referring to that crate in the teleport area.
DOCTOR----Don't you call my ship names.
AVON-------Why not?
DOCTOR----Because she's very sensitive.
AVON-------Don't be ridiculous. It hasn't got feelings.
DOCTOR----Well, don't tell her that. You never know, she might set K9 onto you.
AVON-------Really(?)
DOCTOR----Yes. Or Leela.
AVON-------Shall we go?
DOCTOR----Lead on.
BLAKE------How long have you known your friend Leela?
LEELA-------Not long.
BLAKE------Can we trust him?
LEELA-------Of course.
TARRANT---Avon doesn't seem to like him.
VILA---------Then he must be alright!
BLAKE------Do you know anything about this planet he called Skaro?
LEELA-------No. But if the Doctor says there is danger, he is usually right.

In the Dalek city, the Supreme Dalek was waiting for the prisoner to arrive for interrogation.

SUPREME DALEK---Where is the time machine?
DALEK 2----It has not arrived yet.
DALEK 3----Here is the prisoner.
SUPREME DALEK---Who are you?
SERVALAN---My name is Servalan. I am the President of the Terran Federation.
SUPREME DALEK---Where do you come from?
SERVALAN---Earth.
SUPREME DALEK---What are you doing on Skaro?
SERVALAN---I came to see you.
SUPREME DALEK---What about?
SERVALAN---I want to make a deal with you.
SUPREME DALEK---What sort of deal?
SERVALAN---I need your help capturing some criminals. Their spacescraft is above your planet as we speak.
SUPREME DALEK---Is the Doctor with them?
SERVALAN---What Doctor?
SUPREME DALEK---The enemy of the Daleks. We have been trying to get his time machine to Skaro without much success.
SERVALAN---Perhaps he is. I don't know.
SUPREME DALEK---We will capture your criminals if you do something for us.
SERVALAN---And what is that?
SUPREME DALEK---YOU WILL KILL THE DOCTOR!
SERVALAN---And what if I refuse?
SUPREME DALEK---YOU WILL BE EXTERMINATED!
SERVALAN---I see. How will I recognise him?
SUPREME DALEK---He travels in a blue police box. He has changed what he looks like several times.
SERVALAN---What does he look like now?
SUPREME DALEK---Put his latest appearance on the screen.
SERVALAN---Right. And you'll get Blake and his crew?
SUPREME DALEK---Yes.
SERVALAN---Then I think we have a deal.
SUPREME DALEK---Good. Take the prisoner back to the cell.
DALEK 3----I obey.
SERVALAN---What's going on?
SUPREME DALEK---You will wait until the Doctor arrives.
SERVALAN---Then what?
SUPREME DALEK---YOU WILL EXTERMINATE HIM!

Back on the flight deack of the Liberator, everything came back on. Blake went immediately to Zen.

BLAKE------Zen, is everything working normally again?
ZEN----------Affirmative.
BLAKE------What happened?
ZEN----------Liberator was being pulled towards the planet's surface.
VILA---------We know that!
BLAKE------Why?
ZEN----------It seems to have something to do with an apparatus on board the ship.
VILA---------Well, you've got to go Orac.
ORAC--------Not me, you stupid idiot!
VILA---------Now, now. It was only a joke.
ORAC--------Your sense of humour leaves a lot to be desired.
VILA---------We can't get rid of Avon's only friend now, can we?
ORAC--------Then kindly shut up and leave me out of it!
BLAKE------What apparatus Zen?
ZEN----------There is insufficient data.
VILA---------There's only Orac, K9 and the Doctor's magic box.
BLAKE------That's it!
VILA---------What is?
BLAKE------The Doctor's....what did he call it?
LEELA-------Tardis.
BLAKE------Yes.
ORAC--------Then kindly remove it before we all get smashed to pieces!
LEELA-------We will no no such thing.
ORAC--------Your craft is putting all our lives at risk. Remove it!
VILA---------Don't talk to her like that, you overgrown fuse box.
ORAC--------Try to use what little brain cells you've got. The force was aimed at the craft, which means whomever caused the Liberator such a problem is really after the Doctor. So, he is to blame.
K9------------Negative, negative.
ORAC--------Who are are?
K9------------I am K9 and I will blow you to pieces if you do not stop blaming my Master.
ORAC--------You cannot talk to the superior brain in the universe like that.
K9------------I can speak to you any way I want to. And you are not superior. I am.
LEELA-------Stop this both of you.
VILA---------Why? I've never seen to computers arguing before.
LEELA-------Have you ever seen the back of my hand before?
VILA---------No.
LEELA-------Would you like to?
VILA---------Er, not today, thank you.
BLAKE------Zen, any information on the planet Skaro?
ZEN----------No information available.
BLAKE------Are you sure?
ZEN----------Confirmed.
VILA---------Then how will we find out what's down there?!
DOCTOR----I'll tell you if you really want to know.
VILA---------Not really.
BLAKE------Well I do. Orac seems to think you're to blame for what happened just now.
DOCTOR----Really? In what way?
BLAKE------He seems to think the force was directed at you and because you're inside the Liberator, we got caught up in it.
DOCTOR----Meaning what exactly?
AVON-------That they're after you. What do you have to say to that?
DOCTOR----You could be right.
LEELA-------Doctor?
DOCTOR----It's alright Leela. As long as you keep away from them you'll be safe. I knew they'd try again sooner or later.
AVON-------That's a maybe. But you are endangering all our lives.
VILA---------He sounds just like Orac.
AVON-------What are you going to do about it?
VILA---------And I thought I was the only coward.
DOCTOR----If you'd let me go in the first place Avon, then none of this would have happened.
AVON-------So now you're saying it's my fault.
DOCTOR----No. But you must admit your part in it.
AVON-------What part?
DOCTOR----You were all for accusing me when I arrived of working for someone I've never heard of, trying to steal your ship when for all I knew, you could have hatched a plot with the Daleks to capture me and give them my Tardis! Or, better still, keep it yourself!
AVON-------And what would the Daleks want with your Tardis?
DOCTOR----So you do know them.
AVON-------I've never met them.
DOCTOR----Then how come you've heard of them, hmm?
AVON-------Because you've just mentioned them.
DOCTOR----Oh. Well, don't do it again.
BLAKE------Look Doctor, what is going on? And who are these Daleks?
DOCTOR----They're mutations inside a metal container. All they do is go around the universe wanting to dominate and kill species because they're not the same as them. They use humanoids as slaves for jobs they're unable to do themselves. And they'll stop at nothing to kill me.
BLAKE------But why you?
DOCTOR----I've met them before you see and beaten them every time, past and future. I'm a threat to them and since they devised a crude attempt at time travel they've got more determined. I know their weaknesses and how they can be destroyed. It's them or us.
AVON-------What do you mean, "them or us"?
DOCTOR----Just what I said.
AVON-------Don't you mean, them or you?
DOCTOR----No. them or us. We're all in this together whether we like it or not.
VILA---------I don't like the sound of that.
BLAKE------The Doctor's right. We've got to fight them or we'll never get away from here alive.
VILA---------I like the sound of that even less!
LEELA-------Do not worry Vila. I shall protect you.
VILA---------That's nice.
LEELA-------Nothing will happen to you while I'm around.
VILA---------Really? Are you quite sure?
DOCTOR----Trust her Vila. She's a good shot with that knife of hers. You'll be in safe hands.
VILA---------Oh goody. Just what I always wanted: a babysitter.
AVON-------Well if you behave like a child that's what you'll get.
VILA---------Oh, go and electrocute yourself Avon.
AVON-------Naughty. Uncle Avon will have to give you a smacked botty for that.
VILA---------I don't care what you do.
AVON-------Good.
VILA---------As long as you keep your kinky habits to yourself. Go and give Orac one.
AVON-------One what?
VILA---------Use your imagination. It's your love affair.
AVON-------Leela, how about protecting me?
LEELA-------I would rather kill you.
AVON-------You don't mean that.
DOCTOR----I'm afraid she does Avon. Looks like you're not one of Leela's favourite people.
AVON-------(desolate) I see.

With that, Avon left the flight deck and went to his room. He was so hurt and upset, as well as angry. He sat down on his bed and although he tried to keep up his anger, all he could think of was Leela and how to make her like him and even love him, as he loved her.

TARRANT---What's up with Avon? He just pushed past me as though I wasn't there.
DOCTOR----Women trouble.
TARRANT---Women trouble? Nevertheless I'm not invisible you know.
BLAKE------Pity.
TARRANT---What was that?
BLAKE------I said, pity. Now shut up and stop thinking about yourself. We've got more important things to deal with than your ego.
TARRANT---Like what?
VILA---------Daleks.
TARRANT---Daleks?
DOCTOR----Look never mind. Blake, we've got to get down into the city before they come up here and get us.
BLAKE------What do we do?
DOCTOR----Well-
ZEN----------Information. Detectors have located a Federation spacecraft on the planet's surface.
BLAKE------Where?
ZEN----------Near the city.
BLAKE------How long's it been there?
ZEN----------That information is not available.
TARRANT---Any idea who it belongs to?
ZEN----------Sensors indicate it belongs to the Federation President.
VILA---------Servalan!
LEELA-------Servawho?
VILA---------She's been after us for years.
BLAKE------Yes, but what's she doing with the Daleks?
DOCTOR----That's what I'd like to know.
TARRANT---Maybe she crashed.
BLAKE------And maybe she's doing a deal with them for us.
DOCTOR----Well whatever they're up to we've got to stop it.
VILA---------Right.
DOCTOR----What's this Servalan like?
VILA---------Terrible.
DOCTOR----Can we reason with her?
VILA---------Are you kidding?She sold her entire family to the Federation to use as slaves on one of the outer planets.
DOCTOR----I see. She sounds almost as bad as the Daleks. How do we get down?
BLAKE------There's the teleport.
DOCTOR----We must get into the city undetected.
TARRANT---Orac will set the exact co-ordinates, won't you?
ORAC--------Oh very well. Let's get on with it then.
BLAKE------This way.
DOCTOR----Leela, you stay here with Vila.
LEELA-------But Doctor, you may need my help.
DOCTOR----We won't be long.
VILA---------Who's "we"?
BLAKE------The Doctor, Tarrant and myself.
VILA---------Not me?
BLAKE------Did you want to come?
VILA---------No thank you. I'll leave this one to you for once.
BLAKE------That's settled then. You operate the teleport.
LEELA-------How long will you be gone?
DOCTOR----Not long. Just going for a quick look around then we'll be back.
BLAKE------Right Doctor, put this on.
DOCTOR----What is it?
BLAKE------A teleport bracelet. As long as you don't lose that, you'll be safe.
DOCTOR----Like the time-ring the last time I was here.
TARRANT---Time-ring?
DOCTOR----Yes, but that was to prevent the Daleks being created. I should have killed the mutations when I had the chance, but I'm not one for cold blooded murder, whatever colour it is.
BLAKE------Stand here Doctor.
DOCTOR----Right -O.
BLAKE------Okay Vila.

Vila teleported them down, much to the surprise of Leela.

LEELA-------Where have they gone?
VILA---------To the Dalek city.
LEELA-------They are not dead?
VILA---------I hope not. Who'll fly the ship if they are?
LEELA-------Will they be safe?
VILA---------Of course!
BLAKE-------<Vila?>
VILA---------Yes?
BLAKE------<Down safely. I'll call you when I want you to teleport us back up.>
LEELA-------Where is the Doctor?
DOCTOR----<I'm here Leela. Don't worry. You just look after Vila and stop K9 having another row with Orac, Okay?>
LEELA-------Row?
DOCTOR----<Argument.>
LEELA-------You mean what we have a lot of?
DOCTOR----<That's right. See you soon. Bye.>
LEELA-------Bye Doctor.
VILA---------There you are. Safe and sound.
LEELA-------Well let's hope it stays that way. Now, where do I find prune face?
VILA---------Who? Oh, Avon. Come on, I'll show you.


To be continued...

[RitaLittlewood]

Part 4

Down in the Dalek city, Servalan was waiting patiently for this mysterious Doctor she was ordered to kill. The trap was set. She heard footsteps in the distance.

BLAKE------So this is the city.
DOCTOR----Yes.
TARRANT---There's a lot of metal.
DOCTOR----That's because they use static electricity.
BLAKE------No stairs.
DOCTOR----They can't get up them.
BLAKE------That's good.
DOCTOR----Hello.
TARRANT---What?
DOCTOR----There's an open door over there.
TARRANT---So?
DOCTOR----So, let's see what's on the other side.
BLAKE------Could be a trap.
DOCTOR----Well, let's find out, shall we?

They slowly made their way to the door. The Doctor told the other two to keep behind him. When he arrived, he peered round and saw a woman lying on the floor. Servalan waited for her moment as she heard footsteps grow closer. The Doctor crouched down beside her while Blake and Tarrant stood by the door.
BLAKE------Servalan!

DOCTOR----This is Servalan?
BLAKE------It is. Let's leave her Doctor.
DOCTOR----But she could be hurt.
TARRANT---I doubt it. There's probably nothing wrong with her.

Servalan sat up and pointed a gun at the Doctor.

SERVALAN---You're so right. Hello Blake, Tarrant. Doctor.
DOCTOR----You know me?
SERVALAN---The Daleks showed me your picture.
DOCTOR----What for?
SERVALAN---So I'd know who to kill.

Back on the Liberator, Leela gently knocked on Avon's door. Nothing. So she knocked again.

AVON-------Go away.
LEELA-------Avon, I would like to speak with you.
AVON-------Just a minute!

Quickly he got off the bed, looked round and tidied up a bit. Then he put on some aftershave, preened himself and opened the door.

AVON-------Come in.
LEELA-------Thank you.
AVON-------(closes door) How did you find me?
LEELA-------Vila showed me.
AVON-------Oh. So, what is it you want?
LEELA-------I am sorry for the way I spoke to you earlier.
AVON-------Which time(?)
LEELA-------You must not pick on Vila just because he is not as brave as you.
AVON-------I see.
LEELA-------What do you see?
AVON-------You didn't come here to see me at all. All you care about is Vila.
LEELA-------I do not understand.
AVON-------Look, I don't like Vila and he doesn't like me. Simple. If you care about him so much, what are you doing here annoying me?
LEELA-------I am sorry I disturbed you. I will go.
AVON-------No wait. Please. I don't know what's the matter with me lately. I don't mean to be nasty to you.
LEELA-------That is alright. I must go anyway. Friends?
AVON-------Friends.

They shook hands. Leela kissed him then left. Avon couldn't believe his luck.

Meanwhile, back in the Dalek city, the Doctor was beginning to believe the little he'd been told about Servalan. With a gun in his face, she was obviously not in the bargaining mood.

BLAKE------But why kill the Doctor? I thought it was the Liberator you wanted.
SERVALAN---I still do. But you'll keep. Once the Doctor is dead the Daleks will take care of you.
DOCTOR----And what do you get out of all this Servalan?
SERVALAN---The Daleks have promised to kill Blake and his crew once you are out of their way.
DOCTOR----So you've said. But what do you get out of this?
SERVALAN---That's my business.
DOCTOR----Well what's the harm in telling us, seeing as we'll all be dead soon anyway, including you?
SERVALAN---Oh no Doctor. My death is not part of the deal.
DOCTOR----Do you mean to tell me you were foolish enough to make a deal with the Daleks?
SERVALAN---Not foolish Doctor. Wise. They have promised me-
DOCTOR----DALEKS NEVER KEEP THEIR PROMISES! THEY USE PEOPLE THEN KILL THEM!
BLAKE------Shhh Doctor. You'll alert every Dalek here.
DOCTOR----I'm sorry. Sorry. It's just people like her make me so angry.
SERVALAN---I'd get out of here Blake if I were you.
BLAKE------Well you're not me. (looks round) Daleks!
SERVALAN---What?!

Tarrant raced forward and knocked the gun from her hand, dropping his bracelet in the process.

BLAKE------Vila! Teleport now!

As Blake and the Doctor disappeared, Tarrant searched for his bracelet, unaware Servalan had picked up the gun and pointed it at him.

BLAKE------Where's Tarrant?
DOCTOR----He must still be down there.
BLAKE------Vila, try the teleport.
VILA---------Nothing.
BLAKE------We've got to get back down there. Get ready Vila.
DOCTOR----No!
BLAKE------What do you mean, "no"?
DOCTOR----Just what I said. By now that whole area will be crawling with Daleks. If we go down now, it will be suicide. The Daleks want my head. Servalan wants yours.
BLAKE------(sighs) Yes, you're right.
DOCTOR----Let's hope he managed to get away from the Daleks and Servalan, and she didn't get hold of that gun again.

In the Dalek city, Servalan was lead away to the Supreme Dalek.

SERVALAN---What am I doing here?
SUPREME DALEK---You have betrayed us. You will be exterminated.
SERVALAN---Wait!
SUPREME DALEK---You do not give orders. You receive them.
SERVALAN---What about our deal?
SUPREME DALEK---There was no deal.
SERVALAN---You promised-
SUPREME DALEK---Daleks do not make deals or promises.
SERVALAN---The Doctor was right. You tricked me. Did you have any intention of giving me the Liberator or killing its crew?
SUPREME DALEK---No!
SERVALAN---Then all you wanted was the Doctor.
SUPREME DALEK---Yes. And you failed us. Take her away.
DALEK 2 ----I obey.
DALEK 1----Shall we exterminate her now?
SUPREME DALEK---No. Secure her so she cannot escape.
DALEK 1----I obey.
DALEK 2----Shall we feed and water her?
SUPREME DALEK---No. She will die slowly. We shall not give her the pleasure of extermination.
DALEK 2----I obey.
SERVALAN---Some pleasure (!)
DALEK 1----If you do not like it then you should have obeyed the Daleks and killed the Doctor.
SERVALAN---I know, I know. just get on with it.


To be continued....

[RitaLittlewood]

Part 5

An hour later, everyone was discussing how to destroy the Daleks. Nothing had been decided and the Doctor was getting frustrated. Meanwhile, Leela was slipped a note but she didn't know who it was from and decided to ask the Doctor what it meant once everything had calmed down.

DOCTOR----I do have one last idea.
BLAKE------Let's hear it then. And it better be good.
DOCTOR----I hope it will be.
VILA---------Just as long as it doesn't include me.
DOCTOR----Look, there's only one way I can think of. Can this ship of yours get any closer to the city?
AVON-------We've never tried it.
BLAKE------We've only ever been in teleport range.
DOCTOR----Can your computer get a fix on the city?
BLAKE------Which one?
DOCTOR----The Dalek city of course!
AVON-------No. What he means is, which computer? Zen or Orac?
DOCTOR----Ah. Zen.
BLAKE------Let's try. Zen, can you locate the Dalek city?
ZEN----------Negative. There is a scanner malfunction. Automatic repair circuits are in operation.
DOCTOR----That settles it. We'll have to go nearer.
AVON-------Then what?
DOCTOR----Blake, if we go back down-
VILA---------Back down?! Wouldn't it be safer to stay here?
LEELA-------Do not be afraid Vila.
VILA---------Who's afraid?
LEELA-------You are.
VILA---------No I'm not. I'm terrified!
BLAKE------What do we need to go back down for?
DOCTOR----To find Tarrant of course, and rescue any other prisoners they might have.
AVON-------Except Servalan.
DOCTOR----The Daleks have probably killed her by now anyway.
BLAKE------Okay, then what?
DOCTOR----Well, we'll need some sort of explosive.
VILA---------What for?
DOCTOR----To deter any Daleks who might catch us.
VILA---------Is that all?
DOCTOR----Once we've rescued any captives, we'll teleport them all back up here and begin the second stage. Any questions?
BLAKE------No. All seems fine to me. Avon?
AVON-------Fine.
LEELA-------I'm coming with you Doctor.
DOCTOR----What? No!
LEELA-------Why?
DOCTOR----Because it's too dangerous.
LEELA-------I can help.
DOCTOR----Leela, you can't kill a Dalek with a knife or even a gun. Now stay here.
LEELA-------If I cannot go, I shall stop you going.
DOCTOR----How?
LEELA-------I will kill you.
DOCTOR----You would too. Come on then, but no heroics.

Vila teleported Blake, the Doctor and Leela back down to the Dalek city. They moved around the corridors slowly, searching for any prisoners. They arrived at the room Servalan had tried to kill the Doctor in and saw a body on the floor. Blake rushed in and turned it over.

BLAKE------Tarrant!
DOCTOR----I hoped this hadn't happened.
LEELA-------The Daleks?
DOCTOR----Where?
LEELA-------No. Did the Daleks do this to him?
DOCTOR----Oh no.
BLAKE------Then how?
DOCTOR----How do you think?
BLAKE------Servalan?
DOCTOR----Obvious. There's no pain in his face and there's blood.
BLAKE------Poor Tarrant.
LEELA-------I thought you did not like each other.
BLAKE------We didn't. But this is no way to die. And especially at the hands of the woman.
DOCTOR----No.
BLAKE------Is there nothing she won't do?
LEELA-------Then let us hope the Doctor is right and she has been put to death.
DOCTOR----Leela, do you have to phrase things like that?
LEELA-------What is wrong? It is the truth.
DOCTOR----I know. But it's the way you put it.
LEELA-------I cannot help the way I talk Doctor, as I think nor can you.
DOCTOR----What's that supposed to mean?
BLAKE------Doctor, please.
DOCTOR----She always criticises me.
LEELA-------Do not act like a child Doctor.
DOCTOR----Don't tell me how to behave. Do I tell you what to do?
LEELA-------Always.
DOCTOR----Do I?
LEELA-------Yes.
DOCTOR----Oh. Well that's because I'm older than you.
LEELA-------I know. Over 700 years (!)
DOCTOR----Yes! Andwiser!
LEELA-------If you say so Doctor.
DOCTOR----I do (sits and eats a jelly baby).
LEELA-------Now he is sulking.
DOCTOR----I am not sulking!
BLAKE------Couldn't you two continue this discussion after we've done what we came here to do? Please?
DOCTOR----Not until she apologises.
LEELA-------For what?
DOCTOR----You wanted to come down here.
LEELA-------And you told me to be a good girl and do as I am told.
DOCTOR----You would've been safter on the Liberator.
BLAKE------We don't have much time. Doctor?
DOCTOR----You two go on. I'll stay here.
BLAKE------Doctor-
LEELA-------Leave him. When he is like this you cannot reason with him.
BLAKE------Well if you're just going to sit on your 700-year old backside, give me a couple of explosives.
DOCTOR----(hands them to him) And don't get lost.

Leela and Blake separated. The Doctor got up and waited by the door, still eating his jelly babies. Leela came across a woman and went over to her.

SERVALAN---Who are you?
LEELA-------My name is Leela. I have come to rescue you. You are not called Servalan, are you?
SERVALAN---No, I'm not. My name is, er, Travis.
LEELA-------How do I get you out of this thing?
SERVALAN---The button on the other side of the wall. Press it.
LEELA-------Is this it?
SERVALAN---Yes.
LEELA-------(presses it) You are free now.
SERVALAN---Thank you.
LEELA-------Are you alone, or are there others tied up here?
SERVALAN---As far as I know, I'm the only one.
LEELA-------Come. We will go far from here.

Servalan kept quite a bit behind Leela because, although she had found out what the Daleks were really like, she still had the gun and was determined to kill the Doctor and prove her loyalty to the Daleks. Then they'd have to kill Blake and what was left of his crew then she'd have the Liberator, Orac and then she would have the Daleks destroyed. No one threatened her and got away with it. The Doctor saw Blake running towards him, shaking his head. Then he saw Leela and the reflection of what looked like Servalan. He couldn't believe it for behind her was a Dalek. Leela ran towards him as he called the Liberator to teleport. Just before they vanished, Blake had set an explosive. It went off as the Dalek went past. The Dalek's gun started to fire as slowly it died, but, before it did, one last act of extermination was committed. Servalan was in the way...

On board, the Doctor rushed to the flight deck.

DOCTOR----Right, close in on the city. Blasters ready to strike when we're in range.
LEELA-------Doctor?
DOCTOR----Yes?
LEELA-------Why did you leave Travis behind?
BLAKE------Travis? That was Servalan.
LEELA-------You mean she did not tell me the truth?
BLAKE------That's right. Travis was an old enemy of mine who worked for Servalan.
LEELA-------What happened to him?
BLAKE------He died because of her.
LEELA-------I am sorry.
BLAKE------That's alright. Okay Vila, get ready.
LEELA-------Doctor?
DOCTOR----Yes Leela?
LEELA-------Can you tell me what these words mean?
DOCTOR----(takes note) Oh, I see you've got someone's pulse racing.
LEELA-------Sorry?
DOCTOR----Someone loves you. I wonder who it could be?
LEELA-------Must be Vila. Ah. That is nice.
BLAKE------Fire!
DOCTOR----You can stay with him if you like.
BLAKE------Fire!
LEELA-------No, I would rather stay with you.
BLAKE------Fire!
DOCTOR----In spite of all my faults?
BLAKE------Fire!
LEELA-------I would not have it any other way.
BLAKE------We've done it!
DOCTOR----What? That's great!
LEELA-------No more Daleks?
DOCTOR----I hope not.
BLAKE------We would never have done it without you Doctor. How can we ever thank you enough?
DOCTOR----Well, if your ship hadn't got in the way, the Daleks would have got me. So thank you too.
VILA---------Why don't you stay?
LEELA-------Join your crew you mean?
BLAKE------Why not?
DOCTOR----Well, thanks for the offer, but I hate being tied to one place and one time. We really must be going. Come on Leela, K9.
K9------------Master. Goodbye Orac.
ORAC--------Goodbye!
K9------------You are a very stupid machine.
ORAC--------Likewise!
LEELA-------Goodbye Vila. Thank you for the note.
VILA---------What note?
LEELA-------Be brave.

She kissed him goodbye which made Avon jealous and angry because it was his note. She sensed Avon's jealousy so kissed him too, then Blake, before disappearing into the Tardis. They watched it dematerialise. Avon went to his room, lovestruck and dreamed of meeting Leela again one day. Then the Liberator got underway.

In the Tardis, Leela felt sad.

DOCTOR----Find out who the note was from?
LEELA-------Avon.
DOCTOR----Avon?! Who'd have thought it? And after the way you treated him.
LEELA-------I know. I feel bad enough as it is.
DOCTOR----What you need is a holiday. How about the Eye of Orion?
LEELA-------Yes. Providing we actually get there.
DOCTOR----Did you say something?
LEELA-------Of course not Doctor.


The End

Patsy