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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 2, 2006 5:53:40 GMT
Part 1
Deep in the space/time vortex, the Doctor and Leela were heading to yet another unknown destination. Leela was trying to get K9 to fetch a ball, much to K9's annoyance, while the Doctor was sat in a chair playing with his yo-yo with one hand and eating jelly babies with the other, which were on his lap.
LEELA-------Doctor? DOCTOR----Hmm? LEELA-------K9 won't go and fetch the ball when I throw it. DOCTOR----Well, I'm not surprised, since he wasn't designed to fetch sticks. LEELA-------It is a ball, not a stick. DOCTOR----Same thing. LEELA-------No, it isn't. DOCTOR----Oh, yes, it is. You throw either a ball or a stick for the dog to fetch and normal dogs do. LEELA-------Normal? DOCTOR----Real ones, then. LEELA-------Oh. But- DOCTOR----Ah, saved by materialisation (gets up). Now, I wonder when we are? LEELA-------Is it somewhere nice? DOCTOR----How would I know? I'll have to turn on the scanner. LEELA-------Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes? LEELA-------Are you sure we have materialised? DOCTOR----Am I sure?! Am I....?! Are you calling me a liar? LEELA-------No. DOCTOR----Do you think I don't know when we've stopped moving? LEELA-------But, Doctor, we have not stopped. DOCTOR----Stopped what? LEELA-------Moving. DOCTOR----Oh! Well, probably we've landed in some sort of spacecraft. Nothing to worry about. LEELA-------I hope you are right. DOCTOR----Aren't I always? Now then, before we have a look around, I think I'd better make sure it's perfectly safe. Don't want to walk into any monsters or Daleks or anything now, do we? LEELA-------But you said it was safe. DOCTOR----And I'm sure it is. Just best to make absolutely certain, eh?
The Doctor's broad toothy grin was wiped from his face when he turned on the scanner.
LEELA-------Well? DOCTOR----It's very dark out there. We're probably in some cupboard or hold. I think I'll just pop out for a minute and see where we are (opens doors). LEELA-------Doctor! DOCTOR----Back in a tick. You stay here with K9. LEELA-------But, Doctor- DOCTOR----Stay here, Leela. I won't be long.
With that, he was gone. Leela watched him on the scanner disappear into the gloom. The Doctor waved his torch about and saw a door. He climbed the steps, opened it slightly and peered out. When he spotted a lifebelt with the name of the craft, he closed the door and was rooted to the spot.
DOCTOR----Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear.
He returned slowly to the Tardis.
LEELA-------Well? Is it safe? DOCTOR----Depends on how you look at it. LEELA-------What does that mean? DOCTOR----I'll explain later. We're on a ship. LEELA-------You said it could be a space ship. DOCTOR----This is a passenger liner, Leela. On the water. We're on Earth, April 1912, in the middle of the Atlantic ocean to be precise. LEELA-------Can we go up, Doctor? I've never been on a boat that moves on water before. DOCTOR----Haven't you? Well, I think I can find a more suitable one somewhere. LEELA-------Why can't we stay on this one? Are you.... ashamed of me? DOCTOR----Because it would be very foolish. And of course I'm not ashamed of you. LEELA-------Then, why not? DOCTOR----Because.... Oh, very well. I suppose we can stay. LEELA-------Thank you, Doctor. DOCTOR----But only for a while to find out exactly where we are and to have a look around. LEELA-------Shall we go then? DOCTOR----You're not going anywhere dressed like that, my girl. LEELA-------You are ashamed of me. DOCTOR----No, I am not! But young ladies dress differently in these times. LEELA-------What shall I wear then? DOCTOR----Do you still have that dress Professor Litefoot bought you? LEELA-------Yes. DOCTOR----Go and put that on, there's a good girl. LEELA-------Yes, Doctor.
A little later, they were strolling around the deck like they owned the place.
LEELA-------It is very dirty this ship. DOCTOR----Dirty?! This ship is a legend, my girl. It will be remembered forever. LEELA-------There is black smoke coming from the sky. DOCTOR----It's coming from the funnels because it's burning fuel. LEELA-------I do not understand. It is heavy, yes? DOCTOR----Yes. LEELA-------Then why does it not sink? DOCTOR----Well, er, because it doesn't. LEELA-------Is it magic? DOCTOR----Magic?! LEELA-------I do not understand. Do you? DOCTOR----Of course I do. I'll tell you later. It's very complicated. LEELA-------It always is.
They were interrupted by a woman's laughter from beside them. They looked round to see a middle-aged redhead standing by the rails.
DOCTOR----Hello. MARJORIE---Good afternoon. DOCTOR----Is it really? I hadn't realised. MARJORIE---You must please excuse my laughing. It's just that I have been feeling so sad since leaving my son and husband at Southampton docks and your conversation cheered me up. DOCTOR----That's perfectly all right, madam. Oh, I'm known as the Doctor and this is my friend, Leela. MARJORIE---I am Lady Marjorie Bellamy. DOCTOR----A lady? Oh, please forgive me, your ladyship. I am very charmed to meet you (kisses hand). LEELA-------Why did you do that, Doctor? DOCTOR----Because it is polite to do so. I'll explain later. LEELA-------You always say that but never do. MARJORIE---Such a sweet child. Is she English? DOCTOR----Not exactly. MARJORIE---Is she from one of the dominions? DOCTOR----Not exactly either, your ladyship. Leela's origins are somewhat difficult to explain. LEELA-------It seems, Doctor, everything is difficult to explain. I am a warrior of the Sevateem. DOCTOR----Your ladyship. LEELA-------What? DOCTOR----You address Lady Marjorie as your ladyship. LEELA-------Why? DOCTOR----You just do. LEELA-------It is silly. DOCTOR----Don't be rude. MARJORIE---It's quite all right, Doctor. I presume you are trying to educate this poor creature. DOCTOR----That is correct. MARJORIE---And you are trying to show her culture and civilisation. DOCTOR----Definately. MARJORIE---Splendid! I shall help. DOCTOR----Well, I- MARJORIE---That is, if I am not presuming too much. DOCTOR----Oh, of course you're not, your ladyship. I'm sure Leela will benefit being in the company of such a distinguished lady. MARJORIE---You are too kind. Come, I'll take her to Roberts. DOCTOR----Roberts? MARJORIE---My personal maid. It will soon be time to dress for dinner. Roberts can do Leela's hair and I'm sure... Tell me, my dear, do you have a selection of evening dresses? LEELA-------Sorry? DOCTOR----Er, I'm afraid all our trunks got left behind at Southampton, my lady. All we have is what we stand up in. MARJORIE---Oh dear. Well that won't do, will it? That won't do at all. What have you both been wearing for dinner? DOCTOR----We've been having dinner in our cabin, my lady. MARJORIE---You.... share a cabin? DOCTOR----Leela doesn't like to be alone. She sleeps in the bed while I sleep in a chair. MARJORIE---Oh dear. Well, I'm sure I could let you borrow something of mine, child. If you don't mind. DOCTOR----Leela? LEELA-------What? DOCTOR----I'm sure she would like that very much, your ladyship. MARJORIE---Good. Come along then. LEELA-------Doctor. DOCTOR----Look, it would be rude to insult someone of Lady Marjorie's class, Leela. We'll stay for dinner and then leave, okay? LEELA-------Okay. MARJORIE---Doctor. Leela. DOCTOR----Coming, your ladyship.
They all walked and talked as they made their way to Stateroom six. Lady Marjorie entered first, followed by a bewildered Leela then the Doctor. In the Stateroom was an elderly, grey-haired lady sewing a gown who immediately stood when the door opened. She looked down her nose at Leela.
MARJORIE---This is my maid, Roberts. DOCTOR----Very pleased to meet you, I'm the Doctor, and this is my friend, Leela. ROBERTS----Likewise, I'm sure. Is there something I can do for you, your ladyship? Only, I wasn't expecting you so soon. I haven't begun to- MARJORIE---That's perfectly all right, Roberts. I was wondering if you could do something with Leela here. ROBERTS----Like what, my lady? MARJORIE---Oh, I don't know. Her hair and find her something suitable to wear from my trunks. ROBERTS----But, my lady- MARJORIE---All their belongings got accidentally left behind, Roberts. ROBERTS----I see. MARJORIE---Now don't be like that, Roberts. DOCTOR----Her ladyship could always throw you overboard, Miss Roberts. MARJORIE---Oh, Doctor. You do make me laugh so. DOCTOR----I do? MARJORIE---I can see the remainder of the voyage shall be joyous in your company. DOCTOR----And in yours, your ladyship. MARJORIE---Oh, please, Doctor. Let's not be so formal. You may call me Marjorie. ROBERTS----My lady! DOCTOR----Well, if you're quite sure. MARJORIE----Perfectly, Doctor. ROBERTS----Well, I never did. It's unthinkable. MARJORIE---Nevertheless, Roberts, that is my decision. ROBERTS----Yes, my lady. DOCTOR----Incidentally.... Marjorie. What date is it? ROBERTS----What a question! DOCTOR----One loses all track of time when one is instructing about culture and manners, Roberts. MARJORIE---I quite understand, Doctor. Today is the fourteenth of April. Is that not so, Roberts? ROBERTS----Yes, my lady. DOCTOR----The fourteenth, you say? Oh dear. MARJORIE---Is something the matter, Doctor? DOCTOR----What? Oh, no. Not at all. I just hadn't realised we'd travelled so far. MARJORIE---I see. You were correct about losing all track of time. Excuse me, Doctor. DOCTOR----Certainly. MARJORIE---Come, Roberts. Empty the trunks. ROBERTS----Very well, my lady. LEELA-------What is it, Doctor? DOCTOR----We'll have to make sure we can get back to the Tardis soon after dinner and get away from here. LEELA-------Why? DOCTOR----Have you ever heard of the Titanic? LEELA-------Titanic? DOCTOR----This ship. LEELA-------No. DOCTOR----Didn't think you had. Your ancestors obviously didn't go in for history much. LEELA-------Why must we leave so soon, Doctor? What is wrong? DOCTOR----On the fourteenth of April, Leela, this ship will be hit by an enormous iceberg somewhere out there and sink. Over fifteen hundred people will die. Fifteen hundred and three, to be precise. LEELA-------Lady Marjorie? DOCTOR----I don't know. LEELA-------I hope not. She is very nice. DOCTOR----Yes, she is. LEELA-------Not like that hag. DOCTOR----Leela! LEELA-------Well.... What's an iceberg? DOCTOR----An enormous rock made of ice. LEELA-------Can we not warn her? Get her into the Tardis? DOCTOR----Who? LEELA-------Lady Marjorie! MARJORIE---Yes, my child? DOCTOR----It's all right, Marjorie. We're just talking. I'm teaching Leela about nobility. MARJORIE---Ah, I understand. Come over here, child. We must see which gown suits you. DOCTOR----Go on, Leela. LEELA-------But- DOCTOR----And not one word about what will happen, do you understand? LEELA-------But, Doctor- DOCTOR----No, Leela. We cannot interfere with history. Now, go on. LEELA-------All right, Doctor. I understand. But it is a stupid law of yours. DOCTOR----I know. But we must let time run its natural course. MARJORIE---What will you do, Doctor? DOCTOR----Sorry? MARJORIE---About changing for dinner. DOCTOR----Oh, I'm sure I'll find a dinner jacket somewhere, Marjorie. Even if I have to borrow one without the owner knowing. MARJORIE---Oh, Doctor, you are such a card. Return in about two hours. I think Miss Leela should be ready by then. DOCTOR----I shall look forward to the honour of accompanying you both, Marjorie. See you in two hours then. Be good, Leela. LEELA-------I always am! DOCTOR----If only you were!
So the Doctor left poor Leela to the attentions of a highly enthusistic Lady Marjorie who behaved like she was dressing a doll instead of a person and a haughty Maude Roberts, who clearly had ideas above her station and was a crawler to boot. He knew he'd left her in safe hands while he returned to the Tardis to change, hoping desperately they'd be gone before disaster struck.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 2, 2006 6:04:56 GMT
Part 2
Two hours of mooching later, he returned to Lady Marjorie's Stateroom and gently knocked on the door. Roberts opened it, looking down her nose as usual and he stopped smiling briefly until he spotted Marjorie in the background.
ROBERTS----Oh, it's you. DOCTOR----I'm sorry to disappoint you, Miss Roberts. Were you expecting your paramour or something? ROBERTS----The very idea! DOCTOR----Yes. I thought that's all it would be. ROBERTS----Well, really! DOCTOR----Ah, Marjorie. You look simply gorgeous this evening. MARJORIE---Gorgeous? DOCTOR----Beautiful. MARJORIE---Thank you, Doctor. I simply don't know what I would do without Roberts. DOCTOR----Have less headaches, perhaps? MARJORIE---Doctor, you are so wicked at times. Roberts, is Leela ready? ROBERTS----I should think so, my lady. MARJORIE---Well, go and find out. ROBERTS----Yes, my lady (leaves). MARJORIE---She can be so tiresome at times with all her constant fussing. DOCTOR----I can imagine. MARJORIE---I do wish she would stop treating me as if I were a delicate child. DOCTOR----She obviously cares for you, Marjorie. MARJORIE---Yes. Her loyalty is gratifying. DOCTOR----When not suffocating. MARJORIE---Quite.
At that moment Leela entered looking like a true lady. The Doctor was very proud.
DOCTOR----Oh, Leela. LEELA-------What is wrong? DOCTOR----Nothing. Nothing at all. You look lovely. LEELA-------Well, I feel stupid. DOCTOR----Never mind how you feel. You look like a proper lady. Almost as good as Marjorie. MARJORIE---Oh, what nonsense, Doctor. She looks far better than I do. DOCTOR----You both look very lovely. MARJORIE---I don't suppose you're in the diplomatic corps, Doctor? DOCTOR----I wish I was. MARJORIE---Perhaps you should join. You'd do very well. LEELA-------Do I have to have my hair like this? DOCTOR----Yes, you do. MARJORIE---Don't you like it? LEELA-------It feels.... uncomfortable. MARJORIE---I think it suits you. Miss Roberts did a very good job. Besides, Leela, all young ladies dress and are made up as we are. Are you worried about being amongst strangers? LEELA-------The Doctor always takes us to places where we know nobody. MARJORIE---You are very well travelled for someone so young. LEELA-------Yes. MARJORIE---Thank you, Roberts. Now, Doctor, if you would like to accompany us to dinner. DOCTOR----I would be delighted, Marjorie. Leela. What's that matter? LEELA-------Couldn't we just go back to the Tardis? MARJORIE---Tardis? LEELA-------It's- DOCTOR----It's her tribe's name for cabin. No, we cannot. Not yet, anyway. MARJORIE---Are you hungry, Leela? LEELA-------Oh, yes. MARJORIE---Then let's go to the dining room and eat. They have some delicious dishes aboard. DOCTOR----Come on, Leela. You'll be all right. MARJORIE---I'll take good care of you, my child. You do trust me, don't you? LEELA-------Of course I do. MARJORIE---Come along then.
Later in the dining room, the first dish was served and Leela felt out of place. Marjorie noticed and pointed to the correct item of cutlery.
LEELA-------Thank you. MARJORIE---Just follow what I do and you will be fine. Everyone will believe you are an educated young lady. Try not to fret. LEELA-------Fret? DOCTOR----Worry. LEELA-------Oh. I will try not to. DOCTOR----Good girl. Er, Marjorie. I must say, that's a very nice brooch. MARJORIE---Yes. Richard gave it to me at Southampton. He told me never to take it off and I haven't. DOCTOR----Richard? MARJORIE---My husband. He's a member of Parliament. DOCTOR----Is he really? Which party? MARJORIE---Conservative. I presume you've never heard of him. DOCTOR----Well, I do travel a lot. Do you think I might have a closer look at your brooch? MARJORIE---Yes, of course. Just as long as you don't drop it in the soup. DOCTOR----I promise I'll be very careful. MARJORIE---I know you will.
Marjorie unpinned it, looked at it for a few seconds, smiling, then passed it to the Doctor. The Doctor smiled then pulled out a jeweller's eyeglass to examine it properly.
DOCTOR----Very unusual. MARJORIE---Yes. Richard informed me he had it made especially for my voyage and it was unique. DOCTOR----Hmm. I'm sure I've seen something made of the same material somewhere before. MARJORIE---Perhaps you saw the metal or stones somewhere on your travels. DOCTOR----Yes. Perhaps I did. I wish I could remember. My memory's getting terrible these days.
He returned the brooch to Lady Marjorie and popped the eyeglass back in his pocket. Leela leaned closer to the Doctor, while Marjorie re-pinned it.
LEELA-------Is it important, Doctor? DOCTOR----Very important, Leela. If only I could remember. LEELA-------I am sure you will. DOCTOR----You're probably right. Let's just hope it won't be too late when it does.
After dinner, they all strolled onto the deck and looked deep into the Atlantic.
DOCTOR----Are you all right, Marjorie? MARJORIE---Fine. I do miss Richard and James. DOCTOR----I'm sure they'll be all right. MARJORIE---Yes. It's Elizabeth who was the wild one. But she seems to have settled since moving to New York. LEELA-------I wish I could see my family again. MARJORIE---Do they live very far away? LEELA-------Very far. DOCTOR----And it's not an easy place to find. MARJORIE---I have a feeling.... DOCTOR----Yes? MARJORIE---I have a feeling I shall never see Richard, my children or my home ever again. DOCTOR----Nonsense. Of course you will. MARJORIE---Ever since I agreed to go on this trip, I've had a deep sense of foreboding. I shall die soon, Doctor. LEELA-------Please don't talk like that. MARJORIE---You're right. It's probably because I'm not a good sailor. Shall we return to my Stateroom and have some cognac? LEELA-------What's cognac? DOCTOR----Not for us, Marjorie. But we'd be delighted to return to your cabin, anyway. MARJORIE---You are too kind, Doctor. But I feel Leela would prefer to retire. The poor girl looks so exhausted. DOCTOR----She's just not used to such civilised company. MARJORIE---Yes. I can see that by the way she ate at dinner. But it is good to see someone with a healthy appetite. I am quite sure she will learn in time. She is already doing so well. DOCTOR----And even better now with your guidance. MARJORIE---Again, Doctor, you are too kind. Perhaps it would be best if she went straight to her bed. DOCTOR----Well, only if you're sure. MARJORIE---I'm sure. I trust I shall see you at breakfast. DOCTOR----You can count on it, Marjorie. But can I not escort you to your room? MARJORIE---Thank you, Doctor. But I think Leela should take priority. You may escort me to breakfast. DOCTOR----Nine o'clock? MARJORIE---Nine o'clock it is. Goodnight, Doctor. Goodnight, Leela. DOCTOR----Goodnight, my lady. MARJORIE---Oh, Doctor! Sleep well, my child. LEELA-------I will. I hope you sleep well too and are kept safe. DOCTOR----With Miss Roberts about? MARJORIE---There you go again, Doctor. I shall enjoy your company for the remainder of the voyage.
The Doctor and Leela watched as she walked back inside. The Doctor's face became very grave.
LEELA-------You are very worried about her? DOCTOR----Yes. I've never met a lady of such quality before who thought of others. It would be a tragic loss if she died when the ship goes down. LEELA-------Then, let's save her! DOCTOR----What about Roberts? LEELA-------What about her? She is old. She will die soon, anyway. I would not be sad. DOCTOR----No. I don't suppose you would be. But, what about the other fifteen hundred and one who will die? Men, women, children. We can't save them all, Leela. LEELA-------Yes, we could. The Tardis is big enough. DOCTOR----No, Leela! We cannot save any of them. LEELA-------But, we can't just leave them all to die! DOCTOR----I know how you feel but we must. It is their time and we cannot stop it, Leela. I have known many wonderful people, Leela. Some who died but deserved to live. There was nothing I could do then and there's nothing I can do now. I'm sorry, really, I am. But that's just the way it is. LEELA-------But, couldn't we at least tell them what will happen? DOCTOR----No! And stop looking at me like that. Now, let's get back to the Tardis and go. LEELA-------But if we do, we will not know if Marjorie died or lived. DOCTOR----Maybe it's better not to know. Just hope she was safe.
Leela followed the Doctor back along the deck in sullen silence. She never understood time and history and thought it was stupid if someone with his power and Tardis, couldn't save friends. Suddenly the Doctor stopped and turned.
DOCTOR----I've got it! LEELA-------Got what? DOCTOR----I remember where I've seen the material used in Marjorie's brooch before. It's a Skarasen call device! LEELA-------What's a Skarasen? DOCTOR----A pet of the Zygons. There's something very strange going on here, Leela, and I think Marjorie is in far greater danger than being drowned. Come on! LEELA-------Where are we going? DOCTOR----To dispose of the brooch before something terrible happens to her!
As they raced towards to doors, the whole ship shook with a massive roar. The Doctor leaned over the rail and saw a glint of silver below the surface of the ocean. Leela saw it too and, when she turned, saw the iceberg.
LEELA-------Is that the iceberg which made the ship sink? DOCTOR----Yes. But it's in the wrong place. The Skarasen must have ripped the hole in it. We haven't much time. We must get to Marjorie, and quickly!
They tried to get through but passengers started streaming onto the decks to find out what happened. It was impossible to get up to the first class deck. Leela got her knife out and threatened people into letting them pass. Valuable time had been wasted by the time they arrived among the screaming ladies and quiet gentlemen.
LEELA-------We will never find her! DOCTOR----Of course we will. LEELA-------Look! DOCTOR----What? LEELA-------It's that horrible Roberts woman. DOCTOR----Where? LEELA-------Over there, by the little boats. DOCTOR----Come on, then! ROBERTS----My lady! My lady! DOCTOR----Miss Roberts. Where's Marjorie? ROBERTS----My lady! LEELA-------Shut up, you old hag, and tell us where she is! DOCTOR----Leela! LEELA-------I am sorry, Doctor. DOCTOR----Miss Roberts, please. Where is Lady Marjorie? ROBERTS----She went to help a young girl find her mother. DOCTOR----Thank you. Come on, Leela.
The Doctor and Leela sped away as Miss Roberts was being forced into a lifeboat. They looked all over then Leela spotted her. She called as loud as she could over the noise. Marjorie turned and smiled.
LEELA-------She has heard me! DOCTOR----Good. Come on. We must get that brooch off her.
As they all rushed towards each other, the Skarasen broke the surface. Its long neck leaned over the ship towards its prey. In one sudden movement, Lady Marjorie was gone, as was the Skarasen.
DOCTOR----Oh, no! LEELA-------What happened to Marjorie? DOCTOR----The Skarasen ate her. LEELA-------That metal thing was the Skarasen? DOCTOR----Yes. LEELA-------Is there nothing we can do? DOCTOR----No. Except find the source. LEELA-------Source? DOCTOR----Where its home is. And why Lady Marjorie.
Suddenly he slapped his forehead.
LEELA-------What is it? DOCTOR----The cargo hold is flooding fast. LEELA-------Where is the Tardis? DOCTOR----In the cargo hold. We must get to it before the ship sinks, and hope the water hasn't reached it yet!
So, off they raced again and eventually arrived. The Doctor quickly opened the door and ushered Leela in before following and slamming the door. He set the dematerialistion codes and sat down.
LEELA-------Poor Marjorie. DOCTOR----Yes. LEELA-------To think, she might have lived if that thing hadn't got her. DOCTOR----Well, we'll never know now. But we owe it to Marjorie to stop the Zygons. LEELA-------Where do we start? DOCTOR----I don't know. Where was it she said she lived? LEELA-------I don't think she said. DOCTOR----No. But we know it's somewhere in London and her husband's name. We'll start there.
He punched the codes and stepped back waiting for materialisation. The familiar sound echoed around the console room and the time rotor stopped. The Doctor turned on the scanner.
LEELA-------Where are we? DOCTOR----Not sure exactly. Could be Mayfair or even Belgravia. By the look of the houses, it's somewhere like that. LEELA-------What are we going to do now? DOCTOR----Get changed first. We're still in the same time. I just hope it's not a day or even a month too early. LEELA-------Can I not wear this? DOCTOR----Certainly not! Imagine how her family would feel if you turned up on the doorstep in one of her dresses! LEELA-------I am sorry. The dress Professor Litefoot gave me was on the ship. DOCTOR----Yes, I know. I'm sure there's something in the wardrobe room. Come on.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 2, 2006 6:12:19 GMT
Part 3
About half an hour later, they arrived at 165 Eaton Place.
DOCTOR----Well, this is it. LEELA-------Do the Zygons live here? DOCTOR----I certainly hope not! No, this is - was - Lady Marjorie's home. LEELA-------Are we going in? DOCTOR----Yes. And leave the talking to me. LEELA-------Don't I always? DOCTOR----Not always, no.
They went up the steps and the Doctor rang the bell. After a few minutes, the door was opened by a butler.
HUDSON----May I help you sir? Lady. DOCTOR----I do hope so, Mister... HUDSON----Hudson, sir. DOCTOR----Hudson, eh? Are you any relation to....? No, she's only fiction. We'd like to see Mr Bellamy, please. HUDSON----Mr Bellamy? DOCTOR----Yes. Richard Bellamy. HUDSON----Is he expecting you, sir? DOCTOR----No. HUDSON----Then, may I enquire what your business is? DOCTOR----Well, me and my friend here.... What's the date? HUDSON----The date? DOCTOR----Yes, the date. We've been travelling for a while and have lost all track of time. Isn't that right, Leela? LEELA-------Yes. HUDSON----It's the twenty-third of May, sir. DOCTOR----Good. Good. Well, as I was saying, me and my friend here were aboard the Titanic- HUDSON----The Titanic?! DOCTOR----That's right. We became very good friends with Lady Marjorie Bellamy. Such a lovely lady. LEELA-------Really very nice. It's such a terrible shame what happened to her. DOCTOR----Yes. So, we thought we'd come and offer Mr Bellamy our condolences in person. HUDSON----Very well.
Hudson stepped aside and let the Doctor and Leela enter. He closed the door and followed them into the hall.
HUDSON----May I take your hat and coat, sir? Miss? DOCTOR----No, that's all right. We shan't be staying long. HUDSON----As you wish, sir. I shall see if Mr Bellamy is available to receive you, Mister...? DOCTOR----Just call me, the Doctor. And this is my, er, ward, Leela. HUDSON----Very good, sir.
They watched as Hudson entered a room and the Doctor leaned closer to Leela.
DOCTOR----A Zygon. LEELA-------That man?! DOCTOR----Yes. LEELA-------How do you know? DOCTOR----I know a Zygon when I smell seaweed. Ahh. He's coming back. HUDSON----Mr Bellamy will see you now. DOCTOR----Thank you. Oh, there's no need to announce us.
The Doctor brushed past Hudson and entered the morning room. Leela followed and her nose wrinkled at the smell of seaweed. The Doctor strode over to Richard Bellamy and pumped his hand.
DOCTOR----I am so very pleased to meet you. Marjorie has told us much about you. RICHARD----She did? LEELA-------Yes. DOCTOR----And of James and Elizabeth. Oh, this is my ward, Leela. RICHARD----Well, I'm very pleased to meet you both. Er, do you think I could possibly have my hand back? DOCTOR----What? Oh, I am so sorry about that. RICHARD----Thank you. Sit down, won't you. DOCTOR----We will, thank you. RICHARD----Would you like some tea? DOCTOR----Oh, yes please. RICHARD----Hudson, send Rose up with some tea. DOCTOR----Any chance of something to eat, too? I don't like to ask, but we have travelled for so long. RICHARD----Hudson. HUDSON----I'll see to it at once, sir (leaves). DOCTOR----Is he always like that? RICHARD----Who, Hudson? Oh, yes, but he's very loyal. DOCTOR----Not easy to find good servants these days who are also loyal. RICHARD----No, indeed. Now, I understand from Hudson you were on the Titanic. DOCTOR----Yes. Your wife was a very lovely woman. RICHARD----I know. DOCTOR----Of course you do. We were so sorry to hear she perished. RICHARD----Thank you. LEELA-------What happened to the hag? RICHARD----Hag? DOCTOR----She means, Miss Roberts, I think. LEELA-------Horrible old woman. DOCTOR----Yes, but she was very loyal. RICHARD----She survived. LEELA-------Shame. RICHARD----She turned up here one day in the rain. Went completely mad. After she told us what happened, she started to rave about silver sea monsters! DOCTOR----Really? RICHARD----Yes. Quite preposterous. DOCTOR----Quite. RICHARD----She had to be locked away in the end. DOCTOR----Oh, how very painful. RICHARD----Yes, indeed. Ah, Rose. Do come in.
The Doctor leant across to Leela while Richard was occupied and whispered in her ear, then sat back.
LEELA-------No!
The Doctor put his finger to his lips and nodded, then watched as Rose carried the tray on the table towards them.
ROSE--------Shall I pour, sir? RICHARD----No, that's all right, Rose. Thank you. DOCTOR----Just a minute, Rose, is it? ROSE--------Yes, sir. DOCTOR----Haven't we met somewhere before? ROSE--------Not that I know of, sir. DOCTOR----I'm sure we have, you know. Palestine? No? Kembal? ROSE--------Sorry, sir. DOCTOR----It's funny. You remind me so much of Richard the Lionheart's sister, Joanna and Sara Kingdom. ROSE--------Er, whatever you say, sir. DOCTOR----Well, perhaps you're a descendant of Princess Joanna and an ancestor of poor Sara. ROSE--------Er, perhaps, sir. DOCTOR----What do you do here, Rose? ROSE--------(proud) I'm the head house parlourmaid, sir. DOCTOR----Travel much? ROSE--------Not much, sir. DOCTOR----Would you like to? LEELA-------Doctor! DOCTOR----What? I'm only asking a simple question. Well, Rose? ROSE--------Oh, yes, sir. DOCTOR----Oh, please don't call me, sir. Doctor, will do. ROSE--------Yes, sir. I mean, Doctor. DOCTOR----Been here long? ROSE--------Most of my life, sir. Sorry. Doctor. DOCTOR----Do you enjoy your work? ROSE--------Very much, Doctor. DOCTOR----Good. Good. What's your last name? ROSE--------Buck. DOCTOR----Hmm. Thank you, Rose. ROSE--------My pleasure, Doctor. Will that be all, sir? RICHARD----Yes. Thank you, Rose. ROSE--------Very good, sir (leaves). DOCTOR----Nice girl that. RICHARD----Yes, she is. And- DOCTOR----Very loyal. Yes, I know. Well, we can't stay too long. Like I said, we just wanted to offer our condolences and show you this.
The Doctor indicated to Leela, who opened her bag and pulled out the dress she had borrowed from Marjorie.
RICHARD----An evening dress? DOCTOR----Yes. We found it in the ocean and wondered if it was yours. Lady Marjorie's, I mean. RICHARD----I don't think so. DOCTOR----So, you've never seen it before? RICHARD----Never. DOCTOR----Oh. Put it back in the bag, Leela. LEELA-------Yes, Doctor. DOCTOR----Well, we'd better be off now. Places to go, people to see. You know how it is. RICHARD----But, the tea. DOCTOR----And very nice it was too. Come along, Leela. RICHARD----I'll get Hudson to see you out. DOCTOR----Oh, there's no need for that. We know the way. Thank you, Mr Bellamy. We are truly sorry about your wife. She was a remarkable woman. RICHARD----Thank you. DOCTOR----Goodbye then. Leela? LEELA-------Goodbye. RICHARD----Er, yes. Goodbye.
And they were gone. Outside the Doctor looked down from the railings.
LEELA-------What's going on, Doctor? DOCTOR----Going on? LEELA-------The dress. DOCTOR----Oh, that. Yes, somehow I didn't think he'd recognise it. LEELA-------But, it was Marjorie's. DOCTOR----Precisely. But he is not her husband. LEELA-------He is a Zygon? DOCTOR----I wonder just how many of them there are. LEELA-------Is that Rose one? DOCTOR----Oh, no. Well, not yet. At least, I hope not. I may need her help. LEELA-------Now what are you doing? DOCTOR----Leaving a note for Rose. Back in a tick.
He went down the steps and observed everyone in the servant's hall. He spotted Rose busy sewing. He rummaged in his pocket, pulled out a pen and paper, quickly scribbled a note, sealed it in an envelope, slipped it under the door and knocked before dashing back up the steps.
LEELA-------Where now? DOCTOR----Back to the Tardis. LEELA-------You are running away. DOCTOR----I'll be waiting for Rose.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 2, 2006 6:19:05 GMT
Part 4
Meanwhile in the servant's hall, Edward the footman entered carrying a note.
HUDSON----What's that you have there, Edward? EDWARD----It's a note, Mr 'Udson. MRS BRIDGES---Who's it from? EDWARD----I dunno. It was pushed under the door. HUDSON----Give it to me. EDWARD----I can't do that, Mr 'Udson. MRS BRIDGES---And why not? EDWARD----Because it's for Rose. HUDSON----Rose?! ROSE--------Me?! EDWARD----Yeah. Got some secret lover eh, Rose? HUDSON----Edward! EDWARD----Sorry, Mr 'Udson. MRS BRIDGES---Well, Rose, 'ho's it from? ROSE--------I gotta go out. HUDSON----Out? ROSE--------Yeah. Bit of business. HUDSON----You'll do no such thing, my girl. ROSE--------It's urgent, Mr 'Udson. Sorry (leaves). HUDSON----Really, that girl! MES BRIDGES---We'll have to do something about her. HUDSON----And quickly!
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LEELA-------Do you think she will come? DOCTOR----Oh, yes. Ah, here she is now. ROSE--------'Ello, Doctor. DOCTOR----Hello, Rose. Oh, this is Leela. ROSE--------Oh? DOCTOR----My ward. ROSE--------Oh. Pleased to meet you. LEELA-------And you. ROSE--------'Ere, what's this? DOCTOR----What? ROSE--------That blue box. Never seen that 'ere before. DOCTOR----That's because it wasn't. LEELA-------It's the Tardis. ROSE--------Tardis? What's it do? DOCTOR----Leela. LEELA-------We travel in it. DOCTOR----Oh, Leela. ROSE--------In that old box? Don't be daft. LEELA-------The Doctor makes it travel through time.... DOCTOR----Leela. LEELA-------...and space. ROSE--------'Ere, have you been reading that Mr Wells, or something? LEELA-------Mr Wells? DOCTOR----Never mind. Oh, Rose. I am so glad you don't smell of fish. ROSE--------Ta very much, I'm sure (!) DOCTOR----The others do. ROSE--------Like 'ho? LEELA-------That Hudson and Mr Bellamy. ROSE--------Come to think of it, they all do lately. DOCTOR----Lately? How long, Rose? ROSE--------Yeah. Just a few weeks before 'er Ladyship.... DOCTOR----Rose, the situation is worse than I feared. We can't talk here. LEELA-------Where will we go? DOCTOR----It looks like it'll have to be the Tardis. ROSE--------You expect me to go in that box? DOCTOR----Yes. ROSE--------Leave off! What do you think I am? DOCTOR----Someone who doesn't smell of fish (opens door). Now, are you going in, or shall I get K9 to knock you out? ROSE--------I'm getting out of here. You're mad! DOCTOR----Oh dear. Well, Rose, as much as I like you, I'm sorry about this. ROSE--------Sorry about what? DOCTOR----K9, stun her. K9------------Master.
K9 did as instructed and the Doctor caught Rose as she fell, then carried her inside. He put her in one of the rooms then returned to the console room, closed the doors and put on the forcefield.
LEELA-------What do we do now? DOCTOR----Wait in safety for Rose to come round. LEELA-------Why do we not leave? DOCTOR----And take Rose with us? LEELA-------Why not? If she is not one of these Zygon things, at least she will be safe. DOCTOR----What about the rest of the planet? Do you want them all do die? LEELA-------No. DOCTOR----Well then. Now you know why we can't leave. LEELA-------Can we not just smash them? DOCTOR----"Smash them"? Leela, you don't seem to understand how serious this is. LEELA-------But you have beaten many enemies before. DOCTOR----Yes, but only after I discovered what they're up to. LEELA-------Oh. DOCTOR----Oh. Rose may be able to help. LEELA-------How? DOCTOR----Well, how should I know? I'll need to talk to her more. Find out about the people in the house before I can even begin to think of a plan of action. LEELA-------Shall I go and see if she's awake yet? DOCTOR----That's a good idea. After all, we don't want her wandering around and touching anything she shouldn't now, do we? LEELA-------No. DOCTOR----No. I had enough of that with you and Harry. Off you go, then.
Leela was annoyed at the Doctor's behaviour. She checked on Rose, who was still out, then went to the wardrobe room to put on her familiar skins again, not caring if the Doctor approved or not. After, she looked at the bag she'd been carrying, opened it and pulled out Lady Marjorie's dress. Being a good warrior of the Sevateem, she was not prone to tears. What happened made her very angry - more angry than the Doctor made her at times - and the more she thought of it, the tighter she gripped the hilt of her knife.
ROSE--------'Ere, what you doin' with one of 'er Ladyship's dresses? LEELA-------She let me borrow it. ROSE--------Sure she did (!) LEELA-------It is the truth! ROSE--------If you say so. LEELA-------I do, and if you do not believe me, I will cut out your heart. ROSE--------I believe you! So, 'ow do you know Lady Marjorie? LEELA-------We met her on the ship and had food with her. She was such a nice person. ROSE--------Yes, she was. LEELA-------And she didn't deserve to be murdered! ROSE--------Murdered? What you talkin' about, girl? She drowned. LEELA-------She was eaten by a Skarasen. ROSE--------A what?! LEELA-------A metal sea monster. ROSE--------Miss Roberts babbled something about sea monsters before she got took away. LEELA-------If anyone should have been murdered, it should have been that hag. ROSE--------I agree with you there. But, 'ho on earth would want to kill Lady Marjorie? LEELA-------Her husband! ROSE--------The master? Don't be ridiculous. Why would he do that? LEELA-------How would I know? ROSE--------Ah! LEELA-------But I know he is not her husband. ROSE--------Oh, really? 'ho is he, then? LEELA-------A Zygon. And do not laugh at me or I will cut out your tongue so you cannot make any noise again. ROSE--------I'm sorry, miss, but the 'hole thing's just too fantastic to believe. DOCTOR----Nevertheless, Rose, I'm afraid what Leela said is true. ROSE--------Ooh, you gave me such a shock. You shouldn't creep up on people, you know. DOCTOR----Neither should you. ROSE--------I don't know what you mean. DOCTOR----Oh, yes, you do. If Leela had had her wits about her, she'd have sensed you coming and would've had that knife of hers against your throat before you could say hello. ROSE--------Would she? DOCTOR----Oh, yes. A very good huntress is Leela, aren't you? LEELA-------Yes. DOCTOR----You've got changed. LEELA-------I know. DOCTOR----Why? LEELA-------I do not like those dresses. You cannot run fast in them. DOCTOR----You can't go around London dressed like that! LEELA-------Why not? DOCTOR----Well.... I explained it all to you before we met Professor Litefoot and on the Titanic. Are you going to put that dress back on? LEELA-------No. It is too... uncomfortable. ROSE--------Ooh, I know what she means. DOCTOR----Would you keep out of this, please? ROSE--------Oh, pardon me for breathing. DOCTOR----You're welcome. ROSE--------Well! DOCTOR----Put that dress back on, Leela. LEELA-------No! DOCTOR----Please. It won't be for long. LEELA-------I cannot wear my knife with it. DOCTOR----Another good reason for wearing it, then. LEELA-------Another good reason for not wearing it!
With that, Leela threw the dress in the bag and returned to her room, shoving past the Doctor and Rose, and slamming the door behind her.
DOCTOR----Sometimes I wonder why I put up with that girl. ROSE--------Would you like me to talk to her? Try and persuade her, like. DOCTOR----(sighs) I don't think it'll do any good but there's no harm in trying, I suppose. ROSE--------Right then. Oh, Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes, Rose? ROSE--------Where exactly am I? DOCTOR----Inside the blue box. ROSE--------Don't be daft. DOCTOR----You'll see when you leave it. ROSE--------What am I doing here, then? DOCTOR----Keeping safe. ROSE--------From what? DOCTOR----Your employers and servants. ROSE--------They wouldn't harm me. DOCTOR----Perhaps not normally. But they're Zygons, Rose. They aren't human. ROSE--------You both seem very sure of that. DOCTOR----We are, Rose. We are. ROSE--------And you say they killed Lady Marjorie? DOCTOR----Yes. ROSE--------Why? DOCTOR----That is one of the things I'm hoping to find out. ROSE--------Oh. Well, I'll go and talk to Leela then. DOCTOR----Yes. You do that, while I have a think.
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 2, 2006 6:36:10 GMT
Part 5
About half an hour later, Leela and Rose emerged into the console room.
DOCTOR----Ah, so you talked her into it then, Rose. ROSE--------Yes. It wasn't easy, believe me. DOCTOR----Oh, I do believe you. ROSE--------What is this place? DOCTOR----Console room. The Tardis is controlled from here. ROSE--------Oh. I don't understand any of this. DOCTOR----No. LEELA-------I do not understand either. DOCTOR----Quite. ROSE--------So, are we going now, or what? DOCTOR----Go, Rose? To do what? ROSE--------Well, get rid of those Zygon things. DOCTOR----Not that easy. ROSE--------How do you know? DOCTOR----Because I've met them before. ROSE--------Oh. Well, what can they do anyway? To us, I mean. DOCTOR----Quite a lot, Rose. Especially since technology is practically non-existant. ROSE--------Tech- DOCTOR----Weapons. That sort of thing. No wonder they chose such a primitive time. ROSE--------'Ere, we ain't all that primitive, you know! DOCTOR----Do you have nuclear missiles eh, Rose? Machine guns? Computers? ROSE--------What's all them then? DOCTOR----Things from the future we need in the past. ROSE--------Blimey! You're talking as if- DOCTOR----I have, Rose. ROSE--------So, this really is a time machine, then? DOCTOR----That's right. ROSE--------And you can go anywhere in the past or future in it? LEELA-------And to other planets. ROSE--------Now you are being silly. DOCTOR----Leela comes from one of those other worlds, Rose. Sometime after the year five thousand AD. ROSE--------Really? DOCTOR----Yes. As for time, well, how do you think you reminded me so much of Princess Joanna and Sara Kingdom? ROSE--------I dunno. DOCTOR----I met the princess in twelth century Palestine and Sara Kingdom in four thousand AD. Of course, that was a very long time ago. I was several hundred years younger then and hadn't met Leela. ROSE--------Several hundred.... How old are you, then? DOCTOR----Ooh, now, let me see.... In Earth terms, I should say, roughly about seven hundred and fifty years old. ROSE--------That's ridiculous! DOCTOR----Is is, Rose? Is the Tardis ridiculous? I too am from another planet, Rose. ROSE--------Really? DOCTOR----You want me to prove it? ROSE--------All right. DOCTOR----How? ROSE--------Take me forward in time. DOCTOR----Well, I- ROSE--------You can't, can you? DOCTOR----Yes. ROSE--------Show me these weapons you talked about. DOCTOR----Perhaps another time. ROSE--------A-ha! DOCTOR----But I will take you a few months into the future. ROSE--------All right then. Do it. DOCTOR----Right. I will!
The Doctor huffily punched the codes into the console then flicked the switch. Rose jumped back as the time rotor began to rise and fall and only relaxed when it stopped again. The Doctor switched everything off then turned on the scanner. DOCTOR----There you are. Oh dear. ROSE--------What's that? DOCTOR----That, my dear, Rose, is London. ROSE--------London? Now I know you're talking nonsense. We haven't moved one inch. DOCTOR----We have, Rose. We're now in.... November 1912. ROSE--------How do you know that's London? DOCTOR----Don't you recognise what's left of the buildings, Rose? ROSE--------I suppose so. Urgh! What's that orange thing? DOCTOR----Where? ROSE--------Over there. It's coming this way. LEELA-------She's right, Doctor. DOCTOR----Oh, yes. That, Rose, Leela, is a Zygon. LEELA-------But it looks nothing like that Hudson or Mr Bellamy. DOCTOR----That's because you're seeing the Zygon in its natural, blobby state. LEELA-------So, how can that..... thing, look like people? DOCTOR----It copies their body prints. But it can't maintain them for long. ROSE--------What do you mean by all that? DOCTOR----It pretends to be that person. ROSE--------Which person? DOCTOR----Any person. But, after a few hours, it has to go back to its original self. But it must do that in secret. Do you know what I mean? ROSE--------Yes, I think I do. DOCTOR----What is it, Rose? ROSE--------Oh, it's probably nothing. DOCTOR----But? ROSE--------Well, ever since before 'er Ladyship.... DOCTOR----Yes, Rose? ROSE--------Well, they all 'ave been acting very strange. DOCTOR----In what way? ROSE--------Well, they keep disappearing to their rooms for several hours. Not all at once you understand. DOCTOR----No. That would cause suspicions. ROSE--------Every time I've said I'll get Mr 'Udson or Mrs Bridges or someone, I've always been told to leave them and Mr 'Udson or Mrs Bridges 'ave said they'd fetch them. DOCTOR----I see. And what about Richard and James Bellamy? ROSE--------'Ard to tell. We 'ardly ever see them anyway. DOCTOR----I see. ROSE--------But you think they're these Zygons too. DOCTOR----Oh, yes. In fact, even if Richard Bellamy had recognised his own wife's dress, I know a Zygon when I smell one. Rose, I'm going to need your help. ROSE--------Me? How can I help you? I dunno how to fight these things. DOCTOR----No one's asking you to fight them, Rose. Come over here a moment and look at me. ROSE--------Yes, Doctor? DOCTOR----What is your name? ROSE--------Rose Buck. DOCTOR----Are you ugly, Rose Buck, or pretty? ROSE--------I'm pretty. Ugly. DOCTOR----Pretty ugly, then. ROSE--------Yes, Doctor. LEELA-------Doctor! Don't listen to him, Rose. I think you are very pretty. DOCTOR----She can't hear you, Leela. She's under hypnosis. LEELA-------Prove it. DOCTOR----All right. Rose, I'd like you to repeat after me: I'm an ugly, common cow with a nose like a pig's snout and a backside as wide as the Pacific. ROSE--------I'm an ugly, common cow with a nose like a pig's snout and a backside as wide as the Pacific. DOCTOR----See? ROSE--------See? DOCTOR----Stop repeating, Rose. Well, Leela? LEELA-------She really does not know what she is saying? DOCTOR----No. Good, isn't it? LEELA-------Yes. Just don't try and do it to me. DOCTOR----I couldn't anyway. Now, Rose. Doubtless the Zygons will attempt to replace you with one of themselves so, in order for us to tell the difference, when you hear the words, Metebelis Three, you will say; "Bloody hell! There's an enormous spider!" All right? ROSE--------Yes. DOCTOR----Let's try it. Metebelis Three. ROSE--------Bloody hell! There's an enormous spider! DOCTOR----Good. Now, when they take your mind, they will not get that. Understood? ROSE--------Yes, Doctor. LEELA-------Take her mind? DOCTOR----Not literally, Leela. They will extract information from it. Oh, and Rose? ROSE--------Yes, Doctor? DOCTOR----Knowledge about myself and Leela, as well as the Tardis and all the information we told you about the Zygons and Skarasen, you will also retain in your subconscious. Now Rose, when you wake up, you will be at 165 Eaton Place and will have forgotton all about us and Zygons until you hear me or Leela say, Metebelis Three. ROSE--------Bloody hell! There's an enormous spider! DOCTOR----Good, Rose. Right, Leela. Let's take her back. LEELA-------Will she be all right? DOCTOR----I should think so. LEELA-------Are you going to tell me what that was about? DOCTOR----Later, Leela.
The Doctor returned them to just after they'd left. He told Leela to stay put while he led Rose back to Eaton Place. He woke her up then deliberately bumped into her. ROSE--------'Ere, watch where you're going! DOCTOR----I am so sorry, miss. ROSE--------I should think so too.
The Doctor watched as she walked down the steps and entered, then went to find a place he could hide and watch the house.
MRS BRIDGES---That was quick, Rose. ROSE--------What was? HUDSON----Your business, girl. EDWARD----What's the matter, Rose? Didn't he show up, or something? HUDSON----That's enough, Edward. ROSE--------I dunno what you're all talking about. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got the beds to see to since Daisy's.... Where is Daisy? HUDSON----She's not feeling too well. She's having a wee lie down. ROSE--------Oh. Well, I'll go up and take her a cup of tea. HUDSON----Leave her to sleep, Rose. ROSE--------Why? HUDSON----I beg your pardon? ROSE--------I'm always getting told never to disturb any of you lot. Anyone'd think you were hiding something.
Hudson, Mrs Bridges and Edward all looked at each other, then suddenly changed into greeny-orange foetus-like things with suckers all over their bodies. Rose was too frightened to scream.
ROSE--------Wh-what are you? HUDSON----We are Zygons. ROSE--------What do you want? HUDSON----Your planet. ROSE--------What about the people? HUDSON----What about them? ROSE--------You aren't going to kill them? HUDSON----We are. ROSE--------But that's murder! HUDSON----It is necessary. ROSE--------Necessary for what? HUDSON----The survival of the Zygon race. ROSE--------What about the master and Captain James? HUDSON----They are our race. ROSE--------And, 'er Ladyship? HUDSON----We destroyed her. ROSE--------Why? HUDSON----Because she found out. It was easier to have her killed at sea since she was going the day she discovered our secret. ROSE--------What's going to 'appen to me? HUDSON----We still need your presence. ROSE--------But, I know. Why not kill me as well? HUDSON----Because, as I said, your presence is needed. We revealed ourselves to you. You did not discover it. Take her to the ship. ROSE--------No! Oh, please, God, no!
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 2, 2006 6:52:40 GMT
Part 6
Two hours later, the Doctor burst into the Tardis.
DOCTOR----They've done it! LEELA-------Who has done what? DOCTOR----Rose. They've replaced her with one of their own. LEELA-------How do you know? DOCTOR----Because, I waited for them then followed discreetly there and back. LEELA-------Where and back? DOCTOR----To their ship. I know where it is and, more importantly, I know a way in. LEELA-------So, are we going there now? DOCTOR----I am. LEELA-------What about me? DOCTOR----I want you to talk to Rose - the Zygon Rose. LEELA-------What do I say? DOCTOR----How would I know? Make something up. Say she invited you for tea or something. And don't forget to say Metebelis Three. LEELA-------Right, Doctor. This Rose will not understand the words? DOCTOR----Correct. Oh, and Leela? LEELA-------Yes, Doctor? DOCTOR----Be careful. LEELA-------I will. You be careful as well. DOCTOR----What could possibly happen to me? LEELA-------They could kill you. DOCTOR----They could kill you too. LEELA-------I will not make it easy for them. DOCTOR----And neither will I. Come on.
So, off they went. The Doctor to the docks and Leela into the Zygon's lair. She knocked on the door and waited. Finally Rose answered it. Leela couldn't get over the fact there was no difference between the real one and this one.
ROSE--------Yes? LEELA-------Hello, Rose. It's me, Leela. You remember me, don't you? ROSE--------Yes, of course I do. What do you want? LEELA-------Yesterday you asked me to come and have tea with you. ROSE--------Did I? LEELA-------Yes. Don't you remember? ROSE--------Of course I remember. I've just been busy. You'd better come in, then. LEELA-------Thank you. This is a big kitchen. ROSE--------Yes. LEELA-------What is up those stairs? ROSE--------The main house. You aren't allowed up there. LEELA-------I do not want to go up there. I was only asking. ROSE--------Oh. LEELA-------You know, I had a very hard time finding this place. ROSE--------Did you? LEELA-------Yes. I got lost and had to ask someone at Metebelis Three. ROSE--------Where? LEELA-------Oh. Well, maybe I said it wrong. It wasn't too far away. ROSE--------Oh. LEELA-------Where is everyone? ROSE--------Sorry? LEELA-------You told me there were others here. ROSE--------They're all out. LEELA-------Where? ROSE--------How should I know? LEELA-------Oh. ROSE--------I'll make the tea. LEELA-------Thank you.
Meanwhile, at the docks....
DOCTOR----Knock, knock. Hello? Anyone home? Hmm, no one about. I hope! Now then, what to do first? Find the prisoners or set the self-destruct? Sometimes I wish it wasn't so easy to blow things up. Now, I wonder what's through here? A-ha! The treasure. I just hope the rescue doesn't get interrupted like usual.
Back at 165 Eaton Place, Leela had her tea and was starting to feel strange.
ROSE--------You know, don't you? LEELA-------Know what? Did you put something in the drink? ROSE--------Yes. LEELA-------Why? ROSE--------Because you know. Know that I'm not the real Rose.
Before Leela could answer, Rose lunged for her. Leela grappled with her dress for her knife but Rose knocked it out of her hand. Leela felt dizzy. She looked around for a weapon, saw the meat cleaver and grabbed it. Rose went for her again but Leela swiped the cleaver and chopped off Rose's fingers. Orange-green blood spurted out and Rose howled in pain but that didn't stop her. Leela used the wall to help her stand and lashed out again, cutting a gaping gash in Rose's leg. Leela could feel the room spinning then fell to the floor winded, when Rose leapt at her by surprise. Leela could feel her strength draining but was determined to stay alert. She heaved the cleaver with all her might and chopped off one of Rose's arms. Rose kept howling while Leela was being covered in blood. She felt the blackness closing in and was convinced she was going to die. But would do so in victory and the Doctor would be proud of her. Rose pinned her down, surviving hand around Leela's throat. Leela thrashed about but it was no good. With one last effort she brought the cleaver up with all her remaining strength and swung it before losing consciousness. Rose's head was sliced clean off and the body slumped on Leela.
In the Zygon ship the real Rose woke up with a groan. The Doctor rushed to her and grabbed her before she collapsed. He raised the opaque dome and brought her out. Rose opened her eyes and looked around in horror.
ROSE--------Where am I? Who are you? DOCTOR----Metebelis Three. ROSE--------Bloody hell! There's an enormous spider! Oh, Doctor. Oh, Doctor. DOCTOR----It's all right, Rose. You're safe now. ROSE--------It was terrible! They were terrible! DOCTOR----Yes, I know. Listen, Rose. I need your help. ROSE--------What can I do? DOCTOR----Help me get the others out of here. We haven't much time. ROSE--------What do you mean? DOCTOR----Well, I presume Leela has destroyed the Zygon you so all the others will be on their way here to carry out their plans. That is, if they're not already here. I want you to take them out of here and hide until I come out, okay? ROSE--------I'll do anything. DOCTOR----You're a good girl, Rose. Come on then.
The Doctor released the others and showed them the way out. He waited by the entrance and when he saw the Zygons all heading towards him, he dashed inside and started the self-destruct. Then he carefully avoided the Zygons and got out. He looked around the gloomy warehouse.
DOCTOR----Rose? Rose, are you there? ROSE--------Doctor. DOCTOR----Have you got everybody? ROSE--------Yeah. We're all 'ere. DOCTOR----We've got to get away from here as fast as possible. ROSE--------Why? DOCTOR----Because, the Zygon ship's about to blow up and we don't want to get caught in the blast, do we? Didn't think so.
They all ran as fast as they could out of the warehouse. Rose tripped and fell on the ground. The Doctor noticed, ushered the rest on, and went back to help her.
DOCTOR----Come on, Rose! ROSE--------I can't! My leg. DOCTOR----What's wrong with it? ROSE--------I don't know! It could be broken. DOCTOR----I'll have to carry you, then. ROSE--------Don't worry about me. Save yourself. DOCTOR----I'm not going to leave you. ROSE--------I'm not worth possibly getting killed for. DOCTOR----Who said anyone's going to get killed? ROSE--------But the Zygon's could come out and get us any moment. DOCTOR----Ooh, somehow I doubt that, Rose. ROSE--------Why?
Suddenly there was a massive explosion in the Thames. The Doctor threw himself over Rose to protect her from shrapnel and water. Then it all went quiet and they raised their heads.
DOCTOR----Because I destroyed the door locks. A little trick I used in the past. There was no way they could get out. ROSE--------Are you sure? DOCTOR----Trust me, Rose. Now, as comfortable as you are, I think I should get off you. ROSE--------Thank you, Doctor. DOCTOR----Now, how are you after all that? ROSE--------Wet. DOCTOR----Has it been raining since we went on the ground? ROSE--------Yes, Doctor (!) DOCTOR----I knew I shouldn't have left the umbrella in the Tardis. ROSE--------Is it over now, Doctor? DOCTOR----Over? Well, it is for your time. But I'm afraid they will return many decades in the future. ROSE--------Will I still be alive when that happens? DOCTOR----I have no idea. ROSE--------Doctor, will you show me the future? DOCTOR----I'm not sure you're ready for it, Rose. ROSE--------Please. DOCTOR----Well, since you've been such a great help then, all right. ROSE--------Thank you, Doctor. DOCTOR----Now, I think we should go and fetch Leela, don't you? ROSE--------Yes.
The Doctor helped Rose to her feet, assuring her she'd only twisted her knee. He put his arm around her shoulder and supported her back to Eaton Place with the surprising help of Richard Bellamy taking her other arm. They went through the Mews door and the Doctor immediately rushed to Leela's side, unbalancing Rose.
RICHARD----What a mess! ROSE--------You can say that again! Sir. RICHARD----That's all right, Rose. I think we can forget formalities at a time like this. ROSE--------Thank you, sir. I'm so glad that's not me in pieces all over the floor. HUDSON----So are we all, Rose. DOCTOR----Leela? Leela, can you hear me? ROSE--------Is she dead? DOCTOR----No. Drugged, I think. Richard, why don't you and Hudson get a chair for Rose? RICHARD----Of course. How stupid of me. Sorry, Rose. ROSE--------That's all right. I expect it was the shock of seeing your kitchen. RICHARD----Mrs Bridges' kitchen, Rose. DOCTOR----It's no good. I can't help her here. HUDSON----Shall I call doctor Foley, sir? DOCTOR----I'm the only doctor she needs, Hudson! HUDSON----Sorry, sir. I was only trying to help. DOCTOR----That's all right, Hudson. I'm sorry I shouted at you. I'll have to take her back to the.... where we're staying. All my things are there. ROSE--------Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes, Rose? ROSE--------What about me? DOCTOR----Sorry? ROSE--------What you promised. DOCTOR----(sighs) I completely forgot. I'll get Leela sorted and then come back for you. Maybe sort out that knee of yours, eh? ROSE--------(smiles) Thank you, Doctor. DOCTOR----It will be my pleasure, Rose. Let's get this thing off her.
The Doctor roughly shoved the decapitated, dead, smelly Zygon off Leela and gently picked her up. Edward opened the door.
DOCTOR----Thank you, Edward. Back shortly for you, Rose.
Then he was gone. Edward closed the door while Hudson and Richard Bellamy helped Rose to a chair.
EDWARD----I do hope that young lady will be all right. ROSE--------I'm sure the Doctor knows what he's doing. Besides, we'll know how clever he is when he fixes my knee. HUDSON----I don't want to appear a wet blanket, Rose- ROSE--------Well, that'll be a first. MRS BRIDGES---Rose! ROSE--------Sorry, Mrs B. HUDSON----As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted. I think we've seen the last of this so-called Doctor, Rose. ROSE--------He's not a "so-called Doctor", Mr 'Udson. HUDSON----Oh? What is he, then? ROSE--------He's a.... genius, that's what. He and Miss Leela risked their lives to 'elp us, and the 'hole planet. HUDSON----Oh, now, really, Rose. Help us, yes. But the whole planet? Where do you get these stories from? DOCTOR----Me, of course. And it isn't a story. Hello, Rose. ROSE--------(smiles) Hello, Doctor. How's Leela? DOCTOR----Resting. Few hours sleep and she'll be as right as ninepence. ROSE--------I'm glad. DOCTOR----So, Rose, how do you fancy a quick trip to Metebelis three? ROSE--------Bloody hell! There's an enormous spider! HUDSON----Rose! ROSE--------Oops. Sorry about that. DOCTOR----Oh dear. I really must sort that out too. HUDSON----What have you got to sort out? DOCTOR----Er, I'm afraid it's my fault Rose said that. But I promise, as long as no one says, Metebelis Three... ROSE--------Bloody hell! There's an enormous spider! DOCTOR----...she'll not say that again. RUBY--------Metebelis Three? ROSE--------Bloody hell! There's an enormous spider! MRS BRIDGES---Ruby! RUBY--------Sorry, Mrs Bridges. I only said- DOCTOR----Well, please don't say it again. RUBY--------I won't. I promise. DOCTOR----I trust you, Ruby. Look, Rose, before we go, I have to speak to Mr Bellamy. ROSE--------All right. DOCTOR----But I promise we'll go straight after. ROSE--------You wouldn't leave without me? DOCTOR----Would I? ROSE--------You'd better not or I'll come 'obbling after you. DOCTOR----Determined thing, aren't you? ROSE--------Yes. DOCTOR----Are you sure you're not related to Princess Joanna or Sara Kingdom? ROSE--------Well, perhaps we could find out. DOCTOR----Why not? Mr Bellamy, do you think we could go somewhere private? RICHARD----Yes, of course. May I know what this is about? DOCTOR----Your wife, I'm afraid. The reason I came here in the first place. That and to get some revenge on her behalf. RICHARD----I don't understand. DOCTOR----You will, I promise you. RICHARD----Well, you'd better follow me, then. ROSE---------Doctor? That bag. Is it....?
The Doctor nodded solemnly then followed Richard upstairs to the Morning Room.
ROSE--------Oh dear. DAISY-------What's in the bag, Rose? HUDSON----Daisy! DAISY-------What? HUDSON----It's none of our business. DAISY-------But Rose knows. HUDSON----That's as maybe, Daisy. ROSE--------It's all right, Mr 'Udson. I'm perfectly willing to tell you. HUDSON----Well, only if you want to. ROSE--------It's a dress belonging to Lady Marjorie. HUDSON----A dress? MRS BRIDGES---Oh, my Lord! DAISY-------How did he get it? ROSE--------Lady Marjorie leant it to Leela on the Titanic that.... last night. EDWARD----Why's he brought it here, Rose? ROSE--------To give it to the master, of course.
To be continued...
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Post by RitaLittlewood on Feb 2, 2006 7:01:23 GMT
Part 7
RICHARD----I see. DOCTOR----I'm so sorry, having to tell you this. But I thought you had a right to know. RICHARD----Yes. These things that kidnapped us, murdered my wife? DOCTOR----I'm afraid so. RICHARD----But, why? DOCTOR----I'm not sure yet. I'll need to talk to Rose. See if she found out anything before they took her too. RICHARD----Well, tell her, if she does know, I'd like to see her. DOCTOR----I will. Richard, you mustn't tell anyone about this. RICHARD----I wouldn't anyway. They'd put me with Miss Roberts. DOCTOR----Oh. You know about her then. RICHARD----Yes. Rose told us some of it at the warehouse whilst we were waiting for you. DOCTOR----There is one last thing. I don't feel right doing this, but in this bag is one of Marjorie's dresses and some jewellery. RICHARD----How on Earth did you come to have them? DOCTOR----She leant them to Leela that night for dinner. I thought you'd like them back. RICHARD----Thank you for the offer, Doctor but I wouldn't. Let Leela keep them. DOCTOR----Are you sure? RICHARD----After risking her life fighting that thing like that, she deserves them. DOCTOR----I'll give them back to her then. RICHARD----Well, if that's all... DOCTOR----I'm sorry to have bothered you. RICHARD----No. I'm sorry for being so curt. It's just that I've only just found out my wife has died. DOCTOR----I didn't think. RICHARD----It's all right. Look, why don't you go and do something about Rose's leg? DOCTOR----I will. RICHARD----Goodbye, Doctor. DOCTOR----Goodbye, Richard. And take care. RICHARD----You can be sure of that.
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MRS BRIDGES---Come on, Ruby. Get this mess cleaned up. RUBY--------But it's horrible, Mrs Bridges. I feel like I'm getting rid of Rose. ROSE--------Well, you're not. I'm all in one piece, luckily. DOCTOR----I couldn't have put it better myself. Ready, Rose? ROSE--------Ready. DOCTOR----Come on, then. Let's take you on a trip of a lifetime. HUDSON----What was that? DOCTOR----Don't worry, Mr Hudson. It may take hours, but in your lifetime, it will seem like only minutes. Up you get, Rose. ROSE--------Ooh, I can't wait. And not even you can spoil this, Mr 'Udson.
Hudson was speechless as the Doctor carried Rose out the door, up the steps and back to the Tardis. He sat her in a chair and set the dematerialistion codes for a temporal orbit.
DOCTOR----Right then, Miss Buck. How far into the future would you like to go? ROSE--------Ooh, there's so much to choose from. It's like an enormous box of chocolates. DOCTOR----Ah, but some of it's not so nice. ROSE--------Just like a box of chocolates! DOCTOR----You are so right, Rose. Well? Where would you like to start? ROSE--------Well, 'ow about showing me this mysterious Princess Joanna and Sara Kingdom you keep telling me that I remind you of? DOCTOR----Right you are, Miss Buck.
First, the Doctor set the co-ordinates for Palestine and left the Tardis to land in the best position to see her. The Doctor turned on the scanner.
DOCTOR----Here we are. ROSE--------Is that what's outside? DOCTOR----It is. ROSE--------Where's- DOCTOR----Princess Joanna will be along shortly. Do you want sound? ROSE--------Can you do that? DOCTOR----I can do anything. ROSE--------Really? DOCTOR----Well, practically everything. ROSE--------'Ho's that old man and the boy? DOCTOR----The boy is really a girl. She's called Vicki. She used to travel with me. And the old man, believe it or not, is me. ROSE--------You?! DOCTOR----Yes! ROSE--------Looks nothing like you. DOCTOR----Ah, but he will look like me when he's a few hundred years older. Don't laugh. I told you I'm from another planet, Rose. My people can live for centuries and we also have the ability to change our appearence when each body dies or wears out. ROSE--------I see. DOCTOR----Do you? ROSE--------No. But somehow I believe you. DOCTOR----Ah, here she is. ROSE--------Bloody 'ell! Oh, sorry. DOCTOR----That's all right. ROSE--------She does look like me. She even sounds like me. What about this Sara Kingdom, then? DOCTOR----Your wish is my command, Miss Buck.
He programmed the Tardis to land on the planet Kembal, after he, Steven and Sara had accidentally been transported with the mice.
ROSE--------Where is she? DOCTOR----In that cave with Steven Taylor and myself. ROSE--------What 'appened to Vicki? DOCTOR----Oh, she fell in love with a Trojan warrior and left me. ROSE--------'Ave you 'ad many travelling companions? DOCTOR----Enough. And somehow, I don't think Leela will be the last. ROSE--------What 'appened to them? DOCTOR----Well, let me see. My granddaughter - yes, I have a granddaughter - fell in love on twenty-second century Earth. Ian and Barbara had the chance to return to 1963 - but they arrived in 1965. Steven became an Elder. Katrina died and saved our lives. Dodo went to the country. Ben and Polly left the day they arrived, albeit it had been several years in their time. Jamie and Zoe were returned to their own times by my people. Victoria stayed in the twentieth century - she was Victorian. Liz went back to Cambridge. Jo got married. Harry stayed behind the last time I met the Zygons and Sarah Jane I had to return home. ROSE--------And Sara Kingdom? DOCTOR----Do you really want to know? ROSE--------She died? DOCTOR----Yes. She saved the universe but we couldn't save her. It was too late. There she is. ROSE--------With you again. The same as before. DOCTOR----Yes. Her brother is probably the descendant of my old friend Lethbridge-Stewart. They look alike too. ROSE--------Can we go now, Doctor? DOCTOR----Yes, of course. Where to now? ROSE--------Well, 'ow about the year two thousand? DOCTOR----Year two thousand coming up. LEELA-------Doctor? DOCTOR----Leela, what are you doing up? LEELA-------I heard voices. DOCTOR----You need rest, my girl. LEELA-------I have slept enough. What happened? Was I poisoned? DOCTOR----No. Just drugged. LEELA-------Oh. ROSE--------We won, Leela. LEELA-------We did? What about the other you? ROSE--------Chopped 'er 'ead off, you did. Nice, clean cut. Well, apart from all the blood. DOCTOR----Yes, Leela. I'm very proud of you. ROSE--------And you deserve a rest. DOCTOR----That's right. So, back to bed for you. LEELA-------All right. I still feel strange. DOCTOR----It'll wear off. You'll be fine. ROSE--------And I'll come and see you before I go back to Eaton Place. DOCTOR----Oh, Leela. Take the bag with you. LEELA-------Shall I put it back? DOCTOR----After you've taken out Marjorie's dress and jewellery. Richard wants you to keep them. LEELA-------I will look after them. DOCTOR----I know you will. I'll see you later. LEELA-------Yes (leaves). DOCTOR----Here we are, Rose. Would you like to step outside and see London as it is eighty-eight years in the future? ROSE--------My leg. DOCTOR----I'll support you. ROSE--------Okay, then.
The Doctor opened the doors and helped Rose outside.
ROSE--------Blimey! It's certainly different. DOCTOR----It certainly is. ROSE--------What's them metal things on the roofs? DOCTOR----Television aerials. ROSE--------Television....? DOCTOR----Yes. You'll know all about that in your lifetime, Rose. There's five channels to watch. BBC One. BBC Two. ITV. Channel Four and Channel Five. ROSE--------And them round things on the walls? DOCTOR----Satellite dishes. More channels. They're beamed up to a big satellite in space and back down to the dish. ROSE--------What's them things on peoples 'eads? DOCTOR----Headphones. People are listening to CD's - compact discs - or cassettes. Or even the radio, also known as the wireless. ROSE--------Don't they need no aerial? DOCTOR----No. ROSE--------Can we go 'ome, now? DOCTOR----Back to London, 1912? ROSE--------Yes. DOCTOR----Of course. Come on, then.
So, the Doctor returned her back to Eaton Place. He healed her leg, de-hypnotised her and made her promise never to tell anyone of what she'd seen, which she agreed to do. She stood there and watched the Tardis dematerialise in amazement. Then her face broke into a broad grin, and she ran back to Mr Hudson, Mrs Bridges and the others, treasuring her secret.
Meanwhile the Tardis re-materialised outside a cemetary in Dorset. The Doctor went out, bought some flowers and entered the graveyard. Leela re-awoke and went to look for him. She noticed the doors were open so stepped through them. She looked around and when she saw him crouching by a headstone, decided to join him. The Doctor laid the flowers very carefully then stood. He hadn't noticed Leela approaching.
LEELA-------What are you doing, Doctor? DOCTOR----Paying my respects. Look. LEELA-------"Here lies Rose Buck. One of the kindest people who ever lived". Doctor, it says she died in 1970. DOCTOR----Yes. She lived to a ripe old age, did our Miss Buck. "One of the kidest people who ever lived". I couldn't have put it better myself. LEELA-------How did you know she was here? DOCTOR----I didn't. I left it up to the Tardis. She always comes up trumps. Come on, Leela, let's go and have a holiday. I think we need one after that.
The End
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