MISTS OF CAMELOT RECONSTRUCTION A Continuining Adventure By America Online's New Adventures of Doctor Who Simulation Group Played July 17, July 24 & July 31, 1996 Plot by JenKoko/BroganMc BACKGROUND: In his 7th incarnation (Sylv McCoy), the Doctor was called to 20th century Earth to defend Excalibur from the power cravings of the sorceress Morgaine. Leading a group of knight warriors with a strange mix of energy weapons and old fashioned swords, she tried to steal the key to a dimensional portal. The Doctor defeated her then, but now is the battle before Battlefield. Old King Arthur has ruled Camelot for nearly 10 lifespans. His kingdom is now in decline and his Queen Guinevere, valued for her diplomatic skills and allies, has been missing for weeks. Rumors are being passed around that the Queen ran off with her champion, Sir Ancelyn, and left the king a bitter, weak old man. Camelot is weakened and ripe for Morgaine to step in and take over. What she wants is Excalibur, the Throne and the key to the Dimensional Portal so she may raise an army and conquer many worlds. CAST Doctor - a wandering timelord K9 - Doctor's robotic companion, resembles a dog, has a Cockney accent and personality Brogan MacGill - 20th century Earth female, freelance journalist, Doctor's new companion King Arthur - the old king of the Britons. Middle-aged and gray-haired. He brought Camelot together through Excalibur and the Round Table. Has peacefully reigned half a century, but now his kingdom is in controversy. His queen, noted for her ability to charm aggression out knights, has vanished after rumors linked her to a scandalous liaison with young knight Ancelyn. Sir Ancelyn - young, brave knight of Camelot. Formerly, Queen Guinevere's champion. Prone to romanticism, he vowed to serve his lady queen. Despite the rumors, he takes his vows to his king and queen seriously. Though he cared greatly for the queen, he would never dishonor his king. Left Camelot in search of the queen whom he's convinced has been kidnapped by Morgaine. Polite to a fault, gentlemanly to ladies. Sir Mordred - young bastard son of Morgaine and Arthur. An aggressive and evil knight. Loyal only to his mother who raised him to believe he would succeed Arthur. A rival of Ancelyn. Can be a bit wimpish and far too subserveant to his mother. Possibly overaggressive so he can prove his manhood. Morgaine - half sister of Arthur and mother of Mordred. Practices sorcery, having learned from the ladies of the lake. Desires rule over all of Camelot and the power of Excalibur. Rival of Arthur who has a desire to see the King grovel at her feet. She loved Arthur as a girl, but grew to hate him for wedding Guinevere. Rival of the queen. Has the power of second sight (telepathy and premonition) through her sorcery. Can cause extreme pain or death to others with the touch of her hand. Her magic gives her the ability of channeling energy through her fingertips like energy bolts. Uses circles and flame to invoke her spells. Knight Commander - Leader of Morgaine's troops. A mercenary, brutal & lethal but obedient to the lady who pays him. Sir Bedivere - knight of the Round Table, King Arthur's trusted second in command. Was a friend to Ancelyn before the Queen's disappearance. Loyal to his King to a fault. His high sense of honor and composure has kept him from being embroiled in scandal. He is scene as the most obedient and virtuous of Arthur's knights. Morgaine's troops Arthur's knights Camelot inhabitants (service girls, tanners, blacksmith, etc.) - The people have lived in peace under Arthur's rule, but lately controversy has marred the peace of Camelot. Between gossiping about what really happened to the Queen and Ancelyn's fallen honor, they worry the evil Morgaine will conquer them. The strangers hailed as Merlin and his friends only gives them more reason to gossip. ============================== Mists of Camelot Part One Wednesday, July 17, 1996 Plot by: JenKoko/BroganMc Script by: the Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= CAST OF CHARACTERS (Player) (Character) DRTUNA The Doctor, a wandering timelord K9 mk 4 K9, the Doctor's robotic dog BroganMc Brogan MacGill, freelance reporter TArkkannan King Arthur and Sir Bedivere in the Beginning FreylichT Morgaine and Knight Commander in the Ending Dr Hammai Mordred and Sir Bedivere in the Ending NorisAlex Sir Ancelyn and Knight Commander in the Beginning BEGINNING TARDIS HOVERS IN THE TIME VORTEX LOOKING FOR CLUES DRTUNA: # = the Tardis BroganMc: #::Brogan saunters into Tardis Console Room casually eating a juicy red BroganMc: apple:: BroganMc: #Good morning! ::calls out cheerfully::Still mad at me, Rover? ::smiles at K9 BroganMc: mischievously:: K9 mk 4: # Hmmph. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor is hunched over the console in the 8th Dr's console room::: BroganMc: #Is that all you can say, K9? Don't you have speech circuits or something? K9 mk 4: # I'm not talking to you. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor flips a switch and the ceiling rolls back to reveal a vista on the cosmos::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor looks up wistfully:::: DRTUNA: # Somewhere, but where? BroganMc: #::walks over to Doctor to see what he's doing:: Doctor, you hardly ate your breakfast. BroganMc: #Did you find something yet? DRTUNA: # I am sufficiently nourished, perhaps a little too much so. DRTUNA: # Well, looking is sort of an endless behavior. There is no end until.... DRTUNA: # Brogan, did you ever look for something and then find it in the last possible spot...the end of... DRTUNA: #...the pile or whatever. DRTUNA: # I hope that doesn't happen this time. BroganMc: #In the one place I should have looked first. DRTUNA: # Zoe may be in a completely different continuum, and perhaps her body is ill-matched for it.... BroganMc: #Doctor! ::gets an idea:: Maybe you should retrace your steps with Zoe. BroganMc: #Perhaps you'll find her exactly where you left her in the first place. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor looks up::: How so, Brogan? BroganMc: #Every time I loose something, retracing my steps usually helps me find it or remember BroganMc: #where it was and where it could have gone. DRTUNA: # You don't really want us to go back to the Blood Moon, do you? BroganMc: #You said this time loop thing started as soon as you met me on Earth, right? BroganMc: #Go back to a time BEFORE the time loop. DRTUNA: # Well, yes. But one can never be sure of when a time loop begins precisely... BroganMc: #When was the last time you saw Zoe before she mentioned knowing the future? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor leans down to the controls::: Well... K9 mk 4: # It was after you remade me, Guv. DRTUNA: # It was a space station, the Wheel. It was the Draconian affair, with the Butler... K9 mk 4: # Tegan and Daniel. BroganMc: #Then something MUST have happened since then and the bit with the Saurians, right? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor begins to set the controls...::: BroganMc: #What are you doing, Doctor? DRTUNA: # I am having the Tardis retrace its course. K9, be on the lookout for any anomalous readings. K9 mk 4: # I'm on it. DRTUNA: # I am instructing the Tardis to key in on the new prowl program as we retrace our steps. BroganMc: #Will it pick up the disturbance that caught up Zoe? DRTUNA: # Thank you, old dog! Now, this may not work Brogan, but we really have no direction. DRTUNA: # At least you have helped give us some. BroganMc: #A shot in the dark is better than nothing, Doctor. K9 mk 4: # As long as you don't shoot yourself. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor smiles at Brogan. ::: BroganMc: #::smiles back at Doctor silently pleased her suggestion helped:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor moves to the other side of the console::: Well, HERE is something.... DRTUNA: # ::: The Tardis lands::: K9 mk 4: # *TARDIS Landing* DRTUNA: # Well, here we are. Time disturbances being projected from vicinity. BroganMc: #Yes, here we are. ::smiles:: Where's that? DRTUNA: # Salisbury, England. 931 CE. BroganMc: #That's the Middle Ages. K9 mk 4: # I think we overshot something. DRTUNA: # Well, middle depends on your perspective, really. BroganMc: #True. ::shakes head at Doctor:: Hadn't thought of that. This time travel's gonna be hard to BroganMc: #figure out. BroganMc: #Overshot what, K9? DRTUNA: # A classic period in England....a mystic period. A lot of foolishness made up about it... BroganMc: #Can we take a look? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor goes to a cabinet and removes several items, including a hand scanner.::: DRTUNA: # Yes, some unusual signals being projected. It may be a rift between timelines or dimensions. DRTUNA: # Just the sort of place we might find Zoe! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor stops and droops his head::: This is really very difficult. BroganMc: #::points to scanner:: How far away and is it.... dangerous? DRTUNA: # I can't just run after every strange signal and think Zoe will be there. DRTUNA: # But then, I can't give up. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor perks up a bit::: I am grateful for your help, really. Both of you. DRTUNA: # Those "middle" ages await. BroganMc: #::getting ansy::We aren't doing anything standing here, Doctor. Let's give it a shot. K9 mk 4: # Well, let's not waste time. K9 mk 4: # :::the doors open:::{S TARDIS doors} IN CAMELOT'S THRONE ROOM, KING ARTHUR CONFIDES IN HIS TRUSTED KNIGHT TArkkannan: *-throne room, Camelot TArkkannan: *::Sunlight falls in colored squares from the panes of a stained glass window TArkkannan: *::It splashes in yellow and crimson on the silver hair of the man seated on the throne. TArkkannan: *::His face is lined with care, the lines deepen as he studies the sheet of paper before him. TArkkannan: *::His long fingers, the knuckles swollen in a way that sometimes pains him, clench on the vellum TArkkannan: *::Distainfully, he crumples the message into a ball and casts it to the ground. TArkkannan: *::With a low, deep sigh, he sinks back into the unforgiving wood of the throne and closes his eyes. TArkkannan: *::From the shadows creeps a young page, holding a candle before him. TArkkannan: *page:: Your Majesty? TArkkannan: *::Arthur:: eyes still closed:: yes, lad? TArkkannan: *page::Sir Bedivere wishes to see you. TArkkannan: *Arthur::nods:: send him in lad. Oh, and leave the candle. TArkkannan: *::the old man gazes into the taper's wavering flame as if to read his destiny there. TArkkannan: *::softly:: ah, Gwen, Gwen, where did you go, cariad? The dream is dying, Gwen. TArkkannan: *And I'm so alone in the falling darkness. TArkkannan: *Bedivere::a warrior in leather and chain enters the room. His hair is streaked with grey and a scar TArkkannan: *::mars his left cheekbone. He limps slightly as he enters:: Your majesty TArkkannan: *::Arthur lifts his eyes from the flame:: Hmm? Yes, Bedivere? TArkkannan: *B: My lord, the Witch-Queen's troops mass in Dunstan wood. TArkkannan: *B: Our scouts report her numbers are swelled by mercenaries. My lord, they have enough to lay a TArkkannan: *B:seige. TArkkannan: *A::wearily:: I know.::indicates the crumpled paper:: She sent me a note, Bedivere. TArkkannan: *B:startled: My Lord? TArkkannan: *A:: She wishes to meet privately to negotiate a peace. TArkkannan: *B:: what? Arthur, you can't go! TArkkannan: *A::shakes his head:: We can't afford to lose any more lives, Bedivere. We've lost enough, trying to TArkkannan: *A: have our dream. ::whispers:: Too much... TArkkannan: *B:: She didn't leave of her own free will, Urusus and you know it! TArkkannan: *A::Then where is she, Old Fox? Where is she? No, I have to go to Morgaine TArkkannan: *A:: The dream of Camlot is dying. Jesu help me, I won't let it drag any more down with it. TArkkannan: *B::Then I'm going with you, Old Bear. TArkkannan: *A::smiles:: I wouldn't have it any other way, Old Fox. IN HER FOREST, MORGAINE AND MORDRED PLOT ARTHUR'S DEMISE FreylichT: @=Morgaines lair FreylichT: @ :: Morgaine paces across her dark room:: FreylichT: @ Morgaine: Mordred... have you prepared for the meeting with your father? FreylichT: @Mordred: Yes mother... but... FreylichT: @Morgaine: But what? FreylichT: @Mordred: Mother.. I do not understand why you will not let me go after Ancelyn. FreylichT: @Morgaine: Now now childe... all in good time.. YOU have more... important things to attend FreylichT: @Morgaine: to. FreylichT: @Mordred: But mother, what about the sword? Should not I, Heir to the Throne of Camelot be FreylichT: @Mordered: Leading the charge for it? FreylichT: @Morgaine: Beautiful one, do not worry about it.. the peasant told us where it sleeps.. you FreylichT: @Morgaine: need to attend to the meeting with your Father. Dr Hammai: @ If I must. Dr Hammai: @ But it is a waste of my time. FreylichT: @ Now now, look to the future with me my Childe... FreylichT: @ See that if you are to be king, this is the day in which it is to come. Dr Hammai: @ Hidden crow: Aye, the bastard king. Dr Hammai: @ Who said that?!! FreylichT: @ Soon you and I go to meet with ::she stops as if to spit:: Arthur... and you will FreylichT: @ defeat him in combat... that is of course NOT what I sent him in the letter.. ::Cackles:: Dr Hammai: @ Aah, a subterfuge then. FreylichT: @ Yes. Mo Cridhe. Dr Hammai: @ Let us depart immediately then. FreylichT: @ Yes, lets FreylichT: @ COME my childe, let us ride to the meeting. FreylichT: @ ::going out to the horses::: Dr Hammai: @ ::Follows obediantly:: FreylichT: @ :::Her skirt swishing about her thighs seductively:: FreylichT: @ ::getting upon her horse and riding side saddle, not hanging on at all but still secure:: Dr Hammai: @ ::Thinks about naked barmaids.:: FreylichT: @ ::talking to the horse:: Come Shadowfax, to the field! * galop * FreylichT: *galop* Dr Hammai: @ ::checks battle armor:: Dr Hammai: @ ::sighs, starts after his mother:: ANCELYN SPIES KNIGHT COMMANDER RETURNING FROM A RAID NorisAlex: $=The woods NorisAlex: $:::Sir Ancelyn waits astride his horse in the woods near the portal::: Dr Hammai: $ Cow: Moo. NorisAlex: $:::waiting for the return of Morgaine's Knight Commander on his vile mission::: NorisAlex: $:::suddenly, the portal flares with a bright light:::: NorisAlex: $:::Several knights on horseback ride thru it, led by Morgaine's Knight Commander::: NorisAlex: $:::who holds a sword in his hands:::: NorisAlex: $:::the sword is a 2-handed blade, with bar-and-bell hilt, a jewel in the pommel::: NorisAlex: $:::and gold wire around the hilt::: NorisAlex: :::thinking to himself, It cannot be, but it looks like Excalibur!:::: NorisAlex: $:::Ancelyn spurs his horse forward and gallops towards the Knight Commander::: NorisAlex: *galop_wa* NorisAlex: $:::riding furiously, he collides with the Knight Commander::: NorisAlex: $:::guiding his horse with his knees, his hands are free to wrest the sword from the NorisAlex: $:::Knight Commander's grasp::: NorisAlex: $ Thank you for bringing it here, my King will make good use of it! NorisAlex: $:::unfortunately, the rest of Morgaine's knights now bar Ancelyn's way::: NorisAlex: $:::Ancelyn whirls his horse around and races back towards the portal:::: NorisAlex: $:::The sword in his hands::: NorisAlex: $Knight Commander>Don't just sit there, get him! NorisAlex: $:::the knights ride after Ancelyn, but they are too late:::: NorisAlex: $Knight Commander>After him!! NorisAlex: $:::the knights, with the Commander in the rear, enter the portal after him::: MIDDLE MORGAINE WAITS FOR ARTHUR AT MOD FreylichT: %= meeting sight FreylichT: % It seems we are early, Mo Cridhe. Dr Hammai: % Are we not always? FreylichT: % ::sends a message via telepathy:: ARTHUR, WHERE FOR ART "THOU"? Dr Hammai: % Mother, this grows tiresome. Dr Hammai: % ::Blast of fire appears, wizard approaches:: Dr Hammai: % Wizard: Hello. Dr Hammai: % Who are you? Dr Hammai: % Wizard: They cal me....Tim. Dr Hammai: % Leave now wizard Tim or feel my blade. Dr Hammai: % Wizard Tim: So be it, but you shall not suceed in your quest. ::leaves:: FreylichT: ::Begins to file her nails::: FreylichT: % Any sight of them My childe? Dr Hammai: % ::waits and grows bored.:: Dr Hammai: % None. FreylichT: % ::begins to drag her nails along a wooden pew:: Dr Hammai: % ::Picks up the bible of Camelot's universe and begins to read:: Dr Hammai: % ::mutterin:: and so the young prince was shot in Texas... Dr Hammai: % ::Muttering:: and his heir became a publish..What? IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND, TARDIS CREW INVESTIGATE MEGALITHS DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor leaves the Tardis::: BroganMc: #::Brogan eagerly exists Tardis to medieval Salisbury plain:: BroganMc: #::takes deep breath and sighs::Ah! The air is so clean. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor walks briskly over the plain, checking his hand scanner::: DRTUNA: # Yes, cleaner than your time....in some ways. K9 mk 4: # Readings indicate low levels of carbon-monoxide and sulfur. K9 mk 4: # Oops, personality slip. BroganMc: #::walks along and notices Megaliths, points:: Doctor, what's that? DRTUNA: # The signals are coming from those stones ahead of us. DRTUNA: # Yes, K9...we are pre-industrialization by many centuries. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor walks up to the odd pair of ceremonial megaliths::: K9 mk 4: # I know that. I'm not totally without databanks. DRTUNA: # Caves, temples, rocks, obelisks...there seems to be a pattern emerging lately! BroganMc: #::curious, walks over to stones to investigates::That's strange. It almost looks like a BroganMc: #doorway. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor steps back and looks::: DRTUNA: # Yes, it could be a portal. But to where? K9 mk 4: # It's Anglo Saxon design. What does that tell you, Guv? BroganMc: #And look at these markings, Doctor. Are they Celtic? DRTUNA: # These markings seem Anglo Saxon, they didn't have portals to different dimensions.... DRTUNA: # But, this may be a marker for a far older site... ARTHUR MEETS MORGAINE AT CHAPEL IN MOD TArkkannan: *King Arthur and Sir Bedivere enter Chapel in Mod FreylichT: % Hello Arthur... I still cannot believe you built this obscenity within my sacred wood. TArkkannan: $A: I did it to honor a very good old man. You wouldn't understand. Dr Hammai: % Ah Father...or is it uncle? TArkkannan: $A::nods:: Modred. FreylichT: $ I understand this... you have become perverse from the natural laws.. and thus unfit to FreylichT: $ Rule. TArkkannan: $B::shouts::Perverse! You're a fine one to say that you fornicating diabolist! TArkkannan: $A:Peace, Bedivere Dr Hammai: $ ::head comes up at the word forniction:: FreylichT: $ Silence your dog, Brother, or I shall.. ::her fingers glow slightly:: TArkkannan: $A::coldly:: You will do Nothing. We are listening, Madam. Say what you have come to say. Dr Hammai: $ ::wisely let's his mother do all the talking:: FreylichT: $ ::her hands come to fold across her bosom, and a slight smile crosses her lips:: TArkkannan: $::His arms fold across his chest and his mouth grows stern:: FreylichT: $ As I WAS saying, dear brother... FreylichT: $ You and I BOTH know your.... son, is the heir... and therefore, I believe he should now FreylichT: $ Go and be with his FATHER. FreylichT: $ in your precious CAMELOT Dr Hammai: $ ::thins "In more ways than one":: TArkkannan: $A::You never thought so before Madam. FreylichT: $ ::Softens, and slides over to Arthur::: Oh, come now Cariad. FreylichT: $ Let us not be so hard upon each other.. TArkkannan: $A::steps backward:: We are waiting for your proposal, Madam FreylichT: @ ::sees that he is not softening toward her, she stiffens and turns away from him:: Dr Hammai: @ Mother I am getting dizzy. FreylichT: @ Arthur, You MUST take your son with you. FreylichT: @ HE should rule with you! TArkkannan: @A:: Why? FreylichT: @ He is your son, and YOU are king. TArkkannan: @A:: Madam, you prevented us long ago from acknowledging our son. We see no reason to change such TArkkannan: @A:arrangements. You, madam, insisted that he could not be raised as a Christian knight. FreylichT: @Arthur, if you will NOT take him, then YOU leave us with no alternative.. MORDRED! FreylichT: @ ::her cloak flapping as she turns to her son:: TArkkannan: @A:: That is my son, Bedivere. TArkkannan: @A::and my sorrow. FreylichT: @Arthur, you will do battle, hand to hand. to the death! Dr Hammai: @ ::Bedivere is gone:: TArkkannan: @A::shakes his head:: We will not. FreylichT: @ YOU WILL! Dr Hammai: @ ::Mordred smiles:: TArkkannan: @A:: We came to speak of peace, Madam. When you are willing to do so -- we shall summon you into our TArkkannan: @A:presence again. FreylichT: @ If not here, then upon the Battlefield. It will HAPPEN! ::The room becomes dark and she FreylichT: @ ::is gone:: Dr Hammai: @::as is Mordred:: TArkkannan: @::icily:: and Madam, did you know the ways of *Christian* chivalry -- TArkkannan: @A:: you would know that a woman cannot issue a challenge for a man. ::Leaves:: KNIGHTS CHARGE THROUGH THE MEGALITH PORTAL AND KIDNAP BROGAN BroganMc: #::slowly circles stone::Hey Look! This one looks like a spaceship. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor moves to examine the glyph Brogan indicates::: K9 mk 4: # Maybe it's from a parallel dimension that has portal technology. BroganMc: #::blinding flash of light appears between stones as rider gallops through:: NorisAlex: #:::Ancelyn rides through the portal, hastily guiding his horse around the figures who ::: NorisAlex: #:::appear in front of him::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor jumps back to avoid a charging stallion:: K9 mk 4: # Oh look, an extra-dimensional knight. DRTUNA: # Back to the Tardis! K9 mk 4: # Can't we talk to 'im? NorisAlex: $:::then several knights burst through the portal after Ancelyn::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor moves quickly back::: They don't seem to be in a talking mood, K9. I advise retreat. NorisAlex: #Knight Commander>We must get the sword back! BroganMc: #Who are they, Doctor? ::shouts over the noisy horses:: K9 mk 4: # Blimey. All we ever do is run, run, and run. NorisAlex: #::Ancelyn looks around, disoriented:::: DRTUNA: # Transdimensional raiders by the look of it. BroganMc: #Raiders? Shouldn't we be going before they find us valuable booty, Doctor? NorisAlex: #:::he sees a strangely familiar figure on the ground::: K9 mk 4: # Then why do they look like knights, eh Guv? DRTUNA: # K9, you could blow them all away with your nose cannon, but that is not our general procedure. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor continues to move towards the Tardis::: Brogan, run! NorisAlex: $Ancelyn>My Queen! K9 mk 4: # :::K9's way ahead of them::: BroganMc: #::jumps when hears Doctor's voice and runs toward the Tardis:: NorisAlex: $:::he sees the KC's horse riding his queen down::: BroganMc: #::horses cutoff her path and surround her inadvertantly as they charge after Ancelyn:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor turns and moves back to be with Brogan::: DRTUNA: # Leave her alone, I say! BroganMc: #::Sees KC horse running her way, tries to run but trips:: NorisAlex: #Ancelyn>NO!!!!! BroganMc: #Doctor, WATCH OUT! NorisAlex: #:::he gallops madly *galop_wa* NorisAlex: #:::throws the sword at the KC:::: NorisAlex: #Ancelyn>Take it, and leave the Queen be!!! BroganMc: #::tries to escape KC but horses block her path, madness surrounds her:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor tries to move between the mounted warriors::: NorisAlex: #::He reaches down and grabs the Queen's hand::: BroganMc: #Doctor! ::shouts trying to locate him:: K9 mk 4: # :::K9 reaches the TARDIS and notices that the Doctor and Brogan are in the middle of things::: DRTUNA: # That armor isn't right. They have sidearms! DRTUNA: # Brogan, avoid them! BroganMc: #HEY! ::screams in surprise as she's grabbed:: NorisAlex: #:::pulls her up onto the back of his horse::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor tries to get to Brogan, but a huge horse is between them::: BroganMc: #::tries to squirm away from knight:: NorisAlex: #Ancelyn>I will let no harm come to you, my Queen BroganMc: #LET ME GO! ::pounds on his armored chest:: K9 mk 4: # Oi, this isn't time to play horses and knights with the real thing. NorisAlex: #:::turns his horse and rides back thru the portal:::: BroganMc: #Queen? ::thinks he's mad:: DOCTOR! Where are you? Help! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor watches Brogan go through the portal. He is helpless::: NorisAlex: #:::the portal flashes and Ancelyn and the queen disappear from sight::: NorisAlex: #the KC and his knights following::: K9 mk 4: # Oi< bring her back! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor runs to the portal, but it is now just a pair of megaliths::: ENDING DOCTOR AND K9 FOLLOW BROGAN THROUGH DIMENSIONAL PORTALTO CAMELOT K9 mk 4: # Aw, why does that always happen. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor is not very happy::: DRTUNA: # K9, how come you didn't stun them when they took Brogan? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor turns and is inspecting the portal::: K9 mk 4: # Now where's the on switch? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor holds up the hand scanner and scans both great stones::: DRTUNA: # This is a dimensional portal. It is operated by energy forces on the other side. K9 mk 4: # Try your sonic screwdriver. DRTUNA: # When it opens, that energy is discharged into this dimension, which is what we tracked. K9 mk 4: # Tell me something I haven't already figured out. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor points to a spot on a stone::: Blast away about 1.5 inches of stone from this spot... DRTUNA: # Please, K9. K9 mk 4: # Take my suggestion, try your sonic screwdriver. DRTUNA: # Oh, very well. Honestly, you just haven't been the same ever since.... K9 mk 4: # Ah, don't go there! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor focuses sonic screwdriver at the spot, the stone rapidly turns to powder::: K9 mk 4: # *Sonic Screwdriver* DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor reaches in and reveals a control panel::: DRTUNA: # Well, K9, we're off to rescue the priceless Brogan! K9 mk 4: # Well, press the switch. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor activates the portal, and it opens in a flash of light::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor goes through::: K9 mk 4: # :::and K9 follows::: DOCTOR AND K9 ON THE RIDGE ABOVE CAMELOT DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor stands on a rocky ridge overlooking an unusual settlement::: K9 mk 4: # Watch your step. Dr Hammai: # Cow: Moo. DRTUNA: # ::: The city below them seems to be a strange combination of medieval and futuristic::: DRTUNA: # Yes, this seems like an alternative dimension. An "Alternative England." Nice title. K9 mk 4: # Does it remind you of something? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor begins moving off the ridge, towards the strange city::: K9 mk 4: # :::follows after the Doctor::: DRTUNA: # Yes, it does in some ways. It seems strange, really. I do have a history in Camelot...someday... K9 mk 4: # Maybe this is it. Dr Hammai: #Cow : Moo. Dr Hammai: # Cow: Moo. DRTUNA: # :::A tall knight suddenly looms up in front of K9 and the Dr::: Dr Hammai: # Cow : Moo? K9 mk 4: # Hello daffy English Kinitgit! Dr Hammai: # B: Who Are You?! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor greets the knight::: Well met, sir knight. I am the Doctor, and this is my thrall, K9 K9 mk 4: # Dog. Dr Hammai: # I know you not. DRTUNA: # Robotic Companion, rather. DRTUNA: # We come in peace to your domain, seeking a lost friend, the Lady Brogan, taken by another knight. K9 mk 4: # Some bloke with long, blonde hair. DRTUNA: # Who is your liege lord, sir knight? Dr Hammai: # No knight of the Round table would kidnap an innocent peasant. Dr Hammai: # I am of the round table of King Arthur. DRTUNA: # Perhaps your lord could assist us in our noble quest, to rescue our friend? Dr Hammai: # Come with me. ::Travels toward Camelot:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor follows Bedivere::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor is impressed with Camelot as they approach:::: K9 mk 4: # :::and K9 treads a path on the way to the castle::: BROGAN & ANCELYN HIDEOUT IN DUNSTAN WOOD BroganMc: &::tries to calm herself and hold on to knight so she doesn't fall off horse:: BroganMc: &Who the devil do you think you are? NorisAlex: &:::turns his horse off the main path::: NorisAlex: &:::holding his queens hands to him to keep her astride the horse::: BroganMc: &::smacks knight's shoulder to get his attention:: I SAID, who are you? NorisAlex: &Ancelyn>My Queen? I am your champion, Sir Ancelyn BroganMc: &I'm not YOUR queen! I'm Brogan. NorisAlex: &Ancelyn> You are my queen. Has something been done to your mind? NorisAlex: &:::putting a finger to his lips:::Please my Queen, you must be quiet till we escape NorisAlex: &Morgaine's knights NorisAlex: &:::he slows his horse and listens:::: NorisAlex: &:::the KC and his knights come thru the portal::::: BroganMc: &No, but I think you've been sniffing glue too much lately. NorisAlex: &Ancelyn>Shhhhhhhhh BroganMc: &::instinctively hushes up and listens:: NorisAlex: &Knight Commander>Hurry, we must catch up with them! BroganMc: &::leans over and whispers in Ancelyn's ear:: What's up? NorisAlex: &Ancelyn>The Knight Commander has lost track of us BroganMc: &::whispers:: Who's the Knight Commander? NorisAlex: &:::the KC and his knights gallop off in false pursuit::: NorisAlex: &Ancelyn>He commmands Morgaine's troops BroganMc: &Morgaine? As in the sorceress? ::thinks of old myths:: NorisAlex: $ Yes, the sorceress, my Queen. Did she cast some spell on you? NorisAlex: $ He has lost the trail for now, but he may be back. BroganMc: &I take it the Knight Commander and you aren't the best of friends, eh? NorisAlex: $We must hide for now, till I can get us back to the King BroganMc: &WHOA! ::yanks on Ancelyn's neck to keep him from kicking horse into gallop:: BroganMc: &For the last time, I am NOT your queen. And who exactly is the king anyway? NorisAlex: $ You certainly have a way with words my....AAACK NorisAlex: $ The King is King Arthur, and you are his queen, Lady Guinevere BroganMc: &::pulls and twists Ancelyn's shiny blond long hair::Take me back to my friends. NorisAlex: & I cannot, my queen BroganMc: &And you're nuts, buddy. Why can't you take me back. You took me? NorisAlex: & The King and all of Camelot think you are in disgrace. NorisAlex: & I rescued you. The Knight Commander was about to ride you down NorisAlex: &:::slowly makes his way to a hiding place he knows of:::: BroganMc: &::thinks::Ok, how do you negotiate with a madman? NorisAlex: & You disappeared from the kingdom, no trace of you could be found. BroganMc: &Ancelyn, why do you think I'm Guinevere? NorisAlex: & Because you look like her, your voice sounds like hers NorisAlex: & Though you use different words than she uses. BroganMc: &Don't you think if I were a queen I'd know it? NorisAlex: & Not if Morgaine cast a spell of forgetfulness on you before she cast you into that other NorisAlex: &place. BroganMc: &Ok, then if I were a pompous queen wouldn't I act like it? BroganMc: &You said I don't use the same words as her. NorisAlex: &:::pulls his horse to a stop next to a small cave in a hillside:::: NorisAlex: &:::looks back at his queen:: BroganMc: &::thinks as sees cave::Oh no. Not another cave. NorisAlex: $My lady, you are always queenly, but never pompous BroganMc: &::smiles pleasantly at Ancelyn< thinks:: Cute for a nutcase. NorisAlex: &:::dismounts, then holds his hand out to help his queen down::: BroganMc: &And I bet you have the girls all lined up with that line. But I am still NOT Guinevere. BroganMc: &::ignores Ancelyn's hand and dismounts herself:: NorisAlex: & You must be the queen, my lady. We have searched the whole kingdom for you NorisAlex: & Many think you are dead BroganMc: &Then I guess you better keep searching, Ancelyn. ::looks around:: Where are we? NorisAlex: &:::whisperes to himself:::I was afraid you were dead BroganMc: &::turns back when she hears odd note in his whispers:: You what? NorisAlex: & We are near a cave, a day's ride from Camelot NorisAlex: & We shall spend the night here, then tomorrow I will take you to Camelot and restore your NorisAlex: & name and honor NorisAlex: & :::whispers again:::: somehow BroganMc: &::digs her heels in when he tries to escort her to cave:: Stay the night HERE? With YOU? BroganMc: &Ah, Ancelyn.. how's that going to "restore my honor"? NorisAlex: & You will sleep in the cave, and I will sleep outside, my Queen NorisAlex: & :::blushes::: No my Queen, that is not how I will restore your honor BroganMc: &Yeah right. ::retorts suspiciously:: Why don't you just let me go back to my friends? BroganMc: &They're probably worried sick about me by now. NorisAlex: & If they are your friends, they will come after you, won't they? BroganMc: &Of course! Then we have to go back and find them before they get lost. BroganMc: &You seem familiar with the forest. Let's go back the way we came to catch them up. NorisAlex: & And if they come after you, they will be taken to Camelot NorisAlex: & So if we go to Camelot, we will surely find your friends there BroganMc: &::groans:: Camelot? Are you sure? NorisAlex: & Yes my Queen, Camelot NorisAlex: & We cannot go back, my Queen, for there is a chance we might be found by Morgaine's knights BroganMc: &Then the Doctor and K9 could be in danger?! ::asks with worry:: NorisAlex: & All in this realm are in danger, until Morgaine and her son are defeated BroganMc: &::rushes to horse and says firmly:: Ancelyn, we must find them! We must go back. We MUST NorisAlex: & :::grabs her hand::: We cannot, my Queen! BroganMc: &BROGAN! Couldn't you at least get my name right. ::irritated:: NorisAlex: & It is too dangerous! NorisAlex: & I am your champion, and I will protect you NorisAlex: & But even I would find it hard to protect you from a dozen knights BroganMc: &I can't let the Doctor get in trouble just for me. It doesn't matter what happens to me. NorisAlex: & My queen, please listen to me. BroganMc: &Ancelyn, if you won't help me then I'll go alone! ::prepares to mount horse:: NorisAlex: & :::gets down on his knees:::: NorisAlex: & We must go back to Camelot. DOCTOR PRESENTED TO KING ARTHUR IN CAMELOT'S THRONE ROOM TArkkannan: *=throne room, Camelot Dr Hammai: * Sire! TArkkannan: *::The king sits in his throne, looking angry:: TArkkannan: *::coldly:: Who are these strangers, Sir Bedivere? Dr Hammai: * A man has come, he wishes for your help. TArkkannan: *::nods regally:: Thy name, stranger? DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor stands before Arthur::: DRTUNA: * I am a man of many titles, your majesty, but my heart is pure. K9 mk 4: * Hello King Guv. DRTUNA: * I am called the Doctor by many, but my true name is my own. TArkkannan: *::startled, looks at K9:: what is *that*? K9 mk 4: * I'm K9 Mark 4 version. DRTUNA: * Our fair companion, the Lady Brogan, has been cruelly kidnapped by a knight and taken from us. Dr Hammai: * It is his dog, akin to our ships I believe. DRTUNA: * It is a machine, your majesty, but a loyal and trusty friend nevertheless. TArkkannan: *::Blinks, distracted from the talking dog:: Ah, yes, You were saying Master Doctor? DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor pats K9::: K9 mk 4: * The Master? Where? DRTUNA: * We are looking for signs of the Lady Brogan, taken be force by some false knight! TArkkannan: *::blinks:: what? TArkkannan: *::shocked:: and you think such a knave would come HERE?! K9 mk 4: * yeah, some bloke with blonde hair. DRTUNA: * A lone knight, I saw long blond hair. And he wore the sign of the black cross on his shield. DRTUNA: * Which knight would have such a black cross as a sign, your Majesty? TArkkannan: *::rises, face reddening:: Indeed? Indeed! Know that the knight you so defame is OUR Dr Hammai: * Sir Ancelyn TArkkannan: *champion, Sir Ancelyn! By what right do you make such an accusation?! DRTUNA: * I can only report what I saw, your highness. K9 mk 4: * We saw him do it, mate. And I know what I saw. DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor realizes he is in trouble now, insulting the honor of Arthur's campion::: Dr Hammai: * This man can not be of Camelot.!! K9 mk 4: * In fact I can project a recording of the event. TArkkannan: *::furious:: This is some ploy of my sister's -- and you are her spies! Dr Hammai: * He must be of the other land. DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor mumbles::; Think fast. Dr Hammai: * For indeed he acts as Merlin. DRTUNA: * ::: Suddenly the Dr raises his hands and sparks appear from his fingertips ad smoke from his shoes:: TArkkannan: *::shouts:: And his familiar boasts of his sorcery!! By Jesu, We will not have it! DRTUNA: * Arthur! Do you not know me! K9 mk 4: * ooh that's got to hurt. DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor hopes this works...it is a guess::: DRTUNA: * Arthur, can you so soon forget! I am your teacher. TArkkannan: *::advancing down from the throne with a sword out:: We know thee full well, treacher! K9 mk 4: * Here's a hint: He helped you get the sword out of the stone. Dr Hammai: * Impossible my Leige! his face is in a different manner. TArkkannan: *::stops:: what?! TArkkannan: *HOW DARE YOU!! K9 mk 4: * 'E's Merlin, mate. DRTUNA: * Arthur, it is I Merlin! Can you not see me inside this form! TArkkannan: *We cannot! We have seen your grave! K9 mk 4: * Here, let me help. :::projects hologram of mythical Merlin::: DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor pulls some cheap magician flowers out of his pocket and tosses them to the ground::: DRTUNA: * There is no grave for the one such as me. K9 mk 4: * See. They look the same, 'e just shaved his beard a bit. DRTUNA: * Arthur, who else can remember our time together as fishes? You were almost eaten! TArkkannan: *::pauses, reflecting, almost daring to hope--:: Dr Hammai: * My leige? DRTUNA: * And when you flew as a northern goose.....None else can know this! TArkkannan: *::coldly:: prove to me you are who you say. K9 mk 4: * Leige? Do you need medical treatment? DRTUNA: * None but I and she can know this. In the woods of Celadon, you knew Morgaine! TArkkannan: *::coldly:: My sister has broadcast that fact most loudly. Who taught me to fly? DRTUNA: * It was I. Merlin. TArkkannan: *Wrong! It was Archemedes! DRTUNA: * And I am here to help you again. DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor is upset that Arthur remembers the Disney version::: K9 mk 4: * Archemedes? 'E hasn't been born yet. Dr Hammai: * Sire? Are you well? MORGAINE ENACTS AN ENCANTATION PLUNGING CAMELOT INTO DARKNESS FreylichT: != Morgaines Lair FreylichT: ! ::Looking for the Knight Commander:: FreylichT: ! Mordred, did you see the look upon his face, he is concerned. Dr Hammai: ! Little prosper does that do us. FreylichT: ! :: the Knight Commander enters the room:: FreylichT: ! Trust me my Childe, his time is short as Ruler of Camelot! Dr Hammai: ! Yet he carries Excalibur. FreylichT: ! KC: My Lady, I have the sword!! Dr Hammai: ! The chances are improving. FreylichT: ! ::twirls around and gracefully smiles:: Ahh, very good! FreylichT: ! You see Mordred? When one betrays his Kind, he will be punished! Hah, Hah hah ha Dr Hammai: ! ::grins:: FreylichT: ! KC: My Lady, Ancelyn attacked us earlier this night! Dr Hammai: ! What?! FreylichT: ! Morgaine: What? FreylichT: ! KC: We did bravely beat him however, as you see we have the sword. But my lady, there were FreylichT: !KC, strangers in Camelot as well. And when Ancelyn rode off upon his horse he... he had... FreylichT: ! Morgaine: What, what is it?? FreylichT: ! The lady Guinevere FreylichT: !Morgaine: How can this be??? Dr Hammai: ! Impossible!! FreylichT: ! KC: ::cowering:: My lady, spies from Camelot say that MERLIN has returned as FreylichT: !KC: As well. FreylichT: ! MERRRLIN... ::she slowly turns:: Merrrrllinnn..... ::straightening her dress:: Hmmm... Dr Hammai: ! What? Here?! FreylichT: ! If merlin is indeed within my grasp... WE shall indeed ensnare him...::she licks her lips: FreylichT: ! But first, to deal with my DEAR BROTHER..... ::taking the sword:: Dr Hammai: ! This can not be. We will be defeated! FreylichT: ! ::Speaking aloud but to herself:: YOU shall do as nature commands Arthur... FreylichT: ! ::Lifting the sword above her head:: tselooc eht si treblA!! FreylichT: ! :: A Clap of VERY Loud Thunder is Heard throughout the Universe:: K9 mk 4: ! {S THUNDER} FreylichT: ! BWAH HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA BWAH HA HA HA HA HA FreylichT: ! Mordred! Go, take the Knight Commander and the Troops with you Camelot's door await FreylichT: !Their true KING! Dr Hammai: ! Let's go. THUNDER PARALYZES BROGAN AND ANCELYN IN DUNSTAN WOOD BroganMc: &::freezes in terror as lightning plunges Camelot into darkness:: NorisAlex: &:::stands up::: This is HER work! BroganMc: &::still frozen as more thunder lights up sky ominously:: BroganMc: *thunders* NorisAlex: & Do not worry, my queen....Lady Brogan if you wish...I will protect you. NorisAlex: & No harm will come to you while I am near NorisAlex: & This I swear! BroganMc: &::just looks at Ancelyn with stunned expression:: CAMELOT PLUNGED INTO DARKNESS AS MORGAINE'S EVIL CACKLE IS HEARD TArkkannan: *pauses as the room goes dark TArkkannan: *::softly:: Merlin? DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor turns toward Excalibur, the only light in the room::: K9 mk 4: * Oi, it got dark all of a sudden. DRTUNA: * Arthur, if you cannot recognize me, trust the voice of your enemy, which calls me in fear! TArkkannan: *::sinks to his knees:: I want to believe. I'm so alone-- K9 mk 4: * :::another loud thunder clap comes into being::: *THUNDER* TArkkannan: *I want to believe... DRTUNA: I knew her voice! I know that laugh. I know where I am now! :::the Doctor whispers::: K9 mk 4: * Oh dear, we are in trouble, aren't we? DRTUNA: But where is Brogan. DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor stands silently in the dark.::: TArkkannan: *::softly:: Merlin -- Merlin? Are you there? DRTUNA: * ::: The Doctor reahes out and clasps Arthur's shoulder::: I am here, my old friend. *************** TIME LOGS *********************** Brogan's Log 7-17-96 <> <> <> :: Brogan awakens inside the hillside cave hidden within Dunstan Wood. She sits up and pounds her knapsack a few times in the vain hope of making it a softer pillow. Finally giving up and rooting through her knapsack instead, she pulls out a bottle of water and her microcassette recorder. Brogan takes a long sip casually glancing through the cave entrance to check that her guard is safely out of hearing range before she begins her voice recording in a hushed voice. "Why is it always a cave? When I first met the Doctor, it was in the London Underground battling the reptilian Saurians. Then when my father and I fell prey to E'Thrax's traps so recently, it was in a cave. Now I find myself in yet another cold and dark cave, although this time the situation is more bizarre than frightening. "My day started out on a good note. For the first time in weeks, I had a good night's sleep aboard the TARDIS. The comforting hum of the ship chased away my nightmares about my father and left a reassuring feeling in me instead. And except for that one bizarre dream this morning..." ::pauses and silently recalls the faint memory, no louder than a whisper calling to her, urgently. Shakes the memory out of her thoughts and continues... .:: "I woke up refreshed and even excited to take on whatever fate decided to throw at me. And as I ate breakfast with the Doctor, I felt as if the weight of the world had been lifted off my shoulders. Somehow I knew, whatever could happen to me during my shared adventures with the Doctor, it would be a hundred times better than going back home. "I should have known the situation would change drastically once we left the safety of the TARDIS. "I was so delighted when the Doctor took my suggestion about searching for Zoe. And when we ended up tracing an anomaly to medieval Earth, 932 C.E. Salisbury, England to be precise, I couldn't wait to get out an explore. The countryside was so green and fresh. Not like my time when smog alerts are daily rituals. Still, I think it was more the idea that we were in a time more primitive and uncomplicated than my world that appealed to me. "The Doctor had some gizmo, a hand scanner I believe, that indicated the disturbance was coming from a pair of megalithic stones ahead of us. I didn't need the scanner to tell me how peculiar the stones were. Standing tall amidst what I thought was the remnant of an old stone circle, the stones were adorned with all sorts of ceremonial carvings. I thought the carvings were Celtic, but the Doctor and K9 quickly corrected me. But as I surveyed the markings on the stone, they seemed less and less Anglo Saxon to me. The carving on the back side of the stone was the most intriguing to me. A figure holding a sword and pointing it toward a large disc-shaped object. I could be wrong, but it struck me that I'd seen similar etchings by South American tribes who some believe were visited by UFOs. "The Doctor determined that the stones were a portal to a different dimension, but before we could fathom a way to use it to search for Zoe something unpredictable happened. A brilliant flash of light appeared between the stones and a real live knight-in-shining-armor came charging through on his horse. Next thing we knew, several more knights came through the portal and charged after the first. "It was sheer madness when the Doctor, K9 and I tried to return to the TARDIS and escape the fighting knights. I was so stunned by the noise and confusion of angry knights and horses, I fell behind and got caught up in the fray. The horses kept racing around me, blocking my path, but I could see the Doctor trying to come in after me. I was so worried about him getting trampled trying to save me, I barely noticed the danger I was in. "Then one large knight, on a black steed, charged directly toward me. I could tell by the look of him and his sneering horse, both had no concern for killing an innocent bystander. I could have escaped through a gap in the other charging horses if my boot hadn't gotten tangled in a root. For one awful moment, everything slowed to a terrifying halt. I can still see the vicious, red eyes of the equine brute as his massive hooves pounded the ground anxiously waiting to trample me to death. "Suddenly, I was being pulled up by my arm and then strong arms picked me up by the waist and dropped me on the back of a white stallion. My rescuer wasted no time carrying me away from the battle and back through the portal despite my fervent demands to be set free. I saw the Doctor and K9 chasing after me, but they were gone in a flash as we entered the portal. "Once the shock of being carried away wore off, I found myself more irritated and frustrated than scared of my rescuer. As he took us deeper into the woods to escape the other knights, I practically had to beat him to get his name. "Here's where the bizarre part comes in. He says his name is Sir Ancelyn as in the knight of the Round Table. He also said we were running from the bloke who commands Morgaine's men, Morgaine as in the evil sorceress. But here's the real kicker, Ancelyn thinks I'm Queen Guinevere! "Can you believe that? At first I thought he was crazy, albeit a harmless lunatic. But now, I'm not sure who's the unbalanced one here. "Ancelyn took me to this little cave deep within the woods and insisted we stay here till morning. Then he said he'd take me, I mean Guinevere, back to King Arthur in Camelot. I talked myself blue in the face trying to convince him I'm not his lost queen, but Ancelyn is as stubborn as he is handsome. "Finally, I just gave up and demanded he take me back to the Doctor and K9. Of course, my stubborn knight refused, but I was prepared to go alone even when he insisted they'd be found in Camelot. I never got my foot in the stirrup. "An ominous crack of thunder exploded in the sky. And in an instant, the bright sun was struck down and nothing but dull darkness permeated the heavens. There weren't even any stars or a moon to light the ground. Thunder gave way to an even more eerie sound. A loud, feminine cackle echoing through the darkness and chilling my bones. "Ancelyn roared at the sky claiming *she* had done it. The sorceress Morgaine, I assumed. I was too stunned and frightened to move at first. The darkness was so overwhelming making me feel that much more alone in a strange land. When I decided to join the Doctor in his travels, I didn't realize there would be moments like this. Moments when I'd be trapped without a clue where he was or how to get back to him and the safety of the TARDIS. ::pauses quickly when she hears Ancelyn walk by the cave entrance, stop and stand facing the interior a moment before walking off in another direction.:: "I guess I really have no reason to be scared. After all, how many girls can say they have a knight-in-shining-armor swearing to protect them and their honor? I wonder if Ancelyn would be as loyal to me if he knew I wasn't the real Guinevere? "Oh, this is silly. I never really went in for the blond-hair-blue-eyes type or any for that matter. I've always been too busy proving myself to play that game. And now is not the time to think about it either. "I can't shake the feeling that something very bad is about to happen here. I have to find the Doctor before we get trapped in Camelot forever." ::Brogan stops the tape and silently calls out to the Doctor willing him to hear her. Only silence disturbed by the intermittent sounds of Ancelyn's footsteps outside the cave reply. She closes her eyes, hugs herself tightly and prays the Doctor is safe for her to find in the morning.:: ================= Ancelyn's Log 7-17-96 <> <> <> Ancelyn patrols the camp. He makes sure his horse, Gwalchmai, is secure. He reassures himself they have not been discovered by Morgaine's men. His body thus occupied, his mind remembers... Scouting for any signs of his Queen, he espied Morgaine's Knight Commander, with several other knights, galloping in the opposite direction from Camelot. Following, he saw them pass through the portal to Avallion. Avallion! What did they seek there? Dare he hope...? Shaking his head, he and Gwalchmai hid and awaited their return. The sun had barely moved one handspan across the sky before the portal flared to life. The Knight Commander and his men rode thru the portal and into the clearing, then stopped. No one else accom- panied them, and his heart sank. Then he saw the object the Knight Commander carried. Except for the black jewel in its hilt, it was the twin of Excalibur! With a word, they galloped into the clearing, into the midst of the party. His horse jostled the Knight Commander's, and he taunted them as he wrested the sword away. There was only one avenue of escape possible. Whirling about, they galloped across the clearing and thru the portal. With a brilliant flash of light, they were through the portal and in Avallion. He had no time to gaze in wonder, for he had to avoid trampling the people who appeared before him. As he did so, Ancelyn's course of action changed. He could not leave innocent peasants to face the wrath of ...Ancelyn and Gwalchmai whirled about again as, with another brilliant flash, the Knight Commander and his men came through the portal in pursuit. Blind to everything but their mission, the knights did not see the peasants scurrying about...a gleaming metal dog(?) an oddly dressed man and a woman... Guinevere! Strangely garbed, but his Queen nonetheless. And her ankle was caught in a root! She could not avoid the Knight Commander's deadly charge! Even as he saw the danger, he acted. Galloping across the meadow, Ancelyn threw Excalibur's twin at the Knight Commander, shouting for him to leave the Queen be. He reached down, grabbed the Queen's wrist and seated her on Gwalchmai. Then they galloped through the portal and to their own realm. Then, to his astonishment and dismay, the lady protested she was not Guinevere. Whilst they hid and watched the villains lose their trail, Guinevere said she did not know him. Had Morgaine cast a spell of forgetfullness upon her? He answered the Queen's questions as they made their way to a cave he knew in Dunstan Wood, a day's ride from Camelot. They would stay the night there, then he could take Lady Guinevere back to Camelot, and her husband, King Arthur. At which point, she protested anew, ordering him to take her back to her friends, right then! He calmed his Queen as best he could. He explained how dangerous that was. Morgaine's men would be looking for them in that very area. If the others were truly her friends, they would come through the portal and look for her in Camelot, the only safe haven in these troubled times. Thunder smited the heavens, and a curtain of night fell. A loud woman's cackle filled their ears. Morgaine! What new foul treachery was she brewing? No matter, she would never have the Queen in her clutches again, as long as he lived. Ancelyn shakes his head, ending his reverie. He realizes he has heard a muted voice coming from the cave on his circuits of the camp. His curiousity picqued, he approaches the cave entrance. No speaking, but he can hear the Queen moving restlessly. He squats at the cave opening and calls out, softly. "My Queen, are you troubled?" He hears a resigned groan from within the cave. "I'm not the Queen, and why would I be troubled? I'm all alone in a strange land, my friends may be in danger, and an evil sorceress who only exists in legends wants me dead. Why should I be troubled?" He can sense anger and frustration in her tone. He turns to go, but halts when she asks "Was there something you wished to say, Ancelyn?" He turns back. She has come to the cave entrance and sits, watching him. He lowers his head, seeking the words, then looks up. "My Queen, I am sorry I thought you dead. I should have known that Morgaine could not have killed you. Not even she would dare. I am glad you are well, and I crave your forgiveness." She smiles weakly, saying "Nothing to forgive, Ancelyn. And..." He holds his hand up and averts his head. "I know, you are not the Queen." They both grin. "I believe you are my Queen. However, if it is your wish, I will call you, what was it, Brogan?" She nods. "I will call you Lady Brogan for now. Besides, we shall be approaching Camelot in disguise, and the name Brogan is as good as any other." She smiles, and his heart leaps. No! he thinks to himself. He composes himself as the Lady speaks. "Ancelyn, do you love the Queen?" "Of course I do! She is our Queen, the greatest, most noble woman in the realm. I have served her, fought monsters for her, been her champion. Of course I love my Queen." The Lady frowns slightly, then speaks again. "Have you no wife, or mistress?" A stabbing pain of grief in his heart. He bows his head, and struggles to contain himself. "Ancelyn, what is wrong?" He looks up. "I forgot Morgaine's spell of forgetfulness. I was married, once." "Please, tell me more." "I was married to Elaine, the daughter of King Pelles. We met when I rescued her from a magical trap of Morgaine's. I stayed at the castle for some time, and we.." smiles at the happy memories, "we were married on Easter morn. I had to go back to Camelot at Pentecost, and then there was an attack by the Saxons." The words come out faster and faster. "The fighting was arduous, and it was not safe for her to come to Camelot. And then..." he can barely make the words come out. "She died in childbirth." He bows his head. The Lady lays her hand on his shoulder. He weeps silently. They stay that way for a time. Then she speaks again. "Ancelyn, oh Ancelyn. What good is courtly love, if you cannot be a lover and a friend?" He looks up, speechless. Staring at the Lady, who stares back at him. She turns away, and goes back into the cave. "Good night, Sir Ancelyn, sleep well." He goes a small distance from the cave. Taking his sword, he thrusts the point first into the ground, so it forms a cross. Then he kneels and prays. "My Lord, my God. She cannot be the queen. The queen would not have said that. Unless it is Morgaine's spell, and she really is the Queen? I know not what to think. Lord, grant me strength, let me not fail her again. In Jesu's holy name. Amen." Standing, he pulls his sword from the ground, lays down in front of the cave entrance. Sleep comes at last. ================= Morgaine's Log 7-17-96 <> <> <> :::Morgaine, in her white may dress, is among the grove of oak trees. Her wild, dark hair sits under a circlet upon which a crescent moon, points directed to the sky.::: "Hear me Herne the Hunter! Your consort calls to you! I have come to offer tribute for the victory in battle in which you have aided me!" ::At her bare feet a white rabbit lays upon an oak stump. Hew hands go above her head and she tilts back slightly. ::: ::Within the darkness a small light seeming approaches from out of the forest. As it gets closer, it grows in size. When it reaches the grove, it is about 2 1/2 metres. The large growing light stops about a metre from the opposite side of the stump in which Morgaine stands. Out of the Light steps a creature, 2 1/2 metres tall. With stag horns upon his head and stag quarters for legs. His brown eyes look upon Morgaine::: "I have aided you Morgaine, in order that the old ways be returned upon this island. But now is the time! Do not delay in your quest, for Arthur looks to bring an end to all that is natural. That includes myself and all of our Folk." ::Morgaine look upon Herne:: I will not let that happen, Mo Cridhe. I will not! ::He walks around the oak stump, the light outlining his strong body and takes her into his arms. ::: My Lady, I know you will. ================= Doctor's Log 7-17-96 My life will be complete by the time it ends. That makes sense through its tautological truth, but in another way it is quite revealing. For example, I learn in the 1940's that I play a chess game with Fenric many hundreds of years earlier, so I probably won't cease to exist before I have completed that portion of my timeline. Likewise, when I learned in the 1980's that I had also been Merlin in a different existence (one in my personal future at that time) I can assume that I will not cease to exist until I have been that Merlin. Thus, as long as I keep finding hints of my own personal future, I can rest assured that I still have one. For example, Zoe saw me in a future where my little finger (chopped off so nastily by Odo the Mutilator) had grown back, so I knew I had a future. But, the clues from the future are running out. I have met Fenric in Constantinople, my little finger has grown back, and now I am in the existence where I am Merlin. Could it be that my future is almost depletd? Well, no. Not necessarily so and not necessarily not. As Gularrawuy my Austrialian aboriginal friend put it: "What time is it Timelord?" The answer is very obvious, the time is now. It is always now. Right now I need to stop Morgaine from crushing this idyllic kingdom. I need to find Brogan and make sure she is safe. I need to find Zoe, wherever she is. I have much too much to do RIGHT NOW than worry about an improbable future I haven't even made possible yet. And, as I well know, trying to influence the future through change often rebounds on itself. Events will bear that out. Adric was bound to kill the dinosaurs no matter what I did. The questions now are: can I and other sucessfully accomplish what I have just spelled out? Well, the answer is here and now. I need information, and then a plan. Hmm... This fog seems a bit unusual. I wonder.... ============================= Arthur's Log 7-17-96 Mists of Camelot part 1 by TArkkannan (Writ in the King's hand) Maius 15 Gwen is gone. Gwynhwyfar, daughter of Leograce, who came to me seeking redress to save her people from war and who stayed to be the prop and solace of a tired, star-crossed warrior. She was the laughter of Camelot. The whispers begin already; that she has run off with young Ancelyn -- that she is in the castle of that madman Lancelot -- that she is Morgaine's captive -- that she is dead. My own fear is that Gwen left when Morgaine revealed the true parentage of her son. Perhaps my white bird could not stand the truth -- her husband, her king, committing both adultery and incest... God, how do I bear the not knowing? She can be anywhere -- Cariad, cariad, I can't live the dream without you. Maius 16 Morgaine's army draws near. She wishes to parley with me. I must go. There has been enough blood shed over this madness. Maius 17 (morningtide) The bitch has revealed her scheme. Modred on my throne! If I thought there was the merest scrap of Uther's blood in him I would give it -- but it was Morgaine who issued the challenge, *not* her son. He is nothing but her puppet, sharing her mind -- probably sharing her bed as well. She is without shame, that diabolist. Blaise, Merlin and Nimue were honest pagans but Morgaine! I dreamed of Gwen last night, she was in an orchard full of apple blossoms, smiling and singing with her little harp. She'd set up the chess board. Old Blaise talked of Avalon, the place of Apples -- a sort of pagan Heaven. Perhaps she's waiting for me there... (evensong) It is so dark, so cold. A thick fog hangs over Camelot and blots the light. A man came to me in the throne room. He wore stange clothes and at his heels followed a beast of metal that spoke with a human voice. He says he is Merlin, come back to help at this time of my greatest need. I wish I could remember Merlin's face, I am not sure. They cry against my champion, claiming that Ancelyn has abducted their companion -- a maiden with the outlandish name of Brogan. Has my faithful champion turned against me? Is this how my dreams of justice and peace end; in war and treachery? Merlin said before he left me that my Camelot would outlast the name of England herself. Oh, God, it is so dark -- ============================== Mists of Camelot Part Two Wednesday, July 24, 1996 Plot by: JenKoko/BroganMc Script by: the Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= CAST OF CHARACTERS (Player) (Character) DRTUNA Doctor, a wandering timelord K9 mk 4 K9, the Doctor's robotic dog BroganMc Brogan MacGill, Doctor's companion/freelance journalist NorisAlex Sir Ancelyn EdDrWho Mordred and Morgaine in the Beginning Will A 007 King Arthur TalkerG Sir Bedivere GailPolly Morgaine in the Ending Silen Myst Knight Commander BEGINNING ANCELYN AND BROGAN MAKE WAY TO CAMELOT UNDER COVER OF UNNATURAL DARKNESS NorisAlex: %=The woods NorisAlex: %:::Ancelyn and the Queen, riding his steed Gwalchmai, make their way thru the darkness;;; BroganMc: %::Brogan sits behind Ancelyn on his horse Gwalchmai:: NorisAlex: %:::enshrouded woods::: BroganMc: %I hope you know where you're going. NorisAlex: %:::whispering::: I think we are near Baden field, my lady NorisAlex: % It is hard to tell with this darkness that Morgaine has conjured up BroganMc: %How far to Camelot. I feel like we've been riding all day? NorisAlex: % Before night falls, my Queen NorisAlex: % Darkness or no darkness, I will get you to Camelot, my Lady BroganMc: %Before night falls, Ancelyn you wouldn't call this DAY would you? NorisAlex: %Well, I can see my hand in front of me, so yes I would KING ARTHUR ENLISTS MERLIN'S HELP IN CAMELOT DRTUNA: # = Throne Room of Camelot Will A 007: # :: Sitting on the throne looking worried :: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor's every sense is alive and receiving as darkness drops on Camelot::: DRTUNA: # Your majesty, I sense a strange sorcery at work here. TalkerG: #Sire, I have news to report, horrifying news DRTUNA: # You may doubt me, your Majesty, but do not turn aside assistance in your hour of need. Will A 007: # Merlin, what's amiss? DRTUNA: # Perhaps Sir Bedivere can tell you.... Will A 007: # Sir Bedivere tell me your report. TalkerG: #A dark fog, sire, has begun to approach TalkerG: The villagers are terified DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor realizes that is why the light outside seems to be dimming rapidly::: TalkerG: #Badan's troops can't see their own hands in front of them Will A 007: # Fog? What strange weather is this? TalkerG: #The're considering a tactful retreat, shall we say, Sire. What should we do? DRTUNA: # K9, how about a weather scan. Announce your findings. TalkerG: #This is a perfect time for attack! TalkerG: #:::Waves arms in battle-ready fashion::: K9 mk 4: # I think it's being artificially induced. Will A 007: # Merlin, is ungodly fog, Morgaine's work? DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor runs to a nearby open window and scans with his pocket watch::: TalkerG: #It doth have the thick lok of evil about it!! DRTUNA: # Your majesty, my wisdom tells me that a proijected energy fiels is suspending dust and.... DRTUNA: #moisture in an electrically charged fog headed this way. In other words, a sort of evil spell. TalkerG: #I thin Morgaine be behine this foulness Will A 007: # Can you dispell it? TalkerG: #Only powerful magic can work here, Doctor DRTUNA: # Coming from Badan, is that it? TalkerG: #It's coming closer Doctor; I can almost smell its stench DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor mumbles to himself::: Hmm.. ice caves, I remember. DRTUNA: # Your majesty, I would go to Badan...to the source of this fog...and discover how to stop it. DRTUNA: # But...I request a favor. Assist me in rescuing the Lady Brogan, so recently captured. Will A 007: # do you wish for a company of knights to go with you? TalkerG: #Sire, are we so sure of the good Doctor's intentions? DRTUNA: # If Bedivere and any of his knights would accompany me, I would feel honored. But go I must! TalkerG: #I fear to leave the castle so unprotected Will A 007: # Take as many knights as you need, Merlin. TalkerG: #Sire, your took quick to trust while the fog is threatening yet! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor asks for attention.::: TalkerG: #Sire, Doctor, I have important news! Will A 007: # Bedivere alert the knights, we are going to Badan. TalkerG: #Morgaine troops attack! K9 mk 4: # Shouldn't we help them, Guv? DRTUNA: # Let us gather what loyal knights as we can and proceed to Badan now. Steed are our need. Lead on. TalkerG: #I will alert the knights. We must leave immediately! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor begins to leave but turns to Arthur as he goes::: But your Majesty.... TalkerG: #:::mounts big charger, white of course::: DRTUNA: #Until you can be a true king again, none of us can save your kingdom. YOU must do it as well. Will A 007: # :: Puts on his helm and follows the Doctor and Bedivere:: TalkerG: #We must be on our way, Doctor. There is no time to hesitate! Will A 007: # Then let us go to the battlefield... DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor jumps on a black stallion with no armor:::: Lead on K9. Be our scout. K9 mk 4: # Sure, make me the first target. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor gallops with Bedivere and his knights into the fog which is getting worse::: Will A 007: # :: Mounts his steed and rides after the Doctor:: TalkerG: #::jumps on charger, follows Arthur and the Doctor:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor scans using his pocket watch as he rides and sees troops on the battlefield::: TalkerG: ::still riding:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor rides, but is assembling a small gadget from things in his pockets::: TalkerG: ::looks for the enemy at every bend in the road:: TalkerG: Bedivere, be my title. ON THE WAY TO ATTACK CAMELOT, MORDRED SPOTS ANCELYN AND BROGAN EdDrWho: % Mordred> Knight Commander, deploy your men around the forest. Silen Myst: % yes SIR! EdDrWho: % My mother::::rolls eyes::::: Thinks it is a wise course of action. EdDrWho: %::::muttering curses::::::: Silen Myst: % oh stop it Morded EdDrWho: % Oh shut up! JUST SHUT UP! I'M SICK OF MY MOTHER! SICK! SICK! SICK! Silen Myst: %Sir! It is the Queen! EdDrWho: % KILL THEM!!!!!!!!!! Silen Myst: % Troops, attack! EdDrWho: % Charges into the forest Silen Myst: {S galop Silen Myst: %:::Follows the idiot, shakiung head::: EdDrWho: % Power armor deploy! ::::::Pulls out his gun::::: Silen Myst: % What the heck is that thing? EdDrWho: % What thing? Silen Myst: % the little thing in your hand! EdDrWho: % It's a GUN, you FOOL! EdDrWho: % My mommy made it for me. Silen Myst: % But what IS it? EdDrWho: % A powerful crossbow:::::muttering::: Idiot. Silen Myst: %There they are! Silen Myst: Sir! we can overcome them using a sneak attack! ANCELYN AND BROGAN CHASED BY MORDRED NorisAlex: %:::They leave the woods, the noises of troops upon the air::: BroganMc: %ANCELYN! ::whispers urgently:: Do you hear what I hear? NorisAlex: % I do my Queen NorisAlex: % We must be careful BroganMc: %Knight Commander, do you think? It's just ahead of us. NorisAlex: % I think we've been spotted, my Queen, we must hurry BroganMc: %Can we get around them? NorisAlex: %I shall try BroganMc: %Well HURRY UP then! ::anxiously urges when she sees knight begin to chase after them:: EdDrWho: % FIRE FOR EFFECT! EdDrWho: {S Bomb} EdDrWho: {S Bomb} Silen Myst: %Ah Ha! You are trapped, Queen! NorisAlex: %Not yet you don't!!! NorisAlex: {S galop_wa EdDrWho: % Mordred hits the horse {S Bomb} Silen Myst: %::: fire's at Brogan::: NorisAlex: %:::they gallop across the field Silen Myst: {S galop EdDrWho: { S Bomb Silen Myst: {S bomb? EdDrWho: {S Bomb EdDrWho: {S Bomb NorisAlex: %:::energy blasts around them::: EdDrWho: % Mordred blows the horse apart!!!! NorisAlex: %:::desperately trying to escape with the queen:: EdDrWho: {S Bomb} Silen Myst: %Sir! what are your orders? EdDrWho: % KILL THEM! ANCELYN AND BROGAN CORNERED BY MORDRED BroganMc: %::Ancelyn and Brogan race off out of the woods skirting Morgaine's troops:: Silen Myst: %:::Shoots at Borgan, hits horse accidentaly::: NorisAlex: %:::gwalchmai is shot out from under them::: BroganMc: %::Brogan flies off horse and to the ground with a resounding thud:: OW! EdDrWho: %:::::Mordred readys armor to jump::::: Silen Myst: %Sir! NorisAlex: %::::Ancelyn rolls with the fall and jumps up, sword in hand::: Silen Myst: % sir! a storm is coming! Silen Myst: {S thunder EdDrWho: % Mordred hurtles down in front of Ancelyn BroganMc: %::stunned, moans and groans a bit on the ground trying to shake sense into her head:: NorisAlex: %::Ancelyn moves to defend his queen:: Silen Myst: % what do you want me to do now, Sir? EdDrWho: % Now traitor, we shall see who is the better, oh I forgot, you aren't. Silen Myst: % I hope you weren't talking to me. NorisAlex: %Traitor? You're the traitor, and you will not take the queen again BroganMc: %I am NOT the queen, Ancelyn! Silen Myst: %I"m just doing my job. BroganMc: %::hears Ancelyn and Mordred fighting, instinctually rolls over to see them:: Silen Myst: %Halt Brogan! Or I will slay you! EdDrWho: % Ah, taking your leave with a strump- Satan's beard! The Queen! NorisAlex: %:::attacks Modred::: NorisAlex: %:::rains down blows upon Modred:: NorisAlex: %:::taking advantage of his shock::: NorisAlex: %:::knocking him unconcious with a mighty blow:::: EdDrWho: % Motherrrrrrr! Help::::::skrunch!::::: Silen Myst: %Sir! Are you all right? BroganMc: %::takes lead from Ancelyn, jumps up and races to Mordred's horse:: Silen Myst: % I'll take that as a no. Silen Myst: {S bldypsnt BroganMc: %::takes reigns of Mordred's horse::Ancelyn, come on! NorisAlex: %Stay back, or I will slay him! EdDrWho: % Watch your place! EdDrWho: % KILL THEEEEEM! NorisAlex: %:::running, jumping onto modred's horse::: Silen Myst: % I'll get you for th-ennn.Is knocked out. BroganMc: %::Ancelyn yanks Brogan up behind him on horse:: EdDrWho: % KILL! NorisAlex: %:::galloping away from the field::: EdDrWho: % KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! NorisAlex: %:::making s ure the lady is fully seated first::: NorisAlex: {S galop_wa BroganMc: %::holds onto Ancelyn for dear life::Let's get out of here! Silen Myst: %:::still unconcious::: BroganMc: %::looks back::They're following us! NorisAlex: %Yes my lady! MIDDLE MERLIN ARRIVES AT THE BATTLEFIELD OF BADAN DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor comes riding onto the Battlefield ::: TalkerG: ::group heads towards a crossroads:: K9 mk 4: % :::K9 comes flying in::: DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor notices as he arrives that the battle is not going well.::: Will A 007: % :: Arthur follows the Doctor into the battle:: DRTUNA: % ::: Morgaine's forces are massing for a crushing attack which must be stopped::: Will A 007: % :: Draws sword:: DRTUNA: % K9, how about a medium force field near those tents? Will A 007: % How Merlin, we have so few knight left. K9 mk 4: % No problem. DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor jumps off of his steed and removes his whirling gadget from his pocket::: K9 mk 4: % :::K9 lands inbetween the tents and activates the force field::: TalkerG: %Few knights, but proud and courageous...and not bad fighters, too DRTUNA: % Perhaps a device, your majesty. DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor places the device down and steps back::: DRTUNA: % K9 seems to have set up a force field, and it is powered by this device...for now. TalkerG: %The good Doctor to the rescue again, how convienent! Will A 007: % Bedivere, why do you keep calling Merlin the Doctor? DRTUNA: % This won't last, however. We need to find out where that fog is being projected from. DRTUNA: % Ultimately, that fog could solidify and become almost anything. TalkerG: %What we need is a good sword and a strong shield. That's all! DRTUNA: % Well, Sir Bedivere, we should use all we have to defend our King. Will A 007: % Merlin, you stopped the enemy! Will A 007: % You magic is as powerful as it ever was! DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor bows to Arthur::: I have sire, but only for a short while. TalkerG: #Sire, it is odd, but that's what he has chose to call himself. I'm only being considerate TalkerG: %of his senility TalkerG: %But I defer to my King ::bows in regretful fashion:: Will A 007: % Never mind, Bediveire. ANCELYN AND BROGAN ESCAPE THROUGH FOG NorisAlex: %:::they make good their escape::: BroganMc: %::Brogan bounces up and down on horse wishing she had a pillow:: BroganMc: %Ancelyn, did you say that field was the way to Camelot? BroganMc: %Because if it is... NorisAlex: %:::riding into the fog::: Yes it is, we shall circle around my lady BroganMc: %Ancelyn listen to me. If that's the way to Camelot then Morgaine's men must be attacking. NorisAlex: % You're right, they must be! NorisAlex: %The king will be there, with the army BroganMc: %The Doctor and K9 are in danger. We must help them! Can't you go any faster? NorisAlex: %Yes my lady! NorisAlex: %:::spurring Modred's horse, riding dangerously fast::: BroganMc: %::squeezes Ancelyn's arms painfully when she nearly falls off:: Not THAT fast! NorisAlex: %:::slowing down slightly::: NorisAlex: %Sorry my lady MORDRED AND THE TROOPS ATTACK ARTHUR'S FORCES ON BADAN FIELD Silen Myst: % Sir! they are heading towards the fog! Silen Myst: #::coming up to first lookout::: Now you will die! Silen Myst: {S bldypsnt EdDrWho: % Mordred masses his forces into a crushing attack which must be stopped. Silen Myst: #:::slays lookout:::HAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Silen Myst: {S LAZER Silen Myst: #AHHHH!!!! Silen Myst: {S lazer Silen Myst: {S Lazer Silen Myst: % yeah, ME! Silen Myst: Before I kill you Silen Myst: %:::kills peasant::: Silen Myst: {S puppy OUT OF THE DARKNESS, STRANGERS APPROACH KING ARTHUR'S CAMP ON BADAN FIELD BroganMc: %::suddenly Ancelyn and Brogan race into a dense black fog:: BroganMc: %::they can not see and instinctually the horse slows:: BroganMc: %::whispers::No offense Ancelyn, but Camelot is a bit spooky. NorisAlex: %Tis Morgaine's work that makes it thus Will A 007: % Someone is coming! DRTUNA: % :::A dense bank of fog rolls towards the Knights of the Round Table::: TalkerG: %I hear the gallops of approaching steeds in the dark, Sire! Silen Myst: {S galop NorisAlex: %:::they ride into the midst of the fog::: DRTUNA: % How could they have come through the barrier? K9, has it been breashed? TalkerG: ::horse whinnies at the sound and the fog:: DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor pulls out his pocket watch again and scans once more::: Silen Myst: {S winny K9 mk 4: % I think its osmoting through. ANCELYN & BROGAN ARRIVE IN ARTHUR'S BADAN CAMP BroganMc: %::a horse emerges from the fog decorated with Mordred's banners:: TalkerG: %Merlin, we must escape or have the shield!! DRTUNA: % It is only one horse. BroganMc: %::cautiously the horse approaches the King's encampment on the battlefield and stops:: TalkerG: %Who is it that dares to attack the Court of his majesty? TalkerG: %Show yourselves and take my sword! NorisAlex: %It is I, Sir Ancelyn!!! NorisAlex: %:::riding up to a party on foot, reinging in:: TalkerG: %Ancelyn, where have you been? Do you have news? BroganMc: %::Brogan peeks around Ancelyn's back and sees Doctor, smiles:: Will A 007: % Sir Ancelyn... you're alive! We thought you were killed. NorisAlex: %:::dismounting:::Indeed I have, my lord! NorisAlex: %I have found the Queen! DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor recognizes Brogan::: Brogan! DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor runs to Brogan::: Will A 007: %Guinevere! TalkerG: %My QUeen, I bow before you! TalkerG: %We are most fortunate to be of one group. We will need our strength! TalkerG: %What is your bidding, my majesty? DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor looks confused at Brogan being greeted as the Queen::: DRTUNA: % This is not the Queen, your majesty, this is the Lady Brogan I spoke of. Will A 007: %:: Moves toward Brogan :: Will A 007: % Merlin, surely you jest. This must be Guinevere. BroganMc: %Hears King::Actually, my name's Brogan MacGill. NorisAlex: %This is your friend, my Lady? BroganMc: %::to Ancelyn::Yes, this is the Doctor. BroganMc: %::jumps down from horse::Doctor! It's so good to see you again. NorisAlex: % your friend the Doctor...is Merlin? DRTUNA: % Ask her yourself, good Knight. She may look like the Queen, but she is not. BroganMc: %::races over to Doctor and gives him a hug:: Are you alright? TalkerG: %Sire, I pointed out Merlin's ongoing senility ::rolls eyes:: DRTUNA: % The Queen never had a story in the Weekly World News. :::Dr smiles at Brogan::: Will A 007: %Guinevere, tell me it is you. TalkerG: %It's magic...it's madness, I say! K9 mk 4: % Hello Lady. BroganMc: %::faces king:: I'm sorry. ::says with sympathy:: I'm not your queen. DRTUNA: % Brogan, we don't have time for Royal mistaken identity. Your majesty, surely you can see... DRTUNA: %...the difference. Would ever the Queen stand in a posture such as this before you? Will A 007: % :: Looks upset and tired :: Will A 007: % Yes, Merlin you are right. My Queen is gone... NorisAlex: %:::falling to his knee in front of the king::: NorisAlex: % My lord Arthur, if Merlin says she is not the Queen, then he must be right NorisAlex: %I'm sorry to have failed you again, my King Will A 007: % No, Sir Ancelyn. You have done well as of any knight I have seen. OUT OF THE DARK FOG, MORGAINE'S FIRE-BREATHING DRAGON APPEARS TalkerG: %There is a fog of madness here! TalkerG: %There is a sound I can not place ... TalkerG: %but it strikes fear in me nonetheless DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor turns and begins looking into the fog::: Silen Myst: {S dragon1 BroganMc: %::hears sound::What's that?! NorisAlex: %:::standing up::: TalkerG: ::pulls out long sword:: NorisAlex: % It sounds like a dragon! NorisAlex: %:::pulls out his sword::: BroganMc: %Dragon? Of course, you can't have knights without a firebreathing dragon. DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor seems surprised::: Excuse me, but has our energy field been breashed? Silen Myst: %:::on cue::: Silen Myst: {S dragon1 TalkerG: %Come here, ye mangy reptile...have a taste! NorisAlex: %Thank you, my King NorisAlex: %I have tried K9 mk 4: % Oi, Guv, there's someting big and reptilian coming. Silen Myst: %:::once again on cue::: Silen Myst: {S dragon1 DRTUNA: % ::: Coming out of the fog are two huge red eyes::: DRTUNA: % ::: Tongues of flame light the sky::: Silen Myst: {S thunder Will A 007: % What demon is this!! TalkerG: %Fear not, I've tamed a few of these creatures in my time!! TalkerG: %maybe not this large, however!! K9 mk 4: % :::extends nose laser::: {S K9FX} NorisAlex: %Please, my lady Brogan, get behind me! NorisAlex: %:::stands in front of Brogan:: NorisAlex: % I shall not let it have you, my lady BroganMc: % Ancelyn, how are you going to stop that thing? NorisAlex: % By the grace of God and Merlin's help BroganMc: % Merlin? ::ignores him to focus on the Doctor instead:: TalkerG: %I shall protect you, my liege. In the name of Camelot! DRTUNA: % The force field has obvously failed. DRTUNA: % But...I see! Just as I thought! Now the cloud of moisture and carbon has formed together.... DRTUNA: %...It isn't just a cloud, now it has become something. This is matter manipulation on... DRTUNA: %...a very impressive scale! There must be a huge power generator nearby! Will A 007: % Merlin can you stop the dragon? DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor scans and smiles::: There it is. North north east of here. ENDING MORGAINE'S KNIGHTS RAID ARTHUR'S CAMP ON THE BATTLEFIELD BroganMc: ::suddenly, with a an angry roar, Morgaine's troops raid Arthur's camp:: Silen Myst: %:::Attacks Bedivere::: TalkerG: ::fights fiercely and strongly:: Silen Myst: %You are at a disadvantage, Sir Knight. You cannot see, Whereas I can. Silen Myst: %:::Thrusts::: EdDrWho: % Mordred is cowering in the backround Gail Polly: %:::Morgaine follows the Doctor::: TalkerG: ::points sword at Mordred:: TalkerG: %Ah, Mordred, I knew by the smell it was you and you Knight! NorisAlex: %My lord Bedivere, let me have Mordred! K9 mk 4: % :::blasts Dragon::: NorisAlex: %Is that your metal dog, milady? K9 mk 4: % Hello. BroganMc: %::dragon starts shooting balls of fire at ground:: Ancelyn, look out! NorisAlex: %:::knocking brogan out of the path::: BroganMc: %::doesn't answer Ancelyn but yanks him to the ground second before firebolt hits spot...:: BroganMc: %::where Ancelyn stood:: NorisAlex: %Sorry, my lady BroganMc: %::watching the smoldering ground::No problem. Just be more careful will you? NorisAlex: %Yes my lady DRTUNA: % Your majesty, what is north north east of here? Can you help me with your knowledge? Will A 007: % The cave north of here of an ancient legend. Silen Myst: %So we meet, Sir Knight! EdDrWho: % Thats YOU AND YOUR KNIGHT YOU MORON!> Silen Myst: %Prepare to die! DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor leans closer to King Arthur to listen::: NorisAlex: %Base Coward!!!! Will A 007: % the last time you were here in Avalon, you told me they Gail Polly: %Mordred keep your temper for battle... Silen Myst: %:::thrusts at Bedivere::: Will A 007: contained great power and danger, and to keep the knight away from there. EdDrWho: % Yes mommy. NorisAlex: %Arrogant pup! TalkerG: ::blocks sword and parries in return:: DRTUNA: % Don't tell me... ice caves, right? Silen Myst: {S puppy NorisAlex: %Hiding behind your mother's skirts, Modred? Gail Polly: %You would take care Ancelyn to watch your tongue...! Will A 007: % Yes, do you now remember? Silen Myst: %:::dodges and strikes sword arm::: TalkerG: %Your power in swordmanship is less than in politics, I fear for you! DRTUNA: % Yes, I sort of member, and now remember. EdDrWho: % @$$#0|3 DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor turns to Brogan::: Brogan, I need your help. Silen Myst: % Thou art not one to talk! TalkerG: :::switches hands, knocks Mordred to ground:: BroganMc: %::still on the ground looking about, is lost in the battle:: NorisAlex: %My lady, go help Merlin DRTUNA: % Brogan! NorisAlex: %:::pulling Brogan up:: NorisAlex: %Please go, my lady BroganMc: %::struggles free of Ancelyn::ALRIGHT! I got it. I'll go. But PLEASE take care! NorisAlex: % YOu take care too, my Lady Brogan NorisAlex: % We need you and Merlin to save us Silen Myst: %Mordred isn't fighting you, I am. TalkerG: %Will you yield, dark lord? Silen Myst: %No. Silen Myst: % I yeild when me lady says I may, And not til! K9 mk 4: % Oi Guv, what do you think you are doing, eh? DRTUNA: % Brogan! Will A 007: % Merlin, I must aid my knights. Go to the caves, if it will stop the dragon. TalkerG: %Well, Knight, how say you? Do you yield? DRTUNA: % K9, hold that dragon off if you can! Silen Myst: %:::get's up, stikes at Talkers head::NO! TalkerG: ::allows KC to stand:: DRTUNA: % Brogan! % ::: The Doctor shouts::: BroganMc: %::scurries through the fighting away from Ancelyn and to Doctor's side:: K9 mk 4: % What do you think I've been doin' all this time? Will A 007: % :: The King enter the melee:: TalkerG: %There is no honor with you or those you serve! NorisAlex: %:::Steps forward into the field::: DRTUNA: % Brogan, this dragon is making mincemeat of these troops. We must stop it. EdDrWho: % May I kill the King Mommy? BroganMc: %::stops briefly to look back at Ancelyn wistfully then continues:: Silen Myst: %I do not care of honor! I am in for Money! BroganMc: %::At Doctor's side::How? NorisAlex: %Come at me, you bastard Modred!!!! Silen Myst: %:::strikes again::: TalkerG: ::wields a slashing sword, bleeding from wound:: DRTUNA: % It is powered by a generator through the fog bank north north east of here. NorisAlex: %Coward!!! DRTUNA: % We must disable it. It will be defended. But that isn't the bad part. BroganMc: %::looks where Doctor points::That's back in the woods. NorisAlex: %Traitor!!!! Will A 007: % :: Moves to help Bedivere, gutting an emeny soldier on the way.:: TalkerG: %Money is all you measure yourself by. How sad there is none other. EdDrWho: % Pantywaist fool! BroganMc: %::dreading the answer::What is the bad news, Doctor? Silen Myst: %None other than what? DRTUNA: % The worst part is that I believe something evil will happen to me in there. Would you... NorisAlex: %Fight me now, or forever be known as a coward! TalkerG: %My thanks, sire. DRTUNA: % ...ah... BroganMc: %What, Doctor? K9 mk 4: % :::continues fighting the dragon::: TalkerG: %Knight errant! NorisAlex: %::races towards Modred::: EdDrWho: % Shoots Ancelyn {S Bomb} NorisAlex: %::sword upraised::: NorisAlex: %:::hurled by the blast::: EdDrWho: % Gotcha! TalkerG: ::continues to fight KC:: Will A 007: % Sir Bediver, is that man trying to talk you to death! TalkerG: %Aye sire, and a hot breathed death that would be. DRTUNA: % Brogan, I need your help. Will you come with me? Silen Myst: %I am not finished with you knight! BroganMc: %::looks back at Ancelyn and sees ground explode, panics but then sees him attacking back:: Gail Polly: %Well, Mordred...hear your mother... TalkerG: %Nor I, but your finish I will see. Silen Myst: %:::slashes at Talker from behind::: Gail Polly: %bring me the head of Arthur! EdDrWho: % yes mommy? BroganMc: %Of course. Come on, Doctor. Let's hurry. They won't last much longer. TalkerG: ::ducks:: Silen Myst: % thou wilt not destroy me! NorisAlex: %:::knocked unconcious::: NorisAlex: %:::almost, but scrambles up and runs at modred again:::: Will A 007: % :: Blocks KC's blow :: TalkerG: ::and slips sword in leg of KC:: NorisAlex: %COWARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EdDrWho: {S Bomb} BroganMc: %::Brogan races off north northest to the woods:: K9 mk 4: % Oi, where are you going! Silen Myst: % And Thou wouldst not fight me If I was hired by your king! NorisAlex: %:::aims a slash at Modred's head::: K9 mk 4: % Well, King, it's you, me, and the rest of the fleet. EdDrWho: % Who cares if I'm a Coward. You're dead. Almost... Will A 007: % And why would I hire a pitiful fighter like you! EdDrWho: {S Bomb} NorisAlex: % Not yet, base villain EdDrWho: {S Bomb} TalkerG: %Sire, I stand to protect your back. EdDrWho: {S Bomb} NorisAlex: %:::ducking and weaving::: Will A 007: % Merlin's Hound? You can talk! EdDrWho: Throws dagger at Ancelyn.... NorisAlex: %:::parrys the dagger::: EdDrWho: % {S Bomb} EdDrWho: % Gets fed up and blasts Ancelyn at pointblank range. {S Bomb} TalkerG: %Sire, watch out... there's a .... Silen Myst: I shall kill you! Silen Myst: {S dragon1 NorisAlex: %:::finally knocked unconcious with a blast::: TalkerG: ::points at oncoming sword of Knight Commanders:: K9 mk 4: % :::K9 is still fighting::: EdDrWho: % Jumps on Ancelyn, hitting him repeatedly::: Will A 007: % Puts up shield to block the heat blast from the dragon:: Silen Myst: % :::hits Talker on the head with Butt of sword::: Gail Polly: *:::good, my son, good, she says telepathically::: EdDrWho: % Thank you mother.. TalkerG: ::groggily crawls from battle:: Will A 007: %:: Knock on his butt from the blast:: TalkerG: %Sire, are you alive ... hurt ... Silen Myst: % now that your protection is gone, (sarcastically)SIRE, FACE me and die! Will A 007: % Bedivere, the blast from that lizera fiend just took the wind from me TalkerG: ::holds up sword over King:: Silen Myst: %:::slashes at the King::: Silen Myst: % You!?!? TalkerG: %sire... Will A 007: % ::rolls away from the sword cut:: TalkerG: ::blocks sword and falls back:: Silen Myst: % you will die for that, knight! Will A 007: %:: Throws shield at the Knight Commander:: Silen Myst: %OW!!! Silen Myst: %Don't do that! TalkerG: %Camelot has had a long rule. You will not be the one to end it! EdDrWho: % Nope, I will. {S Bomb} Silen Myst: %But I will bring it nearer to that end! Will A 007: % Bedivere, we must fall back with the other remaining knights TalkerG: ::standsand moves towards KC:: EdDrWho: % A Knight Explodes Silen Myst: %Whoa! TalkerG: %I will stay and fight, Sire. EdDrWho: % Sees K-9. {S Bomb} Silen Myst: {S thunder Silen Myst: {S boom Silen Myst: {S runaway K9 mk 4: % :::the bomb knocks K9 on his side and in turn knocks him out::: TalkerG: ::walks towards dragon:: EdDrWho: % K-9 short circuts. Gail Polly: *% :::to Mordred:::yes my son, take Merlin's creature, it may be most useful EdDrWho: % Hmmm. A metal mutt. TalkerG: ::faces dragon, ready to defend his majesty:: EdDrWho: % Thank you mommy. Will A 007: % :: Grabs a dagger from the ground and stands up:: EdDrWho: % Oh no. Hits KC. TalkerG: %Sire, stand with me against the wurm! Will A 007: % I'm with you Bedivere! DOCTOR AND BROGAN RACE TO ICE CAVES TO UNDO MORGAINE'S MAGICAL DRAGON DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor and Brogan run away from the battlefield and head north north east::: DRTUNA: & = Outside the cave. BroganMc: &::Brogan and Doctor approach a crystalline cave:: BroganMc: &Is this it, Doctor? DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor enters a wood and sees a cave::: DRTUNA: & Wait a minute! Brogan, have you noticed a pattern here? Another cave! BroganMc: &Tell me about Doctor. I spend the night in yet another cave. I'm beginning to hate them. DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor shakes his head and smiles at Brogan::: DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor enters the cave:::: BroganMc: &::follows Doctor into cave and stops in wonderment:: DRTUNA: & :::Inside the cave it is beautiful, the walls and roof are covered with beautiful crystals:::: BroganMc: &::interior is a beautiful bright white crystalline structure:: DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor looks around appreciatively::: BroganMc: &It's like being inside a crystal chandelier. DRTUNA: & These may not be ice crystals at all. DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor feels a crystal and taps it with his finger::: BroganMc: &Not Ice crystals? ::touches one and it's warm and dry:: I don't understand. DRTUNA: & Brogan, this is a very large energy storage and amplification system. It is NOT natural. BroganMc: &Energy storage? Is this what's creating that fog dragon, Doctor? DRTUNA: & BUT ... this is not an energy generator. It may be powering the dragon, but not making the energy. DRTUNA: & I wonder how to disable it without cutting us into a million little pieces? BroganMc: &::watches Doctor go to a central bank of crystals::Is that the control pad or something? DRTUNA: & Well, we could try and drain the power from it, but where to? DRTUNA: & Yes, this could be a control pad. I can't decide which there are more of, caves or control rooms? BroganMc: &::smiles at Doctor:: Or meglomaniacs controlling them both, Doctor? DRTUNA: & Yes, there are some nasty themes in the universe. I wonder which one it is this time? DRTUNA: & And, you know, I had this inclination from a clue I picked up when I cross this timeline before... DRTUNA: & ...that the Ice Caves of Badan were a bad place for me to go. BroganMc: &If we need to drain the power, why don't we just short it out like an electrical circuit? BroganMc: &::looks around::There must be something here we can short out. DRTUNA: & Yes, I'll try and "run it into the ground" so to speak. DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor works busily on the controls::: BroganMc: &What can I do, Doctor? DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor steps back::: There, that should do it! Grauned out, it should be. RTUNA: & ::: The cave of crystals suddenly stops sparking as the energy is drained out of it::: BroganMc: &::crystals flicker a few times and go out on control panel:: I think you've done it, Doctor DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor smiles and claps Brogan on the back::: Well done, well done! Good idea, that. BroganMc: &::coughs for Doctor slaps her a bit too hard:: Thanks. Doctor, do you feel it? FOG DRAGON VANISHES AS THE BATTLE DRAWS TO A DEFEATING CLOSE DRTUNA: % :::THE DRAGON VANISHES::: Will A 007: %:: Throws dagger at the dragon:: TalkerG: ::crouches to attack:: TalkerG: %::rocks back:: EdDrWho: {S Runaway} Will A 007: % :: The dagger hits the fog dragon as it is upon the the two knights:: TalkerG: %I fear even greater magic at work! Will A 007: %::The dragon suddenly disperses:: Will A 007: % :: Arthur falls to the ground:: TalkerG: %Sire, sire....!!!!! EdDrWho: % Men fall back with the prisoners! Will A 007: % :: groans :: TalkerG: ::leans over to King:: Will A 007: % I'm getting to old for this! TalkerG: %More wind knocked out, your Majesty? TalkerG: %You seem to have a lot of it, your majesty! Will A 007: % Yes, Bedivere. Help me back to our steeds. TalkerG: %My pleasure, and duty, my liege. Will A 007: % We must return to Camelot and prepare for a seige. TalkerG: ::helps Arthur on horse:: TalkerG: Mordred will be sure to attempt more dispicable tactics! Will A 007: %:: with Bedivere's help, gets on his horse :: TalkerG: ::mounts charger:: TalkerG: %Away TalkerG: %Back to Camelot and to safety! Will A 007: % Morgaine won't stop until she has the throne. TalkerG: %Then we will have to stop her, won't we? A song for the ride home, sire? Will A 007: % I hope Merlin finds what he needs in the Ice Caves. Will A 007: % You begin Bedivere. I'm a bit tired. TalkerG: ::hums a familiar folk melody:: TalkerG: %Soon, we will be behind walls... and Mordred will be dead! KNIGHT COMMANDER GETS SEPARATED FROM THE BATTLE Silen Myst: % ahhh! Silen Myst: {S galop Silen Myst: %:::falls off horse:::OHHH! My head! Silen Myst: %What happened? Silen Myst: % Where am I? Silen Myst: % for that matter, WHO am I? Silen Myst: ::stumbles into cave, unbeknown to the others there::: Silen Myst: & Oh....Why do I have this in my hand? :::Throws sword away::: AMIDST THE BATTLE, MORGAINE WATCHES Gail Polly: *:::Morgaine stands in a small glade, her crystal ball held in her palm::: Gail Polly: %my fog and my dragon is taking the strength out of Arthur's troops and he is vulnerable Gail Polly: *::;she switches channels on her crystal ball:::: Merlin. what is he doing? ::she wonders: Gail Polly: *:::more crystal seen within her ball::: ahhh, he has gotten far...too far perhaps Gail Polly: *:::sees Brogan in the crystal ball::: what manner of trickery is this, Merlin? Gail Polly: *another such as one I've already dealt with? You think to bring on her double? Gail Polly: *I think 'tis time you and I dealt face to face, sorcerer! Gail Polly: *:::tucking her crystal ball in a specially designed pocket, she closes her eyes and... Gail Polly: ...concentrates:::: Gail Polly: *:::her figure shimmers and finally becomes insubstantial, then fades away altogether::: Gail Polly: *:::she reappears outside the entrance to the caves:::: Gail Polly: *::she takeks out her crystal ball and consults::: Gail Polly: *:::Morgaine watches the Doctor and "Guinevere" through her crystal ball:::: Gail Polly: *He goes to far! :::she feels the drop in power within the cave::: Gail Polly: *:::realizes what Merlin has done:::: Gail Polly: *:::she again vanishes from the woods outside the cave entrance:::: MORGAINE CONFRONTS MERLIN AND HIS SORCERESS IN THE ICE CAVES Silen Myst: & :::Sees the other two::: Who are they? BroganMc: &::looks around warily::Doctor, we have to get out of.... Gail Polly: &:::reappears inside the cave, behind Merlin and Brogan:::: Gail Polly: &AHhhhh Merlin, at last BroganMc: &::sees Morgaine::DOCTOR!! Silen Myst: & :::sees Morgaine::: and who is that? DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor turns and sees Morgaine::: Ah, there you are! Silen Myst: & morgaine? that name is familiar.... Gail Polly: &You Merlin shall not get away with passing this creature off as Guinevere! DRTUNA: & Morgaine of the Fay, Queen of the Sprax, I presume. Silen Myst: & Merlin, Merlin...::trying to remember::: DRTUNA: & I have done no such thing. And why should I...wait a minute! Gail Polly: &Insolent creature! BroganMc: &::to Morgaine::For the last time I am NOT Queen Guinevere!!! DRTUNA: & YOU have stolen away Guinivere, haven't you? Silen Myst: & Guinivere? Gail Polly: &Merlin is a crafty creature quite the one to meddle in other's business Silen Myst: Why can't I remember? Gail Polly: &Well Merlin, I see you can sense what is DRTUNA: & I am here to defend my friends, it is noble to do so. You must respect that! Silen Myst: & :::Falls into view of others in cave::: Gail Polly: &SHE::::points to Brogan::: shall not be allowed back to Camelot, to Arthur, to be part of.. Gail Polly: &...your doings!!! DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor looks very worried:::: Gail Polly: &She will die like her double! BroganMc: &::backs away nervously and stops stubbornly:: DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor moves towards Brogan::: BroganMc: &::prepares to dive to her left:: Silen Myst: & :::looks up at Sorceress:: Gail Polly: &::::Morgaine's hands thrust out in front of her face, and an enormous spark of power leaps! Gail Polly: &:::towards Brogan!:::: BroganMc: &::grabs her knapsack and swings at Morgaine:: Silen Myst: &NO!!! Don't kill her! Gail Polly: &ZZZZZZZZAAAAAPPPP!!!!! DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor jumps in front of Brogan and takes the force of the energy bolt::: DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor stiffens in midair, and then falls to the ground with a nasty thud::: BroganMc: &NO!!! ::screams when sees Doctor fall:: Gail Polly: &:::realizes she has downed Merlin and begins to laugh maniacally:::: Gail Polly: &HAhahahahaaaaaaaaaaa!!!! Even better!!! Gail Polly: &While Merlin is down, Morgaine shall remove him from the Battlefield!!!! Silen Myst: &:::crawls over to Doctor and collapses::: BroganMc: %::falls to ground shaking Doctor trying to wake him:: Gail Polly: &He *and* his "Guinevere"!! BroganMc: &::to Morgaine::You horrible old witch! BroganMc: &How could you?! Gail Polly: &::::she again raises her arms and conjures a spell, and fades away from sight, laughing:::: BroganMc: &Doctor? ::worried when gets no answer:: Doctor, please be all right. Gail Polly: &::: A vast rumbling begins to sound in Brogan's ears, coming from all around:::: DRTUNA: & :::Inside the Doctor's body, his cells begin to decide ... do they need to regenerate? Stay tuned:: Gail Polly: &:::Morgaine vanishes from sight:::: Gail Polly: &:::rocks begin to tumble from the roof of the cave, dust and rocks everywhere...:::: Gail Polly: &:::sealing the cave COMPLETELY, leaving Merlin, Brogan and Silen within:::: Gail Polly: &ENJOY YOUR TOMB, MERLIN!!! Gail Polly: &Bwahhhhhhhahhahahahahaa BroganMc: &::Brogan is near tears left with the unconscious possibly dying Doctor:: ******************** TIME LOGS *************************** Ancelyn's Log 7-24-96 Ancelyn lay in utter darkness. He could hear nothing, see nothing. Gradually, the darkness brightened. He could see images... Riding in fog, a woman mounted behind him on Gralchmai ... Still in fog, riding across a field, flashes of light and explosions around them... Gwalchmai dead on the field, exchanging blows with Modred, vile Modred, knocking him unconcious, escaping on his horse with Guinevere... Riding, finding his king, presenting the Queen to him... No, not the Queen, the Lady Brogan, apprentice to Merlin... A dragon, all sound and fury... Parting with the Lady Brogan, she and Merlin going to foil Morgaine's plan, concern and ? in their voices, their faces... Attempting to close with Modred, bombs barring the way, falling into darkness... The images swirl away, blown by a fierce wind. He finds himself standing in a room, three woman, barely visible, before and about him. Light envelopes the woman to his left. He turns to see it is Guinevere. She speaks. "Fine amor, the art of love for love's sake. Will thou be my champion?" Next, the woman to his right. It is Brogan. "What good is courtly love, if you cannot be friend and lover?" Finally the woman before him, cloak enshrouded. "Choose, Sir Ancelyn!" He looks to his left, at the Queen, and his right, at the Lady. Then he faces the other. "I choose Brogan." The Queen disappears, and the Lady is at his side. Then the other raises her hood. It is Morgaine! She smiles evilly. "Doomed, all are doomed!" She cackles madly. He feels cold steel on his face. "Wake up, Guv." He opens his eyes, and sees Merlin's metal apprentice. ========================== Brogan's Log 7-24-96 Brogan knelt beside the Doctor in the Ice Caves. Tenderly, she cradled his head in her lap trying to coax him awake. "Doctor?" she called softly. "Doctor, can you hear me?" Her voice was filled with concern and worry, but the timelord gave no indication he heard. He seemed as still and lifeless as Brogan's friend Angus after he'd been struck down by the cave monster on Earth. In a sudden panic, Brogan placed her ear against the Doctor's chest hoping to hear the beat of life within. She did. A strong, consistent heart beat. So strong it curiously seemed to echo... on both sides of his chest. With a sigh of relief, Brogan yanked a jacket out of her knapsack and used it to create a makeshift pillow under the Doctor's head. Whipping out her water bottle and a handkerchief, she placed a cold compress on his forehead. "You're going to be all right, Doctor." She assured him and herself. "You have to be." With a burst of determination, Brogan rose to her feet and looked around the cave. Streaming down from the ceiling and up from the floor, thousands of blue-white crystals decorated the interior. In one corner, where light once poured through the entrance, was a mound of fallen rock and crystal. Brogan gritted her teeth remembering the sorceress Morgaine's wicked attempt to seal their fate in the Ice Caves. Despite the loss of skylight, the cave crystals glowed brightly illuminating the small prison and Brogan's resolve to escape. She discerningly surveyed the interior. Quickly, Brogan realized the rock pile blocking the entrance was several feet thicker than she could remove with her bare hands. Then her eyes stumbled upon a surprising figure lying amidst the rubble. She stepped closer to the unconscious knight. His attire struck a chord of fear in her. Trapped within the cave with her and the helpless Doctor was the Knight Commander. Morgaine's lackey and Ancelyn's sworn enemy. Instinctually, Brogan stepped back not wanting to awaken the murderous soldier. In the process, her foot inadvertently kicked a loose rock along the back wall of the cave. Brogan heard the ominous sound of shifting stones behind her and swiftly jumped to her left. As she turned, she glimpsed a dozen or more rocks tumbling to the ground away from the wall. After the dust cleared, she noticed a dark crack in the wall where the rocks once were. Brogan inspected the crack, no bigger than her hand, and realized it opened onto a passageway. Perhaps the passageway to freedom? Hastily, she began clearing away more rocks getting excited as the crack grew to a crevice as large as her arm. Brogan just managed to poke her head through to take a peek at the dark yet long inner passageway when nearly the whole ceiling collapsed sending Brogan to the ground and blocking it again. As she composed herself amidst the rubble, the sound of the Doctor's muted voice caught her attention. Brogan returned to the Doctor's side expecting him to be awake. Sadly, only his blank unconscious expression greeted her. Then he murmured. One word... Zoe. "Doctor, can you hear me? It's Brogan." she called to the fallen timelord. She thought she saw him trying to look for her, but his dreams blinded him from reality. "I'm *here* Doctor!... Oh, please be okay!" Visions of the timelord's heroic deed, which left him in such a vulnerable state, raced through Brogan's mind. The witch Morgaine's fingers glowing with hatred and fire and aimed at Brogan. The Doctor's face consumed with pain and shock as he fell from the firebolt meant for his companion. "Why, Doctor? Why did you do that? Morgaine meant to kill ME not you! You silly old man, it's not important what happens to me. I won't have anyone I care about get hurt because of me. Do you understand? I won't have it! The price is too high." The Doctor mumbled an unintelligible reply and fell silent again. Concluding he was not getting any better, Brogan grew worried. She gazed at the rockfall blocking the passageway knowing if she fiddled with it more she could bring the whole cave down on them. They would have to wait for help to come and dig them out. What help? Brogan's mind remembered. Everyone was busy fighting Morgaine's forces on the battlefield. The fog dragon had been dispersed, but Morgaine's knights were dangerous and formidable adversaries. Ancelyn. His name echoed through Brogan's mind bringing powerful memories and an emotion she couldn't quite name. What happened to him? Is he all right? Did he survive the battle in one piece or... Brogan's memory recalled the image of Mordred's evil grin amidst the smoke and debris kicked up when he threw a grenade at Ancelyn's feet. For one brief moment, Brogan felt the sickening combination of breathless horror and shock as she saw Ancelyn's body lying on the ground motionless. But then he jumped up and challenged Mordred again. With a smile even. In her heart, Brogan knew Ancelyn must have survived. No one that brave and arrogant could so easily fall to the machinations of a conniving witch. And yet, the Doctor, the single-most intelligent and brave person she knew, lied before her possibly dying. "Ancelyn!" Brogan spoke aloud. "If your not alive and well and coming for us, I'm going to kill you!" The ridiculousness of her threat momentarily broke through her worry and evoked a smile like the many she'd already shared with her knight-in-shining-armor. The moment passed far too quickly and left silent resignation in it's place. There was nothing Brogan could do to help anyone right now. All she could do was wait... and hope. The Doctor's words, said during another dangerous situation, came to her mind. "While there is life there is always hope, Brogan." She smiled fondly as she gazed at his silent face. Closing her eyes, Brogan silently prayed the Doctor would awaken soon so she could tell him he was right. ========================== Arthur's Log 7-24-96 Mists of Camelot Pt 2 by TArkkannan (writ in the king's own hand) The battle draws nigh. I dreamed again last night. My Gwen was in the blossoming orchard again and Kay was there. Kay, my foster brother, my senechal -- gone before me nearly twenty years now. "You're tired, Wart," he says to me. "It's almost time to rest." "There's so much to be done, Kay," I argue. "I know," he says, "and there's more to do, but you have to rest in between." And then there were banners and men all around me. I was in the viewing stand at one of Gawaine's tournaments. "Hail Arthur!" the crowd shouts. "He who Reigns and He who will Reign again!" I woke to hear an owl hooting. Whatever happened to that clever bird, Archemedies? Is his spirit residing in the strange metal hound that runs by the side of the Merlin who has returned to me? My death is in this battle. God, into thy hands do I commend my soul. These are the last words of Arthurus Pendragon. =========== The Doctor's Log 7-24-96 Mists of Camelot Part 2 by DRTUNA As the Doctor has been struck down by a lightning bolt from the hands of the sorceress Morgaine, this entry is filed by the Matrix back on Gallifrey which observes his actions and also monitors his brain activity, as it does of all Timelords who are not shielded from it in some way. While from time to time the Doctor's mind has been so shielded, it has not been shielded so since his last visit there and since Flavia became Lord President of the High Council. ---------------- BIO REPORT The body hits the floor of the cave at a force of 1.78 ... by the time it reaches the ground it is lifeless. Heart beats are infrequent and random. Respiration is hardly noticeable. Oxygen and blood flow changes have an effect on the thoughts and mind patterns. Most of the Doctor's conscious mind is not functioning, but other parts of the autonomic system are operating at high speed. All over his body cells are beginning to process information about the need for an impending regeneration due to the force of the blow. This, the 11th incarnation, may be ending. COGNITIVE REPORT -- Monitor of Thoughts (incomplete) ::: The Doctor's consciousness fights to the surface in his largely dormant mind. As if swimming to a distant surface to breathe, the struggle to rise is great. Finally, the surface of awareness is reached and the Doctor's mind and personality begin to reassemble, although there is no bodily interface as of yet. ::: ::: The Doctor awakens in his own mind. ::: Where am I? Why is it so dark? ::: The Doctor sees a dim light ahead of him. He approaches it slowly. It grows as he nears. There is a dim light focused on a round granite rock about three feet tall and four feet wide, flattened on the top. The Doctor can see nothing except what is in the dim light ... the rock. The Doctor takes a seat on the rock.::: Something tells me this isn't corporeal. My name.... I am the Doctor! I must be very severely damaged. ::: The Doctor concentrates hard and tries to make contact with his body. The ordeal is too much, and the conscious portion of his remaining mind blacks out and sprawls across the rock.::: :::: The Doctor is only dimly aware of anything. No contact with his body. In his mind he sees the dim light. Out of the dim light swims a face...The Master!::: Master> Now, Doctor, now is your time! Helpless, defenseless, and in a regeneration crisis! All of your supposed good deeds will come to naught soon when we undo your meddling! Doctor> No. It can't be. Master> Oh yes, it can be...and it will. ::: The face of the Rani swims up out of the haze and appears before the Doctor::: Rani> Yes, and all of your interloping stowaways are now out of the picture. Die, Doctor, and leave my next scheme to go on without your philanthropic moralisms to stop it! ::: The face of Flavia joins the other two, and they begin slowly circling around one another as they hang in the air in front of the Doctor::: Flavia> Yes, Doctor, it seems like you have gone a bit far this time. We can barely track you in the dimension you are in, and there is no chance of a rescue. I'm just afraid you are finally out of luck. Perhaps you should have stayed home after all.... ::: The Doctor is stunned by this last comment. His non-corporeal form rises from the rock and looks at the faces.::: Doctor> Should have stayed at home? Why, so that I could become a bloated and self-effacing power broker like yourself, carrying on the role of Rassilon just as he would have ... career first, others second? Stayed at home? So that I could allow Timelords such as these other two to become the boasting butchers of the galaxy? And countless others! If we had all stayed at home, it wouldn't be much of a universe, would it? Flavia> As you wish, Doctor, but the Matrix is telling me that your regeneration is failing, and soon you will lose this, what little consciousness you have left. I'm afraid it is over, Doctor. You know, I haven't had one of these "final failed regeneration" talks in quite some time. It is quite a dramatic moment for me as the leader of our people. Well, conduct yourself with dignity please, you never know who will be watching, and I'll retrieve your file and review it later. ::: Flavia's face vanishes.::: The Master> Yes, and I too will be off. I'm not really here, but my hate for you is so great that you have brought a part of me to you via mental projection. I assume that is also how SHE got here. :::Motions to Rani::: The Rani> Yes, I do feel a bit as if I am visiting an inferior planet every time I deal with you two. Farewell, Doctor. You tried very hard. The Master> But, you had to lose in the end. ::: The faces of the Master and the Rani vanish after giving each other disapproving looks.::: ::: The Doctor is alone. The circle of light begins to shrink.::: I must concentrate! I cannot give up. But, the Matrix says my body is failing, and I cannot reach it. When I try, I lose this consciousness as well. The next black out may very well be my last! ::: The Doctor stands on the rock::: ::: The Doctor peers sharply into the Darkness and calls out. ::: I assert my will and right, to live and act, to influence and change, to help and nurture, to explore and discover. I will not renounce my existence! I will not surrender it! ::: The Doctor looks down, and begins to doubt his words. The light is dying around him.::: ::: A very faint voice is heard. It is calling the Doctor.::: ::: The Doctor hears Zoe's voice. Her voice trails on in a narrative, and does not respond to his calls. The Doctor moves toward the voice, but cannot leave the rock. He finally just listens carefully::: Zoe> The place I am in is so strange. I can feel your presence is close by... but inaccessible. I have had a lot of time to think while I am here... too much time. But what is that word, time, without a place to play in? I'm lonely. This world I am in, for it is a world I have discovered that much, is so foreign to me. No dandelions, I'm afraid. I've asked other lost souls who are here if they have any. For, you see Doctor, it was the dandelion which stopped you from disappearing here along with me when I touched the other Zoe. Dandelion leaves emit a certain gas which protects you from inter-dimensional rifts. I didn't have it, and so I ended up here. When next we meet I must have it or I will be trapped here forever! I can already feel my attachments to your world fading. My body is of no use here, so I haven't had to use it. It grows weak without use... ::: Zoe continues with a new note of fear and urgency::: Zoe> Oh, Doctor, please...listen to Brogan! Why have you been so stubborn lately? I haven't been able to contact you earlier. Please, don't give up your search for me! If I stay here too long I might drag you here too, I am afraid. I am losing my own awareness. Please don't give up your search for me! ::: Zoe's voice fades.::: ::: The Doctor rises from the rock and the light expands a bit.::: Doctor> I am coming Zoe. I may have had to come through the valley of death to hear your voice, but I have heard it, and I am coming, Zoe! ::: The Doctor jumps up off the rock, vaults off of it straight up, and begins swimming upward.::: Doctor> I am coming Zoe! By the deeds of my life, I swear it! ::: The Doctor sees a bright surface above him.::: ========== BIO REPORT Pending regeneration canceled as flood of new orders begin coming from lower brain stem. Cells respond by retreating from regeneration mode. Heartsbeat is more frequent. Consciousness is returning soon. MATRIX RETURN TO NORMAL OBSERVATION. [Thanks to ZoeWhovian/Lisa for sending me her message which I have inserted above] ============================== Mists of Camelot Part Three - Finale Wednesday, July 31, 1996 Plot by: JenKoko/BroganMc Script by: the Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= CAST OF CHARACTERS (Player) (Character) DRTUNA The Doctor, a wandering timelord K9 mk 4 K9, the Doctor's robotic dog BroganMc Brogan MacGill, freelance reporter TArkkannan King Arthur FreylichT Morgaine & Mordred SilenMyst Knight Commander Dr Hammai Sir Bedivere NorisAlex Sir Ancelyn BEGINNING DOCTOR AND BROGAN TRAPPED IN THE ICE CAVES BroganMc: &=Ice Caves BroganMc: &::Brogan kneels before unconscious Doctor in the Ice Caves:: BroganMc: &::Brogan is oblivious to Knight Commander who lies nearby:: BroganMc: &::Knight Commander awakens:: BroganMc: &Brogan>Doctor? ::calls softly:: Doctor wake up! DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor begins to re-establish contact with his body::: DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor mumbles and takes a breath::: Zoe! BroganMc: &::KC sees the sorcerer Merlin and his apprentice:: DRTUNA: & Zoe! BroganMc: &::KC quietly gets up and looks for an exit:: DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor sits straight up, his eyes open wide.::: DRTUNA: & Zoe! I did it! I did it! BroganMc: &::Brogan is suprised:: Doctor! Are you all right? DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor stands and begins to move around in a circle, he is very happy.::: DRTUNA: & I did it, Zoe! BroganMc: &::KC spots crack in back wall and races for it:: DRTUNA: & I am spectacular, Brogan! I was dead. I was dead and they were gloating over me! BroganMc: &::KC tries to quietly pull rocks away and make his escape:: DRTUNA: & I mean, it's bad enough to have to die, but to have to listen to your enemies gloat is too much! BroganMc: &I'm sure. Doctor, you're hallucinating. DRTUNA: & Brogan, as you may know, we Timelords can regenerate, or develop totally new bodies. BroganMc: &::KC clears a path away from the back exit and begins crawling through:: DRTUNA: & My regeneration this time was failing. Not only was I going to lose this form, but I was going... DRTUNA: & ...to be just plain dead! DRTUNA: & I was contacted by Chancellor Flavia, she was having her final failed regeneration talk with me! BroganMc: &Brogan>Chancellor Flavia? DRTUNA: & They left me, trapped inside my mind as the light was going out, and then.... DRTUNA: & I heard Zoe's voice! She called to me. She told me her story. I couldn't reach her, but she was there BroganMc: &::KC on his knees halfway through the back entrance, kicks a rock inadvertantly:: BroganMc: & You mean you talked to her... ghost? DRTUNA: & Brogan, Zoe is alive! It energized me so much that not only did my regeneration not fail.... DRTUNA: & ...but it didn't even happen! My love and concern for Zoe brought me back to life! DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor hugs Brogan::: I'm no good to you dead now, am I? ::: The Doctor laughs::: BroganMc: &::ROCKS FALL AWAY FROM BACK ENTRANCE ON ICE CAVES WITH LOUD RUMBLING:: BroganMc: &::KC gets up and runs out of Ice Caves:: IN HER LAIR, MORGAINE CONFRONTS HER CAPTIVES SIR ANCELYN AND K9 NorisAlex: $=Morgaine's presence NorisAlex: $:::Ancelyn whispers to Merlin's familiar as they are brought before Morgaine::: NorisAlex: $ Do you have a plan for escape, Sir Familiar? K9 mk 4: $ My name is K9. And I'm not a cat. FreylichT: $ ::Morgaine looks at the entering group:: FreylichT: $ Who are you? NorisAlex: $I am Sir Ancelyn, and I would know you anywhere NorisAlex: $ You are Morgaine!!! FreylichT: $::looks at Ancelyn:: Yes Yes, I know you. What is this thing with you? NorisAlex: $ I can tell you my purpose, foul creature. This is Merlin's aide FreylichT: $What is your purpose? K-9? K9 mk 4: $ Bit difficult to explain really. K9 mk 4: $ Who's Merlin? NorisAlex: $ What have you done with Guinevere? NorisAlex: $ If you've harmed her, you will pay dearly. FreylichT: $ :::cresting an eyebrow:::Merlin's aide eh? ::looks at the question of Guinevere::: Who? FreylichT: $ ::Giggles::: NorisAlex: $:::thrashing in his chains::: NorisAlex: $ The Queen. What have you done with her? K9 mk 4: $ Yeah, uh, what did you do with his Queen? FreylichT: $ Oh... Her.... well. If you simply MUST know... I have... FreylichT: $ Done AWAY with her... and my my does she have a pair of lungs... FreylichT: $ Would you like to see them? NorisAlex: $WHAT????? FreylichT: $ ::Giggles::: NorisAlex: $ What did you do to her? K9 mk 4: $ See who? K9 mk 4: $ OK, I'm confused now. What's all this then? NorisAlex: $ you made up those rumors about the Queen and I to keep my lord Arthur from looking for NorisAlex: $her. FreylichT: $ ::looking down at the non cat familiar::: You my odd one... K9 mk 4: $ Trust me, I'm not interesting. FreylichT: $ You may be of interest... ::looking up at Ancelyn:: SHE was a traitor to you at Heart... FreylichT: $Not worthy of MY kingdom. NorisAlex: $ She was no traitor. NorisAlex: $ What did you do to her? FreylichT: $ ::Reaching out and picking up a box:: Here.. ::walking over to him::: I think she would FreylichT: $ Have liked to you have her heart... ::opens the box:: FreylichT: $ ::inside is a grizzley looking heart::: NorisAlex: $:::looks inside, sees the horror::: FreylichT: $ ::CACKLES:: NorisAlex: $NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NorisAlex: $ I'll kill you!!!!!!!!!!! K9 mk 4: $ Eewww, that's a bit nasty. Make all sick, it would. NorisAlex: $:::lungees for Morgaine::: FreylichT: $ Do not worry.. you will be joining her at once.... Guards! take him away.. and bring me FreylichT: $ His head! NorisAlex: $ You will pay for your vile deeds Morgaine. I swear you will!!!!!! K9 mk 4: $ Isn't a bit early for beheading this time of day, Lady? NorisAlex: $ You and your bastard son will pay dearly!!!! K9 mk 4: Who's a bastard? NorisAlex: $:::thrashes as the guards take him away::: FreylichT: $ ::looking out into the mist:: I have other things to attend too... FreylichT: $ ;:turning to her son:: Come my son.. we have much to do. FreylichT: $Mordred: Coming mother. K9 mk 4: $ :::acting dumb to make himself less interesting::: NorisAlex: $:::Ancelyn is taken by the guards outside Morgaine's keep::: K9 mk 4: $ Who-wee, don't forget me, mate! INJURED KING ARTHUR IS RETURNED TO HIS THRONE ROOM BY HIS TRUSTED KNIGHT SIR BEDIVERE TArkkannan: *== throne room Dr Hammai: * Get herbs now hurry! Dr Hammai: * You get water, do you want your king to die? TArkkannan: *::groans:: No time, old Fox. Morgaine is coming. Merlin, where's Merlin? TArkkannan: *::struggles to get up:: Dr Hammai: * Er, Merlins Sire? TArkkannan: *Damn it, man, without him we're lost. Dr Hammai: * ::Whispers to servants:: find the wizard QUICKLY! TArkkannan: *::swallows hard, pressing hand to wound. His face pales:: Dr Hammai: * Sire you must not, your wounds. TArkkannan: *::waves him off:: There's no time. She's coming. Dr Hammai: * Sire you must rest. TArkkannan: *::leans on the edge of the throne:: Bedivere, old friend, I need your help. Dr Hammai: * ::Helps Arthur up:: TArkkannan: *Morgaine must *not* get her hands on Excaliber. Dr Hammai: * If this is how it must be we shall go forth. TArkkannan: *::swallows:: dear Old Fox. There's a ship. It's waiting for me. Dr Hammai: * Then let us go. TArkkannan: *::leaning hard on his old friend, the two leave the castle:: ROCKS FALL AWAY FROM BACK ENTRANCE ON ICE CAVES WITH LOUD RUMBLING BroganMc: &::Brogan whips around to noise:: What's that?! DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor turns to look::: BroganMc: &::Brogan waves dust out of her face and looks around:: DRTUNA: & Well, what have we here? And a few details to tangle with here, then Zoe! BroganMc: &Brogan>We've got to get out of Doctor. This whole place is ready to come down on our ears. DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor is very excited, and begins his monolog again::: BroganMc: &::Brogan turns and notices KC is gone:: DRTUNA: & You see, this isn't the real Camelot, not the Camelot of our/your dimension. DRTUNA: & It has its analogies, and similarities, but many congruencies. BroganMc: &I've noticed, Doctor. No one told me Morgaine had such a sparkling personality. DRTUNA: & Yes, she is a problem. All of this "magic" is really quite an elaborate ruse. BroganMc: &Ruse? ::asks distracted:: DRTUNA: & You see, this timeline developed some incredible technology long ago when the Sleepers visited. BroganMc: &::looks around cave, but sees no evidence of KC, notices the opened passaegway again:: BroganMc: &::thinks:: He was here, wasn't he? Or was it Morgaine's trick to keep me scared. DRTUNA: & But, most of it has been lost. Now, there are a few powerful energy projection devices still in use. DRTUNA: & That dragon, for example, was an energy projection in the air, eventually solidifying. BroganMc: &Doctor... ::trying to interrupt his monologue:: DRTUNA: & It got its power from this cave, but the power did not originate here. DRTUNA: & You see, Brogan, the real key here are the energy projection devices, in this case, the most ... DRTUNA: & ...important objects around. Which are....??? BroganMc: &Doctor ::worried:: I think we have a problem. DRTUNA: & The swords! Arthur has one and Morgaine has one. But Arthur doesn't use his. I wonder why? BroganMc: &::gives up::Because it's power is too dangerous to use? DRTUNA: & That's it! He needs it to get to our next destination! BroganMc: &DOCTOR! Sorry to interrupt, but Morgaine's Knight Commander was here and if he goes where I think... BroganMc: &he's going, he'll bring Morgaine back to see we both get to see Zoe again PERMENANTLY. DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor turns to Brogan ::: Brogan, we can't stand around here! We have to leave right now! BroganMc: &::sighs:: BroganMc: &::points to opened passageway:: Leader's first, Doctor. DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor looks at the hole in the wall:::: What have we here? BroganMc: &A hole. BroganMc: &Be careful. I almost buried myself alive trying to dig it out. I thought it was our only... DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor walks through the tunnel beyond the hole in the wall::: BroganMc: &escape. BroganMc: &::sighs once again that the Doctor didn't seem to hear and follows him into the passageway: KING ARTHUR AND SIR BEDIVERE LEAVE CAMELOT IN SECRET TArkkannan: *::Heading for the mountains of the Ice Caves:: Dr Hammai: * ::Following almost reluctantly:: TArkkannan: *::riding through the woods, the two avoid Morgaine's men:: TArkkannan: *Bedivere, promise me -- if I don't make it. Dr Hammai: * Nonsense. Of course you shall. TArkkannan: *Don't let Excaliber fall into the witch's hands. Dr Hammai: * You'll be honored through the ages. Dr Hammai: * There will be a play by the bard called Diz-nee. TArkkannan: *::shakes his head:: that never mattered, old friend. Dr Hammai: * But I shall Dr Hammai: *honor your wishes TArkkannan: *I tried, Old Fox. Just have them remember that I tried. Dr Hammai: * Yes sire. MIDDLE ANCELYN IS LED TO THE CHOPPING BLOCK OUTSIDE MORGAINE'S KEEP NorisAlex: ^=outside Morgaine's keep NorisAlex: ^:::he composes himself as he is lead to the chopping block::: K9 mk 4: ^ :::K9 quietly follow everyone to the chopping block::: NorisAlex: ^:::He is lead to chopping block, bend down before it, his hands unchained::: NorisAlex: ^Headsman>Take hold of the sides, and kiss your head goodbye, Sir Ancelyn K9 mk 4: ^ :::K9 decides to set something on fire::: NorisAlex: ^:::Ancelyn takes hold, but listens,hoping that Merlin's familiar will do something::: K9 mk 4: ^ :::K9 fires at a pile of hay and it catches on fire::: K9 mk 4: ^ *S K9FX* NorisAlex: ^Guard>Fire!!! The keep is on fire!!!! INSIDE HER KEEP, MORGAINE HEARS THE ALARM OUTSIDE FreylichT: $::Morgaine returns to her lair:: I forgot my Crystal Ball, one shouldn't leave home without FreylichT: $It. FreylichT: $ ::hearing the Fire alarm being raised:: What? FreylichT: $ ::Morgaine and Mordred move to go outside to see what the deal is:: FreylichT: $ ::Mordred picks up his sword as he leaves:: ESCAPING THE ICE CAVES, THE DOCTOR AND BROGAN WANDER THROUGH PASSAGEWAYS OF THE SACRED MOUNTAIN DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor speaks as he traverses the tunnels::: DRTUNA: & Cave, Brogan, caves again. BroganMc: &Why is this one so dark? DRTUNA: & Anyway, you see I will meet up with this fanciful bunch of characters at a future time... DRTUNA: & ...but which is actually my personal past. BroganMc: &Morgaine, Arthur and Ancelyn? DRTUNA: & Yes, in a way....some of them. BroganMc: &Some of them? I don't get it? DRTUNA: & So, I sort of have advantage over them. You see, I am experieicng this all in a different order. DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor pulls out his pocket scanner and chooses a different tunnel. ::: DRTUNA: & The correct tunnel isn't always the well lit one, Brogan. BroganMc: &Are you speaking of caves, Doctor, or life in general? DRTUNA: & Well, I do tend to be a bit metaphorical. Interpret it as you wish. BroganMc: &::they round a corner and enter a strange antechamber with an ornate door:: DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor comes upon a metal door at the end of a corridor::: DRTUNA: & Yes, here we are! BroganMc: &What are talking about? There's nothing here but walls. BroganMc: &I think we're in a dead end, Doctor. DRTUNA: & No, we are at our goal, Brogan. Do you remember the only real naval engagement of the... DRTUNA: & ...Arthurian legend? DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor begins using the sonic screwdriver at the edges of the door.::: BroganMc: *sonic* DRTUNA: & What did they use a ship for? BroganMc: &Sorry Doc, my folklore isn't as good as yours. What engagement? DRTUNA: & Well, think about it, and you'll know what I mean. BroganMc: &To send the dead to Avalon, right? DRTUNA: && ::: The Doctor loosens the door a bit::: DRTUNA: & Well, yes. Some of them at least.... DRTUNA: & ::: The Doctor tries to push the ajar door open::: A little assistance please. BroganMc: & ::leans against the door and helps Doctor push:: DRTUNA: & ::: The door begins to open::: RIDING THROUGH DUNSTAN WOODS, ARTHUR AND BEDIVERE PASS BY MORGAINE'S KEEP TArkkannan: *::squints into the distance:: is that smoke, Bedivere? Dr Hammai: * I-i'm not sure. TArkkannan: *::points:: it is! The witch's castle is burning. Would that she is burning with it! Dr Hammai: * Not likely TArkkannan: *::sways in the saddle:: Ah! ::nearly falls:: TArkkannan: *help me down, old friend. I-I can't seem to ride any further. Dr Hammai: * ::Just notices:: SIRE?!! Dr Hammai: * ::Picks up his king and helps him walk:: TArkkannan: @::the two reach the mountain side:: Almost there, Bedievere Dr Hammai: @ Yes. THE GAURDS DISTRACTED, K9 HELPS ANCELYN ESCAPE NorisAlex: ^:::the guards look towards the keep, distracted::: K9 mk 4: ^ :::the head chopper gets distracted and Ancelyn knocks him down and takes the axe::: NorisAlex: ^:::Ancelyn rolls over right into the headsman,knocks him over and takes his ax::: NorisAlex: ^:::Ancelyn hacks and slashes his way thru the guards to K9::: K9 mk 4: ^ 'Allo, squire. NorisAlex: ^ Well met, K9 K9 mk 4: ^ :::blasts some of the guards::: K9 mk 4: ^ Missed some, squire. NorisAlex: ^ Lead the way to your Master, my friend NorisAlex: ^:::whirls around cuts a guard's arm off::: K9 mk 4: ^ Right, follow me. :::activates propultion system and flys out of the castle and Ancelyn follows::: NorisAlex: ^:::Ancelyn follows, running as fast as he can:: K9 mk 4: ^ We'd better head for Camelot. NorisAlex: ^Yes we had better. The fastest way will be through the sacred mountains NorisAlex: ^:::points the way to K9::: K9 mk 4: ^ It seems your logic is quite correct. NorisAlex: ^ Thank you, sirrah NorisAlex: ^ Now we should be going, I think I hear Morgaine's troops in pursuit. NorisAlex: ^:::panting but following fairly easily::: MORGAINE INVESTIGATES CONFUSION AT CHOPPING BLOCK, SENDS KNIGHTS IN PURSUIT OF ESCAPED PRISONERS FreylichT: ^ ::Arriving onto the scene and can see little but smoke:: What is GOING ON??? FreylichT: ^ ::Coughing:: SOMEbody put out that fire! FreylichT: ^ ::Calling to her guards:: GUARDS!! FreylichT: ^ ::the fire is quelled::: FreylichT: ^Knight Commander! Where are YOU? Silen Myst: ^Here lord! FreylichT: ^Morgaine: Knight Commander, it seems that the prisoners have escaped! Go after them at FreylichT: ^Morgaine: once! Silen Myst: ^Aye aye, Capitan! FreylichT: ^Morgaine: And take Mordred with you! FreylichT: ^I have something to attend to... Silen Myst: ^:::grabs hold of mordred. Silen Myst: ^Let's go! FreylichT: ^Mordred: I am with you Knight Commander... FreylichT: ^Mordred: They will have probably headed for the Mountains... Silen Myst: *galop* Silen Myst: ^where the hack ARE they? Silen Myst: ^:::whines:::this stinks DOCTOR AND BROGAN DISCOVER THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL SPACESHIP BURIED WITHIN THE SACRED MOUNTAIN DRTUNA: # = in the ship BroganMc: #::Brogan stumbles beyond the door into a large room with control panels and a stone altar:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor enters the door and finds himself in a strange metallic room with a stone altar::: BroganMc: #::catches herself and looks up with surprise:: Where are we? DRTUNA: # ::: In one corner is a huige serpent head with an open mouth::: DRTUNA: # Yes, this is it! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor begins inspecting the control panels::: BroganMc: #::inspects the stone altar:: Is this some kind of space ship, Doctor? DRTUNA: # Yes, exactly. Very good, Brogan. A ship of more than space. DRTUNA: # This ship can travel between the dimensions. It is this ship which makes the dimensional portal... DRTUNA: # ... you were taken through possible. BroganMc: #::notices slit in the altar:: That's odd. Doctor why would a space ship look like a chapel? DRTUNA: # Well, this is high technology in a devoluted time. It is mixed with magic and myth. DRTUNA: # That is an altar, but actually it is just a stone. A stone with a slit for the final part. DRTUNA: # The final part that will make this ship fly. The energy which Arthur has been conserving. BroganMc: #And wait a minute. How can go it go anywhere if it's imbedded in rock? BroganMc: #Wait! ::puts up hand in stop motion:: It's a disguise, right? How can you trust anything in BroganMc: #this world. DRTUNA: # Easy, Brogan, you look at function and then use myth and ritual as clues to the real truth. DRTUNA: # It is a formula I have used over and over again. BroganMc: #Doctor, this slit is the size of a sword. BroganMc: #::idea dawns::In Excalibur! DRTUNA: # Right! That isn't really a sword, but a powerful energy device left here by the Sleepers long ago. DRTUNA: # The sword, when placed in the stone, powers this ship. DRTUNA: # Arthur's task has been to keep Excalibur away from Morgaine. DRTUNA: # If she had both swords, it would be very dangerous. I mean, you can see what she does with one BroganMc: #You mean, it's powerless without the sword? ::looks around to examine powered down panels:: DRTUNA: # Yes, this ship, I'm afraid, needs Excalibur to take off, but it is not totally unpowered. SENDING HER MEN TO CATCH THE ESCAPED PRISONERS, MORGAINE SEARCHES FOR ARTHUR FreylichT: $=Morgaine's Lair FreylichT: $ Morgaine: Crystal Ball... Show me what I seek.. where is my Arthur.... FreylichT: $I see you are about to exit the woods Arthur... I shall now come to YOU! FreylichT: $:: A blinding light and she is gone::: MORGAINE CONFRONTS KING ARTHUR AND SIR BEDIVERE OUTSIDE THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL SHIP BURIED WITHIN THE SACRED ICE MOUNTAINS FreylichT: @ ::coming out of the woods::: Hello Arthur... TArkkannan: @::straightens as best he can:: This is no longer your concern, madam FreylichT: @ Now what do you think you will do... now that your Precious MERLIN is done in? TArkkannan: @::sways:: No... TArkkannan: @You lie! Dr Hammai: @ Let's go sire. Dr Hammai: @ We must follow Merlin's faithful hound. FreylichT: @ BWAHAHAHA... no! Now YOU will be next! TArkkannan: @::raises Excaliber by the blade so the hilt forms a cross's shadow:: I think not! FreylichT: @ Let us now finish this my brother! ::she raises her hands above her head::: FreylichT: @ :::A glowing light appears between them::: TArkkannan: @Bedivere, behind me--! FreylichT: @ ::The light now begins to shoot out of the ball:: TArkkannan: @::Arthur deflects the light and it explodes against the moutain, sending shards of stone flying:: TArkkannan: @Look out, Bedievere! FreylichT: @::the light is building once again:: Dr Hammai: @ ::Looks out:: INSIDE THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL SHIP, THE DOCTOR AND BROGAN ACTIVATE AN EXTERIOR SCANNER BroganMc: #::notices an interesting panel in wall across from altar:: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor manages to turn on a view screen::: BroganMc: #::walks over and touches the diamond shaped control:: DRTUNA: # Yes, let's take an electronic rekkie! BroganMc: #::viewscreen over altar lights up and shows King Arthur outside:: DRTUNA: # Look, it is Arthur! He has come to the ship. If he has come to the ship, that means.... BroganMc: #There's Morgaine too! Doctor, he's in trouble. ESCAPING MORGAINE'S FORCES, ANCELYN AND K9 HEAD FOR THE SACRED MOUNTAINS K9 mk 4: @=woods & ice mountains NorisAlex: @::Ancelyn and K9 make their way to the sacred moutains::: K9 mk 4: @ :::K9 is in the lead and Ancelyn tries to keep pace::: NorisAlex: @ I think the troops are starting to get closer, K9 K9 mk 4: @ :::K9 and Ancelyn reach a dead end::: K9 mk 4: @ Oh great, we hit a dead end. NorisAlex: @:::ancelyn looks around for any way out::: NorisAlex: @ It looks that way. This may be the end :::hefts the axe::: K9 mk 4: @ Let me see if there are any structural weaknesses in the surrounding area. NorisAlex: @ You do that, I'll watch for the troops K9 mk 4: @ :::scans area::: K9 mk 4: @ :::senses a weak patch on the right wall::: NorisAlex: @:::the first troops begin to arrive::: NorisAlex: @:::Ancelyn starts cutting them down:: K9 mk 4: @ :::blasts a hole through it::: K9 mk 4: @ Right, inside this hole! NorisAlex: @::looks up, sees what K9 is doing, runs over::: K9 mk 4: @ You go first. NorisAlex: @:::leaps inside the hole::: K9 mk 4: @ :::blasts the remaning troops and then heads inside::: ANCELYN AND K9 WANDER INSIDE THE ICE CAVES WITHIN THE SACRED MOUNTAINS K9 mk 4: %=inside a cavern NorisAlex: %:::looks around the cavern::: K9 mk 4: % :::blasts above the hole in the wall, which melts enough to cover it and freezes back up::: NorisAlex: % Good show, K9! K9 mk 4: % hey, you know what? NorisAlex: % What K9? K9 mk 4: % There'a space shi---er, a star chariot at the end of this cavern. Dr Hammai: % Where is this? NorisAlex: % We should investigate it! K9 mk 4: % Down this way. Come on. NorisAlex: % :::follows K9:: NorisAlex: %:::looks in wonder at the star chariot as he follows::: NorisAlex: % ::::touches the cool metallic surface::: K9 mk 4: % There's a door over there. Go and open it. NorisAlex: %:::watches in wonder and a little awe as a opening appears in the ship:: NorisAlex: % This door, K9? K9 mk 4: % Right. Now, let's go inside. NorisAlex: %:::leaps thru the door:: MORDRED AND KNIGHT COMMANDER LOOSE THE PRISONERS BUT STUMBLE ONTO MORGAINE'S FIGHT WITH ARTHUR Silen Myst: ^:::eats a sandwich::: FreylichT: ^Mordred: come Knight Commander.. let us ride to the bottom of the Mountain.. FreylichT: @ {S galop Silen Myst: @:::follows::: Silen Myst: {S whinny FreylichT: @=woods Silen Myst: @ Enter I into the caverns! FreylichT: @ Mordred: Knight Commander, do you see the light over there? Silen Myst: @ over where? FreylichT: @Mordred: ::Pointing to the bottom of the moutain:: There.. looks like a battle! Silen Myst: @ oh! :::Looks::: Cool colors! Silen Myst: @:::rides to light::: ENDING IN THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL SPACESHIP, THE DOCTOR AND HIS FRIENDS COME TO ARTHUR'S RESCUE DRTUNA: # It may already be too late for Arthur! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor powers up an additional panel::: DRTUNA: # Well, I think I can do a little energy projection of hy own! K9 mk 4: # :::K9 and Ancelyn are in the ship::: NorisAlex: #:::follows K9 in the ship::: BroganMc: #::hears noise from entrance and whips around:: Someone's coming!!! BroganMc: #::sees Doctor's busy so picks up makeshift club and waits to pounce at door:: K9 mk 4: # :::K9 and Ancelyn enter the room where the Doctor and Brogan are::: NorisAlex: #:::comes around a corner, sees Merlin :: BroganMc: #::swings at Ancelyn and halts in mid swing:: NorisAlex: #:::then sees the Lady Brogan, and the world stops::: BroganMc: #ANCELYN NorisAlex: #Brogan! K9 mk 4: # 'Allo Guv, Lady. BroganMc: !#K9, you two gave me a start. NorisAlex: # You are safe! BroganMc: #Not now Ancelyn. Your King is in trouble. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor works controls, and then stops, smiling::: K9 mk 4: # Whatchya doin' Guv? DRTUNA: # K9, how nice to see you, Old Dog. DRTUNA: # I may have created a diversion. DRTUNA: # Brogan, open the hatch. Try and get them inside before Morgaine regroups! BroganMc: #Right! ::jumps to what she thinks is hatch control and begins rolling it open:: NorisAlex: #:::sees what is happening on the screen::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor continues to work the controls::: NorisAlex: #K9, we must save my lord Arthur! BroganMc: #::door to outside slowly retracts into ceiling:: K9 mk 4: # Oi, wait a minute here. DRTUNA: # If you assist Brogan, you may do so, Ancelyn. NorisAlex: #::runs over to Brogan::: Tell me what to do, Lady BroganMc: #Hurry Ancelyn! Get the King and get back here. DRTUNA: # Get out there and Bring Arthur in here, sir knight! BroganMc: #Drag him in if you have too. K9 mk 4: # I'd better go with 'im. NorisAlex: #::races thru the doorway, finds himself outside on the mountain::: THE DOCTOR'S DISTRACTION CONFUSES MORGAINE OUTSIDE THE SHIP FreylichT: @Morgaine: Arthur, give up now.. and you will die quickly! TArkkannan: @::sinks to one knee, still holding his sword high:: You don't win *this* time, witch. Dr Hammai: @ Sire? TArkkannan: @::hurls the light back at her:: Dr Hammai: @ Umm.. FreylichT: @Morgaine: ::laughs:: YOU have to have faith for that to work old man... Silen Myst: @:::rides to light::: DRTUNA: @ ::: The Doctor's energy projection appears in the sky, gigantic eagles flying towards everyone:::: TArkkannan: @::rallying strength:: help me up! DRTUNA: @ :::Huge eagles scream loudly as they swoop down::: Silen Myst: @ yikes! Silen Myst: *runaway* Dr Hammai: @ Csch FreylichT: @::Morgaine looks up at the eagles:: WHAT IN THE NAME OF HERNE IS THAT? Dr Hammai: @ Dear Lord Silen Myst: @ I think they're called birds, lord. ARTHUR PULLED TO SAFETY WITHIN THE SHIP, BUT THE HATCHWAY DOOR COLLAPSES BroganMc: #::transdimensional ship door to outside slowly retracts into ceiling:: TArkkannan: @::gets himself up, leaning on Bedivere:: Inside! Quickly. Dr Hammai: @ ::half drags Arthur in:: NorisAlex: #:::grabs Arthur, helps him inside the ship:: TArkkannan: #::staggers to the altar. Thrusts the sword into the stone and slides down to a sitting position:: DRTUNA: # Very good, your Majesty! TArkkannan: #::panting:: Done. It's done. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor turns back to the controls::: BroganMc: #::tries to roll doors up more put the pulleys groan with displeasure:: DRTUNA: # Given our current status, I suggest we leave as soon as possible. I am programming this ship to... DRTUNA: #...leave this dimension to hide Excalibur from Morgaine. BroganMc: #::hears retention wires creak:: Doctor, this door won't hold! K9 mk 4: # :::blasts the warriors::: BroganMc: #K9's still outside! DRTUNA: # Get in now, we have to leave immediately. NorisAlex: #I'm in, milord Merlin BroganMc: #::door slams shut trapping K9 and all others outside:: K9 AND BEDIVERE ARE TRAPPED OUTSIDE THE SHIP FACING MORGAINE'S MEN ALONE DRTUNA: # Get in now, we have to leave immediately. K9 mk 4: # I'm coming, I'm coming. Dr Hammai: # Um... K9 mk 4: # Aren't we forgetting something? Dr Hammai: # Sir hound. K9 mk 4: I am K9. Dr Hammai: # I believe we have been abandoned sis..er K-9. K9 mk 4: # I'm in, I'm in! K9 mk 4: # Close the door! BroganMc: #::door slams shut trapping K9 and all others outside:: Dr Hammai: # What was that noise? Dr Hammai: # ::takes sword and prepares armor:: K9 mk 4: # Wait a minute, I'm not in. Oi open the door! IN THE SHIP, THE DOCTOR AND BROGAN TRY RESCUE K9 AND BEDIVERE DRTUNA: # ::: The ship begins to vibrate::: NorisAlex: # How can I help, Merlin? DRTUNA: # Care for your Lord, sir knight! BroganMc: #::gives up on door and races to Doctor's side:: What can I do? DRTUNA: # What! Will you please get them inside so I can take off. BroganMc: #Doctor, it's too late. The door collapsed. We can't get to them now. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor shouts::: K9, head for the portal. I'll meet you on the other side! K9 HEARS DOCTOR'S ORDERS AND HEADS FOR DIMENSIONAL PORTAL K9 mk 4: # Portal? Oh yeah, the portal. Dr Hammai: # What portal? K9 mk 4: # oi, Belvidere, come with me. Dr Hammai: # ::Follows the iron dog:: Dr Hammai: # Where do you guide me ::with dificulty:: K-9 K9 mk 4: # To a trans-dimentional portal. Dr Hammai: # Hmm. Yes wise I suppose. TRANSDIMENSIONAL SHIP TAKES OFF FOR AVALON DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor flips switches angrily::: DRTUNA: # I am not sure we can power up the portal and move through it ourselves at the same time! BroganMc: #::ship begins to hum and countdown to dimensional transport begins:: BroganMc: #Well, it sounds like the ship has decided for us, Doctor? TArkkannan: #Doctor? Merlin? TArkkannan: #::weakly:: Merlin? Please -- TArkkannan: #::reaches out towards the Doctor:: NorisAlex: #::going over to his King::: TArkkannan: #::panting:: Ancelyn -- forgive me. NorisAlex: #:::kneeling::: forgive you for what, my King? TArkkannan: #::grips the young knight's hand:: I almost believed the stories. NorisAlex: #:::grasps his king's hand::: NorisAlex: # I knew you wouldn't believe them, my King. NorisAlex: # Your queen was loyal to you, and Morgaine slew her. TArkkannan: #::softly:: then the dream was true. She's waiting for me. NorisAlex: # Yes my lord Arhur, she's waiting for you DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor turns to the passengers::: There, that should do it! DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor moves to Arthur::: My Lord, it is I, Merlin, your friend of old! TArkkannan: #::reaches his hand towards the Doctor:: Merlin, I tried. I tried to make it just like you showed me DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor looks sadly down at Arthur::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor takes Arthur's hand::: TArkkannan: #when I was a boy and you came to teach me. DRTUNA: # :::The ship begins to take off::: BroganMc: #::ship begins to rumble loudly:: TArkkannan: #I keep trying-- BroganMc: #Doctor? ::gets worried as rumble gets stronger and makes her loose balance:: NorisAlex: #:::grasps his king's hand, as if he could will his strength to Arthur::: TArkkannan: #::grips harder:: Did I get it right this time? DRTUNA: # Yes, Arthur, you did all you were able to, and perhaps more. BroganMc: #::an alarm goes off on the control panel, all lights in the room flicker:: KNIGHT COMMANDER AND MORDRED COME TO MORGAINE'S AIDE OUTSIDE SHIP FreylichT: @ ::looking to the moutain:: Mordred? Knight Commander? FreylichT: @ Is that you? Silen Myst: @what? Silen Myst: @ do? Silen Myst: @ you? Silen Myst: @ want? Silen Myst: @ lord? FreylichT: @ Morgaine: I will thank you to refer to me as lady Knight Commander.. Silen Myst: @allright FreylichT: @Morgaine: Kill the dog thing and Bedivere! Silen Myst: @:::sarcastically:::LADY. FreylichT: @::looking about:: Wait a minute.. where did Arthur go? Silen Myst: @ I don't know FreylichT: @Knight commander, you better head for the portal.. see if you can find any one, and if so FreylichT: @Stop them, got it? Silen Myst: @ Sure. Right. Silen Myst: @ Ummmm......? FreylichT: @::feeling the power of the earth rumble, Morgaine looks at the sword::: Silen Myst: @:::finds way blindly into cave::: Silen Myst: # whoa! Silen Myst: # that thing is FLYING!!! FreylichT: @Curse you Merlin.. and ALL that is with you! FreylichT: @::A black fog rises from the ground:: FreylichT: @ ::and then disapates.::: Sword, bring down that VESSEL! MORGAINE'S MAGIC PULLS THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL SHIP BACK TO CAMELOT DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor goes to the controls angrily::: DRTUNA: # Morgaine! Is no moment sacred from your antics! NorisAlex: #:::looks at Brogan briefly::: NorisAlex: #:::then back to his king::: TArkkannan: #::grips loosens, smiles:: good. Good. ::closes his eyes:: NorisAlex: # My lord? NorisAlex: #I am your servant, your friend, your knight forever DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor is surprised::: This is incredibly powerful. It might tear the ship apart! BroganMc: #Doctor, it feels like we're bring ripped apart. ::has to shout over rumbling:: TArkkannan: #::very softly:: Hullo, Gwen. Am I white or black? ::dies:: NorisAlex: #:::feels the king's hand loosen in his::: BroganMc: #We have to stop. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor adjusts controls::: Or, can you try this! BroganMc: *spacship* DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor slams a LEVER down and the panel sparks:::: DRTUNA: # Well, let's hope for luck! I've tried to turn her energy back on her, using the harmonics in Excalib DRTUNA: # ur. DRTUNA: # :::The ship breaks through Morgaine's hold and vaults through the portal::: MORGAINE'S BLACK MAGIC TURNS AGAINST HER OUTSIDE THE ICE CAVES IN CAMELOT FreylichT: @Morgaine: Now! COME DOWN! BWHAHAHAHA! FreylichT: @::Feeling the energy feedback::: FreylichT: @ Oh no... no... NO! FreylichT: @::the lights of the energy begin to consume her::: FreylichT: @ I will no lose this time!!! FreylichT: @ *Bomb* FreylichT: @ ::now a black spot upon the ground::: K9 AND BEDIVERE MAKE THEIR ESCAPE FROM CAMELOT VIA THE DIMENSIONAL PORTAL K9 mk 4: %= outside the ship Dr Hammai: % ::see's portal:: What is that?! K9 mk 4: % Come on, it's going to take a while to get there. Dr Hammai: % ::Hallucination ends:: K9 mk 4: % No time to explain. Dr Hammai: % Which way? K9 mk 4: % Just go through that shimmering blue area in front of you. Dr Hammai: % ::jumps through:: Silen Myst: %::: hits K9::: Silen Myst: % owwww.... Dr Hammai: % :: and lands in a place he knows very little about:: K9 mk 4: % Oi, that's not fair. :::blasts the attacker::: Dr Hammai: % K-9? K9 mk 4: % :::enters portal::: Silen Myst: % owwwww again! K9 mk 4: % :::exits the portal::: Silen Myst: That armoured dog hurts! FreylichT: @::Calling telepathically to Knight Commander:: When you have dealt with them, come to me! Silen Myst: %:::responding:::He got away. Dr Hammai: % Now what shall we do sir K-9 K9 mk 4: % :::yells into portal::: COME AND GET US, YOU IMPUDENT RETCHES!!! Silen Myst: % :::tries to hack off K9's supposed armour::: K9 mk 4: %:::the warriors come through the portal::: Dr Hammai: % Stop that. ::Swings:: K9 mk 4: % Come on, we got to keep the knights from getting back through the portal. Dr Hammai: % ::stands in front of prtal and whacks anyone who gets close:: K9 mk 4: % :::continues to ward off the knights::: Dr Hammai: % ::Whack, whack, whack:: HERNE RECLAIMS HIS BLACK MAGIC FROM MORGAINE'S REMAINS FreylichT: @ ::within the black spot is a moon pendant::: Silen Myst: @:::grabs penant::: Silen Myst: @ what's this? FreylichT: @ ::from out of the woods come a tall figure:: FreylichT: @ :::man-like but with a rack of antlers:: Silen Myst: @ yikes! FreylichT: @::he approaches the Knight Commander:: FreylichT: @ Pardon me.. but the pendant is mine. Silen Myst: @ who, what, ummm... are you? Silen Myst: @:::drops pendant in shock::: FreylichT: @ ::the figure looks at the KC::: How soon they forget. ::takes the pendant gently from Him FreylichT: @ ::and walks into the forest, vanishing::: Silen Myst: @ :::stares at the last spot where the thing was visible::: Silen Myst: @ :::faints:::: MORGAINE VOWS REVENGE FROM HER IMPRISONED DOMAIN FreylichT: * :::in a distant void Morgaine calls... I will have Excalibur, and return Camelot to its FreylichT: *Proper place! THE TRANSDIMENSIONAL SHIP SETTLES BENEATH VORTIGAN'S LAKE ON MEDIEVAL EARTH BroganMc: # ::ship settles gently on Earth slowly drifting towards the bottom of Vortigan's Lake:: NorisAlex: #:::holds his king's hand to his face, cries bitter tears::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor runs to Arthur's side::: We are free of her, your majesty! Arthur? NorisAlex: #:::looks up at Merlin::: NorisAlex: # My lord Arthur is dead NorisAlex: #:::tears streaming down his face::: DRTUNA: # ::: The interdimensional travel ship has a bumpy ride, but all are silent.::: BroganMc: #::the ship is deathly silent:: BroganMc: #::Brogan walks to Ancelyn's side and grasps his hand tenderly as he looks on his king:: BroganMc: #He was a good man. NorisAlex: #:::squeezes Brogan's hand:: Yes he was NorisAlex: #:::stands up, still holding Brogan's hand::: BroganMc: #::smiles bravely at Ancelyn, death reminds her too much of her father, tears bloom in her.. BroganMc: #eyes:: NorisAlex: #:::sees brogan crying, hugs her::: DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor stands and moves to an opening in the wall, and pushes a button. ::: DRTUNA: # Well, the ship has landed. A few adjustments, and we should disembark. This way I think. DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor points to the open door into the water tube. ::: DRTUNA: # Going up. Sorry about the wet on the way. NorisAlex: #Coming, milord Merlin DRTUNA: # We need to seal this ship very soon so that Morgaine cannot track it too easily. NorisAlex: # We must go now, my Lady BroganMc: #::steps aside from Ancelyn:: Yes. ::says simply:: DRTUNA: # Arthur lived well, and was a noble soul. He has also met his destiny with dignity and grace. DRTUNA: # We should all do so well! BroganMc: #If you say so, Doctor. I still think death is pointless. DRTUNA: # Nothing is really pointless, Brogan, if you only think about it. NorisAlex: #:::looks over at Arthur::: Goodbye my Lord NorisAlex: #:::picks up his axe, follows Brogan:: DRTUNA: # But now, I have some adjustments to make, and then I shall join you on the surface. BroganMc: #::Brogan and Ancelyn travel to surface via a tunnel and quick swim to the top:: DOCTOR MAKES A FEW PERPARATIONS FOR HIS RETURN IN THE FUTURE AND LEAVES THE SHIP TO SETTLE BENEATH VORTIGAN'S LAKE DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor adjusts the controls, seals the ship, and goes back via the tunnel.... DRTUNA: # ::: ...he and the Brig use much later. He seals it with a remote explosion and marks a stone near it DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor emerges on the surface::: BROGAN AND ANCELYN EMERGE FROM LAKE VORTIGAN NEAR THE TARDIS AND DIMENSIONAL PORTAL BroganMc: %=surface BroganMc: %::Brogan walks out of the water to solid ground dripping wet:: NorisAlex: %:::they break the surface of the lake::: K9 mk 4: % Uh, oh. K9 mk 4: % The portal is going to blow. Everyone get down! NorisAlex: %:::races onto land::: Dr Hammai: % huh ::Jumps to the ground:: BroganMc: %::sees TARDIS and smiles:: BroganMc: %::sees K9, Bedivere, portal explodes and jumps:: DOCTOR EMERGES FROM LAKE AND SAYS HIS GOOD-BYES DRTUNA: # ::: The Doctor emerges on the surface::: DRTUNA: % Well, so much for the "they all lived happily ever after" part. K9 mk 4: % :::suddenly, Mordred and the KC come through the portal right before it explodes::: DRTUNA: % At least many of us can hope to do that! BroganMc: %It looks like K9 made it, Doctor. DRTUNA: % Good job, old dog! DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor looks around, finds the Tardis and starts walking towards it.::: NorisAlex: %::walks over to Merlin::: NorisAlex: %Merlin, what must we do now? DRTUNA: % Return and do your best with your world. Go quickly, the portal should open ONCE more. Dr Hammai: % Where is Arhur? BroganMc: %Arthur is gone, I'm sorry Sir.. what is your name again? Dr Hammai: % ::shock:: Dead? DRTUNA: % Arthur lives on in our hearts, in our myths, in our hopes. Of Camelot. DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor never looks back, but walks to the Tardis.::: DRTUNA: % :::The Doctor mumbles::: Zoe...dandelions.... DRTUNA: % ::: The Doctor enters the Tardis::: K9 mk 4: % Bye bye, all. K9 mk 4: % :::K9 enters the TARDIS::: ONE LAST GOOD-BYE FOR BROGAN AND ANCELYN NorisAlex: % ::turns and walks to Brogan::: BroganMc: %::holds out hand to shake:: Goodbye Ancelyn. NorisAlex: % My Lady, I must take my leave of you:::reaches into his chain mail::: NorisAlex: %::brings out a silver cross with a jewel in the center:: NorisAlex: % Will you keep this, in remembrance of me? BroganMc: %Oh, I couldn't it take it. It looks important. NorisAlex: % :::takes the cross, places it around Brogan's neck:: NorisAlex: % It is important because my lord arthur gave it to me. Please keep it BroganMc: %::caresses cross like she did her amber pendant:: It's beautiful. NorisAlex: %:::leans forward and brushes his lips on Brogans:: NorisAlex: % I will never forget you, Brogan BroganMc: %It'll remind me of Arthur's dream of Camelot... and you. NorisAlex: %Good::smiles::: BroganMc: %::quickly hugs Ancelyn:: Take care, Ancelyn. Perhaps we'll meet again someday. NorisAlex: %::hugs Brogan back:: Perhaps NorisAlex: %I'd like that BroganMc: %::Brogan pulls away quickly and runs to TARDIS without looking back:: BroganMc: %::It's too painful to look back and say goodbye:: ARTHUR'S KNIGHTS RETURN TO CAMELOT VOWING TO KEEP THEIR KING'S DREAM ALIVE NorisAlex: %::walks over to Bedivere::: Dr Hammai: % Dead? Dr Hammai: % Dead? It can't be. Dr Hammai: % ::begins to cry:: Dr Hammai: % ::Falls to knees, starts hitting the ground:: Why? why? why? why? NorisAlex: %He died to save us all and the dream Dr Hammai: % ::Gets up:: I suppose it was fate. NorisAlex: %:::picks up the axe:: Let us go, my Lord Dr Hammai: % Shall we depart this world then and continue his dream? NorisAlex: % Yes, let us do so NorisAlex: % The dream will never die Dr Hammai: % Let us hope that is true. NorisAlex: %:::Ancelyn and Bedivere go thru the portal, never looking back:: Dr Hammai: % On to Camelot. NorisAlex: %On to Camelot, my Lord BROGAN ENTERS THE TARDIS JUST BEFORE IT DEMATERIALIZES K9 mk 4: % ::: Brogan enters the TARDIS and it dematerializes::: {S TARDIS Takeoff} BroganMc: &::Inside TARDIS, Brogan watches via viewscreen Ancelyn enter portal and vanish:: BroganMc: %::whispers:: Goodbye, my friend. ******************** TIME LOGS *************************** Ancelyn's Log 7-31-96 Mists of Camelot, Pt. 3 by NorisAlex The Year of Our Lord 2001 ------------------------- Ancelyn woke with a start, sitting up in the rocking chair. He hadn't had that dream in three years. He brushed his hand through his sweat-dampened hair, recalling the dream, so vivid of the last hours in Camelot. The hours that led up to the defeat of Morgaine, the death of his king, and his final leave-taking of the Lady Brogan McGill. A bitter tang filled his mouth, and he shook his head. He could not have done anything differently. If he had tried, Morgaine would have won on that last battlefield, or at the very least killed God knows how many people. He had waited until the day after Merlin (he still could not bring himself to call him the Doctor) and Ace had left before approaching Winifred Bambera and asking her help in discovering the whereabouts of Brogan MacGill, Merlin's former companion. She took him to UNIT HQ, an imposing building in the countryside, and had a bespecatcled individual consult a machine (he later learned it was called a computer) for information about Brogan... Year of our lord 1997 --------------------- The man sat there, frowned perplexedly then spoke. "I'll need your security clearance, Sir." Winifred came round behind Lt. Clarke. "Why do you need that?" She stared at the screen. Indeed, it was requesting her security clearance password. She looked up at Ancelyn, but one look at his bewildered expression told her he knew nothing. She entered her password, and the screen changed, becoming the typical UNIT archives report. In the upper right hand corner was Brogan MacGill's picture. She was an attracive, youngish woman, blue-green eyes, medium length dark hair in braids. Winifred's eyes flickered over the screen...vital statistics, background, involvment with UNIT, last known wherebouts...That was what she needed. She read that part...oh no. She looked up, trying to conceal her reaction. Too late, Ancelyn had seen it. "What is it?" She spoke, watching the anguish fill his face as she did so. "Brogan MacGill was helping UNIT with an archaeological dig in the Scottish highlands in June of last year. She died when a mysterious explosion destroyed the cave the dig was in. I'm so sorry, Ancelyn." Ancelyn struggled to retain his composure. "May I see where she is buried?" "I'll take you there myself." On the drive to the highlands, he told Winifred his story. Merlin's last appearance in Camelot, his meeting Brogan, everything. She listened while she drove. If it hadn't been for seeing the Doctor herself, and all that had happened, she would have thought Ancelyn mad. But she knew everything he said was true. "It sounds to me like you loved her, Ancelyn." He spoke, his voice barely more than a whisper. "Yes." They drove into the small village of Craigmoor and found the cemetary with little trouble. Winifred parked the car, and inquired of the caretaker where to find the MacGill plot. Ancelyn waited, staring into the early morning mists. A touch at his elbow broke his reverie. "It's this way, Ancelyn." They walked down a row of gravestones, some elaborate, some plain and unadorned. They finally found, near the end of the row, 3 gravestones grouped together. Each headstone had a pair of angels atop it, extending their wings towards each other as if to shelter the body buried beneath it. The first said "Here lies buried Ann Harper MacGill, beloved wife and mother. May she rest in piece." Next to it, the second grave was of Brogan's father. "Here lies the body of Robert MacGill, beloved husband and father. May he rest in piece." And finally, the third grave. Ancelyn sank to his knees, his hand reaching out, touching the engraven letters, as if to be absolutely sure it was real. " Here lies Brogan MacGill, beloved daughter. May she rest in piece." He bowed his head and wept bitter tears. Winifred stood next to him, her hands on his shoulders, and he clung to her as he wept. Year of our Lord 2001 --------------------- Winifred had helped him through those days, when all seemed bleak and lost. They had grown close, and eventually realzied they loved each other. Not the same way he loved Brogan, but love nevertheless. They had married 2 years ago, and last year Winifred had given birth to twins. He was happy, but he had never forgotten Brogan. It began to rain outside, starting gently and becoming a downpour. Lightning flashed and thunder crashed. He heard a cry coming from the twin's bedroom and went to investigate. The storm had awakened his baby girl. He picked her up and carried her into the living room, sat in the chair, and rocked. She soon became quiet, but did not go to sleep, watching her father intently. The twins were fraternal, a boy and a girl. After long talks and heated discussions, they had decided to name the twins after the 4 people who had most influenced their lives. The boy's name was Arthur Merlin Bambera-Scott. And the girl's... He continued rocking, looking into his little girl's face, so loving and beautiful. "Your daddy loves you so, Brogan Dorothy Bambera-Scott." He stroked her hair. He had truly never forgotten Brogan, nor would he, till the day he died, and maybe not even thereafter. He heard a soft yet insistent knocking coming from the front door. He placed his daughter in the cradle in the living room, then went to answer the door. He brushed aside the curtain over the window. A soaked, bedraggled figure stood on the porch, shivering. He opened the door. The figure looked up... The End ================= Brogan's Log 7-31-96 Based on the adventure Mists of Camelot Pt 3 Written by BroganMc/JenKoko Brogan slept in her bed aboard the TARDIS. The first bedroom from the Console Room, once Zoe's before her disappearance, gently vibrated with the humming of the time capsule comforting Brogan as she slept. In a fright, Brogan bolted awake suddenly. Her eyes wide with fear, she huddled beneath the covers and gazed out into the haunting darkness of the room. Unconsciously caressing the silver cross dangling from her neck, Brogan shivered and tried to catch her racing breath. Her heart pounded in her ears as her wary eyes searched the darkness for danger. There was none. It was just a dream. "See Brogan," she chided herself in a soothing tone. "That's what you get for having a wild imagination." Too awake to sleep anymore, Brogan flung the bedclothes aside, poured herself a glass of water and reached for her mini-cassette recorder. Determined not to give into irrational fear, she stubbornly refused to turn on a light. A dim glow from the night lights embedded in the walls were enough to illuminate the outline of the room furnishings. Still, Brogan kept her eyes on her side of the room where shadows were more easily explained. Brogan turned on her recorder and began to speak before the silence of the room gave life to her growing fear of the dark. "The Doctor, K9 and I have left Camelot. I can't really say the real one was as idyllic as the mythical city, but it's definitely a place that remains in one's mind. Not to mention the people. "The Doctor gave me quite a scare in the Ice Caves. After Morgaine struck him down with her magical lightning bolt, I was so afraid he was dying. And I was so angry at him for getting hurt trying to protect me. I guess that's something I didn't think of when I asked the Doctor to take me along on his travels. What do I do if anything happens to him? How will I ever get home? Assuming I ever want to go home again. "But then what is home? Nana Ro used to say home is where the heart is. I suppose anywhere you are surrounded by people you love and people who love you is home. And what I ran from was nothing more than a cold and lonely place. A cemetery that displays monuments to a home I once knew. Mom, Dad, Nana, all are in a place I can not go. Even with a ship of time and space at my disposal, my family is in a place I can never reach. At least, not as long as I live and breathe. "And so I find myself wandering in time and space. Meeting people I'd never meet otherwise, touching them for just a moment and then I'm off on another jaunt. This life, the Doctor's life of endless traveling, seemed like such a fun adventure when I was only dreaming of it at home. But now... "Now I wonder if this life is any less lonely then the one I ran from." Brogan paused briefly contemplating that thought before sighing and returning to her tale. "After he recovered, the Doctor and I escaped the Ice Caves and stumbled into a transdimensional ship. Complete with artificial rock walls and a stone altar in the center, it seemed to be built right out of the caves. The Doctor explained the ship, ancient compared to the medieval Camelot we found ourselves in, used the Ice Caves for camouflage. And even more extraordinary, the ship itself was the source of Camelot's power. "Before we had much of a chance to explore, Ancelyn and K9 burst into the ship just as we activated a scanner and saw Morgaine cornering King Arthur and his knight just outside. In a mad rush, the Doctor activated the ship controls to create a distraction outside and the rest of us rushed to help the king. There was only enough time for Ancelyn to drag Arthur inside before the ancient door collapsed trapping K9 and Bedivere outside. "The king drove his sword, Excalibur, into a slit in the stone altar and the ship lit up like a Christmas Tree with full power. By Arthur's command, the Doctor initiated the takeoff sequence. The battle was lost in Camelot and all that we could do was to hide Excalibur from Morgaine. But the sorceress refused to let us go and used her magic to hold us in Camelot. The ship rumbled in angry protest, lights and alarms flashed. It was terrifying madness for a few minutes as the ship began to rip apart. I was so busy trying to help the Doctor, I barely noticed the noble drama going on behind me. "The Doctor increased the ship to full power and we just managed to break free of Morgaine's grasp when the ship settled roughly beneath Vortigan's Lake on medieval Earth. We had done it. The Doctor returned us to where we started off. Excalibur was safely out of Morgaine's hands. But the king was dying. "The Doctor barely had time to assure Arthur that Camelot was safe, before his noble head fell limp in Ancelyn's arms. "The legends say the king died in the final battle, but I wasn't really prepared for it. Arthur, a legend in his own time, was a good man. His eyes, so old and weary, filled with so much concern and hope when he first saw me and recognized the face of his wife. He loved her. I could tell that as much as I could tell he loved his people. Every man has a kingdom he's willing to fight for and Arthur chose to share his kingdom with his people. For that he deserves his mythical reputation. "After the King's death, the Doctor opened a ship hatchway and sent Ancelyn and I on ahead. The Doctor stayed behind, for what I don't know, while we swam to the surface. "I was relieved to see K9 and Bedivere had escaped via the portal, but both were too busy chasing Morgaine's men back through it to notice me. Suddenly, the portal flared sending all of us to the ground and then the Doctor was there declaring it was all over. The Doctor said his good-byes and instructed Ancelyn and Bedivere to return to Camelot via the portal before it ceased functioning forever. "Then it was my turn. King Arthur's knights seemed so distraught without him. He will be a man not easily missed. I offered what condolences I could to Bedivere and turned to say my good-byes to Ancelyn. "Ancelyn. What can I say about him? When he first carried me off on his horse, I was frightened. Fear turned to irritation and irritation to endearment. All in a few hours. It defies reason to understand why I should care for the brute so much. But I suppose reason has very little to do with caring. "I've never met anyone like Ancelyn. Beneath his bold and brave exterior is a heart and a tender one at that. When he spoke of his wife, Elaine... I can't imagine how it must feel to loose your wife and child, your whole family in one blow. And then to pledge yourself to someone else's wife. Loving his queen, but never being able to get too close. Never close enough to really love and put his heart on the line. "Someday he will love someone who will return the feeling and will be around for longer than a few days or months. At least that is what I hope. And in some small way, I will always have a part of him. The cross he gave me, a gift from King Arthur, reminds me of Ancelyn's faith and devotion. Devotion to an ideal, a people and a way of life... Camelot. Something worth fighting and dying for. "Everyone must have a dream, a Camelot worth fighting for. I may have lost mine back on Earth, but Ancelyn's cross will always remind me that someday somehow I will find it again. And then maybe, I'll cease this endless wandering." On that note, Brogan shut off her recorder and returned it to the night table. With a last look around the room to assure herself there was nothing out of the ordinary, she settled down to sleep. Half an hour later, Brogan stirred restlessly. She tried to call out, reaching for something elusive in her dreams, but only mumbled sounds emanated from her lips. Suddenly, Brogan jumped up half awake and half asleep. Terror and anguish filled her voice as she cried out to the dream... "ZOE!" ====================== THE DOCTOR'S LOG 7-31-96 Based on the adventure Mists of Camelot Part 3 Written by DRTUNA The Doctor had brewed himself a strong pot of Sumatran coffee in the kitchen while Brogan took stock of what to fix for dinner. Brogan liked the kitchen. The Doctor liked that. The Doctor was also very pleased with Brogan. She had shown herself, once again, to be strong and resourceful. Just like Zoe. The Doctor sighed at the thought of Zoe and walked out of the kitchen and down the hallway, carrying his coffee mug. He could not get Zoe's fate off of his mind, not that he wanted to. She was the main order of business currently. The Doctor entered the vast console room he had first used in his eighth lifespan. He was glad to have taken up use of it once again. It seemed very much like a living space, whreas in the old console room all you could really do was stand around except for a few odd bits of furniture. He checked the console itself to make sure that the search sweep through the Gamma Quadrant which K9 had suggested was continuing, as the TARDIS cut wide sensory swaths through space. Then the Doctor went to his reading chair, put down his coffee mug, and hit the remote to start some music. "The City of Smoke" symphony from Inter Major. The Doctor realized that he may very well be on the downhill side of his existence, the first time he had thought that, actually. Here he was in lifespan #11, and had nearly had a failed regeneration after being hit by Morgaine's bolt of energy. Just because Timelords have 13 lives doesn't mean they automatically get them all. A regeneration failure could take place at any time, and it is MORE common in the later lifespans. He had just barely missed a true catastrophe. Was he close to the end? Was his work nearly done? No. He had to find Zoe. Her voice and cry had reactivated his soul and caused him to fight his way back into this lifespan. How does one look for a lost friend when they aren't even in this dimension? Where is the hiding place when the infinite dimensions shade off one into another? The dandelion seemed to be the clue. The Doctor reached into his pocket and pulled out his hand console and began punching in commands. "Yes, the chemical components of the dandelion. I must isolate all of them and determine what properties they contain," said the Doctor to himself. Those components might hold a clue of some sort. Zoe had said they would. Any clue was enough. The Doctor took a strong sip from his mug, and moved to the center console. A screen popped up and began displaying molecular models. The lights in the console room dimmed, and the lights from the rapidly changing display screen played off of the Doctor's features. He smiled, ever so slightly.