THE PATH OF THE DESTROYER New Adventures of Doctor Who Simulation [The Renegades] May, 1997 Story Idea by Alfred C. Snider [drtuna@aol.com] Inspired by a Poem by William S. Burroughs and the BBC Series Doctor Who This is a live online simulation played by our simulation group. The following material contains plot summaries, background information for the story, logs by characters, and the reconstruction of our four part simulation. For more information about our group, visit our web site at http://members.aol.com/jenkoko or contact our coordinator, David Sharpe, at norisalex@aol.com. ++++++++++ BEGIN ADVENTURE ++++++++++ AW POOK THE DESTROYER ... BRYON GYSIN'S ALL PURPOSE NUCLEAR BEDTIME STORY by William S. Burroughs taken from DEAD CITY RADIO Itzama, spirit of early mist and showers. Ixtaub, goddess of ropes and snares. Ixchel, the spider web, catcher of morning dew. Zooheekock, virgin fire patroness of infants. Adziz, the master of cold. Kockupocket, who works in fire. Ixtahdoom, she who spits out precious stones. Ixchunchan, the dangerous one. Aw Pook, the destroyer. Hiroshima, 1945, August 6th, 16 minutes past 8 AM. Who really gave that order? Answer - Control. The ugly American. The instrument of Control. Question - If Control's control is absolute, why does Control need to control? Answer - Control needs time. Question - Is Control controlled by its need to control? Answer - Yes Question - Why does Control need humans, as you call them? Wait, wait. Time, a landing field. Death needs time like a junkie needs junk. And what does Death need time for? The answer is so simple. Death needs time for what it kills to grow in for Aw Pook's sake. Death needs time for what it kills to grow in for Aw Pook's sweet sake, you stupid, vulgar, greedy, American death sucker. Death needs time for what it kills to grow in for Aw Pook's sweet sake, you stupid, vulgar, greedy, American death sucker. Like this.... Bryon Gysin has the all purpose nuclear bedtime story. The all purpose bedtime story, in fact. Some trillions of years ago a sloppy, dirty giant flicked grease from his fingernails. One of those gobs of grease is our universe on its way to the floor. Splat. ++++++++++ THE LONDON SUN, April 12, 1997, "Controversial UN Commander Keeps Post," page 21 The colorful and controversial commander of an unusual United Nations force has kept her command after a review of her performance in a recent incident where nuclear missiles were supposedly threatened by an unusual group of quasi-terrorists. Brigadier Winifred Bambera, a black woman, who is in command of the elite group UNIT (United Nations Intelligence Task Force) which is designed to deal with unusual and difficult situations (most of which have been kept secret from the public), was unavailable for comment. In Geneva the United Nations office which coordinates UNIT issued a statement clearing Bambera of all accusations coming from the incident. "The press has been completely incorrect in these matters," explained UN spokeswoman Erica Albin. "The stories of landings from space, attacks by men in armour, and a resulting huge explosion in Vortigan's Lake which local newspapers carried are obviously an absurd publicity stunt. The missile truck convoy in question had mechanical difficulties caused by unusual electric storms in the area, and then some soldiers were injured in a weapons malfunction. The Brigadier did an excellent job of saving the situation. To say more would compromise security. We will only add that she has our complete confidence and we look forward to her outstanding future service to UNIT." In a related story it was reported that the Brigadier's upcoming wedding to an unknown individual had been canceled. An anonymous source inside UNIT indicated that it was difficult for "two warriors" to make such a long term commitment as marriage. ++++++++++ NEWS OF THE WORLD, April 30, 1997, "Weirdoes Take Mayan Religion Seriously," p. 3. A strange group of people including a former Anglican Priest, a famous professional wrestler, recently released mental patients, and a number of temporary workers hired by them, have set up a temple in London to worship an obscure Mayan deity known as Aw Pook. They claim to be involved in the peaceful pursuit of their religious beliefs, but no details are being released about the rituals they are taking part in. Traditional Mayan rituals of the past involved blood sacrifice. "The community should rest assured they we pose them no threat," said Roger Underwood, a former Anglican priest who now goes by the name of "Tolmec" and serves as the group's High Priest. "We find unique spiritual and cultural insights in our practices. There is absolutely no chance that we will return to the sacrificial practices of the ancient past. We are attempting to update the worship of Aw Pook to fit in with the modern world. We hope that in the days to come we will have much to show and share with the spiritual community of the United Kingdom." Asked to explain his association with former professional wrestler William Beard, now known as "Snake-Jaguar," Mr. Underwood commented that the group is open to anyone who cares to go through the screening process, which Mr. Beard did. The group also hires a good many temporary workers from a number of Central London personnel agencies. These agencies declined comment on their business dealings with Underwood's group. The NEWS OF THE WORLD was able to interview one temporary worker who explained that it was just an "attractive assignment." "We don't have to work very hard, just stand around and wave fans and stuff, and they pay us a bundle just to keep our mouths shut. I hope they need me for a long time in a job like this!" said one worker who asked to remain anonymous. While police seemed to be satisfied with the explanation of the group's activity, there was some indication that international intelligence agencies concerned with terrorism might investigate the group as they would any highly unusual religious cult in the aftermath of the Tokyo subway gas attacks. ++++++++++ Zoe's Log Prelude to Path of the Destroyer Pt 1 By Lisa/Zoe Zoe woke up in a cold sweat. It was that dream. It was always the same dream: A white bull.. dancing, prancing majestically... then turning to Zoe with fire in its eyes... its' gaze burning a painful imprint until she woke up, shaken and trembling. With her heart beating furiously, Zoe got up out of bed, careful not to wake her slumbering roommate, and left the room. What was wrong with her? Why did this vision obsess her thoughts? Poor Zoe. Dear Zoe. Calm, collected, and even-handed Zoe. She was completely unprepared for the obsessive visions that had dominated her thoughts ever since saying goodbye to her Lion friend after Bulls Dance. The Lion had left, but the terrifyingly magnetic visions of dancing Bulls had not. Zoe walked into the kitchen unit, prepared a warm mug of Juga broth, and sipped from it carefully. She had gotten into a rhythm, lately, of getting out of bed and coming down here for a warm mug of broth. It comforted her, to drink Juga. It reminded her of her own time, her own century. It reminded her of her mother when she was young, before they discovered what a genius Zoe was to be. Zoe finished the mug of broth and absently placed it back into the Clean & Detox Bacterial Eliminator. She sighed, grateful for the soothing elixir of broth, mug and memories. It had done the trick once again, and poor weary Zoe returned once again to attempt sleep. ++++++++++ EPISODE ONE: The Cult of Blood Cast: ¥ The Doctor, a wandering Timelord in his 10th incarnation ¥ Zoe, 21st century astrophysicist, long time companion of the Doctor ¥ Brogan, 20th century journalist/photographer, companion. ¥ Keegan, 25th (?) century soldier who has dumped military life for fun in time and space. ¥ Brigadier Bamberra, female UNIT commander, as in BATTLEFIELD. ¥ Lt. Zbigniev, UNIT officer, as in BATTLEFIELD. ¥ Janet Russell, Prof. of Archeology advising UNIT, about 35, and an expert in Mayan history and culture. ¥ Tolmec, high priest of Aw Pook (used to be Roger Underwood, Anglican priest), now a tool of some evil force. ¥ Snake-Jaguar, chief warrior of Aw Pook (used to be William Beard, professional wrestler), the muscle behind Tolmec. ¥ Victim 1, almost the victim of blood sacrifice, but escapes to finger the bad guys for UNIT. ¥ Aw Pook, the destroyer, a demented Celestine, it seeks to devour sentient lives. It lives off of their expiration. It can travel in time using time corridor technology (which is crude and nasty). It began as a blood hungry Mayan god, and gets into a lot of trouble on Earth. Usually appears as a huge Lizard covered with jewels and surrounded by ethereal fire. ¥ Unit Troops ¥ Followers of Aw Pook ¥ Victims, eaten and uneaten THE PLAYERS: Albert Berry as Snake Jaguar (William Beard) NORdOUR as Victim 2, a temp worker Joel Sharpe as Aw Pook Alfred Snider as The Doctor TArkkannan and Lisa Heller as Zoe Herriot JohnSteed7 and Jennifer Kokoski as Brogan WhitePhx as Victim 1, a temp worker TArkkannan as Tolmec (Roger Underwood) B5DrWho2QL as Prof. Russell Daniel Calahan as Brigadier Bambera David Sharpe as Alex Keegan Hard2Crach as Lt. Zbigniev BootMonstr as a London Policeman & UNIT Soldier A DESERTED WAREHOUSE HAS BEEN TURNED INTO A TEMPLE Snake Jaguar:: Snake Jaguar stands with stone ax in hand a bulk of a man:: Temp worker/Victim 1::: Wondering if this is Really worth the money:: Snake Jaguar::: looking to Tolmec:: So, umm, boss.. when does the, umm you know "SHOW" begin? Temp worker/Victim 1::: Watching nervously:: Tolmec::: gazes into the distance:: Soon, I feel his hunger Tolmec: He calls. He calls. Soon. Temp worker/Victim 1::: getting worried:: Snake Jaguar: You know, I'm a bit famished myself.... Tolmec::: in trance state:: Master, what do you seek? Snake Jaguar: What's that Boss? :: looking dumbly at Tolmec:: Temp worker/Victim 1::: I really need the money though:: Tolmec: Yessss, Master, yesssss, I hear you. I feel you. It is almost time. Snake Jaguar: Time? All right! :: goes over and grabs the first Victim::: Tolmec:::: stroking the cheek of a young woman:: Come, child Snake Jaguar::: ;drags her over:: Temp worker/Victim 1::: watching with a new horror:: Snake Jaguar::: loud rumbling from his stomach::: Sorry... Tolmec:::: takes the sacrifice and leads her to the altar:: You are fortunate. You will bring Tolmec: the Master. :: grabs hair, yanks back to expose throat:: Temp worker/Victim 1::: tries to get away, but held back by a guard:: Snake Jaguar::: looks about:: Now?? Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: notices that things are beginning to happen at front of line::: Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: goes back to reading his paper::: Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: puts paper down and pays attention to the commotion at front of line::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: What's going on up there? Can you tell from here?::: nudging the one in front of him::: Temp worker/Victim 1::: watches frozen in place:: Temp worker/Victim 1: looks like a REAL Sacrifice! Snake Jaguar::: eyes lit:: Tolmec::: glares:: Tolmec::: shrieking as the ax descends:: AW POOK! BE REVEALLED!! Snake Jaguar::: brings down the stone ax upon the head of Victim::: Temp worker/Victim 1::: sees blood spurting from the neck, screams and runs:: Snake Jaguar::: the blood and gore spill out upon the altar and upon the floor:: Temp Worker/Victim 2: What! It cant be, that had to be special effects. Tolmec::: Laughs in delight:: Temp Worker/Victim 2: My God this is too real! Temp Worker/Victim 2: MY GOD IT IS REAL!!! AT UNIT HEADQUARTERS OUTSIDE OF LONDON Lt. Zbigniev::: Zbigniev twirls quarter around in hand Brig. Bambera:::: Enters::: Are we all here? Lt. Zbigniev: Hey Rus Lt. Zbigniev: Yea, Brig. Bambera: Zbigniev, unless you want a court-martial salute when I enter and call me sir. Lt. Zbigniev: YES SIR Brig. Bambera: Let's get one with it. We've been handed this one from on high. Another cult. Brig. Bambera: In some warehouse. Prof. Russell, you're our expert. What's going on? Lt. Zbigniev: What is going on Prof. Russell: Well we've haven't really gotten a lot of info on it but what I do know is this Prof. Russell: The Mayans of the ancient America's had many many gods and goddesses over 160 Lt. Zbigniev: Yea Prof. Russell: Well you see they had a god for virtually everything and it just so happened that one was Prof. Russell: the destroyer Aw Pook Prof. Russell: Now the Mayans didn't usually have a lot of human sacrifices but to Aw Pook they did Lt. Zbigniev::: Twirls quarter some more:: Lt. Zbigniev: so we've got another psycho cult Prof. Russell: And from the description of these killings it seems like an exact carbon copy of the procedure Brig. Bambera: Thank you Dr. Russell. Zbigniev, are we up against armed Mayans then? Prof. Russell: Miss Brigadier Madame sir uhh :: uneasily:: Whatever it is I should call you Lt. Zbigniev::: smiles:: Prof. Russell::: Interrupting:: Miss Brigadier I don't think you understand if these are copycats and.. They know their stuff you better be worried Brig. Bambera:::: To Dr. Russell::: Call me the Brigadier. Prof. Russell: they're not psycho just very devoted and they'll do whatever it takes to make Aw Pook happy Lt. Zbigniev: So what weapons do they have, Prof. Russell: Well if they're true to form only spears and other types of projectiles and edged weapons Lt. Zbigniev: So we would not have much to worry then Brig. Bambera: Spears? At least their historical accuracy will work in our favor. Prof. Russell: But you see their strength was not in weapons it was in devotion and numbers Lt. Zbigniev: Approximately how many Prof. Russell: If they are as devoted as they sound I'd say anywhere from 200 to 1000 Brig. Bambera: So we'll use superior firepower. I will not have a Waco on my watch. Prof. Russell: The point is this is serious Brig. Bambera: Serious as a heart attack, Dr. Russell. Thank you, I know my job. Prof. Russell: I hope your right Brig......Brigadier that is Lt. Zbigniev: one thousand, We can beat that, can we sir Brig. Bambera: We can beat them with tear gas if necessary. Lt. Zbigniev: Whew Brig. Bambera: And armor piercing rounds will give us an edge. Brig. Bambera: Do you have the location of the warehouse, Zbigniev? Lt. Zbigniev: If they fight historically, we don't need armor piercers, rubber bullets will do just fine Lt. Zbigniev: not exactly Prof. Russell: Well there is just one more thing Brig. Bambera: Yes, Dr. Russell? Prof. Russell: You see their sacrifices were quite gruesome you see they would well chop off the head and Drain the body of blood Brig. Bambera: Kosher, huh? Armor piercing clips, Zbigniev, in case rubber bullets aren't persuasive. Brig. Bambera: But we'll go in with rubber first. Prof. Russell: So if they're willing to go that far I'd say that they may have more modern weapons now Prof. Russell: Devotion is the most dangerous of all weapons Lt. Zbigniev: We'll keep that in mind, and how devoted are they Lt. Zbigniev: it matters, do we want to kill or arrest Prof. Russell::: Russell looks intently at their faces God I hope they take me seriously:: Brig. Bambera: I will and do. Rubber bullets, with AP backup. Let's move. Lt. Zbigniev: OK Lt. Zbigniev: We should go to the armory first? Brig. Bambera: Zbigniev, have Sgt. Benton issue the orders. We move out in one hour. Lt. Zbigniev: YES SIR Brig. Bambera: By then, I want us well-armed and ready to play. Understood? Lt. Zbigniev: YES SIR Prof. Russell: Brigadier I would like to accompany you Brig. Bambera: Dr. Russell, we'll need your on-site help, especially in case of trouble. Prof. Russell: Oh well thank you no need to ask then Lt. Zbigniev::: Walks to the Sergeant and tells him about the situation:: Prof. Russell: Thank you :: Oh yes now I can have a chance to see this stuff first hand:: IN THE INTERTEMPORAL VOID Aw Pook:::::: floats serenely in the void:::::: Aw Pook::::: he is hungry:::: Aw Pook: Sacrifice, Power, the consuming of sentient lives. Aw Pook::::: senses the first sacrifice, draws in the energy, begins to prepare to attend the ritual::::: IN THE TARDIS TARDIS corridor Keegan: Trouble!!! Keegan: Trouble! The Doctor::: The Doctor strolls down the corridor towards Keegan::: Trouble? In the TARDIS? Keegan::::: blushing::: Keegan:::: a suspicious sound is heard::: Keegan:::: like something banging against the wall::: Zoe::: Zoe> > pokes head out of room:: Alex? I think she's -- :: sees Doctor:: oh, never mind Brogan: What could be wrong in the TARDIS? The Doctor::: The Doctor smiles::: What is going on here? Keegan:::: Keegan sees the roundel swaying on the TARDIS wall::: Keegan:::: Console door creeks open:::: The Doctor::: The Doctor looks at the roundel::: What are you doing, a little temporal engineering? The Doctor: I knew my companions were quick learners, but this seems to be a bit too much, perhaps. Keegan: Nothing's wrong, just was taking a look inside . The Doctor: Looking for? Keegan: ' Ummm.... Keegan:::: looks to Brogan::: Keegan: Cat? What cat? Keegan: You mean cap? Keegan: No, my cap's in my room. Brogan: Then what are you doing? The Doctor: A cat? What if I am allergic to a cat? Keegan:::: another noise comes from the console room, a crash of books falling down::: Keegan: You'd be sneezing, wouldn't you...if there was a cat onboard, that is... Zoe::: on the run:: there she goes! The Doctor:::: Suddenly a strange buzzing fills the air, and the Doctor notices it immediately.::: The Doctor: Well, many noises from the console room! The Doctor::: The Doctor walks down the corridor towards the console room.::: The Doctor::: The Doctor sneezes::: Keegan:::: Keegan hurries after the Doctor::: Brogan::: smiles to herself:: The Doctor::: The Doctor enters the large and dimly lit console room of his late 7th persona.::: The Doctor::: The Doctor looks towards the library section::: Yes, books out of place. Keegan: Gee, I wonder how that happened? The Doctor::: The Doctor looks towards the console::: An alarm. But which alarm? Brogan::: turns to Alex:: Alex, if you DID have a cat in here, it'd probably be more trouble than Brogan: it's worth Zoe::: dryly:: living up to her name. The Doctor::: The Doctor walks to the console and begins adjusting the controls.::: The Doctor: Well, it is one thing to have alarms, but if you set more than 4 or 5 they are hard to follow. The Doctor::: The Doctor frowns and furrows his brow::: Yes, I think I recognize this one. The Doctor: It is UNIT, and the Brigadier. I left an alarm with the Brigadier much like I had before with the first Brigadier. Didn't expect her to use it. The Doctor: Now I wonder why none of my previous personas are answering? It does seem more closely linked to them, really. The Doctor::: The Doctor turns to his companions in the console room.::: Well? What are you all doing? Brogan: UNIT? I never wanted to meet up with them again. The Doctor: I am receiving a distress call from Earth and you all are looking for a..... The Doctor::: The Doctor sneezes.::: Oh no. Zoe: Doctor, let's not be too hasty... Zoe:::: concerned::: What is it? The Doctor::: The Doctor turns to the console::: Well it does seem odd that we would be called. Zoe: Yes, Doctor. Most odd. And another thing... why ENGLAND, so soon after we leave? Keegan: Can we tell if anyone has responded, Doctor? The Doctor::: The Doctor smiles::: Well I'm glad you all agree with me, let's go see what the Brigadier has on her mind! The Doctor::: The Doctor sets the controls and the TARDIS goes into flight mode...down the time corridor::: The Doctor::: The Doctor looks at the rising time rotor ::: Zoe:::: Sighs::: Oh, Doctor. Why must you always do the most illogical things? The Doctor::: The TARDIS materializes outside UNIT headquarters::: Keegan::: Keegan looks around nonchalantly, but doesn't see Trouble anywhere::: The Doctor::: The Doctor turns to the group::: Care for a walk. Lovely place, UNIT HQ. Still done in style. Keegan: Sure, sounds great! Zoe:::: Grumbles to her self, follows the Doctor::: IN THE TEMPLE OF AW POOK Snake Jaguar::: looks up and sees a victim trying to get away:: Umm, Boss... Temp worker/Victim 1::: runs out of temple and into the street:: Snake Jaguar: Umm, Boss... Temp Worker/Victim 2: NO, IT CAN'T BE Tolmec::: glares at Snake for breaking the mood:: what? What? Snake Jaguar: I think one just got away.. Temp Worker/Victim 2: HELP! THIS IS REALLY HAPPENING!!! Temp Worker/Victim 2: NO! NO! NO! Tolmec: you IDIOT!! Snake Jaguar::: looks dumbly::: What? Snake Jaguar: Its not MY fault! Temp Worker/Victim 2: LET US GO! YOU CANT KILL INNOCENT PEOPLE LIKE THIS!! Snake Jaguar::: reaches out and punches the loud victim in the head::: Tolmec:::: closes, eyes, gathers himself:: No matter. The Master shall be fed. The Master must be fed Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: fear and shock overtake the intended victim::: NO! NO! Tolmec:::: points to another victim:: Proceed! Snake Jaguar::: grabs the next Victim::: Resistance IS Useless! Temp Worker/Victim 2: STOP IN THE NAME OF ALL THAT IS HOLY! Snake Jaguar::: Puts him on the altar::: Tolmec::: crooning:: Come Aw Pook, come Master. Now does the dance begin. The dance of death. Temp Worker/Victim 2: HELP! RELEASE US! SOMEONE HELP US!! Snake Jaguar:::: The stone ax comes down with a thud:::: Snake Jaguar::: watches the head roll:: (m) hope that doesn't happen to me... Tolmec: Let their blood please you. Let their death revitalize you. Come, Master. Come and feast. Temp Worker/Victim 2: I'LL DO YOUR BIDDING! Snake Jaguar::: grabs Temp Worker/Victim 2::: Snake Jaguar: Resistance IS useless! Temp Worker/Victim 2: I'll do whatever you say. I'll kill these others for you!! LET ME GO! Tolmec: Master, come! Temp Worker/Victim 2: HELP! Snake Jaguar:: looks to Tolmec: Umm Boss, this one too? :: looking at Temp Worker/Victim 2:: Aw Pook:::: the room darkens momentarily as Aw Pook arrives, his huge lizard form Aw Pook:::: towering over the alter, the jewels that decorate his body flashing, his eyes Aw Pook::::: glowing a fierce amber light:::: Tolmec::: on knees:: Master, master, master.... Snake Jaguar: ;: looking at Aw Pook::: Jesu... Tolmec:::: hisses:: Never say that name! Aw Pook:::: his head lowers as he looks at Tolmec::::::: his voice low pitched, deep and Aw Pook:::: resonant:::: I have arrived, the Destroyer is come. Tolmec: Come then. Be fed. Aw Pook:::: his blue forked tongue flicks outward towards a victim, testing the air:::: Aw Pook: Feed me. I hunger. Snake Jaguar::: looking at the prepared bodies:: Umm.. this one OK? Aw Pook:::: his huge head lowers, the tongue flicks out, seizing his victim and dragging Aw Pook:::: toward his mouth::: Aw Pook:::: a loud crunch breaks off the scream, followed by a loud sucking noise:::: Aw Pook:::: raises his head, blood covers the edges of his mouth, looks at Tolmec::::: Aw Pook: More. I need more power. Tolmec: Spreading his arms to include the whole room::: Take all! All! All! Snake Jaguar::: hands another body to Tolmec:: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Please I beg of you, don't kill me! Let me GO! Aw Pook::: looks around and sees the previous victims, leans over and grasps one in his Aw Pook:::: mouth, a loud sucking noise fills the room::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Let us all go this is MADNESS!!! Tolmec: fear not, you serve the greatest power of all! Temp Worker/Victim 2: Stop please I cant die this way. Oh the humanity! Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: sobbing and muttering unintelligibly::: Aw Pook::::: grasps the 2nd previous victim in one of his many hands, slowly brings it up Aw Pook:::: to his mouth::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: This cant really----be------hap---pen---ing! Aw Pook::::: a loud slurping noise fills the room::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Mother please wake me up Im having a nightmare! Noooooooo!!!! Aw Pook:::: drops the body on the floor with a thud:::: Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: the line grows shorter and the horror continues::: Aw Pook:::: glares down at Tolmec::::: I hunger. Aw Pook: I require more sacrifices. Tolmec::: A little nervously:: Here, Master, here is what you desire. :: shoves another victim forward.::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: No!!! Please leave me alone! Let me go!! Aw Pook:::: looks at victim, a low chuckle escaping his bloody lips:::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: NO PLEASE STOP!!! Aw Pook:::: grasps victim with his tongue, drags him toward his mouth::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Please stop and let me go! Aw Pook:::: his eyes glow a bright amber light::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Cant take any more of this. Please get it over with!!! Kill me I'm stark raving mad anyway! Temp Worker/Victim 2: May I give you heartburn all the way to Hell!! ON THE STREETS IF LONDON, OUTSIDE OF THE WAREHOUSE/TEMPLE 9 Temp worker/Victim 1::: Runs to find an officer:: Temp worker/Victim 1: Officer, Officer!!!!!!!!! Temp worker/Victim 1: why are there never any cops when you need one? Policeman: Yes Madam What seems to be the problem Temp worker/Victim 1: I just saw the most horrible scene..... Policeman: Go on :: looking disbelieving:: Temp worker/Victim 1::: shaking:: A Blood Sacrifice! Temp worker/Victim 1: In the old warehouse! Temp worker/Victim 1::: tears running down her face:: Policeman: Sounds like a job for them UNIT fellows :: follow me Madam Temp worker/Victim 1: Of course, sir. Policeman::: takes young lady to UNIT HQ:: Temp worker/Victim 1::: follows, upset and crying:: Policeman::: tells story to UNIT officer:: leaves young lady with him:: Temp worker/Victim 1::: sits in corner, still weeping:: Temp worker/Victim 1::: deep sigh:: AT THE UNIT HEADQUARTERS OUTSIDE LONDON 8 ::: The TARDIS lands at UNIT HQ. ::: The Doctor::: The Doctor exits the TARDIS::: Brogan::: Exits, eager to see what's going on:: Keegan::: Keegan exits the TARDIS::: The Doctor::: The Doctor walks up to the nearest guard, who seems stunned by the TARDIS arrival. New guy.::: Brig. Bambera:::: Looks out the window and sees the Doctor::: Oh shame. Lt. Zbigniev::: walks in:: What? Brig. Bambera: Look out the window. It's the Doctor! Prof. Russell: The Doctor? In Mayan Anthropology Lt. Zbigniev: Oh no, the guy who has a bad taste in clothes, sir Prof. Russell: Who is he? Brig. Bambera: Exactly. And the one who always knows exactly where the trouble is. Lt. Zbigniev: Aw Brig. Bambera: The Doctor is UNIT's... other scientific advisor. No offense. Prof. Russell: Who is he? Is he in my field? Lt. Zbigniev: Not exactly Lt. Zbigniev: Well he might be able to help us The Doctor::: The Doctor and the TARDIS crew are ushered into the presence of the Brigadier:::: Prof. Russell: Oh other guy okay that's fine Brig. Bambera: Doctor.... who? I presume? The Doctor: Now, now, don't be surprised. I have changed more than once since we last met. Zoe:::: Follows quietly behind the Doctor::: I'm the Doctor's technical assistant. The Doctor: Ah, Brigadier Bambera, what a surprise that you should call. Lt. Zbigniev::: walks to the doctor:: Glad to um,...see you doctor Temp worker/Victim 1::: watching everyone around her:: Brig. Bambera: Doctor. You know, Lethbridge-Stewart has a little joke about your entrances. Brig. Bambera: He said you were Chicken Little, except you were always right about the sky falling. Zoe::: Eyes the Brigadier suspiciously::: Brig. Bambera: Believe it or not, I know. Prof. Russell: Hello there I'm Professor Janet Russell, Mayan Anthropology and history Lt. Zbigniev::: smiling:: didn't notice The Doctor::: The Doctor shakes Prof. Russell's hand::: Why yes, author of _MYSTERY OF THE MAYA_ aren't you? The Doctor: Good field work, but a little weak on data interpretation, I thought. Prof. Russell: You know it I thought only my students read it. :: flattered:: Keegan: okay, well, when you introduce yourself to UNIT, don't give them your last name::: Brogan::: eyes the Brigadier, looks around the HQ:: Brig. Bambera:::: Appears suspicious of Brogan::: Zoe:::: Zoe begins to gain interest, despite herself::: Maya? Not the Mayan Indians? Temp worker/Victim 1::: Weeps louder:: Lt. Zbigniev: Yes the Mayans have gone Awak Prof. Russell: Well you think so huh and what might your specialty be Doctor..um..what was your last name Brogan::: turns to Brig:: So, you're the Brigadier. You're not what I expected. Zoe:::: Zoe finds a chair and pulls it closer::: Really? How so? Brig. Bambera: Lovely. Lt. Zbigniev: Just doing sacrifices, we are gonna bust um in a hour or so The Doctor::: The Doctor raises his voice::: Yes, let me introduce everyone! Brig. Bambera:::: Folds her arms::: The Doctor:::: Dr introduces everyone:::: Zoe:::: Zoe is listening intently to Zbigniev::: Keegan:::: to the Doctor:: She's in command? I though women didn't command combat troops in 20th Keegan: century The Doctor: Now, Brigadier, why on Earth would you use that alarm system to summon me? Brig. Bambera: Because, Doctor, I thought it would be nice to have you here... Brig. Bambera: ..before the trouble began, for once. Prof. Russell::: How rude he just brushed me off after insulting me like that, ah at least he read my book Zoe:::: Zoe turns to Brogan::: This is very interesting. I actually know quite a bit... Brig. Bambera:::: Eyes up Keegan::: Watch me slap a charge on your behind for talk like that. Lt. Zbigniev: We don't want to spill blood, we just want to make sure that this will never happen again Zoe: ... about the Mayan. Zoe: But what are they doing in THIS time zone? Surely they haven't mastered time travel? Lt. Zbigniev: We got a almost victim somewhere around here, they can tell you all about it Prof. Russell::: Looking at Zoe:: Really how interesting I'd like to hear some of your opinions Temp worker/Victim 1: Excuse me, but that sacrifice looks awfully real to me! Brig. Bambera: A band of Mayan nuts, worshipping the god Aw Pook have set up shop in London. Keegan: Not that I'm not in favor of woman fighting, they make excellent fighters and killers. Brogan: Yes, what do you think of all this Zoe? Zoe:::: Pleased as punch to have an audience::: Well, Brig. Bambera: We're doing clean up. Orders from Geneva. Select them out w/ extra. prejudice. Prof. Russell: Excuse me Brigadier may I:: she says indicating taking over the conversation:: Zoe: If I remember right, Mayans were a quite advanced peoples. Zoe: QUITE technologically advanced, given their conditions, really. Zoe: They have many Gods, as I remember... Zoe: Like the Greeks... "Itzama, spirit of early mist and showers.... " ::: Zoe recites::: Lt. Zbigniev: Wait Zoe here has a point Brig. Bambera: Please, Dr. Russell. Lt. Zbigniev: They can travel here by sea, or stray on a plane,..or something Temp worker/Victim 1: No, It was REAL! Prof. Russell: You see as of now my theory is that some fanatics have begun to copycat ancient Prof. Russell: Mayan sacrifices. You see they didn't often sacrifice humans to their gods well Aw Pook Prof. Russell: was one of them they did Lt. Zbigniev: there was a theory that the Mayans were helped with....aliens Zoe:::: Zoe looks concerned::: Aw Pook? Did you say Aw Pook? My, that's bad... Prof. Russell: You see the ceremony is done by removing the head and then draining the blood from the body Temp worker/Victim 1: I saw it with my own two eyes I tell you! The Doctor: Mayan nuts, in England? Aw Pook? Come now, Brigadier, you didn't call me for all of this? The Doctor: This is nothing more than a historical reenactment gone wrong, perhaps. The Doctor: Honestly, Brigadier, and with all due respect Prof. Russell, but you don't need me. The Doctor: I am sure you and your stout lads and lasses can finish this group off quickly. Zoe:::: Turns to Victim # 1::: What is that you say? Lt. Zbigniev: Ah ah, yes we do Brig. Bambera: Who is this hysterical person in the corner of my office?! ::: points to Victim 1::: Prof. Russell: wait :: to Victim:: You say you saw the whole thing? Temp worker/Victim 1: In the old ware house, I was paid to act, but it was the real thing! Zoe:::: Pulls Brogan aside::: I think there is something very dark and sinister happening The Doctor:::: Soldiers support the Victim...very upset::: Zoe:::: Brogan nods back, but continues to listen intently to the Brigadier::: The Doctor: The real thing? What do you mean the real thing? Prof. Russell: This man has seen the actual happenings of the ceremony!! Brogan::: to Zoe:: If UNIT was nervous enough to call on the Doctor for help there must be. Prof. Russell::: too giddy for the mood she interviews the victim:: Keegan:::: Keegan notices that Brogan is looking a bit TOO intently at the Brigadier::: Temp worker/Victim 1: There was blood spurting from his neck, and was eaten by a terrible monster Lt. Zbigniev: What a monster, Brig. Bambera: There Doctor... I hope that clarifies the situation. Zoe:::: Zoe shakes her head ruefully::: Oh, how terrible. Doctor, something must be done! The Doctor: Well, Brigadier. I will leave all of this to you. It seems like you have the firepower. Prof. Russell: Um excuse me Brigadier, Doctor, I think we better get on this from what the victim says we Prof. Russell: Need to be down there ASAP Temp worker/Victim 1: A Terrible Demon.... Lt. Zbigniev: What did this "monster" look like Brig. Bambera: Zbigniev, if we're going up against a monster, we're using AP rounds. Lt. Zbigniev: Ok Zoe:::: Zoe motions the victim to continue:: Please, continue... You say Aw Pook? Temp worker/Victim 1: If that be its name. All I know is it was hor horrible Temp worker/Victim 1: A giant Lizard creature The Doctor: We may follow along. Don't want to be there for the fighting, actually. I don't want to be... The Doctor: ...involved. You'll have to expect more of this as the millennium gets nearer. Brig. Bambera: Ahem.... Keegan: We're going now Doctor? Prof. Russell: Look I've already interviewed him we're wasting valuable time Lt. Zbigniev: Im choosing my gun Keegan: Bye everyone, nice to meet you all! Zoe:::: Pulls Keegan aside::: Look, I really think we ARE needed here... Brig. Bambera: EXCUSE ME! Keegan::: Keegan races into the TARDIS.:::: Brig. Bambera: I'M in CHARGE here. The Doctor::: The Doctor looks at the Brigadier::: Then take charge, I suggest. Brig. Bambera: And we need to MOVE OUT NOW! Prof. Russell: And you would be an expert to that in what respect Doctor? Temp worker/Victim 1::: weeping again:: Keegan:::: whispers to Zoe::: I'm sure we're going to help, anyway. Zoe:::: Pats the victim on the shoulder::: Zoe:::: Turns back and whispers to Keegan::: Well, I hope so... but why Aw Pook? Lt. Zbigniev: Doc, you comin or not The Doctor::: The Doctor goes and has a word with the Victim, who is very distraught:::: Temp worker/Victim 1::: feels a little comforted:: Brogan::: examines the Brig more closely:: The Doctor::: The Doctor returns::: Yes, I recognize that old warehouse. Can't believe it's still there. Lt. Zbigniev::: Walks to the armory:: Brig. Bambera: Move out! ::: Leaves the room, preparing to move troops to warehouse::: Zoe:::: Louder:: Aw Pook, the great destroyer... why him? Zoe:::: To the Doctor::: Doctor, do you know anything about Mayan mythology? Prof. Russell: Perhaps I could tell you what you need to know Miss Zoe Temp worker/Victim 1: Am not going back in there! The Doctor::: The Doctor heads towards the TARDIS::: If you want to arrive during the bullets, follow the Brigadier. If you want to arrive after the initial attack, we'll go by TARDIS. Brogan::: follows the Doctor, at bit disappointed that she didn't see more of UNIT:: Zoe:::: Zoe muses quietly to herself::: "Ixtahdoom, she who spits out precious stones. Zoe:::: Muses:: Bullets, perhaps? The Doctor::: The Doctor stands by the TARDIS door::: Really nice old country house. I wonder why the military always likes such places? Zoe:::: Zoe nods at the Doctor's comments::: yes, Doctor, that's true! They certainly do. THE TEMPLE OF AW POOK Brig. Bambera:::: UNIT surrounds the warehouse::: Brig. Bambera: Zbigniev, does everyone have monster-piercing rounds? Lt. Zbigniev::: Pulls out a converted pistol with AP bullets:: Lt. Zbigniev: Take a wild guess, ahem sir Brig. Bambera: Everyone wait for my signal.... UNIT soldier:::: Waits nervously by door::: Prof. Russell::: to herself:: I can't believe this the chance to see the practices up close. Tolmec: disgusted::: gladly! Brig. Bambera: Ready with the grenade launcher... Fire! :: Front doors to warehouse are blown in::: Aw Pook:::: at the sound of Gunfire he jerks upright, his tongue losing it's grip on the Aw Pook:::: victim::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: What was that? Gunfire? Brig. Bambera:::: The doors are BLOWN away::: Lt. Zbigniev: Charges into the warehouse firing madly:: Prof. Russell::: worriedly:: Please be careful try and keep things intact inside Aw Pook:::: he snarls as he glances around::: Brig. Bambera: Move, move, move! ::: Brig leads attack with 7.62mm assault rifle::: Prof. Russell::: running in to a place where she shouldn't be:: Tolmec::: delighted:: See Master! They rush to your embrace! :: backing away:: Brig. Bambera:::: UNIT troops rush in, arresting fleeing felons::: Lt. Zbigniev: & Die Mayan, things :: Fires out some more .50 cal rounds:: Aw Pook::::: glares down at Tolmec:::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Its the Cavalry! Thank God! UNIT soldier::: fires gun at charging cult members::: {S minigun} Brig. Bambera:::: Sees Tolmec's guards, who raise their spears. The Brig blasts them::: Tolmec: Master! Save me! Snake Jaguar::: looking about::: Oh no.... Im getting outta here. Lt. Zbigniev::: fires:: Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot Aw Pook::::: his lizard face takes on what could be a smile::: Lt. Zbigniev: {S mp5 INSIDE THE TARDIS Keegan::::: Trouble leaps off the rotor and races off into the TARDIS::: The Doctor::: The Doctor enters the TARDIS and sets the controls.::: Keegan: Doctor, who is AW Pook? Keegan: Does he really exist? Zoe::: Turns to Brogan::: I'm most intrigued by the Doctor's changing impressions. The Doctor: Let me see, give the Brigadier about 45 minutes to get there, about 10 minutes to attack, and.... The Doctor: ...that should be about right. The Doctor::: The Doctor looks to see who is there -- Keegan, Zoe, Brogan::: . Brogan: Zoe, isn't it odd that the Doctor doesn't seem to take this cult seriously? Zoe::: Said slowly::: Even so, Doctor, I don't know about this... it feels so ... Brogan::: Brogan sees Trouble languishing in the doorway much to everyone's chagrin:: The Doctor::: The TARDIS lands inside the warehouse. The attack is on. They are a bit early::: Zoe: Different from most UNIT operations. Zoe:::: Zoe nods knowingly to Brogan, and mouths, "I know!" ::: Keegan:::: Keegan tries to pretend Trouble isn't sitting in the doorway:::: Brogan::: Trouble disappears quickly when Brogan glances his way:: Brogan::: Brogan stares after the Doctor wondering exactly what he knows about Trouble and Aw Pook:: THE TEMPLE OF AW POOK :::THE Tardis materializes inside the building::: The Doctor::: The Doctor emerges into the center of the fray. Bullets are flying, and before him is.... Zoe: I DO hope this isn't a trap! Temp worker/Victim 1: {S gunz Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: gets back away from the sacrificial area::: Brig. Bambera: {S mp5 Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot Brig. Bambera: {S mp5 Prof. Russell::: seeing some scrolls near a small shrine:: Oh my goodness these are so accurate! Zoe::::: Zoe ducks a speeding bullet::: Careful! The Doctor:::: before him is Aw Pook::: Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: lays low while the action blazes all around him::: Lt. Zbigniev: I got this door UNIT Soldier:::: {S minigun} Tolmec::: watches in awe:: Brig. Bambera:::: Runs to the altar and sees Aw Pook::: Oh shame.... Brig. Bambera: A big, glowing monster that's been biting heads off all day... {S mp5 Zoe:::: Zoe speaks out loud, between clenched teeth::: Ixtaub, goddess of ropes and snares Snake Jaguar::: Starts shooting at UNIT:: Prof. Russell::: Dazed not even noticing the carnage around her she puts the scrolls in her purse:: Brogan::: Brogan emerges from the TARDIS and immediately ducks for cover:: The Doctor::: The Doctor is stunned. Before him looms a huge, jeweled, flaming lizard. Not what he expected:::: Keegan:::: Keegan exits the TARDIS and sees a huge multi-legged lizard:::: Brig. Bambera:::: Begins blasting Aw Pook with AP rounds with no effect::: {S mp5 Brogan: Keep your head down, Zoe! :: shouts through the gunfire:: Lt. Zbigniev: Opens door to altar room:: Lt. Zbigniev: {break Aw Pook:::: leans forward and seizes Tolmec with his tongue:::: Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: Oh when I get out of here I am going to walk the straight and narrow, Lord.::: Prof. Russell::: She runs in and sees the huge monster eating:: Oh dear God Lt. Zbigniev: {S BREAK Brig. Bambera: {S mp5 UNIT soldier ::: sees giant lizard and starts firing::: Keegan:::: He scrambles over to Brogan, putting himself between her and Aw Pook::: Keegan::: He knows it's probably useless, but he does it anyway::: Prof. Russell: What the hell is that thing Zoe:::: Mutters::: "Aw Pook... needs time for what it eats to grow in..." Tolmec: AHHHH! NO! MASTER! NO! Brig. Bambera: {S break Aw Pook:::: drags him to his mouth:::: Brig. Bambera: {S mp5 The Doctor::: The Doctor runs to the Victim Temp Worker/Victim 2::: Here, let me release you. Prof. Russell: It can't be who I think it is Brogan: What in the name of... is THAT?! :: points in horror at Aw Pook:: Lt. Zbigniev: {s mp5 Aw Pook:::: bites Tolmec's head off::: Snake Jaguar::: looks to see Aw Pook:: Bloody.... Zoe:::: Zoe turns away from the horrible sight of the feasting Mayan God::: UNIT soldier: {S minigun} ::: Brig. Bambera:::: Sees Aw Pook bite head off::: Son of a b-- {S mp5 Snake Jaguar::: starts shooting at Aw Pook:: The Doctor::: The Doctor looks up and watches Aw Pook suck the life out of Tolmec his priest.::: Lt. Zbigniev: why wont it die! Lt. Zbigniev: {S MP5 Aw Pook:::: a loud slurping noise fills the room:::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!! Prof. Russell: My God it's Aw Pook I mean it looks like him this is amazing :: notices she's talking to herself:: Brig. Bambera: Fall back! Fall back! The Doctor::: The Doctor knows that this is no historical reenactment. But what is it besides horrible?::: Keegan: I think it must be the thing that person was talking about back at the HQ! Zoe:::: Turns to Brogan::: That beast, I suspect, is our hero... Aw Poook. Aw Pook::::: Looks at Zoe:::: Lt. Zbigniev::: faints:: Brig. Bambera: All troops, fall back! Brig. Bambera: {S mp5 Aw Pook: Hello Pretty. Snake Jaguar::: fires more shots at Aw Pook:: Brogan::: Brogan shuts her eyes at the sight of all the blood:: Hardly a hero, Zoe. Zoe:::: Zoe shakes her head::: I know. I was exercising my poor talent in Sarcasm. Prof. Russell: This is no re-enactment this is real it's real I can't believe it ti's all real UNIT soldier:::: falls back:::: Brig. Bambera: Zoe, look out!! Brig. Bambera: {S mp5 Aw Pook:::: his tongue lashes out, grasping Zoe by her ankle::: Brig. Bambera: Get that girl out of the way! It's after her! Lt. Zbigniev::: wakes up: The Doctor::: The Doctor takes out his pocket watch scanner and turns it on Aw Pook.::: Brig. Bambera: Let's see if its tongue is bullet-proof... {S mp5 Lt. Zbigniev: & Die you stupid thing {S gun-shot Zoe:::: Zoe screams::: Aaaaaaahhhh Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot The Doctor::: The Doctor puts his watch away, it won't take any data from Aw Pook::: Brig. Bambera: {S break Brig. Bambera: {S mp5 Snake Jaguar::: falls as he is shot in the arm and leg::: Snake Jaguar: OWWW Prof. Russell::: Russell sees what's happening and dives for Zoe grabbing her hand:: Aw Pook:::: starts to drag her toward him, but pulls her shoes off in the process:::: The Doctor::: The Doctor begins to pull the Temp Worker/Victim 2 away from the altar::: Let me help you. This way. Zoe:::: Zoe tries to break free, and falls to the ground::: Brig. Bambera: My gun's jammed! Temp Worker/Victim 2: Thank you for saving my life. Brig. Bambera:::: Throws down her weapon::: Aw Pook:::: rises up to his full height:::: Zoe:::: Squeezes Russell's hand::: Thank you. Brogan::: Brogan notices Snake Jaguar fall amidst the remnants of Aw Pook's victims:: Temp Worker/Victim 2: I owe you big time mister. Brig. Bambera:::: Wants to help Zoe, but can't bear to approach the awe-ful Aw Pook::: Prof. Russell: Hang on Zoe :: reaches for something to anchor her:: The Doctor::: The Doctor stops and stands, compelled to watch. What is this being?::: Lt. Zbigniev: fires off one last shot {S gun-shot Aw Pook: You fools! You poor, stupid mortal fools! Unit Soldier:::: backing out of the room::: Brogan::: runs to help Snake:: Keegan:::: picks up a gun, examines it quickly, then opens fire on Aw Pook:::: Brig. Bambera:::: Sees a .45 on the floor::: {S gun-shot Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: wants to have a group hug with all those responsible for saving his life::: The Doctor::: The Doctor uses every ounce of concentration he has to observe everything about Aw Pook::: Zoe:::: Zoe is captivated by the sight of the speaking monster-god::: Lt. Zbigniev: shoots with Brigadier {S mp5 Aw Pook:::: he chuckles::: You cannot harm me! I am Aw Pook the Destroyer! The Devouror of millions! Keegan::: covering Brogan as she races to help the injured person::: Keegan::: to Brogan::: can you do anything for him? Brogan::: bravely ignores the bloody stumps she has to traverse to get to Snake:: Aw Pook: Lt. Zbigniev: {S gun-shot Prof. Russell: My God he's real this is unbelievable he's real Brig. Bambera: Sometimes I hate this job... {S gun-shot Lt. Zbigniev: & me too, in a way {S mp5 Brig. Bambera: Doctor, do something!! Unit Soldier:::: firing gun at AW Pook {S minigun} Brig. Bambera: Not you, Russell! You stay back! Snake Jaguar::: smiles at Brogan::: what.. what are you doing? Brogan: Isn't that obvious? I'm trying to save your neck. :: rips a piece of her skirt Brogan: away for a tourniquet:: Aw Pook: I am immortal, all powerful. You think you can harm me with lead! ::: laughs::: Brig. Bambera: {S minigun The Doctor::: The Doctor moves forward::: But you aren't a Mayan god. Who are you really? Lt. Zbigniev: why the hell wont it die :: screaming:: Brig. Bambera:::: Grabs Zbigniev by the arm::: Come on soldier, fall back! It's useless! Aw Pook:::: looks down at the Doctor and snorts at him::: Snake Jaguar::: looks at Brogan's piece of cloth:: My wounds are bigger than that, doll. Brogan::: calls back to Keegan:: He's hurt, but I think he'll live. If we can get him out Brogan: of here. Zoe:::: Said wryly::: Aw Pook comes after Ixtahdoom, she who spits out precious stones. Lt. Zbigniev: runs away Aw Pook:::: looks over at Zoe, his Amber eyes glowing as they meet hers::: Keegan: Okay, I'll help you move him. Brig. Bambera:::: Right behind Zbigniev::: Snake Jaguar::: knowing he's going to jail:: so this is how it ends... :: shakes his head:: Zoe:::: Zoe cannot turn away from the hell burning inside Aw Pook::: Lt. Zbigniev: {S mp5 Prof. Russell: Zoe uh now's not the best time to quote things lets just uh do something quiet Brig. Bambera:::: Brig and Zbigniev take cover and continue to fire::: {S gun-shot Zoe:::: Zoe recites slowly::: Kockupocket, who works in fire... Unit soldier:::: moving troops back and subduing cult members::: Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot Aw Pook: Beware! For the Destroyer has come. ::: says to Zoe:::: Lt. Zbigniev: come on The Doctor::: The Doctor shouts::: We need to get away from here before it becomes more active! Brig. Bambera: Zbigniev! You fool! Zoe:::: Zoe looks silently into Aw Pook's eyes... visions of dancing white bulls burn... Brig. Bambera: I'll cover you! ::: Grabs a 7.62 mm rifle::: {S mp5 Lt. Zbigniev: runs and grabs Zoe Lt. Zbigniev: & : picks up Zoe:: Prof. Russell: Zoe you know your only forgetting one thing they used to say that in ancient Mayan.. Brogan::: Brogan surveys her quick lashup for Snake:: Do you think you can walk? Zoe:::: White bulls that turn into Giant lions before bursting in flames::: Brig. Bambera: I'll get that lizard if it costs me my pension! {S mp5 Brig. Bambera: {S gun-shot Temp Worker/Victim 2:::: waits for the battle to subdue and looks for the ones responsible for the raid::: Zoe:::: Zoe cries out::: NO! No.... ::: She turns and runs away::: Brig. Bambera: {S mp5 Snake Jaguar: I will follow you anywhere doll. :: looks at the cops:: Lt. Zbigniev: lets get the hell out of here Aw Pook::: a black hole, the edges tinged with blue, appears behind Aw Pook::: Prof. Russell::: yelling:: Zoe let's get the HELL OUT OF HERE Aw Pook:::: the light in the room dims, and he disappears into the hole:::: Lt. Zbigniev: {s mp5 The Doctor::: The room becomes quiet as Aw Pook has vanished with a rush of wind::: Lt. Zbigniev: runs out of the ware house Brig. Bambera: Where the hell has it gone?! ::: Fires at where Aw Pook used to be::: {S mp5 Prof. Russell: Well that seemed to work all I had to do was yell...yeah right The Doctor::: The Doctor is very upset::: This is no simple historical reenactment. Nor is this thing a Mayan god. What is it? There is high technology at work here. It used a transmat! Keegan:::: Helps Brogan carry the injured one out:::: Brig. Bambera:::: Follows the rest of her troops outside of the warehouse::: Brogan: The name's Brogan. You think you can make it over there. :: points to front door where UNIT troops are:: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Excuse me who is responsible for saving me? I want to thank them. Who's in charge here? Zoe:::: Zoe runs hysterically into the Tardis::: Brig. Bambera: I'm in charge. Brigadier Winnifred Bambera. Unit Soldier:::: cuffing cult members::: Prof. Russell: Excuse me Doctor a what Prof. Russell: A Transmat I've never heard of it The Doctor::: The Doctor goes to Prof. Russell::: I want you to come with me. We need to find out more. The Doctor: I want to learn more about Aw Pook, Prof. Will you come with us to Yucatan, now? Prof. Russell: Come with you where and to do what Prof. Russell: Now well sure but there's not much to find there now Prof. Russell: Just ruins Temp Worker/Victim 2: Oh thank you General. Brig. Bambera: If these freaks resist arrest, hurt them. Snake Jaguar: walks with them Brig. Bambera: You're welcome sir. Now sit down and wait for the medics or I'll shoot. Temp Worker/Victim 2: You don't know the Hell I was going through. Brogan::: Brogan and Keegan half carry, half escort Snake to UNIT troops:: Unit soldier: Yes Madam ::: snaps salute::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Thank you. Lt. Zbigniev: ohhhh, Brig. Bambera: Where's the Doctor? Zoe::: Zoe regains composure, and leaves the TARDIS to join the Doctor outside::: Brogan::: Brogan turns back towards the scene of carnage:: Alex, where are the Doctor and Zoe? The Doctor: We will take my ship, the TARDIS, to Yucatan. You can show me the historical record of Aw Pook. Brig. Bambera:::: watches Zbigniev faint::: Oh shame. Lt. Zbigniev: I've got an odd feeling Zoe:::: Zoe runs into Brogan::: Right here. Oh, thank goodness you're okay. Prof. Russell: If we could go back in time now that's another story..your what? Temp Worker/Victim 2: Oh Miss did you hear me? Thanks! Keegan:::: looks around::: Keegan: Are you okay, Zoe? The Doctor::: The Doctor looks around.::: There are no answers here. This part of the path is cold. Zoe:::: Zoe smiles weakly at Keegan:: I'm not sure if "OK" is the word for it... Temp Worker/Victim 2: General? Colonel? Oh that's it Brigadier, I must tell you personally thanks. Zoe: MY imagination is just a bit too fanciful, I suppose. Prof. Russell: Sure then whatever you say I'll come with I'm interested in what your gonna pull out of your hat, er coat Brig. Bambera:::: Walks over to fainting Zbigniev::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: I owe you my life. The Doctor::: The Doctor turns to his friends in the altar room.::: Who will follow this path with me? Keegan: Well, you look alive, at least. ::: smiles at Zoe:::: Unit soldier::: clubs resisting cult member::: Take that scum! The Doctor::: The Doctor goes to the Tardis::: Brogan::: Brogan carefully trods through the battlefield of victims to join the others at the TARDIS:: Brig. Bambera:::: to Victim 2:::: Shut up and sit down! Prof. Russell::: Russell follows:: Keegan::: Keegan follows Brogan towards the TARDIS:::: The Doctor: This way Prof. Russell. That thing may have called itself the destroyer, but it now has a pursuer as well. Prof. Russell: I'll come with you Doctor Temp Worker/Victim 2: Oh Brigadier whatever you say. Brig. Bambera: Zbigniev, I don't need you fainting on me right now. Zoe:::: Nods at Keegan, grateful for his support::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: Thanks for what you did there. Brig. Bambera: So unless you want to be dumped down to Private, DON'T! Lt. Zbigniev: uhhhhh The Doctor: That huge lizard spoke of eating millions. That is what concerns me now. We must follow it! Brig. Bambera: Now where's the Doctor?! Keegan::: Keegan nods back to Zoe:::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: This Brigadier is such a marvelous person. The Doctor::: The Doctor enters the TARDIS:::: Lt. Zbigniev:: opens Eyes:: Brig. Bambera:::: Growls at Victim 2::: Lt. Zbigniev: oh I did not see that Prof. Russell: Zoe are you okay now I didn't mean to yell just that I was a little shook up too Zoe:::: Zoe follows the Doctor::: What does it take to convince the Doctor? Brig. Bambera: OK, I need your attention! {S gun-shot Zoe: Well, now we know. A huge carnivorous lizard. Brig. Bambera: Where's the Doctor? Zoe:::: adds quietly::: who feeds on humans to power its plan. Brogan::: hesitates at the door to look at the bloody scene:: But why? Why does it destroy? Keegan: Because it can? Zoe:::: Zoe says firmly::: We need to find out WHY. And NOW. Keegan::: Keegan enters the TARDIS, along with Brogan, Zoe and the Professor::: Temp Worker/Victim 2: How do I join your outfit Brigadier? Lt. Zbigniev::: gets up:: Brig. Bambera:::: Points empty revolver at Victim 2::: Shut up for one moment, sir. Temp Worker/Victim 2: I am forever your humble servant. Temp Worker/Victim 2: Oh you are so strong. You remind me of my mom. UNIT Corporal: Brigadier! The Doctor has just left in his Police Box! Brig. Bambera: Oh shame.... Brig. Bambera::: Tries not to kill Victim 2::: Brogan: < > Brogan: < > ++++++++++ Path of the Destroyer Pt 1 By JenKoko/BroganMc - Jen:) It was a scene out of the Apocalypse. The acrid stench of blood permeated the makeshift Mayan temple within the heart of the old London warehouse. Twisted, bloody remains of headless bodies littered the floor like garbage. Obviously, the great lizard god Aw Pook had as much regard for his table manners as he did for the innocent human lives he consumed. Instinctively, Brogan crept along the room keeping her head safely out of range from Aw Pook and the UNIT soldiers who futilely attempted to take him down with antiquated twentieth century rifles. Bullets rebounded effortlessly off the creature's shiny, bejeweled skin striking the unwary participants of the sacrificial ceremony re-enactment. Aw Pook merely laughed at the efforts to subdue him and reached for yet another victim to feed his hunger. Brogan was too late to stop the gruesome fate about to unfold. Two men stood before the altar of Aw Pook. One in the robes of what she thought was a priest. The other in a bizarre wrestling costume with snakeskin clothes and a jaguar head for a hat. Blood flowed from the altar seemingly bathing the men as a morbid reminder of the fate they doomed others too. And then it happened. With one swift extension of his claw-like arms, Aw Pook snatched the wary priest from the altar and bit off the poor man's head as if he were a jellybaby. The wretched sound of teeth gnawing through bone and flesh horrified Brogan as much as it did the man in the snake-jaguar costume. His eyes turned feral and fearful as he made a desperate plunge for escape, grabbing a pistol to fire wildly at the soldiers attacking. He cleared five feet before UNIT's bullets cut him down amidst the graveyard of victims. Brogan didn't think. She just reacted according to all the instincts honed during her travels aboard the TARDIS. Blindly, she plunged into the battlefield, stepping over bodies, until she found the snake-jaguar man gratefully alive. Aw Pook was so close, she could feel the strange electrical flow which surrounded him. It was truly an awesome creature filled with a morbid desire to drink the blood of the living. 0002000008450000089683F, Brogan could see the fascination that had once been in the snake-jaguar man's eyes turned to horror. He made little sense as she jury-rigged a tourniquet to stop the bleeding from where a bullet pierced his arm. The man rambled fearful apologies and Brogan saw the long bloody knife he used to murder the first victims strapped to his side. Due entirely to the Doctor's influence, Brogan buried her desire to abandon the revolting man to his fate. It was not her place to judge others when she had the power to save their lives. Aw Pook callously tossed the empty remains of the priest with the others and searched the room for another victim. Before she could shout a warning, Brogan glimpsed Zoe dodging the lizard's tongue. Suddenly, she felt very vulnerable alone in the battlefield with a wounded man. Then Alex was there, defending her back as always. Brogan smiled realizing he seemed to have a habit of turning up just when she needed him of late. He was being true to his word that first night he came aboard the TARDIS, she thought. Brogan wondered how long ago that night had been when they made their first bargain. She thought him little more than an eager soldier, but now Alex Keegan was becoming as close a friend to her as Zoe and the Doctor. Perhaps even closer. Together, Brogan and Keegan half-carried the snake-jaguar man through the battlefield to the safety of the UNIT stronghold by the front door. The man seemed ironically pleased to be arrested rather than have to face the same end as his companion on the altar. Aw Pook's voice raged like thunder when he discovered his larder was empty. Like rats, the surviving humans scurried for cover under discarded crates. Dripping with blood, the lizard licked his chops in a final insult to the dead, then vanished in a whirlpool of energy. It was over. Just like that, the mythical Mayan god Destroyer, vanished to the hell from which he emerged. A few misguided cultists took advantage of the silence to launch a desperate attempt to escape arrest. UNIT mercilessly pursued and subdued each of the socially-maladjusted historians. 000200000B05000010D5AFF, In the struggle, Brogan noticed the Doctor curiously talking with Professor Russell, the Mayan UNIT researcher sent to investigate the blood cult. There seemed to be so many questions left in Aw Pook's wake. What was it? Where did it come from? What does it want? Even the Doctor was hard pressed for the answer as he ushered his crew and Professor Russell back aboard the TARDIS. Setting course for the Yucatan Peninsula, home of the ancient Mayans, the timelord insisted the answers were no longer in London. They were in the old myths of a ruined civilization that dared to worship the Destroyer, the monstrous god Aw Pook. Huddled in a chair by the bookshelves lining the console room, Brogan stared numbly at the tea and refreshments Alex assembled for the short journey in time and space. Like Zoe, she didn't think she could stomach food after the scene she had just witnessed. While Alex kept the Professor busy answering her endless questions about the TARDIS's unexpected interior dimensions, Brogan noticed Zoe studying the Doctor. Concern and irritation dominated her friend's usually soft expression. Harkening back to their adventure in Ancient Greece with the bull dance, Brogan got the feeling Zoe was holding back. Her stoic insistence that the Doctor wasn't paying proper attention to the stories of Aw Pook's blood cult in UNIT HQ came to mind. It was almost as if Zoe knew the terror that awaited them in the makeshift temple. Brogan considered her friend carefully. Zoe was a person of logic and scientific reasoning. Yet in the months since they had rescued her from the Master's experiment in the dimensions of time, Zoe had changed. Her behavior became downright unpredictable at times. Even her perfect recall seemed to fail her at the most inopportune occasions. Yes, Zoe was not the same person Brogan met more than a year ago in the London Underground. Was it the lingering effects of her captivity spread across time and space within the Interdimensional Nexus? At the time, she was connected to all parts of time, all different realities. The Doctor said Zoe existed in time as a spectator, seeing all, knowing all, yet unable to do anything about what she observed. Zoe claimed the memories of those experiences had faded with her rescue, but Brogan truthfully always doubted the volition of her declaration. Somewhere under all that logical reasoning and explanation, Brogan sensed Zoe still remembered. Brogan recalled the brief conversation she shared with her friend as they left the bloody temple of Aw Pook. ...... BroganMc::hesitates at the door to look at the bloody scene:: But why? Why [must it] destroy? Zoewho: :::Zoe says firmly::: We need to find out WHY. And NOW. ..... "Why now, Zoe?" Brogan thought silently. "Why are you so certain time is of the essence?" ++++++++++ PART TWO: THE YOUNG GOD Cast: ¥ The Doctor, a wandering Timelord in his 10th incarnation ¥ Zoe, 21st century astrophysicist, long time companion of the Doctor ¥ Brogan, 20th century journalist/photographer, companion. ¥ Keegan, 30th century soldier who has dumped military life for fun in time and space, companion. ¥ Janet Russell, Prof. of Archeology advising UNIT, about 35, and an expert in Mayan history and culture. ¥ Tolmec, high priest of Aw Pook (but this time a real Mayan priest), now a tool of some evil force. Some things never change. ¥ Snake-Jaguar, chief warrior of Aw Pook (but this time a real Mayan warrior champion), the muscle behind Tolmec. ¥ Aw Pook, the destroyer, a demented Celestine, it seeks to devour sentient lives. It lives off of their expiration. It can travel in time using time corridor technology (which is crude and nasty). It began its stay on Earth as a blood hungry Mayan god, and gets into a lot of trouble on Earth. Usually appears as a huge Lizard covered with jewels and surrounded by ethereal fire. ¥ Jose Rodriguez, fanatic follower and assassin. ¥ Gilded-Eagle, king of Chichen Itza, is powerful but believes in his gods and their need for blood, but seems suspicious that Tolmec wants to take things a bit too far. ¥ Fish-Jewel, high priest of knowledge, is unsure of this new god, Aw Pook, and favors a more logical approach....like astrology. ¥ Victim 3, son of Gilded Eagle, food for Aw Pook. ¥ Hoxua, recently defected follower of Aw Pook. Doesn't like the idea of being sacrificed. ¥ Mayan citizens and victims. Male = Strong-Tree, Fish-Boatman; Female = Golden-Harvest, Fire-Maiden. ¥ Members of the court of Gilded Eagle. Names: Female = Jade-Flower, Hearth-Falcon; Male = Stone-Axe, Corn-Wisdom. THE PLAYERS Jennifer Kokoski as Brogan MacGill B5DrWho2QL and Hard2Crash as Professor Janet Russell David Sharpe as Alex Keegan Dr Norge as Gilded Eagle Bcat331920 as Fish Jewel WhitePhx as Fire Maiden Alfred "Tuna" Snider as The Doctor Hard2Crash as Jose Rodriguez NORdOUR as Mayan citizen of Chichen Itza & Son of Gilded Eagle Joel Sharpe as Aw Pook, the Destroyer Lisa Heller as Zoe Herriot TArkkannan as Tolmec VerityCker as Snake Jaguar Alfred "Tuna" Snider as Hoxua, bird vendor Various as Warrior Priests of Aw Pook, Citizens of Chichen Itza, etc. Ruins of Chichen Itza, Yucatan, Mexico, 1997 The Doctor: ::: the TARDIS lands in the middle of ancient ruins in the jungle of Yucatan. ::: The Doctor: ::A familiar sound, and the TARDIS shimmers into existence. Birds are frightened and fly away.:: Brogan: :Brogan and Zoe step out of the police box and step onto the ruins:: Keegan: :::Keegan steps out, putting on the straw hat he found in the wardrobe::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor emerges from the TARDIS and takes in the tropical beauty of the jungle.::: Prof. Russell: ::Russell looks around amazed at the ruins:: Keegan: :::He catches sight of the huge wall that has been excavated from the jungle::: Keegan: Great Googly Moogly! Jose ::pushes a fern back, to see the amazing sight of a blue box:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor steps forward towards the ruins::: So this is where you have been working Prof.? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor walks towards a huge wall which looms out of the lush tropical growth.::: Prof. Russell: ::Looking up to the Doctor:: Yes as of late I haven't been here much. Jose ::studies the blue box:: Zoe: :::Zoe pulls out a magnifying glass and begins to inspect::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor walks closer to the wall::: These faces and figures are huge! Zoe: :::Zoe nods and agrees:::: Yes, Doctor, they are... but the detail is superb, even so Keegan: :::runs over to climb the wall, calling out for Brogan and Zoe to follow:: Jose::Watches. Shakes his head furiously, muttering, no no no, I will not:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor examines them closely::: Fascinating. Jose ::but it is failed:: Prof. Russell: Yes I recognize the faces. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor runs his hands over the carvings::: This must be, let me see if I can... The Doctor: ...remember... Zoe: The detail is astonishing... it seems these drawings are significant. Not merely ... Zoe: to pass the time. Keegan: This is awesome!! Keegan: Don't you think so, Brogan? Brogan: ::Brogan climbs the ruins eagerly after Keegan:: What is it? Keegan: I wonder what you can see from the top? Jose ::removes a obsidian club from its nesting place against a tree:: Keegan: This is that wall the Doctor and the Professor were talking about. Keegan: ::smiles at Brogan::: Brogan: ::tries to climb over a really large stone:: Let's see what's over the wall. The Doctor: Yes, this must be Itzama, spirit of early mists and showers! Zoe: :::Zoe is staring intently at an elaborate portrait of a huge, beautiful goddess:::: Zoe: :::The Goddess has ropes crawling up her legs... And snares in her hair::: Prof. Russell: ::Noticing Zoe's interest:: That's Ixtaub Zoe: This must be the famed Ixtaub... ::smiles as they identify the figure at the same time. ::: Zoe: :::Zoe smiles::: Yes, I know a bit about Mayan history, thank you. The Doctor: Oh Zoe, but perhaps not as much as Prof. Russell! Tell me, Prof. is our old friend Aw Pook here? The Doctor: These huge figures run down the wall...interesting. I wonder if some are older... The Doctor: ...than the rest of whether they were all made at the same time! Jose ::Hiding. Bangs club to the dirt:: Keegan: :::Keegan follows the path of the excavation leading to the top of the wall:::: Zoe: :::Zoe shrugs her shoulders at the Doctor's comment, and wanders off to a bush::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor walks down the wall of huge figures, following Russell::: Zoe: :::Zoe bends down to inspect a piece of rubble::: Dr Russell... Prof. Russell: Russell> Yes Keegan: :::Keegan looks out in amazement over the ruins of the city::: Zoe: :::Brings the rubble over to the Professor::: How old did you say this wall is? Zoe: :::Excitedly showing the Professor the figure sketched on the rock:: Prof. Russell: Russell> Umm :examines rubble:: about 1000 years, give of take Keegan: :::he takes his pocket computer out, holds the sensor out over the city:::: Zoe: Well.... so, this kind of hieroglyphics is quite advanced for the time! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor walks to the end of the wall and looks at the final figure.::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor stares up at a huge flaming figure on the wall::: Impressive. Keegan: :::captures images of the city inside his computer, to make holocubes out of later:::: Prof. Russell: The Mayans were quite advanced for their age Keegan: The city is fantastic!!! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor stares quietly at the final figure::: Brogan: ::Brogan stares at the Mayan ruins with a faint look of horror:: Zoe: :::Zoe expresses respect::: Well, we must talk further, Professor. Zoe: I see you are a woman of science. Prof. Russell: Russell> Yes Keegan: :::Keegan looks down, makes sure the others haven't left him::: Brogan: ::rubs arms to ward off an eerie cold:: It seems almost... evil. The Doctor: This last inscription-figure isn't really completely finished. Prof. Russell: Yes. The Doctor: Prof. Russell, tell me about this one. Keegan: ::Keegan calls down to Brogan and Zoe::: Keegan: Hey, guys, look up! Zoe: :::Zoe taps her finger on her lip::: Professor... would you... ::looks up at Alex::: Zoe: What is it, Alex? Prof. Russell: Prof.> What, ::looks up:: Keegan: :::when they look up, he takes a holo-pic of each of them:::: Keegan: Just capturing the moment, Zoe. The Doctor: This looks like a lizard figure, with jewels and flames. It must be.... Prof. Russell: Prof.> Aw Pook, Zoe: ::: Zoe scrambles to the Doctor's side, and gasps::: It's he!!! Zoe: :::Zoe is taken in by the eyes of the painting, lifelike, calculating and cold. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns with a stern look on his face::: Aw Pook, the Destroyer, is the LAST.... The Doctor: ...of the Mayan deities. Chichen Itza's last god. Prof. Russell: Prof.> it looks like its newer. Keegan: :::he waits as he sees Brogan coming up:::: Brogan: ::Brogan joins Keegan at top of ruins:: Doesn't it feel odd here? Keegan: :::Keegan starts making his way back down towards the bottom of the wall::: Keegan: :::He stops, listens::: Brogan: ::Brogan shudders:: It's like a graveyard. Or a battlefield. Keegan: ::: he feels...something....::: Brogan: ::Brogan murmurs:: The echoes of death. All around us. Keegan: You're right, an uneasy feeling, like the dead aren't at rest. Zoe: :::Zoe joins Brogan and Keegan, but stays apart, feeling strangely alone::: Zoe: :::Zoe shivers::: Yes, Alex, you're right. That's what it feels like. Zoe: :::But the vision of Aw Pook' Zoe: :::The eyes of the beast call to her::: The Doctor: Prof. Russell, I have a very nasty feeling about this. Would you like to find out what REALLY... The Doctor: happened here so long ago? Prof. Russell: Prof.> I cant, I can just tell you what the books say Prof. Russell: Prof.> ::shudders at a small gust of wind:: The Doctor: The books, the books...shall we travel back in time to see the REALITY? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor calls out::: All aboard the TARDIS, group, we're off to see the real thing! Prof. Russell: Prof.> if we must Keegan: ooops, time to go! Brogan: ::Brogan looks up from her strange musings at the Doctor's command:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor walks slowly along the wall to the TARDIS, diligently thinking::: Zoe: :::Zoe hears Alex speak, and jumps nervously.... "Time to Go" echoes in her mind::: Keegan: lets Brogan and Zoe go ahead, brings up the rear:::: Brogan: ::walks back to the TARDIS glad with each step to be leaving the ruins:: Jose:::Dashes out of the foliage and screams:: DIE BEARDED MAN FROM BLUE BOX The Doctor: ::: The Doctor sees the figure rushing him, and holds up his arm to deflect the blow.::: Zoe: :::Zoe sees Jose coming, and shouts::: Brogan: ::Jumps back in surprise at the attacker:: Keegan: :::sees someone running towards the Doctor waving a club:::: Jose: ::obsidian club crashes down on the dirt:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor thinks...what has he got against beards?::: Zoe: :::Zoe scrambles down the slope to help the Doctor::: Brogan: ::starts forward to help Doctor but the assassin is laid low:: Keegan: :::runs forward to help::: Jose: ::club smashes against the TARDIS:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor faces his assailant::: Who are you, what do you want? Jose: I am Jose Rodriguez, and I will destroy you ::swings at the doctor:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::::A voice enters Jose's head......::::::: Kill him, now! Jose:::swings wildly at the doctor:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor blocks Jose's swing with his hand, he is wounded, but with his other hand... The Doctor: ;;;he knocks the club to the ground::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor shouts::: Stop this, I mean you no harm! Zoe: :::Zoe runs, and kicks Jose behind the knees::: Brogan: ::Brogan charges toward Jose then diverts to help wounded Doctor:: Jose:::falls to the ground:: Zoe: :::Zoe grabs Jose's shirt and yanks it backward::: Zoe: :::Zoe covers up Jose's eyes so that he cannot fight:: Keegan: :::Keegan runs to help Zoe with the attacker:::: Jose: I will kill you in the name of Aw Pook, The DESTROYER Zoe: :::Zoe's eyes go wide at the mention of Aw Pook::: Zoe: :::Zoe goes to question Jose, but he runs into the trees too quickly::: Keegan: :::looks hard at the attacker:::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks at his wounded hand::: Never mind about him, we've got a mystery to solve! Prof. Russell: ::runs into the TARDIS Keegan: Let's get out of here, NOW!!! Keegan: :::follows the others into the TARDIS::::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor scowls and enters the TARDIS::: Brogan: ::Brogan helps the Doctor enter TARDIS:: Doctor, let me look at that hand of yours. IN THE PALACE OF THE KING, CHICHEN ITZA, 1217 CE Gilded Eagle: ::King Gilded Eagle walks in to address his people:: Son of Gilded Eagle: :::rises as his father King Gilded Eagle enters his court::: Fire Maiden: :: hail the King :: Gilded Eagle: Good day, my people. Tolmec: :::rises proudly, his feathered headdress shimmering in the sunlight:: Snake Jaguar: :::standing behind Tolmec looking very menacing::: Tolmec: ::does not bow to the King, grips his onyx headed staff:: Son of Gilded Eagle: :::bows to the King:: Fire Maiden: :: Bows before the King:: Fish Jewel: :::Bows::: Gilded Eagle: Today we must talk of a grave debate over the blood sacrifices to AW POOK Son of Gilded Eagle: :::notices the disrespect of Tolmec::: Gilded Eagle: ::Notices Tolmec's insult and gives a dirty look in his direction:: Tolmec: ::coldly:: Aw Pook has come. He is here. He hungers. Fire Maiden: :: watching the scene:: Gilded Eagle: His hunger is too great!!! Tolmec: ::accusing:: you do not believe! Son of Gilded Eagle: :::thinks this is just another false prophet come to take his fathers rightful place::: Gilded Eagle: I believe in a god who protects his people! Tolmec: ::gesturing broadly:: Where are the other gods then? Where is Ixtaub? Gilded Eagle: :Looks pleadingly at his people:: Tolmec: Where is Itzama? Fire Maiden: :: stares disbelieving what she hears :: Son of Gilded Eagle: :::holds his tongue thinking where is your Aw Pook?::: Snake Jaguar: :::sneers at king::::::laughs coldly::: Gilded Eagle: Itzama is not asking for the death of our people but protects them. It is Aw Pook I question. Gilded Eagle: Why must there be so much death? So much blood? Who will be left? Fish Jewel: The old gods, the TRUE gods, would not ask for so much! Tolmec: ::spreads his hands:: They have not come! Aw Pook is HERE. Aw Pook hungers. Aw Pook must be fed! Gilded Eagle: Why must he be fed so much? Son of Gilded Eagle: :::yes who will be left for me to rule when I begin my reign?::: Gilded Eagle: ::Looks questioningly:: I wish to understand, Tolmec. Gilded Eagle: Where is your Aw Pook? Tolmec: ::smiles evilly:: you will understand. You will ALL understand. Son of Gilded Eagle: If I may I also agree with my father the great King and wish to know where is your God? Snake Jaguar: You doubt Aw Pook's power ? :::moving to Fish Jewel::: Gilded Eagle: Thank you my son. Who else agrees with our concerns? Snake Jaguar: :::slams fist upside Fish Jewels head::: Aw Pook:::::a bright blue tinged light flashes in the throne room, a large lizard with multiple arms appear, the jewels that decorate his body flash::: Fish Jewel: Please, I beg you....::stops short at sight of Aw Pook:: Son of Gilded Eagle: Leave Fish Jewel alone.:::watches as the New God appears::: Aw Pook: The Destroyer has come. Tolmec: ::ecstasy:: He is HERE! He is HERE! Fire Maiden: :: watches frozen in horror at the scene before her :: Gilded Eagle: NO!!! THIS IS NOT NECESSARY!! PLEASE!!! Aw Pook::::glares at the King::: Son of Gilded Eagle: Leave the priest alone! Fish Jewel: :::Fish Jewel blacks out::: Gilded Eagle: ::The King stares in horror and disbelief:: Son of Gilded Eagle: :::stares in terror::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::::his voice thunders:::: Now you will learn the price of disobedience! Gilded Eagle: Please, I beg you!!! Forgive our ignorance!! Son of Gilded Eagle: :::is spellbound and horrified::: Snake Jaguar: All praise the all powerful Aw Pook :::laughing at the site of the fearful people::: Aw Pook:::::reaches out with one hand and seizes the Kings son:::: Gilded Eagle: ::Watches in horror:: Run my son!!!! Tolmec: ::Arms wide:: Now my lord! NOW! NOW! NOW! HA-HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Aw Pook::::::slowly brings him up to his mouth and bites his head off::::: Fish Jewel: :::Wakes up to see the gruesome sight::: Gilded Eagle: NO!!!! Aw Pook::::a loud slurping noise fills the hall:::: Gilded Eagle: ::The King slumps down to the floor in anguish:: Snake Jaguar: :::looking in joyful glee at the fearful king::: Aw Pook::::flings the body onto the floor and glares down at the King::: Fish Jewel: :::Cowers on the floor, shaking, hoping not to be seen::: Gilded Eagle: Please stop him, Tolmec. Snake Jaguar: :::laughing::: Aw Pook::::his voice takes on an edge of cold fury::: You will obey my High Priest. Gilded Eagle: Tolmec, we must talk. Fire Maiden: :: cowering in the corner :: Tolmec: ::falls to his knees, still laughing:: Too late! Aw Pook: Aw Pook: You will obey my edicts! You will make sacrifice to me! Aw Pook: Aw Pook: You will worship me, and me alone. Gilded Eagle: ::King looks in anguish::All right, you win. I will make the sacrifice if it is what Gilded Eagle: my people wish. Tolmec: ::gleefully:: Yes, yesyesyesyesyesyesyes... Fish Jewel: :::Covers ears, wishing this wasn't true::: Gilded Eagle: Tolmec, what must we do? Aw Pook: Aw Pook: If you do, you will gain immortality, if you do not....... Aw Pook: Aw Pook: YOU WILL DIE! Fire Maiden: :: watching in horror :: Gilded Eagle: ::The King is no longer himself and just wishes to end this situation:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::a blue light surrounds Aw Pook as he disappears:::: Gilded Eagle: What about my people, Aw Pook? Snake Jaguar: :::watching his god disappear::: Gilded Eagle: ::In relief::He has gone! IN THE TARDIS The Doctor: ::: The Doctor inside the TARDIS binds his hand with a piece of white cloth::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor is at the console::: It's all right, Brogan, just a cut on my right hand. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor sets the controls on the TARDIS::: Well, here we go. Chichen Itza, the year is 1217. Zoe: :::Zoe walks over to Brogan and the Doctor::: Hmm... Brogan: Well, you don't have to be so brave about it. Why did you let him go? Keegan: Shouldn't we have tried to find out any info from him? The Doctor: That individual is not our enemy. He was just an unknowing pawn. His look of fear showed that. Zoe: That man mentioned Aw Pook! Zoe: Doesn't it seem strange to anyone else? Keegan: Yes it is strange, that the attacker knew exactly where to find us. The Doctor: ::: The TARDIS is in flight, the central column of the TARDIS rising and falling::: Zoe: This Aw... is not a dead God.... strange that he should still be around! Zoe: Aw manages to last THROUGH the end of the Mayans... into modern London. The Doctor: That, Zoe, assumes a linear progression through time. Prof. Russell: Prof.> I will get to know what has never been known, Brogan: Aw the Destroyer, he seems to follow us everywhere. ::says in half jest:: The Doctor: :::The hanging monitor reads -- 1217 CE Humanian Era::: The Doctor: :::The TARDIS lands::: Keegan: Are we going incognito again, Doctor? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to the crew::: Quickly, don some clothing from closet 23. Let's go! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor leaves the console room::: Brogan: ::nods at Doctor's command and heads for the wardrobe deep in thought:: Prof. Russell: ::runs to the closet: Keegan: :::goes off with the others to get in costume:::: Zoe: :::Zoe finds herself speaking to herself again, shrugs, and leaves the console::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor returns from the wardrobe with a blue cotton robe over his normal clothing::: Prof. Russell: Prof.> ::Finds a nice colorful dress: Keegan: :::walks back in, wearing a cotton kilt and feathers. ::: Zoe: :::Zoe is anxious and excited to investigate Aw... and rushes into costume::: Keegan: This is clothing? Zoe: :::::Zoe is attracted by a red feather, and stuffs in her hair before leaving::: IN THE PALACE OF CHICHEN ITZA Tolmec: ::rises from his knees, swaying to a music only he can hear:: Tolmec: ::crooning:: They must come. They must come at sunset. Gilded Eagle: ::Worried look:: Where must we go? Tolmec: Come to the Pyramid. The Great Pyramid, they must come. They must ALL come.. Tolmec: The Great Temple Pyramid Fish Jewel: :::Slowly gets up::: Snake Jaguar: :::pushing people around::: Remember My men are watching you all. Tolmec: Then shall Aw Pook be appeased. Then shall Aw Pook be filled. Fire Maiden: :: hypnotized by the chant :: Gilded Eagle: We will do Aw Pook's bidding! Fish Jewel: :::Looks around hurriedly::: Gilded Eagle: ::Sighing::If we must. Snake Jaguar: If you do not come we will be forced to take steps:::laughing with cold menace::: Fish Jewel: :::Edges way towards door.......::: Tolmec: ::nods:: Great is Aw Pook. Wondrous is Aw Pook. He takes all. He feeds on all. He is ALL. Gilded Eagle: ::Silently:: He will be the death of us all. Tolmec: ::chant:: Aw Pook. Aw Pook. Aw Pook. Aw Pook. Fire Maiden: :: repeating chant, enthralled :: Snake Jaguar: :::joining in:: Aw Pook Aw Pook Gilded Eagle: ::In Fear:: What have I agreed to? Fish Jewel: :::Sickened by the thought of everyone excepting this. Before realizing, the chant escapes his lips.::: Gilded Eagle: What have I done? Tolmec: ::soon the whole court is chanting:: Fish Jewel: ::Thinking: No!::: Fire Maiden: Aw Pook Aw Pook Fish Jewel: Aw...........Pook... Gilded Eagle: ::To his chiefs::Organize a march to the temple. Alert the population! Snake Jaguar: :::giving orders to Warrior Priests::: Make sure they all come Gilded Eagle: ::Venomously:: You win, Tolmec. I hope it is not the end of our people! Fish Jewel: :::Slips out quietly and runs toward the market::: Fire Maiden: :: following obediently :: AW POOK AW POOK AW POOK Snake Jaguar: :::waiting for Tolmec to announce the grand plan:::: Gilded Eagle: ::Confused Gilded Eagle Asks:: Gilded Eagle: Tolmec, tell us of Aw and his plans so that we may understand! Fire Maiden: AW POOK AW POK AW POOK Tolmec: ::to the room:: "the Great God Aw the Destroyer, and his servants King Gilded Eagle and High Priest Tolmec, command that the people gather at the Temple Pyramid for the ultimate worship at dusk! All will obey our great god!!" Fire Maiden: We will obey Snake Jaguar: :::listening closely:::: Fire Maiden: < {S obey }> Gilded Eagle: ::Gilded Eagle has an almost dazed expression in his eyes.:: Gilded Eagle: What must we do at dusk? Gilded Eagle: Please explain Aw Pook's plans. Snake Jaguar: :::talking to Warrior priest:::: Go make the announcement in the market Tolmec: ::to the room: The people will gain a great gift, but only if you show true dedication. Gilded Eagle: What is the gift? ::Gilded Eagle doesn't trust this:: Tolmec: At the Pyramid, all will be sacrificed to be reborn immortal in paradise. Fire Maiden: :: hypnotized :: Aw Aw Aw Tolmec: Come willingly to Aw Pook and be reborn. Refuse him and die forever! Gilded Eagle: ::Questioningly:: Why must we be sacrificed to gain paradise? Tolmec: :::sneers:: How else to prove yourself worthy?? IN THE MARKETPLACE OF CHICHEN ITZA The Doctor: ::: The Doctor steps out of the TARDIS, into a grove of trees near a large market::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor waits for his companions. He is closely watching the market.::: Fish Jewel: :::Meanwhile, wandering around the market, trying to forget the scene in the palace::: Prof. Russell: ::steps out of the TARDIS:: Snake Jaguar: :::Muscle bound men walk the market place eyeing people with suspicion::: Keegan: :::steps out of the TARDIS into the sunshine::: Brogan: ::Brogan follows Doctor in a conservative set of blue robes:: Looks like a busy place. The Doctor: Very well, time for a rekkie, as the Brig would say. Let's find out what's happening and meet back here shortly. Brogan: ::gazes at the noisy market and wonders why she can understand Mayan:: Prof. Russell: Very well. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to Brogan::: Care to see the bird vendors? Zoe: :::Zoe steps out of the Tardis in time to see the Doctor heading west::: Keegan: Sure thing, Doctor! Mayan Citizen: Strong-Tree> :::watches the Warrior Priests of Aw mill about the market::: AT THE VEGETABLE MARKET Zoe: ::: Zoe tugs at Keegan's arm::: This is so... bizarre.... we were just here! Keegan: :::looks at Zoe::: Keegan: Yes, it was dead, and now it's alive again! Zoe: :::Zoe walks up to a vendor::: Keegan: ::::watches the watchers watching the crowd:::: Zoe: :::Whispers to the Professor::: Are those Aw priests? Keegan: ::he notes the armed ones are in position to cut off the exits::: Zoe: :::Catches sight of a priest in elaborate garb... becomes interested::: Zoe: :::Zoe notices there is one priest dressed differently than the rest, walks there::: Fish Jewel::::Deep in conversation with Prof. Russell::: Prof. Russell: ::walks along with fish Jewel:: So, what is your religion like? Fish Jewel::::Describes a dangerous new god.::: Prof. Russell: Whom may that be? Fish Jewel: Aw Pook. He demands not just sacrifce, but the sacrifice of everyone! Prof. Russell: ::gulps at the sound of that answer:: Everyone,? Zoe: :::Zoe listens to Fish-Jewel intently::: Keegan: :::looks around carefully, keeping track of where everyone is:::: Keegan: everyone what, professor? Prof. Russell: ::whispers to Zoe:: the priest says that they will sacrifice everyone Fish Jewel: That's right Prof. Russell: I am suspecting Aw Zoe: EVERYONE??? :::Zoe almost shouts::: Fish Jewel: Yes, Aw Zoe: :::Zoe regains control::: But-bbb--but ... I'm confused. How? Prof. Russell: I think they will send Aw to kill all the towns people Zoe: Then they must be stopped! ::Zoe declares::: Keegan: :::listens to Fish Jewels warning:::: Zoe: Don't you think, Keegan! We must stop them! Prof. Russell: Well we must go to the temple Prof. Russell: see if we can stop it there Keegan: No, we can't go to the temple. Keegan: We must stop this, but I don't know how! Fish Jewel: :::In panic, eyes grow wide::Yes! They will all be marched to him.......to their doom! Zoe: Lead on to the temple - this mass killing must be stopped. Keegan: :::looks around:::: Prof. Russell: Yes, but How? Keegan: Let's find the Doctor, let him know what we found out Prof. Russell: How do you kill a god? Zoe: :::A well-dressed Mayan woman reaches out to touch Zoe's feather::: Zoe: :::Zoe startles::: Wha- oh, hello. Keegan: :::he nudges the professor and Zoe::: Zoe: :::The Mayan woman chortles::: Ah... we see that you are a selected one! Keegan: come on, let's move quietly and carefully. Prof. Russell: ::gets what Keegan's trying to say:: Zoe: :::Zoe looks at the woman, curiously, and shrugs it off, walking away::: Keegan: ::snatches up a club, holds it at his side::: Keegan: :::keeping an eye out, moving them back to the TARDIS to meet the Doctor and Brogan::: Prof. Russell: ::walks to the TARDIS, looks back and now figures out how its all going to end:: Prof. Russell: ::Dashes towards the TARDIS Keegan: ::follows behind, making sure Zoe doesn't get caught up in the crowd::: Keegan: :::grabs Zoe's hand, pulls her along:::: Zoe: But - we need to stop this horror!! :::Zoe pleads with Keegan::: Keegan: I know we do, but we can't stop it without the Doctor's help ON THE STREET BETWEEN THE PALACE AND THE TEMPLE, THE MARCH HAS BEGUN Gilded Eagle: ::Follows Tolmec and the others out of the Palace:: Tolmec: ::chant:: Aw. Aw. Aw. ::begins to lead to the march to the Pyramid:: Mayan Citizen: ::Sees Fire Maiden and asks:::Where is everyone going? Fire Maiden: :: following :: Aw Aw Aw Gilded Eagle: ::Pleadingly:: Ask Aw to have mercy on our people! Fire Maiden: :: hypnotized :: Aw Aw Aw Mayan Citizen: Fire Maiden where are you going? Tolmec: ::shakes his head:: The time for mercy has passed! There must be dedication or destruction! Gilded Eagle: ::In prayer:: Great god, Aw! Please spare us! Mayan Citizen: :::she seems to be in some sort of spell::: Fire Maiden: :: shakes of trance :: hmmm huh? Gilded Eagle: ::Giving up:: Fine. Then we will do as you say, Tolmec. Fire Maiden: I must follow Aw .....Aw Aw Gilded Eagle: We must all walk to the Temple! Gilded Eagle: Tell all of the edict! Tolmec: ::Marches, followed by chanting acolytes::: Fire Maiden: Aw Is The Greatest of Gods...Aw Aw...The destroyer...Aw Gilded Eagle: ::Whispering to himself:: I only hope he will keep his promise! Mayan Citizen: Who is Aw, Fire Maiden and how shall we prosper by yet another God? Fire Maiden: Aw Aw Aw Mayan Citizen: :::begins to become overpowered by the chanting::: Aw Aw AT THE BIRD MARKET Brogan: ::notices the colorful bird booth:: That looks interesting, Doctor. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor goes to the bird booth::: These creatures are beautiful. Zoe: :::Turns to Keegan and the Professor::: Right. Off we go, then? Keegan: :::Keegan decides to stick with Zoe and the Professor::: Keegan: Yes, lets! Prof. Russell: ::Sees Fish Jewel, the Mayan priest:: Fish Jewel: :::Runs into an old lady carrying food from the market, immediately warns her about the sacrifice::: Keegan: :::looks around at the crowd as they walk:::: Prof. Russell: ::walks to fish Jewel:: Fish Jewel: :::sees professor::: Mayan Citizen: :::doesn't believe what he hears about the Kings son::: Prof. Russell: Fish Jewel Prof. Russell: ::walks along with fish Jewel:: So, what is your religion like The Doctor: You know, Brogan, many of these lovely creatures are extinct in your time. Brogan: I know Doctor. It's a pity we can't just take a few extinct birds back to the Brogan: future. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor gets the attention of the bird vendor::: These are very beautiful, sir! Mayan Citizen: :::listens to the talk of a New God with an appetite for sacrifice::: Mayan Citizen: :::overhears a Warrior Priest say that the Kings son went willingly::: Hoxua: Yes, they are marvelous gifts of wise gods, not like those who rule now! The Doctor: Yes, I see. And what gods rule now, kind sir? Brogan: ::Brogan tries to pet a beautiful red parrot, but the bird warily backs away Brogan: in its cage:: Hoxua: It is a sad day for us all. I once was a priest, and failing to gain service in the temple of Ixtaub, I went to the temple of Aw. But I could not serve such a cruel god. Brogan: ::distractedly listens to Doctor's conversation with vendor:: Brogan: ::more interested looking at the market crowd:: Hoxua: Many gods demand sacrifice, but the people prosper. Aw cares nothing for that! Brogan: ::notices several armed Mayans in strange priest-like garb standing around crowd:: The Doctor: I see, and what does Aw care for? Hoxua: Blood, and not just a few sacrifices. It demands too much. I fear for our people! Brogan: ::realizes the crowd seems strangely afraid of the warrior priests:: Hoxua::::Gestures to armed priests::: These warriors of Aw watch us like chickens to be slaughtered. I fear! Brogan: Blood? ::whips around toward Hoxua intrigued by the conversation:: Snake Jaguar: :::staring intently at the people blocking anyone that tries to leave::: The Doctor: I see. Brogan: ::tugs Doctor's robes, whispers:: I don't like this. I have a bad feeling about this place. The Doctor: :::A warrior shouts for everyone's attention, then recites the proclamation of sacrifice.::: Brogan: ::whispers fervently:: Doctor, something terrible is going to happen. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to Brogan::: As I feared, Aw may be about to EAT Mayan civilization! Brogan: Eat it? ::shocked:: You mean like in London? The Doctor: Yes Brogan, I think we have found out what we need to know! Time to regroup. Snake Jaguar: Our great God ,Aw the Destroyer, and his servants King Gilded Eagle and High Priest Tolmec. Command everyone go to the Pyramid for ultimate worship. All will obey The Doctor: I don't want to join this particular religious service! Mayan Citizen: What is going on and who is Aw? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns and goes back towards the TARDIS::: Brogan: But Doctor wait! ::runs after him then stops and turns back to Hoxua:: The Doctor: Come Brogan. Enough of birds! Brogan: ::hesitates watching Hoxua scramble to close his booth and leave:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor moves through the crowd, trying to avoid the warrior priests. He looks for his companions. He hopes he hasn't waited too long.::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns back to Brogan::: We are in great danger, Brogan. Follow me. Look normal. Brogan: ::sees two Warrior priests advance on Hoxua, tries to run back and help:: The Doctor: Brogan! We can't interfere. We need to find the others. Brogan: But Doctor :: argues clearly getting upset:: We have to do something! The Doctor: Brogan, when have you ever known me to do NOTHING! We will do something. But we must do the RIGHT thing! Brogan: ::struggles with her conscience as Doctor pulls her toward the TARDIS:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor and Brogan move towards the grove with the TARDIS. The Dr whispers to Brogan.::: The Doctor: ::whispers::: Mayan society collapses in the early 1200s Brogan, now we know why. Brogan: ::getting very upset, feels the fear and tension rise in the city:: Brogan: Because of Aw? Because of the Destroyer? The Doctor: :::whispers::: We can't stop that. Trust me! Brogan: I do trust you Doctor. But I fear you are going to ask too much of me. The Doctor: Yes, Brogan, let's get back to the TARDIS so that we can scan Aw Pook if he shows his ugly face! Brogan: ::Brogan blindly follows the Doctor trying to ignore the feelings she senses:: AT THE TEMPLE PYRAMID Tolmec: ::Climbs the many steps to the top, watching the people gather as the sun goes down:: Snake Jaguar: :::making sure no one escapes::: Tolmec: ::smiles and stretches out his hands over the scene. Gilded Eagle: ::Glances up at the pyramid, not yet ready to climb:: Gilded Eagle: ::Gilded Eagle feels that this is doom for his people:: Tolmec: ::Thundering:: He is coming.. Gilded Eagle: Spirit's guide me! What have I done? Aw Pook: Aw:::a blue tinged flash of light appears and out of it steps Aw:::: Tolmec: ::louder:: He is HERE! Aw Pook: Aw::::his voice a loud rumble:::: The Destroyer is come. Snake Jaguar: :::laughing insanely::: He has come Mayan Citizen: :::leaves the Kings Court and goes to the Temple Pyramid::: Gilded Eagle: ::Gilded Eagle stares in horror at the creature that killed his son, can this really Gilded Eagle: be a god?:: Tolmec: ::chooses the first victim:: Aw Pook: Aw: I hunger. Mayan Citizen: :::sees the awesome new God and continues to chant:::Aw. Tolmec: Come lord. ::shoves first sacrifice forward:: feed. Snake Jaguar: ::::drags a screaming woman to the top:::: Gilded Eagle: ::In Tears:: What have I done? I should have been stronger! MY SON IS LOST!!! NOT MY PEOPLE AS WELL!!! Mayan Citizen: :::thinking of Paradise he approaches his New God::: AW POOK! Fire Maiden: Aw Aw Snake Jaguar: :::throwing another victim in ::: Gilded Eagle: This is no paradise!!! This is a demon!!! Mayan Citizen: AW POOK! Mayan Citizen: Aw! Fish Jewel: ::Shaking horribly, wants to escape::: Gilded Eagle: ::Gilded Eagle runs in terror from the horror he sprang on his people!:: Aw Pook: Aw::::grabs victim :::: Mayan Citizen: :::feels nothing as his God grabs him::: Tolmec: ::watches in adoration:: Fish Jewel: :::Averts his eyes from the slaughter::: Fire Maiden: Aw Aw Aw Aw Pook: Aw:::::bites his head off and sucks the blood from the body::: Fire Maiden: :: hypnotized into seeing paradise :: Aw Fish Jewel: :::Averts his eyes from the slaughter::: Gilded Eagle: ::As the King runs, he tries to cover his ears and hide the pain:: Aw Pook: Aw::::Reaches out, grabbing another victim:::: Aw Pook: Aw::::bites his head off:::: Tolmec: ::feeding him victim after victim:: Fire Maiden: :: feels Aw and embraces him:: Fish Jewel: :::creeps slowly out of line.......::: Snake Jaguar: :::grabbing people who try to escape::: You must go to be reborn Aw Pook: Aw:::::victim after victim is consumed:::: Fire Maiden: :: expecting paradise and getting death :: Snake Jaguar: :::grabbing King::: Gilded Eagle: No!! LET ME GO!!! YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND!!! Fish Jewel: :::Trying to avoid Warrior Priests::: Warrior Priest::::aids in capturing the fleeing King::: Zoe: :::Priests grab people and herd them into the pit of Aw Pook's belly::: Snake Jaguar: You must join your people :::dragging to the top::: Gilded Eagle: THIS IS NOT FOR PARADISE!!! FREE ME!!!! Tolmec: ::Swaying to the rhythm of the crunching:: Aw Pook: Aw::::reaches his hand out towards the King, seizes him:::: Gilded Eagle: WHAT YOU DO WILL ONLY BRING DEATH!!! Snake Jaguar: :::seeing garb of Fish Jewel grabs him and takes him to Tolmec::: Aw Pook: Aw:::::brings him up to eye level, looks at him for a moment, then bites his head off. ::: Fish Jewel: NO! LET ME GO!!! Gilded Eagle: ::Praying::Itzama Save US!!! Warrior Priest: :::assisting victim after victim to their death::: Tolmec: ::satisfaction:: You doubted -- now doubt no more! Gilded Eagle: ::Gilded Eagle dies a horrible death:: Aw Pook: Aw::::continues to consume his victims::: Snake Jaguar: There is only Aw :::laughing:: Fire Maiden: Aw Aw Aw Fish Jewel: NO! PLEASE! NO! Aw Pook: Aw::::grabs a warrior priest, bites his head off;:::: Mayan Citizen: :::gets too close to Aw and doesn't like the look in His Eyes:::No Im a Warrior Priest! Snake Jaguar: :::throwing Warrior Priests into gaping jaws of Aw:::: Aw Pook: Aw::::looks around, only Tolmec and Snake Jaguar are left::::: Tolmec: ::stops Snake Jaguar:: Then you know the importance of the sacrifice -- ::shoves:: Snake Jaguar: Wait Wait Wait NO :::screaming::: Aw Pook: Aw:::::chuckles:::::::reaches out and grabs snake jaguar:::: Snake Jaguar: I think I have made a big mistake Aw Pook: Aw::::bites his head off::::: Tolmec: ::kneels:: See, how I have done your bidding, great lord. All is as you desire. Aw Pook: Aw::::a loud slurping noise follows:::: Tolmec: Give me that which you promised me. Aw Pook: Aw::::looks down at Tolmec::: Tolmec: ::looks up at his god:: Aw Pook: Aw::::a low laugh quickly turns into a mocking roar of laughter:::: Tolmec: ::cringes before the amusement:: Aw Pook: Aw: You stupid little man. Aw Pook: Aw: There is no gift of immortality Tolmec: ::stares uncomprehendingly:: Aw Pook: Aw: You are a tiny stupid, small little unimaginative man. Aw Pook: Aw: And even if I could grant such a gift, I would not give it to you. Tolmec: ::softly:: Master? Aw Pook: Aw::::turns his back on Tolmec, still laughing, he disappears into the blue light:: Tolmec: ::stares after his god. Stands up. looks around at the heaps of the dead.::: Tolmec: ::wailing:: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! AT THE TARDIS NEAR A SMALL GROVE OF TREES The Doctor: ::: The Doctor stops near the grove, looks for the others::: Zoe: :::Zoe sees the Doctor::: Doctor! It's terrible! They are going to kill everyone! Brogan: Where's the Professor? The Doctor: Quickly, inside! Where are Keegan and Prof. Russell? Prof. Russell: ::yells:: Here! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor dashes into the TARDIS:::: Brogan: ::sees him running up with Prof.:: Come on! Brogan: ::Brogan enters TARDIS:: Keegan: :::the Professor, Zoe and Keegan reach the TARDIS and the others::: Keegan: come on, hurry!!! Zoe: :::Zoe reluctantly gets inside::: Keegan: :::Makes sure everyone is inside, clubbing aside one of the warriors trying to stop them: Keegan: ::then gets inside before they dematerialize::: IN THE TARDIS The Doctor: ::: The Doctor is at the console, when he sees all are in, he dematerializes the TARDIS::: Zoe: Doctor! We cannot simply sit here and allow all these people to die! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns from the console, there is a great sadness in him.::: Zoe: ::::Zoe clenches her fist::: It's ... it's ... inhuman! Prof. Russell: Its the way history dose its thing, we must not change it The Doctor: :::The TARDIS is now hovering above the Pyramid. The Dr hits a switch, and a giant view screen...::: Brogan: Exactly what I think, Zoe. But the Doctor's right. We can't interfere with Brogan: history, can we? The Doctor: :::...appears on the wall revealing the scene below::: Keegan: :::walks over the monitor:::: Zoe: Think of the reason you turned Renegade! Doctor! You are turning into a TIMELORD. Complacent and aloof.::: Zoe plays her trump card::: Brogan: ::Brogan is silenced by the horrible scene unfolding on the view screen:: The Doctor: My friends, I would not watch this or show you this, but we must observe this evil being! Prof. Russell: ::Eyes widen: So this is how it all ends Brogan: ::walks toward the view screen as if in a trance:: Zoe: Observe... ::::Zoe says bitterly::: Observe... :::Zoe turns away :::: It's horrible! The Doctor: I know how you feel. I am not aloof. I am about to make myself responsible. Keegan: sees the carnage on the screen::: The Doctor: I am sworn to defend the laws of time. As such, I cannot change Mayan history. We are too late to... The Doctor: ...stop this great tragedy. To change history like that is to threaten the entire fabric of the... The Doctor: ....universe itself. I cannot be like the Meddling Monk or the Master. Prof. Russell: This is gruesome. Brogan: ::Brogan is overwhelmed by sensations of fear, horror, grief, anger and pain:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks at the screen and engages the scanners to observe Aw.::: Prof. Russell: ::Turns her head:: Zoe: :::Zoe nods reluctantly::: Yes, Doctor. You're right. Brogan: ::collapses to her knees with a rush of sensation from the Mayans:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor growls::: Aw is an energy being! The scanners show the form is merely a... The Doctor: ...projection! But it is consuming the life energies of the victims. Keegan: :::watches, club dropping from his hand, as Fish Jewel is lead to his death:::: Brogan: ::shakes head mimicking the pleading of another doomed victim on the screen:: Prof. Russell: I cant watch Zoe: :::Zoe watches the scene::: Doctor! You're right! It's ... it's energy transfer. Brogan: Stop, stop, please stop. ::murmurs softly as tears flow down her face:: Zoe: Massive amounts of life-force... being plucked away ... just like that. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor moves to stand in front of the screen and shakes his fist::: Keegan: :::feels the fires of rage start to burn deep inside:::: The Doctor: This is monstrous! This is intolerable. Zoe: :::Zoe watches the scene, strangely detached, her scientific mind taking over.::: Brogan: ::shuts her eyes tightly to ward off the evil images but still feels the victims' thoughts:: The Doctor: Well you energy being in the guise of a lizard, I have seen your form now! I know you now! The Doctor: I will stalk you, and find you, and the next time you schedule a meal, I will be there! Prof. Russell: That's A moving speech doctor The Doctor: Yes, Prof. Russell, but speech alone won't do it. Prof. Russell: Yes you are right Keegan: :::Trouble leaps into his arms, bumping his chin::: Zoe: :::Zoe feels a rush of emotion that she cannot describe :::: Zoe: :::And sits down suddenly::: Keegan: :::he moves close, lets Trouble rest his head on Brogan's back:::: Brogan: ::begins to hyperventilate from the emotional distress, can't banish the thoughts:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor returns to the scanner and mumbles angrily to himself::: Zoe: I ... I don't know ... I don't know how to process what I just saw. It doesn't make.. Zoe: any sense. Keegan: :::closes his eyes, vowing to avenge the deaths of these people::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor stares hard at the scanner screen, charting the energy flux within Aw.::: Brogan: ::amidst the death agony, she feels the anger and the betrayal of the Mayan people:: Zoe: :::Zoe watches the doctor, wondering what he will do next::: Keegan: :::murmurs under his breath::: this must stop, it has to stop. Zoe: :::Zoe sees Brogan in distress, and walks over to comfort her::: Zoe: :::Zoe won't admit to herself that it is she that seeks comfort from Brogan::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor feels so helpless and yet so angry. A small tear appears in his left eye.::: Keegan: :::Trouble rests his head on Brogan's back, purring to try and comfort her:::: Brogan: ::tries to focus on Aw with the anger and pain of the Mayans, but his Brogan: thoughts are shielded:: Keegan: {S purr The Doctor: :::and then the tear is gone. Now only the anger remains.::: Zoe: :::Zoe looks up at the screen::: Everyone! Look! Prof. Russell: I have now realized that the death of the Mayans was tragic, but no one on earth will believe me when I return. Keegan: :::Keegan's eyes burn with unshed tears::: Zoe: :::Zoe points to the screen::: Brogan: ::looks at the view screen with her eyes and ears:: Keegan: :::looks at the screen ::: The Doctor: But there is an incredible amount of power in that being. It is bigger, more animated now. Zoe: :::A giant flame of red fire boils up at the temple::: Prof. Russell: ::Forces herself to look at the screen: Brogan: ::sees Aw taunt the lone survivor, recognizes something about him:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor watches as energy builds up within Aw::: Prof. Russell: Is there anyway that thing can become...a life form The Doctor: :::In a flash of energy Aw vanishes::: Zoe: ::: And suddenly there is nothing::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor shouts::: That's it! Aw has just used a time corridor! Keegan: A time corridor? Zoe: :::Zoe stares at the Doctor::: of course! Time travel! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to his companions::: Aw is an energy being who uses time corridors! Brogan: ::tears begin to dry on Brogan's face leaving her feeling completely spent:: Zoe: That explains how Aw ends up in London... The Doctor: And I have just charted the temporal disturbance he has made! We now have a path to follow! Zoe: :::Zoe begins to gain momentum::: And... and... oh... Brogan: A time creature. ::murmurs softly in sudden awareness:: Zoe: But we're missing something! Why the Mayans? Prof. Russell: Then he is warded off by UNIT, then where does he go? Keegan: Then we can follow, and destroy it. Zoe: :::Zoe grabs the Professor::: Professor! What did the Mayans have that was.. Zoe: so special? Zoe: :::Pronounces::: What does time travel need? An accurate calendar! Zoe: And a working time unit... the TARDIS is still working on that... but ... Prof. Russell: Yes, The Mayans were one of the first races with an accurate calendar Zoe: :::Zoe claps her hands::: Of course they were! We can still stop him! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor stands in front of the screen::: My brave and beautiful Maya! So creative! The Doctor: I will follow the path of this destroyer! There will be no next meal if I can help it. Keegan: Calendar? Brogan: ::feels there's something she's missing, something she sensed in Aw Pook's arrogance:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to his companions::: Now we are embarked on a dangerous journey. The Doctor: I know that I can trust all of you! Brogan: Something familiar. ::murmurs softly:: Keegan: :::shakes his head::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor goes to the console::: Now, we will follow the time distortion to see where it leads! Zoe: The Mayan calendar will give us clues! Keegan: :::buries his face in Trouble's fur::: The Doctor: :::The TARDIS dematerializes and heads through the time vortex, on the PATH OF THE DESTROYER!::: Brogan: < < PAUSE SIM> > Brogan: < < CUT AND PRINT> > ++++++++++ THE DOCTOR'S LOG Path of the Destroyer, Part 2 As the Doctor looked out over the city of Chichen Itza and the temple pyramid below him, he was filled with bitterness. What he had taken as being something so innocent when he met with UNIT in 1997 London, had now turned out to be something very serious and very tragic. On the pyramid below the scene was deserted. The top of the structure was deserted except for the bodies of the claim which were stacked in piles near the sacrificial altar. Most of the bodies lacked their heads, and were in strange poses due to having most of their bodily fluids sucked out by the lizard god, Aw Pook the Destroyer. Blood seemed to be everywhere. Smoke rose from fires throughout the city, most likely set by the warrior priests of Aw Pook to drive people out of their homes. The proud city of the Maya was now deserted. A nearby kingdom, Mayapan, would try and exert influence over the city, but it would never return to the glory it had just a few hours ago. The most astonishing thing was the revelation that Aw Pook was a energy being, and an energy being able to travel through time using time corridor technology. Of course this form of time travel was less precise than Gallifreyan techniques, even those used in an old Type 40 capsules, it wore out the devices fairly quickly, and could do damage to those traveling through the corridor. But it was time travel. A bloodthirsty energy being was moving through the time periods of Earth, killing, harvesting, and feeding. The Doctor felt a bit silly now, in retrospect, having uttered such a mighty oath to stop Aw Pook, but it had been an honest feeling, strongly felt. It wasn't about revenge, it was about stopping the killing. It was not advisable to stop Aw Pook in Chichen Itza. The Mayan Kingdom fell, and now Prof. Russell knew why. Thousands of innocent Mayans had died, but intervention in the survival of an entire powerful kingdom simply was not advisable. The universe really doesn't have to be here at all, the Doctor remembered. We are very, very lucky that it is. As the Guardians had known, and now as the Guardian of Light knew, existence often hangs by a thread. The universe is very carefully balanced, and the timelines run through every part of it. Oh, some things can be changed in the timelines, as had happened many times in his past, but the trick was to avoid changing anything important, to cause as little disruption as possible. The fabric of existence is stretched tight, and one never knew when it might snap. Saving the Maya was not worth threatening the entire fabric of existence. But where the timelines were established, they had to be defended. Somehow the Doctor knew that Aw Pook would next be preying on an established timeline. The Doctor was engrossed now in the console, ignoring even his companions in the room. Charting the trail Aw Pook had left, the Doctor dematerialized the TARDIS and began following it through the time vortex. Western Hemisphere, 1945 CE. That was its destination. It was hard to be more precise given the crude nature of time corridor technology. The Doctor immediately triggered a set of communication protocols. He often did this before arriving, but rarely revealed it to anyone. This protocol, for example, alerted a number of his confederates on Earth at the time: the Dalai Lama, MI5 British security, the Bank of Shanghai, a strange clerk at a Swiss bank, an Inuit hunter, an Australian aboriginal spiritual leader, and an Arab navigator on the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. He may not need any of them, but he wanted them ready in case he did, and he wanted them to be on the lookout for Aw Pook. Prof. Russell needed to be returned home. The job that was coming up was not one for which she was well suited. No matter what hideous things they had already seen, the Doctor feared that more of worse was to come. But when the Doctor thought of his companions, he knew that he had an exceptional crew. Looking down at his right hand, which had been cut above the fingers on the top of the hand by the attack on him, he decided that he had better at least rebandage it. He wondered if Zoe would notice. ++++++++++ Brogan's Log 5-21-97 Path of the Destroyer Pt 2 By JenKoko/BroganMc - Jen:) The pain was indescribable. Feelings of terror, betrayal, hatred and grief collided in a dismal cacophony of desperation. The last bitter song of the great Mayan people rang out even as their life blood was being wrenched from their defenseless bodies. Their horror lingered in the part of Brogan which thrived on such things. Brogan's mind's eye wept with the sorrow and betrayal of a thousand souls. Once they had been a noble people concerned with art and learning. But then they turned to that abomination of a god. Aw Pook, the Destroyer, who seemed to thrive of the destruction of innocence. On the conquest of life. Brogan continued to stare at the viewscreen long after the TARDIS dematerialized in search of Aw Pook through time. The tears which flowed so violently during the atrocious mass sacrifice of the Maya dried on her cheeks the way their feelings softened in her soul. Outwardly, she appeared calm again, but inwardly the traces of Mayan emotions remained. Perhaps they would always be there, branded on her soul as a reminder. The last known trace of the great Maya. In all the months Brogan had been sensing the world around her, it had never been like this. For the first time, she felt each death as if it had been her own. She felt the mother's grief while witnessing the son's murder. She felt the warrior priest's anger and betrayal as his partners were beheaded. She felt the fear and horror of the Mayan children. She felt everything Aw Pook's victims felt. What she did not sense was the Destroyer himself. It was as if he were shielded. His thoughts, his desires, his will was hidden from her mind's eye. Beyond her five senses, he did not exist. And yet, she sensed the arrogance and animosity in his voice as he taunted the Mayan High Priest. How familiarly he seemed to get gratification from the humiliation of his accomplice. Amidst that glassy reptilian skin, Brogan caught the hint of a sneer when Aw Pook abandoned Tolmec to the fate of sole survivor of Chichen Itza. Brogan had known egos like that. Ones filled with a need to dominate, to subdue all obstinate personalities who would dare to criticize it. It was weakness that fueled the show of brutality. And fear that fired the hatred. Could it be possible that beneath the alien form, beyond the technical transport through time, Aw Pook had a mind and heart as human as a madman's hatred? ++++++++++ Log for Gilded Eagle (Hope everyone enjoys this as much as I enjoyed writing it) Path of the Destroyer Episode 2 Excerpts taken from the historical novel, "Destiny of a King" by Professor Bernice Summerfield. Chapter 10: The study of the end of a tribe No one can be quite sure why the Chichen Itza tribe was so gullible. King Gilded Eagle was obviously a wise man, and his court was filled with intelligent people who could have made a wonderful contribution to society. Why then did none of them realize that their worship of the god, Aw Pook would be their downfall? Historians have not been kind to this tribe. History books such as, "Sontarans and Mayan Deaths, There are No Links!" by Professor Mariah Bruening and "Ten ways to eat a Chichen Itza" by David Grice (A PhD Thesis, obviously with a satirical nature), paint a picture of a weak King and a tribe that was so barbaric that it sacrificed itself in a silly belief of gaining immortality. The bizarre god Aw Pook was thought by the tribe to be a giant man eating lizard. Obviously these ideas are a little far fetched but maybe we don't know the whole story. Through various sources, I've been able to compile some wonderful information on this tribe and their leaders. I have been most interested in the portrait that is painted of King Gilded Eagle. If you look around the various ruins of this Mayan tribe, you see many paintings and sculptures devoted to Gilded Eagle and his family. He is show as a proud man, a strong ruler, loving father and overall, fair and compassionate about his people. Many sculptures have him sitting at the side of various gods. Who can ever forget the sculpture of Stone-Axe? It was a famous clay sculpture showing Gilded Eagle walking with the god Ixtaub and engaged in discourse. This was a great show of respect for the leader of the tribe, having him be so familiar with their gods. 0002000009D7000007739D1, It is when you get to the beginnings of sculptures and wall paintings of Aw Pook that you notice something missing. There are no paintings of this god with the king. The question is why? It was obvious that they felt their king noble and honorable in his relationship with the gods. It is as great a mystery as the question of why no sculpture of Aw Pook was every finished. These are questions we may never answer. The final days of this tribe are most interesting. We have recently been able to determine that Gilded Eagle had many heated meetings with Tolmec, high priest of Aw Pook. One has to wonder if it was over the volume of sacrifices to Aw Pook or just the King's disbelief in this god. Could this be why history tells of the King being beheaded by Aw Pook? Could it have instead been a follower of Aw Pook? The King's son made a painting of Aw Pook that was also unfinished. It was found in the remains of what we believe to be Tolmec's room. We know it wasn't Tolmec's because of the vast difference in the ways the figures were drawn from others found on Tolmec's wall. Also, this was on a stone tablet, it fit a space in the wall of a room adjacent to that of the King. We believe this room belonged to his son. This painting showed portions of the god Aw Pook and a person we believe to be Tolmec. Tolmec is shown as following behind Aw Pook, a cloth is covering his eyes. Could this mean that the King's son also was fearful of blind devotion to this god? Could this have led to the death of the King's son by the god, as legend has it? As you can see, my study thus far has answered some questions, but it has also created many more. Who was Aw Pook? Was he a man or a beast? If he was real, why was he portrayed as a giant, jeweled Lizard? Did the King and his son question this god? What led the King to fail his people? Is the legend true that his son died and this broke a once mighty King? Is Tolmec the real destroyer of his people, with blind worship of a terrible faith? These are questions we hope can someday be answered and why our research continues. Chapter 11: Problems facing researchers today The main problems researchers are having today is that there isn't much information on the end of this tribe. The believed mass sacrifice of the tribe has left us very little information on what actually happened. We believe... ++++++++++ THE PATH OF THE DESTROYER EPISODE THREE: The Cult of Fire The Characters: ¥ The Doctor, a wandering Timelord in his 10th incarnation ¥ Zoe, 21st century astrophysicist, long time companion of the Doctor ¥ Brogan, 20th century journalist/photographer, companion of the Doctor. ¥ Keegan, 30th century soldier who has dumped military life for fun in time and space as a companion of the Doctor. ¥ Aw Pook, the destroyer, a demented Celestine, it seeks to devour sentient lives. It lives off of their expiration. It can travel in time using time corridor technology (which is crude and nasty). It began as a blood hungry Mayan god, and gets into a lot of trouble on Earth. Usually appears as a huge Lizard covered with jewels and surrounded by fire. ¥ Harry Truman, President of the USA, a strong willed and honest president who speaks his mind and uses colorful language. He has approved of using the atomic bomb on Japan to end the war and, hopefully, save lives which would be lost in an invasion of Japan. However, he has been influenced by Aw Pook and his minions to approve of a massive nuclear attack on 50 Japanese cities, destroying most of the country. ¥ Admiral Swift, servant of Aw Pook, also a powerful hypnotist. His mind has been dead for some time, he is now an agent of Aw Pook. ¥ General Hastings, Army air corp. officer, commander of the bombing group preparing for some unknown mission against Japan. Under the influence of Admiral Swift. ¥ Captain "Whiz" Banger, top bomber group leader, who will fly whatever mission he is told to, especially if it brings him glory and fame. This allows him to be influenced by the servants of Aw Pook around him. ¥ Albin W. Barkley, Senator from Kentucky, friend of the president, someone he trusts and consults about critical choices such as the use of the atomic bomb. He is also influenced by Aw Pook. ¥ Lt. Frank Fester, expert at training bomber crews. Sees Captain Banger as his hero, and is always trying to impress him. ¥ Jolene Smithers, chief office secretary to President Truman. What she really does is guard the door to the Oval Office so that the President is only disturbed when he wants to be. Is friends with Senator Barkley. Is suspicious of all newcomers who want to meet with Truman. ¥ Captain Winston Winslow, aide to Admiral Swift, a real lackey. He not only is under Aw Pook's control but actually likes it. ¥ Zombie sailors: Always stay on the carrier Hornet, making sure that things are going according to plan. Are always in the background waiting for orders until the big fight starts at the end. THE PLAYERS Jennifer Kokoski as Brogan David Sharpe as Keegan NORdOUR as Capt. Banger NORdOUR as Captain Winslow TArkkannan as Zoe Joel Sharpe as Aw Pook Bcat331920 as Jolene Smithers WhitePhx as zombie sailor(s) Alfred "Tuna" Snider as The Doctor NORdOUR as Lt Fester Dr Norge as Harry Truman RobLStubbs as Albin Barkley DrHammai as Admiral Swift ++++++++++ Date: Monday, May 26, 1997 3:55:55 PM From: RegenAgain Subj: Re:Your recent request To: NORdOUR Thanks NORdOUR for visiting our site! WORLD WAR II HEROES Hopefully the accompanying text will satisfy your request for information, as it is all that our files hold on the subject inquired about. THE JOURNAL OF CAPTAIN ALLEN G. BANGER last assigned to the U.S.S. Hornet May-Aug 1945 Pacific Fleet (excerpts taken from U.S. Defense Dept. files from 12/7/43 through 7/30/45) All text is declassified and complete in its orginal form. 12/7/43: Its the 2nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl and it is these memories that allow me to cope with the thoughts that at times haunt me. I know that the bombs I unload over Japan kill innocent civilians because of the Nipponese Military. They place their factories and such amongst the non-combatants and in doing so condemn them to die. Someone once said,"In war, there are no civilians." Whoever that was, they must have been wearing a uniform. Anyway I use this as an excuse to ease my tortured soul and get a good nights sleep. Secure from the endless stream of demons that visit my bunk buddies in their long suffering attempts at slumber. 3/14/44: It's my 24th birthday and my 6th in military garb and 2nd or so engaged in battle against the enemies of my country. Last night we hit Tokyo again! In our B25Mitchells we came in fast and low! The brilliant strategy of General LeMay is definately softening the enemies resistance! God Bless the Generals LeMay, Arnold, and Spaatz, and the Billy Mitchells and Jimmy Doolittles!! 4/12/45: Harry S. Truman became my Commander-in-Chief today and the death of his predesessor is still heavy on my heart. F.D.R. will go in history as the most famous Presidental monogram, no doubt. He will be remembered as the one who pulled out nation back together after such a devastating era of depression. Though a semi-invalid his strength saved a nation on the verge of ruin.He was to my country its savior, while Hitler and the Emperor shall be known as Destroyers to theirs. Rest in Peace, F.D.R.!!!!!! Long Live Harry S. Truman!!!!! 7/30/45: Have been reassigned to the Hornet under General Hastings and am here to train new crews for some special hush-hush stuff. I've never seen a bunch of Navy men so sedated. ++++++++++ AT THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, DC 8 Harry Truman::: The President is sitting in the oval office talking to Barkley:: Harry Truman: Senator, my good friend, what the hell are we to do about these damn Japs? Sen. Albin Barkley: Well Mr President I think we need only use two of these new fangled bombs Sen. Albin Barkley: We may be at war but there is no call for excessive force Harry Truman: I'm inclined to agree. No sense blowing up that whole darned island. Let's just send Harry Truman: a message that we mean business. Harry Truman::: Paces back and forth. Thinking about his decision:: Sen. Albin Barkley: I agree Mr President completely Harry Truman::: The President questions himself, "This will save lives, right?":: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: watching President::: Yes I think it will . Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: his voice enters the Admirals mind:::: Admiral...... 50 cities. End this War. Harry Truman: But what about the civilians? I'm mean they are Japs but for Christ's sake, they Sen. Albin Barkley: If we sent the troops in we could well lose over a million men Aw Pook: Aw Pook: Kill the aggressors. Make them pay for their treachery. Harry Truman: are civilians. Not soldiers. Admiral Swift:::: Out side oval office::: All right, all right. Admiral Swift:::: Begins rocking back and forth::: Sen. Albin Barkley: These people are fanatics but even they will listen after we destroy their 2 cities Harry Truman: I have a meeting with Admiral Swift that is about to begin. Senator, I want you to stay for it. Sen. Albin Barkley:::: nods head in agreement::: Harry Truman::: Yelling out the room:: Jolene, could you please come in here? Jolene Smithers:::: Looks up::: Coming Sen. Albin Barkley: Aw right Mr President I will be glad to stay Harry Truman: Thank you, Senator. Harry Truman: Ms Smithers, would you please take notes of my meeting with the Admiral when it begins Jolene Smithers: Sure thing Mr. President. Sen. Albin Barkley: Good day Mrs. Smithers ::: stands when she comes in room::: Admiral Swift:::: stops rocking, straightens up::: Harry Truman: He's going to discuss a new plan with us on how to handle these damn Japs. Jolene Smithers:::: Looks up::: Good day Admiral Swift:::: knocks on door:::: Harry Truman: Ms Smithers, that should be the Admiral. Show him in. Sen. Albin Barkley: Might I say you are looking as lovely as ever::: smiles at Mrs. Smithers::: Jolene Smithers: Yes sir. ::: opens door::: Admiral Swift:::: enter the good/evil Admiral::: Admiral Swift: Mr. President, Senator, Madam. Harry Truman::: Stands up:: Harry Truman: Ah yes, Admiral. Do step in. How are you? Admiral Swift: I'll get right to it. Has a decision been reached about the use of atomic weaponry? Sen. Albin Barkley: Admiral Swift pleasure to see you again. Jolene Smithers:::: Pulls out pad::: Harry Truman: Yes, it was a tough decision Harry Truman: But we've decided a warning shot of 2 bombs would be appropriate. Harry Truman: That way only 2 cities need to be damaged. Admiral Swift: I see. I'm afraid I can not agree. Sen. Albin Barkley: I agree completely with the President Harry Truman: What the hell do you mean you can't? Harry Truman::: Nods thanks to Barkley:: Admiral Swift: I'm here in a professional opinion Mr. President. I will not stand by as you make foolhardy decisions. Admiral Swift: The use of two bombs will not convince the leaders of the Japanese army to stop fighting. Harry Truman: Fine, Fine. I have made my decision but am willing to hear what you have to say. Jolene Smithers:::: Busy scribbling notes::: Admiral Swift: The emperor, perhaps. But he is a weak individual and no doubt the leaders of his armies will not let him give up. Harry Truman: Understand this, Admiral, I am strong in my ways and won't be fooled by some damn sales mumbo jumbo Sen. Albin Barkley: He has my full support in this ::: stands up::: And your comments are the ones of a fool Admiral Swift: In order to assure a complete surrender from all the Japanese forces a larger force will be necessary. Harry Truman: Exactly how large? Admiral Swift: NOW SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN. I WAS NOT CALLED IN TO BE BELITTLED! Admiral Swift: IF I AM HERE THAT MEANS MY OPINION AS A FIGHTER WAS TO BE CALLED ON! Jolene Smithers:::: Glares over pad::: Harry Truman: Listen you SOB!! I am the President of the United States. You don't talk to me in that tone! Sen. Albin Barkley: Here now Admiral I will not be shouted at ::: face turns red::: Admiral Swift: AND AS IS THE CASE I SHALL SPEAK MY OPINION! THIS CONCERNS THE LIVES OF MEN! Harry Truman: I WORRY ABOUT THE MEN AS WELL BUT YOU WILL REMEMBER WHO I AM! Admiral Swift: YOU MAY BE THE PRESIDENT BUT YOU CONSULTED ME! IF YOU WANT MY ADVICE YOU WILL AT LEAST LISTEN TO IT!!!! Harry Truman: Now, state your case, Admiral. Admiral Swift:::: Calming down::::: Harry Truman::: The president doesn't trust the Admiral at all. Feels as if something is wrong:: Admiral Swift: In order to fully neutralize the Japanese threat no less than fifty atomic bombs must dropped. Harry Truman: 50? What the hell are you an animal? Sen. Albin Barkley:::: speaks in a quiet voice full of rage::: You consider the destruction of fifty cities necessary to stop this war Admiral Swift: Only then will the Japanese fully understand the might of our forces. Harry Truman: We are the United States, not some damn cavemen. Admiral Swift: Any less and you risk the possibility of destroying lives for no reason. Admiral Swift: The Japanese are strong gentlemen. We must be stronger. Harry Truman: Senator, what do you think of this barbaric idea? Sen. Albin Barkley: What about all the innocent people in those cities? Are their life's so unimportant Admiral Swift: They will not be intimidated by two warheads. Sen. Albin Barkley: You are a madman and a fool . Our allies will think we have turned into barbarians Admiral Swift: The lives lost in two cities, fifty, they are the same. Statistics of the enemy. Harry Truman: I agree with the Senator! Why show force until we know it is necessary. We are talking about civilians.... Admiral Swift: You can not have sympathy for the enemy. Harry Truman: The Japanese Military is the damn enemy, not the civilians. Admiral Swift: SHUT FOOLS! YOU SHALL DO MY BIDDING!!! Jolene Smithers:::: Thinks: 50? Preposterous!::: Admiral Swift:::: Ethereal flames emanate from the Admiral's eyes::::: Harry Truman: Who are you calling a fool. I have had enough of your insults!!! Admiral Swift: YOU HAVE NO WILL!!! Harry Truman::: SHOCKED BY THE FLAMES:: Sen. Albin Barkley: So we are going to be like the enemy and not care about the results of are actions Admiral Swift: YOU ARE TO SERVE MY MASTER!! ALL SHALL SERVE!! Harry Truman: I will not and you can put away your DAMN parlor tricks. Harry Truman: What master? I see only you! Admiral Swift: SERVE HIM!!! Sen. Albin Barkley: Admiral you are unfit to wear that uniform Aw Pook: :::: a blue tinged light appears in the room, out of it steps Aw Pook. Flames curl around his lizard like form. His crimson eyes flash at the President:::: Admiral Swift: COME MY MASTER! COME TAKE THESE FOOLISH MORTALS!! Harry Truman::: Looks in fear:: Admiral Swift: TAKE THE FOOLS THAT THEY ARE!! Harry Truman: What the hell is that? Jolene Smithers:::: Drops pad, mouth hangs open::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: shakes head at Aw Pook::: What the devil are you? Harry Truman::: The president tries to resist with all his might:: Admiral Swift: BWA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAHA HAH Jolene Smithers:::: Backs against wall::: Aw Pook: I am the Destroyer. I have Come! You will all Serve me! Admiral Swift: Oh THAT'S QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT!! Harry Truman::: THE PAIN, THE PAIN......:: Aw Pook: Me, and me alone. ::: his voice sinks to an evil whisper::: You will kill our enemies. Your wills belong to me. I am your Master now. Sen. Albin Barkley:::: stands his ground::: I am not afraid of you ::: voice trails off::: Jolene Smithers:::: Wants to run, can't move::: Harry Truman::: The President slumps back in his chair. A valiant effort but unable to resist:: Admiral Swift: HEH heh Heh Sen. Albin Barkley:::: face becomes blank::: Aw right Aw Pook: Kneel before your Master. Harry Truman::: The President is now temporarily mindless:: Admiral Swift: Ah ha ha ha ha. Oh that's worth the price of admission right there. Sen. Albin Barkley:::: drops to floor::: Jolene Smithers:::: Thinks: don't mind me, I'm just a secretary::: Aw Pook: Senator.... You are dismissed. Sen. Albin Barkley:::: stands up and goes out ::: Aw Pook: Remember my wishes, Admiral. Admiral Swift: Yeah, yeah...heh heh. Aw Pook: ::: disappears in a flash of light::::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: in Office staring blankly at wall::: Jolene Smithers:::: Breathes a sigh of relief, then spins on heel and faints::: Aw Pook: ::: the Carpet where Aw Pook stood sends up a tendril of smoke as it smolders:::: Harry Truman::: The president stares off in space thinking and doing nothing:: Admiral Swift:::: still laughing, checks his pocket watch::: heh Oh mercy me. I've got an appointment. heh THE TARDIS LANDS IN THE NEVADA DESERT 1 Keegan::: Keegan makes sure his knives are in their sheaths:::: Keegan:::: Things are starting to look dangerous and he wants to be prepared:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor stands at the console and looks up, turns around and speaks::: The Doctor: Well, this is where the time disturbance leads us. Unfortunately, we may be a few months behind it. Brogan::: Brogan hovers on the doorstep to TARDIS listening:: Zoe::: Zoe starts to shiver despite the heat. A jumble of images tumble in her mind, refusing to make Zoe::: sense.:: Keegan: That's not good, is it Doctor? The Doctor: No, it isn't. But this appears to be the central locus of the temporal disturbances. The Doctor:::: The Doctor rubs his bearded chin::: Hmm, Area 51, I believe. Brogan::: her attention is drawn to the landscape outside and a curious underground structure:: Zoe::: rubs her forehead, to herself:: I wish I could have talked to Dr. Russell more. Something's missing Keegan: What's Area 51? Zoe::: frowns:: Area 51? The Doctor: Well, there were legends about UFO activity in this area during Brogan's time. The Doctor:::: The Doctor turns to the door::: Well, Brogan, see anything interesting? Brogan: Area 51? :: Brogan perks up:: But the UFO discoveries were in the 1950's weren't they? Zoe::: Trouble rubs against her leg. Zoe bends and pets the cat, absently:: The Doctor: Yes, very good. Not really in 1945. We may discover their origin. Keegan: UFOs? Oh, right...::: remembers watching that movie in the TARDIS rec room::: Brogan::: Brogan exits the TARDIS searching the terrain curiously:: The Doctor: Now, my scan indicates Aw Pook is not here now but has been recently. Good time for a look see. Zoe::: walks to the tool bench, pulls out a scanner:: yes.. yes, I need .. this. Brogan::: Brogan scratches head:: There's something out there. A building of some Brogan: kind. Half buried. The Doctor:::: The Doctor walks out of the TARDIS and looks::: Yes, it seems to be hidden, but not too well. Zoe::: Zoe closes her eyes as figures whirl in a mad dance on the fringes of her mind.:: Keegan:::: Keegan is the last to the leave the TARDIS:::: Brogan: I guess that's the way to get in. :: points to hanger doors:: What exactly are we looking for, Doctor? Zoe::: troubled:: I'm missing something. :: follows Brogan.:: Keegan:::: Hi watches in shock as Trouble has left with Zoe:::: Brogan::: Brogan walks beside Doctor:: The Doctor: Aw Pook will have some kind of base. What I really want to find is its time capsule. The Doctor: And find out what it is up to! Zoe:::: frowns, scans the area:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor moves through the hidden doorway Brogan has indicated::: Keegan:::: keeps an eye on Trouble as he walks with Zoe::: Brogan: If we find its time capsule, does that mean we'll find him too? :: enters hanger:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor finds inside a huge underground airplane hangar.::: Zoe::: Follows the Doctor and Brogan. Once inside, turns on scanner.::: Zoe::: Scanner begins to beep:: That's strange. Alex, look at this. Does this look like radioactivity to you? Brogan: I don't relish meeting him again, Doctor. Keegan:::: peers over Zoe's shoulder at the scanner::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor stops. ::: Yes, quite a lot of machinery in here. We need to find devices... The Doctor: ...which are out of place, out of time. Keegan: Yes, I think you're right, it does look like radiation. Zoe::: points:: That way. :: follows scanner:: The Doctor: Yes, Zoe, you and Keegan check out that radioactivity, Brogan and I will do the other side. Brogan::: wanders around the maze of top secret aircraft. all appear weird and futuristic:: The Doctor: BUT, meet back here in a few minutes. Keegan::: follows Zoe following the scanner:::: Keegan:::: Trouble follows Keegan following Zoe following the scanner:: Zoe::: follows the beeping to a strange, cylindrical device:: Here it is! Keegan:::: looks at the strange cylindrical device:: Keegan: What is it, Zoe? Zoe::: checks readings:: That's impossible! It's a - a matter duplicator. But it's so radioactive! Keegan: A matter duplicator? What's it doing here? Zoe::: checks readings:: Duplicating something highly radioactive -- don't get too close. Keegan:::: nods::: Keegan::: sees Trouble standing on the pile of metal next to the matter duplicator::: Zoe::: shakes her head:: Why would someone want to duplicate fissionable material. OH! Alex, get her away Zoe: from there! Keegan: Why, what's wrong? Keegan:::: starts walking over to the pile of metal:::: Zoe: The radiation coming from those piles could be lethal if you're exposed too long! Keegan: Great Googly Moogly!!! Get away from there, Trouble!!! Keegan::: he runs over and grabs Trouble off the pile::: Zoe::: checks readings:: It's -- it's highly enriched uranium. :: frowns:: In this period -- Keegan: Now look what trouble you've gotten into, we're going to have to take anti-radiation treatments when we get back to the TARDIS Zoe::: remembers:: In * this* period it was only used for bombs! Fission bombs. Keegan: Zoe, I think we should meet back with the others right away, let them know about this! Zoe::: distracted by the whirl of figures in her mind:: What did you say, Alex? Keegan:::: Keegan puts his hand on Zoe's shoulder::: Keegan: I said we should meet back with the others right away and letthem know what we found. Zoe::: blinks, shakes her head.:: Oh, yes, the others, tell them. Yes. Zoe::: follows Alex:: Brogan: How will we tell the difference among this lot? It all looks alien to me. The Doctor:::: The Doctor turns to Brogan::: Well, let's see if we can find some things out of place, shall we? The Doctor: Different metals, unknown power projection points. I trust your eyes. Brogan::: nods and keeps walking down the rows of designs:: Brogan::: follows a twisting path of turns through the aisles as if she knows the way:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor follows Brogan.::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor picks up some odd devices, then tosses them aside.::: Brogan::: at the end of the hanger is a door to another large room, peers through the window:: Brogan: That's odd. The Doctor:::: The Doctor follows Brogan, looking from side to side.:::: The Doctor: What's odd? Brogan: The metal on that design almost glows, doesn't it? Brogan: Probably just a trick of the lighting in there. The Doctor:::: The Doctor moves towards the glowing metal::: Yes, this is it! The Doctor:::: The Doctor turns back to Brogan::: Very good! The Doctor:::: The Doctor kneels down and tries to touch the device, but cannot.::: The Doctor: This is the time capsule of Aw Pook. Crude and nasty time corridor technology, but it can still... The Doctor: ...do the job, if you care to risk it. The Doctor: But it seems to be protected by a powerful force field. The Doctor: In order to blow through it, we would probably have to vaporize the surrounding area. Brogan::: Brogan watches the Doctor, but is distracted by another strange sensation:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor turns away to the left:::: Yes, and here, we have something else of interest! The Doctor:::: The Doctor moves towards a power projection device and a dais::: Brogan::: Reaches out to touch object Doctor indicates, but hesitates:: What is it? The Doctor: Ah, classic transmat! It's what the beast uses to travel on this planet. Brogan::: feels there is something dangerously familiar about Aw Pook's devices:: Brogan: So he can travel in time and space with these things? The Doctor:::: The Doctor steps back and examines the machines::: The Doctor: Yes, this is the heart of his system here. But what is Aw Pook doing here? In the desert? Brogan: In 1945 The Doctor: Hmm, probably something he doesn't want to be noticed for! Brogan: I'm getting a bad feeling about this, Doctor. I think we should go find Alex and Zoe. The Doctor: Yes, he travels in space here with the transmat, and then to other times with this capsule. The Doctor: Yes, a good idea! The Doctor:::: The Doctor heads back to the TARDIS, glad to have missed Aw Pook in residence.::: Keegan:::: heads back to the TARDIS to meet the Doctor and Brogan:::: Brogan::: Brogan walks quickly back to hanger entrance and TARDIS again Brogan: negotiating turns as an expert:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor arrives at the TARDIS and sees Z & K coming his way::: Brogan::: Brogan smiles with relief when she sees her friends approach:: Brogan: Find anything? Keegan: Doctor, you'll never guess what we found!! Zoe::: shaking voice:: fissionable uranium, Doctor. Keegan:::: looks to Zoe::: You tell them, it was your discovery. The Doctor:::: The Doctor seems excited::: Well, we found Aw Pook's time capsule, AND a transmat installation. The Doctor:::: The Doctor stops::: Uranium? Fissionable? Tell me. Keegan: It's time capsule? Great!!! Brogan: Uranium? Like they use in nuclear bombs? Keegan: A transmat? Not so great. Zoe: He -- There's a matter duplicator over there:: points:: and all around it, highly charged uranium. The Doctor:::: The Doctor frowns and thinks::: Matter duplicator, highly enriched uranium. Zoe: * Refined* uranium. Like they use in bombs in this period, Doctor. Brogan: Of course. 1945, that's when the first atomic bomb was used to stop the war. Zoe: Someone's been duplicating bomb material -- a lot of it. The Doctor: Hmm, the dawn of the atomic age. It seems like Aw Pook has come a ways from biting heads off. Keegan: That means making lots of bombs, I'd say. Brogan: Why? Not to use it? That's mad! The Doctor: Only two nuclear devices were used, yet it sounds like Aw Pook has just made many more than that! Zoe::: blinks:: And he * would * use it. He * is* mad! Keegan: You don't think....::: halts, appalled by his thought::: Brogan: He'll blow up the world! We can't possibly let him. The Doctor: I think Aw Pook may have a far bigger meal in mind than he did back in Chichen Itza. Zoe::: Presses fingertips to her temples, trying to think clearly. No use. Sapphire flames erupt around a jeweled dragon whose fangs drip black blood that strikes the ground in smoking mushroom clouds:: Brogan: What can we do, Doctor? The Doctor: We need to find out where he has taken them. They don't seem to be here, do they? Keegan: It sounds to me like Aw Pook is the one disrupting the space-time continuum this time. Brogan::: fear and dread move Brogan, but she senses something strange from Zoe... confusion?:: Keegan: I didn't see any sign of any bombs, Doctor Zoe::: blinking away vision, barely whispers:: He's ... here. He's here. The Doctor:::: The Doctor points to the TARDIS::: Well, I want to scan for where he might have gone. The Doctor:::: The Doctor walks past Zoe and Brogan, not noticing their discomfort. He is obsessed. He enters the TARDIS. ::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor walks to the console and begins throwing switches.::: Brogan::: eyes linger on Zoe a moment as she enters TARDIS:: Zoe, are you all right? Keegan:::: Keegan dashes into the TARDIS::: The Doctor: Aha! Oh no! This is terrible! Zoe::: Stands swaying. Small voice:: I don't know. The Doctor:::: The Doctor turns and stands looking at a display map.::: Zoe::: Rallies:: Let's go! :: Follows the Doctor and Alex:: Keegan:::: He races to the TARDIS medical room::: Brogan::: very concerned about Zoe, thinks of telling the Doctor:: The Doctor: I have detected a very powerful transmat disturbance at the White House, in Washington, DC. Keegan:::: quickly, he finds and administers the anti-radiation treatment to both himself and Keegan: trouble:::: The Doctor: I am afraid of this combination of events! The Doctor:::: The Doctor works the console and the TARDIS dematerializes...bound for the White House::: Brogan::: puts concern aside to concentrate on mission:: Aw Pook's been to see the President? Keegan:::: Keegan makes it back to the console room, after locking up Trouble::: The Doctor: Yes, and I don't imagine the President and Aw Pook got on very well, from what I know. Brogan: Truman was the one to order the strike on Japan. Aw Pook would want him as an ally. Brogan: To drop more bombs, if that's his plan. Keegan: What's the White House? The Doctor: The White House, Mr. Keegan, is the executive office of the government of the US of America. Keegan: Ahh, I see. ON THE CARRIER USS HORNET IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC OCEAN 4 Gen Hastings: Gentlemen I have call you here to further discuss the plans we have begun. Capt. Banger: Yes General we were expecting some clarification. Lt Fester:::: looks on as his Captain sits down:: Gen H: Men you have done well to train the crews for the B29s that will be taking off soon from some secret airfield. Gen. Hastings: Today I must tell you that we need you to train 50 more crews. Capt. Banger: 50 more? Capt. Banger: Why would we need to do such a thing although it wouldn't be impossible. Lt. F: Yes sir we could do it and do it fast. Gen. Hastings: We want you to get started right away and we will be using a new top secret weapon. Capt. Banger: Yes we've heard the rumors of the new weapon. But you know we cant launch B29s from the Hornet! Capt. Banger: We would have to modify some of the TBF1 Avengers. Lt Fester: Yes training crews would be easy but refitting the torpedo bombers would be a challenge. Gen. Hastings: Gentlemen its got to be done! Capt. Banger: We can do it but we will have to reduce the crew to 2 instead of 3 and yank every piece of hardware out of the cockpit that isn't needed. Capt. Banger: We will have to dump all the armament and replace the wing guns with extra fuel tanks. Lt F: Should make it all work. Gen. Hastings: Fester I want you to concentrate on the crews and Banger go behind the Navy and make sure the planes are done to specs. Gen. Hastings: Gentlemen you are dismissed, get cracking, time is of the essence. Capt. Banger and Lt F: Yes sir! ::: salute the General and exit::: AT AW POOK'S BASE IN AREA 51 2 Aw Pook: ::: arrives in a brilliant flash of blue tinged light in Area 51:::: Aw Pook: ::: begins to listen into to the Admirals briefing, telepathically::: Aw Pook: ::: as he listens he begins working on his time corridor:::: Aw Pook: :: His eyes narrow as he notices that a rock has been ever so slightly moved::: Aw Pook: :::: enters his time capsule, begins scanning the area::: Aw Pook: Hmmmm? What is this? A temporal disturbance....... I see my tagalong's are still Aw Pook: with me. ::: chuckles:::: Well, they are much, much too late. Aw Pook: ::: exits his time capsule:::::::: loads the rest of the bombs into the tmat Aw Pook: ::: devise, then sends them to the carrier Hornet:::: Aw Pook: :::: an evil grin crosses his reptilian face as he climbs into his time capsule:: Aw Pook: :: begins to chuckle::: Much too late. Aw Pook: ::: activates his time capsule:::: ON THE CARRIER USS HORNET IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC 5 Gen. Hastings: Admiral Swift I am glad to meet you.::: pointing to Capt. Banger and Lt Fester::: These are the men responsible for training your crews, and readying your planes. Admiral Swift: Gentlemen. Admiral Swift: Our plans have changed slightly. Capt. Banger and LT Fester:::: stand at attention and salute the Admiral::: Capt. Banger: ::: nudges Fester::: Zombie Sailor(s)::: Swabbing the deck :: Admiral Swift: While we originally planned to have no more than ten atomic weapons we have been graciously bestowed with 50. Admiral Swift: What this means is that the planes you have readied will not be enough. Gen. Hastings: Wont be enough? Admiral Swift: The other forty will have to be attached to other planes. Perhaps a few ships will ...... Admiral Swift: also be called upon. As for the rest, we might as well just attach them to a few willing para-troopers. Admiral Swift: Now then, any volunteers? Capt. Banger: ::: this is a Navy man all right, he's nuts!::: Zombie Sailor(s): aye, sir! Capt. Banger:::: no one steps forward::: Admiral Swift: Capt., please keep your thoughts to yourself. Admiral Swift: Come now. Capt. Banger:::: well except for the one zombied looking swab::: Admiral Swift: No one is willing to die for their country? Zombie Sailor(s): I am! Admiral Swift: There we go. Capt. Banger: Die yes but with some reasonable logic about it. We don't even know about this new weapon! Admiral Swift: And as the flesh melts, or is disintegrated, from your enemies' flesh you will have the satisfaction of a job well done. Zombie Sailor(s): Aw Pook Aw Pook Admiral Swift: The smell might get to you, but you'll be dead soon enough. Lt Fester:::: this is too much::: Zombie Sailor(s)::: prepping for mission :: Admiral Swift: If you're lucky you can see some of the survivors slowly die a torturous death from radiation burns and poisoning. Capt. Banger: Sir I beg to differ with your assumptions here! Admiral Swift: Aw Pook, I love my job. Capt. Banger:::: feels like he's not quite himself today::: Admiral Swift: Now now now. No hesitations. This is the for the good of the country. Admiral Swift: It's straight down from the President. Capt. Banger: For my country I will do as ordered! Zombie Sailor(s): I do as I am bid......... Admiral Swift: We must obey the president. Admiral Swift: We must OBEY ::: his eyes glow with flame::: Lt Fester: Yes sir I will obey your orders. Death to the Japs! Remember Pearl Harbor!!! Admiral Swift: Good we'll attack ::: looks at the map::: Here, here, and..... Capt. Banger::::Rocks back and forth in his chair, enthralled:: Admiral Swift: Ah hell..EVERYWHERE!! Zombie Sailor(s): Yes, Sir! Aw Pook Aw Pook Admiral Swift: Now get ready because on August 5th Japan is rubble and radioactive! Capt. Banger: ::: cant believe that he is so ready to obey::: Admiral Swift: I'll see you all back here on April 5th. Gen. Hastings: As you command Admiral! Admiral Swift: Now get out of here. Admiral Swift: I dunno, rape, kill, whatever. Admiral Swift: Just have fun! Zombie Sailor(s): Yes SIR! :: salutes :: Admiral Swift: I LOVE MY JOB!! Capt. Banger: Lt Fester did all that happened here really just happen? Lt Fester: That's a darn good question Sir. Capt. Banger:::: Banger goes to his room and writes in his journal::: Admiral Swift::::: Swift starts to hum::: going to kill. mass destruction. death all around me AT THE WHITE HOUSE, WASHINGTON, DC 9 The Doctor: The TARDIS arrives at the White House, August 1, 1945. The Doctor:::: The Doctor exits the TARDIS and turns to his companions as they stand in the basement.::: Keegan:::: Keegan steps out along with Brogan and Zoe:::: Zoe::: Has pushed the visions back for now. Determined to carry on.:: The Doctor: Now remember, we are representatives of the British government. We need to find out what is happening. The Doctor::::The TARDIS crew moves upstairs quietly.::: Keegan:::: Keegan examines the quaint architecture as they make their way to the Oval Office::: Zoe::: Shifts impatiently. Get this over with before the visions come back!:: Brogan::: Brogan steps out into the outer office and is confronted by Jolene Smithers:: Brogan: Is the President in? :: asks Smithers:: Jolene Smithers: Yes, but you'll have to wait, he's busy Brogan: We can't wait. This is a matter of life and death. The Doctor:::: The Doctor meets Jolene::: Ah, hello. Dr. John Smith and associates, here to see the President The Doctor: I hope we didn't keep him waiting. Jolene Smithers: He's very busy, you'll have to wait sir The Doctor: But I understood from Churchill that we were to be ushered right in! Brogan::: points at appointment book:: See, we're the British Authorities he has a meeting with now. Jolene Smithers:::: Gives embarrassed smile::: All right, right this way Harry Truman::: The President paces in the oval office. Upset over his decision. Knowing something is wrong:: Sen. Albin Barkley: Mr President i think 50 bombs is excessive Harry Truman: I understand your worries but the Admiral was right!! Sen. Albin Barkley: Want you at least meet with the British Representatives Harry Truman: We need to force them damn Japs into hiding. If we have to kill every one of them! Harry Truman: Fine for Churchill's sake I will meet with these damn Brits. Harry Truman::: Yelling out of the room:: Harry Truman: Jolene, the Brits here yet? Sen. Albin Barkley::: opens door:: Could you show ::: stops :::: Are you the people Churchill sent Jolene Smithers: Right here Keegan: Yes, that's us! Harry Truman: Well then send them in. We're busy men. The Doctor:::: The Doctor walks right in past Senator Barkley::: Ah, Mr. President, so good to meet you! Jolene Smithers:::: Follows them into room::: Zoe::: Suddenly feeling shy, shrinks back next to Alex. ::: Keegan:::: Keegan follows Zoe and Brogan in, as usual::: Harry Truman: Yes yes, you that Smith fellow? Keegan:::: stands supportively next to Zoe::: Sen. Albin Barkley: How rude Thought you people had better manners than that Sen. Albin Barkley:::: shaking head at the decline of manners in the world:::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor speaks sternly::: Now Mr. President, about the new super weapon. Harry Truman::: Secretly:: What secret weapon? You Brits always like that cloak and dagger stuff. Brogan: Mr. President, for your own good, you * must* listen to the Doctor. Harry Truman: Young lady, I don't have to listen to anybody. You're here as a courtesy to Churchill Zoe::: Bites her lip impatiently:: The Doctor: I assume you are going ahead with two demonstration attacks. The Doctor:::: The Doctor looks closely at Truman and sees a glaze in his eyes.::: Harry Truman: How do you know about that? Keegan: don't you trust Churchill? The Doctor: Mr. President, may I ask you a question? Harry Truman: What question, Dr. Smith? The Doctor: Have you been visited by a large lizard recently? Brogan::: notices something odd about the President's glassy eyes:: Harry Truman::: Truman tries to fight but the LIZARD, the LIZARD:: Harry Truman: Yes I trust Churchill. Zoe::: Blurts:: We know about Japan! Sen. Albin Barkley:::: trying to resist the mental commands::: Keegan: Then listen to us. Zoe::: In a rush:: Nagasaki and Hiroshima! We know! Harry Truman: The lizard.....what.... Harry Truman: How do you know about our planned attacks young lady? Sen. Albin Barkley: I thought you people were serious Not some dang bunch of kooks Zoe: And there's going to be more than that! He's been here! The Doctor:::: The Doctor reaches into his pocket and begins to speak softly::: The Doctor: Now Mr. President, I have something I want to show you. Harry Truman: I don't know what you are talking about. The Doctor:::: The Doctor pulls out a large blue crystal, which begins to reflect the light in the room.::: Harry Truman: Show me? What the hell do you mean? Sen. Albin Barkley:::: shaking head::: No such thing as a giant lizard Keegan: Mr. President, you can't launch a massive nuclear assault on Japan. Keegan: If you do, you'll let the other nations think it's okay. The Doctor: And you too, Senator Barkley, you will find this most interesting. Brogan::: Brogan notices the curious blue crystal, is entranced by the light:: Harry Truman::: Truman tries to look away from the crystal but it is so beautiful:: Jolene Smithers:::: Sees crystal, wow, she thinks. Feels slightly sleepy and calm::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor holds the blue crystal in from of the American politicians::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: sweat pours off forehead::: What ? ::: stares at crystal::: The Doctor: If you look into it, you can see yourself. And you know that you control yourself. Harry Truman::: Truman is beginning to see the light:: Brogan::: light flares inside Brogan's mind's eye illuminating it for a moment:: Keegan: And then there will be death and destruction, the likes of which you've never seen. The Doctor: You are free, and you can make your own decisions. Jolene Smithers:::: Seems to forget what's going on, just stares at crystal::: Harry Truman: THERE WAS A LIZARD!!! Sen. Albin Barkley:::: breaks free of mental commands:::: Harry Truman: How did you know? Brogan::: like a tunnel or camera lens opening, she sees something, senses something...:: Brogan::: ...too wondrous for words, just sensations, a storm of them:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor quickly pulls the jewel away, knowing it has done its work.::: Zoe::: shaking voice:: We've seen him. Sen. Albin Barkley: That there Goldang Giant Lizard was here Jolene Smithers:::: Has the feeling these people are trustworthy::: Keegan: It must be stopped. Jolene Smithers:::: Snaps out of "trance"::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: cursing lizard and Admiral Swift::: Harry Truman: Whoever you are, Smith. Thank you. The Doctor: Mr. President, that Lizard you met intends to do something with nuclear weapons. Tell me. Keegan:::: Keegan sees Brogan standing, entranced::: The Doctor: We may be able to stop it! Sen. Albin Barkley: That no good no account snake belly son of skunk Harry Truman: Of course!!!! I am such a fool. He talked me into planning to send 50 more bombs. Brogan::: Brogan shakes head as if waking from a dream:: Alex? The Doctor: 50! Not 50! Zoe:::: gasps in horror:: 50 bombs! Keegan: You okay, Brogan? Harry Truman: He even provided the necessary uranium to make the 50 bombs. The Doctor: Well cancel it, Mr. President. Sen. Albin Barkley: Wait until I get my hands on him ::: cursing Swift::: Brogan: Sorry, I lost myself for a minute. I'm fine. Jolene Smithers:::: Remembers the current grim situation and frowns::: Harry Truman: Wait. i can stop it. You're right, Smith. Damn right!! Keegan: 50 bombs?? Zoe::: voice shaking:: That would destroy the entire island and part of Russia besides! Keegan: Well, if you're sure you're okay... Harry Truman: Jolene, get on the phone to our various armed forces. I want this stopped. Jolene Smithers: Yes sir Harry Truman: I will do what I can as well. Jolene Smithers:::: Walks out of room::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor ponders::: This seems a little too easy. Where is the attack to come from? Brogan: Think of all the innocent people that would be killed! Zoe::: softly:: It wouldn't stop. Harry Truman::: Picks up the phone to contact the various armed forces leaders:: Keegan: We need some kind of back up plan to stop this, Doctor. Harry Truman: Well, Doctor, this is underway. We can only pray we have reached them in time. Jolene Smithers:::: Walks in::: Sir, they're not responding! Keegan: Why aren't they responding? Sen. Albin Barkley: They are observing radio silence Brogan: Radio silence? Then we have no idea if they got the message. The Doctor: Mr. President, I think we should go right away to stop the attack. Where is the attack group? Harry Truman: The main aircraft carrier is in the Pacific. The Doctor:::: The Doctor takes out his stattenheim remote control device and summons the TARDIS, which appears in the oval office.::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: staring hard at blue box::: The Doctor: Mr. President, we may need you to stop this if what I suspect is correct. The Doctor: I imagine Aw Pook has many controlled slaves at work on this. Jolene Smithers:::: Steps back mutters, when does the weirdness end?::: Sen. Albin Barkley: What kind of contraption is this? The Doctor: It is our travel device, it can take us to the Pacific to stop the attack. Jolene Smithers:::: mutters::: police box? Sen. Albin Barkley:::: walking around box::: Harry Truman: You don't expect me to believe we're going to get there in a blue box? Zoe::: chuckles:: Mr. President, you have to see it to believe it. The Doctor:::: The Doctor opens the TARDIS door and motions them inside::: Brogan: It's called a TARDIS, Senator. Hurry, we haven't much time if we want to stop the attack. Harry Truman: I will go with you. It is the only way! Sen. Albin Barkley:::: walking into box::: Keegan::: Keegan hustles Zoe inside the TARDIS::: Brogan: Mr. President, this "box" will get us there much faster than any radio call. Harry Truman: What the hell? This can't get any damn stranger. Jolene Smithers:::: Peers inside door, sees controls. Very confused::: Zoe::: can't stop grinning at their reactions::: Harry Truman::: President runs inside:: Keegan:::: speaks to the Doctor and they develop a plan. :::: Keegan: I think I'll do better helping them on the Hornet Jolene Smithers:::: Stands alone in room::: How in the world am I going to explain this?::: Jolene Smithers:::: I need some coffee::: The Doctor:::: Inside the TARDIS, they travel to the Hornet::: The Doctor:::: The TARDIS drops off Keegan, Truman, and Barkley on the Hornet.::: ON THE CARRIER USS HORNET IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC 6 Keegan:::: Keegan steps out onto the Hornet, along with the President and Senator Barkley:::: Harry Truman: I demand to see that bastard Swift!!! Sen. Albin Barkley:::: standing on Deck::: Where is that no account pole cat Swift? Keegan:::: glowers at the gawking sailors:::: Harry Truman: GET ME SWIFT!!! NOW!!! Keegan: you heard the President!!! show us to Swift immediately!!! Sen. Albin Barkley: Cant you boys hear The President wants to see Swift NOW Keegan::: the zombiefied soldiers lead the President, Barkley and Keegan to Swift's briefing room::: Admiral Swift: The president for Me? Bring him here. Harry Truman::: Looks around! Angered at the deception:: Admiral Swift: Hey Mr. Pres...........oh shoot. Keegan::: looks around, taking in the situation in the briefing room:::: Harry Truman: Problem Swift? Your mumbo jumbo isn't working any more. STOP THIS ATTACK! Admiral Swift: oh deary me. Sen. Albin Barkley: There you are .::: shaking fist at Swift::: Thought you had us snookered Admiral Swift: This request goes to all the zombies out there. Admiral Swift: Arrest them. Harry Truman: Cut the "Oh deary" crap. STOP THE ATTACK! Gen. Hastings:::: sees the President and Swift engaged in argument and sides with the Admiral::: Harry Truman: Arrest me? I am the president!!! Keegan: Arrest us? Admiral Swift: Let's go zombies. Come on. Harry Truman: This is insane!!! Capt. Banger:::: moves in angrily towards the President, VP and companion::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: glad to have someone to fight::: Come on Keegan::: Keegan sees the zombies come into the room:: Admiral Swift:::: zombies lumber forth:::: Admiral Swift: Zombie: arrest. Harry Truman::: Gets angry!! Remembering the lizard in his visions and the pain:: Keegan::: a grim smile appears on Keegan's face:::: Admiral Swift:::: eyes light up with fire::: Gen. Hastings::: moves in to arrest the President::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: jumps on one ::: Take that ::: smacks right in jaw:::: Keegan:::: He begins lashing out, swift punches and kicks to the approaching zombies:::: Admiral Swift:::: Jumps the President::: Admiral Swift: Choke on your own ignorance bone head. Harry Truman: You aren't the only one who knows how to send out soldiers. Keegan:::: Sees Hastings approach the President::: Capt. B and Lt F:::: jump to the defense of their commander in chief::: Harry Truman::: The President hits him with a left and a right:: Keegan: Oh no you don't!!!! Admiral Swift:::: The ignorance of the president slowly descends from his brain to his throat::: Sen. Albin Barkley: Aw right you haven't had enough ! ::: hits again::: Admiral Swift:::: It cuts of the air supply::: Gen. Hastings:::: is knocked away by the unknown presidential companion::: Keegan::: Intercepts Hastings before he can reach the President::: Harry Truman: You will never kill my spirit, you bastard, Swift! Harry Truman::: Clicking:: Admiral Swift: Who cares about spirit? You body's fine with me! Keegan::: stuns Hastings with a punch to the solar plexus:::: Harry Truman::: Choking:: Capt. Banger and Lt Fester:::: very busy busting chops with the Navy::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: lets rebel cry loose::: Take that boy Just cause I am a southern gentleman don't mean I Sen. Albin Barkley: don't know how to fight Harry Truman::: Fighting to his last:: Admiral Swift: Death ain't fun on the receiving end but from here it's a jolly good time. Keegan::: Keegan sees Swift about to kill the president::: Harry Truman::: GASPING:: You wish you damn.... Keegan::: he leaps over bodies on the floor:::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: on ground scuffling::: Fall down man Admiral Swift: Will you hurry up?! Winslow:::: pulls a gun to defend General Hastings::: Capt. Banger:::: aims towards Barkley::: Capt. Banger: ::: sees Winslow's gun and jumps between Barkley and Winslow:: Admiral Swift: You're not the only death I've planned today. Winslow:::: fires gun::: Keegan::: He grabs Swift from behind, gets his arm round Swift's throat::: Harry Truman::: The president is about to die:: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: turns when gun goes off::: Keegan: Sorry, very naughty, no killing Presidents allowed today. Capt. Banger: ::: the bullet strikes him and he falls to the floor::: Admiral Swift: Damn ironic justice. Keegan::: he renders Swift unconscious::: Sen. Albin Barkley::: runs over to fallen soldier::: IN THE TARDIS, ON THE WAY TO TOKYO 3 Brogan::: TARDIS hovers in the vortex as Doctor monitors controls:: The Doctor: How are you coming on those generators, Zoe? Zoe:::: Pulls her head out of a generator:: I'm on the last one, Doctor. The Doctor: Excellent. Now remember, we need to keep Aw Pook talking until we have him triangulated. Zoe::: Reaches in, pulls out Trouble:: This should be the last glitch in the works. The Doctor: He won't kill us, as he expects us to die in the blast any moment. Brogan::: Brogan holds a generator and looks at it suspiciously:: And when we pull the switch? Zoe::: Cat gives her a huffy look and stalks away:: The Doctor: The only trouble is, I hope Keegan stops the attack. Zoe::: Seals the generator:: Brogan: Alex won't fail us. He's very determined. Brogan: And resourceful. The Doctor: Very well, then, are we ready? Zoe::: Ready, Doctor. Brogan: If we have to be. :: sighs:: Zoe::: Hefts her small generator:: TOKYO, JAPAN, ON THE ROOF OF THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING 10 Aw Pook: ::: Aw Pook appears on the top of the building::: Aw Pook: ::: "sits" down on the roof, an almost ecstatic smile crosses his face::: Aw Pook: Soon..... Soon, I feed. Aw Pook: ::: activates his force field:::: Aw Pook: ::: begins to rock slightly, backwards and forwards, in anticipation of his feast: Aw Pook: ::: begins to hum slightly to himself, the tune is happy:::: ON THE CARRIER USS HORNET IN THE WESTERN PACIFIC 7 Harry Truman::: The president's head starts to clear:: Lt Fester:::: sees Captain Banger go down and fights like a man with no fear::: Keegan::: goes to the President::: Keegan: are you okay, sir? Sen. Albin Barkley: Son can you hear me?:::: kneels down::: Harry Truman::: Gets back to his feet:: Harry Truman: Yes, Thank you Keegan. Capt. Banger: Oh man I cant believe the bastard shot me. Harry Truman: Wow, good job. Really got those bastards! Keegan: It was the least I could do, sir. Capt. Banger: I have seen the best men of my generation lost in combat and die in flames and I get a bullet from an American officer. Sen. Albin Barkley: You did a brave thing ::: holding up Banger's head::: Harry Truman: Saved my life, deserve a medal. How about a damn medal of honor for saving a President. Keegan: A medal of honor? Capt. Banger:::: coughing::: Hey how is the President? Keegan::::: astonished look::: Sen. Albin Barkley:::: tear falls down face::: He's aw right son You just save your strength Harry Truman: Yeah. Keegan, You did the greatest thing a soldier could do. I have a feeling you're some sort of British Super Soldier or spy or something like that. Capt. Banger: Tell Harry S. that Captain Allen G. Banger sez the bullet stops here! ::: coughing::: Sen. Albin Barkley: I will make sure the people don't forget your sacrifice Son Capt. Banger: God bless America!::: his eyes close slowly but a small smile remains::: Lt Fester: He's dead! I cant believe this. I'll have to tell his family how much he meant to me and the effort to save the free world. Sen. Albin Barkley: He was a good man Harry Truman: You and that Doctor fellow and your fellow soldiers. You know, some secret weapon. Keegan: I'm not from Britain, sir.:: thinks hastily::: Keegan: I'm from...New Zealand! Harry Truman: Sure, Sure. What about that secret weapon of a blue box? Tell me about it? Harry Truman: That's very impressive! Keegan: I'm under strict orders not to say anything about it, sir. Harry Truman: New Zealand? Who are you with, then? Lt. Fester: He was one of the best! Harry Truman: I understand. Loyalty is important. I realize that after this damn fiasco. Keegan: You could say, I'm on the side of the angels, sir. Harry Truman: You're a good man Keegan. Hope Churchill knows what he's got! Keegan::::: blushes::: Keegan: Thank you, sir. Harry Truman: I'll have to ask him about you and this new fangled Super Weapon! Sen. Albin Barkley: I will make sure that he and all the other brave men in this war get Their recognition Harry Truman::: Motions to shake Keegan's hand and pats him of the back!:: Keegan:::: shakes the President's hand::::: Keegan: I'm just glad we made it in time, stopped the big attack. Harry Truman: You did that and so much more! Lt. Fester:::: shakes Barkley's hand and thanks him::: Keegan::: looks at his watch, hoping The Doctor, Zoe and Brogan are all right::: TOKYO, JAPAN, ON THE ROOF OF THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING 11 The Doctor:::: The TARDIS lands on a rooftop in the Japanese capital::: Aw Pook: ::: looks up from his pleasant reverie, glances at the TARDIS:::::::: an almost Aw Pook: :: pleasant smile crosses his face as he sees the Doctor and companions:::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor steps out of the TARDIS onto the rooftop.::: Brogan::: Brogan emboldens self and steps onto roof:: Zoe::: The early August morning twitters with the songs of small birds:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor sees Aw Pook, the huge lizard, waiting for the biggest meal ever.::: Aw Pook: ::: stands up::: Well, if it isn't my little tag alongs. I have been expecting you Zoe::: Swallows hard:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor walks towards Aw Pook.:: Really, expecting us, how polite. Aw Pook: ::: looks around::: Although.... minus one I believe. Brogan::: draws on her hatred to battle fear of Aw Pook and glares back:: Aw Pook: ::: chuckles::: I do try to be. The Doctor: Yes, sorry we aren't all here. Other engagements. Brogan: You're not a great host then. Not even any tea waiting for us. Zoe:::: Figures whirl on the fringes of her mind. She locks them away.:: The Doctor: You know you can't get away with this. Eventually, you will be purged like any parasite. Aw Pook: Tea. My how amusing. Zoe::: coolly:: You can't stop time. The Doctor:::: The Doctor maneuvers around to one side of Aw Pook.::: Aw Pook: But, then, I am not just any parasite. I think you will find me harder to purge. Brogan: You have warped ideas of amusement, Aw Pook. : ;edges around him:: The Doctor: You know, you don't need to keep up this lizard thing just for us. We know what you are. Aw Pook: Really? I thought everyone found the deaths of millions to be at least mildly Aw Pook: amusing. Zoe::: blinks:: Fire burns itself out, leaving ashes. Aw Pook: Do you now? :: chuckles::: Brogan::: steps to Aw Pook's left so he must keep turning back and forth between Brogan: Doc and Brogan:: The Doctor: What fire are you planning now, Aw Pook, but that isn't really your name, is it. Just one you used! Zoe::: Moving into position:: Ashes decompose into soil. Nourishing new life. Aw Pook: ::: grins hugely::: Very well then. Enough with disguises. Sen. Albin Barkley: don't know how to fight Admiral Swift: Death ain't fun on the receiving end but from here it's a jolly good time. Brogan::: senses a wave of energy disperse around Aw Pook:: Zoe::: Calls:: Life always will out over Death! Aw Pook: ::: a brilliant flash of light envelopes Aw Pook:::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor staggers back at the immensity of Aw Pook's form.::: Aw Pook: ::: where he once stood now stands a pillar of flame::: Aw Pook: You like my new form? Brogan::: shields eyes from the fire, but amazingly it is a cold flame:: Zoe::: Wants to laugh, she has never feared the fire.:: Aw Pook: ::: laughs:::: Brilliant.....eh? The Doctor: Yes, very nice. And now, let;s be introduced. I am called the Doctor, these are Zoe and Brogan. The Doctor: And you are.... Zoe:::: Laughs::: Aw Pook: The Doctor, Brogan and Zoe. Aw Pook: Such tiny names for such troublesome people. Brogan::: pins a worried look at Zoe wondering what she's laughing at:: Brogan: And what's your name? Your * real* name? Aw Pook: I did like my other form, but it was only truly useful for biting off heads and Aw Pook: frightening you stupid humans. Zoe::: taunting:: I have been swept in the winds of time and I have tumbled through the doors of dimension Brogan: Fear breeds contempt, Aw Pook or whoever you are. Aw Pook: After all, biting off heads was only the beginning of my feeding cycle. Zoe::: taunting:: It is YOU who are small. It is YOU who are a nuisance, Brogan: You're afraid of humanity, aren't you Aw Pook! The Doctor: Say, my dear energy being, do you happen to know what time it is? Aw Pook: Am I really? I thought I was much more than a nuisance. ::: is beginning to get Brogan: That's why you hide behind a disguise and false name. Zoe::: Taunt:: There are dimensions where you never existed and you never will!! Aw Pook: ::: agitated::: Brogan: Who are you truly?! Do you even know? Aw Pook: I am a celestine. As I am sure you have already guessed. Harry Truman: sort of British Super Soldier or spy or something like that. The Doctor:::: The Doctor notices that they are just about in position, a triangle around Aw Pook.::: Aw Pook: What is going on! Zoe:::: Laughs again:: You are pathetic! The Doctor: Yes, and do you have a Celestine elemental name? Aw Pook: ::: looks around:::::: mutters::: They are late. Brogan::: hesitates at the word Celestine, it seems strangely familiar yet unknown:: TOKYO, JAPAN, ON THE ROOF OF THE PARLIAMENT BUILDING The Doctor:::: The Doctor shouts::: NOW! Zoe::: Triggers Stasis field:: Brogan::: flips the switch on her generator:: Aw Pook: I am known as Control. The Doctor: No, and there isn't going to be a 50 city nuclear attack, Tokyo is safe. The Doctor: And you, my lusty Celestine, are trapped! Aw Pook: ::: Whirls around, letting out an angry bellow::: Brogan::: the device fails, tries flipping switch again and again:: The Doctor:::: The stasis field envelopes Aw Pook but does not seem to bind it!::: Aw Pook: ::: chuckles evilly::: Did you think I was that stupid, Doctor? The Doctor:::: The Doctor is upset...his plan hasn't worked!::: Brogan::: looks up at Doctor with worried look:: Aw Pook: So stupid I would not prepare for so simple a trick as that! ::: the last is a Aw Pook: :: roar::: Brogan::: backs away from Aw Pook aka Control slowly:: Zoe::: Holds her ground. Visions swirl, demanding her attention. She forces them back.:: The Doctor: You are using an energy field to block us! Drat on you, Control! The Doctor: Well, control, but you have to stay in that energy field, so you can't harm us, or Tokyo! Aw Pook: I will make you pay for interfering in my plans Doctor! The Doctor: And we will follow you wherever you go! I know the limitations of time corridor technology! Aw Pook: Your entire pathetic Race will pay dearly! Zoe::: Looks up, her eyes tracking a plane in the morning sky. A chill runs down her spine.::: Aw Pook: I will leave here, but this time there will be no trail. I will destroy all life Aw Pook: on this pathetic little world. Brogan: No! :: shouts in horror when she realizes the true power and menace of control:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor pulls out his pocket watch to scan Aw Pook::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor stands and watches, trying to get a lock on it should it leave::: Zoe:::: Blinks, the visions will not be denied:: Aw Pook: :::: laughs horribly::: However, you might check your calendars... FOOLS! Aw Pook: ::: disappears with a blinding flash:::: Brogan::: shields eyes as Aw Pook/Control erupts into a high blazing burst of fire Brogan: and vanishes:: The Doctor:::: The rooftop is barren and empty, suddenly quiet.::: The Doctor:::: The Doctor got no trail as Aw Pook departed::: Brogan: What did he mean? Calendars? The Doctor:::: The Doctor slowly walks to the southwest side of the huge building.::: Zoe::: The central figure is clad in gold and green. he dances slowly. Around him dance figures of men Zoe::: and animals. Surrounding them all is the jeweled serpent, snapping at his own tail.:: Zoe::: Blinding white light rips the vision apart:: Brogan::: Brogan blinks the flash away, but she feels another searing heat blind her:: Brogan::: a heat so intense it burns the flesh off of thousands in moments:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor feels a strong psychic heat:::: Brogan::: cries out softly from the blast of psychic pain she feels:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor knows what he has felt -- the Hiroshima bomb hundreds of miles away.::: Zoe::: Horror chills her stomach:: Oh, no, it happened anyway! :: Tears fill her eyes:: The Doctor: So many souls...so many souls.... The Doctor:::: The Doctor turns to Brogan and sees that she has felt it to.::: Brogan: The children. Oh God. :: mumbles and cries silently:: The Doctor:::: The Doctor comforts Brogan.::: Brogan::: Brogan looks at the Doctor with a pleading look:: Zoe::: Suddenly:: History! Future history! Doctor, it's the calendars! The Mayan calendars! Zoe::: Strongly:: What Did Professor Russell Say? The Mayans predicted the end of the world in their calendars Brogan: We couldn't stop it, could we? History? Zoe::: Sees the Doctor and Brogan. Reaches to comfort them:: The Doctor: No we don't dare. We would risk all. Brogan: Aw Pook Doctor. I think I understand now. We have to stop him. Brogan: He'll unravel all of history. The Doctor: You have been developing these abilities for some time now, haven't you Brogan. Why didn't I see? I am sorry that I didn't realize your psi powers were maturing. The Doctor:::: The Doctor takes Zoe and Brogan's hand as they look towards the rising sun. ::: We can't undo the tragedies of the past. The Doctor: Just defend against tragedies which should never happen. Our personal futures. Keegan: Are you sure this is safe? It could turn on us in the wrong hands? Itzak Skeezik: Sk > I would never let my baby get into the wrong hands. Mentor > What about the mind control business? Itzak Skeezik: Sk> Those are mere rumors! :: sly grin :: Mentor> but, do you know for sure! What tests have you run! Itzak Skeezik: Sk> Of Course I have run tests! The results are inconclusive! :: a big fat lie :: Itzak Skeezik: Sk> with my HAARP, we will be able to defend our great country from enemies both without Itzak Skeezik: and within Mentor> What do you mean by that? Itzak Skeezik: This is the most powerful HF transmitter in the world! Itzak Skeezik: Sk> We can even gain control over the Gore-Gingrich group with this! Mentor> Really? How? Itzak Skeezik: Sk> I can focus the beam anywhere in the world! World peace is at our fingertips! Mentor> I still don't think this is a good idea, Skeezik! Itzak Skeezik: Sk>Do not fear, Mentor! Nothing can go wrong! I have made sure of that! Mentor> If you say so, but I still don't like it! Not one little bit! Itzak Skeezik: Sk> :: works on machine happily. Pleased with my big toy! :: Mentor> Are you SURE about what you are doing? Itzak Skeezik: Skeezik: Yes! I know what I am doing! How Dare you question me! AT THE ENCAMPMENT OF THE RAINBOW WARRIORS, IN THE ALASKAN WILDERNESS Rainbow Warrior: Pat::: yells:: Meeting Mark Weir: I still think we need to run a test run before we commit to an all out attack Rainbow Warrior: Pat::: looks at map:: Yes, it would be the safest way to go ArchieRust: I would agree with Weir there. We need more practice. Rainbow Warrior: Josh: No no, we must attack now :: bangs fist on table:: ArchieRust: Has everyone had time enough to be sure of the tranq guns? Mark Weir: :: walking around:: I am not sure that would be wise Rainbow Warrior: Pat: They work, if that's what you mean ArchieRust: We need to be ready and not foolishly rush into this! Mark Weir: Mine works :: pulling it out and checking it again::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh: But they are most vulnerable now : he growls:: Rainbow Warrior: Pat::: opens his case:: Just lubed mine ArchieRust: I say we listen to Amy and Weir, their training could mean do or die for us. Mark Weir: ::: pointing at map::: Do we know where all the guards will be yet? Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Yes, asleep Mark Weir: Its basically your decision Archie Not ours Rainbow Warrior: pat::: loads in 50ccs of tranq:: ArchieRust: I say we go on and do as the plan calls for . Rainbow Warrior: pat: this baby will put an elephant to sleep :: pats gun:: Mark Weir: Pat that's too much You can kill someone with that much tranq ArchieRust: We go on Weirs orders due to his military background. Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Okay, but I just have an odd feeling ArchieRust: I'm too much the dove for this operation. Rainbow Warrior: Pat::: loads in 10ccs of tranq:: ArchieRust: My talons aren't that sharp. Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Happy? Mark Weir: Does everyone have the extra loads for their tranq guns? ArchieRust: I can stage a good protest and start a good letter campaign but this gun thing is something else. Rainbow Warrior X: Yup Rainbow Warrior: Pat::: Straps on extra clips:: Got mine ArchieRust: ::: checks guns and ammo::: ArchieRust: Fine here, Mark. Mark Weir: Yes Pat We cant kill any body on these raids It would make us madmen according to the pr ArchieRust: We don't want to be like the enemy. Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Fine point my friend ArchieRust: We aren't just out to save a whale or two here this is for all life! Mark Weir: ::: smiles slightly::: I already look enough like a villain Don't need to act like one. ArchieRust: That HAARP will have us all playing harps if they use it! Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Good point, I didn't join for the money :: giggles:: ArchieRust: Hahaha. Mark Weir: OK ::: pointing at map::: We will go in this direction looking for a week point in the fence ArchieRust: So we move as planned and we go in committed to mess it up real good! Right, Warriors! ? Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Yea, do we need fence cutters Mark Weir: Right Archie ::: cheering::: ArchieRust: ::: holds up the bolt cutters::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Good job! Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Cheers::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Couldn't have said it any better myself Mark Weir: To the cause :::: pulls out some cups and some bottled water::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Good we ain't camels ArchieRust: ::: holds out his cup::: Mark Weir: ::: pours water in all the cups::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat and Josh::: Both take a cup:: ArchieRust: To the demise of the Gore/Newt Politicos! Mark Weir: ::: clinks cups together with the others::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Cheers! ArchieRust: Down with the falsehoods of sustainable development! Mark Weir: To a balanced world Rainbow Warrior: Josh::: guzzles down water:: To hell with those Political idiots Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Amen my brother ArchieRust: To the future of this Planet! Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Smiles, takes a drink::: Mark Weir: Reminds me of the good old days . A worthy cause is so important ArchieRust: ::: drinks and is ready for battle:: Rainbow Warrior: Pat: You know, why did those imbeciles get elected ArchieRust: You all will make a hawk of me yet. ::: laughs::: Mark Weir: At least it is only men we are fighting against . Not monsters. :: laughs:: Rainbow Warrior: Pat and Josh:: laugh at both comical jokes:: ArchieRust: Some of this men are monsters to some Mark. Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Yes like in that old show, umm Hawaii 5 o Mark Weir: They are not monsters , Believe me there :: shudders slightly :: Rainbow Warrior: Josh: There are many monsters out there and some of them are on 2 feet Rainbow Warrior: Josh: and I quote! ArchieRust: I say we break camp and move on. Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Good Idea Mark Weir: If you ever saw a Cyberman, you might feel a little different . Lets go Rainbow Warrior X: Right Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: walks through the forest:::: ArchieRust: A what Mark? Rainbow Warrior: Cyberman? Mark Weir: Never mind Archie You don't believe the stories I tell any way ArchieRust: You mean Steve Case from the old AOL days? Mark Weir: ::: laughs::: ArchieRust: The facility is just over the next rise. Mark Weir: ::: walks out of the tent::: Lets get going . THE TARDIS IS IN FLIGHT The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns away from the console and sees his friends.::: The Doctor: Well, we are hovering over North America in 2012. Zoe: But that's easy! He'll be where the chaos and destruction is. Keegan: ::: watches The Doctor confidently::: The Doctor: There is a very large energy flux in Alaska. It is a huge Tesla transmitter. Brogan: Any sign of him yet? :: tries to contain her worry:: Keegan: What's a Tesla transmitter? Zoe: ::: Zoe yawns and her ears pop::: Brogan: :: she can already sense Aw Pook's presence in this time zone:: The Doctor: I am afraid that a facility of this size has the potential to blow the minds of this plant... The Doctor: ...and its atmosphere completely apart. It has Control the warped Celestine written all over it. Zoe: ::: Zoe sniffles and sits down, suddenly very nauseous::: Keegan: :: hurries to Zoe's side:: Keegan: Are you okay, Zoe? The Doctor: A Tesla transmitter is a primitive device to broadcast power. The fools just indiscriminately... The Doctor: ...would spew power out in the atmosphere. It is very dangerous. Keegan: It sounds dangerous, Doctor. Zoe: That's monstrous! ::: Zoe is reeling from the information::: The Doctor: Anyway, the signal is coming from an installation in Alaska. I propose we have a look for Aw Pook. Zoe: Zoe smiles hesitantly at Keegan, thankful for his kindness, but she doesn't want the Zoe: attention The Doctor: ::: The TARDIS materializes in the Alaska Forest.::: Keegan: ::: Keegan feels a barrier go up between he and Zoe::: Brogan: What do we do once we find him? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor hands Keegan a bracelet::: I was wondering if you could observe from the perimeter Keegan: ::: he nods to her and steps back:::: The Doctor: While others went inside, Mr. Keegan. See what comes and goes. Entrances, that sort of thing. Keegan: Of course, Doctor! Zoe: ::: Zoe is more grateful than ever for Keegan's understanding, and smiles sadly::: Brogan: And Zoe and I Doctor? What do we do? The Doctor: Signal me with this bracelet if you see any evidence of Aw Pook. Keegan: ::: takes the bracelet from The Doctor:: Keegan: :: smiles and salutes::: Yes sir! The Doctor: Well, I want to go to the center of the machine, and Zoe can, ah, well... Zoe: I will go with you, Doctor. Keegan: Will you keep watch with me, Brogan? Brogan: Then I guess I'll go with Alex. The Doctor: Help me with the technical end. But outside, you might be able to, ah, sense... Zoe: ::: Zoe stands quickly::: I want to see this machine. Brogan: :: smiles at Alex:: Sure, if you can put up with me a bit. Keegan: You want to let us out first, Doctor? The Doctor: Very well. We are here in the forest just outside the facility. I'll meet you back here in three.. The Doctor: ...hours. Keegan: Of course I can put up with you ::: smiles back:::: Keegan: Three hours, got it! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor pushes the lever which opens the TARDIS door.::: Brogan: :: whispers to Alex:: There's something I want to talk to you about anyway. Keegan: :: Keegan slips out the TARDIS door::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: moves towards the source of the noise:::: Keegan: :: nods to Brogan:::: Brogan: :: discreetly nods toward a roundel with a furry white cat curled up inside:: Keegan: :: does a quick double take as he sees trouble in the roundel::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to Zoe as the others leave.::: Well, here we go my friend. The Doctor: ::: The TARDIS dematerializes.::: Zoe: Yes, Doctor. We have been friends for quite a while. The Doctor: ::: The TARDIS rematerializes in the center of the HAARP installation. A huge facility of machines.:: IN THE QUARTERS OF HAARP DIRECTOR AL PUCH Aw Pook: Director Puch:::: enters his quarters, closing the door behind him:::: Aw Pook: Director Puch::::: glances around his room.... then suddenly smiles::: Aw Pook: Director Puch::::: a blue flash of light encompasses the Director's form. When it fades Aw Pook: ::: a large bejeweled lizard stands in his place:::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: his forked tongue runs over his lips:::: I believe I shall go for a walk.... Aw Pook: Aw Pook: Maybe have a snack. ::: he smiles and exits the room in a flash of light:::: THE RAINBOW WARRIORS MARCH THROUGH THE DARK FOREST, BUT THEY ARE NOT ALONE 10 Aw Pook: Aw Pook: My revenge comes soon. ::: whisper::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Lets get a hustle then ArchieRust: ::: checks safety on tranq gun::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: moves through the forest silently, his massive head turning occasionally to Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: look about him::: Mark Weir: ::: moving silently through the forest :::::: wincing every time one of the others snaps twig Rainbow Warrior: Josh::: clicks safety off: You can never be too paranoid Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: stops as he hears a twig snap::: ArchieRust: ::: thinks he sees something moving and writes it off to nerves::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Oh yes you can Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: moves towards the source of the noise:::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat::: looks up at the trees:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: sees the rainbow warriors and begins stalking them:::: ArchieRust: ::: senses something is watching him/them::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Runs up to the front:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Glances behind her, whispers::: What was that? Mark Weir: Shhh be quiet there might be guards lurking around ::: trips over log::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: grins hugely..... he is enjoying this game:::: ArchieRust: ::: wishing his old Tanaina Indian friend was with him now::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Helps him up::: ArchieRust: You okay Mark? Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Ya know, I bet there are crack men watching us right now Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: hides behind a thicket of trees:::: Mark Weir: Thanks Amy ::: brushing off dirt::: I am fine Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Going to shoot us ArchieRust: Lets not spook ourselves. Rainbow Warrior: Pat::: is behind:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: grins even wider at their words::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Thinks: too late::: ArchieRust: :: looks back to see Pat meandering::: Mark Weir: A little fear is good but too much freezes you Rainbow Warrior: pat::: runs a little to catch up:: ArchieRust: Lets get a move on Pat. Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: moves silently again, stalking the group.... saliva drips from his mouth::: ArchieRust: Don't want to miss the party do ya? Rainbow Warrior: Josh::: hears an owls distant hoot:: Mark Weir: ::: holds out hand::: Shh I thought I heard something Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Its just an owl ArchieRust: ::: looks about::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: moves forward after them, concealing himself in the trees as he moves::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Shivers, grips gun tighter::: Mark Weir: ::: moves back::: Let me check behind us Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: stops::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh::: hears rustling leaves:: ArchieRust: ::: this is more nerve-wracking than sitting on railroad tracks blocking a missile train:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Snaps head around::: Mark Weir: ::: rabbit runs out of the bushes:::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat::: lets out a little giggle:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: peers at the man through a small gap in the foliage:::: ArchieRust: ::: smiles as rabbit hops away::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: smiles:::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Big sigh of relief::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh: That scared the living out of me Mark Weir: Just a rabbit ::: laughs at the rabbit::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh: Funny? ArchieRust: Lets keep going. Rainbow Warrior: Josh: No not at all funny Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: puts one large foot out and steps on the rabbit:::: Mark Weir: ::: moves back to the front::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh and pat::: continue:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: looks down and smiles:::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: follows::::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Turns in circles::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: moves up behind the group... and lets out an ear piercing roar:::: Mark Weir: ::: moves ahead of the others::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat: SH Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Whirls around::: ArchieRust: What the hell was that! Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: chuckles::: Mark Weir: ::: turns around with gun in hand::: Rainbow Warrior: Jost:: hits the ground:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: stands up to his full height::: ArchieRust: :: turns around and almost shoots himself in the leg with a tranq load::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: roars again and grabs for Plunk:::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh: ONLY MONSTERS, I Cant BELIEVE THIS Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Frozen right in front of the lizard::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat: Lets out a scream: Mark Weir: :::: mutters:::: Oh My God. Its the lizard ArchieRust: What is this! Run these guns are useless! Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: seizes Plunk and brings him up to his mouth:::: Mark Weir: ::: shoots tranq gun at Aw Pook::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh:: Runs as fast as he can:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Screams and runs toward the front of line::: Rainbow Warrior: Pat:: Is frioven:: ArchieRust: ::: horrified as he watches the death of a new friend and ally:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: bites his head off.... a loud slurping noise follows:::: ArchieRust: ::: shoots his weapon until it is empty:::: Mark Weir: I knew I should have brought the rocket launcher Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::::: drops the body on the ground::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Watching others, realizes guns are useless::: ArchieRust: ::: it has no effect whatsoever::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: looks at them and laughs:::: Rainbow Warrior: Josh::: Screams:: Lets get out before we get to be like Nicole Simpson Mark Weir: ::: screams ::: Run everyone Rainbow Warrior: :: trips on log:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook: You humans..... such ineffective and stupid creatures. ArchieRust: ::: runs aimlessly into the wilderness::: Rainbow Warrior: :: gets up and rung:: Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: laughs again, then disappears in a flash of blue light:::: BROGAN AND KEEGAN IN THE ALASKAN FOREST AT NIGHT Brogan: :: Brogan steps away as TARDIS demats:: Keegan: ::: Keegan watches the TARDIS disappear::: Brogan: :: blinks to adjust her eyes to the dim light, sees the rainbow in the sky:: Brogan: Is that the Aurora Borealis, Alex? Keegan: ::: sees Brogan look up in the sky:::: Keegan: Yes, it is, still around in my time. Brogan: It's beautiful. I've never seen it in real life before. So huge. Keegan: yes, it's very beautiful. Brogan: :: turns head and sees the outline of the HAARP camp:: There it is. Brogan: Check out those radar dishes. Look mean enough, don't they? Keegan: :: sees the HAARP camp also::: Keegan: Sinister, even. Brogan: :: shudders:: Reminds of the lash up job the Enigma did at University of Vermont. Keegan: ::: Keegan and Brogan begin making their way thru the forest:::: Keegan: yuck...enigma! Brogan: Why do all these energy insane creatures want to project their minds? Keegan: Seems like they want to control everything, everyone. Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Big sigh of relief::: Brogan: Just keep your eyes open. :: shivers abruptly:: I think trouble's afoot tonight. Keegan: Sure thing. Keegan: You said you wanted to tell me something? Keegan: ::: keeps an eye out as they follow the perimeter of the camp> Brogan: I did? :: surprised:: Oh yes. About Trouble. I think something's wrong with him. Keegan: Why do you say that? Brogan: Haven't you noticed how he keeps crawling into places and settling in. Like Keegan: Well, yes I have, now that you mention it. Brogan: And he's eating way too much. I think he might be sick. Keegan: he looks like he's getting fat, maybe that's all it is. Brogan: Maybe we should ask The Doctor... ::: cutoff by sound of a scream:: Brogan: :: pins Ale with look:: Where did it come from? Keegan: :::: hears an awful scream::: Keegan: :: looks around::: That way! :: Points::: Brogan: :: turns North toward the sound:: This way! :: runs off. Keegan: Let's go, it sounds very familiar. Brogan: :: Brogan and Keegan charge off to the rescue into the darkness:: IN THE ALASKAN FOREST, SCREAMS IN THE NIGHT Brogan: :: Brogan stops dead in tracks as Rainbow Warriors swarm past her:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Turns around and runs, trips over rock::: Rainbow Warrior: Run girl! Mark Weir: ::: making sure everyone else is safe::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Holds ankle and groans::: Keegan: :: Keegan comes to a halt, sees AW Pook vanish in a flash of light:::: Mark Weir: ::: grabs her and runs::: ArchieRust: ::: sees Mark and stranger up ahead::: ArchieRust: ::: follows in hot pursuit::: Keegan: ::: runs after the guy who grabbed Brogan::: Brogan: :: struggles free of Warrior's hold:: Hold on a minute! What happened? Mark Weir: ::: looks up::: What ? Rainbow Warrior: :: is ahead of them all and screaming ArchieRust: It was some kind of freak mutant monster killer lizard or something. Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Stands up and hobbles over to the others::: Mark Weir: Wait a minute. You were at the raid where I saw that thing first Brogan: :: listen to tale:: Aw Pook. You saw him? Rainbow Warrior: :: looks back and sees the others:: Rainbow Warrior: : runs back:: ArchieRust: You know these people, Mark? Brogan: Alex, signal The Doctor. Aw Pook's on the prowl out here. ArchieRust: What was that? Poor Pat! Rainbow Warrior: Never seen um Mark Weir: ::: thinking hard::: Brogan and Keegan are your names Rainbow Warrior: That thin went guillotine on him Keegan: ::: Keegan activates the bracelet, signaling The Doctor :: ArchieRust: Never have I witnessed such a horrible thing. Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Watches::: Mark Weir: But you haven't aged at all ::: staring at the two of them::: Keegan: that's right... Rainbow Warrior: So much blood Brogan: That's what he does. It feeds on people and their life energies. ArchieRust: I just aged enough for both of them, Mark. Rainbow Warrior: Screw this :: stands up:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Shudders and sniffs::: Brogan: We're here to stop him. And that HAARP thing he's created. Keegan: Yes, he must be stopped and so must HAARP Rainbow Warrior: I'm going back to camp and getting some real guns Rainbow Warrior X: You're after it too? ArchieRust: We're allies then if you want to stop the HAARP. Rainbow Warrior: Anyone with me Brogan: We've been tracking him for centuries. This time we'll stop him for good. ArchieRust: We never agreed to real guns. Mark Weir: ::: snaps fingers::: I know it. The guns wont work on that thing Brogan: Alex, did you hear anything from The Doctor yet? Rainbow Warrior: I have, you know that bag I brought into camp, got a 9mm berretta in a box of candy ArchieRust: I'll bend but I wont break from my commitment. Rainbow Warrior X: I'll go with you ArchieRust: Just try not to shoot any of us okay? Rainbow Warrior: But that thing is over there, Mark Weir: The bullets will just bounce off. Rainbow Warrior: ROCKETS Rainbow Warrior: Got any? Mark Weir: No I wish I did Rainbow Warrior: I wonder about HAARP Mark Weir: We have to go ahead with the mission now .We cant wait. Brogan: Nothing you can shoot at Aw Pook will stop him. We have to get into that Rainbow Warrior: Good point, ArchieRust: Everyone is free to do what they deem necessary. Brogan: Our friends, The Doctor and Zoe, are in there now. We have to go help them Keegan: Yes, The Doctor signaled back, they're inside Rainbow Warrior: How do we destroy it? Brogan: Aw Pook from the inside. ArchieRust: Myself I'll think I'll just fix it a baneberry pie or two and give it a terrible tummy ache Rainbow Warrior: his name is Doctor? Brogan: Trust The Doctor to figure that one out. He's very resourceful. Keegan: We'll help you all. ArchieRust: Who is The Doctor? Mark Weir: ::: shaking Brogan and Keegan's hands::: I am glad you all are here Rainbow Warrior: What the hell kind of name is Doctor Keegan: ::: shakes hands with the stranger::: Brogan: Now does anyone know a back route inside? Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Doctor? ::: Mark Weir: He is or was U.N.I.T.s chief scientific advisor ArchieRust: ::: extends hand to Keegan::: Keegan: :: takes Archie's hand, shakes it::: ArchieRust: ::: smiles and feels safer for some unknown reason::: Rainbow Warrior: Well all in good time : gestures to shake hand with brogan:: Keegan: yes, that's right, he was, has and will be. ArchieRust: Shall we move on then? Brogan: :: shakes warrior's hand:: What was your name again? Mark Weir: Don't worry Archie. We just might make it through the night. Rainbow Warrior: Josh Welk Keegan: Yes, lets go. ArchieRust: Your such a comfort, Mark. Rainbow Warrior: :: hums the tune to The Rock:: ArchieRust: ::: smiles and begins to move on::: Brogan: Pleased to meet ya Josh. Believe me, I want Aw Pook just as much as you do. Rainbow Warrior: Its Josh, I have a lisp Mark Weir: Well I have made it this far Archie . ::: heading on:: IN THE HAARP POWER PROJECTION CENTER The Doctor: ::: The Doctor exits the TARDIS::: Zoe: ::: Zoe follows closely behind::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor walks over and begins inspecting the banks of machines.::: Hmmm... Zoe: This is... overwhelming! Zoe: ::: The power and intensity... the complete domination involved with this... The Doctor: ::: The Doctor nods::: This seems to be a sort of radio signal amplifier, but of a huge scale. The Doctor: You know, a device such as this is capable of cooking the ionosphere of this planet like an egg... The Doctor: ...in a microwave oven. Zoe: Radio... but more than a radio, really. Radios simply give... they don't TAKE. Zoe: ::: Zoe shakes her head wordlessly, and feels her knees wobble::: The Doctor: But a device like this would actually be able to transmit thoughts, and much more. Zoe: ::: Zoe sits down suddenly::: Zoe: It's... all... too much to fathom. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to Zoe::: Are you well, my dear? Zoe: ::: Zoe begins to answer with a lie, but abruptly changes her mind::: Zoe: No, Doctor. I'm... I'm... I'm frightened. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor sees that Zoe has sat down at a large control console.::: The Doctor: Frightened? Now? We have been in worse shapes than this. Why, this is fairly tame. Zoe: Aw Pook frightens me, yes... but I'm frightened by ... me. The Doctor: What are you trying to say, Zoe? Zoe: ::: Zoe swallows::: Doctor, I... I don't know. I haven't been myself lately. The Doctor: Well, I have noticed that you are at times a little anxious, but I try not to pry. Zoe: I guess I should talk about it with someone, and who better than you? Zoe: ::: Zoe chuckles at her little joke, but her smile fades quickly::: Oh, doctor. Zoe: I'm haunted by visions... nightmares... I haven't slept in weeks. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor examines the console as he listens to Zoe::: Yes. Feel free. Zoe: ::: Zoe is suddenly self-conscious::: No, Doctor, I shouldn't burden you. Not now. The Doctor: And what is haunting you, Zoe? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor shrugs::: As you wish. But right now, I need to find out if this is just bad... Zoe: The bull... do you remember? The Doctor: ...military planning here, or another example of that crooked Celestine about to commit murder. Zoe: ::: Zoe begins to pour out her story::: The bull dancer. He visits me at night. Zoe: But not just then. He visits me... with Aw Pook... The Doctor: ::: The Doctor examines a nearby bank of controls::: Yes, I remember a number of bulls. The Doctor: There was that bull in Crete, and then one in Scotland. Zoe: ::: Zoe grabs The Doctor's arm::: Doctor, the Bull and Aw Pook are THE SAME. Zoe: ::: Zoe's speech is wild ::: No, this is THE bull! The one .... He is unique... The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to Zoe::: The same? How so, or are you speaking allegorically? Zoe: The bull dancers... ::: Zoe's eyes glaze over, as she becomes lost in thought::: Zoe: ::: Zoe gets up mechanically, and goes to the control console::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor sits down next to Zoe::: Right, I believe you. So what should we do now? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor opens a large glass panel::: Well, what have we here? Zoe: ::: Zoe is in another world, distant, caught up in her world...::: The Doctor: Yes, this doesn't look like Terran technology, not from this century. Zoe: ::: Suddenly Zoe points at the device, and screams! ! ::: The Doctor: Why this device can control and focus the energy generated here and target it precisely within... The Doctor: a few hundred thousand miles. Zoe: ::: Zoe slumps to the ground, her face sweating:::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks at Zoe:: Zoe, this is just what I have been looking for! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor presses the button on his bracelet::: The Doctor: This is Celestine technology. Aw Pook, or the Bull, or Control, or whatever, is here! The Doctor: We need to decide now how to neutralize it forever, and I have an idea, but I will need your help Zoe: Doctor, I... I don't understand what is happening to me. I feel possessed. Zoe: But I will help. Anything. Anything... especially if it will free me from the visions The Doctor: ::: The Doctor holds Zoe by the shoulders at arms length::: Now Zoe, please try. We are in a difficult The Doctor: ...situation. This device is ready to use, and we have a chance to use it against this being. Zoe: Yes, and we've been together through a regeneration of a person.. and of a limb... The Doctor: If that being is the source of your visions, we need to Control IT! The Doctor: Now please see if you can find the power differential conduits for me... The Doctor: ...while I try and locate the energy projection localizers. Zoe: ::: Zoe points at The Doctor's hand, suddenly amazed:: Doctor! ! ! Zoe: It seems more than your finger has grown back... you have been scratched! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks down at his hand.::: Why yes, I was cut earlier, but not too seriously. The Doctor: I fear it will leave a scar, however. Zoe: ::: Zoe looks at The Doctor with new feeling:: YOU! You ARE the Professor! I was right Zoe: A very DISTINCTIVE scar, Doctor.... : Zoe looks at The Doctor knowingly::: The Doctor: Yes Zoe, it is impossible to hide anything from you. It was a future path I will take, so to speak. Zoe: A future path... ::: Zoe muses::: Once, we shared a future. The Doctor: Right, but now, we need to use this device against this being. Zoe: ::: Zoe turns to look at The Doctor squarely::: Do we share a future still, Doctor? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor and Zoe are working to rewire the power protectors on the HAARP device::: Zoe: Do any of us share a future - while Aw Pook is alive? Rainbow Warrior: his name is Doctor? Brogan: Trust The Doctor the figure that one out. He's very resourceful. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor continues to work::: Share a future? We can't do that, Zoe. We can only share now. The Doctor: But, with luck, there may be many more nows for us, in ways we cannot yet know. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor continues to work on rewiring the machine::: Zoe: ::: Zoe nods slowly::: yes, I suppose you're right about that. The Doctor: We have had a great many nows, haven't we? I can't think of a thing I would change, really. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor continues to rewire.:::: Zoe: ::: Zoe smiles to herself::: Well, I might have changed some of the food they served! Zoe: Some planets don't know how to cook. The Doctor: Zoe, do you think you have ever been the same since you were split up, fragmented in time? The Doctor: It has never happened to me, so... Zoe: ::: Zoe sighs deeply::: Oh, Doctor. ::: Her face fills with pain::: Zoe: It is not something ... that I can put into words. Sometimes I fear... The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks at Zoe and is sympathetic::: Zoe: I fear that it sometimes keeps me from being sane ever again. Zoe: ::: Zoe searches The Doctor's face for answers:::: The Doctor: Yes, I fear as well, Zoe. But the foe I fear is usually the one inside. Zoe: ::: Zoe finds herself wordless again::: I fear I rely too heavily on my memory. The Doctor: If I am overcome, well WHEN I am overcome, it will probably be by my own silliness. Zoe: And now my memory fades me... Doctor, I can't trust it! ! ! ::: Zoe bursts of emotion::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor leans back::: There, that should do it. Are you about finished as well, Zoe? Zoe: ::: Zoe looks at the mechanism::: Yes, Doctor. It is done. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor hates to seem unsympathetic, but is worried about stopping Aw Pook.::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor stands and looks at Zoe::: Yes, the foe we encounter within. Zoe: ::: Zoe feels emotionally and mentally drained::: Thank you, Doctor... Zoe: ::: Zoe puts her arms around The Doctor in a spontaneous hug::: ...for everything. THE RAINBOW WARRIORS MARCH TOWARD THE HAARP BASE Keegan: now, where can we break thru the perimeter... Brogan: :: follows Archie and Alex:: Probably even more. :: thinks of all the Mayan deaths:: Keegan: ::: follows Archie:::: Rainbow Warrior: :: runs up to the front:: ArchieRust: Don't trip over the fence, Josh! Mark Weir: There's a point up ahead where the electric fence has shorted out. Rainbow Warrior: :: Lets out a small scream:: Keegan: Perfect! Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Scans fence. Hobbles up to catch up to the others::: ArchieRust: Great, answers to our prayers. ArchieRust: ::: hands Mark the bolt cutters::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Stops, rubs sore ankle::: Mark Weir: ::: cutting fence:::: Rainbow Warrior: Be careful ArchieRust: Here is the map to the control center. Mark Weir: ::: Falls back from fence ::: Keegan: :: watches them professionally cut the fence:::: Mark Weir: ::: twitching::: ArchieRust: ::: passes map to Mark::: Mark Weir: ::: smiles::: The part we need to go to is just up ahead Keegan: they make their way towards the Control Center:::: ArchieRust: ::: moves on behind Mark::: Brogan: :: Brogan follows closely to Alex and the warriors:: Rainbow Warrior: :: Dodges a spotlight: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Limps behind others quickly::: Keegan: ::: making their way thru the shadows, getting closer::: Mark Weir: Hmm I am not sure but this is going to easily ArchieRust: Hasn't been so far. Rainbow Warrior: Hey they may be stupid Rainbow Warrior: doubt it Mark Weir: Maybe but that seems even worse if they are Rainbow Warrior: or maybe that's what they want us to think Keegan: ::: they have almost reached the control center:::: IN THE HAARP BASE CONTROL CENTER Itzak Skeezik: Sk> :: going to check on other parts of his machine after a silent alarm goes off :: Aw Pook: ::::: The Security monitor begins a low beeping::::::: Mentor: What the? ! Mentor: We have intruders on the base! Itzak Skeezik: :: searching through all the rooms, making sure everything is secure :: Mentor: Guards.... We have intruders on the base... Meet me in Section Y! Mentor:::: rushes off::: Itzak Skeezik: :: Carefully inspecting everything :: Aw Pook: Director Puch:::: enters the Control room::::: What is going on Skeezik? Itzak Skeezik: I am not sure! But, I am going to find out! Mentor: Skeezik.... There are intruders in Section T.... Take some guards and seize them! Itzak Skeezik: :: leaves the control room in search of intruders being in the wrong places :: Mentor:::: rushes through the control room leaving Director Puch alone:::: Aw Pook: Director Puch:::: smiles to himself:::: Soon...... Sooon I will control the minds of every Aw Pook: Director Puch: human being on Earth. :::: chuckles softly to himself:::: Then... :: chuckles Aw Pook: Director Puch:::: again::: Oh.... Then I will have them all commit suicide at once. Aw Pook: Director Puch:::: laughs aloud:::: The greatest mass suicide in all history! Aw Pook: Director Puch: Then...... ::: softly, almost whispering to himself::::: I will blast away Aw Pook: Director Puch: this pitiful planets atmosphere and send it spiraling into the heart of the Aw Pook: Director Puch: Sun! ::: his voice ends in a shout as he slams his fist down onto a console: Aw Pook: Director Puch: Then..... only then will I be revenged on those fools that stopped me. Aw Pook: Director Puch:::: sits back in his chair, a triumphant smile on his face::: Aw Pook: Director Puch::::: whispers:::: Nothing can stop me now. ::: grins::: HAARP GUARDS SEARCH THE BASE PERIMETER Mentor's search Mentor leads a handful of guards toward the broken perimeter fence:: Mentor:: Keep your eyes open for the intruders. :: finding no one, Mentor sees the professionally cut fence, examines it:: Mentor> The metal's still warm. They didn't get far so they must be still inside. Mentor> Quickly. To the Control Center. We'll trap the rats in our cage. :: Mentor charges off toward Control Center:: HAARP POWER PROJECTION CENTER Itzak Skeezik: :: Pulling stazer from back pocket, guards following :: Itzak Skeezik: Ah HA! The intruders! Guards, arrest them! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns when the guards enter::: Ah, I have been wondering what was taking you so long! The Doctor: We sent for you, there are intruders in this area! Itzak Skeezik: If you will come with us! :: waving Stazer :: Zoe: ::: Zoe is suddenly her old self::: And then, there's the enemy without! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor smiles::: Why I insist! Take me to your....ah...commander. Itzak Skeezik: This is MY place! You are the intruder! Now get going or I will have you shot! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor and Zoe are being marched to meet Aw Pook.::: Ah, Zoe, does this seem familiar? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks back at the guard and smiles::: Itzak Skeezik: :: Leads the Dr. and Zoe to Al Puch, the guards following :: Zoe: Yes, all too familiar. When will they learn to disarm you FIRST? Zoe: ::: Zoe's eyes twinkle::: The Doctor: I am never disarmed when my wits are about me. Zoe: Exactly. The Doctor: Zoe, I plan on asking Aw Pook not to use this device. I must give it one last chance. Itzak Skeezik: You two be quiet Zoe: ::: Zoe nods::: Yes. Zoe: And if that doesn't work? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor smiles::: I bet five quid it won't take my advice, though. Zoe: :::: Zoe crosses her fingers::: Here's hoping. The Doctor: Well then, Aw Pook will use the device. Itzak Skeezik: I said Hush! Do you want to be shot! Zoe: ::: Zoe turns to The Doctor::: I think he means it. THE RAINBOW WARRIORS ARE INSIDE THE HAARP BASE ArchieRust: ::: hears more noises from behind::: Brogan: :: Brogan belatedly senses a human presence behind her:: Rainbow Warrior: I don't like the sound of this ArchieRust: Not the lizard again but something is coming up behind us! Keegan: ::: Keegan hears the racing of footsteps behind them:::: Brogan: :: Mentor and the guards stalk forward surrounding the intruders:: Mark Weir: ::: ducks down::: I hear something Keegan: :::: turns and looks behind them::: Brogan: Mentor> Didn't you read the signs. Trespassers will be shot! Rainbow Warrior: I can beat um up, maybe ArchieRust: ::: notices that he no longer has tranq gun::: Keegan: uh oh.. Mark Weir: ::: shoots one guard with tranq::: ArchieRust: ::: remembers throwing it at the lizard::: Brogan: Mentor shouts to his men> Subdue them! Fire at will! Rainbow Warrior: Ummmmm, :: Jumps on one guard and punches him in the face:: Keegan: closes with the guards, exchanging blows with them::: Rainbow Warrior: :: Charges the Mentor:: Brogan: :: guards overpower the warriors with a barrage of stungun fire:: Mark Weir: ::: jumps out and shoots another guard::: Rainbow Warrior: :: Screams:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Puts up her fists::: Mark Weir: ::: crumples to ground::: Keegan: :: calls out::: Keegan: okay, we surrender! ! ArchieRust: ::: wrestles a guard down and throws his first punch in 20 or so years::: Brogan: :: Mentor dodges warrior and cripples him with a slide blow:: Rainbow Warrior: Ahhhhhh ArchieRust: ::: rubs knuckles::: Ouch! Rainbow Warrior X: :::: Socks a guard in the stomach::: Brogan: Brogan> Enough! We give up already. Stop this brutality! ArchieRust: ::: goes along sort of peaceably::: Keegan: ::: stands still, putting his hands up in the air::: Rainbow Warrior: :: Falls to the ground:: Mark Weir: ::: playing possum::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Stumbles on twisted ankle and falls::: Keegan: :: marches along with the others taken prisoner::: Rainbow Warrior: :: Groans:: Brogan: Mentor> Take them to the Director. Rainbow Warrior: :: sleepily:: Who's the director Mark Weir: ::: being carried by a guard::: Keegan: ::: stands near Brogan so he can protect her if possible:::: Brogan: Mentor> Al Puch is our director. He will decide what to do with you. Rainbow Warrior: :: Get hit by guard in the back of the head:: OK, ArchieRust: ::: moves along not the first time he's been arrested::: Brogan: Mentor> :: mumbles:: Like he decides everything around here, good or ill. Mark Weir: ::: winks at Keegan with left eye::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Thinks: not the lizard! ::: Rainbow Warrior: no not the monster Brogan: :: Brogan catches Mentor's remark:: You aren't happy with this director of Brogan: yours are you? Keegan: ::: winks back::: Mark Weir: ::: winks with right eye but no one can see it::: Brogan: Mentor> Of course I am. Director Puch created all of this. He's a genius. Brogan: Brogan>Geniuses aren't always forces of good, you know. Sometimes their ideas are dangerous. Rainbow Warrior: That's is a good point Rainbow Warrior: I don't WANNA DIE ArchieRust: ::: trying to guess what will happen next::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Thinks: You're a stupid hoser, that's what you are, lizard::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: a PSYCHO hoser::: IN THE HAARP CONTROL CENTER The Doctor: ::: The Doctor and Zoe are marched into Al Puch's presence.::: Itzak Skeezik: :: enters with the prisoners :: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks up and sees a technocratic administrator, Al Puch, not a lizard.::: Aw Pook: Director Puch:::: swivels around, and smiles graciously at them::: Zoe: ::: Zoe freezes as she looks in Al Puch's eyes::: The Doctor: Well, well, well...fitting in a little better are you? Itzak Skeezik: I have the intruders, Sir! Aw Pook: Director Puch: Well.....My meddlesome friends.... I am delighted to see you. Zoe: ::: Visions of Al Puch's eyes swirl in her mind:::: Itzak Skeezik: :: Wondering what is going on:: You know these people Al Puch? Aw Pook: Director Puch: You are just in time for the demonstration of my device, Dr. Aw Pook: Puch:::: glares at Skeezik::: Be quiet. Aw Pook: Puch: Nothing brilliant or moral to say Doctor? The Doctor: Yes, you are not quite like your average Dept., of Defense research facility director are you. Zoe: ::: Zoe stares at the glowing embers hidden in Puch's eyes::: The Doctor: Perhaps a different diet from time to time. The Doctor: Aw Pook, Control, Celestine entity, whatever you are, I will not try to moralize to you. Aw Pook: Puch:::: grins a predatory grin::: No.....not quiet the average. ::: chuckles::: Itzak Skeezik: This is MY baby! What are you doing with her? Zoe: ::: Deep inner hatred and evil shine through the human form of "Puch"::: The Doctor: I will, however, just offer you some sound, pragmatic advice. Aw Pook: Puch: And the illustrious Rainbow Warriors! ::: laughs mockingly:::: Aw Pook: Puch:::: stands:::: You humans are so utterly inferior. The Doctor: My advice is for you not to use this HAARP device. For whatever purpose, do not use it. Zoe: Most at home in a culture of rage, he, "Director? " Aw Pook: Puch: Really.... Doctor. The Doctor: Destroy its central facility, and decommission it. Then, you should leave this planet. Aw Pook: Puch::::: a flash of blue light envelopes the Director... Aw Pook stands in his place::: Itzak Skeezik: What the heck are you doing with my precious? The Doctor: Again, do not use this device. Aw Pook: Aw Pook: Do not give me advice Doctor! I need it not! Zoe: ::: Zoe has seen the transformation coming, and quickly takes it all in::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns to Zoe::: Tell him Zoe. We only speak the truth. Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: changes into a pillar of fire::: Itzak Skeezik: You can't do this! This is an outrage! Zoe: ::: A swirling cloud of haze form at the base of the beast::: Itzak Skeezik: :: Shocked at the sight before him! :: Aw Pook: I am Aw Pook...... I am the Controller! Zoe: ::: Whispering::: Sometimes... sitting alone in the darkness... we cut ourselves... Zoe: ::: Zoe watches the beast release itself::: Looking at ourselves... The Doctor: ::: The Doctor stands back and watches the lizard form::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: laughs insanely:::: And in this case.... I am definitely the Destroyer. IN THE HAARP CONTROL CENTER :: Mentor and the prisoners enter Control center just as Al Puch is changing form:: Itzak Skeezik: NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOO! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ArchieRust: ::: looks at Puch:: Keegan: ::: watches, knowing somehow that The Doctor has laid a trap::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: activates the device:::: The Doctor: You are such exquisite beings, why must you behave so! Live, enjoy, but do not KILL like this! Mark Weir: ::: controls his reaction and hangs loosely in the guards grip::: Rainbow Warrior: Uhhhh, big lizard :: Mentor stops in shock and dismay:: What... What is that ? ArchieRust: ::: now what he wonders::: Zoe: Victims of ourselves... ::: Zoe murmurs::: In attempts we try to release... Rainbow Warrior: Oh its Mr. Monster from the woods, Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: groans:::: What? What is happening? Itzak Skeezik: :: Frozen in place in shock :: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor sees Brogan and Keegan and is glad of it. For once, it is all going according to plan: Brogan: Brogan> Your director, I believe. Aw Pook the Destroyer aka a mad Celestine named Control. Zoe: Volcano emits ash... and the destroyer... emits control. Aw Pook: Aw Pook::::: turns toward The Doctor:::: What have you done to me? ArchieRust: ::: looks like the lizard king is having problems::: Keegan: and it looks like he's having a problem... Itzak Skeezik: This just can't be happening! Rainbow Warrior: What in gods name is happening? Zoe: Staring at our blood... at our vomit... one day prophecy shall come and take us. Aw Pook: Aw Pook: Nooooo! I cannot be defeated like this! Mark Weir: ::: knocks the shocked guard to the ground:::: The Doctor: I have told you the truth, not to use this device. It is too big and too powerful. Brogan: :: turns to Alex:: Looks like The Doctor and Zoe at work again. Itzak Skeezik: My Baby! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ArchieRust: This is way more than I ever thought possible! Zoe: ::: Zoe is muttering translated Mayan prophecies, oblivious to her surroundings::: Rainbow Warrior: Burn baby burn :: passes out:: The Doctor: It is MORE powerful than you. You have outgrown your toys, and they have outgrown you! Aw Pook: Aw Pook: NOOOOOOOO! ::: Aw Pook implodes:::: The Doctor: ::: The implosion creates a large crack of noise and shakes the entire facility::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Breathing hard::: ArchieRust: ::: watches in amazement::: Itzak Skeezik: :: weeping :: ArchieRust: ::: guess that fellow there is The Doctor:: Mark Weir: Archie Maybe now you will actually believe my stories. Brogan: :: catches Zoe's comments:: Alex, something's wrong. :: looks worried:: Zoe: ::: repeating:: We now know volcano emits ash... volcanic glory speaks to us. Keegan: "There is more in heaven or earth, Horatio, than is dreamt of in your philosophy" Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: the fire turns inward.... then almost flares back up before going out suddenly ArchieRust: I guess you were right after all Mark. Keegan: ::: hears Brogan, looks over at Zoe:::: Zoe: One day prophecy shall come... take us, pick us up, take us, tempest toss... The Doctor: ::: The Doctor watches, knowing that all violent power rebounds on itself eventually.::: Aw Pook: Aw Pook:::: leaving a smoking charred circle on the floor:::: ArchieRust: Though its still hard to believe. Brogan: :: Brogan edges around Control's fire toward Zoe:: Keegan: You're right, something is wrong. Zoe: Something about ourselves... one day... ::: Zoe pauses::: we are free. Rainbow Warrior: :: Slowly wakes up:: Itzak Skeezik: :: hysterical :: Keegan: :: sees the building catch fire:::: ArchieRust: Great the lizard is dead but what about the HAARP device? Rainbow Warrior: :: sees the ashes, screams, and quickly gets up:: Brogan: :: Brogan reaches out to gently shake Zoe:: Zoe, Zoe are you all right? Keegan: Let's get out of here, people! Rainbow Warrior X: Fire! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks around:::: Sees many distraught people, including Zoe. ::: ArchieRust: Oh I see, FIRE! ! ! Brogan: :: Brogan notices the crazed look in Zoe's eyes:: Rainbow Warrior: RUN, again Keegan: ::: runs over to The Doctor, brogan and Zoe:::: Zoe: :: Zoe does not respond immediately, but instead, repeats:: We are free. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor notices the building is catching fire.::: Everyone outside. Mark Weir: ::: moving to help everyone out of the building::: ArchieRust: ::: running towards the exit::: Rainbow Warrior: :: Slams out of the building:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Frowns::: I can't run! My ankles twisted! Brogan: :: Mentor stares in shock at where the director had been until a Rainbow Brogan: Warrior pulls him outside:: ArchieRust: ::: stops to help the one with twisted ankle::: Keegan: ::: helps brogan lead Zoe out of the building::: Mark Weir: ::: Helping as well::: ArchieRust: Lets go! The Doctor: ::: The Doctor is leaving, but turns and sees Zoe, behind him, joins Brogan & Keegan helping her.::: Zoe: Something to feel good about... you and me... ::: Zoe is muttering to herself::: The Doctor: She has been very troubled, she claims to have had visions. I believe her. Of a great Bull! Mark Weir: Is she going to be all right? ::: looking at Zoe::: Brogan: Doctor, Zoe's not making any sense! :: Brogan very worried as she wraps Brogan: arm around Zoe:: Zoe: ::: Zoe stares ahead, numbly::: OUTSIDE OF THE HAARP CONTROL CENTER, WITH TALL PINE TREES ALL AROUND ArchieRust: Great to get out of there! Rainbow Warrior: :: pants:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Breathes sigh of relief::: Rainbow Warrior: :: faints:: ArchieRust: Too much! Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Thanks fellow warrior::: Keegan: ::: turns around and looks at the building once they are out of it::: Brogan: :: Brogan guides Zoe outside:: Over there. She can sit down on those crates. Mark Weir: ::: making sure everyone else is out::: ArchieRust: I'm going back to Alabama. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor stops and looks up in the sky while listening to Zoe::: Zoe: ::: Zoe sits mechanically::: The Doctor: My goodness! Imagine that. ArchieRust: ::: joins the group and sits watching the sky::: Mark Weir: A little life and death struggle is good for the soul Zoe: ::: Speaking with a voice not quite her own, Zoe begins to speak::: The Doctor: Zoe, Zoe, can you hear me. The Aurora Borealis is gone! Keegan: Well, we've done it, Doctor. Brogan: :: Brogan kneels before her friend Zoe, rubs her hands to get her attention:: Aw Pook: Mentor: Well..... I must say that that was an experience. ArchieRust: I hereby resign as leader of this group and place the mantle on Mark! Brogan: What is it Zoe? What is it that haunts you? The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks at the seated Zoe, listening intently::: Zoe: In appreciation, we sing this song to you, creator. Much thanks. Much tears. Zoe: Sometimes... we wonder why people suffer so much... sitting alone in the darkness... Aw Pook: Mentor: That big lizard could have killed us all. ArchieRust: I'm going back to letter writing. Rainbow Warrior: :: gets up:: Why do I feel like nobody's paying any attention to me Brogan: :: Looks to Alex and Doctor with a confused and worried look:: Zoe: Morning glory, sunrise, moonset... Keegan: you all stood up to it, though Mark Weir: No anything but that ::: looking at Archie::: Zoe: We blame oneself for these crimes... mental in nature... Zoe: We attempt to release these crimes... looking at ourselves... Zoe: One day... prophecy shall come... take us. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor is dumbstruck, listening to Zoe::: Aw Pook: Mentor:::: stares at Zoe::: Rainbow Warrior: :: claps:: Good speech, your a regular.........ummmm.......Poe, I guess Mark Weir: ::: quietly listening to Zoe::: Brogan: :: whispers to Doctor:: I don't understand. What is she saying? Zoe: ::: Suddenly, Zoe sits upright::: Keegan: :: speaks to the Warriors:: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Listening intently, confused.::: Brogan: :: Brogan snaps back her attention to her friend, catches her gaze briefly:: Keegan: will you continue your fight to protect the environment? Rainbow Warrior: I thinky they tazers messy my brainy Zoe: Mother is a woman... mother is the earth... ::: Zoe chants::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Listens to Zoe::: Mark Weir: Why not . I don't really have anything better to do ArchieRust: We will always be there to defend our planet. Rainbow Warrior: I need to go to a hospital Zoe: ::: Zoe looks from Brogan to Keegan and finally to The Doctor::: Rainbow Warrior: I am seeing double Zoe: I must go... Aw Pook: Mentor: And I will certainly help them do so...... after seeing all of this.... I believe Keegan: Good! The earth needs defending The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks into Zoe's eyes and smiles::: Keegan: :: looks at Zoe::: Brogan: :: Brogan looks back with encouragement and worry:: Aw Pook: Mentor: it is time for a political change. Zoe: ::: Suddenly it is the old Zoe again. Back.::: Brogan: :: IN Brogan's mind's eye, she can see the fire of creativity and confusion in Brogan: Zoe's mind:: Mark Weir: I thought I could enjoy my retirement but I had much rather fight the good fight Zoe: ::: Zoe shakes her head clear::: wh-what happened? Aw Pook: Mentor: And I'm sure you'll help too..... Won't you Skeezik? ArchieRust: ::: watches and listens to the one called Zoe:: Brogan: You had a vision. :: says quietly:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor smiles::: What happened, my dear, is that we rewired the machine, and Aw Pook is... ArchieRust: :: she must be a Deadhead or something:: The Doctor: ...now playing a different kind of HAARP! Keegan: :::: groans:::: Aw Pook: Mentor:::: laughs:::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Smiles::: Zoe: Rebirth... ::: the entire experience floods her::: Yes, yes... and now I must go. Brogan: You've been having them a lot lately, haven't you? :: is serious and concerned:: Brogan: Go? :: surprised:: Go where? ArchieRust: :::: claps and yells a victory yell::: The Doctor: But we did have one great casualty. The Aurora Borealis appears to have vanished. Keegan: Go? Where? Rainbow Warrior: :: works a small giggle out of this tortured soul:: Zoe: ::: Zoe walks over to Brogan, and strokes her head::: Yes, I have. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor smiles and looks at the group, stopping at Zoe::: But we are all still here! Zoe: And now I understand why. I must let the spirit take control. ArchieRust: Its the turning point we are coming on stronger after this.. Brogan: Zoe, why didn't you tell me? Where on Earth are you going? Aw Pook: Mentor:::: walks over and joins the rainbow warriors:::: Aw Pook: Mentor:::: claps one of them on the shoulder:::: Zoe: ::: Zoe shakes her head::: I... I don't know... something tells me... ArchieRust: We're changing our name to More than Band-Aids.::: laughs::: Rainbow Warrior: I'm goin back to NY Brogan: But you can't mean to leave us, Zoe. We need you. I need you. ArchieRust: We're the dawning of a new day Keegan: ::: stands still, feels a part of himself disappear at Zoe's words that she's going::: Zoe: But I won't be gone, silly... ::: Zoe touches Brogan's forehead::: You'll have memory. Zoe: ::: Turns to look at the Rainbow Warriors::: Well, will you have me? Keegan: ::: looks dazedly at Brogan::: Mark Weir: ::: nods head::: We would be proud to have you Brogan: It's not the same. :: looks resigned:: But I suppose we can't stop you from Brogan: living your life. ArchieRust: Yes my dear. Rainbow Warrior X: Why not? Zoe: ::: Zoe walks over to Brogan, and Keegan, and clasps their hands::: Take good care. ArchieRust: We would be honored. The Doctor: ::: The Doctor watches Zoe. He knows the time is now::: Brogan: :: embraces Zoe:: You take extra special care of yourself, Zoe. Keegan: ::: clasps Zoe's hand::: Zoe: ::: Walks to The Doctor::: You knew all along I would be leaving, didn't you? The Doctor: We are all leaving, all arriving, never have met, will always be together. Yes. I knew. Mark Weir: Don't worry Doctor we will take good care of her :: smiles:: ArchieRust: You can help lead us back to a planet that is healthy and fruitful. Brogan: If you ever need help, just let us know. Rainbow Warrior: Well its a long way back to NY, So I best get on my way Zoe: ::: Touches her heart::: I will. You'll know. Brogan: You know we'll pick up your signals, somehow. :: smiles:: Zoe: ::: Zoe smiles happily, content in her knowledge that she is making the right choice:: Keegan: :: whispers::: Good-bye...sister The Doctor: ::: The Doctor smiles::: This is a Planet that needs you. And we all need a planet to love. Rainbow Warrior: :: Walks out into the distant lands, and a tear rolls down his face:: Brogan: :: steps back with a sad smile:: The Doctor: Or most of us.... Zoe: ::: Zoe waves to the Crew, as she walks over to join the Rainbow Warriors::: Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Glances towards Josh::: Keegan: :: waves::: ArchieRust: :: is happy for his world but is saddened by the sight of the good-byes:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor straightens up::: Well, of course, we are already late. We need to go. Brogan: :: waves farewell to Zoe with a faint tear in her eye:: Mark Weir: Did you ever hear the story about why I wear this patch? Zoe ::: as walking off::: Zoe: ::: She clasps the warrior's hands::: Let us begin... The Doctor: ::: The Doctor activates the Stattenheim remote control and the TARDIS appears:::: ArchieRust: ::: smiles at Zoe and then turns towards The Doctors group::: Keegan: ::: turns towards the TARDIS:::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor goes to the door of the TARDIS, turns around and shouts to Zoe.::: The Doctor: Zoe, this is not good bye. I will be expecting your report shortly! Rainbow Warrior X: ::: Watches TARDIS::: Keegan: ::: steps inside, rubbing at his face::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor turns and goes inside the TARDIS::: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor walks into the console room, and goes to the console.::: Brogan: :: Brogan takes one last lingering look at her friend Zoe, smiles sadly, and Brogan: enters TARDIS:: The Doctor: ::: The Doctor looks down at the console.::: The Doctor: ::: quietly::: The nature of this existence is change. Let's make it all for the better. <<>> <<>> ++++++++++ THE DOCTOR'S LOG PATH OF THE DESTROYER, PART 4 The Doctor walks nervously into the console room. He sits in one of the reading chairs, fidgets a bit, and then walks to the console. He fiddles with the coordinates, but then stops before engaging them and goes and sits nervously again. Finally, he rises, returns to the console, and activates the time rotor, and with a familiar wheeze the TARDIS travels to the coordinates the Doctor has set. Humanian Era, 2058, location is the space station W3. The TARDIS materializes and the Doctor activates the screen. Noting that none of his companions seem to be about at the moment, the Doctor walks to the door and exits the TARDIS. Outside of the TARDIS the Doctor finds himself and his time capsule in a storage room on W3. Glancing about, the Doctor leaves by one of the doors and enters a hallway with a mild amount of foot traffic. The Doctor walks unnoticed by those around him, perhaps they think him an eccentric academic from Earth up for a look round. He walks by them and among them, not speaking to any of them. As the Doctor walks forward he notices a familiar figure walking his way. Her face is oh so familiar, but younger than he remembers. The smallish but perky and willful young woman walks by the Doctor headed in the opposite direction. They look through each other as if there is no recognition, because there is, in fact, no recognition. As the Doctor returns to the storage room by a circuitous route, he thinks about his memories of his dear friend. They would meet within a few days of this current time, meet for the very first time. The Doctor would meet Zoe aboard station W3, the Wheel in Space, and their adventures would begin. He had felt her loss profoundly in the last few days, but had not been able to verbalize it or cope with it. He had taken the Timelord's privilege of dropping in just before they first met in order to get just one more look at her face and figure. As the Doctor entered the storage room her stopped and laid his hand up alongside the pitted blue surface of the TARDIS. He realized that this was his only perpetual companion. His friends and comrades were rooted in time, they had a beginning and an end, clearly demarcated, as their time was with him. All relationships had their limitations, except one. Heaving a heavy sigh, the Doctor knew that it was his fate to, at the end of it all, be alone with his "home," his time capsule, his TARDIS. Zoe, Dodo, Tegan, Ben, with all of them it had to come to an end. The only fate with which he was inextricably entwined was that of the TARDIS. "It never stays the same, except for us, does it?" said the Doctor. Once again the face of Zoe appeared in his mind: the Zoe of W3, the Zoe of their early adventures, the Zoe he had met again on W3, the Zoe who had been shattered in time, the Zoe who has rescued him from a failed regeneration, the Zoe with whom he had finally arranged the end of Aw Pook the Destroyer, and the Zoe who had found her own individual fate, fighting alongside the Rainbow Warriors to protect Planet Earth of the 21st Century. Finally, he saw the older, wiser face of Zoe the Oracle of Delphi. The face vanished from his mind, and once again he was alone in a storage room with a strange blue box. "Change change, always change," muttered the Doctor. "All of life and experience is change. Let's hope it is all for the better." The Doctor entered the TARDIS, still missing Zoe terribly, but resigned to the change which had come. He would have to learn to live with this and the many other painful memories which lived in his mind. The TARDIS gave that familiar wheeze again and shimmered out of existence, leaving station W3, bound for parts unknown.