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 peopl