25 April 1998 - ep 1 2 May 1998 - ep 2 Doctor Who - Two Girls, a Guy and a Megalomaniac starring the first and second Romanas and Chris Cwej Bob01 (drbobwho@hotmail.com) - ChristopherCwej Doc2 (johnfletcher@shaw.ca) - DrZeeb Doc8 (crlawrence@hotmail.com) - Romana2 Haem (haem@lys.vnet.net) - Faysi, Romana-1, TARDIS, Dark_shape, Track_lighting, Lhandiparotavat, Cell_door Jefferys (eng3@netaxs.com) - Local_native, ChrisCwej, Doctor_Zeeb, Mind_probe, Compound, Nitro_9 Jondar (jondar@fl.net.au) - Anthasi trinalin (trinalin@earthlink.net) - Anthasi_ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ::title credits:: Chris, are you sure the mysterious signal came from this area of the planet? Yes. I got it and your TARDIS tracked it here. * Romana2 nods May I see the signal information, please? * ChristopherCwej hands it to Romana * Romana2 takes a look at the information, displayed on a device much like a PADD By the way, your TARDIS seems a lot better then the Doctor's. Eh? Oh, yes, it is. As Lady President of the High Council, I get periodic upgrades. Alas, I miss the ol' police box. * Romana2 nods I think my personal TARDIS is a type 50 now... What's this? * Romana2 looks at the display device intently Take a look at this, Chris. Hmm. Does this strange spike mean anything to you? Um, nope. * Romana2 thinks "Never miss an opportunity to educate..." This alpha wave spike here indicates a large amount of chronoton emissions about. * Romana2 points it out on the display Now, do you know what those emissions tend to indicate? Something concerning time? * Romana2 nods Very good, Chris. Romana, let's go take a look see. * Romana2 shakes her head. Not quite yet. These chronoton emissions could mean danger. But, the question is, why would such a seemingly primitive planet have chronotons, and why haven't the Time Lords noticed it before? The Doctor says Time Lords serve their own needs. * ChristopherCwej smiles * Romana2 nods I'm trying to change that, you know. Or don't you trust me? I trust you. Now, if these chronoton emissions mean some kind of rudimentary experiments of time travel, we should be careful. * Romana2 smiles But not too careful... Come on, Chris. * Romana2 leads Cwej through the undergrowth, nearing the source of the emissions Romana, another thing the Doctor said...no-one but Time Lords can, or have permission to, time travel. * Romana2 nods as she walks along That is certainly true. Which is another reason why we should investigate. Unsupervised - by Time Lords, at least - attempts at time travel can have disastrous consequences to the multiverse. Romana, look, there's a settlement there. * Romana2 looks around Eh? * Romana2 looks at where Cwej is pointing. * Faysi tills her garden at the edge of the settlement Chris, they're actually quite close to the emissions... nearly ten klicks. Let's go. I wonder if this chronoton spillover is harming the natives... if any are left alive, that is. * Romana2 walks with Cwej to where the native is tilling her garden By the way, the Doctor has told me that there are 7 of him. How many Romanas are there? * Romana2 thinks... As far as I know, only us two... * Faysi's fingers suddenly lock up, making her drop the tool she was holding Agh! * Faysi scurries to the door of her hut * Romana2 steps forward We are not going to harm you. * Faysi turns at the voice I am Romanadvoratrelundar, and this is Christopher Cwej. We are friends. Your hair... * Faysi points * Romana2 looks at her blond hair. Yes, what of my hair? * Faysi's own hair is a dark blue * Romana2 looks I have never seen hair of that color. Yes, it is quite different, I would suppose. Hey, Faysi...who are these blokes? * Romana2 looks at the voice. * Faysi calls over to her friend I do not know! They have strange hair! We mean you no harm, beings. We are here to investigate strange disturbances near this settlement. * Romana2 holds out her hand. * Faysi puts one of her vegetables in Romana's hand Enjoy it. * Faysi bows low * Romana2 takes the vegetable * Faysi scuttles into her hut to put some medicine on her hand Take a look at this, Chris! Hmmm. This vegetable, though much like a shoot, is nearly 125% what its size would be comparable to Earth-type plants. * Romana2 continues to look at the plant * Romana2 turns to Chris Do you know what this could mean, Chris? No, it seems to escape me. Well, two possibilities. Either they've got extremely fertile soil... * Romana2 puts her hand on her chin in a pose reminiscent of another Time Lord Or it could be, more likely, that this plant has been affected by the chronton overspill. * Romana2 looks for Faysi Excuse me, what is your name? * Faysi looks up from where she has been rubbing salve into her hand I am called Faysi. * Romana2 introduces herself and Chris again, in case she didn't catch it earlier Why are you rubbing that on your hand? It cramps sometimes. I cannot hold my tools. * Faysi points at the salve This relieves the pain. * Faysi flexes her hand experimentally If you don't mind, I'd like to check your hand. * Romana2 pulls out a scanning device and runs it over first the vegetable and Faysi's hand What is that?! * Faysi gapes at the device * ChrisCwej looks at the salve. I think I can figure out what the difficulty is. * Romana2 looks at the readout on the scanner. This device can tell you what is wrong with my hand? Chris, this is getting 'curiouser and curiouser', as the Doctor would say... It would appear that the vegetable and Faysi's hand are affected by the same chronoton overspill. She seems to be suffering from a temporally-induced arthritis. * Faysi looks blankly at Romana That is to say, her hands are getting older at an alarming rate... My hands are getting older?! * Faysi understood THAT part * Romana2 looks quickly at Faysi. Yes, that's correct. The salve seems to arrest and impinge the effects temporarily. * ChrisCwej holds the container of salve. You might want to take a look at this, Romana. What's that, Chris? You've found something? * Romana2 walks over to where the ex-Adjudicator is looking at the salve I think this salve seems to be affected. * Romana2 nods to Chris, and throws him the scanner. Check it; it may have chronoton particles as well. * ChrisCwej scans the salve. There is a large build-up of chronoton particles in it. Tell me, is there anyone else suffering from this cramping or any other unusual afflictions? Oh, yes, most of the town is suffering from something these days. * Romana2 nods Similar things? * Romana2 thinks This chronoton overspill has got to be stopped... * Faysi picks up her tools and goes back out to her garden Wait, Faysi! * Romana2 tries to stop Faysi from going away * Faysi kneels back down in the ground and starts fertilizing her oogachakas I need to ask one more question, just one more. All right? * Faysi is listening, just intent upon her work Are there any strange structures about? Someplace sacred, perhaps, or where none of your kind are allowed to go? It's important... We have our place of worship, yes, that is sacred. But it is not strange. There is also the smaller shrine, and the shiny black building. That one is not sacred. Shiny black building... All right, then. Where is this shiny black building? * Faysi points It is in that direction. * Faysi waves her hand about, then gets back to fertilizing * Romana2 nods * Romana2 goes over to Chris. You found a large buildup of chronotons again, didn't you? Yes, this must be the reason why her hands are arthritic. We've got to get to the bottom of this, Chris. And quickly... even their salve is starting to destabilize because of the chronotons. That's why it's not as effective as it probably was before. * Romana2 nods Faysi pointed in that direction. * Romana2 points out into the jungle. We should go toward that shiny black building she spoke of. * ChrisCwej puts down the salve. Well, I guess we better get going then. * Romana2 nods. You've got the scanner, Cwej, and the experience. Lead the way. * ChrisCwej and Romana head out into the jungle * Romana2 tries to learn more about her friend as they walk You've not said much since the Doctor left Gallifrey, Chris... Something on your mind? What do you think of the home planet of the Time Lords? Well...er...um... * Romana2 looks at Chris Yes? Well, speak up... I'm not going to bite. The problem is that I don't really think I had much time to cope with the loss of Roz. * Romana2 takes Chris by the hand I can understand that. I felt much the same way about the Doctor, you know. * ChrisCwej pulls his hand away. * Romana2 is undeterred. You know how long I've known the Doctor? How long? Nearly 200 years, Chris. 200 years and four incarnations. That's a lot of lives to waste in such a short time. And every time I hear that he's gone and done it again, I don't know whether to yell or cry. I see, but...that's different. Roz had only one life to live. How is it different? He dies, just like Roz did. But he comes back, sure.... but he's not the same man I... * Romana2 stops suddenly... He's not the same man I fell in love with, Chris. He's changed, over and over again, and he's nowhere near the fourth anymore. So, you see, Chris, I do know what you're feeling, I do. You have to let it out sometime, or it'll eat you up inside. Well, if only I had a guiding light. I just want you to know that if you ever need someone to talk to... * Romana2 listens suddenly, as she hears something strange Chris! Do you hear that? What?!?! Where? * Romana2 looks around, trying to catch the source of the sound There's something about... we're not alone. Quick, Chris, hide! * Romana2 grabs Cwej and tries to get him into the thick underbrush * ChrisCwej falls into the thick underbrush. * Romana2 looks - No time! - and dives off into the opposite underbrush. * Romana2 hisses to Chris: Any trouble, head for the village! You should be safe there! * ChrisCwej loses himself in the thick underbrush. Romana, where have you gone? I'm over here, Chris! This doesn't feel right... Go to the village, now! What about you? Don't worry about me! Go, now! Okay, and I'll get help. Just go, now! * Anthasi tries to silently watch the target and the male human from the distance * Romana2 senses something * Romana2 turns * Romana2 comes face to face with the robot! * Romana2 ducks through the heavier underbrush * ChrisCwej runs off toward the village. * Romana2 trips over a root, curses in High Gallifreyan, and decides to crawl, as the robot moves tenuously closer to her * Anthasi activates a hidden weapon and fires at the target ***** * Romana-1 strides into the console room, having changed into the outfit she wore when she visited Tara * Romana-1 frowns - the doors are open and no-one's about Doctor? K-9? * Romana-1 glances around again, then strides out the door onto a grassy planet * TARDIS doors close * TARDIS dematerializes * Romana-1 wheels around Wait! * Romana-1 reaches for the door, but it has dissolved into nothing What does he think he's doing? * Romana-1 grumbles and starts stalking through the grasses * Anthasi suddenly receives another reading on his tracker. The target is in _two_ locations?? * Romana-1 spies a village in the distance, so heads for it * Romana-1 pulls out the modified Tracer as she walks, and waves it about in the air Chronoton radiation? That's odd. * Romana-1 taps at the Tracer a bit as she walks * Romana-1 finally reaches the village and looks imperiously around - it's awfully primitive-looking, so she isn't sure they will be of much help * Local_native is raking the lawn. Excuse me. You, there. * Romana-1 strides toward the man raking his lawn * Local_native looks up, startled. Have you seen the Doctor? Doctor who? * Romana-1 glances down at the Tracer as it starts crackling wildly * Romana-1 surreptitiously waves the Tracer over the native, and notes that he appears to have been severely affected by the radiation - no wonder he appears so old * Local_native notices Romana's Tracer. Why is it clicking like that? It's...only a toy. * Romana-1 tucks it back into her belt Where are my manners? You must be tired. Let me take you to Faysi's hut. * Romana-1 starts to protest that she is not tired, but the man is already yanking her across the terrain Take your hand off me! * Romana-1 glares at the man Another strange one. Who is this? Lady Romanadvoratrelundar. Why have I been brought here? Do all of you have the same name? All of whom? You strange ones. Your hair is normal, but those clothes... * Faysi waves a hand at Romana's hat, jacket and trousers * Romana-1 looks at her garb, then back at Faysi What's wrong with my clothing?! * Faysi shrugs and goes back to fertilizing Answer me! It is strange. That is all. Who else has been here? The woman with long yellow hair, and the man with short blonde hair. And they were both named Romanadvoratrelundar? * Romana-1 scoffs The woman, yes. * Romana-1 frowns They even had strange clothing like you. My clothing is *not* strange. * Romana-1 stares at the native, defying him to reply * Anthasi retains one sensor on its captive target, and starts a long range scan for this other target * ChrisCwej comes running from the jungle. I'm going to find the Doctor. Thank you for your...help. * Romana-1 turns and leaves the village * ChrisCwej bumps into Romana-1. * Romana-1 glares at Chris Watch where you step. * Romana-1 brushes past him * Romana-1 pauses - blonde hair? * Romana-1 turns around Are you Romanadvoratrelundar? Romana--wha? Yes, I thought not. * Romana-1 starts to walk away * ChrisCwej looks at Romana-1. You're not one of the villagers. Are you? * Romana-1 turns around again One of *them*? No, of course not. Who *are* you? * Romana-1 would look down her nose at him, except he's a bit taller than she is * ChrisCwej looks suspiciously at Romana. *I* am Lady Romanadvoratrelundar. And you? My name is Chris Cwej, an ex-adjudicator. And you cannot be Romana. I was just with her. I hardly think so. I've never seen you before in my life, much less... * Romana-1 trails off Does she have long blonde hair? Yes, she does. I have a feeling she's in trouble. How odd. I don't believe this has ever happened before. * ChrisCwej thinks and suddenly remembers. I forgot that Time Lords can regenerate. You must be her past self. * Romana-1 looks back at Chris Where is she? And what's happening here? I detected chronoton emissions. * Romana-1 pulls out the Tracer and indicates the crackling noise We found out the source of emission was coming from somewhere in the jungle. * ChrisCwej points in the general direction. Take me there. And it's a pleasure to meet you. Any friend of mine is a friend of mine. * ChrisCwej takes out his scanner and leads Romana into the jungle. * Romana-1 follows after, careful to make sure that the branches do not snag her hat * Anthasi detects the second target approaching, neural circuits flash * ChrisCwej notices the surroundings. This is where he lost the other Romana. Why have we stopped? * Anthasi's directives start entering overload Shh...this where Romana--er, you heard something. * Anthasi tries to focus his scanners on both targets at once * ChrisCwej hears something. Do you hear that? * Anthasi turns his attention to the new target, hardly noticing his first target escaping in his overload confusion Yes, I do. * Romana-1 peers into the dense greenery Where is that darn noise coming from? * Anthasi focuses in on this new target and notices the same human male with her, two of them as well? There. * Romana-1 points There's a figure standing there. * Romana-1 sees something priming * Anthasi activates his laser and fires at the target Down! * Romana-1 shoves Chris off to the side as a bright green beam shoots overhead * ChrisCwej get shoved. *Not again* he thinks. * Romana-1 moans as she realizes she has wrinkled her jacket * Anthasi fires again and misses, setting some of the undergrowth ablaze * Romana-1 keeps her head low * Romana-1 looks up and spies the assassin's eyes fixed on her... * ChrisCwej looks for Romana-1. Where are you? * Romana-1 scurries to her feet and jumps behind a large tree * Romana-1 pulls out her Tracer and taps at it Oh, why didn't I install weaponry on this thing? * ChrisCwej scurries through the underbrush. * ChrisCwej notices a broken branch on the ground. * ChrisCwej picks it up, thinking that it'd be a good weapon to use against the robot. ***** ::Meanwhile, Romana2 notices that she's very near the mysterious black building Faysi described...:: Hmm... I'm here. Now, to get inside. * Romana2 pokes around the smooth obsidian-like surface of the building. Now, if I were hiding something from the locals, I would have a secret doorway... * Romana2 pokes about some more, and suddenly, a panel gives way under her hand. Oh! What's this? * Romana2 thinks. Why would this work for me? It was as if it was responding to my biorhythms... * Romana2 gingerly steps inside the building, and turns around as the panel silently closes behind her. Well, it would appear that I'm in it now, for better or worse. * Romana2 sighs, and walks down the darkened corridor It's so very dark in here, I wonder if there's any light... * Romana2 says this hopefully, thinking the lights are voice-activated, but no dice. * Romana2 continues to walk along the wall of the corridor, looking for a door ::suddenly, a voice is heard, speaking in a language eerily familiar to her, almost like Latin...:: You are expected, Romanadvoratrelundar. Careful where you tread. * Dark_shape swoops out of the shadows and envelops the surprised Romana * Romana2 whirls around... What in the world? * Romana2 struggles in the grip of the dark shape * Dark_shape quickly binds Romana What is going on? * Dark_shape presses a device to the Time Lady's temple * Romana2 feels the hypospray against her temple, and tries to fight it off * Dark_shape activates it * Romana2 struggles again, and then falls silent, unconscious. * Dark_shape drags Romana's limp body to the wall and props it up Lights. * Track_lighting in the ceiling activates, suffusing the corridor with a faint glow * Dark_shape is revealed to be a Gallifreyan guard with long black cape * Lhandiparotavat moves to a communications grid set into the wall Doctor? Yes? What is it, Lhandi? I have Lady Romanadvoratrelundar. Are you ready for her? Yes, I am. Bring her to my office. I shall do so immediately. And Anthasi? Leave him for now. As you wish. * Lhandiparotavat cuts off the communications grid, heaves Romana up, and drags her to Zeeb's office ***** * Anthasi_ lunges at Romana * Romana-1 has managed to set up a sort of interference field with the Tracer, and activates it * Romana-1 isn't sure how long it will hold out, though * Anthasi_ freezes in mid-lunge * Romana-1 stares at the creature that is trying to kill her * Romana-1 slowly reaches out and feels its flesh It's warm. Not an android, then. * Anthasi_ is slowly moving closer to Romana as the field weakens * Romana-1 realizes the Tracer is starting to spark, and the creature is starting to look at her more suspiciously * Romana-1 backs away * Anthasi_ looks at Romana suspiciously * ChrisCwej comes ups from behind--broken branch in hand--and breaks off its head. Thank you, Chris. That was very timely! Timing is everything, as the Doctor once told me. * Romana-1 grimaces at the blood gushing from the creature's severed neck * Anthasi_'s body lays there twitching Still, did you have to be quite so violent? That was very distasteful. * Romana-1 clicks the Tracer's interference field off * ChrisCwej looks at Anthasi. I'm an ex-adjudicator. We always get our man. So I see. Now, where do you think I went? * Romana-1 scans the landscape If I were me, where *would* I go? * ChrisCwej turns on his scanner. The temporal emissions come from... * ChrisCwej points to the black building ...there. Oh. Definitely to that black building, then. * Romana-1 starts walking toward it * ChrisCwej follows Romana. * Romana-1 pokes around the smooth obsidian-like surface of the building Now, if I were hiding something from the locals, I would have a secret doorway... * ChrisCwej pokes around the side of the building. * Romana-1 smiles as part of the surface folds back under her fingertips Ah yes. Now why would that do it for you? Actually, that's a very good question. It must be keyed to my biopatterns... I don't like the implications of that. * Romana-1 peers through the entrance It's awfully dark. * ChrisCwej goes into the entrance. * Romana-1 is rather surprised to see Chris pushing past her I can manage perfectly well, thank you. * Romana-1 follows him, slightly peeved Don't forget to close the door behind you. * Romana-1 turns and peers at the door * Romana-1 tries touching it, and it closes, sealing off all the light Excellent advice. Now I can't see my hand in front of my face. * Romana-1 feels for the wall and scoots down the passage, bumping into Chris There you are. How do you expect us to get around in here? I wonder if there's any light. If there is, I can't see it. I would have thought the lights would be voice-activated. * Romana-1 pulls out the Tracer Ah well, I can see in the dark anyway. You what?! * Romana-1 scoffs You're only human. An augmented human at that, too. Ah. I see. Illegal body-beppling? * Romana-1 says that with great distaste I should never stoop so low. Body-beppling is quite legal during my time. * Romana-1 pauses for a moment, stuck for words Oh. An *advanced* human. * Romana-1 harrumphs Yes, advanced. They did a lot of things during the 30th century. Well, lead on, if your eyesight's as good as you say. * Romana-1 waves the Tracer about The chronoton emissions are higher here. Actually, much higher. * ChrisCwej looks for a door. * Romana-1 grabs hold of one of his arms, as much as it pains her to have to do so * Romana-1 realizes that she should be able to make telepathic contact with her future self, if there really is one here * Romana-1 closes her eyes - not a big problem since she can't see anyway - and reaches out... Nothing. * Romana-1 sighs, and opens her eyes I was trying to contact my future self. What if she's unconscious? Ah. That would pose a problem. * ChrisCwej finds a door and opens it. Have you found something? Yes, a door. Well...are you going to go through it? * ChrisCwej stops. You're not going to go through it. What's the matter? Well, I was about to say 'Ladies first' but if you insist... * Romana-1 huffs * ChrisCwej goes through the door. * Romana-1 is forced to walk at a rapid pace or risk losing Chris So tell me, Romana. How are old are you? One hundred and eighty-four. How old are you? Does it matter? Then why did you ask? Well, I was kind of wondering about your relationship with the Doctor. Relationship? With him?! * Romana-1 laughs You've a lot to learn about Gallifreyan society, Chris. Besides, he's annoying and stuck-up, with an ego larger than the Matrix. Well, let's just find your other self and get out of here. This place is giving me the creeps. I have to agree with you there. * ChrisCwej and Romana continue down a well-lit corridor Finally, I can see again. * Romana-1 lets go of Chris' arm * Romana-1's foot hits something that goes "clang" and slides across the corridor What's that? I don't know. It looks like something gold. * ChrisCwej goes over to pick it up. * Romana-1 walks over with Chris and scrutinizes the object * ChrisCwej gives it Romana. * Romana-1 takes it reverently The Seal! Do you recognize it? Yes, it belongs to the Lord President of Gallifrey! If the President is in danger, then it's doubly important that we find me. Yes, it's very important. * ChrisCwej looks down the corridor. That way, then. * Romana-1 is forgetting to be ice-queen-ish with all the shock Yes, that way. * Romana-1 drops the medallion in a pocket and hurries down the corridor with Chris * Romana-1 starts feeling a ticklish feeling at the back of her mind Chris, I think we're getting near me. How do you know? Well, I think I'm detecting my mindprint. I'm not sure. This has never happened to me before. * ChrisCwej looks around. I don't see anyone. * Romana-1 closes her eyes and lets the feeling lead her on It's here. * Romana-1 reaches out and touches a wall, which folds away Another folding wall? * Romana-1 opens her eyes and looks through the doorway, auburn waves bouncing * Romana-1 lets out a breath There. That's me, I know it. * Romana-1 points Yes, I see. * ChrisCwej shouts Romana! I'm unconscious. *She's* unconscious. You were right. * Romana-1 strides into the room, coattails flapping * Romana-1 takes her counterpart's pulses I think I'm waking up... * ChrisCwej looks at the other Romana. Is she, er, are you okay? * ChrisCwej hates stumbling through these personal pronouns. Yes. * Romana2 stirs... * Romana-1 sees the second Romana come round Lady Romanadvoratrelundar...the second, I presume. Time to rise and shine. * Romana-1 smiles at the second Romana Interesting form I've taken on. Princess Astra, isn't it? I rather like it...I shall have to remember that. ::suddenly, a shadow falls over the group!:: Uh...why has it gotten really dark all of a sudden? You're the one who's supposed to be able to see in the dark. I know that, but I can still sense that it's dark in here. I believe that you have gone far enough, miss. And Mister Cwej, it is a pleasure. * Romana2 wakes up for a brief moment, and catches sight of a figure in black, with a severely drawn face and grim smile. Oh, no... Ferain! * DrZeeb emerges from a side room Hello, miss Romanadvoratrelundar the first. * Romana-1 looks up at the lab-coated scientist, then behind her at the tall redhaired man with the leering grin Oh dear. Oh yes! Oh bugger! * Ferain cackles evilly. * Romana-1 stares at him haughtily, but knows somehow that she will not be able to cow him And now, the three of you shall be my prisoners. With the Lady Romana's knowledge, I shall use illegal time travel to rule the universe! * Romana-1 raises an eyebrow ::end of episode one:: * Ferain looks at the three figures below him, grinning evilly. * Romana-1 moves protectively to shield her future self Oh, don't worry, my dear. Your turn will come. * Ferain looks to DrZeeb and his guards. Take the young lady and Mister Cwej. They will be very nice hostages for the Lady President's cooperation. Hostages?! * Ferain motions to Zeeb and the guards to take Romana1 and Chris. * Romana-1 protests as she is bundled out of the room with Chris Quiet. * ChristopherCwej fiddles with his arm So, Romana, er, um...how go your travels with your Doctor? Thrilling as always. I - what are you doing?! * Lhandiparotavat pushes Romana's hand away as he pulls the Tracer from her belt What's this, then? It detects the presence of certain substances. Nothing that should concern you. I'll just keep it. Move along. * Lhandiparotavat shoves Romana and Chris forward Hmm, you notice that's reading very high. Hot damn, you're a moron! * Romana-1 finds herself escorted into a remarkably clean, if not very well-furnished, cell * ChristopherCwej is thrown in, thinking to himself "I wonder if he knows what a moron is?" * Romana-1 lets loose with another stream of protests as she and Chris are fastened to the wall He'll get cramps if he's in this position too long! * Romana-1 indicates her arms, held aloft * Romana-1 then nods her head at Chris, whose taller size and larger arms are obviously contributing to his lack of discomfort Hey, guard, come here, I got something for ya. Info on the Time Lady. * Lhandiparotavat is turning to leave, not heeding Romana, but pauses at Chris' words You know something about the Time Lady? Unchain me and I'll give it to you. * Lhandiparotavat laughs I'm not such a moron as you think I am. Tell me now, and if what you say is true, you will be released. * Lhandiparotavat saunters over to Chris and smiles smugly at him I got her TARDIS key right here. * Lhandiparotavat perks up Her TARDIS key? Where is it? * Lhandiparotavat pauses Why am I asking you? * Lhandiparotavat pulls out a hand-scanner * ChristopherCwej messes with the chains with his picks No key there. You're lying. * Lhandiparotavat stalks out and slams the door behind him * Romana-1 sighs Nice try. ***** ::Meanwhile, in the main laboratory of Lord Ferain, despicable head of the Celestial Intervention Agency, the black operations arm of the Time Lords...:: * Ferain looks at the once-again tied up, but now conscious Lady Romana Doctor Zeeb, if you would be so kind as to prepare the mind probe machine for Lady Romana... * Ferain watches as the doctor starts to fire up the machine, then looks to Romana2. * Ferain flashes his most evil, devilish grin at Romana2. * Doctor_Zeeb switches on some machinery. So, we meet again, Lady Romana. I must say, it is a pleasure, especially after you and the Doctor and Mister Cwej so spoiled my plans for the House of Lungbarrow. * Doctor_Zeeb brings out the mind probe. With it underground, the stage would have been set for the Gallifreyan political sphere to be thrown into chaos, a void which I would have filled. But you had to intervene. Now, I shall have my pittance on you. * Ferain nods to the mind probe, which Zeeb is setting up. You see this mind probe, Lady Romana? This is quite a devilish piece of machinery, used by dozens of alien races all through time to extract information. I have... updated it somewhat to take advantage of the unique nature of the Gallifreyan mind... especially one which has been changed by exposure to the Matrix, as yours has, by virtue of your Presidency. * Romana2 listens impassionately to Ferain's speech. * Doctor_Zeeb primes the mind probe. * Mind_probe hums. When this mind probe is fully operational, your mind will be sucked dry of all of its information. With that information, I will be able to compute everything I need to turn Time to my own ends. I will be her Champion, a vengeful Champion, not that muttering half-breed! * Romana2 continues to listen, wincing as the mind probe nears readiness. * Mind_probe starts to sputter. * Doctor_Zeeb tries to fix the mind probe. Sorry, there's a few kinks in it. * Doctor_Zeeb kicks the mind probe. * Ferain looks at the mind probe * Mind_probe resumes its usual humming. * Ferain, now satisfied, turns back to Romana2. Oh, yes. I should tell you about the Doctor, before your mind is sucked dry. Just so you have that much satisfaction before the end. * Romana2 sputters. The Doctor? What's happened to the Doctor? * Romana2 fears the worst * Ferain notices Romana's fear and smiles evilly. Oh, yes, Romana. Your beloved Doctor is gone, forever. * Doctor_Zeeb adjusts the mind probe and finishes By now, the Master has broken out of his prison of death, with a little help from the CIA, and he is finishing the Doctor! He will take the Doctor's body and remaining regenerations, and then use his TARDIS to visit unspeakable horror on Time! * Ferain chuckles, happy with his plan And, of course, I can stop him. And become the unrivalled Champion of Time! But, of course, that means nothing now. The mind probe is ready, sir. Now, Romanadvoratrelundar... * Ferain pauses, letting the suspense build You will die!! * Ferain motions to Zeeb to do his worst! * Doctor_Zeeb connects the mind probe to Romana. * Mind_probe hums the light fantastic -- literally -- static starts sparking from the controls. * Romana2 grits her teeth, trying to shield her mind from the mind probe's assault You will not succeed, Ferain. I will resist you! * Ferain grins evilly. Ah, but you don't know that, Romana. We are Time Lords. How do you know that I haven't already succeeded, and have gone back to make sure it works! I can take whatever you can dish out, Ferain. You will not succeed. I know this, because I know myself. I will not bow to you! Uh...we have a problem here... * Doctor_Zeeb takes a few giant steps back. * Ferain looks at Zeeb, and starts screaming. What do you mean, 'we have a problem', Zeeb? * Doctor_Zeeb points to the controls. Well, that's not a natural occurence. WE do not have a problem. YOU have a problem. FIX IT, NOW!! * Romana2 smiles grimly I believe that this primitive mind probe technology has proven... unworthy of your skills, Ferain. Where did you get this stuff? Early Draconian Empire? Looks it to me... * Mind_probe starts singing a high-pitched tone. * Romana2 grins, as she sees Zeeb working on the mind probe. Odd, this mind probe is only supposed to hum, not sing. * Ferain looks at Zeeb. Guards! * Lhandiparotavat comes in with some other guards * Ferain watches as four guards enter the room, led by Lhandi. Yes, Ferain? * Ferain slaps Lhandi. It's LORD Ferain to you, imbecile! * Lhandiparotavat lets his face sit, turned away, for a moment, then looks back at Ferain My apologies, *Lord* Ferain. I want two of you to get the other Time Lady. The stranger who came with Mister Cwej. The other two, put the Lady Romana in a chair and bind her tight. Immediately, my Lord. * Lhandiparotavat backs out, kowtowing all the way * Ferain looks at Romana. Let us see how strong you are while you watch the stranger being tortured. And if she does not turn you, then perhaps Mister Cwej will. The Mind Probe is very fickle on human minds, you realize... it could kill him. It does provide an effective means of torture, though. * Romana2 struggles as the guards take her out of the probe and put her into a chair and bind her with force bands. You... won't... get... away with this, Ferain! Ferain, I don't think these controls can take much more of this. * Ferain nods to Zeeb. Do what you can, doctor. It must serve our purposes! I will have the information I require! ***** * Lhandiparotavat punches at the keypad to Romana and Chris' cell * Lhandiparotavat enters, a tray of food in one hand and a staser ready in the other Hey, look, it's the moron. * Lhandiparotavat slowly sets the tray down on the floor, keeping the staser focused on Chris Don't move, or I fire. * Lhandiparotavat grabs Romana with his other hand * Romana-1 is pulled to Lhandi's side Now now, we can't go threatening people, Lhandi, it's not right. It's in the dummy handbook, not the moron one. * Romana-1 glances down at the tray and sees a large root vegetable * Romana-1 checks that Lhandi's attention is on Chris, then nudges the oogachaka off the tray with her foot, and into the path of the door Come along. * Lhandiparotavat glares at Chris and pulls Romana out * Cell_door slides shut after Lhandiparotavat and Romanadvoratrelundar - but not all the way Yes! * ChristopherCwej goes though the cell door * ChristopherCwej shuts the door * ChristopherCwej runs towards the TARDIS ***** * ChristopherCwej opens the door Hmm, what can I do? Ah, yes. * ChristopherCwej grabs some homemade nitro made by Ace and heads back to the compound Time to cause some mess. * ChristopherCwej smiles to himself * ChristopherCwej gets back in the complex and starts looking for places to blow up ***** ::Meanwhile, Ferain watches as the first Romana is being brought in:: * Romana-1 is getting tired of being manhandled around * Romana-1 is "escorted" into the room with Ferain, the - second? - Romana, and...a mind probe! * Ferain rubs his hands evilly. Ah, young lady, you seem to be a bit out of place. This is not the sort of place I ordinarily frequent, no. * Romana-1 glances at the other Romana - she looks all right, if a bit weary Why have I been brought here? Actually, I have no idea. I have never met you before in my long life. * Doctor_Zeeb shows Romana-1 the mind probe. * Ferain smiles evilly as Romana1 gets strapped into the mind probe. That's hardly necessary! * Romana-1 grimaces and struggles against the force bands Ah, but it is, my dear. You will be my bargaining chip for the Lady Romana. Bargaining chip? * Mind_probe starts to hum. I believe that's a G below low C. * Romana-1 glances, worriedly, at the mind probe If the mind probe starts singing at E above high C...well, you really don't want to know. * Ferain looks at Romana2, as the mind probe begins to hum. No! You can't do this, Ferain! It's evil! * Ferain grins... Oh, yes he can! * Romana2 watches in horror as the mind probe starts to do its thing * Romana-1 gasps in pain as the mind probe starts working * Romana-1 has never experienced this before, and does not have the strong mental powers that she will gain later in life * Romana-1 opens her eyes and starts breathing deeply * Ferain watches in morbid fascination as the mind probe starts... probing into her mind. What...aah! * Romana-1 screws her eyes up tightly * Doctor_Zeeb cringes and turns his head away. NO!!!! * Romana2 screams to Romana1. Fight it, Romana! Fight it! * Ferain looks at Romana1, then Romana2. You mean to say... that you two... * Romana-1 cries out in pain, then quickly tries to squelch it * Romana-1 suppresses the pain enough to start erecting some flimsy mental barriers Yes, blast it! We are Romana! Now, stop it, before you kill both of us, and you don't get the information you so desperately require! * Romana2 struggles against the force bands holding her, as she tries to telepathically shore up her earlier self's mental defenses. * Romana-1 screams as the mind probe blasts down her mental barrier, sounding rather like a strangled bird * ChristopherCwej plants some nitro on the main generator * ChristopherCwej heads towards the torture room * Romana-1 begins feeling the second Romana's gentle mental help Argh! I can't take it anymore! I can't stand to see two females in distress. * Romana-1 begins breathing normally as the pain of the mind probe fades * Romana2 screams as her mind begins to take some of the earlier Romana's pain. * Romana-1 works on shoring up her own mental defenses * Romana-1 concentrates deeply... You... can't... win... Ferain! * Romana2 takes short breaths, trying to keep from blacking out from the pain of Romana1's mind probing Alone, we may have been defeated. But together... we can... help... each other! * Romana-1 speaks for the first time since the beginning of the ordeal That's right. We can do this, Ferain. * Romana2 smiles weakly at her earlier self. You go, sister. * Romana-1's head reclines back, and the mind probe starts to fizz and pop * Romana2 tries to put some of her own mental energies into her earlier self, making the mind probe's hold weaken. * Romana2 grimaces as the mental energies of the two Romanas begin to short out the mind probe. * Romana-1 grimaces in concentration, as well * Mind_probe starts singing Yoko Ono songs. * Doctor_Zeeb goes over to Ferain. Ferain, I'm going turn off this machine now before any more harm is done. * Doctor_Zeeb runs back to the mind probe. * Romana-1 begins reciting a Gallifreyan nursery rhyme she learned as a Time Tot {{That's it, Romana. Use the rhyme to focus your mental energies on the mind probe.}} * Romana2 begins to recite the same nursery rhyme * Romana-1 eliminates all clutter from her mind, and thinks only of the simple rhyme * Romana2 focuses her mind on her earlier self's, using the rhyme as a catalyst * ChristopherCwej is at the torture room door * Lhandiparotavat turns to face Chris What are you doing here?! * Lhandiparotavat grabs for his staser Oh look, it's the moron with a peashooter. * ChristopherCwej kicks the gun out of Lhandiparotavat's hand * Lhandiparotavat blinks, sizes Chris up, and starts backing away * Lhandiparotavat is not very talented at actually fighting * Romana-1 is dimly aware of sparks in the nearby vicinity * Mind_probe starts singing "All around the mulberry bush..." Odd, when did this machine ever sing nursery rhymes? {{We can... do this....Romana.... Come on... Come on...}} * Romana-1 slowly begins humming the tune that accompanies the nursery rhyme * Romana2 looks up, as the mind probe starts to go wiggy * Romana-1 manages to get the third harmony woven into the tune {{We're... almost...there... Romana... That's it... Almost there...}} Big dumb moron. * ChristopherCwej punches Lhandi and throws him toward the door, breaking it * Lhandiparotavat crumples to the ground amidst bits of torn metal door * ChristopherCwej enters the room * Romana2 looks up as the metal door collapses in on itself. * Mind_probe starts to break down. Chris... Get Ferain... I'll get Romana... * Romana2 breaks out of the force bands and goes to her earlier self. FERAIN ! * Mind_probe sings "Daisy" Stop now or I blow this place to what ever you Time Lords call hell. Time... to... get out... of here... girlfriend. * Romana-1 realizes the pressure on her mind, and the piercing agony of the mind probe, has gone Ferain, I never liked you. * Ferain looks at Chris You wouldn't, *Adjudicator*. Your precious Romanas are still here... * ChristopherCwej hits Ferain * Romana-1 slowly opens her eyes, as the mind probe starts to turn red Hello, Romanadvoratrelundar. * Romana2 smiles at Romana1. Hey there, Romanadvoratrelundar. * Romana-1 struggles in the force bonds These are very strong. Romanas, get out now!!! * Mind_probe starts to glow. * Romana2 breaks Romana1 free, and supports her weak form. You... don't... have... to tell.. us twice! IT'S GOING TO BLOW!!!!! * ChristopherCwej runs towords the probe, plants nitro nine on it and runs * Romana-1 supports Romana2 in turn, and together they stagger out of the room * Romana2 begins to lug the earlier Romana out of the laboratory Come on, the TARDIS! Romanas, you okay? * Romana2 looks at Chris... TARDIS? I'm... okay... You? We're fine. And actually, we prefer Fred. * Romana2 smiles at the old joke. * Nitro_9 goes off. * Compound shakes Bombs are going off. * Romana2 runs with the other Romana and Chris to the TARDIS, waiting right outside. * Romana-1 stumbles as the ground begins to quake from the blast * Mind_probe blows up * Romana2 supports Romana1. Come on... Let's go! Thank you... * Romana-1 holds on to her hat and starts moving more quickly * Compound blows up. * ChristopherCwej falls to the ground Well, that's a nice boom. * Romana2 reaches out with her free hand. Come on, Cwej. I'm not going to lose you, too! * Romana-1 also reaches out, and together they yank Chris up Thank you, ladies. Not a problem. Let's get out of here! Yes, agreed. * Romana2 takes Chris and the other Romana, and make it outside the building, where the TARDIS is waiting. * Romana-1, Romana2 and Chris hurry through the dense forest * Romana2 reaches the TARDIS Is that your TARDIS? * Romana-1 points Yes * Romana2 nods Not the old beat up police box of the Doctor's, but it is sufficient. Sufficient, Mister Cwej? My TARDIS is more than sufficient, wouldn't you say, Romana? Oh yes, it's positively luxurious. I should like to - * Romana-1 pauses, and looks around You guys, I really like that ol' police box. * Romana2 looks at Romana1. What? Nothing, I...just thought I heard something. * Romana-1 looks curiously around, and slowly starts moving toward the underbrush * Romana2 looks curiously at Romana1, suddenly... * Romana-1 definitely hears her TARDIS materializing It's time, isn't it? * Romana-1 turns around Yes. I believe it is. Time for you to go, eh? I'm not even sure how I got here, but... * Romana2 shakes Romana's hand, and hugs her. * Romana-1 hugs Romana2 tightly Just Time giving us a hand. She does things like that sometimes. It's been a pleasure. We shall have to do this again. Hopefully under more pleasant circumstances. * Romana2 smiles, the tears welling up. * Romana-1 smiles back Say hello to *him* for me, will you? I'll tell him you said hello. * ChristopherCwej smiles and leaves the two alone * Romana-1 pauses Oh - I never got my Tracer back! That guard... You mean this? * ChristopherCwej gives Romana the Tracer * Romana-1 lights up * Romana2 smiles. Oh, you found it! Thank you, Chris. * Romana-1 takes the Tracer from him * Romana2 sighs. Romana? Yes, Romana? He is insufferable, isn't he? * Romana2 smiles It's hardly the word. * Romana2 remembers the past with amazing clarity Trust me, you'll get used to him. I did. Perhaps if he lost that appalling scarf. Now, you'd better go. Time is starting to snap into place... Well, at least my Doctor is still around and kicking, being Time's Champion. * Romana2 looks at Chris oddly... * Romana-1 smiles at Romana2 and strides off into the underbrush *There* you are! Whatever did you - * TARDIS is heard dematerializing * Romana2 sighs again as she hears the TARDIS again * Romana2 mutters something to herself Romana, can we go home now? Come on, Chris. We've got work to do! * Romana2 takes Chris by the arm. Come on, back to the TARDIS. * ChristopherCwej approaches the TARDIS Okay. * ChristopherCwej enters the TARDIS * Local_native and another native come running through the brush. * Faysi stands by her fellow native and watches, wide-eyed * Local_native looks at Faysi. I bet Andred is very much worried about us. I wonder how the Doctor is getting on with that mission of his? * Romana2 looks at Chris I... don't know. Let's find out, shall we? * Romana2 motions to the console. * Romana2 steps back, trying to keep a brave face in front of Chris. I'll call Gallifrey. * Romana2 looks suddenly, as a piece of paper appears on the console. What's this? Well? * ChristopherCwej looks at the paper I...can... I can't do it. * Romana2 tries to keep a brave face... * ChristopherCwej's tears start to run down the paper He knew it would come, he told me. * ChristopherCwej falls down * Romana2 starts to cry, too... * Romana2 mutters what she muttered earlier to herself. Crying... Definitely crying. ::the end!::