Post by Fitz Kreiner on Nov 9, 2005 9:21:11 GMT
“They started to strike out at small ships, building up their numbers. There are thousands of Millions of them! They’ve even held slave worlds where when a slave passes their prime they’re converted. New slaves are born there, that’s how they kept their numbers up, breeding humans!”
Tom stopped and looked at the Doctor. The Timelord, his fellow Timelord apparently, was talking it all in with both horror and fascination.
“They’ve been rebuilding their strength for 1300 years. They’ve added all different kinds of technology they’ve stolen to their own, biological, technological, they’ve even used some cloning technology to build up their numbers, trying to survive. They’ve adapted biological technology to convert non-human humanoid species to their number without tissue rejection. They’ve spread like a Cancer through the sector of Space that contains Telos. They’re still spreading. To survive, all threats must be destroyed; Daleks, Sontaran, the Federation. All humanoid threats will either be rounded up and converted or destroyed. Once these major obstacles are out of their way, the remaining smaller will fall, then they will have the forces to move in on…on…” Tom paused. Realisation flooding through him as if someone had opened a slues gate of knowledge. “Gallifrey, that’s who I am!” He gasped.
“On to where, Tom tell me please?!” The Doctor urged.
“Their forces are formidable in size, they could easily sweep away Sontar, Skaro and the Federation, and then they will be free to go for the one prize, which will ensure their survival throughout time.”
The Doctor stood up, his hands firmly gripping the table. “Go on…” he said a slight tremble in his voice.
“They’ll take it all. Destroy everyone, take control of time; they’ll be able to take whole galaxies within years with that power.”
“Tom, are you saying what I think you’re saying?” The Doctor asked.
“Gallifrey.” Was Toms only answer. “They’ll destroy the Timelords and take all power over time, striking out at the other galaxies at all times. Their numbers will increase exponentially. They’ll be the only dominant life form in the universe.” Tom stopped looking round at the stunned faces looking back at him. The Doctors’ face was fixed in pure horror.
“What?”
“From their strength and numbers and with any knowledge about time they’ve gained from me I can’t see how they will fail.” Tom said.
“They hadn’t counted my involvement.” The Doctor said with a grim tone to his voice that Jess had never heard in his voice before.
“Main crew, back to the duties.” Edwards said observing the look on the Doctors face.
Sanders, Bradbury, Ford and Anderson walked out of the conference room.
“What are you going to do?” Jess asked.
“I don’t know yet. But I have to get to Telos as soon as possible.” The Doctor said his face grim. The Doctor stood up to his full height and clutched his lapels. “Commander,” he said, “I have to get to Telos, and I need Mr Rowan to accompany me.”
“What about me?” Jess asked.
“No.” The Doctor said simply. “This is going to be potentially incredibly dangerous, and I don’t want you to get caught by the Cybermen, and I can’t have them threatening you again.”
“But if it’s going to be dangerous, you’ll need me to look out for you.” Jess said, touched by the Doctors compassion. “Besides, they said they wouldn’t harm me when they last had me prisoner.”
“That was then, this is now.” The Doctor said. “And besides, I believe that the Commander may well require your help.”
“Yes,” Edwards Said. “Do you mind if I borrow Jess for security reasons, traitors and sabotage?”
“You’ll have to ask her, Commander!” The Doctor smiled.
“Yes, of course.” Jess smiled. “if we’re talking about what the Cyberman said about the Guardian?”
“Commander, I think Mr Rowan and I had better be going.” The Doctor said. “We have a great deal to do.”
“First, I need to get back into some proper clothes.” Tom said looking down at the medical attire he was wearing.
“No time like the present then!” The Doctor said; a smile back on his face. He turned and strode from the room, with Tom walking after.
In the darkened control room the two remaining figures were both working at the consoles.
“Sir, I’ve regained full signal.” The First said.
“Are there any faults or damage?” The Second replied.
“I’m afraid so sir. Look.” The figure gestured to a screen. “It’s failing.”
“We need that information, and soon, before.” The Figure was cut off as the third re-entered the room. “Sir?!”
“You have been keeping information from us, Terrin.” The Third said.
“No, no sir; it’s just.” Terrin Started.
“Oh, be quiet. We’ve run another scan and simulation. Independent to this one and nothing has changed. Yes he’s acted and still is, but it is not going to change the outcome.” The third figure paused as two other figures entered the room. “Terrin, you’ve lied to the Supreme Council, guards.”
The two new figures, guards, moved forward and took hold of Terrin.
“You are under arrest. The Supreme Council have taken a vote and it is time to act. A force has been assembled and we are leaving.” He turned to the first figure. “Dorlin, you will accompany me.”
“Yes sir.” Dorlin said getting to his feet.
“Bring him, we are leaving this station.” The figure said, turning and leaving the room.
“Please hurry Mr Rowan.” The Doctor called through the door.
“I’m on my way, don’t worry.” Tom said walking to the door of his quarters, doing up the last few buttons of a clean new uniform.
“Good, come on, there’s no more time to lose. Hopefully the atmosphere inside the TARDIS will help you regain some more of your old memories.” The Doctor said as the two approached the lift.
“I hope so.” Tom said as they entered the lift and made their way to the Medical Bay, where the TARDIS was still stood. “It’s a bit tricky having gaping holes in your memory.”
“I know how you feel.” The Doctor said, thinking back to his exile on Earth. “And I would prepare yourself, as I doubt that you name really is Tom Rowan.”
“Funny that.” Tom said stepping out of the lift. “But it still feels like my name.”
“It is a possibility, some Timelords do have human names, but it’s rare.”
The two walked in silence the rest of the way to the medical bay. As the Doctor walked over to the TARDIS and unlocked the door, Tom walked up to the Nurse and handed her the gowns.
“Sorry about that little outburst earlier.” He smiled as he turned, walking towards the TARDIS.
Closing the door behind him, Tom walked over to the Console where the doctor was stood checking panels.
“We’re going to have to arrive at Telos via the Vortex. I don’t want them to know we’ve arrived. The last thing I want is Cybermen getting their hands on Gallifreyan technology.”
The Doctor said. “So, there is a chance this could be a bumpy ride.”
“I’m ready Doctor, I’ve flown a shuttle through severe turbulence in an asteroid field, and you’ve got to keep your wits about you there!” Tom smiled at the Doctor.
The Doctor smiled and set the controls and the time rotor started its rhythmic rise and fall as the picture of the medical bay on the scanner changed to that of the Vortex.
“Ok, we’re in flight.” The Doctor said, to himself more than Tom. “Co-ordinates.” He looked up at the young Timelord. “It’s been a while since I was last at Telos. Can’t say I’m excited about this return trip.”
“Can’t say I’m too thrilled about the prospect either Doctor!” Tom replied. “Still, a Timelord’s gotta do what a Timelord’s gotta do.” He added smiling grimly.
“You’re starting to accept it more then?” The Doctor enquired.
“It’s starting to make sense.” Tom replied. “I know how I can remember Venus being terraformed now. That was a good 25 years ago and going by my physical age, I shouldn’t really be able to remember that.”
“They’ve terraformed Venus?” The Doctor asked. “Philistines!” he muttered under his breath.
Tom stopped and looked at the Doctor. The Timelord, his fellow Timelord apparently, was talking it all in with both horror and fascination.
“They’ve been rebuilding their strength for 1300 years. They’ve added all different kinds of technology they’ve stolen to their own, biological, technological, they’ve even used some cloning technology to build up their numbers, trying to survive. They’ve adapted biological technology to convert non-human humanoid species to their number without tissue rejection. They’ve spread like a Cancer through the sector of Space that contains Telos. They’re still spreading. To survive, all threats must be destroyed; Daleks, Sontaran, the Federation. All humanoid threats will either be rounded up and converted or destroyed. Once these major obstacles are out of their way, the remaining smaller will fall, then they will have the forces to move in on…on…” Tom paused. Realisation flooding through him as if someone had opened a slues gate of knowledge. “Gallifrey, that’s who I am!” He gasped.
“On to where, Tom tell me please?!” The Doctor urged.
“Their forces are formidable in size, they could easily sweep away Sontar, Skaro and the Federation, and then they will be free to go for the one prize, which will ensure their survival throughout time.”
The Doctor stood up, his hands firmly gripping the table. “Go on…” he said a slight tremble in his voice.
“They’ll take it all. Destroy everyone, take control of time; they’ll be able to take whole galaxies within years with that power.”
“Tom, are you saying what I think you’re saying?” The Doctor asked.
“Gallifrey.” Was Toms only answer. “They’ll destroy the Timelords and take all power over time, striking out at the other galaxies at all times. Their numbers will increase exponentially. They’ll be the only dominant life form in the universe.” Tom stopped looking round at the stunned faces looking back at him. The Doctors’ face was fixed in pure horror.
“What?”
“From their strength and numbers and with any knowledge about time they’ve gained from me I can’t see how they will fail.” Tom said.
“They hadn’t counted my involvement.” The Doctor said with a grim tone to his voice that Jess had never heard in his voice before.
“Main crew, back to the duties.” Edwards said observing the look on the Doctors face.
Sanders, Bradbury, Ford and Anderson walked out of the conference room.
“What are you going to do?” Jess asked.
“I don’t know yet. But I have to get to Telos as soon as possible.” The Doctor said his face grim. The Doctor stood up to his full height and clutched his lapels. “Commander,” he said, “I have to get to Telos, and I need Mr Rowan to accompany me.”
“What about me?” Jess asked.
“No.” The Doctor said simply. “This is going to be potentially incredibly dangerous, and I don’t want you to get caught by the Cybermen, and I can’t have them threatening you again.”
“But if it’s going to be dangerous, you’ll need me to look out for you.” Jess said, touched by the Doctors compassion. “Besides, they said they wouldn’t harm me when they last had me prisoner.”
“That was then, this is now.” The Doctor said. “And besides, I believe that the Commander may well require your help.”
“Yes,” Edwards Said. “Do you mind if I borrow Jess for security reasons, traitors and sabotage?”
“You’ll have to ask her, Commander!” The Doctor smiled.
“Yes, of course.” Jess smiled. “if we’re talking about what the Cyberman said about the Guardian?”
“Commander, I think Mr Rowan and I had better be going.” The Doctor said. “We have a great deal to do.”
“First, I need to get back into some proper clothes.” Tom said looking down at the medical attire he was wearing.
“No time like the present then!” The Doctor said; a smile back on his face. He turned and strode from the room, with Tom walking after.
In the darkened control room the two remaining figures were both working at the consoles.
“Sir, I’ve regained full signal.” The First said.
“Are there any faults or damage?” The Second replied.
“I’m afraid so sir. Look.” The figure gestured to a screen. “It’s failing.”
“We need that information, and soon, before.” The Figure was cut off as the third re-entered the room. “Sir?!”
“You have been keeping information from us, Terrin.” The Third said.
“No, no sir; it’s just.” Terrin Started.
“Oh, be quiet. We’ve run another scan and simulation. Independent to this one and nothing has changed. Yes he’s acted and still is, but it is not going to change the outcome.” The third figure paused as two other figures entered the room. “Terrin, you’ve lied to the Supreme Council, guards.”
The two new figures, guards, moved forward and took hold of Terrin.
“You are under arrest. The Supreme Council have taken a vote and it is time to act. A force has been assembled and we are leaving.” He turned to the first figure. “Dorlin, you will accompany me.”
“Yes sir.” Dorlin said getting to his feet.
“Bring him, we are leaving this station.” The figure said, turning and leaving the room.
“Please hurry Mr Rowan.” The Doctor called through the door.
“I’m on my way, don’t worry.” Tom said walking to the door of his quarters, doing up the last few buttons of a clean new uniform.
“Good, come on, there’s no more time to lose. Hopefully the atmosphere inside the TARDIS will help you regain some more of your old memories.” The Doctor said as the two approached the lift.
“I hope so.” Tom said as they entered the lift and made their way to the Medical Bay, where the TARDIS was still stood. “It’s a bit tricky having gaping holes in your memory.”
“I know how you feel.” The Doctor said, thinking back to his exile on Earth. “And I would prepare yourself, as I doubt that you name really is Tom Rowan.”
“Funny that.” Tom said stepping out of the lift. “But it still feels like my name.”
“It is a possibility, some Timelords do have human names, but it’s rare.”
The two walked in silence the rest of the way to the medical bay. As the Doctor walked over to the TARDIS and unlocked the door, Tom walked up to the Nurse and handed her the gowns.
“Sorry about that little outburst earlier.” He smiled as he turned, walking towards the TARDIS.
Closing the door behind him, Tom walked over to the Console where the doctor was stood checking panels.
“We’re going to have to arrive at Telos via the Vortex. I don’t want them to know we’ve arrived. The last thing I want is Cybermen getting their hands on Gallifreyan technology.”
The Doctor said. “So, there is a chance this could be a bumpy ride.”
“I’m ready Doctor, I’ve flown a shuttle through severe turbulence in an asteroid field, and you’ve got to keep your wits about you there!” Tom smiled at the Doctor.
The Doctor smiled and set the controls and the time rotor started its rhythmic rise and fall as the picture of the medical bay on the scanner changed to that of the Vortex.
“Ok, we’re in flight.” The Doctor said, to himself more than Tom. “Co-ordinates.” He looked up at the young Timelord. “It’s been a while since I was last at Telos. Can’t say I’m excited about this return trip.”
“Can’t say I’m too thrilled about the prospect either Doctor!” Tom replied. “Still, a Timelord’s gotta do what a Timelord’s gotta do.” He added smiling grimly.
“You’re starting to accept it more then?” The Doctor enquired.
“It’s starting to make sense.” Tom replied. “I know how I can remember Venus being terraformed now. That was a good 25 years ago and going by my physical age, I shouldn’t really be able to remember that.”
“They’ve terraformed Venus?” The Doctor asked. “Philistines!” he muttered under his breath.