AIM Base

An AIM scientist in a yellow biohazard suit pours a test tube of liquid into another test tube of liquid as a woman walked past, talking to a man, both hidden in shadow, but the clank of metallic boots could be heard.

"Project Protean is working exactly to your specifications, sir," said the woman.

The man replied. "Very good, you shall have a high position in the new world after the takeover of the Cybermen." His voice was robotic, all the same tone and register

"Hydra will want to take its place in the new world," said the woman. Passing a window revealed the woman. She was revealed as none other than Madame Viper, lieutenant of Hydra, the biggest terrorist organisation in the world.

"In return for the Protean serum, you will hold up your end of the bargain?" asked Viper

"Correct," said the metallic voice "The group known as The Avengers will be a good test for the new abilities the Protean serum will give us."

"I am glad we understand each other," said Viper "Understand that AIM created the Protean serum, but I also commissioned them to create the opposite, if you double cross us, Hydra will use it to take you down."

"We shall not double cross you," said the Cyberman "The Cybermen and Hydra will rule this world together."

The TARDIS

The Doctor and Rose opened the TARDIS doors and closed them quickly behind them as several arrows embedded themselves in the doors they had just closed.

"What is with you and queens?" asked Rose "First you anger Queen Victoria, followed by Queen Elisabeth."

"Well," said the Doctor "I'm still not sure why Queen Elisabeth is so angry at me, I haven't done anything yet to invoke her anger."

"Should we concentrate on getting away from old Liz, we can work it out later," said Rose. The Doctor was only happy to comply. He rushed around the console, pulling levers, twisting nobs and pushing buttons. Rose had trouble staying on her feet as the floor bucked.

"We're heading back to the 21st Century," said the Doctor "I've had a lot of trouble there, but at least the monarch doesn't want to chop my head off."

"Where are we going in the 21st Century?" asked Rose, still holding on to the hand holds on the TARDIS to stop herself from falling.

"How about 2012?" asked the Doctor "America, there's some people I'd love to meet."

"O.K," said Rose, as the Doctor pulled one final lever, she shouted his catchphrase "Allons-y"

"Oy!" shouted the Doctor, but couldn't say anymore as he had to grab onto the TARDIS console to stop from falling over.

After a really bumpy TARDIS ride, the engines stopped.

"We're here," said the Doctor, heading for the doors with Rose following behind.

The TARDIS (Exterior)

The TARDIS had appeared on a pavement next to a road. The buildings above towered over the TARDIS, making it look tiny in comparison. To the left, up the road from the TARDIS, was quite a large house. Nothing on the buildings that towered above them, of course, but still mansion sized at least.

"Rose," said the Doctor "Welcome to New York, home of the Avengers."