From Koschei to Master Chapter 2
Jack's POV
I wasn't sure what was going on with the Master. Or should I say Koschei. I followed him until I found him at the TARDIS console. "Koschei? Are you alright?" I walked to him and laid a hoof on his shoulder. "You wouldn't believe me Jack. It wouldn't make a-"I cut Koschei off by pressing my lips to his. I felt him tense but slowly relax. I was unable to get this off my mind and I had to do this. I had to. I pulled back and looked him in the eyes. My blue eyes locked onto his gold. "Koschei, please, tell me." I spoke softly so I wouldn't sound aggressive. "I've been suffering from nightmares. I can't even sleep at night now so what's the point in trying? It feels like something's trying to take control of me…" Then it hit me… Koschei's fighting The Master's control…. I can't let him suffer but I promised that I wouldn't tell the Theta. Even if it killed me….
Doctor's POV
I walked to where Jack and Koschei were and I dropped my Sonic Screwdriver at the sight….. Jack was- pinned to the console and…. I backed off and ran off. Leaving my Sonic Screwdriver on the floor. I looked back before pacing. Getting upset and angry at my best friend. As soon as he walked back in, I pinned him to the wall and socked him hard a few times before letting him go.
Doctor:
This is not the man I knew, there's something deeply troubling you
How long do you plan to hide away here?
This increasing isolation only adds to your frustration
And it could endanger your career
Koschei:
Theta, I don't need you to turn on me as well
More than ever now I need a friend
Can't you see and don't you know I've been through hell
Don't condemn what you don't comprehend
Doctor:
Koschei, I'm not questioning your motives here
But is what you are seeking worth the price?
You've turned your back on everything you once held dear
You're choosing to ignore your friends' advice
You have your work, and nothing more
You are possessed, what is your demon?
You've never been this way before
You've lost the fire you built your dream on
There's something strange, there's something wrong
I see a change; it's like when love dies
I who have known you for so long,
I see the pain in your eyes
There was a time you lived your life
And no one lived the way that you did
You had a plan, you found a wife
You saw your world as very few did
You had it all, the overall
You seemed to know just what to live for
But now it seems you don't at all
You have your work, nothing more
You have your work, and nothing more
You are possessed, what is your demon?
You've never been this way before
You've lost the fire you built your dream on
There's something strange, there's something wrong
I see a change; it's like when love dies
I who have known you for so long
I see the pain in your eyes
(Koschei:
Have I become?
My work and nothing more?
I know that's not
What I'm living for)
Jack:
Doctor, you know Koschei won't just walk away
The only way he knows is straight ahead
Doctor:
Jack, you've not heard a single word I've said
My fear is he's in over his head
He could lose control, and that I dread
There has been talk
They say he's gone too far!
He's locked himself away in his own world pursuing his insanity
Jack:
It is his work!
Doctor:
It's more than work
He is obsessed, the man is driven
Jack:
Just give him time, I ask no more
His work's a crime to be forgiven!
Doctor:
There's something strange, unless I'm blind
I see a change of a bizarre kind
Jack:
There's not at all, don't be unkind
The problem's all in your mind!
(All simultaneously)
Doctor:
He has his work, and nothing more
He is obsessed, the man is driven
Jack:
Just give him time, I ask no more
His work's a crime to be forgiven
Doctor:
There's something strange, unless I'm blind
I see a change of a bizarre kind
Jack:
There's not at all, don't be unkind
The problem's all in your mind!
(Doctor:
Have you become?
Your work and nothing more?
I know that's not
What you're living for)
(Koschei:
Theta…. Theta…
Theta…
Theta, Theta!)
Doctor:
Still I pray every day Koschei may find his way
I pray he may find his way
I will pray every day Koschei may find his way
I pray he may find his way
(Jack and Koschei:
I pray you (I) may
Find your (my) way
I pray you (I) may
Find your (my) way)
Koschei's POV
What have I done? Have I become my work and nothing more? My life is a wreck…. And only Jack knows. It's all I have left. He's all I have left to keep me sane. He keeps me from The Master. But how long can I hold out? I feel the insanity building more and more every day. My coat is beginning to turn a darker shade of blue. Jack is worried and I fear I may end up harming him or Theta. My life… is ending with death. Forever. The Master won't stop until Jack or Theta ends this. Thus ending my life too.
Jack's POV
I worry about Koschei. He- hasn't been himself. That time on the TARDIS console was great but I saw something in his eyes. Pain, agony, fear….. I can't stand to see him like this. I need to tell Theta. He might be able to stop this.
Doctor's POV
I know Jack's hiding something from me. He never defended Koschei from me. NEVER. I think it's time I show Koschei's secret to him. Bring him pain, make him fear me, and break his fighting spirit….