Running Out Of Time
Chapter 19
Fixing The DeLorean Is Another Third

Dan loaded up the DeLorean's Mr. Fusion with the hay in the barn, as Doc went into the house to retrieve some items for the trip. Dan had just finished filling the gas tank with the makeshift gasoline Doc made, when Doc walked in wearing more modern clothing and a duffel bag at his side. He was wearing a casual Hawaiian-like shirt with trains on it, a pair of olive-drab military-style cargo kakis, and brown loafers.

Dan: Lookin' good. Where did you get that stuff?

Doc: Well, this was what I was wearing when I was accidentally sent back to 1885. I created a pressure chamber to store all of my future garments and supplies in case I needed them in the future.

Dan looked as if he was going to crack up...

Doc: Of course, I mean future as in getting back there... or at a later date... Whatever!

Doc walked to the DeLorean's passenger side, and placed the duffel bag on the roof as he opened the trunk of the car. Actually, the bag wasn't really a bag. It was more of a large plastic cylinder with a handle attached. Dan thought to himself "it might just be one of those future things."

Doc placed the bag in the trunk, and then opened it. He took out a pair of metallic goggles, and another object about the size of a large, broad-point marker. He placed the metal shades on his head, and pocketed the other object. He closed the bag, and trunk, then proceeded to the driver side to open the door...

Dan: Hey, what are you doing?

Doc: I'm driving.

Dan: Oh, really? Can I see your drivers license?

He stared at him blankly, then shook his head.

Dan: Well, when was the last time you drove?

Doc: It's been... a while?

Dan: I think it would be better if I drove.

Doc: Well, the car's registered in my name!

Dan: It WAS registered to you, but then the FBI got it, and sent it to me. Therefore, it is my responsibility to drive it.

Doc: Ok, you win.

He took the glasses off, and handed them to Dan. As Dan walked to the other side of the car, he looked at them in question...

Dan: What are these for?

Doc: ::opens passenger door:: Those are Automotive Angle Display goggles. There are these cameras on the outside of the car that are used to monitor the activity on the outside of the vehicle, then those images are projected to the inside of the goggles.

Dan: ::looks at them:: Sweet!

Doc: After all, I didn't have a window in the back to look out of, so I needed something to replace my blind spot.

Dan: It's like those glasses Arnold Schwarzenegger uses in True Lies.

Doc: In what?

Dan: That movie hasn't been made yet.

Doc shrugged, as he got in the DeLorean, and shut the door. Dan got in, started the car, and put the goggles on his face. It was then multiple images popped up on the inside.

Dan: Da!

Dan peered around, but the same image of the hood of the car appeared.

Dan: Whoa, freaky.

Doc: Oh, before we go, I have to warn you. Because Biff has the time machine, it might be possible the future has been changed to an alternate reality. If things turn out much different then what you saw before you went to get me, don't be surprised.

Dan: Trust me, man, from being a Ghostbuster for so long... nothing surprises me anymore.

Dan hit the hover controls, and flew off. When Doc believed they were over Hill Valley, he punched in the date in the destination panel, flipped on the time circuits, and Dan stepped on it. After the intense flashes and bangs, Dan saw an large object in front of them. Dan hit the headlights, and they saw a 707 heading straight for them.

Doc and Dan screamed their respective screams at the same time...

Doc: GREAT SCOTT!

Dan: HOLY SHIT!

Dan held the wheel tightly, and yanked up. The car nearly missed the tail of the plane, as one of the DeLorean's tires nicked the tail, and the tire blew out. Dan slammed on the breaks, and the stainless steel vehicle came to a dead stop. Both men stared straight ahead, still tense. Dan raised the goggles, and looked over to Doc...

Dan: ::voice cracking:: Well, this is the place.

After that, Dan slammed his head in the wheel.

***

The DeLorean landed in front of Doc Brown's house, slightly leaning to a side because of the tire. Dan stepped out, and looked to the left rare tire. He didn't see any damage to the rim or the axel. Doc stepped out, and took a look around. The streets were littered, and most of the buildings around had either bullet holes, or signs of fire damage on them, including his own house.

Doc: Just as I suspected.

Dan saw the same...

Dan: Damn. Looks like a war zone out here.

Doc: The 85' Biff must have gave a Biff of the past some kind of information on the future. This is what it looked like when Biff became wealthy, powerful, and in control of the town when he got ahold of that sports almanac. He owned toxic waste dumps, Nuclear Power Plants, and legalized gambling. He killed Marty's father, married his mother, sent his brother to jail, and put his sister in a financial nightmare.

Dan: I think I'm having a nightmare.

Doc: Dan, we need to stay focused, and get the DeLorean in the lab.

He went to the gates in the front of the large doors, but they were chained up beyond belief. Dan came from behind, put his Proton Pack on, and fired it up...

Dan: I'll open it. Stand back.

He fired a proton stream, and cut through the chain-linked fence like a hot knife through butter. Still being hot from the stream, he kicked the gate open, and then it fell off the hinges.

Dan: ::imitating Dezi Arnez:: Lucy, I'm home!

Doc: Was there any need for that?

Dan: Well, excuse me for at least enjoying myself a LITTLE!

Dan went to open the garage door, but saw it was also bolted hysterically...

Doc: Biff must of knew we were coming.

Dan: Either that, or there was something in there that your other self didn't want anyone to see.

Doc: I don't think that would be possible, because I know I have already been committed in this timeline.

Dan: Right.

Dan turned the thrower on full blast, and fired along the seams of the door. The edges of the door were smoldering, as both Dan and Doc lifted the door. Both men looked in, and Dan whistled in amazement, as he saw the lab in complete disarray.

Dan: ::in woman's voice:: House keeping? ::regular voice:: Oh, crap... I'm turning into David Spade.

Doc: Like Marty would say: This is heavy.

They walked in, and looked around. Doc noticed something was wrong...

Doc: Hey... there's no electronic equipment here!

Dan: Then that says it. He did know we were coming! If they took you- that is the other you- away, they must of confiscated all the equipment, too.

Doc: I don't know how they would be able to clam it to be evidence of any kind.

Dan: Oh, they must of used some lame excuse, like you were building nuclear warheads from macaroni and garden hoses, or some shit like that.

Doc: Well, without the correct integrated circuits, I can't make the proper repairs to the time machine.

Dan: Come on, there's got to be a Radio Shack somewhere around here!

Doc: What if we're discovered? Everyone in this town knows who I am, so if they see me, they might assume I broke out of the forth floor of Hill County hospital.

Dan: Fine, I'll go look for the chip. You stay here, and guard the DeLorean. Use the other pack if you need to. What's the chipset number?

Doc: 4407 0525.

Dan: Alright. I'll be back like lightning!

Doc: Please, don't say that!

Too late, for Dan already took off down the street. Doc saw him grab a nearby fallen bike, and ride.

Doc: I hope that kid doesn't end up dead.