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Red Dragon

Chapter Five

A Holiday Gone Wrong

They took a slow walk back to the hotel, hand in hand. The sun had faded beneath the sea leaving the stars twinkling above. The waves rolled up the beach; the moon shining down reflecting its light on the sea. The Doctor and Rose strode beside the sea wall, the gentle wind rustling their hair.

The tiredness that Rose had felt earlier had since evaporated. Talking around midday, and then taking a stroll around the park had kept Rose awake. Now they made their way back to the hotel under cover of darkness. Thankfully Mickey and Martha had been smart enough to leave them alone and not call them.

For the last fifteen minutes the two had remained silent. The Doctor didn't know why, but he felt a little embarrassed. They were practically alone with only a few people walking past. Rose's head laid gently on his shoulder…and it felt comfortable. He hadn't felt this content in a long time.

They took a left at the promenade turning towards the hotel. Street-lamps showed them the way; the buildings seemed to sparkle with diamonds as they crossed the road.

Neither of them registered the ten men watching from the top of a building, their faces hidden by masks.

"Shouldn't they be back by now?" Martha looked anxious, her eyes staring out the window, watching for signs that would signal the return of Rose and the Doctor.

"We shouldn't fret over it," Mickey said, "Besides, Rose is safe with the Doctor."

Martha sighed. "I hope you're right…but I just can't shake this bad feeling…"

Even Mickey looked concerned.

It happened so suddenly.

One moment they had been walking slowly towards the double sliding doors of the hotel; the next they were surrounded by tall, muscle-bound, armoured men, their black eyes glinting from the visor in the helmets they wore.

Rose was instantly alert.

The Doctor held the sonic screwdriver up and was eying their attackers. Then the men lunged.

Rose took a dive to the left, rolling, as the Doctor sprang to the right, ramming his shoulder into one of the attackers. He had underestimated their strength as he was thrown aside. He was on his feet again, grabbing Rose by the arm and hurtling out of the circle of attackers. They tried to grab him, but he moved quickly enough to avoid their gloved hands. Glancing back he saw four of them stand in front of the doors to the hotel.

Great. No way back inside. He considered heading for the TARDIS, but he couldn't risk the men harming his precious ship. It would be best to head in the opposite direction. With Rose running alongside him, the two fled up the road and took a sharp right, followed by the armoured men intent on catching their prey.

"Mickey!"

"What is it?" Mickey sprang to the window. Below them they could see the Doctor and Rose surrounded. Before Martha could react, he was already running for the door, grabbing a blaster. He tossed one to Martha and the two took a fast run, leaping down the steps as fast as possible.

They both prayed they would be on time.

Rose was stumbling, her legs weak. She almost fell but the Doctor caught her. In that split second something whizzed through the air behind them striking the Doctor in his right shoulder. He pulled out a small metal dart with red markings on it. He could feel poison pulse through his veins.

Oh bugger…I've been drugged.

And then he fell, slumping to the concrete.

When they reached the ground floor, Mickey cursed. "They're blocking the door!" he bit his lip. "Up."

Turning back to the stairs they leapt two at a time coming to the first floor. Next to them was a window. Slamming his palm down on the OPEN button, the window slid open. Peering over the edge he wondered for a second if he would make it. His decision was made for him as the sliding doors at the bottom of the stairs opened and the four men, who had been guarding the door, hurtled through.

One raised a gloved hand. "Stop them!"

"Martha, jump!" Mickey grabbed her hand, and they both leapt out the window.

"DOCTOR!" Rose yelled. She fell to her knees, attempting to shake the Doctor awake, but to no avail, he wouldn't budge. She bit her lip furiously. What can I do?

The armoured men were hastily approaching her position. She had realised they were not after her but the Doctor, but why?

It's up to me then.

Quickly Rose gathered her remaining strength, ignoring the fatigue that was seeping up her limbs. Her fingers brushed the Sonic Screwdriver and she grabbed it, lifting it up. She fiddled with the settings - how the heck do you use this thing? - but before she could even fathom out if she had the correct setting, she was flung to the concrete, her head bashing against the floor.

Consciousness left her.

They landed on their feet. The leap hadn't been too far. As soon as they were on the ground Mickey pushed Martha in front. "Run!" Swiftly he followed, shooting red bolts over his shoulder, missing their pursuers who had leapt from the ledge as well.

"Do we know which way the Doctor went?" Martha asked.

Mickey shook his head. "No. Lets head for the TARDIS. There's a fifty-fifty chance that will be where they head."

Striking a left and running up an alley, they headed away from their attackers.

Bejani Krosov lifted his fingers off of the girl's throat. "She's alive. No concussion. Unharmed as ordered." He turned his piercing gaze upon the Doctor. "He's stirring. Get him sedated using VIG Type 12. That should keep him out for at least six hours, long enough to hand him over to our employer."

Bejani watched silently as the newest recruit to his team, Yallis Yerogu, applied the drug through a needle. Two more injections in the throat followed. The Doctor's stirring ceased and he was under again.

"Search him and get rid of any items. Dispose of that coat."

"What about the girl?" Gorna, his senior officer asked.

"Bind her arms just to be sure. Drag her to the side of the building."

His men were efficient and quickly proceeded with the tasks at hand. He had no need to worry. Everything was going as planned.

Martha panted against the TARDIS console. "I don't think they followed us."

Mickey nodded in agreement. "Obviously I was wrong. They didn't come here." He sighed. "Looks like the Doctor and Rose are still out there."

"Then we'd better go and find them." Martha was quite insistent when she wanted to be, and she was using a forceful tone, which reminded Mickey of Rose. Maybe that was why they got on so well.

"Let's go."

Her head thumped loudly in her brain as her eyes opened.

Are you alright, Rose Tyler?

What? She felt dizzy.

I can help you. Let me…

Realisation dawned on her. You're the Bad Wolf.

I mean you no harm. If we don't work together you are risking losing the one you love.

With those words Rose's eyes sprang open. She saw the Doctor surrounded by their attackers. He was bound securely and gagged. "No…" she whispered.

Those words were enough to alert the attention of the toughened men.

"Krosov! That human bitch is awake!"

She felt unmistakable hatred well up inside her. The bonds round her hands were no obstacle. She pulled them apart, the ropes falling to the earth. She felt fire rushing through her veins. With a burst of energy, Rose Tyler climbed to her feet. "I am not a human bitch!" she spat. And then she charged.

Despite the seriousness of the situation, Mickey had agreed with Martha's suggestion of being careful. They slipped as quickly as they dared back to the hotel, retracing their steps, their eyes and ears alert for any sign of the Doctor or Rose. No one was out on the streets anymore. Night was fully upon them. Everyone was sleeping.

"What if we can't find them?" there was a hint of fear in Martha's voice.

"We need to keep positive." Mickey responded. "If we think too much about the consequences…" he trailed off, knowing that Martha was getting the picture he was painting.

Bejani side-stepped the fierce girl's attack. She carried on running towards Gorna who had insulted her. He watched with some amusement as Gorna tried to meet her attack. He was stumbling backwards, but a low kick sent the blonde falling. But she was up again instantly, pursuing Gorna.

Bejani spoke into his communicator that was located inside his helmet. "Gorna, keep her distracted. Give us time to get Flynn's prize away from here."

"Yes sir." Gorna replied.

With the girl intent on revenge following Gorna, Bejani signalled for the others to pick up the Doctor and carry him away in the opposite direction. He strode behind, walking backwards as he watched the commotion between his second in command and a blonde. If Gorna lost, he would never live it down.

But then, if he was right about his assumption, then the girl wouldn't give Gorna a chance to live.

Anger pulsed through her.

A part of Rose couldn't understand why she was feeling like this but the solution was simple. It's the Bad Wolf. It's using me…I shouldn't let it. She gritted her teeth, trying to prevent the inevitable. I can't let it win…not now.

If you want to help the Doctor, then you need me. The Bad Wolf answered curtly.

No. Rose answered, even as her fist hurtled with amazing speed at the soldier.

If I leave, you will die.

Get out. She insisted. Focusing her mind, she prevented herself from delivering the blow to the soldier (who swerved out of her way). In that split second of concentration to oust the Bad Wolf, the soldier whipped out a blaster and stunned her, sending her crashing to the floor.

Rose felt her eyes closing. With the last ounce of strength, she twisted her head and glanced the other attackers carrying the Doctor away. I'll come for you my Doctor. I promise.

Blackness overtook her.

Derol Flynn stood in back of his yacht starship. One of his most prized possessions he had acquired it when he'd gone to a Bluevine Fair on the distant world of Rittek. He'd got it at a low price, despite the fact it was a valuable ship. The Rittekians had had no idea how much its real worth was.

There came a knock at the hatch. He activated the comlink. "Yes."

"We have him sir." It was Bejani.

Activating the opening mechanism, Derol stepped back as Alpha Team carried in his prize. Laying the unconscious alien on the metal flooring, Bejani ordered two others to lift up a compartment embedded in the floor. "Put him in there. He'll be safe and secured."

Bejani followed the orders. Replacing the compartment on top, Derol activated another button which would supply oxygen to the compartment, allowing his prisoner to remain alive. In the past Derol's projects had usually been dead. They had never put a child in the compartment, but this man they had just caught was different…there was something about him that made Bejani hesitate. He shook his head. He shouldn't have to worry about the prisoner.

After all he belonged to Derol now.

There'd be no escape for him.

All traces would disappear.

Not even the white human would find Derol.

He smiled grimly. "Is there anything else you wish for me to do, sir?" he added.

Derol nodded. "Yes. Keep a track on his companions. If they go too deep into uncovering the truth then you have my permission to kill them. They cannot be allowed to meddle in this business. I am about to make a breakthrough. I cannot let them mess this up. As always you will be paid extra for the effort you put into your assignments. I have already forwarded the cash to your individual accounts."

"Yes sir."

Derol remained silent.

Bejani lifted his arm. "Let's go." Trailing down the ramp and out of the docking bay, they watched as the starship lifted into the air and left Canodi.

"Come. We have a job to do."

The others followed without hesitation.

"ROSE!" Mickey rushed over. The body of Rose Tyler lay still, but her chest was moving slowly up and down. "She's alive." He said, relief flooding his face.

Martha approached. "Blood." She pointed at a pool of blood collecting round Rose's head. She crouched down and gently lifted up Rose's head. Using two fingers she prodded at the back. She sighed with relief. "It's dried up. A small scratch - nothing more."

"Thank goodness."

Martha ran her eyes around them. "Where's the Doctor?"

"They took him."

Rose was awake. "They carried him off. I couldn't…" she coughed. "…stop them. I'm sorry. I should've tried harder."

Mickey gently stroked Rose's hair. "It's alright. We'll get him back."

There was no answer from Rose. She was already unconscious again.

"Let's get her back to the TARDIS." Mickey suggested.

With Martha supporting Rose's head and Mickey holding her legs, they carried her through the streets.

What had been a simple holiday had turned into an abduction.

Now both Mickey and Martha felt lost, unsure of what to do.

TBC

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