I'm glad everyone is enjoying this so far! This chapter is short but a necessary one. More of a setting up chapter, I think, but hope you like it anyway! Thanks!

Red Dragon

Chapter Eight

The Doctor's New Home

"What can I do for you, Miss Lyons?" the administrator leaned back in a large, furry chair, his large, oval eyes focused upon Rose with some amusement. His legs were crossed in front of him. He wore robes that showed he was a man of power. From Rose could gather from her knowledge of alien life-form, the administrator was a close relative of the Oragnas, a primitive species that walked on four legs, with two arms to help them pick up stuff. They had a large snout to sniff out intruders. The administrator was like this save for two things. Instead of sharp teeth like the Oragnas, he had small pointy teeth. His fingers were more human like then clawed. It gave her the impression that at least one of his relatives had been human.

Rose plonked herself down on only chair in front of the desk without being invited. She swung an arm over the back of it, and focused her eyes upon the administrator. "I wish to speak to Derol Flynn. Where is he?"

The administrator did not even hesitate. "He is taking a break from his duties. He has been busy as of late and decided to take a vacation. Is there a problem with that, Miss Lyons?"

Rose allowed a smug smile to cross her features. "Yes, there is."

The administrator seemed confused, as if surprised.

Rose continued without pause. "You see, Derol Flynn has taken something that is very dear to me. And I want him back."

"Master Flynn does not steal. He collects."

Rose arched an eyebrow; her arms crossed. "And the fact that he authorised the kidnapping of a Time Lord doesn't bother you?"

"You must jest! They do not exist! Just a legend, lost among the times."

"Whether you believe it or not, I suggest, before I get angry, that you tell me where Derol Flynn has gone, otherwise I will force it out of you." There was such a conviction in her voice that the administrator hesitated.

"He's gone home," he muttered quietly. He didn't like the glare gleaming from Rose's eyes. The girl was dangerous. He could see that. And he was afraid.

"You know nothing more?" Rose snarled.

The administrator held up his hands. "I don't know! Nothing! If you say you're speaking the truth, my master would've gone home! He has many, but even I cannot predict where he would go. He only gives information like that to his most trusted people and I'm not one of them!"

"You are lying." Rose was standing tall in front of him. She began to step forward.

The administrator stumbled out of his chair. "Please…"

Before Rose could do anything, Mickey had grabbed her arms, hauling her back.

"That's enough! We got what we came for. There's no point in forcing him!"

Rose clenched her fists, her anger reducing in her veins as her mind mulled over Mickey's logic. Her breathing became steady, and she slowly stepped back, her eyes still focused upon the administrator. Finally they stepped out of the office. Silence reigned between them, and they slowly made their way out of the museum into the light of day.

Throughout her mind, rang the same words: I nearly lost control.

And Rose Tyler hated the fact she was failing to control the Bad Wolf.

Oh god, where am I now?

The Doctor opened his eyes. Have they drugged me again? Am I losing my memory? I can't remember. He shook his head trying to remember images…he could vaguely recall someone hitting him on the head but after that…just blackness.

There was a white light shining above him, and he took a long look at his surroundings. Chemicals…shelves stuffed with books…posters scattered the walls. Technology - scanners…many things that he didn't recognise. Okay, looks like I'm in some sort of lab.

There was a glass panel in front of him. And I'm in a glass cage. Absolutely terrific. I've gone from being a Time-Lord to lab-rat. I'm so excited by that! He tried to move, but he found his arms were locked securely behind him to a pole. Chains were wound tightly round his wrists, shoulders and chest. Fantastic, I'm securely chained. No hope of escape then.

I wonder what fun activities I'm going to be doing? It was a question he didn't really want to know the answer to, but he had to keep himself entertained somehow. I suppose Flynn will be appearing soon.

As if on cue the lab doors slid open with an elegant hiss and in stepped Derol Flynn. He strode slowly forward, hands behind his back. "Enjoying yourself are we?"

"Apart from the abysmal treatment, this is becoming my favourite holiday in years," the Doctor replied sarcastically.

Derol laughed softly. "Oh, dear me, Doctor." He shook his head. "You still have faith in your companions?"

"Of course. Why should I aimlessly forget them?"

"Because this is your new home.. You can't escape from us. You may as well accept that fact. It'll make all our lives easier."

The Doctor blinked. "You seriously believe I'm prepared to accept that fact? You are surely mistaken if you think I will just give up hope by a few simple words."

Derol's eyes glittered menacingly. "Then you are a fool to think otherwise." He turned on his heel. "I will be back later. I suggest you get yourself acquainted with your new home." The door clicked shut, locking the Doctor in.

TBC

Please let me know what you think!

Next chapter is entitled: New Skills Revealed Coming in three days time!

A little teaser is below….

"Remind me why we're here again?" The expression on Rose's face told Mickey that his former girlfriend was bored. Since the meeting with the administrator they had been searching with the archives for information on Derol Flynn's homes, however Rose had been confident enough to suggest using the TARDIS. The comment itself didn't bother Mickey - the only problem was, none of them could use it.

How did Rose know that she could access the TARDIS console? It was not something that he and Martha wished to risk, and so the two had managed to beat down Rose. If they failed to find anything substantial in the archives, then they would resort to using the TARDIS. Until that time came, Rose had to be patient and wait.

Heh, bit of a big teaser, but there you go!

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