Doctor Who X Sarah Jane Smith Adventures

Lost to Technology

Part Six

Sitting in her office Sidney's eyes were glued to the monitor. Her eyes went soft when she saw Dana running the halls with the Doctor and Sarah Jane Smith. Anger washed over her along with a new sensation she never felt before... sadness. Sidney felt something run down her face she wiped it away and looked at it in shock it was a tear.

Sidney stood up, she closed her eyes then she took a long deep breath as she left her office. It was time to take care of this herself.

The Doctor along with Sarah Jane and Dana continued down the hall, only to be welcomed by a dozen guards.

"Hm this could be a problem." The Doctor said.

Sarah Jane handed him her sonic lipstick and he pulled out his sonic screwdriver. She looked to Dana as they both cover their ears.

Here we go!" The Doctor screamed.

The timelord held both devices up and turned them on the highest setting. The crossing of the sonic streams sent out a sonic wave that had the guard down on the ground screaming in pain. Once the Doctor turned them off he handed the lipstick back to Sarah and the three of them continued down the hallway.

"Nice trick." Dana said.

"Thank you." The Doctor replied.

"I hope you have more of them up your sleeve." Dana said in a cautious tone.

The Doctor didn't like the sound of that, he looked to Sarah Jane who nodded she had a feeling it was going to be a long fight.

Standing outside the main network door with the Trickster by her side Sidney looked up and down both ends of the hallway. Both sides were surrounded by guards and it was fairly quiet with only the hum of the computer from behind the doors and the loud breathing of her master.

"She is a mistake that must be dealt with." The Trickster said.

The pain Sidney felt from this hurt her deeply, it took all of her strength not to show any tears while around her master because to him it was a sign of weakness.

"Yes my master…" Sidney replied coldly.

At the end of the hall Dana stopped seeing all the guards The Doctor and Sarah Jane did the same as they ran back around the corner.

"She must be down there…" Dana said in a sad tone.

"Along with the Trickster no doubt." Sarah Jane added.

The Doctor leaned on the wall deep in thought there were only three of them and over four or five dozen guards. He needed to think this through.

"For them to be here like this must mean their plan is almost complete." Dana said.

Sarah Jane looked over to the Doctor; he was quiet. She could tell he was thinking and by the look on his face none of his ideas seem plausible. Sarah Jane took a long deep breath, time was ticking away and sadly enough she knew what had to be done.

"Divide and conquer." left Sarah Jane's lips.

The Doctor looked up at his companion she looked over at him with a sad smile as she pulled out two sonic lipsticks from her pocket.

"Sarah …." The Doctor said.

"Can you shut down the network Doctor?" Sarah Jane asked.

Well….maybe if I knew what…" The doctor began to ramble on.

"Yes or no?" Sarah Jane asked in a calm but serious tone.

The Doctor stood up straight and looked deep within his companion's eyes.

"Yes if given enough time." The timelord said.

Okay, Dana you take Sidney I'll handle The Trickster." Sarah Jane said strongly.

Dana nodded in agreement while the Doctor sighed shaking his head. Sarah Jane is truly a strong willed woman when need be, he just hope it didn't come with a deadly price.

Sarah Jane walked out from behind the corner with her sonic devices on the highest setting within moments the guards were falling to the ground as the sonic wave washed over the hallway. Sidney and the Trickster turned to see Sarah Jane Smith standing there with Dana by her side. Both women pulled the cotton balls out of their ears and dropped them to the ground.

"Come and catch me you robed freak!" Sarah Jane screamed.

Sarah Jane ran off laughing while the Trickster growled in anger as he ran off after her. Dana looked over at Sidney before she ran off as well causing her to give chase after her ex secretary. The Doctor appeared around the corner after all the craziness was over, he slipped into the network room with the help of his sonic screwdriver. He walked in and shut the door behind him, his eyes widen at the sight of all the integrated wires, lights and buttons the network had. He looked over at the small led screen which read download at seventy-five percent. The Doctor sighed it was time to get to work he only hoped the others were okay.

Sidney ran around the corner and found Dana waiting for her.

Sidney slowly walked toward her with a menacing look across her face. Dana didn't move she held her ground.

"I know this isn't you…you're different. Do you remember all the lunches we use to have in the park and how I help you find your hobby. Dana said.

Sidney's eyes lighten up as she felt more tears falling down her cheeks. She tried to shake them off but she couldn't this time and she didn't know why. Dana saw the confusion across Sidney's face so she moved a bit closer to her friend.

"….You make me feel so many emotions I never felt before. I felt betrayed when you helped them but I can't hurt you." Sidney said sadly.

"That's what friends do we help each other, so what if your master created you for evil it doesn't mean he controls you."

"I am scared…I've never betrayed my master before.

Dana and Sidney's hand intertwined together which confused the raven haired lass immensely.

"This time we will fight him together and win." Dana said seriously.

Sidney looked into the eyes of her best and only friend while she was still frightened of the Trickster with Dana by her side she felt invincible.

The two of them ran down the hall in search of the Trickster it was time to end his reign of terror.

Down the hall and to the left Sarah Jane kept running until she reached a dead end. She looked at the wall when she felt a pair of eyes on her. As she turned around The Trickster appeared, he threw Sarah Jane up against the wall. Wincing in pain she reached for her sonic lipstick only to have the creature smack it away. He then proceeded to hold her up by the neck choking the life out of her.

"Now I have you Sarah Jane Smith and this time there is no one left to save you." The menacing robed creature said.

Sarah Jane eyes looked upon the laughing Trickster as she felt her air supply slowly being cut off. Maybe she went a bit overboard with this plan but at least she gave The Doctor the time he needed. Soon the whole building jerk harshly while the Trickster still had his hand around her neck. Sarah Jane still managed to smile.

"Your…plans are done… "Sarah said with little breath she had left.

Anger rose within the Trickster as he clamped his other hand around her throat. Just as Sarah Jane was about to succumb to the darkness she was dropped to the floor. She looked over to see Sidney pushing the Trickster up against the wall. Dana walked over to Sarah Jane and helped her to her feet.

"Sidney how could you! " The Trickster said in a surprised tone.

"I am done taking orders from you!" Sidney screamed.

Before he could say another word the building shook again causing some of the roofing to fall down on top of the robed creature. Sidney backed up and helped Dana with Sarah Jane.

"She's having trouble breathing." Dana said.

"We can't stay here." Sidney said.

Sarah Jane wanted to thank the women but she was busy trying to catch her breath to do so.

They two of them walked from the hallway with Sarah Jane between them. The Doctor ran up to them while he was happy that Sidney was on their side, his face grew sadden at the sight of Sarah Jane. She was trying her best to catch her breath with very little success. He wanted to help her but they needed to leave the building now.

"Did you stop it?" Dana asked.

"Yes but I also triggered the self destruct program we have about ten seconds before this place is blown sky high." The Doctor said rather quickly.

Before either of them could say another word the Tardis materialized before them and opened its doors. The Doctor helped them all inside. Just as the building exploded the Tardis dematerialized.

Inside the police box Sidney and Dana looked around, They were both surprised by how big it was. The Doctor put an oxygen mask on Sarah Jane. After a few long deep breaths Sarah Jane pulled the mask off and looked up at the Doctor.

"I know I cut it a bit too close this time." Sarah Jane admitted.

The Doctor nodded in agreement before heading back over to the console, he looked at the coordinates and sighed he knew exactly where she was taken them. Even the old girl hummed sadly but he knew it had to be done. He then looked over at Dana and Sidney, they were holding hands. They were finally happy at least someone was. He felt the Tardis come to a stop he put on a smile and approached the happy humans. As they all walked outside. The smell of the fresh crisp air of Ealing welcomed them.

"Well with the Trickster gone with do you plan on doing now?" The Doctor asked.

"We are going to start another business." Dana stated.

"The right way this time." Sidney added.

The Doctor waved to Sidney and Dana as they walked down the street, soon Sarah Jane emerged from the Tardis.

"I'm glad Sidney can finally see there is more to life then her master, who knows she made even find a little romance as well." Sarah Jane said.

"Indeed." The Doctor said.

The two of them stood there in front of Sarah Jane's house, after a few moments the door opened and waiting for them was a confused Clara along with three confused children. The Doctor sighed as he took a hold of his old friend's hand.

"I wish you didn't have to go." The Doctor said in a sadden tone.

As do I but you know,I have a feeling we'll meet again so until next time Doctor." Sarah Jane said followed with a tearful smile.

"Until next time ." The Doctor replied.