NEXT TIME…
INT. OBSERVATION DECK
The doctor, Rose and Adam are in a room overlooking the Earth.
"Really doctor? Again?" Jack asked teasingly. Remembering they'd already seen the earth like this in a previous episode.
"Hey this trip was totally different." 11 defended, 10 nodding along. 12 was indifferent as always.
"You can say that again." Rose sighed.
Rose and the doctor are smiling while Adam looks awestruck and overwhelmed.
Rose and 10 both snorted remembering the way Adam fainted. At the time it just seemed pathetic, now it was hilarious. It probably felt that way since they were no longer friends with the guy.
THE DOCTOR: The fourth great and bountiful human empire. And there it is. Planet Earth at its height.
"Oh that…" River sighed. The time stream around that period had been all messed up. It figured her husband was involved. Why did he always have to be so loud? She shook her head and looked over to 12, who was watching the tv with a passive expression, though the amusement in his eyes was unmistakable. Obviously something had changed him, made him tone things down a bit, even at the cost of his compassionate and childish side. But what could have done that…
INT. FLOOR 139, CORRIDOR
People rush around as the food stands open up. Close up of one of the chefs as he takes a man's order.
CHEF: Cronk burger with cheese, cronk burger with pajatos.
"Uh… What?" Donna asked, not recognising the strange food names at all.
"Ugh." Jack gagged. "I had some cronk burgers once, worse than 21st-century food truck or airplane foods.
"I thought it tasted okay." Rose said,giggling a bit.
INT. CONTROL ROOM
The Editor is leaning over two of his frozen puppets.
THE EDITOR: Something's wrong.
"You can say that again," Mickey said, taking in the frozen, statue-like people beside him.
INT. FLOOR 139, CORRIDOR
The doctor and Adam are stood around looking confused.
"Wait a second I know that place. That's…" Jack said, he looked thoughtful for a moment, then his eyes widened in horror and realisation. "Oh my god."
"Yea." 10 murmured awkwardly, while Rose gave him a smile of equal awkwardness. Jack opened his mouth to say something more but River cut him off.
"Spoilers."
The doctor checks his watch.
THE DOCTOR: My watch must be wrong.
ROSE: That's what comes of showing off. Your history's not as good as you thought it was.
THE DOCTOR: My history's perfect.
ROSE (teasingly): Well, obviously not…
10, 11 and even 12 looked about ready to start an argument but were all halted. 12 by a harsh grip on his shoulder and a scolding glare from Clara. 11 by River wrapping her arm around his shoulder and distracting him with affection, one of her strongest weapons. 10 by Rose whispering to him that she was wrong and his history was perfect. Not that she actually meant it, the doctor knew pretty much everything about history, past present and future, but he had been known to make mistakes, even if his pride wouldn't let him acknowledge it.
INT. CONTROL ROOM
THE EDITOR: I can taste it.
"What?" Clara asked.
"I'm sure we're about to find out." Said Amy.
INT. FLOOR 139, SPIKE ROOM
Cathica is lying back on a chair.
CATHICA: Engage safety.
Each of the eight walls light up. The Doctor, Rose and Adam look around.
THE EDITOR V.O.: Someone down there shouldn't be here.
"Well that's the doctor for you." Rory deadpanned. "Rushing into situations he's not involved in, messing around then leaving without cleaning up."
"Oi!" 10 cried.
"Well, it is probably you that shouldn't be there sweetie." River reasoned.
"Actually." 12 cut in. "I'm always where I should be."
"Isn't that right sexy." He muttered to himself, so softly that not even Clara caught it.
Cathica clicks her fingers, and a door in her forehead opens, revealing her brain.
Those that were not familiar with this kind of technology, like Rory, Mickey, Donna, Martha etc, all jumped in shock and slight disgust at the sight.
"Oh not that information compression technology." Jack groaned. "That stuff's antique."
"Mmm…" River nodded. "It wasn't the best system you lot ever used."
The Doctor looks mildly disgusted, Rose alarmed, and Adam leans forward slightly trying to get a better look.
Rose and 10 shook their heads. Scar had been right about humans being curious, but Adam's curiosity was so strong it was dangerous.
INT. CONTROL ROOM
Suki finds herself facing the Editor, in the place where the other deceased members of staff are working on the computers.
SUKI: Who're you?
THE EDITOR: I'm the Editor.
SUKI: What's happening?
By now everyone was watching intently. This looked like quite an interesting episode.
INT. FLOOR 139, SPIKE ROOM
CATHICA: And spike.
From the contraption over the chair, a blue light spikes down into her brain, flowing into her, while the doctor, Adam and Rose look on in amazement.
"That's amazing…" Mickey said, leaning forward in his chair.
"Nah…" Said 10. "It was fine for a while but it wasn't advancing anywhere, it was holding technology back."
INT. FLOOR 500, SPIKE ROOM
Suki places a hand on the chair in the middle of the octagonal platform, and shrieks as a rotten corpse falls into view.
A majority of the room jumped in surprise. Donna had to place a hand on her chest as she breathed out in an attempt to calm herself.
"Wow…" Jack whispered. "Looks cool, let's get started."
"It would appear to be loading now." River observed, gesturing to the screen.
"How many of these do we have to watch." 12 sighed, placing his head in his hands.
"Who know's. It's only been six episodes." Clara consoled, placing a hand on his arm comfortingly. He smiled at her, and placed his hand on his. Anyone who didn't know those two would have mistaken them for a couple, but to the room's other occupants, it was obvious they were just really close friends.
I am your protector Clara. 12 thought.
I am your carer Doctor. Clara thought.
Okay so the vote to move my trailers won out, so in the next chapter they will watch The Long Game and then the trailer for Father's Day straight after. Be warned I am still editing the script and haven't started the commentary yet so expect it to be a while till it comes out. But it will, have faith in me.
Till next time
Scar x