VTV Series Episode 2: Beginnings

The Doctor opened the door to the TARDIS. Katie side stepped him and entered, holding her breath. She gasped in wonder at the size of it all.

“It’s bigger…” Katie began.
“…On the inside,” the Doctor finished.
“Yeah,” Katie said.

The Doctor walked up to the console, and Katie followed in awe. She looked upwards, gazing at the arches of coral. She walked over to one and felt it. It felt just like coral, and the grilled floor was really grid.

“This is awesome! It’s like, the best thing that’s ever happened,” Katie said.
“Where do you wanna go first?” the Doctor asked.
“Umm. I dunno,” Katie said apologetically.
“Time or Space?” the Doctor asked.
“Ummm. Time,” Katie said.
“Past, present or future?” the Doctor asked.
“Present? Are we gonna just walk out of the STARDIS again?” Katie laughed.
“Ok ok. Past or future?”
“Past,” Katie said “no! Future! Actually no…”
“Let’s go to the past,” the Doctor said, pressing a lever down, and leaping round the TARDIS console to press several more.
“Great,” Katie said smiling.
“Bye America!” the Doctor grinned.
“Bye!” Katie shouted. “Bye house! Bye mom and dad!”
“I forgot you’d say mom…” the Doctor said.

The TARDIS dematerialised. In the past, several thousands of years ago, an alien baby was hatching. Its mother watched protectively, as it slid out of its egg.

“A new beginning!” the mother said, before the baby opened its eyes.
“Mummy,” the alien baby said.
“Hello sweetie. Now, what to call you? I know… Dredorton. Now my child, go out into the world and infiltrate the highest society, and feast!”

Dredorton looked at his mother, and grew to his fullest height. The mother nodded her head acceptingly and Dredorton struck her down. Leaning forward, he began to feast.

The Doctor and Katie stepped out of the TARDIS.

“Oh my God! This is so amazing!” Katie grinned.
“Let’s go explore,” the Doctor said “allons-y!”

For the first time Katie looked properly around. She saw they were in a dusty place, with dry grass and caves carved into the vast heights of rock. Noticing the Doctor was ahead, Katie ran after him.

“So,” she said, catching up “where are we?”
“It looks like Africa,” the Doctor said unhelpfully.
“But it’s not right?” Katie asked.
“Correctamundo! Oh. I promised myself I’d never say correct-”
“Doctor. It’s fine. So when are we?”
“Time of the prehistoric. Dinosaur parties! All night long!” the Doctor grinned.
“Woo!” Katie grinned.

The Doctor led Katie over to a cave, and peered inside.

“Don’t tell me - Barney’s in there,” Katie said.
“Barney the Dinosaur? Nah, he’ll be in the library,” the Doctor said “I did warn him to count the shadows. It’s not my fault he…”
“Anyway, getting back to the cave, and the monster inside it,” Katie said, pointing at a small alien.
“Hello, what’s your name?” the Doctor asked.
“Drederton,” Dredorton answered.
“And what’s Dredorton doing in Dinosaur times?” Katie asked.
“Trying not to speak in third person by the looks of it,” the Doctor muttered.
“Shut up.”

Dredorton looked up at the strange fleshies. They seemed to be talking in his language. Dredorton had to stop himself from gasping. He realised they were the highest life forms on the planet!

“This planet must be pretty primitive,” Dredorton thought aloud. “Whoops - did I say that out loud?”
“Err yeah,” the Doctor said. “But I don’t mind - I’m not a Human!”
“I am!” Katie grinned.
“That’s obvious,” the Doctor said innocently.
“Thanks. Wait a minute - was that an insult?”

In front of them Dredorton rose to his full height, and whipped out his claws. Everything was new to him, only having been born 5 minutes ago, but hunting was an instinct, just like discovering the highest life form, it was what his race did best.

“Run!” the Doctor shouted, noticing Dredorton.

He yanked Katie out of the cave, and they tumbled onto the dusty earth.

“Oww,” Katie grumbled. “You didn’t have to pull me that hard…”
“Err Dredorton wants to eat us, or something. Don’t you think running is a good idea?” the Doctor asked as Dredorton left the cave and charged towards them.
“Yeah, run!” Katie screamed, as Dredorton leapt above them.

He landed where they had stood seconds before with an almighty crash. The earth underneath him cracked under his weight. The Doctor and Katie hurtled away from his as fast as they could, heading back for the TARDIS. Only when they reached a lake did the Doctor notice something was wrong.

“We went too far!” the Doctor complained.
“We missed the STARDIS!” Katie gasped. “We can’t double back - he’s coming!”
“We can’t cross the lake,” the Doctor said unhelpfully.
“Well, haven’t you got something alien for him? We can kill him with space guns or something?” Katie asked.
“We’re not killing him! His only a baby,” the Doctor said.
“Fine, but he’s coming,” Katie pointed out, folding her arms.
“Wait! I have a teleport!” the Doctor cried. “We need to persuade him to eat it.”
“Oh, just a simple task then,” Katie said sarcastically.

Dredorton stood facing the Doctor and Katie at the lake side. The Doctor walked slowly forwards. He held up his hands.

“You’ve got one last chance,” the Doctor said, “before I stop you.”
“We, you mean,” Katie muttered.
“I’m afraid it’s too late,” Dredorton laughed. “Nothing can stop me!”
“Very well, then you’ve brought this on yourself,” the Doctor said, throwing the teleport at him.

Dredorton sidestepped the teleport device, and stamped on it.

“Ah,” the Doctor said.
“See? I have you defeated!” Dredorton laughed, feeling more like an adult every second. “You said ah! I win!”
“No, sorry!” the Doctor said, sounding genuinely sorry. “I meant, ah, problem solved.”
“What? You’re bluffing,” Dredorton said.
“Not unless a T-Rex is a bluff,” Katie said triumphantly.
“Ah.” Dredorton said, seeing a T-Rex advance on him. “Stop! I order you to stop!”
“I warned you,” the Doctor said darkly.
“Stop!” Dredorton shouted “the circle of beginnings isn’t complete! The Doctor lives!”

The T-Rex leaned forward and began to attack. The Doctor pulled Katie away and together they ran back to the TARDIS. They walked inside, to the sound of terrible, childlike screaming.

“What did he mean?” Katie asked. “About the circle?”
“The Beginning of his overthrowing of the planet?” the Doctor suggested. “The beginning of your full time, travelling?”
“Yeah, maybe,” Katie said. “So, where are we going next?”
“I thought maybe you could have a TARDIS key,” the Doctor said, handing the small Yale key to her.
“Oh my God!” Katie grinned. “Thank you!”
“And then I thought, I fancy some pancakes,” the Doctor grinned. “But English ones.”
“Ooh. Everyone says try something new,” Katie said.
“But how about pancakes in the 20s?” the Doctor said.
“Off we go!” Katie smiled.

The Doctor pressed a few buttons, and they were gone.

End.