THE CURSE OF DUNRAVEN BY JENKOKO NEW ADVENTURES OF DOCTOR WHO SIMULATION DOCTOR WHO ONLINE; AMERICA ONLINE NOVEMBER 20 27, December 4 & 11, 1996 CURSE OF DUNRAVEN: A farm on the outskirts of Salem Massachusetts that dates back to the famous witch trials of early 17th Century America. Owned by a wealthy and distinguished Puritan family (Dunravens). Jeremiah Dunraven was a community leader and judge well known for his pious acts in life. His death is the basis for the infamous Curse. A year before the famed trials, Jeremiah Dunraven was believed dead after a fall. His body was interned in the crypt of his private chapel. Two days later, he came back to life accusing witches of stealing him from his eternal reward. Jeremiah accused his wife, daughters and female neighbors of witchcraft. He set his farm ablaze trapping his family inside. One daughter escaped, joined forces with neighbors and trapped Jeremiah in his chapel. It was then that his eyes glowed red and he spoke with the voice of the devil. The chapel was set afire to trap Satan within his own damnation. The ashes were buried and the spot cursed with the following marker: 1691 A.D. Here lies Jeremiah Dunraven. Godly in life, damned in death. In the name of Our Lord Almighty God, bewareth ye trespassers for ye walk in the valley of the damned. Bewareth the evil one. Bewareth his familiars. For if they see light of day, smell of fresh Earth or know the taste of human flesh, Satan shall walk among the living dead again. Holy Father, Holy Son and Holy Ghost, have mercy on our souls. Amen. ============================== Curse of Dunraven Part Two Wednesday, November 20, 1996 Plot by: JenKoko/BroganMc Script by: the Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= PLAYERS CHARACTERS DRTUNA The Doctor, a wandering Timelord in his 10th incarnation BroganMc Brogan MacGill, 20th century photojournalist, TARDIS crew ZoeWho2 Zoe Herriot, 21st century astrophysicist, TARDIS crew K9 mk 4 K9, a robotic dog, TARDIS crew NorisAlex "Digger" Jeff Nelson, student and computer hacker Bokman7757 Dean Maxwell, Dean of Arts and Sciences DStringfel Butch Cowly, student and fraternity member TArkkannan Lena Alexander , graduate student in archeology Dr Hammai Skip Henderson, student and fraternity member DRTUNA Prof. Snider, well-known faculty member Various Prof. Jaspar, archeologist THE EXHIBITION HALL OF THE FLEMING MUSEUM Lena : : : : : Intent in the exhibit hall, Lena frowns over a notecard she is carefully printing: : Dean Maxwell : : : : : : : Dean Maxwell looks around at the exhibit: : : : : : Lena : : : : finishing the card, she carefully places it next to the artifact and closes the glass case.: : Dean Maxwell : So that's were all the money went...... Lena : : : Looks for Dr. Jasper.: : Lena : : : Sees the Dean.: : Dean Maxwell : Ah, Ms. Alexander, nice to see you. Lena : : : faint, shy whisper.: : yes, sir. Are you here for the show, sir? Dean Maxwell : Indeed. I'm looking forward to it. Lena : : : still whispers: : Oh, good. Doctor Jasper has worked so * hard* , sir. Lena : : : looks around nervously: : Sir? Do feel anything -- odd? Dean Maxwell : Well, it'll-not anything in particular..... Dean Maxwell : A bit cold, maybe, but.... Lena : : : shakes head.: : I-It must be my imagination. I-I thought someone was * watching* me... Dean Maxwell : You're working too hard. Lena : : : : hugs herself and shivers: : yes, sir. Dean Maxwell : Well, there'll be time for rest after the presentation..... Lena : : : : looks over her shoulder into the shadows: : yes, sir. Dean Maxwell : indeed : : : : looks around: : : : : : Lena : : : : In a shadow by the corner gleams a large cup. It appears to be gold and lights wink from jewels.: Lena : : : looking at it, Lena shivers again.: : Dean Maxwell : Now that is incredible. What is it? The Doctor : : : : The crowd is beginning to gather for the exhibit opening.: : : Lena : Th-th-the Chalice, sir. Lena : from D-Dunraven. Dean Maxwell : Oh, yes. : : : to himself: : : they're gathering now... Lena : : : she looks frightened of the cup: : Dean Maxwell : : : : : : where the blazes is Jaspar?: : : : : Lena : I don't know, sir. Dean Maxwell : Probably just dawdling....... Lena : yes, sir AT THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA HOUSE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Butch : : : at the Alpha Pi house pledges scurry in preparation for the party: : Skip : Skip> That's the way to do it lads. Butch : Butch>Hey Skip! We need more beer. Skip : Skip> What, already? Skip : Skip> : : : sigh: : : I suppose we should go get some. Butch : Butch>Let's send a pledge. Skip : Skip>: : : to a passing pledge: : : You there, get some beer. You're being timed. Butch : Butch>Yeah, heh, heh, Be back in 15 or your on puke clean up duty tomorrow! Skip : Skip> I hate preparations. Such hard work. Butch : Butch>Right on, man> Skip : Skip> But still the ol' homestead's missing something... Butch : Butch>Girls? Skip : Skip> No they'll come soon enough. Skip : Skip> I was thinking more of the atmosphere.. Something is definitely missing... Butch : : : Butch thinks, girls, beer, what else do you need? Butch : Butch>What? Skip : Skip> I'm not quite sure..but I think we had better go find it. Skip : Skip> To the exhibit hall Butch! Let's get us some atmosphere! Skip : Skip> Or at the very least an Skip : Skip> irreplaceable, priceless artifact of some sort. Butch : Butch>Whatever. I'm game. Skip : Skip> Then get your beer filled butt in gear and let's go. Skip : : : : Skip gets up and leaves the frat house: : : Butch : Butch> Beer filled? I'm nowhere near full> Skip : Skip> : : : begins to whistle "hail to the chief" as he makes his way to the exhibit: : : Butch : Butch: : follows Skip, daydreaming about girls FALL, 1996 CE -- CAMPUS GREEN, UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT The Doctor : : : : A large green tract with trees right in the center of campus. Donated by Lafayette. Brogan : : : on a busy campus, the TARDIS materializes in the Campus Center: : Brogan : : : 2 students jog by as a blue police box suddenly appears with a wheeze Brogan : and a groan: : K9 : * TARDIS Landing 2* The Doctor : : : : The Doctor steps out of the TARDIS and looks around.: : : Brogan : : : Brogan calls from inside the TARDIS: : Well, where are we Doctor? Zoe : : : : The soothing sounds of WRUV 90.1 radio play from a car driving by: : : The Doctor : Hmm...Earth, Fall : : : looks at those around him: : : Middle to late 1990's. Brogan : : : Brogan steps out of the TARDIS and dives to avoid a student on skates: : The Doctor : Someplace good, Brogan. I think. Beautiful and peaceful in any case. The Doctor : Peaceful, but very active. Zoe : : : Stretches: : : Aahh! Green grass! K9 : : : : K9 rolls outside, but is having a personality problem: : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor pulls out his pocket watch and swings it in front of him: : : K9 : Ugh. I still feel funny. The Doctor : Yes, that's it. I remember it now. I have been here before. The Doctor : This is Burlington, Vermont, and this is the University of Vermont. Zoe : : : : Zoe walks away from the Tardis and stops suddenly at Tuna's words: : : Digger : : : : Jeff "Digger" Nelson is walking through the quad on his way to the Exhibition Hall: : : Zoe : A university???! How fascinating! The Doctor : Just over that rise is a fabulous view of Lake Champlain, and the Adirondacks on the other side. K9 : I thought it had an American feel, Master. Zoe : : : : puzzled frown: : : But, Doctor, you act as if you've been here before! Brogan : A college campus? Oh great. I don't think you can call it peaceful exactly. The Doctor : Very American, but also very New England. Digger : : : : He sees what looks like his mentor, Prof. Snider, with 2 students: : : Zoe : : : : Claps her hands: : : Oh, Brogan, don't be such a prude! The Doctor : Yes Zoe, I once was here, long ago. Before any of these buildings. Brogan : My school was more like an asylum. : : laughs at her own joke: : Digger : : : : He walks over towards them: : : K9 : I never needed to go to school. The Doctor : I know someone here, actually, a Professor I once, ah, met. Brogan : Zoe, I bet your college campus' were nothing like this. You probably studied. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor walks towards the center of the campus green, where a statue of Ira Allen looms: : : K9 : Look out, someone is coming, Guv....Master. Digger : : : : Digger walks up to the Professor and his friends: : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor is admiring the statue: : : Zoe : : : : Rolls eyes: : Brogan! Of course we studied! But this is an HISTORICAL University. It's quaint... Brogan : : : Brogan ducks to avoid a tossed football and backs into Digger: : Digger : Professor! I wasn't expecting to see you until later. Zoe : : : : Wrinkles nose: : : Professor? Digger : : : : runs into Brogan: : : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor turns to Digger: : : Hello, young man. Digger : Oh, I'm sorry! Zoe : : : : To Doctor: : : : Doctor, do you know each other? Brogan : : : spins around: : Oh! I'm sorry. What did you say? Brogan : : : Digger's books are knocked from his hands and scatter: : ] Digger : Prof. Snider? Don't you remember we were going to meet at the exhibit? The Doctor : : : : The Doctor speaks to Digger: : : Well, introduce yourself. Digger : : : : kneels down to start picking up his books: : : K9 : Now look at what you did. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor nods towards his two female companions: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe looks back and forth between Digger and the Doctor with increasing confusion. Brogan : : : collects Digger's books: : What exhibit? Zoe : : : : Bends down to help Digger, reading book titles: : : Digger : : : : takes his books from Brogan while trying to shake her hand at the same time: : : Brogan : : : notices Zoe's confusion and quirks her brow in question: : Digger : I'm Jeff Nelson, my friends call me Digger. K9 : Why is that? Zoe : : : : Mouths to Brogan: : : The Doctor acts like he knows this guy! Brogan : : : papers fall out of Digger's books while he shakes Brogan's hands: : Digger : Hey, is that a mechanical dog? Zoe : : : : Raises eyebrow as she reads the title to the books: : : K9 : * Affirmative* Zoe : : : : Hands over the book to Digger: : : Here you go. Quite fascinating title! Brogan : Hi! : : smiles at Digger quietly amused at what a klutz and packrat he seems: : Digger : I'm called Digger cause I like to "dig" into computer systems. The Doctor : Not really Digger, just a very elaborate trick. Digger : Nice to meet you Brogan, Zoe : : smiles at them: : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor looks at his watch: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe smiles back at Digger: : : Hi! K9 : Ahem. Zoe : What year are you, Digger? : : : Zoe asks, spontaneously: : : Brogan : You're a Comp Sci major then? Digger : Oh, the Exhibit! The Salem Exhibition will be starting soon, you want to go there now Digger : Professor? The Doctor : : : : The Doctor notices that people seem to be moving off the green and towards the East: : : Digger : Yes, I'm a Comp Sci major. The Doctor : Yes, interesting finds, I imagine. Lead on Digger! Digger : I'm a junior, Zoe. Digger : It's right this way : : : takes the lead: : : K9 : Umm...Should I go, Master....er...Guv? Brogan : : : Brogan falls in step alongside Zoe as they head to the Exhibit: : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor walks alongside Digger: : : Yes, fascinating things in Salem. Not all just pots... The Doctor : ...and pans, you know. Brogan : : : whispers to Zoe: : Comp Sci major? A man after your heart, eh? : : jests: : Digger : : : Digger leads them to the Exhibit: : : Zoe : : : : Blushes at Brogan's remark: : K9 : : : : follows tentatively: : : Digger : That's right. They found a lot of cool artifacts. Digger : In part due to my work with the sonic survey equipment. IN THE FLEMING MUSEUM EXHIBITION HALL A PRESENTATION IS ABOUT TO BEGIN, BUT PEOPLE ARE TALKING IN SMALL GROUPS The Doctor : : : : The Doctor climbs the steps in front of the museum's south entrance. Brogan : : : enters the imposing Fleming Museum and encounters a large crowd: : K9 : : : : hovers over the tops of the steps: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe follows the Doctor, admiring the architecture: : : Digger : : : : drops back even with Brogan and Zoe: : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor enters and stays near the back of the crowd, but within access of the presentation: : Dean Maxwell : Snider? Is it you? Dean Maxwell : Must be my imagination.......... Digger : So, how long have you known the Professor? K9 : : : : tries not to be noticed: : : Zoe : : : : Whispers to Brogan: : : How is it that everyone seems to know the Doctor... but as someone else??? Brogan : : : whispers to Digger: : The Professor? : : sounds confused: : Zoe : : : : Zoe leans forward: : : He likes us to call him the Doctor. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor leans forward and watches carefully: : : Brogan : A few months. I think. Digger : Yes, Professor Snider: : : nods towards the man he thinks is the Professor: : : Digger : Oh...cool! The Doctor : Pay attention, I think the presentation is about to start. Zoe : % : : : Shakes head: : : So, what is this thing about, Digger? : : : whispers: : : K9 : : : : stays in the back and records: : : Lena : : : Lena slips to one side, avoiding the Chalice and watches from the corner.: : : Skip : Skip> : : : stops whistling: : : Butch : Butch>What's up Dude? Lena : : : Notes the frat boys and frowns: : Dean Maxwell : Students? Here? That's odd...... Dean Maxwell : : : : : : : : : : especially THOSE two: : : : : : : : : : : : Skip : Skip> Just wait. I think we've found our atmosphere. Butch : Butch>Like, are we going to pick up brainy girls or what? Skip : Skip> : : : Looks around, spots Brogan and Zoe: : : Maybe. Skip : Skip> : : : whispers: : : See those two, after this thing is over why don't you go work your... Skip : Skip>magic and see if you can invite them. Butch : Butch>No sooner said than done my friend. Dean Maxwell : Umm...the exhibit's 'up'. You wouldn't happen to have seen Jaspar? Dean Maxwell : Oh, it's starting. Lena : : : Spots "Professor Snider" and starts working her way towards him. Digger : It's an exhibit of artifacts found at the excavation in Salem, Mass. Dean Maxwell : : : : : : goes to podium: : : : : : : Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to..welcome Zoe : Ahhh... : : : nods at Digger: : : why are you so interested? Dean Maxwell : you to one of the largest excavations of Salem artifacts in the history of.... The Doctor : : : : The Doctor sees Lena coming and tries to remember her name: : : Dean Maxwell : Er..........Professor Jaspar, Ladies and Gentlemen! Brogan : : : EXHIBIT HALL CROWD IS HUSHED AS JASPAR STARTS THE PRESENTATION: : Digger : Umm....: : : stares as Lena walks over: : : Lena : : : approaches timidly: : Professor Snider? Dean Maxwell : : : : Slips to side, applauding with audience: : : : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor smiles and shakes Lena's hand but shushes her to be quiet: : : Perhaps. Dean Maxwell : Well I'll.....it is Snider! Took your time getting here, I see. Zoe : : : : Whispers to Digger: : : What's up, Digger? The Doctor seems strangely popular. Digger : : : : smiles and waves at Lena: : Lena : : : waves back: : Dean Maxwell : Doctor?: : to Doc: : : : : Moved up in the world? The Doctor : : : : The Doctor looks at the beautiful display cases and focuses on one in particular: : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor refocuses his eyes to zoom in on one case...on a strange chalice: : : Dean Maxwell : Ah, yes, the chalice. Lovely, isn't it? Lena : It's from the Dunraven excavation, sir. Dean Maxwell : The centerpiece of our exhibit. Lena : : : switches on the light. The gold gleams with a reddish tone that offsets the lights from the emerald The Doctor : That looks familiar, but I can't quite place it. Lena : sparkling in its base. It seems to sulk in its own shadow.: : Skip : Skip> : : : spots the chalice: : : I'm going to get a souvenir. Lena : : : shivers: : It's the Dunraven Chalice, sir. Lena : : : swallows: : It-it's supposed to be cursed, sir. Digger : : : realizes Zoe is talking to him: : : Oh, sorry....yes, the Professer..er...Doctor is quite Digger : popular on campus. Zoe : : : : Crosses her arms and looks with a frown at Digger's distraction: : : Butch : Butch: : makes his way over to Zoe and Brogan: : Dean Maxwell : : : : notices Skip: : : : : : : Brogan : : : chuckles over Zoe's pouting face: : The Doctor : : : : The lecture goes on as the action in the crowd is only a mild disturbance: : : The Doctor : Those markings, that is the unusual part. Hmmm... Brogan : : : notices Butch and groans: : Dean Maxwell : Young man? Taking an interest in archaeology? Brogan : Zoe, watch out. Dumb jock 5 o' clock. Skip : Skip> Marvelous. Digger : : : : watches Lena show off the chalice, while trying to pay attention to Zoe at the same Zoe : : : : Turns to Brogan: : : What? Digger : time: : : Dean Maxwell : Well, that's as maybe, but I ask you to stay back with the rest. Digger : : : : Turns and looks at the words 'dumb jock': : : Skip : Skip> Oh yes, of course. Brogan : : : whispers at Zoe: : Just follow my lead. : : glares at Butch: : The Doctor : : : : the crowd gasps as they look at the strange chalice: : : Digger : Oh no! Dean Maxwell : Okay then: : : : Walks back into crowd: : : : : Skip : Skip> Arrogant jerk. Dean Maxwell : I heard That! Butch : Butch> Hi there, now I know you two beautiful ladies don't go to school here, because I Butch : Butch> would have noticed you before. Zoe : : : : Distracted, Zoe tries to concentrate on the Chalice: : : Lena : : : shivers and draws away: : Zoe : : : Leans toward Doctor: : : it's eerie, isn't it? Skip : Skip> : : : Stares intently on the chalice: : : Skip : Skip> : : : makes his way forward.: : : Digger : They're friends of the Professor's, Butch. The Doctor : Yes. I'm glad this lecture is ending. Digger : : : : glowers at Butch: : : Zoe : : : : Turns and notices Butch has been prattling on: : : What? I'm sorry, were you saying something? Butch : Butch> You girls must be from State U. right? Skip : Skip> : : overhears Doctor: : : Zoe : : : : Makes a face: : : : "state U.?" Try Trigonometry College. Brogan : : : hisses at Butch: : Ssh! You're disturbing the lecture. Brogan : I don't think he knows what Trigonometry is, Zoe. Digger : I'm sure he doesn't know what Trig is, Zoe. Zoe : : : : Whispers back to Digger: : : I know, that's why I said we were from Trig College! Digger : : : : whispers back to Zoe: : : Got it Zoe : : : : Smiles at Digger: : : Digger : : : : smiles back at Zoe: : : Butch : Butch>Whatever. Hey this lecture thing is almost over, why don't you two come over to Butch : Butch> the Alpha house tonight? It'll be a great party! Brogan : Your place? In your dreams, fella. Dean Maxwell : I've been thinking of moving them to Delta House....seems appropriate. Brogan : Just what I want to do on my vacation. Watch a bunch of frat boys get drunk. Zoe : : : : Zoe blushes and turns away, self conscious: : : Butch : Butch>Really, it'll be great fun. Beer, music...you'll get to meet some really nice guys. Brogan : By the way, you ate your cereal with beer this morning, didn't you? Zoe : : : : Zoe rolls her eyes at Brogan's comment: : : Brogan! : : : Zoe hisses: : : be polite! Butch : Butch>There'll be dancing and mantle diving and beer slides.... Brogan : Mantle diving? : : asks curiously: : Butch : Butch> Come on, you can't possibly say no... Dean Maxwell : Professor, Doctor, make up your mind. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor realizes he is going to have to meet these people sooner or later. He has become: : : The Doctor : : : : ...involved.: : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor steps forward.: : : Zoe : : : : Begins to think things are getting complicated: : : Doctor, be careful... Dean Maxwell : : : : : : : starts to nod off: : : : : : Zoe : : : : Whispers to Doctor: : : Be careful that you aren't about to interfere with some time lines! The Doctor : : : : The Doctor greets Maxwell: : : Well, quite an interesting exhibit. Have you made security arrangements? Dean Maxwell : Yes, all top notch. Dean Maxwell : It's all safe. The Doctor : : : : Just then the "real Professor Snider" enters the scene and greets the Doctor: : : Dean Maxwell : : : Does double take: : : : : Say what? Digger : Hey, why don't you two meet Dr. Jaspar and the Dean? Prof Snider> Well hello, my good man, it has been a long time. Zoe : : : : Turns away from the scene, notices the Professor: : : DOCTOR! Zoe : : : : Zoe's mouth drops open: : : Digger : : : : : Sees the "real" Professor enter: : : Dean Maxwell : Uh huh. Okay, this is getting interesting........ Digger : What is going on? Prof. Snider> : : : Turns to those present: : : May I introduce my "look alike" Prof. John Smith. K9 : Oh no, not two of him. Dean Maxwell : Ah, Dr. Smith. Pleased to meet you. Zoe : : : : Shakes her head: : : Are you SURE this follows the rules of time, Doctor? Prof. Snider> Now don't be alarmed, it is a random error in physical genetics. We are different. Digger : Two of them? Prof. Snider> I, for example, have a bit less hair and a few defining scars, but no matter. Dean Maxwell : Thank God. Butch : Butch: : thinks to himself, two professors, as if one wasn't bad enough. Prof. Snider> Just treat Prof. Smith and his friends as our guests. Zoe : I don't believe this. And you two KNOW each other? Zoe : : : : Pouts: : : : Doctor, you never tell us anything! The Doctor : : : : The Doctor smiles: : : Thank you, we are just here for a brief visit. Dean Maxwell : Will do. So, Dr. Smith, what are you a Doctor of? Brogan : : : catches a glimpse of Prof. Snider next to Doctor and looses her train of thought: : Prof. Snider> How about coffee and snacks back at my place? Butch : Butch: : thinks to himself, I'm losing them. Better think up something good. Dean Maxwell : I feel a need for caffeine. Zoe : : : : Zoe glares at the Doctor, thinks, just like him, to not include us: : : K9 : Ahem. Digger : That sounds great, Professor! Digger : : : : to Brogan and Zoe: : : Wait till you see his place! Dean Maxwell : Okay then. Let's go. Digger : Cool trick with the dog, Doctor. K9 : Trick? THE TARDIS CREW AND THEIR NEW FRIENDS ARRIVE AT THE ALPHA HOUSE Butch : Butch: : runs ahead of the girls and shouts something into the front hall. Butch : : : several pledges come out in strange costumes and prostrate themselves in front of K9 : Is this for me? The Doctor : : : : A young female faculty member walks by the Alpha House on her way home. She shakes her head: : : The Doctor : Death zombies : : : she says and walks on: : : Butch : : : Brogan and Zoe: : Zoe : : : : Zoe is smiling and looking about: : : Quite a party! This is quite a cultural experience Digger : Well, isn't this peachy! Brogan : : : Brogan avoids a drunk pledge from falling on her at the entrance of Alpha House: : Butch : Butch: : looks on proudly>Girls, these pledges will be yours to command. Zoe : : : : Shouts at Digger: : : What did you say? Zoe : : : : Zoe covers her ears: : : Skip : Skip> Butch! We've to prepare now. Digger : : : : Shouts at Zoe: : : Isn't this just a GREAT party? : : : sarcastic: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe shouts again: : : This certainly is a LOUD party, anyway!! Brogan : Cultural experience? : : doubtfully says: : I think Jane Goodall studies a more Brogan : civilized culture. Digger : : : : to Brogan: : : Is Lena okay? Butch : : : Butch follows skip to the initiation room: : Zoe : : : : Shouts at Brogan: : : Come again? Brogan : : : Brogan gets pushed and shoved in the crush towards the cellar stairs: : Zoe : : : : Shouting backwards: : : Where are we going? Skip : Skip> My Bothers to the cellar. Brogan : : : shouts: : Something seems to be going on down there! : : points at cellar: : Digger : : : : follows Brogan and Zoe: : : Zoe : : : : Suddenly someone cuts the music short: : : Digger : It's the cellar. Zoe : : : : Zoe wiggles her fingers in her ears: : : Ouch. Thank God. Brogan : : : gets shoved into a really huge guy's back spilling his beer accidentally: : Zoe : : : : To Digger: : : How's Lena doing? She seems kind of blitzed. Has she had something to drink? Digger : : : : to Zoe: : : I've never seen Lena drink before, I don't know what's wrong with her. Digger : Well, it's popular in certain circles, anyway. Digger : K9 : Hey, watch it. I'm not a seat for drunks. THE EXHIBITION HALL IS EMPTYING AS THE PRESENTATION IS CONCLUDED Skip : Skip>Hey Butch how's it going? Skip : Skip>I'm going to be a while. Just go to the party without me. Brogan : : : shakes herself out of her shock and inadvertently bumps into Butch: : Brogan : Oh! Still here? Zoe : : : : Turns to Skip: : : Okay, Butch, Skip, you've got yourself a deal. Brogan, lets go to the party! K9 : Have I been forgotten here? Skip : Skip> Don't forget the preparations....The real ones. Butch : Butch>All Right!!! Follow me ladies! Zoe : : : : Fuming quietly to herself: : : : The Doctor didn't even invite us! Brogan : What?! : : gawks at Zoe: : Zoe, why did you do that? Zoe : : : : Snatches Brogan's arm: : : It's the LEAST we can do, seeing as the Doctor has ABANDONED us. Digger : I think I'll come along with you two, if you don't mind. Brogan : Hey, where'd the Doctor go? K9 : He left with his look-a-like. Brogan : : : spins around wildly trying to get her bearings as people scatter from the museum: : Butch : Butch>You girls won't regret this. The Alpha house is known for our wild parties. Digger : I know where the went, Brogan, I'll take you there after we go to this 'party'. Brogan : : : Brogan, Zoe, K9, Digger Lena follow Butch to Alpha House: : Zoe : : : : Lena is locking up the Chalice: : : Skip : : : : Skip knocks Lena out with a roll of quarters: : : Zoe : Lena> Ungggghhh.... : : : slumps: : : Skip : Skip> So sorry. But it's a frat thing. You understand. Brogan : : : Lena stumbles in main hall: : ? Skip : Skip> : : : Carefully removes the chalice and gets the hell out of there: : : Digger : : : : the group finds Lena stumbling around and takes her with them to the party: : : Zoe : : : : Lena stumbles about, distraught by a multiple identity crisis: : : AT PROF. SNIDER'S QUARTERS -- THE SKY CAVE Dean Maxwell : Ooooh, I like it. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor sips Sumatran coffee along with Prof. Snider and a few guests: : : Dean Maxwell : ...And that's how I got into stamp collecting. The Doctor : Really, fascinating Dean Maxwell. Dean Maxwell : Enough about me. What are you a doctor of? The Doctor : Something about the climate of Sumatra makes the flavor so full of character. Prof Snider> Care for another slice of pie, Dean Maxwell, Prof. Jaspar, Prof. Smith? Dean Maxwell : Excellent idea. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor speaks to Prof. Snider: : : You seem to be doing well here. Enjoy teaching? Prof Snider> It's really the whole community. But then, the endowment always is a good feature here. Dean Maxwell : I've done my best to keep this school well funded. It's just now paying off. The Doctor : That chalice is a very curious item. I was trying to decode it. The symbols are in several different The Doctor : ..alphabets. The Doctor : Yes, very curious. Dean Maxwell : Then again, I don't know archaeology...or ancient writing for that matter. Prof. Snider> Well, not my field, really, but it did sort of make me uneasy in a strange way. Prof. Snider> As inanimate objects go, that is. Dean Maxwell : Are you referring to the "Dunraven Curse"? The Doctor : Well of course, all myths tell us a great deal. But in this case, the thing that interests me.... Prof. Snider interjects> Is that the chalice itself is so unlike the rest of the find. The Doctor : Correct, it just doesn't fit in. Dean Maxwell : How so? Dean Maxwell : Lena seemed to be nervous about it. The Doctor : Yes, she did seem very anxious to speak to me about it. Dean Maxwell : Mmmm....damn fine pie. The Doctor : You know, I have been fresh out of hazelnut coffee for weeks now! Prof Snider> Well, I am sure we can fix you up before you take off again. Dean Maxwell : Take off? Where, to the great white north? The Doctor : : : : The Doctor sips his coffee: : : How is the chalice being stored, Dean Maxwell? Dean Maxwell : We've got it under lock and key. I had Lena secure it. Prof Snider> Good. But wait, she was supposed to join us here. She should have arrived by now. Dean Maxwell : Oh, yes. What happened? The Doctor : Yes, she should have been here at the end of the first round of pie slices. Dean Maxwell : Her loss. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor looks out the window: : : A clear New England night. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor turns to Jaspar: : : Is there a name for that object? Dean Maxwell : What, aside from just the Dunraven Chalice> The Doctor : That is our name for it, but what did those who used it call it? Dean Maxwell : Oh, geez, it's er....the something........... Dean Maxwell : I know this, I know this....... Dean Maxwell : Jaspar, you should know this, c'mon, help out...... Dean Maxwell : Like that guy on BATMAN...Edward something...... Dean Maxwell : Wood? No, that's the film maker..... Dean Maxwell : Let's see, er...... the Joker? Dean Maxwell : The Smoker, The Midnight Toker.... Brogan : : : LIGHTS GO OUT WITH A RUSH OF WIND AND THUNDER CRASH: : Dean Maxwell : Ah, yes, THE ENIGMA! Dean Maxwell : Uh oh. The Doctor : : : : The Doctor stands up immediately: : : That's it! Prof Snider> The enigma? Dean Maxwell : Yeah. Definitely. The Doctor : : : : Thunder crash echoes through the Professor condo and the lights go out: : : Dean Maxwell : What the....... The Doctor : : : : The Doctor raises his voice: : : Someone has taken the chalice! The Doctor : : : : An evil but distant laugh echoes through the Sky Cave: : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor and Prof Snider turn and look at each other: : : IN THE CELLAR OF THE ALPHA HOUSE A WILD PARTY IS RAGING Brogan : : : the Frat party crowd moves into the cellar like a herd of wild animals: : Digger : : : : helps Lena along: : : Brogan : : : notices Skip at the odd altar: : Weird taste in decor, don't you think Zoe? Skip : : : : Skip reaches from under his robe and produces a stone tablet which he hands to Butch: : : Zoe : : : : Nods head vigorously: : : Yeah. : : : to Digger: : : is this a popular custom? : : : waves at cellar decor: Butch : Butch: : takes tablet reverently: : Skip : : : : Again Skip reaches under his robe, and to all's shock, produces the Salem chalice.: : : : Brogan : : : whispers to Zoe: : Check at that pentagram. And the cross. It looks Satanic. Zoe : : : Thank god that's ALL he's produced from under his frock!: : : Zoe thinks. Butch : Butch>Cool. Digger : : : : to Brogan and Zoe: : : Look what he's got! Brogan : The Chalice! : : screeches: : Brogan : He must have stolen that while we were talking in the Museum. Skip : Skip> My brethren to night is hell night. Zoe : : : : Zoe's eyes widen as she recognizes the Chalice. She feels something has gone VERY wrong.: : : Digger : : : : whispering: : : He must have stolen it. Skip : Skip> And to night Jeremiah Dunraven shall rise again. Zoe : : : : whispers back: : : But HOW? Brogan : Frat jerks. Well, keep your eye on it until we can steal it back. Digger : : : : still whispering: : : Maybe that's how Lena got hurt! Zoe : : : : Bites her front lip: : : I don't know, Brogan. This seems bad. Zoe : After all, the likelihood that this is innocent is small. Digger : What's he doing with the Chalice? Skip : Skip> Brother Butch the wine if you please. Butch : Butch: : hands Skip the ceremonial wine: : Zoe : : : : Tugs at Digger: : : Did you hear him mention Jeremiah Dunraven?? Brogan : Digger's right. Lena was fine until she went to lock up the Chalice. Digger : Yes he did, he was a farmer who went insane, shortly before the Salem witch trials. Brogan : Skip is not only a thief, but a mugger. : : looks at Lena with concern: : Digger : The chalice was found at his farm. Skip : Skip> : : : chants: : : Hallal Tsumei Tryna tak illma frein Zoe : : : : Lena slumps in the corner: : : Skip : Skip> : : : Pours the wine into the chalice: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe sits up: : : What is he DOING??? Butch : Butch>Hallal Tsumei Tryna tak illma frein Brogan : : : catches Lena: : Zoe! Digger! Help me. Digger : I've got a bad feeling about this. Skip : Skip> From the inner reaches of hell we drink. Zoe : : : : Eyes widen: : : He's actually trying to resurrect the DEAD! Digger : : : : runs over to help Brogan with Lena: : : Brogan : : : props Lena up and tries to wake her: : Lena! Can you hear me? Skip : Skip> To call one from the eternal fire. K9 : : : : still battling with personality problems: : : What is going on? What is the situation, Mistresses? Skip : Skip> So that he may raise once more. Digger : No way! Resurrect the Dead??? Zoe : : : : Lena's head sways, as if in a hypnotic trance: : : Butch : Butch>Nema. Brogan : : : to Digger: : She's got a gash in her head. We better get her out of here. Skip : Skip> And bring to the earth his Evil! Digger : : : : to Brogan: : : You're right, we should get her to the infirmary. Butch : Butch>Nema. Skip : Skip> : : : He takes a sip from the chalice and drops it: : : : Skip : Skip> NGgga. : : : moans: : : Brogan : Darn it. There's a crowd blocking the exit. Zoe : : : : A Great flash of unholy light emanates from the Chalice: : : K9 : Warning, large power flux formation. Warning! Butch : Butch>Wow, uh, Skip, uh... Skip : Skip> IT HURTS!!! Skip : Skip> AAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brogan : : : LIGHTS GO OUT ON A BLOOD CURDLING SCREAM: : Zoe : : : : At the flash of light, Lena's eyes fly wide open: : : Digger : : : : whirls around to stare at Skip: : : K9 : We must leave. Warning! Zoe : : : : Lena leans forward, gasping: : : THE ENIGMA! Digger : This is VERY bad! Digger : The Enigma? Brogan : : : spins around: : What's happening? K9? K9 : Some kind of energy formation is taking over. We must leave. Zoe : : : : Zoe clutches onto Brogan's arm: : : Digger : This is VERY VERY bad! K9 : Warning! Warning! Brogan : : : jumps a foot when Zoe clutches her right arm and Lena clutches her left: : Brogan : : : OUT OF THE DARKNESS, AN EVIL LAUGH IS HEARD: : Digger : We definitely need to get out of here! ***************** TIME LOGS ********************** Brogan's Log 11-20-96 Curse of Dunraven Pt 1 By BroganMc/JenKoko - Jen:) Standing beside her friends (Zoe, K9, Lena and Digger) in a corner of the crowded Alpha Phi Alpha cellar, Brogan watched the bizarre altar ceremony unfold. A tightness settled in her chest when the fraternity brother she met earlier, Skip Henderson, produced a familiar golden chalice from beneath his ceremonial cloak. The Salem Chalice, obviously stolen from the exhibition hall earlier, was the focal point of the macabre ceremony. Typical of a frat brother, Skip seemed unconcerned about the danger of handling the fragile and cursed artifact. Satirical humor gleamed in his eyes when he declared that in honor of the campus's Hell Night, they were going to raise the damned soul of Jeremiah Dunraven. The crowded room of partygoers cheered with morbid satisfaction. It was painfully obvious everyone in the room thought the elaborate altar ceremony was nothing more than a show to set the mood of a good party. Brogan doubted anyone there took the time to learn about the Curse of Dunraven let alone take it seriously. But why should they? After all, the chalice was simply a relic linked to a violent death in the time of superstition and curses. Jeremiah Dunraven, according to Dr. Jaspar's lecture, died in late 17th century Salem, Massachusetts. He was the product of a puritanical society which feared female independence and burned offenders for being witches. Surely, it was natural for them to also believe Satan actually walked among them and caused the God-fearing Jeremiah Dunraven to suddenly go mad and murder? There was absolutely no reason to believe such old superstition. And yet, Brogan's fear intensified when Skip began to recite the old incantation. Her eyes were transfixed on the rubies embedded into the golden chalice. In the shimmering candlelight of the altar, each stone glowed a brilliant reddish hue. The stones almost seemed to pulse with some mysterious force as the words echoed around the altar. Grim expectation consumed Brogan when she watched Skip pour red wine into the cup for a ceremonial toast to the damned. Her fear was irrational, yet Brogan sensed eminent disaster. All around her, the other partygoers snickered, readied their glasses and popped open cans of beer to join in the drinking. Yet, beneath the laughter, the room crackled with some dark purpose. Or presence. Ever-vigilant K9 detected danger and advised retreat. Zoe and Digger concurred, but the crowd was too thick blocking off the only exit. Brogan and her friends were trapped in a corner of the cellar where they could do no more than watch. And so they watched, helplessly, as Skip raised the wine-filled chalice to his lips and drank of the blood of the damned. In a daze, Lena cried out a warning. Two terrifying words that confirmed Brogan's intuition. "The Enigma!" And then all the demons of hell broke loose unleashing a savage wind, snuffing out the candle light and plunging the cellar into an eerie darkness. Surprised shrieks and chuckles of macabre delight emanated from the unwary crowd. From the darkened altar, one shrill cry of anguish and horror was heard. Brogan sensed the smell of death and decay permeate the cellar. She shivered uncontrollably when a cold darkness drifted all her around her. In some indescribable way, it seemed as if the unnatural darkness was trying to bore entry into her very soul. At first in the recesses of her memory and then in her ears, Brogan heard the wicked laughter of a being more innately evil than she had ever known. Remembering the comforting rituals of her youth, Brogan quickly made the sign of the cross. Seeking comfort and strength, she grasped the silver crucifix around her neck and prayed to the Heavenly Father of her childhood to save her and her friends from the fate of the damned. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Digger's Log 11-20-96 Curse of Dunraven, Pt. 1 by NorisAlex Digger went over to the microwave and pulled out the cup of hot cocoa inside it. He sipped it and smiled. Mmmm, Chocolatemint, his favorite. Taking the cup with him, he walked across the room to his computer. Sitting down, he rested the cup in it's holder. He slipped a floppy into drive A, booted up the computer, and started his word-processing program running. He opened a new file and began typing, the words flowing easily. "I'm writing this log to capture the events of the past days while they are still fresh in my mind. The only question is, where to begin? "Do I begin with the dig I worked on? How we found the artifacts and brought them back to the university, unaware of what horrible events would be set in motion? "I think I'll just stick to these last few days. That's where it all seemed to start, at the time. With the arrival of the Doctor and his companions on the Quad. "I didn't see their TARDIS suddenly appear on the Quad. I did see them, however, when they were leaving it. I thought the Doctor was the Professor, so uncanny was the resemblance. It was like they were twin brothers or something. "The Doctor played along at first and pretended to be the Professor. (Of course it turns out that they know each other.) He introduced me to his companions, Brogan and Zoe and K9, his robot dog. "I took them to the Exhibition Hall, to see the artifacts we had recovered on the dig in Salem. They found it quite interesting. I spoke with Brogan and Zoe. They were quite nice and it was easy to talk to them,not like it sometimes is. "Skip and Butch showed up at the Hall. Butch started putting the moves on the girls, and invited them to the frat party that night. They said they might go. "Lena showed the Chalice off, which attracted the Doctor's attention. "Then the Professor showed up. That was quite a shock! I think that we were all surprised. "The Professor had us come back to his cottage for coffee. Then four of us (K9, Brogan, Zoe and I) went to the frat house for the party. "On the way there we found Lena wandering around,it seemed like she had a slight concussion. She didn't remember what had happened to her. We decided to keep her with us till we could get her some medical attention. "It was like every other frat party I've seen. Loud music, lots of alcohol, and obnoxious people everywhere. Brogan had apparently seen these things before and wasn't impressed. It was a new experience to Zoe and she seemed to find it interesting. "Then things started getting weird. Everyone was ushered down into the basement. Skip and the others starting enacting a ritual to bring Dunraven back from the dead. He brought out the Chalice! It turned out he had attacked Lena and stolen it from the Exhibition Hall. "Before we could do anything, Skip drank from it and screamed. There was a flash of light, and lightning and thunder. The lights went out, and you could feel evil in the air. Lena came to with a start, crying out 'The Enigma!' "We knew we were in trouble." ============================== Curse of Dunraven Part Two Wednesday, November 27, 1996 Plot by: JenKoko/BroganMc Script by: the Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= THE PLAYERS Player Character DRTUNA The Doctor, a timelord DRTUNA Prof. Snider, of the University of Vermont BroganMc Brogan, 20th century photographer & TARDIS companion ZoeWho2 Zoe Herriot, 21st century astrophysicist & TARDIS companion K9 mk 4 K9, robotic dog & TARDIS companion TArkkannan Lena, grad student in archeology NorisAlex "Digger" Jeff Nelson, computer whiz and Prof. Snider's friend TArkkannan Dean Maxwell, of the University of Vermont Kefka4Prez Prof. Jaspar, archeologist Various Skip, Alpha brother now controlled by an ancient evil Various Butch, Alpha brother, pal of Skip, now also controlled Various Zombies, intent on killing, were once students at the university IN THE CELLAR OF THE ALPHA HOUSE, A FRATERNITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Zoe : : : : A Dark cloud hovers over a particular fraternity house in the downtown area: : : Zoe : : : : The cloud grows bigger and darker to accompanying screams below: : : Zoe : : : : The cloud rumbles above like a demonic laugh: : : : Brogan : : : in pitch blackness, evil laughter is heard in the frat cellar: : Brogan : : : Butch comes to the aid of his friend Skip: : Brogan : Butch>Hey man, are you all right? Zoe : : : : Zoe stands, mouth poised for screaming: : : Lena : : : in shock: : What have they done? Dear God, what have those fools *done*? Brogan : : : Skip continues to laugh as he grabs the altar and pulls himself to his feet: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : Digger is helping hold up Lena, who has just awakened saying something about K9 : Warning, warning. Imminent danger! "Digger" Nelson : the Enigma: : : : Brogan : : : Skip turns to Butch, his eyes glow an evil red and his voice booms with evil: : Lena : : : They've let it go! They've let the curse loose! Lena : : : pulls free from Digger's arms and stands poised to run: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : whispering: : : What curse, Lena? Zoe : : : : Grabs even more tightly to Brogan: : : Brogan : Skip>Freedom at last! : : grabs Butch's arms when he tries to turn away: : Lena : : : shuddering: : Jeremiah Dunraven's curse! Brogan : Butch>Hey man, what's wrong with you? : : tries to squirm: : "Digger" Nelson : : : still whispering: : : Oh! THAT curse! Lena : : : shaking her head, backing away: : We have to get away. Brogan : : : Skip's eyes glow brightly as he focuses on Butch transforming him: : Brogan : Skip>You will help me. I must feed again! Lena : : : shrieks as Butch transforms: : "Digger" Nelson : We can't get away yet, those frat jerks are blocking the exit. K9 : We must hide ourselves. Lena : : : nods: : Brogan : : : Butch screams in agony, falls limp in Skip's arms then arises with the Brogan : same evil red eyes: : Brogan : : : Butch chants: : Feed. Must feed. Brogan : : : Skip turns to the other students in the cellar focusing his red glare on them: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : to K9 and Lena: : : Psssssst! Brogan : : : several students cry out and agony and are transformed: : Zoe : : : : Pales: : : feed? I think it's time we go! : : : said in a fierce whisper to Brogan: : : "Digger" Nelson : : : : motions his head towards behind the couch: : : Brogan : : : other students shield their eyes and run towards the door: : Zoe : : : : Grabs Brogan's arm: : : come on! Let's get out of here! Quickly! Lena : : : Lena dives behind it, somewhat disconcerted at finding herself nose to nose with a mechanical dog: : K9 : : : : goes over to Digger: : : Brogan : Skip>STOP THEM! They must not deny my hunger! "Digger" Nelson : : : : gets behind the couch with K9 and Lena: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe looks around desperately, seeing a small door on the left: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe pushes/pulls Brogan toward the door: : : Brogan : : : Butch and the zombie students attack the untransformed students: : Brogan : : : a student is trampled to death under the rioting partygoers: : Brogan : : : screams pour out from the frat house, students run from it in fear: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : two zombie students pull the couch out of the way, revealing Digger, K9 and Lena: : : "Digger" Nelson : Uh oh! K9 : : : : gets nose gun out: : : Brogan : Brogan>All right, I've had enough of this. Let's get out of here! Lena : : : Lena screams: : Zoe : : : : Zoe peers out of the door: : : : No, wait... Oh, my god, Brogan! Brogan : Brogan>Zoe, where are the others? Brogan : Brogan>Lena! Zoe : Brogan! They've got them! "Digger" Nelson : : : : Digger grabs a standing lamp, pulls it's socket from the wall, brandishing it at the Brogan : : : Brogan pushes her way through the crowd towards Lena and co.: : "Digger" Nelson : zombies: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe, thinking fast, jumps out of the closet where she's been hiding: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe picks up a brick and flings it at zombies: : : K9 : : : : fires gun: : : *K9FX* "Digger" Nelson : We've gotta get out of here now, before it's too late! Zoe : RUN!!! : : : Zoe screams: : : Brogan : Brogan>Zoe, you go left. I'll take the one on the right. "Digger" Nelson : Lena, go with Zoe!!!!! K9 : Through the doors, quickly! Lena : : : Lena runs: : Zoe : : : : Zoe storms through the crowd, running to Lena, grabs her arm: : : "Digger" Nelson : : : : races after Brogan, knocking zombies out of the way with his improvised weapon: : : Brogan : : : Brogan fights her way through zombies and gets trapped between a pair of them: : Zoe : # : : Hoarsely;: : This way, Len! Brogan : : : Brogan hits a zombie over the head with a bat. The bat breaks: : Zoe : : : : Zoe looks around, storms up the winding stairs of the 18th century brick frat house: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : to zombies: : : Hey dudes!!! "Digger" Nelson : : : : zombies look at Digger: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe drags Lena behind her: : : Lena : : : Lena dives over the porch rail into the bushes: : Brogan : : : the zombies attacking Brogan turn towards Digger: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : Digger throws the lamp at the zombies, distracting them: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe looks behind her, to see that it's not Lena at all, but a Zombie!!!: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe screams, and covers her mouth: : : : Aaaaaahhhhhh!! Brogan : Brogan>Digger! : : smiles: : Come on! : : shouts when two more zombies spot them: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : He then races after Brogan: : : Lena : : : : Comes out of the bushes with a used beer bottle -- hurls it at the zombie menacing Zoe: : Zoe : : : : : The zombie chasing after Zoe grimaces, as the bottle thwacks him over the head: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe takes the opportunity to dive between the Zombie's legs and runs over to Lena: : : PROFESSOR SNIDER IS HOSTING THE DOCTOR, DEAN MAXWELL, AND PROF. JASPAR IN HIS PRECARIOUSLY PERCHED CONDOMINIUM, THE SKYCAVE The Doctor : The Chalice? Prof Snider: I was thinking about that. Prof. Jaspar : Chalice? Prof Snider: It may have more to do with the Dunraven events of long ago than I expected. Prof Snider: My concern has been that the evil that once visited Dunraven might return. Prof Snider: My assumption was that separation from its point of burial would be useful.... Prof Snider: ...stopping it from reuniting again with victim life forms. Prof. Jaspar : Evil? Life forms? What are you babbling about? The Doctor : : : : The Doctor turns to Prof. Snider and produces a lit candle from his pocket: : : The Doctor : Well, that might have been a bad guess. You may have merely awakened it. Prof Snider: Well Jaspar, I was concerned, but I couldn't stop you from bringing it here once... Prof Snider: ...you found it, could I? Prof. Jaspar : What is there to be concerned about? The Doctor : : : : The Doctor holds up the candle so it throws light on the four men present in the room: : : Dean Maxwell : : : Dean Maxwell applauds: : well! You're friend's quite a magician, Snider! The Doctor : : : : The Phone rings. From the answering machine comes a voice calling for Dean Maxwell: : : Dean Maxwell : : : answering phone: : Maxwell here. The Doctor : : : : Dean Maxwell takes a phone call and returns to the candlelight circle.: : : The Doctor : Voice on Phone: Dean, we've got trouble over here! Dean Maxwell : : : Maxwell: : what is it now? The Doctor : Voice on phone: Some frat party has gone berserk, and the power is out. The Doctor : Voice: Some of our security units sent there have stopped responding. I'm sending more. Dean Maxwell : : : disgusted: : let me guess, the Alpha's again. First in their class Dean Maxwell : especially when it comes to trouble. The Doctor : Voice: I need your permission to call in the Burlington Police! Prof Snider: : : : listens closely to the conversation: : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor goes to the porch and looks out over the city: : : Dean Maxwell : Hell yes! Maybe a night in jail will get their attention! Prof Snider: Ah, didn't your friends go to the Alpha house Doctor? Doctor.... The Doctor : : : : The Dr returns hurriedly from the porch: : : We've got to go. We need to check on the Chalice! The Doctor : AND on my companions. The Doctor : I saw fires up on College Hill! Dean Maxwell : : : Maxwell: : It's just the fool Alphas. What? Did you say a fire? Prof. Jaspar : : : Hurries to window: : The Doctor : Gentlemen, I believe it is time for us to investigate! The Doctor : : : : The Dr moves to leave, followed by Prof. Snider: : : Dean Maxwell : To hell with their fathers alumni donations! I'll pitch them all off campus! Prof Snider: Dean, Prof., we could use your insights on this! Prof Snider: : : : Motions for Maxwell & Jaspar to follow: : : Dean Maxwell : Dean comes Prof. Jaspar : Wait for me! ZOE AND LENA RUN FROM THE CHAOS AT ALPHA HOUSE Zoe : : : : Zoe pants breathlessly at Lena: : : Zoe : Thanks. Lena : : : grins: : you're welcome. RUN! Zoe : : : : Panics: : : Where!? Where should we go? Zoe : I hope Brogan and Digger are all right. Zoe : : : : adds: : : and K9. Lena : : : scrambling through the bushes: : I don't know. Professor Jaspar! He'll know what to do. Zoe : : : : Zoe stops running, out of breath: : : : wait, I can't. .. I can't keep running. Zoe : : : : : Zoe bends her knees, her hand palms bracing the weight: : : Lena : : : pauses, looking around: : I-I don't think they're following us. Zoe : : : : : a quick glance up and down the hill verifies Lena's statement: : : Zoe : : : : panting: : : Man, this town is certainly built on a HILL!!! Lena : : : grins: : Vermont, Green Mountain State Zoe : Which way, Lena? Should we try to catch up with the doctor and Jasper? Lena : : : pulls Zoe towards the on-campus housing: : Dr. Jaspar's rooms. His notes -- something there may Zoe : : : : A screaming, vicious zombie suddenly appears out of the bushes, growling: : : Zoe : : : : Groans: : : Oh, no! Lena : help! : : Screams at the zombie and runs in another direction: : Zoe : : : : Clothes in shreds, the zombie walks toward Lena, entranced: : : : Zoe : : : : Zoe notices that the Zombie ignores her, and runs the other way: : : : Zoe : : : : Calls out to the Zombie: : : hey! Over here! Lena : : : Lena dodges around a tree: : Zoe : : : : the Zombie growls, and turns away from Lena, swinging his bulky head toward Zoe: : : Lena : : : looks around for something to throw: : Zoe : : : : Fiery red eyes shine at Zoe: : : : Lena : : : finds a Frisbee: : Lena : : : hurls Frisbee -- it bounces off the zombie's head and appears to confuse it: : Zoe : : : : : The Zombie claws at the air, growling menacing : : : : Zoe : : : : Zoe looks around for something, then sees a bit of broken beer bottle on the ground: : : Lena : : : Screams as she tries to find something else: : Run Zoe, Run! Zoe : : : : Zoe notices an illegally parked car on the street: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe races toward the illegally parked car, dropping the beer glass: : : Lena : : : A broken fence leans drunkenly nearby: : Zoe : : : : the zombie begins a trance like pacing toward Zoe: : : Lena : : : Lena screams to divert it: : Zoe : Zoe quickly yanks the side mirror and positions it to shine directly in the Zombie's eyes: Zoe : : : : : the Zombie screams, yowling in pain, hiding its eyes: : : Lena : : : another zombie rises up to pursue Lena: : Zoe : : : : the sight of its own reflection burning the unholy soul within the beast: : : Zoe : : : : yells to Lena: : : I think the mirror worked!!! Lena : : : screaming, she leads it over to the fence. With the last of her strength, she dives behind it and Zoe : : : : Sees the zombie in pursuit of Lena, jumps up and runs over to the scene: : : Lena : : : shoves upwards. The zombie is impaled on the broken pickets: : Zoe : : : : Screams: : : Lena!!! Lena : : : Lena runs towards Zoe, leaving the zombie thrashing on the fence: : Zoe : : : : Zoe covers her eyes from the oozing beast: : : Zoe : : : : Hugs Lena: : : Are you okay? Lena : : : Lena stops by the tree and turns green: : I think I'm going to be sick. Zoe : Lets go! Lena : : : breathes deep and follows Zoe: : Zoe : : : : Grasps Lena's arm sympathetically: : : I know, Lena, it's hard. Zoe : Maybe we should check the Professor's office? Zoe : : : : Looks down the hill: : : Is the University that way? Lena : : : nods: : come on! Zoe : : : : Rubs her forehead: : : No, the University is up the hill. Lena : : : rubs her eyes: : sorry Zoe : : : : the two women walk resolutely up the hill toward Professor Snider's office Lena : : : fumbles in her pockets for her keys: : Zoe : : : : watches Lena curiously: : : what are you looking for? Lena : : : searching pockets: : I have a key to his rooms -- it's here somewhere. Lena : : : pulls it out: : here. THE ALPHA HOUSE IS IN CHAOS, AND FAMILIAR FIGURES EMERGE FROM IT Brogan : : : Brogan grabs Digger's hand and races through the frat house to the exit: : K9 : We have been separated from our group, Mistress Brogan. Brogan : Wait a minute! : : stops at door: : Where are the others? "Digger" Nelson : Come on with us, K9!! "Digger" Nelson : : : : holds Brogan's hand as they rush through the frat house: : : K9 : I am hurrying Mistress. "Digger" Nelson : Did they get out yet, K9? Brogan : : : zombies burst from the cellar chanting KILL: : K9 : *Affirmative* Brogan : Let's get back to the TARDIS! : : Brogan leads the others to the street outside: : K9 : *That procedure is not logical* "Digger" Nelson : : : : follows Brogan, wondering what the TARDIS is: : : : Brogan : : : Brogan avoiding several fighting students in the streets: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : They find a burning police car blocking one street: : : "Digger" Nelson : Where are we going, Brogan? Brogan : : : Brogan and co. halt when they come to a crossroads and a burning police car: : K9 : We must avoid this area. Brogan : : : a mob of students pull something from the police car that wears a uniform: : Brogan : I agree K9. But how we going to get back to the TARDIS. The way's blocked. K9 : We must take the left alley. It will take us to the Campus Center. "Digger" Nelson : Well, we can get to the Campus Center by going this way: : : leads them down a side street: : : Brogan : Digger, do you know another way back to the TAR.. the place you found us today? Brogan : Oh good. We'll follow you. : : races after Digger: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : They run past buildings and flocks of screaming students: : : K9 : This way. Brogan : : : Brogan observes the students in terror and confusion: : ON THE STREETS OF COLLEGE HILL The Doctor : : : : The four men walk swiftly up college hill, and see a strange group ahead of them: : : The Doctor : Dr to Maxwell & Jaspar: We need to find out about the Alpha house AND about the Chalice! Prof Snider: Here comes a group of unhappy looking students now.... Prof. Jaspar : I'm sure the Chalice is safely locked up The Doctor : You know, they don't look very friendly. Did any of you flunk an Alpha recently? The Doctor : : : : The student group comes towards them, with glowing red eyes, many are shambling and drooling: : Dean Maxwell : : : puffing: : Good God, what have they been smoking Prof. Jaspar : I hate to say this Prof, but the student body in this college really is on the decline The Doctor : : : : Students begin to scream and rush down the hill towards the four: : : Dean Maxwell : : : shouts: : RIGHT! THAT'S IT YOU'RE ALL ON SUSPENSION!!! Prof Snider: : : : Grabs the Doctor and pulls him aside, as he was standing right in their way: : : The Doctor : : : : Bolts of blue-green energy flash from curled student fingers: : : The Doctor : : : : The Doctor and Prof. S. run at a 90 degree angle from the charging students: : : The Doctor : We've got to get to the Alpha house and find my companions! Prof Snider: Right, it's this way Doctor, Maxwell and Jaspar can find their own way. The Doctor : : : : The Dr and Prof. S head off towards the Alpha House: : : : AT THE CAMPUS CENTER "Digger" Nelson : : : : finally they reach the Campus Center: : : "Digger" Nelson : Okay, where's this TARDIS of yours? Brogan : The TARDIS is gone! : : shrieks: : K9 : : : : scans the area: : : The TARDIS is missing. Brogan : K9, where is it? The Doctor wouldn't have left without us, would he? "Digger" Nelson : Well, we'd better find someplace to hide, cause : : : points down one path: : : Brogan : : : tries not to panic: : K9 : The Doctor Master is still in the area. K9 : The TARDIS has been moved physically. "Digger" Nelson : : : : down that path come zombies chanting 'Kill, Kill': : : Brogan : : : sees several zombies marching toward them with makeshift clubs: : K9 : We are being closed in. "Digger" Nelson : How about the Exhibition Hall? Brogan : Great! The TARDIS is gone and we're being hunted my homicidal college students. K9 : The Exhibition hall is adequate. Brogan : : : to Digger: : Looks like we don't have much choice. : : points to zombies Brogan : coming from other path: : "Digger" Nelson : And it's the only way that's not blocked yet! K9 : Lead on. "Digger" Nelson : : : : leading them to the Exhibition Hall, again: : : : Brogan : Where's the Doctor when you need him? : : begins running again: : K9 : He is with the Professor. Brogan : : : stops to rest against the building gasping for air: : Brogan : I think we lost them. : : still gasping: : Everyone all right? "Digger" Nelson : : : : gasping: : : Still in one piece. Brogan : All right, K9. What's going on? What did that idiot bring to life anyway? K9 : I am functioning in proper parameters. Brogan : I'm pleased to know you're working just fine Rover, but what is wrong with Brogan : those students? K9 : I am K9. Please use the proper title. Brogan : Oh great! At least, your difficult personality is intact. Brogan : Digger, did you see which way Lena and Zoe went? "Digger" Nelson : K9 has more than one personality? K9 : Please do not patronize me, Mistress. K9 : Negative. "Digger" Nelson : No, but K9 said they got away okay. Brogan : : : stifles a scream: : Well, I'm at a loss. Those zombies have us boxed in here. Brogan : If they are in trouble, we can't even get to them. Brogan : And how do we find the Doctor and find out what is going on here?! : : sighs heavily: : K9 : Mistress... Brogan : : : grasps the TARDIS key around her neck trying to think of a plan: : PROF. JASPAR AND DEAN MAXWELL HAVE BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE DOCTOR AND PROF. SNIDER Prof. Jaspar : Oh great! Where have the Doctor and Prof. Snider gone? Dean Maxwell : : : Maxwell stands bewildered, ignored by the mob: : Prof. Jaspar : : : grabs Maxwell: Come on! Let's head for the Exhibition hall. Prof. Jaspar : : : examines several zombies: : One would think a college with tuition fees this high would Prof. Jaspar : : : Notices a police car in the distance: : At last Prof. Jaspar : : hurries to car, sees only corpses inside: : oh...my........god.. ZOE AND LENA ARRIVE AT THE COLLEGE GREEN Zoe : : : : The two women come to the top of the hill, and an enormous grassy College green: : : Zoe : : : : takes the key from Lena: : : What is this for? Zoe : I mean, how did you get this key? Lena : I'm his assistant. Zoe : : : : Nods: : : Okay, then, which way? : : : motions to the College green in front: : : Zoe : : : : Points to the Ira Allen Statue: : : : is it toward the Statue? Lena : : : points off at an angle from the statue: : This way Zoe : : : : Nods: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe and Lena walk down the newly paved path through the Green: : : Zoe : : : : the College looks deceptively peaceful now, with no Zombies in sight: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe begins to relax .... a little: : : : Lena : : : breathing hard: : tell me I'm dreaming, please? Zoe : : : : Lena's voice jolts Zoe back to reality, and she jumps: : : Zoe : : : : Tensing up, Zoe jerks away from Lena, and then relaxes... slightly: : : Sorry. Zoe : I was just hoping that you would tell me that I was dreaming. Lena : : : manages a weak giggle: : Zoe : : : : Zoe and Lena come to the end of the Green: : : Lena : : : They reach the faculty rooms. The door is open: : Zoe : : : : They face a small intersection, with an occasional car: : : Zoe : : : : Zoe shrugs, looking at Lena: : : should we go inside? Is it open? Zoe : I mean, do you think we'll find any Zombies inside? Lena : : : pushes the door, it swings easily: : That's odd, Zoe : : : : Grabs Lena;: : be careful. Lena : I would think it would be shut. : : looks nervously at Zoe: : Zoe : : : : Chews her lip, Zoe looks back at Lena with a similar expression: : : Lena : : : swallows: : If this was a "Friday the 13th" -- Zoe : : : : interrupting Lena;: : stop it. Zoe : : : : Zoe swallows: : : We're just going to have to risk it. Lena : : : shaking her head: : I'll try. Zoe : We've got to stop being silly. Lena : : : swallows and steps in the door. Nothing happens: : Zoe : : : : Zoe cautiously follows: : : THE DOCTOR AND PROF. SNIDER CONTINUE MOVING UP COLLEGE HILL TOWARD THE CAMPUS The Doctor : Look, here comes another group, into the bushes! The Doctor : : : : The Dr and Prof. S. hide in the bushes near the sidewalk as a group of frat boy zombies....: : : The Doctor : : : : ...lurch by heading towards a police car burning one block down the hill: : : The Doctor : : : : The Dr and Prof. S watch closely: : : Prof Snider: : : : Watches as the student zombies throw bodies of recent victims into the fire: : : The Doctor : This is bad. This is very, very bad. The Doctor : That Chalice they dug up should never have been touched. We have released an ancient and.... The Doctor : ...evil force which should have been left alone. Tell me, Prof., did you suggest a place... The Doctor : ...for them to dig? Prof Snider: Well, er, yes. I was curious, so I suggested a site. The Doctor : : : : Fumes at Prof. S: : : : When you get bored, you know what to do. You chose to stay here. The Doctor : If you want to meddle like this, leave your friends safely behind! Prof Snider: Behind? You didn't do that, did you? The Doctor : No, and now the force you unleashed, the force in that Chalice, has taken hold in these.... The Doctor : ...students. BUT, I fear that is only the beginning. Prof Snider: What do you mean, beginning? The Doctor : The Chalice has allowed some of the power to leak through and do this. Now, what do you think... The Doctor : This force will have these zombies do for it? Prof Snider: : : : Looks horrified: : : Sterilize the area, and begin work to.... to... No, it can't be! The Doctor : Yes, they will begin work to bring this evil force ALL THE WAY THROUGH into this world. Prof Snider: It is the enigma! The Enigma is clearing a space here to come through! The Doctor : : : : The Dr exits from the hiding place in the bushes: : : First, off to the focus...Alpha House! Prof Snider: : : : Follow the Dr: : : Yes, and I hope we aren't too late to help your friends! AT THE EXHIBITION HALL OF THE FLEMING MUSEUM : : : : they finally reach the Exhibition hall, panting heavily: : : Prof. Jaspar : : : rushes inside the exhibition hall: : Prof. Jaspar : : : looks around for the Chalice: : Prof. Jaspar : Ah! Here it is! : : begins to open back door. Prof. Jaspar : This whole thing about the Chalice is silly really Prof. Jaspar : : : opens door: : Prof. Jaspar : The Chalice! It's gone Prof. Jaspar : : : notices green ooze: : Yuck. The college kids are a menace! OUTSIDE THE EXHIBITION HALL OF THE FLEMING MUSEUM "Digger" Nelson : Look over there! : : : points at the back of the Exhibition Hall: : : Brogan : Yes, K9? "Digger" Nelson : : : : Several zombies, led by Butch, approach the back of the Hall: : : : K9 : We must escape. Brogan : : : notices zombies breaking into the Hall: : Let's get out of here! K9 : I will cover you. Brogan : : : stops when she hears voices from inside the hall: : K9 : : : : extends gun: : : "Digger" Nelson : : : : : stops when Brogan stops: : : Brogan : Wait a minute. Somebody's in there. : : peers through the window at Jaspar Brogan : and Maxwell: : Prof. Jaspar : Ahhh!! Help! Brogan : : : Butch destroys the windowsill climbing into the hall: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : looks through the window with Brogan: : : Brogan : : : Butch lunges at Dean Maxwell: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : whispers: : : Oh no! They're going to kill Jaspar and the Dean!! Brogan : They'll kill them. Come on! We have to help. : : runs inside the hall to the rescue: : K9 : You rescue them while I stand ground. "Digger" Nelson : Good plan, K9! "Digger" Nelson : : : : runs inside the hall with Brogan: : : : Brogan : : : takes two steps at a time and bounds into the room with Jaspar and Maxwell: : Prof. Jaspar : : frozen in terror: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : runs inside after Brogan: : : Brogan : : : a zombie lunges for Brogan grabbing her arm and twisting it: : K9 : : : : starts to stun the zombie-students: : : K9 : *K9FX* Brogan : You're breaking my arm! : : kicks him in the shins: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : karate chops the hand on Brogan's arm: : : "Digger" Nelson : Don't do it Butch!!!! Brogan : : : zombies let's Brogan go and lunges for Digger: : Brogan : : : Brogan attacks the zombies charging Jaspar: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : drop kicks the Zombie before it can touch him: : : : K9 : *K9FX* Brogan : : : Butch growls and reaches for Brogan: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : Digger races over to stop Butch, but is too late: : : : Brogan : : : Brogan hits Butch with a yardstick: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : as Butch grabs the Dean and kills him: : : K9 : *K9FX* Prof. Jaspar : : : begins to run for the exit: : Brogan : : : Brogan is knocked on her knees when Butch attacks and kills Dean Maxwell: : Brogan : : : Brogan stifles a scream when she hears Maxwell's neck snap and his Brogan : lifeless body falls at her feet: : K9 : : : : shoots Butch: : : Brogan : : : Butch grabs Brogan's ankle and drags her toward him: : K9 : *K9FX* "Digger" Nelson : : : : Digger stomps on Butch's hand: : : "Digger" Nelson : LET GO OF HER! Brogan : : ;Butch spasms with K9's blast, but is unaffected: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : kicks Butch in the head: : : : Brogan : : : Brogan kicks wildly at Butch and shouts to her friends: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : Digger helps Brogan pull herself out of Butch's grasp: : : Brogan : Digger, get Dr. Jaspar out of here! "Digger" Nelson : You heard me, let go of her you Zombie Frat Sleazoid!!! K9 : Hurry, Mistress, hurry. Brogan : : : Brogan stabs Butch with a pair of scissors: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : looks for Jaspar, sees him and grabs him: : : : Prof. Jaspar : Come on! We all have to leave! Brogan : : : Butch smiles and licks the blood from his own fingers: : "Digger" Nelson : This way sir! "Digger" Nelson : Brogan! Let's get out of here now! Brogan : : : Brogan backs away toward door slowly: : K9 : We must leave now. "Digger" Nelson : : : : pulls Jaspar with him, makes their way over to Brogan: : : Brogan : : : Brogan is transfixed by Butch's evil red eyes: : K9 : Do not look into his eyes. "Digger" Nelson : : : Stands in front of Brogan, blocking her view of Butch's eyes: : : Brogan : : : Butch smiles wickedly at her as he advances toward her: : "Digger" Nelson : Run Brogan! Butch:Out of my way geek. She belongs to us. My master must have her. "Digger" Nelson : Stuff it, you puke! Butch:The evil one must drink of her strong soul. Brogan : : : Butch roars and charges at Digger: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : slaps Brogan, breaking the hypnotic trance: : : Brogan : : : Brogan blinks: : Hey! : : notices Butch charging and pulls Digger out the door: : K9 : Hurry! Brogan : : : Brogan slams the door shut on Butch: : "Digger" Nelson : : : : Digger is pulled along by Brogan out the door: : : : "Digger" Nelson : K9, can you melt the lock? Brogan : : : as Brogan bars it, Butch's hand busts through the wood of the door: : K9 : : : : fires at lock: : : K9 : We are now stuck in here Mistress. "Digger" Nelson : Actually, we're stuck outside...I think. Brogan : : : Brogan notices a window: : Not for long. "Digger" Nelson : : : : notices the window too: : : : "Digger" Nelson : : : : wonders if he's losing his mind: : : Brogan : : : Brogan opens the window of an indoor solarium: : How's your hover mode, K9? K9 : It is at optimum conditions. "Digger" Nelson : Hover mode? K9 : Propulsion system is activated. Brogan : Good. We'll have to climb down, Digger. That won't hold them for long. Brogan : : : points to barred door: : K9 : : : : K9 floats up and flies through the window: : : "Digger" Nelson : Okay. Brogan : : : Butch pounds on the broken locked door: : COLLEGE HILL IS ABLAZE WITH FIRE AND CONFLICTS BETWEEN ZOMBIES AND THE AUTHORITIES : : : Zombie students begin ending their fight with the police, and retreat to campus: : : : : : : Zombie students begin chanting a gloomy dirge: : : : : : : Stunned, the Burlington Police, putting down their weapons, watch the Zombies march away: : : OUTSIDE THE EXHIBITION HALL OF THE FLEMING MUSEUM, FAMILIAR FIGURES ARE CLIMBING OUT OF AN UPSTAIRS WINDOW "Digger" Nelson : : : : Helps Brogan out through the window, then climbs down after her: : : Brogan : : : on the ground, Brogan surveys the area filled with zombies: : Brogan : Ok. That was easy. Now what? "Digger" Nelson : Okay, where to now? K9 : Professor Snider's residence. "Digger" Nelson : Good idea, K9. "Digger" Nelson : Shall we, Brogan? Brogan : Dr. Jaspar? Up to a little more running? Prof. Jaspar : Better than hanging around here! Brogan : : : Butch jumps out of the window above Brogan and co.: : "Digger" Nelson : Let's go then! Brogan : RUN!!! Prof. Jaspar : : : pant: : : : wheeze: : Butch>Stop unbelievers! My master must feed! "Digger" Nelson : : : : begins running again with Brogan, Jaspar and K9: : : THE DOCTOR AND PROF. SNIDER ARRIVE AT THE NOW DEVASTATED ALPHA HOUSE The Doctor : : : : The Dr and Prof. S arrive at the front yard of the Alpha House: : : : The Doctor : : : : The Alpha House is a mess...most of the windows blown out, dead bodies in the yard...: : : : The Doctor : : : : A fire has started in one upper floor. A screaming student jumps from the roof....plop!: : : Prof Snider : Look at that green light coming from the little basement windows! The Doctor : : : : The Dr hurries in the front door: : : The basement it is, then! The Doctor : : : : Inside Alpha House is a scene from a nightmare: : : The Doctor : : : : The walls are scorched, wriggling but badly damaged student zombie bodies lie about: : : The Doctor : : : : From the staircase leading upstairs the party stereo can still be heard playing: : : : The Doctor : : : : Playing 'Sympathy for the Devil': : : Prof Snider : : : : dashes down a dark stairway: : : I was here once, I think it is this way! The Doctor : : : : The Doctor and his look-alike friend enter the basement. A new level of nightmare.: : : The Doctor : : : : The basement lies in smoldering ruins, but the altar has a strange green glowing ooze on it: : : The Doctor : : : : Student bodies are on the basement floor, all with looks of terror on their faces.: : : The Doctor : : : : The Dr searches the bodies for signs of Zoe, Brogan, and K9: : : : The Doctor : They are not here, but wait.... : : : The Dr picks something up: : : The Doctor : : : : Holds up Brogan's cross: : : Brogan was here, but what happened here? The Doctor : : : : Moves to the altar: : : The Doctor : There is blood here, on the altar, and what is this glowing ooze? Prof Snider : Don't touch it! The Doctor : : : : Turns to Prof. S. : : : I'm not some character in a B movie, of course I won't touch it! Prof Snider : : : : Picks up the Chalice with the aid of his handkerchief: : : Prof Snider : : : : Holds up the chalice for inspection, the Dr produces another lit candle: : : The Doctor : Yes, there seems to be a hollow stem, and some of the green ooze in it! Prof Snider : I'm afraid your fears are correct, Doctor, I have made a terrible error! The Doctor : It has sent an emissary here. An ambassador who almost "established relations" with us.... The Doctor : ...back in old Salem. It was stopped. But now it is trying to, and has, found new servants here Prof Snider : : : : Shakes his head: : : And all of this horrible killing is.... The Doctor : All of this is only the beginning. If the Enigma comes through, the fate of Alpha house.... The Doctor : ...will be shared by this entire planet! The Doctor : We must find out how these zombies, these tools, will try to do that and stop them. Prof Snider : Good idea Doctor, but how do we start? The Doctor : : : : The two hear a groaning and rustling behind them: : : The Doctor : : : : Two frat boy zombies, eyes glowing red, with blood lust in their souls, advance from the gloom: : The Doctor : Do? Well, as a first step, I generally suggest.....SURVIVAL! The Doctor : : : : The Prof. grabs the chalice again, and they both make a dash for the stairs: : : : The Doctor : : : : Squealing the Univ. of Vermont sports team fight song, the zombies attack!: : : ZOE AND LENA HAVE ARRIVED AT PROF. JASPAR'S OFFICE Lena : : : getting a little bolder. Knocks on the professor's door: : Dr. Jaspar? Lena : : : nervous, she pulls out her keys and fumbles the lock: : Zoe : : : : Stops Lena: : : Lena! remember you gave me the key? Zoe : : : : As the two women are fumbling at the door, a loud sound is heard outside: : : Lena : : : gasps: : what's that? Zoe : I don't know! It doesn't sound good! Zoe : Outside the windows, several zombie students carry fire torches. Lena : : : there is a low, threatening chant filling the air. Wood smoke tinges the scent of decay Lena : : : close to hysterics: : oh, no, no, no -- Lena : : : The creatures carry a blue box with them: : Zoe : : : : Zoe watches wordlessly as the Zombies pull a large familiar box: : : Lena : : : grabbing Zoe's arm: : What-what's that?? Zoe : : : : The acidic smell of burning flesh rises up through the window: : : Zoe : That... : : : Zoe says slowly, and emotionlessly: : : is our only way out of here. Zoe : : : : : Zoe pauses slightly: : : : and we are about to be burned along with it. Lena : : : starts to giggle: : A police box? : : hysterics: : they don't even use them in England anymore. Lena : : : starts to cry: : Oh, God no, please, no, no, no, Zoe : : : : : Zoe turns sadly away from the window: : : Oh, Doctor, what can we do now? ******************** TIME LOGS ***************************** Brogan's Log 11-27-96 Curse of Dunraven Pt 2 By BroganMc/JenKoko - Jen:) Brogan flew down the steps leading away from Exhibition Hall in a breathless dash for safety. She stopped briefly to help Digger half-carry-half-push Dr. Jaspar down the stone steps while K9 quickly whizzed by taking the lead with the aid of his suped-up hover mode. Fast on their heels, Butch and his red-eyed zombies charged after them menacingly. Brogan made the mistake of looking behind her. Cunningly, Butch locked her within another of his penetrating zombie gazes. She could just feel her mind slipping as it did in the museum hall when Digger tripped on the bottom step pulling her back to reality. With a sort of controlled terror, Brogan, Digger, Dr. Jaspar and K9 raced along the campus streets in search of Professor Snider's residence. The dark and narrow roads were littered with the debris of mindless destruction. Hordes of zombies roamed the campus spreading death and decay everywhere they went. Forced to change their route several times to avoid being trapped between the zombies chasing them and those roaming the streets, Brogan and her friends entered a strangely familiar path. Only one flickering light at the end of the street illuminated the way. Moved by the eerie stillness that surrounded her, Brogan instinctively slowed her pace. Broken wood and glass crumbled beneath her feet as she passed by the remnants of a community bulletin board. When she approached the corner, the flickering light of a bonfire grew brighter casting eerie shadows against the tall buildings there. Curious, Brogan looked up at the abandoned academic buildings as she passed. Each one, with shattered windows and scorched sides, seemed like it belonged on some Hollywood f/x studio for a modern day war film. It was all too unreal, Brogan thought as she blindly followed her friends. What madness could possibly have driven these ordinary college students to enact such devastation? And for what purpose? Something soft squished beneath Brogan's boot causing her to stop abruptly at the corner. Beneath the flames of the bonfire there, she recognized the outline of a car. On the remnants of a charred door a few feet away were plastered the words "Campus Police". Paralyzing fear gripped Brogan when she remembered her last journey down this street only minutes after the cursed ceremony in the frat house. She'd been too concerned with escaping the zombies to realize the horrible crime she'd seen them commit on this corner. Unwillingly, Brogan looked down at her feet to confirm her memory and saw one bloody finger of the armless policeman's hand protrude from beneath her boot. A shriek of her own terror pierced Brogan's ears as she practically jumped out of her skin to get away from the horrid remains. Rendered speechless by the realization the hand had been ripped from it's owner, Brogan merely pointed at the object when Digger and the others investigated her cry of alarm. Visions of Dean Maxwell's brutal murder in Exhibition Hall drifted through Brogan's consciousness. Death and decay seemed to surround her suddenly making it nearly impossible for her to breath. Searching for comfort, Brogan reached up to grasp the cross around her neck. It was gone! As was the TARDIS. And the Doctor. And Zoe and Lena. Panic threatened to consume her. Brogan realized everything she had come to depend on in the months since her father's death had been ripped from her. Stolen by an evil force that reveled in carnage and unending terror. Clinging to the one thing she had left, Brogan darted off for Professor Snider's condo in the hope that it wasn't too late to save her world from the Enigma. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Zoe's log, 11-20-96 Curse of Dunraven part 2 By ZoeWho2/Lisa Zoe stared remorsely through the small window at the growing flames from the bonfire licked the tardis hungrily. Gone. The TARDIS would soon be gone. In a way, the TARDIS has become my home, she thought, tears welling up in her eyes. I guess I'm loosing my home, she thought, blinking her eyes hastily. Despite her tears, Zoe was surprised to find that she felt a strange emptyness inside, a detachment from the whole ordeal. It seemed so unreal. The whole experience... she half expected the Doctor to walk out of the TARDIS any minute now, smiling broadly, his sarcastic wit poised to save the day. But the Doctor was nowhere to be seen. Where was he? And who was that strange man... the Professor Snider? Zoe hesitated. A random thought occured to her. How was it possible that the two men appeared so similar? ... And even stranger still, seemed to know each other? A cold chill shivered down Zoe's spine. How much did she really know about her time-faring traveling companion, after all? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Doctor's Log, 11-27-96 Curse of Dunraven Pt 2 by DRTUNA MATRIX OBSERVATION AND INTERPRETATION The Doctor sits in the sitting room of Professor Snider in Burlington, Vermont. They sip coffee and engage in conversation with Prof. Jaspar and Dean Maxwell. They listen and speak, but they seem to be eyeing each other closely and perhaps, just perhaps, they exchange more than just a knowing glance from time to time. Prof. Snider looks remarkably like the Doctor but is, on close examination, not an exact copy. The Professor has a little less hair than the Doctor and appears to be a bit older -- more gray in the beard, a few more wrinkles around the eyes -- but still the comparisons are haunting. Prof. Snider also has a scar on his right hand. MATRIX AUTO-RESPONSE: INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE TEMPORAL ANOMALIES INHERENT IN EXISTENCE OF THESE TWO FIGURES. WARNING TO HIGH COUNCIL. MENTAL SIGNALS FROM THE DOCTOR Nice to be here, I love Northern New England in the Fall. The University is such a lovely place. Glad the crew found a college party to investigate. It is nice that they get a chance to socialize. Prof. Snider looks like he is doing well. Hopefully we can dump these clunkers and have a little heart to head conversation soon. I need to know how his project is going. I feel I may need to help him soon. This is a wonderful apartment. Overlooking the center of downtown Burlington and Lake Champlain, the front porch is an excellent spot for coffee. Too bad night has fallen or else we could sit outside. I am a bit disturbed by the Chalice of Salem being here. The Dunraven story is known to me. I am not sure what role the Chalice has played in all of that. What has happened to the lights? Burlington Electric is usually more depandable than that. I wonder. The wind has also picked up, but then that often happens here on the crest of the hill. Professor Snider may know more than he has been able to tell me so far. Dratted college administrators are always getting in the way! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Digger's Log 11-27-96 Curse of Dunraven, Pt. 2 By NorisAlex Digger made himself another cup of cocoa. Walking around for a few minutes, he grouped his thoughts together. Then he sat back down at the computer and began to write again. "We were in trouble. Skip had been possessed by some entity that Lena had called the Enigma. Students were trying to flee the party, jamming the stairs. With some light from his eyes, Skip/Enigma was turning people into zombies. Those zombies he ordered to 'Kill the unbelievers'. "The five of us tried to hide behind the couch in the basement. Butch, a zombie now, found us and revealed us. We might have been killed were it not for Brogan and Zoe coming back to save us. We all managed to fight our way out of the basement, in the process becoming separated. Lena was with Zoe, and I with Brogan and K9. "(Why did I fight? Why didn't I just give up? I couldn't do that. For various reasons. True, I felt fear. I could feel the evil all around us. I couldn't give into it, though. Can't let evil win. And you have to live up to the example of your friends, otherwise you're not worthy of being their friend.) "Once separated, we decided to try to make our way to the Doctor's vehicle, the TARDIS. We quickly found our way blocked by a burning police car. We turned our route towards the Exhibition Hall. "Arriving there, we hid and rested for a few minutes. We were about to leave when zombies arrived. Hiding, we saw them enter the Hall. Then we could cries ands screams. The voices were those of Dean Maxwell and Prof. Jasper. We ran to the hall to try and help. We were able to save Jasper, but we couldn't stop Butch from killing the Dean. We then fought our way out of the building, barely escaping with our lives." ============================== Curse of Dunraven Part Three Wednesday, December 4, 1996 Plot by: JenKoko/BroganMc Script by: the Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= PLAYER CHARACTER DRTUNA The Doctor, a wandering Timelord, 10th incarnation BroganMc Brogan MacGill, 20th century photojournalist, TARDIS crew member BroganMc etc. Zoe Herriot, 21st century astrophysicist, TARDIS crew member K9 mk 4 K9, a robotic dog, TARDIS crew member NorisAlex "Digger" Jeff Nelson, student and computer hack RobinCK Lena Alexander, archeology student DRTUNA Prof. Snider, University of Vermont faculty Dr Hammai Skip Henderson, frat boy now possessed by the ENIGMA DStringfel Butch Cowly, frat boy now a possessed zombie MordecaiG Prof. Jaspar, Prof. of archeology Bok7757 Dean Maxwell, Dean of Arts & Sciences now a possessed zombie IN THE CELLAR OF THE ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY HOUSE The Doctor :::: In the cellar of the Alpha Phi Alpha house, the Doctor and Prof. Snider have been...::: The Doctor :::: Examining the remains of a frat party gone bad. Blood stained altar, dead bodies, burned..::: The Doctor :::: ...interiors, and an acrid smell of ozone permeate the shattered party scene::: The Doctor :::: As the two turn to leave, their way is blocked by a pair of zombies::: The Doctor :::: Once well-scrubbed fraternity members, they are now reanimated dead bodies serving the....::: The Doctor :::: ENIGMA::: Butch/Zombie : Kill the unbelievers!!! The Doctor :::: Prof. Snider darts to the altar and grabs the chalice, tossing it in his pocket.::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor moves towards the zombies and attempts to engage them in communication :::: The Doctor : This is all a misunderstanding, you do not need to obey the cruel voice you hear. The Doctor :::: Prof. Snider stands by the Doctor::: Prof. Snider: Yes, your deserved rest has been disturbed. Butch/Zombie : Huh?? Uh.. Kill the unbelievers !!!! The Doctor : The tragedy of your death is only compounded by the iniquities of your current service. Butch/Zombie : We serve the ENIGMA, Kill the unbelievers !!!! The Doctor :::: The Doctor and Prof. Snider try to move around the zombies as they speak::: The Doctor :::: Prof. Snider picks up a large metal shovel and smashes one of the zombies in the face::: Butch/Zombie ::: Butch et zombies move to block the Doctor an Prof. Snider The Doctor :::: The Doctor rushes the other zombie and attempts to push it out of the way::: Butch/Zombie :::: Butch stumbles into the other zombies, knocking them down The Doctor :::: The Doctor and Prof. Snider take this opportunity to reach the stairs and quickly climb::: Skip/Enigma :::: Skip enters the cellar and sees the Doctor escape::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor and Prof. Snider climb quickly and reach the front hallway of the Alpha House::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor stops and exclaims::: The Chalice! We need to go back and get it. Prof. Snider:::: smiles::: Not at all, I have it in my pocket. The Doctor :::: The Doctor smiles back::: Well, let's find out what's happening up on campus, shall we? Skip/Enigma : huuunh Skip/Enigma :::: Skip's left pinkie falls off::: Butch/Zombie : Here Skip, let me get that for you... Skip/Enigma : What has happened? Butch/Zombie : The Prof. has stolen the chalice. Skip/Enigma : Fool. I want it back. Capture the Doctor and this Prof. Skip/Enigma : Now leave my sight. Butch/Zombie : I shall obey. Butch/Zombie ::: Butch mopes off in pursuit of the Doctor.:: Skip/Enigma :::: Skip leaves for the exhibition hall:::: ZOE AND LENA ARE AT PROF. SNIDER'S QUARTERS -- THE SKY CAVE Brogan : Zoe and Lena at the Prof. condo (Sky Caves) Lena : Lena : Zoe, help me get the professor... Lena : I'm just a little scared, that's all. ON THE STREETS OF COLLEGE HILL The Doctor :::: The Doctor and Prof. Snider walk quickly up the hill towards the college green::: The Doctor :::: They pause in front of the main faculty building, which zombie-students with red glowing..:: The Doctor :::: .... eyes are trying to burn down.::: The Doctor : This is insane. The destruction is so wanton, but I sense that it is well organized. Prof. Snider: I think I see some people upstairs, but the smoke is too thick there. Butch/Zombie ::: Butch and zombie friends see Doctor and Prof. and give chase.:: The Doctor : Quick, on our way, here come a group of them! The Doctor :::: The Doctor and the Professor move quickly away, towards the campus central Green.::: Butch/Zombie ::: Zombie drones move to surround the Doctor and Professor:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor and Professor run quickly to escape the zombies, and enter the campus green::: ON THE CAMPUS GREEN IS A STATUE OF IRA ALLEN The Doctor :::: The Doctor and the Professor cross the green and stand near a large statue::: Butch/Zombie ::: A herd of zombies ambush the Doctor and Prof. as they approach the green,:: Prof. Snider : Yes, Ira Allen, founded this place, revolutionary hero and all. Prof. Snider: BUT, it is more than that, if you know what I mean, Doctor. The Doctor : Yes, I'm afraid I do. The Doctor :::: The Doctor avoids an attacking zombie, but his coat is torn::: Butch/Zombie ::: Butch heaves a large rock at the professor, hitting him square in the head,:: The Doctor :::: Prof. Snider is hit in the head by the stone, and it makes a sick sounding "thunk" on his head:: Butch/Zombie ::: Zombies close in on the Doctor. The Doctor :::: Prof. is out like a light, and collapses to the ground on a thud:::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor runs to the side of the Professor, but turns to face the zombies:::: OUTSIDE THE EXHIBITION HALL OF THE FLEMING MUSEUM, FOUR FIGURES HURRY ACROSS CAMPUS Brogan : =Brogan, Digger, K9, Jaspar Digger :::: Digger, Brogan, K9 and Jaspar have just escaped from the Exhibition Hall.:::: Jaspar/Zombie : Oh, just kidding ::: laughs::: Digger :::: They are one their way back to the Professor's condo::: Brogan ::: Brogan looks behind her for Butch:: I'm not in the mood for jokes, Dr. Jaspar. K9 : We must escape through the Exhibition Hall, Mistress Brogan. Jaspar/Zombie : Sorry, the stress of it all... Brogan : K9, you are cracking up. We just did that remember? K9 : Sorry Mistress. Digger :::: panting::: Look! There it is, up ahead. Brogan ::: sees the corner building Digger points too:: K9 : Warning, warning! The building is on fire. Warning! Brogan : Oh no! There's zombies everywhere. We're too late. Jaspar/Zombie :::: K9, do something! Digger : It's surrounded by zombies, and in flames! Brogan ::: squints through the smoke and sees a familiar blue box amidst the flames:: Jaspar/Zombie : about the zombies, I mean K9 : I am not capable of extinguishing fires. Brogan : THE TARDIS! :: runs after it blindly:: Jaspar/Zombie : Is it locked? Digger : Oh no, your TARDIS thing is in there too! K9 : Negative Mistress, do not proceed. Brogan ::: tries to beat back the flames and get to the TARDIS doors:: Brogan : The Doctor and Zoe could be in there, K9! Digger :::: shouts to Brogan::: Don't try to go in there, Brogan! K9 : Negative. Digger : The fire is too much! Brogan ::: a burst of flame flares between Brogan and the TARDIS knocking her down:: Digger :::: Suddenly theY can hear screams coming from upstairs::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar assists Brogan::: Brogan ::: coughs and waves smoke away from face:: Jaspar/Zombie :::: to go upstairs::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: quickly::: Brogan ::: stunned as fire consumes TARDIS, hears something from above her:: Digger : Those screams....it sounds like Lena! Brogan ::: looks up at the trees above:: Zoe?! Brogan ::: Zoe perches precariously in the tree branches with a hand on Lena for support:: Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar struggles to assist Zoe::: Digger :::: looks up in the trees, sees Lena and Zoe in them::: Zoe:Brogan! K9! It's good to see you! K9 : That is Mistress Zoe and friend in a tree. Zoe:Lena, this way down. Are you all right? Digger : K9, the zombies are coming this way! Can you hold them off while we help Zoe and Lena Digger : down? K9 : * Affirmative* Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar carefully examines the girls for broken bones::: K9 :::: starts to blast the zombies away::: * K9FX* Digger ::: helps Brogan and Jaspar get the girls down::: Zoe:Of heights? There's nothing to be afraid of. Just don't look....:: slips:: Brogan : DOWN! Jaspar/Zombie :::: NOW, he looks them over:: Brogan ::: Brogan races forward to steady Zoe:: Digger, help me! K9 :::: fending off the zombies::: Digger :::::: races up, helps Brogan to steady Zoe::: Digger :::: To Zoe::: Did you see the Professor or the Doctor in there? Brogan ::: Zoe lands safely on the ground and brushes herself off:: Thanks for the lift. K9 : Hello Mistress Zoe. Jaspar/Zombie : You girls all right? Brogan ::: Brogan reaches up to help Lena:: Come on. It's not that far. Jaspar/Zombie : I'll help you, Lena K9 : We should find cover immediately. Jaspar/Zombie : K9, just wait! Digger : There's a place the Professor told me to go if there was ever trouble. Digger : And this qualifies if anything does! K9 : I am waiting. Jaspar/Zombie : K9, follow us...quickly! Brogan : Or down. No problem. :: smiles:: Digger : We need to go to the Campus Green! It's this way. Digger :::: Digger leads the way to the Campus Green:::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: moving to campus green::: Brogan ::: the zombies spot Brogan and co. escaping to the Green and give chase:: Brogan : Better start running! They spotted us. Digger ::::: sees the zombies following and starts running faster::: Brogan ::: Brogan grabs Lena by the arm and takes off in a dead run:: K9 : We must take cover! Brogan ::: Zoe runs beside Brogan and Digger as zombies emerge from around a corner ahead:: Digger ::::: They arrive at the Campus Green:::: Zoe:They'll cut us off! Brogan ::: zombies are everywhere on the Green:: Digger :::: leads them to a short cut, then to the Green::: Brogan ::: through the zombie mob, Brogan spots the Doctor:: The Doctor!!! IN A CLEARING IN FRONT OF A LARGE OLD STATUE OF IRA ALLEN Digger : Look, they've got the Prof. and the Doc surrounded! Butch/Zombie : That's one of them down, brothers -- Let's get the other!!! Digger : Shoot the zombies, K9! The Doctor : Be at peace, young people. Do not listen to the cruel voice which commands you. Brogan ::: Zoe runs with Lena and defends the fallen Prof. Snider against zombies:: K9 :::: shoots the Zombies:::: * K9FX* Butch/Zombie : What heresy speaks thou??? Digger :::: begins bashing his way through to the Professor::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor moves to the base of the statue and hits a hidden switch. A door swings open.::: The Doctor : Quickly, in here, we may be safe! Jaspar/Zombie : aghhh! Brogan ::: Brogan attacks Butch to distract him:: Butch/Zombie :::: Another well placed rock thrown by Butch whizzes towards K9 The Doctor :::: The Doctor watches as Prof., Jaspar is killed and then reanimated as a zombie.::: Brogan ::: Brogan gets thrown to the ground leaving Jaspar to fight Butch:: Digger :::: Digger helps Brogan attack Butch::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: falls to ground... momentarily...::: Digger ::::: He then sees K9 injured by the thrown rock::: Butch/Zombie :::: A loud PING sounds as the rock strikes K9 The Doctor : Zoe> ::: Moves to the side of Prof. Snider and begins dragging him to the base of the statue.::: K9 : I am injured, I am injured. Brogan : Dr Jaspar! :: shouts in horror as Butch wrestles Jaspar to the ground and Brogan : converts him:: Digger : Brogan, help me get K9 inside! The Doctor :::: The Doctor stands straight and shouts::: If you can think for yourself, into the door! Digger : It's too late for Jaspar, we've got to hurry! Brogan ::: shields eyes from the horror of a second murder:: K9 : Shutting down for repairs... Butch/Zombie :::: Butch and zombie friends exchange high-fives for converting another!!!::: Lena :::: helps Zoe move the professor::: I wish I took weight training. Digger :::: begins dragging K9 to the statue::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar smile evilly::: Digger : Help me Brogan! Brogan :: realizes Digger is speaking to hear:: K9? No, not him too. The Doctor :::: The Doctor and Zoe move Prof. Snider, who is out cold, into the statue door.::: Digger : He shut down to make repairs, that's what he said! Brogan ::: beams a zombie advancing on Digger and K9 with a rock:: Butch/Zombie ::: Butch grips Jaspar and points him towards the Exhibition Hall. Butch takes off and the Butch/Zombie ::: other zombies follow::: Brogan ::: races to K9 and notices open statue door:: In there, quickly! Digger :::: follows the Doctor, hurrying Brogan along with them::: The Doctor :::: As the last of the living enter through the door, the Doctor slams it shut on the zombies::: Digger :::: They make it inside the statue, and the door closes::: AT THE EXHIBITION HALL OF THE FLEMING MUSEUM, A MEETING OF ZOMBIES Skip/Enigma :::: Skip pulls himself toward the hall:::: Maxwell/Zombie :::::::: 42? That doesn't make sense::::::: Skip/Enigma :::: Skip makes his way to the inanimate corpse of Dean Maxwell::: Skip/Enigma :::: Laying his hands upon the Dean::: To life. Skip/Enigma :::: And the Dean is zombified::: Maxwell/Zombie ::::: RUMBLE RUMBLE::::::: What was THAT? Skip/Enigma : Begin the next stage. Maxwell/Zombie : Excellent idea, young man. I will do so at once. Skip/Enigma : Begin the Tower of Being Maxwell/Zombie : Okay then....I'll need a screwdriver. Maxwell/Zombie :::: Shambles over to supply closet:::: Maxwell/Zombie : This'll do nicely....and this....maybe I should get to the A/V room. Maxwell/Zombie : Okay, zombies? Attention please. Mr. West, start the base....... Maxwell/Zombie : Mr. Deisseldorf will take care of the electrical assemblies.... Maxwell/Zombie : And my secretary, Dora, will kill all trespassers. Skip/Enigma ::::: impatiently waits for his minions Maxwell/Zombie : They're a little apathetic .. just getting them motivated. Maxwell/Zombie :::: Zombies shamble to A/V room:::: Maxwell/Zombie :::: Zombies return with electrical equipment:::: Skip/Enigma : What now. Maxwell/Zombie : Okay, now we have to start the base. West? Butch/Zombie : Skip, we tried to stop them, but the doctor escaped. At least we killed the Prof. Maxwell/Zombie :::: Zombies start doing intricate metal work:::: Skip/Enigma : FOOLS! Maxwell/Zombie : Could you help by zombifying a shop teacher? Mr. Darrel seems well versed Butch/Zombie : Well I tried .. INSIDE THE BASE OF A LARGE STATUE OF IRA ALLEN ON THE CAMPUS GREEN Lena : that was too close. Brogan ::: Brogan and Digger set K9 down on a table by the door:: Digger :::: sets K9 down::: Digger : Whew, he's heavy! The Doctor :::: The Doctor clasps hands with Zoe and Brogan::: Brogan ::: Brogan gawks at her surroundings, a large Edwardian sitting room inside a Brogan : small statue:: Digger :::: Looks around in awe at the inside of the statue::: The Doctor : I've been so worried about you. This is all most disturbing. Let's move inside a bit. Digger : WOW! The Doctor :::: The Doctor leads them into a largish open room with roundels on the walls::: Brogan : Doctor, am I crazy or does this seem like it's bigger on the inside than the Zoe:But the TARDIS was back at the Sky Caves. The Doctor : Zoe, please activate that ancient looking viewscreen, would you? The Doctor : I believe that we are in a terrible situation, but that is a sheer underestimation. Brogan ::: Lena tends the unconscious Prof. Snider on a sofa in the large room:: Digger ::::: Goes along with the others in the large room with the roundels::: The Doctor : With the help of Prof. Snider, I have determined that an evil, totally malevolent force, called... The Doctor : ...the Enigma, what's in a name really, is leveraging its way into our space time. Brogan ::: Brogan studies the confusing room while listening:: The Doctor : It's goal will be to feed on and crush all life on this planet. Brogan : Brogan:Like a vampire? Digger :::: Zoe activates the ancient-looking viewscreen::: The Doctor : Long ago, it tried to break through to Jeremiah Dunraven in Salem, but it failed and was kept... The Doctor : ...prisoner in the Chalice. BUT, now it has found another way through here and now, by using the... Digger :::: The picture tube warms up, coming to life, showing them a view outside the statue::: The Doctor : ...fraternity system. Brogan ::: the scanner shows several mangled bodies outside on the Green:: Digger : Hey, this is Dimensionally Transcendental, isn't it? The Doctor :::: The Doctor is staggered by a psychic blow::: Brogan : Brogan quips:: Gives a new meaning to Greek Power, eh? The Doctor :::: The Doctor falls to his knees and holds his hands around his head. He is in pain::: Lena :::: turns to the doctor::: Doctor? Are you all right? Brogan ::: tries to help the Doctor:: What is it? Doctor, can you hear me? The Doctor :::: The Doctor seems to be sleeping::: Digger : What's happening to the Doctor? Brogan:Zoe, I think something's attacking him. The Doctor :::: The Doctor opens his eyes and speaks to his companions::: The Enigma, it is contacting me! Lena : Is he... dead? Zoe:Everyone remain calm! I'm sure he's fine. He's just in a deep state of Brogan : relaxation. THE ENIGMA CONTACTS THE DOCTOR TELEPATHICALLY Skip/Enigma :::: Skip/Enigma contacts the Doctor telepathically::: * * DOCTOR!* * Skip/Enigma : * * DOCTOR!* * Skip/Enigma : * * LISTEN, YOU' VE GOT TO HELP ME!!* * The Doctor : * * I HEAR YOU* * Skip/Enigma : * * THANK GOD! LISTEN THIS THING HAS TAKEN MY OVER MY BODY! HELP ME! PLEASE!* * The Doctor : * * YOU ARE THE ENIGMA. YOU SHOULD NOT NEED MY HELP* * Skip/Enigma : * * MY NAME IS SKIP! OH GOD! I THINK I CAN STOP THIS THING BUT I NEED YOUR HELP!!!* * The Doctor : * * SURE> YEAH> RIGHT> SAY, SKIP, HOW CAN I HELP YOU?* * Skip/Enigma : * * I CAN TAKE BACK MY BODY FOR A FEW MINUTES!! CAN WE MEET SOMEWHERE!! * * Skip/Enigma : * * YOU CAN STOP IT! I KNOW IT! THAT' S WHY THIS THING IS AFRAID OF YOU!!* * The Doctor : * * WHERE ARE YOU SKIP?* * Skip/Enigma : * * I' M IN A GLEN BEHIND THE LIBRARY! PLEASE STOP THIS DOCTOR!* * Skip/Enigma : * * PLEASE HURRY!!* * NOW UNITED AND FOLLOWING THE ORDERS OF THE ENIGMA, A LARGE GROUP OF ZOMBIES MARCH ONTO THE CAMPUS GREEN Jaspar/Zombie :::: getting louder and closer::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: Zombies and Jaspar find pipes, stones, and limbs (both varieties)::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar & friends mobbing it up::: Jaspar/Zombie : Kill the unbelievers? Do you hear? Skip/Enigma :::: A cat like being holding a towel materializes in the middle of the university::: Jaspar/Zombie : Undead> Kill the unbelievers! Skip/Enigma :::: The humanoid cat sees the zombies::: Jaspar/Zombie : Jaspar and crew> Kill the unbelievers!! Skip/Enigma : Cat> Mostly Harmless my Aunt Fanny Jaspar/Zombie :::: crowd looks menacingly and chants::: Kill the unbelievers!!! Skip/Enigma :::: The cat being takes out a sub ether device and disappears::: Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar absorbs the situation with sadistic glee and gurns for the camera::: Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie :::: crowd swings various weapons around menacingly while chanting::: Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : Jaspar>(to himself) Oh, I like this! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! IN THE STATUE OF IRA ALLEN Digger :::: on the viewscreen, the zombies begin moving away:::: The Doctor :::: Prof. Snider moans and stirs from a couch where he has been placed. His head is bleeding.::: Digger :::: A path opens leading away from the Green::: Lena : Professor! ::: rushes back to Prof. Snider to check if he's all right::: Zoe:Of course! Telepathic transference. That must be how this Enigma controls its zombies. Brogan ::: Brogan points to the scanner:: Look, the zombies are leaving. Why? The Doctor :::: The Doctor rises and speaks::: There, that does it. Digger : What happened, Doctor? The Doctor : Brogan, Zoe, all of you, listen to me! Brogan : Brogan and Zoe:Doctor are you all right? Brogan:The zombies are leaving the Green. Check the scanner. The Doctor : I have been invited by the Enigma to enter a trap. It said he was Skip trying to escape, but... The Doctor : ...I'm afraid Skip is long gone. I am to go and meet it. In fact, I plan on attending this trap. Brogan ::: Brogan and Zoe in fear:: You can't!!! The Doctor : And I am going ALONE! Brogan:Doctor, this thing will kill you! Digger : It will kill you, Doctor! Lena : Doctor, why are you going if you know it's a Trap?! Zoe: Excellent question. Why go? K9 :::: K9 wakes up::: Please inform me on the events that have happened since my regeneration The Doctor : It is dangerous, but I have no intention of being killed. I will be the bait, but you.... The Doctor : Yes, all of you, will build the trap that will entomb the Enigma. Digger : What are we going to build? Zoe:::: Zoe considers:: You know how to trap it? The Doctor :::: The Doctor turns to Zoe::: I need you to transmit a basic signal through the console over there. K9 : Master, what is the situation? The Doctor : I think an ETA signal at about 90.1 megahertz should do it. The Doctor : I want you to rig one up and start broadcasting all over this town! Digger : Hey, I can help with that, Doctor. Zoe:On the Theta band of the Alpha Cycle? K9 : * Master* The Doctor : Exactly ! The Doctor : And Brogan, you and K9 must defend the base and protect the transmitter whatever comes. K9 : * Affirmative* Brogan:And leave you at the mercy of that mob? Not bloody likely! The Doctor : I will need it within 30 minutes. When it takes effect, I may be able to trap the Enigma. The Doctor : BUT, it must be broadcasting by them. The equipment at the comm console looks adequate. The Doctor : Brogan, I need you to protect the transmitter here. Digger : Don't worry, Doctor. We won't let you down! Lena : Do be careful Doctor. The Doctor : There will be more to do after that, I am afraid, so stay together and work together! Digger : Are there any tools around here, Professor? K9 : Query: Are we inside a TARDIS? The Doctor :::: The Doctor laughs at K9::: Well, perhaps not. No console, you notice. The Doctor :::: The Doctor moves to the TV controls and scans the immediate vicinity of the statue.::: Brogan ::: Brogan stomps her foot in frustration and watches Doctor go:: Brogan ::: Zoe gets to work at a sophisticated looking stereo system embedded in the wall:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor turns::: Now is my chance. No good-byes. Come to the library when the beam is on. Digger : Yes, Doctor, we'll be there! K9 : * Master* . The Doctor :::: The Doctor exits the statue::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor sticks his head back in::: if I don't return, listen to the Professor for my story. The Doctor :::: The Doctor is gone::: IN THE BODY OF SKIP, THE ENIGMA IMPOSES ITS WILL ON THE ZOMBIES Skip/Enigma :::: To Zombies::: CLEAR A PATH! Butch/Zombie : Hmm, I think I ought to clear a path. : ) Maxwell/Zombie : I think I...oh, yeah the tower. Skip/Enigma :::: A large group of zombies make a way from the statue to the glen, behind the library::: Skip/Enigma : Idiots. Maxwell/Zombie : West, Deisseldorf, get back here.... Maxwell/Zombie : Zombies>Sorry. Maxwell/Zombie : C'mon now, hop to it! Where's the pep club when I need it? Maxwell/Zombie : Hang on....this won't work here. Too much interference.... Maxwell/Zombie : Okay, we'll have to start this over again...... Maxwell/Zombie : Enigma, what are we to do with the Tower of Being? Jaspar/Zombie : Oh, well when you put it like that... Maxwell/Zombie : Hey, something smells horri-oh, it's me. Jaspar/Zombie : Enough levity, focus on the Tower! Maxwell/Zombie : It won't work here! Maxwell/Zombie : The superstructure is interfering with the electrical signals! Jaspar/Zombie : Our will is to serve the Enigma! Make it so! Maxwell/Zombie : Well, that's as maybe. We can't serve it here. Maxwell/Zombie : Perhaps if we move it outside........ Skip/Enigma : JASPAR! Jaspar/Zombie : Yes, master Skip/Enigma : Go to the statue and destroy the unbelievers. Jaspar/Zombie : Yes, master Jaspar/Zombie : Jaspar/Zombie :::: Tries to gather his wits about him::: Brethren of the Enigma, Jaspar/Zombie : we must ferret out the unbelievers and destroy them! Maxwell/Zombie : And me, Enigma? Shall I go to the tower? Skip/Enigma : Butch come with me! The Doctor has no doubt seen through my ruse. He will come. Butch/Zombie : I will obey. Skip/Enigma : They always do. Pathetic really Maxwell/Zombie : I will....oh yeah. Skip/Enigma :::: Skip goes to the glen::: Butch/Zombie ::: Butch obediently follows:: Maxwell/Zombie : I take it from your silence that I should....let's hit the road, boys. Maxwell/Zombie ::: Receives ESP signal from Enigma to go to the tower:::: Maxwell/Zombie :::::::: They all shamble off:::: Jaspar/Zombie ::: with super zombie will, Jaspar rouses the zombies' anger and they shamble towards the Jaspar/Zombie : statue Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar and zombies shuffling::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: still shuffling::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: shuffle, shuffle, decompose...::: MURDEROUS ZOMBIES WANDER THE CAMPUS GREEN Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar grunts and shambles:: Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar and zombies emerge onto the green::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar and zombies murmuring::: Jaspar/Zombie :::: getting louder:::::: getting closer:::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor quickly moves through the dark towards the Library::: Brogan ::: Brogan hides behind statue and watches Doctor leave the Green eyed by zombies:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor sees the zombies eyeing him from the dark, but none move towards him::: Brogan ::: Brogan steps over a twisted body a distance behind the Doctor:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor smiles::: Right, I am sure it is SKIP controlling all of these. The Doctor : What does this Enigma take me for? Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar leads zombies to statue, chanting::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor approaches the Glen outside the Library, a lush grove of trees and grass.::: Brogan ::: Brogan stops abruptly and ducks behind a building when Doc looks back:: AT THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER THE ZOMBIES ARE BUILDING SOMETHING Maxwell/Zombie : Okay, let's get this started! Maxwell/Zombie :::: Zombies start taking apart electrical tower:::: Maxwell/Zombie : Good idea. Great initiative. Maxwell/Zombie ::::: Zombies start rearranging equipment:: Maxwell/Zombie ::::::: Parts fly::::: Maxwell/Zombie ::::: Zombies step back, revealing interesting Dais/altar design::::: Maxwell/Zombie : Zombie>There were a few parts left over. Maxwell/Zombie : OK, attach it to the dish. The Becoming is not far off... Maxwell/Zombie :::: Smiles evilly:::: INSIDE THE STATUE OF IRA ALLEN Zoe:All right. Digger can you start on the rewiring while Lena and I tune the radial?:: Digger ::::: grabs some tools and goes over to the communications system::: Digger : Sure thing, Zoe! Brogan ::: Brogan edges away from the group and ducks out after the Doctor:: K9 : We must make the inhibitor. Digger :::: removes a panel revealing a lot of wiring::: Digger : That's what we're working on now, K9. Lena : Do we have tools? K9 : There is a cabinet on the right wall. Digger : Yes, right here, Lena. Digger :::: shows Lena the tool kit he found:::: Lena ::::: picks up a couple of tools and begins to work:::: Digger :::: Digger begins tracing circuitry and rewiring::: Digger ::::: To Zoe::: How did the Chalice keep the Enigma imprisoned? K9 :::: uses nose laser on low setting to weld wires::: Lena : You know, I still don't understand how a chalice could hold an evil and powerful energy Lena : source. Zoe:Well, from what I know, certain materials are capable of shielding powerful psychic energies. Zoe:And I think the Chalice must be made of such a material. Zoe:Certain metal alloys have a unique crystalline matrix that traps certain psychic frequencies. Digger :::: Digger looks up from the circuitry at the viewscreen::: K9 : That is correct Mistress. Digger : Oh no! Digger :::: the scanner shows Brogan following the Doctor::: Lena : what is it Zoe? Digger : What is she doing? Digger : Brogan went after the Doctor!!! Digger : We've got to hurry and get this ready. Digger :::: Diggers begins rewiring faster::: Lena : I'm working as fast as I can... ::: wipes off sweat from brow::: Digger :::: Zoe switches the scanner settings:::: Digger :::: they see Dean Maxwell building a strange tower:::: Digger ::::: Then they see the outside of the statue again.:::: Zoe: The zombies are approaching the statue! Lena :::: a worried look dawns upon Lena's face:: can they get it? Digger :::: They see zombies approaching the statue, bearing torches, chanting that familiar phrase K9 : Negative. Digger : I hope we get this finished in time. Digger :::: mops his brow and worriedly checks the viewscreen::: Lena : My hands are shaking too much! I can't get this bolt tightened!!! Digger :::: reaches over and helps Lena::: Digger : Here, let me help. K9 : We are nearing optimum power requirements. Digger : Almost got it. Digger : I hope the outside of the statue holds out. PROF. JASPAR'S BODY LEADS A GROUP OF ZOMBIES AGAINST THE STATUE Jaspar/Zombie :::: Zombie doesn't seem too pleased::: Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie :::: Zombies begin to wiggle their weapons menacingly at the statue::: Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie : KILL THE UNBELIEVERS! Jaspar/Zombie :::: Jaspar takes one last opportunity to gurn for the camera::: Brogan ::: fade to black on the evil and hungry look in Jaspar's red eyes:: A WOODED GLEN NEXT TO THE CAMPUS LIBRARY Skip/Enigma :::: Skip's left ring finger falls off::: Butch/Zombie :::: Butch adds another of skips fingers to his collection.:: Skip/Enigma :::: Skip's eye begins to fall from its socket, just hanging there::: Butch/Zombie : Butch pokes skips eye back in place, using a dismembered finger to do the job Butch/Zombie : I knew those would come in handy. The Doctor :::: The Doctor approaches a figure standing in the glen::: Skip/Enigma : Let me guess Doctor. The Doctor :::: The Doctor stops and looks carefully::: Hello. * softly* Skip/Enigma : You knew it was a trap and you came anyway to stop my evil plan. The Doctor : I oppose your plan depending on what it is, but I do not necessarily oppose you. Skip/Enigma : Why must you types always be so foolish. The Doctor :::: The Doctor speaks sternly::: What is your plan? Brogan ::: Brogan hides behind a tall tree overlooking the glen:: Skip/Enigma : You oppose me, you oppose my plan. Now give me the chalice. Brogan ::: hears or rather senses zombies all around her:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor notices the green glow surrounding Skip's body, which isn't wearing well::: Skip/Enigma :::: Skip's left hand falls off::: Brogan ::: nervously selects a large branch as a club:: The Doctor : Well, the Chalice. I'm afraid I can't help you with that. Butch/Zombie :::: Butch dutifully retrieves the fallen appendage.::: Brogan ::: stifles a gag reflex watching Skip disintegrate:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor fingers a hand-held ultra-reflective mirror in his pocket:::: Brogan ::: coughs softly when the breeze gives her a whiff of decaying flesh:: Skip/Enigma : Don't lie to me Doctor give me my prison. The Doctor : I should think that its existence might cause you to behave. Brogan ::: gets ready to pounce:: The Doctor : I have an offer if you don't. You leave this dimension alone, and I'll keep the Chalice. Brogan ::: thinks:: The Doctor's gonna be glad I hate doing what I'm told. The Doctor : Don't come through. That is what it is all about, isn't it? You can this dimension as a home as well Skip/Enigma : It doesn't work that way. Skip/Enigma : Just give me the chalice and today you will not die. The Doctor : If not me, then the Timelords will stop you. You won't get beyond 3 or 4 planets before they notice Brogan ::: sees zombies slowly emerge from the trees toward the glen:: Skip/Enigma : Timelords are puny creatures who will be crushed. NOW GIVE ME THE CHALICE!!! Brogan ::: whispers:: Come on Doctor. You're going to be trapped. The Doctor : I'm afraid I literally cannot do that. I may not be much of a champion, but I'm just about all... Butch/Zombie : Zombies come out of the woodwork and move to surround the doctor::: The Doctor : ...old Terra has to offer right now. Get off this world before you are in too deep. Skip/Enigma : GIVE ME THE CHALICE OR YOU, ALL YOUR COMPANIONS, ALL YOU HOLD DEAR... Skip/Enigma : WILL BE CONSUMED MOST SLOWLY THAT EVEN YOU WILL FEEL IT IN YOUR GRAVE Brogan ::: moves to intercept zombies advancing on the Doctor:: Skip/Enigma : GIVE!!!! Skip/Enigma : ME!!! The Doctor :::: The Doctor sees Brogan advancing::: Wait! Skip/Enigma : MY!!! Skip/Enigma : CHALICE!!!! Brogan : Doctor, we have to get out of here! :: hits a zombie and it's arm falls off:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor pulls the mirror from his pocket in anticipation of the Enigma's ruby glare::: Skip/Enigma :::: Red light emanates from Skip's eyes toward the Doctor::: Butch/Zombie : Butch lunges toward the doctor foiling his clever ruse. The Doctor :::: The Doctor meets the evil red glare with his mirror, sending it back at the Enigma within Skip:: Skip/Enigma :::: The zombie's arm intercepts the reflected glare::: Brogan ::: three more zombies corner Brogan ripping the club from her hands:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor moves toward Skip::: Try a little of this evil eye action, Skip! Skip/Enigma : DESTROY THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brogan ::: scratches an attacker drawing blood from his face:: Butch/Zombie :::: Butch dives towards the doctor knocking him crumpling to the ground Skip/Enigma :::: Marches toward Brogan::: The Doctor :::: The Doctor is attacked by a large zombie, who smashes him over the head with a ski::: Brogan : Doctor! :: fights her way free to the Doctor who's crumpled on the ground:: Skip/Enigma :::: Grabs Brogan's face::: Sleep!! Brogan ::: falls to knees and shakes Doctor but he will not wake:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor is stunned by the first blow of the ski, but out cold with the second blow::: Butch/Zombie :::: More zombies move in for the final attack. Brogan ::: spits in Skip's eyes and turns away before he can turn her into a zombie:: Skip/Enigma : Sleep. The Doctor :::: The Doctor lies in a pile, helpless, at the mercy of Skip, the zombies, and their evil master the ENIGMA.::: Brogan ::: hits head on zombie's fist and is knocked cold:: Skip/Enigma : destroy them. Brogan ::: Brogan falls unconsciously on Doctor's crumbled form:: ******************* TIME LOGS *********************** Doctor's Log 12-4-96 Curse of Dunraven, Pt 3 By DRTUNA TARDIS Timecode a8743w.3371 As I entered the console room I noticed an envelope on the coordinate entry controls. As I picked it up I noticed that the stationary was very familiar -- it was my own! It is the same sort of envelope I had used to write notes to Brogan and Zoe when I gave them TARDIS keys. Opening the note, I saw it was written in a very familiar script: "12 December 1996 Burlington, Vermont, USA Earth Dear Doctor, I wanted to drop you this note to thank you for all of your help in this recent matter. I certainly think that the entire planet would have been rendered a lifeless ball of rock if you hadn't come to my assistance. I know that you do not approve of everything I have done, but I will try and behave myself from here on out -- or at least until I leave this rather delightful place. Please extend my thanks to your companions, Brogan, K9, and Zoe. I miss them very much and have for quite a while. But, I have new friends and new opportunities here. Best wishes, The Doctor" As I stuffed the letter into my pocket (lots of room in there) I wondered at what it all meant. This is clearly a note from my own future. Not the first time I have done this, as I recall the Merlin-Arthur affair. Obviously, I will go to this place and help myself. This would be a very bad idea, and the High Council would certainly blow a fuse if they should find out. They do not approve of bending the laws of time in this way. But then, if I do not go, what will happen to me, or to the Earth for that matter? It seems clear that I must investigate this matter. Once I size up the situation I should be able to decide which course of action is most advisable. I may have to have a few stern words with myself. ------- TARDIS Timecode a8743w.3373 That damn fool Prof. Snider has made a terrible mistake. Why is he using that name? What's wrong with John Smith ... it always worked well enough in the past. Of course, Prof. Snider is actually myself, but different .... older, a bit more relaxed, but certainly not any wiser. "He" has meddled with the Dunraven phenomena. He just couldn't resist telling his archeologist friends where they should dig in Salem to find relics of Jeremiah Dunraven's encounter with a supremely evil and ruthless energy force from another dimension. The problem is that releasing the chalice for general circulation has awakened it again, and the force which inhabits it is trying to break open a hole for this sinister being to come through to Earth. Even if we are able to resolve this dispute, how can the explicit temporal anomalies be resolved? If I know that the chalice is dangerous, might I avoid tampering with it in my own future? This is extremely vexing, but first things first -- the Enigma has broken out of the chalice and taken over countless numbers of college students and others, and turned a peaceful New England college town into a nightmare populated by murderous zombies and innocent victims. ================================================ Brogan's Log 12-4-96 Curse of Dunraven Pt 3 By BroganMc/JenKoko - Jen:) "It's that horrible nightmare again." Brogan's first coherent thought was surrounded by a cold, unending darkness. Everywhere her mind's eye could see was obscured by the unnatural night. It was as if she had gone blind leaving her frightened, vulnerable and alone. And yet she was not alone. Somewhere in the darkness, just out of her reach, Brogan sensed a presence. A shiver of fear trickled down her spine as recognition registered in her memory. She had felt that presence before. Long ago when she was little more than an impressionable child trying to cope with the hardships of her life, he had visited her dreams preying on her loneliness and imagination. He taunted her, testing her strength with his hopeless challenge. She had to turn on the light, free herself from his darkness, before he counted to ten. How she struggled to free herself from unseen bonds, searched madly for the lamp relying on her sense of touch only. All the while his horrible voice taunted her, increasing her fear tenfold as he ticked off the numbers in a booming voice that always seemed right beside her ear. And when she finally grasped the lamp and tried to switch it on, the switch would always be broken. His wicked laugh reveled in her terror when his countdown ended and she screamed herself awake. She had slept a full month in her grandmother's bed in hopes the demon would not return to her dreams. After a few months, he vanished and she convinced herself he was merely a figment of her imagination. But now Brogan realized the arrogance of her conclusion. She had not wanted to believe such evil could truly exist beyond a terrified child's imaginings. When the people at church told her to beware of Satan and his evil ways, she took their words with a grain of salt. Surely to a rational, educated person Satan was merely a metaphor for human temptation and selfishness. The idea that he could be some outside force threatening to possess or consume a person's soul was primitive superstition. But wasn't all superstition, like myths, based partly on fact? Since beginning this journey through time and space beside the Doctor, Brogan had encountered the greed and cruelty of many ordinary villains. The presence she faced within her dream now was far more omnipotent and familiar. It wanted to do more than just kill her. This evil wanted to consume her very soul like a wolf devouring a defenseless doe. Disrupting Brogan's thoughts, the presence called out his familiar challenge in a booming dream voice. "You have until the count of ten to reach the light." Until ten and then the evil would consume her. Chewing up Brogan's soul, her life essence, and spitting out the remains in a scattered pattern of the person she once was. Her beliefs, her dreams, and her feelings damned for all eternity to remain separated by the evil which consumed them. "1... 2... 3..." The evil voice began counting down whispering the numbers in Brogan's ear. Hastily, she reached for the light, but her arms and legs lay motionless at her sides. No matter how hard she tried to move the muscles in her extremities, they remained still. "4... 5... 6..." Brogan whimpered in fear and frustration demanding her arm to move, but still her body refused to cooperate. Squirming like a fish across the floor, she bumped her head against an imaginary night table. Brogan sensed the light was not more than a few feet away. If only she could sit up and reach out for it. "7... 8... 9..." There was no time left to struggle with her paralyzed limbs. Brogan realized she had only one means of escape before it was too late. She willed herself to wake up. The cold darkness began to close in on her. She felt the evil force begin to seep into her soul. Instinctually, she opened her mouth to scream but no sound emerged. "10!" ===================================================== Lena Alexander's Log 12-4-96 Curse of Dunraven, Pt 3 by RobinCK/Joyce This has not been a good day. First of all, Zoe and I were stuck up a tree when the Professor's condo caught fire. And we almost fell!. Well, we got down alright and followed Digger to the Campus Green. There we met even more trouble. It was us against an army of ZOMBIES! We got out of that mess when we found a room in the statue. So we hid inside. We were all okay except for the professor. He was hurt pretty bad. Then Enigma calls the Doctor mentally and asks the Doctor to come and meet him. We knew it was a trap, the Doctor Himself knew it was a trap, but he insisted on going anyways!!! He wouldn't let any of us go and help him. We were to stay and build a device to block Enigma's control so the zombies would not hurt him. Digger, K9, Zoe and I started working on the device. A little later, we found out that Brogan followed the doctor!!! We were worried sick. Then the zombies started doing that chant outside the statue. I was so scared I couldn't hold a wrench right. The worse part is, I don't even know if the Doctor and Brogan are alright. ============================== Curse of Dunraven Part Four Wednesday, December 11, 1996 Plot by: JenKoko/BroganMc Script by: the Doctor Who Sim Players ============================= PLAYER CHARACTER DRTUNA The Doctor, a wandering Timelord BroganMc Brogan MacGill, 20th century photojournalist, member of the TARDIS CREW K9 mk 4 K9, a robotic Dog, member of the TARDIS CREW ZoeWho2 Zoe Herriot, 21st century astrophysicist, member of the TARDIS CREW NorisAlex "Digger" Jeff Nelson, student and computer whiz Tarrkannan Lena Alexander, archeology student DStringfel Skip Henderson, student and fraternity member, now a zombie controlled by the Enigma DStringfel Butch Cowly, student and fraternity member, now a zombie Mordecai G Prof. Jaspar, archeologist, now a zombie DRTUNA Prof. Snider, communication faculty RobinCK Dean Maxwell, Dean of Arts & Sciences, now a zombie IN A DARK GLEN NEAR THE LIBRARY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT Brogan ::: Brogan wakes with a shrill cry of terror:: The Doctor :::: The Doctor is tied to a stake::: The Doctor :::: The torches carried by the zombies cast unusual flickering yellow light on the library glen::: Brogan ::: Brogan blinks taking in her surroundings as she's being tied to a wooden stake:: Brogan ::: Brogan sees the