Reacquaintence

Golobulus: Your appearance has changed, but it is impossible not to recognize the Time Lord within.

 

The Doctor and Golobulus approach each other. The Emperor of Cobra-La stretches his snake-body to rise above the Time Lord in an act of intimidation.

 

Doctor: 'And I see you're looking well Golobby old boy!'

 

Golobulus: 'You might want to cast aside the pleasantries, Time Lord. You are far from welcome here.'

 

The Emperor of Cobra La menaces the Doctor.

 

Doctor: 'Then you may choose to dispense with the psychological tactics, Golobulus. You know that never works on me.'

 

Golobulus: 'So what brings you to my Valley, Doctor?'

 

The Doctor looks straight into the grotesque eyes of the Emperor of Cobra La.

 

Doctor: 'I need your help.'

 

Golobulus's expression does not change. The Doctor continues.

 

Doctor: "The Decepticons and Cobra are tampering with time-travel technology. In fact, a Cobra-made Decepticon named Meantime already has time-control capabilities...'

 

Golobulus interrupts.

 

Golobulus: 'I am aware, Doctor. I am aware of everything.'

 

Doctor: 'So you keep insisting. Tell me then, you must be aware of the full scope of damage potential this act could have, not just on the local area, but the entire planet!'

 

Golobulus considers for a heartbeat.

 

Golobulus: 'The future is always in motion.'

 

The Doctor waves off Golobulus' comment, immediately deeming it useless.

 

Doctor: 'Don't give me that nonsense, Golobulus. You're smarter than that. Just because the future is in motion doesn't mean that a clear trail of events can not lead to a overtly predictable conclusion! One plus one will always equal two. no matter how far after the fact you add the pair together! The repairs to the Time Vortex from the damage caused by The Time Disturbance are too vulnerable. The wounds to the walls of time and space are not yet fully healed. Any time travel or time-tampering of any sort by unskilled hands could lead to the wounds opening again! Only this time, the all time-parallels will converge and implode! The very nature of existence will disappear! There will be nothing but the Void!'

 

Golobulus closes his eyes.

 

Golobulus: 'What do you need from me?'

 

Doctor: 'I need a seismic crystal.'

 

Golobulus: 'What?'

 

The Doctor looks over his shoulder to his companions, waving Golobulus quiet. The others did not seem to hear the latter's outburst.

 

Doctor: 'I need a seismic crystal.'

 

Golobulus: 'Are you aware of what you're asking, Doctor?'

 

Doctor: 'I am perfectly aware and believe me, if I had any other choice I would take it. I don't have the luxury of choice. I need a crystal.'

 

Golobulus: 'For what purpose? seismic crystals are not easy to manipulate. They are even less easy to control.'

 

Doctor: 'They can be controlled, Golobulus. They can be manipulated and controlled with tremendous accuracy.'

 

Golobulus: 'Not by human hands.'

 

Doctor: 'Not by hands at all. They can be controlled with precise harmonic frequency modulation.'

 

Golobulus: 'That is absurd!'

 

Doctor: 'It's the truth, Golobulus. I need a seismic crystal and I need it now. You can surrender one to me and play a part in saving every single universe, or you an make a significant and insane contribution to the end of all things. Make your choice.'

 

Golobulus glares in silence, mistaking the Doctor's pause for the end of his argument. The Doctor's eyes then turn stone cold.

 

Doctor: 'Either way, I will acquire a seismic crystal. Choose to be an ally, Emperor. Don't make the mistake of becoming my enemy.'

 

Done