Scene 8 - Trail

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We have a shot of overlooking the Lake District as to where Lady Penelope and Parker are situated. Now we are inside FAB1 where Jeff is in contact with them. His hologram is displayed on the same one that had John on. John is still projected on the hologram too. Penelope's graph still shows the location they are in, and the exclamation mark located deep underneath them.

Jeff:

I've been in communication with the GDF, Penelope. They say they can't tell us because it's classified. I've alerted them that a distress call was located in their area, but there is nothing we can do now.

Penelope:

F.A.B. Jeff. Parker looks as though we'll just have to sit this one out.

Parker:

Very well, m'lady,

There is suddenly a detection of a craft underground, a craft that has been operated and is beginning to accelerate very quickly. It was almost right on top of where the exclamation mark was.

Penelope:

Hold it a minute, Parker! There's something moving down there!

John:

I still can't get a fix on what it is. But it's moving, fast!

Penelope:

Parker, follow its track!

Parker:

Right you are m'lady! I will directly follow its path!

FAB1 takes off in the air and shoots off to the right as to where the underground machine is headed for.

John:

The craft seems to be covering its tracks somehow. The path it has been made is being dug back up to clear where it has been. But its path is so erratic. I can't seem to locate its exact destination.

We then see a shot of the underground craft in the earth. This craft is what was described earlier as "The Mole" by the Regulator. In fact, the craft looks identical in every form to that of the classic Thunderbirds' Mole. Only it is far, far larger. The exterior is instead painted a grey colour and utilizes many lights built into the craft and beamed at the front. Its front digs and swirls at a phenomenal pace, as does the back which includes rocket blasters that propel it at an incredible speed. Near to the rear are some other swirling drillers that help to cover up the tracks of the Mole craft by sliding the earth back behind it. Inside, the controls and design are also very similar to the interior of the same craft. Barclay is tied up on the ground against the wall. Schnipps watches his every move and holds the pistol at him. The Regulator uses all his muscles, concentration, and energy to angrily control his powerful craft. Sweat pours from his brows, as his face lights up red. The Mole tunnels through as the craft shakes erratically.

Regulator:

Come on! Come on! Faster! FASTER!

Schnipps:

They will never guess our plans!

Barclay:

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, you won't stand a chance! You won't succeed!

Regulator:

What was that? I couldn't hear you! Come on! Let's really get going!

Schnipps:

Looks as though old nosey might be onto our lead!

Regulator:

Good! I'll be glad to finish him off as well!

The craft continues tunnelling through the earth. The holograms of Jeff and John are still present.

SOON BE THERE!

FAB 1 continues to fly above in the air.

Penelope:

Parker, what's our present location now?

Parker:

We're flying over the ci'iy of Doncaster, m'lady.

Penelope:

F.A.B.

She gasps!

Doncaster! Jeff, we need to contact the GDF at once!

Jeff:

Penny, what's wrong?

Penelope:

Doncaster is within miles of Scunthorpe prisons! That underground craft is making for the Hood!

At Tracy Island, Jeff takes immediate action.

Jeff:

International Rescue to the Global Defence Force, this is a priority message to Colonel Casey! Repeat, a priority message to Colonel Casey!

The Mole has almost reached its destination! We see the Regulator's teeth sharpening aggressively.

Regulator:

COME ON!

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