Season 2 of the 8th Protector's wacky, weird, and wonderful adventures from the fringes of the whoniverse!
The Protector is a Doctor Who spinoff character I created and have used in other places since 2013. These stories do not feature the Doctor an...
Inside the inner sanctum of the Scarlet Order, all the clocks had struck midnight. The Herald raised his head and stood to address his followers as the bells began to toll. Followers of the Order were bowing in worship of what was to come. The Herald raised a palm, and they all fell silent.
"Disciples of the Scarlet, open your hearts to the coming trial." The Herald instructed. "The road is long. The road is perilous. But together, we may weather this storm. Everything is in motion. The Protector, even now, seeks to blaspheme and besmirch the Great Reset. Their reckless, insubordinate deeds have forced us to accelerate the process but fear not. We will be remade, and stronger than ever before. Your devotion will be rewarded. So alas, rise, my sons and daughters. Rise and bring glory to this diseased world! Redeem, and bring about the arrival of the Scarlet!"
"Glory be!" They chanted in response as they rose and followed his orders, departing to finally put their plan in motion.
The Meddling Monk remained hidden behind a curtain, listening in on the whole thing with a smirk.
The Herald returned to the screens, raising his hand to them and gently caressing the one displaying ancient Gallifrey. "My dear Protector...you have changed more than you know."
Meanwhile, the two Protectors and Vansilla had entered the Paradox Machine and had entered the vortex, operating it much like a TARDIS. There was an uncomfortable silence as they all contemplated what they were about to do, and above all, if it was even possible to begin with. The 8th Protector flicked a switch, sending the machine into automatic as she stepped away from the controls and glanced at her predecessor.
"There's something I've been wondering. Just humor me for a bit." She said.
The original incarnation perked up.
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"That's a rather astronomical coincidence, I was just wondering something myself. If we really are the same person, as you say, I suspect you'll be thinking the same, hm?"
The 8th Protector leaned against the console and folded her arms. "Sure, why don't we test your theory. I was going to say..." She struggled. "If the Scarlet Order are a response to my adventure through time, my, OUR, entire lifeline, then...given we survive this, isn't it time to stop?"
"Protector, you can't mean that." Vale chimed in. "Think about everything we've done and all the people we saved. The universe is glad to have you, the Scarlet Order are just zealots."
"That's quite alright." Said 1. "I was considering a similar question, though from a different angle, I suppose."
