The Doctor and Kat [5]

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"Oi! What do you think you're doing?" he asked in disgust.

"Talking with you, Doctor. Having a chat."

"Then get to it."

"Angry some?" He laughed. "That paper, you know what it is?"

He looked down at the paper, trying to make sense of it.

"No? Perhaps if I give you the other piece of it?" He handed another sheet, slightly weathered from age.

"What are you trying to do?"

"Many things, friend. Would you like to know where I'm from now that Lila's gone?"

"Please."

"Well, you and that other creature you brought-"

"Kat."

"It doesn't need a name. But you kidnapped one of my selections for the trial. Aneth is populous, almost too much so. I thought, oh, I'm sure Earth wouldn't mind a bit of a population drop."

"What great deduction skills."

"Perhaps, but more control. Every alien race has tried and failed, thanks to The Doctor, but the Anethians will succeed, for we already have him."

"Yes, because you've definitely confined me. Do you even know the stories?"

"Of course, friend." Robert stood, starting to walk circles.

"I've burned planets with the mention of my name," he said, standing. His voice began to get more forceful. "You think you can take down my reign with one man?"

"I have all my best privates and sergeants: anyone who can wield a gun and hit a target is in or surrounding this building. I'm not alone Doctor."

"Guns are useless. You'll have to do better than that."

"Guns and wits, wisdom and brilliance. You've got nothing to help you."

"I doubt the last three with you." He rolled his eyes.

"Don't get smart with me, I have two things you care about deeply in my control and I'm sure they won't last long," Robert growled, stalking close, his eyes narrowing.

"What makes you think I care. I've known Kat for about 2 weeks of actual bonding, and Lila is utterly useless."

"Still as heartless as ever, Doctor. Especially considering they can hear you."

"Bring them here, then. Who gives a damn."

"Really?" Robert beamed.

"If they need to hear it for you to get your head out of your arse, then so be it."

"They don't matter, Doctor. All that matters is you can't stop the Anethians' take over. They're merely a side act I plan on killing as soon as I'm done with you."

"Then do tell."

Robert grabbed a gun from his desk, aiming at The Doctor's chest.

"I've told you everything, all that's left is to pull the trigger. Then I'll wait. Then I'll kill the other two."

"Just you try."

"I mean, it'd be easier to kill the other two in front of you and then finish off the job and kill you as well." Robert grinned.

"I suppose so."

"So, would you like that plan?" He cocked his head to the side.

"I don't suppose why not." The Doctor waggled his eyebrows at him.