Unsurprisingly upon searching the area where the unconscious man had been found and getting a description from him of the man who attacked him, it was clear the thief of the sonar equipment had been the Master.
Consequently, Jo, Beatrice, and the Doctor all drove back to prison in order to interrogate Trenchard about his missing prisoner. After showing their passes they headed up to Trenchard's office. Not even bothering to knock they entered to find Trenchard practising his golfing skills.
"Doctor! What a surprise. Whatever are you doing here?"
"We have reason to believe your prisoner has escaped," replied the Doctor.
"Nonsense," said Trenchard. He turned on the surveillance TV which showed the Master in his cell reading a book.
"He may be here now but half an hour ago he was at the Naval Base," said Jo.
"Right around the same time as you," added Beatrice.
"I'll tell you what. I'll go and check with the guards myself," offered Trenchard. Beatrice scoffed.
"Yes, you go do that." Trenchard glared at her and left.
"Jo, Beatrice, I want you to go back to the Naval base and contact UNIT. Tell them Trenchard and the guards need to be replaced immediately.
"You got it," said Beatrice and she and Jo headed out. One of the guards was holding the car keys. As they approached he put them in his pocket.
"The keys! We need to go to the Naval Base," said Jo in surprise.
"Sorry Miss, can't do that," said the guard. He turned to his colleague and said, "Take them back inside." As the two guards approached them Jo elbowed the one with the keys in the stomach while Beatrice kicked the one moving towards he in the crotch. He doubled over and she and Jo ran for it.
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The Master had been slightly annoyed to find out from Trenchard that the Doctor was now onto him but he had to admit this would make things more interesting.
The Doctor entered the Master's cell with a look on his face that seemed to be a mix of grim and annoyed.
"Why Doctor, you did come for a chat." The Master said with false cheerfulness.
"Been out for a little jaunt have you?" asked the Doctor. The Master faked a look of innocence.
"I don't know what you are talking about I haven't left this cell. You can ask Trenchard."
"Beatrice and Jo saw you at the Naval Base." The Master raised an eyebrow. Thinking back he did recall noticing a flash of red hair in one of the upper windows.
"Perhaps they were imagining it," he suggested.
"I doubt it. I suppose you have a hold over Trenchard." The Master smirk and pulled out a gun which he had hidden under a newspaper.
"I see I'll have to tell you everything."
"Goodbye!" said the Doctor stepping out the door and slamming it. The Master opened it and stood in the doorway only to have the Doctor kick the gun out of his hand. The Master immediately grabbed a foil from the wall while the Doctor did likewise.
He and the Doctor immediately began to dual, their foils making a clashing sound each time they touched. The Master managed to push the Doctor back into the cell and they continued their fight until the Doctor managed to disarm him. With the point of his sword on the Master's chest, the Doctor reached over and picked up a sandwich from the nearby table.
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Starcrossed (A Doctor Who Fanfiction) Book Two
RomanceBeatrice and the Master have finally confessed their feelings for each other. However, their troubles are far from over. Soon they will realize the consequences of their actions, good and bad, and the difficulty that comes with making a relationship...
