Board Thread:What Would You Do?/@comment-44464716-20200107153728/@comment-37028137-20200107165909

I straighten my necktie and dust off my black overcoat as I stand from where I had been situated.

"Well madam..." (I assume it is a Mamono speaking hence madam.) "...If I may intergect three things. The first, in case you haven't noticed but my physical condition leaves me at a great disadvantage to these other folks. -I suffer from CP- As such I will not be running, so uncouth. So you may as well go ahead and release that Hellhound now because I won't be moving very far.

Secondly you have made a grevious error in your plan. By capturing innocent folks along with myself you have incurred my displeasure. Under Section Seven, Article 5.2 of the Shadow Proclimation it states that 'Any sentient being from a level 5 planet or above which is held against their will outside of normal reality is to be considered an Interdimensional Crime.' Now considering that this maze is..." I pull my Sonic Screwdriver out from my inside coat pocket and scan the structure briefly. "Hmm, yes a Demon Realm Adjuct therefore another Dimension. Congratulations you have just violated Interdimensional Law! That's what? Oh 300 years in a Storm Cage prison cell I think."

I paused and stared into the darkness before the voice rang out once more.

You said there was a third issue state it now!

I glanced up from dusting off my trousers and smiled gently.

"Hmm? Oh yes I did mention a third one didn't I?! You see I can tell how long you've been running this little operation on the side; several hundred years no doubt. Oh yes I've kept a watchful eye on you folks and your contemptable behavior! Capturing innocent sentient beings and throwing them into a maze! Admittadly the maze no longer kills thanks to Lilith's rise to power; yet you still lock innocent creatures away from the warm light of day. Both Human and Mamono! Now I'm going to be kind you have one chance shut this down now and release the prisoners or I'll have to stop you!"

You?! Child you a mere Human would stop me?! Ha-ha-ha-ha! Perhaps I will keep you your bravado is amusing! You will not stop me and I will never release my contestants!

My warm, genteel smile faded replaced in its stead by a sickening grimace.

"(Sigh) Child, no. Human, certainly not, but I do admire their tenacity. After all they helped me get in here."

A growl eminated from the disembodied voice.

What are you speaking of?!

"You just don't get it. I wanted to come. I along with these good fellows here..." I motioned around the room "... Worked tirelessly to find a way to enter your maze. Your selection wasn't random. Oh no, it was intended! Thirty years of planning we had to get the timing right after all. And time is my business. Did I ever tell you my name by  chance?"

By now the voice way uneasy, agitated even.

It is of no consequence!

"Oh but it is ask me my name!"'

The voice faltered slightly, quivering.

Wh-what is you name?

My eyes gained a golden glowing hue which replaced the natural blue irises, as my voice came out sternly and bringing the brunt force of my age to bear.

"Ahem, Hello there. I'm Doctor Hawthorn, I'm a Time Lord! I'm an Inter-Dimensional traveller from the planet Gallifrey, in the constellation of Kasterborous, which resides in the Medusa Cascade. I'm 24,643 years old and I've watched over Humanity for millenia! They are under my protection and my dear now you've made me angry!"

The voice seemed fearful now as my aura comprising thousands of years of life and skill as a Sorcerer came to bear down upon it.

It cannot be! The Eidolon! The Guruthos! The Soulless One of Wild Endeavor! You do not exist! You cannot exist!

"So you've heard of me I'm flattered, truly. But now it's come time to pay your dues! And you're in seriously deep waters!"

I raised my left hand above me which was brimming with golden hued energy. Flashes of lightning resounded off of the maze's walls, floor and ceiling as it poured out of my aura. "Do you know what this is? Don't bother testing your wit. I'll tell you. This is energy from a Temporal Nexus Causal Pathway. In Layman's terms pure Time Vortex Energy! Now in about ten seconds shall we say? I'm going to unleash this energy thereby undoing your little maze. In fairness, a word of advice Run!"

True to my word when ten seconds had elapsed I let the energy slip from my fingers and the world was bathed in golden flame.

''Some time later. Back aboard the TARDIS''

"Hey Doc, are we there yet?"

Looking up from the console I finished fiddling with the controls and turned to the source of the voice. "Ah Mr. Reridon you needn't rush though life. You young folks are much too impatient. (Sigh) We'll be arriving back at Rathengalia within twenty minutes relative time of course."

"Great! Thanks Doc!"

As my red haired compatriot turned to leave I called out to him, regaining his attention.

"By the by Mr. Reridon. When we get back to the Kingdom consider yourself off the clock. Go spend some time with Callia."

"Thanks Doc! We've been meaning to have a date night! But why? Don't we need to..."

I cut him off with a wave

"Eh don't worry about work. You're young go enjoy yourselves! You never know how much time you've got left so go do something with it. Leave the work to me, I'll take care of it. You kids have fun!"

As he left I pondered my own thoughts and feelings.

"Yes, time is a finite commodity one cannot afford to waste. Sadly too many folks seem far more interested in gains and wealth than what really matters. Life is but a maze of choices and time our gentle guide.

Hope you liked it.

Cheers,

The Weary TimeLord.