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BRIDE OF CHAOTICA!
Episode 106
Part E

 

The Fortress of Doom has sustained damage in the conflict with the aliens.

Inside the hall of the Fortress of Doom on the Holodeck. Chaotica is standing next to the Death Ray.

Lonzak: "Sire, three more of our space ships have been destroyed."
Chaotica makes a sound of rage. "Full power to the Death Ray!"

He speaks into the broadcast microphone: "Citizens of the Fifth Dimension, your feeble attacks are nothing but pinpricks to me. Surrender now and I will be merciful."

Lonzak: "We're receiving a transmission."
Chaotica: "Huh, they are surrendering."
Lonzak: "No, it's Queen Arachnia. She wishes to cross the drawbridge."
Chaotica is most interested: "What are you waiting for? Show her in!"

Lonzak: "I present Her Royal Highness, Arachnia!"

Janeway enters, dressed as Queen Arachnia.

Chaotica cannot move for a moment, so overwhelmed is he at the sight of her beauty and her regal presence.

Chaotica: "Ahhh. At last, at last. My Queen." He hurries over to her, kneels and kisses her hand.

As he does so, Janeway looks around.

Chaotica, and Arachnia (Janeway).

He rises and takes her hand. "This is an historic occasion. Kindred souls meet at last."
Janeway: "It's an honour to be in your presence," then remembering Paris' briefing: "Majesty." She adds for good measure: "I've always admired your clever fiendishness."
Chaotica: "Ah, your taste is exceeded only by your beauty."
He bends to kiss her hand again but she moves away, leaving his own hand empty.

Janeway: "This must be your Death Ray."
Chaotica: "That, my dear, is the Cradle of Persuasion. It's fully equipped - brain probe, pain modulator."
Janeway: "Impressive. It's good you have the Lightning Shield to protect your equipment."

Chaotica: "Yes. As long as it's electrified, I am invincible! But my greatest achievement is there. Behold, the Death Ray."
Janeway inspects it. "Ohhh, it looks like a formidable weapon."
Chaotica: "The most powerful in the cosmos!"

Chaotica: "There is so much more I want to show you. My throne, for example - the seat of my Empire."

As they approach the throne, Janeway notices something.

Janeway: "Ah, I see you've kept my pheromones. I didn't realise you were the sentimental type."

Chaotica, a bit embarrassed: "Your perfume inspires me."

While he is not looking, she slips the vial into her sleeve.

Janeway turns and, meaning the throne: "Would you mind?"
Chaotica: "Oh, please." He helps her into the seat.
Janeway, subconsciously comparing it with her captain's chair: "Somehow I feel comfortable here."

Chaotica: "Join me and you will have your own chair, one adorned with the most precious jewels and the softest silk."
Janeway: "Your Majesty seems overly concerned with romantic matters when there's a battle to be won." She gets up and moves away. "That is why you asked me here."

Chaotica follows her: "Of course, my dear. Forgive me. It's just that the air itself seems to vibrate in your presence."
Janeway: "We can't be slaves to our passion, not when your Empire is threatened." She descends the dais steps and walks across the hall.

Janeway: "I've assembled my fleet of..." she works out the likely word, "Spider ships. However, the Lightning Shield prevents them from approaching your fortress."
Chaotica: "We'll send them directly into battle, alongside my space force."

Janeway: "My soldiers wish to pay homage to you."
Chaotica: "Gratifying. Of course, if I lower the Shield my fortress will be defenceless. Even an ally might choose such a moment to seize my throne."
Janeway, pretending to feel hurt: "You don't trust me."
Chaotica: "There is a way you could convince me of your loyalty."
Janeway: "Oh?"

Chaotica: "I'll lower my Lightning Shield, but first you must become my Queen!" She looks away doubtfully as he assumes her joyous consent and turns to give orders accordingly. "Gather my courtiers! Prepare for the ceremony!"

Janeway calls out to the attendants: "And don't forget to deactivate the Lightning Shield," lying quickly as Chaotica starts to wonder why: "so my subjects may witness the blessed event!"
Chaotica to Lonzak: "Very well. Do as she says, once her guests have arrived."
Lonzak: "Yes, Sire."

Chaotica takes her hand.

He holds her hand as they process grandly towards the throne: "And so, my dear, the day you have always dreamed of has arrived - the day you become bride of Chaotica!" He laughs with huge satisfaction.

The Doctor activates the device belonging to the photonic alien that was earlier knocked from his hand by Satan's Robot.

The photonic alien appears.

Doctor: "Welcome."
Alien: "You are photonic."
Doctor: "Guilty as charged."
Alien: "You signalled me across the threshold? How?"
Doctor: "I believe you dropped your calling card. I return it to you, as a sign of good faith." He hands it over.
Alien: "Identify yourself."
Doctor: "I am the President of Earth."
Alien: "Earth?"
Doctor: "A planet some distance from here. I've come on a mission of peace."
Alien: "Elaborate."
Doctor: "Your people and the people of Earth have a common enemy."
Alien: "Chaotica."
Doctor: "The one and only."
Alien: "He threatens to invade our realm, destroy our people."
Doctor: "Join the club. Chaotica has designs on Earth too, but we've withstood countless attacks, all thanks to one man - Captain Proton."
Alien: "Captain Proton?"
Doctor: "Defender of the universe, scourge of intergalactic evil, and a competent medic to boot, but don't say I said so. Even as we speak he's preparing to destroy Chaotica's Death Ray, but he needs your help."
Alien: "Explain."
Doctor: "Your weapons pose a threat to Proton's rocketship. You must cease firing while he mounts his attack. Once Chaotica's Death Ray is destroyed, you can return to your realm confident that you'll never hear from him again."
Alien: "Captain Proton may proceed."
Doctor: "On behalf of the citizens of Earth, I thank you."


Page border by Janet, screenshots from [#106 Bride Of Chaotica] scenes portrayed in this Episode Guide's Part A.

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