Yesterdays Heroes Once More Part Six.... Looking for a Hero

The Tardis had now landed in the location of the Next Hero that The Doctor wanted to add to his team. The Grand Master who did not always play fair had downloaded information of how to locate various individuals that would and could be of use to his opponent.  Added to this the Tardis could now travel between dimensions, an ability not available to the machine or the Time Lords in general.

The Doctor knew that the Grand Master liked to play a good game, even if he did not always seem that way.

Opening the Tardis door The Doctor looked out and saw that they had materialised inside a jail cell. From the location detector inside the Tardis The Doctor knew that he was in Los Angeles in the year 1974. This was planet Earth, but one that existed in the ABC Universe.

Seeing that the coast was clear, The Time Lord and his Samurai  friend stepped out.

The Doctor had tried to convince Samurai Jack to leave his trusty Katana inside the Tardis, but Jack refused.

"Just be careful !" Said the Doctor, and continued " You Don't Want to end up cutting anyone with that !"

Jack just frowned.  He was a warrior, a true Samurai.... He went nowhere without his Katana . As he had told The Doctor, his Katana was once owned by the Emperor of Japan. It had been forged by three ancient Gods Odin,  The All-Father of Asgard, Ra, the Egyptian God of the Sun  and Rama, The Hindu Deity and Avatar of The God Vishnu . This weapon had been forged to destroy Aku, and was formed to contain the Emperor's power of Righteousness. The Katana could only be used for good, and could not harm an innocent even if used by an Evil person.... But the Doctor still thought it was too sharp and dangerous to carry around in public.

"Ok" said The Doctor, "lets look down there !" pointing at the exit to the Cell Block.

The Two set set off exploring the Police Station.   The place seemed empty of any Criminals or Police Officers either. Maybe crime was non existent on this Earth thought the Doctor. They had so far only observed two people.
An overweight Sargent  called Flint, and an over excitable lady called Rosemary, who answered the telephones.   Jack had spotted a stripey Cat, and had frightened it away by waving his Katana at it.

Then turning the corner, the two heard the noise of someone humming a tune. Up ahead inside yet another room full of empty Cell they saw ........

The Strange Dog Creature was too engrossed in his cleaning to hear them approach.

"Hello" called The Doctor....  The strange creature froze, and slowly turned around.

As Sam and The Doctor raced forward, the stranger growled and picked up his mop and barked.
" I have a Mop, and I am not afraid to use it !

Jack reached for his Katana, but the Doctor tried to calm the situation.

"I hope we did not startle you Old Boy, but we are looked for someone !"  said the Doctor

"A Hero of Great Power!" snarled Jack

"My name is The Doctor, and this is my colleague Jack "  , " What is your name ? "continued The Time Lord, still trying to stop Jack and the stranger from entering into a battle.

" My name is Penrod Pooch, but people call me Penry. I am the Janitor here "  replied the not so strange, stranger.

"  We are both Pleased to meet you Penry " said the Doctor hoping that Jack would release his grasp on his Katana.

Penry stopped pointing his Mop in an aggressive manor , and Jack placed his Katana back into its scabbard.

The Doctor continued, " From our information, we believe that located inside this building is a person who can help us "

Jack pipped up " So far we have seen a Crazy Woman who talks to herself, an  angry Fat Man and You !"

"So Who is this Super Hero" said the Doctor rubbing  his head. " Sarge ? Rosemary the Telephone  Operator ? or could it be YOU ! "

" WHO ME !" said Penry, " I just a mild mannered Janitor....." as he said it, Penry thrust his Mop into The Doctors hand and ran out of the Cell Block.

"After Him !" shouted The Doctor.

As Jack and The Doctor reached the hallway they saw Penry vanish around the corner.

" There he is, don't let him get away " panted The Doctor.

As Penry knew the layout of the Police Station like the Back of His Paw, it did not take him long to find sanctuary in his own office.

As he entered his office, which was also his  home, he quickly locked the door, and then clasped onto the floor panting.

Penry knew it would not be long before the two strangers found him.... was this the end ? would his secret be reviled ?  What would happen to him ?


Find out next Time...


Until then    ENJOY !