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''It's not all fun at the galactic fair...'' | ''It's not all fun at the galactic fair...'' | ||
The [[Galactic Fair]] has arrived on the missing asteroid of [[Stanalan]] and anticipation is building around the construction of the fair's most popular attraction | The [[Galactic Fair]] has arrived on the missing asteroid of [[Stanalan]] and anticipation is building around the construction of the fair's most popular attraction — the [[Death Ride]]! But there is something sinister going on behind all the fun of the fair; people are mysteriously dying in the Off-Limits tunnels. Join the [[Eleventh Doctor|Doctor]], [[Amy Pond|Amy]] and [[Rory Williams|Rory]] as they investigate... | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
[[Rodge]] was trying to find a shortcut in the tunnels where he could find Korl and give his survey results in. He was a little scared, even though he was denying it to himself. He used his torchlight to navigate his way. But then he began to hear something in the darkness. Something in the dark dragged claws along the ground towards him and he dropped the torch, which went out. | [[Rodge]] was trying to find a shortcut in the tunnels where he could find Korl and give his survey results in. He was a little scared, even though he was denying it to himself. He used his torchlight to navigate his way. But then he began to hear something in the darkness. Something in the dark dragged claws along the ground towards him and he dropped the torch, which went out. | ||
Inside [[the TARDIS]], | Inside [[the TARDIS]], [[Eleventh Doctor|the Doctor]] was running around the console as usual, ready to open the doors to a new scene. He opened the door and they found dark rock in their way. [[Amy Pond|Amy]] and [[Rory Williams|Rory]] didn't look happy, but the Doctor was enthusiastic. After licking the damp rock, the Doctor [[deduce]]s that they were on an asteroid. Blocking their way out, the Doctor tried again, turning the TARDIS doors around the opposite way. After turning around they went outside and found themselves in a dark tunnel. There was a noise coming from down the tunnel and the TARDIS crew decide to follow it. An enormous vehicle passes further down the tunnel. Walking further, they emerged inside a large cavern where hundreds of people were gathered around stalls and music resounded around the walls, tunefully. It was a huge fairground. | ||
They wandered around the fairground, the Doctor enjoying his food. Amy was enjoying herself too, but Rory held a grim face. They then met a clown who called himself | They wandered around the fairground, the Doctor enjoying his food. Amy was enjoying herself too, but Rory held a grim face. They then met a clown who called himself "clueless". Amy, noticing a coconut shy, tells Rory that he and her are going to win one. Rory was now beginning to enjoy himself after winning something for once. They meet up with the Doctor again who explains what he's found out. | ||
While sitting down, the Doctor explains to both of them that they are on a mining asteroid called [[Stanalan]] within the [[Torajii system]]. There was also a bit of community along with the mining and digging facilities. A woman came over and announced about the arrival of the | While sitting down, the Doctor explains to both of them that they are on a mining asteroid called [[Stanalan]] within the [[Torajii system]]. There was also a bit of community along with the mining and digging facilities. A woman came over and announced about the arrival of the "Death Ride". When leaving the tent, Amy and Rory heard some more music. Amy tried to find where it originated herself and discovered a large beast. | ||
She suddenly realises that the creature is dancing in front of her, listening to the tuneful notes that originated from a mouth organ. After being asked the Doctor doesn't know what it is. The man is payed for his song. Amy isn't sure about the picture. At first she was scared, but now she felt pity for the creature to be used like a slave. The man playing the mouth organ is [[Garvo]], who explains that the string connecting both him and the [[Drexxon]] is to help with their bond. Then the procession began in one corner of the large cavern. The procession was an orchestra who played beautiful music. They soon noticed a coffin, which every one was looking at as a sign of respect. The Doctor was wondering why he had died. | She suddenly realises that the creature is dancing in front of her, listening to the tuneful notes that originated from a mouth organ. After being asked the Doctor doesn't know what it is. The man is payed for his song. Amy isn't sure about the picture. At first she was scared, but now she felt pity for the creature to be used like a slave. The man playing the mouth organ is [[Garvo]], who explains that the string connecting both him and the [[Drexxon]] is to help with their bond. Then the procession began in one corner of the large cavern. The procession was an orchestra who played beautiful music. They soon noticed a coffin, which every one was looking at as a sign of respect. The Doctor was wondering why he had died. | ||
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The Doctor and Rory were now walking through the middle of a mining colony village in the tunnels. They arrive at the building site of the ride. A woman seemed to let them watch the work. The woman explained that they were hoping to get a few parts of the ride through Off-Limits tunnels, but it was highly unlikely. They here about the guy who knows everything, [[Perpetual Pete]]. | The Doctor and Rory were now walking through the middle of a mining colony village in the tunnels. They arrive at the building site of the ride. A woman seemed to let them watch the work. The woman explained that they were hoping to get a few parts of the ride through Off-Limits tunnels, but it was highly unlikely. They here about the guy who knows everything, [[Perpetual Pete]]. | ||
The Doctor and Rory are keen to learn more about Perpetual Pete. He is restraining people from entering certain tunnels, claiming that they are dangerous. When he found him, the Doctor noticed that Perpetual Pete was the oldest of the builders. The man seems to be sorting out | The Doctor and Rory are keen to learn more about Perpetual Pete. He is restraining people from entering certain tunnels, claiming that they are dangerous. When he found him, the Doctor noticed that Perpetual Pete was the oldest of the builders. The man seems to be sorting out "linkages". The Off-Limits tunnels have bad linkage because of molecular decay. It turned out that Perpetual Pete was the Health and Safety manager. After interviewing people, Rory decided that he'd follow the Death Ride back to the fairground. | ||
Back at the fairground, Amy was listening to people on their opinions about Rodge and his decision to travel into an Off-Limits tunnel. A man told her that there wouldn't be another death in a while. However, back at the building site, Rory has returned to tell the Doctor that there has been another death. It was a woman, who had apparently been scratched and bitten maliciously. Amy returned to Garvo and the Drexxon as they performed once again. Harby and Vosh meet up with her. They explained that a woman had heard Garvo's harmonica playing down an Off-Limits tunnel. Moving closer to the music, Amy had a plan, she pulled the string from the creature's wrist, but it had a terrible reaction. Garvo had fallen over in terrified shrieks of pain. | Back at the fairground, Amy was listening to people on their opinions about Rodge and his decision to travel into an Off-Limits tunnel. A man told her that there wouldn't be another death in a while. However, back at the building site, Rory has returned to tell the Doctor that there has been another death. It was a woman, who had apparently been scratched and bitten maliciously. Amy returned to Garvo and the Drexxon as they performed once again. Harby and Vosh meet up with her. They explained that a woman had heard Garvo's harmonica playing down an Off-Limits tunnel. Moving closer to the music, Amy had a plan, she pulled the string from the creature's wrist, but it had a terrible reaction. Garvo had fallen over in terrified shrieks of pain. | ||
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He had been on the asteroid for a very long time and had warned many people, even the mining corporation not to start digging on Stanalan. He talked of the Drexxons and how they had increased in violence and destroyed many planets. He and an army managed to trap the creatures inside a [[Perpetuity Chamber]]. There they would be held in stasis forever. They now knew that the Drexxon running around was a child. In a surprised moment, Perpetual Pete realised his mistake. The Death Ride ran really close to the chamber, the Drexxon could sabotage the ride to crash through the barrier. Harby and Vosh abruptly arrive, shouting that the Death Ride had been completed. | He had been on the asteroid for a very long time and had warned many people, even the mining corporation not to start digging on Stanalan. He talked of the Drexxons and how they had increased in violence and destroyed many planets. He and an army managed to trap the creatures inside a [[Perpetuity Chamber]]. There they would be held in stasis forever. They now knew that the Drexxon running around was a child. In a surprised moment, Perpetual Pete realised his mistake. The Death Ride ran really close to the chamber, the Drexxon could sabotage the ride to crash through the barrier. Harby and Vosh abruptly arrive, shouting that the Death Ride had been completed. | ||
The Doctor, Amy, Rory and Perpetual Pete were now running towards the | The Doctor, Amy, Rory and Perpetual Pete were now running towards the "Death Ride" hoping to stop it before anything could happen. Harby and Vosh then took Rory towards the "Death Ride" and the Doctor, Amy and Pete headed for Garvo's tent, hoping to find him in good condition after being treated badly by the Drexxon. But when they arrived, the music player had disappeared. They realise that the Drexxon will use the train to break through the vault and the correct musical notes will open the chamber. At the 'Death Ride' a large crowd of people had already gathered. The others arrive and Rory explains that he had asked them to stop the train, but they wouldn't listen. But it was too late, the crowd were beginning the countdown. The Death Ride set off and Amy and Rory were forced to embark. | ||
Amy and Rory were not enjoying their ride. The Doctor and Perpetual Pete were keeping with the train. The Doctor was pointing out children from the orchestra and telling them to get out of the train. The train then dropped down a steep hole. Amy yelled | Amy and Rory were not enjoying their ride. The Doctor and Perpetual Pete were keeping with the train. The Doctor was pointing out children from the orchestra and telling them to get out of the train. The train then dropped down a steep hole. Amy yelled, "Geronimo." The Doctor complains, "That's my line", but then turns to the instrument players next to him. He explained that they would be performing a concert. Perpetual Pete didn't look very happy. Amy and Rory were now up again and decided that they would head down the train towards the engine. | ||
== Characters == | == Characters == | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
* [[Drexxon]]s are similar in appearance to [[ | * [[Drexxon]]s are similar in appearance to [[monkeys]]. | ||
* Rory concludes that if the Doctor was trapped in a sticky situation and he didn't have his [[sonic screwdriver]], he would take off his [[shoe]] and smash any controls with it. | * Rory concludes that if the Doctor was trapped in a sticky situation and he didn't have his [[sonic screwdriver]], he would take off his [[shoe]] and smash any controls with it. | ||
* [[Korl]] is Rodge's supervisor. | * [[Korl]] is Rodge's supervisor. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
[[File:Death Riders kindle cover.jpg|thumb|Re-release cover]] | [[File:Death Riders kindle cover.jpg|thumb|Re-release cover]] | ||
* This novel was released in the 2 in 1 book range along with | * This novel was released in the 2 in 1 book range along with ''[[Heart of Stone]]'' by [[Trevor Baxendale]]. | ||
* [[Rory Williams|Rory]] is not displayed on the front cover even though he is a companion in the novel. | * [[Rory Williams|Rory]] is not displayed on the front cover even though he is a companion in the novel. | ||
* This story was also re-released individually with a new cover as a Kindle ebook on [[5 November (releases)|5 November]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] and in paperback on [[17 November (releases)|17 November]] 2015. | * This story was also re-released individually with a new cover as a Kindle ebook on [[5 November (releases)|5 November]] [[2015 (releases)|2015]] and in paperback on [[17 November (releases)|17 November]] 2015. | ||
