Doctor Who: Kingdom of The Moon

Title:	Kingdom of The Moon
Author:	Matt Bjorkman
Date Written:	08/23/15
Continuity	SSEU Earth 1337-A
Time Placement	8104 B.C
Synopsis	Landing on The Moon, The Doctor, Ian, Barbara and Susan soon discover an entire civilization living in constant tension between themeslves and the people of Earth. While The Doctor tries to discover the source of these issues and Susan befriends the young princess, Ian and Barbara soon learn that there may be more to all this then they suspect!
Rating	PG
Additional Notes	The first story of the Doctor Who Suburban Senshi crossover

Episode 1 The White Castle In a grand city, dominated by a large white castle, a party is taking place. The queen is entertaining her guests, while her daughter, the princess sits across the way, surrounded by her bodyguards, a group of girls dressed in sailor fuku. One of the bodyguards, a girl with long blond hair tied in a ribbon, asks if the princess is alright and why she isn’t dancing with the other guests. Another with a ponytail answers that it is “probably because of him” but before she can finish, she is silenced by another of the girls, this one with long blackish purple hair, who tells her fellows they are on high alert and to speak of such things is dangerous, even if the princess pines for such company. The princess for her part simply sighs and watches the goings on, while her mother looks back at her greatly concerned. On one of the balconies of the castle, a guard watches as a shooting star arcs across the sky. His thoughts are soon interrupted, however, when he hears a strange noise emanating from the city. Alarmed, he rushes back in to report what he suspects to be an attack and get help from his fellow officers. In a courtyard in the middle of the city, a tall blue box stands, the light on top of it flashing off and on. Inside, The Doctor is looking over the controls of the console and muttering how even though they had just left Paris, they seem to still be within the Solar System. Barbara wonders if they’ve arrived in the past or the future, but The Doctor explains that the time-space coordinate reader doesn’t seem to be working properly, so he cannot be absolutely certain where or when they are. When Ian suggest going out, The Doctor briskly reminds him that they aren’t sure it’s safe outside and that it is better they take a look at the scanner to get an idea of where they have landed. Turning on the scanner, they see a magnificent city, as well as a gigantic castle made of white stone. Susan finds the view amazing, while Barbara wonders if they have arrived in the past or the present. Ian, however, feels uneasy, as if something is not right. Barbara tells Ian that he’s beginning to sound like her, while The Doctor decides that it seems to look safe enough and besides, he wishes to see the castle for himself. Opening the door, the four travelers step outside. Looking about, they find the city even more spectacular then it seemed in the TARDIS. Susan spots the castle almost immediately, with The Doctor thinking it will simply take a few minutes’ walk to arrive. Barbara remarks that they must have arrived in the past, given the architecture, mentioning how they might be in Byzantium. Ian tells them all to be quiet, a suggestion which offends The Doctor greatly. However, Susan agrees and realizes how silent it is around them. Ian suggests that perhaps they should speak to a local and find out where they have arrived. The Doctor retorts that Ian is being far too paranoid and cautious. Ian replies that it may be true but he would rather be safe than sorry. The group is unaware that not far away from where they are standing, they are being observed by a guard who quickly sends a message via a device on his wrist. Back at the party, the queen is interrupted by her captain of the guard, a man named Laocoon, who reports the sighting of the strangers in the city. Not wanting to alarm her guests, the queen follows the captain to one of the balconies to speak. Laocoon tells her that four unknown individuals seem to have been seen walking through the city and suggests that it may be tied to the sound that one of his guards reported earlier during the party. They may even be tied to the incident which occurred the previous week. Before the queen can answer this remark, the two are interrupted by the girl with the long black hair, who reveals that she had overheard the conversation and quickly volunteers to lead the guards in capturing these intruders. After a moment of consideration, the queen agrees, though warns her of getting overly zealous in her duties. Walking past her fellow bodyguards, the girl with the ponytail asks the long haired girl what she was talking about with the queen. When the long haired girl reveals it was about arresting a group of intruders, the princess becomes visibly agitated, worried that it may be related to “him”. The long haired girl comments that she will do her duty in protecting this world and the princess, and then walks off before any of her fellows can stop her. Stopping in front of what seems to be a small shop, Ian waits until the others finally catch up to him, The Doctor especially complaining about the constant movement. Barbara wonders how it could be possible for such a large city to be nearly deserted, while Susan suggests maybe some sort of holiday is occurring. The Doctor continues to argue that they are simply overreacting and that it would be best if they made their way to the castle. At that moment, Ian spots someone hurrying into a nearby building and runs over, stopping the young woman from leaving. Obviously frightened, she asks Ian to let her move inside. When Susan asks her what’s wrong, she reveals that guards from the palace are coming to search for four suspects, this news especially troubling The Doctor. In a darken room, several figures talk about the intruders and how they must be found and stopped. However, one of the figures overrule them, stating that they can use these travelers and soon, with their help, their plans will be complete. The Doctor, having changed his tune, decides at that moment it’s best to make their way back to the TARDIS, something which greatly distresses Susan, who had hoped to see the rest of the city. Ian agrees with The Doctor and is about to leave with Barbara, when they hear an order for them to stop. The girl who Ian was talking to gasps in shock, muttering the word “Sailor Guardian” before quickly running into her home. The time travelers find themselves facing the young woman with the long black hair, who seems to be leading an entire battalion of guards. She pronounces them criminals and traitors, something which The Doctor vermently denies. Ian spots a means of escape and tries to get The Doctor to follow, but The Doctor refuses to take a chance. Before Ian can take a chance, the girl points a finger at the area in front of Ian, Barbara and Susan, causing it to burst into flame. Sarcastically suggesting that they best not try to escape, she orders the guards to take the four into custody. As they are lead away, Ian asks The Doctor in astonishment where on Earth he’s taken them, a place where people can just cause objects to burst into flame and dress in that manner. The Doctor confesses he has no idea but that they have to leave as soon as they can. Susan realizes Barbara has been very quiet this entire time and seems to be staring at the sky. When she asks Barbara what’s wrong, she tells the girl that she hadn’t noticed before because they had been so fixated on the city and the castle. When Susan presses for answers, Barbara simply points upward. The other three travelers look, with Susan gasping in surprise, Ian muttering that it’s impossible and The Doctor looking somewhat concerned. He tells Ian that there is the answer of the question, for they aren’t on Earth at all. Ian agrees that they aren’t on Earth. Rather, they’re on the moon, as they all stare at the large familiar blue and green planet hanging in the night sky.