When A Bug Comes In Handy (Challenge #017 - Insect)
Title: When A Bug Comes In Handy
Characters: First Doctor, Ian, Barbara, Vicki, OC
Prompt: 017 - Insect
Summary: In another universe, a positive decision can lead to an easier mission later. AU The Web Planet and The Crusade, Insect for dw100 and If for doctorwho_100 . 100 Words.
Disclaimer: I own neither Doctor Who or any of Earth's insect population. I have no idea what I'd do with either.
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The Turk Warriors at El Akir’s hold were well trained men, but even they fled in pure terror at the demonic insect that scuttled towards them with a chirping sound.
After which it was a simple matter for the Sir Ian to find Barbara, the warrior Haroun to slay El Akir, his slaves to be released and the travellers to return to the safety of Jaffa.
When they got back Vicki had a smug look on her face as she patted her Zarbi pet on its antenna warmly. “I suppose you’re glad the Doctor let me keep Zarbo after all?”