Mission Prologue: The crew of the Paula Greene continue to investigate the archeological dig on Pi Mensae III-A, with new twists being thrown in.  A rogue Romulan warbird attempted to drive the Paula Greene away, and now the Chief Science Officer is missing, having led the rest of the investigation team down the wrong path.  A bacteria is suspected to be the cause, but it appears inert.  What has become of the CSO, and why?  And is that really Professor Selok?

USS Paula Greene 10305.17

Starring:
	Ship Manager in Training Christopher Dickinson
	Bryan Paveza as Captain Jafo Madred

With:
	Sergio Amendoeira as Commander Tealk Amendoeira
	Gerry Brinkman as Commander S'Toran Turnbull
	Brian Fredrickson as Lieutenant Junior Grade Kieran Burke
	Arlene McIntyre as Lieutenant Julie Ann Mushgrave
	Jessica Meltzer as Kyrina Valis
	Lília Perfeito as Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes
	Carol Ray as Lieutenant Commander Trina Panthera
	Karriaunna Scotti as Commander Tsalea
	Darlene Wise as Lieutenant Commander Sarina Lynn Ryan

Special Appearance By:
	Dave Smith, SMiT Mentor
	Commander Petra, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Professor Selok, played by Christopher Dickinson
	Engineering Officer Baris, played by Brian Fredrickson
	Science Officer KnoWhan, played by Brian Fredrickson
	Doctor Morgan and unnamed Nurse, played by Arlene McIntyre

<<<<<Begin Mission>>>>>

CTO_Turnbull says:
::looks at the screen of his tricorder as he inches forward::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Back tracking in the cave, shining her beacon ahead of her and gripping her phaser tightly::
Host CO_Madred says:
::inches forward right behind Turnbull::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::on the bridge of the PG, his back to the viewscreen as he checks systems status on the engineering console::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Carefully continues down the trail.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Watches the door way, waiting for the explosion to end her enemies.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  The readings are on the move, Captain.  They're behind us somehow.  I suggest we backtrack again.
SO_Gomes says:
#::on the bridge reviewing the collected data::
Host CO_Madred says:
CTO: What? Behind us? How did that happen!
CIV_Ryan says:
::Stops in her tracks and waits for orders::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Unknown, Captain.  ::turns to backtrack::
Host CO_Madred says:
::growls:: All: Am I the only one who thinks we should sit down and let them come to us?
CEO_Burke says:
# *EO_Baris*: Get those weapons back up, we don't know what else might show up.
SO_Gomes says:
#::brings up some cross references from the microbiology database looking for specific genetic markers::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Nods at the CO then turns back.......again::
Host CO_Madred says:
CIV: Given what we know about the caves, how could they have gotten behind us?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Stops to mark the wall with paint::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Running a hand through her hair she slides down the wall of the cave into a crouch position.  She rubs the bridge of her nose.::
CEO_Burke says:
# <EO Baris> ::in main engineering::  *CEO*: Aye sir, on it.
CTO_Turnbull says:
::heads back in the direction of the first split::  ALL:  about 250 meters west and slightly below us.  We can take that last fork...

ACTION: The Executive Officer leaves the Bridge for the ready room.

SO_Gomes says:
#::frowns and ponders something. Checks transporter buffers::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Pulls her jacket closer around her, her eyes seeming to glow in the flicker of the firelight::
CIV_Ryan says:
CO: Unknown, Sir.  Maybe there is something in the cave that is giving us false readings or maybe there are secret underground tunnels separate from the main cave ways.
Host CO_Madred says:
::can't imagine how anyone can expect them to resolve this situation without any information::
CIV_Ryan says:
CO: Not that I'm complaining, Sir, but I'm beginning to feel like a rat in a maze.  ::Shines the light ahead::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::sees the CO is not following::  CO:  Sir, the bearing is opening, meaning they are moving away from us.  I really think we ought to pursue.  Commander T'Salea is among them.
CEO_Burke says:
# ::checks over the rest of the damage, so far it looks pretty minor::
Host CO_Madred says:
All: Okay, I've had enough of this ... we continue to try to resolve our primary objective. CTO: Where are those bio readings?
SO_Gomes says:
#::picks up her tricorder and points it to herself:: Self: On second thought ... CEO: Do you have a minute?
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  It is frustrating, agreed.  They are 270 meters and moving westerly away from us.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
CO:  Maybe we should split up...
CEO_Burke says:
# ::turns around::  SO: Sure, things look okay here.  ::takes the short walk to be standing next to the SO::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Turns to toss some wood on the fire.::
Host CO_Madred says:
CTO: I have no intention of chasing my wife around this cavern till all our feet wear down to the bone.  I trust that if we find these bio-readings we'll also find Tsalea ... or she'll find us. Either way, take us to your bio-readings.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Leans back against the wall of the cave...waiting for an answer.::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: I just want to see something ::scans the CEO for the bacteria from the planet::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Stops again and waits::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::raises an eyebrow::  SO: Sheesh, I don't even get dinner first?  ::smiles::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::leads on silently and slowly::  ALL:  This way.  ::trips::
Host CO_Madred says:
::smiles at her sweetly:: OPS: Not just yet...
Host CO_Madred says:
::grabs Turnbull as he trips and rights him::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Shrugs::  CO:  Aye Sir.
CTO_Turnbull says:
Self:: of all the..  ALL:  Sorry...
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Stands up and moves around the room, the coolness starting to cramp her muscles::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Turns yet again and follows the group, bringing up the rear or at least the rear for now....::
SO_Gomes says:
#::raises an eyebrow at the CEO:: CEO: You could ... if you are buying. I am just testing something
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Thank you, sir.  ::leads on...
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: It does make some sense ...
CEO_Burke says:
# ::his smile falters a bit and he blushes slightly::  SO: Um.. well, did I pass?
Host CO_Madred says:
::looks at what Turnbull tripped on, shrugs and motions for the others to watch out::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Steps over the rock the CTO tripped on::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Yes you are clean. The bacteria from the planet seem to be disintegrating in your system. But they do show surface receptors compatible with Vulcan or Romulan physiology
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  This is going nowhere fast...  ::keeps walking and arrives eventually at the fork in the caverns.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Stands up wishing she were back on the ship...at least there she would be useful.  Adjusting her backpack she places one foot in front of the other and trudges on.::

ACTION: Natural tectonics of the planet cause the ground under the investigation team to shake.  A crack begins appearing under the OPS officer

SO_Gomes says:
#::pauses looking at the semi-empty bridge, realizing she has command. But would never seat in the big chair of course, as she never has::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  My eyes are getting tired.  Want to take point for a bit?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Stumbles against the cave wall as the ground quakes beneath her feet:: All: What the..???
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: Really?  Wait.. I saw something from the dig logs.  ::goes to the nearest open console and brings them up::  SO: They aren't complete decoded, but listen to this.
Host CO_Madred says:
::feels the cavern begin to shake and braces himself against the walls:: All: What the heck is going on here?
SO_Gomes says:
#::looks at the closed ready room doors::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Feeling the ground move she tries to keep her balance.::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Go ahead

ACTION: Rocks begin to fall around the team, and the crack begins to widen, and Mushgrave with one foot on either side.

::Bounces off the cave wall and stumbles forward towards the CTO:: CTO: No problem, Commander.  ::Stumbles ahead of the group::
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: This is from the logs by Grey and Harrison.  Day 6:  There is an odd sensation descending upon the dig site. The Vulcans have been acting strange lately - a different way they look at us. Especially Harrison and myself. Harrison and I have begun a night watch system between the two of us.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Feeling the quake, moves back to join the other two at the fire::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::realizes he can't reach the OPS officer::  OPS:  Get clear!
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::She tries to get to get to one side of the crack but has a hard time getting her balance.::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Yes it makes sense ... ::takes a step towards the ready room but then changes her mind and goes back to science one::
Host CO_Madred says:
::reaches out and grabs Mushgrave's hand, pulling her over to one side::

ACTION: A violent shake throws Mushgrave to one side of the crack - the other side from the rest of the team.  The crack continues to widen to about a foot wide

SO_Gomes says:
#::uses internal sensors to run a scan on the XO as  thorough as possible::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Spins around to see a crack forming under the OPS's officer.  Tries to push her weight towards OPS as she stumbles::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::shrugs a rope off his shoulder and wraps the end around his waist, tossing the other end in the direction of OPS::
Host CO_Madred says:
::misses Mushgrave’s hand, and grabs only air::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Biting the bottom of her lip she holds onto a scream. She falls to the side and a leg slides into the crack.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::The three of them look towards the caves entrance::
CTO_Turnbull says:
OPS!  Grab the rope!!!  ::tosses again, trying to hit the OPS officer with the rope::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Hits the dirt and crawls towards the OPS officer::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Unlike in your case and almost certainly mine, the bacteria in the XO's body are not degrading but maintaining a constant ration

ACTION: The shaking continues as the crack widens to about two feet... the depth is unknown.  Then it stops.

CEO_Burke says:
# ::notices a red light blinking on the SCI console- he points at it::  SO: What's that  ::reads the word next to the light::  Seismic activity detected?
Host CO_Madred says:
::watches his crew valiantly try to stop the Operations Officer from falling to her almost certain demise:: All: Hey, the shaking stopped!
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Which means they can reproduce there though not efficiently. That is probably because Commander Amendoeira is a hybrid
CIV_Ryan says:
::Reaches the crack and reaches out with one hand:: OPS: Grab ahold!
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Reaches for Ryan's hand.. stretching.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::rushes to the CIV and OPS to help::

ACTION: As if reacting to the crew's joyfulness, an aftershock grabs the team.  A rock immediately above Mushgrave comes loose.  She is too off-balance to avoid it, and it strikes her head.

CIV_Ryan says:
::Shouts:: CTO: Tie the rope around my waist and pull!  ::Grabs onto OPS's hand::
Host CO_Madred says:
::cringes:: Self: ouch!
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Yes you are right, I was distracted. Try to contact them
CTO_Turnbull says:
::ties the rope around CIV's waist and pulls at her order::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
::Falls to the ground unconscious::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: The seismic activity is around the area where the away team is
CIV_Ryan says:
OPS: Oopsie!  ::Hangs onto her hand:: CTO: Pull!  Pull hard!!
CEO_Burke says:
# ::nods and moves over to the TAC bar::  *CO*: Captain, this is the Paula Green.  Is everything alright down there?
CTO_Turnbull says:
::tries to find something to hold onto and pulls for all he's worth::

ACTION: The team recovers Mushgrave's unconscious body

SO_Gomes says:
#::leaves an Ensign in the science station and heads towards the middle of the bridge looking attentively at the CEO::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::still crawling and straining under the weight as the ground shakes::
Host CO_Madred says:
*CEO*: We have injuries, Mister Burke. Prepare to transport the entire team out of the caves.
CEO_Burke says:
# ::shakes his head, nothing yet::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Let's go of OPS's hand as the CTO pulls them from the crack.  Rolls over and tries to catch her breath::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::perks up and tries to lock onto the away team::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::collapses on the floor, shaking from the effort::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: They should have taken transport enhancers ... if those would be any good
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> CSO: It appears your team is not coming for you.  ::Looks at the ceiling:: Nor is...
CTO_Turnbull says:
Self:  What do they say back on Earth...no pain, no...pain...
CEO_Burke says:
# ::swears under his breath:: *CO*/SO: I can't lock on to you under the surface.  I'm going to try to use the comm boosters, but I'm not sure if it will work.  It will take some time.
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: We had them down at the camp for supplies.
Host CO_Madred says:
*CEO*: Understood ... you should be able to modify the communication boosters to beam at least some of us out.
CSO_Tsalea says:
Selok:  So it would appear.  They are having problems.  ::Follows his eyes upward::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Rolls over and gets to her feet.  Leans over Mushgrave:: OPS: Mushgrave, can you hear me?  ::Taps her face lightly::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::notices missing equipment on his belt::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::quickly moves back to his console, looking over the specs for the comm boosters and seeing what he can do::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: I suppose they were no good then. This planet just seems top have too many coincidences working against us
CIV_Ryan says:
::Unsnaps her back pack and pulls open a zipper.  Pulls out a small med kit::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, I've lost the medical tricorder I was carrying down that corridor.  We can't leave it for the Romulans to find out of principal.
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  How is she?
CEO_Burke says:
# ::talking without turning around, as he is working fast::  SO: Do you think there might be another cloaked vessel affecting the planet?
Host CO_Madred says:
:;frowns at the CTO:: CTO: I think that's the least of our worries...
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> CSO: Why did you come here?
CIV_Ryan says:
CTO: Unconscious, Sir.  ::Injects a stimulant into OPS's neck::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Sir, it will take me two minutes to retrieve it.  Two minutes for the security of the Federation is a fair trade.
CTO_Turnbull says:
CIV:  Quick thinking Commander.  
Host CO_Madred says:
::can't help but roll his eyes at that one:: CTO: Two minutes, Commander.
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: It is possible. I'll try checking for unusual particle emissions but I doubt I'll find anything
CSO_Tsalea says:
Prof Selok:  We were sent to help.
CTO_Turnbull says:
CO:  Aye, sir.  ::takes off, leaping over the crevasse and trotting carefully back the way they came::
SO_Gomes says:
::heads for sci-2 and touches a few buttons::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::he signs, turns around and walks towards the TAC bar again::  *CO*/SO: I can't do anything with the comm boosters.  They aren't set up to handle a matter stream.
CIV_Ryan says:
CO: Mushgrave is unconscious, Sir.  ::Pulls out a tricorder and takes a few scans:: Her breathing is shallow.  I can't do much for her here.  She needs to go back to the ship.
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof Selok> CSO: Did we need help?
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Your idea was commendable anyway. As for the cloaked ships, if there are any we can't find them
Host CO_Madred says:
::frowns:: *CEO*: Since when does the Burke I know say things like "I can't"?
CSO_Tsalea says:
Prof Selok:  No, but they though you did.  And now they will come to take us all away.
FCO_Panthera says:
#::gets into the shuttle she has been working on and enters the flight cabin testing the systems::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Snaps the tricorder shut and replaces it into the med kit::
Host CO_Madred says:
CIV: Are you feeling up to a hike?
CTO_Turnbull says:
::leaves direct sight of the away team and runs 50 more meters and douses his light::
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof Selok> CSO: I do not think that is wise... ::pauses for a moment::  CSO: Another is joining us.  Can you deactivate the explosive to allow him safe passage?
CEO_Burke says:
# ::the rebuke stings a bit, so he thinks::  *CO*: Perhaps I can beam activated transport enhancers down, using each one to beam the next further into the caves.  That might allow me to pull you out.  ::turns back to his console and gets busy::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Stands and hefts her backpack onto her back.  Snaps the straps around her torso:: CO: Yes, Sir.  ::Pulls her phaser from her belt::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Nodding, stands and moves toward the entrance of the cavern::
Host CO_Madred says:
::sees that two minutes are up:: Aloud: Mister Turnbull?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Reaching the device, she deactivates it and waits for Turnbull::
SO_Gomes says:
#::paces the bridge ::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::arrives at what he calculates the blast zone to be and picks up the medical tricorder he dropped, and smiles::
SO_Gomes says:
#::several ideas going through her mind, none that actually makes sense::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::walks forward into the area of the cavern::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::sets the commands into the computer and watches as it starts beaming down enhancers, each one a bit further into the cave::  Self:  I hope this works.  ::turns around for a moment::
Host CO_Madred says:
CIV: Then start getting her out of here. *CEO*: Proceed ... as soon as you are able to, beam Mister Ryan and Mister Mushgrave up.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::quietly::  CTO:  You are late.
FCO_Panthera says:
#::checks the readings from the engines and shakes her head not liking what she is seeing...shuts down the engines and goes back to do some more work on it::
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> ::Looks up at the CTO::  CTO: Welcome.
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: We can't detect a cloaked vessel, but maybe the Romulans can.
Host CO_Madred says:
::yells:: Aloud: Mister Turnbull?
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  it could not be helped, commander.  I am here.
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: And would they tell us if they detected anthing?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::As he passes by her, she resets the device.::  CTO:  It does not matter, you are here ::Smiles::
CTO_Turnbull says:
Selok:  ::raises hand in Vulcan salute::  Live Long, and Prosper, Professor.
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: They just destroyed one of their own ships... anything is possible today.
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> ::Returns the salute::  CTO: We shall do so
CIV_Ryan says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Bends over and picks up Mushgrave.  Slings the OPS officer's arms over her shoulder and hefts her body weight onto her shoulder::  CO: See you on the outside, Sir.  ::Stumbles off::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: True  ::smiles:: CEO: Funny, I never talked to a Romulan before
CTO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  What now?
Host CO_Madred says:
::watches the CIV and Mushgrave go ... looks around ... finds himself alone in a dark cave::
CEO_Burke says:
::leans against the tac bar::  #SO: It's a day of firsts.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Huffs and puffs from having to carry all the extra weight, however having Mushgrave on her shoulder actually balances out the weight of the backpack on her back::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Open a channel to the Golden Shield then
CIV_Ryan says:
::Stops momentarirly to check the markings on the wall and proceeds towards the cave entrance::
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: Sure thing.  ::hits a few buttons::  Open.
FCO_Panthera says:
#::makes some minor adjustments in the mix flow then heads back up to try the engines again::
Host CO_Madred says:
::pulls out his phaser and tricorder and kneels down, using a rock to smash each of them before pushing the pieces off the cliff and into the open crevice ... who knows where they land. Rises back to his feet, switches on his wrist beacon, and begins wandering in the first direction he finds::
CTO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  The Captain WILL come for us.
SO_Gomes says:
#COM: Golden Shield: This is Commander Gomes aboard the Paula Greene. Can you assist us with some more information?
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
#<Cmdr_Petra> COM: PG: Paula Greene, what information would you like?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Sweat begins beading up on her forehead and drips down her left cheek::
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> CTO: He may, but it is too late now.

ACTION: Anyone with a tricorder will notice that there is a strange energy building up in the center of the ceiling of the cavern where Selok sits

Host CO_Madred says:
::wanders down a damp, dimly lit, corridor looking around for any markings or distinguishing marks::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Frowns as she looks at the cave entrance, and thinking of her husband.  The sound of her tricorder humming, brings her attention back to it.::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::listens intently while watching the progress of the transport enhancers:: Self:  Come on, not much further.
FCO_Panthera says:
#::smiles seeing the better readings:: Self: That's what she needed.
SO_Gomes says:
#COM: Golden Shield: Our away team is experiencing some technical difficulties but we can't assist them at the moment. I was wondering if this is caused by any cloaked vessels nearby. Can you detect any?
CTO_Turnbull says:
Selok:  What is to be done?  Killing him is not logical.  Nor is it ethical.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Stops again to check the wall markings and shifts OPS to the other shoulder::
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
#<Cmdr_Petra> COM: PG: I know of no cloaked vessels in the area.
Host CO_Madred says:
::stumbles on rock, slips, lands on his shoulder hard and cringes as he picks himself back up:: Self: Stupid rock.
CSO_Tsalea says:
Prof Selok:  I will not kill him.  If you wish, I will seal off the entrance to this cave, but I will not kill him...  ::Moves toward the entrance::
SO_Gomes says:
#COM: Golden Shield: Thank you Commander. Paula Greene out! ::motions for the CEO to close the channel::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::wishes this would move faster::  *CIV*:  I'm trying to get some transport enhancers to you, but it is going to take some time.
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> CSO/CTO: As you wish.  It is coming soon, though.  ::Looks up towards where the energy is beginning to build::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::closes the channel to the Romulans::
Host CO_Madred says:
::talks to himself:: CSO: I'm looking for you, Tsalea ... I can't find you, Tsalea ... I'm lost, Tsalea...
CTO_Turnbull says:
Selok:  Neither will I.  I have seen enough death to last all our lifetimes.  CSO:  You must be quick.  He is determined.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks up::  ~~~~CO:  Go back... go back to the ship... you don't belong here.~~~~
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: So then was the quake actually natural?
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: I suppose we have the same information we started of. I am never sure if they are hiding something or not
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Bending, sets the timer and backs away::  All:  Back off...
CIV_Ryan says:
::Hears the COM from Burke.  Stops and leans against the cave wall and taps her COM badge:: *CEO*: Acknowledged...::Breathing hard:: I'm almost......::huffs:: to the cave entrance.
CSO_Tsalea says:
All:  5... 4... 3... 2...
CTO_Turnbull says:
::backs away from the opening and finds cover::
SO_Gomes says:
#CEO: Apparently yes, unless it was so well made that it fooled our sensors
Host CO_Madred says:
::feels a tingle in his brain and smiles slightly to himself:: Self: How am I going to explain this to her family? How am I going to explain this to Larte? What I never even get out of these caves to tell them?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Pushes away from the cave wall and gets going again::

ACTION: The homemade bomb explodes, causing a cave in.  Much dust arises, and the explosion was so loud, the Captain heard it.

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Turns to cover her face as dust and debris::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::checks the CIVs progress::  *CIV*: I have a lock.  Beaming to two of you directly to sickbay.   Hold on, this might be bumping.  ::energizes::
Host CO_Madred says:
::hears the explosion and his eyes go wide in surprise, begins running, but doesn't really know where to run to::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Coughing, turns back to the energy source that is almost visible.::
CIV_Ryan says:
*CEO*: Wai............::Gets beamed up::

ACTION: The transporter grabs hold of the CIV and OPS officers.  It fades out for a moment, then regains strength and dematerializes them.  At the last moment, the CIV hears something odd.

CTO_Turnbull says:
ALL:  That may hold him a while.  I do not believe he has sufficient power to phaser through the cave-in.

ACTION: They rematerialize on the Paula Greene, safe.

CIV_Ryan says:
#::Rematerializes in Sickbay:: Wait!!!!
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: I got them Commander.

ACTION: The ceiling of the cave starts to have a slight yellowish tint to it.

CSO_Tsalea says:
::Nodding::  CTO:  I am reading a holographic build-up.
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  It seems to be some kind of holographic energy building up to something.  ::reads his tricorder and continues to record data::
CIV_Ryan says:
#::Puts Mushgrave on a biobed then slaps her COM badge:: *CEO*: Beam me back immediately!
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> CTO/CSO: Is this what we are waiting for?
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  Whatever this is, it will doubtless be...fascinating.
Host CO_Madred says:
::comes to a rockslide and looks it up and down wondering if this was caused by the explosion, can't understand why his wife would be choosing to keep them seperated::
CEO_Burke says:
# *CIV*: Ryan?  What is it?  ::looks to the SO::
CTO_Turnbull says:
Selok:  Unknown.  but it is logical.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Nodding, steps back, giving the area plenty of room.::
CIV_Ryan says:
#*CEO*: Just as you beamed me up I heard an explosion in the cave!  The Captain and CTO are still in there!  Beam me back!
Host CO_Madred says:
Aloud: My wife isn't being very LOGICAL! ::screams it at the rocks::

ACTION: The rocks answer the Captain with silence

CTO_Turnbull says:
::gives the phenomenon more room to expand::
Host CO_Madred says:
::kicks a rock, hurts his foot::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::prepares the beam, waiting to see if the SO agrees::
CIV_Ryan says:
#*CEO* Dammit, Burke!  Beam me back now, that's an order, Lieutenant!
CTO_Turnbull says:
::continues to look up at the roof where the phenomenon is growing::  ALL:  it is esthetically pleasing, is it not?
Host CO_Madred says:
::sits on a rock and concentrates as best he can, trying to remember all the lessons that Tsalea tried to teach him ... knows he isn't telepathic, but knows she can pick him up a lot easier than he can pick her up ... fills his mind with confusion::
CIV_Ryan says:
#::Wipes the sweat from her brow::
CEO_Burke says:
# ::sees the SO agree::  *CIV*: On it.  ::beams her down::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks back at the rubble, knowing he is just beyond it::  ~~~~CO:  Please... go back.  You will be hurt.  Go back.~~~~

ACTION: The CIV is beamed back down to where she came from.

CEO_Burke says:
# *CIV*: I'll have a tactical team ready, you want them down there?
CIV_Ryan says:
::Rematerializes in the cave entrance.  Grabs her phaser and activates her beacon.  Breaks into a run back into the cave:: *CO*: Captain!

ACTION: The glow begins to solidify into a form... at first, a sphere, small and flesh colored.

CIV_Ryan says:
*CEO*: Negative.  Not until I assess the situation. Ryan, out!  ::Huffing and puffing::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
<Dr Morgan> ::Pulls out his tricorder and begins to Scan Mushgrave::
CEO_Burke says:
# <SO KnoWhan> CEO: Sir, I'm getting some strange readings from the plane.  There is an energy build up.  I can't localize it but the patterns match that used for holographic projection.
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Torn between her husband and what is before her, stands still.::
CEO_Burke says:
# SO: Acknowledged.   *CIV*: Watch yourself, there is some sort of holographic party going on down there.
CTO_Turnbull says:
::sees the images begin to form::  Self:  Fascinating...
CIV_Ryan says:
*CO*: Ryan to Captain Madred, please respond!  ::Runs faster, her beacon bouncing around the cave walls::

ACTION: A face begins to form: hair, eyes, ears, a mouth

Host CO_Madred says:
::growling through frustration:: *CIV*: I'm trying to concentrate...
CTO_Turnbull says:
::transfixed by what he sees::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
<Dr Morgan> ::Muttering under his breath, he finds some swealling and bleeding.::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Her mind touches her husbands through their marriage bond::  ~~~~CO:  Jafo...~~~~

ACTION: The effects of the bacteria dissapate, and the CSO and CTO begin to shake themselves out of it, not sure what is going on.

CIV_Ryan says:
::Thinks: Concentrate?  On What?:: *CO*: Acknowledged, Sir.  I'm on my way back.  Do not move from your location!  ::Runs::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  Commander...are you all right?  Selok:  professor..?  Are you well?  ::disoriented::
Host CO_Madred says:
::climbs down off his rock, figuring that either Tsalea isn't picking him up or doesn't care anymore ... kicks at a rock, then begins to dig through them::
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Looks at Turnbull::  CTO:  Yes...
CEO_Burke says:
# SO KnoWhan: Can you tap into that energy, maybe show us what it is projecting?

ACTION: The face begins to speak in ancient Vulcan.  It welcomes them.

Host CO_Madred says:
::removes a rock to find ... another rock, digs at it::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO/Selok:  This is remarkable...  ::still recording::  
CEO_Burke says:
# <SO KnoWhan>  CEO: I can try.  ::begins working::
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> ::Wonders where he is, but is fixated on the ceiling::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Sees movement up ahead and approaches the CO, huffing and puffing.  Unsnaps her back pak and unzips one of the larger pockets.  Pulls out a folding shovel and drops it onto the ground:: CO: Should I try the phaser, Sir?
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Turns at the ancient words.  It has been a long time since she has heard them.::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::tries to understand the ancient Vulcan that he hears...the language has changed somewhat::
OPS_Mushgrave says:
<Dr Morgan> ::Motions for a nurse to give him a hand.:: Nurse:  Going to have to take her into surgery, relieve some of that pressure in her head.  Please get her ready while I get ready.
Host CO_Madred says:
::picks up the shovel, looks at Ryan, looks at the shovel:: CIV: Thanks, Commander...
OPS_Mushgrave says:
<Nurse> Morgan:  Yes Doctor.... Hmmmm Will she be alright?

ACTION: The face begins to speak at length about a bacteria, a creation for those who would come after him.

Host CO_Madred says:
::sighs:: CIV: She's worried about my safety ... that's what these rocks are all about. I don't think the phaser is a good idea. I was trying to draw her to me, but she wasn't biting.
CEO_Burke says:
# <SO KnoWhan> CEO: Let me try this.  ::puts it up on the screen.  The screen fills with static and a high pitched whine fills the bridge::  Oops.  ::turns it off::  I'll keep trying.
OPS_Mushgrave says:
<Dr Morgan> ::nods:: Nurse:  Yeah she should be.  ::Turns and goes to scrub up.::
Host SMiT_ChrisD says:
<Prof_Selok> CSO/CTO: Do you understand this?  This... person... created this bacteria to draw us here, to tell us something
OPS_Mushgrave says:
<Nurse> ::Begins getting Mushgrave ready.""
CTO_Turnbull says:
::raises an eyebrow and thinks about the medical tricorder, and begins scanning while he listens::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Taps the button on the hand phaser::  CO: Stand back, Sir!  ::Aims at the rock slide::  I'll just give it a light shot, Sir.  ::Fires::
Host CO_Madred says:
::jumps back as rocks explode up into the air covering him in dust::

ACTION: The CIV blasts a small hole through the rocks.  Speech can be heard, and an odd glow comes out.

CTO_Turnbull says:
Selok:  I do, though the language has changed over several thousand years.  Bonds with my mother have taught me all I need know of the language.
CIV_Ryan says:
::Waves her hand in front of her face, trying to keep the dust from her eyes:: CO: Look! ::Points to the glow::
Host CO_Madred says:
::looks at the glow:: CIV: Nifty
CSO_Tsalea says:
::Turns her eyes to the small whole now visible and says nothing.::
CIV_Ryan says:
::Pulls a few more rocks from around the hole::
CTO_Turnbull says:
::still recording the phenomenon::
Host CO_Madred says:
::plans on phasering whoever is behind this::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  I've never seen holotechnology this advanced, Commander.  This is truly remarkable.
CIV_Ryan says:
CO: I think we can enlarge the hole by hand, Sir.  I don't want to risk another phaser blast.  ::Pulls rocks from the hole::
CSO_Tsalea says:
CTO:  It may be advanced, but it is also very old.
Host CO_Madred says:
::helps pull rocks from the hole::
CTO_Turnbull says:
CSO:  all the more remarkable...
CSO_Tsalea says:
CTO:  The captain is coming... he is very angry.

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