Star Trek: A Call To Duty

Arcadia Station 
 SB-101
 SD 10706.25

Starring:

D. L. Eubena		as	[SM] D. L. Eubena

Einar Sigurdsson		as	[ACO] Lieutenant Commander Jonathan Rome

Bryce Miller		as	[AXO] Lieutenant Commander Kurtis Jackson Burton

Gina Hembrook		as	[CTO] Ensign Brianna Murphy

Jean-Pierre		as	[TO] Ensign Jorn Thalataar

Julie Leger		as	[CEO] Lieutenant Karri Lynn Spanner

Christina Doane		as	[CIV] Commander Paige Juliet Harker

NPC’s

Theresa Wilson		as	Chieftain Abm
			as	Odn
D. L. Eubena		as	Malak

Absent:
Theresa Wilson		as	[CMO] Commander Tessa Rezoph Jakiel
(absent with leave)
Mauro			as	[CSO] Lieutenant Junior grade Kalek

Anna Menser		as	[MO] Lieutenant Junior grade Bellatrix Niventra

John Harness		as	[CNS] Lieutenant Junior grade Darna Hei Ran

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Begin "Gaianigma ", part VIII -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

At long last, after several days of separation since their arrival on a strange, uncharted planet known as Verdwijn, the senior officers of Arcadia Station have reunited under unusual circumstances in a cave deep beneath the planet's surface...

 ...now with strange cave drawings depicting images that resemble the crew, they find themselves together, looking at prophetic history in the making, and wonder what must be done from this point on.

TO LtJG Thalataar
::Is still soaking in the mud bath and eats some kind of root-like food.::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: stands next to Jonathan ::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Looking over the cave paintings::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::wakes up, resting against a tree and fumbles around...sweat pouring down his face::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Self: Just a bad dream....::said under his breath::
 
Chief Abm:
::walks around the camp area that used to be there, his people have done well readying for the journey:: All: People, it is time we leave. Most of my people will return to the village. ::looks around the camp for the Newcomer who speaks so much::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Walking a guard perimeter, keeping an eye on things::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
ACO: It's alright Jonathan. :: reaches over and wipes his face off ::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Leans against a wall, trying to sort out what’s happening while staying alert.::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Sticks his toes out from the mud and wiggles them a little bit.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::breathes heavily, looking up at her:: CEO: Karri....hey. ::wipes his brow:: What time is it? Did I fall asleep for long?
 
Chief Abm:
TwoWarriars: Make sure everyone is awake. Some of these Newcomers need to be helped along. ::shares a hearty laugh with his fellows::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:; shakes her head :: ACO: Not long enough Love.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
ACO: As for time, I'm not sure what time it is.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CEO: I think you're right...I don't feel rested at all. ::stands up, brushing off some dirt::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Goes over to the ACO:: ACO:Hey you alright?
 
<WarriorOne> ::strides over to the first tent and pokes his head in it:: ACO/CTO: You are still sleeping? ::laughs:: You rest while we work. The Chief gives orders for all to rise. We are to be off!
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::sees Harker and doesn't know what to say.....the dream involving her and past events still so fresh in his mind::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Warrior: We are coming, take it easy.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Taps the smug warrior on the shoulder, from behind, weapon ready in her other hand:: Warrior: Not ALL of us are asleep, laddie. ::smirks::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Sees the look the on his face and understands.:: ACO:I'll be outside when your ready to go Sir..::a kindness in her eyes tinged with a regret...::
 
<Odn> ::walks over to the CTO:: CTO: You are not like the others. They sleep while you stay alert. This is good. You will do well here. ::pauses as he looks at her neck and necklace:: You look beautiful with your new decoration.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::watches her leave, then looks over at Karri and gives her a kiss: CEO: Ready to head out ?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Yawns sleepily and tries to keep his beard from the mud and he continues to just wade in the mud, enjoying the warmth.::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Watches the goings on around him::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: returns his kiss and smiled :: ACO: Let's go.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::shakes head::CTO:What am I chopped liver, I see who rates around here..::She says not unkindly..::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: When you have trained as hard as a warrior like I have, old habits die hard. I'm glad you like the necklace, it's lovely.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::takes her hand and walks out of the tent::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CIV: Yes, but who is out here walking post, Sir? ::winks::
 
<WarriorOne> ::shakes his head and feels like poking the ACO with his spear:: ACO: You were the one who wanted to leave immediately. You are as fickle as a woman. ::walks away while feeling amused::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::grins amused:: Warrior: Come here and say that to my face again, little man. ::feeling his senses coming back to him::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
CTO: a victim of your own competence, rest of us figure we don't need to worry if Murphy's on the Job..:: she says jokingly::
 
<Odn> CTO: I am learning more and more about you. ::smiles and props one foot up on a small boulder:: These Seers, we know very little about them. This will be the first time we have ever gone to them.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: smirks and follows the ACO ::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Where the hell is your deputy, Lieutenant?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: What can you tell me about the route we are going to take then?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: The last time I saw him, Sir, he was neck deep in mud.
 
<WarriorOne> ::hears the taunt, keeps walking, then turns with a swift motion to throw a knife right past the side of ACO's head, then continues on towards the muddy man::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Takes another root from the tray and eats it slowly.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles, then reaches for the knife now stuck in the tree and pulls it lose and puts it on his person:: CTO: Get him here, now.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO:A bit of help Skipper?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Nods and snaps too:: ACO: Aye Sir, right away. ::trots off to get her TO::
 
<WarriorOne> TO: You! Your skin is soft enough. The great chief has given word. We need to leave. Clean in the stream. ::stands, looming over this strange Newcomer::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: No commander...just having a bit of fun. I must say all of this, however unpleasant it is, is starting to remind me of my childhood scout days.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Flicks some mud at the Warrior.:: Warrior: Can't you see I am getting myself cleansed? ::Curls up in the mud.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO: Aye Sir. ::Thinks to self, "Yes testosterone filling the air, yep its a bunch of guys in the woods.." She sighs...::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
TO: Jorn! Snap too! Immediate recall, we are moving out, so get yerself together ASAP.
 
<WarriorOne> ::reaches down with one well muscled arm and yanks to TO out of the mud and sets him on his feet:: TO: Now, will I help you bathe, too?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::puts a hand on her shoulder:: CIV: Head up high Commander. ::smiles:: I have a good feeling.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Warrior: Step off, laddie. He's one of mine, I'll take care of it.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Flicks some mud at Brianna as well and then grumbles to the taller man.:: Warrior: You are fortunate that I am covered in mud.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO: Lets hope your right, ::looks around..::
 
<Odn> ::can only shake his head at the Newcomers ridiculous lazy behavior as he walks over to his father::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::pats her shoulder:: CIV: I promise. ::smiles:: hey Paige.....you wouldn't have happened to have dreamed about....you know ? This place....it's getting to me. ::almost whispering::
 
<WarriorOne> ::smiles at this strong woman:: CTO: Yes, I will leave you to him. I know you handle men. ::walks away and over to his blonde stella to check the rigging::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: furrows her brows at Jonathan talking to the CIV ::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
TO: Come on Jorn, we are leaving, time to quit lollygagging and lounging and get going. We need to get off this rock, the sooner the better.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Walks over to the stream and wipes himself off, feeling very refreshed from the bath.::
 
<WarriorOne> ::hears the Tellarites dare and laughs and says over his shoulder:: TO: Yes, I am lucky. I would hate to see you bared and without.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Her eyes look troubled.:: ACO:Aye a bit, seems so long ago....
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
CTO: Just because I like to maintain a proper hygiene does not mean I am "lollygagging". Hmph. ::Cleans his legs.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::just nods, feeling strangely about talking to her directly about this matter:: CIV: I know..
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
TO: All right, meet us back at the camp as soon as you can.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::pats her on the back and walks away slowly, facing the crew:: All: Everyone! Attention! Get ready...we're heading out.
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Prepares to move out::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Puts on some clothing so that he can return to the others.::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: looks back and forth between the two of them, a twinge of jealousy coloring her cheeks for a moment ::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Trots over to Odn again:: Odn: What can you tell me about the terrain and route ahead?
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::takes a deep breath regaining control of her emotions and helps the ACO round everyone up.::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: prepares to move out ::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at Karri lovingly::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: smiles at Jonathan and feels guilty for her thoughts ::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Slowly makes his way back to the others after having refreshed himself in the stream.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
TO: You're late.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Make sure everyone’s there. Glances at the TO.::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
ACO: And clean. ::Hmphs at the Commander.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::grins::
 
INFO: Twelve days have come and gone. Preparations were made for a new expedition that would take select members of the Valley Dweller tribe, and the Station crew to the mountain of the Seers. After a long, uneventful journey, the group finally comes a wide canyon, and the only bridge leading to a rocky plateau, and the base of the Seer mountain beyond.

ACO Cmdr Rome
::stands there, hands on his hips and takes a sip of water from a canteen::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Goes forward to check out the bridge and examine it for structure and safety, also looking at the other side for possible ambush points::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Let me go first lieutenant.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Is riding with Ellna, the tribeswoman who helped heal his shoulder wound. She has taught him very well how to ride the stella while on the journey.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO: Sir that’s not a good idea..
 
<Odn> ::rides along beside the CTO, hot and dusty, reins in his horse:: CTO: This is the mountain I told you about...Mount Gourou. ::looks for a minute at the CTO:: Brianna, that is a pretty name. ::paces the stella up a little more to get a better look at the canyon::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::turns around:: CIV: Last time I checked I was responsible for getting you here...I go first.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: That's not Tactically sound Sir, I would protest the Commander being first into a hazzard zone. I'd like to go first.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO: And we're responsible for you.::Checks to see if the CTO is at the other side yet.::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
ACO: Jona...Sir, their right, you shouldn't risk yourself.
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
ACO: I agree with the Commander sir. Someone else should go first. You are too valuable.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: Thank you, glad you like it.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::takes a step forward::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Darn" she thinks to self.::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Jumps in front of the ACO and quickly moves forward before he can order her otherwise...::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Groans as the others make a fuss about the Captain wanting to go first.:: Aloud: Let me guess, send the Tellarite across first? Let him test the bridge!
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: Commander!!
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Hops off her stella, handing the reins to Odn and goes with the ACO across the bridge, spear in hand::
 
Chief Abm:
::Walks his horse up to the rope bridge and dismounts, Points to the stakes driven into the ground at various places with a few stella anchored to them:: ACO: It looks as if we should leave our mounts here. Too dangerous to cross with them.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::stops half way across.:: ACO: Sir?! ::innocently::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: I'll get you for that. ::smiles, now that she seems safe::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Takes advantage of the confusion and trots past the CIV with a wink and a grin, heading for the other side::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
Abm: Alright. Get the people ready.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Tries desperately not to look down. ::ACO: Aye Sir....::grin.::
 
<Ellna> ::giggles and looks behind her at this funny man she enjoys being with:: TO: Yes, you stay with me and be safe. ::slides down the stella and holds it reins and holds her hand to him::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::holds his hand out for Karri::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::moves to the side a little letting the CTO get by..::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: takes Jonathans hand ::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::in a mantra in her head. "don't look down, don't look down..."::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::squeezes her hand, then starts walking across::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Moves forward to check out the possible trouble spots she had spotted from the other side of the bridge::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Once the others catch up a bit she turns and walks the rest of the way across never looking down.::
 
<Odn> ::has the warriors make sure all the stella are securely tied and leaves two of them to watch over the animals, then walks for the bridge::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::The sight of Ellna helps remind Jorn of Treia. He smiles softly and then nods to the tribeswoman.::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Waits for the others to cross while watching the approach to the bridge::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::arrives at the other end, breathing carefully and she takes watch opposite the CTO..::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::gets to the other side with Karri and lets go off her hand, now almost dizzy from the height::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: We must cross with the others. I am afraid that they will get into trouble if I am not there to watch them.::Climbs off the stella and offers to help Ellna off.::
 
<Ellna> TO: Ooooh, I do not like this... ::is barely looking over the side of the bridge and feels very frightened, squeezing the man's hand tightly::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Checking the surrounding area as best she can.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CIV: Do that again, and I'll court martial you. ::smiles jokingly::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: There is nothing to be afraid. Look forward and keep walking. ::Continues walking with the woman.::
 
SCENE: Below the bridge, a continuous canyon can be seen extending out far and wide in both directions. A half-mile down, bustling, powerful river rapids can be seen churning below, and tiny moving specs that seem to be large animals are chasing and fighting each other along the river banks.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::shouts back down the collumn:: TO: Jorn, since you seem to enjoy it back there, you have rear guard, take drag!
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO:Aye Skipper:: she smiles back.::but at least you'd be around to do so...
 
Chief Abm:
::points up the mountain which the summit is covered in clouds up high:: ACO: That is where my son tells me the Seers dwell. You still want to go there?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: So, what now?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::walks over to Abm:: Abm: Take me there.
 
<Ellna> ::peers down again and screams as she sees the big animals fighting and growling waaaay below:: All: Ooooh!
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
Abm: Aye we're ready...
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::stands next to ACO.::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: looks up and grits her teeth and nods :: ACO: Let's do this.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: There is no need for screaming. ::Continues walking.:: This is a marvelous sight.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
All: I'm ready for some answers.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: Ready here Sir, looks all clear for the moment.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
ACO:Sounds good to me, lets get this show on the road as my mother says...
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::raises an eyebrow at Paige, then smiles as he overlooks his crew, eager to continue on this trek of theirs::
 
<Odn> ::sighs as he watches Ellna be her usual timid self and thinks she is a good match for the Tellarite, feels like picking them up to get them across the bridge more quickly::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Shrugs at ACO::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: So, what now? You are our guide here.
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Glances back at the TO.::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Follows the others across the bridge.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
TO: First your late...now you're just slow. Are all Tellarites this weak?

<Odn> ::nods to Brianna:: All: You can see a faint trail through the undergrowth. This is as far as I saw the Seer go before I lost sight of her. ::points to some trees where an opening in the bushy growth can be seen:: Be ready for predators. ::his permacat growls low and swishes her tail::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: No Sir, he's sppeecciiaalll ::lisps the last word, being campy::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::lets out a small laugh, enjoying the fact that the crew is feeling cheerful despite everything::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::glances back and forth from CTO to ACO.::ALL:Lets get going we've a trail to follow...
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: What do these Seers look like Odn? What can you tell us about them?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
ACO: Weak!? ::Grumbles.:: I could fight a large animal in hand to hand combat.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles and walks onwards::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::follows trail, making sure everyone is following.::
 
<Odn> ::starts to move ahead on the path and laughs at Brianna's words, liking her more and more, hacks more of the undergrowth with a long knife::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Helps Odn blaze the trail, keeping an eye on the surrounding terrain for ambushes and traps as well::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Make certain that Ellna is following closely to them as he watches the surroundings for anything unusual.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::walks briskly through the trail::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Staying near the back as he watches the trail behind::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: walks next to Jonathan, but looks around ::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::eyes constantly roaming, trying to take in everything.::
 
ACTION: The bridge is of exceptional quality, and gives no sign of structural weakness as the party reaches the other side of the bridge, with a clear view across the plateau to the towering mountain ahead.
 
<Odn> All: Listen to everything around you. It is myth that the Seers can know our thoughts, but Arua told us many things which were true when last she visited... ::the permacat sniffs warily the air::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Listens to everything Odn says, soaking it all up for future use, while still looking about and listening::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Nods distractedly as her senses focus on the world around them...::
 
<Odn> All: She foretold the drought, the earthquakes. This planet has been so good to us for millenia. Since I have been alive, over four hundred years, we had rain in the right seasons. But then...we started having disagreements and it was as if the skies themselves warned us. Arua the Seer knew of all of this.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Listens from the rear as to what Odn is saying.::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: So when the tribes started having arguments the weather changed?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::listens::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::listens::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Looks at the horizon::
 
<Ellna> ::stays huddled close to the man, looking around everywhere for things that might eat her:: TO: You...you have a name? I bathe in mud with you, but I do not know your name yet. ::startles as she hears a noise::
 
ACTION: A sound that seems to be some kind of rabid growl or roar can be heard echoing in the distance coming in the direction of the mountain.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: You realize you are 4 times as old as I will ever get, don't you?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: I am Jorn.
 
<Odn> ::Nods:: CTO: Yes. And more troubles. Then you saw what happened when we tried our negotiations. All is worse.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::stops:: All: What was that?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ODN: We'll sort something out, it's what our mob is best at. Relax. ::smiles::
 
<Ellna> ::hears the roar and screams, then claps her hands over her mouth::
 
CIV Cmdr Harker
::Mind is still trying to wrap itself around the '400 years old' part. "Maybe here isn't so bad" she thinks. Looks toward the sound. "Then again maybe not."::
 
<permacat> ::crouches and growls fiercely then gives a scream of defiance back::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: What is it? ::Looks around.::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Readies herself for trouble at the growl::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::reaches for the knife::
 
AXO LtCmdr Burton
::Looks for the source of the growl:: 

=/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\=

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 25th June 2007
    Executive Producer: D.L. Eubena
    Copyright 2007: A Call To Duty
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