Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Cherokee NCC 61333 SD 10312.07

Produced by Trish Yarborough 

Steve Weller as CO Tio Ayidee
Brandon Mitcham as XO Trent Worthington
Scott Dorsey as CSO Kevin Nash
Alexander Vulkis as CNS Jovan Brabas 
Dawn Freeman as OPS Kyleigh Nash
Mark Halsam as CTO Mark Hazzard
Cana as TO Kendra Gia Maylin
Robb Dunphy as FCO Robb O’Neill

Special Guest Star 
Lynda Anderson as CEO Bishara

Host SM-Trish says:
USS Cherokee 10312.07 Cavern Adventure Part 4

Host SM-Trish says:
The CTO and TO are leading the way into the depths of the cavern system.  The waterway is descending slowly, making many bends and turns.

Host SM-Trish says:
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CTO_Hazzard says:
:: turns his head slightly and calls out to the others. :: ALL: Make sure your tether lines are secure and that you stay in sight of the person in front of you.  It’s very easy to get lost in caves like these.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::In cave, squatting at edge of pool, wondering about the creature.::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Is back with the CEO lugging equipment along::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: I wonder what other creatures we might find in these caves?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the CO bends over the pool, the dolphin creature arises and squirts him with water.

TO_Maylin says:
::Thinks getting lost has been the least of their worries so far::

CEO_Bishara says:
::hates caves::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Sees the creatures antics with our CO and cannot help but laugh::

OPS_Nash says:
::in the chamber where that dolphin appeared, trying to control her nausea::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Shaking fur.::  XO: I'm more curious about our friend here.  He seems Intelligent.

TO_Maylin says:
::also laughs at the creatures actions, and the CO's reaction::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: turns around and chuckles...:: CO: Seems our little buddy likes you, Sir.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Standing with Kyleigh seeing her discomfort. I continue to scan for the mineral deposits.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::tries not to laugh:: CO: Perhaps you could get to know each other better?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The creature turns it head quizzically mimicking the CO.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Smiles.::  All: Isn't that what we're here for?  To get to understand new beings?

CSO_Nash says:
OPS: You gonna be able to make it ? :: Looks at her with true empathy, his stomach beginning to get queasy.::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Turns to the CEO:: CEO: So any idea how far we will have to carry all this equipment? I don't mind a bit of a hike but I haven't had to carry this much since I helped my folks on the farm.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks at the creature and then to the CO:: CO: Sir...I think it’s waiting for you to do something.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
Dolphin: Can you understand me?

OPS_Nash says:
CSO:  I'll be fine.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The creature chirps back, tilts it head, then dives into the water, disappearing once again.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Sir, we are going to continue into the caves. How about you and the CSO spend some time getting to know our new friend?

CEO_Bishara says:
FCO: I understand that it is quite heavy.  We could make a type of a sled to speed up and catch the rest.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: shakes his head....waiting for the others to figure out what they are doing before moving on.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: That may be a good idea.  We'll keep Miss Maylin with us as well.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Aye sir. CTO: OK, let's move out. Round everyone up. The TO, CSO and CO will be staying behind for a bit.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: A wonderful idea, Commander. OPS: Will you be able to keep pace with the others? :: Gives her a quizzical look.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: We'll catch up soon.

FCO_ONeill says:
CEO: Maybe make an antigrav sled?

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: Understood. ::makes his way forward into the cave::

OPS_Nash says:
::sees the creature appear and disappear::  CSO:  I said I'll be fine, don't worry so much.

CTO_Hazzard says:
XO: Yes Sir.  Ensign Maylin..keep an eye on the Captain for me.....everyone...lets go find out what else this cave has for us. :: Starts to travel deeper into the cavern.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Can you locate the creature on your scanners?

CEO_Bishara says:
FCO: Good idea.  Let's do it.

CSO_Nash says:
OPS: I'm sorry. I'll know if your in trouble. :: Taps his head.:: I got you in here.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The path beside the river begins to move to the right, out of sight.

TO_Maylin says:
::nods at the CTO's orders and proceeds to hover about near the Captain.::

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Sir the creature is moving away. It's pacing the CTO, Sir.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: picks the pace up and gets in front of the XO :: XO: Pardon me sir...but if something happens...I would rather it happen to me first.....Ensigns are in greater supply than Commanders last I heard.

OPS_Nash says:
CSO:  I know, I'm just trying to concentrate on what I am feeling from this planet.  ::as she moves with the rest::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Helps the CEO make an antigrav sled to move the equipment along::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Move along Ensign. I will be right behind you. ::waits for him to pass by::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: In that case, waiting will be pointless.  Let's keep with the group.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Did I say pacing? It's way ahead of him. Almost out of range.

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: moves past the XO and continues to walk deeper into the cavern....zipping his uniform up a little tighter..:: ALL: Must be getting deeper...starting to take a chill here.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Moves forward to catch the group.::  All: Our friend seems to be going this way as well.

FCO_ONeill says:
CEO: Ok, so think we she if we can get this thing up and running?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Moves with the CO and TO scanning all the way.::

TO_Maylin says:
CO: It seems our CTO has his first....and apparently only admirer ::grins just slightly::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::continues scanning with his tricorder:: CTO: Nice and easy. We are not in a hurry.

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  How cold will it get?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: smirks :: TO: Don't tell me your jealous, Maylin?. :: slows down and nods to the XO :: XO: Yes Sir.

CEO_Bishara says:
FCO:  Nice work, lets load it up and go.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: Perhaps you are right.  Still, it could be one of the biggest finds I've been involved with.  Especially if it's as Intelligent as it shows.

CTO_Hazzard says:
OPS: Don't know yet....depends if this water source connects with top side or not.

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: Well I could understand if the thing hadn't seen me yet but once it had...really...

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Can you get a good sense of what kind of conditions lie ahead?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO/ OPS: Traditionally, once you reach a certain depth, the temperature becomes constant.  Barring a heat source, of course.

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Do you have an extra wrap, I left mine back there.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Helps load up the improvised Antigrav sled with the engineering equipment so it's easier to move around and then sets off to follow the rest of the away team along with the CEO::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: grins...tossing his jacket over to the OPS....:: OPS: Here ya go, Ma'am...that should help out. :: continues to move forward slowly.::

CSO_Nash says:
CO: I'm starting to pick up multiple mineral readings. Some quartz, pyrite, copper sulfate and various upper elements know on earth, sir.

OPS_Nash says:
CTO:  Thank you ::puts on the jacket over her previous layers and prays that it doesn't get any colder::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION: As the AT passes fully around the bend, the water disappears underground... the path becomes very steep and narrow.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Let's hold up here a second.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Very good, it's what we expected to find.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Struggles down the slope, not wanting to fall into anything::

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Agreed Captain.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks at the path ahead and frowns.:: CO: Sir...this path don't look so good.  I really have to agree with the XO on this one....I would prefer having you back on the ship.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Take the TO and go on ahead. We will follow behind in teams of two.

CEO_Bishara says:
::watches the FCO and hangs on to the sled trying to make the trip down the slope easier for him::

OPS_Nash says:
::watches her step as the slope gets narrower and steeper and prays she doesn't fall::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Question is, who owns these minerals?  If our friend is Intelligent, then it's in question.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Do you know what I do every morning?  I climb from Engineering to my Ready Room, in the Jeffries Tubes.  It isn't that steep in comparison.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Listen up everyone. We are going to proceed ahead in spaced intervals, in teams of two.

CSO_Nash says:
All: I have a suggestion. We had better fill our canteens here as this may be the last sight we have of the water for a while.

FCO_ONeill says:
CEO: Just don't drop it on me!!!!

CSO_Nash says:
CO: Aye sir. That would be a good assumption.

OPS_Nash says:
::nods at the XO's orders::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CSO: Good idea.  XO/ CTO: We can place a spike to ensure we don't go too fast down the slope as well.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: See that is done. CO: Another good idea.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Tries to get his footing at the edge of the water::

CTO_Hazzard says:
::  hands his canteen to the CSO to fill as he prepares a few pitoons to stick in the wall surface....giving them something to tether too if they were to slip. :: CO: Already got that covered, Sir.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Mutters to himself about slippery slopes::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CTO: Excellent, good work.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the FCO and CEO stop for the others in front of them, the FCO slips, falling into the water.  He is not seen as a current grabs him and takes him under.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Yes Commander. :: Fills several canteens and distributes them to the teams.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: Looks over at the FCO:: FCO: HEY!!!

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Remember, this is not a race. Let's all take our time and be safe.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: shrugs off his tether and dives in after him::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Fades into the distance, all you can hear from him is “WATER!!!"::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
All: Man down!  Do we have underwater gear?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: Swims after the errant FCO....trying to locate him in the water...::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Track his lifesigns. OPS: Contact the shuttle, see if they can get a transporter lock on the FCO.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: We need something semi buoyant.  We tie it to a line and drop it after them, hopefully it can reach them if the Transporter can't.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Yes Sir.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the CTO dives in, his shirt snags on a rock, keeping him from following the FCO.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Continues being carried down stream by the current, his errant struggles to get to the surface thwarted by the current::

OPS_Nash says:
::calls the Cherokee and asks if they got a lock on the FCO::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: I'm on it, sir. :: Adjusts his tricorder for human life signs, downloading the FCO's signs from the ship.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Communications are not getting out of the cavern.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CEO: What equipment do we have for underwater situations?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Gets a null reading for the FCO's sign and runs human lifesigns.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: holds his hand out  and calls out for a tether line...:: ALL: I can't see him...

OPS_Nash says:
::she curses as she realizes that no they lost communications with the ship::  XO:  Sir, we have no communications with the ship from these caverns.

FCO_ONeill says:
::His struggles growing ever weaker as he attempts to surface. Begins to take in water but finally manages to surface and get a breath of air before being swept on a bit. He finally grabs hold of a rock and hangs on for dear life, panting and coughing up water out of his lungs::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tosses CTO the end of a tether.::  CTO: Understood, we'll find him.

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS: Acknowledged. CO: Sir, would you agree that you are the fastest of us?

CSO_Nash says:
XO: I can't get his lifesign specifics from the ship. But I have a general sign following our aquatic friend deeper into the planet.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Grip begins to slip on the wet rock::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
XO: That would be a safe bet.  Let me guess, Repeater duty and call for help?

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: grabs the tether and slowly climbs out of the water...wet...cold and sullen. :: Self : Should have kept an eye on him.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Loses grip on the rock with one hand, but manages to get it back on it::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CO: If you could, get back to the shuttle and see if you can get a lock onto the FCO. Communications are not working.

TO_Maylin says:
CO: This may be a little far out ...but what if we gave the UT a whirl tried to get our friend to help, dolphins on earth are known to save lives....

FCO_ONeill says:
::Hits his armlight to turn it on to have a glance around::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: See if you can boost the sensor output in the tricorders.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
TO: Great idea, send a security after me to escort me back.  ::Turns and sprints for the surface.::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Suddenly a surge in the current causes him to lose group and spiral into the stream once again::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Aye Commander. :: Fiddles with the tricorder trying to augment the signal.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: Nods....sending Kilbrowski and Parsons with the CO back to the Shuttle.::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Shall I follow his signs, sir?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the CO scurried up the path, he slips as well and falls into the fast moving river... the under tow dragging him down.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: See if you can get down into the cavern, perhaps the water comes out somewhere close.

TO_Maylin says:
OPS: How about trying to UT out...seeing if we can't get some help from our friend...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Holds breath and turns to move with the current.::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Splashes along in the stream once again finding it hard to stay above water::

OPS_Nash says:
TO:  I've tried the UT, with no success.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: nods...shivering a little but not paying attention to it.  :: XO Yes Sir. :: moving to the steep pass and making his way down the steep and narrow pass. ::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Keeps reaching up with paw to find air pockets.::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Continues down the river, now getting bashed off the odd rock, being cut a bit as he continues his seemingly hopeless struggle against the current::

Host XO_Worthington says:
OPS/CSO: Stay here and wait for the CO. CTO: Let's continue ahead. Go with the TO. I'll be right behind.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: I have just picked up the Captain. He is in the water as well. Moving quite rapidly after the FCO.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: Is already making his way down the pass deeper into the cave.....his hands getting cut a little on the rocks but not caring..::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CEO: See what rescue equipment we have. Stay with the others. ::follows the TO and CTO::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Finally comes to a small cave and manages to stop and get air, a little bashed and out of breath, but alive at least::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::stops and hears the CSO:: CSO: Wonderful. That's just great. Where is he now?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CO comes to the first air pocket, where the FCO recently was.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Hits his comm badge to try and contact the away team::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Takes a deep breath, trying to sort out what's happening.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: reaches the bottom of the steep and narrow pass...taking out his tricorder and looking for the Captain and the FCO's lifesigns...::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: He's not moving as rapidly. He's having trouble and all that fur is weighing him down.

OPS_Nash says:
::gets concerned for the Captain::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The path stops abruptly... for the AT to continue they will need ropes to climb down to the next level.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Manages to stay in the little cave, the current not so bad now, breathing returning to normal....just trying to tread water::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: We need to get to the shuttle. ALL: Volunteers?

TO_Maylin says:
::following behind the CTO::  CTO: Any luck?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Looks about for a handhold to be able to hold with one hand and two feet.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks at the steep height.....thinks for a moment....his eyes falling on the tethers..:: TO: No...but I have an idea....collect everyone's tethers....we'll tie them together and I will climb down.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The current grabs the CO again and takes him in the same direction as the FCO.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Again turns and swims with the current.::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: You'll need me here to keep adjusted readings and see if there is an alternate way to get to them.

Host XO_Worthington says:
<SEC_Larkin> XO: I will sir.

Host XO_Worthington says:
SEC: Go now, watch your step.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Switches his tricorder to geologic readings and keeps the lifesigns on a smaller screen.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO/OPS: I am going on ahead. Stay here until you hear from us.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CO is swept into the same small cavern as the FCO, and hits him in the process, dislodging the FCO and both are swept under water again.

TO_Maylin says:
CTO: I'm sure we've got some climbing equipment, goes back to retrieve it::

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Understood

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Aye Commander.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Tries to slip the end of his tether onto Ensign O'Neil.::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Is swept along with the CO underwater::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::moves forward towards the CTO and TO::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: nods...then notices the rapidly diminishing life signs of the CO and FCO....:: XO: Sir...were gonna use some climbing gear to get down the cliff and follow after the Captain and Ensign O'Neil.

TO_Maylin says:
::finds the crate with all climbing equipment and after quickly checking it for safety, hurries back to the CTO::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  A rumble is heard, echoing through the cavern... the floor beneath the AT begins to shift.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::sees the CTO:: CTO: We are going to have to do this quickly.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: takes the ropes and secures one end to the floor they are standing on, Nodding his thanks to the TO.  Feeling the rumble and shifting...he sighs to himself. :: Self: I need a better travel agent.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::feels the rumble and grabs onto the wall::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Is still going down stream with the CO::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Feels a tremor and scans for a geologic disturbance.::

OPS_Nash says:
::feels the cavern floor shift under her feet and reaches for the rocks on of the cavern walls::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: ties the other end around his waist and begins to climb down to the next level.::

TO_Maylin says:
Self: Ok....I'm ready to work security on Risa again.....

CSO_Nash says:
:: Moves over to steady OPS.:: OPS: Feel anything different?

Host XO_Worthington says:
::takes one of the ropes and attaches it:: CTO: Right behind you.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Loose rocks begin to fall around the AT.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks up at the XO and shakes his head...:: XO: Sir NO!.  Wait till I get down....then follow.....if something happens at least we still have you...

FCO_ONeill says:
::Attempts to get to the surface with the CO so they don't drown::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Sees the reading and shouts.:: *All*: I'm getting seismic readings equivalent with a volcanic activity.

OPS_Nash says:
CSO:  The only thing I am feeling is the floor rumbling.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The path begins to disintegrate under the AT's teams feet.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: doubles his efforts to get down to the next level....his hands burning on the rope....::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Swims up, feeling the pull from the FCO.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::watches as the rock begin to fall:: TO: Go tell the others to get back to a safe distance. ::begins his descent::

OPS_Nash says:
::thinks to the planet to allow them safe passage, it may seem foolish to think that but what does she have to lose::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Moves himself and OPS over to a hollow in the cave wall that looks like it will give them room and is stable.::

TO_Maylin says:
::nods and backs away from the crumbling path, heading back towards the group::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Struggles to surface with the CO: CO: You ok?????

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The CO and FCO surface long enough to get some oxygen, then are dragged under once again.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: jumps down to the next level once he climbs down to a safe point....untying himself and looking up to monitor the XO's progress::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::descends quickly, right behind the CTO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
FCO: Been better, but...  ::Gasps in air before going under again.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The AT must descend the rope, as the walls and pathway are crumbling.

FCO_ONeill says:
::Tries to stick with the CO throughout the mystical underwater adventure::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::jumps down with the CTO and unties himself:: CTO: Let's go.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The undertow suddenly stops, and beside the CO is the creature, places it's fin under his hand, pulling them both to safety.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: looks back up and shakes his head...:: XO: Sir...we have to wait for the others....We can't risk getting separated even further..:: calls up to the rest of the AT :: MOVE IT! Everyone down the rope NOW!!!!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Coughs.:: Dolphin: Thanks, friend.  ::Panting.::

OPS_Nash says:
CSO:  It looks like the planet wants us to go down the rope.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CTO: Move out Ensign. I will wait for the others. Go find the Captain and FCO.

CSO_Nash says:
OPS: New plan. Forget what the XO said. Let's get moving. :: Makes for the rope and holds Kyleigh as he repels down.::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: nods....following the CO's and FCO's faint life signs on his tricorder.::

FCO_ONeill says:
::Swims with the CO and the creature::  Dolphin: Thanks. CO: Nice to know these guys are smart, and friendly.

OPS_Nash says:
::gently, but quickly, goes down the rope, trying not to look down::

TO_Maylin says:
::what can they do...they are being railroaded down this path,  Take a mere moment to hook onto the rope and rappels down quickly::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Slides down fast.:: All: Look out.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
CO: That is an understatement.  ::Smiles.::  Nice path you found.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::sees the TO coming down with the CSO and OPS and moves back::

CEO_Bishara says:
::grabs the rope and quickly makes it into a slip harness and pushes off of the wall of the cave and goes straight down like a TL Express::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: continues to follow their lifesigns....inwardly cursing himself for letting the FCO get separated from the group in the first place.::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
::Steps out of the water.::  FCO: At least it looks safe here.  What equipment do you have with you?

CEO_Bishara says:
::looks down::  ALL: Express TL coming down watch your selves.

FCO_ONeill says:
@CO: So any idea where our friend is leading us?

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Checks his equipment::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Hits the ground and reaches up for the TO and OPS.:: OPS/TO: Let go. I'll catch you.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Scans a stalagmite with a Tricorder, to ensure it's not going to explode if heated.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::makes sure everyone gets down safely::

OPS_Nash says:
::does as the CSO wants and lets him catch her::

FCO_ONeill says:
@CO: I've got my tricorder and phaser, and a lot of wet uniform.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: stops a few hundred paces....taking out his phosphorous chalk and marking a large arrow on the cave wall...so the others will know which way he went. ::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Moves and braces himself for the weight of two people in his arms.::

CEO_Bishara says:
::slides down the rope and checks its speed so as not to run into the CSO::

TO_Maylin says:
CSO: Uh...really not necessary ::unhooks herself from the line and moves out::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Catches OPS and sets her down.::

CEO_Bishara says:
ALL: Look out.

OPS_Nash says:
CSO:  Thanks, soon you won't be able to do this.  ::grins::

FCO_ONeill says:
@CO: Is it me or is it slightly warmer in here?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: At least it's a start.  ::Sets Phaser to heat and uses it to heat the stalagmite.::  Use this to dry your uniform.  Funny, it seems warmer here than at the entrance.

CSO_Nash says:
:: Moves aside in a bound clearing the way and setting OPS down gently.::

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Takes off as much of his wet uniform as he can to dry it and still remain decently covered up::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the CO heats the rock, an incredible array of stones glisten in the cavern, making prisms of light around them.

CSO_Nash says:
OPS: Until then I am ever at your service.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: continues to move forward and taps his combadge :: *CO/FCO* : Captain....Ensign O’Neil, can either of you hear me?

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Is impressed by the light show::

CEO_Bishara says:
::lands on her feet and looks up::  ALL: Wow that was fun and a heck of a ride.

OPS_Nash says:
CSO:  As always.

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: OK, is everyone all right?

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Clips Comm Badge and Tricorder on tether line, putting rest of uniform on the stalagmite.::  FCO: Beautiful.  Looks like it's right out of legends.

CEO_Bishara says:
::nods at the XO::

FCO_ONeill says:
@CO: If it weren't for the circumstances I would have brought a lady friend with me to a place like this...but I don't think the ride is quite worth it... ::Lopsided grin::

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Let's move out. Ensign Maylin, take the point please. CEO: Please bring up our rear.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: OPS and I are fine sir.

OPS_Nash says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: We'll try and find an easier way in and out.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: makes another mark on the wall and taps his combadge again....:: *XO* : Sir?  Commander Worthington....Ensign Maylin...anyone....heck...Elvis? :: grumbles as he realizes the combadge is being blocked :: Self: State of the Art technology my eye!

TO_Maylin says:
::takes her position at the front of the group::

FCO_ONeill says:
@CO: Well I wonder if our aquatic friends maybe know of  a safer way out of here?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Moves over to the others scanning furiously.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the CO looks around the cavern, there does not appear to be a exit.

Host XO_Worthington says:
CSO: Getting anything on the tricorder?

CEO_Bishara says:
XO: Understood sir.  ::picks up the equipment and hangs back till everyone is infront of her and opens her mind to everything around including the AT::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: That would be nice.  ::Hooks Tricorder to Comm badge, trying to get the UT to work.::

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Finishes drying off his uniform:: @CO Perhaps we should take some samples of the rock, while we're here and all.

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Scanning now sir. Trying to get bearings as we speak.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: I'll try and get our friends speech understandable, go ahead and start the sample collection.

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Gathers some samples of the rock, keeping an ear out for the CO's attempt at communications::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: continues to slowly track his wayward shipmates, taking care to mark his progress on the walls every hundred steps....leaving little notes as he goes along...[combadges not working] on one...[really need a vacation] on another

CSO_Nash says:
XO: Still getting readings on the CO, FCO and our friend from above us. And readings in this chamber go about a meter and end.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Around the curve, the CTO runs into a dead end.  There is no where to go.

Host XO_Worthington says:
::sees the first of Hazzard's arrows:: ALL: Let's stay close together.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Dolphin: What do you call this place?

TO_Maylin says:
::adjusts directions slightly , following the arrow::

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Scans some of the rocks for their mineral composition::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: sees the dead end.....staying still at first....glaring at the wall.  Screaming in frustration he pounds at it...::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  Precious gems are reflecting in the light.  Rubies, emeralds, diamonds...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@Dolphin: I hope my guess of your intelligence isn't wrong.

FCO_ONeill says:
@CO: There are a few precious gems in the walls....Rubies, diamonds, emeralds, maybe the high density of them is causing the comms problems?

CSO_Nash says:
:: Begins scanning the area for minerals.::

OPS_Nash says:
::stays near the CSO::

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: walks back to the last fork....making a sign that the last path was a dead end and moving down the next passage...::

Host XO_Worthington says:
::notices another arrow, adjusting to follow behind the TO::

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: That could easily be the case.  Think we can figure a way around that if we get a good look at what is in the rocks?

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The next passageway is blocked as well.  There appears to be no way out, except the way them came.

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Collects a few of the loose gems, well they are pretty and maybe some women on board the ship might like them::

CSO_Nash says:
:: Moves to the front scanning the walls of the dead ends.::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the FCO carefully chips some stones out of the wall... water begins to seep through the cracks.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Looks in the water for any other life forms, fish, mollusks, anything.::

FCO_ONeill says:
@CO: Perhaps...geology was never my strong suit....I just fly things...rocks are for the science guys...and I think we may be in trouble....there is water leaking in......

CTO_Hazzard says:
Self: No.  No...not like this.  :: takes out his phaser...setting it to high intensity and aiming it for the dead end...determined not to let it get in his way.::

Host XO_Worthington says:
ALL: Looks like we are going to head back. We will have to look for another route.

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  As the FCO tells the CO about the water, the stones dislodge, causing a rushing flood into the area...

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@FCO: Let's keep away from the walls then.  It will take some time for that leak to fill this cavern, but lets...oh no.

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Is knocked over by the water:: Ah not again!!!

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@::Grabs uniform, swinging over head and filling with air.  Ties off the ends and grabs for O'Neill.::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: A moment Commander. I have some minerals readings for crude gunpowder. If we had a barrel and some diamonds maybe we could blast through.

FCO_ONeill says:
@::Curses randomly in Irish to himself about getting wet, and grabs the CO:: CO: We are not losing each other in this mess again!

Host XO_Worthington says:
::feels frustrated, but knows that he will find the CO and FCO safe::

CSO_Nash says:
XO: These walls are thin.

CTO_Hazzard says:
:: aims his phaser and fires it at the dead end...determined to blast his way to the Captain and FCO::

Host SM-Trish says:
ACTION:  The phaser dislodges larger rocks causing a larger impediment to the AT.

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