USS Cherokee 11103.13 The Return Part 7

Starring 
Trish Yarborough as Executive Producer 
Steve Weller as CO_ Ayidee, Ec`Thel`Ion and Dr_Neal
Zach Farland as XO_Wells 
Dawn Freeman as OPS_Nash 
Jane Rowley as CNS_Cmdr_Luchena 
Keith LaHue as CEO_Cmdr_Damien
John Easten as CTO_Ens_Easten
Linda Baus as CSO_LtJG_Logan and Dr_Jekyl and BOT_Zetopentalite
Andrew Cotterly as CMO_LtJg_Talora
Phil Yarbrough as SO_Ltjg_Cerdan

Host Dr_Neal says:
Ship's Log, Stardate 11103.13.  The Away Team has discovered the reason for Dr Neal and Dr Jekyl's move.  Another working gateway like the one described by the Huron team years ago.  Dr Jekyl has passed through, and the Away Team is now working on a way to return him.  Whether for treatment or punishment remains to be seen.

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Host Dr_Neal says:
::Standing before the Starfleet team, wondering how this is going to move forward.::

Dr_Jekyl says:
$::Heads toward the castle, the draw bridge down, looking behind him, to the left, to the right, and to the left again, and then behind him to see if anyone is following.::

Host XO_Wells says:
CEO/SO: I mean, just because somebody tries the controls, it doesn't mean they get sucked into the gateway, does it?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: We should be okay.

Host XO_Wells says:
CEO/SO: If it works for them, that is.
CEO: That's good to know.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Looks to Cmdr. Damien and then back to the XO::

Host XO_Wells says:
All: So, let's just see if anyone gets a response from it then we'll go from there... or not.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: Of course, turning it on begs the question, "What do we do now?" If it works ::grin::

Host Dr_Neal says:
XO: In the other gateway, one being opening it did just that.  Others could then go through as they wanted.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::has a bad feeling about this::

Host XO_Wells says:
CEO: I'll probably defer to the Captain for that decision.  ::Smiles::  CEO: Also, if its opened can anyone go through or just the toucher?
Neal: So, you know about gateways, why didn't you know what you had here?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: I'm not sure.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
OPS: Why don't you give it a shot?

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Steps closer to hear the Dr's response.::

Host Dr_Neal says:
XO: I'm an archeologist.  We find things and study them, we don't expect them to work this long after they were built.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
CEO:  All right.

Dr_Jekyl says:
$::Crosses the drawbridge, and stops to look at the pretty green slimy water underneath.  Skips a pebble across the water.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::she steps closer to the controls of the gateway and tries to activate the controls.::

ACTION:  OPS tries to turn on the console and fails.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CNS: I guess you're up Mikal. I shudder to think of what may happen. But go for it. Please. ::hesitant::

Host XO_Wells says:
Neal: Weren't there more crew than just you and Jekyl?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO/XO:  Have you considered that the operation of this thing might be what drove Jekyl mad?  ::steps up to the console and puts his hands on it::

ACTION:  The CNS walks closer to the console and it begins to light up.  As he touches it, it turns on.

Host Dr_Neal says:
XO: Crew?  Do we look like some precious Starship?  No, our grant just called for two archeologists.  At least the most recent one.  We had to let some go after...wow.  Been some time since I saw them do that!

Dr_Jekyl says:
$::Stops and looks back to the gateway.::  Screams out loud:  THEY'RE COMING!!!  YIKES!  ::Runs into the castle.::

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Walks around the gate looking and then stops as the unit engages,::

Host XO_Wells says:
CNS: It likes you.  You’re Betazoid, it makes sense.

ACTION:  If the AT look at the gateway, they can see it is activated.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  Keep that in mind when I become psychotic.  ::frowning::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
All: Bingo.

Dr_Jekyl says:
$::Takes a big stone staircase to the next level of the castle, leaving a trail of pebbles to follow.::

Host XO_Wells says:
CNS: I'll go in if you go in, but I'll ask the Captain first.  See what he thinks.  Wouldn't you think Jekyl would return on his own?

Host TO-Weller says:
::walks into the lab in time to see the gateway activate.::

Host Dr_Neal says:
XO: He shot at one of your men and then ran.  If you were him, would you return on your own?  He's a scared child.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
All: I think we need to think long and hard about if we want to go through that thing or not.

Host XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Sir, Commander Luchena was able to activate the gateway we've discovered here.  Jekyl is through the looking glass, Sir.  What would you have us do?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  Please let the ship know it takes a telepath to operate it.  In case we can't get back.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::sees the gateway activate::

Dr_Jekyl says:
$::Grabs a dead mechanical bird, and starts to pluck the metal feathers.::  To self:  She loves, me ::plucks a metal feather and tosses it over his head::, she loves me not…

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
CEO; I'll second that. I see no gain by going through.

Host CO_Ayidee says:
@*XO*: The system works?  Do you think you and your team can return Jekyl with a decent chance of returning with all hands?

Host TO-Weller says:
::stands at the back, listening to the comments::

Host XO_Wells says:
Neal: Then I guess someone should go get him.  How does this work ::Points at gateway:: Can anyone enter?  How long will it stay opened?

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Shakes his head as he hears the Captains reply.::

Host XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Well, I think it should be a voluntary mission, some are hesitant to enter.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
:;coughs and speaks up:: All: I volunteer to throw Mikal through it. He turned it on.

Host Dr_Neal says:
XO: Anyone can enter, at least the other one.  At least it never rejected anyon...anyone.  It stays open a few minutes.

Host XO_Wells says:
Neal: Thanks, I'd like you to enter with me, Jekyl knows you, you stand the best chance of calming him.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Thanks mate.

Host Dr_Neal says:
XO: Me?!  Go into an active world?  That's not what I'm trained for, I collect artifacts and catalog them.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
::In the science labs, prying open the metal probe to check on the circuitry.::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CNS: No problem.

Host XO_Wells says:
*CO*: Only the counselor can open it, or another telepath, I'd guess.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::chuckles::

Host XO_Wells says:
Neal: Your colleague is in trouble, he needs you.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Sir, remember, there might be Borg on the other side.  I will stay on this side to make sure none come back through.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
XO: A suggestion...  Should we see if we can deactivate it in case we need to later?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Borg?  ::pulls his hands away from the controls::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
TO: And just what would happen to those who went through? Are we going to leave them there forever?

Host Dr_Neal says:
XO: But I'm not trained for this.  I'm not qualified.  This isn't what the grant was supposed to give me!

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Neal:  He knows you.  If he is going to trust anyone it is you.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::looks annoyed:: Dr Neal: Would you just shut up and go  through please?

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Sir, has anyone considered that since Jekyl has come through, something else might as well?

Host XO_Wells says:
TO: Borg?  That's a big maybe, Miss Weller.  But, it's voluntary.  ::Heads to entrance of gateway:: All: Who ever is joining me, this gateway won't stay opened forever.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Waits for orders he knows are coming.::

Host XO_Wells says:
TO: That's why you're here, for the 'just in case's' in life.

ACTION:  The gateway closes.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Yes Sir!

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: I'm with you. And Neal is coming with us if I have to drag him through. Right?

Host Dr_Neal says:
CNS/ XO: Fine.  But I'm telling you, I'm a complete green foot at this kind of thing.  ::Turns, takes a breath, and steps into the gateway, literally.::

Host XO_Wells says:
Self: Oh come on.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::standing there with his arms crossed::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
Self: Damn.

Host Dr_Neal says:
XO: That answers your how long it stays open I guess.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::puts his hands back on the controls::

Dr_Jekyl says:
$::Takes a deep breath, and enters a regeneration chamber on the back wall.::

Host XO_Wells says:
TO: You stay here with Doctor Neal, if he doesn't want to we can't force him.

Host TO-Weller says:
XO:  Aye Sir.  I will keep a close watch on him ::turns an stares at him::

Host XO_Wells says:
CNS: Do you mind opening it again, please?

ACTION:  The CNS opens the gateway again.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  I'm not sure exactly how to

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
To self:  Just a little more.  ::Pries open the cover.::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO: So are we going to do this?

Host XO_Wells says:
::Says nothing, heads into the gateway::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::creeped out by the telepathically controlled technology::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::grabs Dr Neal and pulls him through the gateway with himself and  the others::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::waits for the others to precede him::

ACTION:  As each member goes through the gateway, a duplicate is made of each.  Only Neal cannot get through and stays on this side of the gateway.

Host TO-Weller says:
::watches as the AT goes through the gateway::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::looks at his duplicate, who is in turn looking at him::

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Having seen the Gateway open, sighs and wonders if it's another visit without help, but moves to check it out.::

Host XO_Wells says:
::Sees himself before him::  Self: Oh, wow, what the &^*$?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stares at his double::

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
2SO: What the heck?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
$[2]CEO: You know this opens up a whole universe of possibilities. I go to work, you can go play in th Holodeck.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
<2SO>: What the heck?

Host XO_Wells says:
2Self: I don't understand this. XO: Who... How...?  Oh, yeah, the cloning thing.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looks at her double, stunned at what she is seeing::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~2CNS:  You realize only one of us is going to survive this?~~~

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
<CEO2> CEO: And the romantic possibilities...

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
<2OPS>  ::stares at the other person who looks like her::

Host XO_Wells says:
2XO: It would appear there are two of us, we should just work together in a common goal, that being retrieve Doctor Jekyl.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
@::Takes out the guts of the unit that is smoldered together.::

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Look s at the duplicates of all the others and back to himself.::

Host XO_Wells says:
All: I suggest we all pan out and look for Jekyl, the sooner we are done here the sooner my headache goes away.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
[2]CEO: I wonder if we both need to eat?

Host XO_Wells says:
<XO2> All: Mine too.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
<2CNS>~~~You've become like an old woman, Luchena.  Frightened and pitiful.~~~

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks from one XO to the other::  XO/2XO:  You'd better sort out which one of you is in command.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
<2SO> :SO:  You heard the man, lets get moving. ::Motions for SO to join him.::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
XO/2XO: Yeah... we kind of need to know that.

Host XO_Wells says:
2CNS/CNS: He is. ::Points at each other::

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Crests the rise and sees Starfleet uniforms.::  Self: Cavalry arrives...4 years later.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::can't tell them apart::  XO/2XO:  Sort it out, gentlemen.

Host XO_Wells says:
2CNS/CNS: We both are.  All: Let's find Jekyl.

ACTION:  A figure begins moving down a hill towards the AT.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
$::Tosses the jumbled circuits on the lab table, and then checks the inside of the unit to see if there is anything else in there.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::opens his mouth to point out the necessity of having one commanding officer, then changes his mind::

Host  Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Gets closer to the Away Team.::  All: Welcome to my torture.  I was wondering when they'd get around to sending help.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
2XO/XO:  Sir...Gentlemen, we have company.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
<2CNS>~~~CNS:  Indecisive, cowardly.  If only one of us survives, it had better be me.~~~

Host XO_Wells says:
2XO/XO::Sees someone approaching::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::both of him open their Tricorders to see if they work::

Host XO_Wells says:
Being: And you are?

ACTION:  The Tricorder doesn't work.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::scowls at himself::

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Commander Ec'Thel'Ion, or a copy of him.  Still not sure how to think of myself, even after all this time.

Host XO_Wells says:
2Being: Excuse me?  You're Starfleet?

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Wait, you didn't come looking for us?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::eyes widen in surprise::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
CEO: Just looks at his double, knowing that they both know the same thing.::

Host XO_Wells says:
Ec’Thel’Ion: You must be a leftover from the old Huron expedition.

Host TO-Weller says:
#::sees Neal begin to pace the room after the gateway had closed::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
2OPS:  First thing we need to decide is how do we make ourselves a little different. and our names is going to be an issue.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
<2CNS> ~~~CNS:  Interesting development.  This one wouldn't know me, errr... you. errr... us.~~~

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XOs: Yes, leftover is as good a word as any.  But you didn't come here to help us?

Host XO_Wells says:
2Ec'thel'Ion: No, we are here to find a disagreeable little man, posing as a Doctor.

Host XO_Wells says:
Ec’Thel’Ion:  What help do you need?

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Those little sons of...they said Starfleet knew what was happening here.  I'm going to smash their heads in when I see them again.

Host XO_Wells says:
Ec’Thel’Ion:  What little sons of... are you speaking of?

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
$::Splices through the circuitry that has fused together inside the unit.::

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
<2OPS>  OPS:  Well, I'm not changing, Kyleigh is my name.

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Neal and Jekyl.  We've been holding back the onslaught, or trying to, for years.  Do you have any idea how long we've held on?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~2CNS:  They left them here.  One of us will be stranded here.~~~

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
$::Scans the interior of the unit, and pulls up fragments of the Zetopheoalupentalite metal found on the surface.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
<2CNS>~~~CNS:  Apparently in some sort of battle.~~~

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Begins to scan his double.::

Host XO_Wells says:
Ec’Thel’Ion: A few years I'd guess.  You'll need to fill us in on local history.  Just what is it with Hekyl and Jekyl?  And are we talking yours, mine or ours?

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::feels a little lost without his Tricorder::

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Slaps the Tricorder and tucks it away.::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~2CNS:  Looks like there is a hell after all.~~~

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Both, although technically both come from the same place I've been told.  Jekyl's come through every few weeks, keeps getting our hopes up.

Host XO_Wells says:
<XO2> Ec’Thel’Ion: Who are you feeling threatened by?

Host XO_Wells says:
Ec’Thel’Ion: Oh really?  Explain.

CSO_LtJG_Logan says:
$::Decides to dissect the unit completely and carefully cuts the unit in half.::

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
2XO: Did they not give you any warning what to expect?!  By the gods, the Borg.  They haven't given up, despite years of the Bots and us driving them back.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::looking at everyone who tries to use the devices::  2OPS:  Good thing Dad made sure the use of the brain was taught over technology, isn't that right?

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts to laugh.::  Self: Four years, and the first help we get are in the same state we were in.  Totally unprepared.  The universe hates me, this proves it.

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
<2OPS>  ::chuckles slightly:  OPS:  That is one thing we can agree on.  Now we gotta come to a solution about everything else.

Host XO_Wells says:
Ec’Thel’Ion: The Borg are a threat to you?  Damn, I was hoping we'd not run into those... you're right, sons of @$&(*es.

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
2CEO: We're going to need to discus the whole 'quarters' thing if we stay like this. Which I hope we don't. You're impossible to live with!

BOT_Zetopentalite says:
::Peeks out from behind a bush, and sees Ec’.  Slowly approaches and stands behind him.::

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: So, if you didn't come for me, you must have come for one of them.  I'm guessing it's Jekyl again?

Host XO_Wells says:
Ec’Thel’Ion: Yes, we are here for Jekyl.  We intend on taking him back through with us and making sure he never returns here again.

BOT_Zetopentalite says:
XO:  Jekyl needs our world, or he will die.  ::hides behind Ec again.::

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Meet Zeto, he's one of the natives we've been fighting with.  But not sure that would work, given his "status".

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Looks to 2SO as they listen to Ec's story. trying to take it all in.::

Host XO_Wells says:
<XO2> Ec’Thel’Ion: What the heck is that?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
::is feeling a bit overwhelmed, she crumples to the ground::

BOT_Zetopentalite says:
::Notices the CNS and CEO standing off to the side, and goes off to greet them.::  CEO/CNS:  Greetings fellow beings.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
OPS: You all right? XO: Commander?

OPS_Cmdr_Nash says:
<2OPS>::is also feeling a bit overwhelmed, so she crumples to the ground as well::

CEO_Cmdr_Damien says:
::nods:: BOT: And you are?

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: We call them Bots, they're the ones that populate this world.  Largely mechanical, but good to have at your side.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Bot:  Hi there.

Host XO_Wells says:
Ec’Thel’Ion: He's an ally?  Go figure.  Well, we know there was a counterpart of his, Mr. Hyde but, why will he die if he leaves here?

BOT_Zetopentalite says:
::Sits down on the ground with OPS and OPS2.::   OPS/OPS2:  My name is Zeto.  And you are?

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Moves to help Nash...Both of them.::

BOT_Zetopentalite says:
::Looks up at the CEO & CNS.::  CNS/CEO:  Name is Zeto.  I live here.

SO_Ltjg_Cerdan says:
::Stops short as the Bot sits down.::

Host XO_Wells says:
::Sees OPS times two, hit the dirt::  CNS: What's up with her? Check it out, Please.

BOT_Zetopentalite says:
CNS:  Did you come to take him away?

Host Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: The Bots rebuilt him, made a whole out of him to replace what was "lost" with Hyde.  But it didn't work out quite right.  If he doesn't return every so often, he'll die.  Just like the rest of us...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
XO:  It's best not to reinforce histrionics.

Host XO_Wells says:
2XO: Welcome to wonderland, Alice.

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