Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 11111.14
Starring: 
 
Andrew James  as Ship Manager
                  and Thalev Idrani (NPC) 
Einar Sigurðsson  as  [CO] Captain Jonathan Rome 
Cathy Knights  as [XO] Commander Ren Ro'kar 
Kirk Powers  as [CSO] Lieutenant John Powers 
Lilia Perfeito  as  [OPS] Lieutenant Junior Grade Saprin 
CJ Short   as [CNS] Ensign Sara Natalie Sumner 
Absent: 
Anna Menser  as [CMO] Ensign Adah Jeq 
  
Summary: While the crew discussed their options, Saprin battled two Shinra's in a mind meld. The crew made another time jump and eventually Saprin discovered that Shinra doesn't have another device at all.
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CNS Ens Sumner says:
::stands over Saprin, her arms crossed and a look of concern on her features::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::in the improvised brig, in the bio-bed, turning her head from side to side in a restless sleep. Finally she opens her eyes::

CSO Lt Powers says:
::on the bridge, monitoring sensors::

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::looking at the stats and sighs:: CNS: I wish you had been here, it was... strange... when she came out of the mind-meld.

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks over at Idrani at the conn::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::smiles kindly down at the OPS officer:: OPS: Hey ::She glances to the XO:: XO: Sorry, got caught up in foot traffic.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::slowly sits up, silently. She looks around as if she doesn't know where she is::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Anything on sensors, Lieutenant?

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: Nothing yet, sir.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::turns towards the CNS as she speaks, giving no signs of recognition, and starts crying again::

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::produces a tricorder and checks the OPS officer's statistics::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Keep at it, I want to know the second something comes within range.

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Nice to see Andor seems to be in place... ::activates the viewscreen::

CO Capt Rome says:
::doesn't allow himself to feel like he succeeded, things can still change::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::keeps herself in Saprins’ field of vision, frowning softly and slowly moving to give her a hug:: OPS: Hey, hey, shhh... You're safe now, it's ok.

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV: Aye, let's keep it that way.

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::keeps an eye on the sensors::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: At last, Jonathan, something we agree on.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CNS: I failed...I ::looks at the XO and sobs again::

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles at Idrani and stands up::

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::shifts in his stance, not sure what to do::

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
OPS: It's fine, you did well... very well. ::glances at the CNS as if to say 'she's yours now' and steps away slightly::

CSO Lt Powers says:
CIV: What are we expecting here, sir? Did you come under attack at this point in time?

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::taps his commbadge:: *Bridge*: Commander Ro'kar to Bridge.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::hugs Saprin gently, stroking her back comfortingly:: OPS: How do you think you failed, hun?

CO Capt Rome says:
::taps his badge:: *XO*: Go ahead, Commander.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::looks at the XO as he leaves, then turns to the Counsellor and speaks in between sobs:: CNS: He is just saying that for your sake. I... ::looks at her:: CNS: I.. I… lost control.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
*CO*: Lieutenant Saprin has come back to us... there is no fourth device. Just ours, Shinra's and the Rishans.

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: Yes, it was near here that my ship got sucked into this whole debacle. It makes me feel uneasy.

CO Capt Rome says:
*XO*: Come again?

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks over at Idrani and then at Powers::

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
*CO*: There. Is. No. Fourth device....

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CNS: I should have got information from Shinra .... instead she controlled the meld ::sobs again uncontrollably::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: Now that we have the Rishan device, though, who knows whether it will happen again?

CO Capt Rome says:
*XO*: Smartass. Alright, thank you. Make sure Saprin is alright, have her checked out then report back here. And thank her from me...Rome out.

CSO Lt Powers says:
CIV: I'm still trying to work out if that would be a good thing.

CO Capt Rome says:
All: I reckon you heard that, gentlemen... and smurf.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::She frowns somewhat, squeezing Saprin lightly for support:: OPS: There, there, it's over now Laeena. Everything's going to be ok.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::opens his mouth to reply and shuts it, nodding::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO/CSO: Which means... we have every device?

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::looks at the Counsellor in the eyes, sleeping slowly:: CNS: Yes...alright ::looks around as if thinking, suddenly she isn't crying anymore::

CO Capt Rome says:
::just nods::

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::grabs the nearby security guard:: SEC: Does this replicator replicate gift baskets?

CO Capt Rome says:
::allows himself to sit down in his seat and relax for just a moment::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::gives a coaxing smile, patting Laeena on the shoulder:: OPS: There we go, no more tears.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CNS: I can ...try again. I can...no...I can. ::looks around again, getting out of the bed:: CNS: I can try again, get the rest out of her ...yes!

Security_Officer says:
XO: Yes, it's under the "Unoriginal and Tacky" section.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::steps back into view:: OPS: Lieutenant, the Captain is grateful and... ::sees her get up:: wait... what are you doing?

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::gets up with Saprin, staying close:: OPS: I don't think that's such a great idea, dear. You should rest up first.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::looks at the XO, blinking and smiling:: XO: I can get the rest out of her....I can. If you just let me...I… ::looks from the CNS to the XO:: CNS/XO: She is evil...we should...hurt her...

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV/CSO: Alright! Recommendations?

CNS Ens Sumner says:
OPS: What do you mean, Laeena? Who would hurt who?

CSO Lt Powers says:
CIV/CO: If we have all the devices, then nothing should happen here.

CO Capt Rome says:
All: As long as we keep them safe and don't jump around...the timeline should be intact from this point onwards....but we can not keep them safe forever...what would happen if we ... destroy them all ?

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO/CO: So we wait and see...?

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::bites his lip, withholding a comment::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::opens her mouth to answer, but something inside her realizes what she was about to say:: CNS: I... we don't do that do we? Hurt? ::looks a bit lost in thought for a moment, as if her own mind is searching for her rationality::

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: When we removed the Rishans’ device, they seemed to leave our timeline. If we destroy them, how do we know that we won't just reboot the whole attack?

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::frames Saprin's face with her hands, looking into her eyes:: OPS: Take your time, Laeena, it'll come back to you.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
OPS: I don't want to risk losing you inside there again, Lieutenant ::thinks:: As much as I want to see all of them suffer.

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Agreed, there are too many unknown factors. ::looks over at Idrani:: You've been doing this for 100 years or something, what do you think ?

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO/CSO: In truth, I'm all out of ideas. Let's wait, then take a nice vacation somewhere.

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV: For the rest of our lives? I think not. We need to reboot our original timeline, and make sure the Rishan attack never takes place.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CNS: She is evil Sara...she. ::turns her eyes towards the XO, and then back to the CNS:: CNS/XO: She doesn't deserve anything. She.... she is evil. She will do anything to win. To win what, I asked her. She didn't answer. ::starts sobbing again, this time more silently and putting her head on the counsellor’s shoulder::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: I didn't say for the rest of our lives. Maybe just Shinra's.

CSO Lt Powers says:
CIV/CO: That seems a little extreme, although I didn't watch my home planet get destroyed.

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks over the Bridge crew at work, looking at him and waiting for an executive decision to end all this madness::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::hugs Laeena gently, patting her back again:: OPS: It's ok, Laeena. Take your time, let it all out. Here, sit down and rest. ::she guides Saprin to the bed, sitting down with her::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Nothing on sensors?

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::sits down defeated, part of her realizing the scene she is making:: CNS: I should never have returned to Starfleet. I thought I was ready, I thought I had all the training and I failed. I am failing right now. ::looks towards the XO:: XO: I am sorry sir.

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO/CIV: Nothing, sir.... What would happen if we handed the devices over to Starfleet HQ?

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::folds his arms and looks at the unconscious Shinra:: Self: No, Ren, she is a Starfleet officer and a member of the Federation... second directive... just remember the second directive... ::glances at the OPS and CNS::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Would you trust Starfleet with this technology, lieutenant? I wouldn't trust myself.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
OPS: Never apologise, you are the chief of a department, always move forward, never... ::winces:: never back.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::looks at Ro'kar, as if seeing him for the first time and nods at him::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::frames Laeena's face with her hands once more, her face somewhat more stern this time:: OPS: This was above and beyond the expectations of a Starfleet officer. That you tried is proof enough of your worth and ability. Understand?

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: We're left with two options then, sir. Either we destroy them or we lock them up on the Scimitar.

CO Capt Rome says:
All: We need to find a way to destroy them all...at the same time, and I mean wipe them out of existence at the same microsecond....we can not predict what would happen if all these timelines created by three different devices would come undone.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
OPS: No, Lieutenant ::grits his jaw, trying to suppress the emotions oozing from him::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::looks at the CNS's eyes:: CNS: No, I don't. We try, we fail, we try again, we fail again. We keep moving forward and we keep failing. Why? Why do we do that? Why must we do that?

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Mr. Powers, take us towards Andors sun.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::her gaze doesn't soften:: OPS: Because trying is all we can do, and to not try is to give up, and as my brother would say, quitters suck. ::she smiles a little at that:: It is better to try and fail than to let evil go by unchecked.

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::moves to flight control and sets a course towards Andor's sun::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::blinks, taking a moment to understand the words::

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV: Take second chair, Idrani. It's time for you to take a break.

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::spins round:: CO: A break... do you have those on the Scimitar?

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV: I've been trying to implement those into our schedule. ::smiles::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Try harder. ::stands up and stretches::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Take us as close as we can without shields.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::gives the Lieutenant time to think::

CO Capt Rome says:
::laughs::

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: Sir, I must warn you that this is a risky strategy. We don't know what effect the devices would have if exploded within a star... we might destroy Andor ourselves.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CNS: Your brother is wise ::gets up from the bed again, straightening her uniform:: CNS/XO: I ... I would like to return to my station.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::glances at the CNS::

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks over at Powers:: CSO: At least we would get our rest.

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::slowly takes the ship closer towards the sun, keeping an eye on the readings::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::stands with Laeena, looking to the XO and giving a small nod::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: You told me yourself these devices have no internal power sources, they are not dangerous in any way on their own. We need to obliterate them, and I think sending them in there. ::points at the large star in front of them:: might just do it permanently.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
OPS: If you feel you are up to it, Lieutenant, but, the minute I think otherwise you are going back to your quarters or... ::glances at the CNS:: worse.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::gives the XO a 'look':: XO: There's no need for threats, Commander. I'll keep an eye on her.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
XO: I ... I understand. What happened here should... not... you should not have seen this.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
XO: It will be worse if I stay in my quarters.

CO Capt Rome says:
::activates the comm on his chair:: *XO*: Ren, if everyone feels up for it. I want you all to report to the Bridge as soon as possible. We're ending this timey-whimey nonsense forever.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
*CO*: We are on our way as we speak, sir ::gestures for the other two to follow as he starts walking::

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: That's true, sir. The one thing that worries me is setting off a temporal event within a star.

CO Capt Rome says:
::chuckles:: CSO: You don't get to four pips without taking a few risks along the way, Lieutenant.

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CSO: I think that was a quote from a previous Captain called MacAllister.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::approaches Sumner again:: CNS: Thank you Sara, for everything.

CO Capt Rome says:
::smiles:: CIV: He did say that a lot, didn't he.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::smiles and nods:: OPS: Anytime, Lieutenant.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::enters the turbolift::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::walks with the other two, entering the turbolift in silence::

CSO Lt Powers says:
Self: You live longer though. ::keeps an eye on the temperature readings as he moves the ship ever closer to the star::

ACTION: XO falls over.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
Aloud: Ouch!

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::keeps an eye on Laeena::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::as she sees the XO on the floor she moves to catch him ... too late:: XO: Commander?

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::glances at the floor as he stands up:: Self: Gosh, I should be careful, soon I will be like the Captain.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::snickers::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Have your department put all three devices into a stasis chamber, then take it to transporter room one.

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: I haven't forgotten, you know.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
Computer: Deck one, Bridge.

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks at Idrani but doesn't say anything::

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: Aye, sir. ::sends the order to his department::

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV: What will you do if this works out?

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::straightens, deciding she will use this against the XO if he ever mentions the emotional breakdown in the brig::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: Recover. Retire. ::turns to look at him:: I've had my full share.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::straightens his uniform as they exit the turbolift::

CO Capt Rome says:
::sighs:: CIV: I hear ya..

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::walks down the side and looks at the view screen, attempting to gauge what is going on without asking the CO::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::enters the bridge, hoping her eyes are not too red:: CNS: Let's try again ... ::notices the viewscreen:: CNS: Are we flying into a sun?

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
CO: I lived the warriors life, and I am still young. Who knows what the future may hold.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::steps on to the bridge, glancing to the view screen and shielding her eyes:: OPS: Looks like it..

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV: Well, before you do go - I still have that bottle you brought. You should get the pleasure of drinking it with me....again.

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: Saprin, glad to see you on your feet. ::smiles at the woman::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CNS: Maybe the Captain needs your help as well. ::moves towards the OPS station::

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: Sir, my department reports that the devices are ready.

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::manages a smile, then turns to view the screen::

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Are we in optimal range?

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::nods at the Captain:: CO: I am glad to be back ::almost says "I am sorry", but then remembers the XO's words::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::stands::

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::sits down next to the CO:: CO: Captain?

CO Capt Rome says:
OPS: If you feel up for it, please take your station.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::stands near the back of the bridge, out of the way, splitting her attention between the sun and Laeena::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns to the CO:: CO: May I?

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV: Of course.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CO: Yes sir. My station is where I need to be. ::walks over and takes her console::

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: We're as close as I can safely get us without shields.

CO Capt Rome says:
CSO: Thank you, lieutenant. Stand by for Commander Idrani's orders.

CSO Lt Powers says:
CO: Standing by, sir.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::brings up their current situation, trying not be overwhelmed by the distance to the star. Her emotions are still far from being under control::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
All: Like as the waves make towards the pebbl'd shore, so do our minutes, hasten to their end. ::watches the screen and gestures to the CSO to proceed::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::slowly makes her way around the bridge, moving circuitously towards the OPS console::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::raises an eyebrow::

CSO Lt Powers says:
::presses the button which sends the devices into the sun::

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
CO: Was that all of the devices, sir?

CO Capt Rome says:
::just nods::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::glances to the CIV and gives a half-smile::

CO Capt Rome says:
Self: God, I hope this works.

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::nods and prays to the Prophets:: Self: I am too young to become ammoran, this better work.

CSO Lt Powers says:
::prepares a course away from the sun at maximum warp... just in case::

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::whispers:: CNS: I just figured out what the Captain is doing... I ... ::speaks in Sumner's ear:: CNS: I think he is nuts.

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::grins oddly:: OPS: We're all mad here, it seems.

CO Capt Rome says:
::looks around, and sees the Scimitar is still here:: 

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::chuckles:: CNS: True ::looks at the view screen again:: CNS: It is scary. I haven't been scared in a long, long, time

ACTION: The devices travel some way into the sun before exploding, just small dots on the screen. As the last device is destroyed, the ship is flung backwards through time, back through the events of the past few weeks.

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CO Capt Rome says:
::Grabs the armrests:: Self: I spoke to soon...

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::resists the urge to close his eyes as they are flung back::

ACTION: The Scimitar is restored back at the original moment that it took a device on board.

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns to the CO and nods, then silently leaves the bridge::

CO Capt Rome says:
::stands up and orders a situation report from Ren before looking over at Idrani:: CIV: Commander!

CNS Ens Sumner says:
::giving a sigh of relief, she pats the OPS on the shoulder:: OPS: 'One who is fearless cannot be courageous. He is also a fool.'

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::turns back:: CO: Sir?

CSO Lt Powers says:
::runs scans to figure out what just happened::

CO Capt Rome says:
CIV: Report to my ready room at 21:00 hours, bring food. You're not leaving without a goodbye.

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
::blinks and looks at her console and the situation, speaking up:: CNS: It worked!

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::looks at the readouts on the screen:: CO: Looks like we are.. er...back?

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CNS: well, at least we are in the right time and we are alive.

CO Capt Rome says:
::just grins:: All: Told'ya

CO Capt Rome says:
::thinks 'god I'm glad we're not dead'::

CIV Cmdr Idrani says:
::lets out a laugh, a rarity for the man lately, nods and steps into the turbolift::

CNS Ens Sumner says:
OPS: Go us!

OPS LtJG Saprin says:
CO: The ship is in nominal condition, we are when we are supposed to be. And I need a drink...sir!

XO Cmdr Ro`kar says:
::can barely smile, shaking his head, letting out the longest sigh ever::

CO Capt Rome says:
All: Good job crew. You all excelled today....we managed to bring an end to a disaster by working together. Now, please. Everyone take a long shower and get some well deserved rest....OPS: Please call in Beta shift early. ::grins::

<<<<<<<<<<End Arc>>>>>>>>>>

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