Host Jafo says:
Star Trek: Apache - Episode #21
Week #10
Mission: "The Hero Khrysaros"

Host Jafo says:
Continuing to search the mines of Hynozad for any sign of the last resting place of the Staff of Khrysaros, Captain Linard and her team fought off a brief Cardassian offensive to hook up with members of Commander Storal's team and took Glinn Dorchel captive.

Host Jafo says:
Meanwhile, Commander Storal, Lieutenant JG Terman, and Ensign Tana have made several startling discoveries and Tana may have even touched the mythological Staff of Khrysaros.

Host Jafo says:
Now the Commander and his group have encountered a being that has appeared to them as an elderly humanoid that identifies himself as Khrysaros himself while the Captain and her group search for a way to reach them.

Host Jafo says:
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MO_Powers says:
::does a quick job on fixing Dorchel's ribs::

EO_Tana says:
::can't seem to get words to come from his mouth::

CEO_Yeung says:
::holds his phaser ready, looking around carefully::

Host Khrysaros says:
EO: Something the matter, young Kavli?

EO_Tana says:
Khrysaros: You... ::glances up:: …you were buried up there.

FCO_Terman says:
::can hardly believe he's in a room with ‘Khrysaros’ himself::

CMO_Naegle says:
::cautiously looks around, following the CEO::

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks at her tricorder and points to a tunnel:: CEO/CMO: This way…

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: I really think it’s prudent that we are allowed to contact the other members of our party, sir.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods to the Captain, and takes point::

CMO_Naegle says:
::nods and follows the Captain and CEO::

Host CO_Linard says:
::scans for other lifesigns before turning on her palm beacon::

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: Why have you blocked our communications?

MO_Powers says:
@*Brig*: Brig, this is Lieutenant Powers. Dorchel is ready to be handed over to you. He might complain about sore ribs but it wont kill him.

Host Khrysaros says:
::smiles and chuckles:: EO: No, I'm afraid not ... those serpents were intended to keep out grave robbers. That sarcophagus was only an empty tomb ... a trap which nearly took your life I might add.

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO/CMO: I can still sense them, so that's a good sign...

Host Khrysaros says:
::rubs his fingers through his grayed hair:: XO: I only wanted us to get a chance to talk to each other, whippersnapper. Very well... ::waves a hand and communications are restored::

CMO_Naegle says:
CO: Yes it is.

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: Thank you sir, I meant no disrespect.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Captain Linard's team has just finished using a Cardassian Drilling vehicle to tunnel through the cave in that initially trapped Storal's team.

EO_Tana says:
::whispers something softly to himself and looks back up at the ceiling, rubbing his hand where the bite marks were::

XO_Storal says:
::taps his combadge:: *CO*: Storal  to Captain Linard…?

FCO_Terman says:
::sighs inwardly::

Host CO_Linard says:
::calls out:: XO: Commander? Can you hear me?

CMO_Naegle says:
::waits for the Captain's voice to trigger more falling debris::

Host CO_Linard says:
::tries to crumble away the rock::

CMO_Naegle says:
::scanning the area:: CO: Captain, I'm reading a vast chasm about 50 meters ahead::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A rock tumbles from the ceiling and conks the Doctor on the head ... but no further cave in results.

Host CO_Linard says:
*XO*: Commander? Are you okay?

BrgGrd_Iltor says:
@*MO*: Aye sir, we’ll be sure to give him special treatment.

CMO_Naegle says:
All: Ouch! ::rubs head::

CEO_Yeung says:
::turns to Naegle:: CMO: Are you all right, Doctor?

Host CO_Linard says:
CMO: Are you okay?

XO_Storal says:
*CO*: We are okay. We have encountered a being ... all evidence points to his identity as Khrysaros.

Host Khrysaros says:
::smiles at the XO::

EO_Tana says:
::stands quietly, looking at Khrysaros before approaching him:: Khrysaros: Why didn't I die when the snakes bit me?

XO_Storal says:
::smiles feebly at Khrysaros:: Khrysaros: Sorry sir, always the skeptic.

Host CO_Linard says:
::straightens at the name:: *XO*: Really...

CMO_Naegle says:
::still rubbing her head:: CO/CEO: I'm okay, I see we've found the Commander.

Host Khrysaros says:
::nods:: XO: Of course, Kylorean. It's only natural, it's part of your nature.

XO_Storal says:
*CO*: That’s affirmative Captain.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Dorchel is beamed from the Apache' sickbay directly to a cell away from his nephew.

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: I hope that we have proved to you that we are trying to protect the Staff from falling into the wrong hands.

Host CO_Linard says:
*XO*: I see. Well, we are nearing your position. I am very much looking forward to meeting him...

XO_Storal says:
*CO*: Aye sir, we will wait for your arrival.

Host Khrysaros says:
::nods:: XO: So what would you have me do Kylorean, hand my staff over to you? The holder of the staff is much more than a symbolic figure to the Betazoid people. The staff is imbued with powers beyond your wildest comprehension. Young Kavli has seen just a taste of those powers...

Host CO_Linard says:
CMO: Let's go then Doctor...

CMO_Naegle says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir, lead the way.

FCO_Terman says:
::under his breath:: Self: No one should wield the staff...

Host CO_Linard says:
::feels her anxiety grow as she quickens her pace to the chasm::

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: No sir, that’s not what I’m implying at all.  We just seek to make sure that no one finds it.. Perhaps you can move the staff to a new location.

CEO_Yeung says:
::follows the Captain and the doctor::

EO_Tana says:
::remembers suddenly the things he could see when he touched the staff::

CMO_Naegle says:
::hurries to keep up with the Captain:: CO: Are you all right, Captain?

Host CO_Linard says:
CMO: I am Doctor ... perhaps a little anxious, that's all.

Host Khrysaros says:
::smiles and nods at Terman:: XO: And yet your orders are to hand the staff over to Betazoid authorities.  I fear even the children of Khrysaros cannot handle the power of the Staff. That is why I destroyed it ... nearly 2 millennia ago.

FCO_Terman says:
::is visibly shocked at the revelation that the Staff is no more::

XO_Storal says:
::nods at  Khrysaros' statement:: Khrysaros: I can understand that ... then why the charade?

Host Khrysaros says:
XO: Charade?

Host CO_Linard says:
::nears the chasm and listens as she hears voices::

EO_Tana says:
::looks at Storal, shocked that he would interrogate a mythical being::

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: I mean, why have all the traps in place if there is nothing here.

CMO_Naegle says:
CO: Okay, I'm just looking out for you.

FCO_Terman says:
XO: Nobody said that the staff was still around, they only said that Khrysaros owned it.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Captain Linard's group nears the chasm they find the same sight that greeted Commander Storal. A chasm dipping into the darkness nearly 100 meters below with only a small mining lift nearby.

Host CO_Linard says:
::smiles back at Janet:: CMO: I wouldn't have it any other way, Doctor.  I would probably be... ::hears her voice echo down the chasm:: ...oh my.

XO_Storal says:
FCO: Agreed Mister Terman, but now that we know the truth ... there is only the why left to answer.

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks in awe at the chasm and nods understandingly to the Captain:: CO: I understand, Captain.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks down at her tricorder:: CEO/CMO: They're down there all right ... come on.

Host Khrysaros says:
::smiles brightly at Terman:: XO: My child is quite correct ... although I destroyed the staff, the power of the staff remains ever present. It is a force, which has bound and united the Betazoid people for all time. It is a power, which, I fear ... and I hope ... will never dissipate.

CMO_Naegle says:
::follows the Captain::

Host CO_Linard says:
::climbs onto the lift and waits for the members of her team::

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: Forgive me, sir … but with the staff gone, what channels the power?

CMO_Naegle says:
::gets into the lift::

CEO_Yeung says:
::gets into the lift with the Captain::

EO_Tana says:
::hugging himself, coming apart at the seams::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Before Commander Yeung can examine the controls of the mining lift it kicks into motion descending with a jolt into the chasm below.

CEO_Yeung says:
::wobbles:: Self: Whoa!

Host CO_Linard says:
::growing more anxious by the minute::

Host Khrysaros says:
XO: This planet ... the brightest star in the Betazoid sky.

Host CO_Linard says:
::nearly topples over and falls on Commander Yeung::

XO_Storal says:
::glances at the EO out of the corner of his eye:: EO: Mister Tana, are you okay?

EO_Tana says:
::looks at Storal and shakes his head::

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO: Sorry, Commander...

CMO_Naegle says:
::thinks, ‘why am I reminded of the skimmer ride’ as she's tumbled about in the lift::

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: So how can someone possess the power? By staying here?

CEO_Yeung says:
::helps the Captain up:: CO: No problem, Captain. I wonder what set the lift off... ::tries to regain control of the lift::

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO: It could have an automatic control on it somewhere...

Host Khrysaros says:
XO: By summoning the Staff of Khrysaros... ::raises his hands over his head and begins a chant::

FCO_Terman says:
::waits for the XO to ask 'But I thought that it was destroyed'::

CMO_Naegle says:
CO: Captain, why am I reminded of the skimmer ride?

CEO_Yeung says:
::holds onto the railing as he examines the controls::

XO_Storal says:
::watches as the mythical hero begins his chant::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the old man continues to chant the room around the away team seems to reverberate with energy until the small bits of wood blown apart by the explosion appear to be suspended in the air over the ground.

Host CO_Linard says:
CMO: Probably because our stomachs have been left up there... ::looks and points upward and grins at her::

XO_Storal says:
EO: What’s wrong, Ensign?

EO_Tana says:
::doesn't seem to notice any of it::

FCO_Terman says:
::watches in awe as Khrysaros begins summoning the staff::

CMO_Naegle says:
::grins:: CO: Yes sir, that's probably it. ::chuckles::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Khrysaros mashes his hands together and the bits of wood fly through the air slamming together with such a force that they seem to become a single piece of wood melting and entwining together. Before Khrysaros, a staff begins to appear made entirely from the blown apart bits of wood. At the same time, a thud is heard somewhere in the room.

Host Silent_One says:
::appears in cave with the XO::

CEO_Yeung says:
::grunts:: CO: I can't seem to regain control. Going to try to rewire it.

Host CO_Linard says:
::lays her hand on her stomach as the lift continues down::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks around quickly for the thud before bringing his attention back to Khrysaros::

CEO_Yeung says:
::opens a panel to the casing of the control::

CMO_Naegle says:
CO: At least Jax isn't here to get hurt again.

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO: No...

EO_Tana says:
::turns quickly at the sound::

XO_Storal says:
::looks around the room for the source of the noise::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The lift stops at the bottom of the chasm with a jolt and lets its passengers off. They are at the entrance to a long tunnel with only a faint light at the far end to guide them.

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO: Leave it be ... it's probably safe to assume that the other team didn't tamper with it so it will lead us to them.

CEO_Yeung says:
::nods to the captain, and stabilizes his footing as the lift stops::

Host Khrysaros says:
::grasps the staff which has formed:: All: Another has arrived...

Host CO_Linard says:
CMO: He'd probably have too much of a headache from hitting his head on these tunnel ceilings.

CMO_Naegle says:
::laughs:: CO: Yes he would.

XO_Storal says:
Khrysaros: The other members of my team are arriving.

CEO_Yeung says:
::chuckles::

Host Silent_One says:
~~~XO: Why have you violated my domain?~~~

Host CO_Linard says:
::heads to the faint light at the need of the tunnel::

FCO_Terman says:
::thinks, ‘another? Another faction?::

XO_Storal says:
::hesitates as the voice echoes in his head::

CEO_Yeung says:
::follows the Captain, holding out his phaser just in case::

CMO_Naegle says:
::follows the Captain, tricorder in hand::

Host CO_Linard says:
::stops for a moment, sensing the Silent One nearby::

FCO_Terman says:
::senses Storal's hesitation and frowns, wondering what its from::

XO_Storal says:
Silent one: Who are you?

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks at the Captain as she stops:: CO: Sir?

Host Silent_One says:
~~~XO: Who is this feeble old man? Why are you wasting your time with him instead of looking for my staff?~~~

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO/CMO: He's here ... come on. ::quickens her pace and begins to worry:: We've got to hurry!

XO_Storal says:
Silent One: Your staff?

CEO_Yeung says:
CO: The shadow man? ::quickens his pace to match the Captain's::

EO_Tana says:
::looks around:: Self: I didn't sign up for this…

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO: Yes... ::begins to jog::

FCO_Terman says:
::hears the XO and knows something has just gone very wrong:: XO: Commander, what is it? ::sounds worried::

CMO_Naegle says:
::runs to keep up with the CO:: CO: Coming sir.

XO_Storal says:
FCO:I don’t know Lieutenant. Someone else claiming he is the real Khrysaros.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Behind the Commander and his group an ethereal being appears almost like a shadow taking on the form of a man but where there should be flesh, is only darkness.

XO_Storal says:
::turns around and looks at the shadow form::

Host Silent_One says:
~~~XO: Why aren't you looking for the staff?~~~

FCO_Terman says:
::his mouth quickly goes dry and his eyes open wide as he recognizes the silent one from his childhood bedtime stories::

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO/CMO: I only hope we're not too late.

FCO_Terman says:
Silent One: Why are you here?

XO_Storal says:
Silent One: If  you are Khrysaros, then you know the answer.

EO_Tana says:
::looks back up at the ceiling::

CMO_Naegle says:
::doesn't know how to respond, so just keeps running with the Captain::

Host Silent_One says:
~~~XO: Answer me! Why are you not looking for my staff!?~~~

XO_Storal says:
::glances back to the old man::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Linard and her group enter into the same chamber as the XO coming in behind the Silent One.

XO_Storal says:
::sighs heavily before taking a defiant stance:: Silent One: No.

Host CO_Linard says:
~~~Silence: What are you doing here?~~~ ::can sense his annoyance with the XO::

FCO_Terman says:
::realizes that the XO has just had a little chat with the Silent One and moves over nearer to the XO:: XO: Sir, do you know who you're dealing with?

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks around at everyone:: FCO/EO: Are you all right?

CEO_Yeung says:
::comes to a halt as he arrives, and looks between the Silent one and Khrysaros:: All: I think the weirdness level of this mission just went up another notch.

Host Khrysaros says:
::steps forward carrying his small wooden staff:: CO: Kathleen ... what is the meaning of this?

Host Silent_One says:
~~~CO: Trying to determine why you are not looking for my staff. Why are you wasting you time with this old man?~~~

CMO_Naegle says:
CEO: Shh, Jon.

XO_Storal says:
FCO: I believe so, Mister Terman.

EO_Tana says:
::looks back at the Captain but returns to his wandering, looking up at the ceiling, expecting the sky to fall any second::

FCO_Terman says:
::tries to recall all he knows about Khrysaros and the Silent One for anything useful::

Host CO_Linard says:
~~~Silence: We were looking for the staff if you knew what was going on, you'd know how close we are!~~~

Host Silent_One says:
~~~CO: You are close, but you have stopped. Why?~~~

XO_Storal says:
FCO: Scan the room please. ::still looking at the shadow form::

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks to the old man:: Khrysaros: I was hoping you'd tell me. This Silent One, as he calls himself, has wanted us to find the staff. ::looks at the staff he is holding::

FCO_Terman says:
::flips open his tricorder and scans both Khrysaros and the Silent One::

Host CO_Linard says:
~~~Silence: To search for our missing crew.~~~

Host CO_Linard says:
Khrysaros: Is this... ::points to the staff:: ...it?

Host Silent_One says:
~~~CO: You have found them yet you still are not looking.~~~

Host Khrysaros says:
::smiles like a proud father:: CO: In a manner of speaking ... you're the first to come here. The first to find my resting place for over two centuries.

Host Silent_One says:
~~~FCO: Put your equipment away. Do you doubt the Silent One?~~~

Host CO_Linard says:
~~~Silence: Patience is a virtue.~~~

XO_Storal says:
::sees the CMO:: CMO: Janet have a look at Mister Tana, he doesn’t look well.

EO_Tana says:
::speaks up finally:: Khrysaros: What happened to them, the last ones that came?

Host Khrysaros says:
::can overhear all the telepathic conversation going on and finally slams the staff down to the ground:: All: Enough!

FCO_Terman says:
::attempts to use his telepathy, hoping it'll work:: ~~~Silent One: Why would you, the Silent One, need a disruptor?~~~ ::as accusatory a tone as he can muster in telepathy::

CMO_Naegle says:
XO: Aye Commander. ::gets out her medical tricorder and begins scanning Tana::

Host CO_Linard says:
Khrysaros: We are honored.

CMO_Naegle says:
EO: How have you been feeling, Kavli?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Khrysaros' slams the staff down it sends out a telepathic resonance wave that washes over everyone in the room. For a brief moment each can hear the thoughts of the others. But the telepathic wave affects the Silent One the most as he appears to destabilize before their eyes.

Host CO_Linard says:
::carefully watches the shadowy character::

EO_Tana says:
::notices she's there only as he hears her thoughts and feels her concern:: CMO: Don't touch me!

FCO_Terman says:
::blushes:: Khrysaros: Sorry, great one. ::bows his head::

XO_Storal says:
::waits as  the wave washes across the room::

CMO_Naegle says:
::backs away suddenly at Tana's outburst:: EO: It's okay Kavli, I just want to scan you to see if you're all right.

Host CO_Linard says:
::senses everyone around her and relishes the feeling for a moment::

EO_Tana says:
::waves her off:: CMO: I'm fine.

Host Silent_One says:
::feels the wave wash over him and grabs at his upper arm with his hand as his matrix destabilizes::

FCO_Terman says:
::remembers what the gift of telepathy is like and misses it::

CMO_Naegle says:
::looks at him, then looks at the XO: XO: I can't help a man who refuses treatment, Commander.  I'll look at him when we get back to the ship.

XO_Storal says:
FCO: Scan the Captain for any tracking device.

Host CO_Linard says:
::glares at the Centurion:: Centurion: You!

XO_Storal says:
CMO:I see. EO: Let the Doctor check you out. That’s and order, Ensign.

CEO_Yeung says:
::bears his phaser on the Romulan::

Host Khrysaros says:
::standing nearest the Centurion as he appears, holds up his staff before him for protection::

FCO_Terman says:
XO: Aye ... sir. ::opens the tricorder and scans the Captain::

Host CO_Linard says:
::pulls her phaser on the Romulan::

Host CO_Linard says:
Centurion: Move and I'll blast you.

Host Centurion says:
::gulps::

EO_Tana says:
::slips past Naegle and Linard, approaching the Centurion, looking at him oddly::

CEO_Yeung says:
CO: Recognize him, Captain?

Host Centurion says:
::looks at the EO with murderous eyes::

CMO_Naegle says:
::notes that the EO has slipped by and is looking at the Centurion::

Host CO_Linard says:
EO: Mister Tana … please step away.

FCO_Terman says:
XO: You're right, there is a tracking device… ::frowns:: …but you’ll never guess where it’s hidden.

Host Khrysaros says:
::stands before them all with his staff raised and closes his eyes:: All: This is a place of peace ... not a place of bloodshed. There will be no killing here.

XO_Storal says:
FCO: Do I want to know?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Each person's phaser suddenly depletes its energy cell and beeps indicating a loss of power.

Host CO_Linard says:
CEO: He's the Centurion that captured us on Betazed!

EO_Tana says:
::shakes his head and steps away from the Romulan, looking at the other two again:: CO: Something's wrong here...

XO_Storal says:
::looks over at the  EO:: EO: What is it Mister Tana?

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks to the EO:: EO: Explain.

CEO_Yeung says:
::checks his phaser, then grins at Khrysaros:: Khrysaros: Nice trick.

FCO_Terman says:
XO: I'd imagine so, but I suppose you don't need to.

XO_Storal says:
FCO: Thank you. Block the signal and trace it back to where its being received.

Host CO_Linard says:
Khrysaros: It was never my intention to kill, just to protect...

EO_Tana says:
::shakes his head:: CO: It's ... I don't know what's wrong. It's not adding up. Why two of them in the same place?

Host Khrysaros says:
::looks around and sighs:: CO: And you have done well to protect, but now you must destroy. ::hands the Staff towards her:: CO: You must destroy the staff ... and myself, for only I can summon the staff from this place.

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks at the staff and pauses for a moment ... then takes it in her hands::

Host Silent_One says:
::points his disruptor at the Captain and pulls the trigger, but finds its power cell depleted as well::

FCO_Terman says:
::winces as he hears the words that come from Khrysaros and mutters under his breath:: Self: No...

XO_Storal says:
::looks in shock as he hears Khrysaros, then realizes what he means and nods::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Captain Linard takes the staff in her hands; she is overcome with the feeling of a telepathic bond with each individual around her. She knows all about Tana's experiences in the past with Ligeia, the depth of Storal's love for her, the embarrassment Terman feels about his telepathic outbursts. But it reaches beyond that.

Host CO_Linard says:
::gasps as she becomes overwhelmed, but her grip remains strong::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: She can see V'Taran sitting in the Captain's chair on the bridge of the Apache, and another Romulan sitting on his own bridge aboard a cloaked Warbird. She can see Glinn Dorchel and hear his thoughts as well as the suppressed intellect of his nephew. For a brief moment, she is in all places at once and knows everything.

FCO_Terman says:
Khrysaros: You should visit Betazed ... see what your children have accomplished.

XO_Storal says:
::wants to run towards her ... but stops himself mid-step::

Host Khrysaros says:
::clasps Terman on the shoulder:: FCO: As the stories foretold, I will return to Betazed when my people need me to unite them once again.

Host CO_Linard says:
::grips the staff with both hands and with all her strength ... snaps it in two::

EO_Tana says:
::feels weak as it snaps::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks down as his feet like a pouting child who didn't get his way and knows that it's futile to argue:: Khrysaros: I guess.

Host Khrysaros says:
::collapses with a shriek, as the staff breaks in half::

XO_Storal says:
CEO: Grab the Romulan!

Host Centurion says:
::sees the others are busy and slips into the shadows hurriedly trying to find a way out::

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks up:: All: Get him!

CEO_Yeung says:
::fires at the centurion's legs::

Host CO_Linard says:
::drops the broken staff and goes to Khrysaros::

FCO_Terman says:
::watches his childhood hero die, knowing that there isn’t anything he can do about it::

Host Khrysaros says:
::shrieks again, and falls to one knee before grabbing the Captain's hand:: CO: You must hurry now ... my strength is dwindling. And as my strength goes, so does the strength of these rocks around us.

Host CO_Linard says:
Khrysaros: But ... you've lived for so long…

CEO_Yeung says:
::grumbles as he remembers that his phaser has no power, chases after the centurion::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The Centurion runs down the tunnel with the Federation Officer's giving chase. He arrives at the lift in the chasm only to find it is not there.

Host Centurion says:
::hears a sound above him and looks up::

XO_Storal says:
::walks over and places a hand on her shoulder:: CO: We have to go while we still can.

Host CO_Linard says:
Khrysaros: Why die now?

CEO_Yeung says:
Centurion: Hold it right there!

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The mining lift comes crashing down atop the Centurion.

CEO_Yeung says:
::skids to a halt in surprise:: Self: Eww...

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks up at Ky:: XO: I can't leave him...

EO_Tana says:
::watches Khrysaros, oddly dispassionate::

Host Khrysaros says:
::grips her hand and smiles as he sinks to the ground:: CO: Kathleen ... I will never die, so long as my people live on. The strength of the Betazoid people flows within you ... now you must take it to the others and show them what it means to be Betazoid.

CEO_Yeung says:
::shrugging, turns back and heads back to the others::

XO_Storal says:
CO: We don’t have a choice, Akayah. We have to go.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As Khrysaros sinks to the ground, the rocks about the chamber begin to quake and rattle and slowly begin to fall to the ground around the Away Team.

Host CO_Linard says:
::grabs his hand and squeezes it ... nodding to him:: Khrysaros: Goodbye...

EO_Tana says:
::stands their just watching::

Host CO_Linard says:
::gets up and heads off with the XO::

XO_Storal says:
All: Everyone to the lift now!

CEO_Yeung says:
XO: I hope you can hold your lunch when you get there.

FCO_Terman says:
::is absolutely crushed by the death of Khrysaros ... why couldn't he have lived? Why do the good ones have to die::

Host Khrysaros says:
~~~CO: No goodbye's, my child ... we will see each other again.~~~

XO_Storal says:
CEO: I haven’t eaten. ::chuckles::

FCO_Terman says:
::hears the XO and heads toward the lift::

EO_Tana says:
::smiles at the old man finally before ambling off after the others::

XO_Storal says:
::waits until everyone is on the lift before getting on it.::

Host CO_Linard says:
::pauses at the lift hearing Khrysaros words, then climbs in::

FCO_Terman says:
::slowly stumbles onto the lift::

CEO_Yeung says:
::gets in the lift::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the away team heads for the lift the falling rocks become more numerous and begin to shower down upon them. The ground around them seems to shake and quiver as if it were in its own death throes.

EO_Tana says:
::pushes himself into a corner of the lift to stand away from everyone::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: As the away team steps onto the lift it ... doesn't move.

Host CO_Linard says:
::taps her combadge:: COM: Apache: Apache! This is the Captain, do you read?

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
@COM: CO: Indeed we do, Captain. May I be of assistance?

XO_Storal says:
CEO: Jon ... the lift. ::motions to  the controls::

Host CO_Linard says:
COM: Apache: Can you lock on to our signal and beam us out of here?

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
@::nods at Torsian who is standing at OPS::

CEO_Yeung says:
XO: Right. ::grabs the controls and turns the lift on::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: A rock falls and lands in the center of the lift smashing a whole through its mesh floor.

CIV_Torsian says:
@V’Taran: Emergency beam-out, aye. ::hits the controls and signals the transporter chief::

XO_Storal says:
All: This is not good, and I was having such a good day.

CIV_Torsian says:
@COM: CO: We're having trouble getting a lock, Captain.  You’ll need to get closer to the surface.

FCO_Terman says:
::is somewhat glad that he wasn't in the middle of the lift::

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks at the hole:: COM: Apache: Now would be a good time.

CIV_Torsian says:
@COM: CO: Captain! Climb!

Host CO_Linard says:
::looks up:: All: Anyone know how to climb?

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: Another rock falls and smashes into Storal's shoulder and throws him to the floor of the lift.

FCO_Terman says:
CO: Yeah, I can.

XO_Storal says:
::falls to the ground holding his shoulder::

Host CO_Linard says:
FCO: Well then up you go...

FCO_Terman says:
::looks up the wall of the cave for a good place to start::

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: Commander! ::helps him up::

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
@CIV: Mister Torsian, attempt to boost annular confinement of the transporter beam by augmenting its power source with energy directly from the warp matrix. ::sitting in the command chair:: CIV: You must hurry, Mister Torsian ... before the Captain and Command Storal are crushed to death.

CIV_Torsian says:
@::looks blankly at V'Taran and repeats what he said as best he could to the Transporter Chief::

CIV_Torsian says:
@V'Taran: Why don't we just bring the ship closer?

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
@CIV: A logical suggestion... ::nods to the helm officer to assume a lower orbit::

XO_Storal says:
::tries to climb the wall, but he can’t put weight on his injured shoulder::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: The away team begins to climb up the wall as they are buffeted by falling rocks from the chasm ceiling above. It's slow going but they manage some progress.

CIV_Torsian says:
@V'Taran: Transporter Chief has a lock and is energizing the transporter now.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
@CIV: Beam them directly to the bridge...

EO_Tana says:
::slips and grabs a handhold, pulling himself up::

Host CO_Linard says:
XO: Come on Commander, you can do this ... just remember climbing on Mars. ::grins, remembering one of their first dates::

XO_Storal says:
CO: I didn’t climb with a separated shoulder though. ::chuckles and winces at the pain::

CIV_Torsian says:
@V'Taran: Aye sir. ::relays the message to the transporter room and observes the transports progress::

FCO_Terman says:
::looks up at a boulder falling down, right at his head:: Self: Oh, no... ::feels his body begin to dematerialize::

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: In mid-climb, the away team is beamed off the chasm face just as it slides away beneath them crashing to the floor of the mineshaft as the ceiling and walls come in upon themselves in a massive earthquake.

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
@::looks up as the Captain and away team materialize on the bridge ... stands from the Command Chair:: CO: Captain ... welcome to the bridge, sir.

Host CO_Linard says:
@::appears on the bridge looking none the worse for wear::

CIV_Torsian says:
@::sighs with relief:: CO: Welcome back, Captain. The ship is just as you left her, in one piece.

Host CO_Linard says:
@::looks at V'Taran and smiles:: V'Taran: Impeccable timing, Mister V'Taran ... as usual.

CEO_Yeung says:
@::lets out a sigh of relief::

EO_Tana says:
@ ::moves off by himself to the Engineering console::

Host CO_Linard says:
@CIV: Thank you Mister Torsian, it's good to be home.

FCO_Terman says:
@::rematerializes, visibly shaken by the closeness of that transport::

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
@CO: Thank you sir ... I do try. ::points to the science console:: CO: Science Officer Cervantes detected massive tectonic activity on the surface ... apparently one of the mines is caving in.

Host CO_Linard says:
@All: Is everyone all right? ::looks at Ky:: XO: Maybe a trip to sickbay for you?

XO_Storal says:
@CO: If I may … I’m going to sickbay to get this shoulder looked at. ::grins and nods, as he enters a turbolift::

FCO_Terman says:
@::looks at his watch and realizes that he officially gets off shift in one minute:: Self: Pretty good timing.

Host CO_Linard says:
@V'Taran: Yes, I know. ::looks around the bridge getting a sense of peace about her::

Host FCO_V`Taran says:
@::nods:: CO: And our mission, sir? Was it a success?

CIV_Torsian says:
@::raises an eyebrow to the CO's statement and then continues working::

EO_Tana says:
@ ::hides the shivers of his fingers as he looks up:: CO: Captain, the ship's in good working order.

Host CO_Linard says:
@V'Taran: It was, Mister V'Taran. Though not the mission Starfleet wanted us to complete ... I'm going to have some explaining to do.

CIV_Torsian says:
@::glances over to the EO:: EO: As I said, one piece.

Host CO_Linard says:
@FCO: Set course for Betazed, Mister Terman.

EO_Tana says:
@::decides not to spout out the exact number of pieces needed to construct a New Orleans Class::

CEO_Yeung says:
@::walks up to Tana:: EO: You all right, Tana?

FCO_Terman says:
@CO: Aye sir, setting course for… ::thinks for a second:: … home.

Host CO_Linard says:
@FCO: Engage.

Host Jafo says:
ACTION: For some unknown reason Mister Terman's thoughts are broadcast to everyone on the bridge with him and each turns to him giving him a somewhat off kilter look.

Host Jafo says:
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