Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The Captain and his team are standing outside the door to Odin's throne room, waiting to be let in.

Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  The CSO, CTO and FCO are in a chamber of the dragon's lair, a pillar of fire surrounding the sleeping Joanna.

Host Bafii says:
Prologue:  And finally, the CIV and Freyja are enjoying some quiet time together.

Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

CO_Loran says:
::stands outside the big throne room doors::

CTO_Williams says:
@::Stands at the edge of the flame, deciding what to do next:: CSO: Do you see it?

XO_McDuggle says:
::puts sword away and waits for door to open::

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: See what?

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: Do you see something, or someone?

FCO_Chottu says:
@::shakes his head slightly:: Self: He's losing it.

CMO_Madson says:
::Looks at McDuggle's sword::  XO:  I don't think that does any good here.

Freyja says:
#::strolls with the Scott along the garden path enjoying the time with him::

CO_Loran says:
::walks up to the doors and knocks::

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: I must be flipping out.... Joanna.... she's in the flame!

Host Odin says:
ACTION:  From somewhere unseen a trumpet blasts as the doors slowly open.  The crew gets their first glimpse of the throne room of Odin and it is a sight to behold.  Seated at the far end on a raised dais is the king god himself.

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: In the flame?

FCO_Chottu says:
@Self: He knows he's losing it too, must be bad.

XO_McDuggle says:
CMO:  I will keep it with me just the same.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::looks into the flame and makes out a female form:: CTO: By the Prophets!  It's Joanna!!!!

CTO_Williams says:
@::Nods, and looks:: CSO: This is going to be a hard one to figure out

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION: The heat from the flames has all three men sweating in their heavy furs.

FCO_Chottu says:
@::frowns:: Self: They're both losing it.

CO_Loran says:
::looks around and waits a few moments to see if he is invited in::

Host Odin says:
All:  Come and approach.  We have much to speak of.

CSO_Taliza says:
@FCO: Patton, just take a good, hard look.

CMO_Madson says:
::Watches the captain, waiting to follow him::

CO_Loran says:
::walks into the throne room upon being invited::

XO_McDuggle says:
:: follows the Captain in to the throne room::

CMO_Madson says:
::Follows last::

Host Odin says:
 ACTION:  There are chairs set below the dais for the guests to be seated.  Next to each chair is a small table with a goblet of wine.

CTO_Williams says:
@::Notices himself dripping in sweat:: CSO: I don't think we need these anymore.  ::Peels off most of his furs::

FCO_Chottu says:
@::looks into the fire getting blinded, then holds his hands over his eyes:: CSO: I'll pass, night eyes and all.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::starts to take off his furs, but keeps the leathers on::

CMO_Madson says:
CO:  Should we sit?

CO_Loran says:
::sees the chairs and goes to the chair in the middle and sits down::

CSO_Taliza says:
@Joanna: Nurse Madson, can you hear me?

CTO_Williams says:
@::Piles his furs a little big further away from the fire, and sits on them, and ponders the situation:: CSO: Any ideas?

Host Odin says:
CO: You have led your people far to come and speak with me.  You heart must be of a warriors bent.

XO_McDuggle says:
::moves to the chair to the Captains right and sits::

CMO_Madson says:
::Follows the captain's example and takes a seat, keeping an eye on Odin::

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION: The female form in the flame doesn't respond.

Freyja says:
#::stops and motions Scott to sit by her side on a marble bench at the end of the garden:: CIV: Come and sit a while my love. We have much to speak of. ::smiles and pulls his hand towards her::

CSO_Taliza says:
@Joanna: ::yells:: Joanna!  Wake up!!!!!

Host Odin says:
CO: So, speak, and let us not dally with formality.

CO_Loran says:
Odin:  Great Odin, we have traveled to see you because of your son, Loki.  He has brought us here against our will.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::takes out the dragon scale and wraps it around his hand and tests the flame::

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION:  The scale immediately ignites, the heat quickly passing through to the flesh below.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::removes hand from flame:: Aloud: OOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!!

CTO_Williams says:
@::Grins at the CSO:: CSO: Serves you right for sticking your hand in the flame... now you know how I feel.

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: I thought dragon's scales were fireproof!

FCO_Chottu says:
@CTO: It might be like the sword and the stone, now it's your turn.

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: I think Patton, has the medic bag this time.

Host Odin says:
CO: My son does as he wishes, it is not mine to change what he has done.

CMO_Madson says:
Self:  I knew this wasn't going to be easy.

CTO_Williams says:
@FCO: Maybe... ::Gets up, and approaches the fire as close as he can, without getting seriously hurt, and groans under the searing heat::

CMO_Madson says:
Odin:  Then why did you stop him just now?

Host Odin says:
CMO: Fair lady, I do not allow bloodshed in my halls except on the practice fields.

Freyja says:
#<CIV_Madson>Freyja: This is a beautiful garden, and I would enjoy spending time here with you, but I need to see my friends again. Please tell Odin that it would make me happy.

XO_McDuggle says:
::waits as the Captain talks to Odin tasting the wine while he waits::

FCO_Chottu says:
@CTO: Oh, well I guess not. ::moves over to the CSO with the medbag:: Self: Now what do we have here

CO_Loran says:
Odin:  We come from a time and place that no longer believes or worships your kind.  We come from a time and place that is several thousand years from the time of your own worshippers.

CSO_Taliza says:
@FCO: Just give me that honey.

FCO_Chottu says:
@CSO: Ah, help yourself. ::hands the CSO the medbag::

Host Odin says:
::shakes his head::  CO: Earth is not the only planet in the galaxy my friend, nor the only place where we have visited.

Freyja says:
#::looks very sad and stares towards the sky, a tear trickling down her pale cheek: CIV: Why do you not find pleasure in me now? I wish only to please you my love.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::takes bag and takes a dose of the honey, then empties the bag:: FCO: Patton, try to find a stream and fill this bag with water, and come right back.

CMO_Madson says:
Odin:  Do you care nothing for other's suffering, though, after all your travels?

FCO_Chottu says:
@::frowns:: CSO: Sure. ::exits the room::

Host Odin says:
::anger in his eyes:: CMO: Do not mistake my polite demeanor to mean that you may question me, fair lady, I am still the lord of these lands and you do not know my heart.

CTO_Williams says:
@::Stops tempting the fire, and sits back down::

CO_Loran says:
Odin:  We mean you no disrespect.  But, Loki has only given us disrespect from the moment he took us from our time.

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION:  Not far from the entrance to the chamber, the FCO finds a small stream running through the rocks.

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: Odin has a good puzzle for us to solve.

Freyja says:
#<CIV_Madson>Freyja: I do find pleasure in you. You are the loveliest woman I have even known, but I also miss my friends and wish to see them.

CTO_Williams says:
@::Nods to the CSO, not saying a word::

CMO_Madson says:
::Feels fear from his words, but what choice is there but to question::

FCO_Chottu says:
@::fills the bag with water and rushes back into the cave::

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: Maybe trying to douse that fire will let us get to her.

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: I doubt it... it seems like an awfully strong flame.

Freyja says:
#::looks into Scott's eyes, her eyes filled with tears of love:: CIV: Then you will not be happy if you can not see your friends again?

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: But nothing is fueling it.

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: From our perspective.

Host Odin says:
CO: I do not know why my son has brought your people here.  He hides from me now, knowing my wrath is upon him.  He will be punished.  Perhaps there is merit in undoing what he has done.

FCO_Chottu says:
@::enters the room again and hands the bag to the CSO:: CSO: Here you go.

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: It's some kind of mystical fire.  ::sees FCO:: FCO: Thanks.  ::takes bag and throws the water on the base of the fireball::

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION: The water immediately sizzles to steam with no effect on the fire.

XO_McDuggle says:
Odin: Can I watch while you punish him?

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION:  The CTO can still see his beloved trapped behind the flames.

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO, FCO: Can we turn the stream towards the water?

CSO_Taliza says:
@All: Well, that didn't work.

CO_Loran says:
Odin:  I fear that he did do some good, at least at the moment before we were brought here.  But, he took us from one possible death to another death all in itself.

CMO_Madson says:
::Her hope begins to return::

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: Creating a dam?

Freyja says:
#<CIV_Madson>Freyja: Afraid not Freyja. My friends are a part of my life. A man needs his companions to talk to and do things with. Do you understand?

Host Odin says:
::laughs loudly, the thunder echoing:: XO: You are stout young one, you would have been a splendid addition to my armies.

FCO_Chottu says:
@::tilts his head:: CTO: Flood the cave?

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: Maybe that, or at least towards the flame.  FCO: Flood it as best as we can.

CMO_Madson says:
Thinks:  Would have been?  So he is thinking of letting us go?

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: One problem, we don't have any oxygen tanks in case the whole room fills.

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION: The CTO can almost hear Joanna calling for him.

FCO_Chottu says:
@CTO: It's a cave, it'll fill up fast...

XO_McDuggle says:
Odin: I am grateful

Freyja says:
#::nods negatively:: CIV: No, I do not understand why you need your friends from the living world. You are in my realm now and here you must stay.

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: We can make sure it doesn't flow in too fast.

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: OK, agreed.  We need to stack enough stone and sticks to divert the water into this room.

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: Okay, we have a plan, lets go!

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO/FCO: And we may have to use those, poor people's bones too.

Host Odin says:
CO: Perhaps I will let your people return to their time.  Those of you that are here before me are free to go.

CTO_Williams says:
@::Feels the pull of Joanna, and the desire to quickly save her:: CSO: We have to hurry!

CO_Loran says:
Odin:  Thank you, Great Odin.  But, what about those that is in Freyja's realm?

FCO_Chottu says:
@CTO/CSO: Bones? I'll take the stones, hey, I'll take the gold! Not the bones..

CSO_Taliza says:
@FCO: Go out and get us a few sticks first to use as torches.  I want to be able to see what we're doing.

CMO_Madson says:
::Whispers to the captain::  CO:  And those in the camp and the other team?

Freyja says:
#<CIV_Madson>Freyja: I will stay if I am forced to, but I will not be happy. You don't want to be around me when I'm not happy. ::frowns and brushes his shoe in the garden dirt::

CTO_Williams says:
@::Stands thinking for a moment::

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION:  The team quickly builds a wall to divert the water and are ready to send it into the cave.

CSO_Taliza says:
@::inspects the dam:: FCO/CTO: OK, let's fill that room with water.

Host Odin says:
CO: Those I have given to Freyja are hers.  But if they choose to leave with you, it shall be done.

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: Okay, lets do it.

FCO_Chottu says:
@CSO: So once it's flooded, how do we get her out?

CO_Loran says:
Odin:  Thank you, Odin.

CTO_Williams says:
@FCO: Swim

CTO_Williams says:
@::Kicks the dam in, sending the water down::

CSO_Taliza says:
@FCO: Once the fire's out, we grab Joanna and make a run, or swim, for it.

CMO_Madson says:
Odin:  And my daughter?  Do you know where she is?

Host Odin says:
::speaks loudly::  Freyja, come to me.

FCO_Chottu says:
@CTO/CSO: What?!

Freyja says:
#::walks to her chamber with Scott still saddened by his remarks::

CSO_Taliza says:
@FCO: Don't tell me you can't swim.

CO_Loran says:
::picks up the goblet of wine and raises it to Odin as a toast to him::

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION: The water starts flowing into the flame and steam fills the room but is vented out through a hole in the ceiling.  The flames grow brighter in response to the threat.

Freyja says:
#::hears her lord Odin calling and turns fading through the curtains to obey::

XO_McDuggle says:
::raises the wine with the Captain::

CSO_Taliza says:
@All: It's not working!

CMO_Madson says:
::Follows the captain's example and toasts also::

CTO_Williams says:
@::Feels a great pull from Joanna::

CO_Loran says:
::drinks of the wine::

Freyja says:
::enters Odin's throne room in a glittering shower of light and golden sparkles:: Odin, you summoned me?

Host Odin says:
::sees Freyja appear::  Freyja:  These people do not belong here and I have granted them the right to leave.

CTO_Williams says:
@CSO: We've go to go! ::Jumps into the water, and Runs towards the Chamber::

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: Ryan!  ::follows after CTO::

FCO_Chottu says:
@::scratches his ears::

Host Odin says:
Freyja:  However, for those that stay with you, it is their choice to stay or to go.

XO_McDuggle says:
::completes the toast with the Captain::

Freyja says:
Odin: As you wish m'lord. ::bows low::

Host Odin says:
Freyja: Do you know their hearts?

CMO_Madson says:
::Puts the goblet to her lips but does not imbibe.  Her heart is heavy thinking of her daughter::

CTO_Williams says:
@::Runs into the steamy chamber, to figure out what’s going on with Joanna:: Joanna: Joanna!

Freyja says:
Odin: Go? I must give up Madson if he wishes it?

CSO_Taliza says:
@::yells back:: FCO: Chottu!  Stop the water!

Freyja says:
:;lowers her head:: Odin: Madson has said that he wishes to see his companions again.

Host Odin says:
Freyja: If he so wishes it, then yes.

CMO_Madson says:
::Listens intently to Freyja and Odin::

FCO_Chottu says:
@::looks at the dam and moves a few stones:: Self: Oh great, ehm.

FCO_Chottu says:
@::pushes against the dam, hoping to break it::

Freyja says:
::looks at the others in the room:: Odin: I will do as you command m'lord, but my heart is heavy.

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION: The FCO is able to stop the water, but not before the CTO has flung himself into the flames.

CMO_Madson says:
Freyja:  As ours have been.

CSO_Taliza says:
@CTO: Ryan!!!!  NO!!!!!!

Host Odin says:
Freyja: Go, go and send those who will leave back to their friends.

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION:  Remarkably, the CTO is unharmed.  He moves over to the sleeping Joanna, lifts her, and carries her out of the flames.

Freyja says:
::bows again and fades into the glittering shower of light once more::

FCO_Chottu says:
@::grabs hold of a stone and pulls himself out of the water::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::surprised to see Ryan is unharmed, as is Joanna::  CTO/Joanna: Let's get outta here and head back to camp!

Host Odin says:
::watches Freyja leave:: All: As for the rest of you, I shall return all of your people to where you first arrived.

CO_Loran says:
Odin:  Thank you, Odin.

FCO_Chottu says:
@::just lies still, drying::

XO_McDuggle says:
Odin: Thank you.

Host Odin says:
::Odin waves his hand and the CO's team is back at base camp::

CSO_Taliza says:
@::comes to FCO:: FCO: Patton, we got her.  Let's go!

CMO_Madson says:
::Bows to Odin::  Odin:  Thank you

Host Odin says:
@ ACTION: As the CSO's team starts to head out of the chamber they find they are standing amid their crewmates at the base camp.

Freyja says:
#::appears back in her chamber where Scott waits by the window a far away look on his face:: CIV: Is it still your desire to return to your friends?

FCO_Chottu says:
::frowns::

XO_McDuggle says:
::looks around feeling good to be among friends again::

FCO_Chottu says:
::still lying still, drying::

CTO_Williams says:
::Runs towards the CSO, carrying Joanna in his arms::

CSO_Taliza says:
::then looks around and sees the crew at the camp near the battlefield:: CTO: We're back at camp.  ::looks around:: Shehanna: Shehanna?

Freyja says:
#<CIV_Madson>Freyja: Yes it is, but you said that I must stay here with you.

Host Odin says:
ACTION: Joanna is still asleep, but she is definitely alive.  Her eyes flutter for a second, she sees Ryan and smiles, then falls back to sleep.

CMO_Madson says:
<Shehanna>  ::Standing down at the lake washing some clothes with other women::

FCO_Chottu says:
::starts to feel light enough to stand up again:: Self: I hate water.

CTO_Williams says:
::Looks around in shock:: Self: We're back?  We're back!  Joanna: Joanna, are you alright? ::Stands, holding Joanna still::

CO_Loran says:
::looks around and sees all have returned except for Scott::

CMO_Madson says:
::Looks around for Scott and Joanna::

CSO_Taliza says:
::thinks he sees Shehanna at the lake, and goes down there:: Shehanna: Shehanna!

Freyja says:
#::moves over to him and takes his hand:: CIV: With all my heart I wish you to stay here, but I can see that you will not be happy here now. Odin has granted you the choice to return to your people if you desire it. ::the tears well up in her eyes again as she speaks::

CMO_Madson says:
::Sees the CTO holding Joanna and runs to them:: CTO:  Is Joanna alright?

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: Well sir we are back to the camp now all we need to do is get back to the ship.

CTO_Williams says:
CMO: Yes, for now...  ::Smiles, and gently lays her on the ground::

CMO_Madson says:
<Shehanna>  ::Thinking she hears a familiar voice, turns and sees her Bajoran::  CSO:  Cal!

CO_Loran says:
XO:  Yes, that we do, but, I think we are waiting for one more person to decide.

Freyja says:
#<CIV_Madson>Freyja: You mean I can leave? I mean go back to my life? ::smiles broadly::

CSO_Taliza says:
::runs up to Shehanna and embraces her:: Shehanna: Oh, I've missed you.

Host Odin says:
ACTION:  Odin appears among the people.

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: I believe he will be here shortly.

CMO_Madson says:
::Kneels beside Joanna and takes her hand and brushes her hair back::  CTO:  She seems to be only sleeping.

CTO_Williams says:
::Sits down, exhausted beside Joanna::

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands up, seeing Odin, and pull his dagger out::

CO_Loran says:
::sees Odin and turns towards him::

CMO_Madson says:
<Shehanna>  ::Holds Cal  close to her::  CSO:  I am so glad to see you.  I didn't know if I ever would again!

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: Put that away.

Host Odin says:
::he walks over to Joanna and places his hand on her forehead.  He smiles, and move on as the CTO's dagger disappears::

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: We've rescued Joanna, and in the midst, I slew a dragon... ::winces in pain:: and burned my hand.

CMO_Madson says:
<Shehanna>  ::points to the camp::  CSO:  Look, it's Odin!

Freyja says:
#::nods and motions to the window:: CIV: Scott, I love you, and wish that you would want to stay here, but because I love you I want you to be happy. My heart is heavy, but I release you to return to your people.

Host Odin says:
::walks over to the FCO and extends his hand::  FCO: That is the trap with which Loki brought you here.  I shall take it so that he won't trouble you again.

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands, in shock, with his hands open, as his dagger disappeared::

CMO_Madson says:
::Watches Odin carefully::

CSO_Taliza says:
Shehanna: Maybe he's going to take us home?  Let's see.

CMO_Madson says:
CTO:  Odin has said we will be returned to our ship.

CTO_Williams says:
CMO: Oh...

CMO_Madson says:
<Shehanna>  ::Takes Cal's hand and walks with him back:: CSO:  I do hope so.

CTO_Williams says:
CMO: What is Odin?  Some twisted Q, in his Continuum?

FCO_Chottu says:
Odin: It's an interesting read, here you go. ::hands the book to Odin::

Freyja says:
#<CIV_Madson>::grabs Freyja and holds her close kissing her passionately:: Freyja: Someday I will return to you when the time is right. Until then I will always remember this moment.

CMO_Madson says:
CTO:  That is what the captain has thought.

CSO_Taliza says:
::arrives w/ Shehanna at the camp to see what Odin will do::

CTO_Williams says:
::Sits back down, not longer threatened... if he can make daggers disappear, Ryan can't do much, so he sits back on the ground, resting::

FCO_Chottu says:
::sits back down again:: Self: Ugh, I hate water.

CMO_Madson says:
::Sees the CTO's hands and takes one::  CTO:  We need to get that cleaned.  Do they still hurt?

Host Odin says:
::takes the book from the FCO and looks him in the eyes::  FCO: Don't let dragons trouble you so much.  ::walks away::

CSO_Taliza says:
::as he walks away:: Odin: Lord Odin...?

FCO_Chottu says:
::frowns:: Self: Perhaps if they wouldn't try to kill me all the time.

CTO_Williams says:
CMO: Not really, they have dulled, since.  Cleaning would help them though.. hardly noticed.

CMO_Madson says:
::Hears Odin mention dragons:: CTO:  There were dragons?!

Freyja says:
#CIV: As will I my beloved. ::turns to face the window:: Odin: Oh great lord, it is done. Take him now! I release him.

CTO_Williams says:
CMO: Yeah... one.  ::Mentions it non-chalantly, and removes his bow and arrows, to the ground::

CSO_Taliza says:
Odin: Lord Odin, how did you create that fireball that encapsulated Nurse Madson?

Host Odin says:
CO: Now, it is time for you all to go.  ::hears Freyja's words:: as well as the one you are waiting for.

CMO_Madson says:
::Stares at Ryan in disbelief::  CTO:  I don't think I want to know anymore just now.

CO_Loran says:
Odin:  Thank you.  We are sorry that this had to happen.

CTO_Williams says:
::Smiles:: CMO: No, you don't.

FCO_Chottu says:
::lies back down:: Self: I hate water!

Host Odin says:
::Odin claps his hands and the crew finds themselves back at their posts on the Arondight.  All wounds have been healed and they are back in their uniforms::

Freyja says:
#::watches Scott vanish slowly, his likeness burned into her heart and memory for eternity::

XO_McDuggle says:
Odin: Maybe I will join your warriors some time later.

CMO_Madson says:
::Hears Odin again and looks again for Scott::

CSO_Taliza says:
::finds self at science one on bridge::

Host Odin says:
<Pilot> COM: Arondight:  This is Ascalon 3 - I've located what looks to be a pirate convoy.

Host Odin says:
<Pilot> COM: Arondight:  There is one large vessel - appears to be a carrier - and three smaller support vessels as well as 6 escorts.

Host Odin says:
<Pilot>  COM: Arondight: Aye sir, transmitting... uh oh.  I've been spotted.  ::the comm ends suddenly::

CTO_Williams says:
::Stands at tactical, a post that seems like a distant memory to him::

CMO_Madson says:
::Finding herself in sickbay::  *CIV*:  Scott!  Answer me!

CTO_Williams says:
CO: Dejavu, sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, we have pirates inbound!

CMO_Madson says:
<*CIV*> CMO:  I'm here Mom!  I'm fine.  I'll see you soon.

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, I recommend we get the duck outta here!

CO_Loran says:
XO:  Send a signal to all the other fighters, tell them to evacuate.

CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Get us out of here.

XO_McDuggle says:
CTO: red alert.

CTO_Williams says:
::Powers up full shields, and weapons.  Also hits Red Alert:: 

XO_McDuggle says:
CO: roger sir:: sends signal::

CO_Loran says:
FCO:  Get us out of here.

FCO_Chottu says:
CO: Aye sir, on it.

Host Odin says:
<<<<<<<<<< END MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

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