Characters                                          Played by

SM:      Bafii			           Brain Fredrickson
XO:      Cmdr. James McDuggle           Rich
FCO:    Lt. JG Patton Chottu                 Martjin
 CEO:    Lt. JG Keyser Syren	            Noel
 CNS:    Lt. Cmdr. DiDomnia                   Erin     
 CMO     Ensign   Jakiel                           Theresa
 TO:       Lt. Kizlev                                     Delon

Host Bafii says:
Prologue: The Arondight crew "worst ever" shore leave continues, with the Captain, OPS, and Sheri still missing.
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The TO and CMO are face to face with a rather large snow leopard.
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And the rest of the crew are huddled in a small cave with a fresh corpse in the rear.
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Who was that travel agent again?
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<<<<<<<<<< RESUME MISSION >>>>>>>>>>
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::according to orders from the XO, going through the packs to put together rations for those in the cave::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::with Rhianna, silent and unmoving, staring practically face to face with the snow leopard, gazing into its eyes as fearlessly as he can::
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ :: afraid to make a move, but entranced by the cat::
XO_McDuggle says:
::Drops the guides back down at the front of the cave:: CSO: Here is the guides pack.
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The snow leopard is perfectly still, its eyes on the two forms in front of it, a low growl rumbling from its throat.
CEO_Syren says:
::Keyser checked his phaser reserve again, all of their lives were going to depend on it::
FCO_Chottu says:
::pondering why rather then saving civilization as they know it.. again.. on a star ship, just how much a waste of time being in this cave is::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::lets his antennae droop over, pointing toward the leopard while he takes deep, controlled breaths, waiting for the beast to make its move::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: I guess he won't need it...  was it the animal that killed him, or don't you know yet?
XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Chottu you are with me. CNS: I not for sure but that would be my guess.
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: I really hope it was that animal. At least we know it's gone now

CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: You were right about one thing though, it could have been dinner
FCO_Chottu says:
::shrugs and nods at the XO::
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::wishes she could 'speak' to Kizlev to see if she should slowly back away, but instead remains on spot, motionless::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::wishes he could somehow tell the cat he means it no harm::
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The big cat is motionless, muscles tensed and eyes wide
CEO_Syren says:
::smiles:: CNS: Oh yeah with a little derlak sauce it probably tastes like chicken
XO_McDuggle says:
::starts for the back of the cave:: CEO: Chief keep an eye out we should be back soon.
CEO_Syren says:
::lifts his phaser up:: XO: Yes sir
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::'picks' up on Kizlev's thoughts and tries to project a sense of calm towards the leopard::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::whispers calmly:: CMO: Let us back away...slowly. I don't want to infringe on this one's territory longer than we have to. ::takes a slight step backward::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::laughs, and wonders if that is the first time she's heard the CEO crack a joke that wasn’t sarcastic::  CEO: I didn't think there was much of anything that could live in this climate permanently - animals, plants, nothing.
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: Well, I'm glad to be proven wrong about that. If that animal can live here permanently then we should be able to survive awhile. I wonder what is its food source?
XO_McDuggle says:
::heads back to where the body is and looks around finding that the cave ends just shortly beyond::
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::whispers quietly:: TO:  All right...I will move with you.  ::takes a careful step back and then another in rhythm with the TO::
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: As the pair begins to back off, the leopard does the same.
TO_Kizlev says:
@::watches with some relief at the cat, making sure it isn't poising itself to pounce, and measures his footfalls carefully as he backs away with Rhianna::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The snow seems to be slowing
FCO_Chottu says:
::follows the XO just hoping he doesn't end up finding more surprises::
XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Well it looks like there is nothing else in here besides us. If we need to we can move back here.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Once again, I never even thought of that - if my friends back on Bajor could see this now, they'd be ashamed at my lack of survival skills.  If this is the animal's home, then chances are we may be able to find something that it eats in the cave...
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::whispers again::  TO:  I don't think it wanted to harm us.  Maybe it felt trapped?
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: Suddenly the cat turns and runs back into the darkness.

CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: or at least the remains of whatever it eats.  It might help us to find more of its food source and use it for ourselves.
TO_Kizlev says:
@CMO: Maybe. If that's so, I won't argue with that. ::sees the cat scamper off and he sighs:: Good...any day that is non-violent is a good day for me. Let's keep moving.
XO_McDuggle says:
::stops to check out the guide's body as they head back to the entrance.::
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::tenses as the cat makes the sudden move to turn then relaxes, realizing she was more afraid than she thought::
FCO_Chottu says:
::just nods to the XO, not mentioning he'd very much prefer not moving back here again::
CEO_Syren says:
::moves over to the CNS:: CNS: We could go scouting. It's better than waiting here with nothing to do
CMO_Jakiel says:
@  ::peers down the darkened walls::  TO:  Is there some way to know which way to find the entrance?  ::knows he is used to being underground::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::looks out at the entrance of the cave:: CEO: It looks like the snow is slowing...  we can't go too far away though, we'll just end up lost again.  Can you rig up anything with our gear that'd give us a homing beacon so we can find our way back to the caves?
FCO_Chottu says:
::tries to hold his breath passing the guide::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::sees the blood trail fading somewhat, but can still follow it well enough:: CMO: The captain is more injured than I thought. The trail keeps going. That may be what attracted the leopard here in the first place.
CEO_Syren says:
::smiles:: CNS: I can try...now where's that tricorder the CSO had ::goes searching through the packs for the necessary equipment::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::off-handedly glances up at the ceiling, thinking he heard something "burrowing" from there::
XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Looks like he was killed by that Boar that we ran out :: points the throat that has been slashed and where it had taken a couple of bites.::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Do our communicators work?  We should let the others know where we're going - they'll freak if they come back and see no one's here, and the last thing we need is some emotional breakdowns.
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::still can't shake the feeling of sadness.  Wishes she could speak with her mother, Tessa, feeling worried for her.  Nods her head at Kizlev::  TO: Yes, we need to find her quickly in these temperatures.  ::follows Kizlev's gaze up::  What is it?
FCO_Chottu says:
::doesn't look at the guide:: XO: Uh, yeah.
XO_McDuggle says:
::comes back out to the entrance of the cave:: CEO/CNS: Well it looks like we are the only ones here.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::while the CEO is searching, pulls out all the food rations that she was able to get a hold of - not much, but they were better than nothing::
CEO_Syren says:
::still tinkering with his equipment:: CNS: No those commbadges are useless. We might have to do it the low tech way....oh never mind
TO_Kizlev says:
@Self: Hmm...I need to remember this isn't Andoria. ::chuckles:: CMO: It's nothing, just an old fear from childhood. Ice bore swarms to be exact. ::finds the trail getting easier to follow, the captain having lost much blood::
CEO_Syren says:
XO: That's great news. While you were gone DiDomnia and I thought we could scout around for some food. That animal must eat something to survive
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::looks at him curiously::  TO:  These ice bores were dangerous?  ::continues to walk beside Kizlev as he tracks the blood droplets::
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: The only thing that animal was eating Chief was the guide.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: Keyser is making sure we have some way to find the caves again in case the snow picks up... but we need to go, the rations we have won't last too long.
TO_Kizlev says:
@CMO: Oh, yes. A past playmate friend was touched by several of them falling from the ceiling. He suffered numerous third degree burns on his chest and face. Not a pleasant experience quite honestly.
XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Have you been able to find any rope?
CEO_Syren says:
XO: But it has to have some other food source Sir. I've rigged a homing beacon. It won't work past maybe 200 meters but we could see where we are and the snow is letting up.
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::can't help but glance back up at the ceiling warily, listening hard::  TO:  And does Earth have a species like your Andorian bores?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
XO: Yes, there is... ::curious to see how rope is going to help her and Keyser find food::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::smiles, shaking his head:: CMO: I certainly hope not. ::follows the path through a narrowing side tunnel that seems to slope upward somewhat::
XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: If any of us are going out there we need to be tied together so we don't become separated again.
FCO_Chottu says:
::frowns, not planning on moving anywhere, tied up or not::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::nods:: XO: That works...  ::looks back at the CEO, then to the XO again:: XO: So we can go forage?
CEO_Syren says:
::crosses his fingers::
XO_McDuggle says:
CNS: Yes however when you get to the where the homing signal starts to get weak you need to come back.
CEO_Syren says:
XO: Not a problem ::reaches for the rope and starts to tie it around himself::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::is momentarily shocked at how happy she is to get permission to go out - she hadn't realized it but she was getting a little stir-crazy in the cave:: XO: Of course.  ::ties the other end of the rope around her waist::  CEO: Ready?
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::looks back at Kizlev, not at all reassured::  TO: You are not sure?  ::glances back up and moves a little closer to Kizlev as she walks, then back behind them too::
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: give your self about 3 to 4 meters between your self and the CNS.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The snow is starting to stop, and as it does, the temperature continues to drop.
XO_McDuggle says:
CEO: I wouldn’t stay out there to long either.
CEO_Syren says:
::feeds out a little rope then tightens it around his waist. There was a weird thrill about going out and risking his life that Keyser hadn't felt before but he liked it:: XO/CNS: Ok I’m ready ::grabs the homing device and waits for Dom to lead the way::
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The trail of blood is especially heavy now... and snow and ice starts to cover the floor thickly.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Then let's hurry up and get going, so we can hurry up and get back ::zips her coat up all the way, pulls the hood up and goes out of the cave::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::gazes intently ahead upon seeing the concentrated patches of purple blood:: CMO: K'Beth must be close by the looks of this. Aloud: Captain K'Beth! Are you there?
CEO_Syren says:
::takes a deep breath and follows her out:: CNS: Heigh ho, heigh ho, a foraging we go...sorry bout that. Heard the tune in a holovid
XO_McDuggle says:
::watches as they leave:: FCO: I guess it is just you and me for a while. We might as well get comfortable.:: makes sure the rocks are still warm::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::looks back at him with one eyebrow raised sky-high:: CEO: Not that I would ever intentionally insult someone... but please don't ever sing again ::smiles::
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::has a little more trouble moving through snow::  TO: I hope I have enough medical gear to help her.  We'll need to get to the Arondight as soon as possible.  ::is back to hugging herself and shivering again now that the adrenaline rush is over::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: It isn't long before the CEO and CNS are out of site of the cave, the terrain here being far from flat.
FCO_Chottu says:
::tilts head and looks around::
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: What? I'll have you know I was a finalist in Trill Idol before I joined the academy. But I guess there's no accounting for taste
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::looking around:: CEO: If any other living things are in existence out here, chances are they'd be in holes or caves of their own, so we should look for anything that looks like an opening...  ::grins:: and maybe I'm not the one who is lacking in taste.  Who judged Trill Idol again?
FCO_Chottu says:
::peers out into the cold::
CEO_Syren says:
::stumbles along behind her:: CNS: Oh one of those Earth hacks. Something Jackson...like Michael the 45th. 
FCO_Chottu says:
::looks around, searching:: XO: I hear something.
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The pair can see a figure on the floor up ahead
XO_McDuggle says:
::Sits up:: FCO: Can you tell where it is coming from?
FCO_Chottu says:
XO: Ssshh, a voice..
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ TO:  Have you tried your commbadge...  ::stops speaking::  Kizlev...?
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::stepping slowly to avoid losing her footing in the terrain:: CEO: That would explain it ::grins::
FCO_Chottu says:
XO: A woman.
TO_Kizlev says:
@::is about to offer Rhianna his coat when he spots what he thinks might be the captain, shining his light in that direction:: CMO: Someone's there on the ground. ::rushes over to check, hand still on his sword grip, ready to draw just in case::
XO_McDuggle says:
::sits waiting for the FCO to locate where the voice is coming from::
Host Bafii says:
@ ACTION: A small furry beast jumps out at the approaching TO, growling loudly and bearing its fangs.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: So do you see any signs of life?
CEO_Syren says:
Self: Aliens ::rolls his eyes:: CNS: No things look pretty desolate ::checks the homing device::
XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Come on Chottu use those ears to find out where.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::looks around for anything that might be an animal's home or foot tracks::
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::opens her coat to retrieve the tricorder and med kit, shivering even more....and then stops her forward movement suddenly, a small exclamation escaping::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::throws himself onto the ground and rolls away, comes up to his feet, and draws his blade, all in one continuous motion::
TO_Kizlev says:
@CMO: Take cover, Rhianna! ::stands his ground eyeing the aggressive creature::
XO_McDuggle says:
::looks around trying to see if he can see what the FCO hears::
CEO_Syren says:
::looking around at a blanket of white:: CNS: If we don't find something soon we'll have to go back
Host Bafii says:
@ACTION: The small ball of fur, less than a foot high, stand protectively over the body of the Captain.
FCO_Chottu says:
::still scanning around, listening, suddenly twitches a little:: XO: That way, but it's only barely hearable.. Not sure how far.
XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Lead on.
FCO_Chottu says:
::chokes, thinking:: Self: Go out there ?!
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::at first feels frozen, then takes a step back in the darkness since the TO has the light::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::slaps a hand on his forehead:: Self: I hate it when I overreact. ::carefully sheaths his blade:: CMO: It's the captain's pet... ::tries not to look threatening::
FCO_Chottu says:
::bites lip:: XO: Aye sir.
CEO_Syren says:
::pauses abruptly:: CNS: Wait...I think I see a hole over there ::points off to his left::
XO_McDuggle says:
::follows the FCO::

CNS_DiDomnia says:
::follows his gaze:: CEO: Ok, let's go check it out... have your phaser ready in case something live is in there.
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ TO: Dog.  That is what Captain K'Beth called it.  ::moves forward and holds a hand out, calling quietly::  Dog:  Dog, come here Dog. We are here to help.  TO:  Do you have any food with you?
CEO_Syren says:
::slips the homing devices into his pocket and pulls out the phaser:: CNS: We'll have to be careful not to fall in. 
FCO_Chottu says:
::slowly makes way through the snow in the direction of where the sound came from::
Host Bafii says:
@ <Dog>  ::sniffs at the CMO and then calms down, moving away from the Captain to allow her access, whimpering softly::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Yeah.... prophets only know what might be down there. ::follows him over closer to the hole::
XO_McDuggle says:
::follows the FCO peering out ahead of him trying to see who is out there::
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ Dog:  Good Dog.  ::runs the tricorder over the Captain's body.
TO_Kizlev says:
@::keeps a weary watch on the vigilant canine:: CMO: I have some dried field rations... ::takes off his pack and takes some jerky and breaks into several smaller bits and hands it to the animal::
FCO_Chottu says:
::stops::
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The XO/FCO climb higher into the hills, after about 50 meters James can hear faint singing in a familiar voice.
CEO_Syren says:
::slowly inches toward the opening testing the ground as he goes. When the opening comes into view his mouth falls open:: CNS: Somebody's in there! Somebody Starfleet!
FCO_Chottu says:
::gazes ahead, then turns around:: XO: Another cave sir.
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::glances up at Kizlev from her crouched position::  TO:  It deserves a reward I think.  Dog:  Very brave Dog.
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Are they injured?  Who is it?
Host Bafii says:
@ <Dog> ::ignores the food, intent on K'Beth::
XO_McDuggle says:
::hears the voice and heads for the cave:: FCO: That’s Sheri.
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: It's a man and he looks unconscious ::cups his mouth and shouts down the hole:: 
CNS_DiDomnia says:
CEO: Think we can pull him out?
TO_Kizlev says:
@CMO: I guess it's not hungry. ::drops a couple of the bits and pockets the rest, then goes over to Rhianna's side:: CMO: How can I help?
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The man in the ice doesn't react to Keyser's yell.
FCO_Chottu says:
::steps into the cave and looks around::

CMO_Jakiel says:
@ ::shakes her head and looks up at Kizlev very worried::  TO:  Kizlev, we have to get her back to the ship.  She is damaged and with the loss of this much blood...I don't know.  She's close to hypothermia. We have to keep her warm somehow.  ::starts to remove her coat::
CEO_Syren says:
::his mind races:: CNS: Umm...it's gonna be dangerous. One of us will need to go down there and tie this rope around him. ::hands over his phaser:: I'll go
Host Bafii says:
ACTION: Just inside the cave, the XO finds his wife, lying on the floor her legs pulled up to her chest, trying to keep warm.  She if singing softly, barely above a whisper
TO_Kizlev says:
@::stops her from removing her coat with a gentle hand on her shoulder:: CMO: No, you need to keep warm. ::takes off his coat::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::takes the phaser, figuring Keyser could probably lift the man out of the hole better than she could:: CEO: Okay, but be careful
XO_McDuggle says:
::rushes into the cave and goes over to where Sheri is wrapping his arm around her:: Sheri: Am I glad to see you.
CEO_Syren says:
::starts loosening the rope:: CNS: It doesn't look that deep... I could probably climb back up then we'd both pull him up. Just be careful, watch out for any wild animals ::starts to climb down the hole::
XO_McDuggle says:
FCO: Chottu we need to get her back to the cave where we were and see if we can get something warm in to her.
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ TO: But...  ::stops her movement and removes a glove to retrieve the dermal regenerator and her knife::
XO_McDuggle says:
::helps Sheri get up and starts towards the caves where they were::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
::bites her lower lip - is really worried, but doesn't want to show it outwardly:: CEO: We haven't seen any wild animals yet out here, why would they come out now? ::grins::
FCO_Chottu says:
::just nods and leads goes back out. tracking back from where they came::
TO_Kizlev says:
@::feels the chill on his exposed skin, even through his cotton tunic as he sets the coat over K'Beth:: CMO: Communication is problematic. We need to get her moving somehow ::wishes he had taken his paramedic training on the Dublin while he was stationed there::
CEO_Syren says:
CNS: That's exac-- ::Keyser was halfway down the wall when he lost his footing and went flying down the hole, barely missing the unconscious officer::
XO_McDuggle says:
::follows the FCO caring Sheri::
CMO_Jakiel says:
@ TO:  I've got to get to her leg... ::flips the knife over and carefully slips it under the fabric of her leg, slicing quickly.  Hands Kizlev some antiseptic pads::  TO:  Use those to clean off the blood... ::starts with the regenerator::
CNS_DiDomnia says:
Self: Oh, s#%@! CEO: Keyser!
TO_Kizlev says:
@CMO: Yes, of course...doctor. ::winks at her and starts working as instructed::
FCO_Chottu says:
::stops and spots the original cave again, looks back and points, then moves towards it::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A shuttle can be heard coming in from the north.  Seems someone did miss the Arondight crew.
Host Bafii says:
<<<<<<<<<< END MISSION >>>>>>>>>>

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