Host Jules says:
Avalon Station - 10409.26 - “Beyond the Rainbow - Episode 1”

Host Jules says:
The Knights have been ordered to the second planet in the Gorsach system to investigate reports of unusual magnetic and radiation signals emanating from the surface that is directly affecting the nuclear reactions within the systems sun.  The crew is on board the Phoenix and are 1 hour out from Avalon.

Host Jules says:
What will they find when they get there??  Will they get there???  Let's find out.

Host Jules says:
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CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::in Sickbay::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::in engineering::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::on the bridge, monitoring sensor diagnostics underway, while reviewing data on the Gorsach System::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::on the bridge calmly listening to the hum of the bridge activities.::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::on the bridge monitoring tactical::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* Do you have any information on what type of radiation we may encounter in the Gorsach System and if it will affect the crew?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CEO*:  How are those engines holding up?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: So far so good.  A bit touchy.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Enters the bridge coming onto duty for the first time since the end of the hearings::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
*CMO*:  Looks to be mainly gamma and isolitic radiation, pretty high up in rad counts.  Should get a better picture when we enter the system

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CEO*:  Good.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::sees the XO, wonders how the hearing went as he hasn't been on duty since.::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::acknowledges the XO entering the bridge, goes back to work::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* Okay, thanks.  Keep me informed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::monitors the power grids and does her standard level 3 diagnostics of all engineering systems except the warp drive::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  How are you?  Recovered from the grueling hearing?

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
*CMO*:  Yeah, will do.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO*: Slater out.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: As much as can be expected.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The ship has an uneventful 4 hours getting to the Gorsach system.  The Phoenix is now entering the system.

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
CO: Captain, we are now entering the Gorsach system.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::runs standard sensor sweep of the Gorsach System, compares results with previous long-range scans::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  I'm glad you both were cleared of all charges.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::finishes up in Sickbay, sending the head nurse to replicate enough serum to stay off either type of radiation::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::nods towards the TO::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::sits down at her desk and picks up a padd::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::pulls up the power allotment grid and makes sure that every department has enough power and the SIF, LRS, SRS, have the power they need::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks up as Alex walks slowly past her door::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: We should have been there were no grounds for them.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
CO/XO:  Picking up high levels of gamma and isolitic radiation emanating from the 4th planet.  Levels are constant at 159 rads per second

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::she smiles as he looks in her direction::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
<Alex>::nods in Vic's direction::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  If you weren't cleared then I was  going to fileda formal complaint.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::returns the nod and beneath lowered lids she watches him move away from her door::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  How long until the radiation affects the ship and its occupants

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::checks long and short range sensors::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
CO:  our shields should provide protection for at least a few hours, Captain.  I'd like to get a closer look at the fourth planet, if it’s possible

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: I appreciate your confidence in me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::fluctuations are making the main engineering light up like a Christmas tree::  Self: Oh no please not now.  ::hands fly across the board correcting and reconfiguring the SIF fields to maximum strength::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::smiles to herself and focuses on the report::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Ens. Wrng Way:  Take us in closer to the 4th planet in this system.

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
CO: Aye Captain... no prob  ::whispers:: I hope

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: A suggestion?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CEO*:  Yes?

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::puts full spectrum of sensor arrays on the 4th planet, bits on his lower lip as he reads the data stream::

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
::engages the impulse engines towards the 4th planet::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: I have reinforced the SIF to its maximum level.  If we get any closer to the planet, we may not be able to hold the shields long enough.  The radiation is bombarding the shields badly.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::finishes up with the report and exits her office::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::confers with the head nurse::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CEO:  Understood.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
ALOUD TO SELF:  well that is strange.  *CEO* :  Engineering, you folks playing with the shield settings down there?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Ens. Wr'ng w'y:  Hold here.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  This is as close as were going to get without immediate radiation damage.

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::continues to monitor sensors as well as tactical systems::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::walks over to a monitor, taps a quick command to show the level of radiation in the immediate area::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
CO:  Captain.  The radiation field is acting...  Very strangely.  

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::her eyes go wide::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  Strangely, how?

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
CO: Aye Captain  ::brings the ship to station keeping:: We are at a relative stop

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CSO*: I ......excuse me but we are not playing with the shield settings.  If they are slightly out of alignment give the credit to the radiation.  I am now reconfiguring the shields yet again.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
CO:  I'm reading a divergence in the radiation field, it’s as though its getting out of the way of our shield.  Radiation levels at our shield is dropping, to near space normal.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
*CEO*:  Do me a favor Lieutenant Commander, hold off on that reconfig.  

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  A huge Vortex opens up under the Phoenix and begins to pull the ship down into the center.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  Interesting.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::double-checks the radiation readings again::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CSO*: Understood.

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
::looks at sensors:: All: What in the... KHEST !

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::resets radiological sensor elements, and rescans::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
CO: Captain, we're being pulled into a vortex.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Helm:  Get us away from that Vortex.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::scans the vortex::

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
CO: You bet with all due please Ma'am Full Reverse !  ::puts the helm at full reverse::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::looks up at the engine out out::

Host Jules says:
ACTION: The ship begins to shake and vibrate as it is still slowly pulled down into the vortex

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::watches the view screen as an eerie looking hole lingers under the Phoenix::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::holds onto the console in sickbay, while looking around to make sure everyone is okay::

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
CO: VERY BAD!  It is not working Ma'am.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir this vortex is way too strong for us to get away from.  May I suggest that we go with the Vortex??

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
CO/XO:  Reading intense gravimetric distortion...  

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Helm:  Take us in that Vortex, maybe we can shoot through it.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::shaking so bad she's afraid to let go to strike her com badge to see what's going on.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Sir I am going to bleed power from non-essential systems and feed them into the SIF and shields.  We are going to need it.

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
::swallows:: CO: IN????!

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
CO:  That vortex likely leads into the atmosphere!

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::hands flying over the console::  Ens. Spanner: Bring online fusion reactors 8, 9, 10 and boost the SIF and the Shields.

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
::begins to plot a course::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
<Ens. Spanner>CEO: Yes ma'am one step ahead of you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::smiles at her right hand man::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*CEO*:  We are heading into the Vortex, hope to shoot through it.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::grabs onto side of console::

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
::swallows:: CO: I will of course to try and control the descend...  ::whispers:: Angels and Ministers of Grace Defend us  ::hits the engage::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: Understood.  SIF is at 10% over norms and Shields are at present at 110% for now.,

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::makes sure sensors are recording.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
*CO*: All I ask is that you go in at the proper angles. If you don't you will shake us apart here.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  As the ship falls further and further into the vortex, the crew becomes dizzy and lethargic.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*SHIP-WIDE*:  Hold on were heading into the Vortex.

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
::tries not to vomit all over the CON::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CO* Sickbay is rocking and rolling.........::stumbles::  What's going on............::stumbles again::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::holds on to her console::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::hangs onto a biobed, feeling faint.  Glances quickly at Alex::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::tries in vain to aim for her comm badge to reply to the CMO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::grabs head in pain and is very dizzy:: Self: No I am strong I will let the pain flow through me as the wind.....I must maintain focus......  Strength is wisdom.....::grabs the console for support::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::hoarsely asks:: Computer: is it the radiation that is causing this state?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::becomes heavy in her seat.::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::hears a high pitched whine in his head, cups his ears tightly::

Host Jules says:
<Computer> CMO: Insufficient data

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::doesn't hear the reply, as she has passed out::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::now sits on the floor trying to stay conscious and keeps repeating:: Self: Logic is the strength of all wisdom.............

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  Everyone on the entire ship slips into a deep sleep.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::ZZZZZZZZZZZZ::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::feels strong arms around as she falls into the deep sleep::

FCO_Wr`ng_W`y says:
::passes out::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::she passes out with one worry, Squiggy in their quarters, is he alright::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::falls asleep with everyone else defiantly::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::dreams of a rainbow.::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::stirs and opens he eyes::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::can't move::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::opens eyes and finds that I am in a forest...  goes to rub head and discovered that I now have a mane and tail...  Thinks Catian::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  Everyone begins to come around, but not everyone is on the ship.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::fells as if her joints are rusted::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::wakes on the bridge next to the captain finding she has fur::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::pulls herself back up in her chair.::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::rolls onto her side and finds that her arms are made of some type of metal::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::stirs and opens one eye at a time:: Self: What the......::hears her voice and eyes pop out:: Where the blazes am I?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::to self:: What the.......?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::checks herself over and sees that her hair is in braids.::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::taps her metal type fingers against her chest..........hears a hollow sound............and screams!::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
@::looks around surroundings, hears a distinctive purr coming from my own throat::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The viewscreen shows what is outside the ship.  It appears to be a very pretty scenic area with very large flowers and trees.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::the screams echo in her mind as if ricocheying off the walls::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::stands::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::gets to her feet and realizes how short she has become::  Self: Oh my god nooooo!!!!!!

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::thinks.........We're not in Kansas anymore::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::stands as she looks to the CO:: CO: Ma'am.....

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
TO:  Please, call me Dorothy.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::looks around to see what the surrounding area is and to see if she sees any of the crew::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::shouts:: Hey, anyone, can anyone hear me?  I've fallen and I can't get UP!

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
@::hears a rustling in the brush nearby, turns towards the sound, crouches and in a second or two, pounces on some sort or rodent, pinning it down::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
TO:  Where is the rest of our bunch?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::hears the CMO and heads in that direction::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
@::bites into its neck, snapping it and killing the rodent::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
CO:  May I request you call me......... ::chokes on her words for a moment:: CO: Toto.  And I am not currently aware of where the crew is.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::shouts back:: CMO: I am coming stay there.  ::continues to head in that direction::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@::hears a voice:: CEO: Hurry, and bring some oil of olay!

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::raises an eyebrow::  CMO: A what??????

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
TOTO:  Scan the surrounding area outside the ship for them.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@CEO: Nevermind, just hurry!

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::steps over to a console and scans for the rest of the crew::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::comes up and over the ridge to see a most perplexing site::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@::tries to lift her head and hears a screeching sound::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@::sighs::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
@::after a pause, opts to snack on his catch::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CMO: Ma'am???? You look like a.....well.......like a tin man.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::looks at the unhappy CMO::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
Dorothy:  There are life forms outside within a 50-foot radius.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@CEO: Well, not quite a tin man........more like a rust bucket.  I can't seem to move my extremities. You don't happen to have any oil on you, do you?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::lowers her hand to help Cmdr. Slater to her feet::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Toto:  Can we communicate with them at all?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@CEO: If I were able to reach out a hand to grab yours, I doubt you could lift me, I must weigh a ton.

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
Dorothy: No ma'am.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@::spies a small oil can:: CMO: Yes I think I can with this oil can.  ::squirts some oil on the rusted joints::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Toto:  Let's get out of this ship and go find out missing crew.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@::smiles as that feels so good::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Toto:  And no, I won't be carrying you in my basket.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@::moves her elbow joint without much pain and grins at the CEO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@:: aims the oil again at her legs and now her neck and head::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::raises a brow:: Dorothy:  Let's try finding these ruby slippers so you can click your heels then.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@::is able to move her arm to grasp the CEO's and with her help, she is able to raise up off the ground::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Toto:  Let's go.   ::they find a way to exit the ship in search of their crew.::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@CEO: thanks, I feel like a new.......um, er.......Tin Lady?

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
@CMO: Well it beats sitting there all rusted.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
@::after finishing the tasty rodent, licks his paws?  Paws  clean, moves to a nearby stream for a drink::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@::nods, and discovers another rusty spot.  Grabs the oil can and self lubricates her neck::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::follows the CO trying to figure out exactly what in the world is going on::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::the two leave the confines of the ship to see a open area.::

Host Glenda says:
ACTION:  A large pretty bubble begins to float down to where the CO and TO are.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
@CEO: Where's the rest of the crew?

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
@::looks into the stream at my reflection, and growls with approval::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::watches as the bubble gets bigger and closer.::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::watches the bubble wondering is she could kill it::

Host Glenda says:
ACTION:  The bubble pops and a really pretty lady, klutzy lady is sitting sprawled on the ground

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CMO: That is a question I have been asking myself for the last 10 minutes.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::walks up to the pretty, clumsy lady to help her up.::

Host Glenda says:
:: looks around and takes the hand offered to her :: CO:  Thank you dear.

Host Glenda says:
:: looks really good at the CO :: Oh, are you a good witch or a bad witch?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Glenda:  I am Dorothy, this is Toto and you are?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Glenda:  I'm not any kind of witch.

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::watches Glenda carefully and keeps from growling at the CO::

Host Glenda says:
CO:  Then is that the witch?  :; points to the TO ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CMO: I could find her telepathically if you want.

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
Glenda: I'm not a witch.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: Her?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::turns around in a circle:: CEO: NO need, I spy the CSO.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CMO: My sincere apologies I meant no disrespect.  I mean him.

Host Glenda says:
CO/TO:  Then I am confused.  The munchkins said that a witch killed the wicked witch of the East.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::points to the CSO admiring his reflection in the stream::

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
::turns her head and sees him standing by the stream::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Glenda:  We haven't seen any dead Witch.  Have you seen anyone else roaming aimlessly around these parts,  We're looking for our friends.

Host Glenda says:
CO/TO:  And there she is, and here you are...:: points to the feet and red boots sticking out from under the ship.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::begins walking towards the handsome lion, one rusty step at a time::

TO_Ens_Masterson says:
::walks over to the boots and kicks them::

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::hears some movement to my left, turn to see the CEO and CMO::  CEO/CMO:  Hey!  Isn't this just the weirdest dream?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: If this is a dream, I want out of it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Shemara says:
CSO: Indeed it is.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
Glenda:  We'll I guess I'm the Witch then but I do consider myself a good person,  So I guess I'm a good Witch.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
CMO:  Are you...  Is that rust on your arm?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: apparently so.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
::laughs::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: Nice tail.

Host Glenda says:
ACTION:  A puff of smoke appears and an ugly old witch is standing in front of the CO and TO.

CSO_LTjg_hawkes says:
CMO:  Ya think?

Host Glenda says:
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