Host Jules says:
When last we left the Knights, they were trying to determine who or what the unknown vessel was in their space.

Host Jules says:
Currently, they are unable to identify it or establish communications with it.

It has left strange things on the station.

Host Jules says:
Will the crew figure out what or who it is?

Let's find out.

Host Jules says:
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CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::in Sickbay, as usual::

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::in quarters::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::in operations, running continual scans of the mystery ship, checking for anything the might be familiar to the computer, something that might give a hint to its identity::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Has the Phoenix brought to a full stop::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  Captain, I am picking up indeterminate life form readings.  If I had to guess, I'd say...  Maybe nine individuals.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::flash sends life form data to sick bay, atten:  Dr. Slater::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  Transmit your findings to the Phoenix.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::hears her terminal beep and frowns at what she reads::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  Aye.  :flash sends data to the Phoenix::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* What's this?

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The vessel has stopped.  An intruder alert sounds on deck 38.  LtCmdr Ravenprowlers quarters.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::quickly checks on the status of the two probes that were launched earlier, makes sure they are still powered down, pending retrieval::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::brings up the life form data on the computer terminal and tries to correlate it with the Starfleet medical database for a match::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
*CMO*:  Just a little enigma for you to offer your opinion on, if you care too, doc. 

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::opens one eye at the alert thinking she is dreaming::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* trying to track them down........I'll let you know.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
*CMO*:  thanks.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  Rustling is heard in the living room area of Ravenprowlers quarters.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::switches to lateral sensor array, ties in multi-spectral imaging::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::scrolls down the screen::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::finds something interesting, close..................

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::it leads to a dead end:: toself: dang it.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Has a hailing frequency opened::

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::reaches for a dagger and taps her combadge::*Bridge*: There is some one in my quarters.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::gets an interesting reading in one of the sensor elements, looks into it::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO*: do you have any other sensor data on these life forms, I'm close, but not quite.

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::hears Tigs and goes to check who might be there::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*Security*:  Intruder alert in Ravenprowler's quarters.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
*CMO*:  Negative, nothing pertaining to the life forms.  Sorry doc.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
*CSO* Thanks, I think I'll pay a little visit to operations.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  Captain, I'm detecting could be a latent sub-space footprint.  It appears to have intersected the station.

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::comes around the corner to see::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  As Jo enters the quarters, she sees a man dressed in red from his head to his foot, his coat all covered with ashes and soot.......

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::puts her hands on her hips none too pleased:: Man: Who are you and what are you doing here, I am SURE you have no authorization.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
@::coughs waking up from a daze at his console::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::leaves Alex in charge of a very quiet Sickbay and heads towards Operations::

Host Jules says:
<Man in Red> ::looks at Jo and smiles and winks and laying a finger to the side of his nose, he disappears.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@COMM: Avalon: *CO*: Permission to board the vessel?

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::hears Jo in the other room::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CSO:  Can you determine if it is still onboard?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::enters the TL::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  In the middle of the CIV's living area is a large evergreen tree with lights all over it and wrapped gifts under it.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CO:  I can't tell that, but the signature isn't all that different from a transporter beam...  It’s a pretty good guess something beamed over from that ship.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
TL: Operations, please.

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::goes to check on Tigs::*Bridge*: The intruder is a psycho dressed in a red suit ::gasps:: And he has holographic capabilities.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
Aloud:  Red suit...  Couldn't be a Q, could it?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::waits for the TL as it climbs up through the levels::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
COMM: Phoenix: *XO*:  Yes, but please be cautious.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@COMM: Avalon: *CO*: Count on it.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::the TL stops and Victoria steps out into Operations::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Orders the Phoenix within transporter range and heads for TR 1::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
@::trails along with the XO, grabbing his phaser rifle::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::stops and looks around operations and begins to head towards SCI 2::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CTO: We will get to the bottom of this yet.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::Sees the CMO enter operations.::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Arrives at the TR::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
@XO: Aye, sir.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::nods tot the CO::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::nods in return to the CMO.::

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::finds Tigs trying to get out of bed and give her a glowering scowl::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::logs onto SCI 2 and brings up the current data on the life forms::

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::glances at Jo and lays back down::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::sees the CMO enter, and wags his tail::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CMO:  So, Doctor?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::glances at the CSO:: CSO: when are you going to see me about removing that tail of yours?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Is informed that they are in transporter range and steps up onto the Padd::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CMO:  I was just gonna ask you about that?

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@CTO: Ready?

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
@::hops onto the pad next to the XO, making sure his rifle is loaded:: XO: Ready, sir.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: as soon as possible, okay? Sickbay is very quiet right now and we can take advantage of it.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CMO:  Sure thing, I'll stop by after my shift

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
@::Orders the transport and he and the CTO disappear in a shimmer of light::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::nods:: CSO: anything further to give me on the life forms?

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The XO and CTO attempt to transport to the to the vessel.  When they materialize, it is in Command Center, wearing long red underwear decorated with little reindeer, strategically placed.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::blinks:: Self: Well, I'll be...

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::looks to the new arrivals, and laughs out loud::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: This isn't what I had in Mind

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::give Tigs a nod, picks up a tricorder and scans her::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
XO: I agree, but I think you look cute, sir. ::tugs on his underwear and makes a discreet move for the turbolift::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: You are starting to worry me.

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::is about tired of this but says nothing, trying to get comfortable::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks up  and is unimpressed, she raises an eyebrow::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::smiles at the blushing young women in operations and smiles at the CMO even though she seems unimpressed... hope she has better - steps onto the turbolift, doing a small shimmy before so::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::laughs to herself after getting a good long look at the XO and CTO.::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: If you will excuse me.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::narrows eyes and wonders where they come from, as she was uninformed that they were off the station::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: This wasn't in the plan.

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::puts the tricorder down, taking Tigs dagger from her hand, she puts it back on the night stand:: CIV: Don't think you'll be needing this.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  By all means.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Heads for the TL::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::holds the TL for the nighty-wearing XO::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::thinks why is it that when she is transported she arrives nude more of the time::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Thank you.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::goes back to studying the dada::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Can you tell me what in the Blue hell just happened?

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
XO: Yes, sir.  You know, we could make this habit.  I haven't had this many heads turn towards me since... well... I lost my swim shorts at the Academy swim meet.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
XO: I'm guessing some sort of defensive system by that ship.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: I am a married man, I do not care to repeat this incident.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
XO: Understood, sir.  Lips are sealed.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CO: trying to put this life form data together is like putting pieces of a jigsaw puzzle together. I am missing only one piece and it's driving me nuts.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
XO: I hope someone in operations thinks about contacting the Phoenix and having her come back to Avalon. ::grins knowing someone is smart enough::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Although we did turn a few heads.:: Smiles::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::chuckles at the XO::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CMO:  The life form doesn't seem to be a threat at the moment.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CO: I am so close...........I get readings in the humanoid range and some form of animal.......::trails off as she searches for more clues::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: I think that Lt. sitting at the OPS station noticed you.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CMO:  Why don't we just go take a look?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CO: no, not at the moment.........but it would be nice to know exactly what we are dealing with.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::watches the doors close and gets a small smile off back at the OPS stations ensign:: XO: Good to know.:: grins::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The vessel begins moving again, closer to the station.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CO: Look? ::looks around operations:: Look where, Ma'am?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
     CMO:  Maybe we should look down in Tigs’ quarters?

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::checks alarm:: Aloud:  Movement.  The vessel in closing!

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks up at the alarm::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::the turbolift's doors open:: XO: Well, I'll go get a fresh uniform and head back up to Ops. ::nods and walks off::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CMO:  Would be nice to have a tactical officer around, even one in red skivvies.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: Aye, I'd agree to that..........maybe we should recall him?

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::in a quick eye flash - gets a uniform from his closet, hops into it, and starts jogging towards the turbolift::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Heads for his quarters making sure the corridor is clear::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CMO:  sure we could stifle the laughter?

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::wanders back into the living area, wondering why the tree didn't get shut off yet::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::hops into the next lift and is heading back up to operations::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: we could try ...::smirks::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Arrives in his quarters and heads for the bedroom::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Looks onto the table beside his bed and sees the picture of his wife::

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>: Touches the tree and realizes that there is no holographic projector in the room, and takes a step back::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::notices the proximity alarm and sees the vessel coming closer to the station.::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::tugs on his uniform, straightening it - stepping off the lift and onto operations with a slight pant, taking up his console::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
Self: She would have gotten a kick out of this.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  Intruder alert sounds on level 12.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: welcome back commander

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Suddenly has a feeling of loneliness wash over him::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::mutters at the alert and alerts security team Gamma to get to level 12::CO: Sir, intruder, level 12.  Security is being dispatched.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Horridly pulls on a new uniform and heads back to operations::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
CTO:  Any indication as to the nature of the intruder, who or what it is now?

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The alert stops.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::runs scans on deck twelve::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
CO: Scanning, sir. ::looking at internal sensors trying to figure out the nature of the intruder::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Steps off the TL::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks up and over at the CTO:: CTO: did you get anything? I can not seem to get any clear picture of the intruder

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
CMO: No sir.  sensors lost contact.  Gamma is still enroute there.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  Over the stations COM bells can be heard jingling.

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::shakes a couple packages, realizes there are actually things inside them::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
All: What is going on here?

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
XO: Reminds me of an old Earth song, "Winter Wonderland."

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Of all the things I have seen and experienced this is the strangest yet.

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>:: thinks hmmmm runs her tricorder around the whole area::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The vessel dissappears and reappears on the flight deck.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::starts trying to locate the source of the bells over the communications systems::

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
::hears ghastly cheerful music and pulls her blanket up over her head::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
CSO: I can't get a signal for location... you?:: peers at the CSO waggling his tail::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  the jingle does sound better than the blaring alerts.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::checks internal sensors:: CTO:  Some kind of phase shift, difficult to nail it down

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: This is true, however this person seems to be able to come and go as he pleases.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CTO:  Let me try reversing the sensor polarity, that sometimes helps.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
XO: Maybe we should all just stop what we doing and sing Christmas carols or something... it does seem to be following that motif.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  At least it hasn't caused any problems,             yet.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: We have an intruder on this station who is coming and going as he pleases and you want to sing.

Host Jules says:
<Man in Red> *All* Your presence is requested on the flight deck.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::notices the operations ensign turn her head back towards the CTO as the captain says "yet" - he gives her a nice smile again::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::grumbles to herself:: If' it's Q again, I'll take a whip to him.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
ALL:  Who the devil was that?

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::looks at the tricorder readings finding the tree and the gifts are all real::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::looks up::"All"?

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
ALL:  We don't know who that is.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
All: Shall we go put an end to the mystery?

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::feels an overwhelming pressure to go to the flight deck::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
XO:  here here

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CTO: Lets get security teams down there ASAP.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
ALL: we should send down a security team to deal with this intruder

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Permission to head for the flight deck?

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::reroutes the Gamma squad to the flight deck:: XO: They are on their way, I'm going too. ::leaves his phaser under his console and trots for the TL::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
XO:  Yes and report what you find.

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Runs for the TL::

CO_Capt_Rushing thinks:
::he sure is in a hurry::

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::stands with the XO in the turbolift again::

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  The entire senior staff arrives on the flight deck.

Host Jules says:
<Man in Red>::turns and smiles:: All:  Ho ho ho.  At least that's what I think I am supposed to say.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::blinks seeing himself on the flight deck staring at the man in red::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::narrows eyes at the sight and pulls her tricorder out of her pocket and scans the stranger::

Host Jules says:
<Man in Red>::snaps his fingers and a large evergreen tree appears with lights on it and presents under it::

CIV_Ravenprowler says:
<Jo>::thinks perhaps she should grab the kids and let them have at it::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
::scans the entire flight deck with his tricorder::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
::Steps forward: Man: You have some explaining to do.

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::sees the gamma squad tripping over their feet piling through a side door all holding tricorders - remembers he needs an extra training session with them on proper room entry::

Host Jules says:
::snaps his fingers again and his clothes change to robes and a pointed hat:: <Merlin> All:  I wanted to show you my appreciation for your help.

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::toself:: Merlin........grimaces::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CMO:  Mer...  Who?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
::thinks back to when the Admiral was the CO on the station and the time they ......CSO: Long story:: smiles::

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CMO:  Mmmmm, like to hear it sometime.

Host Jules says:
::smiles at the CMO:: All:  Thank you all. ::smiles and dissappears::

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
*XO*:  What have you found out?

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: if you have an afternoon, I'd like to tell it to you.

CSO_LT_Hawkes says:
CMO:  After my tail, thingy?

CTO_Cmdr_Hebert says:
::throws the gamma squad a nasty look that only a security squad commander can throw - and smiles at the magician seeing that this scene with a panning camera would look absolutely hilarious::

CMO_Cmdr_Slater says:
CSO: Aye, after you tail bobbing.

CO_Capt_Rushing says:
::watches Merlin::

XO_Cmdr_Horn says:
CO: Who was that?

Host Jules says:
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