USS Huron NCC 61245 SD 10406.19

Starring: 
Eric Woo as CO Captain Eric Woo
Steve Weller as CTO Ec'Thel'Ion
Chris Esterhuyse as FCO Dylan Roznine
Kariaunna Scotti as CSO Sierra Sky
Pam Bruyere as EO Holly Ivy Sparks
Ship Manager: Jim Koeller

Absent:
Daniel Nunan as TO Dem'Rual Wyte
Trish Yarborough as CNS Randi McIntyre

Mission Summary
The science department of the USS Huron are working continuously to find a proper antidote that conforms to humanoid use, while the CSO and EO finish up on the planet. On the ship, the CO, CTO and FCO try to explore all possibilities for the presence of this team, but with no information whatsoever, all they can do is postulate. On the planet, as the CSO prepare to leave, a group of felines appear, leaving the CSO in a mesmerized state – they communicate with her, seemingly, telepathically... 

The entire team is beamed onboard, and the CSO withers in pain, as if her mind was completely dominated by that one image of the telepathic feline... the FCO, also a telepath, return to the planet with the CSO in an attempt to calm her and to find out what these felines, who are thought to be as smart, if not smarter, than any other Federation Charter member, have to say...

Host CO_Woo says:
The USS Huron are still orbiting planet Brialus, the crew waiting, working, as the CSO continues her studies of this pathogen... the danger to the crew who have already been infected have seemingly been stopped or slowed, with most of them in stasis, but a cure is still out of reach...

Host CO_Woo says:
On the Huron, the science department are providing support for the CSO, some research nearby hospital archives for any possible cases of the pathogen leaving the planet... waiting patiently.

Host SM_Jim says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<RESUME MISSION>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On Bridge, keeping a close eye on the Away Team's status while others from the department look into how the other team got to the planet and from where.::

CSO_Sky says:
@::Standing on the doorstep of the module, on the planet, staring into the eyes of one very large feline with silver eyes and long fangs.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@::sits in the corner of the lab module trying her best to stay awake::

CSO_Sky says:
@::Feels her heart jump as she freezes in mid-step::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Sierra, it might be a good idea to stay inside. :;yawns::

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::walks over to Ec'Thel'Ion:: CTO: I think we should put our minds together and see if we can explain this Vulcan team.

Host CO_Woo says:
:: in his seat on the bridge, looking around, waiting for the CSO to report in:: CTO: Have the, er, Bynars found anything yet?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: I'd appreciate the help.  They had to come from somewhere, and I've been unable to find a clue as to where it's from.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Quietly::  EO: Beside the fact I have sent the report up and am not quite sure if we should follow it, we have company.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The large feline doesn't move, but follows every move the CSO makes just by moving it's eyes.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@::stands and moves over towards the door::CSO: Company? ::peeks outside::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Nothing yet from any of my investigation teams.  Looks like they appeared out of nowhere.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::waits for Ec'Thel'Ion to answer the Captain before continuing::

CSO_Sky says:
@::Looking the creature over carefully::  EO:  I believe he was one of our test subjects.  ::Feels guilty about that.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Lieutenant Sky's report has come in, shall I forward it to your console?

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@::gulps::CSO: He's certainly very....big.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  A small, garbled growl can be heard coming from the feline as it continues watching the CSO's every move.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: I suggest you back up slowly and I'll close the door.

Host CO_Woo says:
:: heads back to his console :: CTO: Yes, please, I'm quite looking forward to going over it. In the meantime, redouble your efforts to find some reference to this illness. And I trust you have assigned the task of collecting the remains to some of the team on the planet?

CSO_Sky says:
@::Quietly:: EO:  Not as large as a Sehlat.  I had the CTO beam him back home.  I am not sure how he got back here.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ FCO: Hold on, just a second.  *CSO*: Lieutenant, looks like there is something very large outside your door.  Is everything alright?

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::taps a few controls to make sure the database search of the illness is progressing::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: It must be another one......maybe it's mate?

CSO_Sky says:
@::Feels a touch of humor wanting to escape at the tactical officers question.::  *CTO*:  I am uncertain if that is an affirmative or negative, but yes, he is very large.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline now starts slowly pacing back and forth.....not taking it's eyes off the CSO.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Sierra, I don't like the way he's acting.

CSO_Sky says:
@EO:  No... I would almost swear it is the same one.  All the markings, are the same, more, it is the eyes.  ::Doesn't turn to look behind her.::  I think he wants something.

Host CO_Woo says:
CTO: Direct more security to her location to give her support.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: They have been collected and are ready to beam up as soon as the situation allows.  For now, we're keeping them on the planet until things are sorted out.  Limit the variables.  Security will be there momentarily.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Signals additional security to the portable lab setup.::

Host CO_Woo says:
*CSO*: Do you have any tranquilizers on hand? A phaser on your person...? We're sending more security to your location.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::tries to figure out how a team can be on the planet with no visible means of transport on or around the planet.:: CTO: Something that stands out.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline stops pacing and lays down, facing the CSO.

CSO_Sky says:
*CO*:  No sir...  I do not.  Though Lt Sparks may have one.  However... I do not believe he means us harm.  Sending down more might scare him.  Also... I wonder about his intelligence.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: I've been looking for debris, artificial constructs, signs of impact, nothing on the planet or the local system.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Please come back inside. He could pounce at any minute.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: I'm thinking they were dropped here, and the ship left again to pick them up at some point. But there is one flaw in that... there has been no recent spatial activity in this area.

CSO_Sky says:
@::mesmerized by his eyes::  EO:  I don't think so Holly...  ::Walks down the last step and slowly approaches him.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@::reaches for the phaser she has tucked in her belt::CSO: Sierra! Come back!

Host CO_Woo says:
*CSO*: Nevertheless, I am still sending more security - it's for your own safety, lieutenant. I suggest you try to get to a safe location... and when you're ready, I'd like some up-to-date information on this... antidote that you're looking for.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: But they've been down there for some time.  At least a few weeks, wasn't it?

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline immediately stands and begins growling at the EO.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@:;reaches for Sierra's arm and pulls her back::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: See, he's vicious!

CSO_Sky says:
@::Stops::  EO:  No.  He is not.  He is looking at you.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: Yes, if I remember correctly, but that doesn't mean they weren't left here to investigate for several months. It has been known to happen.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Or intentionally marooned.

CSO_Sky says:
@*CO*:  Sir, medical and science should be working on the antidote now.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Well tell him not to. He makes me nervous. :;raises her phaser and points it::

Host CO_Woo says:
FCO/CTO: Was any communications system, or some other way of contacting anyone outside of the planet, found on the planet?

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@Feline: Back off buddy or you'll feel this baby's sting.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Slowly reaches up and lowers Holly's hand::  EO:  We are guests on his world.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::looks at Eric:: CO: Unknown at the moment sir. ::looks at Ec'Thel'Ion to see if he knows.::

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline prepares to strike at the EO as the threat becomes stronger.

CSO_Sky says:
@EO:  Holly, please...

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Maybe we are, so let's just get the heck out of here then.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Negative Sir.  Just a few primitive, almost flimsy structures that weren't even detected until we intensified the scans.

CSO_Sky says:
@EO:  Perhaps it is time for you to beam back to the ship.  There is little more you can do here.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Not unless you come back as well.

Host CO_Woo says:
CTO/FCO: I wonder why a team that was sent here... legitimately ::he adds pointedly, looking at the CTO:: ... would not have any communications systems to contact whoever brought them here.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Targets the Transporter on the Feline, ready to beam it away if needed.::

CSO_Sky says:
@::Finally glances back at Holly, confusion in her eyes.::  EO:  Why?

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO/CTO: But sir, the Vulcans claim no knowledge of anybody ever being sent to this planet.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Sierra, you've finished your work and sent the report to the ship. Time for both of us to go home.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ FCO: Unknown.  I'd be more interested in why they came without any record, if they were legit.

CSO_Sky says:
@EO:  Yes, that part of my job is done.  But not the original task.  ::Looks back at the giant feline.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Then leave this animal alone and let's finish the task......quickly.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO/CTO: I find it hard to believe a Vulcan doing anything nefarious or illegal or something to that effect.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  Thinking the CSO is in danger, the feline glares it's teeth and growls loudly at the EO.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: That's rather stereotypical, isn't it?

Host CO_Woo says:
:: mumbles :: FCO: It's been known to happen. But not necessarily for something nefarious or illegal. But there have been Vulcans who have acted in an extra-legal manner because they believed it was agreeable with their principles.

CSO_Sky says:
@EO:  It will take  much longer then... ::Pauses::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: As you said, this is his world and we should leave it as we found it......and in one piece...::backs up a step::

CSO_Sky says:
@EO:  Then again, this planet is proving unsuitable for colonization.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::nods:: CO: Also true. ::grins at Ec'Thel'Ion:: CTO: With Vulcans stereo types is usually the best way to judge.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Sec> CSO: Lieutenant, what is that thing?  ::Phasers raised, nervously.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Ok, he's being a bad kitty. Let's leave him to his world.

CSO_Sky says:
@Sec:  Please lower your weapon.  I do not want you to harm him.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Perhaps, but to assume that none can do so because most won't, that's as dangerous as the assumption before that because only males had been infected, that only males could be.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@::sighs with relief as security shows up::Sec: Took you long enough.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@<Sec>  CSO: Uh, Aye ma'am, slow and steady, like in the books.  ::Motions all to lower weapons and back away slowly.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::works his way through the argument:: CTO: Ok, you have a point, but we're no closer to knowing how they got here.

Host CO_Woo says:
:: frowns :: CTO/FCO: Because of the lack of any advanced equipment around, just these flimsy things... I'm more inclined to believe that they're either some renegade colony... or they were left here to die.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@::pulls Sierra back further::CSO: Let's get back inside now!

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@<Sec> ::But don't back away too far.::

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline prepares to strike as it thinks the CSO is in danger.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@<Sec> EO: Lieutenant, don't make sudden moves!  Remain calm.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Shakes her head in exasperation.::  *CO*:  Captain, I do not believe this planet is suitable for colonization.  However, it should still be studied.  Did you have...

CSO_Sky says:
@ ::Steps in front of Holly::  Cat:  No... it is alright.  She is protecting me.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@: It's going to strike! Do something!

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline turns to face the security personnel, now pacing back and forth to protect the CSO.

CSO_Sky says:
@EO:  Holly... be still.  He is not going to do anything unless you scare him into it...

Host CO_Woo says:
*CSO*: I whole-heartedly agree, lieutenant. The antidote is our first priority, then you may make preparations for further study if you wish... but quickly.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Sierra, we don't need any heroes. Now get back inside please.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@<EO> EO: It will strike if you make it feel threatened.  Like in survival training.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Pulls her mind back to what she was about to say to the captain before being interrupted.::

CSO_Sky says:
@EO:  I am not being a hero.  I think he is intelligent.  Another reason this planet may not be suitable.  I wonder if we have broken the prime directive.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@SEC: Make him feel threatened? Who's threatening who here man?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ FCO: I'd have to agree, either they were hiding, or left to die.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: All the more reason to let this animal be.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: I'm hoping for the first, but fear the second option.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Kneels down to look at the cat.  Her voice rather distant.::  EO:  You are of course correct.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Maybe he just wants us off his planet.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  Several more feline have entered the area and are now surrounding the security personnel.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@<Sec>EO: I know, it's big, and dangerous.  And...uh, it has friends.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: You see! He has friends.......big friends with big teeth.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Sensing the arrival of others, she still does not look away from the magnificent creature in front of her.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@<Sec>CSO: May I suggest calling for a strategic retreat?

CSO_Sky says:
@Sec:  That would be a good idea.  Go ahead.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@:;hears security::CSO: What he said. Let's retreat....

Host CO_Woo says:
CTO/FCO: In the meantime... *Science Lab 1*: Let's hear a report on your progress.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@<Sec> *CTO*: Requesting a beamout and lockdown of the mobile lab, ASAP.

CSO_Sky says:
<SO Draile> *CO*:  Slow but steady progress sir.  It will take us a couple of hours to have something perfected for humanoid use.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec/ CSO/ EO*: Understood, locking on and preparing to beam you all out.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Feels as if she is falling into his eyes.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: C'mon Sierra, time to go.

Host CO_Woo says:
*SO*: Excellent. Keep us posted. ::quickly turns to the CTO:: CTO: Make sure you scan for those mosquitoes and eliminate them before they materialize on the ship.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Does not hear those around her.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::listens to the reports around him and keeps watching the various searches through databases::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Beaming the team up from the surface Sir, and biofilters being updated now.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@CSO: Say bye, bye to your new friend.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline looks to the other felines and the others begin to retreat.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
@*CTO*: Suggest you beam us out now Lt. Sierra is acting very strange.

CSO_Sky says:
@:: Her hand slowly reaches toward the feline.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Initiates Transport of AT, then locks onto the mobile lab and beams it up as well.  Full Biofiltration in effect, all foreign biomatter beamed back to the planet.::

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The AT and mobile lab are beamed back to the Huron.  As the CSO materializes on the Huron, she grabs her head and starts screaming in pain.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::materializes beside Sierra as she screams::CSO: Sierra, what is it?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Team back aboard, Sir.

CSO_Sky says:
::Falls to her knees, wrapped in pain.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*Sickbay*: Medical emergency in transporter room one!

Host CO_Woo says:
CTO: Good. Now, back to the matter at hand... ::looks down at the monitor:: ... Can it be that, if it were a crime, that this was a perfect crime, no clues, nothing remaining...

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The CSO gets a picture of the feline in her mind as she writhes in pain.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::groans as Sierra appears on the ship:: All: Sierra! ::gets the feline image::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: No Sir, I'm not chalking it up to fairy tales yet.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Huh?

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::reaches to comfort Sierra::CSO: Sierra, help is on the way. Please speak to me.

CSO_Sky says:
::Curling up in a protective position on the floor, her mind reaches for the image of the cat, the one thing that doesn't seem to be radiating pain at her.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Sickbay> *EO*: Medic on the way!

Host CO_Woo says:
::turns to the FCO:: FCO: What is it? *CSO*: What's going on?

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::holds his head, knees buckling:: CTO/CO: Something is wrong with Sierra and it has to do with those felines on the surface. ::rotates shoulders in unconscious effort to ease the pain::

Host CO_Woo says:
FCO: The felines? But they've already beamed to the ship... are you able to determine what exactly it is about the felines that's...

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Quickly pulls up scans from beam out.::  FCO: Transporters didn't detect any foreign bodies, nothing unusual detected in Transport.

CSO_Sky says:
::Gritting her teeth, her control almost totally gone.::  EO:  Get me back to the planet.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Sir, I can't tell you, all I can feel is they are the only thing that's not hurting her at the moment... in fact, I think I should go down there with her. See if we can figure something out.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::holds on to Sierra::CSO: You'll be alright. Self: Darn those cats!

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CTO: You can't filter out telepathic stuff, Ec'Thel'Ion.

Host CO_Woo says:
FCO: Go ahead, commander. And hurry.

Host CO_Woo says:
*EO*: Lieutenant, what is going on down there???

CSO_Sky says:
::Pants as she holds on to her mental shields, not wanting to hurt anyone.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CSO: Back to the planet? Are you crazy? No way would I do that.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::nods and makes for the TR:: *EO*: Holly, I'm on my way, I'm going down to the surface with Sierra. Is there a suit for me?

CSO_Sky says:
::Trying to breath through the pain::  *EO*:  You must...

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The pain worsens as her thoughts turn away from the feline.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: Oh, telepathic?  I don't...never mind, go.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
TL: Transporter Room 1.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*CO*: Captain, Lt Sky collapsed as we came aboard. I have medical help on the way.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Did he say go back to the planet?

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::taps impatiently as the TL seems to take forever, the pain getting worse in his head, despite Sierra's blocking it::

CSO_Sky says:
::Blackness creeps in around her mind as the pain increases.  She looks again for the cat in her mind.::

Host CO_Woo says:
FCO: Stop! What this? You're going back to the planet with her??

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*FCO*: No way Roz. No one is going back down there........I hope.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*Sec*: Security to transporter room one on the double.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::gets impatient:: CO: Yes, sir. Those felines and what's going on here has a connection. Do you want to find out or not?

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The CSO starts screaming out to get her back to the planet, while trying to focus back on the feline.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Sec> EO: We're here already, remember?  We beamed up with you.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::clutches his head as the pain increases::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: Emergency site to site transport to sickbay for the CSO.

Host CO_Woo says:
::grunts:: FCO: If you go, you are to arm yourself - at the first sign of trouble, you will protect yourself and the CSO, do you understand me?

CSO_Sky says:
::Red flows around the blackness as anger creeps in that she is still here.  Her one and only thought is to get back to the giant feline.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
Sec: Then you make sure that no one else goes back to that planet.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
CO: Yes, sir! ::fights the anger and pain:: *EO*: Holly, I'm going with Sierra, Captain's permission.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I'll try to find if they are communicating some way with her, but as far as I know telepathy is tough to monitor in a major lab with an isolated subject.  Not exactly my specialty.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::the doors of the TL close and speeds down to the TR::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Sec> EO: No one's going to the pla...uh, never mind.  ::Looks around confused.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*CO*: Sir, Lt Sky is no condition to go back to that place. I've ordered her to sickbay sir.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<Medic>  ::Arrives and kneels down, trying to figure out what's wrong.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::bursts through the doors for the TL and storms down the corridor to the TR, appearing in the doorway almost like an avenging angel:: EO: Holly, she'll be better the moment we're back there. Trust me. OR I'll shoot myself.

Host CO_Woo says:
*EO*: The FCO seems to think that there's some sort of telepathic reason why the CSO is affected in this way, and it has to do with those felines you encountered. Let them go, Holly.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
:;glares at Roz::FCO: I can arrange that.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::struggles into an EVA suit, reaching for a phaser rifle as he does so:: EO: You and Randi both. ::picks Sierra up and steps onto the pad:: Set us near the felines again.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Permission to join them?  If they are going into danger, I'd feel safer being there myself.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*CO*: But sir, those animals are dangerous. They're using her for some purpose.

CSO_Sky says:
::Wraps her arms around the FCO's neck.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
~~~CSO: Hold on a moment more.~~~

CSO_Sky says:
::Barely hearing him through the pain, grits her teeth, nods.::

Host CO_Woo says:
CTO: Do you feel that is wise? If these cats are truly telepathic, will they react well to the one person who isn't?

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::bites his tongue:: EO: We're still here...

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::stands there and sighs:Self: Some people...:;gives Roz that, you'll be sorry look::

Host CO_Woo says:
*EO*: Lieutenant, just do it. We'll track them.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Wisdom often falters to need, but I don't know.  Ready to beam them down.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
::winks at Holly:: EO: I'll keep her safe, promise.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

Host CO_Woo says:
CTO: I am sure that the FCO can take care of himself. Plus, you will, I'm sure, maintain a constant transporter lock on them. Energize, please.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::nods to the transporter chief::TC: Beam them down.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Aye Sir, I'll do more then that.  Angeltra: Take main Tactical, I'm going to monitor from Sit OPS.

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
<TC> ::Initiates Transport.::

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The CSO and FCO are transported back down onto the planet.  As they rematerialize, the FCO looks up and notices he is just inches away from the feline.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::thinks::Self: They're all nuts!

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::turns and heads for the bridge::

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
@::appears on the planet, setting Sierra to the ground, looking right into the eyes of the big cat::

Host CO_Woo says:
*EO*: Now that they have returned to the surface, can you come up to the bridge, please?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*FCO*: I've got you on...oh my, that's close.

CSO_Sky says:
@::As the pain eases, she is able to breath.  She looks up into the FCO's eyes, a bit embarrassed.::  FCO: Thank you sir.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
*CO*: On my way Captain.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
@CSO: I had to run roughshod over several people... I'll have to apologize profusely, but I couldn't explain what I just knew.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
@*CTO*: No kidding, Ec'Thel'Ion.

Host CO_Woo says:
CTO: I wish we had another telepath on the bridge to better monitor their activities on the surface. Can you track how the felines are positioned relative to the FCO and CSO?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Monitor biosigns of Commander Roznine and Lieutenant Sky, if they fluctuate beyond 10% of normal, initiate transport back to the ship immediately.

CSO_Sky says:
@ FCO:  I understand.  ::Feeling her control return, she turns back to look at the giant feline.::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::steps onto the bridge::CO: Captain, you sent for me?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Nose to nose.  Literally.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline inches closer to the FCO, and slowly starts to let out a growl.

CSO_Sky says:
@::She kneels down between the FCO and feline.::  Cat:  Why?

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
@::sits very still::

Host CO_Woo says:
EO: Yes, lieutenant. Please, the engineering station. You were down on the planet surface. You believe it was a mistake to send them back down?

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline stops and turns toward the CSO.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Reaches out a hand toward the cat, not so steady::

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline backs away momentarily and hesitates, before inching in closer to the CSO.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
@::watches in fascination, still saying nothing::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: That animal was specifically targeting Sierra sir. It was almost as if it were holding her in a trance-like state. Any creature that can do that could be very dangerous in my opinion.

CSO_Sky says:
@::Sits down on the ground, using breathing exercises as she waits to see if he will allow contact.::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Full scans of the creature .5M ahead of Lieutenant Roznine, full bio scans.  Concentrate on brain activity.  Compare to known brain scans of creatures and try to correlate likely intelligence levels.

Host CO_Woo says:
EO: Perhaps this creature knows the secret of the planet.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
:moves to the engineering station still unhappy about no one listening to her::

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
CO: Yes sir, maybe.

Host SM_Jim says:
ACTION:  The feline moves in front of the CSO and slowly lays down in front of her.

Host CO_Woo says:
*FCO*: Commander?

CSO_Sky says:
::Slowly slips her hands into his thick fur, her eyes drawn back into the depths of his.::

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
@*CO*: Yes sir?

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
EO: Dangerous isn't always bad.  I'm dangerous.  Good and bad is all about intent.

Host CO_Woo says:
*FCO*: We are not all telepaths up here... what is happening?

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::sighs::Self: I knew I should have been a cook instead.

EO_Lt_Sparks says:
::smiles at Icky::CTO: You I can handle.

FCO_LtCmdr_Roznine says:
@*CO*: The cat just let Sierra touch him... and I'll apologize to Holly in front of everybody, I didn't have time for arguments. It was this or Sierra being in mental anguish - there was no choice as far as I could see.

Host CO_Woo says:
*FCO*: Understood, commander... understood. ::glances at the EO and the CTO::

CTO_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks down as the computer beeps.::  CO: Sir, according to a scan of the creatures brainwaves, it's intelligent.  Very intelligent, more so then most Federation member species...

Host SM_Jim says:
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Star Trek: A Call To Duty - USS Huron
Season Five, Episode Thirty (Mission #201)
"A Whole New World, Part 9"
Original Air Date: 10406.19
Executive Producer: Jim Koeller