Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Thirty-Four (Mission #301)
“Between the Shadows, Part Eight”
Stardate 10610.21

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM, Shico, Tekram Alpha1, Tekram #1, Tekram #2
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion, Angeltra
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 

Absent: 
Isabelle Carreau as Executive Officer Commander Anya Odan

Special Guests:
Enrico Toro as Aga

Mission Prologue:  

Darkness has settled on the planet of Lemarac, and only an occasional snarl and hoot from an animal is heard by the away team as they travel to the cave entrance.  The single full moon from the planet is covered by clouds and the night air is cool.  An occasional star twinkles through the clouds.

The Captain's away team is led deep in the mountainous regions of Lemarac where only the bravest of souls go in the night.  With only Aga, one of the natives, and their lanterns to guide them, they have managed to make it to the entrance of the caves without being attacked by any wild animals.

And now they prepare to enter the caves to look for their lost crew member, the Executive Officer, who does not appear to be answering the comm from her captain.

What has become of Commander Odan?  And will the away team suffer the same fate as their crew member?

With the Ferengi in the picture, one has to wonder if the Ferengi have struck up a bargain with the Tekram and are playing these two groups against each other for their own purpose.  Why else would they give the Lemaracs weapons that won't hold a charge for long?  It's almost like ..

.. the Ferengi are making the Lemaracs dependent on their friendship.  But for what purpose?  What are the Ferengi getting out of this?  Maybe the CEO and FCO will be able to get to the bottom of what is happening here before the Captain and his team return.

That is .. if they return…

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Between the Shadows”, Chapter Eight, “What Lurks Inside” ... Stardate 10610.21

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CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Enters Shico's house and looks around for a moment.::  Shico:  May I use this table?  ::Points.:: The light seems to be the best here.  ::Smiles.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Standing outside, the caves, listening for any signs of movement from within.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Peering into the mouth of the cave.::

Aga says:
@::Trembling in front of the entrance of the caves.:: CTO/CO: The night terrors come from here, we must be careful.

Shico says:
CEO:  Sure thing.  Let me clear off some things on the table.  ::Moves a vase of flowers to a nearby shelf.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Holds the phase pistols until Shico gives her leave to put them down.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CO: Give me a few seconds.  Let's see if I can hear anything inside before we go in.  Not fool proof, but should give us some warning.

Shico says:
CEO:  Oh, watch out for that one.  It looks like it still has a charge.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CTO:  Very well.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles and places them down carefully.::  Shico:  I'll be careful.

Aga says:
@::Looks extremely scared.:: CO/CTO:  They can be anywhere.  And you only hear them when they want to be heard.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Is in full combat recon mode.::

@ACTION:  The cave is filled with all kinds of large rocks and smaller caverns where anything could be hiding.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Going over the area with his tricorder.::  Aga: What is it that you mine from here for the verangnan anyway?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Aga: My people come from a world where whiteout is another name for normal weather.  We're pretty good at hearing.  But not hearing anything yet.

Host Shico says:
CEO/FCO:  Would you like some food or something to drink?

FCO_Bishara says:
::Looks at the CEO.:: CEO: Ma’am?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sits and begins to examine the pistols.:: Shico: So tell me, why is there a statue of a Ferengi in your town square? ::Shakes her head no at Shico's question.::

Aga says:
@CO: A shiny ore, the verangnan love it.

Host Shico says:
CEO:  Our friends put it there as a symbol of our friendship with them.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Grunts.:: Aga: Whatever you think you're getting from the verengnan... you're being cheated.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Sits but is ready for anything.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Angeltra: Keep your eyes on the Tricorder.  I put faith in our natural senses, but I'll tech Tech backup.
@CO: Ready when you are, Sir.  Should we let the others at the camp know we're headed in before we go?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CTO: Once more unto the breach, Commander.

Aga says:
@CO: What do you mean? Without them we would not survive.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Friendship?  Please explain.  What type of friendship would that involve?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Pushes a pistol towards the FCO.::  FCO: Here, have a go at this one.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Aga:  You survived before they arrived.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Steps inside carefully.::

FCO_Bishara says:
::Picks up the pistol and examines it closely.::

Host Shico says:
FCO:  They give us weapons ::points to the one's on the table:: to protect us from the Tekram.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Tekram is what?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: When were your friends here last?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Steps inside the caves still looking at his tricorder.::

Aga says:
@CO: Yes, but now we fight back, and not tremble in the night waiting to be picked, but someone who overpowers us. Why do you think we are being cheated?

Host Shico says:
FCO:  Tekram.  The one's that come to prey on us, attack us.

Angeltra says:
@::Scans the area with Tricorder.::  All: I see what they're mining, Latinum.  Ferengi found a nice place to set this up.

Host Shico says:
CEO:  I haven't seen them in about 2 weeks.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico:  Ah that explains the pistols.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CTO: Commander, I know what the verangnan are getting out of this deal. These caves are lined with raw latinum ore.

Aga says:
@::Follows the Captain looking very, very careful.::

Angeltra says:
@CTO: No life signs yet, but there's some kind of field ahead distorting the readings.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Is there anything else that they help you with?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Opens the butt of a pistol and pulls out the power pack.:: Shico: Have you not told them about the malfunctioning weapons?

Host Shico says:
FCO:  Yes, they gave us the TTHUT device.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Realizes what type of pistol it is and shakes her head.::

Host Shico says:
CEO:  Yes, but they keep bringing more, so we don't bother with it too much.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CO: Well that explains things.  At least why they showed interest in a world so lacking in the other things they desire.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Aga: I don't think you are being cheated Aga.  I know you are, because I have had dealings with the verangnan many times before.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at the FCO and shrugs.::

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico:  TTHUT?  What is that, if you don't mind my asking.

Host Shico says:
FCO:  The thing that hides us.

@ACTION:  A transport window opens up in the cave, about 20 meters from the crew.  It appears to be a portal to another world.

Aga says:
@CO: If we give you the bright ore you would not cheat us? Would you give us weapons?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: These weapons may help you, but what do your friends ask for in return?

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: The device that makes your villages invisible.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Holds lamp up high, looking around, then nearly drops it when the window opens.::  All: What in the frozen wastes?

Host Shico says:
::Passes some food and drink to the CEO and FCO.::  CEO:  Food?  We mine for them .. in the caves.  They like this shiny stuff in there.

Host Shico says:
FCO:  Yes, it keeps us safe.

Aga says:
@::Shrieks in panic and cowers away.::  Self:  They are coming.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Angeltra: Scan that portal, fast.  Find out what's on the other side!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Aga: We would teach you how to fight the Tekram without having to rely on unreliable weaponry. And we would not require the ore.

Angeltra says:
@::Scans the portal.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: Shiny stuff? May I see what it is?

Aga says:
@::Seems paralyzed by terror.::

Angeltra says:
@All: Picking up Trill biosigns through the portal!

Host Shico says:
CEO:  We don't have any of it here.  They take it all with them when they leave.  They say it could hurt us if we keep it in the village, and they just want us to be safe.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Thinks shiny materials.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Aga: Relax, panic won't help.  ::Steps closer, setting lamp down first in case something comes through.::

@ACTION:  Several Tekram soldiers appear on the other side, and they are moving toward the window to come into the cave.  They do not see the Away Team in the caves, but the Away Team sees them.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Well there are many shiny materials and minerals that could harm you.  Can you describe it to me?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Pushes an energy pack back into the pistol.::

Aga says:
@::Breathes heavily trying to calm down, but the view of the Tekram makes him tremble.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CTO: Take cover! 
@Aga: You must remain quiet!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Almost leaps behind the nearest rock.::

Host Shico says:
FCO:  I've never seen it myself.  My husband will not allow me to go into the caves since our little boy .. well since they took him.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Took your little boy?

Aga says:
@::Follows the Captain, finding calm in his words then takes his sidearm from the belt.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Hides himself behind a nearby large rock.::

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Ma'am, that suggests extortion to me.

Host Shico says:
FCO:  Yes, he's dead because they sucked the life out of him.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Sucked the life out of him?

@ACTION:  About 30 Tekram soldiers walk into the portal and step into the cave where the away team is present.  After they are all through the window, the head Tekram soldier touches a few stones on the wall to close the portal.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Don't jump to conclusions, Ensign. There must be another explanation.

Tekram Alpha1 says: 
@::Pushes the stones, left, right, right, up to close the portal.::  Said in a gruff voice to the others: We need to know if those visitors brought anyone else here.  If they have, they will not live to see the daylight.  ::Shouts to the others.::  Let's head out!  Move it, soldiers!

Aga says:
@::Looks scared but determined, there is hate in his eyes while he fingers his weapon.::

Host Shico says:
FCO:  What's extortion?

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Ma'am, I am not jumping to conclusions but there is something here that is not right.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico:  It is something that we say when one is trying to make some one do something they don't want to do.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Watches the Tekram carefully.::

@ACTION:  The 30 Tekram soldiers exit the cave, leaving the Away Team now alone.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: That is obvious, Ensign.

Host Shico says:
FCO:  We want to do it.  We want their help because they protect us.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Where is your husband now?

Host Shico says:
::Rolls her eyes.::  FCO:  Silly, he went with the Captain to the caves.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Makes his way to the portal and looks closely at the stones that seemed to control it.::

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Please excuse my lack of remembering but I am interested in that shiny stuff.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Quietly.:: CO: They said they're coming after us, and the camp only has a few defenders!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Pulls the stone down, left, left, and right and then waits to see what happens.::

Host Shico says:
FCO:  I wish I could tell you what it was.  I really don't know.  All I know is that when the Ferengi saw it, they said something about it helping them out a lot.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Ma'am, could this be latinum possibly?

@ACTION:  The porthole opens up for the Captain allowing an entrance to the other side.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Possibly, but until we can examine it.....

Host Shico says:
FCO:  Latinum!  Yes!  That's it!

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Bingo.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CTO: Commander Sparks and Ensign Bishara can help.  Plus they have the holoscreen.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CO: Yes Sir, sorry Sir.  Got a little...excited.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: I agree on that much but it could be raw latinum not yet pressed.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Taps his comm badge.:: *CEO*: Q'tor to Commander Sparks.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Stops and looks up.:: *CO*: Captain? Are you alright Sir?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Cautiously peers through the now open portal.::

@ACTION:  There appears to be no one on the other side of the porthole, aside from the faint biosign of the XO that appears to be fading.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@*CEO*: Be advised you have about 30 Tekram heading in the direction of the village.

Aga says:
@CO/CTO: What is this place? Is this Demon magic?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Aga: Guessing another world, not sure which one.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Pulls her personal phaser and the jetatq she always carries.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: Acknowledged Sir. We should be safe inside the mountain. The shielding will prevent them from finding us.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@*CEO*: We've found a portal and are picking up Commander Odan's life signs.  We're going after her. Q'tor out."

Host Shico says:
CEO/FCO:  No worries.  They can not find us.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: Captain, please be careful.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: One can never be too sure.  This device can malfunction at the wrong time.

Host Shico says:
FCO:  It never has.  It's the one thing our friends have given us that appears to work all the time.

Host Shico says:
FCO:  But do not venture far from the complex.  Just in case, we have hiding places where we can go.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CTO: Well Commander, I didn't walk all the way up here just to turn back when I can practically smell Commander Odan.

Host Shico says:
CEO:  Your captain is a brave man.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Ensign, go outside and make sure everything is working.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: In that case lets see if we can make these pistols work just in case.

Aga says:
@CO: This must be the place where they bring their victims then. We have to go in. ::Seems determined.::

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Yes, Ma'am.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: He's Klingon, Shico. He knows no fear of man nor beast.

Host Shico says:
FCO:  Here's a lantern if you want it.

Host Shico says:
::Passes her a light.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CO: Aye sir, let's get her and get back so we can get to giving these people real help.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Gets up and is now in full battle alert mentally and physically as all the training comes flooding forward.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Aga: We will Aga. Commander Ec'Thel'Ion, then myself, and then you.

Host Shico says:
CEO:  He did look different.  I've never seen someone like him before.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns to Bishara.:: FCO: Be discrete.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: Thanks but I will use my abilities as well.  ::Takes the lamp.::

Aga says:
@CO: Fine, lead and I will follow.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: He is a brave man and a good Captain.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Sec: Scoo, take drag, Bee, keep a snout on Aga.  Angeltra, you have the Tricorder.  Barium, get some of those Phasers ready for overload if we need a quick get away.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Ma'am discrete is my middle name.

Host Shico says:
::Nods to her.::  FCO:  Be careful - don't go too far.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Steps cautiously through the gateway, arms raised in a defensive position.::

FCO_Bishara says:
::Heads out the door with the lantern and is now in full Betazoid mode as well.::

Aga says:
@::Fingers on his weapon waits for the others to go in.::

@ACTION:  The room on the other side of the porthole is cold and damp.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Meqleth at the ready he steps through the portal after his CTO.::

FCO_Bishara says:
::Walks out the door and douses the lantern and blends in with the darkness.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Steps a few meters in, then stops and listens.::

Aga says:
@::Follows the Captain into the alien place in front of him.::

@ACTION:  As soon as all the away team step through the porthole, an energy field surrounds them and traps them.  The harder they try to move, the more the energy field holds them back.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Pushes the last pistol away.:: Shico: Most of these weapons are useless without a fresh power pack, but three of them should last for a while.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Angeltra: Find the source, let's show 'em what real tech applied freely can do!

@ACTION:  The lights in the complex begin to flicker and an alarm can be heard sounding.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Reaching out with her senses to see what is around and smells the air.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Struggles against the energy field but quickly realizes what's happened and relaxes.::

Host Shico says:
CEO:  How do I get a fresh power pack?  Do you have any?

Angeltra says:
@::Scans the area with Tricorder looking for source of the field.::

Aga says:
@::Emits a shriek his courage fading away.:: All: Now they will come and drain us all.

@ACTION:  Angeltra's tricorder picks up the XO's life sign coming from somewhere in the complex.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: We have some on our ship, but unfortunately we will have to wait for the Captain to return before we can get them.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Moves slowly and carefully and close to the ground making sure that everything is as it should be.::

ACTION:  A blaring alarm sounds throughout the village.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Aga: They have a few people in front of you with something to say about that.

@ACTION:  A grey-faced man steps out of the shadows and just watches the crew in the forcefield, as if studying them.  The crew can feel their minds being probed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Stands at the sound of an alarm.:: Shico: What is that?

Host Shico says:
CEO:  That's the perimeter alarm!  Someone's breached the premises.  We must hide.  Quickly!  Come with me!  ::Goes to an area of her bedroom and pulls open a concealed panel in the floor that leads to an underground shelter.::

Aga says:
@CTO: They are powerful, we are all going to die!!!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CO: Can't move but... ut oh.

FCO_Bishara says:
*CEO*: We are not alone.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: Wait! I need to find Ensign Bishara first.

Host Shico says:
CEO:  There's no time!  We need to go.  ::Pulls her arm.::

FCO_Bishara says:
::Begins to make her way back to the CEO's location quickly.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: Ensign, get back to Shico's house now! There's been a breach of the perimeter.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Enters the home of Shico.::

@ACTION:  The energy field surrounding the away team members stuns them.  They are awake, they can speak, but they are unable to move.

Angeltra says:
@::Turns Tricorder on the new visitor, trying to match him to the species database.::  CO: Still getting Commander Odan's signal, for what it's worth.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: No need to shout.  ::As she stands up.::

Aga says:
@::Starts muttering prayers very quickly.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: Go ahead, I'll wait for the FCO. ::Motions to her to go.::

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: You don't have to wait for me, ma'am.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Grey Man: Who are you? Where is my First Officer?

Host Shico says:
::Sees the FCO.::  CEO/FCO:  This way.  ::Points to the shelter.::

Tekram #1 says:
@::Steps out of the shadows and hisses at the AT members.::  CO:  So you are the one they call Captain Q'tor.  ::Eyes him up.::  You will make a fine addition to our collection.  ::Walks around the group that is stunned and still in the energy field.::  Right now your ship in orbit is being raided by our soldiers.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Ma'am they are close lets go.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Follows Shico to the shelter.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Tekram #1: They .. you better have a lot of 'em to spare.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Brings up the rear.::

Host Shico says:
::Waits for the CEO and FCO to enter the shelter and then closes the door behind her.  Starts to shake.::  FCO/CEO:  We must be very quiet.

Tekram #1 says:
@CTO: Your crew will make a nice meal for us.  And when we get control of your ship, we will send a distress signal out to bring more people here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Tekram#1: I will ask you once more. Who are you and where is my First Officer?

FCO_Bishara says:
::Sits next to Shico and puts a comforting arm around her and lends support.::

Tekram #1 says:
@::Laughs evilly.::  CO:  You seem to think you have the upper hand.  I can hurt you with one little thought, little man.

Tekram #2 says:
@::Uses a device to scan the captives.::  Tekram #1:  This one is diseased.  ::Points to the CTO.::  We can not use him.  What should I do with him?  ::Hisses.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Squats down and examines the shelter area.::

FCO_Bishara says:
::Whispers to Shico.:: Shico: Relax please, you will be fine.  We can protect you.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Tekram#1: I promise you this p'taH. When the time comes, I will take great pleasure in killing you.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Surveys the shelter carefully.::

Host Shico says:
CEO:  It's a small area, with plenty of food and water down here.  We can survive for days down here.  
FCO:  You don't understand.  This is the first time we've had a breach since .. well since they raided our village several months ago.

Tekram #1 says:
@::Laughs harder.::  Tekram #2: Throw him into the Vendrix arena.  Vendrix has to eat too.  ::Cackles evilly.::  And put the others in the cell with their friend.

FCO_Bishara says:
Shico: What was I telling you about this device? It is not always fallible.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CO: Dibs on the second one.  Let me show him diseased.  Probably just can't take any blood with some original color.

Host Shico says:
FCO:  This is the first time it's happened.  Something must have happened to your Captain that caused this.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Shico: That's good, but what do the Tekram take when they come?

Tekram #1 says:
@::Scans Aga's head.::  Aga:  You should not have brought them here, Aga.  You have just sentenced them to die!  ::Growls at him in an angry tone and then laughs.::  But I do like your bravery.

Host Shico says:
CEO:  Us.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: I think that maybe this could be called cattle for the slaughter type of friendship thing?

Host Shico says:
CEO:  Maybe you should contact your Captain to make sure he is safe.

Aga says:
@Tekram#1: Spare us all, oh mighty demon.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Please Ensign, be careful of your words. ::Nods in the direction of Shico.::

Tekram #1 says:
@Aga:  I have special plans for you, Aga.

Tekram #1 says:
@Tekram #2:  Throw him (Aga) into the Vendrix arena with that blue one.  Then we'll see how brave he is.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO:  Ma'am I am trying to beat around the bush and it is not easy with a non Betazoid.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Tekram#1: You're life is forfeit.  However, if you release my men, and leave my ship alone, then I promise you, your men will be allowed to, live.

Aga says:
@Tekram#1: What do you want from me? You already took my son.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles at Shico.::  Shico:  You are wise, Shico.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CO: Aw, that's not fair to make that promise.

Tekram #1 says:
@CO:  As of right now, your ship is being raided by our best soldiers.  Your crew will be brought here to be our slaves, until we get hungry enough to need them for something else.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Taps her badge.:: *CO*: Captain, Sparks here.  Are you alright sir?

ACTION:  The comm is not heard by the Captain’s team.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CTO: I really didn't expect him to accept my terms, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CO*: Captain Q`Tor? Come in please, sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Smiles.::  CO: Good.  First on the list, Vendrix.  I'll see you when it's over.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: I have lost mental contact with the other team.  They are no longer on the planet.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
All: He's not answering. I'll try Commander Ec`Thel`lon.

@ACTION: An energy beam surrounds Aga and the CTO and beams them into an arena.  There are very large closed doors and there is no way to scale the walls.  It is a large mud pit.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
*CTO*: Commander, are you there? Icky?

Aga says:
@::Screams in terror.::

ACTION:  No comm is heard by the CO/CTO Away Team.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Aga: Relax, keep your head on straight, and keep me between you and Vendrix.  I'll keep you safe.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Ma'am as I stated they are not on the planet. I have lost my mental link with all of them.

Aga says:
@CTO: How did we arrive here? This is another devilry.

Tekram #1 says:
@Tekram #2:  Beam the others into the pit with their friend, until I decide what to do with them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: The planet is a big place. I'm sure they are just experiencing technical difficulties at the moment.

Host Shico says:
CEO/FCO:  The Tekram got them.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Tosses Aga the disruptor.::  Aga: I'll explain later.  Use this, shoot when you have a shot, but don't miss.

Host Shico says:
::Starts to cry.::  CEO/FCO:  They are gone.

Aga says:
@CTO: I will try. ::Examines the weapon.::

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: No ma'am, they are not. When I lose the mental link completely they are no longer on the planet.  You do not quite know me as well as is generally known.

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO:  Shico is right they are not here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Pulls out Tricorder, setting it for audio emissions.:: Self: Just need to know what Vendrix is, then this might help.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves over to Shico.::  Shico:  I don't believe they are.  We'll find them, don't worry.

FCO_Bishara says:
::Shakes head and stays silent.::

Tekram #2 says:
@::Nods to the Head Tekram and activates an energy beam that grabs the rest of the Away Team members and beams them to a private holding cell.  The XO is chained to the wall.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Tekram: Let's get started.  I have a busy night tonight, what with knocking you all upside the head and all!

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: I refuse to believe that they are.....gone.  We just need to look harder, once these Tekram leave.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Looks around and see's the XO chained to the wall.::

@ACTION:  One of the large doors slowly begin to open at the opposite end of the large arena, and a large animal about the size of a T-Rex appears on the other side of the door.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Goes over Commander Odan with the tricorder.:: XO:  Commander Odan, can you hear me?

Aga says:
@Out Loud: Holy Gods protect us!

FCO_Bishara says:
CEO: Think what you will, ma'am, but know the truth.

@ACTION:  The XO does not answer.  She seems awake but does not answer right away.  She just stares at the Captain.

Aga says:
@::Tries to aim at the creature with trembling hands.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Self: Okay, now it begins.  Sonic systems won't help much with it.  Let's try for something else.  ::Sets Tricorder on the ground, pointed at wall away from the creature and programs it to emit high Frequency vibrations.:: Self: Maybe that will shake things up and open a door.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Aga: Stay calm, and keep me between you and it.  We'll get through it.

@ACTION:  The high frequency appears to anger the creature and he makes a charge toward the CTO and Aga.

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