Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Thirty-Five (Mission #302)
“Between the Shadows, Part Nine”
Stardate 10610.28

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM, Shico, Aga, Security Officer Davis, Dr. Stevens, Xavier, Huron Transport Chief
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
Isabelle Carreau as Executive Officer Commander Anya Odan
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion, Scoo
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks

Absent: 
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 

Mission Prologue:  

The Captain's Away Team has stepped into a portal that has taken them to another place unknown to them.  Once on the other side, they are captured by the Tekram.  The Captain has been placed in a holding cell with the XO who is chained to a wall.

Two Romulans are also chained to the wall, but they are dead; the life sucked out of them.  All that remains are their shriveled bodies.  What caused their demise remains yet to be seen, and the only way out of their holding cell is through a doorway that appears to be shielded by some strange energy field.

Meanwhile Aga and the CTO have been beamed to an arena where they appear to be the entertainment and dinner for one of the creatures of this world.  The CTO has used a tricorder to emit high frequency vibrations hoping it would open a door, but instead it appears to have antagonized the creature.

And what is going on back at the village?  The perimeter alarm that was supposed to be foolproof has been breached.  But by who?  And how?  Will the FCO, CEO and the Village People be safe from whoever is approaching?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Between the Shadows”, Chapter Nine, “The Sacrifice” ... Stardate 10610.28

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ACTION:  The holding cell the Captain and XO are in is cold, dark, and damp.  There is a faint sound, almost impossible to hear, of a whimpering coming from the corner of the cell.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Sits on the floor in the cellar with Shico and the FCO staying quiet.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::In arena, watching Vendrix start it's charge.::  Aga: Stay behind me, far enough that if it makes it by me, you have a chance to shoot.  ::Holds arms forward, waiting for the thing to get close.::

#ACTION:  The sound of a door in Shico's house can be heard opening.

Aga says: 
@::Runs away from the CTO in the opposite direction.::  Yells to the CTO:  If we split up, we may be able to attack it from behind.  If we can distract him we can get out through that door he came out of.  It's still open.  Hopefully there's an exit on the other side.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Approaches the XO with the tricorder scanning.::  XO:  Commander, can you hear me?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Aga: Just don't distract him much.  I need him to come at me!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Opens her eyes and feels that the headache is still present.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Whispers.::  Shico: You have company upstairs.

Shico says:
#Whispers to the CEO:  They're inside.  ::Holds her finger up to her lips as if to say shhh.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Hears a voice that she somewhat recognizes... is it real?::

@ACTION:  The beast's eyes follow Aga, and then makes a charge for the CTO charging at him, its teeth exposed, his nostrils flared with steam coming out.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::When the thing reaches the point of no return, leaps forward, driving the spikes of the bracers into the snout, looking to drive them into the brain cavity.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Scoo/Bee:  Check out that corner.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Nods to Shico and remains quiet.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Commander Odan, can you hear me?  It's Captain Q'tor.

@ACTION:  The creature feels the spike in his snout and rams the CTO knocking him to the ground.  The creature stands overtop of the CTO.  He digs his claw into the shoulder of the CTO making a large puncture wound in the shoulder area, blood spilling from the wound.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Looks up and sees a shadowy figure... her eyes are still out of focus. She blinks hoping it will help.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Who.... is..  ::Still not fully able to speak properly.::

#ACTION:  The CEO/FCO and Shico can hear things being thrown around in the house, as if someone is rummaging through the place.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Kicks both legs up hard, driving bracer at it's underbelly.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Aga: Shoot it, and let's hope the Ferengi gave you a good charge on that cell!

ACTION:  The creature slams its tail down hard and stomps with its feet in the stomach of the CTO.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Reaches for Shico's arm and squeezes it gently.::

Aga says:
@Out loud:  Nooooo!  ::Aims the phaser at the creature and fires.   Then realizing the weapon is doing no good, he charges the creature from behind and starts to pound on his back with his fists.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Commander Odan!  I need you to wake up.  It's Captain Q'tor.

ACTION:  A little boy about four or five years old is seen cowering in the corner, and sucking his thumb.  He is dirty, and looks like he hasn't eaten in a couple days.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Ignores the pounding as best I can, and continues to strike at its belly with right arm.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
#Dr. Stevens:  Tricorder scans show the CEO and FCO were here … not too long ago even.

ACTION:  The FCO opens up the hatch to the basement, and peers out into the room to see if it's safe.  As she opens the hatch, a security officer thinks it's an intruder and fires at her singing the hair off the side of her head, and knocking her unconscious.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Drives up with all I have, forcing point in and moving it around as best I can to maximize damage.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: I ... ake.  ::Spits on the floor and reopens her eyes to see if she sees better.  No luck.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Dre..m?

@ACTION:  The creature turns around, and kicks up his back-end throwing Aga about 50 feet forward in the air.  He then leaves the CTO and lunges at Aga, biting him in the waist and snapping him in two.  His intestines spill out on the ground and the creature seems distracted by the blood and guts, and is now feasting on Aga.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: No, Commander this is no dream.  I am really Captain Q'tor.  You need to wake up.

ACTION:  The sound of a child in a far corner is heard crying.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Grabs the FCO as she falls.:: FCO: T'Lar!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@All: No!!!!!!!!!  ::Leaps past Vendrix towards the open door, pulling out Phaser and trying to set it to overload with one hand.  Left arm dangling uselessly as I run.::

Dr. Stevens says:
#::Sees the CEO and FCO.::  Yells Out:  Commander Sparks!  Commander Bishara!  ::Continues to scan the house.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Shico: She's been hit.

@ACTION:  There is a ladder leading up and out of the pit where the creature came from, leading to another level of the building.  There is nowhere to go .. but up or back into the arena with Vendrix.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Tar? ::Moves her hands to her face to rub her eyes hoping it will help.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Hears her name being called.::  Stevens: Down here. We're down here.

Shico says:
#CEO:  Let me get some herbs.  ::Goes out of the cellar and runs to get some medicine to help her.::  CEO:  Help me get her on a bed.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Jumps onto the ladder, tossing Phaser out the door, hoping it delays long enough before blowing up for me to get out and Vendrix to try and chase.  Climbs ladder as best I can.::

Scoo says: 
CO: Sir?  There's a small child over here, he no look happy.

Shico says:
#::Attempts to pull on the FCO with the assistance of Dr. Stevens.::  Dr. Stevens:  Help me get her into bed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Peers through the hatch at the Doctor and smiles.::  Stevens:  Give me a hand will you, doc?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Q'tor, Captain Q'tor of the Huron.  Wake up!

ACTION:  The XO begins to recognize the Captain.

@ACTION:  As the CTO climbs the ladder, he can see a Tekram soldier sitting behind a desk typing something into a computer, his back to the CTO.  There are no other soldiers in the room.  There are two doors leading somewhere, one at each end of the room.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks around to the two security 'dogs' and sees the child.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Q't...? ... ron?  ::Rubs her eyes more and clears her throat.::

Dr. Stevens says:
#::Assists the CEO and manages to get the FCO out of the cellar.  Throws her over his back and offers his hand to the CEO.::  CEO:  Give me your hand.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Steps into the room, moving quickly and striking the soldier hard in the head with the metal.::  Tekram: Pay attention, amateur.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Carries T'Lar as best she can with the doctor and Shico and places her on a small bed.::

Xavier says:
::Sees the approaching Scoo and Bee, gets a frightened look on his face, and runs to another corner away from them.  Starts to throw up from being so frightened.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Scoo: Bring the child over here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: Did you see them?

@ACTION:  The Tekram soldier is knocked unconscious.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Yes Q'tor.  Captain Q'tor.  Shake it off, Commander.

Scoo says:
Xavier: What?  Come here, we here helping.

Dr. Stevens says:
#CEO:  See .. who?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: The Tekram...they breached the field.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Q'Tor?  Not... dream? ::Looks at him seeing the shape of the man starting to clear up.  Maybe this is not a dream.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Searches the soldier for any weapons, then looks at what he was working on.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Leans over T`Lar and looks at her head.::  Shico:  Can you do anything for her?

Xavier says:
::Whispers in a very soft voice to Scoo, almost barely able to be heard.::  Scoo:  My name .. is Xavier.  ::Starts to cry.::  I want my mommy and daddy.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  No dreaming.  ::Checks the strength of the XO’s chains.::

Scoo says:
Xavier: Okay, we find if we can.  Come, meet Captain.  He can help better.

Stevens says:
#CEO:  The Tekram?  We are the one's that found you.  There's no .. uh Tekram here.  What are you talking about?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Stands straight and stares at the doctor.::  Stevens:  How did you get inside the field?

Shico says:
#CEO:  It looks like his phaser was just set to stun.  But the hair.  I can give her a wig, I suppose.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Looks at Shico.::  Shico:  You did say the Tekram had breached the field, correct?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Extends an arm and pokes the Captain, waiting for a reaction.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Gives a couple of good strong tugs on the chains holding the XO to test their strength.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Shico:  Never mind her hair.  What about the Tekram?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Yes, Commander, I'm real, and I need for you to wake up.

@ACTION:  The phaser the CTO set blows up and sends a small blast in the arena, frightening Vendrix and he runs away from the ladder.  When the smoke clears he heads back into the area where the CTO was at and looks up the ladder.  

Dr. Stevens says:
#::Begins to scan her with a medical tricorder, then turns to the FCO and scans her as well.::  CEO:  It turns out that a certain harmless little virus passed on by our Pakled friends a few days ago is what saved the day.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  I'm ...ake. I ,,, ough... was....est... again.

Shico says:
#CEO:  She's just stunned.  She'll wake up soon.  I can still feel a pulse.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Spits again and clears throat.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Self: Okay, no gun, but the computer should help.  Let's see, gotta go down one level.  This should be fun, just a walk in the park.  ::Straightens up.::  Clerk: A professional would just leave things as they are.  And I am a professional.  But I'm also angry as hades!  ::Kicks the clerk and moves towards the door.::  Self: Guess the Phaser nev..Oof

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens:  What virus, and that doesn't tell me how you got past the field that keeps this place hidden.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Nods to Shico.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls his phaser and sets it to the appropriate setting to cut through the XO's chains.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Self: Okay, next time, time things better.  ::Moves to the door and looks out before stepping through.::

@ACTION:  The clerk lets out a hmph at the CTO's kick.

Dr. Stevens says:
#CEO:  We managed to destroy the array that was beaming people off the ship.  The ship was attacked and boarded by a group of people who called themselves the Tekram.  After the array was destroyed, they were not able to beam anyone else off or onto the ship.  We were unable to locate the city.  We had to destroy the energy beacons to find you.  We are not picking up the Captain, First Officer, or Commander Ec'Thel'lon's biosigns anywhere on this planet.  Do you know what happened to them?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  I'm not seeing well.  ::Voice a bit rugged but words do come out now.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Finally!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Self: Okay, one, two, three!  ::Slams shoulder into wall, hoping to jam it into place.::

@ACTION:  As the CTO presses a few buttons on the computer console, the other nine doors in the arena suddenly open up releasing 9 other creatures that enter into the arena.  Sounds of growling and roaring can be heard as the creatures begin to fight each other.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: Oh good, you had me worried there for a minute. As for the Captain, he went off to find Commander Odan, Icky.....err Commander Ec`Thel`lon is with him as well as the security team. They were heading for some caves.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Listens to the sounds.::  Self: Did I do that?  Oh well.  ::Steps out into the hallway, moving back towards the holding cells.::

Dr. Stevens says:
#CEO:  There are eighteen people dead, several wounded in battle, and about 35 unaccounted for.  We discovered the Tekram were using some kind of mental telepathy to control the minds.  I managed to create an airborne virus that I released into the ducts of the Huron, which killed the Tekram immediately.  ::Continues to scan the FCO.::  CEO:  She'll be fine.

ACTION:  The CTO manages to get his shoulder back in place, but is in severe pain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Pats T`Lar's hand.::  Shico:  I know she will be.

ACTION:  The Captain’s phaser blast breaks the chains binding the XO.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Moving through the halls cautiously, looking for the way back to the holding cells.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: We have to get the FCO back to the Huron. Are transporters working?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.  ::As she tries to get up using the wall to guide her as she still doesn't fully see.::

ACTION:  The sounds of two people screaming are coming from another room, as if someone is being tortured.  The CO and XO can hear it.  The visions become clearer for the XO.

@ACTION:  The CTO can hear the sounds coming from the holding cell area.

Dr. Stevens says:
#CEO:  Yes, we have full power to transporters.  *Sickbay*:  Stevens to sickbay, one to beam directly to sickbay.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: Take her to sickbay. I'm going to find the rest of the away team.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Starts to move more quickly, but looking for guards.::  Self: Lift shouldn't be too far, but there might be guards there.  Should have looked for a vent layout.

Dr. Stevens says:
#CEO:  I'm going with you.  Do you know where they went to?  They're not on our scanners.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Shico: Shico, I need you to show me where this cave is that Aga took the Captain to.

@ACTION:  The animals start to crawl out of the arena one by one heading up the ladder into the computer room area.

#ACTION:  The FCO is beamed to sickbay on the Huron.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: Shico knows the way.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: That must be "them" doing to others what they did to the Romulans. I remember seeing, though maybe it's a fragment of imagination, doing something to him.  ::Points to one of the Romulans.:: Maybe you should go see what they are doing in the other room and I'll go check the kid?

Shico says:
#Stevens:  This way.  ::Not really liking having to go near the caves, but does so cause wants her husband back.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Gathers up her things and follows Shico.::

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Finds a lift, but sees it is well guarded.  Moves from it and finds another route down via the closest stairwell.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Mmm... scratch that idea, I forgot about the forcefield.

ACTION:  The CO goes over to the forcefield to see if he can disrupt it with the equipment he has.

@ACTION:  The stairwell the CTO enters is unguarded.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Shico: Are the caves far from the village?

Xavier says: 
::Starts to tremble again.::  XO:  That room is where they take you.  No one's ever come back from that room before.  They took these two big-eared people that were in the room here with me before she came.  ::Points to the XO.::  They'll be back for you soon.  I heard them saying they liked what was in your head.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Walks towards Scoo, Bee, and the kid.::

Shico says:
#CEO:  They are about 2 hours.  Maybe those transporter things your Dr. Stevens has can transport us there?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Whispers.::  Scoo/Bee:  How is he doing?  Has he talked?

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Moves down the stairs, listening at the bottom to see where the closest guard is.::

Scoo says:
XO: He seem scared, but Okay.  Misses family.

@ACTION:  The CTO can hear Tekram passing through the hallways on the level where he is headed.  But they are walking away from the prison cells and headed to the lift of the arena to find out what all the commotion is about is in the arena.

Xavier says: 
XO:  Did you come to take me back to my mommy and daddy?

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Waits until the Tekram seem to have passed, then slowly opens the door and turns towards the holding cells, looking for any other guards.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Smiles.:: Shico: My doctor Stevens has? Fine, we'll call the ship and see what the good doctor can do.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Scoo/Bee: Never mind.  ::Sits down in front of the kid as she can't stay standing since she still hurts a bit.::

Dr. Stevens says:
#CEO:  I have two security teams standing by on the ship.  They will be beaming with us.  I would like to inject you both with a hypo to protect you from these Tekram.  ::Readies the hypo.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier:  We are here to help you.  What is your name?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: Okay doc, seems you have something we need.  Go ahead and call the Huron and have them transport us to the caves. ::Giggles.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: Hold on doc. Injections of what?

Xavier says: 
::Whispers to the XO.::  XO:  My name is Xavier.

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Gets close to the cells, then peers around a corner to the doors to see where the guards are.::

Dr. Stevens says:
#::Scans her.::  CEO:  Actually, you won't need it.  You seem to have the virus already in your body.  It's nothing more than an annoying little bug, doesn't even do any damage, just a bit of a rash, that's all.

@ACTION:  As the CTO gets closer to the cells, he can see two Tekram guarding the cells, their backs to him.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: I have a what? I don't get viruses and I've never been sick.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Extends a hand, moving her chains away a bit.:: Xavier:  And I'm Anya. When did you last see your parents?

Dr. Stevens says:
#CEO:  I can sit here and explain it all to you, but to be honest, I would much rather try to find the Captain.

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles and moves forward as quietly as possible.::

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Gets to the guards and knocks each one in the back of the head with one of the bracers.::

Xavier says:
XO:  I don't know how long it's been.  It's been a while.  My daddy's name is Aga.  My mommy's name is Shico.  Do you know them?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#::Is not sure she likes Dr. Stevens so much now.::

@ACTION:  The Tekram guards are knocked out cold from the CTO.  The screams from the other room stop all of a sudden.  The CTO can see into the holding cell and see the XO and CO, but there is still a forcefield between them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#Stevens: Since when do you give the orders around here?  ::Glares at him.::

Scoo says:
XO: Oh!  That the guy who led us here, he with Chief now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier: I do not know them but when we get out of here, we will try to find them. ::Hears Scoo.::

Dr. Stevens says:
#CEO:  No disrespect Ma'am, but I'm not giving orders.  I'm simply trying to explain our predicament.  We need to find the Captain.  And I need to protect you.  This is now a medical emergency.  Doctor's overrule in these times of crises.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#*Huron*: Chief I need us transported now.

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Searches the guards for weapons.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Scoo:  Where is the Chief now?  And was his wife with him?

Scoo says:
XO: Chief went to Vendrix, Tekram thought it would scare him.  Wife stayed home to help the others.

@ACTION:  There are no weapons on the guards, and it looks like the Tekram use a handprint to unlock the forcefield.

Huron Transport Chief says: 
$*CEO*:  Aye, Commander.  Do you have coordinates?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Scoo: Vendrix?

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Stands up and drags a guard to the forcefield controls, smacking his hand onto the reader.::  Self: What kind of bleapity blank prison guards go around unarmed?

Scoo says:
XO: Don't know what it is, something that was supposed to kill him.  That hard to do, though.  He can take a punch, and give one too.

ACTION:  The CTO can see the XO and CO and they can see him.

ACTION:  The forcefield surrounding the holding cell is dropped, but there are two Tekram rubbing their bellies now exiting the other holding cell down the hallway.  They see the CTO trying to get into the cell.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
#*Huron*: Sending now. ::Taps in the approximate coordinates.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier:  We will take care of you and try to reunite you with them.

CTO_LtCdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO/ Sec: Hey, sorry I took so long.  Let me see if I can get this field down.  Ut oh... not good.  ::Gets into fighting stance and charges the new guards.::

Dr. Stevens says:
#::Injects Shico with a hypo and prepares for transport.::

#ACTION:  The CEO's team is transported right outside the caves.

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