Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Thirty-Six (Mission #303)
“Between the Shadows, Part Ten”
Stardate 10611.04

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM and Tekralee
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
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 

Special Guests:
Richard Pickett as Xavier

NPC’s:
Linda Baus as Security Officer Davis, Tekradum, and Guard
Lynda Anderson as Nurse Rolin and Tekrala
Steve Weller as Scoo, Bee, Angeltra, and Barium

Mission Prologue:  

The Chief Tactical Officer works frantically to get his team free, and manages to bring down the forcefield.  Two Tekram soldiers, Tekradum and Tekrala, exit a holding cell down the hall, and notice their next meal trying to escape.

The Chief and the Captain both want revenge for what these nasty blood suckers have done to them and to the people of this planet.  They may have their chance, … but then again, they may die trying.

A little accident has left the Flight Control Officer injured, and she has been beamed to the USS Huron for medical attention.  She is slowly waking up and wondering what happened to her.  The hair on one side of her head has been singed off, a small price to sticking your head out of a rabbit hole.

Meanwhile with the help of Shico, the Chief Engineering Officer and Doctor Stevens beam to the last known location of the Captain and his team.  They are now outside the caves where they will search and attempt to find out what happened to the rest of their crew.

But will they be able to discover and activate the portal to the Tekram world to help the Captain and his team before it's too late?  Or maybe they'll just be dessert …

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Between the Shadows”, Chapter Ten, “Are you ready to rumble?!!!!” ... Stardate 10611.04

<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>

CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Stands next to the Chief Tactical Officer, meqleth in one hand, and the Flight Control Officer's qutluch in the other, ready to rock and roll.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Opens up his tricorder and begins to scan the cave's entrance.::  CEO:  They definitely went into the caves.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Stands outside the caves, her tricorder scanning the opening.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
#::Slowly opens her eyes.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Leaps at the Tekram farthest from the others, fist aimed at the Tekram's gut.::  Tekram: Eat up, smiley!

Tekrala says:
Tekralee:  Look there are more; dinner time.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier: We'll do our best to reunite you with your family, okay?  ::She says in a reassuring voice.::

$ACTION:  One by one, the animals from the Vendrix arena begin to climb up out of the pit and into the hallways chasing Tekram soldiers everywhere.  Their large bodies shake the building as they begin to run.

Xavier says:
::With the Captain and holding the Executive Officer’s uniform tightly.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Tekram:  bIjeghbe'chugh vaj bIHegh!

Host Tekralee says:
Tekrala:  The Blue one is mine!

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@All:  Well no sense in standing around here.  Let's go.  Davis, take the lead.

Tekrala says:
Tekralee: The ugly one is mine.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Assigns two security officers to secure the entrance to the cave, and advises Shico and Dr. Stevens to stay behind to help guard the entrance.  Then proceeds inside, tricorder scanning as he moves forward.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Tekralee:  Careful what you claim, smiley.  ::Punches at Tekralee's gut.::

ACTION:  Several portals are activated throughout the complex and many of the Tekram soldiers are using the portals to escape.  Another Tekram, Tekradum, appears where the battle is occurring.  He attacks the Chief Tactical Officer from behind. 

Tekrala says:
::Moves a large table in the ugly one's way.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Gets up, looks at the Captain.::  CO:  Sir, do you have a weapon to lend to me?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Tekram:  I was hoping you wouldn't accept my offer.  ::Knocks the table out of the way and slowly approaches his opponent.::

ACTION:  As the Chief Tactical Officer makes contact with the first Tekram soldier, Tekradum makes a mental connection with the Chief driving excruciating pain into the Chief’s head.  The Chief Tactical Officer collapses on the floor, and Tekradum places his hands on the sides of the Chief’s head attempting to suck the life out of him.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Follows Davis inside.::  Davis:  I'm not getting any biosigns, how about you?

Tekrala says:
::Pulls a large lamp off the wall and sends it at the ugly one.::

Xavier says:
XO:  What is happening to us?

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  I'm picking up Klingon, Andorian and Trill bio-signs on my scanner.  They came this way.  ::Continues to walk forward looking for any signs of their presence.::

Tekrala says:
::Lunges at him at the same time using his mind to batter the ugly one’s mind.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Jumps over to the Chief Tactical Officer and slashes at his attacker with the meqleth.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Sees the Captain is a tad busy and looks at Scoo or Bee to get a weapon.::

Tekrala says:
::Ducks and back hands him with his sword.::

ACTION:  Tekradum's suffers a cut to the neck, his veins are exposed and he is bleeding from the neck.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@Davis: Well they must have gone somewhere.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Kicks where Tekralee was last I looked.::

Xavier says:
::Opens a small piece of caramel and watches with wide eyes.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier:  Stay close to me and you'll be safe, Xavier. The others are trying to get us out of here.

ACTION:  The Captain makes contact with Tekradum.  Tekrala's eyes begin to glow and the Captain's body flies up against the ceiling, his body being crushed into the ceiling.

Xavier says:
XO: I am frightened.

Scoo says:
::Hands the Executive Officer a weapon, then rushes forward.::

Tekrala says:
Ugly One:  And there you will stay as I drain your life.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Scoo:  Thanks.  ::Takes the weapon.::

Tekrala says:
::Using his mind he starts to bounce him off the walls.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Scans continuously as she walks.::

Xavier says:
::Watches as the Captain goes flying.::

Scoo says:
::Lunges at Tekrala, slamming shoulder into the ugly beast hard, not sure what's happening to the Chief and Captain.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Bouncing.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier:  I know.  It'll be over soon. You can close your eyes if you want and think of happy things... memories...

Tekrala says:
::Feels the blow and turns on Scoo with his mind and shoves him into the ceiling as well.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Activates the weapon and points it towards the action in case someone aims at them.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
#Out Loud:  What happened?  ::Puts hands to head.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries to ignore the pain enough to connect a hit.::

Xavier says:
Self: I have not many happy thoughts.:: Frowns as a tear forms on his cheek.::

Tekrala says:
::Bounces Scoo off the wall like he did with the ugly one.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Puts one hand on Xavier's right shoulder to reassure him while keeping her eyes on the action.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  It doesn't make any sense.  The strongest biosigns are coming from this cave.  ::Stops at the back of the cave.::  This was the last area they came to, according to the readings.  I'm picking up strange energy readings, almost like there's a window of some kind here.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Walks slowly and bumps into Davis as she stops.::  Davis:  Oops, sorry. Why did you stop?

Xavier says:
XO:  I know it.  I will stay with you, I promise.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  There's something here.  Tricorder is picking up a strong presence of them at this point.

Bee says:
Out Loud:  Scoo!  ::Throws Tricorder at Tekrala's face, trying to help his brother while protecting the rest of the Away Team.::

Tekrala says:
::Senses it coming and pushes it right back at him.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Pushes past Davis and scans.::  Davis:  Seems like some kind of energy signature.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Between bounces throws the qutluch at Tekrala's head.::

ACTION:  The qutluch misses Tekrala.

Angeltra says:
::Pulls Phaser and tests to see if it's working, aimed at Tekralee on heavy stun.::

Tekrala says:
::Turns to the ugly Captain and sees the Kut'luch coming for his head and ducks.::

ACTION:  With a loud crash and a bang, the floor suddenly cracks open and a creature about the size of Vendrix pops his head through the opening, glaring down the hallway at the crew and Tekram soldiers.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Concentrates on one area.::  Davis:  I have him, well I have traces of the Captain's DNA. See, here and here?  ::Shows him the reading.::

Tekrala says:
::Picks up the ugly one and bounces him off the walls again::

Barium says:
XO: Commander, I can keep an eye on the child, my Phaser is long gone anyway, and up close and personal isn't my mode of choice.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Looks over at the reading on the tricorder.::  CEO:  It's stronger here.  ::Points to the wall.::  What do you make of it?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@Davis: There seems to be a pattern on the rock, like a code or something.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Lets the anger flow, trying to overwhelm the pain and go after Tekralee.::

Xavier says: 
XO:  Can I go home now?  I do not want to be here no more.

ACTION:  Tekralee grabs the Chief Tactical Officer from behind and starts to connect with him again.  But this time he suddenly becomes very weak and falls over.  His body begins to shake suddenly and he is gasping for breath and trying to scream at the same time.  The Chief is weak, his shoulder is bleeding heavily from the battle.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier:  Soon... Come here... we will move further a bit.  ::Drags Xavier away from their location in the hopes to prevent him from seeing the creature.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Keeps trying to fight the telekinetic power that is tossing him around.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Begins pressing on the rocks.:: Davis: Let me try this.  ::Presses a rock on the right, then left, left again and then below the last one and waits.::

Xavier says:
XO: What was that big shadow thing?

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Scans the wall.::  CEO:  It looks like they went through a portal, Ma'am.

Xavier says:
::Begins to shake a bit.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier:  Big shadow thing?  A bad thing... the others will take care of it. Don't look at it.  ::Moves a bit further with the kid.::

ACTION:  Tekralee's color begins to fade, and his body begins to melt.  As the skin begins to melt off the skeleton, you can see all kinds of organs and juices of the body melting away like acid.  When the process is done, the goo that remains is a glowing and shimmering fluorescent white.

Xavier says:
XO: Is it going to hurt you and me?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@Davis: I guess it didn't work.  ::Sighs.::  I'll try it again.

@ACTION:  The stones on the wall begin to vibrate and light up, and the portal opens up.  There is no sign of Tekram soldiers through the opening.  The room is empty.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  No wait - it's doing something.  What's that?  A portal of some kind.  ::Begins to scan.::  I think they went in there.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Peers through the opening.::  Davis:  Oh wow!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Is trying to reach his phaser.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Struggles to stand up.::  Self: Well, that was something.  ::Tries to move closer to Tekrala.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier: The others will make sure it doesn't hurt us.  ::Stops and points her weapon towards where the creature and the others are.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@Davis: Any signs of our away team inside?

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  Big time biosigns through that portal, Ma'am.  Do you want me to go first?

Angeltra says:
::Takes the Phaser and tries to see why it's not working.::  Self:  Would help to have the computer link, but let's see what's not working on this paperweight.

Xavier says:
::Puts his arms around the Executive Officer and squeezes her.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Tekrala:  Want a taste?  Come on, I'm inviting you in, you leach wanna be!

Tekradum says:
::Glares at the Angeltra.::  Out loud:  You!  You will not live to see the daylight hours!  ::Grabs the security officer by the neck choking him.::

ACTION:  Angeltra is shoved against the wall, his foot steps in Tekralee's goo.  The acid from the goo begins to eat through the boot of the security officer.  He can feel the heat penetrating his shoe.

Angeltra says:
::Falls back, grabbing Tekradum's arms in an Aikido move to throw him to the ground.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Starts through the portal.:: Davis:  C'mon, seems someone needs rescuing in there.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Steps through the portal with the Chief Engineering Officer, the other security guards falling into place behind them.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Bouncing around.::  Tekrala:  Okay!  You have me right where I want you.  Are you going to come along peaceful, or do I have to get rough?

Xavier says:
XO: Is the shadow coming?

ACTION:  Tekradum breaks free of Angeltra's grasp as he falls into the wall.

Tekrala says:
::Laughs at the Ugly one.::

ACTION:  At the other end of the hallway, 3 of the beasts have managed to break through the floor and are making their way down the hallway.  

Tekrala says:
Ugly one: You think I am that much of a fool.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Turns to a guard behind her.::  Guard:  Hand me your phaser. I left mine in my other uniform.  ::Grins.::

@ACTION:  The Chief Engineering Officer’s team step through the portal, and suddenly the portal loses its stability and closes.  Only two and a half security members make it through the opening.  The ties with the other side are cut, and the upper torso of the security officer lies dead on the floor where the portal was closed.

Guard says: 
@::Passes his phaser to the Chief Engineer Officer, and then looks back.::  Self:  Ut oh!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Tekrala:  Actually I'm beginning to think you're much more foolish than I gave you credit for.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Sees the dead security officer and winces.::  Aloud: Oh no!  ::Covers her face and turns away.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Forces himself across the floor towards Tekrala, fully focused on the goal.::

Tekrala says:
::Slams the Captain to the floor and straddles him pinning his entire body to the floor with his mind::  Ugly one: I am going to suck your life from you.

Tekrala says:
::Senses the Chief Tactical Officer coming.::  CTO: I see you and you will die.
::Throws the Chief up against the wall again.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Composes herself.::  Davis:  Station a man here and see if he can get that portal opened again. The rest of us will continue on.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  It's okay, don't look.  ::Tries not to look himself.::  We only got 2 people through.

@ACTION:  An energy field suddenly surrounds the Chief Engineering Officer and two security officers trapping them.  The harder they try to move, the more the energy field holds them back.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Tekrala: Then do it, I keep hearing how bad you losers are, and I haven't seen one of you stay on your feet for a se...  Coward, come on, take a bite.  I won't fight you.  You win.  Must be strange for you, huh?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Eyes roll back into his head as the he slams into the floor, but takes a deep breath and flips his legs up and around Tekrala's head and pulls back down.::

ACTION:  The creatures do not move.  Their eyes glare past the Chief Tactical Officer and the Captain toward the Tekram soldiers, their nostrils flaring with rage.  They make a loud noise and make a charge past the Captain and Chief knocking them against a wall as they run past chasing the Tekram soldiers, who start to flee.

Tekrala says: 
::Straining to stay on his feet his mind pours more power into the mind game.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Suddenly can't move.::  All:  Now what?  ::Tries to use her scanner.::

Host Tekradum says:
Tekrala:  ~~~ We need to go!  Now! ~~~

Xavier says:
XO: Is it coming?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@Davis: Don't struggle. It just makes the field stronger.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self:  Ooof!  Where in the glares did that come from?

Host Tekradum says:
::Starts to run away from the Chief Tactical Officer and Captain, as the animals storm after them.::

Tekrala says:
Tekradum:  ~~~Let’s go.~~~

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls himself off yet another wall and looks over at the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  Think they had enough?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier:  I don't think so.

Tekrala says:
::Runs with Tekradum.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
*CO*:  Sir?  ::Hopes comm work.::

Xavier says:
XO: If it comes I will protect you ....If I am not too scared.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Relaxes, and wonders what is next.::  CEO:  Does your comm badge work?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Not if they still live.  ::Tries to stand up.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#::Looks at WildWind nestled next to her head and smiles.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  bIpIvHa'law'

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@Davis: Good idea. Let's see.

ACTION:  Tekrala and Tekradum activate a portal.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  What was that?  Hope I don't have a concussion too.  Don't recall hitting my head...

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@*CTO*:  Commander, can you hear me?  Icky, it's Holly. Are you there?

Tekrala says:
Tekradum:  Hurry they are coming.

Host Tekradum says:
::Looks back to the Captain and Chief Tactical Officer before stepping through the portal.::  CO/CTO:  This is not over!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Wonders if it's safe to go now.::

Tekrala says:
::Follows him.::

ACTION:  Tekrala and Tekradum step through the portal and disappear, the portal closing behind them.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks up, then forces arm to badge.::  *CEO*: Holly?  Where are you?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Shouts.::  CO:  Everything okay?

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#Nurse: Someone please get me something to drink?

@ACTION:  The console that activates the portal the Chief Engineering Officer came in sparks and starts on fire.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Repeats her hail.::  *CTO*:  Icky, it's Holly. We've just come through a portal, but we're stuck in some sort of energy field.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heading back for the cell.::  XO:  I've felt better.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Xavier:  You are safe?

ACTION:  A smaller baby animal runs down the hallway past the Captain and Chief Tactical Officer, stopping to look in the room at the Executive Officer and Xavier before heading on.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Help's arrived, we gotta get to where we came in.
*CEO*: I'll be there as quick as I can.  ::Tries again to stand.::

Nurse Rolin says: 
#FCO:  Good to see you are awake.  I will get you some cool water.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: You and the others will have to go to sickbay when we make our way back to the ship.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  Tell him we're at the entrance to the portal.  We're stuck in some energy field.

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#::Walks to the replicator and gets a glass of cool water.::

Xavier says:
XO:  What was that?

ACTION:  The Chief Tactical Officer is bleeding heavily at the shoulder area, his wound opened back up again.

Scoo says:
::Moves into the room and helps the Chief Tactical Officer up.::  CTO: You no look good.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Nods at Davis.::  Davis:  Just told him.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  We need to stop that bleeding.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  Sorry, Ma'am.  I must have been thinking about my security officer on the floor over there.  I didn't even hear it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks around for any sort of clothing.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: That...that would be good.  An osteo regen unit wouldn't be bad, either.  But Holly just called, a team came through and is stuck in the portal field where we came in.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@*CTO*:  Icky, where are you?  Is the Captain and Commander Odan alright?

@ACTION:  All over the Tekram building there are consoles sparking, the lights are flickering, and the energy field surrounding the Chief Engineering Officer and her team begins to go on and off.

Angeltra says: 
CO: I've got a first aid kit, not much but a few bandages.  I can patch him up.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Her tricorder records the energy field flickering.::

Nurse Rolin says:
#FCO: Here you go dear.  I see your companion is here with you still.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  As soon as we can get you taken care of we'll try to find her.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Tries to move again, just as the energy field turns on again.::  CEO:  We're having power fluctuations here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Angeltra:  Do what you can for him.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@Davis: I see that. Next time the field weakens try and get outside it.

Angeltra says:
CO: Sir, I'll get him.  If someone doesn't go for Holly, he's going to do something stupid.

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#::WildWind gets up and ruffles his feathers and then lays next to his masters head::

@ACTION:  A large animal enters the room where the Chief Engineering Officer is and starts to drool.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Slap on a bandage and give me a pain killer.  That's all I...oh forget it.  Might pull off the line if I could get myself up.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Walks over and picks up the Flight Control Officer’s qutluch.::  XO: Let's go see about rescuing our rescuers.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Whispers.::  CEO:  We've got company.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Pokes Davis.::  Davis:  Company.  ::Watches the animal closely.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#::Takes the water and drinks it slowly.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO: Don't move.  Maybe we can be protected by this force field.

@ACTION:  The forcefield surrounding the Chief Engineering Officer and Davis suddenly drops.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Xavier:  Would you hand me that small box?  ::Points to a tricorder.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  Um second thought.  Run!

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@Davis: I suggest we run.....fast!

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#Nurse Rolin: Yes, he has never left my side when I am in mental distress.  He helps me to recover my mental state of peace.

Xavier says:
CO: Yyyyeesss, sir..  ::Gets the box.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Runs toward a door, and opens it.::  CEO:  This way!  ::Holds the door for her, and waits to protect her and defend her.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Takes off trying to avoid the hungry looking animal.::  Davis:  Shoot it if it comes closer.

Xavier says:
::Hands the Box to the Captain.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
@CEO:  Run!  I'll stop it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Takes the tricorder from Xavier and activates it.::  Xavier:  If you want to come with us we will try to find your mother.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Dashes through the open door.::  Davis:  Cover your man!

Angeltra says:
::Pulls some bandages out of the kit and works to stop the bleeding.::  CTO: I guess this is what happens when you forget rule 1.  Did you forget, when in doubt, duck?

@ACTION:  Davis shoots the ceiling above the animal and the ceiling falls on its head.  Several electrical wires drop on the animal and the electricity knocks it unconscious.

Xavier says:
CO:  I will go... But she may not want to be found....

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Runs after the Chief Engineering Officer with the other security officer, calling to her.::  CEO:  It's okay.  I think he's gone now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Turns as she hears a crash.::  Davis:  Nice shooting.  ::Smiles and lets out a loud breath.:: Now let's find the others.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Laughs.::  Angeltra: That only works so many times.  Help me up, one way or another we gotta get out of here.  Not waiting for a medical team to make their way down here.  Place looks to be falling apart.

Nurse Rolin says:
#FCO: That is very interesting to say the least.  Does he do this all the time?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the kid weirdly.::  XO:  I'm picking up Commander Sparks' group in this direction.

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Sighs.::  CEO:  That works for me.  Then we can work on getting out of this place.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Can you still walk?

ACTION:  Xavier spots a weapon the Tekram left behind on the floor next to the goo.

Angeltra says:
CTO: Calm down, I haven't finished patching you yet.  ::Finishes the bandage, then puts a brace on the ribs.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Picks up the pace and scans ahead of them as she walks.:: Davis: This way. I have life signs.

Xavier says:
CO:  Captain look....::Points to the weapon.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I can try.  I think my legs are okay.  It's the shoulders and the ribs that are the problem.  I think I can, though.

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#Nurse Rolin: Yes, he does.  We are a team and we depend on each other as a team.  He will not make a mess here in sickbay.  He is trained to go to his own bathroom or head in quarters.  If he needs to go I suggest you let him out and he will go to quarters and do it and return quickly.  Hopefully no one impedes his return.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks where Xavier is pointing.  Carefully picks the weapon up and examines it.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
@::Follows the Chief Engineer, and quickens the pace.::

Angeltra says:
CTO: Okay, now you can try to stand up.  ::Gives him a hand up.::  Scoo/ Bee: Come on, play the brutes you claim to be.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
@::Smiles briefly as she detects an Andorian reading.:: Self: Icky!

ACTION:  The Chief Engineer's team can see the Captain, Executive Officer and Chief Tactical Officer's team down the hall.

Nurse Rolin says:
#FCO: He is a very smart bird then if he can do that.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Stands up with help from the others.::  Sec: Thanks.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Davis: There they are.  ::Runs down the hallway.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
CEO: There they are!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Hears the Chief Engineer and looks up, forcing a smile.::

ACTION:  The Chief Engineer notices the blood-stained shirt of the Chief Tactical Officer.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Icky! You're alright!  ::Instinctively hugs him and then notices the blood.::

Security Officer Davis says: 
Self:  Darn!  And I left the doctor back at the cave entrance.  I didn't even bring the med-kit.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Examines the shirt.::  CTO: You're hurt!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  What happened?  How'd you get here?  Yeah, I've been better for sure.

Security Officer Davis says: 
ALL:  Guys, I think we have bigger problems here.  You know that console that activated the portal we used to get here?  Well it was destroyed.  We have no way home.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Davis:  The Tekram cowards had an escape route.  We'll find a way out also.

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#Nurse Rolin:  Where are the others?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Davis:  Ain't gonna happen.  There's a way, trust me.

Xavier says:
CO:  Captain, do you have any of that Caramel...?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  We found the Captain's DNA on some rocks...it opened the portal....never mind that.  Are you in a lot of pain?

Nurse Rolin says:
#FCO: They haven't been found yet.

Host Davis says:
CTO:  Unless there's another working console, but then who knows where it will take us to.  We have to find the right portal, or it could take us anywhere.  ::Doesn't like the sound of that.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara1 says:
#Nurse Rolin: They haven't been found yet?  How can that be??  I have to find them.  Let me out of here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  A bit, I'll be okay now that you're here safe.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Xavier:  I'm afraid not.  But when we get you home I will show you how to use this so you can protect your people.  ::Indicates the Tekram weapon.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hangs onto Icky.::  CTO:  That's it.  I'm not letting go of you ever again.

Nurse Rolin says:
#FCO: You are not cleared for duty yet.  You have to wait for the Chief Medical Officer.

Xavier says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.

ACTION:  The Chief Tactical Officer collapses on the floor from the blood loss.

Host Davis says:
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