Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Thirty-Seven (Mission #304)
“Between the Shadows, Part Eleven”
Stardate 10611.11

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM and Doctor Stevens
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:
Jack as TO Williams

NPC’s:
Linda Baus as Science Officer Kender and Xavier
Steve Weller as Scoo, Bee, and Angeltra

Mission Prologue:  

The Away Team is together at last on the Tekram world.  But they are now on a planet they know nothing about.  The planet appears to be similar in characteristics to Earth, however there are large animals that have been released into the Tekram world.

Were these animals from this world?  Or were they taken by the Tekram and brought here like the captives of Lemarac?  And if they do not belong to this world, where did they come from and what will this do to the evolutionary process of this world?

It is clear to the away team now that the Tekram were using their captives to feed off of and to sustain their lives.  But what was the purpose of holding these large animals in captivity?  Whatever the purpose, whatever they did to them, these animals had a strong hatred for the Tekram and it was clear they wanted their revenge.

It is night time on the Tekram world.  Through the opening where the animals left the building, three moons and lots of stars cast an eerie glow on the planet.  Now that the Tekram are gone, the Away Team is left to find their way home.

The computer console that activated the portal to their world has been destroyed, and even if they find another portal it may lead them nowhere near home.

Worse yet, it may lead them right back to the clutches of the Tekram.  With the power beginning to fail all over the building, lights begin to fade.  Consoles that once activated the small Tekram world have been gnawed on by the animals.

Several Tekram bodies lay dead around the building from the attacks of the animals, their bodies beginning to glow a fluorescent white.

With one team member severely injured, no available medical resources, and their portal to get home now destroyed, things look pretty grim for the away team on the Tekram home world.  For now, it appears they are safe.  The Tekram are gone .. or so they hope.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Between the Shadows”, Chapter Eleven, “Spéartha dubh go domhain, a choích” ... Stardate 10611.11

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Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Standing within eyesight of Commander Ec'Thel'Ion guarding against who, or what ever may try to come through.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sits on the ground holding onto Icky.:: CTO: Stay with us Icky. We're going to find help soon.  ::Smiles, masking her worry.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::On the floor, coming back to consciousness.::  All: Next time I try something like that, try and remind me I'm not invincible.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Still in sickbay waiting for the Chief Medical Officer to give her clearance to return to duty.::

Host Doctor Stevens says:
@::Walks over to the Flight Control Officer and runs a medical tricorder over her.::  FCO:  How are you feeling?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Keeps Xavier close to her.::  CO:  Sir, do you prefer I check on the Chief Tactical Officer since I am a doctor?

Xavier says:
XO:  I'm cold.  ::Starts to shiver.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Stevens: I feel just fine now please let me out of here I got work to do.

TO_Williams says:
::Starts coming back to consciousness.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier: Stay close, Xavier. I'll try to find something to keep you warm... there isn't much around here though.

Host Doctor Stevens says:
@FCO:  I was hoping you were going to say that.  I've just returned from the planet, and there's a problem with the portal where the Chief Engineering Officer went through.  We can't get the portal re-established.  And .. we've found something.

Angeltra says:
XO: Ma'am, we could use a phaser to create heat.  Short term answer, but it's a start.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Looks at the Doctor.:: Stevens: What did you find that is so interesting?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Wipes Icky's brow.::  All: Anyone have a med kit?

Xavier says:
::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer and all the blood on his shirt.::  XO:  Is he going to die?

Angeltra says:
::Takes Phaser, finds a few metamorphic rocks and heats them up.::  Xavier: This should help keep you warm.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: How long was I out?

Xavier says:
::Rubs his hands together over the heated rocks.::  TO:  Are you cold?  I can share the rocks with you if you are?  Plus if those animals come back ..

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Hears WildWind in the corridor and soon someone opens the sickbay doors and he lands softly on the bio bed with his master.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Not too long, about thirty minutes. Just don't move around too much, you've lost a lot of blood.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: Don't mind my companion he has been here the entire time while I healed.  Ask Nurse Rolin and she will tell you.

TO_Williams says:
::Walks over to Xavier.:: Xavier: Well I am a little cold, thank you.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I won't move, I promise.  Not much of a promise, I don't think I could move if I tried.  Any luck contacting home?

Host Doctor Stevens says:
@FCO:  Our security team found a temple of some kind on the planet.  There's no way in though.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Commander Sparks, I know that you are concerned for Commander Ec'Thel'Ion, however, if you are unable to find us a way out of here and back to the ship, all the worrying you can muster won't help at all.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: A temple?  Temple of what kind?

TO_Williams says:
Angeltra: I have a standard med kit if you want it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: The bleeding seems to have stopped now.  But we still need you in sickbay as soon as possible.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Not yet. The opening closed and we're cut off from the ship.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: We need to find one of these portals as soon as possible. And get Xavier back to his mother.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Yes, Captain, I'll get to work on that immediately.

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@FCO:  I'm not sure.  There's all kinds of hieroglyphics on the walls.  There doesn't appear to be an opening into the temple.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I'll be fine, don't worry.

ACTION:  A small cylindrical unit comes around the corner and hovers above the away team.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Resumes his watch, listening and occasionally sniffing.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Sir, will you keep an eye on the Commander? I trust you with his life.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Xavier?  Who is that?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: There always is an opening to a temple.  Sometimes it might be a secret panel or a musical note or even a song of some kind.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: This is Xavier ::points at the kid with her:: He was in one of the cells here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: You have my wor..... nuqnet

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: And the hieroglyphics, the ships library doesn't register the hieroglyphics?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Just stay quiet and let the Captain care for you. ::Smiles.:: I know he likes you.

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@FCO:  Well if you are feeling well enough, I would like to take you to this temple to see if you can figure it out.  And no - they do not.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the object hovering overhead.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Looks at her companion.:: WildWind: Care to go for a ride?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Rests Icky against a rock and then stands.:: CO: An automated sensor sir?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Furiously nodding his head as he wants to go.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Good, at least we got some of them saved.  ::Turns head towards the probe.::  All: Who's it from, though?

TO_Williams says:
::Continues to sit by Xavier and watches the others as well.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Pulls out her tricorder and scans the object.::

Xavier says:
TO:  What's that?  ::Points to the cylinder object above them.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Reaches up toward the object and waves his arm back and forth.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: It would be our pleasure to go with you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: There isn't much I can do for the Chief Tactical Officer with what the med kits we brought contain. I'll have the Chief Tactical Officer make sure we get a proper trauma kit in there from now on.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Careful sir, it may have weapons capabilities.

TO_Williams says:
::Looks in the direction Xavier is pointing in and pulls out a tricorder to scan it.:: Xavier: I don't know, but let's find out.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: Can your tricorder get a reading on it?

ACTION:  The object travels back away from the Captain.  There are small flashes of light coming from the unit, as if it were taking pictures.

Scoo says:
::Aims Phaser at probe.::  CO: We can blast it, sir.  ::Growls.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Scoo: Not yet!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: Looks like someone is watching us.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Reading some form of energy, but not identified.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Attempts to walk around to see the object from the back side.::

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@::Helps her off the biobed.::  FCO:  Let's get to the transport room.  ::Goes to exit sickbay and heads to a TurboLift.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo: Relax, save power.  We may need it.  Just back up the Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
All: It could be a security robot.

ACTION:  The orb fires a laser beam on the away team members, hitting the Captain in the right shoulder.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::WildWind steps onto her shoulder and they leave with the Doctor.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: I need to stop by my quarters and get a few little items before we leave.

TO_Williams says:
::Pushes Xavier behind him...pulls out a phaser and fires at it.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees the object fire.:: CO: Captain! ::Rushes over to him.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Is knocked to the floor.:: Scoo: Take it out!

Scoo says:
::Returns fire.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, the Captain's been hit!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries to reach for a Phaser, but is way to slow to react.::

ACTION:  Scoo's fire hits the orb and it disintegrates from the blast.

Bee/Angeltra says:
::Draws weapons in case more help is needed.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Gets back to his feet rubbing his shoulder.:: CEO: I'm alright.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Grabs a medkit and gets a dermal regenerator and moves towards the Captain.:: CO:: I'll be fine sir, stay still.

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@FCO:  Then I'll meet you in the transporter room.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: I'm fine.  It only stunned me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Let her check you out, sir. I don't care if you are Klingon.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: Understood.  ::Heads for her quarters.::

Xavier says:
::Starts to cry.::  TO:  I want to go home now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Let me look at it, sir. ::looks at it:: Okay, just a stun indeed. I think we need to act fast now. The Chief Engineering Officer and I will try to find a portal as you ordered us. We can't stay in here much longer.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO/XO: Had a Heghtugh kick though.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Check it out, see if you can tell where it's from.  And if what we saw is all it can do.  
Bee: And try and find me a Phaser.

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@::Heads to the transporter room and grabs standard away team gear, waiting for the Flight Control Officer to show.::

TO_Williams says:
::Puts his arms around the little boy.:: Xavier: Everything is going to be okay.

Angeltra says:
::Puts Phaser away, draws Tricorder and studies the remains of the probe.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: I suggest you lay low, Sir. No aggressive moves should another of those orbs show up.

TO_Williams says:
Xavier: Everything is going to be fine.  Don't worry, you will be home in no time.

ACTION:  The orb is in tiny pieces and there is not much to analyze.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes a Phaser from Bee and pulls myself into a more upright sitting position.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO: I didn't realize trying to get a good look at it was considered aggressive.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, I'm going to try and find another portal control and get us the heck out of here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Any chance of getting these doors shut?

ACTION:  Another orb appears in the room but does not appear to be aggressive.  It is just watching the AT.

TO_Williams says:
All: Here comes another one.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks over at Icky.:: CTO: You, stay put and keep an eye on the Captain.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Entering her quarters she heads for her computer and sends a coded message to Starfleet Head Quarters informing them of what they have found so far and their present status as per the Captain's orders.::

Angeltra says:
CTO: Not much left of it.  Want me to...try and close the doors?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I'm not moving, just getting ready to help should it be needed.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Faces the Orb.:: Orb: Hello?  Whoever is controlling this - can you hear me?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, ready to start looking for a way out of here?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Yep, I'm coming,

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Yeah, see what you can do, but don't do anything aggressive.  ::Stares at the orb.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Grabs her Klingon jejtag and WildWinds shoulder pad and puts it on her shoulder and picks up her small personal phaser and pockets it and picks up a few more goodies and leaves.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
TO: Keep an eye on Xavier. And if the Chief Tactical Officer's condition worsens, let me know as soon as possible.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@*Dr. Stevens*: On my way now, sir.

TO_Williams says:
XO: Aye, sir.

ACTION:  The orb flies forward toward Xavier and the TO.  It does not respond to the Captain, but it seems to be curious about the team.  It sends another smaller zap toward the TO, missing him and hitting the wall behind him.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Gets into the turbo lift and heads for the transporter room.::

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@*FCO*:  I'm waiting in the transporter room now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves off from the group her tricorder scanning for any other energy signatures.::

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@::Enters the coordinates for the temple on the planet and waits for the FCO.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: I think you should destroy all of these things as soon as you see them...

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Fires his own phaser at the attacking orb.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Xavier: They'll protect you. I'll be back.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Doesn't like to leave Xavier behind, fearing he'll get hurt, but she knows they have to find a portal to be saved so follows the Chief Engineering Officer.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Ready.

ACTION:  The orb appears to have a shielding to it, and the Captain's phaser blast does nothing.  It appears to be learning.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::As the turbo lift heads for the transporter room, T'Lar completely clears her head of all thoughts and focuses on one pure thing her job is now not just an FCO job.::

TO_Williams says:
All: I don't like that orb.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Hmmm... this one seems to have adapted.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Sets Phaser to modulate frequencies and fires a second blast.::  Scoo: Double it up, see how good it's shields are.

Scoo says:
::Fires.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Adds his own phaser power to that of Scoo's.::

ACTION: The phaser blasts hit the orb and it explodes in a ball of fire and falls to the ground.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, I can't locate any other portal controls than the one that was damaged. We're going to have to find a way to repair it.

TO_Williams says:
Xavier: Are you okay?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  What about a phaser. Could you use one to power the console?

Xavier says:
TO:  Yes, I'm okay.  ::Stands behind him hiding.::  I just want to go home.  Maybe you can open that gateway they used to bring me here and take me home?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: I'd have to adapt it...::thinks:: it might work.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I don't like the pattern that started here.  We need to try and get the doors closed.  ::Stops for a second.::    Keep those things out.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO/CEO: We can try it. It won't hurt. It's not like we have many options.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Tosses his phaser to the Chief Engineering Officer.:: CEO: I have a feeling it won't be of any use on the next orb.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves to the console and pulls off a damaged panel to examine it.::

Angeltra says:
::Tries to manually close the nearest door, bypassing the un-powered controls.::

TO_Williams says:
::Smiles at the boy.:: Xavier: We'll try.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Joins crewman Angeltra and motions for Scoo to help also.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Grabs the phaser.:: CO: I'll try and work quickly.

ACTION:  Two more orbs fly through the doorway just before Angeltra closes them and this time they begin to fire on the Captain and Chief Tactical Officer.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Sees Scoo join the Captain, and Bee cover them.::

Xavier says:
::Screams.::  ALL:  There's two more!

TO_Williams says:
::Sets his phaser to the highest level and fires on the orbs.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Fires on heavy stun, hoping it won't be ready for it and that it messes up the systems.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Covers the Chief Tactical Officer.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Scrambles under the console and pulls at something.:: Self: Gel packs? Here?

Bee says:
::Fires at the closer of the two.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries to roll for cover.::

TO_Williams says:
Xavier: Stay behind me,Xavier, and stay down. ::Continues to fire on the orbs.::

ACTION:  Bee is struck with a phaser type beam and he is knocked silly.

Xavier says:
::Runs behind a desk and hides.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Self: Look at that, will you? These packs are....dead. Hmm, I wonder.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Keep changing Phaser settings.  Don't let 'em learn how to adapt!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries to reach around the Captain to continue firing.::

ACTION:  The orb fires on the Captain, and his shirt starts on fire.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Sets her phaser and fires at an orb.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Beats the flames out and then swats one of the orbs baseball style into a wall with his meqleth.::

TO_Williams says:
::Changes his phaser settings and fires.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Opens the phaser's base and pulls out the energy cell.::

ACTION:  The second orb flies toward the Chief Engineering Officer, and fires on the energy cell in her hand.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Fires at the orb heading towards the Chief Engineering Officer.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, look out! ::Rolls over to protect herself.::

TO_Williams says:
CEO: Watch out! ::Fires on the orb.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Grunts under the Captain's weight, then fires repeatedly at the orb going for the Chief Engineering Officer.::

ACTION:  The Captain swats the orb against the wall, but its shields protect it.  It fires at the Executive Officer just as it is hit from the Tactical Officer, and drops to the ground.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Is out of breath but stands up and goes after the second orb.::

ACTION:  The second orb retreats down a hallway leaving the away team and the downed orb.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Scrambles back under the console and places the energy cell into the empty slot where the gel packs were.:: Self: Now to drain the cell into the circuits.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::After what seems like eternity T'Lar arrives.::

@ACTION: The Flight Control Officer and Stevens are in the transport room, ready to beam down to the surface.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: I think we will have a few seconds to catch our breath here. Everyone okay?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries to stand for a better firing angle, but can't get up.  Fires at the retreating orb.::  Self: I need to get my hide up, quick.

TO_Williams says:
Xavier: Xavier, are you okay?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, watch the console and tell me if anything changes up there.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: Sorry it took so long.

Xavier says:
::Peeks out from behind the desk.::  ALL:  Are they gone now?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Bends over, hands on his knees, catching his breath::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Gets onto the pad and waits for the transport.::

ACTION:  The console the Chief Engineering Officer is at remains unchanged.  It is still dead.  There is not enough power to open the portal.

TO_Williams says:
::Takes out his tricorder and begins scanning the grounded orb.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Grabs WildWind firmly so he isn't startled.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Aye. ::Looks a the console.::  Nothing.  Maybe we need something with more power.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Not much worse than I was before.  But those things seem to be learning.  There any stimulants in that med kit?  I can't fight from the ground against those things.

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@::Steps onto the pad with the Flight Control Officer, and gestures for the transport chief to energize.::

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@FCO:  Taking the bird?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: How about you stay put and save your energy for now?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks exhaustedly at the Chief Engineering Officer and Executive Officer, then over at the downed orb.:: CEO: Try that thing.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sits up and looks at the Executive Officer.:: XO: Suggestions?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra/ Scoo: Get those doors closed, the rest of us will try and keep those orbs covered.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Maybe it could work, Captain. Let's hope it isn't too fried.

TO_Williams says:
XO/CEO: If we're going to use the orb for power it needs to be soon.  It's energy reading is growing faint.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Let's try with the orb as the Captain suggested.

@ACTION:  The Flight Control Officer and Doctor Stevens are transported to the area of the temple.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I don't know if I can do that, Commander.  If I do, those things will wear us down quicker.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at the orb the Captain mentioned.:: CO: Sir, I don't know if I can figure that alien device out and then convert it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
TO: Aye, thanks.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Nods.:: CTO: I know. But those drugs won't keep you up for long and you'll feel worse than now when the effects run off. So better hold a bit before administering it.

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@::Takes the Flight Control Officer to the temple.::  FCO:  See these readings?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Looks at the temple and is a bit surprised.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Reaches over and picks up the orb.:: Self:  Interesting device.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Let's hope we have a bit.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens:  One second, please.

ACTION:  The orb starts to buzz in the Chief Engineering Officer's hands.

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@FCO:  I've been studying the writings on this building.  The hieroglyphics appear to be of an ancient dialect similar to Egyptian Earth writings.  ::Points to a part of the wall.::  This particular scripture states, “Only he that holds the seed controls the gateways to ..” ::Pauses.::  I'm not sure, but I think that says Heaven.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
WildWind: Recon area.  ::WildWind takes off high in the air and does what he is told.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Straightens back up and looks at the Chief Engineering Officer holding the orb.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks for an opening of some kind.:: Self: Yikes, now what? ::Holds the orb slightly away from herself.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Mmm... buzzing.... maybe put it in there now as we don't know if that is a good sign or not.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Those Tekram seemed to be really dependent on their mental abilities.  And they seemed to use telekinesis.  Did they use their abilities to power this junk?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens:  Hm..... I see what you mean and the database has nothing like this either.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Seems harmless enough...so far.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO:  Could be. They were more than a telekinesis race... you should see what they could do with their minds...

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Now to figure it out. ::Rolls it over in her hands.:: Self: Now how do I convert you to a power source?

ACTION:  A few small white lights appear on the orb and flash the Chief Engineering Officer.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Aloud : Whoah!!

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
Dr. Stevens: This is why the databanks can't decipher it.  It is written in ancient Egyptian.

Science Officer Kender says:
@FCO:  This looks like a place to open up the temple.  There's a place for handprints here.  ::Places his hands over the spots.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO: Whoa, as you said it. Better not play with it too long...

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I felt what they did with their touch, and I'm guessing it's similar.  But they also seem to use tools, including living beings.

ACTION:  The building the Away Team is in begins to tremble.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Maybe these lights are a map, code, something.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: That don't sound good.

Xavier says:
::Holds onto a desk.::  CEO:  I think you made it mad.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Feels the building shake.:: Self: Okay, time to get to work.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Feels the building tremble.:: CTO: Well, I guess this is your call for some adrenaline in case we need to run out of here.

TO_Williams says:
::Walks over to Xavier.:: Xavier: Stay calm little buddy.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO:  Continue without me.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Perhaps another phaser would help?

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: I would assume that if the instructions to open the temple would be somewhere here on the face of the wall.  ::Begins to read it according to the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics she knows.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hears the boy.:: Xavier:  Maybe I did son, but I have to try and get us home.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Grabs the medkit she put down earlier and gets the hypospray.  Makes sure adrenaline is selected and heads towards the Chief Tactical Officer.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods.::  XO: Either that or let the pups drag me, and they aren't that good at a rescuer's carry.

TO_Williams says:
::Looks down at his tricorder readings.::  All:  It's an earthquake.

@ACTION:  As Science Officer Kender connects the circuit with both his hands, he is immediately charged with electricity and his body is thrown 50 feet back.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, let me try and use this orb's power first.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Holds the orb near the console and the place where the gel packs were before.::

ACTION:  The earthquake begins to increase and the dust from the ceiling begins to fall on the team.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Kender: That is what you get for thinking without reading first or being impatient.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Self: Darn, doesn't fit. There has to be an opening....something.

ACTION:  Kender does not answer the Flight Control Officer, and does not move.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Looks at Kender and moves to his side checking for vitals.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: It will have a rapid effect on you and then stabilize. It should give you enough energy and less pain for an hour, maybe less.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO:  Ready?

ACTION:  There are no vitals from Kender.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Ready.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: Kender has no vital signs right now.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: And the pain isn't the issue, energy's the problem.  Can't ignore a lack of energy.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Injects the Chief Tactical Officer with an adrenaline shot.::

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@::Taps his comm badge.::  *Sickbay*:  Medical Emergency, one to beam up.  ::Activates Kender's comm badge.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@~~~WildWind: Perch and watch.~~~

ACTION:  The adrenaline shot appears to be working on the Chief Tactical Officer.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::WildWind does as ordered quickly.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Puts the orb aside.:: CO: I'll take that phaser now, Captain.

Host Dr_Stevens says:
@FCO:  I think we need to find out who can open these gateways.  Either way, we need to be careful we don't open the gateway to hell instead.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Stands up, still a bit groggy.::  XO: Thanks.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: Remember that you are injured. Even if the adrenaline makes you feel in shape. Don't be a super hero here.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: It looks quite simple if you know how to decipher the writings.  I have already translated it partially already.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Puts the hypospray back in the medkit.::

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Points her finger to the etchings above where Kendal was standing.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye Commander.  No heroics until I've been patched up with proper gear and proper time for rest.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
All: Anyone got a spare phaser? ::Motions with her hands.::

Bee says:
::Pulls out a Type I from his boot and hands it to the Chief Engineering Officer.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Bee: Thanks Bee, always prepared I see.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@Dr. Stevens: It reads, "He who has no patience in life will die with that same impatience".  He was impatient and paid the price.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Remembers the Tekram weapon that he has and hands it to the Chief Engineering Officer.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Walks to the closest open door, pulls Tricorder, and takes a reading on the sky.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  Try that as well.  Maybe it's more compatible.

FCO_Ens_Bishara says:
@::Begins to decipher the rest of the instructions on how to open the temple doors.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Begins adapting it to the power source in the console.::  Self:  Now work this time.

ACTION:  The second probe returns and opens fire on the away team.  It fires on the Orb in the Chief Engineer’s hands knocking it to the ground and then fires and destroys it.

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