Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Seven, Episode Forty-Two (Mission #309)
“Between the Shadows, Part Sixteen”
Stardate 10612.16

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM and Q Kringle
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 

NPC’s:
Linda Baus as Q-Who, Q-What, Q-Where, Q-Why, Maid, Ladies

Mission Prologue:  

The crew has all been transported back to the bridge of the Huron, with the exception of the Captain who has disappeared with Q Kringle.

The plan was for the Captain to show Q Kringle what holiday spirit was in a Klingon sort-of-way.  But where have they he gone?  What are they doing?  And why does Q Kringle want to know what holiday spirit is?

The crew wait anxiously to find out if they will be able to at least watch what the Captain is going to do to Q Kringle.  But what they don't know is that there is a little excitement planned for them as well.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Between the Shadows”, Chapter Sixteen, “Who, What, Where, Why, Q” ... Stardate 10612.16

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ACTION:  Four different Q's dressed in Santa outfits appear on the bridge next to the crew members.  They start to make themselves comfortable all over the bridge, taking empty seats.  One of the Q is even sitting in the Captain's chair.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Stands at the engineering console and waits to see what's going to happen.:: Self: Well of all the nerve!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q's: I suppose it would be pointless to point out this point in space is restricted, right?

Host Q_Kringle says:
@::Puts a hand around the Captain's shoulders.::  CO:  Now, what's all this holiday spirit about?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Is not sure what is going to happen next.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Q: Remember! You swore. No powers.

Q-WHO, Q-WHAT, Q-WHERE, Q-WHY says: 
::In Unison.::  CTO:  We're the Q's from Christmas past.  We heard there was going to be a party.   We're Q-Who, Q-What, Q-Where, and Q-Why.  I bet you don't know where Q-When is?  ::Grins.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Icky can't you arrest them or something?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::To the Q sitting in the Captain’s seat.:: Q: Sorry, but when the Captain's away, that's MY seat.::

Q-WHY says:
::Pops up behind the Chief Engineering Officer.::  Out loud:  My oh my, Q Kringle wasn't kidding about this one.  ::Whispers something really bad in the Chief Engineer’s ear.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Sure, just as soon as R&D designs a Q capable holding cell.

Q-WHERE says:
XO:  You can sit in my lap, dearie. ::Points to his lap and grins.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns and slaps Q-Why hard.:: Q-Why: What a dirty mind you have! ::Pushes him back.::

Q-WHO says:
::Standing next to the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  I love a good party.  Got any ::taps on her head a few times as if he's knocking:: eggnog?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q Where: You were not invited here. Move.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: Find a way to get those Q’s away and locate the Captain.

Host Q_Kringle says:
@CO:  No powers.  Now tell me.  I'm getting impatient.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q's: You heard wrong, this is a Starship Bridge, not the party hall.  Party hall is...uh, not ready yet and won't be for some time.  And watch the comments, or we'll see how far those powers of your's go.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Not in a mood to laugh or party.::

ACTION:  A big decorated Christmas tree with presents suddenly appears on the bridge.  There are lots of presents under the tree.  There are stockings hung on the consoles with each of the crew's names on them.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Q_Kringle: You are familiar with the Kot'Baval Festival?

Host Q_Kringle says:
@CO:  No, I am not.  I want to know ::emphasizing on next word:: everything!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: They think we're the entertainment I'm afraid.  They don't get that we have work to do.  ::Steps to Tactical Console.::  I'm going to see if I can figure out where the other kiddie took the Captain.

Q-WHERE says:
XO:  Now you should know that the Q does not require an invitation.  Come .. come sit in my lap.  I'll pretend to be .. ::Stops::  What's his name again? .. oh .. Santa Clause.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: Thank you. I'm not in the mood at all for this... child play.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks over to the tactical console.:: CTO: I guess they must be bored and we're their entertainment.

ACTION:  “I'm dreaming of a white Christmas,” begins to play over the Huron's comm system, and snow begins to fall all over the ship.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Q_Kringle: So much for Omnipotence.  Very well.  Kot'Baval celebrates the victory of Kahless over the tyrant Molor.  We will each need a batlh'eth.

Host Q_Kringle says:
@CO:  Oh, but you said no powers, Captain ::Grins at him.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q Where: We have work to do and must find our Captain. There is no time for your child play.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Maintenance*: We need a cleanup crew to the Bridge as soon as possible, please.

Q-WHERE says:
XO:  You can see your captain on the view screen.  Not much happening there.  Looks like the party’s going to be here.

ACTION:  The song changes to “The Twelve Days of Christmas.”

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I was never very good at being entertainment.  No showmanship I guess.

ACTION:   A partridge and a pear tree appear near the Chief Tactical Officer's station.

Q-WHO says:
::Pops up next to the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  Cat got your tongue?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Brushes some snow off her shoulder.:: CTO: Well at least all this snow should make you feel at home.  ::Smiles.::

ACTION:  Two turtle doves suddenly appear and start flying on the bridge leaving droppings everywhere.  One of them looks like WildWind.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL: Everyone, try to ignore them. Let's focus on finding the captain. ::Walks over to the Chief Tactical Officer's console.::

Q-WHERE says:
XO:  Oh come now.  Have a drink with me.  The Captain is busy.  Surely you can see that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hears the Executive Officer and heads back for her station.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Jumps.:: Out loud: Hey!
 
ACTION:  Three French hens emerge from under the Engineering console and start pecking at the Chief Engineering Officer.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q: As we have been telling you, we are busy. Stop this charade. Until our crew is complete, we will not party. If you want us to have fun... bring back our Captain.

Q-WHY says:
CEO:  Aren't they just so adorable?  Wanna have a drink with me on day thirteen?  ::Wiggles his eyebrows at her.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Q_Kringle: You want to know what Klingon Holiday spirit is, then we will need batlh'eths to celebrate Kot'Baval.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Aloud:  Ack!  Get away from me birds.  ::Shakes her foot at the hens.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Q_Kringle: You scared the rings out of me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CEO:  What is going on, Ensign?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Q-Why: Oh go drown yourself Q.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Already on it Commander, but we need more information.  Doesn't look like any area of Pacifica I've...seen.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Sorry Commander, but these birds are attacking me.

Host Q_Kringle says:
@CO:  But Captain .. you said no magical powers.  Can't you just pretend?  ::Rolls his eyes.::  Very well.  I guess not.  ::Snaps his fingers and two batlh'eths appear in the Captain's hands.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Collects herself.::

ACTION:  Four calling birds start flying around the bridge.  They all land next to the Flight Control Officer and start nestling up to her.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Any bets on whether or not these "True Love Gave To Me's" are Phaser proof?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Continues to push the hens away with her foot.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Looks at the birds.::  Out Loud: Awww how cute and they all come to me.  They must smell my companion on me.

Q-WHAT says:
::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  Naughty, naughty.  ::Snaps his fingers and changes the phasers into water squirt guns.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Q_Kringle: These are needed in order to perform the ceremony.  ::Tosses one of the batlh'eths to Q_Kringle.::

ACTION:  Five golden rings appear on all the crew's fingers.  When the crew tries to get them off, they are stuck to their fingers.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees the ring appear on her finger and smiles :: Self: Not the right one but very pretty.

ACTION:  Six geese start laying eggs in the Executive Officer's chair.  They start to pile up and so they start laying them on the floor.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: I'm pretty sure they are... I hate Q’s. So what were you saying about Pacifica?  ::Tries to ignore the chaos on the bridge as there is nothing working right now.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Sees from the corner of her eye what is happening on her chair.:: CEO/FCO: Anyway you can beam a few of those things ::points around:: in a cargo bay or something?

Q-WHERE says:
::Looks shocked at the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Now why would you hate us.  What have we ever done to make your life miserable?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
XO: Fresh eggs, sir, are great; even if they are goose eggs, sir.

ACTION:  The bridge receives word that the cargo bay has a huge swimming pool materialized there and there are seven swans swimming in it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Reaches for the stocking on her console and starts to swat the hens.:: Hens: Move or else I'll have the chef stuff you and serve you to the crew for dinner.

ACTION:  The hen waddles away and sits on the Executive Officer's shoe.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q-Where:  Let's say it's not the first time I meet your kind.  We don't have time for your tests right now.  Bring us our Captain and maybe then we can consider telling you about Holiday traditions and put up with your circus.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Just saying that where they are, it doesn't look like where we were if you take my meaning.  Trying to set the scans for picking up any Klingon life signs, but unless they are on the planet, I doubt we have the range to...A pool?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
XO:  I have an idea.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Shakes her feet to move the hen away.::

ACTION:  The hen leaves a nice surprise on the Executive Officer's shoe and goes over to sit next to the Flight Control Officer.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: The snow would be nice, but I don't think it'll help with the work we have to do.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: Indeed, that Q could have taken the CO anywhere... Maybe he'll return him once the Captain has achieved what the Q wanted?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
XO: Maybe I can get all the animals down below in the cargo holds.  I could keep them there since they all seem to be coming to me now.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Sighs as she sees her shoes.:: Q:  Enough!  What do you expect from us? ::As she moves back towards the Q sitting in the Captain's chair.::

Host Q_Kringle says:
@::Grabs the batlh'eth.::  CO:  Now what?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO:  See if you can make it work.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
XO:  Will do.

ACTION:  Eight cows appear on the bridge and there are eight maids milking them.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Probably, unless something else takes his attention.  I don't think we can count on the Omnipotent Bravo Ralph Alpha Tango to not come up with something else.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sees the cows.:: FCO: T'Lar, here's the fresh milk for your eggs. ::Grins.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Begins to talk to the birds and the new additions.::

Q-WHERE says:
XO:  I bet you didn't know we were the one's that wouldn't let Q Kringle play games.  Wanna know why?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Thanks, I really like fresh milk too.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Grins.::  Q_Kringle:  Now you play the part of the Tyrant Molor.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Tries (unsuccessfully) to not laugh.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO:  That's what I fear.  I guess we will have to take care of those Q’s and hope the Captain does the same.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Swings his batlh'eth over his head at Q_Kringle.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL:  Cows?  Gee... Why didn't you want Q Kringle to play games and you play some with us?

Host Q_Kringle says:
@CO:  How does one play a Tyrant Molor?  I'm a little new at this.  Do I ::Hits him in the head with the batlh'eth.::

MAID says: 
ALL:  Milk anyone?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
~~~WildWind: Need you in Cargo Bay 1 now.  Incoming animals.~~~

ACTION:  One of the turtle doves appears on the Flight Control Officer's shoulders.  He has the face of WildWind, but he looks like a turtle dove every place else.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Gets up from her console and picks up the doves gently and starts to head for the turbo lift.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q's: I have a guess, but I'll let you tell us so we can end the suspense.

ACTION:  Nine ladies suddenly appear, four on one side of the CTO, five on the other side, and they start doing the cha-cha.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Q_Kringle: You defend yourself!  ::Swings his batlh'eth once again, this time from the side.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CTO: Maybe you can take the human contingent to cargo bay 2 for now.  Begging the Chief Engineer’s pardon, but it would clear out the bridge.

Host Q_Kringle says:
@::Ducks as the Captain swings his batlh'eth.::  CO:  And this is supposed to be show me about holiday spirit?  ::Swings his batlh'eth around catching the Captain's as it makes a clanging noise.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: No disrespect to you, Commander.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Is shocked to see some ladies dancing near Icky and swiftly moves to his position.:: Ladies: Okay ladies, he's spoken for, now back away slowly.

ACTION:  The bridge is starting to get a bit cramped, and the birds are starting to squawk up a storm.  Suddenly ten lords appear on top of the engineering console on the bridge, and they start leaping off the console.

ACTION:  The ladies grab the Chief Engineering Officer, and put her next to the Chief Tactical Officer, and they continue to do the cha-cha.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO: Beam everything and everyone you can now. This is getting ridiculous!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO: It might help.  
Angeltra: Why don't you take the dancers, milkers...uh, and the leapers and give them a tour of cargo bay 2.

ACTION:  Eleven pipers begin to pipe their own Christmas music .. into the Executive Officer's ears.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods at T'Lar as she's grabbed.:: Ladies: That's enough!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Q_Kringle: Klingon Holiday Spirit.  It's the only type I know.  ::With both hands jabs his batlh’eth upwards into Q Kringle's chest.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Icky, we have to do something here.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self: Ugh, too much noise!  
All: Quiet!

ACTION:  Twelve drummers suddenly appear and start drumming in the Flight Control Officer's ear.  The transporters do not appear to be working.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Puts her hands over her ears.::  ALL:  I'm sure this is not the way Terran's celebrate Christmas!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q:  What do you want?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Not the sane ones at least.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q: What do we have to do to make this stop?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Yells over the din.::  XO:  Not exactly, Commander.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Still covering her ears.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Is trying to maintain all the animals in one area of the bridge for now as the transporters are not working.::

Host Q_Kringle says:
@::Nearly falls over.  Takes a better stand and swings his weapon back toward the Captain's side.::  This is no fun.  ::Throws his weapon down, and snaps his fingers.  They both appear on the bridge with the crew and the animals.::

Host Q_Kringle says:
Q's:  What are "you" all doing here?  This is "my" party.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Would it be breaking the Federation's moral code to just knock a few of these noise makers out?

Q-WHERE says:
XO:  See, this is why we do not play Q-games with him.  ::Whispers in the Executive Officer's ear.::  He's such a spoil sport.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q_Kringle: I knew you would not keep your word!

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Speaks to all the animals at the same time.::  Animals: Yes I know you all are here and I do love all of you.  I too have my pet and I adore him as well.  Would you all like to go to a larger area and see my companion?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I don't think they'd care.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Captain! Sorry about the mess on the bridge, but as you can see some people wanted some fun...

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  quyvathl!  What is all of this?

Host Q_Kringle says:
CO:  Actually, Captain, I heard there was a better party here.  This looks much more fun than your Klingon holiday.

ACTION:  One of the turtle doves leaves a large doo-doo on the Captain's chair.  It's the one that resembles WildWind.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Rolls eyes.::  Self: Oh no.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Have they all gone insane Icky?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q_Kringle: I kept my part of the bargain. Now I want you off of my ship!

Q-WHAT says:
::Picks off one of the hens and snaps his fingers.  A table appears on the bridge with the hen on a plate.::  Supper anyone?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Q run amuck?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Moves towards the dove that looks like WildWind and puts him on her shoulder and hastily cleans up the mess.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: The Q’s wanted to celebrate Christmas their way... We tried to beam some of these ::points at the animals and people:: but it seems Q’s decided against.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I don't know.  Do we even know what a Q calls sane?

Host Q_Kringle says:
CO:  As you wish Captain.  ::Snaps his fingers and Q Kringle disappears, but the other Q's stay on the bridge with all the animals.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  This is how Humans celebrate this Christmas holiday?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q's: Did you ever consider just reading a few books to get an idea of the spirit of...a holiday.

Q-WHO, Q-WHAT, Q-WHERE, Q-WHY says: 
::In Unison.:: CO:  We're the Q's from Christmas past.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: I was told no. It seems that the Q may have put too many traditions at once... they pushed it a bit. But I don't know much about Terran Christmas.

Host Q_Kringle says:
::Pops back in just for a second next to the Captain.::  CO:  Guess you'll have to deal with the other Q's on your own now.  ::Grins and disappears.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q's : mevyap! You're welcome is long past!  ::Picks up one of the hens and snaps its neck.::

Q-WHAT says:
CTO:  Nope, the Q like to experience things on their own.  We know what holiday spirit is.  We just like to share.  But our brother, Q Kringle, he's been trying to learn about this silly tradition for over a century.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Leans over and whispers in Icky's ear.:: CTO: I think the Captain is a wee bit miffed.

ACTION:  The hen leaves out a loud squawk and then goes limp.  The calling birds begin to peck at the Captain’s backside.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
XO:  Terran Christmas deals with children getting presents from Santa Clause but it also is a human religious holiday as well...... ::feels the pain of the hen's death.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I think you're right.  Maybe that will work better than my hope of "pretend they aren't here."

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: The birds are attacking the Captain!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
FCO: No luck with transporters still?

Q-WHO says:
Out loud:  Now look at that.  He doesn't have his 5 golden rings.  ::Points to the Captain, then snaps his fingers, and gives him five golden pierced earrings.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::As she tries to move a few birds away from the Captain.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
~~~Birds: Please stop and come back to me or you will die.~~~

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
XO: Transporters are still down.

ACTION:  The cows start mooing .. quite loudly.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Swats at the birds before grabbing one of the Q's by the front of his shirt and shaking.::  Q-Who:  I want you off of my ship!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Steps forward, looking to shoo the birds away.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Hears the transporter report and scurries back to her console to check on their status.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: Transporters are down. We can't even move those things away.

Host Q_Kringle says:
CO:  Such violent ways you have, my dear Captain.  ::Taps him on the cheek.::  Better take a pill for that, or you might end up in your sickbay.  ::Grins at him.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Feeling the anger welling inside her.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Please tell me we have transporters.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Raises his hands to Q-Who's throat and begins squeezing::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Working on them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Silently swears at the Q for doing this.::

ACTION:  The nine ladies start to form a Conga line, and grab the Flight Control Officer, and continue to do the Conga line.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self: This is no good.  ::Shakes herself free of the line.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CTO: Can you stop them? ::points at the ladies.::

Q-WHO says:
::Shouts at the Captain.::  CO:  Grinch!  ::Disappears and reappears on the other side of the Captain.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
All: We have transporters back, but they are limited to one transporter at a time. ::Sighs.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q: Stop this now. As you can see, we will not play your games. We are of no use to you.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: I don't care.  Wide beam to cargo bay 1 for all animals.

Q-WHY says:
CEO:  Little problem with your primitive transporters, my dear?  If you agree to have dinner with me, I'll make it all go away.  ::Wiggles his eyes at her.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO:  And myself.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  I can try.  
Ladies:  Enough, break it up or I'll have to detain you.  ::Motions to Angeltra for some backup.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO:  We're going to have to do it one animal at a time.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO: Send me first with the doves.

ACTION:  Wide beam transport will not work.  Only one transport at a time will work.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q-Why: She's got a dinner date already, pal.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Bellows out in frustration and heads to the nearest exit.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q-Where: What do we have to do for you to stop this charade?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Shoves Q-Why.:: Q-Why: Back off fellow!

Ladies says:
::Giggles.::  CTO:  Detain us?  Please, please.  We need to be free.  We can't stop dancing.  It's a curse, you know.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
CEO:  Send the doves. I will take the Jefferies tubes.

ACTION:  The exit is blocked by the cows.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: I'll start sending them.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Locks the transporters onto the first dove and energizes.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls his daq'taH and slices the throat of the first cow.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Ladies: But this isn't the place for dancing.  No room, too many things to block your movement.

ACTION:  The first dove disappears and reappears in the cargo bay, starting to leave droppings all over because it is alone and scared.

Ladies says:
CTO:  You don't understand.  We can't stop.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Locks on to the next dove and energizes.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Takes off for the Jefferies tube hatch under the engineering console throws the hatch open and scampers down the Jefferies tubes quickly.::

ACTION:  One by one the animals all start to disappear off the bridge and reappear in the cargo bay.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Self: Come on T'Lar you know the ship inside and out hurry girl.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Self: Ok cows, your turn.  ::Sends them one by one to the cargo bay as well.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Ladies: I understand.  ::Pushes through towards the Observation Lounge.::  In here there's some more room until we can get you some better help.

ACTION:  The other cows start to stampede and kick the Captain.

Ladies says:
Calls out to the CTO:  Thank you!  ::Dances their way into the observation lounge.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Is nearly there as she picks up her speed a little.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Sees the cows acting up, takes a phaser, sets it to stun and fires at them so they stop their attack::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Drummers/ Pipers: Along the edges of the room, in there, you could give the dancers some music.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Punches one of the cows in the head.::

Q-WHO says:
CO:  That is not a very nice thing you did.  That was Millie.  She was pregnant.  
Out loud:  Poor, poor Millie.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Glances over at Icky and then continues to transport the remainder of the animals.::  Self: Okay, now for those drummers.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q-Where: Stop this or I'll stun more cows... or change the phaser settings to kill. ::Aims at another cow.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q-Who: Stop this now before I have to kill all of them!

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Arrives on the right deck finally and punches the hatch open and tumbles into the corridor and races for Cargo bay 1.::

ACTION:  One of the cows moo's loudly in the captain's ear just before being transported to the cargo bay.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Sends another drummer to the second cargo bay.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::As the doors whoosh open she is greeted by all the scared cries of the animals.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Surveys the situation and sees that one cow is down and races to her side.::

Q-WHO says:
::Snaps his fingers.::  CO:  All right, all right.  Geesh!  Humans and their temperaments.  It's no wonder you are stuck on this primitive world.  ::Snaps his fingers and all of the animals and people disappear from the bridge and cargo bay.::

ACTION:  All of the animals disappear before the Flight Control Officer's eyes.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q-Who:  I am NOT a human!

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Out Loud: AAAAARRRRGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH Wild Wind Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
Q-Where: If we are so primitive, then leave us alone!

Q-WHO says:
CO:  You got that one right.  Now .. what have you done with our brother, Q Kringle?  Where is he?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up and hears the silence.:: All: What happened?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Guess they never heard of that song, what was it?  Quiet Night?

ACTION:  Silent night starts to play on the ship's comm system.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Out loud to Q_Kringle: Bring back WildWind to me now, please.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q-Who: He left on his own.  Why don't you do everyone a favor and follow him!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: That answers that question I'm afraid.  
All: Sorry 'bout that.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I'm just happy they're all gone.

Q-WHO says:
CO:  Not until you open your presents.  ::Points to under the tree.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Races out of the cargo bay and into a turbo lift and up to the bridge express.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: I suggest we open them quickly to have them get off the ship as soon as possible.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q:  Fine!  Anything to get you off of my ship!

Q-WHO says:
::Brings the Flight Control Officer back to the bridge.::  FCO:  I'm afraid Q Kringle is gone, my dear.  But why don't you open your present.  ::Points to the box.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Grabs a box and stabs it with his blade slicing it open.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
::Picks up a present and quickly unwraps it.::

ACTION:  Gagh starts to squirm out of the Captain's box.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Out Loud: What the hell?   Huh? What box? ::Sees the box and opens it quickly.::

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves towards the tree.:: CTO: Icky, you first. ::Hands him a box.::

ACTION:  WildWind pops out of the Flight Control Officer's box and snuggles next to her.

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Nearly faints at the sight of the bird as he pops out of the box.::

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Thanks.  ::Gives her a kiss, then takes the box and carefully unwraps it, leaving the paper intact.  Then wads up the paper, throws it in the corner and opens the box.::

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
Out loud: WildWind.....::tears come to her eyes:: Thank the rings of Betazed you are alive.

ACTION:  The Executive Officer opens up a bottle of Citrus blend.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: What is it?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
::Hugs him and kisses him on his head and beak.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
All: Citrus Blend. Not really original Q. Probably the only Trill beverage you knew of?

ACTION:  Inside the Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Engineering Officer’s boxes are a bottle of Champaign and two little rings are attached to each of the bottles.

Q-WHY says:
CTO/CEO:  You two going to tie the knot soon?  
CEO:  If not, you can always come stay with me, dearie.  I'll give you a ring.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Wow, didn't expect something like this.  Didn't seem Q-ish.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Q-Who: This was not necessary Q.  Hitting your brother, or whatever, with a batlh'eth and choking you were gift enough.  Even if I didn't actually get to kill either of you.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks surprised.:: CTO: This is very nice, isn't it?

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Q-Why: It'll be soon enough.  Between being stuck in the Delta quadrant for months, then going on a First contact mission within a day or so, we have to get things planned.  You can't rush this.  It needs to be perfect.

Q-WHO says:
CO:  Maybe next time, Captain.  Maybe next time.  ::Snaps his fingers and the Q's disappear.  Only a voice can be heard.::  
Out loud:  And there will be a next time, Captain.

Q-WHY says:
::Only in voice.::  CTO:  Do I get an invitation?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Grumbling.:: Self: I can hardly wait.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
Q-Why: You'd be bored to tears.

Q-WHO says:
::Voice only.::  CO:  I heard that, Captain!

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO/ Q-Why: Does it matter if he gets invited?

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
::Whispers.:: CTO: You want him here?

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO: At least they are gone for now. Never pleasant to have a run in with those guys.

CTO_LtCmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Not really, but does it matter what we want in regards to them?

FCO_Ens_T`Lar_Bishara says:
XO: No, but in this case it was an experience from the past that has all taught us something about ourselves, I believe.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Do me a favor, Commander.  The next time Q shows up... shoot me.  Just shoot me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
CO:  Glad you are back, captain.

Host XO_Cmdr_Odan says:
ALL:  Good work everyone.

CEO_LtCmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  As long as you show up I don't care who else comes. ::Smiles and gives him a kiss on the cheek.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Plops down in his chair and then gets a disgusted look on his face as he feels something mushy.::

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