Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Eleven (Mission #320)
“Dancing with the Devil – Part Three”
Stardate 10703.24

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
Jon Benson as NPC Executive Officer Commander Tibbs
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion
Pam Bruyere as Chief Engineering Officer Lieutenant Commander Holly Sparks
Isabelle Carreau as Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 
Gilles Leger as Operations Officer Lieutenant Jara Esso

NPC’s:
Linda Baus as Jessica 
Lynda Anderson as Toir

Mission Prologue:  

Last week on the USS Huron …

The crew were drawn toward an energy ribbon and pulled into what appeared to look like an eye staring at them.  Their hopes of returning back through the energy ribbon were dashed when they were pulled toward a planet with magnetic properties and forced to land.

They are able to detect several vessels, including the Corneapolis, which have also landed on the planet.  And if their sensors are correct, they are only picking up one life sign; a little girl about eight years old.  Is she a survivor from one of these ships?  How long has she been here?

And now with the gravity of the planet's atmosphere pushing down on them, the only thing they can hope for is to find a way off the planet before the structural integrity field collapses and makes them all pancakes.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in … “Dancing with the Devil”, Chapter Three, “Pass the Syrup Please,” Stardate 10703.24

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@ACTION:  As the Chief Tactical Officer and Executive Officer approach the coordinates of the Corneapolis, they find no evidence of the ship.  They can however visually see another ship off in the distance.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Gets the final report on repairs to the coils from Martin in main engineering.:: Self: Looks good.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::At Science 1, scanning the planet to find answers as to how they landed and how the ship is still in one piece.::

Host Jessica says:
@::Sitting behind the Chief Tactical Officer and Executive Officer in the shuttle looking out the viewscreen.::  CTO/XO:  What you looking for?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@::Looking over at the little girl.::  Girl: So what is your name, little one?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sitting in his chair waiting for some good news from someone... anyone.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::As she reads the scan results, sighs, shakes her head and scans again.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Scans the away team and looks back.:: CO: Shuttle has landed, Sir.....  Think the girl is naughty or nice?   I'm taking bets.

Host Jessica says:
@::Said quietly.::  XO:  Jessica.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO: What else can I do to help?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::In Shuttlecraft Ouendake, having just located and picked up the child onto the shuttle.::  XO: Scanners don't show the Corneapolis; trying to extrapolate to find out where it went.

ACTION:  The Huron's sensors pick up an energy reading that appears to be headed toward the Executive Officer and Chief Tactical Officer's location.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@CTO:  I see that.  ::Pauses as he looks at the scanners.::  What’s that other ship?  You see that?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  That remains to be seen, but I wouldn't put any credits on nice.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO:  We can move in to take a look.
@Jessica: Are you from one of these ships around us?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Shakes her head again as she sees the same readings.::

@ACTION:  The other vessel that the Chief Tactical Officer and Executive Officer see appears to look just like Huron.  And she's leaning on her sensor pod, just hanging there, close to a cliff and totally undamaged.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Sir... this doesn't make sense...

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@::Turns back to her.::  Jessica: How did you get here, Jessy?  Mind if I call you Jessy?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Alters course to the next closest ship.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self: None of this makes sense at all.

Host Jessica says:
@CTO:  I don't remember.  I just remember my name is Jessica.  I've been here a while.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@CTO:  Let’s have a look.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Blinks.::  CO:  Sir.... there is................   some energy heading towards the away team.... trying to be more vague.  ::Begins a detailed scan of the energy looking to match it with something in LCARS.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  None of this makes sense, Lieutenant.  Could you narrow that down a bit?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Contact them.  Make sure they're aware of it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: You might want to check on the helm response times.  Martin's report indicates that there may be some damaged relays.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Well, according to all my latest scans, we should have been disintegrated when we landed. Something... or someone saved us...

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO: Yes, ma'am.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@Jessica:  Just sit tight hunny; we'll help you.  ::Turns back to the scanners.::  CTO:  You see that?  Looks just like the Huron.

ACTION:  There is a network of shifting lines of energy surrounding a large area of the planet.  The Huron appears to be inside this energy reading.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::  *XO*:  Huron to away team.... there is..... some type of energy... and it's heading for your position.... just thought you might like a little warning, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO:  So scans are just confirming my suspicions.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO:  There's a problem, that ship isn't just a New Orleans Class; her registry is NCC 61245.  It matches the Huron exactly.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@*OPS*:  Understood.   
@CTO:  Can you maneuver so it doesn't hit us?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Heads out for the TurboLift and the bridge.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Your suspicions, Sir?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:   Great job, T'Lar, in engineering; really great.  ::Mumbles.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@CTO:  How can that be?  ::Runs scanners to see if any life forms are there.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Depends how intent it is to make contact with us.  Increasing power to shields, just in case, and starting evasives.  ::Maneuvers to keep the energy from making contact with the shuttle.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO: The New Orleans class starships were never designed to withstand being on a planet surface.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves onto another console to check on the pressure being applied to the hull.::

ACTION:  FCO receives a comm from Toir.  He's in her quarters.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Drums fingers on operations console.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@CTO:  If you can't, we might have to head for that other Huron.

ACTION:  The crew feels the Huron begin to shake and the ship sways from side to side.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: That's a copy.  We should try to access the ship remotely, see if our codes work on that ship.

Toir says: 
*FCO*:  Ah T'Lar you know everything in our quarters is upside down, right?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Question is how and why did we make it in on.... ::Feels the ship shake and falls off her chair.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Raises hands.::  CO:  I'm not doing that?  ::Scans guessing that the energy field is responsible.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*Toir*:  What?  Upside down?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CSO/OPS:  Maybe we spoke too soon.

Toir says:
*FCO*: Yeah like the ceiling is the floor and the floor is the ceiling.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@::Is a little confused from what he sees on the sensors.::  CTO:  Did you fly us in a circle, Commander?  We are back at our Huron. 

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@*OPS*:  Huron, what is our location, please confirm.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Gets back up and sits back on her chair.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Can't say for sure, but I don't think so.  Sensors are frosty, but not that off.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Scans the area to see what caused the shaking.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Augusfratt!!!

Host Jessica says:
@CTO/XO:  That's a pretty big ship.  Is that yours?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Scanning the area to see if something changed to cause that shake up.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Frowns.:: CO: Captain.... the energy surrounding the planet is........some type of vortex... its closest match is a static warp field?  ::Shakes head in disbelief.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Feels the movement and calls the bridge.::  *CSO*:  Lieutenant, I need a reading from your sensors on that shaking. What's causing it?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Steps off the turbo lift onto the bridge and heads for her station.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@::Turns to her.::  Jessica:  Yes it is, I think.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Begins to map the response time from engineering to helm.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CEO*: Checking now, Commander.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: I'm going to bring us in close, see if we can at least get shelter from it.  With luck, we can use our codes to get inside.  Without luck, it's the ship we just left...

Host Jessica says:
@XO:  It looks like it's going to fall off that cliff.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  You mean we're the victims of a giant warp coil?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Sir, what could make my quarters upside down.  Like the floor is the ceiling and the ceiling the floor?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@::Still waiting for the replay from Operations.::  CTO:  Go ahead, we need to take shelter one way or another.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*XO*: Location, Sir?  Right where you were.... ummm... are.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Holds on to the console while the ship shakes.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: Your quarters are what?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shrugs.:: CO: That's the closest analogy I can get from the computer.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Yes, it seems that my quarters are inverted.  The floor is the ceiling now.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS/CSO:  Can we disrupt it?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: There are vortexes popping up all over the planet, Sir.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO: Sir.... the energy I THOUGHT was going towards the away team?  Well.... it's around us... not them.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@*OPS*: Be more specific please; what’s our exact location?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Continues scanning.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Brings the Ouendake in under the saucer, tapping in access codes to attempt to open the neck access port (used in Starbase umbilical connection.)::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: It must be some sort of reverse polarity caused by the magnetic forces on this planet.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Just got more detailed scans... those vortexes pop up and dissipate... a bit like Earth tornadoes.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*:  Ah, I kinda figured it had to be something like that, but could that help us get up off the surface as well?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CEO*: It seems vortexes appearing and dissipating may be at fault here, Commander.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: You are approximately 1.7654 km from the USS Huron bearing 33.67 degrees.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Guess I did fly in circles.  Going to try again, reversing course and attempting to fly by dead reckoning.  Well, sensor free flying at least.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@*OPS*:  I don't understand how that happened.  Inform the Captain we are docking and I'll explain when we get to the bridge, and have a doctor report to the shuttle’s location when we dock.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: I haven't had time to run that by the computer yet.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@CTO:  Go ahead and take us back in the Huron; we need to find out what’s going on.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Might want to check it out when you get a chance.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@XO: Never mind, bringing us in to dock, aye.  ::Alters course and brings the shuttle back to the shuttle bay.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*XO*: Acknowledged.   
CO: Sir... they are docking.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: It's not going to help if our structural integrity field fails.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
@CTO:  I know how you feel Commander.  But if we are flying in circles, we might need some answers before we do it again, and we do have this little one here too.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Looks in the ship's database to see if there is any information about such vortex and how to take care of them.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*: That commander, is something I do know.

ACTION:  The shuttle enters Huron’s shuttlebay.

Host Jessica says:
CTO/XO:  How come your shuttle bay looks funny?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Enters Shuttlebay.::
Jessica: I wish I had an answer, but that's a very good question.  
XO: Should I land on the "floor" above us or the "ceiling" below?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*CSO*: Vortexes? Where the devil are they coming from?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  I don't know.  Take us to the floor I guess.  What is going on here?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CEO*: Unknown. They pop up out of nowhere and disappear. I'm trying to locate a source as well as find if we have anything similar in database.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Double checks the timing again.::

Host Jessica says:
CTO/XO:  Where do I go now?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Sets shuttle down, relative to perceived planetary surface.::  Alpha Team: Remember, "Enemy Gate is Down", and enemy gate is currently Shuttlebay 1 Ceiling.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grumbles under her breath.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Jessica:  Just stay with me for now, okay?    
CTO:  After you, Commander.  Hope we don't fall up or down, whatever the case.  ::Opens the outer hatch.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Going to request a gravity check before we exit.  In other words, I'm dropping something out the hatch.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Laughing a little.::  CTO:  Good idea.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Opens shuttle hatch, takes a Tricorder and drops it out before stepping out after it.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS: That planet is really upside down and filled with oddities... I don't know what to do about those vortexes.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Watches the tricorder to see what it does.::

ACTION:  The Tricorder drops to the ceiling.

ACTION:  The Chief Tactical Officer has a firm footing on the ceiling of the shuttle bay.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CSO:  Agreed.... I'd stay... let's not stay here.... how do we get out?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS:  We need power for sure. Since there is a magnetic ... wait... mmm... The energy warp field is shrinking.

Host Jessica says:
::Steps carefully out of the shuttle.::  Out loud:  This is cool!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Steps out.::  XO: Not sure how good your Zero-G training is, but to keep from getting too confused, keep thinking your down is actual down.  Biggest problem most people have with this kind of action is orientation.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*:  If I am reading this right time from engineering to helm response is good.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  I know.  I'm feeling a little queasy right now.  Let’s head out of here; see if everyone else is upside down.  
Jessica:  Stay close, hunny.

Host Jessica says:
::Starts to jump up and down trying to touch the floor, which is now on the ceiling.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: See if you can stay on these cross beams, it's a kind of game.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*OPS*:  Is everything okay on the bridge or the rest of the ship for that matter?  We just stepped out of the shuttle and we are upside down.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS: It's slow though... ... as I was saying due to that magnetic field thing.  Maybe we would need to work with polarities.  Like batteries of sorts, though these vortexes may put a challenge on us getting away from here.

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  Okay, I can do that.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Continues running diagnostics.:: *FCO*: Well that's one thing that's okay. Now see if you can find a pattern on these instances of reverse polarity. I'll work on it from here.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO: Maybe the right one would actually help us.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Leans closer to the Chief Tactical Officer whispering.::  CTO:  I'm not good with kids.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*: Understood, Commander.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO: Thing is, those vortexes dissipate rather quickly. I'm not sure we would get enough a push.

Host Jessica says:
XO:  Hey!  I heard that!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Begins to map the vortex occurrences.::  CSO:  Well maybe we can predict the next set of them.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO: That is if I can find a pattern to all this.

Host Jessica says:
CTO/XO:  This almost doesn't seem real.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shrugs.:: CSO: Polarities for warp fields? That is a little out of my specialty, Lieutenant.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hands move smoothly over her board.::

Host Jessica says:
::Continues to walk with them.::  CTO/XO:  How can it be?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  I'll take your lead.  How do we get the door?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: See that opening by the porch looking thing?  We're making our way for there.  How it can be?  I wish I knew.  ::Walks towards upper entrance, looking for a good place to climb up to the door.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
OPS: Since we were kind of pulled here, surely by the magnetic fields, I'm thinking there may be a way to find a way to push us from here ::shrugs.::

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  Maybe it's not real.

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  Maybe I'm dreaming this.  ::Pinches the Chief Tactical Officer.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Jessica:  Oh this is real.  Just be careful climbing up.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO: That is it!!!!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: If worst comes to be, we'll have to get creative and Ouch!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO: You’re a genius!

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Drowns.::  *XO*: Upside down, Sir?  Ummmm... nope... we are fine.

Host Jessica says:
Out loud:  Ooops.  I guess it is real.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: No, it's not a dream.

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  Sorry.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: Not a problem; just surprised me.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO: I'm not sure I'm a genius but it may be an idea. I don't know how to make it happen though.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*: What if we used the tractor beams as repulsor beams combined with the magnetic fields of the planet.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*OPS*:  Have someone go the shuttlebay doors.  We may need help getting out.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*/CSO:  It might be as simple as that to get us airborne.

Host Jessica says:
CTO/XO:  I'm starting to remember something. ::Continues to follow them.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Maybe someone from the outside can give us hand.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo: You're the base, and the boost.  Give the Exec a push up, he should be able to reach the door, then Jessica, Angeltra, the Bynars, and me.  I'll pull you up from the other side.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Turns to Jessica.::  Jessica:  What is it?  What do you remember?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I think Scoo can push us up, he's got more strength than most, and he knows how to use it quite well.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: Good idea except for one thing. One of the tractor pallets was damaged when we landed and my crew hasn't been able to get to it yet.

Host Jessica says:
XO:  I came here on a ship.  I can't remember the name.  It started with a K .. or maybe it was a C.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Grinning.::  CTO:  I'm very good at climbing, just so you know    
Scoo:  Don't drop me.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*XO*: There's a crew down there, Sir.... what do you need?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*:  Well maybe I can help you repair it then.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Jessica:  Was it the Corneapolis?  

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Gives the Executive Officer a hand up to Scoo's shoulder.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*: No need. I have Martin and his team getting ready to initiate the repairs.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::On Scoo's shoulders and reaches up to grab a hand hold and pulls himself up.::

Host Jessica says:
::Her eyes go wide.::  XO:  That's it!  That's the ship!  That's how I got here!  Do you know where it is?  I just don't remember anything else though ::sighs.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*:  Always willing to help, Commander.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  It would be great if it worked. I don't know how else we can get away from here... unless we get help from some entity or something!

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  Do I go up now?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: Yup, let me help you to his shoulders.  ::Reaches down to help her up.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Yes, send her up.  I'll grab Jessica.  
Jessica:  Just grab my hand.  Reach real hard.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO: If we use the tractors as repulsor beams and the gravitational eddies of this planets magnetic field it might be enough to push the Huron up and out where I can get impulse to push us into the upper atmosphere and out of here.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Orders Ensign Martin to get a team on the tractor pallet.::

Host Jessica says:
::Holds tight as she is lifted up and then grabs a hand to be pulled up.::  CTO:  Got it!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO:  All I need is a little help from the planet and I can get the ship into the air.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Pulls her up.:: Jessica:  Good girl, you made it.  Now just stand back while I help the rest up.

Host Jessica says:
::Steps back, and waits for the Chief Tactical Officer to be pulled up.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO: I'll try to see if those vortexes can be predicted...

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Angeltra: Actually, let's get the Bynars up first.  They're lighter than either of us.  ::Helps the Bynars, then Angeltra up before climbing up himself.  Once we're all up, helps Scoo up.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Taking one hand of each while the other security officer helps with the other hand, getting everyone up.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Assigns another engineer to take over and heads to the bridge, padd in hand.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Scans the planet to find vortexes and tries to map out when they appear and where.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO: Yeah, and maybe I can give you what you need.  I think I found a pattern to them.  They don't seem to random more like re-occurring in nature.

Host Jessica says:
::Screams and grabs hold of the Executive Officer.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: What's the matter?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Looks around and gets grabbed, seeing the rest of the ship normal.::  Jessica:  What’s wrong?

Host Jessica says:
XO:  The corridor.  It looked like it was collapsing and coming toward us.

Host Jessica says:
CTO/XO:  The corridors ::voice shaky:: were getting smaller.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Jessica:  Looks like the rest of the ship is normal, maybe it was just the visual difference, Jessica, that got you.

Host Jessica says:
XO:  No, I saw it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Pops out onto the bridge as the lift stops.::  All:  Anyone find out about those vortex things yet?  ::Moves to the engineering console.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CEO: The FCO and I are trying to predict when and where they will appear.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Have your teams patrol the ship.  See what else is wrong or if there is anything out of the ordinary.  Me and you and Jessica need to get to the bridge.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO:  Well they have some type of pattern to them and they are not random in appearances.

Host Jessica says:
::Gets excited and forgets the corridor incident.::  XO:  I get to go to your bridge?!

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Jessica:  Maybe we'll find the answers on our bridge.  Would you like to go there with us?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO:  We were just trying to narrow it down now, Commander.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CSO: Are they still affecting the ship?

Host Jessica says:
XO:  Yes, Yes, I would!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO: Yes, Sir.  They are, I am afraid.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo: You heard the order, go get the teams in operation.  I want detailed descriptions of discrepancies.

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  How come you look different?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Glances at the Chief Tactical Officer's station and sees Angeltra there instead of Icky.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Bynars: Go to the Security office and correlate all their infor...
Jessica: You mean why am I blue, or do I look different to you than I did before?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CEO: We haven't experienced the same shaking as before if that is what you are asking.

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  No, you are blue.  Are you cold?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
CEO: But as the Flight Control Officer said, they are still affecting us, yes.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Let’s go.  ::Walks to the nearest TurboLift and looks at the Chief Tactical Officer and laughs.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO/CSO: Almost like they were ripples in time or magnetic fields.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles.::  Jessica: Hardly.  I'm Andorian, we're all blue.  Almost all of us, anyway.

ACTION:  OPS's chair tilts to the side and he falls off.  A portion of the bridge by OPS’s station appears to be distorted.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Walks into the TurboLift.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO: There is an example now.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods.::  CSO:  I've noticed. The structural integrity field is still holding as well but if a vortex forms close to us again, we may lose the field.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Points to OPS’s chair.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*CSO*: I have a little guest, be prepared to help out with her.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Follows the Executive Officer into the Turbolift.::

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  Well what about them?  ::Points to the Antican and Bynars.  Whispers to CTO: They look really weird.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hands move quickly over her board to map the distortion and its direction and location.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Does not move and looks around.::  All: Well... I guess I can rule out that the Executive Officer was hallucinating.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
TL:  Bridge.  ::Thinking how the Chief Tactical Officer is going to explain that one.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
All:  Everyone clear out of that area!  ::Points to the distortion.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
*XO*: A guest?  Me helping...?

ACTION:  The station by OPS goes back to normal, and the distortions disappear.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica:  I'd love to just say "they are", but the furry one is Antican, the other two are Bynars.  We're a...multi species ship.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Rechecks the location and enters it into the computer to determine the next occurrence based on time elapsed between this one and the last.::

Host Jessica says:
CTO:  That one looks like a pet I used to have.  ::Laughs.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::The TurboLift doors open to the Bridge and he steps out.::  Jessica: come on Jessy; we are here.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
All: Ummm.... it might be a good idea... not to be here when that happens again... a little bit more and I am going to woof my cookies.

Host Jessica says:
::Steps out with the Executive Officer.::  Out loud:  Wow!  I've never been on a bridge before.  At least not that I can remember ::sighs again.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO: I am sending you what I have on that last occurrence and where the next one I think will occur.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica: He looks like that to a lot of people.  ::Smiles and moves back to station.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO: Aye.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Jessica:  Lieutenant Hayes here is going to ask you some questions, okay?  ::Nods to the Chief Science Officer.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Hears a child's voice and wonders if that's the guest the Executive Officer spoke of.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Turns to see a little girl step onto the bridge.::  Jessica:  Well hi there, young lady.  ::Smiles broadly.::

Host Jessica says:
XO:  Okay, I'll stay with her then?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
XO:  Questions?  ::Turns to Jessica and back again to the Executive Officer.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
Jessica:  Hello.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Senses a child.::

Host Jessica says:
CSO:  Hello ma'am.  My name is Jessica.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Jessica:  If you like.   
CSO:  She doesn't remember much other then her name and that she was on the Corn … however you say it.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO: Seems you'll have to take care of the vortexes.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica: Hello there, my name is T'Lar.  How are you Jessica?

Host Jessica says:
T'Lar:  Hi T'Lar.  I'm okay. I just would very much like to go home .. wherever that is.  ::Sighs.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Uses Short Range Sensors to try and locate the Corneapolis.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
XO: Corneapolis, Sir.

Host Jessica says:
CSO:  Yes!  That was my ship!

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
Jessica:  I'm Neve. Nice to meet you.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Extends a hand.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica: What can you tell us about your ship?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO: Maybe we can work with Jessica on this together.

Host Jessica says:
CEO:  Hi ma'am.  Everyone here is so nice.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  What’s the status of the ship?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  Someone needs to work on the Vortex. While you do that, I'll question Jessica since the Executive Officer tasked me to do it.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
Jessica: Yes, the Corneapolis.  Do you remember anything about it?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  For what it's worth, the missing ship we couldn't find is no longer on Short Range Sensors.  I'm going to see if I can locate any records of our friend here in the Corneapolis records.

Host Jessica says:
::Shakes the Chief Science Officer's hand.::
CSO:  I seem to recall someone talking about a vortex.  I think I came here with my mom and my dad.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Accesses the Corneapolis complete roster, including civilians, looking for someone named Jessica matching the young girl’s description.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Very good, Commander. I'll inform to the Captain of what’s happened to us out there.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO:  I understand and will do it.  Let me know if you find any thing from Jessica that might be of some help.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
Jessica:  A vortex?  Can you close your eyes for me and try to picture in your mind what people said about that Vortex.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Goes back to her mapping of the vortexes.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CEO:  From the outside we are looking pretty bad.  How’s our structural integrity?

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
Jessica: Close your eyes and try to imagine where you were when they talked about it.  Try to focus on the voices of the people who talked about it.  It's important you tell me all you can remember.

Host Jessica says:
::Does as the Chief Science Officer says and closes her eyes, then opens them suddenly with a scared look.::  CSO:  I don't want to do that.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
Jessica:  It's important Jessica. We are trying to get away from this planet and find the Corneapolis, and hopefully your parents.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Listens to the bridge conversation but concentrates on not getting involved.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jessica:  What if we made you a part of the crew?  Would you be able to remember then?  Ensign Arnold has a nice ring to it, yes?

Host Jessica says:
CSO:  I'm scared.  Every time I close my eyes .. I see .. I see people being pulled into these little tornado things.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO:  Lieutenant, she is terrified and you won't get answers from her like that.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CSO:  She is so terrified she can't remember right now.

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
FCO:  I know. I'll try other things.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hears Jessica's statement about the vortexes.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
Jessica: It's okay, Jessica. If you remember something you'll tell me?  Is there anything I can do for you now?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Holding for now, Commander.

Host Jessica says:
::Shakes her head "no" at the CTO.::

CSO_Lt_Hayes says:
XO: Jessica said people disappeared in the vortexes Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Forwards the Arnold's bio's to the Executive Officer’s station.::  Jessica: Okay, we'll figure a way.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica:  What did you just say?  You see people getting pulled into these little tornadoes?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shakes head.:: Self:  Figures... they HAD to bring trouble here.... not just go looking for it.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Thinks.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Receives the data and looks over it.::

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