Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Thirteen (Mission #322)
“Dancing with the Devil – Part Five”
Stardate 10704.14

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
Lynda Anderson as Flight Control Officer Ensign T’Lar Bishara 
Gilles Leger as Operations Officer Lieutenant Jara Esso

Absent: 
Isabelle Carreau as Chief Science Officer Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes

NPC’s:
Linda Baus as Jessica, EMH, Unidentified Male, Captain Hemmingway
Steve Weller as Security
Pam Bruyere as Chef

Mission Prologue:  

Last week on the USS Huron …

The crew of the USS Huron discovered they were not actually on the planet, but rather stuck in a bubble with 6 other vessels in orbit around the planet.  They were unable to communicate with the other vessels, and one little girl appeared to be at the heart of their illusions.

The Captain had ordered little Jessica be placed in custody of the EMH in sickbay, and a full set of tests was ordered to be done on her.  Kicking and screaming along the way, the Chief Science Officer dropped Jessica off in sickbay with the EMH.  What company is that?

Is Jessica behind all of this or is she just another victim in this madness?  Or maybe she's not even real.  Will the crew be able to free themselves from the bondage with the other vessels?  And who and what is really behind all of this?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Dancing with the Devil”, Chapter Five, “… End of the Line,” Stardate 10704.14

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CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Waits patiently in the turbolift, singing to herself, as it heads for the bridge.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sits there looking really stupid.::

ACTION:  The sounds of Jessica screaming and crying can be heard by the two security guards posted outside of sickbay.  Sounds of things being thrown and Jessica yelling to stay away from her can be heard coming through the sickbay doors.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Wonders why the Flight Control Officer has such a dumb look on her face.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Since you are unable to open a channel with any of those other ships, what about signaling them visually?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS: Well I would look dumb too if I had nothing to do.  Wouldn't you too?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Blinks.:: CO: I shall give it the Academy try, Sir...    Morse Code sounds like a shot...

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Morse code with the ship lights, they might notice that.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Begins to access the databanks on Morse and access the ships outer lighting.::

ACTION:  OPS's console starts to throw off an electrical charge.  A spark from the console ignites the front of his shirt on fire.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, maybe it is not me or maybe it is, but what I sense is that the kid is scared and panicking and is very upset.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO/OPS: Explain Morse code.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Drops on the floor and rolls.::

Security says: 
::Turns and looks into Sickbay.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Rushes to the OPS and tries to put out the fire on him.::

ACTION:  The fire is put out.  OPS has second degree burns to the chest.  Whatever hair was there, is singed off.  The odor of burnt hair is smelled throughout the bridge.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO: Just a moment, Sir.... permission to extinguish myself first.... ::Continues to roll.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Pulls off her outer tunic and smothers the flames leaving on her shirt only.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Straightens as the lift reaches the bridge.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Lays on back breathing hard.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: Permission granted.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks down.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS: You okay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  You okay?

ACTION:  The doors to the TurboLift the Chief Engineering Officer is in open to reveal the Operations Officer on the floor.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
All: Okay.................... now I know what a BBQ’d chicken feels like. 

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks back in surprise.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps out onto the bridge and looks over towards Jara.::  OPS:  Drinking again Lieutenant?  ::Grins and walks to her station.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks down.:: All: Wait a minute............

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  BBQ'd chicken?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Stands.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hands him her tunic jacket.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  I think you need a new uniform.  ::Giggles.::

ACTION:  On the viewscreen, the crew can witness one of the smaller unidentified ships have just fired a torpedo to attempt to break the bubble they are trapped in.  The torpedo hits the bubble and bounces back hitting the vessel.  The vessel blows up, and the explosion shakes the Huron violently.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Out Loud:  Whoa.  What in the name of all that is holy was that.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks down.::  All:  Ummmm.... My skin is burnt........ I mean REAL burnt......... and... well their is NO PAIN !

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Begins to poke his chest.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Remind me not to order any weapons fire.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Captain, picking up some kind of disturbances on...woah!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grips the console as the Huron is shaken but not stirred.::  Self:  Rock and roll!

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Looking at the view screen with his mouth open.:: CO:  Yes, Sir, don't worry about that.

ACTION:  The EMH opens a comm channel to the bridge.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO: Captain........... either I am in shock or I am invulnerable to pain or this is just an illusion.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Sorry, disturbances on Deck 8, some sort of unidentified energy disturbance, can't identify yet.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir the bubble surrounding that vessel has collapsed.  Leaving only five trapped.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  I'd put my credits on illusion.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
XO:  I would agree, Captain.  How can we trust anything we see?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  No bet here, Sir..... Permission to go back to doing nothing?

EMH says: 
Out loud:  The nerve of making them wait!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: That has been the point I've been trying to get across this whole time, Commander.

EMH says: 
::Gets impatient.::  *Bridge*:  Is anyone up there?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Do you have any suggestions on what to do?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  I'd rather you worked on that visual signal.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Well Captain, it could go either way.  Do we believe what we see and take action or not believe and do nothing?  Would you care to take that chance?  I have and it wasn't nice the end results.  Logic states we do nothing.

EMH says: 
*Bridge*: Helllloooo!

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*EMH*:  What’s the trouble, doctor?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*EMH*:  Just us burnt chickens, Doctor.  What do you need?

EMH says: 
*Bridge*:  I have completed my analysis of the little girl you have dropped off in my sickbay.  ::Is holding Jessica in one arm who is kicking and screaming to get away from the EMH.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Tries to concentrate on her work but everyone on the bridge is talking too loudly.::

ACTION:  The communication channel between the EMH and the bridge goes fuzzy for a brief moment.

EMH says: 
*Bridge*:  Would you like my assessment?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Is there anything wrong with internal comm?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Sits down at an aft station and attempts the Morse code information and the ship's outer lighting.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*EMH*:  Sure doc.  What is it?

EMH says: 
*FCO*:  She is one active and very scared little human girl.  ::Struggling to keep the little girl contained.::  My programming was not designed for this.  Don't you have a daycare or something you can put her in?  Perhaps security can keep her busy.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
All:  I volunteer the FCO... she has nothing to do.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Laughs.::  *EMH*:  I believe that someone will get her.  Thank you, doctor.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I wish I did have suggestions, Commander.  I think the first thing we need to try and do is communicate somehow with those other ships.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*EMH*:  Never mind your programming.  Just keep the girl there.

EMH says: 
*Bridge*:  Of course I can always give her .. ::static and a brief pause.::  Pardon me, but I think I am experiencing some minor problems with my programming.  ::Another pause.::  What is that?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Out loud:  Hello what is happening with the power?

ACTION:  Two bald-headed, big-head short aliens appear on the viewscreen on the bridge.  It appears they are looking at the crew through the viewscreen.  They are not talking but appear to be talking telepathically with each other.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks in surprise.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Commander, according to these energy readings, they are coming from sickbay, and getting stronger by the minute.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Have your guards in sickbay report.  What’s going on down there?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Out loud:  Ah this can't be good.

ACTION:  A vortex opens up in sickbay across the room from Jessica.  The EMH program goes offline.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  Captain.... ::points to the viewscreen::  We have.... a hail....... I think.

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

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Points to the view screen.::  OPS:  Where is that coming from?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  If I am right, aren't those Talosians?

Jessica says:
::Pries open an access hatch with her fingers and crawls inside heading away from sickbay.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Bald guys:  Who are you?  Are you responsible for all of this?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  And the EMH program is gone as well.

ACTION:  The short aliens ignore the Captain and just stare at the crew and seem to be conversing telepathically with each other.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  But then maybe I am seeing things too.  ::Shakes her head again.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Attempts to locate transmission.::

ACTION:  The two security guards outside sickbay hear lots of noise coming from behind the closed sickbay doors.  It sounds like a freight train going through.  Sounds of Jessica screaming can be heard through the doors.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Sec*:  Anything from Sickbay?  ::Looks at the console.::  
CO:  Captain, someone seems to have opened an access panel to a Jeffries tube from Sickbay.  Should I beam the miscreant back, or what?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CEO:  Be ready to cut power to the view screen on the captain's orders.  If they are watching us throw it, we might not want them watching.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Yes, and if you have to have her put in restraints.

ACTION:  Jessica does not have time to close the access hatch, and starts crawling quickly away from sickbay.

Security says:
*CTO*: Something's happening in there, something loud!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Folds her hands and sits there looking really befuddled.::

ACTION:  The doors to sickbay are stuck shut as if something powerful is holding them closed.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Aye Sir......Sir, I'm showing an open crawlway hatch in sickbay.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Attempts to lock Transporters on the child crawling away from Sickbay.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CEO:  It's probably the girl.  The Chief Tactical Officer is trying to beam her out.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  I don't believe those are really Talosians.  Rather I think someone or something wants to think they are.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods and looks over at Icky.::

Security says:
*CTO*:  Doors to sickbay seem stuck, stuck solidly.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Any luck on tracking that transmission?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Icky, I'll try and override them from here.

ACTION:  The transporters grab Jessica just as she is beginning to crawl up a ladder.  She is transported safely to the bridge.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks at Jessica materialize on the bridge.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Her fingers move over the panel inputting her own override codes.::

Jessica says:
::Runs over to the Chief Engineering Officer, and crawls under her console.::  CEO:  Don't let them take me.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Hold on, let's find out why they shut...ut oh.  ::Moves to try and grab the child.::
CO:  Sorry, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looking at the child.::  Jessica:  Until I know for sure one way or the other about you, you will stay put away somewhere.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Put her in the brig.

Jessica says:
::Grabs onto the Chief Engineer’s leg and starts to cry.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Is surprised at someone under her console.::  Jessica:  I won't let them take you little one.  ::Motions Icky away.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Seems they’re not wanting to talk; just to look at us.  Recommend shutting down the view screen.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Thank you. I promise.  I'll be good.  ::Hides from the blue guy.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I doubt it will do any good.  I don't believe they're really there.  But shut it off.

ACTION:  The viewscreen on the Huron bridge goes black.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  I could not trace the source of that transmission at all.  ::Frowns.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: The Brig?  Uh, I could do that, but are you sure?  I mean wouldn't it work better to have her go to say, the School masters quarters or something?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Reaches a hand down and brushes the child's hair.::  Jessica:  No one is going to hurt you. You can stay there for a while if you'd like?  ::Looks down and smiles.::

Jessica says:
::Is visibly shaken and nods to the Chief Engineering Officer.::

ACTION:  The TurboLift doors to the bridge open, and a male stranger appears on the bridge.  He looks around dazed and confused, looking back in the TurboLift and then back out onto the bridge.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
All:  Okay, would someone mind telling me what was that that just looked out at us from the turbolift?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Draws Phaser.::  Stranger:  Stay there, don't move.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Out Loud:  Intruder!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO/CEO:  Whatever is going on here... ::Stops as the intruder appears on the bridge.::

Unidentified Male says: 
::Holds his hand up in the air.::  ALL:  Whoa, what is going on here?  Don't shoot me.  ::Is very confused.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CO: Captain, may I escort Jessica to a nice quiet place to rest?  I think.......

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Stranger:  What are you doing on my ship?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grabs Jessica as the stranger appears.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  I am betting on my senses now.  He is definitely Terran.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Stranger:  No one's shooting, but move slowly if you would.

Unidentified Male says: 
Out loud:  Um .. I don't know.  I was on my ship, and .. I was in the turbolift and it opened up here.

Unidentified Male says: 
ALL:  My name is Captain Hemmingway.  I am the Captain of the USS Corneapolis.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Subspace rift eddies?

Jessica says:
::Turns around and wiggles in the Chief Engineer’s arms.::  CEO:  That's Captain Hemmingway.  He's our Captain.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks in disbelief.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Do you know this child?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Thinking, what is going on?::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
:;Looks at Jessica.::  Jessica:  Do you know him?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Shakes her head and just shuts up.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO:  Yes, that's Jessica Arnold.  She's on our ship.  Her parents were .. well .. we don't have to talk about that now.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Lowers Phaser, now holding it at the ready.::

Jessica says:
::Nods to the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Yes, I do.  ::Smiles and waves to Captain Hemmingway.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Can you get the roster of the Corneapolis and check him out?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Mumbles.:: Out loud: See, I told you so.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Fumes at not being believed.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles.::  Jessica:  He seems very nice.

Jessica says:
::Begins to calm down a little.::  CEO:  I told you I was telling the truth.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Scans the apparent Starfleet Captain for weapons and for any signs of being from an alternate dimension.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
CTO: I have a phaser.  If you want, I will give it to you.  I don't know how I got here.   I was on my ship and this vortex opened up.  The next thing I know I am here.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: The computer says it's him... I don't believe nothing no more.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  We believe you dear.  ::Whispers.:: The Captain just has to be sure of things.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  Well in this case I do believe what my senses tell me.  He is human no doubt about it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Glares at the Flight Control Officer before turning back to Hemmingway.::  Hemmingway:  I don't know if you know anymore about what is going on than we do, Captain, or even if you are real yourself, but if you could give us any answers at all I would be grateful.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Hemmingway:  I...I don't think that will be necessary.
CO:  Will it, Sir?  I mean he is a Starfleet Captain from what we can tell.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Rolls eyes.::  FCO:  And I was on fire a moment ago.

Jessica says:
::Nods to the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  I'm hungry.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Senses the Captain's anger and rolls her own eyes.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Better safe than sorry, Commander.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica: I am too. I'll ask Commander Tibbs if I can take you to the messhall okay?

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO:  Our ship was caught in this electromagnetic storm.  We were able to ascertain that whoever is behind this is playing with our heads, creating massive illusions.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Listens intently.::

Jessica says:
::Nods to the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Thank you.  I could really use some ice cream.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Just like us.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Chocolate.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  So disarm him?  There's caution and then there's paranoia, and that tends to take attention to the wrong place.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  We were sent to locate you and ended up caught in the same trap.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica:  Chocolate with chocolate sprinkles right?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves over to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Commander, Jessica is hungry. May I take her to the messhall for something to eat while you all work out this new wrinkle?

Captain Hemmingway says:
::Unholsters his weapon slowly, and then passes it to the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  If you look, you will see it is standard issue, same as yours.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Yes, disarm him.  He understands.

Jessica says:
::Smiles at the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  I love sprinkles.  ::Hugs the CEO tightly and appears to be happy now.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CEO:  Very well, but keep guards with you at all times.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Hemmingway:  Sorry, Captain.  ::Takes the Phaser and sets it on the console.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to Commander Tibbs.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Smiles when Jessica answers correctly.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO/CTO:  I'm on your ship.   I just wish I could contact my ship to let them know I'm okay.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Want the pups or the Bynars?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Heads for the turbolift.:: Jessica: Okay, let's go find some chocolate ice cream with sprinkles.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Did you get that Morse code up and ready for use?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Actually we were working on a way of communicating visually using the ships running lights.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  The Bynars, at a distance please, Commander.

ACTION:  The viewscreen on the bridge lights up again.  Another unidentified vessel trapped in the bubble structure fires phasers on the bubble.  The phaser blast bounces around several times within the bubble before finally hitting the vessel where it came from.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Aloud:  Yooooo hello there goes another one.

Jessica says:
::Holds the Chief Engineer’s hand tightly, and smiles at her.::  CEO:  Can I have chocolate?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Of course.  ::Notifies 10100 and 00101 to escort Commander Sparks to sickbay and then hold back.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Once again... no matter how tempted I may be... no weapons fire.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  Ready to try, Sir.... 

Jessica says:
::Enters the TurboLift with the Chief Engineering Officer, a bit hesitant.::  CEO:  Is it okay to go in the turbolift?  It won't take us somewhere else, will it?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  You heard the man.  No weapons, no matter what.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Of course, and maybe some hot fudge on top?  ::Steps into the lift with the child.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS:  Well you don't look none for the worst...as a matter of fact you look rather cute like that.  ::smiles::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  If you would prefer, sir, I can drop us to yellow and disarm weapons.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Signal the Cornm to see if they respond.

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO/XO:  We were working on a way to contact the other vessels when we saw one of the smaller vessels launch a torpedo and was destroyed.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shakes head.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  Aye.... trying now, Commander.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Sounds reasonable, Commander.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  We witnessed the same thing.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Hemmingway:  Let’s see if any one on your ship is watching our lights.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods, then takes the ship to Yellow Alert, taking weapons off line.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Begins to signal the ships.::

Jessica says:
CEO:  I love fudge.  But it makes me hyper my mom and dad .. used to say ::a touch of sadness in her voice.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self: Oh joy, yellow alert and we are trapped.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Were the other ships already here when you 'arrived'?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sits there fuming.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Computer: Crew mess. ::Waits.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Tell them their Captain is here with us.  That might get there attention.

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO:  There were 4 ships here when I arrived.  I assume your ship was caught up in the same energy rift as ours was?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Tactical Ensign:  Get to the Security office, get me an independent copy of the Identification protocols, go back, say, 500 years.  Should let us know where those ship's are from.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica: I don't think your mother and father would mind just this once.  After all, it's not every day we get such a special visitor as yourself.

ACTION:  The TurboLift with the Chief Engineering Officer and Jessica in it heads to the floor where the messhall is.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS: Start off with just a simple Starfleet hail and see if they reply.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Rolls eyes.:: CO: Them are lots of dots and dashes.... but I am trying, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  It would appear so.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Okay, thank you for being so nice.  ::Holds her hand and looks up at her with her big blue eyes.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Are you not familiar with Morse code?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Repeats the equivalent of a hail in Morse code over and over.::

ACTION:  One of the smaller vessels answers the Huron back, followed by the Corneapolis.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I've never heard of it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  The message has to be short and simple.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps out as the lift stops.::  Jessica:  Here we are little one.  Let's see what we can find.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Ancient earth transmission using dots and dashes over a wireless unit.

ACTION:  Three of the ships are now answering OPS's message.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  We have something, Sir.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Something similar to radio transmissions.  The principle is the same.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO: They are answering with the ship id... putting the ID up.  ::Transfers on screen.::

Jessica says:
::Continues to hold the Chief Engineering Officer’s hand and follows her over to a replicator.::  CEO:  I like lots of fudge, whipped cream, and a cherry please.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Ahh... looks like we're getting somewhere.

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO/XO:  It seems they got your message.  But how are we going to get out of this trap?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Can you ask them for a status report?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::  CO: Trying, Captain.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Rolls eyes again and looks blankly at the view screen.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  One step at a time, Captain.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Sends the Morse for "Status Report" to all ships.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  At least now we know we can compare notes.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Ask them for any help they can give,   Uhmm ideas on what they think.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks into the messhall with the child and over to where the shift chef is sitting.::  Chef:  Excuse me chief, but I have a young lady here who would like some chocolate ice cream, with hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry please. Can you find her some?

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO:  Jessica appeared to be quite traumatized.  Is she okay?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Sends the Morse for "Request assistance to exit" to all ships.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO: Captain.... they report vortexes all over their ships.  Same as here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Assuming that she's real she is not hurt.

Chief says:
CEO:  Hmmmm, don't get those orders often.  Chocolate you say?  :;Looks at the child.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Send out for no one to fire there weapons at all cost.

Jessica says:
Out loud:  Lots of fudge, please.  ::Smiles at the Chief Engineering Officer.::

Chef says:
::Stifles a laugh.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  You'll excuse me Captain, but under the circumstances I can't be sure who, or what, is real.  Including yourself.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  I just received a report from the ships "Do not use weapons".   

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  I'm sure you understand

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Hemmingway:  Have your crew done anything to try to get out?

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO:  Totally understandable, Captain, considering the situation.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Chef: You heard the young lady.  Better make that two while you’re at it please.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  I think we need to find out what has been attempted and what has not.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS: Send, Cornm your captain is here............   that should tell us if he is the real Captain.

Captain Hemmingway says:
XO:  We were about to try to reverse the polarity of our ship, but I don't think we had a chance to do that.  They were working on it when I was on my way to the bridge.

Chef says:
Jessica:  Well you sit right here with the Commander, and I'll be right back. :: Heads for a door at the end of the hall.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::  XO:  Attempting to do so.  ::Sends message.::

Jessica says:
::Looks up at the Chief Engineering Officer.:: CEO:  You like chocolate too!  ::Eyes go big.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Continues the effort to identify the other 4 ships.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Interesting.  We'll keep an eye on your ship.

ACTION:  As OPS sends the signal to the Corneapolis that their Captain is aboard, they respond with a thank you, that he was missing and they were worried.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sits there just watching all of this unfold in front of her and wondering if they really know what is going on.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  If it disappears then we may make the attempt ourselves.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Should we tell them to proceed with the plan?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: They say they are happy to know that... their Captain was missing.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sits and motions to Jessica to do the same.::  Jessica:  Do I?  I should say so.  I used to sneak chocolate pudding all the time when I was your age.  I even programmed the replicator at home to make it with Betazoid dark chocolate.  That's the best.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemingway:  It's your ship, Captain.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Waiting on both captains’ response.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
::Breathes a sigh of relief.::  CO:  Thank you, Captain.  Now we need to find a way out of here.  At least we can communicate via code.  They haven't been able to stop that yet.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: They say that a young girl is missing as well... some girl named Jessica.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Glances towards the door.::  Jessica:  He won't be long.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Is dying to find out just "who" they are.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Tell them we have her too.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Should we signal them your orders are to proceed?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Transmits message.::  XO:  Done, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes the PADD's with the ship ID protocols aboard and begins to attempt to identify the vessels we saw.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO:  Please do so.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO: They have a Tactical Officer from our ship over there as well.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Smiles as she senses the joy of the child and the Chief Engineering Officer as well.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Wonders if she should order one for Icky.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Nods to the Operations Officer.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS: Send to Corneapolis to proceed as they had planned before there captain vanished.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Giggles slightly at the intense feeling of sheer joy.::

Chef says:
::Bursts through the doors, a tray in his arms.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*:  While you are there, order a triple chocolate fudge with sprinkles too for me.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Do you have any inclination as to just who "They" are Captain?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hears finally the "big" question.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*:  Excuse me, Lieutenant?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods and transmits message.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO:  Not a clue, Captain.  Although we are near Talos, and I suspect they could have something to do with this.  But I have seen nothing to confirm that.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Look here he comes.  ::Nudges the little girl.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Captain, we have an ID on the other ships.  USS Conway, Argentina, Alabama, and Dakota.  Conway and Argentina were recently put on the MIA lists, but the Dakota's been missing for a decade, and the Alabama for 7 years.  This thing has been here some time.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*:  I asked Commander if you wouldn't mind ordering a triple chocolate fudge ice cream for me as well.  I sensed the child’s joy and knew she had ordered the ice cream.  I too am a chocolate fan.

ACTION:  The USS Corneapolis sends a message that a Tactical Officer identifying himself as Angeltra is on their ship.

Jessica says:
::Wiggles in her seat as the chocolate ice cream arrives.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  That doesn't make any sense though.  The Talosians and the Federation have left each other alone for over 100 years.  No reports on them indicate that they are malicious in any way.  Why would they change that now?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*FCO*:  I'm afraid you'll have to wait until you are off duty for your just desserts Lieutenant.  ::Winks at Jessica.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Both CO's:  Let’s see if your plan works Hemmingway.  ::Points to the screen.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
CO:  I am not sure.  It was only a speculation, Captain.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CEO*:  Okay, Commander but make sure the chef has one ready when I am off duty.  ::Sighs.::

Chef says:
All:  Here you go, ladies. Two super duper deluxe chocolate ice creams with hot fudge, whipped cream and sprinkles.  Enjoy.

Jessica says:
::Giggles at the Chief Engineering Officer, and digs into her chocolate ice cream like there is no tomorrow.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks at the screen and waits for whatever is to happen – happen.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: I don't plan on being around that long.  When we get out of this we will have to inform Starfleet to quarantine this entire sector.

ACTION:  The Corneapolis signals that they are preparing to reverse the polarity on their ship.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Well there is one happy kid on this ship and a happy Chief Engineering Officer too.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Takes a spoonful.::  Jessica:  Ooooo this is yummy.  How's yours?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Me either, Sir, but if we could, I'd prefer to have a real solution than a "stay away" warning.  If possible, of course, Sir.

Jessica says:
::Continues to dig into her ice cream and smiles at Chef.::  CEO:  This is very good!  ::Takes a huge mouthful, and mumbles to her.::  Can I stay with you for a while?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Watches anxiously to see what, if anything, happens with the Corneapolis.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
Out loud:  What are they waiting for?  ::Sighs.::  Just do it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Well that's not up to me dear, but I think you can for a little while. After all you need an ice cream buddy, right? ::Giggles.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
All: The Corneapolis will attempt to reverse polarity on their shields.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Well this should be interesting.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: So would I, but if you can't get close enough to implement a solution without getting caught up in this trap, then you have no other choice but to steer clear.

Jessica says:
::Smiles at her, and nods.::  CEO:  My mom and dad, they won't be coming back.  But the Captain said I'll see them someday.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.  A science vessel can come back better prepared next time.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shivers.::  Self:  Why do I think this is going to go bad?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Puts her spoon down and hugs Jessica.::  Jessica:  You never know what the future will bring, Jessie.

ACTION:  As the Corneapolis reverses the polarity, it causes a chain reaction and all the bubbles burst shaking the ships that were contained.  They are free from their entrapment.

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