Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Fourteen (Mission #323)
“Dancing with the Devil – Part Six”
Stardate 10704.21

Starring: 
Linda Baus as SM
Topper Loghry as Commanding Officer Captain Q’tor
Jon Benson as NPC Executive Officer Commander Tibbs
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
Steve Weller as Chief Tactical Officer Lieutenant Commander Ec'Thel’Ion

NPC’s:
Linda Baus as Jessica, Captain Hemmingway, Computer

Mission Prologue:  
Last week on the USS Huron …

The crew of the USS Huron finally got a chance to meet the Captain of the USS Corneapolis, but in the strangest of ways.  The Captain made his entrance via the Huron's turbolift that led him to their bridge.  It would seem that Jessica had been telling the truth.

The Huron's Operations Officer managed to find a way to communicate with the other ships using lights and Morse Code, and all ships responded back in unison to the Huron, with the exception of the one that tried to torpedo their way out.  This vessel is now visiting the Great Bubble Buddha.

The Corneapolis Captain gave the order for his ship to reverse the polarity, and the Huron crew eagerly waited to see if they would be freed from their bonds.  It appears whatever they did worked .. or did it?

Will the Huron Captain turn around now and go back to Starbase 129 like he was ordered after the mission was complete, or will he seek out this new life form that had them confined?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Dancing with the Devil”, Chapter Six, Building a Mystery,” Stardate 10704.21

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FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sitting at her station.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::In the mess hall waiting for Jessica to finish licking her bowl.:: Jessica: All done? ::Smiles as the girl licks around the bottom of the bowl now.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Maneuver us next to the Corneapolis.

Jessica says:
::Finishes up the last of her ice cream.::  CEO:  Yup.  Can I have another, please?  ::Lets out a little burp.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: Understood sir maneuvering next to the Corneapolis.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS: Contact the Corneapolis for an update on there status.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Sits at OPS wondering if he should do something instead of nothing again.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Brings the Huron next to the Corneapolis.::

ACTION:  The Huron maneuvers next to the Corneapolis.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO: Shall we begin personnel transfer and get everyone back to there own ships?

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Captain, now that we seem to be back to normal, whatever that is, if I can beam back to my ship, please.  I would like to do some further studies of the area before we leave this area of space.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::  XO:  Aye, Sir...  COM: Corneapolis: This is the Huron. What is your status please?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Is finally happy to be free of the bubble and has something to do.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Yes, and then have all ships set a course for the nearest starbase.

ACTION:  The Corneapolis does not answer the hail.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Now we wouldn't want to give you a tummy ache. Perhaps later, we can try some more flavors, but for now I think maybe we should get you some quarters so you can rest up.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Blinks and repeats hail.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*CEO*:  Commander, have Jessica meet up with Hemmingway to prepare transport back to her ship.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Will do, Captain.

Jessica says:
::Hears the comm.::  CEO:  Do I have to go back so soon?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  Sir.... they are not answering.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Already, Sir?

ACTION:  Still no response from the Corneapolis.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Oh this can't be good.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  What do you mean not answering?  Can you tell if they are damaged in anyway?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Frowns and scans the vessel.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Looks that way, Jessie.  I think Captain Hemmingway is anxious to return to his ship.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Maybe it's because of their polarity reversal.  It may have damaged their comm systems.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shakes head.:: XO: No damage.... they are simply not answering.

Jessica says:
CEO:  If I must, all right.  Can I go to the bathroom please?  ::Holds her stomach.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  I recommend send one of our own before sending Hemmingway and Jessica to be on the safe side.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Stands and takes Jessica's hand.::  Jessica:  C'mon Jessie, mustn't keep your Captain waiting.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Try the Morse code again.

Jessica says:
::Stands up and takes the CEO's hand.::  CEO:  But I really have to go.  ::Looks up at her with her big blue eyes.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Not yet.
OPS: Scan the Corneapolis for life signs.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  We pass it on the way out.  ::Smiles.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods and attempts the Morse code as before.::

ACTION:  As the OPS officer attempts the Morse code, the Corneapolis disappears from visual.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*CEO*:  Standby Commander.   We seem to have a problem.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Okay.  ::Takes her hand and follows the CEO.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Sees the Corneapolis go.::  OPS:  Where did it go?  Anything on scanners?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
No one in particular:  quy'vatlh!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hears the comm and waits as Jessie goes into the washroom.:: *XO*:  Aye, Sir.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Points to the viewscreen.::  CO:  We had 150... now we have.......... none.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Where'd my ship go?!!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Is there something wrong with our sensors?

Jessica says:
::Enters the washroom, and takes her time, not really anxious to go back.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  What about the other ships?  They gone too?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shakes head and folds arms.::  CO:  Sensor diagnostic are fine but I think I would like to go back and doing nothing, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  I have as many answers as you do.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  She was just there.  This doesn't make sense.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Scans anyways.::  CO: The others are there... for now.... anyways.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Permission denied.

Jessica says:
::Exits the washroom.::  CEO:  Okay, I'm good now.  Thank you.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Contact the other ships and instruct them to set a course for the nearest Starbase and get underway.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO: Sir, could this still be part of the illusion?

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Captain?  You're going to leave my crew here?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  We can't just leave the Corneapolis behind.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Nothing about this makes any sense at all.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  Yes, Sir... but if someone lights me on fire... I may go nuts.  ::Hails the next closest ship.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  And the FCO could be right.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  We're not leaving anyone behind, but there's no reason for those other vessels to stay in danger.

ACTION:  As OPS hails the next ship, it also disappears.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO/XO: The thought has crossed my mind.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Takes the little girl's hand.::  Jessica:  Okay, let's head for the bridge and see what's happening, okay?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, could it be that we are living within the illusion itself?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Frowns.::  CO:  The next ship is gone, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  I don't know.

Jessica says:
::Takes a tight grip of the CEO's hand, feeling a little anxious.::  CEO:  I don't really want to go back, but if I must, I will.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Suggestion, Sir.  Don’t com any more ships.  Use the running lights.

ACTION:  One by one the other ships disappear from the viewscreen, until the only remaining ship is Huron.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Can you a signal Starfleet, anything at all?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  I conclude that I have just killed two vessels and should be registered as a lethal weapon.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Let me see if I can get the first officer to let me take you to my quarters for a bit.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Ships don't just disappear.  We're still being played.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
OPS: Yeah and I thought you thought I was stupid I suppose.

Jessica says:
::Nods to the CEO.::  CEO:  Do you have any pets?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::  CO:  So my recommendation for nothing was is fact .... fair, Sir?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  It would appear that way.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Commander Tibbs, Commander Sparks here.  I'd like permission to escort Jessica to my quarters for a while.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Have her bring the child back to the bridge.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Sighs.::  Out Loud:  This is going to be a long night, I can tell.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*CEO*:  No, Commander.  Bring her back to the bridge at once.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
CO:  Sir.... I now find those vessels on the planet's surface.... crashed.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Keep them on sensors, but nothing else.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
OPS:  That's not possible.  I was just in my ship.  That's ridiculous.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*XO*:  Aye Sir, right away.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  First you make them disappear now you crash them, what else? ::chuckling.::

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  What if we tried reversing polarity of your ship the way the Corneapolis did?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Is he for real captain?  I mean, is he really here?  ::Looking at Hemmingway.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  I guess you won't get to meet my kitten this time.  We have to go to the bridge.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  I don't believe that will make any difference Captain.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I intend to find out.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Looks back to Hemmingway.::  CO:  Recommend that he is could be part of the..... mess Sir.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Looks at the XO.::  XO:  Of course I'm here.  Maybe you're the one that's not really here.  What did you do with my ship?!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Enters the nearest turbolift and orders it to the bridge.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Motions towards his ready room.::  Hemmingway:  Captain, if you please.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Maybe another time.  ::Frowns.::  But maybe I can stay with you for a little when this is all over?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  We better not try what the Corneapolis did.  It could be a trap to get us to do just that.

ACTION:  As the CEO and Jessica enter the TL, the doors close, and the TL does not move.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  When Commander Sparks arrives with the child bring them both to the ready room.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Understood.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.  ::Follows the Captain to his ready room.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles at the child.:: Jessica: That would be very nice and then you could meet Muffin.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Why aren't we moving?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heads into his ready room and sits behind the desk.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica: I don't know. Computer: Bridge!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Have a seat Captain.

ACTION:  The walls to the TL appear to move closer to the CEO and Jessica, but only the CEO can see it.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Takes a seat across from the Captain.::  CO:  What's on your mind, Captain?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Something is happening here on the ship and I mean it ain't us.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Grabs Jessica.:: Jessica: Can you see that?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Can you be more specific.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  I have a theory, and I'd like to discuss with you and Jessica when she arrives.

Jessica says:
::Looks strangely at the CEO.::  CEO:  See what?  ::Gets a frightened look on her face sensing the CEO's emotions.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Can't put my finger on it but what I do know is that we are being played with.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Like a play toy by some unseen force.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  That’s obvious.  
Out Loud:  And where is Commander Sparks?  She should have been here by now.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Well obviously whatever thing had us trapped, still has us trapped.  Question is .. who and what is it?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
*Bridge*: This is Commander Sparks in turbolift two. We appear to be stalled and there are some strange things going on in here.

ACTION:  The bridge does not hear the comm.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*CEO*:  Where are you Commander?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hits the emergency override.::

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

ACTION:  CEO does not hear the XO comm.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Computer:  Computer, locate Commander Sparks.

Computer says: 
XO:  Commander Sparks is not on the Huron.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sits there looking stupid again because it is obvious that something on the ship is wacky.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Bends down.::  Jessica:  Don't worry, we'll get out of here.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Maybe if we climb out that hatch up there?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  You have the Bridge.  ::Turns and heads for the ready room.::

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  So what is your theory by the way?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up at the hatch.:: Jessica: Let's give the bridge and engineering a chance to get us out first.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Enters the ready room.::  CO:  We have problem, Sir.  Commander Sparks is no longer on the ship.

Jessica says:
CEO:  All right.  But that ice cream made me a little sick to my stomach.  I might have to go again soon.  ::Frowns.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  I'd rather wait until Jessica and my officers are here to discuss it, because I'm still working it out in my own head.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Sees the XO bulging into the ready room.::  XO:  What?  Huh?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Not on the ship?  Were there any vortexes reported?

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Wonders what is scarier... the predicament we are in or that he has the bridge.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO: There was none detected, she just never got the bridge, and computer can't locate her.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  He gives the bridge to OPS and oh man it wasn't bad enough that he caused the other ships to disappear but he wants the Huron to disappear too?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Tries the bridge again.::  *Bridge*:  This is Commander Sparks, we're stuck in turbolift two.  Can anyone hear us?

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  She's here.  Something is just blocking her from being detected.  Did you check the Turbolifts?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  She was in the messhall, wasn't she?  Something about ice cream?

ACTION:  The CEO's comm is not heard.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Yes, and was on her way here, and nothing more.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Shakes his head in disbelief.::  Out loud:  This is not happening.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
XO:  She could not have disappeared into fat air, Commander.  Check your turbolifts.  Send a security team.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Is getting a bit annoyed with the whole situation now.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO/Hemmingway:  ::Gets up from his chair.::  Gentlemen, let's go see if there is any ice cream left.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Why aren't they answering us?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Sits on the deck and motions Jessica to sit as well.:: Jessica: Can I ask you a few questions?

Jessica says:
CEO:  Yes, Ma'am.  ::Sits down next to the CEO.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Hemmingway:  I take my orders from Q’tor, not you.  CO: after you, Captain.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Sits up straight and tries to look more "Command" like.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Okay, so now what?  The CEO is missing with the girl, we can't find the rest of the ships and I am back with nothing to do.  Some day this has been.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Captain, check the turbolifts.  You don't know until you make a visual inspection.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  When before you came to the Huron, did funny things happen on the Corneapolis like this?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Not to worry Captain.  We're going to be looking at everything very closely.

Jessica says:
CEO:  No, not really.  Not until we got to this area of space.  We got stuck in this big white energy ribbon thing.  It pulled us in, and then strange things started happening.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Did anything ever happen to you?

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  For my peace of mind, would you please just send a tactical team to check the lifts?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks around the lift wishing she had a tricorder with her.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Sir, I don't want to lose any one else unless we know what is going on.  ::Looks at Hemmingway with a stern look.::

Jessica says:
CEO:  There were some things that sometimes looked backwards, and there were the walls that seemed to take on funny shapes at times.  But that wasn't until we came across this energy thing.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Why are you so suddenly interested in my turbo-lifts?

Jessica says:
CEO:  Nothing ever really hurt me.  It just took people away.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Because that is what I would do.  I would check the last known location they were at.  They were headed to the bridge.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles.:: Jessica: Thanks, Jessie. You have a good memory.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  You sound like you're getting a bit paranoid, Captain.  Trust me, I want to get to the bottom of this just as much as you do.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Gets up and works on the override again.::

Jessica says:
::Smiles at her.::  CEO:  It wasn't that long ago, I suppose.  Only been a couple days.

ACTION:  The planet disappears from the viewscreen.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  And believe me Captain, we are going to have every route between the messhall and the bridge checked out.  Do NOT presume to order me on my own ship Captain.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
*CO/XO*:  Bridge to Ready Room.... we now have no planet on the viewscreen.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  You know, everything else has disappeared that we found except our Captain here.  I find that a little strange.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica: You are a smart girl all the same, Jessie.  Could you help me here for a moment?

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Of course not, Captain.  My apologies.  I just want to find out what is going on.  I'm concerned for my crew.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
*CO*:  Sir, just in case you haven't noticed, Sir, all the planets and stars are backwards.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway/XO:  Now let’s go.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Shakes head.::

Jessica says:
CEO:  Sure.  What do you want me to do?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heads out of the ready room.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Follows behind the CO.::

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Follows behind the CO and XO.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Is really glad the CO is on the bridge... he did not want to give an actual order.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Have security teams search for Commander Sparks and the girl.  They were coming from the messhall.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::So glad OPS didn't screw up anything.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Nods and attempts to send message to security.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Wonders if she was heard.::

ACTION:  Security responds and sends a crew to check for the CEO and Jessica.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hands her the small hatch cover.::  Jessica:  Now could you pull out that yellow chip when I pull out that green one?  We have to do it together while I press on that red button. See?

Jessica says:
::Looks inside the hatch, and puts her fingers on the yellow chip.::  CEO:  I see it.  Let me know when I should pull it out.  ::A bit nervous.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Blinks.:: CO: Security responds that they have begun the search.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Once we get them out, turn it around and put it back in when I say go, okay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Can you get a fix on our location at all?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Very well.

Jessica says:
CEO:  All right.  I got it.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  That is what I am trying to tell you everything is backwards still.  Nothing has changed.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heads to the turbo-lift.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Takes a deep breath.:: Jessica:  Okay, one.....two.....three....go!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  I thought as much.

Jessica says:
::Pulls out the yellow chip and then inserts it as ordered backwards.::  CEO:  Done!

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  This might not be a good time for you to leave the bridge, Captain.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Pulls the chip out and reverses it as she presses the red button with the other hand.:: Jessica:  Way to go Jessie!

ACTION:  The TL begins to move.

Jessica says:
CEO:  We did it!  ::Hugs the CEO.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I need to speak with the girl.  The girl apparently isn't coming to me, so I will find the girl.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hugs Jessie.:: Jessica:  We certainly did.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  Our current position is halfway between Algol and Talos.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Wonders about the interest the Captain has with the girl.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Places the hatch cover back and takes Jessie's hand.:: Jessica: We'll be on the bridge in a moment.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Very well, take a security detail with you.

ACTION:  As the TL comes to a stop, the doors open, but not to the Huron bridge, but to a strange place that is not part of the Huron.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  Understood, but that can be an illusion.

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Rolls eyes as if the XO had just said that space was a vacuum.::

Jessica says:
@::Steps to the back of the TL.::  CEO:  I think we put it in wrong.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Trust me when I say that I am more than able to handle what may decide to attack me, Commander.  
Hemmingway:  Captain?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Looks outside the doors.::  Jessica:  Hmm, this sure isn't the bridge.  Do you recognize it?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  I wasn't doubting you skills, Captain.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  You want me to come with you?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Security’s main goal at the moment is locating Commander Sparks and the girl.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway: Of course.

Jessica says:
@::Looks frightened.::  CEO:  This is not my ship or yours.  I've never seen this place before.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Thinking to himself and gets a brain fart.::  OPS:  How far are we from Talos?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Takes a cautious step out of the lift.:: Jessica:  It's okay Jessie.  Just stay close to me.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Follows the Captain.::  CO:  Where is it we're going?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Very well, I'll update if they find anything.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  The last known location of Commander Sparks and the girl.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Does the navigational computations for distance between Talos and here.::

Jessica says:
@::Grabs the CEO's hand.::  CEO:  I wanna go home now.  Can I go home?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  The main galley.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Walks a few steps and stops to look around.::

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
XO:  2 light years.... or so these instruments say.

ACTION: As the CEO and Jessica step out of the TL, the doors close and they are sealed in the dark room with small lights lining the ceiling.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  If my console is reading right, yes Sir.  It is 2 light years.  They are capable of transmitting illusions this far, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica: I know you do, Jessie. So do I, but until I can figure out how to get us there we'll have to work on finding out where we are.

ACTION:  The TL to the bridge opens up, but there is no one inside.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  How close can you get us so we can scan for human life signs on the planet.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
CO:  Are we taking the Turbolift, Sir?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks at the XO and her eyes pop out of her head.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Walks slowly through a room trying to figure out where they might be.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  I didn't say move us.  Just how close can you get so we can scan?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Steps into the turbo-lift and grins.::  Hemmingway:  Yes, we are.

Jessica says:
@CEO:  There doesn't seem to be a way out of here.  I don't see any doors.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: You are violating I don't know how many rules but....

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Figures out how close they can go.::

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Shrugs and then steps into the TL with Captain Q'tor.::  CO:  As you wish.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Decides to pick up Jessie.::  Jessica:  It's okay Jessie, just follow the lights.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
TL:  Deck six.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Not violating anything by asking a question, Lieutenant.

ACTION:  The doors to the TL close and take the two Captain's to Deck 6.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Reaches out feeling her way along the room's walls.::

Jessica says:
@::Wraps her arms around the CEO's neck holding tight.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Looks for the way they came in.::

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Looks at Q'tor.::  CO:  You were expecting something else?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Being that all the stars and planets are backwards, Sir I can't be sure where we are even.  How do you expect me to figure out how far before we can scan?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica:  Jessie, can you see the door where we came in here?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*CO*:  Captain, we are about 2 light years away from Talos.  Commander sparks could have transported there for some reason.  I recommend moving close to scan for human bio-signs.

Jessica says:
@::Whispers to the CEO.::  CEO:  I think that's it over there.  ::points.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Why would I expect anything other than to arrive at my destination?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Hold Lieutenant, let’s let the captain decide what to do.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica: Let's find out. ::Walks over to where Jessie is pointing.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, I have been holding since the merry-go-round started.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Just shakes his head.::  CO:  I don't know, Captain.  I don't know what is going on here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  Absolutely not!  We're not within transporter range anyway.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heads off toward the main galley.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
*CO*:  I wasn't meaning she transported but could have been taken, just a suggestion, Sir.

ACTION:  As the CEO walks toward the place of entry, the wall opens up leading into another room.  There is a window at the far end of the room.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Looks like you’re still going to be riding that merry-go-round.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: Sir, that is what I have been saying.  Nothing new there.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Follows the CO as he walks toward the main galley.::  CO:  So where do you think they went?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Sets the girl down and tries the door.:: Jessica:  Good work Jessie.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Oh just sit there and look stupid.

@ACTION:  As the CEO and Jessica enter the room, the doorway they entered closes behind them.

Jessica says:
@::Attempts to catch the door but can not keep it from closing.::  Out loud:  No!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: Sir, that is exactly what I am doing, Sir.  Sitting here looking stupid.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  I'm hoping that who or whatever is responsible for all of this is just making it appear as if they are not on board. I'm hoping that if the turbo-lift malfunctioned, that they would just return to the main galley.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica:  It's okay, Jessie.  Let's see if we can spot something from that window.  ::Walks towards it.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Turns into the main galley to find.......::

ACTION:  As the Captains enter the main galley, they find the place empty.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Nothing!

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
OPS:  What are you doing?  No one said for you to look stupid.  Run some scans or something.

Host Capt_Hemmingway says:
::Frowns.::  CO:  It was a good thought, Captain.  What other ways could they have gone?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Hemmingway:  Which one of your stupid tera'gnan poets was it that said "Hope springs eternal?"

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks at OPS and busts out laughing.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Picks Jessie up again.:: Jessica: Well look at that!

OPS_Lt_Jara says:
::Is really tempted to be insubordinate but resists:: XO: I shall scan the area where there was something now there is..............  Ummmm... I shall not be scanning anything right now, Sir.

ACTION:  A bright light flashes and the scenery changes from all the crew being on the Huron to their being on the M-class planet.  Escape pods are visible, with crew members being pulled out of the pods.  Several of the Corneapolis crew is tapping the Huron officers across the face to wake them.

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