Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Fifteen (Mission #324)
“Dancing with the Devil – Part Seven”
Stardate 10704.28

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    		Q’tor, House of Quveq                  	played by     	Topper Loghry
Executive Officer			NPC Commander Tibbs          	played by	Jon Benson 
Chief Tactical Officer 		Commander Ec’Thel’lon 		played by   	Steve Weller 
Chief Engineering Officer 	Commander Holly Sparks      	played by   	Pam Bruyere 
Flight Control Officer		Lieutenant JG T’Lar Bishara	played by     	Lynda Anderson 

Absent:
Chief Science Officer		Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes 	played by     	Isabelle Carreau
Operations Officer		Lieutenant Jara Esso 		played by     	Gilles Leger 

NPC’s:
Jessica, Captain Hemmingway, Aliens, Admiral Morgan		played by	Linda Baus 
Duty Operations Officer							played by	Jon Benson
EO Martin									played by	Pam Bruyere

Mission Prologue:  
Last week on the USS Huron …

It appears whatever mystery held the crew from reality is still playing tricks with their heads.  The illusions continue, and the crew is no step closer to solving who and what is keeping them captive.

All they know is that this next illusion places them on the M-Class planet that does not exist according to Federation Star Charts.  So where are they?  And who is responsible for bringing them here?

The Chief Engineering Officer and Jessica appear to be trapped inside a building structure somewhere on the planet.  Their only connection with the outside world is a window and a view which shows the remaining crew exiting escape pods.

As the Chief Engineering Officer tries to get their attention, she wraps her tunic in her hand and prepares to break the glass hoping that someone will hear the glass shattering.  She draws back and lets go with all her strength, her fist aiming for the glass, and then …

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Dancing with the Devil”, Chapter Seven, “Gate Keepers,” Stardate 10704.28

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@ACTION:  As the Chief Engineering Officer hits the window, it disappears and the Chief Engineering Officer appears to swing at nothing as she follows through with her swing and falls to the floor.

Jessica says:
@::Runs to the Chief Engineering Officer's side.::  CEO:  Are you okay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Looking around trying to find the rest of the bridge officers.::

ACTION:  Outside the building where the Huron and Corneapolis crew are, they can see a building set in a mountainside with no visible signs of windows or doors.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sitting on her rear in the middle of an escape pod with a bewildered look on her face.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Standing up, looking around.::  Self: Tover better hope this is still part of the illusions.

ACTION:  A loud thumping and the sounds of someone yelling can be heard coming from one of the escape pods.  The latch seems to be stuck, and the occupant can not get out.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Okay, one minute I was at the helm and now I am here.  What the blazes is going on?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Sits up quickly.:: Jessica: I'm fine Jessie, just hurt my pride a little ::stands and rubs her backside.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Self:  I suppose we're meant to head off for that structure.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Hears the noise and runs over to the pod and looks in the window.::  Hemmingway: Are you all right in there?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Bangs on the hatch and hollers her head off.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
::Shouts.::  XO:  Let me out of here!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Walks towards the closed escape pod.::  XO: Malfunction, or another round of tests?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica: What's happening out there?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Hollers more and bangs harder.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Hemmingway:  Hold on.  I'll open from out here.  ::Accesses the manual override to open the hatch.::

Jessica says:
@::Looks out the window.::  CEO:  People are climbing out of escape pods.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  There is no way to know, but let’s try to get this open for now.

Jessica says:
@::Pushes on the wall.::  CEO:  The wall seems real.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Climbs out of his pod and looks over to see the Executive Officer trying to help someone else out of there’s.::

ACTION:  The hatch on the escape pod opens and Captain Hemmingway throws open the hatch cover nearly knocking it off its hinges.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Leans closer to the window and starts waving her arms frantically.:: Jessica:  Maybe someone will see us.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Aye Sir, but if it's a drill, we still do our best, right?  ::Works to help get Hemmingway out.::

@ACTION:  The Chief Engineering Officer and Jessica can hear a high-pitched ringing in their ears that is painful and deafening.  Jessica has a nose bleed.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Oh why can't they make these things to work right?  ::Bangs again on the hatch cover.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Jumps back as the hatch flies open.::  Out loud:  Whoa there partner.

ACTION:  The Huron crew does not see the Chief Engineering Officer.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Turns to get Jessica to shout.:: Jessica: Jessie, what's wrong?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Shakes her head at the noise.::

Jessica says:
@CEO:  My ears hurt.  ::Holds her ears in pain.::

Captain Hemmingway says: 
XO:  Thank you.  I was getting a bit claustrophobic in there.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica: Mine too. Keep them covered the best you can.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Stops banging and sits down and waits.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Gives his hand to Hemmingway.::  CTO:  Make sure everyone is accounted for.

Jessica says:
@::Nods to the Chief Engineering Officer, and continues to wipe her nose.::  CEO:  I can't get the bleeding to stop.

Captain Hemmingway says:
XO:  Thank you.  ::Steps out of the pod.::  Where are we?

@ACTION:  Two visible bald-headed, short aliens appear in the room with the Chief Engineering Officer and Jessica.  They appear to be just watching and conversing telepathically between themselves.  They are behind a forcefield.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Well they will miss me and find me then but I am tired of yelling and my throat hurts.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks over at the structure and plops down in the dirt next to his escape pod.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Hemmingway:  No way to know, but let’s gets everyone together first.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@Jessica:  Hang on a minute.  ::Rips a strip from her uniform and presses it against Jessie's nose.::  Put your head down and hold this against your nose hard.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  How did we get here?  One minute I'm taking security to look for Chief Sparks and Jessica, the next I'm waking up here.  And I'll start on the roster check right away.  Hard to tell who is missing due to the vortexes, though.

Captain Hemmingway says:
::Starts to gather his people on the planet in one spot with the Huron crew.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts moving about, looking to get a head count.::

Jessica says:
@::Does as the Chief Engineering Officer says.::  CEO:  There's someone over there.  ::Points to the aliens.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Looks up to see the aliens.::  Aliens:  Who are you and what do you want?  ::Moves to protect Jessie.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Pulls her phaser and is about to fire it at the hatch opening.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Well, Commander .........::sees the captain::   CO: Over here, Captain.  
Hemmingway:  Come on, Sir.  We need to regroup our senior officers.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Reaches back into his escape pod and pulls out a tricorder.::

@ACTION:  The high pitched ringing stops.  The Chief Engineering Officer can feel someone or something probing her mind.

Captain Hemmingway says:
::Walks over to the Flight Control Officer, and opens her hatch.::  FCO:  You okay?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Flips the tricorder open and begins scanning the area::  Self: Nothing better to do.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Grabs her head.::  Aliens:  Get out of my head!  What do you want?

Captain Hemmingway says:
::Helps her out.::  FCO:  Come on.  I'll help you out.  ::Gives her his hand.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Hemmingway: I was beginning to think that you all forgot about me.  Thank you.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Looks at Jessica.::  Jessica:  Don't worry.  I won't let them hurt you.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looking for Department heads and shift leaders to make the count more precise.::  Self: She doesn't seem to be here, either....

@ACTION:  The Chief Tactical Officer is transported from outside to inside the building to where Jessica and the Chief Engineering Officer are.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Commander, I'm picking up Commander Sparks communicator signal from that structure up there.  One other life sign with her.  I would guess that it's the girl.

Jessica says:
@CEO:  Is he real?  ::Points to the Chief Tactical Officer, holding her nose.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@Self: Er, never mind.

Captain Hemmingway says:
FCO:  I think something just happened to your tactical officer.  He just disappeared.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Gets to the ground.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Looks where Jessica is pointing.:: CTO: Icky?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CEO/ Jessica: Are the two of you okay?  ::Steps between them and the peeping Toms.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Commander, we is ........... ::don't see him anywhere and walks up to the Captain::  CO:  Did you see where the Chief Tactical Officer went?  He was just here.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Hemmingway: What?!?!?! ::Looks.::

Jessica says:
@CTO:  I think so.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Moves to the Chief Tactical Officer and hugs him.::  CTO:  Oh Icky, am I happy to see you.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Hemmingway:  Where is the Captain?

ACTION:  The pods the Huron crew were in disappear leaving the crew alone on what appears to be a desolate planet with no signs of plant or animal life.  The Corneapolis crew also disappears.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Watches Hemmingway vanish.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Well, then let’s get the rest of us together and make our way there.  Our answers might be there.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Well add Commander Ec'Thel'Ion also.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Out loud:  What the Frelling blazes is going on here?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Sees the Captain and heads for him and the Executive Officer.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CEO: To say I'm happy to see you would be a massive understatement.  Are these the people behind this game?  ::Jerks thumb over shoulder at the Watchers.::

@ACTION:  A forcefield separates the aliens from the Chief Tactical Officer, Chief Engineering OFficer and Jessica.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO/XO: Sir, I will stand on my original theory.  Talosians.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Sees the Flight Control Officer coming to them.::  FCO:  Looks like it’s just us Huron guys now.

ACTION:  The Flight Control Officer begins to sense and hear the thoughts of the alien beings.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  I suppose our puppet masters want us to go to that structure if we wish to be re-united with the rest of our crew.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Picks Jessie up.::  CTO:  I have no idea. They seem to be trying to probe my mind though.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Shakes her head.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  What’s wrong, Lieutenant?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO/XO: Sirs, wait I can hear them.........

Jessica says:
@::Hugs the Chief Engineering Officer tightly.::  CEO:  My head doesn't hurt anymore.  And my nose has stopped bleeding.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Hear who?  I don't hear anybody.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO/XO:  Sirs, I can hear the thoughts of the aliens.........

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  What aliens?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Turns back towards the Watchers.::  Watchers: That's not considered polite in mixed company.  Can you use sonic communications?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Well?  What do they want?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Gives Jessie a quick smile.:: Jessica:  Oh that's good. Commander Ec'thel'lon is here now, and he will protect us.

@ACTION:  The aliens just stare at the Chief Tactical Officer, looking at him oddly.  They seem like they are trying to understand him.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO/XO:  As you know, I am Betazoid.....apparently they are feeling remorse about Jessica's parents dying and it is because of them that her parents are dead, and I hear the Chief Engineering Officer and Jessica and the Chief Tactical Officer as well.

Aliens say:
~~~FCO:  We are known as the Baquey.  We have long sought out other races, such as our own, and have been so far unable to locate any others like ourselves.  Your ships were caught in our energy stream which we have been using to try to locate others of our race.~~~

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Eyes go wide.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Shakes her had again.::

Jessica says:
@CTO/CEO:  I'm scared.  I want to go home.  ::Tears start to fall.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: They don't look dangerous, but I don't trust them.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  What is it, Lieutenant?  ::Not sure what to do with her.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  So they kill the girl’s parents and now they feel so guilty about it that they torture us.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@::Holds hands out, palms open.::  Watchers: We are from the United Federation of Planets.  Can you understand me?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  majqa'

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
~~~Aliens: How is it you can communicate with me and why now and not before?~~~

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, they are in contact with me.  Please.

@ACTION:  The Aliens look at the Chief Tactical Officer and then back to each other, looking as if they are conversing telepathically amongst themselves.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
@::Hugs Jessie tightly.::  Jessica:  We all do, Jessie.  Just hold tight, and Icky will get to the bottom of this.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Apparently they are known as the Baquey, and it was by accident that our ships were caught in the energy stream for which they were using to find others of their race.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sits back down in the dirt.::  XO: Well if they think I'm going to keep jumping through hoops for them and walk to that structure they can just kiss my big hairy Klingon SaHut!

Aliens say:
~~~FCO: We have only discovered now that you possess a special mind to mind communication.~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO/CO:  That’s a heck of a way to look for someone.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
@CEO: Hard to tell from looks, but distrust isn't too far off how a sane person would act.  Any way to tell if the Universal Translator's are working?  Maybe they simply can't understand us, although I'd hope the Universal Translator could help them.  ::Pulls off Comm Badge, sliding it across the floor towards the shield.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Laughs at the Captain's statement.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  I agree but there is more and they have only now discovered that they can communicate with me as I am Betazoid.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Then ask them to release us and let us go on our way.

ACTION:  The two alien beings disappear and so does the building structure the Chief Tactical Officer, Chief Engineering Officer, and Jessica are in.  They are now visible by the Huron crew.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Captain...look.  ::Points to the Chief Engineering Officer, Chief Tactical Officer and Jessica.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Guess that answers that Icky.  We're out!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Sees his missing bridge crew.::   XO:  See!  It worked!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, patience.

Jessica says:
::Not sure why but feels better.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  That doesn't answer much.  ::Steps forward and picks the badge back up.  Next question is what does out mean to us.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
~~~Aliens: What is it you wish of us?~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Let’s see what they want.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Find out from them where's my ship!?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO: I am one step ahead of you sir.

ACTION:  All the crew appear back on their ships, with the exception of Jessica who is still with the Chief Engineering Officer, also on the Huron.  The view screen shows the Corneapolis and Huron crews in separate connected bubbles.  Space around them is black.  There are no stars or planets present.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Want me to carry her or...oh this is getting confusing.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  At least we can join.....Icky?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Out loud:  For heavens sake, this is getting ridiculous.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Self:  Great.  We're right back to square two.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
~~~Aliens: Again, what is it you wish of us?  Please tell me?  We are not here to harm you.~~~

ACTION:  Images of the two alien beings appear on the view screen.  They do not speak, but their thoughts are now heard only by those they speak to.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks around.::  CTO: Icky, what's happening?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Tilts her head.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Are they going to let us go or what.

Jessica says:
::Sits tightly in the Chief Engineering Officer's arms.::

Aliens say:
FCO:  We have been studying you since you arrived in hopes that we could understand who you are.   We have been trying to find a way to send you back to your dimension.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, I am trying to find out.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Well aren't they just moH.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  I don't know, but if I had to guess, it's the strangest First Contact I've ever heard of.  ::Steps back to Tactical and starts looking for what's in the area.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO/CO:  Sir, please they are not going to harm us.  They have been studying us since we arrived and have been trying to get us back to our dimension.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
All:  They are curious about us as we are about them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Captain, picking up debris from the other ships that were in the area.  Going to set scanners to scan ultra high and low frequencies.  Maybe we can find their means of communications.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Self:  Who said anything about being curious about them?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Who said I was curious about them?  I just want to be on my way.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps towards the engineering console whispering to the child.:: Jessica:  Jessie, can you hear those beings by chance?

Jessica says:
CEO:  No, I can't.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, they are trying to help us but they haven't figured out how to get us back to our dimension yet.  They are working on it.

Jessica says:
::Notices the Captain talking funny.::  CEO:  He's not going to hurt me is he?  ::Points to the Captain.::

Aliens say:
CO:  In trying to understand your people, we have been trying to open a dimensional doorway to your home.  Up until now, we have only been able to establish a one-way path which leads into our void.  We regret that a few of your smaller vessels did not survive the travel into our vacuum.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Of course not, Jessie. The Captain is always grouchy like that.  ::Giggles slightly.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Turns and looks at the Captain and smiles.::

Jessica says:
::Whispers to the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Is he going to send me away?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Now you hear them for yourself.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Overhears Jessica's question.::  Jessica:  No little one... you're not worth the effort.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Shakes his head when he hears voices.::

Jessica says:
CEO:  Why is he so mean?  Captain Hemmingway is not that mean.  ::Frowns.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Whispers back.::  Jessica:  I think the Captain wants to find your family so you can be happy.

Aliens say:
CEO: The one you call Jessica is without a caretaker.  Her caretakers were in one of the other vessels that was destroyed when it was caught up in our matter stream.  What will become of her?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aliens:  Well maybe you should do something about turning your energy ribbon off.  From some of the ships that we've seen you've been at this for some time.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  He's not really mean; just very misguided when it comes to children.

Aliens say:
CO:  We regret that the vessels were caught in our matter stream.  It was not our intention to hurt anyone.  We did not know, and were only looking for our kind.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Walks over to the Chief Engineering Officer and Jessica.::

Jessica says:
CEO:  Did I do something wrong to make him not like me?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica:  I hear you two have eaten almost all the chocolate ice cream on the ship.  Did you leave any for me? ::Smiles at both.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Aliens:  How long have you been looking, because it would seem obvious to me that your kind aren't here?!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Aliens:  She needs her family.

Jessica says:
::Giggles at the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  Noooooo.  But I'm getting hungry again.

Aliens say:
CEO:  We regret they are gone.  We can not bring them back.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica:  You know what?  Me too and I have a special treat if you want one.

Jessica says:
::Looks happy all of a sudden.::  FCO:  Can I eat it?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Aliens: She will be cared for, I promise.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica:  Race you to the bottom of the dish.

Aliens say:
XO:  We believe we can now reverse the effects of our energy stream to get you home.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: There is a reason I'm not comfortable with Telepathy.  All of you seem to be having conversations with the air.

Aliens say:
CEO:  Then we will send you home.  We are sorry for her loss.  We truly regret causing her sadness.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Aliens:  Then what are you waiting for?  A thank you sticker?  Get on with it!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  I know exactly how you feel, Commander.  There's only room in my head for one.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Aliens:  We will care for her as if she was one of our own.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO:  I have a treat for her and you if you wish.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves towards the tactical station slowly.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Heads for the helm.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Later, okay?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica:  Just as soon as we return home, I will take you and the Chief Engineering Officer to get it.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  For what it's worth, I'm trying to detect their means of communications.  So far, nothing the sensors can recognize.

ACTION:  The aliens disappear from the viewscreen, and the bubbles around the Corneapolis and Huron pop.  A white energy ribbon is headed their way.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CTO:  You will not find their method of communication.  It is all telepathy and only to those who can interpret it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Shields, Commander.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  That does not surprise me.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Energy ribbon incoming.

Jessica says:
FCO:  That sounds wonderful.  ::Calls out to her from next to the Chief Engineering Officer.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL:  Brace for impact!

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Brings the Huron around to head into the wave to minimize the shock.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  Icky, mind if we stay close?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  I have brought her into the wind as they say, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
FCO:  Telepathy is a form of...hold on.
XO:  Aye, raising shields.  ::Brings up shields, set for possible kinetic impact.:: 
CEO:  Don't mind at all, just hold tight.

Jessica says:
::Hugs the Chief Engineering Officer tightly noticing the approaching ribbon.  Grits her teeth.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Grabs the console and reaches other arm out to help hold onto Chief Engineering Officer.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Prays the shields hold and grabs the roll bar.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Reaches down and grips the back of Icky's uniform.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Hold us stable as much as possible.  If it's like the last time, this is going to be rough.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  One step ahead of you, Sir.

ACTION:  As the ribbon approaches them, a bright blinding beam of white light flashes over both the Corneapolis and Huron crew, the ship rocks slightly.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Cover your eyes, Jessie!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Holds tight, hoping this is something the Telepath's planned and not an unforeseen accident.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Closes her eyes instinctively and hangs on with one hand and the other is poised over the impulse engines for exit of the wave.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Buries her face in Icky's shoulder.::

Jessica says:
::Holds onto the Chief Engineering Officer, and buries her face in the Chief Engineering Officer's back.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Closes his eyes at the flash.::

ACTION:  The bright white disappears and the Huron appears to be in normal space .. right outside Talos.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Wow, very good, Lieutenant.  Didn't hardly feel that.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Grips the arms of his chair tightly and stares at the view screen.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  What’s our location?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Opens eyes and notices their position and hits the impulse engines to put distance between Talos and the Huron.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Damage, Commander?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Self:  Out of the frying pan at least.

ACTION:  The Corneapolis comms the Huron.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  You don't want to know.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks up at last.::  CTO:  Still in one piece I see.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  No reports yet, I'll contact the departments immediately.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, I am heading us away from Talos which is where the ribbon deposited us.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Glances over at Martin who is manning engineering.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Looks that way, not much the worse for wear.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO: Get us at least a parsec away maximum warp.

Duty OPS says: 
XO:  Incoming hail form the Corneapolis.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Starts checking for damage and casualty reports.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Captain, you want this?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  On screen.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
::Nods to the Duty Operations.::

Captain Hemmingway says:
#COM: Huron: This is Captain Hemmingway.  Are you all right?  Did you check the date and time?

EO_Martin says: 
CEO:  I think we're okay on power levels, Holly.  Checking for damage.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  Check our clocks with Starfleet time.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Hemmingway:  Not yet.  I suggest you follow us and get out of this system.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods in return.::  Martin:  Thank you, and please make sure that the report is sent to me as soon as you get it.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Checks Federation Time Beacons.::  Sir, we've lost...6 weeks, 2 days, plus a few hours.  Seems we were there more than it seemed.

Captain Hemmingway says:
#COM: Huron:  Lead the way, and we will follow, although I do not believe the aliens will be bothering much with anymore.  They told me before they sent us here that they would no longer be directing matter streams to our region of space.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  As soon as we're clear of the Talos system, contact Starfleet Command and inform them of our situation.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CTO:  WHAT.   Reset the ships time.

Jessica says:
::Looks up to the Chief Engineering Officer with her big blue eyes.::  CEO:  Where do I go now?

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Understood, Captain.  I'm sure they'll love to hear about this.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Computer's updating now.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles at Jessie.::  Jessica:  Don't worry little one, you'll never be alone again.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: Hemmingway:  Leaving now, Captain.

Jessica says:
::Hugs her tightly.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  I suggest leaving a beacon behind warning off future vessels in the area.

#ACTION:  The Huron and Corneapolis proceed at maximum warp away from Talos.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Maximum warp Sir, and we are gone........ ::Hits the controls, and they fly.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  This is the Talos system, Commander.  That's not necessary.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO:  I think I owe you and Jessica one Betazoid triple chocolate double fudge sundae with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles and two cherries on it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.  Wasn't thinking.

Jessica says:
::Eyes perk up at the mention of chocolate fudge.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  How long till we leave Talos space?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  We should be almost out of it by now.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO:  I think we've both had enough chocolate for a while.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  If we were "gone" for over six weeks, do we get back pay?  ::Grins.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks around at the bridge crew.::  ALL:  All right then, the crisis is past!  This is still a Starfleet vessel.  Man your stations and get that child off the bridge!'

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO:  Not me. I haven't begun yet.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Duty OPS:  Contact Starfleet and apprise them of our situation.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Looks at Jessica and winks.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica: I will see you, young lady, after shift is over for that sundae.

Jessica says:
::Frowns at the Captain, knowing she should not be on the bridge, but not really knowing where she should go.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CEO:  See to her, and get that kid some more ice cream.

Jessica says:
::Still feeling a bit sad.::  FCO:  Okay, thank you.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Aye Sir, downloading Starfleet updated protocols now, along with news bites to bring us up to speed.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica:  I also have a surprise for you later if you are good.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CEO:  You can take her to.... I don't know, your quarters, or the nursery, or someplace.

ACTION:  The Huron is now receiving a transmission from Starfleet.

Duty OPS says:
XO:  Yes, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks over to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Aye Sir, but I think she's had enough ice cream for a while.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CEO:  You may take her to my quarters if you would like.  I think my companion would keep her occupied for a short time.

Jessica says:
FCO:  I will try to behave then.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  I'll see you when things calm down.  Hoping it won't be long, but on this ship?

Duty OPS says:
XO:  Receiving transmission from Starfleet.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CEO:  Well then, give her whatever will make her happy  ::smiling.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Duty OPS:  On screen.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Jessica:  That is a good girl.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Sir, we are out of range of Talos.

ACTION:  Admiral Morgan appears on the viewscreen.

Duty OPS says:
::Transferring to the view screen.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Heads for the turbolift.::  CTO:  I'll hold you to that. ::Puts Jessie down as they enter the lift.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Oh no, please.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Reduce speed to warp 5, and set a course for the nearest starbase.

Admiral Morgan says: 
#COM: HURON: Captain, we have been trying to reach you for weeks.  What is your status?  We just picked you up on sensors.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
CO:  Understood reducing speed to warp five and heading for nearest starbase aye, Sir.

ACTION:  The doors to the TL close behind the Chief Engineering Officer and Jessica.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Enters the commands and brings the Huron down slowly from her high warp to warp 5.::

Jessica says:
::Holds onto the Chief Engineering Officer tightly getting a bit scared.::  CEO:  Last time we were in here ... ::Doesn't finish the sentence.::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Senses Jessica’s fright in the turbolift and smiles.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks down at Jessie.::  Jessica:  I think we'll be fine this time.  How about meeting Muffin now?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  I knew I was right all along about her being human.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: ADM:  We were caught in some sort of dimensional rift Admiral.  It is a long story, but I will be submitting a full report as soon as we return to Starbase, Sir.

Jessica says:
::Giggles slightly and takes her hand.::  CEO:  All right!  Who's Muffin?  ::Looks at her with a twinkle in her eyes.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  You'll see soon. 
Computer:  Officer's quarters.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: ADM:  However, we were able to accomplish our mission.  We found and were able to recover the Corneapolis.

Admiral Morgan says:
#COM: Capt. Q'Tor:  We await your return with the Corneapolis to Starbase 129, Captain.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Begins sorting through updated Starfleet news briefs, trying to figure out what's happened while we were gone.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Inputs the coordinates for Starbase 129 and hits the controls.::

ACTION:  The TL the Chief Engineering Officer and Jessica are in moves to the Officer's quarters.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Alter course, Lieutenant.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  As I have stated many times, I am one step ahead of you Sir.  ::Smiles at the Executive Officer.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Watch it, Lieutenant.  One of these days you'll step where you don't need to be stepping.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir, I heard the orders and a good helmsman anticipates as well.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps out the lift as it stops and walks down the corridor.:: Jessica:  Here we are, Jessie.  ::Presses the door padd.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  I hate to remind you, Lieutenant.  You take your orders from me and the Captain, not the viewscreen.

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
XO:  I am not saying anything to the contrary, Sir. Just stating the obvious.

Jessica says:
::Gets excited, and watches the door open to reveal an adorable white kitten meowing at her.  Moves slowly to pet her.::  CEO:  She's so pretty.  
Muffin:  Hi Muffin...

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  In you go Jessie.  ::Follows her.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
COM: ADM:  Understood Admiral.  Huron out.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
FCO:  Oh hush, and just get us to Starbase 129.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jessica:  Like her?

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
::Laughs slightly at the Executive Officer's frustration and turns around.:: XO: Understood, Sir.

Jessica says:
CEO:  Oh yes, I do!  Very much!  ::Continues to pet the kitten as she purrs and brushes up against Jessica tickling her leg.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
Thinking to himself:  God, she is impossible.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  You have the bridge, Commander.  I'll be in my quarters.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Bends down.:: Jessica:  Then she's yours, Jessie.  My gift to you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Tibbs says:
CO:  Very well, Captain.  I'll make sure you’re not disturbed.

Jessica says:
::Eyes go wide.::  CEO:  You mean it?!

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Leaves the bridge to go and feed chopwI'::

FCO_Ltjg_Bishara says:
Self:  Now maybe I will get some much needed down time with Toir.

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