Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Thirty-Five (Mission #345)
“Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night – Part Three”
Stardate 10711.03

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    	 Captain Q’tor, House of Quveq 	played by     	Topper Loghry
Executive Officer		 Commander Naug 			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 T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 
Chief Medical Officer	 Ensign William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly

NPC’s:
Doctor Neal								played by   	Linda Baus 
Doctor Jekyl							played by   	Linda Baus 
Mr. Hyde								played by   	Linda Baus 
Medic									played by   	Linda Baus 
Duty OPS								played by   	Linda Baus 
Ec [2]									played by   	Steve Weller
Scoo/Scoo [2]							played by   	Steve Weller
XO [2]									played by   	Jon Benson
FCO [2]								played by   	Lynda Anderson

Mission Prologue:  

An away team has assembled at the gateway that was found on Alpha Kulpa.  The scientists are preparing to activate the gateway so that the away team can travel to the other side and make first contact.

The Captain and Chief Medical Officer wait patiently for any information that can be provided by the away team.  But once the Away Team is on the other side, will communication even be possible?  And how will the Captain and the scientists know if they are okay?

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night”, Chapter Three, “2-4-2, Part B,” Stardate 10711.03

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CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Checking gear for passing through the gateway.::  Rothemd: You come through last, make sure everyone is safely through.  Scoo/ Bee: You're after me, flanking and setting a perimeter.  Hot boarding procedure, stay sharp.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Walks up to the gateway and touches it.::  FCO:  There are only certain individuals that can activate the gate with their touch.  Looks like you have the touch.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Waits by the gateway suspicious as to why the scientists haven't tried going through yet.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Jekyl: I have the what?  Huh?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Walks over the Flight Control Officer.::  Jekyl:  What does that mean?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Tries to back away.::

Doctor_Jekyl says:
FCO:  The touch.  I saw it when you touched it.  
XO/FCO:  When she touched it, it began to glow and get warm.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  And?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  So it's like one of those chemical hand warmers tourists like?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Sitting on the bridge patiently awaiting word from the Away Team.::

Doctor_Jekyl says:
XO:  Nothing really.  It isn't until Doctor Neal turns it on.  I'm not sure though.  I believe it can sense who we are in some way.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self:  Why is it always me that gets roped into things?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  I hope that was a joke, Commander.  I do not like the idea of getting warm in it.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO/Jekyl:  Look all I did was just touch it.  ::Walks to the device and touches it again.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl: Doctor, why is it that none of the scientists have tried going through the gateway?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  He said it gets warm when you touch it.  Sounded like a hand warmer to me.

ACTION:  As the Flight Control Officer touches the gateway, it begins to glow and get warm where she is touching it.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Then again, living in a planet that thinks it's a sauna, I'd guess hand warmers aren't too popular.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Get your hands off that.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All:  See what it is doing.  Why does it like me?

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Looks over at the Captain.::  CO:  So, having been in Sickbay since I've been here...care to update me on the situation?  I highly doubt the ship is always this empty.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  So tell me doctor, do you follow vulqangnan ways or Humangnan?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Backs up.::  XO:  Yes, Sir.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  We were told by Starfleet that there was a special crew that would be arriving for that.  Looks like this is your lucky day?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Shakes her head.::  Jekyl:  Lucky us.

@ACTION:  The Captain's stomach begins to rumble really loud from the shot, and he is beginning to have a really bad reaction.  He starts to break out in hives.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  I don't know what you mean by lucky.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: It's our lucky day?  Is it too late to get the Bynars to put in our numbers for the lottery?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
XO:  Well, you get to make history, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Walks over to the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO: I wonder why it reacted to me?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  I really wouldn't know about sickbay, Doctor.  I am rarely there.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: No wonder I love you silly man.  ::Smiles at Icky.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  Enough of the history.  When do we turn the thing on?

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@CO:  Evidently. I try to follow the ways I was brought up as.... ::Looks at the Captain breaking out and rushes over.:: You alright, Sir?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: I have no idea, but I suggest that you stay clear of it for now.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
XO:  Are you ready to go through?  I will advise Doctor Neal to activate the gateway.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  She can't hurt it .. really.  And it won't hurt her.  It's almost like it's alive.  It senses her.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  And please notify my Captain that we are proceeding.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CEO:  Believe me, I don't want any part of it at all.  I am no engineer now, but I can help you if you need some assistance.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Sets Tricorder for audio and visual recording when we pass through.::  XO: I'll record what happens as I pass through, if nothing else might make for a good Holo-Program for those that didn't get their tickets for this trip.

@ACTION:  The Chief Medical Officer notices a blotchy rash on his right arm.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl:  All the same we don't know the lasting effects of it.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
ALL:  Is everyone ready to activate the gate.  
CTO:  Your men ready?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO: You are the doctor. You tell me.  That Hu'tegh inoculation caused it.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Aye, Sir, ready when we are.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  Dumb question, anyone test the atmosphere on the other side?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
FCO: Thanks, I may take you up on that.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Nods to the away team, and walks over to the console, and sends a message to Doctor Neal to send a message to the Huron and activate the gateway.::  ALL:  We should all stand back.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CEO:  Any time.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  What did you find out about communications through the device?  Do they know if we can?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CTO:  The probe sent back said that the atmosphere was the similar to an M-class planet.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Sir as far as I can determine....and it ain't much once we enter the event horizon we lose contact.  But that is not a guarantee that I am wrong or right.

Doctor Neal says:
COM: Huron: This is Doctor Neal from Alpha Kulpa Operations.  I am making you aware that I am activating the gateway, and that your away team is proceeding to the other side.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Security: Phasers to Setting 3, drawn from holsters for passage, but do not fire until we can determine any potential threats.  If I'm not firing, neither are you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  I hope we can maintain communications as pass through if you can.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Moves closer to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  Sir, maybe I should stay here and work with Dr. Neal on the controls for this thing.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Curses in many different languages under his breath and reaches into his bag that he carried with him and pulls out another needle.::  CO:  Just hold on a minute...I have to counter the dose the idiotic medic gave you...I didn't authorize that dose by the way. ::Injects the Captain.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jekyl:  Have multiple probes gone through?  Does it always go to the same place?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  Maybe I should have one of those things?  ::Points to his phaser.::  Not that I think we're going to need it, but you never know.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO:  Physicians and their medicines - BAH!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  I don't know about that.  They have plenty of help here.  I may need you on the other side.

@ACTION:  As the Chief Medical Officer injects the Captain with the hypo, the rash begins to disappear, but the Captain is now taking on a blue appearance.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Jekyl: Just keep to the center of the group.  If there's a threat, we won't go deep inside.  Extraction will be immediate.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Growls.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO: I will try, Sir, to keep a link with the ship or the scientists.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Very well, Sir. The power source may be on the other side of the gateway.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  And we might need to come back opening it from there, and I'm no scientist.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CEO: If the power source is on the other side what happens if that power source becomes unstable or worse?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
FCO:  The gateway is kept open from this side, Ma'am.  We can keep it open for up to 15 hours.

ACTION:  The gateway is activated and the doorway is filled with a white color, but nothing is visible to the crew from this side.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
All: Once me and the pups go through, give us at least 10 seconds before you follow.  Give us a chance to figure out what we're into before we're all there.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
ALL: Stand back everyone, and prepare to disembark through the gate.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Ready on your word, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  But does it work both ways?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Jekyl:  I hope so cause I really would like to get back home in one piece.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
XO:  Well sure, it must because our probe was sent back.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Jekyl:  Let’s hope you are right.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Smiles at all the speculation, knowing we won't know what's there until we get there.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at Icky.::  CTO:  You be careful, Commander.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO: Then we have a window of only 15 hours.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Sees him turning blue as a result of the second hypo.::  To himself:  You have got to be kidding me... ::Takes out another hypo and fills it with knock-out liquid.::  CO:  I'm sorry, Captain.  I've got to get you to sickbay.  Looks like that trip is gonna happen sooner than you'd like.  ::Injects the Captain again.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I will.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Proceed Commander.  I'm right behind.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  You after me.  ::Looks at the Chief Engineering Officer.::  
CEO:  Then you follow by the Doctor.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO:  Understood, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods, signals Scoo and Bee to follow, then steps through the gateway, Phaser drawn.::

#ACTION:  As the Chief Tactical Officer and Scoo and Bee go through the gateway, they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea.  The passageway to the other world looks like they are traveling through a wormhole.  All communication with the other side is lost.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods.::

@ACTION:  The Captain is knocked unconscious from the Chief Medical Officer's injection.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Starts to feel lightheaded and looks at the Chief Medical Officer.:: CMO:  Hu'tegh vulqangnan p'taH

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Follows behind Scoo and Bee with phaser drown.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
XO: Lost contact with the Chief Tactical Officer so we will not be able........ OH shoot.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#*AT*:  It's a heck of a ride, but it appears safe.  Do you copy?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Walks into the gate.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#::Steps clear of the gateway.::

#ACTION:  The Chief Tactical Officer's comm does not reach the other side.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
CEO:  I guess we're next.  

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Jekyl: Stay behind me doctor.  ::Follows the Flight Control Officer.::

Doctor_Jekyl says:
::Follows behind the Chief Engineering Officer.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Steps through the gateway.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Comes out the other side.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Steps clear of the gateway.::

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Calls two medics to carry him down to sickbay.::  Medic:  Get the Captain to sickbay, and run a scan on him.  GET MOVING!!

#ACTION:  As the rest of the away team goes through the gateway, they experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and nausea.  The passageway to the other world looks like they are traveling through a wormhole.  All communication with the other side is lost.

@ACTION:  As the two medics, pick up the Captain, one of them remarks that the Captain needs to go on a diet.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Looks around.::  CTO:  All Clear?

#ACTION:  The crew pass through to the other side and are knocked breathless.  They find themselves lying on the ground once they are on the other side.   Phasers do not work, as well as anything electronic that may be used as a weapon.  The gateway has deactivated anything that may cause harm to anything on this world.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Feels slightly dizzy and falls to the ground.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO: Sir, we have lost contact with everyone on the other side as I stated that it was no guarantee that I would be able to.  And all weapons and other electronics have been deactivated.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Gets up.::  ALL:  Is everyone okay?

Doctor Neal says:
COM: Huron:  This is Doctor Neal, planet operations.  The away team has gone through the gateway, and it appears all communication has ceased.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#::Takes a deep breath.::  XO: No signs of a welcoming party, not that we expected one.  Heck of a trip, and looks like nothing's working.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Holds her slightly still spinning head.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Sits then stands.::  XO:  Fine Sir, just a little lightheaded.

@ACTION:  The two medics carry the big heavy Captain to sickbay.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#::Holding his chest trying to catch his breath.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Checks his phaser.::  CTO: I hope we don't need them.   
CEO:  Why isn't our stuff working?

ACTION:  As the crew look around, there appears to be twice as many of them now.  Each person has an exact duplicate of each other, each sharing the same memories as the other's past.  And there is no way to tell which one is the original.  Even the scars the crew has are duplicated.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Rushes down to sickbay.::  Medic:  Have you run that scan?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#::Stands up, looking around.  We seem to have grown in number.  Sort of.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#XO: Could be a dampening field.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO: I would imagine for it to be related to this world and us not hurting the environment.

Medic says:
@CMO:  He seems to be having a reaction to all the injections we've given him.  But he's Klingon.  He'll live.

Ec 2 says:
#CTO:  Really?  You think?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#ALL:  Hey we have doubled in size.  ::Looks at herself.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at himself.::  Out loud:  What the hell?  ::Rushes and grabs the other self.::   Other self:  Who are you?

#ACTION:  The gateway from this side of the world to get back to Alpha Kulpa does not exist where they away team came through.  They will need to find the other gateway to get home.

FCO 2 says:
#FCO: Yeah you think it would look pretty silly, but I am your twin.

Doctor Hyde says:
#Dr. Jekyl:  You look like me.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#XO:  Sir, relax.  Let's find out what's what before we all go nuts.

XO 2 says: 
#::Rushes and grabs the other self.::  XO:  Who are you?  ::And the two begin to fight with each other.::

Ec 2 says:
#CTO:  Yeah, what he said.  Let's figure out if these dopplegangers are a threat.

FCO 2 says:
#FCO:  Tell me you have your weapons with you?  Like the d'tagh and the kut'luch?

Scoo/Scoo 2 says: 
#::Sniff each other, trying to figure out if this is a Holodeck or something else.::

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Takes out medical tricorder and does an extra scan.::  To himself:  I got to remember to train these idiots for what I need... ::Looks at the readings.::  Medic:  In my desk, in my office, I have a small vial with a liquid in it. Get it for me, please.

#ACTION:  As the crew members look around, they can see the world is mechanical in nature; the trees, the flowers, the bushes, the animals, the birds, - everything.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#FCO 2:  Yep I do have them.  What about it?

Ec 2 says:
#Scoo 2:  No marking your territory!  Don't even think about it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Sees another one of her and raises an eyebrow.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Stops fighting with both having bloody noses and just stands up looking at each other.::  CTO: What is going on here?

Medic says:
@::Runs to the sickbay office and grabs the vial, hoping he got the right one, and then hurries it back to the Chief Medical Officer.::  CMO:  Here ya go, doc!

FCO 2 says:
#FCO:  Just checking.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Pulls his knife out of his boot.::

XO 2 says:
#::Pulls his knife out of his boot.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#CEO:  I think they need to be stopped before we lose both, Sir.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Moves over to Icky.::  CTO:  What you make of this?

#ACTION:  There is a yellow brick road that appears to lead to the city.  And there is a sign that displays, “ChinChin: ½ mile - Don't mind the Bots.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#XO: No idea, yet.  Guessing either we got here at the same time as another quantum reality did, or else the gateway never dealt with organics before.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#ALL:  Look .. there's a city in the distance.  Probably about a half mile.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO: It's like a weird dream.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#Self: I don't like this one bit.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Gives the medic a skeptical look and opens the vial, placing 3 drops in the Captain's mouth.::  Medic: Thank you...this should work.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#CTO:  Looks like the Commander may need a hand.

XO 2 says:
#XO:  Would you shut up!  This is my mission.     
#CTO2:  Report.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#::Looks back to the gateway and frowns.::  ALL:  It does not look as though we will be getting back through the gateway that way.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#Jekyl:  What?  What happened to the gate?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO: Tricorders able to pick up quantum fluctuations?  See if these other selves are from our dimension or what?

FCO 2 says:
#FCO:  What gate?

Medic says:
@CMO:  You did say the vial "on" your desk, right?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Looks to the gate.::  Jekyl: Get that thing back up NOW.

Ec 2 says:
#XO:  Still reconnoitering, Sir.  No idea what happened; think the other me might be right, but it's just speculation right now.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@Medic:  There was only one vial in my office, so I highly doubt you've gotten the wrong one.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Uses her tricorder as well.::

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#XO:  There's nothing to get back up.  ::Looks at the solid rock wall they just came through.::  There's no way home.  The gateway home must be somewhere else.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO:  Why would one build mechanical trees, animals and other items?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Looks at the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  What in the world are you talking about?

Medic says:
@::Gets a feeling of relief.::  CMO:  I think he might be coming out of it.  By the way, there was a comm received from the bridge.  They said the away team went through.  They wanted the Captain to know.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug / XO 2 says:
#CEO:  And what is that city over there?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO:  I was just asking why would anyone build mechanical trees, animals and plants?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Scans the doubles carefully again and again.::  All:  Well I have good news and bad news.

#ACTION:  A small mechanical robot that resembles a miniature poodle comes up to the away team and begins to run around in circles playfully.

Ec 2 says:
::Takes Phaser and removes power cell.::  Sec: Pull your power cells, if we're stuck here too long, might need them for Tricorders.  AT: You folks might want to do the same.  Things are just paper weights now anyhow.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Watches the blue come from his face, the hives fade away and the Captain start to stir.::  Medic:  Thank you, I'll tell him.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Looks.::  All:  Okay, this is really funny.  ::Smiles.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#ALL:  Do as he says, he may be right.

Medic says:
@::Nods to him.::  CMO:  I'd rather NOT be around when he wakes up.  ::Scurries off.::

@ACTION:  The Captain begins to stir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Starts waking up feeling a bit confused.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#ALL: Okay people, my team stay together, this other  ::looks at the other Naug:: team stay away from me, or us.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Seeing his confusion.::  CO:  You’re in Sickbay, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#::Nods, pulling power cell from Phaser.::  All: If we ever try this trip again, I'd suggest we leave an anchor, could also make for a hard Communications tap.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#::Bends down to play with the small mechanical puppy.::  ALL:  Look what I found.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CEO:  I hope you was talking to me, not the other me, Commander.  What you have?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO: Sorry, what did you find?

#ACTION:  There are giant mechanical sunflower plants lining the roadway, each of them now bending curiously as if they are trying to detect what it is that came through the gateway.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#Jekyl:  Do not touch anything.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#CEO:  What's up?

@ACTION:  The Captain has one big Klingon-headache.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#XO:  He doesn't look to be very harmful, Sir.  Look .. he likes us.  ::Picks up the mechanical puppy as it licks his face, and a squeaky sound is heard as it moves.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Sits up from the bio-bed.::  CMO:  What is it with you vulqangnans?  Is there some sort of joy you receive from putting Klingons down?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#XO:  Sir, these "others" are exact duplicates of us, in every way.

Medic says:
@::Whispers from across the room.::  CMO:  Uh, Sir.  You may want to tell him about the comm.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO: So it's not a matter of lucky, or unlucky, timing.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CEO: I can see that, Commander.  
#::Slaps the dog out of his hands.::   Jekyl:  I said do not touch!

#ACTION:  As the Executive Officer knocks the dog out of Jekyl's hands, it lifts it's leg and pees on the Executive Officer and runs away.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Gets irritated.:: CO: Look, Sir. This isn't a "Vulcan" desire. I was doing my job. If you've got a problem with me saving your life, then transfer me. By the way, there was a communication from the away team. I couldn't find out more because I had to save your hide.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#XO: Relax, Sir.  I don't think that kind of reaction is a good idea here.  Think about it, no weapon works, but the tools do.  Why?  Tricorders aren't good weapons.  Someone is enforcing a weapons ban.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#ALL:  I think the only answers lie that way.  ::Points to the mechanical city in the distance.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Shakes his leg and mutters something Klingon under his breath.::  CTO:  I do not like to be treated this way.  ::Points to the road.::  Let’s follow this road; you lead the way.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Starts off down the road leaving the others to follow.::

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@CO: They lost all contact with the Away Team when they went through the portal.

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#::Follows the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Why did he have to be so mean to it?  It wasn't hurting anything.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CEO:  Commander, I would feel better if Icky would lead his team and we follow.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Goes with the Chief Engineering Officer quickly catching up with her.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#XO:  Of course, Commander; sorry.

#ACTION:  The Executive Officer's pants leg where the mechanical bot emptied is now getting all sparkly.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Glares at the Chief Medical Officer before finally standing up, and silently complaining about his head.::  CMO:  So what's the status of the away team?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#::Rushes to keep up with the Chief Engineering Officer.::  XO: On it, but we might be better off working with the duplicates.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Leans over to Dr. Jekyl.::  Jekyl :  It's a Klingon thing.....you know, all mean and grumpy on the outside and all mushy inside.  ::Grins.::

FCO 2 says:
#FCO:  I guess I should follow you too right, T'Lar?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#FCO 2:  Yep you should stick with me.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CTO:  They will follow behind us.  You go ahead I'll inform them.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Attaches a cord to the cover of the vial and hangs it around his neck.:: 

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#CEO:  I am not sensing that there is anything here that will hurt us.  I have telepathic abilities.  I'm not sure if they are working though.  It's hard to tell.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO:  This place remind you of something?  A story from your people's literature.  Other world, yellow stone road, stuff like that?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#XO 2: You and your, whatever you are, stay behind us and keep watch of our backs.  Remember, I AM IN CHARGE HERE.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#Jekyl:  Just keep an eye open all the same. You never know what we might come across.

Mr. Hyde says: 
#CEO:  I'm sensing the same thing, Ma'am.  I don't think anything is here to hurt us.  I feel a sense of peacefulness to be honest.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Looks around.::  CTO:  Nothing seems familiar to me, Icky.

XO 2 says:
#XO: For now, I trust you no more then you trust me.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@CO: I just told you. All communication was lost with the people who went through the portal. Ask Dr. Neal if there was anything else.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#Scoo/ Bee: You two get to replace the mechanical...what was it called?  Toy Toy or something?  Noses sharp, take point.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO: Ah Sir, all I sense from the planet is that it is peaceful.

XO 2 says:
#ALL2:  Okay, you heard the ::Klingon curse.::  We are taking the rear; CTO2, cover our backs.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Runs back up to the Chief Tactical Officer leading the charge.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO: This competition isn't going to work.  We need to work together.  Figure out what we're dealing with.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#FCO:  I do not trust this.  Do not trust you senses, Lieutenant.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#CTO: I agree, but we'll have to convince those two bull headed Klingons.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Takes off with a growl to return to the bridge.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#XO: Sir, I don't think pushing them away is a wise idea.  If there is a threat here, they double our numbers.  No weapons, so two of me, two of you, and two of each of the pups might be enough to prevent disaster.

Medic says:
@CMO:  I've heard they call him legendary, but I'm guessing it's not for his temper.  ::Grins.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CTO: Let’s wait and see what happens.  They are covering us in the rear.  If they prove themselves, I'll reconsider.

Mr. Hyde says:
#::Overhears the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  Excuse me for interrupting, but how do you know which one of you is the real you?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Whispers to Icky.::  CTO:  See, bull headed.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#XO:  If you insist, Sir.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Looks over at the medic.::  Medic:  Just clean this mess up...Thank you for your help. I'm on the bridge if anyone needs me. ::Leaves sickbay and heads up to the bridge.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CEO:  I heard that Commander.  My head is tougher than a bull.  ::Grinning.::

Medic says:
@::Nods to the Chief Medical Officer as he leaves, beginning to clean up the terrible mess the Klingon made in sickbay.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#Hyde: I don't. To be honest I don't know if it makes a flake in a blizzard's worth of difference.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@Duty OPS:  Get me whoever is in charge down there!

Mr. Hyde says:
#CTO:  Well if we do get back, I wonder if we go through the gateway if we will be put back together again.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO: If we could find the gateway, think this mecho-life might provide us some kind of raw materials?

Duty OPS says:
@CO:  Right away, Sir!  ::Opens the comm.::  CO:  I have Doctor Neal on, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#Hyde:  I do hope so.  I do not like the thought of having two of myself.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@COM: Dr. Neal:  This is Captain Q'tor.  Where are my people?

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Enters the bridge and leans against the wall.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#CTO: I've been trying to scan for anything unusual, but so far no luck.

Doctor Neal says:
COM: Huron CO:  We have lost communication with the Away Team when they went through, Captain.  I honestly don't know what to say.  We didn't know we would lose communication.  But the good news, is the gateway is still active, so they can come home if they needed to.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#Hyde/ XO: We have no idea what happened, let's just get to the city and see if we can learn a thing.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CEO: What is your take on this whole clone thing?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO:  As Jekyl says, peaceful place.  Like a walk in the Holodeck if you don't mind the "unable to end program" thing.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Walks along behind Icky scanning as she goes.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@COM: Dr. Neal:  You mean you didn't test this thing before sending people through?  You do realize that there are these devices known as probes don't you?

#ACTION:  The mechanical puppy returns and begins to pull on the Chief Engineering Officer's pants leg playfully.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#XO: I don't know at this point, Commander. ::Tries to shake the puppy off.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#Dog:  Shoe!  ::Swings his leg at the dog.::

Doctor Neal says:
COM: Huron CO:  I told you, Sir.  We sent a probe through and it came back to us.  It was only a matter of seconds, so we didn't have time to check the comm.  Starfleet ordered us to cease activity until you arrived.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Is walking enjoying what she sees and feels.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Bends down and pets its head.::  Puppy:  Now run away and play little guy.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#XO:  Sir, harassing the natives might not be the best thing to do.  It's seemingly harmless.

#ACTION:  The puppy bites the Executive Officer in the leg, nipping him, but not breaking the skin.  Then he licks the Chief Engineering Officer's hand, and runs off.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@CO:  Relax just a bit...There isn't anything you can do right now, unless you want to go after them.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Stands upright.::  XO: You okay, Sir?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Checking his leg and cursing in Klingon.::  CTO:  Harmless, you say?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@COM: Dr. Neal:  Well how about if you send a communications probe through with a message telling my people to return.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CEO:  I'm fine, Commander.  ::Grumbling while he says it.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO: I don't think he likes you very much, Sir.

#ACTION:  A mechanical deer runs over to the Flight Control Officer and licks her hand, and nibbles a bit.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Is amazed at the deer.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#XO:  Let me check it, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#XO: In it's defense, you did smack it out of Doctor Jekyl's hand first.

Doctor Neal says:
COM: Huron CO:  That I can do.  I can have that ready in 2 hours, Sir!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#Deer:  How beautiful you are.  You are so sweet and pleasant to see and sense.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CEO:  Very well.  ::Holds his leg for her.::   
#CTO:  I did tell him not to touch.

#ACTION:  The deer nuzzles up against the Flight Control Officer, and pulls the sleeve on her hand as if to rush her toward the city.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Runs her tricorder over his leg.::  XO:  No broken skin, Sir.  Just a little redness.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#Deer: You are pushing me towards the city.  How sweet.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#FCO:  I gave an order not to touch anything, Lieutenant.

#ACTION:  The deer gives a glare at the Executive Officer and her eyes turn red at the sound of the Executive Officer’s voice.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@COM: Dr. Neal: Two hours! Not good enough!  I will not have my people out of communications for that length of time!  ::Looks over at the Chief Medical Officer and then back at the screen.::  Prepare for my arrival.  Huron out!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CEO:  Thank you, I told you I was fine.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO:  Sir, you don't understand.  It is my belief that these animals are not hurting us but urging us towards the city.  And besides Sir, the deer came to me, not you.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#XO: Just trying to keep you healthy, Sir.  ::Smiles and backs away.::

Doctor Neal says:
To other scientists:  Sounds madder than a wet hen, if you ask me.  Get the transporters ready.

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@CO: Your not serious?!  You can't go out in this condition!  You've just gotten out of Sickbay!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#::Looks at the deer and growls a Klingon growl.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#XO:  We're explorers.  If we want to figure out what's going on, we've gotta figure out what we're dealing with.  Life forms seem friendly if not provoked.  Violence for it's own sake is counter productive.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO: Doctor, gather your things and meet me in the transporter room in 10 minutes.  You're coming with me.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO: I agree with the Chief Tactical Officer on this one.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#CTO: Icky, can we pick up the pace before someone else decides to play with the locals?

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Throws his hands up in the air.::  CO:  This is madness, you hear?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#ALL:  Just forget about these animals, and let’s get to the city and get our answers.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@CMO: You have your orders, Doctor. Ten minutes.

#ACTION:  The deer lets out a snort, and smoke comes out its ears.  It appears to be sending a signal of some sort to someone or something.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
#CEO/ XO: Yeah, yeah, we can pick up the pace.  Sure thing.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::Leaves the bridge to return to his quarters.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Pets the deer.::  Deer:  Easy there.  He is just being who he is.  We are all going to the same place.

#ACTION:  The deer nuzzles up against the Flight Control Officer and then runs off.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#FCO:  What was that about?

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Shakes head and heads to sickbay.:: Medic: Evidently, the Captain and I are heading through the portal ourselves...I'm placing you in charge of Sickbay, understand?

Doctor_Jekyl says:
#CTO/XO:  We are approaching the city.  We should be there in about 5 minutes, Sirs.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#XO: Sir, you made the deer very angry, Sir.  I think that this place being peaceful, we need to take great care in not and I emphasize “not” getting them angry.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
#::Walks a little faster.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#FCO:  I'll take that under advisement.

Medic says:
@CMO:  Me?  In charge?  ::Pauses.::  Yes, Sir!  I won't let you down, Doctor!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
#::Moves a tad faster.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
@::In his quarters, prepares for battle.::

CMO_William_Stradiot says:
@::Nods.::  Medic:  Good man. ::Collects his medical equipment and makes sure he has his vial with him as he heads toward the transporter room.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
#CTO:  I'll take the lead from here on.  I'll talk to whoever is in charge here.  
#ALL:  And do not touch anything else.

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