Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Eight, Episode Forty (Mission #349)
“Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night – Part Eight”
Stardate 10712.15

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

Absent:
Chief Science Officer 	Lieutenant Kii Tatiya Nightcloud	played by     	Joseph Leonard

NPC’s:
BOT									played by   	Linda Baus
Nurse Parker							played by   	Linda Baus
Doctor Neal								played by   	Linda Baus
SO Ensign Brandy 						played by   	Linda Baus
Energy/Light/BOT							played by   	Linda Baus
Medic									played by   	Linda Baus
Drone									played by   	Linda Baus
CMO [2] 								played by   	Andrew Cotterly
FCO [2] 								played by   	Andrew Cotterly

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on the USS Huron …

The Huron away team was reunited with their doubles in hopes that they could return to their world.  There was only one small problem .. the Borg drones were blocking the doorway home.

And with one mean ugly Borg infected-with-nanites Captain on the loose, would the Bots and the away team be able to tackle their defense?

But wait!  Look up there!  In the sky!  Is that help coming???

It's a bird [Don't look up with your mouth open, please] ..

It's a starship [Yeah, like that's really going to happen] ..

It's a …

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Huron in “Mechanical Things That Go Bump In The Night”, Chapter Eight “Q'icky Retreat,” Stardate 10712.15

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ACTION:  A Borg cube is seen approaching the planet from the sky.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sees the cube.::  CTO: It seems our troubles just got worse.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Looks up, trying to figure out where we are before the Bots send us home.::  Self: It just got worse, didn't it.  All: Look out, our foes have reinforcements on the way!

CMO [2] says:
::Looks up at the cube.::  BOT:  Is there any ranged weapon you could hit the cube with?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Looks up.::  Out loud: Ut oh, just when you think things can't get worse they do!!!

ACTION:  Several of the BOTS move toward the Huron crew that was infected with nanites.  They inject something into the infected crew members' necks, and the Borg implants begin to melt away making the doubles normal again.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Watches the Bots, but stays well clear of them.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: We need to get everyone together and get to that gateway.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
FCO: Not just that...We are all still getting younger. We're about 9 months younger than we started! ::Starts panicking.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Scans the doubles that were just injected.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Nods to the Captain.::  ALL:  Everyone grab your double and prepare to make for the gate.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Commander, take a look at this. ::Shows him the tricorder.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Grabs her weird doppelganger and heads for the gate.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO/ XO: All of both copies.  Think we can bull rush the last?

ACTION:  A beam of light begins scanning the planet, looking for life forms.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  What is it, Commander.  ::Looks at the tricorder.::

FCO [2] says: 
FCO:  Let’s Boogie.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: See? There is the biological mechanism that seems to reduce the nanites.

ACTION:  The doubles are weak, but conscious and can barely move.  One of the drones remain guarding the doorway home, the others continue their offensive strike.

CMO [2] says:
::Knocks out the Chief Medical Officer and drags him toward the gate with the rest.:: CO: He was irritating me.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Pulls up short.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All: Hang on, I am getting a buzz in the brain pan.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the one drone guarding what is supposed to be the gate.:: XO/CTO:  Think he wants to play?  ::Holds up his meq'leth.::

BOT says:
Huron Away Team:  You must go before it is too late.  ::Looks at the approaching Borg cube.::  Our distinctiveness can not be compromised.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: With this information, we might be able to reproduce it once we get back to the ship.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Keep the scans.  Starfleet might like this.

Drone says:
CO:  You will be assimilated.  Your distinctiveness will be added to our own.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT: Can you handle a cube alone?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Ready whenever you are.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Aye, Sir.  ::Smiles and stows the tricorder.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
ALL: Hey, there is a drone by the gateway, but I am being told that I can activate the gate by touch.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO: Just make sure you can keep up.  If you need a hand pulling him along, let me know.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Drone:  Brave words from a toothless old ghrISnach!

BOT says:
CTO:  We are protected.  You are not.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO: You see any way to turn that gate on?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Nods, then gets ready to help the Captain.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
ALL: Wait, we need to get the drone away from the gateway so I can open it up and we can go through.

ACTION:  The beam from the Cube reaches the area where the drones are located.  All the drones on the planet are beamed one by one off the planet.  A beam passes over the Captain [1].  Just as it does, a BOT pushes him out of the way and the BOT is beamed away.

CMO [2] says:
CTO: Thank you, but I have no need for help.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO: Let the Flight Control Officer try touching it like she did before. It didn't harm her.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Looks.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Picks himself up and looks around for the now missing drone.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Nods to Chief Engineering Officer.::  FCO: Touch that thing again like you did last time.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Heads for the gate and touches it.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Self: No one wants to let me have any fun.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: That was helpful.  Never took the Borg for the helpful sort.

BOT says:
CTO:  Our distinctiveness can not be compromised. But you must go back to your world.  If we are compromised, your world will be in danger.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: They took away a good fight, the cowards.

ACTION:  The doorway is activated.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Watches the reaction and is still amazed.::

ACTION:  About 2 dozen Borg drones materialize on the surface about 50 yards from the crew chanting, “You will be assimilated.  Your distinctiveness will be added to our own.  Resistance is Futile!”

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Ah I still got the touch.

CMO [2] says:
Self: I believe it’s time to move.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
ALL: Get your doubles and get through!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
ALL: Let’s Boogie.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
FCO:  Good work, whatever you did.

BOT says:
Huron Away Team:  Take your doubles and leave; now .. before it's too late!  ::Makes a stand at the doorway to protect them as they go through.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Gate is open; we must go.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Heads for the gateway with her double.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Grabs her double and stumbles through the gate.::

CMO [2] says:
::Drags the Chief Medical Officer to the gateway and throws both himself and the Chief Medical Officer through.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Grabs his double and holds on as he waits for the rest of the Away Team to get through.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I've got drag, I'll make sure everyone is through before I come along.  ::Nods to Chief Tactical Officer [2] to back me up, then follows through after the others.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks through the opening her double in tow.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks to his double.::  XO [2]: It was nice for the help.  ::And they both step through.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO:  Go Commander, I'm right behind you!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  Like heck, you're the Captain; you go first.  It's my job.

ACTION:  The drones begin walking toward the Captain and BOTS.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
CTO: Commander, we don't have time to argue.  Go!  ::Pushes the Chief Tactical Officer through and then grabs his own double and follows.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CTO [2]:  Follow the leader, pu... agh!  Flies through the gateway.::

ACTION:  The crew passes one by one through the doorway back to Alpha Kulpa.  There are no more doubles, but the Captain and Chief Medical Officer appear just a bit taller.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Comes tumbling out.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Stands and brushes himself off.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks around for one of the resident scientists.::

ACTION:  The doorway the crew just stepped through begins to crumble and withers away to ash.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scientists: Make sure the Gateway is closed tight!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Whoa.........ut oh something is wrong.  ::Tears well up in her eyes.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Gets up.:: CO/CTO:  Destroy that thing before anything comes through?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Walks over to Icky.:: CTO: You alright, Icky?

Doctor Neal says:
ALL:  Hey!  What'd you do to my doorway?!

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Don't look like we have a choice.

ACTION: The doorway's properties have been reduced, and the alloy that made up the doorway is now gone.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Neal:  If you run across any more of those things, destroy them immediately!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
ALL: Wait I am not feeling right.  I am getting a great sense of loss here.  Not good.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yeah, I'm fine.  Are you?  Haven't had a chance to ask much the last few hours.

Doctor Neal says:
CO:  You just walked through a minute ago.  How'd you get back so quickly?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  You have got to be kidding.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I'm okay, I guess. What happened to the doubles?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Sits and sticks her head in her hands and cries.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks around at the Away Team.:: ALL: Is everyone accounted for?

Doctor Neal says:
XO:  I am not.  Check the time.  ::Points to a console.::  You just left.

ACTION:  A small circle of light about the size of a small coin emerges from the ashes, hovering above the where the gateway stood.

Doctor Neal says:
CEO:  Doubles?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at the console, then up to the light.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I think they were part of us, or something like it.  Bots said both had to go through for either to get through.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Neal: Yes, doubles of the entire team.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  What is that light?

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Walks over to the Flight Control Officer and gives her a dose of Imaprovaline [Calmative Medicine].::  FCO: Take this...

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Pulls out her tricorder and scans the light.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks around.::  CO: Yes, Sir, we are all here.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: I think everyone is through, will leave the answer on intact until the Doctor has a chance to confirm that.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Looks around.:: CTO: Working on it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Pulls his phaser and checks the power.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  Seems to be an energy source with similar properties to that doorway we passed through.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Neal:  Do me a favor, Doctor Neal.  If you find any kind of information on the people who were here, or more importantly what happened to them, can you make sure I get the information?

Energy/Light/BOT says:  
::A holo-image of the head-BOT is displayed for the crew.::  ALL:  In order to prevent the machines from adding our distinctiveness to their own, to protect all worlds, we have self-destructed and destroyed all traces of our existence.  Our distinctiveness could not be compromised.

Neal says:
CTO:  Sure will, Commander.  But we have not found any trace of their existence; nor have we found any information on whom they were.  So far that is.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  What an honorable sacrifice, they have made, Captain.

Energy/Light/BOT says:  
ALL:  We are no more … as you know us.  And I will cease to exist very soon.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT:  No!  We could have found your creators, would have found them.  Of all the...

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Touches Icky's arm.:: CTO:  It's too late, Icky.

Energy/Light/BOT says:  
::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer.:: CTO:  The rest of my kind are with the Creators now.  We have destroyed the doorway to our world and all other worlds that hold our gateways.  ::The energy's light begins to fade slightly.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Still crying slightly as she looks at the light source.::

ACTION:  The Chief Medical Officer has an unusual outburst of emotion toward the BOT's existence.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Watches the holo-image quietly.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles at the image and mouths the words, thank you.::

Energy/Light/BOT says:  
FCO:  Sadly I can not survive here, nor can I go home, ::fades a little more:: but I leave you with the comfort that the others have found peace with our Creators.

Neal says:
::Begins to record the data on sensors.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Holds his hands to his head and starts shaking.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Stops crying and smiles.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
BOT-Image:  batlh Daqawlu' taH  [You will be remembered with honor].

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: I know, nothing I can do, but it seems I should have made it clear, they could have continued.  Hope they really found them.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
BOT: Go and meet your Creators, and enjoy their presence.  It was an honor.

Energy/Light/BOT says:  
::Tilts his head, and then nods at the Captain, as if he understands.::

Energy/Light/BOT says:  
CTO:  I am .. in your debt for coming to our world to free us.  ::Fades away.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I think what they did guarantees them peace.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
BOT: You are worthy of song, you will be remembered.

ACTION:  As the energy fades away, a white gem drops to the floor in front of the Flight Control Officer.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Sees the white gem fall and picks it up.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Falls to the ground, still shaking.:: Self: No...I can't stand it...

Doctor Neal says:
ALL:  I have this all recorded on scanners.  The others are not going to believe this.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  I know, happy ending if you look at it right.  Guess I just wanted to let them find their goal with the ability to continue...

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CMO:  Doc, you okay?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Looks at the tricorder again.::  All:  The energy reading is gone. The gem is just that, a stone.

ACTION:  Suddenly the Chief Medical Officer regains his control as if nothing ever happened to him.  But he will have a few relapses here and there.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Looks at the gem.:: CEO: To you it is a stone, but to me it is more.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Straightens up and regains his breath.:: CTO: Never mind...

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sees the light fade away and turns to the Captain.::  CO:  We have completed our mission here, Captain.  What are your orders?

Doctor Neal says:
CO:  What'd you do with Doctor Jekyl?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Neal:  Who is Doctor Jekyl?

Doctor Neal says:
CO:  The young lad that went with the first group.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at the Executive Officer.::  XO: What did happen to him Commander?

Doctor Neal says:
::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer..::  CTO:  Was he killed in action?  What happened to him?

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Turns to the Flight Control Officer.:: FCO: Are you feeling better now?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: Yes, a little.  They have found peace and I just wish I could do the same.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  He didn't make it, it would seem, though the BOTs did say something about a traitor.  I believe it was him.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO: Not sure, I don't think he ever left the city, though.  Didn't the BOTs say...uh, what the Commander said.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Turns the gem over in her fingers looking at it.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Neal:  It would seem he didn't make it.

ACTION:  The gem the Flight Control Officer is holding gives a warm glow as if to comfort her.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Prepare to return to the ship.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Yes, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Smiles as she feels the warmth and is comforted.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Looks down.:: FCO: That is a rare gem. I wouldn't lose that.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CEO:  Gather your gear, and prepare for transport.

Doctor Neal says:
CO:  I will let the record know that he gave his life in the line of duty.  He was such a young lad.  Only 14 years old.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CMO/CTO/FCO:  The rest stand by for transport.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: It won't get lost.  I will make a holder for it and wear it around my neck for all time.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
XO:  All set, Sir.  ::Shows him the bag.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Scoo/ Bee/ Rothemd:  Pack it up; make sure we've got everything.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Neal:  Remember what I said:  You find any more of those gateways, destroy them immediately.  I'll be putting my recommendations to Starfleet in my report.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Chuckles and shows her the vial around his own neck.:: FCO: Something in common I suppose.  ::Grabs his bag and stands ready.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO:  Yes, quite.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Stands ready with the rest of the crew.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Ready for transport, on your order.

Doctor Neal says:
CO:  Yes, Captain, although I believe the BOTS have already destroyed what is left of those gateways.

Doctor Neal says:
ALL:  If will you will step onto the transporter pad, I will make sure you get beamed to your ship.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Stands with the rest of the away team.:: XO: Get us home, Mister Naug.

Doctor Neal says:
Thinks to self:  How am I going to explain this one to the Science Council?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Steps onto the transporter pad.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Steps on transporter pad.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Steps onto the platform.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Steps on the platform.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
Neal:  Nice meeting you.  Now get us all home.  Transport us up to the ship.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Steps up.::

Doctor Neal says:
XO:  I guess our work here is almost complete.

ACTION:  As the crew step onto the platform, a transporter beams them from the cavern to the lab, and then up to the Huron ship.

Doctor Neal says:
@::Turns to someone in the shadows.::  Shadow:  They're gone now.  They won't be bothering you no more.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Steps off the pad.::  ALL:  Get your gear stowed away, and report to the bridge.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Steps to the weapons locker and starts checking in the Phasers.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Without a word to anyone, leaves and heads straight for sickbay.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Comes up behind Icky.:: CTO: See you later?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Picks up her gear and double checks for the gem and heads for her quarters and from there to the bridge.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Heads off to the bridge, ready to put some distance between them and Alpha Kulpa.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Definitely.  Will try to make this quick.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Walking with the Captain.::  CO: I am glad that is over.  I am ready to leave this place for good.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Smiles and then heads out of the transporter room to stow her gear and head to the bridge.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::As she enters her quarters her companion bird greets her and she pats him on the head and heads for the shower.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Do you know what I need more than anything else right now, Commander?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  And what is that, Sir.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Steps into sickbay and looks at the medic muttering.:: Medic: Good work. Now I'm in my office, so do not disturb me.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Rothemd/ Scoo/ Bee: I need every one of these Phasers checked, just to make sure they work now.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  A good long hunt in the naqtor mountains back home.  I haven't done that for several years.

Medic says: 
CMO:  Uh Sir, you all right?  You don't seem your Vulcan self today, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Gets out of the shower and picks up her uniform and puts it on and heads for the bridge.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Enters the bridge and heads to THE chair.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO: I know it's not the same, but we do have a holodeck, and believe me, I go home every chance I get.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Takes his seat next to the Captain.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Doesn't answer and enters his office, sits at his desk shaking his head.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  Have you ever been to the naqtor mountains, Commander?

SO Ensign Brandy says:  
CO:  Captain, new orders from Starfleet.  They are requesting that we check back to Starbase 71, Sir.  ::Looks at him strangely.::  Captain?  You look a bit taller.  Did you grow?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Exits the Turbo Lift and heads to the Bridge.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Exits the Turbolift and takes her seat at her helm station fingering the gem on her neck.::

Medic says:
::Thinks the Chief Medical Officer is outta his Vulcan mind, and then shrugs and goes about his duty.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  As a young warrior once, my father took me there.  Fond memories I have.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Arrives on the bridge and checks in with the engineer on duty there.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Brandy:  Only my ego, Ensign.
FCO:  Set a course to Starbase 71; and take us home, Lieutenant.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Understood, Sir.  Setting course for Starbase 71 and home.

SO Ensign Brandy says:  
::Nods to the Captain and goes back to her science duty, wondering where that Chief Science Officer is.::  Self:  Don't tell me he got lost on his way to the bridge again!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Enters the course and brings the Huron to warp 6.5::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  That's where my family's estate is.  In baneth.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO:  House of Qaveq has ruled there for over 400 years.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Gets to the Bridge and starts reviewing the sensor readings.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  I would like to see that.  House of Naug has always resided in the Imperial city.  But there isn't much to tell on my house at the moment.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Stands up and walks over to the wall where many crystals are hanging from it.:: Self: Which ones were the ones I needed again?  ::Shakes his head and in a small burst of emotion, tears the crystals off the wall.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Accepts the report from the officer there and reads it over.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Wonders about the BOTs and all of what has transpired.::

ACTION:  The Chief Medical Officer hears a ringing in his ears.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
FCO:  Take us home Lieutenant.  Warp 5.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Have to wonder how that happened.  The BOTs seemed pretty insistent that all of us leave.  Even if Doctor Jekyl was the traitor they reported, wouldn't they want him out?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Captain, we are already on our way, Sir but I will back her down to warp 5 instead of 6.5.  ::Does as ordered.::

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Holds his hands to his head and shouts out.:: Out loud: Cursed ringing! Leave me alone!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Being in our position makes it hard to get back to Kronos.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I don't know. Ever think he may have been one of them, you know a probe?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: That would explain things I guess.  That would explain why he was a traitor and not just an enemy.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO:  At least we have the data on the mechanism to neutralize the nanites.

Doctor Neal says: 
@Shadow:  It's okay.  You can come out now.  No one is going to hurt you.  You see?  They're all gone.  Just you and me, that's it.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
XO: Qu, betlh, matlh, Commander.  [Duty, Honor, Loyalty].

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yeah, that's a big plus.  Makes up for it being a "Last Contact" mission somewhat.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CO: Yes, Sir, Duty, Honor and Loyalty.  All in a good days work.

CMO_Ens_Stradiot says:
::Collapses and faints on the floor of his office, lying on top of the crystals he tore from the wall.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Hands the report back to the engineer.:: CTO: Besides, we did all make it back in one piece, right?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  tlhIngan maH, Captain.  I know my duty.  ::Smiles.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: That we did, which always is a positive.

ACTION:  The crashing can be heard outside of sickbay, and a group of doctors and nurses run into the office and picks up the Chief Medical Officer taking him to a biobed.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Stands up.::  XO:  I need to feed chopwI' Commander.  I'll be in my quarters if we're attacked by Romulans or something.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CO:  Do not worry, Captain.  If we are boarded, you will be the first one I call on.

Nurse Parker says: 
::Taps the Chief Medical Officer on the cheek.::  CMO:  Doctor?  You okay?  ::Runs a tricorder over him, and injects him with a stimulant.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Nods to Icky and then turns back to the engineer.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Tactical Sensors are clear, by the way.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Glimmer in his eye.::  XO:  If you and Commander Ec'Thel'Ion were to allow us to be boarded, I'd have the two of you nailed to the bow of the ship.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CO:  But if they boarded, it would give us something to test ourselves against.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Still fingering the gem almost as if it is calling to her.::

Nurse Parker says: 
CMO:  Doctor, Doctor.  Are you okay?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Lets out a big barrel laugh.::  CO:  Aye, Sir.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Leaves the bridge for his quarters.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  See, he does have a sense of humor.  ::Grinning.::

ACTION:  The gem begins to grow slightly warm at the Flight Control Officer's touch.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Smiles as she feels the warmth.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: No offense meant, but if it's between no humor and Klingon humor, I'll take no humor.  Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Laughing.::  CTO:  No offense taken, Commander.  It takes getting used to, or so I have been told.

Doctor Neal says:
@Shadow:  Come out now.  It's okay. I'm telling you.  They're gone.  No one will hurt you.

@ACTION:  An individual emerges from the shadows.  It is Jekyl, and he has the combined features of a drone and a BOT.

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