Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Twenty One (Mission #370)
“Pandora’s Box – Part 4”
Stardate 10806.07

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 Medical Officer	 Lt. JG William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly
Operations Officer		 Ensign Benjamin Cooper Riley	played by     	Zach Farland
Flight Control Officer	 Lieutenant T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 

Absent:
Chief Engineering Officer Commander Holly Sparks 	played by   	Pam Bruyere 

NPC’s:
CNS Talora 								played by     	Andrew Cotterly
Medic									played by     	Andrew Cotterly
Pandora Prime							played by     	Linda Baus
Voice									played by     	Linda Baus
Medic 2								played by     	Linda Baus
Computer								played by     	Linda Baus
Angeltra								played by     	Steve Weller
Helm Hotshot							played by     	Lynda Anderson

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on USS Huron …

While the USS Huron was en route to Pandora Prime, the Spirit of the late Princess Mataya was being kept quiet by maintaining her casket in cold storage.  Meanwhile Ambassador Dremel began feasting on live chickens in the Officer's Messhall.

Unknown to the crew, he was preparing himself for the next stage of his life.  When the food supplies came in short supply, the Ambassador turned his attention to the Executive Officer who was sent there to have lunch with him.

Apparently no one told the Executive Officer that he was going to “be” the next meal.  Luckily for him, the Chief Tactical Officer was there and intervened, but not before Dremel touched the First Officer and they both collapsed into a spiritual restful sleep.

You would think that the logical thing would be to keep the Ambassador's body in cold storage with the Princess, but it turned out that the male Pandoran species needed to be in a heat storage unit instead.

What followed was the uniting of the dead bodies' souls.  The Command Staff immediately beamed the Ambassador's body to a prepared heated holodeck to separate the two bodies, but according to the Pandorans it was already too late.  The process had already begun.

The crew now needs to find the hosted body from their crew, and take that person back to Pandora Prime to complete the ascension ceremony.  But there is one catch.  They must do it within 7 days, or the souls will not leave the hosted body and that crew member will be stuck forever with Pandoran souls.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present
The USS Huron in …
“Pandora's Box”

Chapter Four
Psykhe
Stardate 10806.07

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CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Looks around and sighs to himself.:: Self: Some mission this has turned out to be.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Just outside of Sickbay, wondering if the Counselor's behavior is a sign or just a quirk.::

ACTION:  The Executive Officer's hands where Dremel touched him begin to itch.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Stretches and gets out of the bed and heads for the shower.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Standing right behind the Chief Tactical Officer and scratches his hand.::  Self: Dang, that itches.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  How can I be of assistance, Commander?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Walks back in Sickbay.::  XO: Perhaps Doctor Stradiot can give you an ointment?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Walks over to the Executive Officer.:: XO: Alright, you’re first. I gotta get a scan of you. Captain's orders.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::On the bridge at his station.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CO*: I will be at my station in a few minutes, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Not sure, actually.  Old instruction to keep her cold may not apply to Dremel.

CNS Talora says: 
::Walks into the Chief Medical Officer's office with a clear "Don't Enter" sign and brings back out a candle and lights it.::

ACTION:  Small raised lumps begin to appear on the Executive Officer's hands.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*FCO*: You might as well stop by sickbay first.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CMO:  Very well doctor.  Make it quick.  

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Shakes her head.:: *CO*: Sickbay, Sir?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: I'll be here if you need help.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Thanks.  Ideas might help, considering how we don't know much about the situation.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Scratching his hands; they are really itching.:: Self: Oh my what is this.  ::Shows the Doctor.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*FCO*: Get scanned by the doctor.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Still in text communication with Pandora Prime.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Snaps for a Medic to start the scan.:: XO: I'll handle that in a minute. Let me finish one thing first. Probably an after effect of Dremel's attack.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CO*: Okay, Sir.  Scanned for what may I ask?  If you don't mind, Sir.

CNS Talora says: 
::Places the candle on a desk and starts drumming.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*FCO*: To make sure you are you and only you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CMO: Then do something.  It is itching something terribly.  ::Walks with the doctor.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Raises an eyebrow.::  Self: Me being me?  Man what did I miss while I was on the other shifts?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Keeping line open, just in case.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CO*: Understood, Sir.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says: 
::Forces the Executive Officer to lay down and commences the scan.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Takes quick sonic shower and dresses quickly and heads for sickbay.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Inspects the Executive Officer's hands.:: XO: It seems to just have a rash.  Never fear, I've got some ointment that you can use.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Talora: Can I ask what you're doing with the candle?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Must be getting pretty crowded in Sickbay, huh, Captain?

CNS Talora says: 
::Pauses and looks up.:: CTO: Calling the spirit.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Talora: Calling which spirit?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Hurries out and down to sickbay quickly.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Catches himself before saying more. Thinks - Probably should keep my comments to myself.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Looks over the results of the scan:: XO: It seems you’re all set here. If you could wait a few minutes, I'll get that ointment.

CNS Talora says: 
::Gives him a funny look.:: CTO: What spirits? The same spirits we're dealing with, silly.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Sits up, scratching his hand.::  CMO:  Of course, I am me.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  The doctor will handle it.  Hopefully he can find who, or what, ever we're looking for.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Talora: What makes you think that will work with this particular type of spirit?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Rounds the corner and enters sickbay.::

CNS Talora says: 
::Ignores his question and starts doing a dance around the desk and candle.::

ACTION:  The Flight Control Officer can hear calling of the Spirits and departed souls of the Princess and Dremel.  The moans are drilling into her head.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Grabs head.:: Out loud: Get out of my head!!!

CNS Talora says: 
::Grabs a box of paperclips and starts to use it as a shaker.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looking at the counselor.:: Self: Crazy counselor!  

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Turns toward T'Lar.:: FCO: Are you alright, dear?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CNS:  What is wrong with you?

Pandora Prime says: 
TEXT COM: Huron OPS:  Have you found the hosted body yet?  Everything the power of the universe does is done in a circle.  The spirit is the one thing we have to rely on.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: No, I am not.  It is those miserable voices; they are driving me mad.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CMO:  Where is my ointment?  My hand is killing me.  ::Scratching his hand.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Blinks.:: FCO: Come here and lay down. I need a scan anyways, and now is the best time.

Medic says:
::Walks in with some ointment and hands it to the Chief Medical Officer.:: CMO: This good, Sir?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
Medic: Just fine. Give it to the Executive Officer and back to your duties.

Medic says:
::Hands the ointment to the Executive Officer and walks off.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Smiles.:: CMO: Yes, my love.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Gets onto the bio bed and lays down.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Transfers the text message to the Captain's console.::  CO: Sir, I'm transferring a text message to your console.  It's more of that cryptic stuff that I just don't get.  Have we found this host body they are talking about?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Commences a scan on T'Lar.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Reads the message.::  OPS:  Send reply that no we have not, but it might help if we knew what to look for.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Mouths.:: CMO: Check the baby, please.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
FCO: They're fine. Don't worry about it. ::Looks over the results.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Looks at him.:: CMO: They???????

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
TEXT COM: Pandora Prime:  No, host body not located. Please advise as to what to look for.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: You mean twins?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Grins.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
FCO: I thought my English was quite clear.  ::Turns back to the scans.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Grabs the ointment.::  Medic:  Thanks.  ::Gets up and heads back the Chief Tactical Officer rubbing some of it on his hands.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Father and mother are going to flip.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Points to the Counselor.::  CTO:  What is she doing?

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I guess we found one, unless the Counselor knows things the rest of us don't.

Pandora Prime says:
TEXT COM:  Huron OPS:  Our language, our histories, our culture are like a big ceremonial fire that's been kicked and stomped and scattered.  Look for the light in the dark.  Look for the glowing ember.  Bring the coal back to life.  Spark the flame.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Who is it?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sending new text message along.:: CO: Sir, I'm send you their reply, and it's a prize winner.

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Vaguely educated guess?  I'd say Dremel.  He'd be more likely the one knowing how to find the other spirit.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  What do they want us to do?  Turn out the lights and see who glows in the dark?

CNS Talora says:
::Starts dancing in a counter-clockwise direction.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Him.  It would figure.  Maybe he's in one of the chickens he likes so much.

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Talora: What's your full name?  Just so we can fully document the ceremony you're conducting there.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: Just get the voices out of my head please before I go nuts.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Reads the message and starts to get angry.::  OPS: I'm half tempted to fire a full spread of torpedoes when we arrive.  That'll spark a flame or two!

Voice says: 
FCO:  Do we live in the past or do we focus on the future?

CNS Talora says:
::Pauses again.:: CTO: Counselor Talora Yerevi.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Eyes go wide.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Smiles evilly.:: CO: Do it, Sir. That'll teach 'em. ::Smiles.::

Angeltra says: 
::Barely stifles a laugh.::

Voice says:
FCO:  The strength of our future lies in protecting our past.

CNS Talora says:
::Starts dancing and chanting in an unknown tongue.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Voice: Stop it.

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Analyze voice pattern coming from Counselor Talora and identify language.

Voice says:
FCO:  Have patience .. All things change in due time.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Looks at the Flight Control Officer.::   FCO:  What is the problem, Lieutenant?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Voice: No wait. What do you mean?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Sighs.:: FCO: Only Talora can help you with your mind. I haven't got much in the way of medication for this.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All: No wait the voice is telling me something.

CNS Talora says:
All: A complete, unbroken circle of people around the fire produces the powerful energy of the spirit's presence.

Voice says:
FCO:  Hold on to what you believe, and to that which is good.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Repeats what she heard.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  We may have just found our spirit.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Don't lead me into temptation.  At this point I'll surely follow.  Send reply to 'PLEASE' send us a response that we can actually understand.  Just be more diplomatic than me.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
TEXT COM: Pandora Prime:  Your language is different from ours.  We need more clarification... and be specific.

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: One of them anyway.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All: Do we live in the past or do we focus on the future?  The strength of our future lies in protecting our past.  Have patience...All things change in due time.  Hold on to what you believe, and to that which is good.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: I'm not a linguist but, I'll do my best, Sir.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Grasps his head in a sudden bout of pain and falls to the floor.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All: That is what the voice is saying.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: William!!!!!

Pandora Prime says:
TEXT COM: Huron:  Hold on to what you must do, even if it is a long way from here. A sacred fire must be lit by the fire-keeper.  The fire symbolizes fresh beginnings and a renewal of life.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Gets up and moves to his side.::

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Question now is what do we do about it?  That and where is spirit number 2, that would be good to know also.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: William focus on me please.  I am here.  Feel my mind.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Sir, I think, and not sure I'm understanding them but, I think they are telling us to hold tight, put up with the scary stuff and just concentrate on getting to Pandora Prime fast and in time for the ceremony. Phew!

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*Angeltra*: Reset all security teams into 3 person groups.  Where ever possible make the match ups at the very least friendly acquaintances.

Medic 2 says: 
::Runs to the Chief Medical Officer's side with a hypo-analgesic.  Injects him in the neck and taps him on the face slightly.::  CMO:  Doc, you okay?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Forward the Pandoran messages so far to Commanders Naug and Ec'Thel'Ion.  Maybe they can make more sense of them.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Forces himself to stand up and merely shakes his head.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: William?  ::Takes his hand.::  William?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Stands with him.::  CMO: William are you alright?

Voice says:
FCO:  The life of a soul is a circle, and so it is in everything where power moves.

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Just looks at the Flight Control Officer not saying a word.::

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Who was in Command of the First Contact with the Pandorans?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All: Listen to what I am being told; please, it is important.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Goes to the Chief Medical Officer and slaps him in the face, not hard.::  CMO: Say something.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All: The life of a soul is a circle, and so it is in everything where power moves.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*XO/CTO*: Sirs, I am sending you several text messages from Pandora Prime to us.  The Captain would like you to look them over and report your thoughts.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Goes back to the console the Chief Tactical Officer is at to look at it.::   *OPS* Anything that will help.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Sends all text messages to Executive Officer and Chief Tactical Officer, which they can view on any console.::

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
*OPS*: Understood, won’t hurt any worse than it's hurt so far.  I'm looking to find anything I can on previous missions involving the Pandorans, hoping we aren't the first to experience this.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*XO*: Aye, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Closes her eyes and tries to tune into her Imzadi's mind.::

Computer says: 
CTO:  Captain Yerevi, of the USS Persia.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
Helm:  ETA to Pandora Prime.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*CTO*: Good thinking, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Spark the flame?  Do you understand this?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::His mind immediately closes off and just gives a glare to the Executive Officer who slapped him.::

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Relation to Counselor Yerevi?

Helm Hotshot says: 
CO: Checking now.

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Not a syllable.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: My head hurts just trying to make sense of this.

Computer says:
CTO:  Captain Yerevi is Counselor Talora's mother.

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: This is worse than a First Contact mission.  At least there you know the background.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: What are you getting at Commander?  I am unfamiliar with them.

Helm Hotshot says:  
CO: 30 minutes now, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO:  We all are.  Barely any contact until this point, except, apparently, by the Counselor's mother.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Lets out a sigh of relief.::

Voice says:
FCO:  The sun comes forth and goes down again in a circle.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Thirty minutes?  I guess we should be able to hold out that long.  As long as the ghosts are only talking and not walking.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
ALL: The voice says, the sun comes forth and goes down again in a circle.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
All: I hope someone is getting all this on a recording.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  But how would the counselor have anything to do with it?   Would they know her like that?

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Nods.::

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: I wish I knew.  Maybe she knows them after all?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*: Commander, I want everyone who has had contact with Dremel from one hour before his death, or the Princess' casket gathered there in sickbay.  We're 30 minutes from Pandora Prime.  Once we arrive the whole lot of you will be transported down to the surface and we'll let the Pandoran's sort this all out.

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
Computer: Stardate of first contact with Pandorans?

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CO*: Yes, Captain.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Is glad he never had the pleasure of meeting the Princess and the purple guy.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  Have any of your personnel who had any contact with Dremel or the casket here at once.

Pandora Prime says:
TEXT COM: Huron OPS:  As part of the ceremony, the hosted body must give something up as a sign of giving, so that the spirits can leave the body and ascend.  You must do this before the 7th moon cycle on Pandora Prime.  Find the body .. find the soul ..

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  But is it enough?  What's the range of a spirit?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Maybe we should lock them in, in Sickbay.  In case they go all zombie like, and start eating people’s brains.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO: I don't know, but just to be sure, and have them grab anyone else they feel had contact with them in the past hour.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Forwards new message to the Captain, Chief Tactical Officer, and Executive Officer too.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
::Turns to the rest.::  ALL:  No one is to leave sickbay until further notice.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
::Looks at his young Operations Officer with a weird look.:: OPS:  Has anyone ever told you that you have a morbid imagination, Mister Riley?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Another brain teaser from them, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Yes, Sir. Often.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Sir?

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Well as soon as everyone is gathered, seal off the entire deck.

Helm Hotshot says:
Self: Let’s see how fast I can get these people to Pandora Prime.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Oh, okay.  Aye, Sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
*CO*:  Security is gathering everyone who had contact, Sir.

Computer says:
CTO:  First contact mission was 80806.07.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Prepares to carry on with the Captain's order.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  Brain eating zombies?  ::Trying very hard not to laugh.::

CTO_Cmdr__Ec`Thel`Ion says:
XO: Exactly 2 life cycles ago for Dremel they made first contact.  I don't believe in that big of coincidence.

Helm Hotshot says:
CO: Gonna try to get us there a little faster.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Stories like that always start out just like what's going on here.

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
*XO*:  majqa!

Host XO_Cmdr_Naug says:
CTO:  It doesn't matter anyway Chief,  we just got to get this done and fast.

Helm Hotshot says:
::Urges the engines to a little more speed.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Opens his mouth to try and speak but finds that he cannot talk.::

Host CO_CAPT_Q`tor says:
OPS:  If nothing else, you are entertaining Ensign.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Seals off the Deck Sickbay is on.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
CMO: William, what is it?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Yes, Sir. I've been told that too.  ::Smiles.::

CMO_LtJg_Stradiot says:
::Sighs and shakes head.::

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