Star Trek: A Call To Duty – USS Huron
Season Nine, Episode Twenty-five (Mission #374)
“Pandora’s Box – Part 8 – Finding the answers and hopefully a cure”
Stardate 10807.12

Cast of Characters:
Commanding Officer    	 Captain Q’tor, House of Quveq 	played by     	Topper Loghry
					AKA King Bosch
Executive Officer		 Commander Naug 			played by	Jon Benson 
					AKA Prince Delco
Chief Engineering Officer Commander Holly Sparks 	played by   	Pam Bruyere 
AKA Craftsman
Chief Tactical Officer 	 Commander Ec’Thel’lon		played by   	Steve Weller 
AKA Ryobi
Flight Control Officer	 Lieutenant T’Lar Bishara		played by     	Lynda Anderson 
Operations Officer		 Ensign Benjamin Cooper Riley	played by     	Zach Farland
					AKA aCO

LOA
Chief Medical Officer	 Lt. JG William Grenth Stradiot	played by     	Andrew Cotterly

NPC’s:
CSO Olivia								played by     	Linda Baus
MO Clarissa								played by     	Linda Baus
Medic Parsons							played by     	Linda Baus
Javert									played by     	Steve Weller
aFCO Hotshot							played by     	Lynda Anderson
FCO Good Spirit / Mataya					played by     	Lynda Anderson
FCO Bad Spirit 							played by     	Lynda Anderson

Mission Prologue:  

Last time on USS Huron …

The Away Team members were taken over by host symbionts when the Huron attempted to return the bodies of Princess Mataya and Dremel back to Pandora Prime.

Ensign Riley, who was left in charge of the ship while the Captain was away, luckily had the transporter chief compare transport signatures to the original signatures that beamed down, which identified the hosts before much damage could be done.

After a minor fiasco in the brig, the crew now remains locked behind a level 10 forcefield.  Meanwhile, Medical Technician Clarissa works quickly to find a way to separate the hosts from the away team members' bodies.

The bodies of Princess Mataya and Dremel were beamed back to Pandora Prime, and the Huron races toward the nearest starbase for help.

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

Chapter Eight
“Finding the answers and hopefully a cure” 
Stardate 10807.12

<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Laying on the floor of her cell trying to stop the maddening voices that are tearing through her head.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
aFCO:  ETA to Starbase 47?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
::In Brig, trying to figure a way to get this voice out of my head.::

aFCO Hotshot says:
OPS: Sir, I am doing the calculations now.

MO Clarissa says:
::Running a medical tricorder over the FCO, checking on the babies.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Lays on the cot in the brig holding her head.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO_Clarissa*: I'm anxious to learn how you and your teams are progressing with the fix for our command staff, Doctor. Any updates?

Host XO Cmdr Naug / aka Prince Delco says:
::Sitting up in the corner just finishing banging his head on the wall to shut up the voice.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Screams.:: Out loud: Get out of my mind and leave me alone please.  You are going to drive me mad!!!

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King Bosch says:
::Pacing back and forth in his cell.::

MO Clarissa says:
::Administers an analgesic to the Flight Control Officer for the pain, hoping that will help calm her.::  FCO:  There, there now, Lieutenant.  I think I have an idea.  ::Walks over to the forcefield and asks for the shield to be lowered as she exits.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Turns over and sees the Klingon Captain and smiles as she sits up.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CSO_Olivia: Keep an eye on scanners.  We gotta look out for that cloud entity, if it is following us. Boy, I hope it ain't following us.

Host XO Cmdr Naug / aka Prince Delco says:
::Gets up and goes to the edge of the shield.::  CO: My King, how do you foretell us getting out of this.   ::Hoping he hears him.::

aFCO Hotshot says:
OPS: Two and a half days, Sir.

CSO Olivia says:
OPS:  Aye, Sir.  I do not detect the cloud entity approaching us.  Perhaps it just stays by the planet.  But last time it came around, we didn't have much warning.  I'm modifying sensors to pick it up sooner hopefully.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
aFCO: That ain't good. Were you sure that was the closest place we could go?

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
ALL: Everyone be patient.  They will make a mistake soon enough.

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
::Making sure the guards can hear.::  ALL:  If not, then we will simply find new hosts.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Moves to the forcefield and bows slightly to the King and the Prince.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CSO: That's good news. It’s just that if that thing wanted our possessed crew to find them more host bodies, they would need to bring the life forms in it with us.  Does that make sense?

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
CO: New?  I like the one I have.  He is strong and furious.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
Bosch: I want the furry one.  I think they'd do nicely.

MO Clarissa says:
::After exiting the brig cell, taps her badge.::  *OPS*:  I think I have an idea.  I'm not sure if it will work, but right now, it's the only thing I have.  If I modify their biosigns to be reduced .. make the spirit think they are dead .. the spirit "should" leave the body.  We will only be given a quick moment to beam the spirit into space though.

CSO Olivia says:
OPS:  I understand, Sir.  I think I can modify the sensors to pick it up rather quickly.

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Nearest Guard:  You there!  Tell 'Ensign' Riley that I require his presence.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Begins to pace back and forth.:: Self: I must get to the King and complete the assignment. I must, I must!

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: I'll bow to your expertise, Doctor. Proceed if you think it the best course of action.  Coordinate with the Transporter Chief to get those beasties off this ship and make sure they can't return.

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Clarissa:  Tell me young woman.  How do you propose to lock your transporters onto non-corporeal beings?

MO Clarissa says:
*OPS*:  Who would you like me to experiment with, Sir?

Javert says: 
Bosch:  Can't comply with that request, Captain.  ::Texts the message anyway.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
Self:  Come to me so I can rip your arms off you.

MO Clarissa says:
::Thinks for a moment.::  King Bosch:  Are you afraid you're going to be spaced?  Maybe you should just leave, and we'll call it a day, no?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Takes a finger and taps the forcefield.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: Experiment? That sounds creepy. Can't you just cure them without the dramatics?  I dunno.  Start with the Chief Tactical Officer.  He'd volunteer if he could, I'm sure.

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Clarissa/Javert: I think I will take great pleasure in watching the both of you suffer.

Javert says:
::Sends a message to OPS, "Spirit controlling Captain wishes to speak with you."::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
Javert:  Also make sure that Ensign Riley hurries to get us to dock at the station.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*Javert*: Tell the nice spirit I'll be there when I can. Don't tell him I only can when he ain't a spirit no more.

ACTION:  As the Chief Engineering Officer hits the forcefield, she is met with a jolting shock.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Is pushed back and for a moment is herself.::  Self: Ouch!

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
CEO:  Our time will come.  Be patient.

Javert says:
Replies in text to OPS:  Acknowledged, Chief Tactical Officer also urging you to dock ASAP.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
CEO: Craftsman, you have access to the memories of your host?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Looks around the cell.:: XO: Huh?

MO Clarissa says:
*OPS*:  There is one other thing.  If the heat was used to keep the spirits from taking on a different host, I'm not sure what would happen if I heated up the Chief Tactical Officer, being his race is Andorian.  But once we separate the two, we can beam the Chief Tactical Officer to sickbay.

ACTION:  The Chief Engineering Officer gets the sudden feeling that she wants to ram herself into the forcefield.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*Javert*: I'm afraid we won't be docking for a couple days, at least.  And when we do, it wont be where they want us to, I'm sure.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Gets a bit fuzzy again.:: CO: Her memories are....confusing.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
Bosch: These beings are fun, always trying to maneuver our ability to control them, even to read them.  Like a game this is.

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Clarissa:  If you try to remove us by force you will only cause pain and suffering to the hosts.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: Do what you need to without endangering the rest of the crew. And, try not to kill anybody, especially the Captain.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
CO: I wish to join with you, my King.  ::Runs into the forcefield.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
Self: That would definitely look bad on my permanent record.

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
CTO:  And games I like.  This one is so angry, he can't control his own thoughts.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::The battle rages between the good and evil spirits in her mind and her body is losing badly.::

MO Clarissa says:
*OPS*:  Aye, Sir.  I think it will work.

ACTION:  As the Chief Engineering Officer hits the forcefield, she is thrown back and stunned, but still awake.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Is tossed backwards again, this time she suffers a painful shock.::

MO Clarissa says:
::Looks at the Chief Tactical Officer.::  CTO:  If you can hear me, Commander, I am really sorry to do this to you.  ::Orders the temperature raised in the Chief Tactical Officer's cell.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara / aka Good Spirit says: 
Evil One: You can't do this to these hosts.  It is wrong to enslave a race of people for the use of being hosts.  It is unthinkable and it wasn't allowed in our past.

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Delco:  This one is angry, but he controls it well enough.  It's as if there's the remnants of yet a third consciousness here with him.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: Good luck, Doctor.

FCO_Lt_Bishara / aka Bad Spirit says: 
Good One: Shut up you weak miserable snibling thing.  What do you know of our past?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
Delco: This one can, almost.  You should feel the anger when the female speaks to you two.

MO Clarissa says:
*OPS*:  Thanks, Sir.  Going to need it.

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Delco:  He's a schemer this one.

MO Clarissa says:
To self:  Hopefully this will not have any long-term effects on you, Commander.

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
Bosch: A third?  What can that mean?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
CO: This body is weakening. I cannot access all of her thoughts now.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CSO: Tell me something.  This Doctor Clarissa, she any good?

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Delco:  Perhaps this is not the first time that this one has played host to another consciousness.

MO Clarissa says:
::Releases Anesthezine gas into the cell of the Chief Tactical Officer, and puts on a gas mask.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
Clarissa:  You will be the first to die with my bear hands.  ::Flexing his fingers.::  Out loud:  This power in his body feels good.

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Good Spirit says:
Evil One: What you are doing to this host's body and her baby is wrong!!  Are you willing to sacrifice both for the good of our people?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Struggles to control Holly's mind again.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
CEO: Rest yourself, Craftsman.  You will need your strength later after we have freed ourselves.

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
Bosch: Are you talking about that fool, Dremel.  Was he there before?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
Med Tech: That's your plan?  Ha!  I can take more heat than this one can, he's an ici...  ::Collapses.::

CSO Olivia says:
OPS:  From what the others speak, she appears to be one of the best, Sir.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CSO:  Good to hear.

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Evil Spirit says:
Good One: I don't care about your host or this one.  I can easily leave and move on.  I just like this one because she is easier to control.

ACTION:  For a brief moment, the Chief Engineering Officer gains control of her normal self, and controls the evil spirit.

Javert says:
Peele:  Get ready.

Host CO Capt Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Delco: No, no.  None of our own.  Something, or someone else.  More like the residue of another concciousness.

MO Clarissa says:
::Lowers the forcefield and approaches the Chief Tactical Officer.  Pokes him to make sure he's asleep.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
Bosch: Consintrate on it, it mybe a threat to us. What is it.

Host CO Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
CTO:  Ryobi, are you alright?

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
::Wishing Ryobi would wake up now.::

MO Clarissa says:
::Attaches a self-monitor to him quickly, and injects a hypo to lower his heart rate.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Straightens up and leans against the wall.:: Self: I have to stop this somehow.

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Good Spirit says:
Evil One: Since my host died, I have learned much from this one and through this one I will be reborn.  I still have the knowledge of our race and what you and the others are doing is wrong and you know it.  You know who I am and don't deny it.  I am your Princess, remember?

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
::Noticing the Chief Engineering Officer.::  Craftsman:  Snap out of it and slap her back down.  Get control of yourself.

MO Clarissa says:
::Exits the brig cell quickly, and raises the forcefield, getting ready to beam the Chief Tactical Officer to sickbay, and hoping the spirit leaves his body.  Monitors the Chief Tactical Officer's vitals and looks for changes in the scans of the room.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Evil Spirit says:
Good One: You are not Mataya!!!!

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::A glaze comes over her face as she hears the Prince speak.:: XO: She is strong, my Prince, but the body is not as healthy as I had hoped, but I will try and control her.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Really wishes he had his skate board.  He could really use a way of releasing some anxiety, and his skateboard seems more appropriate on the bridge.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Checks the locations of the security teams to make sure they are all where they are suppose to be.::

ACTION:  The temperature rises in the Chief Tactical Officer's cell, and his biosigns begin to fade.  He has a brief moment when he has control of his real self.

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Good Spirit says:
Evil One: Yes, I am Mataya, and you know it.  I may be small but I am your ruler, and you are but one of my subjects.  You will stop this madness and leave all of the hosts and return to your prison.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Grabs her head in pain as the battle of wills rages.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
CEO:  I will make sure I get you a good host.  I already have one in mind.  ::With an evil grin.::   

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self:  Please help me.  I am losing my fight to live, and I need to stay alive because of the babies.

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
Self:  No, not her.  ::Toir Screams.::    Self: Shut up you ::and pushing Toir’s mind further away.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Thinks he should do some of the Captain's duties, but isn't sure what the Captain does besides bark orders.::

aFCO Hotshot says:
OPS:  Sir, you are doing a fine job.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
::In a deep dream state, finally relaxes and lets go as the spirit leaves.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Has a quick fantasy of going into the Captain's Ready Room, propping his feet up on the Captain's desk and taking a nap.::

ACTION:  The Medical Officer notices the spirit beginning to separate from the Chief Tactical Officer's body.  Immediately she transports the Chief Tactical Officer to sickbay, and transports everything in the Chief Tactical Officer's brig cell out into space.  A loud moan is heard coming from the departing spirit as he is released.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Nods to the Prince.::  XO: I pray it will be soon. This female's body will not do once we are free.

CSO Olivia says:
OPS:  I am detecting a beam-out, Sir. And whatever it was, it is gone.  The Chief Tactical Officer was beamed to sickbay, Sir.

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
::Runs into the cell shield screaming.::  Clarissa: You fool!  Do you know what you have done.  You will die and painfully.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CSO:  Who beamed out then?

MO Clarissa says:
::Looks at the one who calls himself Prince Delco.::  XO:  I do .. I sent you back where you should have gone!  You're next!

aFCO Hotshot says: 
OPS: Sir?  Maybe it was a spirit?

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: Doctor, why was the Chief Tactical Officer taken to Sickbay?

Javert says:
::Double checks the shields and the energy reserves in case more power is needed.::

CSO Olivia says:
OPS:  The spirit, I'm guessing.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
aFCO: Maybe it was my Aunt Gladys too. We better make sure, huh?

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
Clarissa: Then come to me then. I will make sure you meet your maker.

aFCO Hotshot says:
OPS: Yeah I think you are right.  ::Goes to check to make sure.::

MO Clarissa says:
*OPS*:  Sir, the Chief Tactical Officer is in sickbay.  The spirit was beamed into space, and has been taken care of.  I do not detect the life sign on our vessel or in space.  Whatever it is, or was, is gone now.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Sits down on the edge of the cot, her mind spinning.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: So, your "experiment" worked?

MO Clarissa says:
*OPS*:  It appears so, Sir.

ACTION:  The Flight Control Officer is able to access a report from sickbay on the Chief Tactical Officer’s condition.

aFCO Hotshot says:
OPS: Confirmed, Sir.  The Chief Tactical Officer is in sickbay, and he is back to normal.  As for the spirit...well it is gone.

Host CO Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Clarissa:  You will suffer for this.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: Good news. How fast can you treat the others?

ACTION:  The medics in sickbay begin to treat the Chief Tactical Officer for any after-effects.  They administer a hypo to start waking him up.

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Good Spirit says: 
Evil One:  Please release this host.  You have no right to continue to harm her body and the babies that she carries within.

MO Clarissa says:
CO:  Not as much as you will.  ::Grins evilly.::

Host CO Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Clarissa:  I will not surrender this host so easily.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Evil One: Mataya, I will not give up that easily, you fool.  This is my host and I will not let you live within.  This is what I will do if you don't leave...

MO Clarissa says:
::Turns to the Executive Officer.::  XO:  On second thought, you can watch as I take care of her.  ::Points to the Chief Engineering Officer.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
::Starts coming to, then almost jumps up with a start.::  All: What happen...  How did I get here?  Tell me it was a delusion from some kind of allergic reaction on the planet.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Drops to one knee and shrieks out loud.::  ALL: No, not the babies .. please!!!!!

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
::Punches the shield.::  Clarissa:  You do have a death wish!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Grabs her abdomen.::

Host CO Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
CEO:  Resist, Craftsman!  I order you to resist!

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: After all spirits have been purged from their hosts and this ship, please give all of the away team complete physical exams before clearing them and returning them to active duty.

Medic Parsons says: 
CTO:  Welcome back, Commander.  I believe you had a close encounter with a spirit host, who did not want to leave you very willingly.  ::Runs a tricorder over him.::

Javert says:
Clarissa: You might wanna knock 'em all out, This could get ugly.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
::Hears Clarissa and stands up.:: Clarissa: If you dare to attack this spirit, I will kill the body of the one I inhabit!  She is already weak and will not survive.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion / aka Ryobi says:
::Collapses back on the bed.::  Parsons: I was afraid you'd say that.

MO Clarissa says:
*OPS*:  Sickbay has already been informed, Sir.  

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Hits the floor writhing in pain as the evil one rages a battle of wills with Mataya.::

MO Clarissa says:
::Looks at Javert.::  Javert:  Sounds like a plan.  Go ahead and administer the Anesthezine gas.  Let's get this over with quickly.

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
CEO:  That’s the Craftsman I know.  ::Grinning.::

Javert says:
::Administers a strong dose of Anesthezine to all cells.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks/ aka Craftsman says:
CO:  I live to serve my Lord and King!  I will end this one's life if they attack me.

Host XO Cmdr Naug/ aka Prince_Delco says:
ALL:  Everyone, kill your hosts!  Crush the ones they all love.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: Good work, Doctor.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Out loud:  Please no, not my babies...help!!!!!

Host CO Q’tor / aka King_Bosch says:
Clarissa:  You fool!  That will only serve to put the hosts to sleep.  We will still be here, and we will kill these hosts!

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Briefly, T'Lar is permitted to surface.:: Clarissa: The babies please don't let them die......::goes limp.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Good Spirit says:
Evil One:  You have lost as you all will do.  The future lies within the good, and not the evil.

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Evil Spirit says:
Mataya:  What have you done......::Leaves with a slight groan.::

ACTION:  Anesthezine gas is released into all the cells, and those in brig cells are knocked unconscious.  There is a time lapse of 1 hour, the Chief Tactical Officer has been released to active duty.  The Flight Control Officer and Counselor Talora remain behind brig cells, as their good spirits have not left their bodies yet.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Waiting for good news from Sickbay.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Raises on his elbows and reaches up to hold his head.::  Self:   OHHH what happened?!

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
Self: I don't wanna be the Captain no more.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Wakes up to find himself in unfamiliar territory.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Begins to stir with a headache that would kill a Klingon::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
Anyone:  Where am I?

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Self: Why am I in the brig?

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Hears the Captain.::  CO: Captain, the voice; it's gone.

Medic Parsons says:
CO:  You are in sickbay, Captain.  You were compromised when you went to Pandora, and a spirit host was in control of your body.  But you are fine now.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Security Officer:  Why am I here???  ::Grabs head.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Sits up.:: Parsons: maj <good>. I need to get to the bridge.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::In Sickbay, waiting for Holly to wake up, knowing there's work to do but putting it off.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Swings his legs over the side of the bed.::  MO:  Are we clear to return to the bridge?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Starts to stand up from the bio-bed.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Having been on the bridge, on duty for the past few days straight, is feeling kinda sleepy. But, carries on.::

Medic Parsons says:
CO/XO:  Aside from a headache and the bruises you sustained when you must have been trying to get outside the forcefield, you are good to go.

Javert says:
FCO: Because the spirit's still there, from what I've been told.  Sorry, not my call who stays here.

Medic Parsons says:
*OPS*:  Sir, I am releasing all of the crew back to active duty.  The Flight Control Officer and Counselor Talora remain in the brig.  The procedure did not work with them.  They still possess what Clarissa believes to be good spirits.

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Gets off the bed.::  CO: Then captain, we have a ship to run.  ::Motions to the door.::  After you, Captain.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Javert:  I need Medical Officer Clarissa to check the babies.  I am not sure what has happened to them.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
Parsons:  Good!  I want to have a little talk with Riley!  ::Heads out of sickbay bridge-bound.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*MO*: Thank you, Doctor. Do what you can for the still zombified.

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Following behind the Captain.::

Javert says:
*Clarrisa*: The patient is coming around and asking to see you.

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
*OPS*:  Ensign, prepare to receive the Captain on the bridge.

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Thinks - Oh no, the Captain's coming.  Wants to hide.::

FCO_Lt_Bishara / Princess Mataya says:
~~~T'Lar: You are fine, and so are your children.  Relax your body has suffered from the evil spirit that possessed it.~~~

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
*XO*: Ummm, aye, Sir.

CSO Olivia says:
::Is really glad her duty shift is about to end.::

ACO / OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks around the bridge.:: Self: Everybody in place, it’s clean, I'm not in the Captain's chair...

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
~~~Mataya: I still don't understand what happened.  However I will trust you.~~~

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
::Lays down on the bed and tries to relax.::

MO Clarissa says:
*CTO*:  On my way, Commander.  ::Heads for the brig.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Opens her eyes and sits up and screams.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Steps off the turbo-lift and onto the bridge looking extremely disgruntled.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
CO:  I do not want to go through that again.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
All: Captain on the bridge!

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  RILEY!!!!!

CSO Olivia says:
::Notices the disgruntled Captain, and stands to attention.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Stands.:: CO: Sir!

Medic Parsons says:
CEO:  Ma'am?  Are you okay?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Wants to run.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Stands back and watches what the Captain is going to do with a grin.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: It's okay.  It's over.  They're gone.

aFCO Hotshot says:
Self:  Uh oh here comes the boss man.  ::Would desperately like to hide under his console right about now.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Parsons:  Who is that?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Sir? I can explain.

aFCO Hotshot says:
::Jumps to attention.::

MO Clarissa says:
::Looks oddly at the Chief Engineering Officer.::  CEO:  Who is .. who?

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Icky, is that you?  ::Reaches out.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
*MO*:  How is Commander Sparks?  She wasn't doing good last time I remember?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Umm, you feeling better, Sir?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Gets right up in Riley's face.:: OPS: Silence!  If I knew I could get away with it I'd have you taken out and....

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: Yes, it's me.  Just me.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Nearly pees his uniform.::

aFCO Hotshot says:
::Is ready to dirty his pants in a big way.::

Medic Parsons says:
::Closes the curtain leaving the Chief Tactical Officer and Chief Engineering Officer some privacy and leaves the area.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  Promoted to Admiral.  Excellent job, Ensign.  majqa' <excellent>

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
Clarissa:  Where am I?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Huh?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: You mean you ain't mad at me?

aFCO Hotshot says:
::Goes white as a sheet.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  Next time I leave you in command I MIGHT even let you sit in my chair.

MO Clarissa says:
::Peeks behind the curtain.::  CEO:  You're in sickbay, Commander.  The Chief here will explain everything to you.  And you're free to go if you please.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Icky, oh Icky.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Smiles.::

CSO Olivia says:
::Snickers at the Captain.::

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: You're in Sickbay, they got the spirits out, but I don't want to know how close it was.  Or at least it felt.

aFCO Hotshot says:
Self: If he only knew..........!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Cuz he knows he ain't gonna die.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS: Of course not.  You saved the crew, and quite possibly a very large part of the Federation population.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: Icky, I remember. She said she would kill me, but this is far worse.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Sir, would you like to take command back now, Sir?

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  Worse?  What's worse?  It's over...isn't it?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  That might just be a good idea, Ensign.  And I order you to take the next two days off and get some rest.  You've more than earned it.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Starts to cry.:: CTO: Icky, it's over, my life is over.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Well, I'm just glad it all worked out okay.

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
OPS:  Excellent job, Riley. I'm proud to have you on our ship.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Slaps Riley on the back.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Thank you, Sir. I guess I could do with a nap.

MO Clarissa says:
::Arrives in the brig and heads over to the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  You are going to be fine, Lieutenant Bishara.  We just have to do the opposite of what we did to the evil spirits - make the room colder, and the spirit should leave.  Problem is I don't know what to do with the good spirit.  I'm guessing the Pandorans are also possessed, and this will probably be the cure for them.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO: Thank you, Sir.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO:  What do you mean?  The spirits are gone; the danger's past.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
Clarissa: Thank you, and Mataya says that the babies are going to be fine.

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I'm glad the crew is safe, but the spirit did more than you know.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Okay, Sir. The bridge is yours. ::Turns to exit the bridge:: ...and Sir?  Don't scratch the paint.  ::Smiles and exits.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
::Leans out and reaches for his arm.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Laughing.::  CO:  I like that one.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
::Takes her arm, hesitates a second, then comes in closer and hugs her.:: CEO: Whatever they did, we can get through it.  Anything.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Grinning.::  XO: Watch your back, Commander.  He'll have your job if you’re not careful.

aFCO Hotshot says:
::Puts finger in collar trying to breathe.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Goes to his chair.::  CO:  Very funny, Captain.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Heads to his quarters thinking, wait until my big brother hears about what I did today.::

CEO_Cmdr_Sparks says:
CTO: I'm blind, Icky.  I can't see anything....I'm sorry. ::Lowers her head.::

aFCO Hotshot says:
CO: Welcome back, Sir.  And can I sit down now?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
*OPS*:  Ensign Riley, return to the bridge on the double.

CTO_Cmdr_Ec`Thel`Ion says:
CEO: It's all right, they can help you.  We'll get through it, I promise.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
::Goes to the nearest replicator.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
AFCO: Best speed back to starbase.    

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Hears the COM and turns back.:: Self: Uh oh.

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
CO:  Is this a good time, Captain?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO:  We'll let Starfleet Personnel catch up with us for once.

aFCO Hotshot says:
XO: Yes, Sir.  ::Engages the engines up to warp 9.::  Self: I need a drink.

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Grinning.::  CO:  I agree, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Arrives back on the bridge.:: CO: Sir? You wanted to see me?  Did you find something wrong?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  Attention Mister Riley!

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Comes to attention, and fears the worst.::

aFCO Hotshot says:
::Turns head to watch knowing what is about to happen and grins.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
OPS:  Did you think it would be that easy, Ensign.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  I may not have the authority to promote you to Admiral, but that does not mean I have no authority at all.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Looks to Executive Officer and then back to Captain.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
::Fights the urge to speak.::

aFCO Hotshot says:
OPS: It is a good thing.  ::Nods.::

aFCO Hotshot says:
::A wide grin appears on his face.::

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
::Leans down to acting Flight Control Officer Hotshot and whispers.::  AFCO: Hush. or I'll you have scrubbing the nacelles with your nails.

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS: Ensign Riley, although a little rough around the edges, you have shown the ability to think and react quickly when under pressure without becoming overwhelmed by circumstances.

aFCO Hotshot says:
::Turns beet red.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  It is with great pleasure that I hereby promote you to Lieutenant Junior Grade, effective immediately.  ::Pins the new pip onto Riley's collar.::

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  Congratulations, Lieutenant Riley.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Say what?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Sir...?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
XO:  Did I stutter, Commander?

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO:  Umm, okay. Thank you?

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
OPS:  Are you questioning the diction of your Captain, Mr. Riley?  ::Grinning.::

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO:  Oh no, Sir.  I just mean, well, it’s been a crazy last few days and well, what?  I've been a member of this crew for like what, a week?

Host CO Capt Q’tor says:
OPS:  You've earned it, Lieutenant.  Now... you are dismissed.  Go get some rest, because you're buying the drinks tonight.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: I guess I'm just a bit overwhelmed and tired. Thank you, Sir.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
XO/CO:  Both of you.

FCO_Lt_Bishara says:
*CO*:  Captain?  I was wondering if I could somehow get out of this bird cage.

Host XO Cmdr Naug says:
OPS:  You have earned it well, Lieutenant.

OPS_Ens_Riley says:
CO: Yes, Sir. Thank you, again. ::Feels the new pip on his collar and decides no time like the present to send his brother a letter.  Exits bridge.::

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