Host SM_Darlene says:
Prelude: Last time on Star Trek: ACTD Kootenai Station..........

The entire crew of the Erie has been mass transported into the domed city where Premier Ushara, the leader of the Madestian people, greeted them.

CEO Corjet after passing out in a bowl of fruit has been taken by the CSO, OPS and XO to the Great Resting Place to recover from his ordeal.

After receiving refreshments, Ushara is now giving the rest of the crew a tour of the city.

Admiral Mitchell and the crew of the Seahawk are in a high orbit above the planet.  Commander Hiromoto and a boarding team have boarded the Erie and maneuvered the ship into a high orbit in order to protect it from falling into potential enemy hands.

Cast of Characters

Chad Snyder as CO Commander/Captain Micjoran Pavielion, Security
Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Craig Yoshihara as OPS Commander Christian Danforth
Randy Tirazona as CEO Commander Corjet Randy
Eric VanSickle as SO Lieutenant Taliza Cal
Juanita Wilson as CNS Ensign Alana Torez
James Alan Young as CIV Cadet Ferrone

Guest Appearance

SM-Darlene Wise as SC Admiral Valar Mitchell and Ushara

Host SM_Darlene says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Resume Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Is interested in this book::  Ushara: Tell me more about this Great Book, where did it originate?

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Following along the tour::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walking next to CO Pavielion who is following Ushara::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Looks around and begins to leave the room, looking for this Great Book the Captain mentioned::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is in a deep sleep, his body shutting down.  He starts to stop dreaming too::

Host Admiral_Mitchell says:
@::Sitting in the command chair on the USS Seahawk, waiting for good news from the Science Dept. on disabling the city's shield grid::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Oversees the recovery of the CEO:: Guards: I wish you guys would give us some kind of medical diagnostic equipment.

XO_Kerst says:
::Slowly makes his way down a hallway, trying to stay out of sight as he looks for something, anything that could help them::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Walking with the crew of the Erie along the streets of the city, giving them a guided tour::

CNS_Alana says:
::Senses the rest of the crew, trying to do what they do::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Rolls over and curls up in a fetal position, deeply asleep::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Tries to nudge the CEO::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Is still puzzled by this society and would like to learn more about them if their children were not missing::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walking slowly, wishing that Ushara would speed up a little and get them closer to the Great Book::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> All: And this is our Great Library where all our knowledge comes from.  ::Motions to a huge building made of stone::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Commander?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: Is this where the Great Book is housed?

CNS_Alana says:
Ushara: May we go inside?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is nudged but doesn't feel it as his body and mind has shut down, trying to recover from many long hours of hard work and intense stress from having his children kidnapped and seeing his wife break down mentally::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CO: Oh no, Captain.  I cannot show you where the Great Book is kept.  I am the only one who is allowed to view it's contents. ::Keeps walking::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Thinking about a culture with no children trying to recall something from his studies at the Academy::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Commander Danforth!  I don't think Commander Corjet is doing well.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CNS: Perhaps after we have completed the tour.

XO_Kerst says:
::Sees what appears to be a door to the outside up ahead, wonders if he might have better luck outside::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A loud siren is heard coming from a tall steeple atop a nearby building.  The siren can be heard throughout the city.  People in the buildings join others on the street and begin walking towards a building located a block from where the crew now stands.  They all have a dazed look on their faces as they walk steadily towards the building.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Starts to snore, the first time in his life.  Snores a bit loudly and deeply::

XO_Kerst says:
::Hears the sirens and panics that it for him, tries to hide::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Three Madestian guards armed with a staff similar to Ushara's move in on the XO and lead him back to the Great Resting Place, shoving him through the doors and back into the room with the CEO, CSO and OPS, locking the door behind them.

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: Well, P'Dar, nice to see you again.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Commander Kerst! ::Sees him enter::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Says sarcastically:: All: These people are too secretive.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Several Madestians are lined up outside a large building with no markings on it.  As the people slowly file into one side of the building another line of people are exiting out the opposite side.  It looks much like a conveyor belt in a factory with a steady stream of people going in one side and coming out the other.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks at CO when she hears the siren::

XO_Kerst says:
OPS/CSO: Well that didn't go as well as I had hoped. How's Randy?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Hears the sirens and immediately turns away from the crew, headed towards the building::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I think he's turned for the worse.  Without medical equipment, I can't ascertain how he is.

CNS_Alana says:
:Notices Ushara turn sort of odd.  Nudges CO as Ushara turns away from them::

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Right, it appears we won't be getting any medical help from our hosts. Stay here and do what you can for him.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Rolls over and continues to snore, a bit louder now::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Reaches the building and takes her place in line outside::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns quickly::  CIV: Cadet, take a security team and go back and free the XO and the others then go investigate the Great Gate, see if you can get through.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir?  What about getting out of here?

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Find us something we can use as a weapon, anything, a stick, a club, anything. We're not staying in here.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CNS: The rest of us will find out what is happening.  ::Rushes after Ushara::

CNS_Alana says:
::Siren feeling rather odd in her ears, she holds her hands up to her ears::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Thinking about that culture the Enterprise encountered is interrupted when everyone starts acting like a zombie::

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: I guess being covert is out the door.  I don't know if these people will put up much of a fight, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Rolls over again, still snoring loudly.  Accidentally rolls off the bed and falls onto the floor, gets a big bump and bruise on his head but still doesn't wake up::

CNS_Alana says:
::Running behind CO, who is chasing after Ushara::

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: I don't know if violence is our best option here.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Catches up with her, the remainder of the crew nearby::  Ushara: What is happening, Premier?

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Danforth and I will try to get out and get help.  You stay with Randy.  If he gets better, than you two try also. But I don't want to lose him because we are all out.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Strangely the people going in look a bit worn out and tired while the people coming out look youthful and full of vitality.

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: I suggest we still use subtlety.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO begins to come around.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Begrudgingly:: XO: Aye, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Notices the CEO stir:: CEO: Commander Corjet!

CNS_Alana says:
::Stops suddenly, but still holding her ears to drown out the siren::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Following closely by the Captain::

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Hopefully we won't need it but I will not be herded like an animal. We are leaving this room and if they try to stop us we will resist. Understood?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The siren ceases but the crowds still continue towards the building, taking their place in line.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Randy!  ::In Bajoran:: Wake up, Sir!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Slowly, groggily begins to wake up from his deep sleep.  Then reaches for his head.  Looks to the CSO and says a bit jokingly as he winces:: CSO: Did you knock me on the head? ::Laughs but winces from pain::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sits up:: CSO: Hello.. ::Rubs his head:: Ouch!  What happened?

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Randy, how do you feel?

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: No, Sir.  You fell and hit your head on the floor after you fainted in the reception room.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Frowns at Ushara not answering::  CNS: Let's move forward and check this out, something is not right.  ::Moves along the side of the line to the building::

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: Yes, Sir.  I hope you don't take this as anything more than a fellow officer giving his opinion, but aren't we supposed to try to use all peaceful means first?  I don't think these people took our children or if they did, I think they were brainwashed.  Look at this society they live in.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Enters the building::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Blinks his eyes and rubs them.  Turns to the XO::  XO: Hello, Kerst.  Like I've been hit with a ton of bricks and tired too.  ::Turns to the CSO::

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: They can't really think for themselves.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Stops following the CO and CNS as he realizes the Captain meant he should take the security team NOW::

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: We need to find a way to get them to take us where we want.

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Can you walk? We're going to try to leave.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Madestians in line do not notice the crew moving in amongst them.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: I think those people out there are also kidnappees.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Yes, Sir, but this siren is too hard on my hearing it really irritates me but it does not seem to bother you that much.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: CSO: Oh, okay.  ::Looks a bit concerned as he remembers where he's at:: XO: Yes. ::Gets up but staggers a moment then stands at attention::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CNS: Move to the other side where the people are coming out.  See what you can find over there and take a few security personnel with you.

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Actually I want to get those sticks from them and then go where we want to.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Helps Randy up::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: CSO: I wouldn't doubt it.  They're a bit too secretive for my liking.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Sends the CNS off and enters the building, behind Ushara, with a small security team behind him::

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Aye!  ::Moves around toward the back of the building::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The three Madestian guards are standing outside the doors to the Great Resting Place.

CNS_Alana says:
::Motions for the security team to follow her closely::

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Check the door.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: I think they may have been kidnapped as young as our children were, then taken here, brainwashed and given new identities then released into this "society."

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Moves quickly up the line, wanting to see where all the people are going::

XO_Kerst says:
CEO/CSO: Taliza, help Randy as we go.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks around for anything they can use as a possible weapon:: CSO: An interesting possibility.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Takes a team of three security officers to track down the other Away Team officers not sure where to start::

CNS_Alana says:
::Reaching the back of the building, she sees just as many people leave the building as enter::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Yes, Sir.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Goes to the door and tries to open it::

CEO_Corjet says:
XO: I'll be fine.  Just needed some rest, Sir.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Decides to knock::

CNS_Alana says:
::Reaches out to touch one of the young people who leave the building::

XO_Kerst says:
CSO/CEO/OPS: A likely possibility, but there's have to be another area were the children are. Notice there are no children here?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The door is locked.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Passes through a series of archways and small entrances, still seeing the line stretch on::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks under the bed:: XO: That’s one of the many things I've noticed.  Another thing is  ::Pauses:: they all have dark hair and features, Sir.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Knocks on the door again::

CNS_Alana says:
::The young person has no reaction to her touch, just keeps walking::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Enters a chamber inside the building::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Mutters to self::  Just where the heck is this Great Resting Place?

OPS_Danforth says:
::KNOCKS REALLY LOUDLY::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Crawls under the bed and pulls out a few of the support frame boards.  Stands up:: XO: I have a...Club.. ::Hefts it:: Kind of. ::Smiles but winces as the bump on his head throbs::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Is surprised these people are not paying any attention to him.  Sees Ushara up ahead enter a large chamber, quickly follows her into it::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards do not respond to the loud knocking.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I have an idea, Sir.

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: How thick is that door, could we break it down?

CSO_Taliza says:
::At the top of his lungs:: Anyone: HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP!!!!!!

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: We might be able to, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO follows Ushara into the chamber.  His mind suddenly goes blank.

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks up to the back of the building and begins to push her way through the crowd coming out::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Tosses one of the boards to the XO as he stands one on side of the door, with the board raised to strike whom ever comes in::

XO_Kerst says:
:Waits to see if anyone reacts to the CSO’s cry for help::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Enters the chamber behind Ushara, becomes very light-headed and gets confused, isn't sure what he is doing::

XO_Kerst says:
::Catches boards and positions himself near the door in case someone enters::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Begins to look for other ways out.  Knocks on the walls to see if any of them are hollow::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Walks out of the chamber feeling refreshed and rejuvenated::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Grins a bit evilly as he wants some payback for the abduction of his children::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security>  ::Becomes alarmed when the Captain stops and stares off, stops in their tracks and looks into the room::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: How about this, Sir?  I'm going to yell through the door to tell the guards that Commander Corjet is dying.  Maybe they might come in and then… Wham-O!

CNS_Alana says:
::Enters the back exit and walks thru some other rooms with people sitting in them::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Conferences with the security officers::  If those people are going into that building looking all tired and coming out the other side looking all rested perhaps that is Great Resting Place?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods to the CSO as he winds up::

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Try it?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Yes, Sir.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security>  ::Stand outside the entrance to the chamber and yell into it after the Captain::

CIV_Ferrone says:
Security Officers: I'm not just a pretty cadet here.  ::Heads back to where the CO and CNS went into::  Let's go.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Takes a deep breath and::

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: How good are you at picking locks?

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks back at the sec team and motions for them to try to arouse the people from their trances::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Moves out of the building and looks around for the Erie crew::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security> ::Leaves two men behind to guard the chamber entrance and sends the rest back to warn the rest of the crew::

CSO_Taliza says:
Guards: Hellllllllllllllp!  He's dying!  By the Prophets!  The man is dying in here!  He needs help quickly!

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: I can pick it, P'Dar.  But when we beamed down, I didn't have my set.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the XO and frantically looks around for something to use as a pick:: XO: Quite good actually.  I learned advanced lock picking.  ::Falls quiet::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks up and sees Ushara coming out of one of the chambers and follows her::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards ignore the CSO's pleas for help and look at each other, puzzled.

XO_Kerst says:
OPS/CEO: Do it.

CNS_Alana says:
::Calling after Ushara::  Ushara! Ushara!!

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Chief, do you have a small wire or something from the bed?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Mind goes blank, cannot remember where he is or what he is doing, stands blinking, does not notice the guard's yelling::

CSO_Taliza says:
Guards: Pleeeeeeease!  We need to get him back to our ship!  He'll die!

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Get ready if they get it unlocked. I image those stick like things are weapons of some kind.

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Just hand me that small piece of wood and the wire from one of the springs.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns and winds up again, ready to strike.  Then hands his board to OPS and looks around for something:: OPS: Nothing at the moment.  ::Looks to a picture:: I might just have found one. ::Walks to the picture and turns it around, looking for some wire::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Turns upon hearing her name being shouted out loud.  Sees the CNS rushing towards her and smiles:: CNS: Counselor, over here!  ::Waves her staff::

CNS_Alana says:
::Rushes to Ushara::

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Great!  That'll do.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security> ::Runs out of the building to the other side, finds the Counselor and shouts wildly at her::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Begins fashioning a lock pick from the raw materials, as they trained him in Starfleet Intelligence::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Nods to the XO and continues act:: Guards: We need help in here!

OPS_Danforth says:
::Begins working the lock::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs and quickly heads to the bed and pulls out one of the springs.  Reforms the spring into a pick.   Walks to OPS and hands it to him:: OPS: There you go, just the right size and shape.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Shuffling around the door that the "zombie" people are walking through, taking care not to walk in or look conspicuous... if that's possible::

CNS_Alana says:
<Security>: Over here!

XO_Kerst says:
::Watches CEO and OPS, tries to stay out of their way::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CNS: Where is your Captain?

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: It doesn't seem to be working, Chief.  Apparently this lock doesn't use a conventional key system.

CSO_Taliza says:
Guards: We need help in here or else he'll die!!!!

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security> ::Runs up to the Counselor::  CNS: Ensign, we have a problem ::Stops for breath::  The Captain,  ::Pants::  he entered a large chamber in the building and stopped.  It is like he cannot even hear us.  He is just standing there.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO's mind begins to come back to reality.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security> CNS: That room has some strange sort of power!

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Keep trying, who knows what happened to the Captain and the others.

CNS_Alana says:
<Security>: It does not appear that anyone is going to answer us in here!  Go in there and drag him out if you have too!

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Sends a security officer through with one of the zombie people::  Contact me if you can find anything.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods:: OPS: Let me try. ::Moves up::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Madestians file into the chamber, pushing the Cadet into the chamber with them.

CNS_Alana says:
<Security>: But go this way! from the exit, in!

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Still standing, shakes his head, becomes dizzy and begins to stumble, is not exactly sure where he is::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Pulls out another spring and reforms it as he kneels by the door::

CNS_Alana says:
Ushara: What happened when you went in there and what has happened to our Captain?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I don't think they're buying this.

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: I don't think they care.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security> ::Looks in::  CNS: There!  ::Points to the Captain near the rear, can barely make him out::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CNS: That is what I just asked you, Counselor.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Has somehow let his guard slip and is pushed on into the chamber::  Joy.

CNS_Alana says:
Ushara: You do not remember?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks around, still confused, sees a light at the end of a large room, begins to slowly walk towards it, trying not to fall down::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Watches the CEO in earnest, trying to see his technique::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Cadet's mind suddenly goes blank as he stands sandwiched between several Madestians.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CNS: Remember what?

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Come on Randy, we need this door open.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Explores the lock with his first pick and then reaches back to OPS for the second one.  Starts to explore the locking mechanism with both picks trying to decipher how it works::

CNS_Alana says:
<Security>Well, don't just stand there, Mister, go in and get the Captain!

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, should I grab something to subdue the guards?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security>  ::Looks at the Counselor like she is nuts::  CNS: Go in there!  and have us turn into vegetables as well?!

CEO_Corjet says:
OPS: You have to explore the lock.  Find out how it works. ::Twists and turns the picks around:: See? This.. ::Grunts with a bit of effort:: Is just a dummy... ::Reaches in and twists and turns some more:: This...

CNS_Alana says:
Ushara: When this siren begins, there is something strange that happens to all these people, they go into this building.  What is this building for?

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Grab a board from the bed. It's not much but it'll have to do for now.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards standing outside the Great Resting Place can hear the crew messing with the lock.  One of the guards points his staff into the keyhole and sends an electric charge through the hole.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir, how about that big urn?  ::Points to the brass urn with the flowers::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Begins to remember where he is, mind slowly starts to come back to him, his vision clears and he can make out the Counselor and Ushara at the end of the chamber::

CNS_Alana says:
<Security>: I was just in there!, go in thru the back, nothing will happen to you this way.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Gets zapped and flies back onto his rear, electrified as smoke drifts up from his hair:: ALL: That must have been some type of booby trap.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: No, that was a guard.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Turns to the CSO:: CSO: How did you know that?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CNS: I don't know.  We just automatically go in there when the siren sounds.

XO_Kerst says:
::Tries the door to see if the weapon pulse some how unlocked it::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: Saw something through the keyhole retract.

CNS_Alana says:
Ushara: When we retrieve our Captain, we need to talk about all of this further.

OPS_Danforth says:
CSO: Hmm....maybe we can do something else to make them react.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Spots the CO coming out of the building::  CO: Ahh...there you are Captain!  Where were you?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Exits the chamber as the dizziness wears off::  Ushara: What is that chamber?

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: How about shouting insults?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Cadet's mind slowly starts to come back as the Madestians inside the chamber drag him out the other side.

CNS_Alana says:
::Reaches out and places her hand around Ushara's forearm::

CSO_Taliza says:
OPS: How about attempting an escape again?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security>  ::Is relieved to see the Captain exit.  Joins up with the rest of the crew, mumbling about how the Counselor is off her rocker::

XO_Kerst says:
OPS: A Fire perhaps?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Nods to the CNS and wonders why she is so stressed out:: CO: I do not know, Captain.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks to each and everyone of the crew and whispers:: ALL: Lets try being quiet.  Maybe that'll get their attention especially after the shock.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Feels a bit faint and stumbles to the ground::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: How about building up a small fire, enough to make smoke, yell fire, and then see if they come in?

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: That's good!

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Wonders just what was in that chamber::

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: They probably wouldn't like that.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Hears Ushara answer a similar question for the Counselor::  Ushara: Who sets off this siren and where is the place they set it off?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CO is suddenly feeling rejuvenated and full of vitality.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks over and sees CO slowing making his way out of the building::

XO_Kerst says:
OPS/CSO: Exactly! I image they have fire detectors in here. When the alarm sounds they will have to come in here to put out the fire. Hopefully they do it before we burn to death.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Sees the Cadet fall to the ground and nods towards him:: CO: I think your man there needs some assistance.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs back to the bed and pulls out two small supporting sticks and begins to rub them together, hard and fast as to make a fire.  Says quietly:: ALL: Trying one now.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Are you all right?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: Inside that chamber  ::Pauses::  Very strange, I do not feel as tired as I did earlier.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking over at the security team who refused to go after their Captain::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Shakes off the dizziness and smiles to himself::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CO: Yes, I know what you mean.  I feel very refreshed.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks down at the Cadet, moves over to him and helps him up::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Pants from the effort and sighs:: ALL: Too tired.  ::Holds the sticks out:: Anyone want to give it try?

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: Hopefully.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Goes to the urn, removes the flowers, dumps out the water in one corner then holds it by the neck:: XO: Ready, Sir.

OPS_Danforth says:
XO/CSO/CEO: Let's build it near the door.

CIV_Ferrone says:
CO: Thank you, Sir.  ::Goes to mention something about the Great Resting Place but glances at Ushara::

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: Hopefully, they'll trip on it when they come in.  Added bonus.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Ushara does not remember what happened to her when she enters this building.  She only knows that they go every time the siren sounds.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wipes the sweat from his brow::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Cadet begins to feel rejuvenated.

XO_Kerst says:
::Looks up at the lights:: CEO: What about using the wiring to those lights to start a fire. Short them out so they spark?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: Who sets off this siren?

CNS_Alana says:
CO: It looks like everyone who enters comes out with renewed strength.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CO: I am uncertain.  It just goes off once per cycle.

CNS_Alana says:
::Pointing to others who exited the building::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Feels a bit refreshed and looks at Ushara who called him a man and thinks she's not that bad looking at all::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Nods to the CNS:: CNS: Would you care to try it, Counselor?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CNS: So this is how they do not age, they have a fountain of youth!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods and walks up to the lights,  quickly breaks the bulbs and examines the wire  then grabs a vase and puts the wire to the wood and covers it up:: OPS: Hit the light switch.

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods:: Ushara: No thank you, not at this time.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Stands back from the construct::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks at the Cadet still hanging on him, grinning at Ushara::  CIV: How about you get the crew organized and try again to find the XO's team.

CIV_Ferrone says:
CO: Sir, the XO, I believe this building is the Great Resting Place.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Sir, if the children are here, perhaps they too have entered this building.  We should probably begin to try to identify some of these people.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CO: Shall we resume our tour, Captain?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: ALL: It's not working.

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: There isn't one Chief.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: Yes, I am getting more and more interested in this city as time passes.  ::Pauses::  Do you have an objection to me sending a few crew to check up on those in the Great Resting Place?

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Is it not burning because of the material?

CEO_Corjet says:
OPS: No, the material is fine.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Leans towards the CNS::  CNS: Have a security team scour the building and look for any other doors inside, though have them avoid that chamber.

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: I say we go back to taunting.

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: Maybe they'll get mad and come in here.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CO: Say no more, Captain.  I will send for your men.  ::Claps her hands two times and motions two servants to retrieve the crew in the Great Resting Place:: They will join us shortly.

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Can you pull any of the wire out from there?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to OPS:: OPS: Would you care to try to rub the sticks?  I'm a bit too tired to continue. ::Starts looking around::

CNS_Alana says:
::Whispers:: CO: Yes, Sir, I will catch up to you momentarily.

CNS_Alana says:
::Turning toward security team::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: Thank you.  Please lead the way.  I will have to ask you a few more questions on the origin of that chamber later when there is time.  Right now, my main priority is to find our missing children.

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Sure.  ::Begins rubbing the wood::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs and looks to the XO:: XO: Kerst.? None that I can find...

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CO: This way, Captain. ::Motions for all the Erie crew to follow her::

XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Oh well.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: I'll continue to taunt.

XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Try OPS suggestion of shouting insults. Nothing else seems to get their attention.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Searches the walls and floors low and high, looking for some ventilation system::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Thinks of the mysteries they have encountered: a great gate that no one can exit, a secret Great Book, a fountain of youth chamber::

CNS_Alana says:
<Security>: well, gentlemen, you have a chance to redeem yourselves. Go into the building...find any ways into the chamber that hypnotized the CO, but do not enter.  Report back to the CO and me.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Joins in the taunting.  Calls Ushara some unkind things::

CSO_Taliza says:
Guards: Hey, you cream puffs.  You don't have any care for your prisoners?  Someone could die in here and you don't even care.

CNS_Alana says:
::Runs to catch up with CO and Ushara::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs as he can't find any ventilation system.  Starts looking for any windows or hidden doors:: Self: Hmm..

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The servants reach the doors to the Great Resting Place and unlock the door.  They look at the mess in the room then motion for the crew to follow them back to the Captain.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
<Security>  ::Sees the loopy Counselor approaching, begins to giggle and chuckle, trying to straighten up as she gets closer::  CNS: Uhh...yes, Ensign, we will let you know what we find  ::Walk off and burst out laughing::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Doesn't see the motion, then whacks a servant::

XO_Kerst says:
::Looks at the bed:: CEO: What do think, can we turn this into a make shift battering ram?

XO_Kerst says:
::Turns as he hears the doors open::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sees the Servants enter and runs to jump them:: XO: Yes! ::Tackles one of them and rams him into the wall very hard::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Swings urn at the second servant::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: Would you mind if we re-visited the Great Gates we passed earlier, perhaps we will find what we are looking for there?

CNS_Alana says:
::Hears the security team behind her laughing.  Thinks she will put them on report, if...they make it back to the ship::

XO_Kerst says:
::Rushes one of the guards, grabs his staff and tries to yank it free::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The servants are attacked by the crew but the guards move in and begin hitting the crew with the staffs, shocking them all to the ground.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Hits a third person, but then is shocked::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Gets shocked again and whimpers in agony::

CNS_Alana says:
::Thinks the security team thinks she is a push over just because she is an Ensign  who is following the Captain’s orders::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Withstands the pain and tears into them::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Curses in Ancient Bajoran::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> CO: Certainly, Captain.  This way.  ::Turns and heads back to the Great Gates::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Takes a breath, then tries to punch one of the guards in the groin::

XO_Kerst says:
::Sends one guards reeling, then collapses as he is shocked from behind::

CNS_Alana says:
::Catches up to Ushara just as he asks to re-visit the Great Gates::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: It seems like the only place they could be is outside those gates and while you may be forbidden to exit them, we are not.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Nods:: CO: But aren't you afraid of what is on the other side?

XO_Kerst says:
::Tries to turn and wrestle the staff away from the guard behind him::

CNS_Alana says:
CO: The security team is on their way they will report back once they have information for you.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: We are trained to deal with surprises and when it comes to our children we will take the risk.  ::Looks around for the cadet::  CIV: Cadet, where are you?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards continue to shock the crew in the Great Resting Place.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Rolls over and sees the XO, uses the last bit of strength he has to help the XO and tries to trip up the guard::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: They reach the Great Gate.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Resists the shocking, has high tolerance to pain::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Steps up behind the Captain:: CO: Right here, Sir.  ::Gets the feeling that he's going to be sent through the Gate first::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO, CSO, OPS and XO are all knocked out from the repeated shocks.  The guards pick them up and carry them out.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Gets shocked again and gets knocked out::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Passes out::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks at the cadet::  CIV: Good, here is your opportunity to lead the way.  Find a way to open those gates please.  You can have security help if necessary.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks over at Ushara for any reaction to that last statement::

OPS_Danforth says:
::His thought being: We should've stayed put.  Now we can't help the Captain::

XO_Kerst says:
:: Another guard steps up and shocks Kerst, he slumps down, unable to remain conscious::

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to sense some of the crew in pain::

CIV_Ferrone says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Looks at the Gates... wondering how the heck to open them without getting shocked::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Several Madestians stand looking at the crew as the approach the Great Gate.  They are in disbelief that someone dares to try and open the gates.

CNS_Alana says:
CO: I am sensing pain from our own crew.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Steps up to the guards and stands proudly::  Aloud: I've read your Great Book.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Turns to Ushara at the CNS's comment::  Ushara: Where is the rest of my crew?  I expected them returned to me unharmed.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is sleeping as he's dragged to an unknown destination, but smiles as he dreams a happy dream::

CIV_Ferrone says:
Aloud: and I come as He Who Shall Open The Gate.  You must let me pass.  ::Holds his face high::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guards carry the crew back to Ushara and lay them on the ground.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Looks on as the CIV chants to the Great Gates::

XO_Kerst says:
::Moans slightly::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Hopes the cadet's ego does not swell too much from this::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Lays at Ushara's feet, a wisp of smoke trails from his hair up to her nose::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Sees the guards laying the crew on the ground::  CO: What happened to your men?

CSO_Taliza says:
::Lies unconscious at the Captain's feet::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew begins to come around.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Looks at his crew::  Ushara: Well I doubt they stuck their fingers in a light socket to see what happens.  What did your guards do to them?

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Steps up to the gate and looks at it::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Begins to come around::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Moans:: CO: Ugh.  Where are we?

CNS_Alana says:
Ushara: This is getting more and more suspicious. Now, what is going on on this planet?!

OPS_Danforth says:
Self:: Owe.... ::Looks up:: CO: Captain?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CNS: Help them up please.  ::Points at the crew on the ground::

XO_Kerst says:
::Moans louder as he starts to wake up::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Groans as he wakes up yet again.  Says groggily:: ALL: My children!

Host CO_Pavielion says:
::Is just waiting for the cadet to start chanting::

CNS_Alana says:
::Bends to help CEO up to his feet::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara>  ::Listens as the guards tell her what happened then nods::  CO: Apparently your men made several attempts to escape.  They attacked my servants and destroyed the Great Resting Place.  ::Frowns::  Is this the way your species acts when they visit other worlds?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is helped up by the CNS and stands there looking at Ushara::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
CSO: Alive for now.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Hears the accusations:: Ushara: We do this when we're held against our will.

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: Tell us what happened to you.

XO_Kerst says:
::Groggily:: Anybody: Am I dead yet?

Host CO_Pavielion says:
OPS: Nice for you to join us Commander, now please stand up.  ::Helps him up::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Whispers to the XO:: I told you so. ::Tries to smile but it hurts::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks at her:: Ushara: Its the way we act when we are being held prisoner.  When we were brought here without our consent.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Stands up anyway for the Captain::

OPS_Danforth says:
CO: Sir, it didn't quite happen that way.

Host CO_Pavielion says:
Ushara: Only when our children are stolen, we are locked in small rooms, and taunted by dancing women.  ::Sighs::  I apologize for any damage, they are all under a lot of stress.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks at the gate then back at the Captain::

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: You have got to get a hold of your emotions!  Now tell us what was going on back there.

XO_Kerst says:
::Cautiously tries to move his arms, winces in pain::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
XO: Not quite, Commander, we are just about to venture past this forbidden gate.  ::Pauses::  Are you all right?

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Sighs then picks a gem and pushes it chanting out loud::  I am the One Who Will Open You.  Open Sesame!  ::Expects to get his hand blown off::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Explains how the CEO was hurt and we were given no assets to help the Chief, and then they locked us in without any rhyme or reason.  We tried opening the door and received an electric shock from the guards.

CNS_Alana says:
::Begins to stroke CEO's hair, lightly, helping him to stand straight::

Host CO_Pavielion says:
OPS: Understood, you can put it in a report, for now we have other matters at hand.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the CNS, but still looks to Ushara:: CNS: Not sure.. I woke up and then we tried to get out to find you and the Captain.  To our utter amazement..  The doors where locked.  So we were being detained.  And definitely not guests!

CSO_Taliza says:
CO: Sir, they refused to let us treat the commander.

XO_Kerst says:
CO: That depends on your definition of all right. If you mean have I been locked up against my will, repeated shocked into unconsciousness and dragged through the city, then yes I'm all right.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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