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

The entire crew of the Erie is now assembled at the Great Gates of the domed city.  Cadet Ferrone is attempting to open the gate while a crowd of Madestians gathers around watching in disbelief.

A lovely young Madestian female is standing near the Gate, curious and obviously attracted to the young, brave Cadet.  She stands with her head cocked to slightly to one side puzzled wondering what the meanings of the words are and why he is speaking these strange words to the Great Gate.

Except for a few singed hairs XO Kerst, CSO Taliza, CEO Corjet and OPS Danforth have pretty much recovered from their ordeal at the hands of the Madestian guards and their shocking staffs.

The Seahawk Away Team dispatched by Admiral Mitchell and led by XO Commander Hiromoto, have beamed down to a location not far from the domed city to investigate an energy signature detected when the siren began to sound in the city.  Their objective: To disable the shield grid surrounding the domed city allowing the Erie team to escape.

Commander Hiromoto has sent Seahawk CTO Surik and CSO T'Pel to the perimeter of the domed city to locate the Erie crew while he and CEO McPherson follow their tricorder readings to a small opening on the side of a hill and enter the narrow cavern leading them deep underground.

Cast of Characters

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, Ushara, Seahawk: CTO Surik, Commander Hiromoto, CSO T’Pel and CEO McPherson.

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

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Stands close to the gates, reaching out to open it::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Starts to slowly stand::

Host SM_Darlene says:
#::Standing on the Bridge of the USS Seahawk waiting for news from the Away Team::  Seahawk OPS Rojas:  Keep a constant transporter lock on the Away Team.  Seahawk Relief SO: Continuous scans for the Erie crew.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Walks back towards the CNS and watches::

CNS_Alana says:
::Standing next to the Great Gate watching as the Cadet recites something to it::

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Seahawk OPS Rojas> Admiral: Aye, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
#<Seahawk Relief SO> Admiral: Aye, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: Anyone have any aspirin?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Great Gate does not open.

CNS_Alana says:
::Glances over at CEO, shrugging her shoulders and raising her eyebrows::

XO_Kerst says:
::Standing near the staff watching the CIV, CO and Ushara and everybody else too::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Takes a deep breath, thinks of a prayer to The Prophets and concentrates, trying to help the young Cadet::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Puts his boot to the gate::  I said “open” dang it!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Standing near the Great Gate watching the Cadet try to open the Gate.  Shakes her head...”No”::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Cadet kicks the Gate but the gate does not budge::

CNS_Alana says:
::Starting to step toward CIV but holds her place::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Casually walks up to the Cadet:: CIV: Have you looked for a latch or anything? ::Turns to the gate, taking a quick look::

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: Sir, I've been looking.  ::Looks again, paying attention to any pattern of the gems::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Young Madestian Female> ::Looks on curiously at the Cadet, smiling as he kicks the gate::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks up to gate, touching it, bending down looking at the bottom::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Walks up to CIV and CEO at gate::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the gate and looks closer at the gems:: Self: Interesting...

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO/CIV: Those gems may be keys.

CNS_Alana says:
CIV: Try touching the gems.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks for a gem that stands out from the others::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns and sees the CSO:: CSO: Can you possibly help?  I would surmise that the gems are probably some type of.. Locking mechanism.  But it's just a guess.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Suddenly the artificial lighting within the domed city flickers as the shield surrounding the city goes offline and the Great Gates slowly swing open.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Commander!  ::Points to the gate opening::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Puts his hands up quickly:: It wasn't me.

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Here, Chief, I'll help.  ::Goes over to help the Chief::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking around as the lighting seems to fluctuate::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Jumps back a bit as the lighting flickers, then jumps back again as the doors open:: Self: Wow.....

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Madestians look on and gasp as the Gates open.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Ushara> ::Holds her staff up waving it at the crowds signaling them to stay back::

CNS_Alana says:
All: Quickly!  Through the gate before it closes!

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Sir, I can only guess that the Seahawk found a way to break down the defenses.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the CIV then to the others:: CSO: Yes!  Probably. ::Thinks a moment then turns to the Cadet::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looking at CEO and the others::

CEO_Corjet says:
CIV: What were your orders?

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: To open the gate, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: We should get outta here.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Chuckles a bit:: CIV: Well, you've done that.  Any other orders?  ::Wonders if they should go through or not::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Looks out past the gates and wonders what's on the other side?::

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: My thoughts exactly!

CSO_Taliza says:
::Approaches the gates and looks beyond them::

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: No, Sir.  The Captain only gave me orders to open the gates.

CNS_Alana says:
::Thinks:  Men!  Weak as water, weak as water!  Go through the gate already!::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs:: CIV: Okay.  Since the Captain and Executive Officer aren't around.   I want you to take a security team with you and go take a look on the other side.  We'll wait out here for a bit.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Sir, I should go, too.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the CNS:: CNS: Yes, Counselor?

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Sir, I'll go too.  CEO: I don't think the Cadet should go alone.

CEO_Corjet says:
OPS/CSO: No, wait here with us.

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: Well, I think we should all stay together and go through together!

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Nods to the CEO::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: But, Commander……

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Points to three security officers and motions them to follow him::

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Yes, Sir.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Watches the Cadet and hopes he isn't sending him to his death then turns to the others:: ALL: Those are my orders.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Aye, Sir!

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Heads through the gates, weaponless::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the Cadet steps slowly past the gates, the young female panics and runs to him, rushing through the gates without thinking.  She reaches out to grab the Cadet's arm to pull him back into the city then suddenly collapses to the ground.

CNS_Alana says:
::Thinks about the three security guards she had on her team: Those wimps, I will put them on report::

CEO_Corjet says:
CSO: See if you can find out anymore about those gems.  ::Points to the gates:: They seem to be a locking mechanism and also take a look at the doors themselves.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: ::Begrudgingly:: Yes, Sir, but it'd be easier if I had a tricorder.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: She cries out in pain as rapid aging begins to consume her face and body, her fair skin turning dark and wrinkled, her beautiful white hair streaked with black strands.  The curious Madestians move warily towards the gates but do not pass through, staring in horror as the young girl is consumed by rapid aging.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Sees the woman age:: CEO: Sir!

CEO_Corjet says:
::Pushes his arms wide to keep his crew from attempting to help the lady:: ALL: Back.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Gasps then grabs for the woman and tries to drag her back through the gates::

CNS_Alana says:
::Steps to the aging female and bends to touch her face::

CEO_Corjet says:
CSO: Yes, I know, Taliza, I know, but we must make do with what we have.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: In a matter of minutes the young girl turns to dust as a breeze carries her remains towards the mountains leaving her white robe in a heap on the ground.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the CIV and glares at him:: CIV: Stop that!  The prime directive!

CNS_Alana says:
::Stands as the cloud of dust dissipates::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Sir!  I know why those people can't go through that gate!  The environment here is a life support field for them.

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: Prime Directive, Sir?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles with knowledge:: CSO: Ah, yes that would seem to fit.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Seahawk CTO Surik and CSO T'Pel approach the Erie crew as they gather around.

CEO_Corjet says:
CIV: Not to interfere...

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: Yes and that is probably what the Great Book tells Ushara and why she is so afraid of opening this gate.

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: Sir!  She came out of the gate because of me, us being here and opening the gate is interference enough.  ::Was not about to let someone die because of him::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Watches the Seahawk crew arrive:: ALL: Let’s gather around and see what they have to say.

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Commander!  Aren't they from Admiral Mitchell's crew?

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: We must go through this gate and let this species continue in their world.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik/CSO T'Pel> ::Approach Commander Corjet:: CEO: Sir, is everyone all right?  ::Looks at the Erie crew::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods:: CIV: Yes, I know and understand that but we must not interfere anymore than we've already have.

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks up as another Federation crew arrives on the scene::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Looks up and wonders what will happen next.  They do not know anything more about the children than they did before::

Host CEO_Corjet says:
Seahawk CTO Surik/SCSO: Great to see you two.  No, we've found ourselves here in a bit of a predicament. as you can plainly see.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik> ::Nods then opens his tactical bag and passes 
phasers to the Erie crew::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Takes a phaser:: Seahawk CTO Surik: You have any tricorders?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CSO T'Pel> ::Opens her Science pack and passes tricorders to the Erie crew::

CNS_Alana says:
Seahawk CTO Surik: I could not get a sense from this species about the missing children.  The children are not in that city.

Host CEO_Corjet says:
::Smiles with relief as he grabs the phaser:: Seahawk CTO Surik: I can't begin to thank you two.

CNS_Alana says:
::Takes a tricorder and phaser::

Host CEO_Corjet says:
Seahawk CTO Surik: Are you in touch with the Admiral?  I've would like to speak with her if you are.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik> CEO: Negative, Sir.  Commander Hiromoto and Commander McPherson have disabled the city's shield grid and request we join them.  I suggest you begin transporting your crew back to the Erie.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Takes tricorder:: T'Pel: Thanks.  ::Activates tricorder and tries to scan for juvenile and infantile readings::

Host CEO_Corjet says:
Seahawk CTO Surik: Yes, we'll need some assistance in transporting back. ::Reaches up to tap his COM badge but its clearly missing::

Host CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to his crew:: CIV: You can transport back to the ship.  The rest are to remain with me.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik> CEO: Sir, Commander McPherson has COM badges for your senior staff, however we must go to meet with them.  Please follow us, Sir.

OPS_Danforth says:
OPS: Aye, Sir.

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: Aye, Sir.

Host CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods:: ALL: Let's get going.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Follows the group keeping the tricorder scanning::

Host CEO_Corjet says:
CIV: Belay that order, your to come with us.

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods, looking back for XO who is bringing up the rear!::

XO_Kerst says:
::Slowly makes his way up to the CEO::  CEO: Report!

Host CEO_Corjet says:
CIV: Get everyone else but us back to the ship Cadet. ::Smiles.  Then quickly turns to the XO::

CNS_Alana says:
::Sighs as XO finally comes through the gate::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO/XO: Sirs, I can't detect the kids.

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: Aye.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CIV: Everyone else includes the CO, understand?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik> ::Waits patiently for the senior staff to follow him::

CIV_Ferrone says:
XO: Yes, Sir.

CNS_Alana says:
XO: I still cannot sense the children, even out here, but perhaps I will feel something as we begin exploration.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Feeling emotional:: XO: We've gotta get the kids.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Goes off into the background and organizes everyone into groups for transport.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: We should get those badges first then we can explore.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Wipes his eye for a quick moment:: XO: Somehow the gates opened and then I ordered the Cadet through the gates.  One of the civilian ladies here went through it and collapsed and turned to ash.  Then the Seahawk CTO Surik and his Science officer came to us.  We were about to go see the Seahawk’s XO to get COM badges, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Seahawk staff, manning the Erie begins transporting the Erie crews back to the ship.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Good, lets get our gear.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Grabs another phaser from Seahawk CTO Surik and then hands it to the XO:: XO: Here, you might need this.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: We'll get the children, but we need to do this orderly. Running around frantic won't get anything accomplished.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Keeps the tricorder active::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik> XO: Follow us, Sir.  ::Nods to Seahawk CSO T'Pel and being hiking towards the hills::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks over to CEO::  CEO: Are you all right?  I...I mean I know this is hard on you, but how are you feeling right now?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Takes Phaser from CEO:: CEO: Thanks.  How are you holding up?

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: I know, Sir, but I feel like we're wasting time.  There's gotta be something more we can do.

CEO_Corjet says:
XO: Sir? Initial tricorder scans don’t reveal any children here.  ::Nods:: I’ll be fine, Sir.  ::Turns to the CNS and follows the others:: CNS: I... ::Clears his throat:: I can make it. ::Sighs:: I have to, for my children’s sake.

CSO_Taliza says:
CNS: Alana?

CIV_Ferrone says:
XO: The remainder of the crew have been beamed up, Sir.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Lets move it people! ::Motions for them to follow Seahawk CTO Surik::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Follows group through the passage::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Follows Seahawk CTO Surik but at a far enough pace to gauge the enemy::

CNS_Alana says:
CSO: Oh, I guess it was nothing, just my imagination.  Well, we should really be getting along, eh?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik> ::Whispers to T'Pel::  SCSO: Humans!  ::Shakes his head and keeps walking::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns around to the Cadet:: CIV: I was only doing what I thought best, Cadet. ::Sighs:: What's your name?

Host XO_Kerst says:
Seahawk CTO Surik: Report.

CSO_Taliza says:
Seahawk CTO Surik: Who you calling a “Human?”  ::Points to his nose ridge::

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: Ferrone, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik> XO: Sir, Commander Hiromoto and Commander McPherson have disabled the city's shield grid and are waiting for us in the hills.  ::Points::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Sighs and shakes his head:: CIV: Oh, yes, the Admiral’s son.  Let’s get moving.

CNS_Alana says:
::Decides to walk along with the crew in silence until there is something to report::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO Surik: Has the Seahawk been able to locate the children or any other possible location where they might be held?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Speaks a bit loudly:: XO: I'll take rear guard.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Make sure everyone keeps up. We don't want stragglers.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CTO Surik> XO: I have not been updated on that information, Sir.  We are to meet up with Commander Hiromoto.  Perhaps he has further information.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Follows behind the others and constantly scans from one side to the other.  Says a bit loudly so he can hear while still looking around:: XO: Aye, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Continues to follow Surik and T'Pel::

CNS_Alana says:
::Listening to the different emotions of the crew and planning her duty log::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks at his phaser and then finally arms it::  CSO: You still scanning?  Include any possible hostiles in your scans.

CNS_Alana says:
::Occasionally looks back at CEO to make sure he is alright::

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO: Aye, Sir.  ::Scans for any life forms::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mutters to himself:  The children were beamed into the city, they must be there somewhere::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the crew makes their way towards the hills tricorder scans begin to detect traces of the energy surge coming from the hillside.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Following along::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Runs to the CIV:: CIV: Take rear guard for a moment.  I need to speak with the XO. ::Runs up ahead::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir!  Energy traces within the hillside.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The air is thin and the temperatures are much hotter.  It's almost a desert outside the city.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: What kind, can you identify the source?

CIV_Ferrone says:
CEO: Aye, Sir.  ::Watching the Away Team's rear::

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks up from her tricorder as CEO whizzes by running::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Analyzing.

CEO_Corjet says:
XO: I just thought of something.  What if my children were 
”Aged” in some way?  What if some of the people in the domed city where my children?

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Unknown energy traces are coming from the hill where the Seahawk Commanders are.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Tries to keep up bit is clearly preoccupied with his thoughts:: XO: What if all the children in the dome where all the children that were taken?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: CNS Torez and CEO Corjet are suddenly overwhelmed as the cries of hundreds of children fill their heads.  The sound is painful as it grows louder.  Through the cries Corjet can hear Nalis' little voice, “Father, help us! Father, please come….”

OPS_Danforth says:
::Notices how the CNS, CSO, and CEO are overwhelmed:: CEO: Chief?  What's going on?

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Randy, we don't know anything. It does nobody, especially your children any good to wonder on wild thoughts with out proof. Right now we need to concentrate on finding out everything we can about these energy readings. I need to focus on the here and now. If you feel you aren't up to it, beam back to the Erie, I'll understand.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Hears his son and tears flood his eyes as he runs with all his speed to his children not listening to the others::

CNS_Alana says:
::Suddenly begins to hear cries, at first faint, but then growing louder::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Screams with joy while crying, and stumbling:: Nalis: NALIS!!!!!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Sees the Look on CNS face change:: CNS: What is it?

CSO_Taliza says:
::Checks tricorder::

CNS_Alana says:
::Puts a hand up to her head::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The group approaches the hillside and the entrance to the underground caverns.

CNS_Alana says:
XO:  I.. I hear the children crying!  They have got to be near!

OPS_Danforth says:
CEO: Come on, Chief!  We need you!

CNS_Alana says:
::Approaching the hillside with the others::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Pulls phaser: ALL: All right, everyone on there toes, OPS take point, we're going in!

OPS_Danforth says:
::Helps his friend by carrying him around his shoulders::  XO: Aye Sir! ::Takes point and hands the CEO off to one of the crew::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Reaches out to Nalis::  ~~~Nalis: Nalis!?!  Da coming!!!!  Da coming!~~~

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Commander Hiromoto and McPherson are standing outside the entrance.

CNS_Alana says:
::Trying to shake the cries out of her head, but cannot::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Nods to Commander Hiromoto and McPherson::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CNS: Help Randy!

Host XO_Kerst says:
CIV: Up with Danforth.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk Commander Hiromoto> ::Sees the crew approaching and steps forward:: XO: Are your crews all right?

CSO_Taliza says:
CEO/CNS: Randy, Alana, hold together.  ::Slightly winces::

CNS_Alana says:
::Walks over to CEO::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Quickly moves up::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Any more readings?

OPS_Danforth says:
CIV: Come on, Cadet.  Let's go get the children.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Follows behind OPS::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Reaches out to Nalis, Emilia and Makayla with his entire being, with his pah::  ~~~Nalis: Sisters?  Where sisters?~~~ ::Sighs as he doesn't think he's getting through to him but still tries anyway, hoping beyond hope::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Pats him on the shoulder::

CNS_Alana says:
::Grabs CEO by the arm:: CEO We will get them, we are almost there, it will be alright, I am here for you!

CSO_Taliza says:
::Blinks a few times:: XO: Scanning.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk CEO McPherson>  ::Hands the Erie crew COM badges::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Takes the COM badge and puts it on his uniform::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Takes a badge::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Is brought back by the grabbing of his arm:: CNS: I heard him...  Nalis!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Takes a badge::

CNS_Alana says:
::Still holding tricorder in one hand and CEO's arm in the other::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Grabs his COM badge and puts it on, not really knowing he’s doing it::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Falls in behind Danforth looking around making sure there aren't any sneak attacks::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk Commander Hiromoto> ::Wonders why the XO doesn't answer him::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Waits to be sure everyone can catch up before dashing in::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: Hiromoto?  Have you seen any children around? ::Tears still streaming down his face::

OPS_Danforth says:
CIV: Got everything, cadet?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk Commander Hiromoto> CEO: No, Commander.  We just went in and disabled the shield grid and came back out.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Motions for CSO to follow him as he enters behind CIV::

CIV_Ferrone says:
OPS: We're good.

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: May be if we all concentrate hard enough we can communicate with one of them and get them to tell us where they are.  Want to try?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns to the counselor:: CNS: I have been trying. ::Feels so close and yet so far::

OPS_Danforth says:
CIV: Yes, we are.  But remember, cautious and brazen at the same time.  We're going to rescue those children and then I'm going to treat you to a grape soda.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Hiromoto: It appears they are in mental contact with the children. We must be close!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Seahawk Commander Hiromoto> ::Nods to the XO:: XO: We will be transporting back to the Seahawk.  Your crew can handle things from here.  ::Taps COM badge::  *Seahawk Transporter Room* Hiromoto to Seahawk, four to beam up.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The Seahawk's away team is beamed back to the Seahawk.

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: Try this, just letting your head clean and not try so hard.  Perhaps we are using too much energy.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Walks up to the XO:: XO: Nothing yet on the tricorder scans for the kids, but Alana and Randy are almost locked into them.

OPS_Danforth says:
CIV: Let's go.  ::Heads into the cavern::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks into the cave entrance:: CNS: Okay.  ::Takes a deep breath::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: All right people let's do this right. I need everybody to concentrate and pay attention.  I know we're all emotional, but the children need us to do our jobs.  Understood?

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Backs up Danforth, ready for anything::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Clears his mind and nods to Kerst:: XO: Aye, Sir.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Runs in and concentrates on the mission::

CNS_Alana says:
CEO: Okay, now let's proceed slowly and follow XO.  We will get to them soon.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew enters into the narrow passageway of the caverns, which will take them deep underground.  It is dark with spears of light coming through the walls from the outside.  They can see but just barely.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Nods to the Counselor and follows::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mutters, should have asked for some lights::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Waves tricorder around to get any data he can, including juvenile bio readings::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Looks around and can barely see, but leads heroically::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: OPS Danforth stubs his toe on a big rock and trips.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the ground, looking for any footprints or anything else::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Trips and falls to the ground::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Trips over Danforth::

CNS_Alana says:
::Hand moves down the arm of CEO until she reaches his hand and holds on tightly::

OPS_Danforth says:
CIV: Careful for the rocks.  They'll come up and attack you.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Trips over Ferrone and Danforth, but holds onto tricorder::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Hears OPS:: All: Careful now people.

CNS_Alana says:
::Moving slowly in through the cave::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Stops before tripping over his officers and sighs::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Gets up carefully::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Continues at a forceful pace but looking carefully::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Still focuses upon the mission but can't help but to wish they'll find his children soon::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CNS: Any better luck making contact?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: CEO Corjet faintly hears the cries of little Nalis again "Father, help us please!"

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Carries on::

CNS_Alana says:
XO: No, Sir! Just following the cries in my head, up ahead.

CSO_Taliza says:
::Sees tricorder wasn't damaged, continues scanning::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Talks with his pah, his love for his children:: Self: Da coming Nalis! ::Tears fall down his face again::

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS/CSO: Anything yet?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The caverns lead the crew deep under the domed city.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: No readings yet, Sir.

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: No, Sir.  Just continuing down here.

CNS_Alana says:
XO: It seems that we together are still not able to tell where the children are, but the cries get deeper within our minds as we keep going deeper into the cave.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Mumbles it over and over, still trying to reach Nalis:: ~~~Nalis: Da coming!  Da coming!~~~ ::Wipes the tears from his eyes and continues::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: OPS Danforth and the Cadet reach a dead end as tricorders begin to beep.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Thinks: At least the CO is safe aboard the Erie::

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Sir!  Something is behind this dead end!

CNS_Alana says:
::Notices her tricorder beeping, also::

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Pauses, looking over the dead end::  OPS: Sir?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Bumps into the wall but continues on:: ~~~Nalis: Sisters Nalis?  Where sisters?  Get sisters Nalis~~~

OPS_Danforth says:
::Whips out tricorder:: CIV: It's either a door or an illusion.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: Is it real?

OPS_Danforth says:
::Tries to go through by believing it's an illusion::  All: Ouch.  CIV: It's real.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: Made of dirt and rock.  It's real all right.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CSO: How thick is it, can we tunnel trough with our phasers?

CSO_Taliza says:
::Scans wall::

CIV_Ferrone says:
OPS: ::Stifles a snicker::  You okay, Sir?

OPS_Danforth says:
CIV: Yes, thanks, Cadet.  My nose has suffered worse.

CSO_Taliza says:
XO: It's thick, but we can phaser through.  ::Adjusts phaser and starts firing::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the wall and slowly pulls out his phaser, sets it on low intensity and points it at the wall.  Knowing that if the XO doesn't give the order, he'll have no choice but to fire::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Sets phaser on high setting::

CNS_Alana says:
::Let's go of CEO's hand and points phaser at wall, begins firing::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Everybody stand back just in case. ::Aims phaser and joins CSO in firing into wall::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: As the CSO fires his phaser, the wall begins to break away in large chunks.  The cries of the children get louder in CNS Torez' and CEO Corjet's head.

OPS_Danforth says:
::Joins in and fires at the wall::

CNS_Alana says:
ALL:  Ouch!  ::Pulls back phaser and grabs her head::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A small tunnel begins to form.

CSO_Taliza says:
All: It's working.

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: As soon as it's big enough to go through, I'll take point again, Sir.

CSO_Taliza says:
CNS/CEO: How you two doing?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Stops firing, moves to the CNS:: CNS: Alana, what is it?

CEO_Corjet says:
::Finally notices that the Counselor was holding his hand and fires at the wall.  Then adjusts the output power to a higher setting.  Stops firing as he hears the children again, not only his children but others too:: CNS: The others too! ::Cries::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Continues to tunnel with phaser::

CNS_Alana says:
XO: The cries are as loud as they can get!  There are so many of them!  It seems as though I can hear all 500!

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Stop firing!

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Wonders if the children are being held directly under the Great Resting Place?::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Stops firing::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Looks to the XO as his face has a dark deep frown:: XO: The.. ::Clears his throat:: The other... ::Cries:: children too!

OPS_Danforth says:
::Stops firing::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Dust and chunks of dirt and rock are everywhere.

Host XO_Kerst says:
OPS: Just you, resume firing but be careful, we don't want to hurt anybody on the other side.

OPS_Danforth says:
XO: Aye, Sir.  ::Resumes firing slowly, carving out the walls in slow and steady rhythms::

CSO_Taliza says:
::Checks tricorder::

CEO_Corjet says:
::Turns back to the wall and sets his phaser on full power, knowing it'll only fire for a short time and opens fire, making sure no one is in his way::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: The rest of you stand ready, when it big enough, we'll go through and secure whatever’s on the other side. Be wary of hostiles.

CIV_Ferrone says:
::Peers through the hole in the wall::

OPS_Danforth says:
::Finishes the small tunnel opening and stops firing: XO: Ready, Sir.  Let's go get the children.

CEO_Corjet says:
::Fires at the wall, focusing all his love, all his pah, hoping that it will help break down the wall that stands before him and his beloved children as tears stream down his face::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Puts his arm around CNS to help support her:: CNS: How are you holding up?

Host SM_Darlene says:
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