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

The crew set off on the eastward road and traveled for approximately 6 hours before stopping in a small stand of trees near a pond to rest the horses and have a bite to eat.

They are now ready to travel the second half of their journey to the Crystal Lake and beyond to the Dark Forest to find a powerful sorceress, Socora.

Time-lapse: 1 hour.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Junior Grade Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Junior Grade Ensign Rick Spicer

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey, Guards

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

Host XO_Kerst says:
All: Okay, lets gather the horses and move out.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Climbs up onto his horse and takes his position at point::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Hops on her horse:: TO: You okay, Bailey?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Slowly climbs back on his horse::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Readjusts his sword and mounts his horse::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Mounts his stallion::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Bailey/G1: You two have pint again. I'd like to make Socora's by nightfall.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CTO: Yes, I'm fine, just a little hungry.   ::Grins::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey & Guard> ::Looks at the XO and nods::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Reaches in her satchel and pulls out some bread and hands it to him as he walks by on his horse::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Takes the bread and munches as he waits for the XO to give the word to head out::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Takes a distance from the other horses, looking around::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Everybody ready...lets move out.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey and one of the guards gently nudge their horses and begin leading the group eastward.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Takes up his position in the troupe::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Walks her horse behind Bailey::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The skies ahead are looking dark and cloudy.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Follows Bao, hoping that it doesn't rain, he hates being in the rain::

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Looks like a storm is coming our way.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches his horses ears go down and backs away from the other horses, to make his horse more comfortable::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Sniffs the air then turns around to look behind him:: XO: Looks like rain ahead, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The group plods along and they see lightening breaking in the skies ahead.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mutters, great:: ALL: We'll just have to go on, unless someone has some rain gear.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Bailey: Keep an eye out for some shelter in case this storm gets to bad.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Gets a bit nervous at the sight of the lightening then looks at the guard wearing full armor::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Pulls up his horse waiting for the wagon then trotting along side the wagon looks inside to see if there is any rain gear::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Nudges his horse and moves back into position:: XO: No rain gear in the wagon sir.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Flicks her ears and watches Spicer for a moment, then remembers how her fur smells when it's wet:: Self: Oh, not good.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: I figured that. If this storm gets bad we'll need to take cover, keep an eye open. We may have to throw together an improvised shelter.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Continues to walk along and keeps his distance from the rest::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Nods:: XO: Aye sir.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Tilts her head:: CMO: Sovok? You still back therrre?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Time warp: 2 hours pass without incident.  It's very dark and windy due to the dark clouds.  Thunder joins the lightening and a mild rain begins to fall.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Pulls his horse back to the wagon and ensures the canvas is covering the goods to protect them from rain::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Curses softly in Romulan about the rain::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Hunches over in his saddle as he plods along the muddy road::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Trots ahead slowly and arrives beside the group, watching his horse’s ears go down:: Horse: Oh quit it.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> ::Looks up at the dark sky at the lightening, worried he might get struck::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Looks up squinting enjoying the rain as it falls, letting it fall into his mouth like he did when he was a child::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The rain comes down harder now but not hard enough for the group to stop.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Shakes her head, the rain making her ears soggy::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Looks at the guard:: Guard: You should have taken off the armor.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Turns his head and grins at the CTO, watching her ears drip::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard> Bailey: I think you're right.  I should have known better.  The storm gets worse the closer we get to the Crystal Lake and it will be night soon.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Reaches a paw to squeeze the water out of her ears::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Nudges his horse to Bao's and offers her a dry hanky::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Continues walking and lets his horse follow the group, looking at the ground::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A large bolt of lightening suddenly strikes the guard, knocking him from his horse.  He drops the reins to the wagon as the horse spook.  Everyone's horses rear up and take off running out of control.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Takes the hanky and dries out her ears:: CEO: thanks.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks back up quickly and reins in tightly, holding onto the main and the reins::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Is almost thrown from his horse then jerks forwards as the horse comes down and gallops off down the muddy road.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Bows waving his arm with a flourish:: CTO: Certainly my lady. ::Grins::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Jerks the reins back, trying to bring the horse to a stop::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Grabs the reins and squeezes his legs against the horse holding on::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Grabs the reins and tries to stop his horse::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Another lightening bolt spears downward, hitting the XO's sword, sending him flying off his horse.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stops his horse quickly and jumps down, seeing the XO:: XO: Sir!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Hits the ground, hard::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Reins up his horse and dismounts going to the XO's side::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Sees the XO:: XO: Sirrrr!!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Groans::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Kneels beside him:: XO: Sir, can you hear me?

CEO_Spicer says:
::Checks the XO's pulse:: CMO: He still has a pulse.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey's horse is galloping out of control as the storm gets worse.  Bailey's legs are flailing at the horse's sides as he heads into a stand of trees.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
CMO: I'm going afterrr Bailey! ::Kicks her horse::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Anybody: I hate whether.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The XO is okay, just stunned and his hair is standing on ends.

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: Aye. XO: Sir, try to relax. You were just struck by lightning. ::Grins::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Gallops her horse after Bailey::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Helps the XO to his feet::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Slowly stands with help::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey's horse takes him deep into the stand of trees and towards a low branch.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Report.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: You alright, Sir?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
TO: Bailey duck!!!

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Yeah, I think so, how's everybody else.

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: The CTO went after Bailey.

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: His horse spooked.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Catches up to Bailey::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey hears the CTO call out but it's too late.  His head meets the branch with a thud as he slides from his horse and hits the muddy ground.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Everyone is here except the CTO and the TO. ::Goes to check on the guard.::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: I think this is as far as we go tonight. Try to make us a temporary shelter to wait out the night.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Jerks the horse to a stop and hops off:: TO: Bailey, arrrre you alrrrright?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guard is out cold.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: See if you can round up the horse.  ::Sags against a tree:: I'm going to hold this tree up for a minute.

CEO_Spicer says:
CMO: Doctor, you should check on this fellow. He is out cold. XO: Aye sir. ::Moves to the wagon to check on camping supplies::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Cross eyed:: CTO: Mom?? What are you doing here??? 

Host XO_Kerst says:
Gaurd2: Check you buddy, is he okay?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Slaps Bailey gently on the face:: TO: Bailey, you okay?

CMO_Sovok says:
CEO: If you could take care of the horses, Rick, I'll check out the guard. ::Walks over to the guard and kneels beside him:: Guard2: Did you see what happened?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> XO: I don't know, Sire.  ::Hunkers down under the overhanging tree branches::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Leans against a tree, wet, sore, and miserable::

CEO_Spicer says:
CMO: Okay Doc. ::Takes the horses and ties them to a couple of trees::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Feels someone slapping his face:: CTO: But mom, I didn't do it!  ::Mumbles::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Checks the guard for a pulse::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Rolls her eyes:: TO: BAILEY!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Just as suddenly as the storm started it stops.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: We have the wagon tarp we could use for cover. We could string it up between those trees ::Points to a small grouping of trees::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Begins to come out of it.  Blinks:: CTO: Lieutenant?  ::Focuses his eyes::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Sounds like a plan. ::Slowly tries to walk towards CEO:: Here, I'll help.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Notices the storm has stopped:: XO: Well, what do you think of that?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Nods:: TO: Not yourrr motherrr, sorrry to disappoint you.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Doesn't get a pulse out of the guard:: Self: Oh... ::Begins CPR and attempts to bring him back to life::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CTO: Mother?  What are you talking about, Lieutenant?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Smiles innocently:: TO: Nothing. Arrre you feeling well enough to walk orrr shall I put you on my horrrse?

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Bad sign, but I think we're to beat up to continue today, we'll hold off until tomorrow. We still don't know were Bailey is.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CMO's attempts to bring life back into the guard are futile.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stops after a minute and looks at the guard, and then at his muddied knees:: Guard2: I'm sorry.. He's dead.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CTO: I think I will stay off of horses for now, Lieutenant.   I can walk.  ::Gets up rubbing his big head::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2>  ::Nods to the CMO but doesn't say anything.  Takes the dead guard's sword::

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Yes sir. I will get that shelter up as quickly as possible. ::Takes the tarp off the wagon and takes it to a stand of trees and begins to tie the ends to the trees making a covering about 6 feet off the ground::

CMO_Sovok says:
Guard2: It doesn't look like we'll be moving on tonight... do you wish my help in digging him a grave?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Overhears the CMO, hangs his head slightly::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
TO: Okay. Hops up on her horse and walks with Bailey back to camp:: TO: Maybe they've got something cooked forrr dinnerrr? ::Tries to cheer him up::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Gaurd2: I'm not familiar with your death customs, what would you like us to do with the body?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> CMO: No, Sire.  I will attend to it.  ::Bends over and grabs hold of the dead guards arms and drags him into the trees::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> XO: I will attend to it, Sire.  ::Disappears into the tree line::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: Guard2: If you need anything... I'd be more than glad to help. Just call.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Walks along side the CTO:: CTO: I hope so, I'm starved!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sits back down in the mud and leans against the wagon wheel::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Pats Bailey's paw:: TO: when we get back to the station, I'll buy you dinnerrr, okay? Anything you want.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew spend a wet night under the make shift shelter.  The rains were not strong, just steady.  The sun is peering over the horizon.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Edit ACTION: Time Warp>

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Wakes up with a major headache::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Wakes up and gets ready to do her Tai Chi::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Wakes up having had a horrible dream about the guard that died and his partner all-alone in the forest burying him::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> ::Gets up and walks to the horses to attend to them::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Gets up, stretches, sits down, pulls out the map and looks it over::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Stands and growls a bit then heads off into the trees to take care of business::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Goes just outside the tent and begins her stretches::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Returning to the camp with more wood for the fire:: XO: Ah, you're up sir. Feeling better?

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: I live, can't say much about the sleeping accommodations, but the shelter held up. Good work.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Does his "thing" then heads back to the camp::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Studying the map, thinks they're only about 30 minutes from the lake.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Doing her Tai Chi:: TO: Morrrning, Bailey.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Thank you sir. ::Smiles:: Coffee will be ready in a moment.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: I think, if I read this map right, we have about a 30 minute ride to the lake from here. Lets eat some breakfast, ensure the horses are OK, and then head out.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sits up and watches the CTO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Emerges from the trees into the camp:: CTO: Morning, Lieutenant.  ::Rubs his head::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
TO: You feeling betterrr?

CEO_Spicer says:
::Pours the XO a cup of coffee::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Offers coffee to the others::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CTO: Just a little headache is all.  ::Sits down by the fire::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Holds his cup out to the CEO::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Takes the coffee:: CEO: Thanks.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Finishes her stretches and heads in with the rest of the crew::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Pours coffee for Bailey::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CEO: Thanks, Lieutenant.  ::Drinks the coffee::

CEO_Spicer says:
ALL: Anyone else want some coffee?

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Raises a paw::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Drinks the coffee::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Shakes his head::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Pours Bao some coffee then looks to the Doctor and the guard::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Takes the cup:: CEO: Thanks, Rrrrick.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> ::Approaches the XO:: XO: We're close, Sire.  ::Looks around the camp:: We should go while the storm is quiet.  ::Motions to the horses::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: OK< lets pack up and move out.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> ::Takes the coffee from the CEO:: CEO: Thank you, Sire.  ::Drinks the coffee::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Returns the pot to the fire and passes out hardtack to everyone:: ALL: Sorry, but this is the best I can offer for breakfast.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> XO: My horse is gone, Sir.  I will ride on the wagon.  ::Climbs up onto the wagon and takes the reins::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods and stands up silently, re-attaching his sword and his buckler and mounting his horse::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Gulps down the rest of her coffee and heads to her horse::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Takes the hardtack and puts the entire piece into his cavernous mouth::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Recovers the tarp from the trees and puts it back over the wagon leaving room for Bailey::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Everybody set......let’s ride.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Jumps up on his horse and gets in formation::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> ::Assures everyone has a horse then takes his place at the front of the group, just ahead of the wagon::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Hops on her horse::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The group heads off down the road again.  The sun is shinning.....at least for now.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Time Warp: 35 minutes.  The group arrives at the shoreline of the Crystal Lake.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks around the lake::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Pauses at the shoreline to look around::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Perks her ears and looks at the lake::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The lake is calm and beautiful.  It is a massive body of water.  There is an island off in the middle of the lake.  There is an old boat with long paddles tied to a tree on the shoreline.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Checks map for direction to Socora's place::

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Exhales slowly::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Sits in the wagon looking at the lake::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Leads his horse to the lake's edge to let him drink::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> ::Dismounts and walks over to the boat, untying it from the tree and pulling it over to the group:: XO: We need to use this boat to get to the island, Sire.  ::Points to the island in the distance::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Great more water::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Alright,, we'll secure the horses then....row...to the island.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
TO: Bailey, do you need a drrrink? ::Indicates the lake::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The old wooden boat is just big enough for six.  There are two long paddles aboard.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Someone needs to stay here with the horses. I volunteer for that hazardous duty. Someone has to do it.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Dismounts his horse and looks at the boat::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Shakes his big head:: CTO: Negative, Lieutenant.  I'm fine.  ::Looks warily at the old boat::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: No, ::Pints to Guard 2:: You stay with the horses.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Grins at Bailey and looks to the lake:: TO: Can you swim, Bailey?

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CEO: I doubt we'll need the horses, Lieutenant.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> CTO: Of course I can swim!  I'm a bear!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<Guard 2> XO: I am ordered to stay with your group, Sire.

CTO_Rr’Vellan says:
::Laughs:: TO: I'm just teasing, you.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<TO Bailey> ::Climbs down off the wagon::

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

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