Host SM_Darlene says:
Last time on ACTD Kootenai Station…

After burying one of the guards the crew broke camp and continued their journey to the Crystal Lake.  Upon their arrival they found an island in the middle of a beautiful tranquil lake and an old wooden rowboat that will fit about six people.

They are now in the process of loading the boat and preparing to row out to the island in search of the young powerful sorceress, Socora.

Time lapse: 10 minutes.

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as XO Commander P’Dar Kerst
Gary Cole as CMO Lieutenant Sovok
Pablo Delsoglio as TO Lieutenant Junior Grade Bailey
Mauro Goncalves as Guard

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Socora and CTO/CEO

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Host XO_Kerst says:
::Looks out across the lake wondering if a big giant serpent is going to attack them half way across, it would fit with everything that has happened::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Checks his short-sword and locks it in it's sheath, looking around::

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: How’s the loading coming along?

TO_Bailey says:
::Helps the crew with the supplies... mumbles something about the life of a red shirt::  XO: I think we are almost ready, Commander, ten minutes more.

Guard says:
::Observes the men working::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard: The horses secured?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CEO and CTO gather things from the wagon and pack it into the boat.

Guard says:
XO: Eerr... I will take care of them.

Guard says:
::Moves in order to secure the horses::

TO_Bailey says:
::Struggling with some water canteens, one falls to the floor with obvious consequences::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: One of the horses drops a load onto the boots of the guard.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Grins at the guard::

Guard says:
::Stops and looks down at the huge amount of hot biological material::

TO_Bailey says:
::Mumbles again:: XO: Sorry, Sir, it just slipped out of my hands.  I need to be more careful.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Careful with those.

TO_Bailey says:
::Smells something in the air::  XO: Aye, Sir.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey gathers up the water canteens and places them into the boat.

Guard says:
::Bends over and cleans it with his hand, not caring about what the people would think.  Gather the horses and gets them secured::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: All the food loaded?

TO_Bailey says:
::Finishes with the canteens, and heads towards the wagon to see if there is something else to load into the boat::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey's nose is swelling up, a reaction from the snakebite.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: XO: As much as we can take. Or stomach, you choose.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The hairs under the XO's arms is tingling, a reaction from being struck by lightening.

Guard says:
XO: They are secured now, Sir.  ::Approaches the TO::  TO: Hey, give me water.

TO_Bailey says:
::Touches his nose:: Self: This is not good..

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> XO: Sir, we have loaded as much stuff as we dare.  If we load anymore things there won't be enough room for everyone.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Notices Bailey touching his nose:: TO: If you leave it alone it'll get better.

TO_Bailey says:
CMO: Sorry, Sir.  Can you give a look at this?  ::Points his hairy finger to his nose::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Ignores the tingling::

TO_Bailey says:
CMO: Right, Sir... ::Thinks: If I find that snake again..::

Guard says:
TO: Are you deaf?  Water!  ::Points his filthy hand to the canteens::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Okay, let’s mount…err…board the ship…err… boat.  Bailey, guard, Sovok and myself will take the oars.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods and enters the boat, walking to the end::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO and CEO take their places in the boat.  It's a little lopsided and wobbly.

TO_Bailey says:
Guard: I'm not deaf!  ::Pours some water in the guard's canteen::  XO: Aye, Sir.

Guard says:
::Gets the water and ignores the TO's reply, looks at the XO and sighs then takes an oar::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Stands next to the boat, ready to shove off::

TO_Bailey says:
::Thinks:: Definitively, the guard has an attitude problem...XO: I think we are ready, Sir.  ::Grabs an oar::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Makes sure everyone else is in the boat:: Bailey/Guard/CMO: Let’s shove off!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods and shoves with the oars::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO/CEO> XO: Ready, Sir!  ::Grabs hold of the sides of the boat::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye! ::Shoves strongly::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Pushed the boat into the water, the jumps in, grabs an oar, wishes he were in space and starts rowing::

Guard says:
::Shoves with the oars and takes a deep breath:: XO: Ready.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The boat is shoved away from the shore as the crew begins rowing towards the middle of the lake.  The lake is calm and tranquil, the sun is shinning and the birds are singing.

TO_Bailey says:
XO: I don't like this, Sir.. It's too quiet...

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A flock of large birds fly overhead and begin bombing the boat.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Well, in the stories, this is when the huge water serpent would rise out of the water, snatch on of the brew whole, then be fought off by the survivors.

TO_Bailey says:
::Covers his hairy head with left hand:: XO: See?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Uses his tiny buckler to cover his head::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A little bit of water begins seeping into the boat but it's hardly noticeable.

Guard says:
::Watches as a small piece of white mass hits his arm and does not bother, not even a little::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A huge white bomb lands on Bailey's big head...SPLAT!

TO_Bailey says:
Guard: I wonder .. How come you don't bother at this kind of ... things?

TO_Bailey says:
::Looks up and shouts:: What the ....?!!!! You nasty bird!!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO/CEO> ::Trying to wipe off the white stuff::

TO_Bailey says:
::Shouts:: You better ... I will.... argghhhh!

Guard says:
::Pokes the mass with his finger and tastes it::  Self:  Hhhmm...  maybe later.

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> ::Looks up at Bailey and smiles::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Has emerged unscathed and hopes the birds don't come back for a second wave::

Guard says:
TO: You lucky one!

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the guard:: Guard: That's disgusting!

Guard says:
TO: What do you mean?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The birds fly off into the distance however the water has puddled up in the bottom of the boat.

TO_Bailey says:
Guard: You better keep away from me... ok? ::Still trying to remove the "biological material" from his head::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Notices the water:: ALL: Paddle faster!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> ::Notices her feet feel wet and looks down:: XO: Sirrr! I think we've got a leak!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Thinks he's getting wet:"

Guard says:
TO: This is considered a fine and delicate food here, don't you know that? ::Pokes the stuff and tastes again::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CEO> ::Looks at the guard then leans over the side of the boat and pukes::

TO_Bailey says:
XO/CTO: We better hurry up, Sir!

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO/CEO: Well, don't just sit there, Bail people BAIL!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Continues to paddle, faster::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Bailey/Guard/CMO: Quit your yapping and row faster!

Host XO_Kerst says:
Bailey/Guard/CMO: Stoke.....Stroke.....Stroke....

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: In the distance, a pair of large bulging eyes breaks the calm water's surface.

TO_Bailey says:
Guard: If we survive this, I think we must a little talk... with our hands! :.rows faster::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir!

Guard says:
::Looks down and sees the water:: Self:  I'm not supposed to take a bath today!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The eyes begin to creep swiftly towards the commotion of the paddling.

Guard says:
::Rows faster::

TO_Bailey says:
::Rows like his life would depend on it... in fact, it really depends on it::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The eyes disappear from the water's surface, slowly submerging coming up under the boat.  It swims under the boat, it's back hitting the bottom of the boat, testing it.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Feels the boat "bump"::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crew hears a "Thump" and the boat rocks slightly.

Guard says:
::Feels something hitting the boat's bottom:: Self:  Uh?

TO_Bailey says:
::Feels something hitting the boat:: ALL: Could you notice that?

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: uh oh. STOP Paddling, what was that?  ::Waits::

Guard says:
ALL:  Did you feel that?

TO_Bailey says:
::Tries not to fall::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Scans the lake::

TO_Bailey says:
ALL: Quite!... I think it's a "life form"

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO/CEO> ::Looks over the side of the boat into the water and sees a dark shadow swimming away.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Anybody see anything?

Guard says:
::Grabs his sword and stands, then puts it in the water and strikes it several times::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> XO: Sirrr....look!  ::Points to the shadow::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Negative, Sir

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard: SIT DOWN! You want to tip us over!?

TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Where? Where?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Looks to where the CTO points, mutters a Romulan curse::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The creature, attracted by the guards splashing turns and heads back towards the boat.

Guard says:
::Looks over at the XO and slowly removes his sword from the water and keeps it, then sits::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Weapons!, Watch your balance, stay down if possible!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Draws his sword, wishes it were "his" sword and waits::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Again the creature comes up from under the boat, this time raising the boat up out of the water.  The boat slams back down and rocks from side to side.  Bailey looses his balance and falls into the water.

Guard says:
::On hearing weapons, draws his sword again and strikes the water several times, now seated::

TO_Bailey says:
::Slowly grabs his sword:: Guard: You heard the XO, don't make any foolish thing... like you are used to do...

CMO_Sovok says:
::Draws his sword with a nice "Shink" noise::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Grab Bailey!

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard: What are you trying to do, get eaten?  Stop that!

Guard says:
::Sees the man falling into the water and drops the sword, trying to reach him:: TO: Here!!!

TO_Bailey says:
::Lands on the water:::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The CTO leans over to grab Bailey, tipping the boat to one side.  The CMO looses his balance and is tossed overboard.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Turns to face where the creature went, wishing he had a phaser about now::

TO_Bailey says:
::Tries to reach the CTO hand::

Guard says:
::Arms extended to grab the TO::  XO: You said weapons!

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> Bailey: Bailey, grab my hand!  ::Looks as Sovok is thrown overboard:: SOVOK!!!

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard: I said draw weapons, not splash the water to invite the creature to come eat us all!

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the CMO falling:: CTO: Wait Sir.... I'll try to help the CMO

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Momentarily contemplates throwing the guard in to be eaten by the creature as he and the others escape::

TO_Bailey says:
::Swims towards the CMO:: CMO: Resist, Sir...!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: With all the commotion the CTO and CEO are tossed overboard with the TO and CMO.  The only ones in the boat are the Guard and XO

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard/CEO: Lean on the opposite side as Bao, so we don't tip the boat as we get Bailey and Sovok.

Guard says:
CEO: I'll take the other side. ::Moves with caution::

TO_Bailey says:
::Reaches the CMO:: CMO: Here, Sir...

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Again momentarily contemplates throwing the guard in to be eaten by the creature as he and the others escape::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO/CEO> Everyone: SWIM!!!  ::Begin swimming for the island::

TO_Bailey says:
CMO: We must get to the island.... ::Helps the CMO to swim::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard: Now you can splash to attack the thing! We need to keep it away from the others!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The creature turns and makes his way back towards the boat, smelling his dinner.

Guard says:
::Smiles at the XO's order, then grabs his sword and waits to see the creature eyes::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Smacks his sword against the water, trying to find the creature::

TO_Bailey says:
::Swallows some water::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Swim!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The creature surfaces, mouth agape and heads directly for the boat.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard: Get ready to strike!

Guard says:
::Sees a crocodile heading towards the boat::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Grabs his sword, ready to plunge it through the things head::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Swims for his life::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The creature grabs onto the bow of the boat, his powerful jaws clamping down, his teeth digging into the old wood.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Sees his chance and plunges his sword into the thing’s head as it bites the front of the boat::

Guard says:
::Jumps into the water and attempts to strike the crocodile on the head, yelling:: AAAaaaaahhhhh!!!!!

TO_Bailey says:
::Continues swimming to the island with the CMO on his back:: CMO: Just a few meters more, Sir...

Guard says:
::Strikes the creature several times and yells:: Diiieeee!!!!

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guard jumps into the water, his sword striking the crocodile in the back.  The XO's sword barely penetrates the thick skull of the crocodile.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Pulls his sword and repeats the blow::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::..aiming for the thing's eye::

TO_Bailey says:
::Feels the commotion of the fight near the boat::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crocodile immediately loosens it's grip on the boat and submerges with the guard still hanging onto it's back.

Guard says:
::Hangs onto the crocodile's back, trying to manage the sword to a final strike::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Watches the thing dive, looks around to see it or the guard resurface::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO/CEO> ::Warily makes it to the shoreline of the island and collapses on the shore::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Blood surrounds the boat as the XO tries desperately to look for the guard.

TO_Bailey says:
::Reaches the shore:: CMO: Are you allright, Sir.... ::Sees the CTO and the CEO::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: Bailey and CMO are the next to make it to the shore.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mutters something in Romulan, grabs the oars and starts rowing to shore::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Coughs:: TO: Thank you Bailey. I'm in your debt.

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The crocodile sinks to the bottom as it dies.  The guard's sword still stuck in its body.  The guard struggles to surface but his armor is heavy.

Guard says:
::Swallows some water, struggling to reach the surface::

TO_Bailey says:
::Helps the CMO to stand up:: CMO: Don't you even mention, it, Sir... Now I think the CEO and the CTO may need our help.

Guard says:
::Tries to get rid of his armor in despair::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods::

Guard says:
::Curses the man they call "Sir" all the time::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The guard breaks the surface as he sheds the last of his heavy armor.

TO_Bailey says:
::Looks to the boat and make hand signals to the XO:: ::Shouts::  XO: Sir!!!! Are you all right?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Looks back, and sees the guard break the surface::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Dives in and swims towards the guard::

Guard says:
::Takes the deepest breath of the world on breaking the surface::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard: You Okay? ::Stops the boat so he can catch-up::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO/CEO> ::Stand up and begin wringing out their clothes::

TO_Bailey says:
CEO/CTO: Are you ok, Sir?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Puts his arm around the guard and begins swimming to shore with him::

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO/CEO> Bailey: Yes, we're fine.  Just a little soaked.

Guard says:
XO: I'm.... ::Breathes:: fine... ::Breathes again and hangs on the CMO, trying to swim to the shore::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Pulls the guard out of the water onto shore::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The XO finally reaches the shore as Bailey and the CMO help to pull the boat onto the shoreline.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Report, what's our status?

Guard says:
::Lays down, facing the mud::

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: A stiff cool breeze kicks up and blows across the island.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: XO: Yes Sir. ::Begins to check the guard::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Sir, we have lost almost all our supplies.  Everyone is uninjured except for the guard... It's a delicate situation, Sir...

Host SM_Darlene says:
<CTO> ::Feels the breeze and starts getting cold::

Guard says:
::Turns and looks at the XO, showing his filthy face:: XO: Can you send someone to get my sword back?

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Glances at the guard then out into the lake:: Guard: unfortunately, no.

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: I'm not too good at diving...

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: How is he?

Guard says:
::Mumbles something::  CMO: Hey, what are you doing?

Host SM_Darlene says:
ACTION: The sounds of drums are heard coming from the trees.

TO_Bailey says:
::Hears the Guard remark:: Guard: You think you are funny, ah??? What else do you want? A cup of tea, perhaps?

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: He swallowed some water.. But he'll be fine.

TO_Bailey says:
::Hears the drums:: Now what?

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: On your toes people, we have company. Bailey take point, but be careful, these may be friends.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Draws his sword again and looks around::

Guard says:
::Raises eyes at the TO and is interrupted by drums sounds::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir. :.heads to the trees wishing he had a type III phaser rifle::

Guard says:
::Stands and "cleans" himself::

TO_Bailey says:
::Wonders what other surprises will they encounter on the island:

Guard says:
XO: Get me a sword, your people listen to you.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Those without swords, stay behind those with. If you have your shield still, get it out now.

Host SM_Darlene says:
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