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

The crew has been granted magical powers and an army of soldiers by the sorceress, Socora and is now waiting for nightfall to journey to the evil castle in the dark forest.

The sun has set and the crew is getting ready to leave.

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 CEO Lieutenant Junior Grade Rick Spicer
Pablo Delsoglio as TO Lieutenant Junior Grade Bailey

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as Soroca, Guard

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

TO_Bailey says:
::Yawns as he feels the stroke of the sunlight in his face::

Host Socora says:
::Stands and grabs her staff::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Does a few stretches to check the fit of the new armor::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Makes sure he can easily draw his new sword::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::In her armor, going over some Tai Chi katas::

Host Socora says:
::Walks over to the XO:: XO: Baron Kerst, please have your people prepare to depart.

TO_Bailey says:
::Yawns again, stands up and begins the last check of his equipment::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Everyone ready to move out?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir...

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Yes, Sirrr...

Host Socora says:
::Waves her staff at the soldiers to activate them::

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Aye, Sir.

Host Socora says:
XO: Baron, the army is ready to move out.  Are your people ready?

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: We're ready, how far to this castle, and what's the terrain like there, and what type of resistant will they put up? Will they come out and fight us, or do we have to break in?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Draws her sword and looks it over:: Self: My kingdom forrr a tassel.

Host Socora says:
::Looks at the XO:: XO: We have a few hours journey from here, deep into the dark forest.  You can expect they will not allow us to walk in the front gates.  We will probably be met by the guards at the gate....if we make it that far.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Smiles slightly at the CTO and draws his sword as well:: CTO: Ready?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the CMO, putting her sword away::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: How do I command the army? Verbal, mental, interpretive dance?

CEO_Spicer says:
::Chuckles at the XO::

Host Socora says:
XO: Simply wave your sword, Baron, the soldiers will know what to do.  ::Moves to the head of the trail leading into the dark forest and stops, looking back at the others::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Keeps his sword at the ready::

Host Socora says:
<Guard> ::Moves to his regiment of soldiers and tries waving his sword::

TO_Bailey says:
::Hides his face as he yawns again.... a big bear yawn....::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: I wish to break the army up into smaller units, how can I do that, will they understand?

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The soldiers move into formation as the Guard waves his sword.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: You get enough sleep Bailey?

Host Socora says:
XO: Yes, as demonstrated by your guard.

TO_Bailey says:
CTO: huh?... er... Yes, Sir... ::Blushes::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: Thanks, when we get close to the castle, stay by my side.

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the guard and steps in front of his regiment::

TO_Bailey says:
Regiment: Well people.... Atten...hut! ::Raises his sword::

Host Socora says:
XO: I'm afraid that may not be possible.  I will be casting counter spells to ward off the spells from the evil wizard who is sure to be present when we arrive.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Guard/Bailey: I want each of you to take command of 25., err, solders. Guard, your detachment is charged with protecting Spicer, Bailey, yours the Bao.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Several soldiers move into formation in front of Bailey.

TO_Bailey says:
:XO: Understood, Sir...

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: I will send 25 of the troops as a screening force in front of us.

Host Socora says:
<Guard> ::Nods to the XO::

TO_Bailey says:
Regiment: Well, people, you heard the XO.... ::Self:: Who am I talking to??

Host Socora says:
::Looks at Bailey:: Bailey: You need to wave your sword and think what you want them to do and they will do it.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Practices making little balls of ice and electricity in his hands::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: This is my plan as of now. The main force will be divided into 3 ranks, left/center right. Between the left and middle flank, Spicer will be positioned, with Bao on the other side. Your job is to blast their army, and then their castle. We'll use the army to keep them occupied. Bailey and Guard will use their detachments to screen you from any forces that make it that far. Sovok, You’ll stay near me, hopefully we won't have need of your power. I May also need you to take command of part of the army. We'll know more when the battle starts. Questions?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Twitches her ears at the XO's orders and thinks "That's Lady Bao to you, mister"::

TO_Bailey says:
Socora: ::Seems a little confused::  I see... ::Thinks:: The front line of soldiers... give  me 25 push-ups!
 
CMO_Sovok says:
::Shakes his head:: XO: Understood.

Host Socora says:
XO: We must go now, Baron.  Follow me.  ::Begins walking into the forest::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Forward!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Waves his sword for the army to move out with 25 "scouts" in front of them::

TO_Bailey says:
::Signals his regiment to move on and follows the XO::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The crew, led by Socora and followed closely by the magical army trudge into the dark forest heading for the evil castle.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks with the rest of the 'army', a chill rising up her spine::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Takes his position between the left and center flanks::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: As they proceed deeper into the forest, the trees, which were a healthy green, are now beginning to look like they are dying.  There are no forest sounds, there isn't even the sound of crickets.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks along, looking around at the forest:: Self: Crrrreepy.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO/CEO: I hope you two know how to use your powers, my battle plan depends on you two being my heavy artillery.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Yes, Sirrr....I look like a tank, Sirrr?

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: I have been practicing. But I am still a little off on accuracy.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Smiles:: Lets hope you hit like one too.

Host Socora says:
::Continues to trudge through the dying trees:: All: Watch out for holes and quicksand.  Do not stray from the path.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Motions for the army to stay on the path::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: Oh boy...

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The soldiers form into rows of 3, just wide enough for the width of the path.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Shall I practice with those dying trees?

TO_Bailey says:
Self: Great,,, holes and quicksand... what else surprises are waiting for us?...

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: You're Ice right? Lets see what you can do.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Overhead bats begin their nighttime feeding activities.  Hoards of huge bats fly from the dying trees.

Host Socora says:
All: Watch out for the bats, they eat flesh.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at the bats and wonders how Nicodemous is doing by himself::

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Yes Sir. And lightning. ::Focuses on a tree about 10 feet to the left of the path and points with his finger concentrating on a beam of ice::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: A huge streak of ice shoots out from the hand of the CEO.  It strikes a tree.  The tree is instantly frozen and turns white.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Great, flesh eating bats, glad I'm in armor::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at the frozen tree:: Self: Yowza!

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Good job, your job is to take out the enemy as the army engages them. Just be careful of friendly fire, you to Bao.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: How's that?

Host Socora says:
::Turns to see the streak of ice and the frozen tree:: All: It will not last long.

Host Socora says:
CEO: I suggest your tactic should be to first freeze the enemy then hit them with the lightening, breaking them up.  This will be useful when the stone warriors come, which you can be sure they will come.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: Stone warriors? Just what exactly are we likely to face tonight?

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: My thoughts exactly Sir. ::Lets loose a bolt of lightning at the frozen tree::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Wonders if Bao's gifts are just as powerful::

Host Socora says:
XO: The stone warriors surround the castle.  They are people that the Kurum have turned to stone.  The wizard put a curse on the stone soldiers and now they fight for the evil Lord.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Gulps:: Self: Stone? Geeze, got my worrrk cut out forr me.

Host Socora says:
XO: The castle is located atop a large mountain.  We will need to climb the mountain in order to reach the castle.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: Any way to break the curse without destroying them? ::Doesn't like the idea of killing innocents::

Host Socora says:
::Shakes her head:: XO: Many have tried without success.  I have also tried.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Time warp.  The crew has reached the base of the mountain and begins their ascent to the top.

Host XO_Kerst says:
:: a fragment of an old tune suddenly dances trough his mind "..has gone to war, in the ranks of death you will find him."::

TO_Bailey says:
::Turns to his regiment to see if they are still there... they are kind of silent people::

Host Socora says:
::Stops at the base of the mountain:: XO: We will begin our climb now.  ::Heads up the path::

TO_Bailey says:
::If they are to be considered as people::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Motions for the army to assume their potions in the 3 pronged attack::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Places people, and heads up!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Trots up the path, thinking she's glad she warmed up today::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The soldiers form into their regiments and follow the group up the mountain.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Walks beside the XO::

TO_Bailey says:
::Signals his soldiers to be ready for action as they move into position::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: Depending on how this forms, I may send part of the army under your command to try to outflank their position.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: XO: Good idea.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tilts her head and looks at the soldiers behind her, another chill runs up her spine::

Host Socora says:
::Finds a cave and stops to look in.  Turns back to the XO:: XO: This cave might be a short cut.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: Short cut, or trap?

Host Socora says:
XO: Unknown.  I suggest we continue on our original path.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Have the CTO send a flood of fire then water into the cave ahead of us.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Perks her ears, hearing her name:: CEO: What Spicerrr?

Host Socora says:
XO: Perhaps that might work, however we don't know if this cave leads to the mountaintop.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: True. But it would be prudent in case there are enemies waiting to attack us from behind.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Besides, it would give Bao a chance to practice.

Host Socora says:
XO: We can try it.  ::Heads into the cave to check it out::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Not getting an answer she shakes her head and continues trudging up the path::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: I think the CEO's idea is a good one, Sir.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Good idea anyway CTO: Fire, then water please.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Sirrr?

Host Socora says:
::Motions for the CTO to join her in the cave::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Hops down to Socora::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Blast the inside of this cave with fire, then follow it up with water.   That should take care of anybody, err, thing that's hiding in it.

Host Socora says:
CTO: Fire ahead of the group then extinguish it with water.  We will follow close behind you.

TO_Bailey says:
::Stares as the CTO as she prepares for the blast::

Host Socora says:
::Stands behind the CTO::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Makes a nervous face and puts one paw out, trying to concentrate on fire::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: A huge blast of fire springs forth from the hand of the CTO, sending fire shooting into the cave, searing every living thing in it's path.  Vegetation growing on the floors and walls are burned off quickly.

TO_Bailey says:
::Self:: Amazing!

CMO_Sovok says:
Self: wow...

Host Socora says:
::Feels the heat and shields her face::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Watches in silent assessment at the fire, tries to listen for the screams of anything burned::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Pulls her paw back as the fire subsides and looks it over, then blows on it and grins:: Self: This is morrre like it. ::Puts her other paw out and concentrates on water::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: A blast of water shoots from the CTO's hand, putting out the fires.  The cave fills with steam.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Impressive::

Host Socora says:
::Beads of sweat begins forming on her forehead::

CEO_Spicer says:
CTO: I guess you didn't really need any practice. ::Is impressed::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Is that to yourrr liking, Sirrr?

Host Socora says:
All: Come, we can proceed.  ::Slowly walks deeper into the cave, keeping to the middle, not wanting to touch the walls::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Follows Socora, motion the army to follow::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Nicely done.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The walls are charred and blackened from the fire.  Burned stubs hang from the cave ceilings and walls.  The floor is muddy from the water.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods to the XO and continues walking::

TO_Bailey says:
::Enters the cave followed by his men::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Walks shaking his head and the mud from his shoes::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Smiles and enters the cave, gripping his sword::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Burned carcasses of unrecognizable animals litter the floor.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: Well, it worked.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Sees the charred carcasses and gets hungry::

Host Socora says:
All: Be careful where you step.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: Yes, Sirr..

TO_Bailey says:
::Looks at the carcasses:: Self: Well, they certainly won't be a menace...

Host Socora says:
::Holds her staff up in the air and mumbles a few words::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The tip of Socora's staff lights up.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Sees Socora's staff light up and growls under her breath::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The group continues deeper into the cave with Socora's staff lighting the way.  They come upon a junction.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks to Socora:: Socora: Which way?

Host Socora says:
::Stops and holds her staff::  CTO: I do not know.  I believe it would be this way.  ::Holds her staff into the junction heading to their right.

CEO_Spicer says:
CTO: Blast it! Blast it!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CEO: Blast you? I can do that.

Host Socora says:
::Steps behind the CTO again and prepares to shield her face::

CEO_Spicer says:
CTO: Do your flame on and douse it too.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: I believe we should have you repeat your performance, except instead of water, Mr. Spicer will freeze the flames after your done.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Rolls eyes at the CEO and steps in front of the group, and puts her "fire" paw out again::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Looks surprised::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Again a huge blast of fire springs forth from the hand of the CTO, sending fire shooting into the cave.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Prepares to shoot ice down the tunnel::

Host Socora says:
::Shields her face::

CEO_Spicer says:
self: Go ice, go, Simon sez freeze please.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Backs up:: CEO: Do yourr thing, Spicerrr.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: A huge blast of ice shoots out from the CEO's hand, freezing the flames.

TO_Bailey says:
Self: Ok... I thought I had see everything... but now, this is amazing...

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Uh, Sir? Won't the fire just melt the ice? Then we will still have fire.

Host Socora says:
::Looks down the junction:: CEO: Nice, only now we cannot pass.  The frozen flames are in our path.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO/CEO: Good job, that should take care of anything down that way. Hit the other tunnel for good measure, don't want anything coming up behind us.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The flames frozen in their position when the ice blast hit them and is now blocking the path.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Raises an eyebrow at the XO and sighs, then walks to the back of the group and prepares to scorch the other tunnel::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Moves behind Bao::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CTO: I guess we'll need the water to put these flames out that are frozen over this way.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Puts her paw out and summons up fire, wondering if she's singeing her fur::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Shatter the frozen flames on this side with your lighting, so Bao, can douse them.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The CTO sends another blast of flames down the other junction.

Host Socora says:
::Looks back and forth between the CEO and CTO::

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: Aye. ::Fires lighting down the tunnel with frozen fire.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: A huge bolt of lightening shoots from the CEO's hand, hitting the frozen flames, breaking them into sharp shards of ice that fall to the floor of the cave.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Turns to the tunnel where Bao has just fired::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Waves his hands fluttering his fingers:: self: All in this tunnel I say hold, for now you shall be frozen cold.

Host Socora says:
::Shakes her head::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Pulls her paw back and sighs, backing up and walking to the ice filled tunnel, and puts out her "water" paw::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The CEO again freezes the flames in the other tunnel.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Water shoots from the CTO's hands and melts the frozen shards on the cave floor.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Pulls her paws back:: XO: Anything else? Barbeque some dinner for you?

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

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