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

The crew, along with their "Mystical Army" followed Socora to the base of a mountain.  Upon their ascent they came upon a cave, which they thought might be a shortcut to the evil castle that rests on the top of the mountain.

They entered the cave with the CTO at point.  Using her newly acquired powers she cleared the way for the rest of the crew until they came to a junction.  There the CTO and CEO used their newly acquired powers to seal off a section of the junction and clear the opposite path.  The crew is now going to enter the junction.

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 Socora

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

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Alright, let's keep going!

Host Socora says:
::Nods and enters the cleared junction, holding her staff to provide some light::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Massages her paw a moment and wonders if her fur will singe::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Keeps a watchful eye on the surroundings::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Is enjoying his new found powers::

TO_Bailey says:
XO: Aye, Sir!  ::Signals his squad::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The walls are clear of any creepy crawly creatures, having been frozen and burned.

Host Socora says:
::Pauses to check what's in their path and notices a big dark hole at the end of the junction:: All: This way, I think there is a room of sorts...  ::Walks forward::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Follows Socora::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows cautiously::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks around at the group and follows Socora::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Walks slowly forward behind Socora ready to loose a beam of ice if need be::

TO_Bailey says:
::Whispers to the CTO:: CTO: I don't trust Socora at all... Too mysterious....

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Socora reaches the end of the junction and stops to shine her staff into the "room".  In the room is a long steep stairway, leading upwards.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: I know what you mean, but if something happens, I can BBQ her ::Whispered::

CEO_Spicer says:
All: This could be it, the shortcut to the castle.

Host Socora says:
All: A stairway leading up.  This might be the shortcut we've been looking for.  ::Begins ascending the stairs::

Host Socora says:
All: Be careful of loose rocks, don't bunch up.

TO_Bailey says:
::Notices the stairway::  CTO: I like that idea...

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Okay, everybody stay sharp, Bailey, Guard, get your teams ready to protect Spicer and Bao.

CEO_Spicer says:
Socora: Shouldn't we use the same tactics on the stairs that we used in the tunnel?

Host Socora says:
CEO: I don't see anything on this stairway that might harm us, just these loose rocks.

TO_Bailey says:
::Triples with a rock::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Follows and watches his footing::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Catches Bailey:: TO: Easy therrrre.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Nods to Socoro and climbs the stairs::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Regrips his sword, then follows::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The crew and the army climb the steep stairway single file.  It is a slow ascent.

TO_Bailey says:
::Blushes:: CTO: Aye, Sir.. ::Mumbles something about the little rock::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Time warp: 45 minutes.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: It's okay. ::Walks next to him::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Wonders if the stairs ever end::

Host Socora says:
::Stops to rest:: XO: We should rest a few minutes.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: How much farther do you think?

Host Socora says:
XO: Not sure but I think we're about half way up.  ::Looks over the edge:: We're pretty high.

TO_Bailey says:
::Turns his head to check if those "things in the shinny armor" are still there.. and yes, they are::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Everybody take 5. Then we move out again!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
Self: Good thing I'm not scarrrred of heights::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Bailey slips on a loose rock when he turns to check on his army.  He tries to grab onto the stairs but to no avail.  Bailey falls over the edge.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Tries to catch Bailey:: TO: Baileeeeeeyyy!!!!

TO_Bailey says:
::Falls:: All: Help!

TO_Bailey says:
::The big bear falls like a heavy rock::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Starts running down the stairs::

Host XO_Kerst says:
Bailey: BAILEY!

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Bailey falls all the way down and hits the floor with a "thud".  He has broken his neck.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks on, helpless::

CEO_Spicer says:
CTO: Bao! No, come back!!

TO_Bailey says:
::Hits every single step with his head:: Self : ay-.... ay... ouchhh!

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: Doctor! ::Runs down the stairs, slightly faster than is safe::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Remembers his powers and runs after Bailey::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Hears a "thud" and keeps running:: CMO: Sovok!!

Host Socora says:
::Shouts:: All: Be careful of the loose rocks!

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: I'm coming!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Finally reaches the bottom of the stairs and runs to Bailey::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Reaches the bottom after the CTO and runs to Bailey's side::

Host Socora says:
::Shakes her head as the crew scurries down the stairs::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Reaches the bottom after the more agile Bao, runs to Bailey’s body. Sees his head at an impossible angle, knows what's happened::

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees a big shinny light at the end of a tunnel.... Grizzly Heaven, he thinks::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: Sovok!  Where are you?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Bailey, can you hear me?

CMO_Sovok says:
All: I've never brought anything back from the dead without my tools... I don't know the first thing about this... ::Puts his hands on Bailey's wide chest as if to do CPR and begins to think of brining him back::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: Come on Sovok, she gave you the power to bring life to the dead, use it!

Host Socora says:
ACTION: A bright greenish glow begins emanating from the CMO's hands.

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: I'm trying!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks back at his hands::

CMO_Sovok says:
XO: See, Just needed to warm up.

Host XO_Kerst says:
CMO: I... ::Stops what he was saying as the doctors hands start glowing::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The glow dissipates.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Bailey?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at Bailey, wondering if that did it::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Bailey is still dead.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Watches Sovok with interest, then looks at Bailey::

CMO_Sovok says:
Self: Dammit...

CMO_Sovok says:
::Straightens Bailey's neck out for a second try... hearing unpleasant noises as he does so::

TO_Bailey says:
::His big body begins to get cold::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Places his hands around his neck and thinks again::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The glow returns as the CMO places his hands on Baileys neck.  A few moments pass and Bailey's heart begins to beat, his lungs suddenly fill with oxygen and he begins breathing again.

TO_Bailey says:
::A bear in a white tunic appears at the end of the tunnel, calling Bailey ::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: Bailey!

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: Bailey?

TO_Bailey says:
::Grasps::

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Bailey??

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Bailey's broken neck cracks as the bones begin to heal.

TO_Bailey says:
::Suddenly he feels like a pair of strong hands is pulling him back to his body::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Takes Bailey's paw:: TO: You okay?

TO_Bailey says:
::Opens his right eye::

Host Socora says:
::Peers down at the crew bent over Bailey::

TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Huh? Where.... am... I? .....

Host Socora says:
::Shouts down to the XO:: XO: Is he all right, Baron?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: On the floorrrr silly.

TO_Bailey says:
::Coughs::

TO_Bailey says:
::Opens the left eye:: CTO: What floor.... Who are you.... Wait, Sir... I know you

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Grins:: TO: I hope you do.

Host XO_Kerst says:
Socora: I think he will be. Thanks to your gift to our Doctor.

Host Socora says:
XO: We should continue our ascent.  Please hurry.

TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Yes... I remember... ::Stands up quickly:: Sir...! What happened!

Host Socora says:
::Shakes her head and sighs.  Thinks: Mortals!::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
TO: You fell off of the stairrrrs.

Host XO_Kerst says:
TO: Watch where you’re stepping next time. Now we have to climb all those stairs again. ::Grins::

TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Oh, yes, I just turned around to check  my squad and fell...

Host Socora says:
::Waves the armies to follow her then continues up the stairs::

TO_Bailey says:
All: Sorry for the inconvenience,

Host Socora says:
::Shouts to the XO:: XO: We will continue up the stairs, you and your people can catch up!  ::Grumbles::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Helps Bailey up:: TO: Don't worrrrrry about yourrr squad. Worrrry about you, silly.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Just glad he was able to figure out how to use his powers and begins walking back up the stairs::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Notices Socora moving on:: ALL: We can talk as we go, expect for Bailey, we better just watch were he goes. We have along climb to start over and time is not with us. Move out!

TO_Bailey says:
CMO: Sir, I owe you my life... I won't forget this, Sir...

CMO_Sovok says:
TO: I'm just doing my job, Bailey, but thank you,.

TO_Bailey says:
::Nods respectfully to the CMO and begins walking::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Time warp.  The crew has caught up to Socora and the army.  The group has reached the end of the stairs.  There is a huge wooden door at the top of the stairs.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Sits down on the step next to Socora and sighs::

Host Socora says:
::Stops to check the door:: All: It's locked.  Stand back.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Takes a few steps back, keeping one eye on Bailey::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Stands back, readies a scouting party of mystic warriors::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stands beside the CTO and looks at the door::

TO_Bailey says:
::Before makes a single move backwards, he thinks about it twice and then steps back::

Host Socora says:
::Waves her staff at the door and mumbles in some ancient foreign language:: Estonicus troloni benatora!

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The door creaks and squeals as it opens slightly.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at Bao and then at Bailey, making sure they don't fall::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Peerrs forward as the doors open::

Host Socora says:
::Reaches over and slowly opens the door, shoving her staff ahead of her for light.  Looks around:: All: It's clear.  ::Moves into the doorway and into another stone room.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks curiously at the door as it opens, hopes that this will go smoothly::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Takes the rear and waits for the rest of the group to enter::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Follows::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Walks after "Baron Kerst"::

Host Socora says:
::Moves around the room, checking it out:: All: Here!  An opening.  ::Moves through the opening in the stone wall::  This way!

TO_Bailey says:
::Moves forward, following the rest of the group::

TO_Bailey says:
::His neck hurts a little...::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The group move into the stone room then file one by one through the opening in the stonewall.

Host Socora says:
All: There is an exit up ahead.  Keep moving and stay quiet.

TO_Bailey says:
::Wonders how ancient soldiers and explorers manage to do their job without tricorders::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Socora slowly walks out of the exit from the cave into a dense forest setting.  It is very dark, nothing but thick stands of dead trees, no sounds of insects or animal life.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Thankful her paws are silent on the ground::

Host Socora says:
::Turns to look behind her to see if the rest of the group is following::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Is glad to be out of the cave, but sure if the new surroundings are any better::

TO_Bailey says:
:.takes a deep breath of fresh air::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Is two steps behind Socora and almost walks into her as she stops suddenly::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks at Spicer and shakes her head as she smiles::

Host Socora says:
::Whispers:: XO: We will need to travel silently from here.  We are close to the castle.  I believe we can see it beyond this stand of trees.

CEO_Spicer says:
::Sees Bao's action and thinks to himself 'She wants me'::

TO_Bailey says:
XO/CTO: I think we should display our "force" in a defensive pattern... just in case we fall into a trap, Sir.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Stays in the back, silent::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Nods back to Socora, motions for the rest of the group to be quiet, or as quiet as they can be in full armor::

Host Socora says:
::Extinguishes her staff:: All: We will move in the dark.  Stay close and don't make any noise.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Twitches her ears and looks around, her fur starting to stand on end::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The group move through the dead trees by the dim light of the moon until they clear the stand of trees.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: In the distance they can see the evil castle looming over the mountaintop.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Doesn't say a word as he stumbles through the dark near the rear of the group::

TO_Bailey says:
::Watches his steps... he doesn't want to break his neck again::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Hopes they pull this off::

Host Socora says:
::Motions to the XO and the rest of the group, pointing her staff towards the castle::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Thinks" that castle looks rrreally evil"::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The castle is foreboding.  There is a molt that surrounds it.  Huge stone statues surround the outside perimeter of the castle.

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mentally commands the army into formation::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Feels an immense feeling of sorrow for some reason looking on at the castle and looks around::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks at Socora wondering how much faith she has in "Baron Kerst & Co."::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: There is a huge wooden drawbridge but it is in the closed position.

Host Socora says:
XO: What is your plan, Baron?

CEO_Spicer says:
::Whispers:: XO: I can freeze a bridge to cross the moat. Once on the other side, Bao can burn the drawbridge and portcullis and we could enter.

Host Socora says:
::Listens as the crew offers suggestions on the best plan of attack::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Thinks:: Well, if they won't come out to fight us, we'll blast through the door and take the fight to them. But we'll need a way across the moat.

TO_Bailey says:
::Has trouble in mentally giving orders to his men.... but finally he manages to do that and they are ready at position::

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Can you form an ice bridge we can all cross?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks to Spicer:: XO: It sounds like a good idea, Sirrrr.

Host Socora says:
::Looks from the XO to the CEO then to the CTO and back to the XO again::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Looks at the XO incredulously:: XO: Isn't that just what I suggested?

Host XO_Kerst says:
CEO: Was checking that you knew you could.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Puts her head in her paw:: Self: Boys.

CEO_Spicer says:
XO: I can. But since the ice doesn't last long, I would have to stay here and constantly send out freezing ice to reinforce the bridge as it melts. I believe I can do it.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: While the crew debates on the best plan of attack, the drawbridge is slowly lowered.  A regiment of guards all riding black stallions begin coming out of the castle.  The guards are in heavy armor, all black, carrying black shields and black swords.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: OK, here’s the plan, Bao, Spicer, with fire and electricity, blast that door down. Once it's gone Spicer will freeze us a bridge to cross. Bailey, guard remember your teams are to protect them. Sovok, you'll have command of the reserves. We'll know more once we get inside. Any questions?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up:: XO: Sirrr..

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: XO: None.

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: Change of plan, here they come Deploy! Spicer on the right, Boa left.!

Host Socora says:
::Turns as she hears the drawbridge creaking and sees the guards on horseback:: All: They are coming!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Sends mental command to the army to engage the enemy::

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the guards:: Self: oh, oh

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
XO: The welcome wagon's herrre. ::Runs to the left::

Host Socora says:
::Moves quickly to one side, hiding behind a dead tree::

TO_Bailey says:
::Moves his sword to emphasize his engage order:: Squad: Charge!!!!!!!!

CEO_Spicer says:
::Concentrates on ice with his right hand and electricity in his left, the idea to freeze the enemy then blast them with electricity once frozen::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Draws his sword and follows Bao, mentally commanding his reserve section::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The black guards form into rows of two and begin spreading out to surround the castle.  It's almost as if they knew the crew were out there, hiding in the forest.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Finds a nice spot and stands her ground, launching fireballs into the middle of the enemy's army::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mentally maneuvers the army into three sections to entrap the enemy::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Lets loose a blast of ice towards the oncoming guards::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Holds his sword out over his shoulder in a poised offensive/defensive stance and stands beside Bao::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The fireballs begin plummeting the black guards as some of them burn and others freeze from the CEO.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: A small group of black guards break formation and head for the crew in the forest.

TO_Bailey says:
::Leads his squad and moves next to the CTO::

Host XO_Kerst says:
ALL: ATTACK!

Host Socora says:
::Still hiding behind a dead tree::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sends his reserves at the black guards going towards the forest, still standing guard::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Mentally moves the three sections forward, the middle section engaging the oncoming troops::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Lets loose a blast of electricity towards the frozen guards::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Launches a wall of fire towards the approaching army::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The black guards approach the crew's location and begin swinging their swords at the crew.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Slashes at one of the guards, locking blades::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The black guards dismount and begin engaging the crew and their armies.  Clashing swords and blood are everywhere.

TO_Bailey says:
::Commands his squad to not take prisoners... ::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Draws her sword and knocks one of the enemy’s off balance, then leaps into a roundhouse kick::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: One of the guards catches the XO in the chest, driving his sword into his heart.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Low kicks the guard who's blade is locket with his in the ankles, making it give out. Quickly turns and slices his head off::

CEO_Spicer says:
::Continues with his freeze then electricity routine at one group of enemies then another::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Continues hacking and kung-fu-ing the black army::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks over the battlefield and turns around quickly, taking out another guard with a quick thrust to the unprotected part of the torso where the pieces of armor come together::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: Socora's army doesn't last long but they give a valiant fight against the black guards.  However the black guards easily overpower them.

TO_Bailey says:
::Hits an enemy guard in the shoulder with his sword, chopping his arm.... ::

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Slowly looks down at the sword in his chest in surprise. In anger he takes one final swing at his attacker, before sliding off the blade to the ground. His life's blood leeching onto the forest floor::

CMO_Sovok says:
CTO: Bao, can you handle this? I'd like to go make sure everything is okay.

Host Socora says:
ACTION: One of the black guards catches the CMO in the arm, slicing into his arm, but not cutting it off.

TO_Bailey says:
::Sees the XO:: XO: Baron!!!!!

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Kicks:: CMO: Yeah. ::Thrusts:: Sure. ::Parries:: Go ahead.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Takes the large sword with one hand and takes on the guard, wincing slightly::

TO_Bailey says:
::Hits a guard in the face with his shield then buries his sword in his chest::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Stabs her sword through the body of the guard attacking Sovok:: CMO: Hurrrry!

Host XO_Kerst says:
::Slowly slips into the waiting arms of death::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: The CTO kills the guard.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CTO: Thank you.. ::Begins to run towards the XO, after hearing Bailey scream::

TO_Bailey says:
::Tries to make his way to the XO, hits a guard in the face with his shield then buries his sword in the enemy's chest::

Host Socora says:
ACTION: But the CMO is bleeding heavily from his arm, which is hanging by slivers of skin.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Continues hacking away at the waves of enemies::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Hardly notices as it's in armor and most of the nerve endings have been destroyed::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Reaches the XO with his blood stained gauntlets and sword and kneels beside him:: TO: Cover me!

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

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