Prelude:  Host ASM_Pablo says:
Last time on Kootenai Station… “Future Problem”

After the alien vessel exploded, the Station sensors detected an escape pod. Aboard the pod was the only survivor from the ship.

A tractor beam was lock onto the pod, and then it was taken inside Cargo Bay 1.  The crew was securing the pod, when the alien inside opened the hatch and came out, in an obvious state of shock.

The scanning over the alien confirmed that it was a Kezlarian male, with some sort of genetic modifications. He had several wounds, and his condition was severe.

He was taken to the Sickbay for proper medical treatment and interrogation.
Some minutes after, the Doctor managed to stabilize the patient.

When interrogated, the only answer that the crew would get from the alien was his name and rank. He claimed to be Oto, the second officer of the ship Kretzal. The Counselor perceived that Oto was really scared and nervous.

Meanwhile, a beacon inside the escape pod in Cargo Bay 1 began to send out a signal focused to Kezlaria Prime. As the beacon signal used a subspace frequency overlaid with chronotron particles, it was impossible to jam it. In addition, the escape pod entered in a temporal flux.

Almost immediately, a new distortion appeared near the station in the exact point where the first one had previously became visible, and chronotron particles began to surround the Station one more time. Ten seconds later a second alien ship identical to the Kretzal emerged from the distortion.

However, this time, the hailing from the Kootenai Crew seemed to have an answer.

Time lapse: None

Cast of Characters

Brian Wachendorf as CO Captain P’Dar Kerst
Gary Cole as CMO Commander Sovok
Kytra Seliquini as CTO Lieutenant Commander Bao’tzhu Shengming Rr’Vellan
Steve Seliquini as OPS Lieutenant Commander Rick Spicer
Juanita Wilson as CNS Lieutenant Commander Alana Torez
Eric VanSickle as CEO Ensign Groth Masters

Guest Appearance
SM-Darlene Wise as TO Bailey
ASM Pablo Delsoglio as Oto/Oko

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

CEO_Masters says:
::Reinforces the chronoton shields::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: The universal translator begins to translate the transmission

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CEO: What on Earrrth is going on?

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Status on that translation?

CEO_Masters says:
CTO: We're not on Earth.

CNS_Alana says:
::Standing next to CMO as he performs diagnostics on prisoner::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Still working on it, Sir. ::Works frantically with the computer to get the UT to translate the message::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION:  The ship establishes orbit around the station at 1 km starboard.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Rolls her eyes:: CEO: Figurrre of speech. ::Heads to her console::

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO/CEO: Status of shields?

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: The universal translator finishes the translation.  It's a hailing message from the ship's CO.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Attempting to reinforce shields now, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Nods at points to the CEO: CO: What he said, Sirrr.

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: He should be all right soon enough.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, I have the message.  Putting it on screen. It is a message from the alien ship's CO.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Exits the turbolift into Operations and lumbers over to the tactical station::

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Lets see it.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at Bailey::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Nods his big furry head at the CTO::

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: The other CO wants a visual communication with you, Sir.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Do it, lets hear what he has to say.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: Chronotron particles rate continues increasing but this time has no particular effects over the systems or the crew

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Puts the COM on the main screen activating the UT::

CEO_Masters says:
::Looks at sensors:: CO: Sir, it looks as if the chronotons aren't affecting the station like last time.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Paces the sickbay, readying a serum that will hopefully make his speech and cognitive abilities more suited to their needs once he woke up again::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: This is Oko, Captain of the Matreshi science vessel.

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: Is he able to talk now?

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: Oto attempts to stand up.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko: This Captain Kerst, Commander of this station.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Looks up at Oko::

CNS_Alana says:
::Notices Oto trying to stand::  CMO: He is trying to stand, shouldn't we stop him?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks to the viewscreen::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: Well, Captain Kerst, it seems you have one of my people under ... your custody?

CEO_Masters says:
::Looks at Oko::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks over his shoulder and pockets the hypo, walking over to Oto cautiously:: Oto: Lay back down.. you're not okay yet..

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: The alien Captain looks like a Kezlarian, but it is much taller.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oto> CMO: I must get out of here...now

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks curiously at the alien on the screen::

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko: Yes, he is a survivor of a ship that took hostile actions against this station. We rescued him when his ship apparently exploded. He is receiving medical care and is in our custody.

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: I would like to try to talk to him, you think he will understand?

CMO_Sovok says:
Oto: We're helping you.. ::Puts on a nervous smile and places a hand on his shoulder:: Besides... why do you need to leave now?

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: Hostile actions... No, I think there has been a big misunderstanding here. I ask your permission to board your Station. I think we have many urgent things to discuss and time is essential.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oto>: ::Stares at the CMO and the CNS:: CNS: I just have.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko: Why is time essential?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Readies himself to overpower the man if it should come to that:: Oto: We'll return you to your people as soon as everything calms down, okay?

CNS_Alana says:
Oto: Why were you in the escape pod and no one else tried to escape the blast of the ship you were on?

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: Allow me to meet you in your office and I will explain it completely.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oto>: CNS: I talked too much.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko: Your ship is currently emitting high levels of chronoton radiation. I'm afraid I can't drop the shields to let you on board while those levels remain high.

CNS_Alana says:
Oto: You have not told us anything yet.  Why were you afraid when we pulled you into our shuttle bay?

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Captain, I don't think it's safe forrr ourrr guests.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: Don't worry, Captain.  We can't take care of that.  Nothing is going to happen to your Station.  We've done this before.
Remember, we don't have much time.

CNS_Alana says:
::Counselor, tries to communicate telepathically with Oto, because he seems afraid to speak aloud::

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko: I'm afraid after our last encounter with a ship like yours we simply can't take your word for it. We need proof of your good intentions.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oto> ::Feels a presence trying to enter his mind, and fights it::

CNS_Alana says:
Oto: ~~~Can you hear me?  What can you tell me that will help us know what to do with you.  Can we help you, are you running for your life? ~~~

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: Be careful.  ::Watches Oto carefully::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: I will lower my shielding for a couple of seconds... Just enough time for your tactical crew to scan my ship. You will find that we don't carry any kind of weapons... Not even a single hand phaser.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oto> ::Enters in panic::

CNS_Alana says:
::Knows she should back away but is determined to remain in a position of inquisition::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: Here we go Captain. Remember only two seconds. It is the best I can do.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko: If you lower your shields, and keep them down, I will meet with you.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: The ship lowers it’s shielding

CEO_Masters says:
CO: You really can't trust that, Sir.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: Structural integrity and emergency systems of the station are holding.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Tightens his grip on Oto and reaches for a second Hypo in his pocket, ready to sedate him if things get too... crazy::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: We'rrre not rrreading any weapons, Sirrr.

CEO_Masters says:
CO: Everything's holding... so far.

CNS_Alana says:
~~~Oto: Please calm down.  We just want to help you.  We just want you to help us.  We do not wish to harm you.  But we cannot let you harm us, understand?~~~

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: Are you satisfied Captain? ::Puts his hand like saying I'm totally inoffensive::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oto> CNS: ~~~You don't understand... I can't say anything.. please~~~

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: Oto goes into shock.  He is having a heart attack.

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko: I'm satisfied that we cannot detect any weapons on your ship, nothing more. If you keep your shields down, I will meet with you in the interest of peace.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Feels his eyes widen and lays him back down on the biobed, taking out his tricorder:: CNS: Cardiac arrest... ::Points at the table of tools:: defibulator.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: Fine Captain... But that will allow us just scarce 30 minutes... I will explain you the reason when I am aboard your Station.

CEO_Masters says:
::Monitors all station and alien ship systems::

CNS_Alana says:
::Breaks mind contact with Oto.  Reaches for the defibulator and hands it to CMO::

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko: Prepare to be beamed aboard.

Host CO_Kerst says:
CTO: Have a security detail sent here and posted outside my Ready Room.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
@<Oko> COM Kootenai: Let's make it two for beaming. I mean, my assistant and myself.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
CO: Yes, Sirrr.

Host CO_Kerst says:
OPS: Lock onto our guest and beam him to my Ready Room when I give the signal.

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: did you detect any kind of device in Oto that would produce a heart attack?

Host CO_Kerst says:
COM Oko Fine.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: Oto's pulse is back.. however his vital signs are very unstable

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CNS*: Alana I need you in ops ASAP for some negotiations.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Sets the device for 150 Joules, setting it on his chest and charging:: CNS: Clear.. ::Stands back:: No..

CNS_Alana says:
CMO: He was fine upon your  first examination wasn't he?

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Aye, Sir. ::Locks the transporter onto Oto::

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: Yes... ::Notices the line's small movement and programs his sedative hypo to stabilize his low life signs, injecting him quickly::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Calls for a security detail sent to the CO’s Ready Room:: TO: Bailey, you go too.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Heads to his Ready Room::

Host TO_Bailey says:
CTO: Aye, Lieutenant….where am I going?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches the readings on his tricorder... waiting for his vitals to stabilize::

CNS_Alana says:
::Hears CO, Taps COM badge::  *CO*:  Ah, Sir, we have a situation here is sickbay, I will be there momentarily, Sir.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Smiles:: Captain Kerrrst's Rrready Rrroom.

OPS_Spicer says:
CO: Sir, I recommend that you take a security officer with you.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Nods and heads over to the Ready Room and presses the door chime::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CNS*: Your patient’s friends want to talk. I want your skills up here when we do.

CMO_Sovok says:
CNS: I think he's stabilizing... that was over abnormally fast... you can go now if you need to.

CEO_Masters says:
::Wonders why that Cait must roll her R’s like that::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*TO*: Enter!

CNS_Alana says:
CMO:  I will.  I will give report to Captain Kerst about this.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Lumbers into the CO's Ready Room:: CO: The Chief asked me to come in here, Sir.  ::Moves to the side of the door and stands there::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Nods:: CNS: Good idea.. ::Continues to monitor Oto and programs alarms above his biobed::

Host CO_Kerst says:
TO: Yes, were going to have visitors soon, stand over there ::Motions to the corner:: and watch them.

CNS_Alana says:
*CO*  I am on my way.  Our prisoner, Oto almost crashed  out on us, however CMO has stabilized him.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: Lights aboard the station blink.  Some minor power fluctuations are detected in the port sections.

OPS_Spicer says:
*CO*: I can beam the aliens aboard the station, Sir. Then they would have to be more civil.

Host TO_Bailey says:
CO: Aye, Sir.  ::Moves to the indicated position in the corner::

CNS_Alana says:
::Heading out of sickbay and straight to Ops::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*OPS*: In a second, I'm waiting for CNS Alana to arrive here.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: For a couple of seconds Oto enters a temporal flux.

CMO_Sovok says:
::Watches as his lights flicker and continues to monitor his patient, almost finished with his biobed settings::

OPS_Spicer says:
*CO*: You had better make it soon, I am starting to lose transporter lock on Oto.

CNS_Alana says:
::Arrives in Ops:: CO: You needed me, Sir? 

Host CO_Kerst says:
CNS: Yes, our patient’s friends are beaming over and I need you to assist me in these negotiations.

OPS_Spicer says:
::Locks transporters onto Oko::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*OPS*: Energize, Mister Spicer.

CMO_Sovok says:
Self: What the... ::Monitors Oto and tries to neutralize the chronotons::

OPS_Spicer says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir. ::Activates the transporter and beams Oko to the CO's Ready Room::

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Yes, Sir, ready when you are.  Let's do this!

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Watches as the tall Kezlarian materializes in the CO's Ready Room.  Reaches for his phaser::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: The aliens materialized in the CO's Ready Room.

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Motions for Bailey to relax::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: Nice to meet you .... again, Captain.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Takes his paw off of his phaser but keeps a close eye on the visitor::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Watches her console, monitoring the goings-on in the Ready Room::

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Have they shown any hostility tendencies while you talked to them, Sir?

CMO_Sovok says:
::Shakes his head and puts his tricorder away, using a dermal scanner to check for any sub-dermal implants that the tricorder might have missed::

Host CO_Kerst says:
OKO: I'm Captain Kerst, this… ::Motioning towards the CNS:: is 
Counselor Alana Torez.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: Nice to meet you .... again. Captain.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Feels someone looking at her and looks up at the CEO::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: Again...I don't believe we've met before.

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods toward Oko:: Nice to meet you Oko.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
CO: Oh yes we did.  Three times to be more exact.

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Smiles at the CEO::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: Perhaps you'd care to elaborate on memories I don't have.

CNS_Alana says:
::Raises eyebrows in wonderment::

CEO_Masters says:
::Sees all systems remain green::

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Looks intensely at the visitor and tries to recall if he's seen him before on Kezlaria::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
CO: The first time you were a young FCO aboard this Station, under the command of Captain Sorvino, am I right?

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oto> ::Shouts:: They are here!  They will help me!!

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: No you're not.  I've never been the FCO of this station.

CNS_Alana says:
::Stands with hands clasped in front of her, listening::

CMO_Sovok says:
::Looks at Oto and jumps back:: Oto: Who? Who is here? What are you talking about?

CNS_Alana says:
::Senses an unusual excitement but cannot tell where it is coming from::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
CO: May be I am wrong, my memory some times fails but unfortunately, my dear, Captain we don't have time to talk about the past.  I have told you time is essential and I am in sort of a...a rush.  Where is Oto?  Is he okay?

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: Oto is currently in our custody.  His injuries are being treated. Why is time essential? You keep saying that but never explaining why.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko>::Turns to the Counselor:: CNS: Weren't you the TO aboard the USS Nigeria?

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks at Oko:: Oko: No you are vastly mistaken.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
CO: Very well, as you may know, we are from Kezlaria Prime. Only that we come from 450 years in the future.

CNS_Alana says:
Oko: Are you thinking this from your past or is it a dream you are recalling, Oko?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Raises his furry eyebrows::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: In that time, the worlds in the Federation have developed the time travel technology .

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: I see. So why the attack on this station now, at this time? Does it have something to do with our recent encounter there?

CNS_Alana says:
Oko: Ah, well that perhaps explains why we seem familiar to you, perhaps in your future we favor others?

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: You are still are in doubt? What do you think is the reason for the massive chronotron particle concentration that my ship generates without imploding?  And why your station is still in one piece?

CNS_Alana says:
Oko: What purpose is it serving for you to come here from your future at this time, what do we mean to your future?

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: I have no doubt your technology is impressive. What I don’t understand or condone is the attack against this station by your other ship!

Host ASM_Pablo says:
CO: Anyway, Captain, I beg you to forgive my rudeness, but what happened during the last hour here, in your time, must be fixed immediately.  ::Doubts for a minute:: It was an accident.  You were not supposed to recall anything from our presence here once our experiment was concluded.

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Thinks: Experiment?::

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: So, that's how you regard us, lab animals to be experimented on!

Host ASM_Pablo says:
CO: Somehow, the Kretzal failsafe systems didn't work properly, creating a subspace rupture.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> ::Looks at one device similar to a watch on his wrist:: CO: We were conducting an historical research over the incident in Kezlaria Prime that recently involved your crew.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: We have done this hundreds of times but this time something went wrong and in order to prevent a paradox in the time line that could risk what you consider the future, I must have my man back.  He is the key to solving this whole mess.

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: If that's how you conduct your "research" I don't think I like your "future" very much.  But it still doesn't change the fact that your person, umm…Oto, violated several Federation laws. Those cannot be ignored.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
CO: And we don't have much time!  You have to trust my words, Captain!

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oto> ::Enters into a temporal flux again::

CNS_Alana says:
Oko: And if we do not comply with your wishes about this experiment, what will be the outcome?

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: TRUST?  You talk to me about trust?  Your crewmen assaulted this station and its crew. You arrive here with a wild story and little proof and ask me to trust you!

CMO_Sovok says:
::Drops his tricorder on the ground, finding the thing thoroughly useless.  Taps his COM badge:: *CO*: Sorry to interrupt, Sir but our patient keeps entering and leaving a temporal flux.  I've tried everything I can to stop it or at least delay it, but it's not working.  It doesn't make any sense, Sir.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
CNS: The subspace chronoton field gap won't be fixed and the whole future will just disappear.  Also, the station is right in the middle of that rupture.  Can you imagine the consequences of a massive chronotron particle wave invading the normal space?  The physical consequences would be catastrophic!

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: And what will happen if…IF I turn our prisoner over to you?

Host TO_Bailey says:
::Hopes the CO decides to give the alien in Sickbay to the alien in the Ready room....and fast!::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*CMO*: Understood, Doctor.

CMO_Sovok says:
Self: Understood? ::Mutters and continues to do what he can about Oto's injuries::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: He is actually caught in the paradox flux. We have the technology to make him return to a previous moment in the time, and correct the mistake the Kretzal crew made two minutes after they left your Station.

CNS_Alana says:
::Nods toward the CO and whispers:: CO: Sir, perhaps you should hear him out and get in on these...tests of sort.  Do a little research yourself?

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CNS: ::Turns over the CNS:: Are you sure that you were never a Tactical Officer aboard that ship? Oh, nevermind. 

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: Unacceptable.  If I return and you return to a point in the past then I want your word that the experiment on this station won't happen!

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: ::Thinks for a second:: You have my word.  ::Watches his wrist device once again and mentally crosses his fingers::

Host CO_Kerst says:
*OPS*: Drop the forcefield around Sickbay and prepare to beam our guest back to their ship.

CEO_Masters says:
::Sees something going on:: *CO*: Operations to Captain.

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> ::Hears the Captain:: Wise decision, Captain.

OPS_Spicer says:
*CO*: Aye, Sir. ::Drops the forcefield around Sickbay and locks on::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> ::Turns to his assistant:: When Oto is aboard the ship, you know what to do.

Host CO_Kerst says:
Oko: We'll beam him to your ship.  Don't make me regret trusting your word.

Host CO_Kerst says:
*OPS*: Energize, Mister Spicer.

CNS_Alana says:
::Listens to CO and waits for situation to change for the better, she hopes::

OPS_Spicer says:
::Energizes the transporter::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: You have my word, Captain. But remember I am no the only one...

CNS_Alana says:
::Looks over at CO::

CEO_Masters says:
*CO*: Captain!  The alien ship is about to blink out and I'm detecting a chronoton surge!

Host CO_Kerst says:
::Looks at the CNS:: CNS: What do think?

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko> CO: I'm afraid that to solve this whole thing we will have to return to our ship immediately.  ::Turns to his assistant:: Are you ready?

CNS_Alana says:
CO: Sounds scary to me, but what else can we do but learn to trust...

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<Oko’s Assistant> ::Pushes some buttons on his hand device and both Kezlarians disappear::

CTO_Rr`Vellan says:
::Begins to feel nauseous::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: Suddenly everything goes to slow motion again.

CEO_Masters says:
::Feels very sluggish::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
ACTION: Time line is restored to Stardate 10401.04.  At the exact minute when the USS Malvinas appears on station sensors.

CMO_Sovok:
::Suddenly sees his patient transported out of Sickbay:: OPS: Rick, what are you doing with my patient?

CNS_Alana says:
::Feels the sensation of having her words slowed down and she reaches out for CO Kerst::

Host ASM_Pablo says:
<<<<<<<<<<End Kootenai Mission>>>>>>>>>>

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