=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10504.24

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui

Sub SM Sergio Amendoeira
SM Arlene McIntyre

Also Staring:
Sergio Amendoeira as Zickfle
Sherilynne Floyhar as Doctor Walker
Sherilynne Floyhar as Nurse Ryans

Absent:
Richard Guerrera as XO Alexandra Horn
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Jim Greenman as CMO Kymar Dremel
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

Episode 164: "Prelude to Invasion, Part 4: What Do We Do Now?": The Luna's crew has managed to stave off the attackers... or have they?  Main Engineering is now the staging point for the Luna's crew to find out what is happening outside.  And figure out how to return to their time.
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CO_Savar says:
::Monitoring the situation in Main Engineering... the CIV has disappeared::
CSO_Singh says:
:: At one of the consoles, pulling what she can up from sensors.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: At a console in main engineering and calling up internal sensor readings... ::
CO_Savar says:
CSO: Did we recover any meaningful readings about the aliens or their makeup?
OPS_Qui says:
:: Receives information from the V-CTO ::   CO: Sir, the Vesuvius CTO states the Luna is clear of the aliens.

ACTION : A message coming from the Vesuvius informs the Luna that the three tetrahedrons have left the area through their vortexes.

CO_Savar says:
OPS: Has the Vesuvius made any progress towards resolving this situation?  Either dealing with the aliens or returning us to our proper time?
OPS_Qui says:
CO: He also states they will be returning to the Vesuvius...   :: Sees a message coming through ::   The Vesuvius sends word the three tetrahedrons have left the area
CSO_Singh says:
::Tiredly:: CO:  Meaningful?  ::Shakes her head::  Nothing other then they keep saying we... humans that is, are the key and they keep taking people.  Though now they have put the Andorians into the mix as well.

ACTION : Through the corner of his eye, the CO thinks he sees a transparent ghostly figure...

OPS_Qui says:
:: Sends a message out and quickly receives an answer ::   CO: No sir...no progress made.  They are currently sending an AT to Earth's area 51 to investigate abductions
CO_Savar says:
::Turns his head slightly::  CSO: What similarities are there between humans, Andorians, and Loreridians?
CO_Savar says:
OPS: Did we get any meaningful readings coming through the vortex, or the other times the tetrahedrons have come and gone?
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Still working on interpretations of the data, sir
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  None, absolutely none.  The Loeridians are similar to Vulcans genetically, but we have already had experience with you and them.  All three have different blood bases.  It could all be coincident on the last two, but not on the former.
CSO_Singh says:
CSO:  I wonder... :: Stops, her eyes going unfocussed.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Finally gets information on the anomalies ::   CO: Sir...the vortexes are some kind of subspace rifts...   :: Pauses a moment ::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Jaw drops a moment ::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Looks around ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Suddenly sees herself working at the console, looking at her captain, standing still now.::
CO_Savar says:
OPS: Lieutenant?

ACTION : The Captain hears a whisper near his ear. "I can help you... If you'll help me."

OPS_Qui says:
:: Her brow furrows and her words are slow... ::   CO: Sir...I just heard someone whisper in my ear, "I can help you"
OPS_Qui says:
:: Checks internal sensors for anything odd ::
CO_Savar says:
::Pauses for a moment::  OPS: I believe I heard that too.
OPS_Qui says:
CO: There's nothing on internal sensors...
CO_Savar says:
Aloud: How can I help you?
CO_Savar says:
::Looking around::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Falls back into herself, her eyes blinking as she hears the captain.::
CO_Savar says:
::His eyes settle on Singh, who appears uneasy::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks around and shakes her head embarrassed, but noting no one had noticed.  Takes a deep breath and returns to putting together data.::
Host Zickfle says:
::moves closer to the captain:: CO : Sickbay.... Go there.
CO_Savar says:
Aloud: And if I go to Sickbay, you will help us?
Host Zickfle says:
::moves to OPS, and speaks:: OPS : I can try...
OPS_Qui says:
:: Looks over to the Captain and wonders who he's talking to... ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks up at the captain.::
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Sir...the voice just said to me "I can try"
Host Zickfle says:
::moves to the doors, which open. He exits::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks between the captain and OPS officer wondering if she needed to call Alex back to them.::
CO_Savar says:
::Watches the doors open::  CSO/OPS: Perhaps you two should come with me.  ::Begins to walk towards the doors::
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Aye sir...   :: Follows the CO with her weapon drawn ::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  Go?  Go where?
Host Zickfle says:
::waits for the three officers, and moves to the nearest TL::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks at the open doors.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Has caught up to him and moves ahead of him for his protection ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Does not budge, not having any idea what is going on.::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Calls back to the CSO ::  CSO: Harmony!  Bring up the rear!
Host Zickfle says:
::enters the TL::
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  Rear what?  What is going on?  ::Grabs her tricorder and scans the area.::

ACTION : The TL doors open before any of the officers reach it

OPS_Qui says:
:: Calls back ::   CSO: Don't know, but the CO wants to go to sick bay...
CO_Savar says:
CSO: Lieutenant Commander, are you coming?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks at her captain.  If it were anyone else, she would insist on more information.  With a sigh, checks her phaser and heads out the door to join them.::
OPS_Qui says:
CO: Sir, let me check out the turbolift before you enter...   :: Moves into the turbolift and checks it out ::

ACTION : Qui sees nothing there, and her instruments say the same.

CO_Savar says:
::Looks curiously at Lieutenant Qui::  OPS: Anything?
OPS_Qui says:
:: Satisfied ::   CO: All clear, sir
Host Zickfle says:
::exits the TL, moves closer to Singh:: CSO : Hurry...
Host Zickfle says:
::moves back to the TL::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Enters the TL and moves to the side so the CO can enter ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Her face expressionless, she unhappily moves into the turbolift.  Grumpily::  Zickfle:  Hurry yourself....

ACTION : Both Qui and Savar feel something brushing up against them..

OPS_Qui says:
:: Shivers a moment ::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Hears her symbiont and smiles ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Stands in the turbolift, folding her arms as she stares at the doors, uncomfortable with this.::
Host Zickfle says:
::waits for the others to take him to sickbay::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Moves to the front of the doors now that everyone is in and stands in front of the CO for his protection ::
CO_Savar says:
::Gets a cold feeling along his right side::  TL: Computer, Sickbay.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Shivers again ::
CO_Savar says:
::Looks down towards Lieutenant Qui::  OPS: Lieutenant, if something were to befall me, I doubt you could protect every side of me.
OPS_Qui says:
:: Smiles to self ::  CO: Probably not sir, but Qui and I will die trying.  I can only hope Qui isn't lost should I fall.
CO_Savar says:
CSO: Lieutenant Commander Jarot can maintain control over our command center.
Host Zickfle says:
::exits the TL before anyone else after the doors open::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Cautiously exits and looks around ::   CO: Clear sir
Host Zickfle says:
::whispers to the CO as he exits the lift:: CO : Quickly...
OPS_Qui says:
:: Lowers her weapon to her side, but keeps it pointed forward ::
CO_Savar says:
::Strides purposefully from the turbolift, hoping the ladies will keep up::
OPS_Qui says:
:: Knowing they are going to sickbay, remains at point ::
CSO_Singh says:
~~~~ CTO: Alex, something weird is going on.  Keep an eye on things.~~~~  ::Follows after her captain, her legs taking twice the steps of his.

ACTION : As the three enter sickbay, the sounds of moaning injured fill their ears...

OPS_Qui says:
:: Sees the nurses and other junior doctors running around ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Closes her eyes briefly.  Sickbay was not one of her favorite rooms.  She glances around for the MO, not seeing him.::
Host Zickfle says:
::moves closer to the captain:: CO : I need one of your humans...
CO_Savar says:
Voice: You... need one of my humans?
OPS_Qui says:
:: Hears the CO and looks at him quickly ::
Host Zickfle says:
CO : Yes.. Stem cells. 20ccs.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Stands by the door, watching and listening to her captain speaking to the air.::
CO_Savar says:
::Lowers his voice to barely a whisper::  Voice: Why?
Host Zickfle says:
CO : You will see... Quickly, or I will not be able to help you.

ACTION : On one of the bio beds, the vital signs of an injured crewmember go flatline.

Doctor_Walker says:
:: Runs over to the bio bed.  Tries to resuscitate him ::
CO_Savar says:
::Frowns and grabs an otherwise frazzled nurse::  Nurse: Nurse, prepare 20 ccs of stem cells for me.

ACTION : Walker's attempts to revive him fail... The injuries were too severe..

Doctor_Walker says:
Out loud: It's no good... he's gone
CSO_Singh says:
:: Watches sadly as one of doctors rushes to the mans side.  She cannot see who it is and not certain she wanted to.::
Doctor_Walker says:
:: Hears the CO :: CO: Sir, why do you need 20 ccs of stem cells?
Host Zickfle says:
::speaks to the CO:: CO : Hurry.. I'm not sure... How much longer... I can hold out..
Doctor_Walker says:
:: Takes the instrument from the nurse ::
CO_Savar says:
Walker: Because I do.  Fetch them now, you may note this later in your log.
Doctor_Walker says:
CO: Aye sir...   :: Rolls the man to his side and extracts the stem cells from his spine ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Watches.::
CO_Savar says:
::Whispers aloud::  Voice: Where.... ?
Doctor_Walker says:
CO: Sir, I have the stem cells
Host Zickfle says:
CO : Radiation... Small dose.. Point it at my voice.
Doctor_Walker says:
CO: Radiation, sir?  We have a gamma radiation scanner over here...
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks down at her tricorder still keeping a running log.::
CO_Savar says:
::Looks curiously at the Doctor... did he hear the voice, too?::  Walker: Thank you... ::Moves to the device and prepares it, turning it on, not certain what to expect::
Host Zickfle says:
::almost screams:: All : NOW!
CSO_Singh says:
:: Jumps::
Doctor_Walker says:
Self: Now?!?  Now what?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Her eyes wide, she subconsciously notes her phaser is at the ready.::
CO_Savar says:
::Looks left and right, following the Doctor's actions::

ACTION : As the scanner is turned on, a translucent figure appears everywhere the beam points..

Doctor_Walker says:
:: Seems to instinctively know and injects the stem cells into an exposed part of the alien ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Her eyes narrow as she again tries to read what she is seeing on her tricorder.::
CO_Savar says:
::Straightens up at the sight of these figures.  His curiosity and calm nature keeps him from assuming a hostile intention::  Figures: Who are you?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Quietly::  CO:  I am now picking up faint life signs... I read none before.

ACTION : As the stem cells are applied, the being becomes taking a less translucent shape.

Doctor_Walker says:
Self: Wow!  Nurse...grab a tricorder and log these readings!

ACTION : They can see internal organs, black eyes, mouth, A large cranial cavity... Small nose... Long thin arms and legs... The creature is on it's knees.

Nurse_Ryans says:
Walker: Yes sir...   :: Grabs the nearest medical tricorder and starts to log the occurrence ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Steps quietly toward the captain, glad her confidence in him had held true, though a bit put out she had no idea what was going on till now.::

ACTION : The skin, though translucent, seems to be of a grey tone.

CSO_Singh says:
:: Her eyes look him over and a frown comes to her face as he appears familiar in some way.::
Host Zickfle says:
::speaks:: All :Continue with the radiation.. ::gets up as he starts feeling better.
Nurse_Ryans says:
:: Watches in disbelief ::
Doctor_Walker says:
:: Watches the being, hears what he says and monitors the radiation being administered ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Life signs increasing, stabilizing.::
CO_Savar says:
::Wonders if there's any incidental harm to anyone in the area from this radiation::
CSO_Singh says:
CO:  I am reading two hearts along with a more advanced cerebral organ.  And he seems... familiar.

ACTION : The skin becomes opaque, grey...

Host Zickfle says:
::flicks his eyelids, over the big dark eyes::
OPS_Qui says:
Self: Wow...
Host Zickfle says:
::holds his hand up in front of him:: All : You can stop now...
OPS_Qui says:
CO: I think what we are witnessing is a type of transformation
Doctor_Walker says:
:: Turns off the machine ::
CO_Savar says:
CSO: Familiar how?
Host Zickfle says:
::looks up at the captain:: CO : Thank you...
CSO_Singh says:
:: Looks slightly embarrassed::  CO: On earth, back in the 1940's, there were rumors of alien abductions.  Especially in the Roswell area.  It was considered pretty much a hoax.  When there were drawings made of the descriptions :: Motions to the alien::  that is what they drew.
Nurse_Ryans says:
:: At a close, far enough from being grabbed, moves the medical tricorder over the being ::
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