U.S.S. Pendragon
10305.10

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<Resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

Kate as Lilith.
Jan as Ens Tribble

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::frowns::

CSO_Toms says:
::In hell, with some little imp nearby::

CNS_Luchena says:
::lounging around in his big black chair::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::in hell with the rest of the crew::

EnsTribble says:
::chitters nervously::

XO_Rofax says:
::shakes his head refusing to believe this can be possible::  CO: Captain.  Are you okay?

CIV_Brock says:
::Gets an idea that just might save their rears...::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sitting on the ground looking on, benignly::

CTO_Hull says:
::wiping the dog saliva off his face::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::tries to think pleasant thoughts::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Ok? Except for being trapped in a reasonable facsimile of Hell, fine. Why?

CNS_Luchena says:
::turns his gaze to DeRidder::

Host Lilith says:
Action: the dog winks at Hull.

CNS_Luchena says:
::tries to think of a really slow painful way to kill that one::

CIV_Brock says:
Self: That could work... Assuming that they are paying attention...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::smirks:: XO: Funny, I never bought into the whole afterlife bit.

EnsTribble says:
::notices CEO being calm and wonders if he doesn't have a clear understanding of the trouble we're in::

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Thought I saw blood on your cheek...... just checking...

CMO_Shiar says:
:: sitting in the cave going over the theory::

CIV_Brock says:
Self:...which they probably are, since we are being tortured...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Oh that. Just a few claw marks.

XO_Rofax says:
CO: I keep asking myself how this can even be possible....  it just feels like a bad dream....

CIV_Brock says:
Self: This could actually work...

CEO_DeRidder says:
::gently rocking forward and back, seated Indian style , actually frightened out of his wits::

CNS_Luchena says:
::has a minion tighten the thumbscrews on one of the Gemstone survivors::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: You've read reports on the Q...I'd almost guess this is a renegade from the Continuum.

Host Cat says:
Action: One of the minions sidles up to the CSO and pinches his butt.

CSO_Toms says:
::shakes head, then looks at the imp... freaky little beggar...::

CIV_Brock says:
::Overhears the CO and XO's conversation and walks over.::

XO_Rofax says:
CO: I never imagined them to be this.... 'uncivilized.'  Even a Q has its limits....

EnsTribble says:
::is glad she's so small, she can hide::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::grumbles:: XO: True. Well, I don't know about you, but I'm not going to just stand here waiting for them to broil me.

Lilith says:
::Moves over slowly to Mikal, standing beside him::

CNS_Luchena says:
::sucks up the energy of those he is torturing::

Host Cat says:
Action: The four-headed dog notices the Tribble and licks its lips.....all eight of them.

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Your suggestion Captain.... ::eyes light up::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::walks toward the cage holding the Gemstone crew::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks over to where the survivors are:: <whispers> CO:  Sir, I want to try to get to the Gemstone's crew ...

Host Cat says:
Action: The cord on the cage begins to glow.

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  Listen to them plot.

CIV_Brock says:
CO/XO: I might have a plan...

XO_Rofax says:
CIV: Yes Ensign?  What is it?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::eyes the cord as she approaches::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: sir, to answer your earlier question, I think that a dream isn't too far off

CTO_Hull says:
CO: Can we go home now?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the XO and the CO briefly overhearing their conversation::

CIV_Brock says:
XO: If this is the work of the Q then all we need to do is stop playing along, but on the other hand...

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Some mass hallucination then Doctor?  ::narrows his eyes::

Lilith says:
Mikal: Their plans will never work ::Puts a hand on his chest::

Host Cat says:
Action: The CSO, CTO, and CMO are grabbed from behind.

XO_Rofax says:
CIV: Stop playing?  I never recall starting....

CTO_Hull says:
::tries to look over his shoulder::

CIV_Brock says:
XO: Think of it like a Q would: This is all a game...

CSO_Toms says:
Self: What the....????

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::reaches the vicinity of the cage and looks over the Gemstone crew::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: I may have to explain later sir

Host Cat says:
Action: They soon find themselves strapped to the Rack.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::look back up to Mikal thinking "Not even a Q is this cruel and inhuman"::

XO_Rofax says:
CIV: I have trouble believing the Q have gotten this out of hand.... again....

Host Cat says:
Action: The Gemstone crew looks back silently.

CIV_Brock says:
XO: It could be that J character we met...

CNS_Luchena says:
::winks at DeRidder then laughs::

CSO_Toms says:
::squirms around on the rack, trying to get free::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
Lilith/CNS:  Hey! Let them go! ::moves to try to free her crewmates::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: is strapped in a rack but isn't worried::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::scootches back up against the wall as the thing that has possessed Mikal winks at him::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Doctor.... talk quickly.... I'm not sure what's next.....  ::looks for a rock or pointy stick or something::

CNS_Luchena says:
OPS: Go ahead and get them.  ::waves her away like an annoying insect::

Lilith says:
Mikal: So what are you going to do to them, I hope it will hurt..

CIV_Brock says:
XO: If this somehow isn't a Q's doing... Then we need to get help from them...

CTO_Hull says:
Himself: This is just too much!

CIV_Brock says:
XO: There aren't really any other options...

CNS_Luchena says:
::smiles unpleasantly at Lilith::  Lilith:  Do you have any suggestions my dear?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::moves to the CTO and begins to release him::

CIV_Brock says:
Self: Then dieing, of course....

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::eyes the gold lock, thinking:: SELF: Hmmm...gold. Very soft metal. ::grabs a rock and throws it at the soft metal lock::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: every time we've been attacked we seem to be fine afterwards. it is my theory that these things have no actual powers and that this is all psychological

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks around for that redheaded one::

EnsTribble says:
::hears CMO and begins to concentrate, Vulcan-style::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: That’s one 'hell' of a theory Doc.... but how do we stop this?

Lilith says:
Mikal: Well you could cut them... ::Runs her nail over his chest:: Here....::Runs her nail down his stomach:: Or there...::Licks her lips::

CTO_Hull says:
OPS: What took you so long?

Host Cat says:
Action: The OPS officer's fingers begin to crumble.

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: if I’m right, by convincing yourself it's an illusion you shouldn't be harmed

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  Oooohhh... with a dull rusty knife?

Host Cat says:
Action: The rock hits one of the Gemstone crew.....killing her instantly.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::quickly realizes her aim is especially bad inside the suit::

CNS_Luchena says:
::stands::  All:  I need more.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::feels her fingers crumbling ... ignores it and keeps trying to free the CTO::

Lilith says:
Mikal: Ooooo I like that idea ::Grins::

CNS_Luchena says:
CO:  Whom should we start with?

CTO_Hull says:
OPS: Your fingers!

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: I'm convinced this doesn't add up, but who is having this illusion?

Host Cat says:
Action: The poor OPS has no more fingers......

CSO_Toms says:
::finds a spot on the roof, concentrates on it, and thinks of better days::

EnsTribble says:
::goes to OPS to try to distract her out of this "reality"::

Lilith says:
Mikal: Nono, that one is to fat...will make too much of a mess

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: all of us

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  I know ... ::finds she no longer has any fingers::

CIV_Brock says:
::Walks up to about ten feet in front of where the CNS and Lilith are.::

XO_Rofax says:
::looks to the OPS officer and wonders how she's going to be able to push buttons::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::heads back toward her crew::

CTO_Hull says:
CO: Captain, Pettigrove has lost her fingers!

CNS_Luchena says:
CIV:  Yes, little man?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: No she hasn't.

Host Cat says:
Action: The Dog walks over to the CEO.

CIV_Brock says:
CNS: Nothing... just observing...You make an interesting couple...

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: Then how do we convince everyone..... some of these people are dying.....  ::looks for anything to render someone unconscious::

Host Cat says:
Action: The dog begins to nibble on the CEO's ear.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: It's simple. None of this is real...none of it CAN be real.

CNS_Luchena says:
CIV:  Are you not frightened, little man?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::wishes she had a knife or something to cut the crew free::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::::stands up with a start, swinging punches at the dog::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::raises a single eyebrow in an oddly familiar fashion::

CIV_Brock says:
CNS: I figure we're going to die... What's the point?

Lilith says:
::Reaches over and licks Mikal's lips:: Mikal: I think I like this one...make his pain last longer ...for me please

CEO_DeRidder says:
::kicks and moves over with the CO & XO::

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  You may have him, my dear.

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Well, I'm convinced, but somehow, someone still is trapped in this illusion.....  the question is who....

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  Do as you wish with him.

CIV_Brock says:
Self: Maybe that WASN'T a good idea...

Host Cat says:
Action: The dog follows.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::has a thought:: CO:  It has to be the CNS! He was the first one affected by all this ...

XO_Rofax says:
::finds a stick-shaped rock and tosses it down the way::  Dog: Go fetch it boy.....

EnsTribble says:
XO: We all need to concentrate.   This is not our reality.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Some of us DO believe this is real.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Even you, to a point.

Host Cat says:
Action: The handles on the racks begin to turn.

CTO_Hull says:
CO: Nothing unreal; exists.

CNS_Luchena says:
::doesn't like what he's hearing::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::smiles:: CTO: Exactly.

Lilith says:
CIV: you will be well rewarded...a quick death you shall not have...Come here  Mikal: what shall I do with him?

XO_Rofax says:
CO / Tribble: But how to convince Mikal... and the Gemstone crew?

CEO_DeRidder says:
XO: Thank you....   ::tries to begin to shake off some of the fear as his mental thought repression training starts to kick in::

Host Cat says:
Action: The CTO's chest begins to open as if slashed by a knife.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Can it be implanted telepathically?

CIV_Brock says:
Lilith: You aren't real...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
ALL: Those "demons" were slashing me while I parachuted...but they didn't damage the suit. And the more focused on the jump I got, the less "they" did.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::sighs, still mostly frightened but able to move and function again::

CSO_Toms says:
::lies, thinking of other things, things that are real, like Liana::

CIV_Brock says:
Lilith: Nothing is... Life is an illusion...

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  Whatever brings you pleasure.

EnsTribble says:
XO: Concentrate.  Try to pull yourself into our reality.  Maybe you can pull the others out of this unreality.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: I believe it is a form of telepathic attack. Mikal was much more susceptible, being a strong telepath.

CTO_Hull says:
CO: ::looks down at his chest:: This is not happening,...

CIV_Brock says:
Lilith: Death is too.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: whistles some stupid cheery tune::

Host Cat says:
Action: The tribble begins to be pulled towards the fiery pit.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: What's not happening? ::smiles::

XO_Rofax says:
CEO: David, get up.... and get behind me.... Mikal is not Mikal.... you need to remember that.... think of a way to recover the Gemstone.... we need to get it out of here....

Lilith says:
::Moves up to the CIV and runs her sharp nails down his chest and stomach:: CIV: does that feel real?

CTO_Hull says:
CO: Nothing!

Host Cat says:
Action: The poor CIV shrinks a bit more.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
ALL: My mother used to tell stories about some particularly nasty Irish demons.

CIV_Brock says:
::Attempts to keep a straight face.:: Lilith: Does it feel real?

CIV_Brock says:
Lilith: What is real?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::concentrates on the Pendragon and its crew ... ::

Host Cat says:
Action: The pain intensifies for those on the rack.

XO_Rofax says:
::runs after Tribble::  Tribble:  Not today my friend.....  ::thinks of the last time Tribble munched of a plate of lettuce in the mess hall::

CNS_Luchena says:
::chuckles as he watches Lilith::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
ALL: They were easy to get rid of, really. A candle in the dark, even openly disbelieving them.

CIV_Brock says:
::Grunts a bit.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::moves over behind the XO::  XO: The Gemstone.....   Right.....

CTO_Hull says:
CO: Leprechauns?

Host Cat says:
Action: Laughter echoes throughout the hall.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Ha...no, much older than those stories.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::pauses a bit still thinking, "How can this BE?"::

EnsTribble says:
::gets picked up by XO::  Thanks!

Host Cat says:
Action: The CSO's eyes begin to bleed.

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: Enough... you've had your fun, but this is not possible....  ::runs off with Tribble::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
ALL: The point is, there IS something here...something telepathic...and it wants us frightened.

CSO_Toms says:
::thinking of what he had planned for after this mission::

CMO_Shiar says:
SELF: this isn't real, it's a mind trick, an illusion. you don't believe in this...  you don't believe

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
ALL: It certainly wouldn't be the first encountered species like that.

Host Cat says:
Action: The XO begins to slide into the pit.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
ALL:  Right!  It seems to feed off our fear ...

EnsTribble says:
XO: Don't be afraid.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
ALL: Ignore everything. Follow the doctor's example.

Host Cat says:
Action: The CMO's right foot suddenly comes off.

Lilith says:
::Eyes go wide in joy:: CIV: I herd that grunt...::Pulls out a blade and runs the tips of it down his arm::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::remarkably is showing no fear whatsoever::

CNS_Luchena says:
::feels a flicker in the energy in the room::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: laughs as the 'foot falls off'::

CNS_Luchena says:
::frowns::

Host Cat says:
Action: The cord holding up the cage begins to burn.

XO_Rofax says:
::stops running and steadies himself::  Self:  I am standing on solid ground.... I am walking out of the cave.... The crew is safe and Mikal is coming home with us....  ~~~ ::tries to reach Mikal:: ~~~

CIV_Brock says:
::Tries a meditation.:: Lilith: You are NOT real. Nothing is... Pain is futile.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::brings a mental image in her mind of the cord not burning::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: I have more discipline than most...can you "connect" to the others through me?

Lilith says:
::Trusts the Dagger deep in his arm:: CIV: but I am real...and I will make you feel more pain then you ever have before..

CNS_Luchena says:
<Mikal's core>::feels a whiff of fresh air where he's hiding::

Host Cat says:
Action: The flames flicker on the walls as the cuts in poor Hull begin to deepen.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::reaches out one last time in a desperate attempt to reach Mikal, not willing to give into this thing or give up on Mikal::

EnsTribble says:
CIV:  Don't be afraid!

CIV_Brock says:
EnsTribble: Fear is futile!

Host Cat says:
Action: DeRidder is slammed back as the door to Mikal's mind slams shut.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::watches the CNS intently::

EnsTribble says:
CIV: Your fear only makes it stronger.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::hopes the answer is "yes", and begins to REALLY concentrate::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::lands against the wall::  

EnsTribble says:
::feels the CO concentrating::

Lilith says:
CIV: Be afraid...they are not the ones with a knife in them...yet...but they will soon enough

CSO_Toms says:
::remembers back to epistemology in uni, nothing is every what it seems::

Host Cat says:
Action: The dagger hits the bone.

CNS_Luchena says:
::appears to flicker momentarily::

Host Cat says:
Action: The dog whines.

CTO_Hull says:
::presses his comm badge one last time in a vain attempt to call for help

Lilith says:
Mikal: Is everything all right?

XO_Rofax says:
CO: I'm not sure, but I am willing to believe we can.... My telepathy was hindered earlier.  ~~~ ::tries to connect with the CO::  CO: My thought to your thoughts.... my mind to your mind.... our thoughts are one.... ~~~

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  There are nonbelievers in the room.  ::looks around::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: notices Luchena flicker::  XO: did you see that. that's my proof!

XO_Rofax says:
::doesn't hear the CMO, is lost in thought, concentrating on the CO::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
SELF/ALL: Nothing unreal exists.

Lilith says:
Mikal: Who my love? Point them out, I will make them believe...::grins::

Host Cat says:
Action: A minion bites Rofax.

CIV_Brock says:
::Jerks forward as it hits the bone.:: Lilith: This is not real. ::Rips away from her and jogs back to the group.::

CTO_Hull says:
::closes his eyes, and clears his mind::

CNS_Luchena says:
::jumps to his feet and points at the CIV::  Lilith:  Kill him!

Host Cat says:
Action: Brock is running but never gets there.

XO_Rofax says:
::ignores the pain as best he can and focuses on how green the CO's eyes are::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::concentrates on other things::

Lilith says:
CIV: You can run...but never hides ::Pounces at the CIV::

Host Cat says:
Action: The CO's eyes turn black with blood.

CIV_Brock says:
::Tries to reach out with his mind...::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::doesn't notice, being in a nearly trancelike state::

Host Cat says:
Action: The rope burns brighter.

Lilith says:
::Rushes out in front of the CIV, and tries to trip him::

Host Cat says:
Action: Blood begins to pour from the ceiling.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::stands up one more time, trying top catch breath::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::still concentrating on Kiri-Kin-Tha's first law of metaphysics::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::realizes she's been completely ignored ::

CNS_Luchena says:
::flickers again::

Host Cat says:
Action: Lilith rips out Brock's heart.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: smiles as Luchena flickers::

CSO_Toms says:
::thinks, if this was real, I would be dead, and therefore it is not... therefore I am not on this rack, but rather standing by the XO, because that is what IS happening::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::begins walking toward the CO slowly and continues reaching out to her thoughts:: ~~~

CIV_Brock says:
::Falls to the ground with his eyes wide open.::

Lilith says:
::Takes his heart and brings it over to Mikal:: Mikal: share this with me..

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the XO as if to say "I'm not taking this anymore!"::

CNS_Luchena says:
::grabs the heart from Lilith and holds it up::  All:  And you do not fear?!

Host Cat says:
Action: The cage falls into the pit.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::still concentrating, tuning out Hell::

Host Cat says:
Action: The OPS officer crumbles into a very small pile of sand.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::hopes the Gemstone crew is observant enough to be following suit::

XO_Rofax says:
CEO: David, listen to the Captain's voice.  Focus on the tone.   ~~~ CEO: David, listen to the Captain's voice. Focus on the tone. ~~~

CNS_Luchena says:
::holding the CIV's heart up, slowly squeezes the blood out::

Lilith says:
::Bows down in front of Mikal:: Mikal: who may I play with next ::Slithers seductively::

CMO_Shiar says:
SELF: what is there to fear, except maybe fear itself but that's just stupid?

Host Cat says:
Action: And the flames once again flicker.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::crumbles::

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  That one.  ::points at the XO::

XO_Rofax says:
::tries to speak and project telepathically at the same time::

EnsTribble says:
CNS: Oh no, you don't!

CEO_DeRidder says:
::turns attention to the CO's voice and concentrates per the XOs instructions::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::almost wishes she was telepathic...it would make this much easier::

Lilith says:
::Turns around quickly:: Mikal: Now now, doesn't he look tasty..

CNS_Luchena says:
::growls at the tribble::

Host Cat says:
The CTO is in excruciating agony.

CTO_Hull says:
::Wriggles in pain::

EnsTribble says:
::squeals loudly at the CNS, causing ear-splitting sound::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::notices the CTO's discomfort:: CTO: It's not real. Concentrate with us.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: tries to wriggle the missing toes::

Host Cat says:
Action: The dog begins to lick the blood off of Hull's face::

Lilith says:
::Crawls seductively for Mikal over to the XO:: XO: MMM...what do I have here.

CNS_Luchena says:
::tosses the heart at the tribble.  It misses and splats on the floor::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CEO: David, you are the link.... follow the Captain's lead. ~~~  CEO: David, you are the link.... follow the Captain's lead.

CTO_Hull says:
::begins to relax, thinking of the ocean and sailing::

XO_Rofax says:
::stands with eyes closed::  Lilith: Nothing... there is nothing here for you.  Be gone....

Host Cat says:
Action: As the cage hits the flames the screams of the dead and dying echo throughout the room.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
ALL: This is only real so far as your minds MAKE it real.

CNS_Luchena says:
::laughs::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::moves over to the CO and takes her hand, attempting to project to the rest of the group::

CNS_Luchena says:
::is recharged considerably::

Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal is like the energizer Bunny.

Lilith says:
::Laughs out loud:: XO: but there is...you...::Moves up his body, dragging the knife up his leg, to his hip::

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: hey Mikal, you call that a laugh?   :: laughs louder and with more feeling::

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: now that's a laugh

CNS_Luchena says:
::glares at the CMO::

CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  You.  You showed them all the way.

CNS_Luchena says:
::flickers considerably this time::

CMO_Shiar says:
CNS: what are you going to do about it, pull a rabbit from a hat?

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ Lilith:  You are nothing, you are not possible, the unreal cannot exist. ~~~  Lilith:  You are nothing, you are not possible, and the unreal cannot exist.

Host Cat says:
Action: A sudden wind begins to scatter the ashes of OPS.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CMO: Doctor, what are you talking to?

CNS_Luchena says:
CMO:  I'm surprised you of all of them showed the gumption::

Lilith says:
::Shrugs off the XO and continues on to the CSO:: CSO: And what do we have here...

CEO_DeRidder says:
::closes eyes and begins to concentrate deeply::  ~~~All Possible: Put all fear of mind and body out.  All of this is of the realm of the unreal~~~

Host Cat says:
Action: For just a brief moment, Mikal seems transparent.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: just smiles at Mikal::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::continues to focus on the CO's voice and repeat her words verbatim, telepathically and vocally:: ~~~

EnsTribble says:
::joins her mind to DeRidder, concentrating hard::

CNS_Luchena says:
<Mikal's core>::sees a bit of light::

CSO_Toms says:
Lilith: A free spirit.... a real entity, which is not afraid....

Lilith says:
::Moves over the CSO and licks the blood from his eyes:: CSO: mmm you are tasty little one...::Moves the blade over the side of his neck::

Host Cat says:
Action: The cuts on Hull begin to close.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::continues to concentrate::

CSO_Toms says:
::smiles:: Lilith: But you aren’t here to taste that which is real....

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ Lilith: You are no more.  It is time for Mikal to come home.  Be gone.  ~~~

CTO_Hull says:
himself: Oh...madi padmi...ummmmmm (chanting)

Host Cat says:
Action: Hull is fully healed.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Why are you speaking to the unreal?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: There's nothing to speak to.

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: how you doing over there? fine, right?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over to Mikal, and imagines Mikal as he truly is and back on the ship - smiles slightly::

Lilith says:
CSO: But this real, and I will taste more of you ::Runs the knife over his neck, running to the other side::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::still concentrating::

CTO_Hull says:
CMO ::opens his eyes:: Yes Doctor, thank you

CSO_Toms says:
CO: But I can still talk to myself..... and that is all I have been doing...

CNS_Luchena says:
<Mikal's core>::smells a fresh wind::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::hears the Captain's voice and sits down, focusing on maintaining the link along with the others:: ~~~

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: That's better.

CMO_Shiar says:
CTO: congrats on beating it

Host Cat says:
Action: The CIV and OPS are reincarnated. She is a beautiful angel...he is a chubby, diapered cherub.

CTO_Hull says:
CMO: Mind over matter :::grins::

CSO_Toms says:
::smiles in the COs direction:: Ma'am, always a pleasure

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::materializes::

CMO_Shiar says:
:: smiles::

XO_Rofax says:
::would run in fear, but seeing as his eyes are closed, sits tight::

Lilith says:
::Moves over back to Mikal::

Host Cat says:
Action: Lilith looks pained.

CIV_Brock says:
::Observes himself.:: Self: Darn it...

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: hey Jordan, looking good.

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  We are fading.  They know.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::smiles at them::

CIV_Brock says:
Lilith: Hello...Friend...

Host Cat says:
Action: The flames begin to diminish.

CIV_Brock says:
::Walks up to her.::

Lilith says:
::Holds on to Mikal:: Mikal: what now my love...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::continues to chant and focus::

Host Cat says:
Action: The CIV is a cherub...little, fat, wings. No walking!

CNS_Luchena says:
Lilith:  We wait again.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::reaches out to Mikal seeing that he appears to be growing weak::  ~~~CNS: Mikal!!!!~~~

Lilith says:
::Moves over to the CIV and kicks him over::

Host Cat says:
Action: The OPS releases those who are on the rack.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::uses her angelic powers to release those on the rack::

Host Cat says:
Action: The CIV land with a splat and begins to cry.

CMO_Shiar says:
OPS: thank you  :: smiles::

CNS_Luchena says:
<Mikal's core>::hears David but is too weak to answer::

CIV_Brock says:
Lilith: You big meanie!!!

CIV_Brock says:
::Struggles to get up::

CNS_Luchena says:
<Mikal's core>::tries to fight back::

CEO_DeRidder says:
~~~CNS: Mikal!!!!   Fight it!!!  It's almost over!!!! Please!!!!~~~

Lilith says:
::Moves over and starts stepping on the CIV:: CIV: why won't you dye!

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: We are here.... return to David... he needs you as do the rest of us... ~~~   CNS: We are here.... return to David... he needs you as do the rest of us...

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::moves to confront Lilith ... ::

Host Cat says:
Action: as the Pendragon crew begins to believe in what is real, Mikal begins to wake up.

CIV_Brock says:
Lilith: I'm already dead and I'm your worst nightmare...

Host Cat says:
Action: Lilith gets in one final shot as the entire cave flickers and fades away.

CIV_Brock says:
::Laughs evil-like.::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::blinks::

Host Cat says:
Action: As the cave fades, the crew find themselves in the middle of a beautiful, flower-strewn field.

Host Cat says:
Action: To their right is their intact shuttle.

EnsTribble says:
::sniffs at the flowers, suspicious::

CIV_Brock says:
All: What the???

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::looks around her::

Host Cat says:
Action: To their left is the damaged Gemstone ship.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::doesn't believe this either::

CIV_Brock says:
::looks around.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::lets go of the COs hand and runs over to Mikal and takes him up in a warm, tight embrace::  CNS: MIKAL!!!!!  

Host Cat says:
Action: From within the ship, the survivors begin to straggle out.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, the Gemstone.

CNS_Luchena says:
::does not return the hug, but simply stands there unblinking::

CTO_Hull says:
COM: Pend: Pendragon, this is Lt. Hull, how do you read?

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: it's better than the last place

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: It appears so, anyway. Things are still wrong for a Class-Y, don't you think?

Host Cat says:
Action: As the crew looks around in awe, a soft, menacing laugh shudders across the field.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::nods:: CO:  Indeed.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::lets go, then looks at the CNS, tears streaming down face::  CNS: Mikal.....   say something....  

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::wasn't looking around in awe, being far too suspicious::

XO_Rofax says:
CMO: True, but it's still not home.....  let's round everyone up and contact the Diablo.

EnsTribble says:
:::laughs::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::oblivious to the laugh across the field::

CNS_Luchena says:
::stares off with no expression on his face::

CMO_Shiar says:
XO: good thinking sir.  ::  starts rounding people up::

Host Cat says:
Action: All of the crew from both ships are fine.....except for Mikal.

CIV_Brock says:
::Has the urge to kill the CNS for some reason.::

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain?  Permission to start beaming up the Gemstone survivors?

CIV_Brock says:
::Feels his telepathy click back in.:: Self: That's better...

CEO_DeRidder says:
::in a frightened tone::  CMO: Doctor!!!!!!

Host Cat says:
COMM:Lucifer: this is the Diablo.....what in the Hell is going on down there??

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Gather them first. We have to make sure reality is back before we do anything.

CMO_Shiar says:
:: goes over to DeRidder::  CEO: how can I be of assistance?

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye.  ::starts moving through the crowd, scanning with tricorder and telepathically::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Sir, the Diablo is hailing us.

CIV_Brock says:
::Runs up to the group.:: All: I guess I bought us some time...

CEO_DeRidder says:
CMO: Do something!!!!   ::looking at the CNS::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I think this is real ...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Get them up to date. Tell them we're verifying a few things at the moment.

CNS_Luchena says:
::just stands there::

CIV_Brock says:
All: But I wanted to finish Lilith off myself...

CMO_Shiar says:
CEO: I suggest you go over there with the others. Mikal will be ok in a minute  :: looks at Mikal trying not to look worried::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: Mikal, you okay? ~~~

CMO_Shiar says:
:: takes out medical tricorder and starts scanning him::  SELF: hmmm

CIV_Brock says:
::Is being ignored: Everything is back to normal.::

EnsTribble says:
::purrs at Brock, paying him lots of attention::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::shoots a 'shut up' type look to the CMO:: CMO: I'm staying thank you.....

CTO_Hull says:
COM: Diablo: This is Lt. Hull, how do you read?

CIV_Brock says:
EnsTribble: Get off me, you furry reproduction machine!

CNS_Luchena says:
::hears the XO but cannot answer::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::overhears the doctor and walks over:: CMO: What's going on?

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Captain.... Mikal is silent.... recommend we get him off the planet as soon as possible....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
COMM:Diablo:  Diablo this is the Lucifer ... We've found the Gemstone and survivors.

EnsTribble says:
::squeals at Brock:: I wasn't on you.

CMO_Shiar says:
CO: he's catatonic sir. I can't help but I know someone who can.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Is the general consensus that this is reality? ::gestures around at the very non-Class-Y environment::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CMO: Who?

CEO_DeRidder says:
::gets no thought response off of the CNS::

Host Cat says:
COMM:Hull: Loud and clear, Lt. What are you pantywaists doing down there?

CIV_Brock says:
EnsTibble:: Just get away from me then...

CIV_Brock says:
::Walks back into the shuttle.::

CEO_DeRidder says:
::looks over to the CMO, more or less listening::

Host Cat says:
Action: A very irritated XO replies to the OPS.

XO_Rofax says:
CO: No, but I doubt we will ever know the truth... everything here was built on deceit and mistrust.....

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::shakes her head:: CO:  How are we going to explain this?  No one will believe us.

CTO_Hull says:
COMM: Diablo: Pantywaists is it now? Prepare to transport the AT and Gemstone survivors

Host Cat says:
COMM:OPS: Obviously. Do you plan on sending them up?

CMO_Shiar says:
CO: an old friend of mine, a bit of a catatonic expert.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::nods:: XO: Start the beamups and pick a crew to take the ships up.

EnsTribble says:
::watches Brock walk into the shuttle::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CMO/XO: Beam up the counselor first.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
COMM: Diablo:  Lt Hull will be in charge of that.

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain.

CMO_Shiar says:
CO: I’ll contact him as soon as we're back on the Diablo

CEO_DeRidder says:
CO: Permission to follow the CNS up....

CIV_Brock says:
::Sits down at the helm of the shuttle and runs his hands over the controls.:: Self: Past times... ::Gets up and exits the shuttle.::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CEO: Granted, but I want you overseeing the Gemstone's fitness evaluation. Don't dawdle.

CMO_Shiar says:
CEO: don't worry, he'll be fine

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::nods to the XO and CMO::

Host Cat says:
Action: The crew begins to the process of rescuing the Gemstone crew. The mystery of just what happened in those ten minutes will always remain just that - a mystery.

XO_Rofax says:
COMM: Diablo: Medical Emergency beam out.  Our CNS and CMO please.

CEO_DeRidder says:
::nods to the CO::

CIV_Brock says:
::Walks back up to the group.::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
XO: Have the Diablo put warning buoys in orbit and notify Starfleet.

XO_Rofax says:
ALL: I need volunteers to recover the vessels.

CIV_Brock says:
XO: The Lucifer is good to go, sir.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I can pilot either one, Sir.

EnsTribble says:
XO: I volunteer

CEO_DeRidder says:
~~~CNS: Mikal...  Doc Shiar is gonna help you....   I don't know how, but he is.  Hang on!!~~~

CNS_Luchena says:
::hears David but it doesn't really register::

XO_Rofax says:
CO: Aye Captain.  ::comms the Diablo and coordinates with the Diablo OPS to displace plenty of buoys::

CTO_Hull says:
XO: I'll recover one

Host Cat says:
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