USS Pendragon
10506.11

Trouble and Strife, pt 3

Host warp9 says:
Last week on DS14....

Host warp9 says:
Jordan Pettigrove was rescued from the rubble of the council chambers.

Host warp9 says:
Two Takarans, who may or may not have been connected with the explosion, escaped on the Vandana

Host warp9 says:
Thirty minutes have passed.

Host warp9 says:
::cue dramatic music::

Host warp9 says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: heading down the corridor towards Sickbay ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::lying on a biobed sleeping::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::In main engineering, prepping for a hasty departure::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::pacing the brig, watching the Cardassians with two eyes::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::on the bridge, feeding what data they have into the Tactical Consoles::

MO_Bishara says:
::in sickbay sitting next to OPS waiting for her and monitoring her life signs::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: enters Sickbay :: MO: Dr. Bishara... how is Jordan?

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::at SCI 1 trying to organize some info on what happened to Thisah::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<TO_Who> ::is sorting the data::

MO_Bishara says:
XO: Sir she will be fine.  After repairing the internal injuries I have repaired her broken bones and she is now stable and resting comfortably.

Host warp9 says:
<Cardie 1>CTO:  You have no grounds to hold us.  This is an act of war.  ::glares::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
MO: Thank you, Doctor. May I stay with her for a few minutes?

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
Cardassian: Don't talk. You're in enough trouble as it is.

MO_Bishara says:
XO: Sure Sir.  I need to rescan her life signs again anyhow.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: sits down, places a hand gingerly on Jordan's ::

MO_Bishara says:
::gets up and moves off to the scanner that is monitoring her vital signs::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ Jordan... Jordan, sweetheart, it's Albaron... you're going to be all right, hon... ~~~

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Any leads on Thisah or the Vandana?  I have a sneaking suspicion they are related....  ::continues punching away at his console::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::squeezes his hand but doesn't waken::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: I have nothing on the... Sir, there was a transport just now. Directly into your ready room. No life signs!

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<TO_Who> ::contently hums, oblivious to the happenings aboard the station, day dreaming::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ You had a lot of broken bones and burn damage, but the doctor has patched all that up. All you have to do now is rest and get better. ~~~

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::tries to scan the room:: ~~~  CSO: Identify the source of the transport and scan the room for any "new" objects in relation to the ship manifest.  ::contacts Security to send a team::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
~~~XO:  I don't remember ... ~~~

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: ~~~ Don't remember what, sweetheart? ~~~

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, we're prepared for emergency departure on your order

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir. ::scans room, then looks for a point of origin::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<Security Team Beta> ::arrives on the bridge and looks around::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::opens her eyes slowly::

Host CO_Rofax says:
*CEO* Let's get moving.  We have far more questions to answer then minutes to burn.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: smiles ::  OPS: Hey, bright eyes. Welcome back.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::motions the Sec Team towards the door::  SEC: Wait for confirmation....

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<Security Team Beta> ::whispering occurs and suddenly the whole team moves toward the Ready Room::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: What don't you remember?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks at him and smiles::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<Security Team Beta Officer 1> ::nods, in a loud voice:: CO: Sir, yes, sir!

MO_Bishara says:
::walks over to another bio bed and checks the patient in it for the latest results::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*AFCO*: We're clear for emergency departure. Take us out at warp if you want. *CO*: Ready

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I remember .... ::frowns:: warning the Council ... an explosion .. pain ... then nothing till now.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: That's probably all you need to remember. You warned the Council in time. They all escaped with only a few minor injuries. You done good, kiddo.

MO_Bishara says:
::walks back to where the OPS and XO are::

MO_Bishara says:
OPS: I see you have woken up.  How are you feeling?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::closes her eyes:: XO:  It doesn't feel like it ... so tired ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Sir, the point of origin is scrambled. As to new contents, there is a new box of some kind. No signs of anything dangerous sir, but I still suggest caution.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
<AFCO Whiter> :::takes the ship out in pursuit at high warp::

Host CO_Rofax says:
aFCO: Take us out, make for the coordinates Cmdr Thraxis identified from the transporter on DS14.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
MO:  Tired and sore ...

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
<AFCO Whiter>CO: We're on our way already ::struggles to control the ship::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: You were banged up pretty good. The doctors have regenerated everything that was damaged.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Sleep now, sweetheart. Get well, and we'll have that wedding we've promised each other.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Size and composition?  ::walks slowly towards the door::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles:: XO:  I sense your concern, Commander ... about your previous hosts ...

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<Security Team Beta> ::shuffles around a bit::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::randomly kicks a wall out of frustration::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks down :: OPS: Yeah. Not all of my memories are pleasant ones. Not all of the hosts were nice people.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  Don't worry ... I already know what I need to know ... you cannot hide your thoughts from a telepath ...

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::drifts off into sleep::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Sir, the box is about half a metre on its side and up. It appears to be made of cardboard, and contains some biological mater. Checking what that is now.

MO_Bishara says:
~~~OPS: You need to rest.  You did indeed save the council.  You told me to save the council and I told your prospective mate.~~~~

Host CO_Rofax says:
*CEO* Mr. Damien.  We are headed for the last known coordinates of the Vandana.  Re-investigate the transmission from Tria that was originally sent.  See if she left us any further clues as to the ship’s shield harmonics and warp field characteristics.  There must be something more that we are overlooking.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::runs thorough scan of box’s contents::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Sir, it appears to be human.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO*: I'm on it. I'll need to access it from the bridge, I'll be there shortly

Host CO_Rofax says:
::waves the Sec Team away and enters the room::  CSO: Prepare to confirm identity.

Host CO_Rofax says:
*CEO* Very good.  Rofax out.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sets up a genetic scan::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::leaves for the bridge::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: smiles again, whispers :: OPS: I love you, Jordan Pettigrove.  :: leans over, kisses her ever so gently on an unburned patch of forehead ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::enters the room and motions for one of the Sec Team to hand him a tricorder::

Host warp9 says:
ACTION:  Rofax sees a gift-wrapped box complete with pretty pink bow, on his desk

MO_Bishara says:
XO: We will begin another session for her skin regeneration soon.  She will look just as she did before the accident.  You have my promise.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
MO: Thank you, Doctor. Just the fact that she is alive is miracle enough. I'll be back after my shift.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::enters the bridge and takes his station::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: leaves Sickbay and heads for the nearest turbolift ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::begins scanning the surface of the gift-wrap for DNA and fingerprints::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::Recalibrates the sensors for outer-band subspace domains, hoping to pick up third-order distortions.::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::finding no useable evidence, slices open the top of the box with a small knife from his desk and lifts the top open::::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::begins reliving the explosion in a dream::

Host warp9 says:
ACTION:  Commander Peer's severed head looks up at Rofax from inside the box.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: exits onto the Bridge ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::strangely, he begins to smile with his back to the Sec Team::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<Security Beta Team> ::shuffling around inside the RR::

Host warp9 says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon is hailed

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
CSO: Commander... where is the Captain?

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, I've managed to pick up a trail...it's faint, but enough to go on

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
<aOPS_Smith> XO:  Sir, we're being hailed.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
XO: Ready room sir.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
aOPS: On screen.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::becomes serious:: Sec: Secure the remains and take them to Sickbay for preservation.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
<aOPS> ::puts the transmission onscreen::

Host warp9 says:
ACTION:  Mikal appears on the viewscreen

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Mikal: Mikal! This is... unexpected.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::turns and makes for the bridge::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<Security Team Beta> ::nods, takes the box and shuffles down to the Sickbay::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
COMM: XO:  I need to speak to the Captain.  No line is secure.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Tie the coordinates to the helm and engage.  ::spies Mikal on screen and bows slightly::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::thrashes in her sleep as she dreams::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
COM Mikal: Here he is, Mikal.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: steps to the side ::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks a bit surprised::  COMM:  CO:  You have a ghost Captain.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
CO: Aye ::ties in the helm and engages. Whiter just looks on::

MO_Bishara says:
::runs to OPS biobed and pulls up the scanner::  Self: She is dreaming. Not good.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::smiles:: COMM: Mikal: As do you.  But I fear mine is more pressing at the moment.

MO_Bishara says:
Computer: Engage restraint filed around bio bed 1.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
AFCO: Maximum warp. Just follow the coordinates I've fed in

MO_Bishara says:
::watches the monitors as she prepared a hypospray of sedative to calm her down::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
<AFCO Whiter>::nods::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Sir, that trail leads us to the Tyr system. The database has little on it.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::overhears the CEO and smiles knowing they are on the same train of thought::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::smiles slightly::  COMM: CO:  Thisah's ship.  Scan for what is not there that should be.  She and her pilot are at your disposal.

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<Security Team Beta> ::somehow manages to arrive in the Sickbay at record speed and hands the box to the MO:: MO: Captain's orders are to preserve this.

MO_Bishara says:
Self: Let me try something first.  ::closes her eyes and clears her mind and attempts to telepathically communicate with OPS Pettigrove::

Host CO_Rofax says:
CSO: Then I guess we will populate the database ourselves.  Make your teams ready.

MO_Bishara says:
~~~OPS: I am here with you what do you see that is scaring you?~~~~

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::hears something in a silent room, shakes it off::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::visualizes the room exploding and the image of being on fire::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
COMM:  CO:  Jordan is...?

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
CO: Aye sir. We do have a little. The system has 5 planets, of which one is supposed to have a Takaran colony. 3rd planet it says here. But this stuff is a bit sketchy.

MO_Bishara says:
::begins to get a picture but it is fuzzy::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
COMM: Mikal: She's alive, Mikal, and healing. It'll take a while, but she will be all right.

Host CO_Rofax says:
COMM: Mikal: Thank you old friend.  ::motions to CEO to scan the area::  and Jordan is recovering.  ::motions for aOPS to patch the COMM to Sickbay as well::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
<aOPS> ::patches the comm to sickbay::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::scans the area::

Host CO_Rofax says:
*OPS* Jordan?  An old friend would like to say hello...

MO_Bishara says:
~~~OPS: I can see but it is fuzzy but you are alive and I am here with you.~~~~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::still asleep and dreaming::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::thinks he sees something a reddish color, but when he looks,  sees nothing but angry... clothed.. cardassians::

MO_Bishara says:
::suddenly feels the pain of the emotions of the OPS as she relives the explosion::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
CO: Nothing out of the ordinary on sensors Captain

Host CO_Rofax says:
COMM: Mikal: She has been unconscious.... but.....

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks at Rofax searchingly::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
<aOPS> ::monitors comms::

MO_Bishara says:
~~~OPS: I am going to sedate you.  You are not mentally stable to relive the nightmares.  WE will have to discuss your dreams.  Now you need to rest.~~~~~  ::touches her neck with the hypospray and the sedative is administered::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::relaxes as the dream stops::

MO_Bishara says:
::patiently waits for the thrashing to stop and is satisfied that it does finally::

MO_Bishara says:
Computer: Release restraints on bio bed 1.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
<aOPS>CO:  Captain, I’m getting something on Comms ... by the look of it the Council members are leaving the station ... and they're not happy.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::Mikal's expression sends a flash of concern through him::  aFCO: All stop!        ::turns::  CEO: Scan the area once again.

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<TO_Who> ::is conducting sensor scans, but not really paying attention to them::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
CO: Aye ::scans again, probing deeper::

MO_Bishara says:
::the computer complies and she gently touches the sweaty forehead of Cmdr Pettigrove and wipes the sweat away::  OPS: There now you need to rest.  No more nightmares for now.

Host CO_Rofax says:
Self: Leaving?  But to where?  ::looks to Mikal once again::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
::looks back at the CO uncomprehendingly::

MO_Bishara says:
::sits and begins to make her notes and report for the XO and CO on her condition and that of the other individuals that are in sickbay::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
CO: Captain...there's a small anomalous reading in one small area of space...I'm trying to find out more ::intensifies scans on the area::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
ACTION:  A small ship appears beside the Pendragon

Host CO_Rofax says:
CEO: Double your efforts.    CSO: All sensors coordinated to Mr. Damien's efforts....

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::looks at a PADD he had set on a nearby table, shakes his head and walks away::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
CO: Small ship off the port bow....::scans it:: Scanning now

Host CO_Rofax says:
aTAC: Secure a firing solution.  Red Alert!

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
<aOPS> CO:  Shall I hail them?

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<TO_Who> Self: Hum-dee-dum... ::notices a ship on his sensors:: Oh, would you look at that..

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
CO: I'm reading One Shirta on board. There technology is highly advanced. I'm not entirely sure what I'm looking at

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
<TO_Who> ::snaps out of his day dreaming:: CO: Yes, sir! ::moves the ship to red alert and readies weapons::

Host CO_Rofax says:
aOPS: If they are willing to respond.  Let's see who's home....

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::tries to figure it out::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
<aOPS> ::hails the ship::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
ACTION:  CO, XO, OPS, CEO, CSO, CTO, MO and anyone I forgot suddenly dematerialize... despite the shields.

MO_Bishara says:
Outloud:: What the he.........

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::dematerializes::

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
ACTION:  And rematerialize on the small ship.  There is a large lizard at the helm watching them.

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::rematerializes and mutters a curse about losing his padd::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
CO: Chingales!

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::rematerializes still unconscious on the floor::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::sees the lizard and reaches for his phaser::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::looks around a bit stunned::

MO_Bishara says:
Outloud: ll is going on.  wejpuH!

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks around, sees Jordan on a floor a meter away :: OPS: Jordan!  :: moves immediately to her side ::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::opens her eyes, sits up and looks around and at her hands ... the burns are gone::

Host CO_Rofax says:
Future_Leather_Handbag: How dare you?!?  ::steps towards him::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::looks to the Captain and then back to the Lizard:: Lizard: Identify yourself!

Host Mikal_Luchena says:
ACTION:  The lizard looks unblinking at the Captain.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::steps up:: Handbag: Are you a....Gorn?

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Sweetheart? Are you all right?

MO_Bishara says:
::is next to the OPS:: OPS: Steady darling.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks puzzled:: XO:  I'm fine ... ::moves to stand::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: helps Jordan up ::

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ Lizard: What right have you to aggressively act against us? Thisah has been taken from the area and this interference will only hurt him.~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::smiles as she senses something familiar::  XO:  This is Thisah's ship ... I can sense his life-force here ...

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::growls under his breath and unholsters his phaser::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::quietly:: CO: Captain, I'd err on the side of caution. This guy has technology that is way ahead of us. If he wanted us dead he'd have done it already

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  I don't think we are in any danger.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Oooooo-kay...

MO_Bishara says:
::helps her and lets the XO continue to help his intended mate::

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::tries to open the link to the crew::  ALL: He is telepathic.  No tongue to speak.  ~~~

Host Gucci says:
::communicates his intentions telepathically to the Captain.

MO_Bishara says:
~~~CO: Understood. ~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::nods her understanding to the CO::

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
~~~ ::hears the Captain:: ~~~ ::tries not to hit something, which would probably send the little ship hurtling into a planet::

MO_Bishara says:
::looks at OPS and then to the XO::

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::wonders why some crew are nodding::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::stands as she is feeling much better::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::bows deeply at the waist::  ~~~ Gucci: Forgive my rudeness. ~~~ ::bows again, yet deeper::

Host Gucci says:
ACTION:  Several consoles wink into life in the cabin.  Before the crews eyes they transform into Starfleet consoles

Host Gucci says:
::nods at the CO and turns in his seat to the helm.

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
::sighs and closes his eyes, before he goes totally nuts::

MO_Bishara says:
::Moves slowly towards the CSO and whispers::  CSO: This lizard communicates telepathically.  Keep your thoughts inline.

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
:: looks around :: OPS: Okay, this is interesting...

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks over at the lizard:: ~~~ Lizard:  Thank you. ~~~

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Am I missing something here?

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
XO:  What is?

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::thinks about baseball::

MO_Bishara says:
::is amazed to see that the burns have been healed::

Host CO_Rofax says:
ALL: He is here to assist us.  Please try to keep you minds focused and centered.  I will try to maintain a link so you can communicate with him.

CSO_LtCmdr_Toms says:
::nods::

XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis says:
OPS: Starfleet consoles appearing out of thin air. That's something you don't see every day.

MO_Bishara says:
~~~OPS: Your burns are healed.  Do we have the lizard to thank for that?~~~

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::grins:: XO:  No, I guess not.  CO:  That won't be necessary, Captain.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
MO:  Yes, somehow this ship healed my injuries ...

CTO_LtJG_Newind says:
CO: Another notch to add to the list of disturbing, and unusual occurrences.. I'm really beginning to think that these aren't so unusual. ::scowls at nothing and looks down::

MO_Bishara says:
CO: Sir that will not be necessary sir. I am betazoid and can hear him.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CTO: Perhaps you can join me for those Counseling sessions... sounds as if you have some issues to address my young friend.    ::grins::   ALL: Let's find Thisah.

MO_Bishara says:
::turns to Gucci::~~~~~Gucci: Some day would you help me to heal all burns in the fashion you just did. ~~~

Host Gucci says:
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