U.S.S. Pendragon
10606.17

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis
Jane as XO Luchena 
Dylan as CSO Toms 
Keith as CEO Damien 
Cory as CMO Yates 

Absent: 
Kyle as TO Newind

Guest Starring: 
Dave as TO_Ens_Ratik

Host Coot says:
Clearing history

Host Coot says:
Last time on the USS Pendragon…

Host Coot says:
The crew enjoyed some quite time aboard DS14, raising a toast to fallen crew. As they waited for new orders to arrive from SFC, things took a shocking turn for the worse. The Pendragon's Tactical Officer, Lt. Newind was drug off by a Ferengi woman, claiming to be his fiancé.

Host Coot says:
Arrested on charges that have yet to be filed, the crew watched as Newind was helplessly hauled away to the Ferengi woman's quarters. Lord knows what will happen there… and for the promise of all that is good and wholesome, we won't go into further details here.

Host Coot says:
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CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Walking along the Promenade of Deep Space 14, Ashley looks around in silence, thinking about everything that has happened::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::sitting in the bar, nursing his drink, ponderous::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::sitting in the lounge aboard DS14, enjoying a hot cocoa and reading a PADD::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::in a quiet corner of a quiet bar, looking out at the stars::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Blood-curdling screams can be heard coming from the Ferengi woman's quarters. One would assume they are Newind's, although they are very high-pitched.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: in Station Security, turning the air blue ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::heading toward the security station::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Security Chief: Chief, I need to hear the charges against Lt. Newind, and I need to hear them NOW!!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hears the CO yelling and quickens his pace::

Host SChief_Sneezy says:
CO: Who? ::sneezes:: Lt. what? Charges? ::sneezes again::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::slowly nurses a drink of Jahla, contemplating the choices that he has::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::enters Station Security::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stares at the man in amazement :: Chief: Your men dragged Newind out of the tavern. Are you not aware of the actions of your own subordinates? Or have I merely mistaken you for someone who is both in charge and competent?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::steps up beside the Captain::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::takes a sip of his cocoa, pressing a button on the PADD to change the page::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She continues to walk along the Promenade, wondering what she should do. Ashley couldn't help with Brian, she knew he would be taken care of::

Host SChief_Sneezy says:
::sneezes directly on the CO's shirt::  CO: What charges?  ::turns the blank screen around for the CO::  All of our cells are empty!  ::presses a few buttons and opens all the cells::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::leans over then speaks quietly::  CO:  Sir, I think Newind is in trouble.  Right now.  At this very moment.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns a deeper shade of red :: Chief: I know that! He's not IN your brig!! WHERE IS NEWIND AND WHAT ARE THE CHARGES?!?!?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She smiles slightly as she watches two children pass by playing with a hover ball::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::winces::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::tell himself that the options are good, the choices are right::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: whirls, takes a deep breath... Mikal is not the enemy :: XO: I think you are right, Commander. Do we know where he is?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::Spots commander Toms, walks over:: CSO: Any idea what Newind did this time?

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::is completely lost in his book and completely oblivious to any goings-on around him::

Host SChief_Sneezy says:
CO: Is Newind a new antihistamine? ::sneezes:: I sure could use some.  ::exits, muttering something about Sickbay::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the Security Chief::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Any luck with Brian?~~~ ::She enters a small bakery and begins to look over all of the wonderful creations::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::goes against the very foundation of his ethical principles and tries to read the Security Chief's thoughts::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She looks through the bakery case and spots a blue looking bread:: Clerk: May I have a piece of that? ::Ashley motions to the bread::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks at the CEO:: CEO: Not a clue.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  We don't know where he is.~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSO: Me either. Lets hope the captain can do something

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Clerk> CMO: Of course, deary! Andorian butterbread! We have the best in the sector! ::He hands her a piece and smiles crookedly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Captain.  He doesn't know.  He's somewhere outside their influence.

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The toothless Ferengi woman enters the bakery and brushes past Yates looking at various goodies.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
CEO: He will or he wont. Life goes on.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She takes the bread and turns to the Ferengi woman, immediately recognizing her. Ashley smiles a bit and walks over to her:: Bruntaba: It all looks so good, doesn't it?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns to the LCARS interface on the Chief's desk :: Computer: Computer, locate Lt. Brian Newind of the USS Pendragon.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: You may not be having any luck, but I might have hit the jackpot.~~~ ::She says mentally with a hint of humor in her voice::

Host Bruntaba says:
<CPU> CO: Lt. Newind is currently located in VIP suite #2.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSO: Guess so...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  We have him too.  VIP suite #2.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::studies a map of the station::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The Ferengi woman orders several baskets of sweets and makes arrangements to have them delivered.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Have five of our best Security people beam over and meet us at those coordinates. Phaser Twos, and have them bring extras for you and me. Let's go.  :: storms out of the office ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley holds up the large piece of bread:: ~~~XO: You go your route, and I'll take mine.~~~ ::She watches the Ferengi woman:: Bruntaba: Oh my, you seem to have a lot there. Are you planning a party?

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: Well, you could say that.  ::grins with what few teeth she does have:: But, this?  This is just my afternoon snack.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::returns to his drink::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CSO/CEO/TO*:  VIP Suite #2.  Bring phasers and a couple extra.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::follows the CO::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::almost jumps out of his seat at the sound of the comm:: *XO*: Aye sir.

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: Muffled screams continue to pour out from the depths of the station.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Bruntaba: It looks absolutely delicious! ::She returns the grin:: Bruntaba: I've been rather bored on the station. There doesn't seem to be much going on.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CSO: Looks like we're needed. ::leaves for VIP suite 2::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: the crowds on the promenade part before the fast-moving Trill with death in his eyes ::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::follows the CEO::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::stands and follows the CEO::

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: Oh, you should come to my reception....  ::grins again, the horrible sight that it is::  I am getting married.  To a prince!  ::jumps up a bit before slamming back onto the deck with both feet::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::catches up to the CO and follows along in his wake::  CO:  Back up is on the way.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Bruntaba: Wow! Really! That must be exciting! How did you meet him? ::Her voice and facial expression changes to looking very excited::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: Good.   :: finds the lift ::  CPU: Habitat level.

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: He sort of fell into my lap.  ::pats her legs lightly::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The lift CPU beeps accordingly.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands and quietly studies the CO as they ride in the lift::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Well, I've just been invited to a reception. It seems this woman is marrying a Prince.~~~ ::She giggles slightly:: Bruntaba: Really? That’s amazing.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::walks the station, hoping he's going the right direction::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::frowns::  CO:  Apparently someone believes Newind is a prince.

Host Bruntaba says:
::grabs the CMO's arm:: CMO: Come along, you can meet him.  ::starts towards the exit::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::wonders where the CEO plans to get weapons from aboard a station::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: darkly ::  XO: They'll wish they'd stuck with frogs when I get through with them.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::chuckles::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She takes the arm and goes off with the Ferengi woman:: Bruntaba: I hope he is handsome!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
XO: We've lost too many. I will not lose another.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
TO: They said bring phasers. I'm unarmed. Are you?

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: He is... ::grins yet again::  he's just absolutely delicious!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is about to respond supportively, then remembers::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
CEO: Me as well.. the only place I can think of to get any would be back on the ship, and I don't think we have time for that.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Aye Captain.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
TO: I agree. We'll have to make do with what we've got.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Bruntaba: I bet! So... don't keep a girl in suspense! When is the official wedding?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: the lift stops... Thraxis gets out and studies the signage for a moment :: XO: This way.

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::is too nervous to suggest calling a security team from the Pendragon to bring weapons::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: hears the screams, breaks into a run ::

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: Tomorrow afternoon. 1700.  Can you make it?  ::smiling as nastily as one could imagine::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*Tactical*: We need some redshirts here, along with extra phasers. Bring them to VIP suite 2 on the station. Damien out.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::runs after the CO::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::thinks it was extremely odd that the CEO seemed to read his thoughts, but continues following nonetheless::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Bruntaba: I wouldn't miss it for the world! ::She continues to walk, still looking cheerful:: ~~~XO: The wedding is scheduled for tomorrow... at 1700 hours.~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: spots the guards ::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The four guards outside the VIP quarters stiffen up and tighten their grips on their phasers.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::screeches to a halt at the sight of the guards::  CO:  The wedding is not until tomorrow.  Maybe we should come back later?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Bruntaba: So, what's the plan for tonight? ::She asks with a grin on her face::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: over his shoulder :: XO: No. Hear those screams? We get Newind now. I'll take the near two, you handle the others.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::eyes widen in horror::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The Security Team arrives at the coordinates, phasers in tow.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: turns and dashes for his two hapless targets ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:;arrives at VIP suite 2::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notes the security team arrive and gestures for them to take out the guards::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::takes a phaser from a security guard::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::arrives at the VIP suite as well, hot on the CEO's tail, taking a phaser from one of the Pendragon's security officers::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The guards duck behind bulkheads and being yelling warnings to stand down.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: places his hand over the nearest guard's face and viciously bashes his skull into the bulkhead behind him ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::doesn’t take a weapon::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands back and watches::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The first guard has gone to nappy-time.

Host Bruntaba says:
<Guard> CO: Stand down!  ::levels his phaser and fires a warning shot past the CO's ear::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: drops, rolls, hits the second guard in the knees, bowling him over ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::takes it all in::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She continues to walk with Bruntaba, hoping they'd be there soon::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
XO: what in holy hell....

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::takes aim at a third guard and attempts to fire at him::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  Newind is in there.

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The second guard goes down, scuffling with Thraxis.  The third guard ducks out of the way of the phaser fire.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: elbows the second guard in the throat, and then leaps with a wordless yell at the third ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CSO:  Do you think he needs help?  ::gestures toward the CO::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::stands at the back, making sure that he is out of the way:: XO: I doubt it ma'am

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The final guard fires at the CO and the third guard, hitting them both.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Have you found him?~~~

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::takes aim at the final guard and fires::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::fires at the guard::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: grunts, manages to hang on to the third guard as they both go down ::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: A force field pops to life between the last guard and the Pendragon Crew.  The guard is grasping his arm where he was hit by phaser fire.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  There's a firefight going down outside the door.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Of course there is.~~~ ::She sounds a bit annoyed:: Bruntaba: Are we nearly there, sweetie?

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: Um, this way...  ::steps into a lift::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the lift:: Bruntaba: You should be so excited! I know I would be!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CEO:  What can we do about that field?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: rolls off the guard, gasps for air ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:;accesses a panel to the left:: XO: Hopefully bring it down ::tries to shut off the power source::

Host Bruntaba says:
<Guard> ALL: Uh-uh.  I'm not going back with that thing.  She has a new toy and we are off the hook.  No way.... not going to happen.   ::runs off in the opposite direction, leaving them all behind::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: coughs :: XO: Phasers... full power... overload...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::watches the guard runaway::  CO:  Give Jose a second Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  Take a deep breath.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: gasps again, nods ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::continues to try to shunt power away from the field::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The circuit sparks and the CEO is mildly zapped by the feedback.  However, the forcefield shorts out.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She taps her foot in the lift, not liking taking the long route:: Bruntaba: You know, I've always wanted to get married myself. Is it a good feeling?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::stands back, a little dazed:: XO: And there you go ::sways::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::accepts a weapon::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CO:  On your mark, Captain.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::checks the settings::

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: Oh, I do it all the time.... er, I mean, I have been married before.  You'll just love it when you find the right guy.  ::exits the lift, directly into her quarters::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stands, shakily :: CEO: Jose, can you get the door open?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CO: I think so ::tinkers with the door mechanism::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the woman's Quarters with a smile:: Bruntaba: I've heard its more fun if you test the waters.

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The CEO, still slightly buzzed, manages to open the doors on his second attempt.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: gets a phaser from one of the Security team ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: I'm not sure where you are... but I'm in her Quarters... at least I believe I am.~~~

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::hesitates::  All:  Let's be careful.  The Ferengi woman and Dr. Yates may be inside.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
CO: There you are...I need to sit

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: In here..  ::walks into her bedroom::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sidles up to the edge of the door, then whirls around and in, crouching, phaser seemingly pointed in every direction at once ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  We're about to break in.  Prepare to take cover.~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::tries to shake the cobwebs out of his head::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns to give the CEO a worried look, then follows the CO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Check for my location with the Computer, Mikal...~~~ ::She pauses outside of the room for a moment::

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::follows the XO and CO, phaser in hand::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the bedroom with a smile on her face, prepared for anything at this point::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: Newind is in the center of the room, strapped to a big, fuzzy, heart-shaped bed.  He is covered from head-to-toe in something sticky and screaming like it's nobody's business.

Host Bruntaba says:
CMO: Isn't he a peach?!?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::gets up and follows the others:: All: I SO did not need this.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Her eyes widen, but she keeps an amused look on her face:: Bruntaba: He's absolutely delicious! May I get closer to him?

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: Bruntaba takes off at a run for the bed and leaps into the air when she reaches the edge.  Poor Newind....

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: palms open the door to the next room ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She runs after Bruntaba and attempts to grab her and throw her onto the floor::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The CO and company enter the room just in time to see Newind swallowed up in the mass that is Bruntaba.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks through the door as the CO opens it.  Goes white with shock at the sight::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks at the scene before him with a mixture of disgust and confusion ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
All:  Get her off him!  ::runs toward the bed::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: grabs the Ferengi woman by an ankle and drags her off the bed ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
All: My word..I think he is under....it....her....::repulsed::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: Bruntaba begins making numerous weird noises that wouldn't even be found in nature.

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::runs into the bedroom behind the CO and XO, disgusted at the sight, not having wanted to see a senior officer in that predicament::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
All: Someone stun her!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::assists the CO in trying to pull the enormous woman off Newind::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::fires at the Ferengi::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: takes off his commbadge and puts it on Newind's chest, taps it ::  *COM*: Thraxis to Pendragon. Beam me to sickbay immediately.

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: For a big gal, Bruntaba is holding her own managing to do whatever it is she is doing to Newind and fending off the crew.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*Sickbay*: Lieutenant, lock onto my coordinates and perform the transport now.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
@<Lt. Combs> *CMO*: Aye, sir...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Bruntaba:  He's no prince.  He's just a tactical officer!  ::keeps pulling::

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: Somehow, the CO finds Newind beneath the girth of Bruntaba and the entire team is transported to the Pen's Sickbay. Newind still covered in whatever that stuff is.

TO_Ens_Ratik says:
::materializes in sickbay::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Self:  Urgh.  ::backs up against a wall::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::materializes

Host Bruntaba says:
@ ACTION: A roaring howl can be heard coming from the VIP section. It sounds like something big... crying... maybe?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She turns to Newind and sighs:: Medics: I want a full scan on him, stat!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
All:  That was one of the most frightening missions I've ever been on.  ::still leaning against a wall::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: leans heavily against a biobed :: All: Well done, people.

Host Bruntaba says:
ACTION: The medical staff, hesitantly looks at each other before doing "Rock-Paper-Scissors" to decide who is going to approach Newind.

Host Bruntaba says:
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