U.S.S. Pendragon
10611.25
“What Lies Beneath”, pt 2
Directed by:
Coot

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

 Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
Lynda as FCO Rochelle

Absent: 
Kyle as TO Newind 
Eli as CIV DeRidder 

Host Coot says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Coot says:
The Captain and Jordan began the road to recovery of their friendship, yet their marriage was unspoken of. Mikal sought to bury the demons of his friend and settle matters with the Order. Others are stalking demons of their own while the Temple beneath them heals.

Host Coot says:
Reality and imagination have collided here with past and future. Those willingly giving of themselves may never find what they seek, but instead will be found by what is seeking them.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Resume Mission > > > >

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::standing in the temple::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
:: On the bridge at the engineering station, minding his own business::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@ ::Ashley exits the temple after having spoken to Mikal, whom had annoyed her a great deal:: CSO: Commander, have you found anything of interest?

Host Coot says:
@ <Nurel> XO: Mikal, are you ready? ::steps forward, extending a hand::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sitting in her seat at her station::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@CMO: As of yet, nothing new has come to light. We will continue our investigation.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::takes the offered hand and steps forward::  Nurel:  I am ready.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::walks into Sickbay looking for her twin ... ::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: Keep me informed please. ::She says with a slight smile:: *CO*: Yates to Thraxis.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> ::She turns toward Jordan:: OPS: May I assist you, Commander Thraxis?

TO_Tribble says:
::on bridge, monitoring weapons::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Nurel leads Mikal to the front of the Temple and motions for him to kneel. Nurel guide Rofax to a similar position to Mikal's left.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks over at Servek:: Servek:  I'm not a commander anymore, Servek.  And actually yes, you could be of assistance.  Where is my double?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::kneels::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Captain, I thought that you may want to know that Commander Luchena is within the temple with Rofax... and has refused to leave. I'm not sure what he is planning on doing within the temple, sir.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: in his Ready Room :: *CMO*: Do you have reason to believe that he is in any danger, Doctor?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> OPS: She is within a stasis chamber, Commander. Is there a problem?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks at her:: Servek:  I need answers ... and she can provide them ...

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@*CO*: To be honest, Captain, I just don't know. His judgment has been extremely lax over the past few weeks. I personally don't feel that he is using his best judgment.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Nurel places a hand on Mikal's forehead and the other on Rofax's and begins chanting. The remainder of the Temple follows in unison.

TO_Tribble says:
CEO: Commander, what do you make of the situation?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> OPS: Your double can provide answers while in a cryogenic state?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::~~~Reaches out~~~::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::shakes her head and stays quiet::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Servek:  Then wake her.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The candles begin to dim as the chanting increases. Several wisps of green smoke emerge from Mikal and begin swirling about the Temple chamber.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TO: Uncertain. The temple is positioned on top of a large ship, looks Romulan by designs...And I can't get a transporter lock in or near the temple

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> OPS: I am not authorized to do so at this time, Commander. That order may only come from Doctor Yates.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: thinks for a moment :: *CMO*: I'm loathe to interfere with Commander Luchena's actions in the Temple, Doctor, given that it has brought him some small measure of peace in the past. Monitor the situation and keep me apprised, please.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
Servek:  Then I will find Dr Yates.  ::turns and leaves::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@*CO*: I'm not sure what is going on in the temple as we speak, but I'll go in and check on him in a few minutes. He didn't want me there... I assume he is doing something to free himself of something or the other.

TO_Tribble says:
CEO: Why do you suppose the temple is on top of a Romulan ship?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: Thank you, Doctor. Thraxis out.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> OPS: As you wish, Commander. ::She returns to her duties::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::elated::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TO: Well this ship is buried, but I'm sure it's not a coincidence. It may be some old culture that believed the ship was spiritual

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stands, exits the Ready Room onto the Bridge ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::Nods:: CO: Captain

TO_Tribble says:
CEO:  Hmmm.  Imagine that.  Someone thinking a Romulan ship is spiritual.  Well, I guess ancient civilizations have come up with odder things. ::smiles::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::stops and leans against the wall ... confused and not knowing what to do now::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms1 says:
@CMO: We feel that a closer inspection of the vessel is in order. ::picks up some equipment and heads off towards the entrance down::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Jose, are we picking up anything unusual from scans of the surface, especially in the vicinity of the temple?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::accepts::

TO_Tribble says:
::notices CO, and turns back around the monitor weapons::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sits in command chair ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::sarcastic:: TO: And seeing as Luchena is involved, I'm sure it only gets weirder from there

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: That sounds like a good idea. ::She follows behind the CSO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: I'm not unable to penetrate the temple with sensors, nor can I beam in or out of it

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The wisps concentrate at the highest point of the Temple then disappear. The candles return to full brilliance and Mikal finds himself kneeling alone in the Temple with the exception of one other person.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She continues to watch her Tricorder readings as she follows the CSO::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::still on his knees turns his head slowly::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks at the sensor readings for a minute ::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
CEO: Maintain intensive scans of the Temple and its grounds. Have a Security team standing by to beam to the surface if needed.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Aye Sir

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::thinks of the only other place she may get answers ... heads to the transporter room::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::orders a tactical team to stand by::

TO_Tribble says:
CEO: I'll put together a security team, if you'd like, Sir.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::maintaining the orbit::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TO: I just sent a message to your minions. But you can pick them out if you'd like to. Or lead them if you want.

Host Coot says:
@ <Nurel> XO: You have done well Mikal. Rofax is whole again.

TO_Tribble says:
CEO: Lead them?   Yes, sir!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Nurel:  I serve.  ::remains on his knees::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TO: Well, you're just on stand-by for the moment, but sure.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::walks around the outside of the temple, scanning for an entrance::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She pauses in front of a bunch of bushes:: CSO: Are you getting the same readings I am, Commander?

Host Coot says:
@ <Nurel> XO: He shall remain whole, but only within the confines of our grounds. You committed his body to the ground and he is now one with the Temple. When the time comes, you will face a similar choice. ::stands slowly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::smiles::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@CMO: We assume so Dr. What is it that you are seeing?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Lil' Ashley comes bounding onto the bridge, looking for trouble.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: An increased energy signature. I'm assuming this will lead us to the Romulan Ship...

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: You said you locked your quarters didn't you?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@CMO: We agree.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: Yes.....::grabs at the cat::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: Well if that is true then how did she get back up here?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: Then we shall continue on. ::She makes her way through the bushes, following the energy signature::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: No idea.....

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::enters the Transporter Room and tries to beam down::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@ ::follows the Dr.::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Lil' Ashley purrs rather loudly and snuggles in to the CEO.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::picks up the cat:: Ashley: I told you to stay put!

TO_Tribble says:
::watches Ashley snuggle on CEO's lap and then begins to form security team::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Ashley: I'm beaming you back to my room

Host Coot says:
@ <Nurel> XO: Until the time, we shall remain.  ::nods sharply to Mikal, then turns and leaves::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
:;shakes her head in disappointment and goes back to her duties::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::sets the cat down and beams her back to his quarters::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::slowly gets to his feet::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Jordan is transported to the surface.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~::listens::~~~

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She continues to walk:: CSO: Just a little further I believe.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::heads for the one place she knows ... the temple::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: If she gets out again I will have no choice but to have her put back with her brothers and sisters under the watchful eyes of WindFire.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
CO: Captain, I've picked up an unauthorized transport..or at least unscheduled. It's Jordan

TO_Tribble says:
CEO: Unauthorized transport, Sir.   Shall we pursue?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: She's my cat now

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::walks through the temple towards the exit, his footfalls echoing::

TO_Tribble says:
CEO: Security team is forming near the transporter room.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: Regardless my career is in jeopardy as it is and I won't let a spoiled kitten ruin what is left of it.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: She's not spoiled!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sits up in alarm :: *Jordan*: Jordan... are you all right?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: She is spoiled and you and I both know it.  She gets her own way and that is something I won't do.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She pauses outside of the Romulan vessel:: CSO: Well... here we are.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::passes through the door and stands at the threshold::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::walking along::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: She just wants to be with me

TO_Tribble says:
CEO: Sir?   Shall we pursue?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: Agreed but you have to teach her right from wrong.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@CMO: Indeed ::distracted as begins scanning in depth on several different frequencies::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~::listens::~~~

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::reaches the temple ... ::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She allows the CSO to work and decides to go inside of the vessel to take a small look around::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: I'll work on it

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  Welcome sister.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: closes eyes ::  Jordan: ~~~Sweetheart... talk to me. What are you doing?~~~

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::enters:: XO:  Mikal?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: Please I don't want SF to take them away or can my rear for having them.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  Yes.  ::steps up beside her::  Is there something you seek?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She makes her way behind one of the main consoles and begins to browse through some of the information on it::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: I'll make sure that doesn't happen

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@XO:  I need answers, Mikal.  What happened to me?

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: As the CSO walks past different consoles, they begin to power up and then power back down.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::begins referencing the information he has with information gathered by earlier teams::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She shakes her head as her console powers up and down as the CSO walks past:: CSO: Anything of interest, Commander?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  You were used against your will.  He deeply regretted it.  ::rests his hand on her shoulder::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@XO:  Where is he?  ::venom in her voice, her anger rising::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@CMO: Many things, Dr. ::continues to scan::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: opens eyes :: CEO: She's not answering me. :: stands :: You have the conn, Mr. Damien.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: For example... what is that? ::She points to the odd looking interface device::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::stands:: CO: Understood.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: enters the turbolift :: CPU: Transporter room one.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::not wanting to sense or feel what is going on she clears her mind and communes with her bird and kits::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  You wish to speak to him?  Then tell him.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The TL hums along before stopping outside the transporter room.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::looks around:: Rofax:  Where are you?  Why did you do this to me? ::yelling at the top of her voice::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: enters transporter room, gets a phaser II and tricorder from the locker, and orders the transporter chief to beam him to the Temple gardens ::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::looks at the indicated item:: CMO: As previous teams have stated, it is some kind of interface device. Several of us believe it to be Borg Technology, or some derivative

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  He was powerless too, Jordan.  Just as you were.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: Is it still functional? ::She moves her way over to it::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::doesn't believe him:: XO:  You're lying!  He did this to me!

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The solid form of Rofax appears before the XO and Jordan.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::performs a few more intensive scans:: CMO: It is.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::bows briefly to Rofax::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> ::nods in return to Mikal::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::sees Rofax and snaps:: Rofax:  YOU!  ::lunges for his throat::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She places her hands on the controls, activating them in a hopes to find out a bit more about the device::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::does not intervene as Jordan lunges::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Jordan simply passes through Rofax before he reforms his solid form.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::cannot stop ... hits the wall::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Thraxis rematerializes on the surface.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::smiles at a memory of Rofax baiting him in the shuttlebay::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@Self: Quite interesting.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@:: checks the tricorder, starts toward the temple proper at a trot ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::recalls how badly he wanted to kill him at the time and laughs out loud::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> ::crosses to Jordan and offers a hand to help her up::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@Rofax:  Don't touch me!  ::cringes away from him::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::waits for her relief so she can go home and feed her babies::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: If this ship is fully operational, would someone be able to control it entirely from this unit?

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> Jordan: As you wish Commander.  ::steps away, not facing her::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@CMO: All indications that we have would suggest as such.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  There is nothing to fear here Jordan.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@CSO: And is it safe?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@:: enters the temple and stops just inside the door, observing the tableau before him before deciding what to do ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::in her mind she begins to see images of all that had happened to her ... doesn't even attempt to move or get up::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::steps towards her and kneels::  Jordan:  He was in the same hell you were.  Forgive him so you can forgive yourself.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::breaks down:: XO:  I don't know if I can, Mikal.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> Jordan: Jordan, think back. What was real? Can you remember?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::puts his arm around her and sits close::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@CMO: We don't know. That is entirely a matter of context, for which we do not have enough information to make a fair judgment

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@XO:  I don't know!  It's all real to me!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::sees the Captain and nods::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::Ashley steps into the interface:: CSO: Lets see what exactly this can do.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: holsters his phaser and steps forward where Jordan can see him... but says nothing, and does not interfere ::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: nods in acknowledgement to Luchena ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::doesn't even look at Rofax::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  Hush... choose the reality you can live with.  ::holds her tightly::

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: So, Lt., how're things?

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> Jordan: The last time we spoke, you had shed light on the Hael. You efforts saved millions of lives and then you returned to the Pendragon.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  Yes you did.  You did that.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::shakes her head:: Rofax:  No.  I was taken by the Romulans ... humiliated, interrogated ... implanted with that thing .... I couldn't save the Hael .... ::has no memory of saving the Hael::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> Jordan: Everything you think you remember was a lie fed to you. A lie that I convinced you to be real.  ::turns away:: It is my shame to bear, not yours.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks up at Rofax::  Jordan:  Forgive him.  He died so that we could live.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@Rofax:  If what I am told is true ... you had no more choice than I did ...

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> XO: Mikal, I died because it was time. ::smiles::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Rofax:  Yours, not ours.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::finally her relief shows and she relinquished her station and headed for her quarters::

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: Bye.   Pleasant dreams.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
TO: Pleasant dreams?  I am going to feed my kits.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: Can you stop by my quarters and feed Ashley?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: watches the ongoing conversation... knows instinctively that his wife's sanity may depend on the next few minutes ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::quietly::  Jordan:  Forgive him.  ::looks in the Captain's eyes::

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: Well, that will be pleasant.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: I can't leave

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
CEO: Yes I will feed my daughter for you.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> ::nods to the XO, begins to fade to smoke, and drift towards the ceiling::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::looks over at Rofax for the first time:: Rofax:  What will happen to the other me?

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: Thank you. Make sure you give her some of her special treats.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She looks over the hook-ups one last time to make sure that everything is in order:: Self: Well... lets see how this works. ::She tries to activate it::

TO_Tribble says:
FCO: How do we know Ashley didn't get out again?  ::winks::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  I think we might have to solve that mystery on our own.  ::releases her and slowly gets to his feet::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::stares at the CEO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: What? She likes them.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::turns and enters the TL and back to her quarters::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::nods:: XO:  I will need you to help me, Mikal.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax's voice> Jordan: The true Jordan will show the passion she has always held. The Jordan I see before me is such an individual. Tell your doctor to examine the other, she is failing.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TO: Lets hope she never gets out again

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TO: The captains not going to put up with that long

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@<Romulan Computer> CSO: This is quite an experience, Commander.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Jordan:  Of course.  And I think you will need Ashley as well.  ::offers her a hand up::

TO_Tribble says:
::nods in agreement::  CEO: Although the captain probably has more serious business right now.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TO: Undoubtedly

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@CMO: We are encouraged that things are working properly. Dr.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::takes his hand and gets to her feet:: XO:  I have no idea what is real anymore.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Through the Romulan vessel, various panels are sequencing up and cycling through diagnostics, almost as shaking off a long slumber.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::walks into her quarters and is jumped on by her kits::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@<Romulan Computer> CSO: All systems seem to be functioning at peak efficiency. It seems that things are looking up.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::smiles::  Jordan:  Trust me.  I know exactly how you feel.  And I'll be right here beside you.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
~~~WindFire: Go and fetch Little Ashley and return~~~

TO_Tribble says:
::picks up odd energy readings on latent scans on Romulan vessel::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
@ :: steps forward :: Jordan: As will I.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
@::smiles sort of:: XO:  Thank you.  ::looks over at the CO, noticing his presence for the first time::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Aboard the Pendragon, the Jordan in Sickbay sits bolt upright, screaming violently.

Host Coot says:
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