Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus

WINDOWS of the FALLEN
One

“This life’s dim windows of the soul
Distorts the heavens from pole to pole
And leads you to believe a lie
When you see with, not through, the eye”
		- William Blake, “The Everlasting Gospel”

Arc Title: Windows of the Fallen
Mission Number: 305
Creator: Michael Jones
Ship Manager: Michael Jones
Stardate: 10411.22

Previously …

The crew was close to gaining more insight on both the Construct and the mysterious Nero when they had arrived on the El Aurian home world some two hundred years in the past. In the process of being there, the Quirinus' Counselor, the Caitian Ris`Mor, having been missing for months, appeared out of nowhere and attempted various times to kill the CO.

Their attempts to question Ris`Mor went nowhere, and before the crew could get any further, they had to deal with the real and ominous threat of an apparent army of Borg drones which had come to assimilate the El Aurian world some one hundred years too early.

The crew's attempts to save the El Aurians failed as the Borg overran their impressive defenses, and the crew's only saving grace were a group of giant hawks which bore the runes of the Gateway. They were carried off into the skies ... leaving behind the eighth world of their Journey ... now comes their ninth, and final one ...

Dramatis Personae 

Mitch Travis is Captain Sulek – Commanding Officer of the Quirinus, the Vulcan / Deltan Sulek has been a member of the ship since its launch. Since the beginning of this Journey, Sulek has slowly begun to act with emotion. This soon culminated with the beginning of his relationship with Admiral Sheridan. However, his love for Sheridan (and growing emotions) posed a danger to the crew, and he was forced to end the relationship and lock up his emotions once more. The results of this action led to the supposed suicide of Admiral Sheridan. Sulek may feel remorse and worse … but no one can tell. He is beyond such things as emotions now.

Keith LaHue is Commander Ben Pangborn  – Executive Officer of the Quirinus, the Human Pangborn has been through a lot in his life time, but has recently come to terms with the tragedies of his past, and is now working to step forward in life. To help him on this Journey is his current love interest, Quirinus CTO, Lieutenant Cherry.

Jeffrey Brown is Lieutenant Commander Kraight – Chief Science Officer and Second Officer of the Quirinus, the Benzite Kraight may appear to less of a threat than expected, but his intelligence, cleverness, and wit have proven himself time and again to the Quirinus crew … and the foes they face.

Jane Rowley is Lieutenant Cherry – Chief Tactical Officer of the Quirinus, the human / Betazoid hybrid has come off as a distracted (mostly by clothing), opinionated, and flirtatious character whom not many may take seriously. That is their mistake. Cherry is a determined Starfleet Officer whose friendship with OPS Morgan is one of the many dedications she has onboard the Quirinus.

Edward Selgas is Lieutenant JG. David Telarus – Chief Engineering Officer of the Quirinus, the human Telarus has revealed himself to be a clever and creative force onboard the ship. Often giving ideas and plans to help the crew through their endeavors, Telarus is a fountain of ideas. His relationship with the ship’s Doctor, Harriet Munro, was abruptly ended recently by her choice. Telarus’ subsequent beating given by the enigmatic Nero has not made his life any easier.

Erryn Pollock is Ensign Lance Wolverton – Tactical Officer of the Quirinus, the human Wolvington has proven himself quite capable in battle. The atypical paranoid security officer, Wolvington still has a lot to learn … and is doing so with the recent beginning of his relationship with engineer Erin Eisenhower.

Host SM_Selan says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The XO awakens to feel a chill wind flowing against his naked body ... the sensation reminds him of when they arrived on the beaches of the first world in the Construct, but there is no warmth, no comfort ... and a mind-numbing fear is possibly going to overwhelm him any moment as he realizes what is going on.
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The XO, CTO, and TO are nude and held up off the ground by chains attached to T shaped trees. 
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: They find themselves looking around a barren and desolate valley. The sky is black with smoke from volcanoes, ash falls gently. Lightning flares here and there. The ground is black and cracked, there is red glows here and there ... signs of lava nearly pushing through.
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: There are mountains from which a few volcanoes can be seen, and stretch up into the dark clouds.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::wakes up in a panic and struggles to get free::
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The CMO, Eisenhower, Beldaur and Rio are also chained up, and unconscious.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
SELF: Well THIS is an interesting turn of events.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::screams in frustration::
Host SM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: CSO Kraight's body screams at him ... the cold is bad, not as bad as it was on the second world of their Journey, but nearly there ... he finds himself fully clothed and lying in snow. The CO awakens nearby. They find themselves in a small opening in a mountain, whiteness all around them ... a path before them. 
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::awakens from the dream:: Self: Great start in this world...::looks around as best he can:: Cherry: Try and remain calm......
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
XO:  Calm?!  ::struggles some more::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: stirs feebly :: Self: Unnnhhh....   :: rolls over ::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ ::staggers to his feet::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::looks around, trying to figure out what's what::
Host SM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: The CIV and CEO awaken with the CO & CSO as well. 
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Captain?
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: A figure approaches the chained up crewmembers.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::stops struggling and watches::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::eyes the mysterious, as yet indescribable, figure::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight:  It seems we were not all deposited in the same place.  We may stand here or follow the path.  I suggest we do the latter.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looking around::
Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: The figure seems humanoid, but only so much. It seems to be a badly burnt and tortured person, with piercing all over and chains hanging from various piercing. It's almost as if the piercing are all that's holding the body together.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::winces as she gets a better look::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::watches warily::
Host SM_Selan says:
<CEO Telarus> @ CO: Sir, someone's already gone down this way ... ::Gestures to the footprints in the snow ... two sets of them. One normal, another seem to be tiny animal prints::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Self: Uh...
Host Seth says:
ALL: Welllllcome. ::He hisses out between cracked lips::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: I'm... not going to be able... to stay conscious... much longer. If... I go into hibernation... leave me... until you and the others... can come back for me. You'll make... better time... if you don't have... to carry me.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::glares at whatever it is, but keeps her mouth shut::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::forces a smile that shows a lot of teeth:: Seth: Thanks.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: Welcome to what?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight: It could be one of the others with Neet.  Let's see where this leads us.  ::starts off:: I for one do not wish to stand here and freeze.
Host Seth says:
XO: The Barren.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
Mutters to self:  Lovely....
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
SELF: Figures....
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: I... won't have much choice... in a little while...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: Well that would describe this place accurately. Now do us a favor and get us down please. Since we are 'welcome'.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: stumbles after Sulek ::
Host Seth says:
::Lifts index finger and gently moves it from side to side:: XO: No, no ,no.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight: The movement should help.
Host Seth says:
<CIV Sagan> @ ::Wraps the CSO up in a garment she had on her:: CSO: Maybe this will help.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::sighs::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::rolls his eyes at the stereotypical melodrama::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ ::picking his way down the path, following the footprints::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: A little.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: throws off the extra garment :: CIV: No... If you freeze, you die... my species... can hibernate... for months...
Host Seth says:
<CIV Sagan> @ CSO: I've survived worse. We might need your froggy ways.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: You're really dong a good job of being an evil cryptic type, but seriously, it's cold. What the hell are you doing this to us for?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight: Still, I would rather not carry you.  Sagan: Your help is appreciated.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: shakes his head :: CIV: Stubborn human...
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: stumbles onward ::
Host Seth says:
XO: You are masterpieces waiting to happen.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::doesn't like the sound of that::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::tries to set a pace that will both help keep Kraight warmer and allow him to keep up::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: Okay I get it now. You’re from the Village. Go back! Back to the 1960
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Telarus: Take the point.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::suspects he'll be glad he's saving his strength::
Host Seth says:
ACTION: More figures, male and female, begin to approach ... all look similar to Seth as to their condition.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: realizes that his eyes are starting to cloud over :: CO: Captain... I won't be able... to see in a few minutes...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: This is starting to get to me.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
XO:  You and me both.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight: You may grab onto my shoulder. I will guide you if need be.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Wolverton/Cherry: Suggestions? Ask a stupid question...
Host Seth says:
XO: You seem so free
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
XO: Wait and save our strength. Not much we can do right now.
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel> TO: Your heart is death driven.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::confused:: Seth: What?
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: reaches out, finds Sulek's shoulder ::
Host Seth says:
<Gabre> CTO: Too much love.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Thank you, sir.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
Gabre:  Oh shut up!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::still following down the path, hoping that soon they may get to a lower, milder clime::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::returns the look:: Lauriel: Explain.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::struggles most fetchingly against her restraints::
Host Seth says:
<Gabre> CTO: As you wish. ::Slowly begins to sew her mouth together::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::raises an eyebrow::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::tests the restraints:: Self: Damn these are on tight
Host Seth says:
@ ACTION: Something glows in the distance on the path, as the crew approach they see neon paint glowing off the side of the rock scape - "bEWarE tHe SUiTeD crEAturEs who FEAr thE cOlD"
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: So much... we didn't understand... I couldn't understand... a science officer... is supposed... to understand...
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel> TO: You are a killer. A necessary one. You have just slain many. Is this place your punishment? Or your redemption? Questions to be asked and answered. Yes yes yes. Indeed.
Host Seth says:
XO: You have no hurt in your heart. You did. The scars are healed. How do you accomplish that? Why do you deny the art?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::pauses and looks at the sign:: Kraight: We have also learned much...Can you see the sign on the rock?
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::shrugs, a bit painfully:: Lauriel: Nothing metaphysical about it. I did my job, now you've brought me here for who knows what.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: No, sir. What sign?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: I deny nothing. I wasn't aware it was healing you required. If you let us all down, we can better help you understand
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel> ::Smiles, various teeth missing or worn down:: TO: The great flying things brought you to us. On wings of wonder come words!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::reads the sign aloud:: Kraight: It says 'beware the suited creatures who fear the cold' but the writing is odd.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Lauriel: Actually, they brought us.
Host Seth says:
<CIV Sagan> @ ::Raises hand:: I would very much like to be a suited creature right now.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: shakes head :: CO: It makes no sense.
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Are there any 'creatures' in sight?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Sagan: We may be the creatures.  We are clothed and at least one of us dreads the cold.
Host Seth says:
::Pulls out a needle:: XO: You are a masterpiece to be made. To be perfected. We are attempting to perfect the one who heals. ::Noting the missing OPS::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight: If it is not us, then no.  All: We should continue on and hope we are able to get out of this cold before the CSO completely shuts down.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::moves on::
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel> ::Giggles at the TO::
Host Seth says:
@ ACTION: As the crew move on, the glowing words fade behind them ... the snow covering them eventually.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: This is one hell of a method you've got
Host Seth says:
::Slowly walks over to the XO's leg:: XO: We are a tapestry of events in skin and muscle and bone. We are quilt of moments in blood and mucus. We are a mosaic of reality.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: And as such, as individuals y'all are pretty ugly. Maybe if you finished the process of coming together you'd have something pretty to look at....but now....as incomplete as you are - you are nothing. And powerless. If it is unity you seek, then the answer lies within you, not in anything we can teach you
Host Seth says:
::Slowly slides the needle underneath the XO's skin on his leg::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::decides to pretend that nothing untoward is really happening::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
ARRGGGG.....Seth: You have NO idea how much that hurts!
Host Seth says:
::Looks up with all his scars and piercing:: XO: Now why would you say a silly thing like that?
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@All: Keep a look out...no doubt we will see these creatures all too soon.  Sagan: Stay close behind the CSO.  If we should need to protect him, we will have him between us.
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel & Gabre> ::Pull out similar needles and slowly approach the CTO & TO::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Lauriel: I wouldn't do that.
Host Seth says:
::Pulls out a blade from a black pouch on his back, and some thread::
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel> ::Giggles::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
:;struggles with all her might::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: Try that again and you'll find out
Host Seth says:
::Smiles his crooked smile, and gently pulls the needle out. Blood trickles down the XO's leg. He pulls up the blade, preparing to cut away at the skin::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::waits for the perfect time to very quickly, but minutely, jab out with a knee to impact the outer radius and ulna joint...with any luck, he'll break the wrist::
Host Seth says:
ACTION: CRACK!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::kicks Seth in the teeth::
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel> ::The giggle goes into a scream as her wrist is broken::
Host Seth says:
::His few remaining teeth are shattered as he falls back::
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel> ::Wriggles as her broken wrist is held by the TO's feet::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
Lauriel: I did warn you.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: Now stay the hell away from me.
Host Seth says:
@ ACTION: As the crew continues down the path, another painted sign awaits them - "aNtI-pROtoNS cAN Be a PAIN"
Host Seth says:
::Tastes his own blood::
Host Seth says:
<Gabre> ::Laughs at what Lauriel is going through, attempts to put the needle into the CTO's side::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::kicks::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry: Don't take this the wrong way,  but use your legs
Host Seth says:
<Gabre> Oof! ::Stumbles back::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ ::as they pass the sign:: Kraight: another message 'anti-protons can be a pain'  perhaps a means to fight these suited creatures.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::grumbles::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::decides it's pointless to have her suffer through the pain, and takes advantage of his hold to give her a quick jerk, then hit a nerve plexus on her neck, in an attempt to render her unconscious::
Host Seth says:
<Lauriel> ::Collapses::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::kicks Seth again for good measure::
Host Seth says:
::Lifts the blade and dives at the XO to stab him straight through as a lesson, but is kicked in the face again. Seemingly enjoying this::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::kicks him again::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ CO: Of course, generating anti-protons... in this arctic wilderness... is another question.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::examines his rifle::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::raises an eyebrow, and looks around carefully::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: shuffling slower now :: CO: Sir... I can feel... myself... slipping... into... uncons...
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: collapses ::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::gets a sense of deja vu as he feels his restraints being loosened::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Kraight: Put your weight on me.  I have carried you before.  ::grabs onto the sagging CSO::
CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
@ :: faintly :: CO: leave... me...
Host Seth says:
<CEO Telarus> @ ::Looking around::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::something moving behind Wolverton catches her eye::
Host Seth says:
::Spits blood onto the cracked and blackened ground:: XO: You shall be a painting of bliss and agony.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::stares in disbelief::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
Thinks:  Hurry, hurry, hurry
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::lifting Kraight's weight, he continues on::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: No offense, but from the looks of you, doesn't look like you'll be around long enough to enjoy it
Host Seth says:
<CIV Sagan> @ ::As they continue down the path, sees another one:: Ah, that can't be good. 
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::is really, really glad Wolverton didn't kill the girl when he shot her, and bets he will be too::
Host Seth says:
@ ACTION: Another painted sign awaits them - "sUlEK is a muRderER"
Host Seth says:
XO: I've been around long since my time of passing. I am a finished work. You are merely a work in progress.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::is glad the others are pretty much ignoring him for the moment::
Host Seth says:
<Gabre> ::Steps over and checks to see if Lauriel is alive or dead::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::waits to take out Gabre if he gets close enough::
Host Seth says:
<Gabre> ::Is close enough::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Seth: No kidding. I can see the decay....but what’s with the ever tortured artist effect? That’s been done to death. Pardon the pun.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::goes for his neck also::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::reads the next sign:: Self: So I have heard already.
Host Seth says:
<Gabre> ::Gets caught in the leg neck hold::
Host Seth says:
<CIV Sagan> @ CO: Everyone seems to think you're trouble, Captain sir.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@::thinks to self how hibernation for Cmdr. Kraight couldn't be worse in timing::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::twists Gabre's neck enough to pinch nerves and render him unconscious, but without doing permanent damage::
Host Seth says:
ACTION: Gabre goes limp.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Sagan: At least someone does.
Host Seth says:
::Is about to make another run at the XO when he turns suddenly at the sight of Gabre being rendered unconscious::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::attempts to kick Seth's rotting head right off::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::feels that the bonds are loose enough now, and makes a break at Seth::
Host Seth says:
::Steps away from the XO and tries to attack the TO before it's too late ... but it's too late::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::kicks him DARNED hard, right in the solar plexus::
Host Seth says:
::Goes down hard::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::follows up with a quick chop to the neck, to put him out also::
Host Seth says:
@ ACTION: Beyond the wild claim about Sulek is another painted sign - "THis waY to a CERtaIN deAth, adMIssIOn is chEAp - only costs yoUR life"
Host Seth says:
::Is knocked unconscious::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::looks to see if anyone else is planning to come at them::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Wolverton: Great job, now let us down ::grin::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@::sees the same sign that the Captain does:: CO: Someone has a sick sense of humor.
Host SM_Selan says:
<The Girl> ::The girl formerly known as "the creature" lowers herself from the tree the TO was previously chained to, she gets down on all fours and sniffs the unconscious Gabre::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::watches the girl::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::quickly frees his crewmates, keeping an eye on the girl and the others::
Host SM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: A familiar voice calls out - "Or maybe it's just that you've lost YOUR sense of humor, Mr. Telarus"
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Telarus: Or an obsessive one.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::gets down, glad to be free::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@::stops cold in his tracks:: CO: Sir, I just heard Nero's voice.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::rubs her wrists to get the circulation flowing::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Cherry; Are you all right?
Host SM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: A figure steps out of the white snow ... a man dressed in a robe of sorts split into black and white. His head and face covered by a mask which is split into black & white in a similar fashion. Slits for the eyes and mouth are apparent.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::goes to the girl, watching:: Girl: Umm....thanks?
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@::thousand thoughts go through his mind:: CO: Sir!
Host SM_Selan says:
<The Girl> ::Scoots back and eyes the TO warily. Remembers being shot by him::
Host Nero says:
<CIV Sagan> @ ::Rolls eyes::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::nods at the XO then turns her attention back to the girl::
Host Nero says:
@ ::Brushes some snow off his shoulders:: ALL: This has been a long time coming.
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::gives her a basic friendly gesture, palms showing, and smiling::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::helps free the remaining crew::
Host Nero says:
ACTION: In the distance, shouts and chanting are heard. They rapidly grow. The XO and his group may have little time to escape.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@ Nero: What is it that fascinates you enough to want to kill us?
Host Nero says:
@ CEO: Not you. Him. ::Points at the CO::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::turns her head toward the sound::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
All: We need to take cover...::looks around::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::gestures for the girl to take her hand::
Host Nero says:
@ ::Takes a step closer to them:: CO: You don't know how hard it's been. The last year. Being so close. Close enough to strike so many times. And having to hold back.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@ Nero: What has Captain Sulek ever done to you that you wish to kill him, that way at least I know whether or not it's a good reason.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Nero: I take it you know me, yet you seem afraid to reveal yourself.
Host Nero says:
<The Girl> ::Glances at the TO, hears the shouts in the distance, then suddenly turns and bolts down a path ... indicating for them to follow::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::follows the girl at a run::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::has a hunch that she knows where she's going, and follows::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
XO/CTO: Come on.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::follows::
Host Nero says:
@ CO: You haven't figured it out yet? I put so much work into my clues ... ::Sounds hurt:: ... 
Host Nero says:
<The Girl> ::Comes to a stop near another tree, where a horrific sight is seen::
Host Nero says:
ACTION: OPS Morgan is chained up and rather cut up badly. It seems these horrific people put her special abilities to the test. A weird rainbow glow seems to permeate her, as it did months earlier when she first gained her new abilities. It seems to be attempting to heal her tortured body.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::gasps::
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::climbs quickly to unchain her::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::takes Morgan down and lays her on the ground::
Host Nero says:
@ CO: The Titanic? The Holodeck where we shared so many adventures. ::Slowly circles them:: The IDIC, which you taught me so many times about. What do you get when you mix black and white Captain!
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Nero: Grey...
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@::scratches his head::
Host Nero says:
@ ::Pulls off his mask, indeed revealing a visage only the Captain (and Admiral Sheridan) would recognize - Nathan Grey, long dead flight control officer of the Quirinus:: It took you long enough. 
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
XO: Sir, we should carry her and keep moving.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Nero: So you have existed in this place...since your death...it was your choice, as I recall to enter the bulkhead...
Host Nero says:
@ ::Tosses the mask to the ground, running a hand through his hair:: That thing was stuffy. ::Points at him:: You cost me my life. Now the price is yours. ::Runs at them::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
TO: I agree ::helps him pick her up:: ALL: Let’s keep moving::
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@::tackles Nero and pushes him::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@::steps aside, allowing him to pass ::Grey: Never allow your emotions to control your attack.
Host Nero says:
@ ::Is tackled, falls back, rolls and kicks out::
Host Nero says:
@ ACTION: The CEO is sent flying into a rocky outcropping.
Host Nero says:
@ ::Jumps back up:: CO: Why not? You allowed your emotions to nearly destroy your crew. ::Backhands the CIV into a rock as well, sending her unconscious to the ground near the "hibernating" CSO::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Stay out of this.  Grey: The radiation of that time has affected your memory.  You died nobly.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@ Nero: This time I am ready, I have picked up a couple of tricks since our last encounter, look who is behind you. ::grins as no one is behind him::
Host Nero says:
@ ::Closes in on him:: CO: My memory is perfectly fine, Captain. But the truth about you ... who you are ... what the last five years have been around ... it's all wrong.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Telarus: Stand down.  That is an order.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@ CO: Aye, sir.
Host Nero says:
@ CEO: Alls fair. Look who's behind YOU.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@::ducks to the ground and kicks backwards::
Host Nero says:
ACTION: The Girl continues to lead the XO's group downward ... they rapidly begin to realize they are approaching a river.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@ ::circles:: Grey: You have me.  I can show you...you know how...this madness can end.
Host Nero says:
@ ACTION: The CEO's kick catches Ris`Mor who is thrown backward, but she rolls and gathers herself.
CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
@ Ris`Mor: Your back again I see Counselor.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Grey: This action is between us. Not others.  Would you do as you accuse me of?
Host Nero says:
<Ris`Mor> @ ::A guttural growl is heard as she ground house kicks the CEO sharply::
Host Nero says:
@ ACTION: The CEO is knocked unconscious.
Host Nero says:
ACTION: A sign reads "Styx" beside the red muddy river. A rotting boat awaits them.
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::stops and stares in disbelief::
Host Nero says:
<The Girl> ::Leaps onto the boat and curls up in a ball::
Host Nero says:
@ ::Looks as the CEO falls:: CO: You are right, it is now just between us. 
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::cautiously follows the girl into the boat::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Grey: I have viewed the recordings of that time again and again.  Your choice was the only one.  Mine was the only one.  I can show it to you.  In the link I cannot dissemble.  I can only you show.  You know this.
Host Nero says:
<Ris`Mor> @ ::Growls and slowly approaches the man who shattered her voice box and left her for dead::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
ALL: I don't like this, but all aboard
TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::raises an eyebrow and climbs into the boat::
Host Nero says:
ACTION: The injured, nude and tired group gathers onto the boat. In the distance, the shouts get louder ... they can see figures running over scorched hills. Rushing through the gasses and smoke escaping from the broken earth.
Host Nero says:
@ ::Tosses Ris`Mor a look:: CO: We'll discuss it later. ::Rapidly reaches over and performs a Vulcan nerve pinch on the CO::
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
@Ris`Mor: You are lead by a madman. Counselor...use your training.  The placement of blame is a simple...
Host Nero says:
@ ACTION: The CO falls to the ground unconscious.
Host CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::falls::
Host Nero says:
@ ::Grins:: I've wanted to do this for years.
Host Nero says:
<Ensign Rio> ::Gasping:: ALL: An oar, anyone, an oar?! They're coming! ::Points::
CTO_Lt_Cherry says:
::frantically searches around the bottom of the boat::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::grabs a stick and pushes the boat away from shore, looks for the oars::
Host Nero says:
ACTION: The rotting boat pushes away from the shore, and slowly starts to get pushed by the current ... which gets faster, and faster. The mangled and tortured beings appear at the shores, attempting to chase and keep up with the boat ... soon they are out of eye sight. 
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::grabs the oars and gains control of the boat
Host Nero says:
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