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U.S.S. Quirinus Stardate 10505.09

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AN END TO JOURNEY TOWARD

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CHAPTER FIVE

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"The Last Day of My Life"
(AKA – “Kingdom Come”)

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=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

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ACTION: The woman known as Cherry had lived a full and relatively uneventful life until that (possibly damnable) day when Starfleet Command saw it fit to reassign her to a small vessel called the Quirinus.

Host SM_Selan says:
ACTION: Since that day she has been shot, stabbed, and terrorized in many ways. She has fought demons and traitorous Starfleet officers. She had seen one end of the Universe to the other.

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ACTION: She has been ripped through time and space.

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ACTION: And through it all, she has not regretted it a single moment.

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ACTION: It was here on that ship that she found love. It is for that love she dies this day.

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ACTION: Death's scythe cuts through Cherry clean and hard as she shoves Pangborn out of the way.

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<Eisenhower> ::Screams in terror at the sight::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Coughs at the brunt of the force, and rolls on the sand as best as possible, his rifle coming to the ready, checking his companions out of the corner of his eye::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::eyes widen in horror at suddenly being CTO::

Host SM_Selan says:
@ ACTION: Powers, Azhure, Iu and Abraham are out of the shimmering and find themselves reduced to the age of childhood sitting in a terran playroom. Balls and block castles surround them. Powers nearly falls over from the weight of his rifle.

Host David_Thorn says:
::Narrows eyes and maneuvers to attack Death::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::Stands over the corpse of Cherry, and pauses. A frown on her face. The first look of humanity to pierce her in days::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::stares as he watches Cherry fall and then...reacts.  He drops and using his leg, he sweeps the legs of Death, trying to make as quick of contact as possible.::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Chuckles::  Powers:  Now this is interesting...

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::Falls::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Grumbles::  CNS: Hilarious.

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<Oedipus> ::Moves to protect his father::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Jade Morgan> ::Pulls Pangborn away from Cherry's corpse, refusing to look::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: can only stare at the carnage before him... still too weak to move ::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Powers: Humph. This is a first. ::Looks around:: This place familiar to any of you?

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Powers:  Hey, at least we are of an age?  :: Looks over at Abraham and Iu::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::Leaps up and kicks Sulek in the chest::

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ACTION: Sulek goes flying about twenty feet in the air.

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ACTION: One of his ribs shatters.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Abraham:  I believe we are in a nursery.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he feels the momentary shock or hitting the entity...and then is thrown backwards by Death's attack::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he lies on the ground feeling pain in his side::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::tries the nastiest, most vicious lunging kick he knows::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::Maneuvers to attack Kraight, and is attacked by Wolverton::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Eisenhower> ::Frozen in terror::

Host David_Thorn says:
::Attacks from the opposite side:: Wolverton: Try to get the armor off her!

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Oedipus: Help me stand, son.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Picks up a block::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: reaches up ::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Oedipus> ::Helps Kraight stand::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Abraham:  Symbolism of the changes to occur?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ALL: Someone's trying to keep you from reaching your destination.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@All: If it was anyone, it would be me... I'm the human here, and this looks like an Earth nursery....

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns slowly to where Death is fighting Thorn and Wolverton ::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::Grabs Thorn by the throat::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::tries to knock off Death's armor with some well placed hard chops at critical points::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
All: Stop! Stop this foolishness!  Death: VEE! Look at me!

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Wonders around the castle::  Powers:  Were you into medievalism?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Oedipus> ::Sees Thorn in danger, and instantly is in motion ... almost as if it were programmed into him. Opens his mouth and roars. Flame leaps out in a strong burst, striking Death and sending her reeling with Wolverton peeling off her armor::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::staggering to his feet, he blocks the pain, as Death lunges toward Thorn, he comes up and swings with all his strength at its throat::

Host David_Thorn says:
::Drops as he feels the heat::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks at Oedipus in astonishment ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
SELF: Whoa! ::rolls with Death, trying to roll away from her::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::The flame burst from Oedipus combined with Sulek's kick catching her in the throat is too much. Wolverton manages to pull off a piece of her armor, and there is a surge of energy::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Looks around the room::  Abraham: How do we get out of here?

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Oedipus: Cease, Oedipus.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Points at a door:: Powers: I would suggest that way.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks at the Haispoi::  Iu:  Is this fact or reality?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ Azhure: I'm ... not sure.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Death: VEE! I said LOOK AT ME!

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<Oedipus> ::Stops firing his flame burst::

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<Death> ::Stumbling back, stares at Kraight for a moment::

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::From the ground:: Wolverton: KILL HER!

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Death: Vee... look at Cherry. Look at her. What have you done to her?

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks at the door and wonders toward it.::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving back, he holds the shattered rib with one hand::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Abraham: I meant out of... this.  I suppose the door is the best place to start... ::Tries to stand and fails, ending up crawling on hands and knees::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::ignores Thorn::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: holds his hand out, signaling Wolverton to hold back ::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::Stammering:: CSO: The ... it's the Design. Our will be done.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Death: Look at her, Vee. Was she not your friend? Did she not show you anything but kindness?

Host David_Thorn says:
::Raging, knowing Wolverton is the only one standing a chance of taking her down:: ALL: She is weakened, distracted! KILL HER WHILE WE HAVE A CHANCE!

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vee: It is not your will, but another's.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Thorn: Be quiet, old man.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks back at Abraham::  Powers: This may take awhile.  ::Frowns as she glances at the door.::  I feel a... pull... :: Looks at Iu::  to the core of all I believe.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::Looks at Sulek, tears in her eyes:: ... design ...

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: very quietly ::  Death: Vee... what do you think of a Design that requires you to murder your friends?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Death> ::A tear trickles down her cheek::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@CNS: On the one hand... we don't have the time.  On the other... space is destroyed, and so time is meaningless.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ Azhure: Then we must follow it.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Death: Vee... you don't have to be Death any more. You can be Vee again. Just will it.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::breathing in, he feels the pain:: Vee:  Turn away from what they have made you.  Cast off the rest of your armor.

Host David_Thorn says:
::Gathers himself and stands::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Thorn: Sit down, Thorn... or I will knock you down myself.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::holds out his hand:: Thorn: Not her fault.

Host David_Thorn says:
::Glares at Kraight and says nothing:: Sulek: I won't make a move, Sulek.

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<Death> ::Stands there, uncertain::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Death: Vee... you are being used. Used to kill the people who love you. You can choose not to be a tool any more. You can choose.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Vee: You must choose!

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: A phaser blast goes off ... and Death collapses, stunned.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: With a nod, walks to the door and reaches out to open it.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks around for the source of the phaser blast ::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Jade Morgan> ::Holds a phaser:: ALL: Sorry. But she just murdered my best friend. I'd rather have her unconscious.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ::Watches::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Wolverton: See if you can take away the rest of the armor.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: moves to Vee, sits, and cradles her head in his lap ::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::nods, doing so::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Eisenhower> ::Holds the silent and shocked Pangborn. Watches Wolverton peel the armor off::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Sulek: I will remain with her, sir... so she will not wake up alone.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ACTION: The door opens ... and raging water floods into the room, shattering the walls and sweeping the four up.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he kneels to the ground, in obvious pain:: Kraight: Your kindness is already noted.

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: A voice speaks - "I am sorry for your loss." The Historian (Nathan Grey) appears.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: smiles wanly :: Sulek: It's all I have the strength for, sir.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Takes a gasp of breath as she finds herself swept under.::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks to where Grey now stands ::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Jade Morgan> ::Holsters the phaser and steps over, kneeling beside Cherry's body and closes her eyes::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Fan.. .tas... tic::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Gasps, starts drowning::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ::Is swept up::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: closes his eyes, strokes Vee's forehead gently ::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks up at Grey:: Grey: Thank you, but of course you already knew that this would come.

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> Sulek: I cannot predict the future, Sulek. Not that there is to be much left of it ... odd times indeed.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Swims toward the surface with a gasp of air, going with the current, trying to see where the others are.::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Still drowning::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Historian: When you were Nathan Grey, I told you once that you had been remade for the purpose of my destruction.  This is David Thorn. You should know that it was he.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::still in awe in the appearance of their old friends::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::His head breaks the surface of the water::  All: Azhure?  Abraham?  Iu?

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::walks to Wolverton and the armor and starts to help him try to get it off::

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> ::Looks at Thorn:: Thorn: Creator. There was a time when I would have harmed you for what you did to me. But I am above that.

Host David_Thorn says:
The Historian: Fair enough. We need your help ...

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Seeing Iu, she heads toward him, sensing his distress.  Hearing Bill, she calls out toward him.::  Powers:  Here...

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
TO: Need a hand...

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::His childish arms struggling against the water, he looks around::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
CEO: I think I've about got it...odd stuff.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising:: Historian: We need your knowledge and a way through.  Thorn believes that we can stop the destruction of the Blades.

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> Sulek: The Blades are almost done with their work. It is too late to stop that.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Calls out::  Abraham: Abraham!  Time to do something helpful, dream man.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Reaches Iu and tries to pull him up::  Iu:  Iu, try to float...

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> Sulek: But there is a Creator of them. One who may be convinced to reverse the process he has started.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Historian: It is in our nature to try.  Will you not allow us to follow that nature.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
TO: Let me make sure if we can still use it, this was based off my early design and it may come in good use.

CNS_Azhure says:
@Iu:  Close your eyes and relax.  :: Spits out a slosh of water that catches her off guard.::

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ACTION: A raft appears around them. It is yellow, and an inflatable duck head appears at the front of it. All four are in it.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Not breathing::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::nods::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Historian: Where can we find this creator of the Blades?

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Dripping wet, clings to the side and looks over.::  Powers:  Interesting... your thought?

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> Kraight: The White Room can send you to him.

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> ALL: It is not an easy process, or so I've been told. But it is possible.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Azhure: Azhure... Iu?

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Historian: Then send us there or show us how.

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> ALL: The Library told me that it was against the Design to aid you in this manner. However, the Library also pointed out that to abide the Design would conflict with our Prime Directive - to collect all knowledge. If the Universe, goes, so does our mission.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::still clutching his side::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Powers  Here... at the ummm... port side?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Still not breathing::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Azhure: No, he's... ::points and waves frantically::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Turns toward Iu and notices he is not breathing.::  Powers:  I see....

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ::Clutches the ducky head and watches on::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Abraham: Abraham!

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Makes her way to Iu and begins necessitation.::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Powers: Yes?

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Historian: Then it is indeed a strange quandary.  Again you must choose the nature of survival.  Would not your prime directive outweigh the design?

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Abraham: Is this your doing?

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Begins mouth to mouth.  After each breath, pushes on his chest to expel the used air.::

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> Sulek: It already has. I will open the doorway. You will follow the path. Good luck. The Library would not tell me what lies ahead of you at the end of this. ::Walks forward and holds out his hand to Sulek's:: This will be the last time we ever meet.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Powers: What - the duck or the drowning?

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Abraham: Either/

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Powers: The duck is mine. The drowning ... not so much.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Feels her young body tiring quickly.  Pauses and turns Iu over and rubs his back upwards to expel some of the water.::

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::lingers around the back of the group, apart in the crowd::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Starts breathing and coughing up water out of his blow-holes::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Abraham: Then you have some .. control over this?

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Historian: I shall miss my friend, Nathan Grey.  What destiny was given to you was not what your creator had planned.  Thank you.  ::Shakes his hand:: Live long and prosper, Historian.

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> ALL: Only some of you can go. Most must stay. ::Referring to the 37+ additional personnel who were brought here::

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> Sulek: You as well.

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> ::Shakes his hand::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Powers: Just the duck.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Historian: If we succeed, then they shall rejoin us.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ Azhure: I ... you tore me from the Mountain! ::Attacks Azhure, trying to choke her::

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> Sulek: Yes.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Breaths out::  Iu: IU!  DROP HER!

Host David_Thorn says:
::Crosses arms, watching silently::

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> ::Turns to his right, and looks::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ ::Tries to pull away with a gasp::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: A simple door appears.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Not listening too well::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ::Gasps:: Oh dear.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::sees the door appear:: Self: Here we go again!

Host David_Thorn says:
<The Historian> ALL: Stay close to each other. The path is fraught with danger. One slip and you will be lost.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves to the medic and takes the bag so that he can treat his rib:: All: Time to go.  We have precious little time left.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Moves with an amazing speed, and punches Iu in the temple::  Iu: I said, DROP HER!

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Iu:  No... please... friend...

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::He goes down with the punch. Looks up at Powers in shock and realizes what he did:: I ... I am sorry.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Her eyes watering she looks at Iu.::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he approaches the doorway and takes one last look at the Historian::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes his head :: Sulek: With respect, sir, no.   :: looks at the body of his fallen crewmate ::  Cherry would not have left Vee alone here.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Glares::  Iu: You need to stop attacking us, or we're not going to get anywhere.  ::Holds a hand out::  We're even now, I suppose....

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Reaching up, she carefully rubs her neck, glad Iu at the moment had only a child’s strength.::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO/CSO: Some of us should remain behind.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ ::Takes hand and stands::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Go with the Captain, Telarus. You can protect him if need be. I am still too weak.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Iu:  What were you... seeing... when you attacked me?

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::trails, his look intense and haunted, with nothing but his simmering rage forcing one foot ahead of the other::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CSO: Aye sir.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::follows the Captain::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: There will be the others.  If we do not succeed it will make little difference.  If we do, then what has occurred will for the most part be set right.  I need you two.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Turns back to Abraham::  Abraham: If you can create this... raft... then you have some control.  We need to move forward.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Eisenhower> ::Holds onto Pangborn and guides him silently with the others::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Powers: I think we already are ... ::Looks around::

Host David_Thorn says:
::Opens the doorway, and enters, not waiting for the others to follow::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Sulek: Very well, sir.     Oedipus: Oedipus... carry Vee.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Your compassion is admirable, but Cherry would want it set right.  Come.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands, slowly ::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Oedipus> ::Lifts up Vee, and follows::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::enters the door, followed by the others::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: follows Sulek, one hand on Oedipus' shoulder to steady himself ::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ Azhure: I ... I would rather not say. I am sorry. ::Averts eye contact::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Feels like shooting something::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ ::quietly:: Iu:  Something else to distract us?  Keep us from the center?

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: They find themselves amongst the stars. In space. There is air. And the stars shift under them to form a bridge to walk on. Each star feels warm under their step.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Iu> @ Azhure: No.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::looks around::

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks around and below :: All: Well, if the Universe is to end, we at least have front row seats...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::begins to cross the bridge, as he does so, he removes a bandage and secures it around his body to hold the broken rib::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks at the farmer for a moment, then gently touches his shoulder for a moment, before leaving him to gather himself and heads for Bill.::

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ACTION: As the raft continues to float across the seemingly endless ocean, several dozen dolphins start flopping out of the water alongside.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Stay together.

Host David_Thorn says:
::Walking ahead, silently::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Powers:  If only shooting something would help.  :: Looks outward::  At least we are heading in the right direction.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::lengthens his stride, seemingly oblivious to the splendor around them:: CO: What are you prepared to do if you meet this 'creator'?

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moves up to keep Thorn in his sight::

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Snorts::  Azhure: I hope so.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::follows the Captain::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Powers:  Do you know the history behind Dolphins?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #1> @ ::Does a spinning flip out of the water beside the raft and a voice squawks out:: Going our way? ::Disappears into the water::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: We must convince him that his actions are wrong.  Attacking him now will only ensure the continued destruction.  Our only chance is to get him to reverse the destruction.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Raises an eyebrow::  Powers:  Well, that is novel.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Azhure: Didn't you also speak to the dolphin like creatures on Hais?

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: And if they refuse?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Jade Morgan> Ahkileez: Then I guess that's it for us.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Powers:  More whale like... but yes.  ::Glances over at Iu, then heads for the side and looks over.::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #2> @ ::Flips out of the water on the opposite side of the raft:: Got any fish on you? ::Drops into the water::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ::Mumbles:: Bleedin' dolphins ... a bunch of moochers they are ...

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Dolphin #2:  I regret to say no.  This was a rather unexpected trip.  We did not come prepared.  My apologize.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Then the universe ends.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO/Jade: And without ever hitting my first Pon Farr. I'll count that as a win then. ::his smile humorless and cold::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Jade Morgan> ::Tries not to smirk at Ahkileez::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: A shooting star flies by the group.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Ahkileez: Take my word for it.  The Pon Farr is not necessarily an enjoyable time.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::glances at the star:: So I've heard. ::turns his attention back to the bridge, wondering for himself what he's prepared to do::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::overhears the Captain's statement and just looks around aimlessly::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: Another shooting star passes by, a bit closer ...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::watches the star:: Telarus: Those could be one of the dangers...

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: It could well be sir, we should be cautious and possibly look into it.

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: A star grazes Wolverton, he begins to fall off the bridge.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Keep you eyes open.  Those stars...

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::grabs Wolverton::

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
TO: Careful Ensign.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Keep to the center and stay low.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Powers:  I don't suppose you have anything in your pockets?  They are hungry and bored... and maybe have some answers...  ::Shrugs::

TO_Ens_Wolverton says:
::tries to steer clear::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #1> @ ::Pops outta the water:: Depends on the question!

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #2> @ ::Leaps out of the water:: Yes, questions! Questions! Questions! We have answers!

Host David_Thorn says:
<Oedipus> Kraight: Is this not a wondrous sight?

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Sits down::  Azhure: You're the diplomatic type.  I don't imagine they'd like to eat phaser parts.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Eisenhower> ::Her heart dropped into her stomach at the sight of Wolverton nearly falling over:: Wolverton: Are you all right, Lance? ::Doesn't even think about the fact she's talking to him::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks at the other three, wondering what the right question might be.  Turns toward Bill and gives a light snort.::  Powers:  You are so much help...

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ::Holding onto the ducky raft::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Dolphin #1:  Let's see... tell me... where is it you are heading?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #1> @ Azhure: Straight ahead. Over the fall.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Dolphin #1:  Fall?  :: Looks at the others.::  How far away and what is over the fall?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #2> @ Azhure: Not too far ahead. And nothing is over the fall. Just open space. Well, and our destination of course.

Host David_Thorn says:
::Stops::

Host David_Thorn says:
::Holds hand up:: ALL: The bridge ends. ::Points and the stars no longer come to float under them::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Turns to the old man.::  Abraham:  I would like to fly... soon... anytime, feel free to alter this into some kind of flying contraption.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::slows behind them, looking over the shoulder of the man in front to see what's up::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Azhure: Uh ... I can't. I only had the raft. ::Getting nervous::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::comes up behind Thorn::  Thorn: Then we must fall or look for a turn that we missed.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #1> @ Azhure: There's nothing to worry about

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Abraham: Why don't you stop telling us what you can't do, and just try?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Powers: Because I can't create things. I can only use what I have!

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #2> @ Azhure: Yes, nothing to worry about. You have flying gills don't you?

CNS_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks at Abraham and then at the Dolphin::  Dolphin #1:  How do you make a humanoid more worried?  By telling them not to worry.  ::Sighs and keeping in mind her stories of Dolphins, lets it go.::

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ACTION: The sound of an approaching waterfall is heard.

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@Abraham: You don't have an imagination?  You live and work in dreams... surely you can dream us up something.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ Powers: Doesn't work that way.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ ::Coughs::  Dolphin 2:  Flying what?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #1> @ Azhure: Flying gills?

LtCmdr_Powers says:
@::Sneers::  Abraham: Try.

Host David_Thorn says:
Sulek: How about a leap of faith? ::Jumps and disappears into the darkness::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ::Concentrates::

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Dolphin 1:  I regret to say... no.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ACTION: Nothing happens.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #2> @ Azhure: Oh.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thorn: But we cannot go back.  If the Library said this was the path, it will not be wrong...::follows him and jumps::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #1> @ Azhure: Well.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Dolphin #2> @ Azhure: Good luck with that.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
::follows Captain Sulek::

CNS_Azhure says:
@:: Hopes Bill has better luck intimidating Abraham.::

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ACTION: The raft goes over the side of the waterfall, spilling the four of them into the abyss.

Host David_Thorn says:
@ ACTION: The dolphins simply float over the waterfall.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ Dolphin 2:  Yea... ahhh...

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Oedipus: Hold tight to Vee. We jump together. One... two... three!  :jumps ::

CNS_Azhure says:
@:: At the last second, grabs for the side to hold on.::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Abraham> @ ::Mumbles something about "bleedin' dolphins" and commences screaming::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Oedipus> ::Does so::

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: The whole group suddenly find themselves in a dark, old, wooden library. Candles light the room, and the smell of old musty books permeates the air.

Host David_Thorn says:
ACTION: A timid old dark-skinned man sits, leaning over a book and writing something down with a feather from an inkwell.

CNS_Azhure says:
@ ::Closes her eyes, holding on for dear life, then changes her mind and opens her eyes to see what happens next.::

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Thorn: You said it yourself.  This universe no longer operates in a linear fashion.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
All: Okay this is a change of scenery.

Host David_Thorn says:
::Looks around:: Huh.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::looks around, confused::

Host David_Thorn says:
<Old Man> ::Turns:: Hello.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
CO: Sir looks we are in an early version of a library.

CSO_LtCmdr_Kraight says:
Old Man: Hello. We've been told you may be able to help us with a problem we are having.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Old Man: Hello. What is this place?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Old Man> CSO: I don't think I can.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Old Man> CO: It is me. And you. ::Points at CSO:: And you.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Old Man: And what do you write?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Old Man> CO: Everything.

Host David_Thorn says:
<Old Man> ::Holds out hand:: It is a pleasure to meet you although I have known you your entire life.

CEO_Lt_Telarus says:
Old Man: Who are you, sir?

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Old Man: Do you know of the Blades?  ::he shakes his hand:: You have known me?

Host David_Thorn says:
<Old Man> I am the Universe.

Host David_Thorn says:
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