Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10511.07

Starring:

Mitch Travis 		as 	Captain Sulek – CO
Keith LaHue		as	Commander Ben Pangborn – XO

…and…

Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – CSO
Erin Cody-Allen 	as 	Lieutenant JG Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels – TO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Lt. Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – CTO
Kurt Goring	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Soriq Ahkileez – FCO
James Homuth 	as 	Ensign Michael Jervase – MO
Kate McTiernan	as	Captain Joanna Matisse – CIV
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Ensign Royle Chandra – CEO
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as	Computer

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	U.S.S. Quirinus – SM

Summary - The crew of the U.S.S. Quirinus have taken two shuttles - the Payette and Bodnar - down to the surface of Zeta Coyvan VII in search of their possible saboteur, and for Lt. Commander Salina Viera...former Captain of the U.S.S. Karelian.

A storm front has moved in, necessitating the teams return to their shuttles. Captain Sulek has ordered that the team will beam back to their shuttles and take cover until the storm passes...whenever that will be...

Light-years away, Joanna Matisse and Azhure have arrived at the Starfleet Intelligence Safe house. What sort of answers await them, they do not know...but as one can expect, the easy part of their assignment has passed...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "Storm Fronts - Challenges"=/\==/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps to the centre of the enhancers and waits for the activation and the rest of the team to join him::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Pulls the tactical officers back out of their formation::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Making her way up along with Matisse the stairways.::  CIV:  Well... I guess I needed the exercise.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::joins Sulek inside the enhancers::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::takes a few very careful steps toward the CO::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::on his knees in the mud next to the Payette, holding his head against the sensation:: Sec: Wake up! ::tries to shake him awake::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: You better not be calling me fat, c’mon, almost there.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands near Pangborn ::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sighs, and just shakes his head:: CO: We should take the body back to the shuttle with us, captain. I can run a more detailed scan from there.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: Of course.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  Naaa... doc would have taken care of that if it were true.  :: Smiles as they make it to the top.::  I wonder if there was a reason for being on the top floor or just luck of the draw.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::pushes himself to his feet, grabbing the security officer's collar to drag him in to the Payette::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::indicates to two of the tactical team to move the body into the enhancer area::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: A room with a view of everything. ::Taps in the code to the room and goes in::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  Cap... ummm... mom... wait a second.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Stops mid step:: CNS: Yes dear?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as the body is moved, he turns to CEO:: CEO: Activate transport.

ACTION - A light turns green on a nearby keypad and the safe house door slides open. The smell of blood fills the air...

CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Tries to stay out of everyone’s way and keeps his eyes open::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Does a quick scan of the room with both tricorder and her mind.::  CIV:  Just checking something....
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::moves to join the others now::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::lets the security officer go inside the shuttle and stumbles to the cockpit, squinting out the cockpit to try to find what he saw in the tree line::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Nods as she moves forward.::  CIV:  It is good to be home mom.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Taps his commbadge to check in with the FCO::  *FCO*: Lieutenant Ahkileez?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Go on, find a room you like, I'm going to look around.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Closing the door behind her, makes her way further into the room, negligently placing the items she was caring onto a chair.::  CIV:  Will do...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks at the threatening skies:: XO: I'll be glad to see the shuttles
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Makes her way to the back of the room, keeping her eyes open for anything that might appear out of place.::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Activates the transport::

ACTION - The transport enhancers activate and the away team dematerializes. Back near the Payette the team begins to beam back in. A screaming voice tears through Soriq's Vulcan mind and he drops down onto the deck platting, screaming in pain. Voices rush through his mind and the world seems to slow around him...

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Frowns, wondering about Soriq::

ACTION - The humming of the transporters comes to an end and the team rematerializes. The rain has stopped...or so it seems. Droplets of water hang in the air, unmoving. Soriq's screams can be heard from inside the shuttle.

FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::grips his head with both hands, screaming as he begins to curl into the fetal position::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::doesn't even wait for permission, making his way quickly for the shuttle::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Looks around and notices the Lieutenant... then the drops of water stuck in place::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: I too will be glad, but judging from the shuttles here ::continues as transport takes hold:: they may not be as safe as we would like.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Self: What the....
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: glances at Sulek, then runs towards the Bondar to find his crewmate ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@:: Takes a quick look out the windows taking a quick visual outside before closing the blinds.:: CNS: Very busy day out there...could easily get lost.  ::Places her bag on the floor::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::runs toward the shuttle::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks around once they rematerialize, trying to find the source of the scream::

ACTION - The smell of blood hits Azhure like a sudden weight. As she looks around the room she discovers a horrible sight...a woman has been nailed to the back wall, like a crucified body. Blood has pooled on the floor and the woman's head hangs low...

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::pulls out his tricorder as he nears the FCO::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Before entering the second room, her footsteps slow, her eyes narrowing as a sickly sweet smell comes to her.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Hears the screams and rushes to the sound::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: kneels next to the Vulcan :: FCO: Lieutenant... Lieutenant... listen to my voice! Listen only to my voice... concentrate on my voice...
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::thrashes under the pain, screaming for the voices to shut up::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:: enters the shuttle:: FCO: Soriq!

ACTION - Along the back wall of the safe-house, above the woman's body is a message written in blood..."Go back home Starfleet...or face justice from on high."

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::runs a scan of the FCO whilst the CSO tries to talk to him::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Moves slowly into the room, looking around for any traps.  Finding nothing, her voice even, she calls out.::  CIV:  Mom... I think you had better come and see this.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: What could cause this in a Vulcan?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::entering close behind Kraight and allowing the MO to pass:: MO: Doctor?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Is concerned about Soriq, but leaves him to the others.  His curiosity is piqued by the rain... he pokes a drop then brings his rifle back up, checking the area.  The Ambassadors mentioned time stopping around them when they were attacked::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Moves toward the woman, making sure she is dead and sighs.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Captain... I think it may be necessary to calm him telepathically. He's not responding to me.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Does a scan to discover what exactly caused her death.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::goes to his knees and unslings the medkit from his shoulder, leaving it beside him:: CO: He's in some kind of shock. Vital signs are all over the map.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: I'm coming, just enjoying the view. ::Walks into the back room:: Well maybe not that view...eww I assume its dead, did you poke it yet dear?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: If the Doctor approves, I can try to link with him.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Reads the message on the wall, their cover in jeopardy::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::suddenly lurches with a spike of pain, kicking out and slamming against one of the flight chairs, breaking it off its pedestal::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  Yes mom.  Will you help me take it down?  And what do you want to do with it... it is... yucky.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Watches the CO and MO working::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Calls out loudly to everyone::  All: We're in a localized temporal disturbance... we may need to stay alert
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::reaches into the kit and pulls out a hypospray, dialling up a mild stabilizing agent:: CO: I don't recommend it captain. I have no clue what this is or what it's doing to him. I can't risk both of you.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: I'll take it down ok, you don't need to see this, mind picking your stuff and maybe think of a place to stay the night hon.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: realizes he can do no more for Ahkileez :: CO: Yes, sir. I'll start scanning the disturbance.  :: exits the shuttle ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
XO: Commander!  We should perhaps try to get out of here... at least heading back to the ship to get Lieutenant Ahkileez medical attention.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Just like the previous attack?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Understood.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO: Understood
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
XO: There may be similarities.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::reaches forward to inject the stabilizing agent into the FCO, continuing the scan::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::eyes narrow a bit, wondering what they meant by the previous attack::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain, recommend we return to the ship at once, if Soriq can stand it. He'll have a better chance there.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Nods and moves around the room, gathering the various SF surveillance items.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Calling out of the Shuttle:: CTO: Anything visible other than suspended rain?

ACTION - Soriq's screaming stops and he begins speaking in unusual tongues, still convulsing around the shuttle Payette...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: starts scanning the area, looking for the source of the temporal disturbance ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Nothing visible, Captain.  And nothing on sensors, either.  .... which I suppose could mean it's already here.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Pulls the body forward, tries to get the body off the wall and onto the bed::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::readies phaser::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Record and try to translate.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
XO: I do not believe if we are in a temporal rift, that trying to take off would be advisable.
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> CO: Processing.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::flinches away from Jervase, but clearly not seeing her:: Self: No! The blood! ::stands up quickly, backing against the wall as visions of blood and a spotted woman enter his mind, abruptly shifting to being chased, his heart rate jumping with the shock and he takes off, bowling over the other people in the shuttle::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: You're right. We could end up anywhere.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
ALL: Take shelter in the shuttle, and be on guard
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::With a sickening plop, lays her on the bed.  Giving her a look over, covers her with the sides on the sheets::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Finishes with what they knew about to collect and looks around for anything the woman might have placed elsewhere.  After a moment, places the chip into her tricorder and puts the volume on low.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: Could you give the FCO something to calm him?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CO: What I gave him should... ::gets knocked to the ground as the FCO bails::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Commander... check my readings of those caves to the south. Do you show localized EM radiation?

ACTION - The tricorder activates and Azhure can see a recording of the Starfleet agent sending off her last report. Only moments later three large Lilithine women in black outfits storm into the room and begin to torture her...before finally killing her and leaving a message of blood...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Replays the scene.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::crossing to the FCO as he runs about the shuttle, he grabs him and then applies pressure to his neck and shoulder using the classic Vulcan Nerve Pinch::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  Mom... I have all my things now.  We can go.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::gains his feet, slowly, and tries to shake it off:: All: Damn, insane Vulcans hurt...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Pulls his tricorder out with one hand and runs an EM scan::  CSO: That's... curious.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Tries to restrain the FCO:: FCO: Easy.. relax.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Rushes into the bathroom, and takes over her bloody cloths:: CNS: Can you bring me my bag.... ::Starts washing the blood off there hands::

ACTION - Soriq's tongues stop, his vision passes...the voices leave. At the same moment the temporal disturbance around the clearing ends and the rain begins to slam down on Powers, Kraight, the security staff and the two Starfleet shuttles. Thunder rumbles in the distance and the two guards awake from their trances.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
FCO: Indeed. A classic indication of technology at work.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks up as the rain soaks him thoroughly ::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Calls back into the shuttle::  XO: Time has resumed.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: With a nod goes back into the main room and brings back Matisse's bag.::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::drops to the ground like a sack of meat::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::standing in the doorway watching the rain:: CSO/CTO: Something tells me the temporal disturbance is no more. ::holds palm up to the rain::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks at the FCO and then his placement of his hands:: Self: Most interesting.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::gets rained on all of the sudden, and mutters a few things to herself about planets and weather as she looks around to make sure time has started again for everything::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::dials up a mild sedative, and gives the CO a questioning look as he approaches the FCO::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@CIV:  We probably should have just left the body... but... :: Sighs:: Whoever did this, they derived too much pleasure from it.  There was no real reason for what they did other then outright cruelty.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: crosses back to the hatchway of the Payette :: CO: Sir... the temporal disturbance has ceased. We have detected regular EM emissions from a cave complex to the south.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Takes her bag and takes out a clean shirt:: CNS: I'm not leaving anyone like that. ::Turns off the water:: If you have everything, get your gear, we need to get out of here.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: It would seem that whatever it had to say, its been said.  Computer: Progress on translation?

ACTION - Suddenly the sound of a bang against the safe house door can be heard.

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::applies the mild sedative to the FCO, and uses his now subdued state to attempt running a brain scan, limited as it would be by his tricorder::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::drifts in unconsciousness on the floor::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Quietly closes the bathroom door, locking it.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I am not so certain, sir. I recommend a team be sent to investigate the caves.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@:: looks up:: CNS: We have to go...
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Quickly moves over to the window and opens it, looking out to see if the area is clear. So to voice...::  CIV: Mom, time to go.

ACTION - Lightning flashes in the distance and the sound of thunder can be heard. A storm rages outside.

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Out you go, I’ll pass you the bags
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: All right. We’ll let the storm subside a bit then you, Pangborn, Powers and a couple of security can go.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Nods and with agility is quickly standing on the sill of the window, reaching for the roof.::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Aye, sir.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::shakes his head, folding shut his tricorder and going back to his medkit, which he collects::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@:: Pulls herself up quickly, her heart beating fast, and leans over to grab the bag Matisse is holding out for her.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Can you tell anything more from the EM readings you're getting? Are they in patterned intervals?

ACTION - The banging continues, louder this time.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: In the meantime any suggestions as to what we can do to prevent what happened from happening again, would be entertained.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Holds out the bags, her heart beating hard against her chest:: CNS: Hurry please
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Takes the bag with a grunt and with care, pulls it up.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CO: I can't suggest a thing until I know what I'm dealing with. For all intents and purposes he's fine, now. As if he didn't just try to make a break for it.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: There is an indication of intelligent origin, Commander.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Gets her act in gear and starts out the window behind Azhure::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: We could replicate some aluminum foil, wrap his head up.  Protect him from the alien's beams.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: His telepathic ability was being clearly used.  The FCO does not have standard Vulcan training.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, if we are in fact dealing with a species that is innately capable of manipulating time, our options may be very limited.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::muses:: CO: I can take a little rain. I think these EM pulses are better looked into now rather than later.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks down worriedly::  CIV:  Come on mom...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I concur, sir.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks at Powers:: CTO: A joke, I trust Lt. Commander. ::Raises eyebrows::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks over, confused, knowing aluminum foil is something from the distant Terran past but not quite remember what it was, or what it did::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Shrugs::  CO: Aluminum does amazing things, you never know.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::thinking maybe it's similar to this "duct tape" people always talked about as well - apparently that was used for just about everything::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Hurries out the window:: CNS: Now lets find a way down.

ACTION - Several story's below, Azhure and Matisse can make out the sight of the Lilithine marketplace. The denizens of the market hardly notice the two women outside of the building...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  With care... You realize, my stuff is still in that room.  :: A touch of annoyance in her voice as she stands and carefully heads away from where they climbed out, looking for a way down or to the next building.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods:: CO: Oh, I don't doubt his telepathic abilities were being manipulated. But I don't have the equipment here to determine how or for that matter how to prevent it.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: But there is the possibility of using a varying shield modulation. ::somewhat uncomfortable:: MO: The FCO is not the only telepath here.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Grrrs:: CNS: I told you to get everything packed up...we don't have time to get it now, head for the market, then see if we can find a place for the night.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Rechecks the engineering systems for safety::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  I packed up all the pretty things in that horrible room.  I never made it back out to the room after getting your stuff. :: Stops at the edge to the roof.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
XO: Commander, I'd like to get moving.  I served for a long time planet-side, I don't mind the rain.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::Notes that the rain has lessened:: XO/CSO/CTO: I believe the storm has lessened.  Please be careful.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO; Aye, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO/CSO: You're with me. CTO: Grab a few red shirts to come with us. ::exits the shuttle::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Finding the fire escape, puts the bag down and moves to swing down to it reaching up to Matisse for the bag.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Maintain continual scans as we approach. Let me know of any change, no matter how small
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Points to his own young TO and one of the new guys::  TO/Sec: Come on kids.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO Absolutely, sir.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::groans a bit and starts to wake up::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::bites back a snippy comment about the CTO's age which would have gotten her busted back to ensign before the words left her mouth, and just nods and follows::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sees some slight movement from the FCO, and produces his tricorder, running another scan of him:: FCO: How are we feeling, lieutenant?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Take us in the direction of the caves. ALL: Remain alert
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: begins walking south ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Hands the bag down:: CNS: Sorry, here we go.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Takes the bag and begins to make her way down cautiously.::  CIV:  Mom, is this part of my training?

ACTION - As Matisse and Azhure get down from the building, they can see as two women in black outfits come out of the building and begin scanning the crowd...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::follows::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::flashes a hostile glance at Jervase:: MO: What happened to me? ::blinks back lingering memories of a slaughter::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::keeps one hand on her phaser rifle and the other on her tricorder as they move out::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::following, he steps to the shuttle door to watch the team leave:: TO: Be sure the rest of the area is secure.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Glancing down every now and then notices the two women sticking out in the crowd.::  CIV:  Mom... trouble.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  I can activate the transporter or we can play this out.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he crosses to the FCO:: MO: The effects of the nerve pinch should wear off soon.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks over her shoulder and sees the women in black:: CNS: Time to go shopping! ::Grabs her hand and heads for the market:: Its going to look even worst if we just disappear.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::smirks faintly as the FCO wakes, and glances toward the CO:: CO: If by soon you mean now, captain...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Keeps an eye out, putting away his tricorder.  There's enough out, someone will shout a warning if something changes::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::the hostile gaze goes full on angry as he turns it on Sulek:: CO: You did that to me? ::begins to rise::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::phaser out, continues walking::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Takes a deep breath as she suddenly finds herself on the ground and surrounded once again by a sea of bodies.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::turns back to the FCO:: FCO: Best thing I can say right now is something telepathic happened to you. I won't know more until I can get back to the ship...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Soriq, do you remember what happened.  ::Places his hand on the FCO:: Take a moment, Lt.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Translation progress?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::shrugs off Sulek's hand: CO/MO: Nobody touch me.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Honey, lets get something for a treat, and smile honey, looks like someone stole your teddy bear. ::Teases::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: How much farther?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::moves slightly out of the way, but in reach of the FCO should it be necessary, a hypospray readily useable::
CJ-Tala says:
<Computer> CO: Complete.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Then stay put.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Takes a deep breath, trying to calm her stomach as it does summersault::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Prepares for any hostility toward the CO::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::squeezes his eyes shut and sways as more foggy images bob near the surface of his mind::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
XO: Two hundred meters. The EM emissions suggest power generation.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
FCO: I can't pull rank on you Lieutenant, but if I may make a suggestion, sit down... before you fall down.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Nods and points to what might be a treat shop::  CIV:  Can we try that mom?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: What did you see?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CSO: Generation?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::backs away from them, putting what little distance he can get inside the shuttle between him and the others:: CO: Somebody was murdered. A woman.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CSO: Mechanical I take it? ::looks ahead:: I don't know of anything organic that can create that

ACTION - The computer displays a translation of Soriq's gibberish. It is some form of ancient Trill dialect. Most of it is impossible to translate, but seems to describe some sort of sacrificial offering to a deity...

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::raises an eyebrow as he catches sight of the translation, and aims to catch the CO's attention::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Holds on tight and leads the way:: CNS: Look at all that food.  ::Looks over the counter at the food::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods :: XO: We'll learn the source once we're inside the caves.

ACTION - Azhure and Matisse ducks past the two women in black outfits. They move through the crowd swiftly. The two women are trained hunters...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  Mom... I'm tired.  Could we sit over there near the back wall?  I see an empty table.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: Compare all known Trill and similar species ritual.  Identify historically similar sacrifices.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO/TO: Take point
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Already up front::  XO: Aye.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: ok, lets go.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: pulls his phaser from his belt without ever taking his eyes off the tricorder ::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::turns his attention to the FCO again whilst the CO does the analysing::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::moves to the front on one side of the CTO::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Looks over the computer's info to see if he might recognize anything::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
CO: A ritual? That's what it looked like! The images I saw. Someone was chasing... somebody.. I don't know who.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CEO: See if you can get a scan of the Away Team's progress at the caves.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CTO/TO: Lead on. Lets see what were up against. ::stands near the entrance of the caves::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CO: Aye sir.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Making her way to the table next to an exit she slips in.:: CIV:  Mom, did you tell aunties when we would be home?  :: Looks toward the door, every part of her tuned to run if needed.::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Begins a scan of the caves for the away team::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
FCO: Think back.  I know this will be difficult.  Try to bring as much detail as you can to what you saw.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: No honey, auntie doesn't know were here remember.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sighs inwardly, really wishing he could make use of Quirinus' sickbay right about now::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks at Matisse, not needing to say anything more on the fact they had been betrayed.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: We need to get home dear.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::leans against the wall, seemingly exhausted:: CO: A woman. Spotted... maybe Trill... another woman sacrificed her. They chased her down like an animal

ACTION - Pangborn's team come through the woods and arrive at the entrance of a small cave. Golden light ripples over the front of the cavern, a force-field cutting them off from the interior. Water pours down around them and in the depths of the cave they can hear a cry, a woman's screams...

=/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=