Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10511.21

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
Edward Selgas		as	Lt. Commander David Telarus – OPS
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – CNS

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson	as	Eula Viera
Christopher Gibson	as	Praetor Maiel
Mike Jones		as	Salina Viera

                        …with…

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

Death is an unusual thing to deal with. For Starfleet Officers Azhure and Matisse death has become an all too regular sight. The death of Special Agent Iliana Kotlyarova has been unnerving, but they can still function and now struggle to carry out their task. They have proceeded to a military complex along the south edge of the Lilithine capital.  What they will find in the government facility they do not know. Will they find proof of Laetitia, the Lilithine uprising? Will they be walking into a trap? They do not know...but they have a task to do...  Light years away on the surface of Zeta Coyvan the U.S.S. Quirinus away team has met up at the two Quirinus shuttlecrafts, the Payette and Bodnar. Evidence has been gathered and questions asked...but now what...?

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

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Walking easily as if she belonged there, but her eyes are constantly on the move as is her other senses.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::His rifle slung over his shoulder, he keeps a wary eye on the Karelian Commanding Officer::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turns to face the Praetor:: Maiel: Is there a ritual of summoning for the Xhervians...preferably one that does not involve blood ritual? Something we could use to get their attention?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::pondering Suleks order::

@ACTION - The Lilithine military complex is a stark white color, bright and almost blinding. Everyone inside wears a tight black uniform, similar to the ones worn by the three women in the Starfleet safe house. The women are massive, and under the tight material the two women can make out strong muscles that they could never hope to possess.

TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks to the Praetor, who still creeps her out, for his answer to the CO's question::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
:;quietly:: Sulek: She is quiet out of her mind. But I'll do my best with her.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: I am sure that you will.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: Sooo....tell me, how long have you been here?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: in the Bondar, scanning the homing beacon with a tricorder ::
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
::Maiel shakes his head slowly, his oddly wide smile fading slightly. He peels a flake of skin off his neck and places it on his tongue before speaking:: CO: For the Xherivhan's? I am afraid not. However their mythology does describe ritual summoning for some of their deities.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
::leaning against the side of the shuttle, arm's folded, staring in the direction of the altar;:
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: How am I going to explain you to the guards?
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::has to look away now, or risks spilling the contents of her last meal in a most inappropriate fashion.  Turns her gaze instead to what's going on with the Karelian CO, while keeping one ear on the CO and Praetor's conversation::
Salina_Viera says:
::Looks confused at the Commander for a moment:: XO: I thought we already discussed that. Remember?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  I have worked really really hard Mom to be like all of you.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Was there a signal to call the group together before beginning?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::walking around the station finding somewhere to sit down eat, grab a cup of some Klingon brew and read reports::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: Yes, we did. It's just that...um...Why don't you tell me more about what happened here.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Watching the CSO work::
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
::Maiel sucks on the piece of flesh and shakes his head:: CO: No...not that I am aware of. There is speculation that they had an open political system and that something that we would designate a "town hall meeting" would have some sort of call...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Well then, lets go, ::Walks into the building, nodding to the fellow women around her::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: What do you make of it sir?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: With her body language, proclaims she is proud to be there with her mother.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Any speculation as to what this call might be?
Salina_Viera says:
XO: Well my team and I were on a survey of this planet.
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
CO: No...but I would assume it would be found near something significant...like a religious altar.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: Did you find anything of interest?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::walks over to replicator:: Replicator: Raktajino and New York Strip Steak 12 oz Medium Rare with Mashed Potatoes with Gravy and A1 Steak Sauce.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
@::grabs plate after it finished materializing and walks over to table and starts to read the repair reports, then his comm. badge goes off::
Salina_Viera says:
XO: Only what I was looking for.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: What was that?
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: Looks like Starfleet to me.
Salina_Viera says:
::Smiles:: XO: Why a prime location for the honoring of course.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::taps his comm. badge:: *Engineer*: Telarus here.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Makes her way to a lift, her ID badge in plain sight.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: The honoring of what? ::fake smiles back::

ACTION - The howl of some sort of animal echoes in the darkness beyond the shuttles. Its cry is chilling and Maiel shudders slightly...

TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::thinks this "honoring" may have something to do with their dead Trill XO, but keeps her mouth shut::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Now this is where i expect you to be in a few years.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Well, we know where one of those are, but I didn't see anything that one would describe as a signal...unless the Karelian away team found it.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
# <Engineer> *Telarus*: Sir we have a problem with the matter anti matter mix chamber, it's preventing us from bringing at least auxiliary power online, because every time we do it's shorting out the main power grid and all the secondary relays.
Salina_Viera says:
XO: The Executioner.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks around, wondering where to head next::
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
CO: Perhaps...::He glances off in the distance to where the altar lays beyond the trees::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ CIV: Yes mom.  Can I take us to our destination?  I have been very good about memorizing the area like you suggested.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: Would that explain the dead Trill we found? Who is the Executioner, and why was someone executed?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#*Engineer*: Listen I have to go ahead and concentrate on repairing the effected relays, then power up through the impulse drive after the installation is done in 30 minutes and route the power only through the secondary relays, and hold there then continue with other repairs to the ship until I get back.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Please do. :: Looks down and covers her mouth so not to yawn::

@ACTION - The Lilithine building is open and airy. It looks almost like something taken out of a utopian idea, 1984, A Brave New World...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks out toward the direction of the sound:: Powers: Scan the area.  Set shuttle shields to extend.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#<Engineer> *Telarus*: Aye Commander, Engineering Out.
Salina_Viera says:
XO: Well to answer your question: Yes, that explains him. The Executioner I cannot - it is something you cannot explain. It is something you must experience. The sacrifices were made to bring the Executioner forward.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: Who else was executed, and how many? ::alarmed, but shouldn't be::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: With a proud smile, taps a code into the lift.  As soon as it opens, she starts to steps in and then stops, realizing her almost error.  Covers by  opening her eyes wide in embarrassment.  Waits for her mother to go first.::
Salina_Viera says:
XO: Well the rest of my team, of course. And two others besides them.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: And what happens when you 'bring him forward'?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::thirty minutes pass for Telarus and he finishes his dinner, he slowly gets up and takes his tray back to the replicator and makes his way back to the Naftali::
Salina_Viera says:
XO: Well that is up to the Executioner I suppose.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::moves back to where the XO is, tricorder in hand and running a scan over her whilst he talks::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: Well what did happen when you  brought him forth?
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::is feeling more and more incredulous at Salina's story as it unfolds... not only has she developed delusions of her daughter, but she now seemed to have no problem with the fact that her away team members were all killed::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Steps in:: CNS: Please don't touch anything dear.

#ACTION - As David Telarus makes his way through Crossroads Station and towards the U.S.S. Naftali, a weird rolling fog, purple in color, begins to billow around his feet...

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
# Self: What the heck...
Salina_Viera says:
::The smile fades:: XO: Well ... I ... he .. it.
Salina_Viera says:
::Pauses::
Salina_Viera says:
::A lump seems to form in her throat, and her eyes water::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: Please...this is important ::nods at Jervase ::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: So what do we do with it?

ACTION - A strong wind blows through the trees and the last of the rain falls. Small parts can be seen in the clouds above and beyond that the faint twinkle of starlight...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::quietly:: MO: She's lost her mind. See if you can find out why.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he closes his eyes and steeples his fingers, there is something he is missing, but not sure what it is::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::taps his comm. badge:: *Maintenance*: Station maintenance, this is Lt. Cmdr. Telarus there is some fog of some kind that is leaking on the Promenade, suggest you lock down this area and check it out.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: You must remember
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CSO: I'm not certain yet. It is in fact Federation technology, but it's been tampered with in some way I cannot yet define.
Salina_Viera says:
::A tear escapes her left eye:: XO: It took my daughter.

ACTION - Telarus only meets static. The lights around him flicker and die. He is left in darkness with the rolling purple fog...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Follows her mother in.  Then turns to look up at her.::  CIV:  But mom... :: Straightens her shoulders, knowing full well they are probably being watched.::  I thought... :: sighs::  When we get to our floor, I promise.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::raises one eyebrow::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::calm:: Salina: Yes. It did. And we need to stop it from ever doing that kind of thing again. Anything you can remember, no matter how small, will help
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::CNS: its your day, so push the button for the elevator
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::unholsters his phaser:: Outloud: Anyone there?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stands ::  CEO: We'd best report to the Captain.   :: exits Bondar, makes his way to the Payette ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Smiles and manually inputs the level along with a code, using her body to shield what she is doing.::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: Aye sir. ::Follows the CSO::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: waits patiently in the hatchway until Sulek notices him ::

ACTION - Red eyes watch Royle Chandra and Kraight from a distance and something in the back of Kraight's mind causes him to turn and take note...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steadily he goes through the details of what they had seen::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: looks out into the forest ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::keeps walking towards the Naftali::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO: Have you come up with anything? Reality has come crashing in it seems. You may need to exercise whatever skills you have in counseling.  I have none.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he opens his eyes:: Kraight: Forgive me commander.  I was thinking.  You have something to report?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Now its getter pretty late, so this is only a quick trip

ACTION - The shadows seem thicker along the edge of the trees, as if the starlight is unable to penetrate the shadows. Two glowing red eyes stare intently at the two officers...

Salina_Viera says:
::Shakes her head, and wipes the tears away:: XO: No ... no ... nothing.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: As the lift stops, she waits for Matisse to get out.  Under her movement, she enters a few more codes and sends the lift on its merry way.::  CIV:  Yes mom.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: In there huh? ::Pointing toward the forest::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rising, he crosses to the two in the hatchway:: Kraight: Commander?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: turns back to Sulek :: CO: Yes, sir. This :: holds up beacon :: is of Federation manufacture, but it has been altered. The subspace signal is somehow distorted. For what purpose, I cannot yet say.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: Maybe you should get some rest. Step inside the shuttle.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::gets to the airlock and opens it up and seals it behind him by welding it shut and frying the controls::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Have you tried to power the device?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Slowly begins to feel something out of place and begins to look around... Kraight... Sulek...::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  Since we only have a short amount of time, I know exactly what I would like to see first... you know...  if that is alright with you.

#ACTION - Despite Telarus' efforts, the fog continues to come. It begins to get thicker around him and it begins to get hard for him to breath...

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: No more than minimally. If it is meant to track something, I should think we want to be careful. Perhaps we don't want to be tracked by... whomever or whatever would receive the signal.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::runs into the Naftali and hits the emergency separation from the airlock to the station::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::As he continues to turn, he notices a slight red light in the tree line... no, not a light, two pinpricks of red light.  Narrowing his eyes, he pulls out his tricorder and scans in that general direction::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods to the XO, studying their guest and continuing to scan:: Salina: I'd have to agree with commander Pangborn's suggestion, Salina. Rest would do you very good right about now.

@ACTION - The large behemoth women march up to Azhure and Matisse, blocking their way. The first, a redhead with long flowing curls looks down at Matisse with a sinister smile. "Greetings..."

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
# *Naftali*: Anyone aboard the Naftali, please respond.
Salina_Viera says:
::Nods and goes inside the shuttle, silent and holding herself::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Stops and looks up at the women, playing a bit shy for a number of reasons, half way behind Matisse.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Redhead: Greetings ::Gives a quick nod::

#ACTION - Static. No one answers Telarus. His vision begins to blur, the fog getting thicker around him still...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO: Look after her. You may ask fo information, but right now you are to take carte of her. I don't want her any more rattles than she already is.
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
@<Redhead> Matisse: What business do you have here? ::She glances at the two women's ID badges::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: True.  If we do power it, we need to be away from the shuttles.  If this is what attracted the destroyer of the original AT shuttles... but it is a subspace signal.  In what way has the frequency been distorted?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::thinks to self there is only one thing I can do and runs towards Sick Bay::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::watches her go, raising an eyebrow and waits until she's out of earshot before speaking quietly:: XO: No argument here, she's definitely showing all the signs of stress. Her still being on the surface isn't helping her I'm sure.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks up at Matisse.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
MO: We'll get her back to the ship - I'm just wondering if she'll ever be the same again. I doubt it. 
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes head :: CO: It's an exceptionally subtle distortion, sir. I cannot yet be certain how it was done, nor what the ultimate effect on the signal might be. I am sorry.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Without any sort of tricorder reading, Bill becomes suspicious, and on guard::  CO: Captain?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Redhead: With the busy schedule of a woman’s life, this was the only opportunity to show her where I plan for her to work, I only accept perfection, and this is where she belongs

#ACTION - David Telarus trips and before he can react he slams down face first into the floor. His head smacks the deck plating hard and the corridor spins...

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#:: tumbles down to the ground short of Sick Bay::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Try running graphic simulation through the computer, comparing what we know to be the correct frequency then with the variant.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Yes?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods, and he heads into the shuttle to check on their guest::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain, when you have a moment. :;waits::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: We may have a situation.
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
@<Redhead> ::She looks the two women over and glances down at Azhure with that fake, sinister smile:: CIV: She won't last a week...but continue with your tour...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Indeed.  There are several, but I assume you mean a new one.  What is the nature of our newest problem?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods :: CO: Yes, sir.  :: returns to the Bondar ::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Turns to look at the woman, deliberately widening her eyes in innocent confusion.::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Points in the direction of what he believes are now eyes, watching, glowing red::  CO: That, sir.  Tricorder's picking up nothing, but I doubt my eye would be playin' tricks.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Follows the CSO::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@Redhead: I disagree, but you'll see her in action in a few years, with out the drug induced body modifications. ::Glares:: Do not disrespect my child. ::Walks by, chin up, and continues her tour::
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
::Maiel steps out of the shuttle Payette and glances off into the distance. He sees the eyes and his smile widens, showing the points of his teeth. He chuckles to himself:: CO: It appears that the mythology is true Captain...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::steps down out of the hatchway, moving away from the light of the shuttle, he pulls his own tricorder and adjusts his scanning frequency to look for subspacial anomalies:: Powers: I would concur.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::passes out on the deck::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks in the direction Powers pointed out::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Swallows a smile as she glances back at the woman as they pass.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::approaches his new patient, running another quick scan:: Salina: Can I get you anything?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Or at least what they would have us believe is the myth.  ::runs the tricorder scan::

#ACTION - David Telarus lays on the deck plating with the purple fog billowing around him. He slowly begins to slip into a dream, finding himself on an empty bright, the Quirinus bridge.

CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
Self: Mythology?  There's no mythology there...
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::shivers almost visibly at the sound of Maiel's voice::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Where to hon?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: Captain, the information I obtained form Salina may explain some of this
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: So the red eyes then match our beast of eternal life through death...it seems to have come on its own.
Salina_Viera says:
::Silent for a moment, then looks up at the MO:: MO: Do you have any Karelian tea?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Modulating her voice to remove some of the eagerness she had been showing before, she points down the hall::  CIV:  That way mom.

ACTION - The red eyes ripple and vanish. The shadows seem to stretch on forever...before anyone can react, however the air before Kostandinos-Michaels begins to ripple, like a Jem'Hadar revealing themselves to the world.

CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: hooks up the device to a second tricorder :: CEO: Mr. Chandra, I think a subspace dampening field is called for. I'd prefer not to attract undue attention. Would you configure the shuttle's shield generator accordingly, please?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: In what way...
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#Self: Well this is a dandy I am back on the Q and no one is around. ::taps his comm. badge::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::screams before she can stop herself, then pulls her phaser rifle at the rippling in front of her:: CO: Sir!
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::gone:: Self: Most curious.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::The corner of his eye catches the ripple of air, and his mind jumps to Abertura - but he is not there, and this is not a "friendly" Jem'Hadar::  TO: MOVE!
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: Aye sir. ::Begins the configuration process after sitting down::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Takes the lead again, trying to act as natural as possible::

ACTION - A young woman with long blond hair appears before Adrienne. She looks up at her with glowing red eyes.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#*Senior Staff*: Senior Staff this is Telarus anyone there, no one is on the Bridge.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CO: She mentioned the arrival, or 'summoning of' one called the executioner
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::stands there frozen, still pointing her phaser rifle at the apparition, starting to realize that it wasn't what she thought it was but still not liking it::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: She was unable to tell me more. She knows now her daughter is dead, and seems to be coming back to reality
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
Outloud: Facinating...::He smiles and steps forward. His clasps his hands behind his back and nods to himself::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Passing a few doors, she stops before one.::  CIV:  I was thinking this one mom and one other.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Curses silently, and keeping his rifle level, begins to move cautiously towards his new TO::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
Woman: Who are you? ::voice still shaking a touch::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Finishes configuring the dampening field::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Yet we have not summoned anyone...at least not that we know of...::turns to see the figure near the hatch::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
Salina: I can have a look. ::walks to where the replicator is, and begins to scroll through the menu:: Tell me, com... I mean, Salina. What made you decide to stay here rather than return to Starfleet?
Host Eula_Viera says:
TO: Eula Viera...and you are?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#Self: Damn, no answer.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: That should do it sir.
Salina_Viera says:
::Silent::

#ACTION - The sound of flute music dances through the Naftali bridge...a distant echo...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: The implaled Trill. That may have been the offering to 'summon' the executioner. She was vague
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#Computer: Current location of all senior staff members, current crew compliment, and status of ship in regards to main system functionality and ::hears the flute music and pauses::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Thank you. We're ready to begin the analysis.  :: applies power to the device ... just the minimum necessary to generate a signal ::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::shouldn't be surprised, as this kept getting weirder by the second anyways.  Keeps her eyes on the girl and speaks to the CTO:: CTO: That's Salina's daughter...  the one we thought was imaginary....
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
Self: Or... not. ::blinks, glad she can't see it, and returns with a cup of tea, offering it to Salina::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#Outloud: Who is there?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Looks in through a glass window to the side, getting a quick peek and enters the room::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
TO: I'm sure it is...

@ACTION - As Azhure and Matisse enter one of the rooms, they notice a large glass wall on the far side...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he moves to her:: Maiel: Is this an Xhervian? ::quietly::
Salina_Viera says:
::Looks up suddenly:: MO: I-I couldn't leave her behind. ::Takes the tea:: Thank you.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::eases her finger off the trigger but keeps her rifle level:: Eula: How did you get here?
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Looking around she glances at the glass wall.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Closes the door behind them. Letting go, takes a look around the room::
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
::His voice goes low and becomes a whisper, reminiscent of Qui's voice:: CO: No, Captain...that is the Executioner...
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Not believing for a moment that it's ANYONE's daughter, he cocks the rifle::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::looks on, not knowing which theory to believe::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
Salina: And she wouldn't come with you?
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: Anything?

@ACTION - The girl smiles and says "Magic." She blinks once and her focus turns to Powers..."She's going to die now." The young girl moves with blinding speed, and suddenly she has a knife in her hands. She dives onto Adrienne and begins stabbing her in the stomach...once, twice, thrice...

Salina_Viera says:
::Tears start to stream down her face, and she goes silent again::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::starts to search:: Outloud: Who is there?!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Sir.. perhaps both are right. Salina's daughter may Be the Executioner
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: never taking his eyes from the tricorder :: CEO: Not yet. Increasing power to seven percent...
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::without having time to be surprised, ends up on the ground, putting her hands up to stop the blows as she twists to one side and then the other to avoid being hit... again...::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Ahhh, I see.  ::He faces her:: Eula: You are...::stopping:: Your mother is here.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::reaches to put a hand on Salina's shoulder:: Salina: It's all right, Salina. You're safe now... you can tell me.
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Watches warily::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::His mind barely has time to understand what was said before she moves, and the flash of a knife... without a second thought, he pulls the trigger, firing at the apparition::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: Get Salina
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: Well at least there are no unwanted visitors.....yet.

@ACTION - The blade makes contact on four occasions, cutting deep into Kostandinos-Michaels. Blood covers the girls hands and the TR-116 fires. The girl freezes, a bleeding hole in her side..."That, hurt..."

Salina_Viera says:
::Jumps at the sound of weapons fire and looks up at the MO, the tears glistening on her cheeks:: MO: What was that?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::runs to the shuttle door:: Salina: Salina! Come with me immediately! ::nods at the MO to come also::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::thinks through her haze and blood loss, "Girl, you don't know "hurt" right now - feels as if she's about to lose consciousness::
Salina_Viera says:
::Nearly drops her tea:: XO: W-what's going on?!
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CEO: Indeed. Increasing power to...  :: looks up at the sound of weapons fire :: 
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
Salina: We're apparently going to find out... come on. ::reaches to offer Salina his arm::

ACTION - The Starfleet-like homing device activates and begins to transmit its signal. The girl begins to scream as if she were in pain and drops the knife...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Salina: I believe...well, you'd better take a look at this yourself
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Recocks the weapon, and without replying, fires again, aiming for the same general area.  Trying to deal a non-lethal wound, but a crippling one::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Eula: Stop and there will be no more hurt. ..Powers: Hold.
Salina_Viera says:
::Takes the arm, hesitantly and fear. Hears a familiar scream:: EULA! ::Shoves past the MO & XO, and bolts out of the shuttle::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shuts down the device :: CEO: Arm yourself and come with me.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: grabs a Type II phaser and exits the shuttle ::

@ACTION - The window before the two women is large and as they move forward they see a large chamber before them. It goes down several stories and the room is filled with women, all moving around a massive computer core - one of the seven super-computers that run the Lilithine homeworld...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::reaches out and tries to grab her on the way by:: Salina: Salina!
Salina_Viera says:
::Sees Eula injured, and with the incredible strength only a mother's love could entail, shoves the XO out of the way and runs at her:: EUULLA!!!!!!
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::attempts to lift her head to see how bad the damage is to her abdomen and finds her neck can't support the weight of her head anymore - it returns to the ground with a soft thump and she passes out completely::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
CSO: Aye sir. ::Removes a phaser and phaser rifle and follows the CSO::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::watches in slow motion::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: quietly.:: CIV:  See mom?  Isn't that neat?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::takes off with surprising speed for a doctor, chasing after Salina::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he moves in to grab the wounded TO and pulls her clear of the girl who is in apparent agony:: Jervase: Here!
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: I'm betting you like that toy. ::Smiles::

@ACTION - The girl, still in pain turns and sees her mother. The red glow fades, replaced by solid black. She moves with blinding speed towards Salina, knocking Powers aside...

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::continues to hear flute music::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sees Kostandinos-Michaels on the ground, runs to her while keeping his phaser trained on the girl with the bloody hands ::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::walks in to the conference lounge::
Salina_Viera says:
::Holds out her arms and drops to a knee, tears pouring down her face:: Eula, my baby, you're back ... you're back ..
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::races toward Eula, phaser drawn::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: What happened, Captain?

@ACTION - Eula Viera pounces on Salina like something feral and begins to claw at her face with her own nails, drawing blood.

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::sees someone playing the flute::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Bill is knocked aside.  Without the chance to prepare himself, he doesn't roll, but just falls on his front side.  He tries to scramble to his knees, and bring his rifle to bear::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Kraight: Meet the Executioner.
Salina_Viera says:
::Looks confused and cries out, falling back::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::redirects his course toward Adrienne, tricorder out before he's even close enough to run a scan::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
Self: Executioner??
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  Do you think I can give it a simple command?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sets phaser to heavy stun, and fires at the girl ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning to the scene with the girl and her mother::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::fires at Eula on stun::
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::weaving in and out of a semi-conscious state - oddly, through all the pain, thinks for a moment that it feels a lot like being incredibly drunk::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: Sure hon. ::Acts like she’s pointing things out around the building, but in reality, seeing what’s really happening::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::finishes the scans, and dials up a hypospray, administering a mild pain killer::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Follows suit and fires the phaser rifle::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Both daughter and Xhervian Executioner. I take it that the calling of the Executioner is one which allows it to take the form of one of the followers.

ACTION - Kraight and Pangborn both fire, their energy blasts striking the girl. She falls off her mother, seemingly unconscious...

Salina_Viera says:
::Lies there in shock, gagging on her own blood::
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
CO: Apparently so...::He watches the girl collapse and glances around the scene...so much blood. He licks his lips and nods::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: approaches the fallen girl cautiously, his phaser never wavering so much as a millimeter ::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::before the pain killer even has time to take full effect, he starts work on stopping the bleeding of her wounds::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::moving to the doctor as she works on the TO:: Jervase: If I could have a very strong sedative from your case.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: With a smile walks over to one of the small access computes, a shiver slipping down her back.::  CIV:  What do you think I could command?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Doesn't get off another shot before the girl falls.  He stands up, and takes aim at the girl again, as the others move in::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: Something is not right here. I sense a ruse....
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: stops a meter from the girl, looking carefully for any sign that she is not truly unconscious ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Pangborn: If my theory is correct, then you are probably correct in your feelings.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CO: ::doesn't take his eyes off his patient:: Outer pocket, third one from the left. I'd use it on both... ::said quieter now:: I don't really trust either of them.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@CNS: a simple diagnostic?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jervase: Understood.  ::he takes the sedative and crosses to the girl and Salina and injects them both::

#ACTION - The flute music stops suddenly and a translucent figure in one of the Conference Lounge chairs turns to look at Telarus. A young woman with long black hair looks at him and smiles..."Greetings David."

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::carefully closes each wound, and then runs a final scan::
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ CIV:  That is easy...  :: At the computer, pulls out a keypad and leans far over it, staring at the screen.::  Now then....
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Covers the CSO as he watches the area::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Whispers:: CNS: Even on a different planet, they have to have some kind of fire drill. ::Moves over to a consol to take a look::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: Move those two to the one of the shuttles and put them in restraints.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::gives an approving nod, and looks up to find the CO::

ACTION - With Sulek so close to the young Eula he can hear whispering voices in his mind - the same voices that tore through Soriq Ahkileez's mind. "Pain." "Suffering." "We shall rise again, we shall rebuild what is ours." "They can not keep us trapped forever." "Death, I want..." "More..."

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Palms a preprogrammed chip, prepared to either download now or later, depending on how things went.::  CIV:  OK Mom... I think I understand this one.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Aye, Captain.  CSO: Your assistance, please?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he pauses as he hears the voices:: Maiel: What happened to the Xhervians according to the myth?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::narrow eyed, turns to the Praetor::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CO: Captain, I've managed to close the external wounds. With this much internal bleeding though, I can't do anything more until we get her back to the ship.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CTO: Of course.  :: holsters his phaser and lifts 'Eula' easily into a fireman's carry ::
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
::Maiel can be seen crouching alongside Adrienne, he runs his fingers slowly through the blood covered grass:: CO: They... how shall I put it, transcended to another plane. Or so we believe...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Jervase: Understood.  Get the TO aboard.  We will return to the ship.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::figures she's stubborn enough to regain consciousness, and administers a mild sedative::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#Woman: What do you want, who are you?
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
::Follows the CTO and CSO with the phaser rifle at ready::
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CEO: Cover the CSO.  ::Himself picks up the mother, and begins to drag her::  CSO: I believe we could throw them in the transporter section of one of the shuttles, they are equipped with standard forcefields.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@ :: Hopes Starfleet Intel equipment was as good as it was portrayed.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Maiel: Or were they forced to another plane?  I am sensing a need for revenge running through this child. These thoughts are not hers.
TO_LtJg_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::a second before the hypo kicks in, looks over and sees Maiel next to her - panics at the sight of him for a moment before she loses consciousness once again::
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
#<Woman> ::She stands slowly, but doesn't really stand on the ground, she sort of hovers. She is rather short and only really comes up to Telarus' hips. She looks up at him with a smile:: OPS: I have a task for you...
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods to the CO, quite thankful she can't strangle him while unconscious, so packs up his things and works on carrying her back to the shuttle::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: We're returning to the ship. We have their Executioner...let them come to us.
Host Praetor_Maiel says:
CO: In local mythology the Executioner, along with many of the other deities were imprisoned by a sort of supreme goddess...::He glances over towards the girl:: Perhaps the child is just free...?
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
CO: Unless the Executioner is merely just a possessive energy, and the child was a vessel, sir.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Sulek: I'd rather they didn't. ::casts a sideways glance at Maiel before boarding the shuttle::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Powers: I am counting on it.
CTO_LtCmdr_Powers says:
::Almost drops the mother mid-step::  CO: Are you implying you wish to lure the spiritual being onto the vessel?  Place all of us in danger?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
@::Begins her plan, and tries to activate an emergency alarm::

ACTION - Wind rustles through as the Away Team make their way into the two Starfleet shuttles. Far away on the planet Lilitha, Azhure and Matisse set their plan in action. Blue lights flood the room below them and women begin to evacuate. Sirens blare.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
@:: Quickly and surreptitiously places the small device.::  CIV:  Uh-oh mom...

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