Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10601.09

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…

Erin Cody-Allen	as	Ambassador Aur’ra Aelsery
Christopher Gibson	as	Ambassador Trogdo, Colonel Sydney Majors
Christopher Gibson	as	Computer, Lt. Commander T’Vol
Christopher Gibson	as	Ensign Mariva Hixxan, Eula Viera
Mike Jones		as	Ambassador Qui’dinjori

                        …with…

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

Summary - Chaos has erupted on Crossroads Station. During a diplomatic summit between the representatives of five different native species, the Ambassador for the Vo people killed the Ko'ra Ambassador, Xhe'tora in cold blood. At the same time Ensign Michael Jervase and Lt. Commander T'Vol were able to identify a pathogen aboard the station...

Captain Jennifer Malachi has collapsed and has been placed into stasis. An hour has passed and both the conference and sickbay are under full quarantine. As Captain Sulek prepares to rebuild the summit, Commander Ben Pangborn prepares to lead a team aboard the U.S.S. Quirinus...

...for two members of the Quirinus staff have gone missing. Commander's Azhure and Powers have vanished. The computer states that they are no longer aboard. Did the Executioner kill them, or have they simply slipped out of time? Who knows...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "The Grand Summit - Quarantine Zone"=/\==/\=

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::walking down the station hall, he pauses at the conference room door as security scans him for weapons::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#::fixing a belt at the waist of his skin-tight VSA uniform, mounting holsters for a tricorder on one hip and a phaser on the other::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: catches up to Sulek in the corridor ::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::materialises just outside the conference room, near Sulek::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Ready?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> ::looking indignant at being kept in the same room with the Vo killer, regardless of this "medical quarantine" of which they spoke::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, a moment?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Commander?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Her fingers intertwined with Bill's, they walk along an ancient path through the forest on The Mountain on Hais.::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
::Colonel Majors speaks quickly to two black uniformed Starfleet Security officers. They both nod once and head off on their respective assignments. Her light eyes dart around the room and she makes her way over to Qui'dinjori::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Sir, a partial quarantine of the station will not be sufficient. I strongly recommend that the entire station, and all ships currently docked, be placed under total quarantine immediately.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Looks at the approaching Colonel::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::phaser at the ready::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::steps up to stand to one side, listening to both the CO and CSO and waiting patiently::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#XO: To track down invisible monsters? Always. Lead on, Commander. ::gestures::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Breaths in the FRESH air::  CNS: You never really notice how sterile recycled air is until you get out of it.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
Qui: We're doing our best to secure the site. It's not safe for you here, Ambassador. I would recommend careful words in the coming talks...
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: I believe that Dr. Jervase will concur.  :: looks over at Jervase ::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::keeping one eye on the Vo and one hand on her phaser rifle just in case he tried anything else, and really wishing for the use of her brig right now::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Then lets have at it. :::leads through the corridors:: Stay sharp.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: Agreed.  No one on or off except those working on discovering the pathogen and its source.  Contact station command and arrange it.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#::follows, one eye on the drawn tricorder::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Nods:: Majors: I fully agree, Colonel. Thank you for your concern and keep up the good work.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods :: CO: Thank you, sir.  :: heads for the nearest turbolift ::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CTO:  I always know... one just gets used to it and ignores it.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just nods to the CSO, and clears his throat:: CO: Captain, there's more of a problem here than we first figured.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::nods to the Doctor:: MO: As a medical officer, you can easily order it without debate.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::scans ahead using his tricorder:: FCO: Nothing unusual so far...::keeps walking::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
::She nods and looks up:: CIV/CO: We're secure, Captains...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: More, in what way?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#::nods:: XO: Nothing here either. Commander, I suggest you seal off the sections behind us with security fields. I don't have the necessary authority.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Good idea
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CO: Captain Malachi was infected by the same pathogen as I showed you earlier. And...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::programs his tricorder with the necessary protocols to automatically lock out the searched sections::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::sits in Operation's Office looking at security video from the station::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::waits, noting the young doctor has a flair for the dramatic::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::shifts where he stands, glancing at the PADD in his hand:: CO: That's not even the worst of it. That same pathogen saturated the Ko'ra ambassador’s blood.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#*CSO*:  Kraight where are you right now?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: It may or may not take the form of Eula. If it dose...we must try to contain, not kill it. Unless necessary
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: So the ambassador was already in trouble before the attack?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Stops to look up at the clouds floating by.::  CTO:  We will have to go back.  Have you thought of a plan?
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*OPS*: Aboard the station. What can I do for you, Commander?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#XO: Could you hold a moment, sir? ::stops at a display terminal, requesting the computer to begin an oxygen usage check on all the decks::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#::nods:: XO: I'm looking for answers as much as anyone sir. ::thinks this whole blasted mess is sending him insane::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Walks quickly down the corridor towards the conference::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#:;stops:: FCO: What have you got?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CO: My guess is the Ambassador was carrying his own attack out. I want to run scans on everyone in the conference room at the time, starting with you.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CNS: As far as dealing with The Executioner?  No.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CNS: Unless you can send it away without taking yourself.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
::Colonel Majors glances between Qui and Sulek and then moves over towards the Quirinus' Chief Engineer, Chandra Royle:: CEO: Chief, we need to speak.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: sees Matisse as he is waiting for the turbolift :: CIV: Captain!    :: walks briskly towards her ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: Scan away.  I will inform the ambassadors as we restart the conference.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#XO: If this has physiology similar to the other creatures we found on the planet, then it breathes oxygen. As we seal the sections off, the computer may be able to detect a usage of oxygen sufficient to indicate someone where they shouldn't be.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#*CSO*: Are you reviewing Security video?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods, producing a tricorder with the specifications for what he's looking for already loaded, and scans the captain carefully::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Floats and watches Majors make way around the room::
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
Majors: As you wish.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CSO: Commander. ::Nods:: What can I do for you? ::Slows so he can keep up::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*OPS*: Not at the moment. I am arranging a quarantine of the entire station, on Captain Sulek's orders. I'll get back to you shortly. Kraight out.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Good job, lets keep moving. Let me know if you detect anything .::keeps scanning himself::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> ::tapping her foot impatiently, she leans over and quietly says something to one of her Lilithine associates, glancing at each of the remaining ambassadors in turn as she speaks::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
::Sydney moves off into a corner of the Conference Lounge and her voice goes soft:: CEO: Ensign, would it be possible to access environmental control for this section from here in during the summit?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Shakes her head slowly::  CTO: I am afraid I would have to go too.  Small things I can 'send', but others... :: shakes her head.::  But we should have a plan.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Grunts::  CNS: Other than that... I don't see how we can deal with this.  Unless we go back in time and prevent ourselves from bringing it aboard.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just gives a nod, folding his tricorder closed:: CO: You're clean, for now. But I'm convinced it started here.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::as the doctor finishes the scan, he re-enters the conference room, moving to the head of the table:: All: Dr. Jervase tells me the Ko'ra ambassador also had the same pathogen the attacked Malachi.  He will be scanning all of us for any signs.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CIV: Captain, with the concurrence of Captain Sulek, I am formally requesting that you declare a quarantine of the entire station and all vessels currently docked. Dr. Jervase and I are of the opinion that this will be the only way to prevent the pathogen from escaping the station and infecting this sector.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: I've still getting zilch

ACTION - Pangborn's tricorder beeps as it detects an energy spike three sections away...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Hold on...
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
Majors: Possibly, but I may inquire why would it be necessary?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CTO:  That is not one of my abilities.  And my people learned long ago, the hard way, the price for tampering the past was too high.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::follows Pangborn, focusing intently on the tricorder and quieting his breathing to utilize his keen hearing as well - looking up at the unexpected noise:: XO: What is it?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Energy spike three sections away. This direction. ::leads::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
CEO: Security reasons, Ensign. ::She glances back at Qui:: We have a loose pathogen and a room full of hostile aliens. You do the math.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CNS: Conventional weapons haven't proven effective...
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: Thank you doctor.  You may proceed.  ::he looks around the room:: Majors: I take it that you have collected all potential weapons.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sets the tricorder to scan the room at large... he'll narrow it down by way of process of elimination if he has to::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::quickens his stride, picking up the same signal now::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> CO: So what you're telling us is that this "peace summit" of yours may have only succeeded in making us all ill?
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
::Sydney looks up from Chandra and nods over to Sulek::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CTO: I take it you have tried everything so far... including force fields?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Almost there ::keeps his phaser drawn::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: What I am telling you is that our peace conference has had more than one person effected by a pathogen of unknown origin.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CSO: Yes, I am aware and the quarantine will be announced momentary. ::Scratches behind her ear:: Just getting the word out to everyone now.  Anything I need to know about changes to the conference?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CNS: Well, so far we haven't been able to track it.  So the only way we'd know where it is would be to have someone encounter it... placing them in danger.  I wouldn't have a problem being live bait, but I suspect you wouldn't agree with that plan.

ACTION - The energy spike fluctuates and both Pangborn and Ahkileez round a corner to find a young woman standing over a dead Ensign. The light flicker momentarily and the young woman stands with her back to the pair...

OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::starts to research the stations guest and traveler manifest for known criminals and crossing them with any possible terrorist organizations or any one individual with ties to dissent against the delegation::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Bends down to pick up a bit of quartz sparkling in the light.  Sighs heavily.::  CTO:  Actually, if that was the only way... :: Stands::  Then the bait should be me.  For some reason, it came to me.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::draws his phaser:: Woman: Stay where you are!
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::runs to the woman, phaser trained on her:: Woman: What happened here. ::fraught with tension::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CNS: And you know I'd never agree to that.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: shakes his head ::  CIV: I'm sorry, Captain. My efforts been entirely consumed by the analysis of the pathogen. You would be best advised to speak with Captain Sulek.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> ::cocks an eyebrow at the CO but says nothing in response::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Since there is little else we can do about the previous events, I suggest we continue.  The station is under a lockdown, and we might as well make it as productive as possible.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
#<Hixxan> ::The young woman, a Bolian by the name of Mariva Hixxan stands over the dead Ensign, tears streaming down her face::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Hixxan: Identify yourself. What has happened here?
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::indicates for the ambassadors or their junior replacements to reseat themselves at the table.::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CSO: I need to continue on, continue on Commander
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Check on the ensign. I'll cover you.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
#<Hixxan> ::Between sobs:: XO: Ensign Mariva Hixxan, sir...I...I just found him, laying like that...oh god he's not moving...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Walks up to the door to the conference room::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CTO:  You want to catch it or you don't?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::eyeing the "discussion" between Aelsery and the CO with some interest - the last thing they needed is more ambassadors suddenly deciding that violence was the answer::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::sidesteps Pangborn, crouching next to the injured man and reconfiguring his tricorder for medical functions not surprised by the readings:: XO: He's dead, Ben.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Sighs::  CNS: Guess we're going together.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Looks away with another heavy sigh.::  CTO:  We can go back now... whenever you are ready.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Computer: Confirm the identity of Ensign Hixxan, cross referencing her identity with known physical traits.   Hixxan: Move away from the body please.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
<Computer> XO: Processing. Confirms, Ensign Mariva Hixxan, Junior Counselor, U.S.S. Quirinus.

ACTION - Blood pools on the deck plating around the dead Ensign and Mariva Hixxan cries into her hands. The lights flicker and something brushes past Pangborn in the darkness.

MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head, moving up to the CO and purposely keeping his tricorder away from Aelsery as he shows it to  Sulek::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Self: What was that? ::turns to look::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::reads the infection list:: MO Your prognosis?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Enters the conference room, and looks around at who's present::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: I just felt something nearby. Scan my area. :;scans himself::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::thumbs the tricorder back over to its main functions, standing slowly and listening intently:: XO: I'm not detecting anything...
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::speaks lowly:: CO: I have no idea how fast things worsen in the beginning... if I had to guess, a few hours... maybe...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Hixxan: Stay here for the moment. Can you tell us anything else?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#*CO*: Captain Sulek, I need to see you ASAP it's about the incident.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::looks at the video data::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: I could swear there was something there
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CNS: Well... I'm not sure the plan is ready.  Even if we manage to get it into force fields in a corridor... what if it can travel through floors, or slip through a crack somewhere?  ::Sighs::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: If I had to guess, I'd say the Executioner is capable of possessing different people, and it just fled Hixxan.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::keeps scanning:: XO: It's possible, Commander. We'd better keep moving. Perhaps you should inform station security of our find.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
CEO: Ensign, set up a remote access to the environmental systems...link it to voice commands, myself, Captain Sulek and Captain Matisse.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
MO: Then we should let them decide as to whether they wish to continue or put someone else in their place at the table.  Those who are not ambassadors should go to sickbay.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CTO: At this point, lets go back to the ship.  We don't need to return to linear time just yet.  We should be able to track it that way.
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*OPS*: Understood, but I am unable to come immediately.  If you could bring your information to the conference, it would be most helpful.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#*SEC*::taps his communicator:: FCO: I can't raise them.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: gets no answer from the computer... makes a mental note to check the data link between the station and the Q ::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Walks up behind the Majors:: Majors: Can you please run things by me first. Not with out my knowledge.  Did I miss something here?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Great, external comm.'s are down
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::grips Hixxan's arm, content in his ability to overpower an attack or attempt to run away::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
*OPS* You may also wish to discuss it with Commander Kraight.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods:: CO: I'll leave you to break the news to them... captain. ::smirks a little, and makes his way for the CIV::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#::frowns:: XO: That doesn't bode well.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#*CO*: Aye sir.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
::The Colonel glances over at Captain Matisse and her eyes focus on her rank pips:: CIV: Captain Sulek has ordered me to secure the conference, Captain...
CEO_Ens_Chandra says:
Majors: As you wish. ::Sets up the appropriate codes, but includes himself on the voice list::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
#<Hixxan> FCO: He...he...oh god, I wished him dead and then he was here...the monster deserved to die, but not like that...::She continues to cry::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Well have to take her to sickbay ourselves. Computer: Erect a level 10 force field around this area as soon as we leave.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: lets get her to sickbay
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks around the room:: All: The scan reveals that Aelsery, Kostandinos, Matisse and Starr'entia all show infection of the pathogen.  We do not know the progress.  I will leave it up to the ambassadors if they wish to continue or place a junior in their stead.  The rest should report to station sickbay.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
Majors: Colonel, I'm afraid the captain is in no position to be controlling anything remotely. ::stops next to the CIV, and waits to be acknowledged::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: takes the turbolift to the conference room level ::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Furrows his brow::  CNS: Not 'return to linear time'?  How so?
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::grabs all of his research::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Looks over at Sulek:: Sulek: Is that wise at the moment, lets get this outbreak handled first before this conference continues, no?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::keeps his grip tight:: XO: I'll hold her. Ready when you are.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
::She glances over at Matisse and Sulek:: CO: I have to agree with the Captain, Captain...::She glances over at Qui'dinjori and then to Aelsery, wondering how safe they are here::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Steps close to Bill, wrapping her arms around his waist as she lays her head against his chest, listening to the beat of his heart.::  CTO: Just that.  Any particular place you want to return to?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CIV: Captain, that's exactly what we're doing. Now please, shall we?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#:::initiates a transport of all of them to sickbay::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> ::eyes shoot up as she whispers angrily with her Lilithine advisors::
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Has no apparent change of expression at the revelation of the information::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::looks around at the others who were infected, and thinks that this is just perfect as she turns command of the security forces in the conference room over to one of her junior officers::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: slips quietly into the conference room and joins the group surrounding Captain Sulek ::

ACTION - The shimmering blue light locks onto Pangborn, Ahkileez and Hixxan, but suddenly the lights fail and the transport ends. Hixxan screams and is torn from Ahkileez's Vulcan grip.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: We have no way to know how the pathogen is spread.  Delaying the conference, however, is exactly what another had in mind when he provoked the Vo ambassador.  He was already heavily infected.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::flicks his gaze to Adrienne, and motions her over with himself and the CIV::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::walks over to Transporter Room with information and a PADD::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Self: What the....
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO/Hixxan: Are you all right?
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
MO: its very rude to interrupt Ensign. ::Turns and glares::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::moves over toward Michael and the CIV, muttering under her breath about being locked up in Sickbay once again::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
CIV: Captain, you have been infected. I don't want to have to make this a medical order... but that doesn't mean I won't.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@::Thinks::  CNS: My guess would be we could lure it out safer on the Quirinus, since there are less people there.  Unless you want to warn someone first - then Crossroads is better.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::holds a ragged piece of uniform:: XO: What happened?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::wonders just what is it about the rank that makes them so bloomin' stubborn::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ CTO:  Your call...
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
MO: I heard you the first time, but this is a little bit more important then my health.  CO: Were do the ambassadors stand on this?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Transporter failure....::Looks at the empty uniform::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: I am a mediator, here.  If you believe that we can resume. then I will stand by whatever the representatives decide, but know this, the Ko'ra's ambassador's last statement was that peace should not occur.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: We need to continue the search. Set your tricorder to the same frequency we encountered right before the discovery of Hixxan and the body
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: I believe that it was his intention to stop this conference by any means necessary.  Why? I do not know.  Given that he was already infected, he may have had hopes that his death would also spread the pathogen.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::just shakes his head and taps his badge:: *SB OPS*: Jervase to operations. Transport lieutenant Kostandinos-Michaels and captain Matisse to sickbay. Priority 1.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> CO/CIV: If someone wants to eliminate me from the negotiations, they will need to try harder than making me a bit ill.  I will stay here until such time as I can no longer function appropriately.

ACTION - Mariva Hixxan's screams can be heard in the dark corridors and down at the end of one hall a pair of red eyes can be seen...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: Your commitment to the process is most worthy.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
@CNS: The ship, I guess.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
#::gets on Transporter Pad to beam to Captain Sulek::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: and Qui?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::quickly reconfigures his tricorder before tossing it aside:: XO: I say we go to the source. ::draws the phaser again, sets it to kill, and takes off in the direction of the eyes::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: This way. ::runs toward the red eyes::
Ambassador_Qui says:
ALL: Despite the occurrence of events, I shall be continue to work toward the peace process as well.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Quietly::  CTO:  We will return one day soon...

ACTION - The Vo Ambassador, the Ko'ra Junior and the Tzani Ambassador, Trogdo, all agree to continue.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
@ :: Closing her eyes, she concentrates on the ship, her quarters to be more specific as the easiest place to return to.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::he looks around the room:: All: Then to the table.
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
CO: I am still against this, but if they continue then it shall happen, but your security needs to pick up the slack, this is your conference.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
Qui: There will be no peace process if no one survives the pathogen, Ambassador. Would you be willing to arrange a direct link between the station's computers and the Noori medical databanks?

ACTION - In a shimmer of blue light David Telarus beams into the conference room...Kostandinos-Michaels finds herself beamed into quarantine in sickbay.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CIV: We now have common ground.

ACTION - A voice in the corridor, like rustling leaves fills the corridor. "Why do you hunt me?" it says to Ahkileez and Pangborn.

CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Takes her seat::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::looks over at Telarus:: All: please excuse me one moment.  Telarus: Yes?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sighs:: *SB OPS*: Operations, I asked that they *both* be transported. Now please correct that.
Ambassador_Qui says:
CSO: Certainly.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: nods :: Qui: Thank you, Ambassador.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Eyes: Come forward so we can see you. ::gives the FCO a warning look, phaser still trained on the corridor::
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: With your permission, sir, I would like to join the team in the station med-labs and assist with the research into the pathogen.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::finds herself in sickbay.... again.... and sits down on one of the bio-beds, feet dangling slightly off the ground, thoroughly annoyed::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
CSO: I can think of no better work for you.
CSO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
CO: Thank you, sir.  :: leaves the conference room ::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: The Ambassadors are waiting.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::steps to the other side of the corridor, training his phaser on the disembodied eyes::

ACTION - The air around Azhure seems to get heavy and the images around her become hazy. Suddenly the gravity around them seems to shift and Azhure and Powers find themselves in their quarters...but something is different, everything is black and white...and seems to be moving in a distorted fashion...

Col_Sydney_Majors says:
<T'Vol> ::Walks up besides Adrienne and injects her without saying a word::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Opens her eyes to find they are back on the ship, in their quarters, but something is not right.::
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
::walks to Captain Sulek:: CO: Sir reporting as ordered I have a list of possible suspects when it comes to this it's current list of criminals and terrorists that have come on to the station, along with my report of the video, the videos don't show to much I am still scanning through them.

ACTION - The eyes seem to shift, but remain hidden in shadow...as if the shadows have moved around to conceal the owner of the red eyes.

TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::flinches and whips her head around:: T'Vol:  You want to give a little warning, explanation maybe, before you go sticking random hypos into people?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# ::Steps away from Bill with a frown, turning slowly, searching her mind for something long ago to answer what she is seeing.::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#:;cautiously moves closer, motioning to Ahkileez to cover him:: Eyes: Let us see you. We won't hurt you if you don't hurt us. Deal?
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
<T'Vol> TO: I do not lecture you on Security Protocol, Lieutenant. ::He begins scanning her::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Good.  Go to station ops, cross reference the movements of these terrorists and check for differences in monitor backups.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::inwardly curses Starbase operations, making a note to speak to this station's first officer about it:: *T'Vol*: Doctor T'Vol, your patient is officially your first priority. You'll know why when your scan is complete.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Should I brief the ambassadors?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#::Looks around::  CNS: What happened?  This... isn't right.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::muttering:: T'Vol: How about common courtesy.....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Not at this time. Follow up first.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
#::advances slowly behind Pangborn, keeping him in range::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
<T'Vol> TO: Courtesy is rather impractical when attempting to save lives, Lieutenant.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> ::sitting at the negotiating table once again, looking around at the remaining participants with just a touch less animosity than before::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::returns to table:: All: Thank you for your patience.  Shall we resume.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: What should we tell them?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Quietly::  CTO: No... no it is not. But... :: shakes her head::  I can think of nothing that would account for it except perhaps the presence of something else.  We should be alright though.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
*MO*: Understood, Ensign. ::He glances at the readings before him:: How many more are infected?
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::sets his tricorder to continuously monitor, and moves to stand just behind and to the left of the CIV... if she's gonna be too stubborn to go to sickbay she can put up with being monitored from here::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#::Eyes Azhure::  CNS: Well... let's go searching.
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::shoots T'Vol a nasty look in an instant when he isn't watching her, but says nothing, knowing how infuriating it is to argue logic with Vulcans::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
OPS: Nothing at this point.  What you have is theory.  We should not concern them at this juncture of the conference.  Now I really must return to the peace conference.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
*T'Vol*: Currently, 3. But that number could increase.

ACTION - The shadows pull back, revealing Eula Viera standing covered in blood. Droplets of crimson blood drip down from her teeth as her solid red eyes look up at Pangborn.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Nods and heads out of their quarters, heading where she is not certain, only that it seems right.::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
<T'Vol> ::He glances over at Adrienne and then over at Malachi in stasis:: *MO*: All female?
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#::Follows quietly::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Eula: Stay where you are. ::keeps the phaser trained on her:: Computer: Place a security force field around the entity directly in front of my position.
OPS_LtCmdr_Telarus says:
CO: Aye sir I will continue my investigation in conjunction with the Station Security Chief.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::nods, unseen by the other doctor:: *T'Vol*: Confirmed.

ACTION - A security shield pops into place and the young Trill girl runs her hand along the shield as it crackles with energy.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: Before the incident, Ambassador Aelsery had pointed out the mistakes that the Federation had made.  I know ambassador as a male, you have less deference for me than female counterparts, but I would ask that you consider the fact that I am not a male from your society.  I would also ask that we learn from the Federation's mistakes, not propound on them.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Her steps in crease in speed as she makes her way to a jeffries tube.::  CTO:  Quickly... the floor above us.
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
<Eula> XO: Your primitive technology can not hold me forever.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Eula: It's time we had a talk...again
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::scowls in disgust:: Self: I knew that $&@* was crazy...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#::Watches Azhure, not certain how she knows::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Takes a sip of water and listens on::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Eula: Explain your purpose. Why must you kill?
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> ::nods once, satisfied at least in the fact that he has admitted his Federation is not perfect either::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Climbs up the access way and then out through another entry hatch.::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
#<Eula> XO: Blood is power. Life. Immortality.
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::continues to watch his readings on the CIV::

ACTION - Joanna Matisse's heart beats in her chest...thump thump, thump thump. For a brief moment it speeds up, skips a beat and without her even aware, returns to normal...thump thump...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Eula; If you are to continue to live, and I'm beginning to doubt that, you must find another way. We will not tolerate any  more killing. Is that understood?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Looks back at Bill, waiting for him, then continues onward down the hall stopping before the scene in the hall.::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::makes a notation on his PADD, still watching his readings::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: There is clearly a group here that would do anything to stop this conference.  I would ask all of you that given the idea that you cannot share the holy space that you would willingly kill everyone to gain absolute control.  If this is true, then why are you here?
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
#<Eula> XO: Or what...you and your Vulcan pet will execute me?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# Eula: If necessary. ::takes a step forward::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Looks in the direction the men are staring to see an energy form glowing.::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
<Trogdo> CO: The Tzani can afford no more fighting...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#::As they emerge upon the proper deck, he steps aside of her, and they see Pangborn and Soriq... and some sort of energy::  CNS: That must be it...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#Eula: You know what? I have Had Enough Of You. ::fires at her on heavy stun, keeping the firing  up:: FCO: Fell free to join in. Just don't kill it.
Ambassador_Qui says:
::Says nothing and looks around::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: There must be a means by which we can settle not our differences but embrace them...share them...it is certain that such a place cannot be carved up among the five races, then it must be that all must learn to share.
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# CTO: It was not this Eula... the being was simply using her form.  What you see now is how it truly is.

ACTION - The blast from the phaser strikes Eula in the chest but she does not waver. Her hand flies out through the defensive shield and grabs Pangborn by the throat, lifting him off the ground.

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Trogdo: What would you give then to stop the fighting?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::makes a gurgling sound::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::grabs Eula's wrist and twists it violently::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::continues to watch his readings::
Col_Sydney_Majors says:
<Trogdo> ::He blinks, looking confused for a moment:: CO: We shall share the Blissss...
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#::Growls::  CNS: Well, there goes the force field idea...
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::resists::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> ::a disdainful look crosses her face at the mention of "the Blisses"::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Qui: You too have struggled, what would you share?
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# CTO: I can always take it out of time... but his is short...

ACTION - Eula's wrist bends at an odd angle and she drops Pangborn roughly. Her red eyes turn to Ahkileez and she quickly sinks teeth into his arm, drawing Vulcan blood...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: I....was....wrong.....go ahead....and.....kill.....it
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::fires at Eula, careful not to hit the FCO::
CIV_Capt_Matisse says:
::Looks over her shoulder at the MO, then back at the Ambassadors::
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::grimaces at the pain, trying to pull his arm back::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::grabs Eula by the neck and tightens his grip::
Ambassador_Qui says:
CO: Whatever is necessary to make peace, but not degrade my people.

ACTION - The form of Eula Viera flies back and a chunk of Soriq's muscle is ripped out. By Azhure and Power's view, the glow only seems to intensify...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
#CTO:  It is energy.  Energy can be short circuited or counteracted.  And I am NOT an engineer.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::howls at the pain, unable to suppress it as a gobbet of his flesh is ripped out::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Qui: We would not ask for you degrade yourself but to celebrate who you are.  To offer this to all, is a great honour.
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::fires again, on kill::

ACTION - Lt. Commander T'Vol glances down at his tricorder and a look akin to concern comes over his Vulcan face. Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels' heart suddenly stops...

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Looks at Soriq, unable to go to him just yet.::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Aelsery: And what of the sisterhood.  Your pride and great stature offers much.  Can you offer something to peace?

ACTION - Eula Viera drops to the ground, unmoving. The lights flicker back on...

XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: Well god bless
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
<Aelsery> ::considers:: CO: If the others are also willing, then peace could be less costly to the Sisters than war....
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#CNS: Shoot it more, overloading it?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#:;taps his commbadge, seeing if he has communication::
TO_LtJG_Kostandinos-Michaels says:
::is thinking that all this time spent in Sickbay, rather than working, is going to look REALLY bad on her next personnel review when all of the sudden she feels a stabbing pain in her chest, then nothingness::
MO_Ens_Jervase says:
::continues to watch his readings, figuring either she'll go to sickbay on her own or he'll carry her there... eventually::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::fires at Eula again::
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#::Grunts::  CNS: Shoot it, I can do.  ::Takes aim, thumbs the controls to full, and fires::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# CTO:  That does not seem to be stopping it so far.  If we could lure it down to engineering?
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#FCO: How are you?
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::cradles his torn arm, dropping the phaser to the floor:: XO: I'll be fine. ::grinds out the words, fixing on the dead girl before focusing his attention on the freak at the end of the hall::
XO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
#::looks at the Hixxan:: FCO: It's not just killing people. It's eating them. Look.

ACTION - The weapon in Bill Power's hand fires and passes through the aura of light around the Executioner. Nothing happens.

CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# CTO:  I hope you are ready to run....
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
All: I would make a proposal then.  At the centre of holy space, you build a conference room with this table where all meet at an equal basis, where control is shared, where peace is achieved.  Will you always agree? No.  That is not the point.  And to remind you of your only other option, I off you this gift.  ::he holds his hand in the air::
CO_Capt_Sulek says:
Computer: activate transport of object.
CTO_Cmdr_Powers says:
#::Lets up on the firing stud::  CNS: Whenever you are... ::grimly::
CNS_Cmdr_Azhure says:
# :: Notes the creature not reacting.::  CTO:  Looks like we get another chance... if we are quick.
FCO_LtJG_Ahkileez says:
# ::tears off a piece of his uniform and wraps it around his good hand, immediately putting his fist through the nearby wall display and pulling out a shard of glass to wrap in the torn cloth:: XO: If it bleeds, we can kill it.

ACTION - In a shimmering blue light something appears upon Sulek's command...

CO_Capt_Sulek says:
::a deadly looking knife shimmers into existence in his hand.  With all his strength he jams the blade up to the hilt into the centre of the table:: All: A reminder that your only other alternative is death.

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