Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10608.28

Starring:

Mitch Travis 		as 	Captain Sulek – NCO
Keith LaHue		as	Commander Ben Pangborn – QCO

…and…

Matthew Bordewick	as	Lt. JG Zee Alexander – NCMO
Jeffrey Brown		as	Commander Kraight – QCSO
Erin Cody-Allen 	as 	Lieutenant JG Adrienne Kostandinos-Michaels – QCTO
Christopher Dickinson 	as 	Commander Billy Bob Powers Jr. – NXO
Kurt Goring	 	as 	Lieutenant JG Soriq Ahkileez – NFCO
James Homuth 	as 	Ensign Michael Jervase – QCMO
Kate McTiernan	as	Captain Joanna Matisse – NCO
Bryce Miller	 	as 	Ensign Royle Chandra – NCEO
Edward Selgas		as	Lt. Commander David Telarus – QOPS
Karriaunna Scotti 	as 	Commander Azhure – QXO

                        …with…

  Lynda Anderson	as	Lt. A. Rochelle – QFCO
Christopher Gibson	as	Doctor Jaysari
                        …with…

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

Summary - Commander Azhure has returned and with her unexpected return, several unusual instances have arisen. Doctor Jaysari has revealed the discovery of an ancient Xherivhan technology deep below the surface of Xhiv III...a technology identical to the one discovered below the surface of Zeta Coyvan VI.

The feral fuzzy creatures on the surface have launched an attack in the Federation camp, leaving three injured. Commander Azhure appears to have not aged a day...and finally, Lieutenant Ahkileez, in a rather uncharacteristic move has assaulted Doctor Jaysari. The Vulcan man seems stunned, even by his own action...

There's definitely something unusual about Xhiv III...and so much of it is a reminder of Zeta Coyvan...and the dark events of that world...

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission - "...of Goddesses, Men and Dreams"=/\==/\=

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> ::on bridge, Naftali::

ACTION - Reports from the surface pour into the Naftali and Quirinus as progress on the  
construction is fed up to the Mission Operations station. Science monitors the surrounding  
space with nothing unusual to report, and Tactical reports nothing out of the ordinary as well. It 
seems space has decided to be kind today...

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> :: Arriving at the quarters he has on the Naftali ::

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> ::maintains the geosynchronous orbit over the site where the AT is::

<Doctor_Jaysari> @::Laying on the floor of the cavern, she looks up at Ahkileez, stunned::

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ COM Quirinus: Quirinus! Security team to the caverns, on the double!

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ :: kneels at Jaysari's side :: Jaysari: Are you all right, Doctor?

<NCEO_LtJg_Chandra> ::Monitoring the progress of the construction::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> ::leaving the transporter room, enroute sickbay::

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> @::At the camp, looking over the progress made::

<Doctor_Jaysari> @::She rubs her cheek and glares over at the Vulcan:: QXO: I'll be fine, Commander...thank you.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> ::looks at the reports and is pleased to see the progress.  Chandra's plans seem to be off to a smooth start.::

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> @ ::rubbing his temple:: Self: I didn't mean it...

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ :: stands, draws and levels his phaser at Ahkileez :: Ahkileez: Mr. Ahkileez... step away from the orb, immediately.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> ::steps off the lift on the appropriate deck, and strolls into sickbay:: Nearest tech: I'll be in my office, making a call. If it isn't important, take it to doctor Selara.

ACTION - Three security personnel rush into the cavern, on high alert. They move up near Chandra, Kraight and the injured Doctor.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Entering the quarters, she looks around.  There is something about them that does not feel... right.::

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> @ ::turns toward the voice:: QXO: What? Why are you pointing that at me?

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> ::steps into his office:: Computer: Computer, open a channel to Starfleet medical, psychiatric ward. ::pauses, as if contemplating:: Secure line.

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> CNS: ... unless you want guest quarters, Commander?

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> ::maintains her orbit exactly over the site::

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ Security team: Gentlemen, take Mr. Ahkileez into custody. 

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ Ahkileez: You attacked Dr. Jaysari.

<NCEO_LtJg_Chandra> @::Watches the security, slightly puzzled::

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ COM *QCO*: Captain... we have a situation in the caverns.

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> @ QXO: I did what? I didn't attack anyone. ::glares at the security team::

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> @*QXO*: Situation? Elaborate.

<Doctor_Jaysari> @::The Doctor pulls herself up off the ground, using Lieutenant Chandra for support. She rubs her cheek softly:: Ahkileez: Just what were you hoping to do, Lieutenant...?

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> ::sees in medical report that Azhure has been released to quarters:: *Azhure* Sulek, here I was wondering if you were up to talking about recent events and your time away from us.

ACTION - The Security personnel almost seem afraid of Soriq and only inch a few feet closer...keeping a trepid distance.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ *QCO*: Mr. Ahkillez is here. He has assaulted Dr. Jaysari, and now disavows any knowledge of his actions. I recommend he be returned to the Quirinus under guard for medical observation.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Turns to look at Bill, confusion plain on her face.::  NXO: Guest quarters?

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> @*XO*: See to it he is taken to the sickbay, under guard. I'll return to the ship and try and figure out what happened

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> ::blinks, feeling confused at the attention but fine otherwise:: Jaysari: I let 
him get the second one.

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> CNS: We're not running with a full crew compliment, I'm sure there's unused quarters right now

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ Ahkileez: Dr. Jaysari has a bruise that you gave her, Lieutenant.

ACTION - Doctor Jervase's computer works at making a connection and after several moments he is connected with the medical staff on Amundsen Station.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Nods slowly::  NXO: Whose quarters are these?

<Doctor_Jaysari> @Ahkileez: Second one...? You mean one of the ancients? ::She steps forward, crossing in front of Kraight's line of sight::

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> CNS: Mine.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ Security: Escort Mr. Ahkileez to the Quirinus, and alert Sickbay to prepare for a high-security patient. Mr. Ahkileez, I expect you to return to the ship without incident. Is that clear?

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> ::takes a seat in his chair, and turns the monitor slightly to face him:: COM: Amundsen: Doctor Michael Jervase of the Quirinus. I'm wondering if I might follow up on one of your patients.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> @COM *Quirinus*: One to beam up

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> @ ::looks hard at Kraight before turning and marching back the way he had come, long strides making it difficult for the security guards to keep up::
<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Looking at Bill.::  *NCO*: I am not sure  can tell you much, but yes... I can speak with you.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Doctor Mikal> COMM: QCMO: Greetings Doctor Jervase...how can I be of assistance?

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ Jaysari: Doctor, Mr. Ahkileez is... not himself. I apologize for his attack on you.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Quietly:: NXO: Is there a reason why I should take guest quarters?

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> :: Shrugs ::

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> *Azhure* I am on my way.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Doctor Mikal: Commander Viera, former commanding officer of the Karelian... we brought her into you a few months ago.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NXO: A shrug does not tell me anything.  Please explain.

ACTION - IN a shimmer of bright blue light, Commander Pangborn finds himself back on the Quirinus.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> ::stands:: Helm: You have the con.  ::he turns and enters the TL:: Guest Quarters.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::shimmers into existence, looking like glitter swirling in a glass before fully materializing::

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> CNS: You looked at them oddly.  I wasn't sure why.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> <EDIT... delete that single period... slight keyboard accident>

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Mikal> COM: QCMO: Ah! The dear Captain, yes...we have had our hands full with her. What did you want to know, Doctor?

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> @ ::reaches daylight again and picks his way through the ancient walls and hallways easily, like he'd done it a hundred times before::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Relaxes a bit::  NXO: Because I had briefly a double perspective and this place seemed very... alien.  :: Looks around::  Are my things on the Quirinus?

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Mikal: Has her condition improved any? Particularly, is she any more... ::slight pause:: coherent?

ACTION - Security rushes after Lieutenant Ahkileez...fumbling their way through the dark cavern...

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> QCMO: Prepare yourself doctor, we have a mystery. Ahkileez has apparently attacked one of the doctors at the facility on the planet. He should be beamed aboard momentarily, under guard

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> CNS: Yes, I didn't move anything here.  I wasn't sure how long the assignment would be.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Mikal> COM: QCMO: I'm afraid not...::He glances down at a PADD and some notes:: We have her heavily sedated much of the time...when she is off of her sedatives she seems to talk to hallucinations...

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> ::arrives deck and moves down the hall.  He stops at the quarter doors and rings the chimes::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Looks towards the doors and calls for the captain to enter::

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *QXO*: Report. Where is Ahkileez?

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> ::turns off screen for a minute:: *QCO*: Doctor Selara will have him sedated on arrival, captain. I've got my hands in the middle of a mystery at the moment.

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> @ ::climbs out of the excavation pits and waits outside for the guards::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> ::turns back to his conversation:: COM: Mikal: Explain, if you wouldn't mind?

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> ::entering he sees Powers and nods to the NXO:: Powers: Commander.  ::he looks at Azhure:: Azhure: It is pleasant to have you back, Counselor.

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> :: Nods ::  NCO: Captain.

<Doctor_Jaysari> @<Voices> Ahkileez: You have done well, dear boy. Very well...but nothing shall be gained if we are locked away. We must bide our time until we can face the corrupt one...

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NCO: Thank you captain... though I did not know I was gone until recently.

<NCEO_LtJg_Chandra> ::Stands pondering the situation::

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Mikal> CMO: QCMO: We've recorded conversations with half a dozen individuals...former ship-mates, her daughter, her father...and even someone identified as "Professor." As to who that is, we have yet to determine...

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Powers:  You have appraised the Counselor of what has occurred in her absence?

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Looks at Bill.::

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> NCO; Progress has been slow, and there is much to tell.  I gave her the general major points, sir.

ACTION - Two of the guards rush out in search of Ahkileez...their eyes struggle to adjust to the harsh sunlight.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Mikal: Would it be possible for me to speak with her As... far fetched as it sounds, she may be able to answer a few questions we can't?

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Powers: Understood.  Have you told her of the Savior?

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Mikal> ::The Doctor blinks a few times and glances down at his padd nervously:: COM: QCMO: If you wish...but I can't see what you could possibly get out of her...

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Catching up on thee-quarters of a year would take time.::

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> @ ::scowling:: Security: Over here! Contact the ship and take me up. ::mutters about being called all the way down here to get accused of things and sent right back up:

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> NCO: No, sir, I had not gotten to that yet

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Mikal: Without getting into specifics as yet, whatever is causing her insanity may be responsible for a lot more than that... and we may have just found a way to reach her.

ACTION - The security personnel move over and take Ahkileez gruffly into custody - apparently over their original fears now that they're in the open. "Lieutenant Ahkileez is secure" one of them reports back to Kraight.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Mikal> CMO: QCMO: ...fascinating...I will just be a moment...

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> ::nods, and shifts in his chair, waiting::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Something about that name causes a flash of pain through her mind that is just as quickly gone.::

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> @ ::shrugs free of the security officer's grip and folds his arms, waiting::

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Powers: Since it is one of the most recent of events, that too is understandable.  ::turning to Azhure:: Azhure: I believe that you may have been taken from us and held in stasis.  Dr. Alexander tells me that you have not aged.  There was also an unusual energy signature just before your disappearance.

ACTION - The security team requests a beam-up and moments later the two officers and Soriq Ahkileez materialize in the Quirinus sickbay. Nurses escort him over to a bio bed and begin running scans and inject him with a sedative without question.

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> ::corrects the Q's orbit just a tad::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Shakes her head slowly, the words hard to come.:: NCO: No... that does not... feel... correct.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: These facts would tend to support my theory, although there may be other explanations...in what way does it not feel correct?

<NCEO_LtJg_Chandra> ::Gets back to work and picks up a bit of debris and studies it::

<Doctor_Jaysari> @::Jaysari glances over at Chandra and stops leaning against him. As the dust settles in the cavern she looks around:: NCEO: I suppose, Lieutenant, that you and I have a task to attend to...

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::Operations informs him of Ahkileez's return to sickbay:: QFCO: You have the con. ::Leaves for sickbay::

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> Nurses: W-wait... ::head falls back against the triangular and uncomfortable-looking pillow::

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: The question is then why were you taken?

<Doctor_Jaysari> @<Voices> Ahkileez: What do you know of the corrupt one?

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> NCO: Could she be a threat to the Executioner, so it decided to make sure she was out of the way?

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Considers his question::  NCO: My being in stasis... is wrong.  At least... no... :: shakes her head::  I am fairly certain that I have not been in a... :: pauses and back tracks.::  I have not been in a mental stasis.

ACTION - Several moments later the display on Doctor Jervase's screen shifts, and he sees Captain Viera in medical containment behind a force-field. She looks tired and rather unkempt.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ Jaysari & Chandra: I will leave you two to the discussion of the excavation. Doctor, please do not hesitate to contact me if there is anything you need.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: Then a physical stasis.  Perhaps ::glances at Powers:: certain abilities needed to be prevented.

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> ::dreamy - Voice: Corrupt one?::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> ::smiles:: COM: Viera: Long time no see, captain.

<Doctor_Jaysari> @::She rubs her cheek once more and gives Kraight a polite nod:: QXO: I will, Commander...thank you. ::She turns to look over at the half buried sphere::

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ :: leaves the caverns and makes his way to the camp ::

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: The Executioner...what do you know of the child?

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Powers: Or a threat to the Saviour.  As you may recall, she has already saved the Executioner.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::enters sickbay, sees that Ahkileez is sedated and the CMO is occupied, waits::

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> :: Nods ::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::sees the captain enter sickbay, and begins towards him:: QCO: Captain...

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NCO: That... would fit.  :: frowns::  A physical stasis.  But I... :: reaches a hand to her forehead as pain pierces through it.::

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: Doctor, blue...yes, long time indeed. Quirinus yes? Yes of course...I remember the Earth-Rome god...Quirinus. How can I be of service?

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> Selara: What have you got?

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> :: Voice: That she needs to be stopped ::

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure:  Counselor, are you unwell?

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: Yes...but weaknesses? Any? How can we hurt the corrupt child?

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: I have a few questions for you... about the planet where we found you.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Takes a moment to respond.::  NCO: I am physically fine.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: Zeta Coyvan, or the home of the Xherivhan. Yes I remember that place. Don't you Eula? Of course you do. Such a smart girl.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> @ :: checks on the security situation in the camp... satisfied, he contacts the ship :: COM: Q: Quirinus, one to beam up.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: We've managed to piece together some of the research you've done on the region.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: But not mentally at ease.  You forget that I have some empathic sense.  Perhaps, you have been blocked.

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> COM: XO: Lt Rochelle here.  One to beam to transporter room one.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> QCO: We're still running scans, captain. It may take a few minutes longer.

ACTION - After a brief delay the blue Benzite is beamed up in a blue column of light...

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> :: Voice: I don't know. Why don't you know? ::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Frowns, very annoyed at that thought:: NCO: Unfortunately, that is possible.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> Selara: I'll be waiting. I want to know what happened, from his point of view.

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> *Transporter room *: Beam up the XO.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::nods, and goes back to watching the scans::

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: In her current form she is different then what I know...she is in the form of a child, small and fragile...correct?

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> :: Voice: Maybe. But she's killed. ::

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: materializes in the transporter room, heads for a turbolift ::  CPU: Computer, location of Captain Pangborn?

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> *XO*:Welcome back sir.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: There may be away to break these blocks, if there are any...but there is risk since we do not know if they were put in place to protect you or prevent you from remembering your time away.

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: Ah...yes, murdered and caused harm. She is a creature without control...she exists purely to fulfill a destiny...a purpose if you will. We must unravel what that purpose is...what is she after?

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: My Bynar officers would be better suited to discuss that with you...wouldn't you ladies? ::She smiles and looks off screen at some figment of her imagination:: They say I can help...what do you wish to know?

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> :: Voice: You tell me. ::

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> *QFCO*: Thank you, Lieutenant. I'll join you on the bridge shortly.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Looks away for a moment, a vague look coming to her eyes.  She shakes her head:: NCO: I do not know... part of me says it was not for my protection, but there are the oddities that make me question if there is a possibility.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Looks at Bill::

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> *QXO*: Understood sir.

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: We must work together to unravel this...when you encountered her...what was she after?

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> <CPU> *XO*: Captain Pangborn is in Sickbay.

 <QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: There's apparently some... brand of revival ritual involved in bringing the mythical creatures to being. We know it's been tried successfully at least once... ::pauses:: on your daughter.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: finds a turbolift and makes his way to Sickbay ::

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> :: Blank stare back.. knows almost nothing about the mind and telepathy ::

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> Selara: Any change?

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: enters Sickbay :: CO: Greetings, Captain.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> ::She laughs to herself almost hysterically and runs her hands through her long brown hair:: COM: QCMO: Yes...yes...it was quite successful. Lots of blood though, messy business. Required a sacrifice. I didn't want to...but it needed one of mixed blood. Don't know why...just the rules I guess. Worked like a charm, yep...pretty little leaf

<Doctor_Jaysari> charm.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: nods in Selara's direction :: Selara: Doctor.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: The doctor found no unusual anomalies in his scans of you.  If this was done, then they have been able to do it without erasing memory, which would show.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Selara> ::sighs:: QCO: It's unfortunately not immediate, captain. Whatever happened to him is carefully... hidden.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: Mixed blood? Then... your daughter wasn't fully human?

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> Selara: I'm assuming you mean beyond the normal Vulcan mind walls I'm sure he has up.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Turns from Bill.:: NCO: I am not one that likes not knowing things... especially about myself.  I am more then capable of deciding if what we learn could harm me, and proceed accordingly, just as you are.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::smirks:: QCO: Telepathy is not exactly something that can be blocked from a medical scan naturally, captain. So I'd say his usual... resistance... doesn't factor in.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: No, no silly...::She chuckles and runs her fingers down the faint grey spots on her neck:: Betazoid and Trill...weak, but mixed. Almost killed me as a girl. Nasty little half-breed I was. Sickly too. So was Eula...needed an odd amount of salt. Poor girl. Yes, I know dear, we'll get you something to drink soon, I promise...

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> :: Voice: She wants death. She needs to be stopped::

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> QCO: Sir, I hesitate to suggest this... but if Lt. Ahkileez is using Vulcan techniques to hide the effects of the Saviour, it may require a Vulcan to find out exactly what is happening to him. 

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: No Eula! No you can't have blood...water only. You know the rules...we must follow the rules...

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::frowns:: Selara: Just let me know when we can wake him up, and if he'll be crazy when we do

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::expands the scanning routine, to include some of the modified scans taken from the ordeal with Azhure and Chandra::

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: Then I think it's time we research this daemon...and find her weaknesses...

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: I that case, I would suggest meditation to try and bring your mind to ease.  A more drastic measure may accomplish the goal, but once the blocks are removed, there is no going back.  I refer to a meld as you may have guessed.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: Captain, you do realize she tried twice to kill you after the ritual, no?

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NCO: I understood that.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: Fair play, my dear Doctor...after all, I did cut the poor girls throat...messy affair really - but absolutely necessary.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> QXO: Have anyone in mind?

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> :: Voice: I don't want any part of this ::

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: ...but you offered yourself to us, to stop the corrupt child...

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: sighs :: QCO: The most skilled Vulcan telepath in the system would have to be Captain Sulek. As I said, I hesitate to suggest this.

ACTION - Medical sensors in sickbay give off alarms as Lieutenant Ahkileez's heart rate spikes...190 beats per minute...

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: I can give you some of the Vulcan techniques for meditation, that is if you do not have your own. Your species knows much, I would prefer then that you use something you are more comfortable with.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> QXO: Contact him, and ask his opinion.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NCO: I know a few... ::smiles:: even a few of the Vulcan ones.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> Selara: What’s going on? ::Looks at the readout::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: Ah, yes.. but she's not stopped at just you. Your daughter, captain, has begun attacking Starfleet officers indiscriminately.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: slight grimace :: QCO: Yes, sir.  :; exits Sickbay ::

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> :: Voice: I just wanted to leave that cave!::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::blinks:: Self: By the gods... ::nearly yells, ignoring the captain's request:: Techs: Get him stabilized! Now!

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: Well that's what they get for getting in the path of a god. Humph. Serves them right is you ask us. Isn't that right, everyone?

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NXO: I don't suppose this ship has an arboretum?

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: I am sure that you do.  Still, we need to bring you to speed on the current status.  We have another of the demi-gods among us.  As the Executioner took the body of a young girl, so has the Savior taken residence in FCO Ahkileez.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: You really think you've done yourself and her a favour by calling forth the executioner, captain Viera? In spite of the fact it cost you everything you had in the process?

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> CNS: I'm not entirely certain.  Haven't wandered much.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <COM: Viera:>

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: Since you have an acute awareness of one, the Executioner, it would stand to reason that you may have the same affinity for the other, the Saviour.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: It's worth it...to save the world...right?

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: locates a comm panel, punches in a call to the Naftali :: COM: *NCO*: Kraight to Captain Sulek.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Something about the FCO comes to mind, but it quickly passes.::  NCO: Where is he now?

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: Which world? There’s nothing left on Xherivhan. You were the only form of life we found there.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: He is aboard the Quirinus.  COM Kraight: Excellent timing.  We were just discussing Ahkilleez with the Counselor.

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: Not just one world, but all of their worlds...

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> ::trims the pitch a bit and brings the Q around 3 degrees starboard to bring her back into the correct orbit::

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Listens.::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::begins to hook him up to a series of support systems, in an attempt at regulating Ahkileez's heart, or at least taking some of the stress off it:: All: We're maybe a few minutes from heart failure. Get a trauma team over here 5 minutes ago.

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> COM *NCO*: Yes, sir. It's Ahkileez I am calling about. Captain... I detest bringing this up, but it may be the only way to find out what's really happening to him. Would you consider a mind meld with the Lieutenant?

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: But what's left to save if the executioner insists on destroying everything? That doesn't make sense, does it?

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: We're part of you now...if we leave, you die...

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: A touch of humor and sympathy passes through her on the question to the captain.::

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> ::stands out of the way, useless::

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> :: Voice: I didn't agree to that! ::

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> ::senses a huge amount of pain in sickbay::

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: Ah...but my dear Doctor, you must ask what stands in my daughters way? What is she really after? ::She chuckles to herself as if there was something funny only she knew about::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::works with the trauma team on arrival to get as many of the lieutenant's systems on secondary support, just in case they have to jumpstart his heart::

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> COM Kraight: I would with Ahkileez, but a joining with the Saviour could also give her a path into another. If it of life and death, however, I would be willing to take even that risk.

<Doctor_Jaysari> <Voice> Ahkileez: Well perhaps it's time to face the consequences of your actions...

 ACTION - The voices in the back of Ahkileez's mind fade...and the Lieutenant's heart flat lines...

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> *QXO*: Sir sorry for the interruption but I am sensing huge amounts of pain in sickbay.........

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: Yes, that *is* the question, is it? And what would have possibly been in it for you that you would willingly throw away not just your own life, but the lives of your crew, your daughter, and the lives of everyone else she's killed?

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> COM *NCO*: Understood, sir. Perhaps this would be best left as the last resort. We'll contact you, should it come to that.

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> ::mind flares white and then black::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::curses:: Tech: Cortical stimulator!

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *QFCO*: Try and shield yourself from it - we have a situation

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Looks away suddenly, then shakes her head, as she tries to capture something.::

<QXO_Cmdr_Kraight> :: breaks the contact ::

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::doesn't even stop to breathe as he hooks it up, and adjusts the settings slightly, before firing off the device::

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> *QCO*: I am aware of the situation captain. I might be able to help.  ::puts up one shield only::

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> ::She pauses and sits down on the bio-bed as if in thought:: COM: QCMO: A new life...better...peaceful...just my daughter and I...happy and safe...

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: Perhaps if you were to talk with Ahkileez...even draw out the Saviour.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: Until she kills you. Because it's what she does.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *QFCO*: Then report to sickbay. How can you help?

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: That is if you feel up to it?

<Doctor_Jaysari> #<Viera> COM: QCMO: ...you don't, you can't understand...

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NCO: No promises... but I will do my best.

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> *QCO*: I am a Betazoid sir and fully skilled in the arts.  It was in my profile sir.

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> COM: Viera: Can you *truly* be safe, be... at peace, knowing the very thing you let possess her can't be trusted? She's tried to kill you before. What makes you believe she won't again?

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> COM Kraight: Counselor Azhure is prepared to work with Ahkileez.  She will arrive shortly.

<QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn> *QFCO*: What we've got may require a Vulcan....if he lives. You're not doing anything without the doctors approval

<QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase> <Doctor Selara> ::increases the setting and fires a second time, a longer burst::

<QFCO_Lt_B_Rochelle> *QCO*: Sir you still want me to come to sickbay?

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NCO: I am on my way... :: Looks at Bill, lightly touching his arm before turning to head out the door.::

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> Azhure: Thank you.  I hope that we may gain some insights soon.

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> CNS: I'll head to the Bridge.

<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> NCO:  So do I... :: As the doors close behind her, she quickly moves to the nearest turbolift and orders it to the transporter room.::
<NCEO_LtJg_Chandra> ::Tosses the piece of debris he was studying:: Self: Rubbish.

<NCO_Capt_Sulek> ::stepping along side Powers:: Powers: Azhure is a most remarkable person.
<CNS_Cmd_Azhure> :: Arriving to the correct deck, she steps off and into the transporter room, pausing only long enough to give the orders.::

<NXO_Cmdr_Powers> NCO: Yes, sir.

<LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez> ::lays on the biobed like a slab of drop dead handsome Vulcan meat::

 ACTION - Chandra continues his work on the surface of Xhiv III, the crew of the Naftali attempt to unravel the mystery of Azhure's return...and as if by a miracle the medical staff on the Quirinus get Ahkileez's heart beating once more...

 ACTION - ...and as all of this goes on, a subspace communication is received from Starfleet...a message of the highest priority...

<Doctor_Jaysari> =/\==/\=END Mission=/\==/\=