Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Quirinus NCC-83942 - SD 10609.04

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…

Christopher Gibson	as	Doctor Jaysari, and Viera

                        …with…

Christopher Gibson      	as 	SM

SUMMARY - The crew of the U.S.S. Quirinus has just received a high priority signal from Arcadia Station. Their progress on Xhiv III has been halted for the time being.

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Quirinus Mission=/\==/\=

  NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::arrives bridge and takes command chair::

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::flat lined on a biobed in Sickbay::

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::In sickbay, watching young Soriq die::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: returns to Science One on the Bridge, and relieves the Ensign there ::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Rematerializing on the Quirinus, makes her way to sickbay.::

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> ::watches Ahkileez's readings begin to change... he's slowly returning to the land of the living::

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
::sitting in his office, staring across subspace at captain Viera, waiting for her to digest what he'd just said::

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Back in his office gathering more equipment for the project::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: As the lift stops, she makes her way through the double doors to sickbay, looking around for the young Vulcan.::

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::light returns to his mind's eye, like a single distant candle::

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Selara: Is he going to make it?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCO: Commander?

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: I must say it's good to see you again. What can I do for you

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::turning in his chair:: OPS: report.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Walks over to Soriq.::  QCO: The captain sent me to see if I can help with Lieutenant Ahkileez.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> ::is about to answer the commander, but freezes for a second at Azhure's voice, blinking:: QCO: He's... er... coming around, sir. At least... he's... not... dead... anyway.

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::hesitant:: CNS: And you’re willing to go ahead with it? I understand it's a personal issue.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Looks slightly confused:: QCO: Go ahead with... what?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Lightly lays a hand on Soriq's shoulder.::

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::voice week and hoarse:: Selara: I'm not yet singing with the choir invisible.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Smiles::  Ahkileez: I would hope not.  I have no desire to explain any of this to your family.

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::laughs hoarsely:: CNS: They're not rid of me yet. ::looks up at her oddly:: You came back?

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: You must discover more of what you can of his hallucinations or whatever they are. We were going to try telepathy

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Ahkileez: Who is not getting rid of you yet?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCO: I understand... let us see what we can discover without telepathy, for good or bad, I am not a telepath.

 CJ-Tala says:
<Viera> COM: QCMO: You want to stop her...don't you?

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: Do what you can for him. He assaulted someone on the planet

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> QCO: I can't explain it, commander. He... ::pauses:: He wasn't responding to anything I was doing. Realistically, all signs point to he shouldn't even be breathing right now.

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::eyes lower some:: CNS: Doesn't matter. Why are you here?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Keeping her eyes on the Vulcan:: QCO: Who did he assault?

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
Selara: Good to know it's your lucky day

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: One of the doctors I believe

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Ahkileez:  I missed you... and you are very bad about getting messages it would seem.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: spots an incoming priority message, brings it up on one of his screens and reads it ::

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
COM: Viera: Salina, right now, all I want to know is what would give you a reason to trust what she's told you?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: There is obviously something very different about the Vulcan.::  Ahkileez: Who did you assault and why?

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::leans his head heavily against the uncomfortable triangular pillow again:: I didn't assault anyone. I don't know what they're talking about.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCO: It might help to know who he assaulted, where, and everything surrounding the event.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Ahkileez: What do you remember?

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
QCNS: I believe Mr. Kraight was there. You might try him is you can't get answers

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCO: Thank you...

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> CNS: Doctor Jervase was given a report by my understanding, but he's currently... ::pauses:: taking a call at the moment.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*QXO*: Commander, could you fill me in on the assault committed by Lieutenant Ahkileez?

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::head swims suddenly with piled on images:: CNS: I got the second one.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
MO: Would you please let him know as soon as he has a moment, I need to gather some information from him?

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
<MO_Ens_Selara> ::nods to Azhure, and goes about running another scan of Ahkileez::

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::rises and casually strolls around the bridge, looking the various stations::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Quietly::  Ahkileez: But the warning came too late?

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: Commander Azhure? I wasn't aware you were back on board. Welcome back. ... Lieutenant Ahkileez struck Doctor Jaysari, the director of the archaeological dig on Xhiv III. There was no clear motive for the attack that I could discern.

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::swallows:: CNS: I'm tired...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*QXO*: Yes, apparently I am back.  Was there anyone else there who might be able to tell me more?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Ahkileez: Understandable.  Do you know what happened?  :: Leans a bit closer:: Do you know why?

 CJ-Tala says:
<Viera> COM: QCMO: Trust, Doctor. Sometimes...::She sighs and looks away from the screen::...sometimes you just have to have faith in family...even their darker sides...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
<add: Yes, apparently I am back, thank you.>

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
COM: Viera: Even when they no longer become your family?

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::shakes his head::

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*CNS*: Only Doctor Jaysari.

 CJ-Tala says:
<Viera> COM: QCMO: She's still my daughter...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*QXO*: Thank you.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCO: Would it be possible to speak with this doctor?

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Very quietly:: Ahkileez: You are not alone, are you.

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS: I don't see why not. You can initiate contact to the planet from any console

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
COM: Viera: No, Salina, she's not. Now, she's a pawn.

ACTION - Reports come in from Arcadia Station, outlining an unexpected attack on the U.S.S. Delphyne. Command has issued a Red Alert warning for all ships in the vicinity. Scans from the Delphyne attack have been cross-referenced with the recent Chelapha activity - however it appears that they are not involved.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCO: Thank you...

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: raises a non-existent eyebrow, then taps his commbadge ::  *QCO*: Kraight to Pangborn.

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CSO*: Pangborn here

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::shakes head again::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Ahkileez: I am sorry... I... :: Pauses::  I will be right back.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*QCO*: Captain, we've received a priority alert from Starfleet, regarding a recent attack on the USS Delphyne by an unknown vessel. Given our proximity, I recommend that we go to Yellow Alert.

 CJ-Tala says:
<Viera> ::She lets out a pained scream and throws a dish across the room:: COM: QCMO: DAMNIT! Don't you get it?! We're all pawns in one big game...one I don't want to play anymore. Why can't you people just leave us alone!!!

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*QXO*: Go ahead, and keep me advised.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Moves over to one of the consoles.::  *Dr Jaysari*: I would like to speak with you.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
*QCO*: Aye, sir.  :: closes comm :: OPS: Lieutenant, bring us to Yellow Alert, please.
 
CJ-Tala says:
@<Jaysari> *CNS* This is Doctor Jaysary...::She wipes some sweat off her brow and steps away from the nearby construction:: Who may I ask am I speaking to?

ACTION - Further reports from Arcadia pour in - the U.S.S. Delphyne has been listed as Missing In Action. Current status is unknown and any available vessels near Amenti Sector have been placed on alert status.

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
COM  Viera: As long as you continue to protect her, you're playing her game, Salina. Don't you see? You're doing exactly what the executioner wants you to do. And it's costing you. ::his tone isn't confrontational, but the man can't wonder if anyone listening isn't about to start questioning his own sanity::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*Jaysari*: This is commander Azhure.  I need some information surrounding the attack done by Lieutenant Ahkileez.  Where, when, anything surrounding or leading to it.

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
CNS:I bid you well. I'll be on the bridge, notify me when you discover the cause of the aberrant behavior.

QXO_Cmdr_Kraight says:
:: digests the new reports, and proceeds to set up a continuous long-range sweep for unidentified Federation warp signatures ::

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::leaves sickbay for the bridge::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
QCO: Thank you...

ACTION - Further reports list a survey ship near the Delphyne being confirmed as destroyed...an investigation is currently underway. In with the other reports are confirmed reports of attacks against Starfleet Instillations in and around the area known as "The Sanctum."

 NCO_Capt_Sulek says:
::reads the incoming reports:: Tactical: Take us to yellow alert.  Deep scans.  Ops: Notify the planet of the situation.  ::hands the reports to Powers::

 CJ-Tala says:
<Viera> COM: QCMO: What would you have me do? ::She begins crying and curls up on the floor, pulling her legs close to her:: Give her up? Give everything up? You couldn't even begin to understand...

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::enters the bridge::

 CJ-Tala says:
@<Jaysari> ::The Doctor rubs her cheek, recalling the recent and unexpected attack...:: *CNS* Ask away, Commander...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Jaysari: What happened?  Where did it happen?  What set him off?

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
COM: Viera: I'm asking you to save her, Salina. To save yourself. You never gave her up. It took her from you, and used you to do it.
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Walks back Soriq::
 CJ-Tala says:
@<Jaysari> *CNS* The Lieutenant was attempting to touch a precious artifact below the surface of our dig. I rushed in to stop him and before I could pull him away, he struck me...
 
CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Jaysari: What was the artifact?  May I see it?
 
CJ-Tala says:
<Viera> COM: QCMO: You say that now, Lieutenant...but you're not the one who slit your own daughters throat...

 CJ-Tala says:
@<Jaysari> *CNS* Yes, yes of course. Your officers, Kraight and Chandra...I believe. They can show you down to the surface and give you anything you may need...

NCEO_LtJg_Chandra says:
::Finishes gathering the required equipment::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*Jaysari*: Can the artifact be brought aboard the ship?

QCMO_Ltjg_Jervase says:
COM Viera: You're right, I'm not. But what does letting her live like this accomplish? Something dangerous, who is counting on you to protect it, is... borrowing... your daughter's body.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Watches Ahkileez as the artifact comes up.::

 CJ-Tala says:
@<Jaysari> *CNS* Absolutely not - not until we've had a chance to properly excavate it and catalogue it...

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*QCO*: Permission to go down to the planet to view an artifact.

ACTION - Additional information is relayed from Arcadia Station to the Naftali and Quirinus.

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: As long as you take a few security with you, go head

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
*QCO*: Aye sir... if you will have them meet me in the transporter room.  I will head there now.

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
Ahkileez: I will be back... rest for now.

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
*CNS*: They'll be waiting. Pangborn out

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::catches her wrist before she can go:: CNS: I don't want to be prodded anymore. I need something to do. Clear me for duty. ::looks up at her::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Nods to the guard in passing.::

QCO_Cmdr_Pangborn says:
::orders a standard security detail to accompany the counselor::

CNS_Cmd_Azhure says:
:: Stops:: Ahkileez: We need to find the answers... and until we do, it would not be wise just yet for you to leave.  Rest for now.  I will see what I can find out.

ACTION - Lt. Commander Salina Viera gets up and yells. "You don't understand. The Crossroads are going to burn...and I did what I had to in order to stop it. Things are in motion...terrible things. You'll just have to face them and survive it as best you can." She walks over to a nearby console...begins crying and pulling out chunks of hair and cuts the transmission...

LtJG_Soriq_Ahkileez says:
::releases her hand and lies back:: CNS: There's nothing wrong with me. Get me cleared.

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