Host FM_Selan says:
STAR TREK: A CALL TO DUTY - WIDE STORYLINE VI - JOURNEY'S END

Host FM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Scorpius Stardate 10112.08 "Where Loyalties Lie" Part Two [of Two]
Note: Season Finale [Star Trek: A Call To Duty Fifth Game Season]

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::paces in his cell::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Scorpius senior crew is locked in the brig, wearing medical gowns. Two days have passed since the ship's capture. They have been since moved to a nearby nebula with the Pirate cruiser.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::paces::

CMO_Garta says:
::pacing her brig cell humming an old Bajoran prison tune::

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Sitting in the Command Chair of the Scorpius, reading up on schematics::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::In cell doin' sit ups::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> ::The scrolls safely located in his belt, he enters the Scorpius' bridge:: Sur: Gul, I have noticed something odd.

Host Gul_Sur says:
K'Rass: That would be?

TO_Nmbarri says:
::In brig meditating to keep his mind clear and on the current objective....to regain the Scorpius::

FCO_Vince says:
::Is letting his hands cool from repeatedly pounding on the force field::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> Sur: There is not much normal Starfleet activity in the sector. It seems much of the First Fleet has been moved elsewhere.

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Smiles:: K'Rass: All the better for us, eh?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::begins to look around her cell ... looking for any means of escape::

Host CO_TPaula says:
::apparently dozing against the wall but deep in thought::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: Captain, we have to think of something.  How can we get out of this and retake the ship?

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Silently sitting alone::

FCO_Vince says:
::watching, studying, the guards::

CMO_Garta says:
::stops and begins staring at the guard closest to her::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::stops his meditation, stands up and looks around at the guards::

CMO_Garta says:
::steps closer to the force field staring more intently at one guard::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CTO: Selan?  Do you have a plan?  I'm stumped.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> XO: Not yet, sir. I'm still thinking. ::Has been thinking for two days::

FCO_Vince says:
::charges at the FF in frustration, only to bounce off, dazed and momentarily stunned::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> Sur: Perhaps ... perhaps.

FCO_Vince says:
::growls::

CMO_Garta says:
Guard: You...come here.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Pirate Guard> CMO: I do not obey the orders of a Starfleet officer.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::hears the CMO's voice and is relieved that she is ok::

CMO_Garta says:
Guard: Then I suppose that means you don't want to talk to a real woman?

TO_Nmbarri says:
Pirate Guard: I suggest you show her some respect, or you will deal with me.

CMO_Garta says:
TO: Everything is fine Telok, trust me.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Pirate Guard> TO: We've already dealt with you. ::Grins:: As I recall, you lost.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::hears the conversation:: Guard: Then you'll have to deal with me too.

TO_Nmbarri says:
Pirate Guard: You haven't won anything while I still live and breath.

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: Suddenly, a small Klingon group of vessels [two B'Rel, one K'Tinga] decloak around the Scorpius and pirate ship. The Scorpius goes to red alert.

FCO_Vince says:
::Begins cussing out the guards in Klingon.  Everyone recognizes the word 'P'takh' a few times::

CMO_Garta says:
::sits back on the bed, crossing her legs:: Guard: You know, it's too bad you were so busy.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Trying to phase out the talk of the rest of the crew ... but is torn from his thoughts by the alarms going off:: Eh?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::hears the klaxon:: All: What's going on now?

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Stands up::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::finds a hidden access panel, removes it and begins playing with the circuits inside::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Wonders if telepathy would do any good with these guards::

TO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: Jenise, if any harm comes to you, this P'Takh will deal with me.

CMO_Garta says:
TO: He's not going to harm me.

CMO_Garta says:
Guard: Are you?  Would you hurt someone like me?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::keeps an eye out for the guards while she's working::

FCO_Vince says:
::grinning:: Guards:  You won't get away.  See, Starfleet's already here.  ::making an assumption at the red alert::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::stares down the guard, never allowing his eyes to look away::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::raises eyebrows at FCO::

Host Gul_Sur says:
Bridge: Report.

CMO_Garta says:
Guard: Come over here.  Surely it doesn't take all five of you to watch the seven of us?

FCO_Vince says:
::tries to gather his thoughts::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Pirate at Tac> Sur: Three Klingon vessels just decloaked, sir.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::attempts to overload the forcefield controls by running a surge through them::

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: Two of the pirates leave the brig to investigate the alarms.

TO_Nmbarri says:
Guard: You will find that today IS a good day to die.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Pirate at OPS> Sur: They're hailing.

CMO_Garta says:
::continues to look at the guard, trying to look weak and innocent::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::thinks: Now it's 7 on 3::

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Wonders:: On screen.

FCO_Vince says:
TO:  It certainly is

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Tries to put the thought of hunger into one guards mind, suggesting a trip to the oasis to retrieve food for the others and himself::

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: A Klingon appears on the viewscreen, K'Rass tenses.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Keyarn> @ COM: Scorpius: Gul Sur I presume?

CMO_Garta says:
Guard: Come on, you haven't relaxed in a long time, have you...

TO_Nmbarri says:
::allows himself to get psyched up, feels the adrenaline pumping through him, wants to do battle...now::

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Surprised:: COM: Klingon Vessel: You presume correct, and you would be?

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Keyarn> @ COM: Scorpius: I am Keyarn of the Klingon Empire, pirate. I am here for our sacred property ... the scrolls of the Prophecy of Blood.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: Captain, you have any ideas?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::manages to get a minor surge through the system::

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The surge works, and the CEO's force-field goes down.

FCO_Vince says:
Andorian:  How about a little challenge?  Do you think you can take me?

Host Gul_Sur says:
COM: Keyarn: The what?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::rushes out of the cell and deactivates the controls::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
All: The fields are down.  TAKE THEM! ::rushes at the Rigellian::

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The XO is hit back by his force-field.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::rushes the guard that he has been watching::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Self: Damn!

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The TO goes down too.

FCO_Vince says:
::charges into the FF::

FCO_Vince says:
ARRHGHG

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: Next is FCO.

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: Then the fields go down.

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: And the CEO is shot.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::shakes off the stun, then charges out again::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::goes down in a heap::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::recovers, gets up and rushes the Rigellian::

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Scorp. crew takes down the pirate guards.

CMO_Garta says:
::charges out of her cell at the closest guard::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::grabs the Rigellian's head and twists, hearing a snap::

FCO_Vince says:
::gets back up and pummels the Andorian::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Keyarn> @ ::Looks beyond Sur at K'Rass:: COM: Scorpius: K'Rass, my brother, are you ready to rejoin the fold? Have you found the Scrolls?

TO_Nmbarri says:
Pirate guard: As you see, I live and breath still....you haven't won!

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Rigellian is killed.

FCO_Vince says:
Andorian:  You loose!

CMO_Garta says:
::hits the guard between the eyes with the heel of her hand::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> @ COM: Keyarn: ... I have the Scrolls.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Edit K'Rass, remove @>

TO_Nmbarri says:
::turns just in time to see the guard that the CMO hit fall backwards, grabs him in a head lock::

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Looks surprised ... and is angered:: What scrolls? WHAT is going on here?

CMO_Garta says:
Acamarian Guard: It's a good day to die.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
All: Grab weapons!  Get to your quarters and change into assault uniforms!  CTO/TO: Get to the armory and grab as many weapons as you can!

FCO_Vince says:
::grabs Andorian by the Antennae and throws him into the wall::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::High kicks nearest guard in the neck::

TO_Nmbarri says:
XO: Aye Sir!

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::picks up the Rigellian's weapon::

CMO_Garta says:
::runs to the CEO:: CEO: You okay AQilla?

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Silently exits the brig cell and approaches the CO:: CO: Are you all right, Captain?

TO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: Jenise, remind me never to anger you!

Host CO_TPaula says:
::nods::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CMO:  My leg ... ::tries to get up::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: Captain, I think you'd best come with me.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::runs from the brig to  his quarters, changes into his fighting uniform then heads for the armory::

CMO_Garta says:
TO: Sure thing...help me get her to Sickbay

FCO_Vince says:
::Picks up a phaser::

Host CO_TPaula says:
XO: Where?

CMO_Garta says:
::pulls AQilla up and helps her to sickbay on her own::

FCO_Vince says:
CEO:  Can we do a sight to sight transport from here?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: First, get out of these smocks and into real clothes.  Second, to the bridge.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::didn't hear the CMO's request to help get the CEO to sickbay before he left::

CMO_Garta says:
XO: I must take care of the CEO first, then I'll join you.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CMO: Just get her to sickbay somehow.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::looks back to the FCO:: FCO: Not from here, no.  ::winces as she gets to her feet::

Host CO_TPaula says:
XO: That would be nice, but the ship is still crawling with pirates.  We should move surreptitiously.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
XO: Where are our clothes?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Try to get to your quarters.

CMO_Garta says:
CEO: Come on.

FCO_Vince says:
::peers out the brig door::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
All: Or find the nearest replicator.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
XO: Ok

Host XO_VanSickle says:
FCO: Clear?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::hobbles along with the CMO::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Exits makes way to TL::

FCO_Vince says:
XO:  So far

CMO_Garta says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Sickbay.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::arrives at the armory and gets as many phaser rifles as he can carry::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: Come on!  ::has phaser at ready::

FCO_Vince says:
::heads toward his quarters or closest TR::

TO_Nmbarri says:
Self: You have gotten lucky so far, no pirates have found you yet.

Host CO_TPaula says:
::follows the XO::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Enters TL with CMO:: COMPUTER: deck2

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::exits brig and walks carefully to nearest TL::

FCO_Vince says:
::sets phaser to level 3::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::comes out of the armory with the rifles and sees the XO::

CMO_Garta says:
::exits the TL with AQilla::; CEO: We're almost there.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
CMO: You ok?

TO_Nmbarri says:
XO: Sir, need an extra weapon?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::limps out of the TL:: CMO:  I don't think it's too bad

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Pirates are so preoccupied with the arriving Klingons that they aren't aware of the escaping senior crew.

CMO_Garta says:
::Hopes Telok remembers to bring her a weapon to sickbay::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
TO: I could use one.  The captain needs one too.

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Has drawn his weapon:: K'Rass: What is this about?

CMO_Garta says:
CNS: I'm fine.  AQilla will be too in a few minutes.

FCO_Vince says:
::reaches a TR, and charges inside ready to stun anyone::

CMO_Garta says:
CEO: You okay so far?

TO_Nmbarri says:
XO: I have 10 rifles here, for whoever needs one::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::EXITS TL at deck 2 goes to quarters::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::extends hand to take one::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::nods:: CMO:  Yeah

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> ::Stares daggers at Sur:: Sur: I've been given the opportunity to make something of my life ... ::Pulls out the Scrolls:: With these.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::hands rifles to whoever needs them::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::approaches TL, waiting for CO to take a rifle::

CMO_Garta says:
CEO: Here we are.  Lean against the wall while I make sure Sickbay is clear::

FCO_Vince says:
::opens the weapons locker, and grabs a type 2 phaser and a tetryon pulse launcher::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::runs back into his office and grabs the Bat`leth from the wall::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::In quarters gets dressed and grabs his staff::

FCO_Vince says:
::transports himself to his quarters::

CMO_Garta says:
::steps forward to open the door, then ducks and dives behind the nearest biobed::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::uses the wall to support herself::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Keyarn> @ COM: Scorpius: Pirate scum, we intend to acquire those scrolls and my brother. There is nothing you can do.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: You coming, captain?

Host CO_TPaula says:
:;takes a rifle, still following::

CMO_Garta says:
::peeks over the bed to find the room empty, goes back for the CEO::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::transports a phaser rifle to sickbay hoping that the CMO will see it::

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Aims weapon at K'Rass:: COM: Keyarn: Might be a problem if I vaporize him.

FCO_Vince says:
::breaks out his father's/his Klingon armor and Bat'leth::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::enters TL, holding door for the CO:: Computer: Deck two, XO's and captain's quarters.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Keyarn> @ COM: Scorpius: You've forced my hand ...

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Klingon ships open fire on the Scorpius and the Pirate ship.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
*X0* We heading to take back the bridge?

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Scorpius returns fire as K'Rass stumbles into a TL.

TO_Nmbarri says:
XO: Sir, before you leave, where should we all meet up?

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: A full out battle begins.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
*XO* That's the plan.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
TO: Bridge!

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Angrily rushes into another TL::

CMO_Garta says:
::helps the CEO onto a biobed:: CEO: I'm going to check the rest of the bay...just rest for a minute.

FCO_Vince says:
::emerges from his quarters looking all decked out with weapons all over::

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Scorpius rocks and maneuvers into battle.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::feels shock from blasts:: CO: Whoever is out there is firing at us!

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Pirate vessel cloaks quickly, while the Scorpius tries to hold its own against the Klingons.

CMO_Garta says:
::hits the floor as the Scorpius rocks::

FCO_Vince says:
::feels the ship shake from the attack::

Host CO_TPaula says:
XO: So it would seem.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::feels the ship get rocked:: Self: gotta get to the bridge before we end up destroyed.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::closes door to TL as it starts toward deck 2::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
:: falls off the biobed::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Braces himself against wall::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> ::Comes out of a TL and rushes down an abandoned corridor, only to find it soon not abandoned as a cane slams him in the face ... he falls back onto the ground::

FCO_Vince says:
::decides to go to engineering::

CMO_Garta says:
::pushes herself back to her feet and heads for the secondary surgical bay::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Stands over K'Rass:: K'Rass: So we finally meet face to face.

FCO_Vince says:
::takes a JT::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> ::Stands up, growling:: I don't have time for this.

CMO_Garta says:
::unlocks the door releasing her medical staff::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Swings his cane around and catches K'Rass in the throat, sending him sprawling:: You don't have much time left.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::TL stops at deck two near the CO's and XO's quarters:: CO: I'll meet you in your quarters in 60 seconds.

CMO_Garta says:
Houlihan: Everyone okay in here?

FCO_Vince says:
::wishing he could communicate with the crew, but his commbadge was confiscated::

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> CMO: We're okay.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> ::Spits some blood out and pulls out his blade:: Foolish Vulcan, I'll slice you in two!

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::picks herself up off the floor::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::gets an idea:: Computer: are there any life forms in the captains ready room or the meeting room?

Host CO_TPaula says:
::nods and enters her quarters to change::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Holds his ground as the Scorpius shakes::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Enters TL:: COMPUTER: Bridge

CMO_Garta says:
Houlihan: Good, the CEO is injured.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::enters quarters and quickly changes into an all black uniform, puts on a communicator, and grabs a couple type Is:::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> K'Rass: I know I should be minding my own advice to the XO about not killing anyone, but I've just remembered how much I hate you. ::Takes another swing and misses::

FCO_Vince says:
::arrives just outside ME in JT::

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> ::rushes back to the primary medical bay and begins tending to the CEO::

FCO_Vince says:
::peeks out of the access panel::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> ::Catches Selan's cane, throws it away and kicks Selan hard in the ribs, snapping one. The handicapped Vulcan falls back easily::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::exits quarters and rushes over to CO's quarters, ringing doorbell::

CMO_Garta says:
::enters her office to find a phaser rifle sitting on her desk:: Self: Thanks Telok.

TO_Nmbarri says:
<Computer> TO: The bridge meeting room is empty.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
Houlihan:  Can you hurry ... I'm going to be needed elsewhere.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::transports himself to the bridge meeting room::

Host CO_TPaula says:
::exits her quarters::

CMO_Garta says:
::orders a uniform from her personal replicator::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: Ready, ma'am?

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> CEO: Just another minute ma'am.  This wound was deep.

Host CO_TPaula says:
XO: Does it matter?

Host CO_TPaula says:
::heads toward bridge::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Computer: Location of Lt. Cmdr. Tracianolus?

CMO_Garta says:
::pulls on her uniform while ordering one for the CEO::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Computer> XO: Deck Twelve.

CMO_Garta says:
<Houlihan> CEO: Done.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Computer; Who else is on deck 12?

TO_Nmbarri says:
::materializes in the meeting room::

FCO_Vince says:
Self:  Today is a good day to die

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::follows CO into TL::

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Scorpius rocks hard, lights flicker. The Klingons are getting the upper hand.

CMO_Garta says:
CEO: AQilla, a uniform here. ::tosses it to her from her office door::

FCO_Vince says:
::sets phaser to wide beam::

TO_Nmbarri says:
*XO* Sir, I am in the meeting room next to the bridge, should I enter the bridge?

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
:: Surprises pirates on bridge hits one in the back of the neck hard with staff::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::catches the uniform and quickly changes.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
*TO* Wait until the captain and I get there.

TO_Nmbarri says:
*XO* Understood.

FCO_Vince says:
::Charges out into ME shooting everyone he can::

CMO_Garta says:
::grabs the phaser rifle and the phaser hidden in her desk and heads to the SB door::

FCO_Vince says:
::and loving it::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CMO:  I'd better get to Engineering and find out what's happening down there.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Computer: Bridge.

CMO_Garta says:
CEO: Here. ::hands her the phaser::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Jabs another, taking notice of his presence, in the gut::

FCO_Vince says:
::trying not to hit the warp core::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::grabs the phaser::

CMO_Garta says:
CEO: See you later.  AQilla, be careful.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: Setting my phaser to kill.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CMO:  I will.  You be careful too, Jenise.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::sets his phaser rifle to highest setting::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<K'Rass> Selan: You hate me? Why is that? Oh ... I see. Because I killed that Trill a while back? Don't you Vulcans learn to get over things ... ::Grins and digs the knife into Selan's flesh a little, drawing blood::

Host CO_TPaula says:
::looks at the XO... that doesn't seem Starfleet::

FCO_Vince says:
::gets an idea, and goes to a ladder::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::leaves Sickbay and heads for the nearest TL:: Computer:  Main Engineering.

TO_Nmbarri says:
Self: These pirates will learn not to take this ship....today Is a good day to die!

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Hides behind CO's chair to avoid being hit with enemy fire::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Anger fills his eyes, he tries to struggle with K'Rass, but the Klingon is too strong, and then ... ::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CO: When we reach the bridge, I'll signal Nmbarri to come out of the briefing room.

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: ZRAP! A disruptor blast slams K'Rass in the back, causing him to fall to the ground. Gul Sur stands behind him, weapon raised.

FCO_Vince says:
::takes the tetryon pulse launcher and aims at the plasma coolant conduit::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::TL stops at bridge:: *TO* Now! ::TL doors open::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Clutches his throat, staring in surprise at the Cardassian behind him:: Wh --

Host CO_TPaula says:
::nods::

CMO_Garta says:
::enters a TL ordering it to the bridge::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::enters bridge and shoots the first pirate he sees::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::rushes onto bridge, pointing phaser::

FCO_Vince says:
::Fires and jumps up the ladder to avoid getting liquefied::

Host Gul_Sur says:
Selan: By all means, I should probably be blasting you too. But you've never done anything to hurt me directly, besides associating with that woman you call a Captain.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Does front flip over CO's chair hits one pirate in the face with left tip of staff and another with right tip::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Grits teeth:: Sur: She's much more honorable than you will ever be. SHE doesn't shoot people in the back.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> Sur: Especially not her own crew.

CMO_Garta says:
::mutters about the slow speed of the TL::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::exits the TL and hears shooting in Engineering::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Pirates: Where is Sur?

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Nearly takes out XO::

Host Gul_Sur says:
Selan: Ever the grateful one, eh, Vulcan?

CMO_Garta says:
::feels the TL stop::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::disarms the remaining pirates on the bridge::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
XO: OOOOps sorry sir . glad you could join me

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The Scorpius crew are taking back their ship deck by deck, the bridge is easily taken from the surprised pirates.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Watch that thing!

Host XO_VanSickle says:
All: I'm going to see how Selan's doing.  CO: With your permission?

CMO_Garta says:
::jumps out of the TL but sees she missed the action::

Host CO_TPaula says:
XO: Granted.

FCO_Vince says:
::Goes after the last pirate on the upper deck::

TO_Nmbarri says:
XO: Sir, all these pirates have been disarmed, I will beam them to the brig.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::enters TL:: Computer: Deck 12, hurry!

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> Sur: There's not much I can be grateful for.

CMO_Garta says:
TO: AQilla headed to Engineering...I'm sure she could use help.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
TO: I got four of them not bad for a skinny kid huh?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::TL rushes to deck 12::

TO_Nmbarri says:
CNS: Way to go kid!

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Computer> XO: Unable to comply. Access to Deck Twelve has been disabled.

CMO_Garta says:
::jumps out of the XO's way before he bowls her over::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Computer; Deck 11 then!

FCO_Vince says:
::Grabs him and throws him into something green that vaporizes the pirate::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Computer> XO: Safety protocols state that this TL shall be re-routed to deck eleven.

TO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: Ok Jenise, i will head there now.

FCO_Vince says:
::Howls in triumph::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
TO: Im goin with you

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::TL rushes to deck 11::

CMO_Garta says:
::sees the CNS and TO grinning at each other and jumps back into the TL alone:: TL: ME

Host Gul_Sur says:
Selan: He betrayed me first. ::Walks over and grabs up the Prophecy of Blood scrolls:: Whatever these things are ... ::Stops as the ship rocks:: ... the Klingons are damned well not getting them. ::Vaporizes the scrolls::

TO_Nmbarri says:
Computer: Transport myself and the CNS to just outside of main engineering.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::has a brainstorm:: Computer: Site-to-site transport me to Cmdr. Tracianolus' position!

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::hears the howl coming from engineering::

Host Gul_Sur says:
ACTION: The XO is beamed to the CTO's location.

CMO_Garta says:
::exits the TL and runs toward ME::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::sees Sur and raises rife:: Sur: Sur!

TO_Nmbarri says:
::materializes outside of ME::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Notes the XO's arrival:: Sur: What are you going to do now?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Sur: Drop that disruptor!

FCO_Vince says:
::hits a ventilation control and clears the plasma coolant::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::finds she can't enter Engineering::

CMO_Garta says:
::hears the transporter in time to steer clear of the beam::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::sees the XO with a phaser trained on Sur, points his rifle at Sur's other side::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Enter ME with TO:: TO; Come on

Host Gul_Sur says:
::Taps a button on his belt as the XO arrives with weapon raised:: Selan: Leave. I had intentions of keeping this ship ... ::the ship rocks from disruptor blasts again:: ... but there's no real point of that anymore, is there? XO: A pleasure to see you again.

CMO_Garta says:
TO/CNS: Nice of you to join us.

FCO_Vince says:
::starts checking internal sensors and attempts to isolate any pirates with forcefields::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::enters ME and sees the FCO:: FCO:  Report, Lt.

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> ::Stares at Sur, then at K'Rass:: Sur: What about him?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Sur: No, Sur, the pleasure will be all mine... to see you rot in Hell!

CMO_Garta says:
TO/CNS: Who exactly did you two leave in charge on the bridge?

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::With staff flips forward (no hands touching ground) and manages to which two in the back::

Host Gul_Sur says:
XO: Quite melodramatic, don't you think, Commander? Selan: He'll live ... for today. Tomorrow's a different story, once I'm done with him ... ::Bends down and puts something on K'Rass as  the ship rocks again::

FCO_Vince says:
CEO:  Your just in time.  I've secured Engineering, I think.  I'm trying to see what's going on throughout the ship, and outside

TO_Nmbarri says:
CMO: Uh OH, i really dont know.

Host CO_TPaula says:
::goes to OPS and hails the attacking Klingons::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
CMO: Bridge is secured

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Sur: Stand up, you spoon head scum!

FCO_Vince says:
CEO:  Sorry about that plasma conduit.  I'll help fix it later

CMO_Garta says:
TO: You'd better get to the com from down here.  Unless you called the attacking ships before you left?

CMO_Garta says:
::grins::

Host Gul_Sur says:
XO: Now with the prejudice slurs? My, my, how dark have we become?

FCO_Vince says:
::CEO probably sees all sorts of clothing and weapons on the Engineering floor::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Sur: Only when you're around, Sur.  Now, strip!

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  No problem, Lt.  Excellent job.  ::moves over to a nearby console::

CMO_Garta says:
::enters ME::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::gets closer to Sur, keeping his rifle trained on him the entire time::

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: Klingons: Cease your fire.  This ship is no longer under pirate control.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Sees pirate charging him, pole vaults behind him takes him out with a blow to the head::

FCO_Vince says:
::checking bridge status::

TO_Nmbarri says:
Sur: I suggest you do as the XO commands::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Keyarn> @ COM: Scorpius: So I see. Give me K'Rass and the Prophecy of Blood Scrolls.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Sur: Take off your clothes or I will shoot you where you stand!

TO_Nmbarri says:
::keeps rifle pointed at Sur::

Host Gul_Sur says:
XO: Go ahead.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
Sur: Don't say I didn't warn you.  ::shoots Sur::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
::takes a look at ships status:: Self: Darn!!!!

Host CO_TPaula says:
COM: Keyarn: When things settle down here I will see if we can find either of those.

Host Gul_Sur says:
Selan: I must say, your crew certainly has a temper problem ... until we meet again? ::The XO's fire ricochets off a personal force-field of Sur's::

FCO_Vince says:
CEO:  What's up?

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
FCO:  We don't have shields.  Get up to the bridge and get us as far away from here as you can.

FCO_Vince says:
::Walks to the console::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Stands and stares at Gul Sur::

Host Gul_Sur says:
<Selan> Sur: No, never again.

CMO_Garta says:
CEO: Everything okay down here?

Host Gul_Sur says:
Selan: Too bad. ::He and the unconscious K'Rass beam away::

FCO_Vince says:
CEO:  No prob, just keep the engines running.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::sees the fire bounce off, drops rifle and rushes after where Sur was::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::just barely misses being hit by the phaser beam::

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
CMO:  Engineering is secure.  I need to get us some shields ... ::rushes over to a console::

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
Selan: Should I go to bridge.? Someone should be there.

FCO_Vince says:
Computer:  Transport me directly to the bridge

Host FM_Selan says:
<Selan> ::Trying to get up:: CNS: If you wish, Counselor.

TO_Nmbarri says:
XO: Sir, I will make a tour of the ship to make sure no pirates lay in hiding.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CNS: Everything is fine up there.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
SELAN: Want to be where I can best help

FCO_Vince says:
::dematerializes and reintegrates on the main bridge::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
TO: Go ahead.

CEO_AQilla_Horn says:
*CO*:  Engineering to Bridge.  Captain, we have no shields.  Vince is on his way up to the bridge now.

TO_Nmbarri says:
::tours the ship, no more pirates are left on board.

FCO_Vince says:
All:  It's me, don't shoot!

CMO_Garta says:
*Sickbay*: I want medical teams to every deck to check for wounded now.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CTO: One of these days, Selan.  One of these days, we'll get those guys once and for all.

Host CO_TPaula says:
*CEO*: Acknowledged.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
COMPUTER: Locate any last enemy pirates on the Scorpius.

FCO_Vince says:
::Bridge crew sees a fully armed Klingon in battle armor appear on the bridge::

FCO_Vince says:
::Goes to the helm::

Host CO_TPaula says:
::too worn down from the long capture to be startled::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CTO: You need help to sickbay?

Host FM_Selan says:
<Selan> XO: If you could.

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::takes Selan's hand, stands him up and props him against a shoulder::

TO_Nmbarri says:
::goes to find the CMO to make sure she is unharmed::

FCO_Vince says:
CO:  Are you okay Captain?

Host XO_VanSickle says:
CTO: How'd K'Rass get taken out?

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
::Exits TL on bridge::

Host CO_TPaula says:
FCO: Fine.

CNS_Zach_Bauer says:
CO: Captain you ok?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: And with that, we end the Scorpius' capture and mission. Things seem unresolved, but for the time being the Klingons are w/o their Prophecies of Blood scrolls, Keyarn is w/o his brother, and elsewhere in the Universe, the friends and family for the Scorpius crew fight on for the sake of the Federation and everything else.

FCO_Vince says:
::gets ready to take us out of there::

Host XO_VanSickle says:
::helping CTO hobble off deck twelve toward Sickbay as the scene fades to black::

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Epilogue =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

The Journey back to Starbase Sixty Four 
Twenty Two Hours Later

	Selan sits quietly in the Oasis as the stars streak by. There had been no trace of Gul Sur or his pirate group since they evacuated the ship, and he doubted that it would be the last time the Scorpius crew crossed paths. But it would certainly be the last time he did. When K’Rass had been on the verge of murdering him in cold blood, as easily as he had Shania, and Sur had saved his life … something had occurred to him. At that moment, seeing Sur standing over the body of his stunned “comrade in arms,” he felt cheated … the moment of revenge that he had never thought he desired stolen. 
	He had realized that the reason he had come back to full starship duty in Starfleet, back to the Scorpius, a year ago was not to get things back on track … but for vengeance. That, he hoped, the ship would encounter K’Rass and he could take the Klingon’s life. The realization sickened him. There had always been a difference between opening fire on a Jem’Hadar in self-defense and slitting a man’s throat in anger. Tactical officer or not, he was not a murderer. The thought of such reminded him of Shinar … “Shinar,” he mumbled. He had almost forgotten, T’salea’s communication to him about the being’s presence on the Paula Greene. She had not seemed overly concerned at the time about it, so he had to assume that all was well … but just to be sure, he would stop by the vessel to learn more. 
	Turning back to his present thoughts, he came to a decision.	
	He could no longer remain on the Scorpius. 
	There was no real reason … he had done his time and duty for Starfleet. He had sacrificed his all, and learned much. He had visited new worlds and civilizations, and fought off nightmares that none dare speak of. And in the end, he had been forged into an honorable person … who in the end couldn’t even take the life of his lover’s murderer. Yet, he knows that in the end … that is how she would want it.  

	They would find it in the morning as soon as the Scorpius arrived and docked at the Starbase, and they would awaken for their first shifts. A message recorded for each of them on their consoles, it was brief, yet explanatory: 

	“Greetings. For some of you whom I have known for a while, this might be troubling … but I feel that my time on the Scorpius has reached it’s climax. As such, so must my journey end with you. It is not an easy decision, but I am comfortable with it. Despite my ‘youth,’ retirement from Starfleet offers me some well-deserved rest. I have learned much from this ship, and lived a good portion of my life here. I would never trade those years for anything. Like an old friend of mine, one Captain V’ndor Phail, I was never excellent at goodbyes … so I’ll sneak out quietly. Live long and prosper.”

	Some would attempt to track down Selan via communications and Starfleet Command over the next day or two and would succeed. Others would tend to their duties and move on. Captain T’Paula would silently read the message a few more times in her ready room, and mull over the thoughts of being the last of the original “Scorpions” on the ship, before going back over the reports of the five light year area around the Madtion / Leopold nebulae which has become a “dead zone.” Wondering how she can tell her crew about their friends and family who may be lost out there …

The Klingon Border
The Coming Months

	Keyarn had been stripped of his honor, as had his and K’Rass’ family soon after the debacle of three days earlier had been realized. The second batch of scrolls of the Prophecy of Blood had been lost … destroyed by the Pirates. K’Rass had been nowhere to be found, so Keyarn had been forced to bear the full brunt of the repercussions of his failure. In the following weeks, he would skulk around bars on the outskirts of the Klingon Empire, before dying at the hands of an honorable warrior whom he foolishly challenged to a fight. 

Location Unknown
The Near Future

	K’Rass gasped in pain as the searing blade gently made it’s way along the back of his neck while Sur smiled, “Now, K’Rass, you must learn to take the pain and use it for strength … otherwise you’ll make this torture too much fun.” K’Rass mutters a Klingon curse and weakly tries to spit at his captor, but the Cardassian side steps it … and then strikes his former “first officer.” “You brought this upon yourself, ridge-head … you took what I made and tarnished it. Where as I made piracy an art, you made it a blood sport … foolish …” he strikes K’Rass “foolish, Klingon. I’ll teach you yet …” 
	And with that, Sur brought the blade down upon the Klingon’s skin again … and the lesson continued. 

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