Cast of Characters:

CO	Captain Kasey Anne Tierney          	played by	Linda Baus
FCO 	Commander Sulik				played by	Heike Olesnevich
CMO	Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes		played by 	Isabelle Carreau 
OPS 	Lieutenant Junior Grade Gaeb		played by	Gabriel Marceau
CTO 	Lieutenant Junior Grade Salor	       	played by 	Jon Benson
CNS 	Commander Rickal Jarek			played by 	Rick Pickett 

Absent:
XO 	Lieutenant Logan Cartwright 			played by	Jeremy Castro
CEO 	Lieutenant Commander Mo'Bri, 
                 Daughter of Mok’tor      			played by 	Lynda Anderson

NPC’s:
TO Riley							played by 	Jon Benson
Independent Vessel					played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton
Yeoman							played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton
EO Joe							played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton
Sciman							played by	Isabelle Carreau
Sciman2							played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton
Ensign Rucksack						played by	Rick Pickett
Medical and Science Teams				played by	Isabelle Carreau

Summary:

After a turbulent, yet adrenaline-filled ride, the Triton has come to rest a mere 500,000 meters from the derelict ships.  The nebula looms large and colorful behind them.  With power restored to most systems, why are some not working?

And who is this strange voice who was able to speak through a closed comm channel?  Can it be the one who brought them here?  Or is there something even more sinister at work?

Stay tuned for another exciting chapter of - “Through the Looking Glass”

Begin Chapter 3 - “ Why… it's an un-birthday present!”
Stardate 10710.04

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CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Arrives in sickbay.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::On the bridge analyzing the current information they have so far.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Stands by the Turbolift on the bridge.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods at the medical personnel as she walks to her office.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::At station going over sensor readings and still trying to bring up weapon control.::

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: Hello?  Why don't you answer me?  Don't you realize that we can't stand on the clouds without pig's feet?

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Hands folded behind his back.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::At helm making sure a shuttle is ready when needed.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Captain, we are receiving a message, but it doesn't make any sense.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*: I just noticed you also want me to prepare a science team. Do you have a set number of personnel in both teams and do you want me to stay on ship or accompany them?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Tries to track the signal back to its origin::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Yes, I hear that.  ::Rubs her chin a bit pondering the communication.::  Respond back, and ask him what he means.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Watches the bridge crew.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CMO*:  Since you have science and medical background, Lieutenant, and since this appears to be a science-related mission, I would like you to lead the away mission.  The Executive Officer will be joining you shortly.  Take as many personnel as you deem necessary.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO: Captain, I have traced the comm signal back to the independent vessel.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
COM: Independent Vessel: USS Triton to unknown ship, we hear you but your message doesn't make any sense; please explain yourself.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  What is your analysis of the communication being sent, Ensign?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*: Me lead the away mission? Don't you prefer to have one of the Commanders... ::pauses:: Aye. I would like to bring the Chief Tactical Officer, if that's okay?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO: Trying to analyze now   ::Working the buttons on his console analyzing the signal.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CMO*:  That would be fine, Lieutenant.  I'll let him know he is to accompany you with a tactical team as well.

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: The angle of the algorithm is all wrong to create the paradigm needed for the flux capacitor...don't you people understand that?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CMO*:  I would prefer that you report to the bridge and gather your team from here, if you will.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*: Aye, Captain. On my way.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: Captain, if I may have a word!

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Yes, Commander.  Your interpretation of what is going on here?

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  A trap.  Or possible one.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  And your analysis on how we should proceed?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Walks out of her office and sickbay.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Extreme caution.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  History dictates.

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: I have been trying and trying but the cheese is all gone and the mice ran away.  All eaten by Bach and Beethoven with chopsticks. ::Starts sobbing.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  The signal is a normal comm, but with the ability to open our comm systems.  I can not find the reason for it.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Agreed on that one.  I will need clinical background to understand the mental state of those on the other ships.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
TL:  Bridge!

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Have your department work with engineering and operations to try to determine how that is happening.  If our comm systems can be accessed, it's obviously how they, whoever they is, accessed our other systems to bring us here.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Captain... I would modulate the shields and weapons on a singular frequency.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Remember what happened to Enterprise!

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO: And Ensign, you and a security team will accompany the Chief Medical Officer on an away mission to the Vulcan ship.  Please prepare your team, from the bridge of course.  I will need to brief you all before you go.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.  ::Calls his team already in engineering and updates them on the situation.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Work with tactical on that theory, Counselor.  Good point.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: As you wish.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Walks to tactical.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
COM: Independent Vessel: The cheese? What does Bach and Beethoven have to do with this?

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
*TO Riley*: Have beta team prepared to escort Doctor Hayes’ away team.  I will lead them myself.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Feels the Turbolift move and waits to arrive on the bridge.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Stops listening to the nonsense.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
TO: Modulate the shields and weapons systems on a singular frequency at .007 cycles per second.

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: They made the ship go and the stars fly.  But please...all the pieces like Humpty Dumpty are scattered to the birds on the steps.

TO Riley says: 
*CTO*: Yes, Sir.  ::Starts gathering up the men and preparing them.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
FCO:  Commander, have your department ready a shuttle for the away team for transport to the Vulcan vessel.

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Looks at the Counselor and then to the Captain.::  CO: Captain?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: A shuttle is standing by in Shuttle Bay 1.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::As the Turbolift stops and the doors open, steps on the bridge and heads for Science 1.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Nods to the Flight Control Officer.::  FCO:  Thank you, Commander.  Would you like to dazzle our away team with your flying skills when they are ready to go?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
COM: Independent Vessel: Humpty Dumpty?  Whatever....... please identify yourself.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
CO: Sure, I just hope they didn't go overboard with lunch.

Yeoman says: 
::Scuttles over to the Captain and hands her a PADD:: CO: Ma'am...this was lost in all the confusion.  I'm sorry...it should have been given to you when we left Serenity.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO: Any other specifications before I gather the teams?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Sits at Science 1, next to Sciman.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
FCO:  I guess we'll know soon enough.  ::Notices the Chief Medical Officer entering and taking station at Science 1.  Standing in the middle of the bridge.::  CMO:  Nothing just yet, Lieutenant.

TO Jones says:
::Remembers that shields and weapons are offline and can't get them up he gives up.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Takes the padd from the Yeoman, and nods to her, taking the padd and reviewing.::  Yeoman:  Thank you for bringing it to my attention.  I'll make sure this is taken care of right away.

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: My name is Harold....I'm really scared.  It's so dark and cold here.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Ensign Salor, front and center!

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Nods.::  Sciman: Gather three of our officers and tell them to go to Transporter Room 1. I want you to be in charge of Science while I'll be on the Away Team.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Hears the Captain call an officer.  Stops and watches what is going on.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Always loves the 'front and center' thingy.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
::Typing away on the console.  He looks up to the Captain unsure as to why he is called away form his console.  He moves up in front of the Captain.::

CTO_Ens_Salor says:
CO:  Yes, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Nods to him.::  CTO:  Ensign Salor, this is probably going to seem like a really odd time to be doing this, but I like my crew to be on their toes all the time, and ready for anything.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Since I have come aboard this vessel, you have shown your abilities both onboard the Triton and during our recent away mission.  ::Picks up a box containing the new pip that the Yeoman handed her.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Your dedication to duty is admirable, so I hereby promote you to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade with all the responsibilities that go with that position.  Well done, Lieutenant.  ::Pins the pip on his collar.::

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
CO:  Thank you, Captain, but I need not another pip to, as you say, keep on my toes.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Chuckles at his talk about toes, thinking he's been listening to the message too much.::  CTO:  Keep up the good work, Lieutenant.  Now back to work.  Get that team ready for transport to the Vulcan vessel.  ::Grins.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO:  Congrats, Lieutenant.  ::Smiles.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*Sickbay*: Have three doctors go to Transporter Room 1 with medkits as ASAP.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
COM: Independent Vessel: Where are you?  What ship?

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
CO:  Already on their way.  ::And walks back to his station.::  
CMO: Thank you, Doctor.  ::Nodding to her.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CMO:  Doctor, until we know what we are up against, I suggest EV suits in case there is something that is contaminating the crew over there.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CO:  Indeed. 
*Sickbay*: Make sure those selected wear EV suits.

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: ::Giggles and starts to sing.:: On the good ship lollypop...where our eyeballs all go plop...

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
Sciman: Tell that to those you chose.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
CO: That would be advisable, Captain.

Sciman says: 
::Nods and does so.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
ALL:  I realize they are uncomfortable, but until we can assure ourselves that there is nothing that will infect us, it is the best choice.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: When you are ready, we can go to Transporter Room 1 as the teams are surely waiting for us or on their way.

ACTION: The life signs on the Vulcan ship start to fluctuate and one fades out completely.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Calls down to the Shuttle Bay crew to load EV suits into the shuttle.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Looks over at the Operations Officer, who is doing his best to gather more information from the comm.::

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Console beeps.:: CO: Captain, I just lost one life sign on the Vulcan vessel.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
COM: Independent Vessel: Sir, is there someone else with you? 
Self: Someone who makes sense preferably...

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
CMO: I am ready now.  My team is en route there also.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  Do we have any shields that we can set up a quarantined area in sickbay to beam that individual there?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
Sciman/*CMO*: Teams are to go to shuttlebay.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
CO:  You do not understand.  The life faded away.  It was there, and now it is not.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Gets up and waits for the Chief Tactical Officer.:: Sciman: You are in charge!

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Hands over helm to the duty helm and heads for Shuttle Bay 1.::

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: All alone in my little home...no where to go...but up, up, up....::pauses for a moment::  Do you know the owl and the pussycat?  They are friends.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Riley gets there.::  TO:  You have tactical till I get back.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CTO:  So are you stating that they died, or that there is no record of the life sign ever being there?

TO Riley says:
CTO:  Yes, Sir.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Stands by the Tactical officer and watches him do his thing.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Mumbles to herself as she gets into the Turbolift.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  I admit I have not training in psychology, but I'll have to diagnose our interlocutor as totally insane.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
CO:  He or she died.  We must hurry to find out what happened.

Sciman says:
CO:  My earlier scans did pick up a life sign before.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Walks to the Chief Medical Officer.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO:  Let's go!  ::Walks to the Turbolift.::

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Follows her.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  I would tend to agree.  
Sciman:  Is that life sign on the independent vessel strong?
::Nods to the Chief Tactical Officer as he leaves.::

TO Riley says:
::Continues monitoring the Vulcan vessel.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Arrives in Shuttle Bay 1.::  Ens. Rucksack:  Shuttle all ready?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
Sciman:  Just so I have this straight.  There were four life signs on the Vulcan vessel, one is now gone.  And there is one life sign on the independent vessel, correct?

TO Riley says:
CO: I'll keep the AT on constant monitor, Captain.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Steps inside the Turbolift.:: CTO: We are about to go into the unknown!

Ensign Rucksack says: 
FCO:  Yes, Ma'am.  We just finished packing the last one.

Sciman2 says: 
CO: Yes, Ma'am...we had 4...but one died and the others are fading fast.  The independent vessel is growing weaker also.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Any ideas on how he got that way?  Could you make any sense from what he was talking about?

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
CMO:  Does it frighten you, Doctor?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Walks towards the shuttle.::  Ens. Rucksack:  Good job. And don't call me Ma'am!

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: It doesn't frighten me but it does make me uneasy a bit. You?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: He seems to be talking a lot about animals, earth kinds.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Orders the Turbolift to bring them to the shuttlebay deck.::

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
CMO:  I feel nothing, Doctor.  Should I?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Enters the shuttle and does the pre-start routine check.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
Sciman2:  For now, we will focus our efforts on the Vulcan vessel.  If the away team can determine that they are not contagious, then we will beam them to our sickbay for treatment and counseling.  
::Looks at the counselor.::  CNS:  I believe you're about to get really busy, Counselor.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: The voice on the comm, is lost.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: Emotions are different from one individual to the other. What we feel depends on our background, experiences, the situation, etc.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Feels the Turbolift stop.:: CTO: We have arrived!  ::Steps off the Turbolift.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Waits for the rest of the Away Team to arrive.::

Medical and Science Teams says: 
::Enters shuttle bay, with full gear, tricorders, medkits, etc.::

CTO_LtJG_Salor says: 
::Follows the Chief Medical Officer.::  CMO: Emotions are different for me.  I have been trained to suppress my emotions, so I do not feel any.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  But can he be found again, or has that life been terminated.  That is the question we have yet to answer.  I'm afraid I can't authorize the beaming of any life signs to this vessel if we are unclear if they constitute a threat to us.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: There is life, Captain.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Singular, however there is life.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: That's what I said.  Emotions depend on various things, such as background. Vulcans are taught to suppress emotions. Trills are not. So we are different, which is fine. And makes life more interesting, no?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Enters the shuttle bay and looks around to see if everyone is here.::

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: Is there anyone out there?  Why won't anyone talk to me?  I read the books and sang the songs.  But I don't know the dance... ::Starts to sob again.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  I would like you to start analyzing those communications that came in from Operations over the comm.  Have Lieutenant Gaeb forward them to Science 2 for your review.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Follows the Chief Medical Officer to the shuttle.::  CMO:  But an interest would entail an emotional reaction.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Understood.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Twiddles her thumbs.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
OPS: Transfer the comm signals to Science 2, please.

EO Joe says: 
*Bridge*:  We've got a problem down here.  Someone has turned all of the pets loose...they are everywhere running around engineering.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
CTO: I think everyone is here? ::Looks around.::  We have our medical, science, tactical teams... and your pilot!

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Checks in with his security team.::  CMO:  It seems we are all here.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Turns around and sees the team arrive.::  All:  Nice of you to finally show up.  Buckle up; there's no time to waste.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
AT: All in the shuttle now.  ::Turns to the Chief Tactical Officer.:: CTO: We'll need to put on one of the extra EV suits in the shuttle.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Goes to the back of the shuttle and takes out an EVA and hands it to the Chief Medical Officer.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Walks over to the operations officer.::  OPS:  You seem like a smart man, Lieutenant.  What do you think we're up against here?  Any theories on how this force, whatever it is, gained control of our systems?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Enters the shuttle.::  CTO: Thanks.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::As she puts the suit on.::  FCO:  When everyone is in, you can launch this baby!

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Takes one for himself.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Unknown, Sir.  Could be an area of space with strong space distortion affecting warp and other systems; could be something else.  We have not enough information on which to base our analysis.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Closes the rear hatch and powers up engines.::

Medical and Science Teams says: 
::Enter the shuttle and sits.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CMO*:  When you launch, try to run some scans of the area to see if there is anything that stands out on scans, like spatial anomalies.

EO Joe says:
*Bridge*:  Hello...hey guys....a little help here...I gotta targ and a wolf doing things I don't think they are supposed to be doing...and a litter of kittens are running all over the main console.  Permission to start shooting?

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
::Looks around to his men and nods to each one of them.::

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
*CO*:  Aye, Captain!  ::Moves to a seat in front of the shuttle.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CNS: The call is yours, counselor.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Glad to be rid of the nutcase.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*EO Joe*:  What kind of things are they doing?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
::Fingers fly on a console to activate sensors in order to scan the area once they launched.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
::Gets permission for launch and watches the Shuttle Bay doors open slowly.::

EO Joe says:
::Whispers.::  *CO*:  Romantic things, Ma'am...things I can't tell a lady about.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*EO Joe*:  Phasers on stun for the targ and wolf, and take the animals to science.

EO Joe says:
*CO*: Aye, Ma'am.... ::Heard before the comm is turned off.::  Oh no....not all over the carpet!  Sheesh.......

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
OPS: Thank you Lieutenant.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Frowns.::  OPS:  Sounds like they're going to need a maintenance crew down there, Lieutenant.  Can you get one down there to assist, please?

ACTION: The shuttle launches from the Triton and heads towards the Vulcan ship under the steady hand of the Flight Control Officer.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
#::Initiates impulse as they clear the Shuttle Bay doors.::  All:  Off we go...

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Yes, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  While you’re reviewing that data, keep your eyes on sensors at Science 2.  An extra set of eyes will not hurt.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
#CMO:  I feel I must remind you that a Vulcan's strength is much greater than any of you all, just in case they are not in there normal state of mind.

Independent Vessel says: 
@COM: Triton: Have you danced with the devil by the light of the moon?

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
#CTO: Aye. It'll be an asset to have you on the Away Team then.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
#AT:  ETA is 2 minutes.

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
#FCO: Thank you, Commander.

CTO_LtJG_Salor says:
#::Nods to the Chief Medical Officer.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: Understood, Sir!

CMO_Lt_Hayes says:
#*CO*:  Scan results are coming in, and there is nothing out of the ordinary showing up. It's quite curious, in light of what has been occurring, Captain.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CMO*:  Thank you, Lieutenant.  Keep an open comm link while you're away.

ACTION: A report comes through that engineering is cleared of all animals.  The animals have been stunned and sent to science.  It is found that the wolf and targ belong to the Flight Control Officer and Chief Engineering Officer and the other animals belong to various crew members.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
#AT:  We are almost there, should be another 20 seconds before we dock.

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