Cast of Characters:

CO	Captain Kasey Anne Tierney          	played by	Linda Baus
FCO 	Commander Sulik				played by	Heike Olesnevich
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
CMO	Lieutenant Neve Olympia Hayes		played by 	Isabelle Carreau 
CEO 	Lieutenant Commander Mo'Bri, 
                 Daughter of Mok’tor      			played by 	Lynda Anderson

NPC’s:
TO Riley							played by 	Jon Benson
Yeoman							played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton
Sork								played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton
Surng							played by	Beth Kelly-Wharton

Summary:
The away team is safely on the Vulcan ship.  But what awaits them there?  Will they be in time to save what little precious life is left?  And is everything as normal as it seems on the Triton?

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

Chapter 4 - “Beware the Jabberwock my son….” 
Stardate 10710.11

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Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::On the bridge.::  CNS:  Counselor, can you establish a lock on the away team in case they encounter anything unusual?  I would like to be prepared .. I just have that funny feeling .. if you know what I mean.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Sitting at his station.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  I will attempt to do so, Sir.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Checking with each man on his team.::  FCO: Everything in the area is all clear, Commander.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Steps through the airlock onto the ship.::  CTO:  Good.  Looks like we have power. That will make it easier.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Thank you, Counselor.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Any luck on establishing a call into Starfleet?

@ACTION: As the away team prepares to move out....suddenly the Chief Medical Officer stands rigid staring into space with her eyes wide open as if in fear.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Works on a transporter and signal lock on the away team.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@All: Okay... ::Looks at the doctor.::  CMO: You okay?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: I've tried boosting the signal from our end but I have not heard any response to that yet.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Notices the Chief Medical Officer not moving with them and goes over to check her.::  CMO: Doctor.  ::Waving his hands in front of her.::  
FCO:  I do believe there is something wrong with her.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Signal and transporter lock established, Sir.

@ACTION: The Chief Medical Officer stands as if a statue.  Her suit establishes that her life signs are going wild.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Nods to the Operations Officer.::  CNS:  Thank you, Counselor.  OPS:  Can you establish comm with the away team to verify they've arrived safely with no issues?

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Checking over her suit.::  FCO: Let’s move her back to the shuttle.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Works on a modulation program in case signal is lost.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
*CTO*: Triton to away team, please report.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO: Yep, let’s do that.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@*OPS*:  We have a problem with the Doctor.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Stares at the viewscreen, and listens to the comm, her ears perked about the problem now.::  CNS:  Get a lock, but do not transport yet.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Lays the doctor back, and motions some of his men to help out.::  FCO: ready; you get her feet.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Moves to the doctor, grabs her feet and lifts them up.::  CTO:  My, a diet would be in order!

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Captain, I have worked out a secondary modulating signal trace system in case of signal loss, however I need the main computers to simulate.  Permission requested to use main computers.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
*CTO*:  What is the nature of the problem?

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  I have an established lock, Sir.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  On your command.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Walking back into the shuttle.::  FCO:  I do not believe the doctor would like your humor, Commander.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  If it does not pull power from our necessary systems, proceed.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO:  Surely not.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: I can use secondary systems.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@*OPS*:  I do not know, she has gone into some kind of trance that she will not come out of.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Tell them to stay put.  We will initiate emergency beam out of the doctor to sickbay.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Proceeds with simulation.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
*CTO*: Please standby; we will transport the doctor to sickbay.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Counselor, notify sickbay that they have incoming.  Get a lock on the doctor's biosign, and beam her directly to sickbay.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Carefully puts her feet down and steps back for the transport.::

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Places her on the floor of the shuttle.::  FCO:  There is our test of the transporters.  I do wish the good doctor luck.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Aye, Sir.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@*OPS*:  Standing by, Triton.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
*Sickbay*:  One beaming directly to Sickbay.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO:  So much for her not liking MY humor...

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Locks on the doctor and begins beam sequence.::

ACTION: The doctor is transported safely to sickbay.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@FCO: There was no humor; just stating the facts.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Can you verify transport of the doctor to sickbay?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO: Okay, I guess we better get going and start doing something productive here. I'd say we go to the bridge first.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@*OPS*:  Is the doctor safely back?

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: The Doctor is in sickbay, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CTO*:  This is now a tactical mission, Lieutenant.  You are in charge.  First sign of trouble, get out of there.  Find out what happened, and get those survivors some help.

@ACTION: As the Chief Medical Officer is transported, the airlock flies open and a wild-eyed Vulcan comes staggering in and clutches at the Chief Tactical Officer screaming and laughing hysterically.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Pulls out her phaser and aims at the Vulcan.::

Sork says: 
@CTO: By the signs they have shown me...you are the ones to hold the spoon of hope!

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@FCO: Agreed, I'll............  ::Wrestles with the Vulcan who is trying to get a hand on his neck.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: They have her, but she's unconscious for the moment.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Fires at the Vulcan, phaser set to stun....she hopes.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Thank you, Lieutenant.  She's in good hands.  I have this strange feeling things are about to get interesting.  And I'm not sure why I know that.

@ACTION: The Vulcan drops like a rock.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Counselor, are you sensing anything from the Vulcan ship?

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
Self: Interesting.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO:  I guess this is about to get very interesting. How about you take the lead?

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@FCO: Thank you, Commander.  ::Straightening his uniform.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  No, Sir.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Captain, with all due respect I think we all had this feeling when the engines started to misbehave.....

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Motions 2 guards to keep watch over the shuttle and takes the lead heading for the Bridge, along with the other guards and the Flight Control Officer right behind him.::  FCO: Be ready, shoot first stun only.

@ACTION: With the airlock door open, the away team can hear the sound of glass breaking and screaming from within the ship.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  I was afraid you were going to say that.  I am not getting anything either.  ::Sighs at the Operations Officer.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  I am sorry, Sir.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@*CO*:  Captain, we are going to proceed to make our way to the bridge.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Listens to all the destructive noises wondering if they should even go on board.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CTO*:  Very well, Lieutenant.  Proceed with caution, and keep us informed.  Tierney out.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@FCO:  Do not worry, Commander.  Try to focus on the mission, and try to block out what you do not want to hear.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO:  I wish it was that easy for me.  Ah well, let's go and get something done here.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Sees a Turbolift and walks to it.::  FCO:  Bring up an image of something you like and hold it there.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Counselor, the away team has EV suits on.  Can you attempt to tie in our viewscreen with their helmet cameras?

@INFORMATION: As the away team moves into the ship they see destruction everywhere.  Tables and chairs strewn all over.  Shattered glass, consoles ripped apart.  There are several dead Vulcans lying in strange poses almost ritualistic throughout.  Many have expressions ranging from laughter to anger to pure bliss.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Sir, I believe I have a secondary locking system in place in case primaries go out.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  If we are able to get a link, please place it on viewscreen.  I'd like to be able to see what they are seeing.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Keep a lock on them.  And work on getting the helmet camera tied in with our viewscreen.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: That may take some doing, Sir.  However I believe I can do that.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Lock is still strong, Sir.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Attempts to get the link up.::

@INFORMATION: Everything seems to be in working order.  In the distance a rhythmic banging is heard as if a chair is being thrown against the bulkhead.  After each bang, a shout is heard followed by maniacal laughter.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Thank you, Counselor.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
OPS: Tie into the Sickbay computers, and we should have it.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Away team cam on screen.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Sees the carnage.  He gets a feeling in his gut but quickly suppresses it.::  FCO:  A turbo lift there, and it seems empty.

ACTION:  What the away team sees comes over clearly onto the viewscreen, along with the sound.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Looks at the viewscreen.::  CNS:  Your clinical opinion of what you are seeing?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Looks at the bodies, their positioning and the facial expressions.:: CTO: They look a little spooky for Vulcans. Like they've gone mad.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Looks at the Turbolift.:: CTO: Okay, let's go.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Steps into the Turbolift and motions everyone to follow.::  FCO: It would appear that the whole crew has gone mad.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: Captain, from view only, I cannot base an opinion; mind meld perhaps.  However preliminary looks, madness ... of what, I am not sure.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Sees something move out of the corner of his eye and quickly looks but finds nothing there.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: Therefore, I cannot base an opinion.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO: Then we need to be extra careful.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  And your opinion based on what you are hearing would appear to affirm that suggestion.  Madness .. but how ..and what is causing it?  Any ideas?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
::Turns his head, then looks around and then back to his console.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  I cannot base a conclusion at this time without further examination.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::As everyone gets in the Turbolift.::   TL: Bridge.

Yeoman says: 
::Enters the bridge with a PADD for the Captain to sign.::  CO:  Excuse me, Ma'am, but you need to authorize this.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO: Do you think they were all murdered? Some of them almost looked...happy.

@ACTION: The Turbolift starts to rise slowly to the bridge.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Looks at the Yeoman.::  Yeoman:  What is it?  ::Takes the PADD in her hand.::

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@ALL:  Have your phasers ready.  We do not know what to expect.    FCO:  I do not know.  Each one of them held an emotional expression on his or her face.  It's quite puzzling.

Yeoman says:  
CO:  It's the assignment allocation.  Just routine.

@ACTION: The Turbolift doors open onto the bridge.  The Away Team sees more dead Vulcans and in the center chair is a Vulcan sitting there humming to himself.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Takes the PADD, and reviews it before signing, since she does not sign "anything" without reading it first.  Then hands the PADD back to the Yeoman.::  Yeoman:  Here you go.

Yeoman says:  
CO: Thank you, Ma'am. ::Walks off and exits the bridge.::

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Walks out holding his phaser at the single Vulcan sitting in the chair.::  Vulcan:  Are you the Captain of this vessel?  ::Speaking to him in their native language.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Stares at the bodies on the bridge.::  Out loud:  More bodies ...

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Takes in the bodies and the humming Vulcan.::

Host Surng says:
@::Looks up.::  CTO:  I had no choice.  ::Speaking in basic so that the Flight Control Officer understands also.::

Yeoman says:  
::Enters the bridge with a PADD for the Captain to sign.:: CO: Excuse me Ma'am, but you need to authorize this.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Walks slowly around the bridge, trying to find a working console.::

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@Surng:  Good.  You do understand me.  What has happened here?  ::Speaking basic.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Sir I suggest you send a medical team to investigate the cause of death.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Looks a bit annoyed at the Yeoman, taking the PADD.::  Yeoman:  Another one?  ::Looks at the PADD.::  Didn't I just sign this?

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::The team circles the bridge watching the Vulcan.::

Host Surng says:
@CTO: They were in such pain and the colors were so bright....I had to.  It was the eyes, don't you know?

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@Surng: Did you kill the crew?

Yeoman says:  
::Looking puzzled.::  CO:  I've been down in the lower decks all shift.  I'm sorry Ma'am...this is the first time I was up here.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Thinks about humming himself.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  There was a science team that I am hoping will be able to determine that, Lieutenant.  Do you recommend a medical team is necessary in your opinion?

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@FCO:  While I keep him busy, try to access the science station.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Then thinks again.::

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO: Science doesn't replace a medical examiner, Sir.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Finds a console that seems to be working and unpacks her tricorder.:: CTO:  On it.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Shakes her head, rereading the PADD again, and sighing deeply.  Then signs after "completely" reading what she is signing, and then turns it back.::  Yeoman:  You feeling okay?  I am not going crazy.  I know I've seen you on the bridge just a few minutes ago.  If not, you have a twin on board.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Captain, I recommend a full medical scan of that ship.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
ALL:  Huh! What!  ::Turns back quickly, but sees no one.  Turns back to his console.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  Contact sickbay, and have one beam over then.  ::Looks up at him.::  And thank you, Lieutenant.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  A full scan, Sir.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@Surng: I asked you a question.  It would be advisable to answer me.  Did you kill the crew?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Taps into the computer using her tricorder and tries to find some useful data.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  And how would you suggest we proceed with that, Counselor?

Yeoman says:  
CO:  No, Ma'am...I only have an older brother.  ::Walks away looking at the Captain as if she has lost her marbles.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Shakes her head and then looks at the Operations Officer.::  OPS:  You okay?  You look like you've just seen a ghost.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  I am not a doctor, Sir...However I would have a droid scientific ..medical in nature scan the whole ship..Biological as well as natural.

Host Surng says:
@CTO: Not I....the white rabbit.  He was the one.  I fell into the hole and grew as big as a house.  But the white rabbit nibbled his way and devoured all.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Finds the ships logs and starts downloading them.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Air samples...food and water samples...and anything else.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Scans through the dates to find the last ones.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  That's what I'm hoping the science team is looking into, Commander.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  I do not see the risk in human life when we may have synthetics aboard.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Taps the Operations officer on the shoulder.::  OPS:  Excuse me, Lieutenant.  I know you're busy with your work, but .. are you okay?

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  Sorry Sir, I just thought I heard someone laugh behind me.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Starts reading some logs while waiting for the download.::

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Getting the urge to giggle and finds it rather disturbing to have the feeling.::  Surng:  Your words are not logical.  ::Motions a couple of guards to watch over him to make sure he doesn't move.::

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
OPS:  It's okay.  ::Smiles at him.::  I just needed to know that you were okay.  Carry on, Lieutenant.

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@FCO:  Any information that would be helpful, Commander?

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO: Not yet. But as soon as the download is done we can send the data back to the Triton. I'm trying to access the science data next.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS/OPS:  Incidentally did either of you two see the same Yeoman come onto the bridge twice now?  The one that had me signing the assignment allocation?

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@FCO:  Good.    
@SEC1:  Keep him under watch.  Do not let him move.  ::Motioning to the Vulcan.::   
@FCO:  I'll see what I can pull up on the tactical console.

OPS_LtJG_Gaeb says:
CO:  No Sir, she only came once on this shift.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO: Okay.  ::Looks at the Vulcan.:: 
@Surng:  So you saw a white rabbit?  Where did it come from?

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Shakes her head.::  CNS:  Counselor?  How many times did you see the Yeoman come onto the bridge?

Host Surng says:
@::Looks up as if he sees them for the first time.::  CTO/FCO:  Oh dear....the queen is on her way to chop off our heads.  You must flee...take the red hearts with you but beware the twins.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Once Sir...that is all.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Sighs and walks over to her chair and sits down.::  CNS/OPS:  Just checking ...

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Tries to make sense of it, queen, rabbit, red hearts.::  Surng:  Have you ever read Alice in Wonderland?

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@::Sees a blinking light on the console and looks at it.::  
@Out loud:  We must leave at once.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
::Enters a text message into a log, and hits enter.::

Host Surng says:
@FCO: It came from my eyes...I blinked and it was there.  ::Starts to cry.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Checking what, Sir?

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@*CO*:  Emergency transporter beam-out.  We have 2 minutes before this vessel self destructs.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Get them out of there.  All of them.  Including the life signs from that ship.  Transport them all to sickbay.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
TO:  Security Team to sickbay immediately.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO: Captain I have lost the lock on the Away Team.  Permission to run with the simulated system.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CTO*:  Beaming now, Lieutenant.  Standby.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
CNS:  Do it!  Get them out of there .. now!

TO Riley says: 
CO:  On our way, Captain.  ::Turns and runs out of the bridge.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@CTO: Make sure you tell them to get the nutcracker here to.  ::Points to Surng.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
::Initiates secondary systems.::

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
CO:  Attempting lock now, Sir.

Host CO_Capt_Tierney says:
*CTO*:  Lieutenant.  We're having trouble getting a lock.  Get to the shuttle .. now!

CTO_Ltjg_Salor says:
@ALL:  Everyone move, and take the Vulcan with us to the shuttle.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
*Transporter Room*:  Do not beam yet.

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@::Turns towards Surng to grab him.::  Surng:  Come on, we take you for a rollercoaster ride.

@ACTION: Over the intercom come the computer voice:  Self-destruct in 1 minute and 30 seconds

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
*TR*:  Beam now.

CNS_Cmndr_Jarek says:
*TR*:  Beam them out now!

Host Surng says:
@CTO:  No...I cannot...I must stay and play with the walrus!  ::Grabs onto the center seat and holds on.::

FCO_Cmdr_Shania says:
@ Surng:  We got a bigger, better walrus!

ACTION: The viewscreen grows bright with the blast of the Vulcan ship exploding....it seems that even the computer was a little off.

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