Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10401.05

Starring:

Martijn Lemmen		as	Captain Brian Black - CO
Eldad Ben-Tovim	as	Commander Maor - XO
			…and…
Greg Diduszko	 	as	Lieutenant JG K'Nargh - TO
Jay Green		as	Lieutenant JG Rowan Delar - CSO
David James		as 	Ensign Korvus Kerak - MO
Vinz Meyer		as	Lieutenant JG Geronimo O'Riley - CEO
Sarah Moore		as	Lieutenant JG Brenna Moore - OPS
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	Lieutenant John Exeter - FCO
…with…
Chris Dickinson		as	Civilian Saren
Christopher Gibson	as	Lon Delar
Tim Schols		as	Lieutenant Samuel Black

Christopher Gibson	as	U.S.S. Scimitar SM

Summary - The wedding has gone off without a hitch...well...somewhat. The wedding has come to an end, but not before the arrival of an unusual guest, claiming to be Lon Delar, the dead relative of Scimitar Science Officer Rowan Delar.

The old man, obviously worn from age, claims to have brought word of Brenna Moore's future - involving the birth of a child, and her subsequent death. When this will happen, no one knows...but the foreshadowing can not be ignored...

With the memory of Lon's words behind them, the new Delar family has left for a two week shore leave - given a runabout and several days off duty - free to enjoy their new marriage...while the crew wait back on planet Televon and relax during their own down time.

=/\==/\=BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission - "Dearly Beloved... - You Can Never Escape"=/\==/\=

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
:: Getting a tan:: self: Now if just nothing happened I might get some rest
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::opens her eyes slowly and smiles stretching a little and snuggling into Rowan's shoulder::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::opens his eyes slowly and feels his wife shift slightly next to him, smiling widely as he snuggles back:: OPS: Good morning, Mrs. Delar...
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Sits in a bar, at one of the back tables, a big glass of synthale in front of him::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::gets up and walks back into the house:: Self: I could have told a few others about this Villa.
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::nuzzles his neck softly:: CSO: Good morning Mr. Delar...and what shall we be doing today? ::smiles warmly at him::
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Takes the glass from the table and, while looking around, drinks from it::

ACTION - Storm clouds seem to roll in, surrounding the resort that the Scimitar, Savona and Eridanus crews are staying at. At that moment, a gust of wind forces open the main doors to the reception area, and a pair of men enters...one in tattered clothing, a faded grey. The other, a Vulcan man wearing deep reds and blues...

CO_Capt_Black says:
::on a quiet piece of the beach, reading one of the long, long Intel reports from SIF about the Hawk and the Luna::

Civ_Saren says:
::Walks in slowly, looking around the room::

ACTION - As the dark storm clouds begin to descend upon the lavish resort, glasses in the bar begin to rattle and shake as the threat of a thunderstorm looms near.

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::gets his uniform and a drink:: self: might as well go and  see if the uniform trick still works.
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Sees the two men through the bar's windows, and at the same time notices the change of weather:: Self: What's that..?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::wraps her up in his arms and holds her close, letting out a soft and contented sigh:: OPS: We should be a few hours out from Betazed by now...what can we do to fill the time ::kisses her lips and smiles happily::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances up at the sky sighing::  Self: Come on... work with me for once....  ::turns his attention back at the PADD, trying to ignore the weather change::
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Hears and see the glasses and bottles rattle and shake:: Self: That's some heavy weather coming now... ::Gets up from his seat and leaves his synthale on the table::
Lon_Delar says:
::He glances over towards the Vulcan man, and moves into the resort. Nearby, he can see a small bar and makes his way over towards it slowly and without any words:: ~~~Saren: My relation has left this rock and gone on a trip. This does not bode well for our plans.~~~
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks outside and grins:: Self: good timing Exeter
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
::looks up as she notices the weather while she is walking a long::
Civ_Saren says:
~~~Lon: You're a smart man, you'll think of something.~~~
Lon_Delar says:
~~~Saren: See that man...~~~ ::He glances over towards Black as they enter the bar:: ~~~Saren: Find out all you can about his ship and recent assignment...do whatever is necessary.~~~
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Takes his glass of synthale from the table and moves to the bar, to get closer to the exit, and have a better view of the entrance hall::
Civ_Saren says:
~~~Lon: Got it.~~~  ::Moves towards Black, standing in his way::  Black: Good day, friend.  Leaving?
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::yawns quietly and slips out of the bed feeling her feet on the cool floor and looking out the window:: CSO: I should probably go check the helm just make sure everything's working alright...you want some coffee? ::smiles back at him warmly::

ACTION - Suddenly without warning the runabout containing the Delar family rocks, and red alert sirens fill the air - no peace for this happily wed couple.

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Heads for the resort grabbing an Umbrella:: Self: Might well see if  I can get a few drinks.

Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
:;walk over to someone she recognises and smiles:: CO: hey Sir .. nice weather for sunbathing

ACTION - The sound of thunder can be heard in the distance as the sun is slowly blocked out. Grey shadows stretch and fill the resort as darkness overtakes the region.

Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Frowns as Saren stops him, then shakes his head:: Saren: Actually.... I was going to sit right there ::Points to a vacant spot at the beginning of the bar::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::gets rocked out of bed and falls to the floor, quickly standing up and checking on his wife worriedly:: OPS: Brenna? Are you OK?
Civ_Saren says:
::Looks behind him where Black points::  Black: That's a good spot to sit and watch the weather... what are you having, can I get you a refill?
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::before she knows it she winds up on the floor after whacking her head against the wall on the way down::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances up as he hears a familiar voice::  Leasha: Lieutenant, what a nice surprise....  ::smiles::
Lon_Delar says:
::Lon makes his way over towards a corner in the bar and takes a seat at a lone table. As the darkness begins to overtake the resort he is cast in shadow and all but disappears::
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Feels less suspicious now:: Saren: Synthale.... And yes, it's a nice spot to watch the weather... and the entrance hall... ::Smiles::
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
:;raises eyebrows:: CO; is that genuine Sir or did I just catch you off Guard :;grins::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@OPS: Brenna! ::leaps over the bed and kneels down beside his wife, cradling her in his arms and checking her head:: Are you alright? Can you hear me? Oh please, please be alright
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::enters the bar Area and looks around:: ALL: Did somebody orders this weather or is this how the make sure people hit the bar often enough!

ACTION - The runabout rocks several more times, and at the same moment a proximity alarm can be heard from the cock-pit...

OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::blinks for a moment a little dazed:: CSO: yes...fine I think...better go check that though ::moves to stand a little shakily::
Civ_Saren says:
::Catches the eye of a waitress and orders two synthales and follows Samuel to his seats::  Black: Oh, forgive my rudeness... my name is Saren.
CO_Capt_Black says:
::stands, dusting the sand off::  Leasha: Off course... Captains don't lie...  remember..?  ::grins::
Lon_Delar says:
::He watches the figure of Exeter enter the bar and looks him mover slowly:: Self: Just as I expected...he hasn't changed in the slightest.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::helps her up and nods to her, grabbing his pants and dashing to the cockpit as he pulls them on::
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
CO; Hmmm .. But it’s good to see you Sir Although the weather looks like it’s about to change .. Can I buy you a drink Sir
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Smiles:: Saren: Black... Samuel Black.. Nice to meet you. ::Heads for the end of the bar::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::pulls her robe off the floor and quickly slips into it before following him::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks around:: ALL: you would expect that some people would greet there friendly neighbourhood  2nd officer
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::sits in the pilots chair and checks the sensors quickly, bringing the shields online:: OPS: We're caught in a battle! Hold on
Civ_Saren says:
::As the drinks follow them::  Black: And what brings you to this little corner of the galaxy, Mr Black?

ACTION - A vessel streaks past the forward window of the runabout, nearly colliding with the Starfleet craft and setting off another series of proximity alerts.

CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  Leasha: Sure thing... lets go back to the resort... this is beginning to look real bad... ::smiles faintly as he gestures the way back to the resort::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::grumbles and pilots the runabout away from the battle as quickly as possible before scanning the ships::
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
:;walks back ::CO: So how’s the Ship ::Stops a little:: been like years since I left
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Smiles:: Saren: I came on the Savona.. Our mission brought us here, and we got a few days of leave here.
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::takes the other chair holding onto the console still a little out of it:: CSO: what was that all about?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@OPS: I don’t know ::looks over to her and frowns slightly:: See if you can raise them on a comm. channel
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Shakes head and heads for the bar:: Self: you would at least expect somebody would greet an old warrior like me.
Civ_Saren says:
Black: The Savona?  I've never heard of that craft... what registry is she?

ACTION - The Runabout seems to be caught in a fight between three vessels, one appears to be organic and preventing scans, another seems to be of Romulan origin...and the third is an unknown.

Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Sighs:: Saren: Honestly, I'm not entirely sure.. ::Gets a little suspicious again:: But why do you ask?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::bites his lip as the scan comes back through:: OPS: We have a Romulan ship, an organic one and an unknown...
CO_Capt_Black says:
::walking back to the resort he glances at Leasha from time to time::  Leasha: The Scimitar is doing fine...  although we still are a bit undermanned after our recent missions..  ::sighs::  but you know that Admiral Haydes likes to test us.. right
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Waiter; Whiskey and not any of that Synthetic crap and leave the bottle
Civ_Saren says:
::Waves his hand dismissively::  Black: I'm a bit of a space traveller myself.  Run into quite a many ship, and learned to enjoy their shapes and colours.  The greens of the Romulans, the blues of the Breen... even the greys of those dull Starfleet ships.

ACTION - The organic vessel fires upon the Romulan based ship and makes several strikes on what appears to be the port nacelle. The unknown silver craft flies nimbly between the two aggressors, almost as if it were a small fighter craft from a larger mother ship...

Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Sighs:: CO: Well I must of annoyed him somewhere and how’s the beloved FCO of mine and if you tell me he’s been good I know your lying ::grins:: Enters the resort and heads towards a bar::
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Smiles:: Saren: A traveller eh? I bet you come to many exotic places?
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::nods and opens a hailing frequencies:: COMM: All: This is the federation runabout Snowdon, we are not your enemy, please explain what is going on...::bites her lips and knows that must not be right buts hopes to not be purposely fired on for it::
Lon_Delar says:
::He watches the waiter bring a drink for Exeter, and never for a moment loses sight of the Terran man::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::reaches out and takes her hand, squeezing it softly:: OPS: Do you want to get involved in all this? We could just warp out

ACTION - Delar only gets back static on her comm.

Civ_Saren says:
Black: I've seen a few, but you look like a man who's seen many more interesting things than I... ::Sees their drinks getting low and orders another round::  How about it?
CO_Capt_Black says:
::follows Leasha into the resort's bar::  Leasha: John is doing fine.... as far as I know... ::laughs::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Doesn't look up  from his glass as he takes a nip:: Lon: what are  you looking at!

ACTION - A stray shot from the unknown silver fighter strikes the runabouts starboard engine and the vessel rocks, stopping dead in space.

OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::considers:: CSO: I don’t know, if we can even be of any assistance...who would you help?
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Laughs as she enters the bar:: CO: At least the ships in one piece I guess
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::feels the engines down and sighs, using the thrusters to turn them back to face the battle:: OPS: I guess we have no choice...can you open a comm. to the Romulan vessel please, darling?
Lon_Delar says:
FCO: You...~~~FCO: ...and into your mind...~~~ ::Delar closes his eyes slowly and slips into Exeter's memories, the briefing on the Dreamscapes, his battle on the surface of Mizani, and the recollection of a Dreamscape standing only metres from him...::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::sits himself at the bar::  Leasha: True, and I want to keep it that way.... ::grins::  so, how're are you doing nowadays ?
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Lon: And you’re a dead man if you keep on doing it.
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Sighs: Saren: Actually, you might be disappointed... As assistant chief engineer, I don't get onto the planets we visit that often. In fact, this is the first time since we left our home port that I left the vessel. So, while I do come across many different places, I rarely see them first-hand..
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@CSO: I'll try ::routes the COMM signal and tries hailing:: COMM: Romulan Vessel: This is the Federation runabout Snowdon...we request information what's going on perhaps we can be of assistance ::bites her lip and quietly hopes they'll all blow up so she can lay down now::
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
CO; it’s an Assignment I guess .. not half as much fun and its doesn't have an annoying FCO

ACTION - The shadows seem to grow around Delar, and the thunder increases in intensity...lights flicker and a downpour begins.

Civ_Saren says:
::Chuckles slightly::  Black: I sense you're being modest, my friend.  Nothing to be modest about...  ::Sets his hand on Black's shoulder, discretely working his magic::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::refills his glass and empties his glass  turns and looks at Delar::
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
Saren: Well... I've been down to Mizani, to fight against the dreamscapes.... But I can assure you, that wasn't for fun....
CO_Capt_Black says:
::grins again::  Leasha: What is your assignment then exactly...
Lon_Delar says:
<Vessel> COMM: Snowdon: This is the Alliance St- - essel Sabre...reques-  - tance. Please...help us.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::looks over to his wife and sighs:: OPS: Guess we have no choice...try and get the impulse engines online, I'll run through a few scans
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::looks over at Rowan:: CSO: What kind of fire power did O'Reilly put in this thing?
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
CO: Chief Engineer Sir ::smiles:: Surprised they haven’t thrown me out of the airlock to be honest ::Suddenly catches a glimpse of John as she turns to order a drink:: What can I get you Sir
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@OPS: We have the standard phaser compliment plus the micro torp roll bar, we should save those though...
Civ_Saren says:
::As Black mentions the assignment, Black's mind unconsciously recalls those memories to the ready.  With his telepathic probes discretely in, Saren has instant access to those, sharing in them, and passing on the information to Delar::  Black: But battles can be interesting...
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks around and then back at Delar:: Lon: what are you up to, mate?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@COMM: Sabre: Hold tight, Sabre. We'll do what we can. ::scans the organic vessel for any sort of opening or weak spot::
Lon_Delar says:
::He stands slowly and the shadows seem to coil around him, following him as he goes. Lights dim as he nears and the man sits down next to Exeter, watching him intently:: FCO: Evaluating you in fact. Commander Jah`d told me a great deal about you, John Exeter.
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Shakes head slowly:: Saren: No... Not this one... Outnumbered and outgunned... As far as you could call it outgunned at all. They're strong creatures, very hard to fight...
CO_Capt_Black says:
:::laughs::  Leasha: I doubt they would do that one...  and I'll have a martini...
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Lon: Anything Jah'd said couldn't be any good. And why are you evaluating me? you Starfleet 
Intel? ::moves his hand to a pocket::

ACTION - The fighter craft switches its focus and begins to fire upon both the organic vessel and the Snowdon...

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::smiles a little evilly and uses the thrusters to point the runabout in the right direction, locking onto an opening on the organic craft with a few microtorps:: OPS: Found a weakness. Firing.
Civ_Saren says:
::More memories::  Black: Yet you survived, miraculously... tell me...
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Smiles as she still keeps an eye on Exeter and orders a drink for her self and the captains ::
Lon_Delar says:
FCO: Definitely not - I put Starfleet behind me long ago. I am just...curious...
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::reaches over and lightly grips his arm inhaling sharply and hoping for a miracle::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::gets rocked by the fire from that fighter and switches to phasers, looking over and checking on his wife before locking on and firing with every available array::
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
CO: Sir can you excuse me for  a moment please
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
Saren: The commanding officers were, luckily, smart enough to pull out after we completed out initial mission. But we lost many good officers in the fighting...

ACTION - Several micro torpedoes pull away from the Snowdon and hit the side of the organic craft, in what seems to be a docking port. The subsequent explosion sends the vessel spiralling away...

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Lon: What's to be curious about me  I'm just a Flight control officer, bub. You can get the service record from the database
CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods at Leasha::   Leasha: Not at all... Lieutenant..
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@OPS: Try and reroute power to the impulse engines, we're a little stuck...::smiles reassuringly at her before looking over at his console, noticing the readout as the organic vessel getting hit. Hard::
Lon_Delar says:
FCO: You have potential.
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Smiles and heads of in Exeter’s direction::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::nods slowly biting her bottom lip and rerouting power from the transporter system and replicators to bolster the impulse engines::

ACTION - As the organic craft is put out of the battle for the time being, the fighter craft swings around, obviously out manoeuvring the runabout, and firing upon it rapidly with energy weapons.

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
:;grabs his drink and empties it:: Lon: potential to get wounded almost every fight
Civ_Saren says:
Black: Your commanding officers are smart, then... you pass yourself off as a simple soldier, but I imagine you had at least something to do with it.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::watches the impulse engines power back up and initiates evasive manoeuvres, trying to bring as many firing arcs as possible to bear on the quick little craft::
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
::as she nears she hears the conversation::
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Shakes head:: Saren: I just took control over the platoon I was assisting after all the other ranking officers were killed. We could stand our grounds until we were evacuated. I'm really glad I'm out of that.... Hell...
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
:;walks up to him and whispers in his ear:: FCO: Can you not be left a lone for more than Five minutes ::Smiles::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::looks and smiles as he turns to see Karla:: Karla: you need me somewhere?
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@CSO: any chance we can outrun them, duck behind the Romulans for a second maybe ::bites her bottom lip::
Lon_Delar says:
FCO: Potential none the less. ::As Exeter's focus is distracted by Leasha's arrival, Lon slips back into the shadows...and the storm continues to build::

ACTION - The organic ship, wounded as it is, continues to fire upon the Romulan craft, the fighter shifts its weapons and begins to take several shots at the Romulan looking craft...

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::smiles over at her and grins, sending helm control to her console:: OPS: You're brilliant! One of the reasons I love you so much ::smiles and nods to her computer:: She's all yours, honey, I have tactical
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::targets the fighter with a few torpedoes and fires again at the tiny silver craft::
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
FCO: Oh I could name a few places ::grins:: And hey it’s nice to see you too you wouldn't have thought its been a while ::smiles mockingly::
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Notices the rumble of the thunder outside:: Saren: Where'd this weather come from?
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::quickly guides the runabout as close to the Romulan ship as she can trying to get to the opposite side from the other two ships::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::puts his arm around Karla:: Karla: I do have a nice Villa  a few kilometres away ::grins::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::fires every facing phaser at both the organic ship and the little fighter, launching another torpedo at the vulnerable docking bay::
Civ_Saren says:
Black: Who can say, really.  Perhaps my companion and I brought it...
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
:;warps her arms around him:: FCO: A few KM gees couldn't you pick anywhere a little closer
CO_Capt_Black says:
::as the waiter brings the drinks he picks the martini and takes a large sip from it::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Karla: Only five minutes with a hopper. it has 12 rooms a good view of the sea and a pool to die for. also a bar stocked to the brim.
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Sighs:: Saren: Oh well.. Who knows. ::Grins:: If you'd excuse me, I'll be heading for my room.. Gonna do some reading or something. Still have a revised manual to go through....

ACTION - The two unidentified craft focus their fire on the Romulan ship known as "Sabre" and in a brilliant flash of light, the craft tears to pieces and explodes. The Snowdon rocks violently, and both Delar's are thrown from their chairs...

Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
FCO: Well that twisted my arm ::smiles:: but I’m having a drink with the Captain .. care to join us I promise to keep my hands to myself for the duration
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::rolls clumsily as he hits the floor, groaning slightly as he hits the far wall. Crawling to a standing position he rushes over to Brenna:: OPS: Brenna! Are you alright?
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Karla: Sure  still have a few days
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::falls to the floor knocking her head again:: CSO: Rowan...?
Civ_Saren says:
::Grins back::  Black: Very well, then... ::mysteriously::  Thank you.
Lt_JG_Karla_Leasha says:
FCO: A few days huh .. now that I like the sound of
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::passes out::
Lt_Samuel_Black says:
::Nod and gets up, then heads for the exit, into the hallway::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::kneels down by his wife and scoops her up, cradling her in his arms:: OPS: Brenna!

ACTION - White light envelopes the Snowdon, and the duo of Delar's slide from memory. At that same instant, the storm on Televon strikes with all its intensity, a series of lightning bolts striking the generators - and all lights go out. Darkness surrounds the Scimitar crew, as the low rumble of thunder grows. Darkness and Light...

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