Star Trek: A Call To Duty
U.S.S. Scimitar NCC-80826 - SD 10403.22

“The Music Within”

Starring:
Martijn Lemmen		as	Captain Brian Black - CO
Karen Barkas		as	Lt. Commander Karida Janan - XO
			…and…
Greg Diduszko	 	as	Lieutenant JG K'Nargh - ACTO
James Greenman	as	Lieutenant JG Rowan Delar - CSO
David James		as 	Ensign Korvus Kerak - ACMO
Sarah Moore		as	Lieutenant JG Brenna Moore - OPS
Brendan Ringenoldus	as	Lieutenant John Exeter - FCO
…with…
Chris Dickinson		as	Marla Enki
Cory Friess		as	Eolc Llellih
Christopher Gibson	as	Cmdr. Kaimana Xia & Harmony Singh
Elisha Irvin		as	Candy Svenson
Gina Toye		as	Lieutenant JG Karla Leasha

Christopher Gibson	as	U.S.S. Scimitar SM

Greetings one and all, and welcome to "The Music Within." I will be your host this evening. Before we begin tonight's performance, please allow me to do a recap of recent events...

In orbit of the world Televon, the crew of the U.S.S. Scimitar have been providing humanitarian aid to the populace of Televon, rebuilding their homes, providing food and medical supplies. However now, after days of exhausting work, the crew have been recalled, and in the late hours of the night, have given in to the effects of sleep...

En route to the Scimitar, Lt. Commander Karida Janan sits in a shuttlecraft awaiting her arrival. The trip from the U.S.S. Elara is long and dull...and even Janan has found herself drifting near sleep...

...finally, the Delar's. Rowan and Brenna Delar - they have escaped the Alliance, or so they think. With the aid of the smuggler Michael, the pair have left with their runabout Snowdon...and they too have come under the effects of dream land...

"Sleep now, and lay your head down to rest...night has fallen...you have come to journey's end." Welcome to "The Music Within" and enjoy...

=/\==/\=U.S.S. Scimitar Musical - "The Music Within"=/\==/\=

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::gets up slowly, looking around....:: Self: Our quarters...?
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::opens her eyes and smiles sitting up slowly:: CSO: Hmmmm...good morning sleepy head
Candy_Svenson says:
::sitting in the temporary sickbay waiting to be examined::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::turns and smiles to his wife:: OPS: We're...look around ::turns his head, noticing familiar features of their quarters::...we're home?
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::in Main Engineering playing poker with a Ens::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::sits on his bed, the images of all the destruction still running through his head, the images of those people down there, that have lost everything, K`Nargh Shakes his head and brushes off some debris from his shirt::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::in his ready room, sending his report to Starfleet Security::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::furrows her brow for a moment:: CSO: I was hoping it was just a delusion...hmmm...well then...::swings her legs over the side and hops out of bed:: breakfast?
Eolc_Llellih says:
::In the Temporary Sickbay looking around, his eyes bright, full of happiness and curiosity::
Marla_Enki says:
::Wakes up and looks around, completely disoriented... there's sheets... and a bed!  Real bulkheads.  Quietly she speaks::   Aloud: Where... where am I?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::blinks for a moment before smiling over to Brenna:: OPS: That sounds...magnificent...
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::is snoring in bed::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::tired from all the work down on Televon, K`Nargh lays down in his bed for a quick nap, to regain some energy, the Klingon’s head falls onto the pillow and he is fast asleep::

ACTION - The spotlight zooms in on a small shuttlecraft flying through space...inside, Karida Janan can be heard singing...

XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
#::is slumped in a chair watching the stars go by, she yawns, and then starts singing away to herself::

I used to think maybe you loved me. Now baby I'm sure and I just can't wait, till the day when you knock on my door. Now every time I  go for the mailbox, gotta hold myself down cause I just can't wait - till you write me a colourful card. I'm walkin' on sunshine whoa! And don't it feel good? Hey! Oh right now! And don't it feel good?

XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
#::taking a deep breath she repeats the last line after hitting a bad note, it's obvious she is putting more effort into it this time round:: 

I'm walkin' on sunshine!

XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
# ::she starts rocking in her seat:: 

I used to think maybe you loved me. Now i know that its true, but I just can't spend my whole life - just a'waiting for you.

I don't want you back for the weekend, not back for a day. Cause baby I just watched your back, and I want you to stay.

XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
# ::is getting well into the song now::

I'm walkin' on sunshine! Whoo! And don't it feel good? ...and don’t it feel good? I'm walkin' on sunshine!

...and don't it feel good?

ACTION - As the music fades off in the distance, Janan ends her song - jarred by a proximity alert - she's only a few minutes from her rendezvous...

XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
#::suddenly looks to the console and realises she is almost there::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::gets slowly out of bed and pulls on his uniform before joining Brenna::
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She sits up in a bed and looks over at an unusual form:: Enki: Marla?
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::runs a few diagnostics and sees everything is fine .. for a change and decides to go walk about::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::steps over to a nearby chair and grabs her blue satin robe swinging it around he shoulders and shrugging into it:: CSO: Good...and what shall we have? my wonderful husband
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles softly:: OPS: I think eggs might be nice....with bacon, yummy bacon...
Eolc_Llellih says:
::Looks around:: Self: Wow this is sooo cool!!! ::He jumps down and starts to look around::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: Hmmm...you're going to work then...I'm not...we're home I'm taking a...::pauses and turns a lovely shade of green:: maybe no breakfast
CO_Capt_Black says:
Self: Good, that should suffice for now...  ::turns his comm. console off and walks to the replicator::  Rep: Blend Tea, extra sweet, extra strong....
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::walks to the TL and enters:: TL: Bridge please

ACTION - A page comes in for Doctor Kerak to report to Cargo Bay 1...

Eolc_Llellih says:
Self: Cool what is this!?! ::Picks up a Tricorder and opens it up:: Self: WOW!
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Kerak shouts something in his sleep then suddenly wakes up::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::walks over and hugs Brenna gently:: OPS: I'm not going to work, but you're going to rest...And at least have some toast, you're eating for two
Candy_Svenson says:
::stands abruptly::  Eolc:  Don't touch that!!!!  
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
Self: Cant even get a few hours sleep on this ship ;:he gets dressed and mutters some more::
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
<Medic> *CMO*: Doctor, we could use your assistance down here...
Eolc_Llellih says:
Candy: You aren't my boss! ::He looks at is and presses some buttons:: Self: Cool!
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She reaches over and touches the shoulder of the woman next to her:: Marla: Marla...Enki? Marla is that you?
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles weakly:: CSO: and getting sick for ten...alright...I'll try...here'd that magical mix of yours go anyway...maybe I just need another shot...
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
*Medic*: Yes I’m on my way! ::He brushes his hair into place, takes a look in a mirror then walks out of his room and towards a Turbolift::
Candy_Svenson says:
::turns around quickly and takes seat back::  Eolc: Don't say I didn't warn you.....
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Sees the TL doors open and walks on to the bridge looking a round:: Self: Typical no one to annoy
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
#COMM: USS Scimitar: This is Lt. Cmdr. Janan, I shall be with you shortly, my eta is about 5 minutes.
Eolc_Llellih says:
::Shrugs and hears the thing beep and beep:: Self: Cool!! I want one!
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::He walks into the Turbolift and orders it to Cargo Bay 1::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::kisses Brenna's forehead softly before releasing her and walking over to grab the hypo from their bedside table before walking back and handing it to her:: OPS: This should make you feel better for a few hours at least
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::The Turbolift stops, and with a sigh Kerak steps out and looks around::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::hears the signal looks around and goes to answer it cursing:: COMM: Janan: Feel free to join us Ma'am
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*CO* Leasha to Black
Candy_Svenson says:
::shakes head::  Eolc: You're gonna get it....
CO_Capt_Black says:
::as the tea materialises he takes the cup and out, takes a small sip and moves back to his desk until he hears Leasha's voice over the comm.::  *Leasha*: Black here...
Marla_Enki says:
::Looks towards the voice, squinting in the dark::   Xia: Kai... Kaimana?  ::Looks ready to burst into tears::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
:: K`Nargh slowly gets up, everything around him is a blur:: Self: what is going on ::slowly makes his way out of his room::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*CO* Sir I believe a Lt. Cmdr. Janan will be docking with us soon
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::takes it and gives herself a nice shot in the neck:: CSO: Ah thank you darling, you always know how to make me feel better ::smiles happily::

ACTION - The world seems to slow around Brenna Delar, and a smile comes across her face as gentle music begins to play...

I lived my life in shadow never the sun on my face. It didn't seem so sad, though, I figured that was my place. Now I'm bathed in light, something just isn't right. I'm under your spell - how else could it be, anyone would notice me? It's magic, I can tell. How you've set me free; brought me out so easily.

I saw a world enchanted, spirits and charms in the air. I always took for granted I was the only one there. But your power shone, brighter than any of I've known. I'm under your spell. Nothing I can do you just took my soul with you. You worked your charm so well. Finally, I knew everything I dreamed was true. You make me believe... 

The moon to the tide, I can feel you inside. I'm under your spell, surging like the sea; brought to you so helplessly. I break with every swell, lost in ecstasy. Spread beneath my Willow tree. You make me complete...

ACTION - ...the music fades out, and Brenna and Rowan return to their peaceful time in their quarters...

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She smiles brightly, and takes Marla into a hug, holding her close:: Marla: Marla...what...how did you get here?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
# ::arrives at the Scimi:: COMM: USS Scimitar: Would you be so kind as to open the shuttle bay, please? ::is looking forward to the walk to the bridge to straighten her legs as she has hardly moved from her seat not even to sleep, save when she wanted a drink or food::
Marla_Enki says:
::Her eyes adjust to the dark... she can feel her body now.  Her wounds are gone, but she still feels sore.  Is this a trick?  Could the Alliance have finally resorted to mind tricks?::  Xia: Kaimana, where are we?  How did we get here?
Marla_Enki says:
::Pushes away from Kaimana::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles softly at his wife and sighs happily:: OPS: You have a beautiful voice....
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
COMM: Janan: Shuttle bay doors opening for you now Ma'am Welcome aboard the Scimitar ::Opens shuttle bay doors::
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Walks over to a bunch of medics to find out what’s going on::
Eolc_Llellih says:
::Puts the Tricorder down and then picks up a laser scalpel:: Self: Ouuu
CO_Capt_Black says:
*Leasha*: Acknowledged, I have been notified of her arrival.... allow her to dock and then tell her to report to my ready room....
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She looks confused:: Marla: We're aboard the Scimitar...we've been working to provide humanitarian aid to a planet...Marla, are you okay?
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::in a dazed confusion he finds himself on the bridge:: self: how did I get here?
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*CO* Aye Sir
CO_Capt_Black says:
::takes his seat behind his desk and takes another sip of his tea::
Candy_Svenson says:
::walks over to Eolc to reach for the scalpel, then notices the doctor::
Marla_Enki says:
::Looks around nervously::  Xia: No... yes... I'm not sure... how do I know that's you?  How did I get here?!?  ::Is on the verge of having a panic attack::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
#::waits for the shuttle bay doors to open and then brings the shuttle in:: COMM: USS Scimitar: Thank you, I will be at the bridge momentarily. Karida Out!
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
COMM: Janan: Captain Black wishes you to join him in his RR ma'am on your arrival would you like me to meet you or can you find your own way ::smiles at the comment::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles and blushes standing slowly:: CSO: thank you...now...egg you said...hmmm...fried...scrambled...how about an omelette?
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
Medics: What’s going on down here?
Eolc_Llellih says:
::Hides it behind his back:: Candy: Mine!
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::walks over and hugs her tight:: OPS: An omelette would be wonderful...
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Raises his eyebrow::
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
Marla: I...I don't know...::She becomes defensive:: Marla, it's me...Kaimana...
Eolc_Llellih says:
::He presses the button turning it on:: Self: Wow! ::He places it on a container, as it starts to cut:: Self: Cool!
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::leans up and kisses him softly:: CSO: Good...then it's settled ::slips under his arms and moves towards the kitchen::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::gets up out of her seat and stretches up then touches her toes before going to the doors. waits while the doors open and steps out glancing around::
Marla_Enki says:
::She digs deep and finds her medical and counsellor training, calming herself, and looking at the figure in front of her... regards her body language, her eyes... not even the hint of malice... just plain concern.  She creeps forward, peering deeper and deeper::  Xia: Could it really be...?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::chuckles quietly and slides into a pair of slippers before following::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Walks around the bridge bored but decides not to annoy the CO just yet::

ACTION - The spotlight shifts quickly towards Candy Svenson. The lighting is red, and her clothes...well, providing less then full coverage...

Candy_Svenson says:
::straightens hair and walks over to the CMO as he starts bellowing out to the medics::

I've been bitten by the bug and I am coming down with oh something that can't be cured. 

Candy_Svenson says:
::moves around the CMO::

There ain't a doctor in this town who is more qualified then you - yeah to be so adored. 

Candy_Svenson says:
::starts eye balling him::

So tell me what do you prescribe for these symptoms? A heart beating faster and work is a disaster. I'm lovesick when you're not around - check me over. When strong hands are healing I'm dancing on the ceiling.

Candy_Svenson says:
::moves around to the rear quickly::

Fever sure has got me good. What you do when fever takes hold? I can't help but need this drug. Don't you feel the fever like I do?

Candy_Svenson says:
::turns the CMO around abruptly looking him in the eye::

Feel the fever.

Candy_Svenson says:
::lowers one of her shoulder straps::

I am ready for the news so tell me straight, hey doctor just what do you diagnose? There ain't a surgeon like you any place in all the world - so now shall I remove my clothes? So tell me what do you advise for these symptoms? A heart beating faster and work is a disaster. I'm lovesick when you're not around - check me over. When strong hands are healing I'm dancing on the ceiling.

Candy_Svenson says:
::grabs the CMO’s hand and places it on her face::

Fever sure has got me good. What you do when fever takes hold? I can't help but need this drug. Don't you feel the fever like I do?

Tell me what do you prescribe for these symptoms? A heart beating faster and work is a disaster. I'm lovesick when you're not around - check me over. When strong hands are healing I'm dancing on the ceiling. 

Candy_Svenson says:
::rubbing the CMO’s arm::  

Fever sure has got me good. What you do when fever takes hold? I can't help but need this drug. Don't you feel the fever like I do?

Candy_Svenson says:
::stops and looks him in the eye::  

Feel the fever...

ACTION - The camera pans as the song comes to an end...and moves over towards the form of Lieutenant K'Nargh - standing at the back of the bridge, tired...alone...feeling quite lost...

TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::in a soft voice K`Nargh starts to sing:: 

I'm only happy when it rains. I'm only happy when it's complicated - and though I know you can't appreciate it, I'm only happy when it rains. 

TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::voice getting louder and louder:: 

You know I love it when the news is bad. Why I feel so good but feel so sad. I'm only happy when it rains.

TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::K`Nargh gets down on his knees and raises his hands:: 

Pour your misery down. Pour your misery down on me. Pour your misery down...pour your misery down on me. I'm only happy when it rains. I feel good when things are goin' wrong. I'm only listenin' to the sad sad song...I'm only happy when it rains.

TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::he stands up, leans against a chair and his voice goes back to a soft little voice:: 

I only smile in the dark. My only comfort is the night gone black. I didn't get knocked down I'll tell you that - I'm only happy when it rains. You left a message by the time I'm through - when I complain about me and you. I'm only happy when it rains.

Pour your misery down on me...

TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::he climbs on top of the CO's chair and in a loud booming voice sings the final words:: 

I'm only happy when it rains. You wanna hear about my new obsession. I'm ridin' high up on a deep depression. I'm only happy when it rains. Oh so misery down on me. I'm only happy when it rains...

ACTION - The sound of the guitar fades out, and the spotlight turns off...no one seems to notice the Klingon's solo...and life goes on...

ACTION - The Captain's chair snaps, and the supports fail...

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
Marla: Yes...yes it's me...::She smiles softly::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Paces around the bridge trying to fnd something to break and fix::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::heads down the corridor and to a TL:: Computer: bridge.
Candy_Svenson says:
::breathing lightly::  ACMO: So Doc...  Do you think you can....   'help me'?
Marla_Enki says:
::On the verge of tears::  Xia: But... how?  ::Just wants to collapse into Kaimana's arms and sleep forever::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::starts walking in circle in the TL waiting for it to get there::
TO_LtJG_K`Nargh says:
::K`Nargh falls and quickly runs off the bridge, hoping no one has seen him::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*Leasha to Exeter*
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::feels happy as he follows his wife into their kitchen and starts pulling out things they'll need for breakfast::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::stands at the counter in their quarters and crack a couple of eggs into a bowl::
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Raises his eyebrow once more and scratches his ear::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::watches the doors open and steps out glancing around the bridge noting the different layout to Elara or Pharaoh::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
*Karla*: Exeter here
Candy_Svenson says:
::giggles::  
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*FCO* Is there anything that need to be fixed up here that you know of
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*FCO* or anything to amuse me
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
*Karla*: not that I know of.
Candy_Svenson says:
::takes the ACMO by the hand and pulls him over to the exam table::  ACMO: Come on....   I need to be 'examined'....  ::smiles a tawdry little smile::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Sighs:: *FCO* Don't suppose you want to keep this lonely engineer company…::Grins:: or I could order it
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sees Leasha and heads towards her glancing at her collar as she approaches, then waits for her to finish talking:: Lt: A pleasure to meet you. Where is the Captain?
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
*Karla*: I'm on my way........ where are you?
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
Marla: I...I don't know...::She holds Enki close:: Where have you been all this time?
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Stands to Attention:: XO: you must be Lt Cmdr Janan please to meet you ma'am ::points in the direction of the RR:: he’s in there
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*FCO* the bridge my dear waiting just for you ::smiles::
Marla_Enki says:
::The tears begin to stream down her face, the warm salty drops beginning to soak Kaimana's shoulder::  Xia: I don't know... someplace horrible... tell me it's all over... tell me...
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::Smiles to Leasha and nods towards her confirming her assumption:: Leasha: Thank you. ::heads to the ready room and rings the chime::
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
Marla: It's all over Marla...you're here with me now...
Candy_Svenson says:
::strokes the webbing on the doctor's hands::  ACMO: You have such wonderful hands.....   
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::watches the XO walk towards the RR and smiles::
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
Candy: Well, er, thank you...
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@::all of a sudden she feels the room start to spin:: CSO: Rowan...::everything goes fuzzy and she gets a floating feeling in her head as her body lets go and she falls to the floor::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::notices the door chime and quickly takes another sip of his tea before placing it down in his desk once again::  Out loud: Enter !
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::leaves TIC and heads for the bridge:: *Karla*: so how’s our new Battleaxe, haven't met the women yet.
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::rushes over to his wife and kneels down:: Brenna! ::places a hand on her cheek softly and put the other on her wrist, feeling for a pulse::
Candy_Svenson says:
::leans forward into the doctor's face::  ACMO: No doctor......   Thank you......    
Candy_Svenson says:
::tugging at a shoulder strap::  ACMO: Would you like for me to disrobe doctor?
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::waits for John to make his way up and leans over TAC smiles as she hears John:: *FCO* She doesn’t look to bad to be honest .. but I’m sure she will stand the test of time with you ::grins:: otherwise it will be the brig I guess
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::steps through the doors with a smile on her face:: CO: Lt Cmdr Karida Janan reporting for duty, sir.

ACTION - As the doors to the ready room open, Janan isn't the only one who enters. The elegant figure of Harmony Singh can be seen beside her...the world seems to freeze as music plays and Harmony sings...

Harmony_Singh says:
::She steps forward tentatively, and looks around:: 

I don't like to be alone in the night - and I don't like to hear I'm wrong when I'm right. And I don't like to have the rain on my shoes but I do love you. But I do love you. I don't like to see the sky painted grey - and I don't like when nothing's going my way. And I don't like to be the one with the blues but I do love you. But I do love you.

Harmony_Singh says:
::She smiles and reaches out a hand towards Black::

Love everything about the way you're loving me; the way you lay your head upon my shoulder when you sleep. And I love to kiss you in the rain, I love everything you do, oh I do.

Harmony_Singh says:
::She paces around the desk once, running a hand over Brian's shoulders and smiles at him once again::

I don't like to turn the radio on just to find I missed my favourite song. And I don't like to be the last with the news but I do love you. But I do love you. Love everything about the way you're loving me, the way you lay your head upon my shoulder when you sleep. And I love to kiss you in the rain, I love everything you do, oh I do.

CO_Capt_Black says:
::speechless he watches Harmony around the room::  Self: What is she doing ??  ::pushing a faint smile on his face he notices his face colouring red::  Self: Jeez..

I don't like to be alone in the night and I don't like to hear I'm wrong when I'm right. And I don't like to have the rain on my shoes but I do love you.

But I do love you - but I do love you - but I do love you....

ACTION - With a smile, she leans in for a kiss, but as soon as she does...the figure of Harmony Singh vanishes...and life returns to normal...

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
*Leasha*: I'm just glad to be off the bloody paperwork........., but with my luck I probably have to teach her the ropes.
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*FCO* Ohhhhhh there’s extra time for me to play now ?
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::is now standing with a quizzical look on her face::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::shivers all over and blinks trying to see Rowan but everything is just too muddled...along with suddenly feeling incredibly nauseous again::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
*Leasha*: sure is love!
CO_Capt_Black says:
::sees Harmony disappear and swallows, wiping his forehead as he catches his breath::  XO: Come in please... quickly...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::strokes Brenna's cheek softly and sighs:: OPS: Brenna...are you alright?
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
*FCO* Now I’m looking forward to later ::grins:: thought you was on your way up ?
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::shakes her head slowly feeling the world spin more::
Candy_Svenson says:
::tugging at the other shoulder strap::  ACMO: What should I do Doctor?
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Pushes the woman away:: Candy: Now I was woken up for some medical emergency, yet all I see is a human harlot!
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::growls at a ensign for bothering him:: *Leasha*: some people still think I have something to say about running this bucket of bolts!
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::reaches over and grabs the Med kit, pulling out a tricorder and scanning her quickly::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks less surprised:: CO: Thank you ::steps into the office hovering next to a seat at the other side of his desk::
Candy_Svenson says:
::stands up and moves in close::  ACMO: Oh Doctor!!   I'm no harlot!!!   
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::steps back and raises an eyebrow::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::sighs knowing she’s going to break all the rules:; Computer Site to Site transport of Lt Exeter to the bridge please ::grins to herself::
Candy_Svenson says:
ACMO: I just find you....  Attractive.....   ::bites lip::  That's all......
CO_Capt_Black says:
::stands from his seat now and walks around his desk as he extends his hand::  XO: Welcome aboard Commander, I'm Captain Brian Black...  ::smiles faintly::  and everything you think you saw earlier... well... you didn't saw that....
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::finds himself materializing on the bridge with a very cross look on his face::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::drops the tricorder as it turns up nothing and places both hands on her cheeks, stroking them softly:: Brenna: It's alright...you're fine...it's going to be alright

ACTION - The spotlight shines again, this time focusing on the wedding couple in their quarters...

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles softly at his wife, gently stroking her cheek with his right hand::

Never knew I could feel like this - like I've never seen the sky before. 

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks away for a moment, a smile on his face:: 

Want to vanish inside your kiss, every day I love you more and more.

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::turns back slowly and looks his wife in the eyes. He sings in a soft voice:: 

Listen to my heart, can you hear it sing? Telling me to give you everything. Seasons may change, winter to spring, but I love you until the end of time. 

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::takes a deep breath and sings out clearly, with passion in his voice:: 

Come what may...Come what may. I will love you until my dying day.

OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles weakly and sings::

Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place. Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace. Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste - it all revolves around you. And there's no mountain too high, no river too wide. Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side.

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::smiles down at her softly:: 

Storm clouds may gather, and stars may collide, but I love you...

OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
CSO: I love you.

Until the end of time. Come what may...come what may. I will love you until my dying day.

OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::She sings::

Oh, come what may, come what may. I will love you, Oh I will love you. Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place...

CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::Smiles and sings in response::

Come what may...come what may. I will love you until my dying day.

ACTION - Fireworks explode outside the ship and the audience fights off tears as the song comes to an end. The camera changes and we see the shimmering blue light of a transporter as John Exeter materializes on the bridge, and Leasha breaks into song...

LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::Smiles sweetly as Exeter appears:: 

I was waiting all my life to know you - all about you. And now I'm staring in your eyes ocean blue - I'm all about you. And in my mind it comes so easily, but there's a feeling coming over me. I want to show you but there's no where we can really be free - Everybody's watching.

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::sings in tune::

Wouldn't it be good if we could be together?

Take me away. Take me far away from here. I will run with you - don't be afraid. Navigate and I will steer into the sun. We will run.

LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::smiles and begins to sing once again:: 

I try to remember when I was just a child in my room. My imagination used to run wild - I never knew that nothing's ever as it seems to be. When I dreamed the life I thought reality - it should be easy when two people love each other to love each other naturally. Everybody's talkin'. Wouldn't it be good if they would understand us? 

We will run. We will run. Wouldn't it be good if they would understand us?

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::takes Leasha's Hand::

Wouldn't it be good if we could be together?

LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::looks him straight in the eyes:: 

Take me away.

Take me far away from here. I will run with you. Don't be afraid - navigate and I will steer into the sun. We will run. I will run with you wherever you go. Don't be afraid - let's run away and I will steer into the sun. We will run.

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::slings his arm around Leasha and kisses her::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::wraps her arms around him returning the kiss passionately::

ACTION - Karla and Exeter embrace in a passionate kiss as the song ends, and the focus once again shifts - this time to the temporary sickbay, and Korvus Kerak.

Staring at the sea - will she come? Is there hope for me after all is said and done.

Anything at any price all of this for you. All the spoils of a wasted life...all of this for you/ All the world has closed her eyes. Tired faith all worn and thin - for all we could have done, and all that could have been.

Ocean pulls me close and whispers in my ear.

The destiny I've chosen, all becoming clear. The currents have their say the time is drawing near. Washes me away, makes me disappear. I descend from grace in arms of undertow. 

I will take my place in the great below.

I can still feel you even so far away...

ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Kerak looks lost in thought::

ACTION - The lights fade to black as Korvus Kerak leaves the stage...and audience applauds. Life returns to normal as the song ends...

XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::shakes the CO's hand and nods to his words raising her eyebrows in a questioning way but does not say anything other then:: CO: As you wish. ::brings the conversation back to business:: Its a pleasure to be onboard sir. I have seen your crew manifest and ship specs and been reading through that on my way here. Old habits die hard for an ex counsellor. ::briefly smiles again::
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::Kaimana looks over towards Enki:: Marla: Marla, I don't know what's going on...how can you be here? You were gone...on the Europa...how did you get here?
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
FCO: So what have you planned tonight with all this free time on your hands
Marla_Enki says:
Xia: I was even farther away...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::kisses Brenna's lips softly and smiles at her:: OPS: You definitely have a beautiful singing voice...
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
Marla: But I spoke to you last week...on the Europa...
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks up at Rowan:: CSO: I think there's something wrong ::furrows her brow::
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Karla: find a Captain and get married to my couch?
Marla_Enki says:
::Furrows her brow::  Xia: Couldn't... be....
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
Marla: But it has to have been...::She sounds almost insistent::
Candy_Svenson says:
::watches as the CMO goes away::
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::laughs:: FCO: I thought you had done that all ready and I was the mistress
CO_Capt_Black says:
::nods::  XO: Good to have you aboard....  ::gestures towards one of the seat in front of his desk::  have a seat....  ::walks back around his desk and sits down again::  How was your trip ?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::looks down at his wife worriedly:: OPS: Are you alright? How do you feel?
Candy_Svenson says:
::walks over to pick up the laser scalpel that Eolc left running - which is now cutting through an inner bulkhead::
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks at the seat with some pain in her face:: CO: If you don't mind I am quiet happy to stand been sitting for hours it was a long trip.
Candy_Svenson says:
::shuts it off and looks at the gadget::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
@:looks up at her husband unsure of even where she is:: CSO: a doctor...please...if we're home...we need a doctor...
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Karla: you thirsty?
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
FCO: Why what do you have planned
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::taps his comm. badge:: *ACMO*: Kerak! If you're there get to my quarters, NOW!
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
Karla; I need a soft drink so I'm gonna pop in RR and get some OJ
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
FCO: Hmmm the CO and XO is in there
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::a small Grin appears on Exeter's face:: Karla: If I get a verbal reprimand It means two weeks off.
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
::laughs:: FCO: Ill come visit you in the brig then

ACTION - Marla and Kaimana look at each other, and suddenly there is a massive lack of trust between the two of them - what is going on? The lights dim and music begins to play, blaring throughout the ship...

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She sits up from the bed and looks Marla in the eyes::

I hate the world today. You're so good to me, I know but I can't change. Tried to tell you, but you look at me like maybe I'm an angel underneath - innocent and sweet. 

Marla_Enki says:
::Looks down::  

Yesterday I cried. You must have been relieved to see the softer side. I can understand how you'd be so confused, I don't envy you. I'm a little bit of everything all rolled into one.

Marla_Enki says:
::Looks back up into her eyes::
Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::Sings clearly::

I'm a bitch. I'm a lover.

Marla_Enki says:
::Responds in a similar tone::

I'm a child.

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::Leans forward as she sings::

I'm a mother.

I'm a sinner.

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She looks innocent and almost cheerful::

I'm a saint.

I do not feel ashamed. I'm your hell. I'm your dream.

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::Sings once more:: 

I'm nothing in between. You know you wouldn't want it any other way.

Marla_Enki says:
::She keeps on the opposite side of the bed, watching Kaimana intently::

So take me as I am, this may mean you'll have to be a stronger woman. Rest assured that when I start to make you nervous, and I'm going to extremes: Tomorrow I will change, and today won't mean a thing.

Marla_Enki says:
::She sings out the chorus::

I'm a bitch. I'm a lover.

I'm a child.

I'm a mother.

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She smiles innocently:: 

I'm a sinner.

I'm a saint.

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She looks almost resolute:: 

I do not feel ashamed. I'm your hell. I'm your dream.

Marla_Enki says:
::A faint smile crosses her lips::

I'm nothing in between. You know you wouldn't want it any other way. 

Just when you think you've got me figured out, the season's already changin'. I think it's cool you do what you do and don't try to save me.

Cmdr_Kaimana_Xia says:
::She sighs heavily and looks deep into Enki’s eyes, unsure of how to act or react to Marla’s presence:: 

I'm a bitch, I'm a tease. I'm a goddess on my knees. When you hurt, when you suffer, I'm your angel undercover. I'm in love, I'm revived.

Can't say I'm not alive, You know I wouldn't want it any other way...

ACTION - The music fades off and Enki and Xia can be seen standing on opposite ends of the bed watching each other...unsure of how to react...

FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
::Enters the Captain's ready room and heads for the Replicator:: CO: just borrowing your replicator, Brian.
LtJG_Karla_Leasha says:
:;watches at the door in disbelief shaking her head::
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::hits his comm. badge again:: *ACMO*: Dammit! Please, Kerak, please be there! Oh gods don't let this be it!
XO_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::raises an eyebrow at the FCO:: Self: not what I would have expected. ::looks back for the CO's reaction::
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::tries to reach up for Rowan's hand but can barely move her arm:: CSO: Rowan...please...god something is so wrong...
CO_Capt_Black says:
::glances at the FCO as he enters his ready room without permission::  FCO: Hold it right there, Lieutenant !
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
XO/CO: you need something?
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
::takes a hold of her hand and squeezes softly:: OPS: I’m here, Brenna, it's going to be alright...
OPS_LtJG_Delar says:
::shakes her head very slowly:: CSO: No it not...we're running out of time...I can feel it...I love you Rowan ::loses consciousness::
CO_Capt_Black says:
::stands from his chair and frowns::  FCO: Apparently you forgot a great deal of protocol before coming in here...  ::points at the door::  you know the way out.... and make it a quick one...
CSO_LtJG_Delar says:
@::looks down at her:: OPS: Brenna...? Brenna! ::hits his comm. badge:: *ACMO*: Get up here, Ensign! That is an order! Please...
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
CO: just give me a second ::orders a Orange juice and shuffles to the Exit:: Be glad I'm not drinking the real stuff
FCO_Lt_Exeter says:
:;walks out of the RR singing a Irish folk song:: Out loud: 'I've been a wild rover for many a years. I’ve spent all my money on whiskey and beer.”
ACMO_Ens_Kerak says:
::Kerak fades out of consciousness and everything comes clear, he is sitting on top of a very small tiny star, with a Zaldan cigar in his mouth, he watches a dolphin swim past::

ACTION - Brenna Delar seems to glow with a white light as she becomes more and more pale...as she slips into unconsciousness, her body tumbles forward and hits the ground. A flash of white light radiates from her body and blinds everyone...Rowan, Korvus, Brian, John...

Brian Black sits up suddenly, and in his mind he can hear the voice of his former Executive Officer signing in the background...her voice is sad and sombre. She sings a sad tale about loss, and the passing of ones loved ones...like that of Brenna Delar.

Lay down your sweet and weary head. Night is falling - you have come to journey's end. Sleep now and dream - of the ones who came before. They are calling from across a distant shore. Why do you weep? What are these tears upon your face? Soon you will see all of your fears will pass away. Safe in my arms, you're only sleeping.

What can you see on the horizon? Why do the white gulls call?

Across the sea a pale moon rises. The ships have come to carry you home. And all will turn to silver glass, a light on the water. All souls pass.

Hope fades into the world of night. Through shadows falling, out of memory and time. Don't say we have come now to the end. White shores are calling, you and I will meet again. And you'll be here in my arms, just sleeping. What can you see on the horizon? Why do the white gulls call?

Across the sea, a pale moon rises. The ships have come to carry you home. And all will turn to silver glass, a light on the water. Grey ships pass...into the West...

Rowan Delar wakes up with a start, finding himself in a Starbase sickbay, next to him...his wife, in a coma. At the same instant, John, Karla and the rest of the crew wake up in their beds, Kaimana finds herself in her bed on the Eridanus...and light years away, Harmony Singh awakes with a start, feeling the warm breath of a kiss on her lips...

=/\==/\=END MISSION=/\==/\=

Musical Credits

“Walkin’ On Sunshine” - Katrina & The Waves ( 1985)
“I’m Under Your Spell” - Amber Benson [BtVS] ( 2002)
“Fever” - Kylie Minogue ( 2001)
“I’m Only Happy When It Rains” - Garbage ( 1995)
“But I Do Love You” - Leanne Rimes ( 2001)
“Come What May” - Ewan McGregor / Nicole Kidman [Moulin Rouge] ( 2002)
“Take Me Away” - Fefe Dobson ( 2003)
“The Great Below” - Nine Inch Nails ( 2000)
“Bitch” - Meredith Brooks ( 1997)
“Into The West” - Annie Lennox ( 2003)

Omitted Songs

“Hot Stuff” - Donna Summer ( 1980)
“Your Eyes” - Jonathan Larson / Adam Pascal [Rent] ( 1996)