SM - Karen Barkas
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XO - Scott Knight - Cmdr. MacAllister
FCO – Brendan Ringenoldus – LtJG. Exeter
CNS - Christopher Dickinson - Cmdr. Enki
CTO - Martijn Lemmen - Lt. Watson 
CMO - Rob Lemmens - Lt. Abmeraz 
CSO - Patrick De-Ruiter - Lt. Pierce
EO - Neil Cole - Ens. DuPont 

NPC - Karen Barkas – “Trick or treat” Group
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Summary… The U.S.S. Scimitar is on course for the peace talks with the Airilian National Assembly, leaving in their wake the Taskforce facing an Airilian Armada and three Airilian ships, whose demise had been the direct result of the actions taken onboard the Scimitar.

In sickbay Nurse Lenny sleeps, tranquillised, whilst the computer is analysing the samples taken by the CMO.

=/\==/\= BEGIN U.S.S. Scimitar Mission =/\==/\=

CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Prepares to go into the lab to try and find out if there is still some evidence left in the bodies of the pair... that might be useful for both Lenny and the captain.::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::emerges on to the bridge:: CTO: How are you getting on with those firing patterns?
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::In main engineering ::
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::On the bridge:: FCO: What's our ETA to the rendezvous?

Action…At sickbay a young man enters just inside the doors, three small figures in masks a witches hat on the head of one, a small girl dressed as a black cat and a young boy in his ghoul costume

CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::He turns around as he hears the doors open and watches the figures standing in the opening.::
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
:;reading PADD, then moves his hand over his console:: CSO: 1o hours ::goes back to his reading::
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Sitting in her usual chair, tapping on the arm... "assist where needed" indeed::
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: Sir, we're 10 hours away from our rendezvous. You asked me to warn you
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Does a quick check on the warp drive to make sure everything is running fine::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::He walks over to the youngsters and looks them over several times.:: All: Are you lost?
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: Thanks John. ::moves to sit in the big chair::

Action... The children leap in front of their teacher with their masks on shouting with excitement...'Trick or Treat'

CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Startled, he stumbles back.:: Children: I am what? ::Looks confused.::

Action.. All three children rapidly explain together about Halloween, the jumbled message is enough to tell the story in the children’s minds.

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: Anything on sensors John?

Action.. Nurse Lenny's tranquiliser is starting to wear off, she opens her eyes briefly and then fall back to sleep... hardly a bleep can be heard from the monitors over the noise of the three children..

CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Tries to listen to each of the children, but in their excitement, they all talk together and it still sounds like gibberish to him as he address the oldest buy.:: Boy: You young fellow, please try to explain again. What is this 'Trick or Treat' and why the funny clothing?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Checks the sensors before answering:: XO: Nothing special at the moment, but we should be picking up something in the next few hours
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: great, let me know as soon as anything comes up.
Host SM_TigerLady says:
<Little Cat> ::Shyly:: CMO: You have to give us a treat or we play a trick on you ::hides behind the ghoul::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::turns to face forward again:: FCO: Did you manage to dig out any of your old manoeuvres?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: Aye ::Returns to his science console, working on the puzzles that still bother him::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Frowns and begins to get the idea.:: Little Cat: A treat... right. I suppose you mean like something for you kids to eat right?
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
:: looks up from his PADD:: XO: nope :: goes back to his reading::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
FCO: Then I suggest you get on it, I want to at least have an escape plan in case these talks go belly up.
CTO_Lt_Watson says:
::looks up from his console and nods at the XO::  XO: I have created three new firing patterns which should take advantage of the Airilian weapons and shields recharge rate, effectively increase the amount of damage we can inflict on them.
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Overhears the conversation between the XO and FCO:: XO: Sir, where exactly are these talks taking place?
Host SM_TigerLady says:
<Little Cat> ::nods as she suddenly comes to the front of the group again::

Action.. In engineering one of the officers works hastily at the task set before him, in a flash he is silently pulled up into the air, vanishing from the view of his fellow officers

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: As far as I know they're being held wherever it is we're going now.
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::A smile starts to form on his face as his eyes prowl sickbay and end at his office. He then quickly faces the little cat again.:: Little Cat: But, what if I have nothing to give you? Would you play a trick on poor me?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::smiles:: XO: Very diplomatic. Maybe you should lead the talks. Is it on a ship? Or planet side?
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Blinks:: Self: What the.....::stumbles over to where Drury was working before be 'vanished'

Action… a painful scream resounds through engineering, the officers there can all clearly hear it…

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: Definitely a planet, I don't see Starfleet allowing any of the ANA access to one of their ships, nor would they put a diplomat in a position where they could just fly off with him.
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
:;still reading his PADD:: XO: Can't be bothered.
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Looks around at the other engineers:: Engineers: Arm yourselves from the armoury now! ::Peers up the access hole where Drury was working beneath::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
FCO: I don't have the patience to deal with your attitude right now, either do your job or get off my bridge.

Action… As the EO looks up he is knocked back by the dead body of the officer being flung from a void in the ceiling, down to the floor with a thud, blood drains from his body, a gaping hole in his chest where his heart once was..

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: XO: Like they couldn't hold a diplomat on a planet.

Action... the CNS hears a whisper, it sounds like Nurse Lenny's voice 'Come quickly' .. Only the bridge crew are around her.

EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Scrambles to his feet, swearing to himself:: *XO* DuPont to MacAllister
Host SM_TigerLady says:
<Little Cat> ::giggles and nods her head to the CMO, turning back to her teacher and grabbing his hand::
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Her ears perk up slightly and she looks around briefly... curious.  Rather than dismiss this, based on what she recalls medical attempting to do with Lenny, she taps her COM badge::  *Lenny*: Nurse Lenny, this is Counsellor Enki.
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
::still reading PADD:: XO: Already did my job, so I don't have to look up the archives. 
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: That's exactly why he's not going alone. ::turns to Watson:: CTO: Make sure a security team is prepped and ready to go  when it's time.
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Tries to get back his hand.:: Little Cat: Then I will need to go see in my office if I have something. Will you wait here? Please do not touch anything while I am away.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
*EO*: Go ahead Ensign.
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Runs over to auxiliary transporter control and locks onto Drury's body and beams it into sickbay:: *CMO* DuPont to Abmeraz
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: Is any of the senior crew coming along? We DO have some experience with them... Though not all good. Last time I saw an Airilian building I was running with a load of weapons on my back
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
CSO: last time I saw an Airilian building I was shot in my ass and where is my medal for it?

Action... The voice is louder clearer and certainly Lenny's 'Come quickly' there is fear in the voice

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::smiles:: FCO: How did you get shot in the ass? No, never mind, I don't want to know.
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Grimaces and taps her COM badge again::  *Lenny*: Enki to Lenny.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: I'll run it past the Captain but I intend to accompany the ambassador myself, maybe I could take a few more with me.
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*XO* Sir we have a dead body. One of my engineers Drury he is dead sir

Action... The children wait with their teacher, their eyes peering through the holes in masks are curiously glancing over everything they are not permitted to touch.

FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
CSO: Okay, your loss. But it was, because somebody didn't told me that the building had better defence then was thought
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::As he reaches his office he receives the call from engineering.:: *EO* Abmeraz here, what's the emergency?
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
*EO*: What happened?

Action... Nurse, Lenny's COM badge can be heard muffled in sickbay in the CMO's office

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
FCO: I can't remember what your job was back then. You went into the assembly?
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CMO* I've just transported Engineer Drury to sickbay, he's dead!
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*XO* Sir, Drury was working and the he vanished in a flash of light only to reappear with a hole in his chest!
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
*EO*: Any possible explanation?
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
CSO: my job was completing my mission with the CO.
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
*EO*: Dead? ::Looks over his shoulder, past the children to the biobed as he still sees the blue shimmer disappear.:: For crying out loud, I have children in there! ::He quickly grabs some of the candy he saves for the late evenings and rushes into sickbay.::

Action... faint shuffling above and a shadow passes quickly over the hole once more heading away from engineering...

EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*XO*: None sir, I've armed all the engineering staff ::spots the movement:: Sir we have movement in one of the Jeffries tubes moving away from engineering
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Hears the EO and immediately puts the internal sensors to work:: XO: Should I put containment around that area?
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CTO: Security to engineering! ::taps his badge again:: *EO*: Monitor the intruder, DO NOT engage. ::spins round to Peirce:: CSO: Do it John.
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::As he arrives in sickbay, he quickly takes some drapes and covers the body of Drury. He turns and walks to the kids. As he kneels down in front of them, he hands out some sugar free, vitamin and protein rich, low cholesterol 24th century candy to each of them.:: Children: Now be sure to brush your teeth tonight, okay?
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CTO: Get down there yourself Mr Watson, I don't want any more problems.
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Taps away on his console, putting a containment area around engineering and the decks above and below::
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*XO* Aye sir :: grabs a phaser and a tricorder and aims it towards the Jeffries tubes where the sound came from::

Action... The four of them take the candy, nodding then leave sickbay, thanking the doctors and giggling as they leave, glancing n their bags…

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
*EO*: Report back when you have some more info, MacAllister out.
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
::Frowns as the tricorder fails to register the intruder::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::He smiles and watches the children leave, but as soon as the door close behind them, he rushes into his office to grab Lenny's COM badge.:: *EO*: DuPont, Abmeraz here. Care to explain some more about the body?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: Sensors report no unusual presence sir. Containment in place
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: Let's hope it works.
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CMO* I have no idea what happened Doc, there was a flash, a scream and he reappeared with a hole in his chest
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*XO* Sir I'm not getting anything unusual on my tricorder in fact I'm getting nothing at all.....other than our crew
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
*EO*: A hole... interesting... ::He has arrived at the body again and lifts the drapes.:: He also seems to be missing some vital body parts. You don't know what caused this? ::Examines the hole closely::

Action… On the bridge a young man gets to the entrance, as he stands in the turbolift, again the three small figures dressed up cower behind the man, slowly becoming braver and looking out of the doors on to the bridge

EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CMO* Sorry Doc, I have absolutely no idea what happened: Moves further out of engineering scanning with the tricorder::
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Hears footsteps and looks up... seeing a man and 3 children:: Self: What the. XO: Unauthorized personnel on the bridge
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::spins round sharply:: Group: Not one more step!
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
:: drops his PADD and grabs his phaser and turns around to the kiddies:: Group: okay, plat time is over this bridge is off limits!
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Sends a silent alert to security... Children or not... they shouldn't be here...::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
*EO*: Okay. If you have some time, please send me a report on where you found him and how. It might be useful for me to work with. ::sighs:: Unfortunately I can't do anything for him anymore. I will make sure the autopsy will be over quickly, so he can have a proper burial. ::He tries to remember if he ever saw a wound like that. It appears as though something sharp ripped the heart straight out. In any case, he doesn't think it's a pretty sight though.::

Action... With the CSO and XO's eyes on them and the FCO's phaser, the children cower behind the teacher, who apologises for the intrusion and explains the classes aim, adding something about moral to the end

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::sees the kids:: FCO: Put it down lieutenant, you won't need it.
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
::puts his phaser back:: XO: I haven't eaten children in a while, I thought I start the habit again.
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Looks at the XO, wondering how he'll handle it. Jonathan loves kids, but they should know better. Especially the grown up that's with them::
EO_Ens_DuPont says:
*CMO*: The first opportunity I get Doc, you'll have my report along with out witnesses
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
*EO*: Thank you. ::He covers the body up with the drapes again:: *CNS*: Commander, Abmeraz here. I believe you tried to contact Nurse Lenny?
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
*CMO*: Doctor... yes, I did.  Is everything under control down there?
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::smirks at the FCO:: FCO: Now's not a good time. ::spots the costumes on the kids and something dawns on him:: Teacher: Halloween?

Action.. There is a scream from the back of the lift, the children look up as their teacher vanishes above them

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
ALL: Arm yourselves!

Action... The children dash out of the lift and to the front of the bridge, terrified

CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::Looks around:: *CNS*: Other than I've just been presented with yet another corpus delictus, yes. Unfortunately Nurse Lenny is currently resting. I had to tranquilize her. What is it you wanted from her?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Hears the scream, seeing the teacher disappear:: XO: Seems the containment wasn't really helping. Red Alert? ::Keeps his hand close to the button::
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
::gets out his phaser again:: Children: Shut Up and stay calm :;smiles:: Self: I do hate kids!
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::runs for the kids:: Kids: you three, get under that console and stay there!
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
All: Stay alert!

Action... The children gather around the only female on the bridge, as the scary man at helm yells to them.

CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Frowns as the Bridge is overrun with the children::  *CMO*: I will contact you again later...  FCO: Mister Exeter, please try not to make this situation worse.  ::Moves towards the children, acting motherly::  Three: Come on, everything will be alright...
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Doesn't wait any longer and pushes the button for red alert:: *Crew*: We have an unidentified entity onboard.
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
CNS: Anything, but don't call me Mister, makes me feel old. Just get those damn kids off the bridge!
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::taps his COM badge:: *EO*: I assume you lost that intruder.

Action... The little Cat cries holding tightly to the CNS's leg, The Ghoul is looking in all directions and a stunned witch remains stationary close to the others.

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
CNS: Keep an eye on those children ::Taking his phaser, he walks towards the TL, looking up the hole::
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Makes a mental note to put the helmsman out the nearest airlock... but later...::  Children: Why don't we go over here?  ::Moves towards the Captain's ready room::
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
:: gets up and follows the CSO keeping cover on him::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
*CNS*: Affirmative. ::He walks over to Lenny to check up on her and whispers.:: Lenny: It appears you're getting quite popular these days... Just rest a little longer. The computer will have the results soon. ::He turns and walks into the lab next door to start his autopsy on the bodies of the pair.::
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
CSO: why they ever assigned CNS's on warships god knows, god knows why we have kids onboard!

Action… the body of the teacher falls from the hole above the CSO, knocking him to the floor, blood staining his uniform from the dead man

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::joins the CSO at the TL entrance jumping back as the body falls back through the hole:: ALL: What the HELL is going on here?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
XO: Permission to investigate? ::Doesn't wait, but moves into the TL, almost being hit by the body falling down. He kneels, feeling the man's vitals... though the hole in his chest says enough:: FCO: Beats me
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
::raises an eyebrow:: XO: well, he's dead

Action... The children nod and follow the CNS

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
CSO: Granted, ::turns to Exeter:: FCO: Keep him covered.

Action... A humanoid life form leaps down from the hole onto the CSO, standing approx 6ft tall, his weight instantly cracks one of the CSO's ribs, the creature has a dirty green complexion, marked by his black eyes and a series of ridges running down his face, his hands similar to talons with large black claws…

XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::Taps his badge again:: *CMO*: Medical emergency on the bridge!
CNS_Cmdr_Enki says:
::Tries not to look over her shoulder and draw attention to what just happened.  The doors to the ready room open, and she gently pushes all three in::  Children: Now, why don't we find something to watch.... ::moves to the view screen::
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
CSO: Check if any organs are missing and run it through the database and compare if we might have picked up something onboard which goes for those organs.
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::swings round again as the creature drops in and takes aim with his phaser::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::As he is about ready to dig into the corpses, he is interrupted once again. Trying to sound not too annoyed.:: *XO*: Abmeraz here, what's the emergency?
CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Falls to the ground as he's hit by something. A sharp pain tells him that a medic will need to take a look at him. He tries to aim his phaser, but the creature on top of him prevents him from getting it up::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
*CMO*: Just get up here Lieutenant. And make it quick!
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
::fires at the creature:: *Sickbay*: we need a medic up here now!
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::takes a shot at the creature::

Action.. The phaser blast rips right through the being unaffected by the creature it hits the wall behind, a small dark mark where the weapon had finally hit can be seem as the creature leaps very quickly from the turbolift past the XO to the front of the bridge.

FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
XO: You got a knife on ya?
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::With two officers calling for medical assistance, it sounds like it's really serious up there.:: *XO/FCO*: On my way. ::As he rushes out of sickbay, he orders a MO to stay alert and present in sickbay, while he is absent. He then quickly heads for the nearest TL.::

Action... The FCO is standing face to face with the beast, as it swings in with a talon to attack..

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::Seeing the phaser blast go right through the creature he goes for his six-shooter and aims it at the creature::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::pulls out his 20th century 12" diving knife from its ankle holster and throws it to the FCO::
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
::jumps back and tries to hit back aiming for the face:: Creature: Come on, ugly, I got all day and I'm bored.

Action... The FCO is knocked across the floor as his legs are knocked out from under him by the creatures arm..

CSO_Lt_Pierce says:
::He squeezes the trigger as he aims at the back of the creature, making sure the trajectory doesn't hit anyone else standing in front or behind the creature::
XO_Cmdr_MacAllister says:
::dives for the knife which is now on the floor, picks it up by the blade and throws it at the creature::
CMO_Lt_Abmeraz says:
::He arrives at the TL:: TL: Bridge! Quickly! ::Holding his med kit tightly and checking his belt for the tricorder.::
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
:: stops landing on some crewman, quickly gets up and moves for the diving knife and goes back into attack aiming for the creature's legs:: creature: I hate  being thrown around  as a rag doll.
FCO-LtJG-Exeter says:
::gets up then finds he has a limp now, because something cut his legs:: Medic: Some help here!

Action... The creature is hit in the centre of his skull with a shriek his body explodes, leaving its mark on the bridge..

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

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