=/\= A Call to Duty =/\=
USS Luna NCC-65828
SD 10506.05

Staring:
Christopher Dickinson as CO Savar
Karriaunna Scotti as CSO Harmony Singh
Richard Pickett as CEO Rickal Jarek
Sherilynne Floyhar as OPS Kehari Qui
Scott Smith as CIV Ewan MacPherson-Quest

SM Arlene McIntyre

Also Staring:
Sherilynne Floyhar as Operations Officer Stronghold
Sherilynne Floyhar as Vesuvius Operations Officer
Arlene McIntyre as Vesuvius Doctor
Arlene McIntyre as Vesuvius Transporter Chief
Arlene McIntyre as Zickfle
Richard Pickett as Engineering Officer Lieutenant Jackson
Richard Pickett as Engineering Officer McCready
Richard Pickett as the Shadowman

Absent:
Martijn Lemmen as CTO Alec Jarot
Jim Greenman as CMO Kymar Dremel

Episode 165 "Prelude to Invasion, Part 5."  Captain's Log, Stardate 10506.05:  "I can help you, if you'll help me."  I almost dismissed it out of hand as a figment of my imagination, until Lieutenant Qui indicated she heard a voice, as well.  We were instructed to go to our Sickbay, and through a combination of stem cells and radiation, a figure appeared before us.  I am still uncertain as to how this occurred, but now we have a visitor aboard.  It is my hope that Zickfle holds to his word and assists us in a meaningful manner.
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Cmdr_Jarek says:
@:: On Vulcan studying the Kohlinar ::
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Standing in sickbay and looking at the alien in the decon chamber ::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@:: Hears a voice in his head ::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@~~~~ Jarek ....My old friend.....~~~~
CSO_Singh says:
:: In sickbay, tensely listening and waiting to see what would happen next.::
CO_Savar says:
::Regards Zickfle::  Zickfle: We helped you... you said you would help us.
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@Self:: I know this voice...::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@~~~~ Jarek....Come now ..will you not answer me? ::
Host Zickfle says:
CO:  That is possible, but we are at war and we need you... please provide us with the bodies we need  and we will help you get back home along with that other ship.
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@~~~ I have no interest in you ~~~
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: The bodies you need?
Host Zickfle says:
CO:  We need your organs.  We need to solidify.  We cannot fight an enemy as purpetual ghosts.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Stands straighter, her hand moving to the phaser at her belt.::
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: Pardon my ignorance, but it seems when you asked, we were willing to help you.  Your method of taking us wasn’t appropriate.
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@ < Shadowman > Jarekkkkk.....   We have had no fun as of late....
CSO_Singh says:
:: Glances over Qui.::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@~~~~ You are no ....FUN ... You are a murderer ~~~
Host Zickfle says:
CO:  You will come to us willingly?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Sees Singh out of the corner of her eyes and looks over to her and shrugs ::
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: We would listen to your requests willingly.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Mutters::  I think not.
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@ < Shadowman > Jarek....You cut me to the quick
CSO_Singh says:
:: Her eyes snap back to her captain.::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@~~~ Shadowman:  I have no use for you ......Go away.... ~~~
Host Zickfle says:
CO:  We only have one request.  Your bodies.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
#<V-OPS> COM: Luna: This is the Vesuvius, Luna.  Please come in.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Unable to keep quiet.::  Zickfle:  And what do you do with our minds?
Cmdr_Jarek says:
@ < Shadowman >~~~Jarek: ..Short and sweet... Vulcans protect you... Their highly evolved minds and all....Yuck...  It would seem Luna needs you ... I need you on the Luna so as I may have you to toy with....hehehehe... So pooffff   Jarek be gone....~~~
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Hears comment from her symbiont and smiles to herself ::
Host Zickfle says:
::Turns to the small woman beside him.::  CSO:  Your minds are intact.  From what I've observed, your minds are cognizant of what is going on.  You exist within us.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Crosses her arms::  Zickfle:  You want us to go to battle for you?  For a cause we know nothing about?  And then what?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
#<V-OPS> COM: Luna: Vesuvius to USS Luna...please respond...

ACTION:  Cmdr Jarek appears in sickbay.

OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> :: Sees an in-coming message on his console ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Turns to see Jarek and would jump in surprise, but is just about suprised out... needs some rest.::
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Heard the sound of a transporter and turns ::
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold>:: Access the message and acknowledges the Vesuvius ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::Ewan walks off the transporter pad and asks the transporter chief for directions to Sickbay:: TC: Where is Sickbay?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> COM: Ves: Luna here!  Sorry for the delay.  What's new?
Host Zickfle says:
#<TC>  CIV:  Take the TL to the left once you go out in the hallway.  It's two decks down from there.  ::Sees the SF uniform.::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
:: Looks around and wonders how and where he is ::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
:: Notices his surroundings...How did I ....::
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<V-OPS> COM: Luna: I've been instructed to advise you we've just had power go down.  It's been determined that an energy wave originated from our medical lab.  Have you receieved any ill affects?
Host Zickfle says:
CSO:  And then you live in conjunction with us.  You will help you de-evolve into solids.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> COM: Ves: Hold tight and let me advise one of the big dogs here!   :: Puts the Ves on hold ::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
Computer: Locate Captain Savar...
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> *CO*: Captain, I've a message from the Vesuvius
CSO_Singh says:
:: Shakes her head::  Zickfle:  No thank you.  I rather like being a solid.  :: Looks suspiciously at her captain then back.::  What is this battle and why?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#TC: Thank you Chief ::Ewan wonders how the Ves crew will react to SFI Officer and walks out of the room, turns left and heads for the turbo-lift::
CO_Savar says:
::Too many things all at once::  *Bridge*: Go ahead.
Host Zickfle says:
CSO:  Dominance of course.
CSO_Singh says:
Zickfle:  And if WE do not want to dominate anything?  To simply be free?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> *CO*: Sir, she's experienced an energy wave with originated from their medical lab. She's asking if we experience any ill effects.
Host Zickfle says:
::Looks at the small being confused.::  CSO:  You are being offered greatness.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::Ewan reaches the turbo-lift, as the doors open, he walks in:: TL: Sickbay
CO_Savar says:
*Bridge*: One moment.  OPS: Lieutenant?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Hearing the CO's commbadge looks at the readings on the machine ::  CO: Sir, the readings don't seem strong enough for the alien to coalesce completely...without a little help....
CSO_Singh says:
Zickfle:  Greatness, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder...  tell me... and I apologize for the age old question... but if you are so great, why do you need us?  If the way you are is ideal, then why do you need us?  Why must you dominate anything?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
CO: It could be the energy wave assisted with his complete transformation
Cmdr_Jarek says:
CO: Captain?
CO_Savar says:
OPS: Curious.  Can you report this to the Bridge?
CO_Savar says:
::Hears a familiar voice and turns::  Jarek: Commander Jarek?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
CO: Aye sir....   *Stronghold*: I believe the energy wave help in the transformation of a guest we have in sick bay.  Can you relay that to the Vesuvius?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Listening to the others, briefly wonders who she got into this conversation.  Remembering, needs to remember to keep her mouth shut, but her captain...  Looks at him worriedly the back at the alien.::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::after the lift reaches the deck that Sickbay is on, Ewan steps off and wonders which way to go from there::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
CO: Indeed... Sir it is I
Host Zickfle says:
CSO:  I see now you are still small minded.  To explain.  We evolved into a stated of consciousness, pure light.  Our forefathers foresaw this coming.  There is a myth among my people of a great jewel that will help us solidify.  Apparently it exits on earth.  ::Shrugs:: Who knows if that is true.  Anyway.  It was also foretold a great war would come and we would need the humans.  The Knosis are monsters.  Compromise is not in their vocabulary.  They will kill anything in it's way.  You rather be dead or live?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> *OPS*: Aye ma'am.   :: Relays the message to the Vesuvius ::
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Sees the Cmdr and turns back to the readings on the machine ::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Shakes her head::  Zickfle:  How sad... because we desire peace, we are small minded.  I think you need to re-evaluate things.  As far as death, the only death we have seen has been at your hand.  :: Glances at her captain again.:  What is this jewel?
Cmdr_Jarek says:
CO: According to my source... the Luna is in need of me!
Host Zickfle says:
CSO: A fairy tale I'm afraid.  I only option in order to survive is to use you and your organs.  We do promise to keep your memories alive.  It's the least we can do for your great sacrifice.
CO_Savar says:
Jarek: How did you come to be here?  This is most.. illogical.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::Ewan sees a crewmen approach and notices it's a doctor:: Dr. I'm lost and I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction of the Sickbay Doctor?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
#<V-OPS> COM: Luna: Well, we have a gem here that is believed to be the source of the energy wave...do you think that has something to do with whatever is going on over there?
Host Zickfle says:
#<V-Doc> CIV:  I'm heading there right now Sir.... Ummm I haven't seen you before, are you knew here?  ::nods in the direction of sickbay.::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Shakes her head::  Zickfle: No sir... I am not ready to make that sacrifice.  I do not have that right as many other lives, not here, depend upon me.  Nor do I have that right for others lives.  I am willing to help you... ::Glances at her captain and Jarek:: find the gem.  If one part of the prophecy is true, then so must this be.  Or else neither is and you should abandon this whole thing.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> COM: Ves: I don't know...let me ask the big dogs again.   :: Places the Ves on hold again ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#Dr: Thank you ::Ewan looks right and turns and walks away while the doctor continues in the way she was heading::
Host Zickfle says:
CSO:  Well the point is mute anyway....
CSO_Singh says:
Zickfle:  What is mute?

ACTION:  The Energy source that hit the Vesuvius now rockets the Luna... lights flash, systems blink and the ship goes black.

Cmdr_Jarek says:
CO: It would seem as though my nemesis the Shadowman...Thought it clear to send me here so that he may toy with me...He did say however the Luna could use my help....
CSO_Singh says:
:: Staggers backward, landing on her behind with an oomph.::
CO_Savar says:
::Glances at the lighting, as if willing them back on::  OPS: Lieutenant Qui, get to the Bridge, try to figure out what’s going on.  Jarek: Commander... I’m still not certain why or how you are here, but since you are - make yourself useful.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> *OPS*: The Ves has a gem over there, ma'am....    ::Holds on to his console::
CSO_Singh says:
:: Taps her commbadge.::  Bridge:  What is going on?
Host Zickfle says:
::Turns his back to his new enemies.::
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: As for you... I’m sorry, I didn’t catch your name...
Host Zickfle says:
CO: I am Zickfle.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<V-OPS> COM: Luna: That gem just let loose another wave!  You guys okay over there?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Holds on to anything as the ship is rocked again ::
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#Doc: I'm from the Luna and I was rescued by the Ves, so I'm going for a check-up. Thanks for showing me the way
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> COM: Ves: Hang tight there bud... I'll have to get back to ya!
Host Zickfle says:
#<V_Doc> CIV:  My pleasure ::Is thrown against the wall.::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
CO: I offer my assistance as you need sir...
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: I am Savar, Commanding Officer of this vessel.  I have listened to your conversation... we are from a galactic government known as the Federation.  The Federation has imposed strict rules of non-interference upon us.  We, however, do respond to requests of humanitarian need.  We will not fight a war for you.
Host Zickfle says:
::Hangs his head.:: CO:  Then we will do what we must.  I'm sorry Captain.  Survival of the fittest.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#Doc: What is going on?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Getting up, shakes her head as she realizes the alien was now ignoring her.  That did not bode well for anything.::
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
*Stronghold*: Acknowledged your last message.  Stand by.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
CO: Sir!  The Vesuvius states they have a gem on their ship.  Do you think the gem is useful to our guest?
Host Zickfle says:
#<V_Doc>  CIV: I have no idea.  It's been crazy around here.  ::Leans in a whispers::  We had one of those creatures in the Brig.  It's a grey sickly thing, like from the movies before we knew what real aliens were...  Then it died.
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: Survival of the fittest is an outdated notion.  If you are not the person or persons who have been abducting us, then you are... well, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, as a Terran once said.
Host Zickfle says:
CO:  I think Captain our conversation is at an end.  Please return me to my ship or my crew will come and get me.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#Doc: What creature?
Cmdr_Jarek says:
:: Knows where he needs to go:: Heads to Engineering::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
::Enters TL: Engineering
Host Zickfle says:
#<V_Doc> CIV:  All I know it was grey.  I wasn't allowed to see it.  The Capt questioned it but then it died before it could give any answers.  I think he was trying to find out where Lorehani was along with the humans from earth.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Butts in again ::  CO: Sir, the Ves reports she has a gem there.  It could be useful to our guest
CSO_Singh says:
:: With a sigh, takes her phaser in hand, waiting.::
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: You agreed to assist us.  And I am agreeing to understand your conflict better.  Perhaps there are other ways that we can help you, other than fighting for you.  ::Points to Qui, frantically trying to get his attention::  My crewmember indicates that our sister ship has a gem - you mentioned a gem earlier, did you not?
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#Doc: Interesting, but I must be off for my check-up ::Something I must add in my report to Intel::
Host Zickfle says:
::laughs out loud.::  CO: Captain, we have gems coming out our non-existent ears.  You miraculously have the gem we need all of a sudden?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Shakes her head with a smile, amazed at her captains diplomacy, and reminded again, she would not make the most ideal of captains... and she wonders briefly about a ruler.::
Host Zickfle says:
CO:  You found our holy grail?  You are trying to bluff.
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: If it is the gem you need, would you give up the opportunity to acquire it?
Host Zickfle says:
#<V_Doc>  CIV:  Of course Sir.  It was a pleasure to meet you.  I must be off.  ::Commbadge beeps... Medically emergency in engineering.::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
':: Enters Engineering::
CSO_Singh says:
:: The mention of the Holy Grail makes her wonder how much these people know about Earth.::
Host Zickfle says:
CO: Oh if you insist.... you are intent on wasting my time.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#Doc: Thank you. ::Ewan goes to Sickbay to look for the ships doctor so he can get back to the Luna::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
All: Attention on deck... I am Jarek....  Commander Jarek... By order of the Captain I hereby take command of engineering
Cmdr_Jarek says:
Engineer: Status report!

ACTION:   All the engineers snap to attention.  They remember the Cmdr when he was XO.  Most are happy to see him back however he got there.

CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: Perhaps I am.  Perhaps I am genuine in my interest to aid you.  We will arrange transport to our sister vessel.
CSO_Singh says:
OPS:  Ask them if we might have the gem.
Cmdr_Jarek says:
< Lt. Jackson> CEO: Sir...The mains are at 30 % Weapons are off line...Shields are at 50 %
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::Ewan finds Sickbay and enters after the doors open, steps in and looks for the ships doctor::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
Jackson: You are now in charge of weapons....Get them on line.... Immediately...I will take the mains
Cmdr_Jarek says:
< Jackson > CEO: Aye sir
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Nods at the CSO ::   *Stronghold*: Contact the Vesuvius and see if the Luna might have the gem.  I'm sure she'll want us to come over for some reason or another....
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
<Stronghold> *OPS*: Aye ma'am.   :: Enters the message and waits for an answer ::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
:: Goes to the main console:: Works the buttons rerouting power::
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
CO: Sir, I'd like to return to the bridge and arrange a meeting between the Ves CO, you and perhaps our guest?
Cmdr_Jarek says:
< McCready> CEO: Reroute power from astrometrics to shields...Also take power from science if needed
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::Ewan looks around at all of the doctors and nurses, then speaks out:: All: Which one of you is the ship's doctor?
CO_Savar says:
OPS: Please see to it that our meeting is as soon as possible.  Mister Zickfle is a busy man, and is interested in the gem.
Cmdr_Jarek says:
< McCready> CEO: Aye sir..... But sciences need power....
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
CO: Aye sir...   :: Nods to the CSO then exits sickbay ::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
McCready: Our lives come before their needs.... Make it so....
CSO_Singh says:
Zickfle:  Zickfle... question please... if this is your gem.  What will happen next?
Cmdr_Jarek says:
< McCready> CEO: Understood.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Enters a turbolift and orders it to the bridge ::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
< Jackson > CEO: Weapons at 50 % sir and gaining...
Host Zickfle says:
CSO:  We will stand in the glow of it's magical powers and return to solid form then our might will be known throughout many galaxies
Cmdr_Jarek says:
Jackson.. I need them stable...
Cmdr_Jarek says:
< Jackson > CEO: Understood
Cmdr_Jarek says:
CO: Captain... I have a status report...Sir
CO_Savar says:
::Wonders briefly if that is such a wise decision::  Zickfle: What do you mean by your might will be known?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Exits on the bridge and moves the to Command chair.  Looks over to Stronghold ::   Stronghold: Open a channel to the Vesuvius, please
CSO_Singh says:
:: Starts to reply and stops as the captain basically asks her question.::
Host Zickfle says:
::Turns and looks at the Captain.::  CO:  You will serve us or die.
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: And if I do not accept those choices?
CSO_Singh says:
:: Is so tempted to slap her forehead in disgust.::
Host Zickfle says:
CO:  Not my problem.
CSO_Singh says:
:: Turns around and in a very quiet voice..::  *OPS*:  Under no circumstances are you to let our 'guest' have that gem or any other of their species.
CO_Savar says:
Zickfle: I have tried to be accommodating to you, but your attitudes suggest that I should not help you.  Perhaps you should return to your own vessel, and fight your own fight, and we will find our own way home.  You obviously need our help, or you would not have approached us in such a manner.
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::Since no one wants to take responsibility for being ship doctor for the Vesuvius, Ewan finds the nearest unoccupied biobed and takes a seat upon it::
Host Zickfle says:
CO:  So be it Captain
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
*CSO*: Can you be more specific, Commander?  The Vesuvius may need to know
Cmdr_Jarek says:
* Bridge* This is Engineering ..respond !
CSO_Singh says:
*OPS*:  Unless you have a desire to be a slave and serve our guest, keep the gem away from them.  Apparently it gives them form.  And as we have seen so far, their ability outweights ours.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
*CEO*: Yes, Commander?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Grimaces ::   *CSO*: I'll figure out a tactful way of explaining that to the Ves, Commander
CSO_Singh says:
:: Smiles::  *OPS*:  In this case, cold truth would be best.
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
:: Chuckles to herself ::   *CSO*: Understood Commander
Cmdr_Jarek says:
Qui: Qui ?.....
CSO_Singh says:
:: Turns back to the alien and her captain.::  CO:  Sir... would it be wise to let Zickfle go?
OPS-Lt-Qui says:
*CEO*: Yes, Commander.  I saw you somehow materialize in sickbay.  Why do you contact the bridge?
Cmdr_Jarek says:
:: Self: Qui.... Many thoughts I have had of her
Cmdr_Jarek says:
*Qui*: Weapons are at 50 %..Mainly phasers... Mains are at 40 % and climbing.... Shields are at 60 % ...Mainly fore.  Might I suggest you keep our backside away from any fire
CIV_Capt_MacPherson-Quest says:
#::Ewan waits patiently until a doctor notices him and gives him his check-up so he can leave the Ves and get back to the Luna::
Cmdr_Jarek says:
*Bridge * Acknowledge.....
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