Host John A says:
***** Continue Pharaoh Mission*****  
                   "Witch Hunt"
                       Part 2

FCO Horn says:
::standing by, waiting for orders::

Darla Denn says:
::Scurries from a rock to a tree, hiding::

CSO Wilks says:
:: on shuttle awaiting arrival to the Pharoah ::

Host John A says:
ACTION: Giving the  CEO and CTO orders to search for Denn, The CO leads the Scientists to the Beam out point... except for Dr Fadabushi.

OPS Stidd says:
::Standing by:: Fadabushi: Where did Mrs. Denn go to search for a beam down sight at?

Darla Denn says:
::Panting a bit, eyes wide, she spots a flock of sheep with their shepherd::

XO Starks says:
@::Walks on to Bridge zipping up collar on new red uniform and goes to stand by the helm ::

XO Starks says:
@FCO: What's the ETA for our new CSO's Shuttle arrival?

CTO Riker says:
OPS: Stidd  any  luck finding her 

Darla Denn says:
::When the shepherd and the sheep get close enough, she jumps out screeching, making the shepherd pass out from fear and the sheep scatter::  Shepherd: YEEAHHHHHHHHHYEEEEEE!

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: Not yet sir, still scanning.

CTO Riker says:
OPS: never mind ............ ALL: this way 

XO Starks says:
@FCO: Ens. Bitz, when the CSO's shuttle comes by clear them to transport him over

CTO Riker says:
:: hears   a  someone  yelling  and goes in that direction ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Turns and follows Riker::

Darla Denn says:
::Nervous laughter follows her as she looks for more to scare::

FCO Horn says:
::Follows CTO, scanning at the same time::

CSO Wilks says:
@::looks up in shuttle window and sees the pharoah nearing::

CTO Riker says:
:: sees Denn :: DENN:  hold it  right there 

Darla Denn says:
::Hears a voice:: CTO: NOOOOOO!  ::Looks at a 10 Lb. rock and makes it fly towards the CTO::

OPS Stidd says:
::Moves to set up a cross fire on Denns position::

CTO Riker says:
::ducks::

FCO Horn says:
CTO: There some strange energy readings from the ridge ::pointing::

Darla Denn says:
::Then runs and hides::

Host John A says:
ACTION: the rock grazes the CTO as the Dr runs off

OPS Stidd says:
::Watches the dr.:: CTO: You alright sir?

CTO Riker says:
OPS: :: staggers  for a moment ::  yea  I’m fine

Darla Denn says:
::Ducks behind a small hill and scurries away, low to the ground her heart pumping in fear::

FCO Horn says:
CTO: I am scanning strange energy readings from the ridge ::pointing again::

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: I lost her behind that hill there.

CTO Riker says:
FCO: ok  

CTO Riker says:
OPS: lets go

CSO Wilks says:
@Comm: Pharoah: This is Lt. Wilks on the shuttle, I’m ready for transport

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: Yes sir. ::Follows CTO::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
CTO: That was close, her power seems to be growing

XO Starks says:
@Comm: Shuttle, Lt. Wilks you are cleared for transport

Darla Denn says:
::Her heart calming down a bit, she spots a hut with two people.  Jumps out and scares them::  All: ARRGGHH! BOOGA-WOOGA!

CTO Riker says:
DOC: is there any way to  restrain her   with out  hurting her 

FCO Horn says:
CTO: The readings are coming from a cavern that is up ahead

OPS Stidd says:
Dr. Fad: Besides the telekinesis, What other changes did you notice in her, physical and otherwise.

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
CTO: If she isn't near the natives heavy stun should do the trick... :: muses:: self: worked before....

MO Ratliff says:
:: listens with interest ::

CTO Riker says:
OPS: ill take point cover me 

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: Yes sir.

CSO Wilks says:
@Comm: Pharoah, transporting.  Shuttle pilot: transport me to the transporter pad of the pharoah

MO Ratliff says:
:: sets her tricorder to obtain specific readings when next in range of the Dr ::

Darla Denn says:
::Moves erratically through the hills, slowly making her way to the village, scaring people along the way::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
OPS: just the vile threatening temperament mostly

FCO Horn says:
CTO: want me to investigate the source of the energy readings?

XO Starks says:
@Comm, Shuttle: Thank you Shuttle Horizon, we have the Lt. Safe trip home

OPS Stidd says:
Self: Fascinating how similar and yet dissimilar the two are.

CTO Riker says:
:: sets  phaser for heavy/max  stun :: SELF:  no more mister nice guy 

XO Starks says:
@Comm Transporter room: PO: have the Lt. report to the bridge as soon as possible

CSO Wilks says:
@:: leaves transporter room and heads for TL::

Darla Denn says:
::Closer and closer she moves towards the village::

CTO Riker says:
:: has an idea :: CEO/FCO: u guys  go that way we me and  Stidd will go this  way 

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: around a boulder the FCO discovers a small cavern, the energy reading come from it.

CEO Walde says:
::Follows CTO orders.::

FCO Horn says:
CTO: Yes sir, ::looking at Emma:: Lets go

CSO Wilks says:
@:: Enters TL:: TL: Bridge

FCO Horn says:
CEO: Emma, lets check these readings out

MO Ratliff says:
:: notices the cave and investigates ::

FCO Horn says:
::enters cavern::

MO Ratliff says:
FCO: I'm getting life readings, but I don't see where they're coming from!

Darla Denn says:
::Wild eyed, Darla jumps out from a tree, scaring an elderly man::  Man: YAAAAH!

MO Ratliff says:
:: moves closer to the source ::

CEO Walde says:
::Follows FCO::

CSO Wilks says:
@:: exits TL, and walks down the hall to the bridge::

MO Ratliff says:
FCO: Are they a match to what Dr Denn is giving off?

CTO Riker says:
OPS: any thing 

FCO Horn says:
MO: Let me check ::checks her tricorder::

MO Ratliff says:
*CTO* Sir, I'm getting strong life signs in this cavern, stronger than those given off by Dr Denn!

CTO Riker says:
ALL: she has to be here  somewhere  me and stidd  saw her 

MO Ratliff says:
FCO: These signs are so much more intense!

CTO Riker says:
*MO* what kind 

OPS Stidd says:
CTO:I have her on tricorder.  Bering 126 by 31.

CSO Wilks says:
@::Enters bridge:: XO: Sir, I'm the new CSO that was assigned here. ::hands orders padd to XO::

CTO Riker says:
OPS: lets go 

XO Starks says:
@ ::see's the new "blue collar walk on to the bridge :: CSO: Lt. Wilks, welcome aboard I'm Lt. Cmdr. Starks

CTO Riker says:
OPS: about how  far 

FCO Horn says:
CEO/MO: Lets go in further. Maybe we can find out what this is all about.

MO Ratliff says:
*CTO* The readings are purely energy, we can find no corporeal body.  They seem residual, but I'm not sure

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: range .225 km.

FCO Horn says:
::Continues scanning::

XO Starks says:
@:: takes padd:: CSO: take your station Lt. ::motions to the SCI terminal :: we have an evac going on down below see if you can tell me what's going on as they haven’t hailed in a while

MO Ratliff says:
FCO/CEO: That's a good idea, I'll wait here, see if you find more lifesigns further in

CEO Walde says:
FCO: Right.

CTO Riker says:
*MO*  check it out and report back  stay in  constant   contact

FCO Horn says:
::Goes in further::

FCO Horn says:
::Finds vase::

MO Ratliff says:
*CTO* Aye, sir.  We're attempting to determine if there are multiple signs

CEO Walde says:
::Moves deeper into the cave.::

FCO Horn says:
CEO: See that vase? That is where the readings are coming from

CTO Riker says:
:: sees  Denn :: DEENN: stop  or ill shoot  

CEO Walde says:
FCO: What do you make of it?

FCO Horn says:
CEO: I don't know ::does a deeper scan on the vase::

Darla Denn says:
::Looks at the CTO and makes his phaser move, seemingly on its own, then turns and runs into the village::

CTO Riker says:
:: follows her ::

CSO Wilks says:
@XO: may i take my station?

OPS Stidd says:
::Charges after Darla Denn::

CEO Walde says:
::Bends down to get a better look at the vase.::

FCO Horn says:
CEO: we can try to put the cap back on, since it appears to be designed to hold what ever is in it.

MO Ratliff says:
*FCO* what have you found?

Darla Denn says:
::Screaming, she runs it what seems to be the town square. Right into a mob of villagers::

FCO Horn says:
*MO* there is a vase here that has some energy readings coming from it

CTO Riker says:
::  catches up  with Denn  ::

CEO Walde says:
FCO: Ok. Let's see what putting the cap on does. ::Puts cap on the vase.::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: The villagers are caught off guard and begin running amok

CTO Riker says:
:: sneaks up behind  Denn and  grabs her ::

FCO Horn says:
::Helps putting the cap back on::

CEO Walde says:
FCO: What are you getting now?

OPS Stidd says:
::Gives Denn a Nerve Pinch::

FCO Horn says:
::Once the cap is on, scans again for any change::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: the energy reading diminish as the vase is closed

CSO Wilks says:
@:: walks to science station on bridge::

FCO Horn says:
CEO: The energy readings are disappearing

Darla Denn says:
::Fights like a wild cat, scratching the CTO and trying to bite him:: CTO: Grrrrr, EEEYYYAAAA! snarl, snap

MO Ratliff says:
*CTO* Sir, we've found artifacts, we'll keep you informed.

MO Ratliff says:
:: moves to join the FCO and CEO ::

FCO Horn says:
::Puts tricorder away and picks vase up to inspect it::

MO Ratliff says:
:: rounds a corner to see the FCO holding the artifact ::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
CTO: Where's your doctor! we need a sedative!

CTO Riker says:
DOC: she’s sick  she’s on Vulcan  last I heard 

Darla Denn says:
::Screaming and thrashing about wildly::  All: YIYIYIYIYIYIYIYI!

OPS Stidd says:
::Trying to control her:: Dr.: The MO is in the cave with the others.

XO Starks says:
@::walks up behind CSO's console:: CSO: last we heard they we in pursuit of one of the science team, but the caves in that valley are scrubbing our passive sensor readings see if you can clear it up

Darla Denn says:
::Scratching the CTO and kicking OPS when he gets too close::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: More than 50 villagers rush the group and quickly bind and gag Dr Denn, Stidd and Riker

CEO Walde says:
FCO/MO: Lets take the vase out into the light and see what we can find.

CSO Wilks says:
@XO: I’ll try sir

FCO Horn says:
CEO: Okay ::follows CEO and MO outside::

CSO Wilks says:
@:: begins scanning::

Darla Denn says:
::Bound and gagged, she still fights.  Her eyes wide with fear::

CTO Riker says:
VILLAGERS: hey  let us  go   she the evil one  not  us

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
:: is bound by a native ::

MO Ratliff says:
:: goes outside with  FCO and CEO ::

CTO Riker says:
:: tries  to  reach  his  communicator but cant ::

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: I recommend we go peacefully and show them we are not a threat to them.

MO Ratliff says:
FCO/CEO: I've lost my Comm link with the CTO

FCO Horn says:
MO: If the DR. was infected by this radiation, could we not irradiate her?

CTO Riker says:
OPS: hmmmmmm  uhhh    I guess you’re right

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
A moonless starless night begins to fall on the village, all captives but Denn are taken to a wooden cage

Darla Denn says:
::Breathing hard, she isn't fighting as hard.  Still strugles abit::

CEO Walde says:
MO: Try one of the others.

FCO Horn says:
MO: Do you know where the CTO and OPS last position was?

MO Ratliff says:
'FCO/CEO: let's take this with us and meet up with the rest of the AT, quickly.

FCO Horn says:
::Follows MO and CEO::

MO Ratliff says:
FCO: Yes, I saw them heading this way.  :: leads the way ::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: The villages tie Denn to a stake in the middle of the market square, then pile dry wood at her feet

CTO Riker says:
SELF:  cool  

CSO Wilks says:
@XO: sir, i haven't had any luck clearing the readings up, I’ll recalibrate the sensors and try again

MO Ratliff says:
:: they make their way to town and come upon the village to witness a big commotion ::

MO Ratliff says:
All: what the!

CTO Riker says:
OPS:  they think she’s a witch and there going to  burn her at the stake

Darla Denn says:
::Tied to the stake, she still struggles to get free, lunging at a villager now and then::

FCO Horn says:
::Looks at the commotion that is going on around her::

CSO Wilks says:
@:: recalibrate sensors and starts scanning again::

XO Starks says:
@CSO: wait  ::points to screen looks like Emma's team is getting to a communications clearing

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
All: I told you they were a superstitious lot :: shakes his head::

XO Starks says:
@COMM CEO: Pharaoh to AT, I'm just now able to get a signal to you.. What’s your status?

MO Ratliff says:
FCO/CEO:  Well, we look like locals, let's see how close we can get to what's going on

CSO Wilks says:
@:: stops::

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: I see.  I also see that the ropes are somewhat old.  I might be able to find a weakness to exploit sir.

FCO Horn says:
MO: we can pretend like we have been looking for these people to exile the witches

CTO Riker says:
OPS: ok

OPS Stidd says:
::Begins feeling around the ropes for a weak spot::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: some villages begin to pour a clear liquid on Denn and the wood, as the ATs UT picks up " Burn the Witch!"

CTO Riker says:
OPS/DOC:  in my  pocket is a knife  try to  reach it 

CEO Walde says:
COMM Pharaoh: We have come upon the village and the rest of the team seem to between a rock and a hard place.

OPS Stidd says:
::Works faster::

FCO Horn says:
CEO/MO: Follow my lead

Darla Denn says:
::Her eyes and hair wild, she still fights the ropes that bind her::

FCO Horn says:
::Yells:: All: Stop. Burning the witches will not destroy them. It will only make them angry

MO Ratliff says:
:: scans the liquid ::  FCO: that's 180 proof moonshine

XO Starks says:
@::hears transmission cut off and straightens uniform :: ::feeling very helpless::

FCO Horn says:
ALL: We know how to destroy the witches and have them be gone forever

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: A man points at the FCO and yells more strangers! get them!

Darla Denn says:
::Flashing violet eyes lock onto the FCO::

MO Ratliff says:
:: is blended into the crowd ::

FCO Horn says:
SELF: Oops

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: A village leader with an evil glint in his eye brings a lit torch to the center of the crowd

MO Ratliff says:
:: her mind races to come up with a solution ::]

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
<Leader> We know not your hill people ways! This is how we deal with witches!  :: drops the torch on the pyre::

Darla Denn says:
::Sees the fire and thrashes about on the stake, growling::

MO Ratliff says:
:: walks slowly thru the crowd until she reaches the CTO ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Works feverishly at the ropes trying to break them::

FCO Horn says:
::pulls phaser out and fires at the crowd::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
FCO: NO!

FCO Horn says:
::as crowd disperses runs towards the bound crew members::

XO Starks says:
@::sees an indicator on the CSO's panel:: CSO: damn we've got phaser fire down there!

MO Ratliff says:
:: reaches the wooden cell, and stands facing away from it, hands behind her back, working the rope ::

CTO Riker says:
:: looks at the doctor :: DOC: why not u got  a better idea 

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: he villages turn to see this new magic as the fire begins to consume the flesh of DR Denn.

Darla Denn says:
All:: AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!

MO Ratliff says:
:: the cell is open ::

CEO Walde says:
::Runs to Denn and tries to untie her.:

CTO Riker says:
:: reaches his  knife and cuts the ropes and   unties the doc :: 

FCO Horn says:
::seeing MO at the cage, changes direction and helps the CEO::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
Leader: No Wait, this is white magic! It would exorcise the witch

CSO Wilks says:
@XO: a life reading disappeared

Darla Denn says:
::Even though she is getting burned, she fights the CEOs help::

OPS Stidd says:
::Breaks the ropes:: DR: You have a patient to tend to, I will free these people.

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: A villager grabs the CEO and holds her firm

MO Ratliff says:
:: goes to Dr Denn, and pulls the CEO out of the flames ::

CEO Walde says:
::Begins to beat the villager with all her might.::

MO Ratliff says:
:: her hands are burnt as she attempts to free Dr Denn ::

FCO Horn says:
::Helps MO with the DR.::

CTO Riker says:
:: climbs  out of the  cell with  ops and the  doc ::

OPS Stidd says:
::Hurries towards the fire area::

Darla Denn says:
::While thrashing around her violet eyes lock onto the MO::

Darla Denn says:
::The fire becomes too intense, pushing back the FCO and the MO::

FCO Horn says:
::Tries to cover DR. Denns eyes::

MO Ratliff says:
:: gives her something for the pain ::

CTO Riker says:
:: knocks out the  guy that  had the CEO :: 

MO Ratliff says:
:: and is overcome by the smoke and backs away, pulling the FCO with her ::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: The flames burn hot and bright, till Denns skin blackens and muscle and bone appear

FCO Horn says:
MO: We have to get her out of there. She will die

MO Ratliff says:
FCO: It's too late for her, I'm sorry

CEO Walde says:
FCO: She's dead already.

Darla Denn says:
::As the fire consumes Darla, she seems to transform, becoming a wisp of smoke that hovers above the village then drifts away::

OPS Stidd says:
::Charges at full speed towards the fire intent on knocking it out of the fire::

FCO Horn says:
::Seeing the body:: All: NOOO

MO Ratliff says:
:: tries to get a reading from the smoke ::

FCO Horn says:
::turns around to see what is happening behind her::

Host Dr Fadabushi says:
ACTION: DR Fadabushi slowly walks away shaking his head

Darla Denn says:
::The wisp moves over a hill and disappears from view::

CTO Riker says:
ALL: lets  get the  heck  outta here

XO Starks says:
@CSO: as soon as the AT is out of the dampening valley beam them aboard

FCO Horn says:
::Grabs the vase and follows the CTO::

CSO Wilks says:
@XO: yes sir

Host Village Leader says:
CTO: Why would you wish to save the witch? Are you an evil spirit Hill Folk?! :: looks suspicious::

MO Ratliff says:
:: catches up to the FCO :: FCO: Did you get a reading from that smoke that seemed to leave Dr Denn's body!?:

Host Village Leader says:
CTO: Wait stranger! Or you will taste her fate!

CTO Riker says:
VL: she  is  a  person   she maybe  evil  but she’s  still a person  where we come from we don’t  kill people  just  cause we don’t get along 

FCO Horn says:
MO: no, i did not get a reading

Host Village Leader says:
ACTION: a crowd of town folk gather pitch forks in hand

CTO Riker says:
::points his phaser at the VL ::  VL:  back off  

Host Village Leader says:
CTO: your ways are strange, leave our village at once and never return!

Host Village Leader says:
:: turns and grabs a jug of the clear liquid::

CTO Riker says:
VL: our pleasure 

CTO Riker says:
COMM: Pharaoh: 6 too beam up 

OPS Stidd says:
::Turns and leaves, shaking his head::

Darla Denn says:
::The wisp of smoke floats behind the AT::

FCO Horn says:
::right behind the CTO's heels::

XO Starks says:
@COM:  AT: we read you stand by for beam out

CSO Wilks says:
@Comm: away team; energizing, ::activates transporter::

Host Village Leader says:
ACTION: the AT walks to the beam out site with out incident
Darla Denn says:
::The smoke drifts next to the FCO and is caught in the beam::

FCO Horn says:
::notices the smoke next to her::

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: I feel that we failed that time, sir.

CTO Riker says:
OPS:  how so 

OPS Stidd says:
CTO: We could have helped Miss. Denn but we let her die.

Host Village Leader says:
ACTION: The Science team is given quarters and the mission seems done....

Host Village Leader says:
**** Pause Mission*******