Be Careful of What You Wish For?? part 10
Mission #329
Stardate 10601.05 

SUMMARY

The crew of the Pharaoh are in a contest... against themselves. They have been introduced by the Excalibians to their 'counterparts' from another universe. Each group are now hidden in the hilly terrain and are planning their strategies.  After a night in a cave, the away team face the daylight with what they hope is a plan of action.  On the Pharaoh, the crew can monitor on the view screen, the activity below.  However, they are powerless to aide them and frustrated at the inaction.

Host Gilles says:
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XO_Santiago says:
@::On the bridge...rubbing the side of her stomach.  In her other hand a cup of coffee.  She continues to look at the screen helpless.::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Is standing near the entrance to the cave looking out into the environment outside.::
CO_Sacul says:
:: looks out at the entrance of the cave ::
CMO_Balena says:
::blink as the sun comes up and feels the heat that it brings::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::at base camp, standing and looking out at the horizon as the sun rises, still shivering::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: Morning has broken on the planet's surface... the sun is shinning... .the temp has risen to 15°C (62°F)   and the snow is melting quite fast.
CMO_Balena says:
::stands up and walks over to the entrance of the cave::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::at the base camp, walking the perimeter::
CO_Sacul says:
:: shakes her head ::  CMO/OPS:  Gotta love the weather here.
XO_Santiago says:
@All:  Any ideas on how to bring rock people to heal would be greatly appreciated.  No idea is stupid...  ::looks around.::
Host Gilles says:
@ ACTION: The XO's coffee is cold.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> ::Looking thoughtful and bits back a laugh as the XO spits out her cold coffee onto the floor.::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at the Captain's statement.::  CO:  I wonder if it'll get really hot here later on.
CMO_Balena says:
::looks back at the CO as he body absorbs the heat:: CO: I beg to differ ma'am
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Don't give them any ideas.  :: smiles to take the sting out of her words ::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::looks to the CEO::  CEO:  At least it’s warming up.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> XO:  You know Ma'am.  I was thinking about something.  Not sure if it will work.  Those Excalibians tend to read our minds... but was thinking...
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at her and turns to see the Doctor walking towards them.::
CMO_Balena says:
::kneels and picks up some of the hand made weapons they made::
XO_Santiago says:
@::Looks at the nice lady at OPS.  Wicked poker player, thinks they need a rematch.  The 10 bars of latinum she lost needs to be replenished.::  AOPS:  Well spit it out.
CMO_Balena says:
::moves over to the OPS and CO:: CO: What now captain?
FCO_Hawkes says:
::scans the treeline for movement::
CO_Sacul says:
CMO/OPS:  We move out.  We know the general direction they were in....so, let proceed cautiously.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> XO:  Well we maybe looking at it wrong.  We are up against rock.  Intelligent rock none the less.  They read our thoughts.  Collectively maybe we can plant some ideas get them focused on that.  Then  while they are focused I can work on some harmonics.  We have left out a convenient weapon... ::Smiles sweetly::
CEO_Rydyll says:
FCO: This temperature is good swimming weather.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Reaches down to grab some of the weapons they had created and gives one to the Captain.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::moves back toward the center of the camp::
CMO_Balena says:
::moves outside the cave and looks around::
CO_Sacul says:
:: picks up the weapons they made ::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CEO:  For you maybe...  My idea of ideal swimming water comes in the form of a hot tub.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Looks thoughtfully at Aiesha.::
XO_Santiago says:
AOPS:  What are you saying.........?
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The terrain is muddy and sticky.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Waits for the Captain to head out of the cave so that he can keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't get hurt somehow.::
CO_Sacul says:
:: begins to think out loud :: Self:  They know where we are....they've probably laid traps along the way.  Perhaps it'd be better to fall back to the base camp and set up traps.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS>  XO:  Sound waves Ma'am.  Go for the heart of them.  The away team can look after themselves.  They may not expect an attack directly at them.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::moves around a bit, getting the circulation back::  CEO:  I remember this one leave I took on Risa, there were these two Bolian sisters...   ::smiles and snickers a little::
CMO_Balena says:
::steps in the mud then tries to stay on the rocks in the rock to help him walk::
CMO_Balena says:
CO/OPS: Watch the terrain it a bit slippery
CEO_Rydyll says:
FCO: That is not swimming.  That is taking a bath while the water bubbles around you.  And needing the assistance of Bolians to help you bathe makes me wonder about the ship's flight being in your care. ::looks at him plainly::
XO_Santiago says:
@::Thinks a moment.::  AOPS:  It's worth a try..... ::Speaking slowly::  Nothing else has worked.  Maybe something less violent would not give the Excalibians pause.  ::Cringes a bit...as she gets another pain in the side.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CEO:  They weren't helping me bathe.  ::smiles::
CEO_Rydyll says:
FCO: Then you should not have been in a tub. ::stretches::
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> XO:  I'll get right on it Ma'am...  ::turns back to her console and furiously works over it.  Fingers are just a flying.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::laughs::  CEO:  No, probably not.
CO_Sacul says:
:: turns to OPS and CMO :: CMO/OPS:  Ok, here's what I'm thinking.....we go back to base because they know where we are and will have probably laid out traps for us.  Maybe we can lay traps for them instead.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Turns towards tactical.::  TO:  T'rget...  What one collective thought projected to the Excalibians would catch their attention?
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods.::  CO:  Perhaps they will come looking for us in the cave but we won't be there.
CMO_Balena says:
::moves over to the CO as he talks to him::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CEO:  I wonder how the others are making out.
CO_Sacul says:
OPS: But it's almost impossible to hide our tracks.
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> ::grins:: XO: I have this great image of one Shore leave....
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  True.  The mud will make things difficult.  But if we all have the same feet, it may confuse them.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Chuckles::  TO:  Would it help our Away Team?
CMO_Balena says:
CO/OPS: Well in this wet terrain it would be easy to track them but we have the same disadvantage.
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> ::grins:: XO: I dunno.... will erotic thoughts distract Excalibians?
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  In either case, they will follow us.
CEO_Rydyll says:
FCO: Unknown, but I believe the Captain will lead them well.
CO_Sacul says:
CMO:  And they know where we were, they will surely have set traps.  I would.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  That's a given.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CEO:  I hate just sitting here, holding up the walls...  How long should we wait before going out after them.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Smiles sweetly::  TO:  I dunno,  let's give it a try.  Send a ship wide of your thought and have it concentrated towards the Excalibians...maybe some good old fashion sex would give them....hmmmm..... well....
CMO_Balena says:
CO: Well ma'am if they are going to follow our tracks we could lead them some where were we could ambush them
CO_Sacul says:
CMO/OPS:  Then let’s leave them distance foot prints to follow.  :: smiles ::
XO_Santiago says:
AOPS:  How is your sound theory coming?  ::turns back a moment.::
CO_Sacul says:
:: heads back to the base camp ::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Smiles back at the Captain and follows her.::
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS>  XO:  I'm still tinkering a bit.  I want it to get it a high enough frequency so that we don't hurt our people on the surface but it's high enough for the Excalibians but we may have to explain some broken ear drums.  I suspect another 10 mins Ma'am.
CMO_Balena says:
::takes the rear as they move out::
XO_Santiago says:
@AOPS:  Ok, make it five and I'll see about letting you let me win back my money.
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> ::pictures the most fun night he had on Shore Leave and grins sheepishly::
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> ::Laughs at Anita.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
FCO: You outrank me so I will do as you order.  However, since you asked my opinion, I believe we should remain here and work on more weapons and strategies for attack.
CO_Sacul says:
:: continues to slog through the mud, keeping herself alert for traps or attack ::
CMO_Balena says:
::tries to listen for any movement of their enemy but all he can here is them moving through the mud::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CEO:  Yeah.  ::looks at his one spear and one rock::  Some more weapons might be in order.  If those counterparts find us in force, we'll be badly outnumbered.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  Would this qualify as one of your worst away missions, Captain?
XO_Santiago says:
@::Looks at T’rget.:: TO:  Send a description through the ship comms my friend.  ::Chuckles a bit.::  If anyone complains.  Tell the friendly neighbourhood doctor says so and has big needles for the nay sayers.
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> XO: Hmmm... I have this one Holosuite program I bought at DS9.... very............... VERY ummmmm distracting.
CO_Sacul says:
:: almost laughs :: OPS:  Actually, I've had worse.  Can't remember them right now.....
CEO_Rydyll says:
::picks up a couple of hand sized rocks and sits down to sharpen the first:: FCO: I'll work on the knives.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Raises her eyebrow::  TO:  Run it.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CEO:  Right, I'll start on some more spears.  ::moves towards a nearby stand of trees::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Smiles at her and keeps on walking.::  CO:  I wouldn't mind hearing some of those stories one day.
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> XO: REALLY?   Wow !   Ummmm... I'll go get it in my quarters Ma'am.... it's..... not in the computer you see.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS>  XO:  I’m ready Ma'am.  I've programmed the reflector dish to emit a high frequency sound.  I've got it focused on the planet.
CMO_Balena says:
OPS: That means yes but she doesn't want to get our depressed
XO_Santiago says:
@TO:  Put it in the computer.  I want the Excalibians searching it.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Smiles and nods at the Doctor's comment.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::starts to rip small 1 inch diameter branches from the trees::  Self:  To bad I don’t have my katana with me.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::uses a smaller rock and starts grinding down the side of the larger one::
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> XO:  Ready on your Mark Ma'am.
Host Gilles says:
@ ::runs quickly to his quarters::
XO_Santiago says:
@::Takes a deep breath.::  AOPS:  Let's let T’rget get his program into the computer.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> ::Nods and waits nervously.::
CO_Sacul says:
:: walks around the bend and sees the base camp :: Out loud:  Incoming friends.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::takes about a dozen branches back to the base camp, starts to strip the bark and sharpen one branch with his rock::
CMO_Balena says:
::looks behind them to see if they are being followed::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Arrives to the base camp with the Captain and Doctor.::
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> ::arrives back on the bridge and begins downloading the program in the computer::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::while sharpening::  CEO:  Starting to get hungry....  ::hears a distant voice and looks::
FCO_Hawkes says:
Aloud:  Who goes there!?
XO_Santiago says:
@TO: Hurry it up T’rget.  Prove to me you really have nimble fingers that you brag about.
CO_Sacul says:
Aloud: Incoming friends.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::sees the others approaching::  CO:  Captain.
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> XO: Ma'am.... if you really want to know about my fingers.... maybe tonight when we are off duty we can......
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Mister Hawkes.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  How can we be sure you're you?
CMO_Balena says:
::moves is into the base camp and looks at the rest of the AT::
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Well, seeing as how I have the password and I haven't started attacking you that might be an indication.
CO_Sacul says:
FCO: on top of that, we are dressed that same as when we left.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Smiles as he joins the rest of his crewmates.::
XO_Santiago says:
@::Grins::  TO:  You know I'm tempted, but my Marine hubby might have other ideas about that.  Besides doesn't it bother you that I'm pregnant?
FCO_Hawkes says:
::smiles at the CO::  CO:  Ahh yes, good point.
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  And I could demote you to pocket lint.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::keeps his rock handy::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Did you find our quarry?
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> XO: He is not here... ::waggles eyebrows::  and well....  it does not show..................  
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  They found us you might say.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  So you were successful.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Chuckles::  TO:  The program T’rget or I'll cut off you lobs.  I'm a surgeon you know.  I can do that.
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Well, let's hope they follow us back here and we have a few surprises for them.
OPS_Sanford says:
FCO, CEO:  Are the defences in place?
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  We'll be ready.
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> XO: Ate Ma'am.....   programming.......   and loading is complete.... ready to run at your say so Ma'am.
FCO_Hawkes says:
OPS:  Mostly.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::is concerned that the Captain didn't actually give a password:: CO: With all due respect.  Our enemies could overwhelm one or more of us and change uniforms.  Clothing cannot exactly be considered proof.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Takes a deep breath and closes her eyes a moment.  Speaking slowly.::  TO:  Ok, activate program.  AOPS:  Give it three minutes then activate the reflector dish.  Let's get their attention first.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> XO:  Aye, Ma'am.
Host Gilles says:
@ <TO_T'rget> ::runs program: XO: Program running Ma'am.
OPS_Sanford says:
CEO:  We gave you the password.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Nods at T'rget:: All:  Ok know we wait.... ::Counts the minutes.::
CO_Sacul says:
CEO:  I gave it to the FCO because you were out cold.
CEO_Rydyll says:
OPS: And you have never heard of prisoners who were coerced into giving passwords?
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> ::Hand hovering over the button.::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Is no stranger to that, that's for sure.::  CEO:  Of course.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::raises a hand:: CO/OPS: I merely stated a fact.  And, a concussion was the reason for my being unconscious.  I am alert now.
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: 2 Spears come flying and hit inches from the Captain's head next to a tree.
CO_Sacul says:
:: ducks ::
CO_Sacul says:
All:  Well, they followed us.
FCO_Hawkes says:
FCO:  Incoming!
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS>  ::hands falls to the console.::  XO:  Reflector dish activated.  ::Crosses her fingers.::
CMO_Balena says:
::moves and leans against a large rock::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Ducks down when the Captain does and gets his spear ready.::
XO_Santiago says:
@::Holds her breath.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
CO: I believe that means we are now under attack. ::grabs her knife and spears::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::grabs a spear and turns in the direction the thrown spear came from::
CMO_Balena says:
::holds tight to one of the spear and looks around the edge of the rock::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::moves quickly to the edge of the camp, visually searching for their attackers::
CO_Sacul says:
:: is crouched, trying to find the origin of where the spears came from ::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The away team hear running in the mud, it is hard to tell the exact location.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  If only we had a holographic generator.
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  I wish we did.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Peeks over the rock and looks around trying to find the enemy.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::looks now in the opposite direction::  All:  Where the heck are they.
OPS_Sanford says:
CO:  They could attempt to surround us.
XO_Santiago says:
@AOPS:  Well ?
CEO_Rydyll says:
::moves into the bushes just outside the camp, still searching for their enemies::
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> XO:  Waiting Ma'am.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
OPS:  Let them come.  I'm tired and I wanna go to bed.
CO_Sacul says:
OPS:  Not unless they can climb up that cliff.
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: 2 more spears come flying and one hits the CEO in the left arm.
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The away team hear more running in the mud, it is once again hard to tell the exact location.
CO_Sacul says:
:: sees where the spear come from and throw one of her own at the same place ::
CEO_Rydyll says:
Self: Ah! ::falls backwards, speaking a few choice Zaldan words::
CMO_Balena says:
::hears the CEO and quickly move over to her::
CMO_Balena says:
CEO: Don't move
OPS_Sanford says:
::Keeps an eye on the Doctor's movement in case spears would fly his way.::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::feels the back of the spear poking through the back of her arm and swears some more::
FCO_Hawkes says:
ALL:  Give them some cover!
CMO_Balena says:
::grabs his sleeve and tears part of it off::
CEO_Rydyll says:
CMO: Break off the length.  It doesn't feel as if the bone was hit.
FCO_Hawkes says:
::runs up to the CMO and the CEO::  CMO:  Doc, we need to get her back into the camp.
CO_Sacul says:
All:  Throw your spears in that direction 
CEO_Rydyll says:
CMO: Just wrap it.  I'll live until the fight is over.  I am right-handed.
CMO_Balena says:
::places the rip piece around spear:: FCO: One second
OPS_Sanford says:
::Throws a spear to where the Captain motioned and listens for any movement.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::holds his spear defensively::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: The away team hear something resembling a scream.... but it stops almost instantly.
CMO_Balena says:
CEO: This may hurt a bit. ::grabs the long send of the spear and snaps it as close to the arm as possible::
XO_Santiago says:
@AOPS:  What is going on?  Did it work?
CEO_Rydyll says:
FCO: My grip won't be solid anymore.  Take my knife. ::holds out the sharpened rock::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::takes the CEO's sharpened rock::  
CEO_Rydyll says:
All: Ah! ::cries out but bites her lip to keep from screaming in pain::
FCO_Hawkes says:
CMO:  Doc. we really need to back up.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> ::Shakes her head.::  XO:  Let me try again but a different frequency.  I thought something happened.  ::fingers fly again.::
CMO_Balena says:
::makes sure the cloth is tightly around her arm: CEO: Okay lets go
CMO_Balena says:
::grabs her good arm and helps her up:: CEO: Try not to move the rest of the spear that in your arm.
CO_Sacul says:
:: listens for them to move again ::
OPS_Sanford says:
::Hears the scream and wonders if they actually hit someone or if it was just a farce.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::moves back with the CMO and the CEO::
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: Sensors detect a raise in temperature in the location where the Away Team was at the beginning. The area where they met their counterparts.
CEO_Rydyll says:
::nods and forces herself to her feet:: CMO: I thought I'd pull it out and use it on the idiot who threw it at me. ::shakes her head:: Of course I won't mess with it, Doctor.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Sits back down dejected.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::moves to the perimeter of the camp, visually searching for the enemy::
CMO_Balena says:
CEO: Your welcome ::as he moves a head of her to make sure that its okay for her to move through::
FCO_Hawkes says:
Self:  Come out, come out, where ever you are.
Host Gilles says:
ACTION: All is silence around the base camp area.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Wonders what their counterparts are doing on the outside.::
FCO_Hawkes says:
::holds up his spear, ready to throw::
CEO_Rydyll says:
::gets back to the center of the camp and looks around, gripping her spear with her "good" arm::
CEO_Rydyll says:
CO: It's took quiet.  Your orders Captain?
FCO_Hawkes says:
ALL:  Maybe they all ran away.
CO_Sacul says:
:: nods :: CEO:  It seems that way, but, I'd like to know for sure.
CEO_Rydyll says:
CO: Permission to go for a little walk, Captain?
CMO_Balena says:
::moves over to the CEO and point to the arm:: CEO: Lets see if I can get that out now
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Mister Hawkes, take Sanford, you 2 sneak around to the north and come in behind them to see if they are still there.  Do no engage them.  Just report back.
OPS_Sanford says:
::Nods at the Captain.::  CO:  Yes ma'am.
FCO_Hawkes says:
CO:  Aye Captain.  
FCO_Hawkes says:
::nods to the OPS::
CEO_Rydyll says:
CMO: Have you found anything that might stop the bleeding?  It feels like it is stuck in there pretty tight.
CO_Sacul says:
CEO:  Denied until you get that arm taken care of.
CMO_Balena says:
CEO: Did you have a fire last night?
CEO_Rydyll says:
CMO: Yes, but it went out some time ago now.
XO_Santiago says:
@<AOPS> XO:  Recalibrated.
XO_Santiago says:
@::Nods:: AOPS:  Activated the reflector dish.  ::Sits back and wait.::
CO_Sacul says:
FCO:  Password.  :: whispers "Omega directive" to the FCO ::
CMO_Balena says:
::moves over to the fire::
CMO_Balena says:
::moves some of the wood and ash and finds some hot coals::
Host Gilles says:
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