Host FM_Selan says:
U.S.S. Paula Greene Stardate 10111.17 "Survival of the Fittest" Episode Three
 
Cast of Characters:

Sergio Amendoeira as Commander Tealk Amendoeira [XO]
Karriaunna Scotti as Lieutenant Aurora Biishe-Amendoeira [CMO] & T’salea
Darlene Wise as Lieutenant Junior Grade Sarina Ryan [CTO]
Cheryl O'Quinn as Lieutenant Junior Grade Tari Richardson [CNS]
Jim O’Quinn as Lieutenant Junior Grade Seamus O’Rourke [FCO] 

Michael Jones as the Vulcan, Commander Jaxtrick, the Triona Trio & Skyler

Guest Starring

Eldad ben Tovim as Ensign Eldad [EO]

Host FM_Selan says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Resume Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Kneeling on the ground, holding one hand over her broken ribs the other supporting her weight, her eyes meeting Skyler's in a strange, disturbing stare::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Raises his blade, and comes down in an attempted final strike::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::still on the outskirts of the circle surrounding the combatants::

CMO_Biishe says:
::In the shuttle::

EO_Eldad says:
::AT ME, sitting at one of the consoles yawning loudly::

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Sees the flash of the blade and quickly rolls over coming to her feet::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::on the bridge::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::sees the knife, and makes a dive into the circle, attempting to deflect Skyler's blow away from the CTO::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Misses as the CTO moves quickly. Comes around to make another slash, but is hit by the CNS::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::after hitting into Skyler, stumbles to one side, trying to get out of the way::

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Jumps into the air kicking her leg up and sending her full weight towards Skyler::

Tsalea says:
::Leaves the auxiliary station and walks over to Tealk::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Is kicked and sent backward, dropping his blade::

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Falls to the ground after her boot catches Skyler on the side of his head::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::tapping his fingers  on the armrest:: OPS : Open a channel to Romulus...

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The crowd watching the fight takes a breath in surprise.

CMO_Biishe says:
::With a cry tries to stand up.::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::scans the area of near space for any Triona signatures ::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::dives toward the knife, swiping at it, trying to grab it herself, or at the very least knock it well out of Skyler's reach::

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Scrambles to pick up the blade, then turns to Skyler and approaches him, swinging the blade towards his head::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Maneuvers back from the swinging blade::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns to his right side, and widens a smile:: Tsalea : How are you, friend?

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Continues moving forward, slashing, grunting with every slashing move::

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Moves forward, making no physical effort to halt the fight:: CTO: So that is how you will end it? Sheer brutality? Murder?

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: The crowd clears a path for the Vulcan, their leader, as he approaches.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::the smile turns into a frown as his link communicates his wife's fear:: ~~~CMO : Auri? What's wrong?~~~

Tsalea says:
::Tilts her head::  XO:  Tealk, I am well.  You are looking a bit peaked.

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Hears the Vulcan:: Vulcan: Stay out of this! You've done enough already!  ::Slashes::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::His arm is cut, he cries out in pain and catches the CTO in the midsection with his foot::

CMO_Biishe says:
::The navigation panel keeps her to her seat.  With a sigh she settles back down, muttering::  A nightmare... it was just a nightmare...

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: The CTO is shoved back in pain, but does not fall.

EO_Eldad says:
::Takes a last look at the console before looking at the doors:: *FCO* Hrm, Sir? Is there something you want me to do in order to help you with Bird of Prey issue?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::recovers into a mock smile, but can't hide his concern fully:: Tsalea : Oh... Being this close to the Romulan capital... Has it's effects on everyone..

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::tries to confine the scan to a tighter beam to get a longer search radius without loosing power::

CMO_Biishe says:
::Takes a deep breath::  ~~~~XO:  Nothing... I am fine.  Just killing time, waiting to leave.~~~~

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Staggers back and regains her balance, advancing once again on Skyler::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Stands up, glaring::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::frowns at the null returns ::

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Stares on:: CTO: Then you are no better than him. A butcherer. A disgrace to Starfleet.

Tsalea says:
XO:  The Romulans are not all the bad guys they have been portrayed to be.  But I understand.  Something else is bothering you.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Looks at the Vulcan, then the CTO, wondering what his master is going on about::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::shakes head slightly as the readings come back and show things other than what is desired::

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: The nearby Warbirds continue  to scan the wreckage of the Bird of Prey.

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Rushes Skyler throwing her full weight into him, bringing the blade up and into his stomach::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::his eyes twinkle for a brief moment:: Tsalea : You've know me for too long, my friend...

CNS_Richardson says:
@::watching from Ryan to the Vulcan, unsure how to stop this::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Gasps in pain as he is stabbed::

Tsalea says:
XO:  How might I help.

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Watches on calmly::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: Negative returns in the wreckage of the Technology of the Triona

CNS_Richardson says:
@Vulcan: Can't you stop this?

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Grabs Skyler by the back of his neck and holds on tight, twisting the blade deeper into his stomach::

CMO_Biishe says:
::Her mind goes once again to her children and the offer the Vulcan had made.  Would it really be so bad?  It is not like she was asking him to harm anyone, just to undo what had been done.::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : So.. They weren't onboard... Any residual transporter activity?

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: The crowd winces as the CTO stabs Skyler. Children cry and cling onto their parents.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::goaded into action, she dives toward Ryan, trying to pull her away:: CTO: Stop it! Enough...

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: Still trying to determine that, things around it in this area of space are very "Dirty"

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Grits his teeth ... the pain overwhelming him. His pale skin grows paler, his dark, blank, inhuman eyes stare into the CTO's::

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Hangs onto Skyler and the knife:: CNS: Back off!

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Watches on::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::keeps tugging at Ryan:: Ryan: No!

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: That is to say, there was a transporter used.... but I can not even be sure it's endpoints, yet

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: Meanwhile, deep below one of the many cities of Romulus, in a seemingly ancient cavern system ... the Triona arrive.

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Pulls the knife up, slicing up through Skyler's chest::

CNS_Richardson says:
@::tries to work her way between Ryan and Skyler, trying to separate them::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: FCO : We might as well inform our friends that they have three rogue Triona running around on their Nation's capital, armed with powerfull explosives..

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % ::Walks forward, projecting light from his eyes::

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: The CNS manages to force the CTO & Skyler apart.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Takes a deep breath and thinks of the Vulcan::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: Aye, Sir, Shall I open up Comm to the Romulan Vessel?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns to Tsalea:: CSO : We need to establish where the Triona transported to..

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Shouts:: CNS: It's too late....::Let's go of Skyler's neck and backs off, pulling the blade from his chest::

Tsalea says:
::Nods::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Clutches his bleeding stomach and falls back. Suddenly, his skin goes from pale to normal, the bags vanishing from under his eyes ... his inhuman stare turning humane as he falls backward::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CSO : That might give us the break we need to re-capture them..

CNS_Richardson says:
@::breathing raggedly, she stares at Ryan, and falls to Skyler's side, trying to see if she can help him::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::gets up suddenly:: ~~~Aurora : Auri? What are you doing?~~~

Tsalea says:
FCO:  If you will send the transporters log to the science station, I will go through them.

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: There is silence in the town. The terrified village folk stare at the CTO ... stare at the blood dripping off her blade ... wondering if they're next.

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Stands panting, almost doubled over in pain, lifting her head up looking at Skyler::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Gasping for air. Blood is filling his lungs::

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Steps forward:: CTO: So you have betrayed him again.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
Tsalea: I will send what traces I have detected, but it is like a road that had been very driven over

CMO_Biishe says:
::Doesn't here her husband, lost between the nightmare and her desire to have her family back.::

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ CTO: Instead of leaving him to die ... you have killed him yourself. ::Nods his head:: Perhaps you have ended his suffering?

CNS_Richardson says:
@::attempts to analyze Skyler's situation, wishing desperately she had a medical kit:: Vulcan: Is there some way to heal him? Surely there must be... ::tries to staunch the blood::

Tsalea says:
FCO:  Understood.

Tsalea says:
::Goes over to the station and begins to review the incoming data.::

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: What?  You think I should have rewarded him for all the beatings he gave me?  Maybe give him some cookies or something?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::sends the data to Science one ::

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Looks to the side and suddenly a few Doctors rush onto the scene to help Skyler::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::turns to the OPS officer:: OPS : Sire to site transport.. Lock onto Aurora Biishe and transport her to the  briefing room.. NOW:. CSO : You have the bridge.. ::runs out into the briefing room::

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ CTO: I think you should have been better than him. I think you should have considered a different option than fighting fire with fire.

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: I merely repaired the damage you did to him by making him into some kind of walking dead.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Coughs up blood, reaching out to the CNS:: CNS: H-help ...

CNS_Richardson says:
@::moves back a little, making room for the doctors::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::as he enters:: Computer : Computer, lock all the doors. Authorization code Tealk Alpha 234.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::takes Skyler's hand:: Skyler: It's going to be all right now, just rest

CMO_Biishe says:
::Reaching out to the Vulcan and the promise...::

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Shakes his head:: CTO: No ... you've made it worse. ::Looks at Skyler:: Doctors: Make sure his major injuries are dealt with. His healing abilities will come into play once he lets them ...

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
~~~CMO : Auri... Don't do this...~~~

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: The CMO arrives in the Briefing Room.

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: The Doctors nod, and begin to treat Skyler as best they can.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Feeling the sensation of beaming, she opens her eyes in surprise to find herself in the briefing room.::

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: He was meant to die a long time ago.  All you did was make him into one of your Zombies.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::wipes the blood away from Skyler's face::

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Turns:: CTO: What was the point of doing this? To force me to return you home? You would kill to get what you want?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Computer : Erect a level 12 forcefield around this room.. ::hurries to Aurora, and grabs her by her shoulders:: Auri... ::grabs her in a warm embrace:: Don't...

CMO_Biishe says:
::A bit dazed::  XO:  Don't?

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Taps his head:: CTO: Because I can easily do that. Even as we speak your Doctor is reaching out to me in hopes of coming here. Of ensuring her family safety.

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: The point of this was to settle things once and for all.  He was not meant to be one of your puppets and neither are we.  Return Lt. Skyler and us.

Tsalea says:
FCO:  I am picking up an unusual pattern of energy disruption for under one of the Romulus' capital cities.

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: I don't believe you.  Dr. Biishe would NEVER do what you are suggesting.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Takes a breath, and suddenly his visage changes from that of the Starfleet Officer Lt. Skyler to the brutal psychopath that the CNS & CTO have come to know in recent months. Almost instantly, the damage caused by the CTO begins to repair::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::releases the embrace enough to look at her in the eyes:: CMO : Don't give in to your fears... ::sighs:: I know we have lost much, but.. I don't want to loose you as well... If you use your powers, you'll just be whisked away to wherever Tari and Ryan are..

FCO_O`Rourke says:
Tsalea: Interesting, you have the bridge, your duty to tell the XO

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ CTO: Really? Perhaps I should bring her here and we'll see ...

CTO_Ryan says:
@CNS: Get back!

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: One of the Doctors gently removes the CNS from Skyler's reach if he is to do something.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Sighs and hangs her head::  XO:  And yet, I should be there now, not Tari.

CNS_Richardson says:
@::sees the change in Skyler, and hears the CTO's warning, let's herself be pulled away::

Tsalea says:
::Looks at the FCO::  FCO:  It has been a long time.  ::Turns back to her station.::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Prime> % ::Working on setting up the bombs::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Omega> % ::Looking around the cavern system:: Alpha: Do you think the damage will be enough?

CNS_Richardson says:
@::the Vulcan's words sink in:: Vulcan: No, leave the CMO out of this. She and her children have no place here.

Tsalea says:
*XO*:  Tealk, we are picking up unusual disruption patterns.  I am trying to narrow their location now.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes his head:: CMO : We all do what we must Auri... But if there is something we've learned, is that it is very dangerous to play god... You can't possibly predict the outcome of your wishes...

CTO_Ryan says:
@::Sees Skyler's wounds beginning to heal again::  Vulcan: Maybe I have to cut off his head in order for you to leave him alone?  Let him die, let him go!

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> @ ::Growls in pain:: Vulcan: She lies to us, master! She is only here to kill! Let me end her life!

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*Tsalea* : Deal with it, my friend.. I can't be disturbed now..

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Notes that his "Skyler" has returned:: Skyler: Quiet.

Tsalea says:
*XO*:  Understood.

Tsalea says:
::Narrows her scans::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
Tsalea: Perhaps we should signal those on the planet about our findings?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
CMO : And if you go to him, i will follow you...

CMO_Biishe says:
XO:  I am not playing god...  that is not what I want.  ::Takes a deep breath and looks into his eyes, hers haunted.::

Tsalea says:
FCO:  Open hailing frequencies.

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ CTO: No. I will not take his life. Just as I would not permit him to take yours. Or hers. ::Gestures to the CNS:: I do not want anyone to die.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::opens Hailing Frequencies::  Tsalea : Open

CMO_Biishe says:
::Shakes her head::  XO:  That won't help anything.  There is nothing you could do.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % ::Looks up and around:: Omega: If it doesn't destroy the city, it will certainly cause it to fall into this cave system. Pure chaos. The Klingons will be blamed. War will start. Our lesson will begin.

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: Who are you to decide who lives and who dies?  We all go when our time is up.  His time was up a long time ago.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::transmits his quiet and calm resignation through their link:: Auri... What happened, happened.. We must come to deal with it, not hide in the illusion of normality... Because that's what it will be.. A very powerful illusion... Do you want to live a lie? ::smiles:: And you should know by now, i will follow you into hell and back, if need be...

CNS_Richardson says:
@::looks again at Skyler, trying to see if she can detect any trace of the old Skyler in his face now::

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: And if it's my time, then I will go willingly.  What I won't stand for is for you to interfere with our destiny.

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ CTO: I have given him a chance to live. Would you have preferred I left him to die in that shuttle?

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: Yes.  He was meant to die in that shuttle.

Tsalea says:
COMM: Romulans:  We are finding unusual readings that could possibly be the missing Triona's.  Permission to send an away team to their location as we are unable to beam down.

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Shakes his head:: CTO: Fool. You'll perish with the rest of your Starfleet.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Soaks up the calm he is sending through to her::  XO:  I understand that... I understand it fully.  But... ::Leans her head against his shoulder::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Cmdr. Jaxtrick> # COM: PG: Transfer all data to us. We will investigate ourselves.

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: Fine!  Then send us back and let him go!

FCO_O`Rourke says:
Tsalea: Perhaps we could beam them and their equipment into space?

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ CTO: No. No, I think I'll show you the future ... the  futures that await us ...

Tsalea says:
COMM: Jaxtrick:  I will submit your request to the Captain.  Please hold.

Tsalea says:
FCO:  Explain?

CTO_Ryan says:
@Vulcan: I don't want to see my future!  I will take this knife ::Hold it up in front of her:: and kill myself if I have to but I won't stay here with you and become one of your Zombies!

FCO_O`Rourke says:
Tsalea: If we imagine them in an orb, transport all of that orb into space

Host The_Vulcan says:
@ ::Waves his hand, and a psionic portal envelops the CNS, CTO, Skyler & the Vulcan. Leaving the townsfolk alone in surprise::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::leans his head into hers:: Aurora : I know what we have lost.. But it is time we look to the future instead of the past... There is something you must do.. Something i cannot follow you into... Maybe after you complete your quest, we can start working on catching up on lost time... ::lifts her head to look at her:: Don't you miss them?

CNS_Richardson says:
@:;had started to speak, but suddenly finds herself portaled::

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: Soon, all four find themselves in darkness.

Host The_Vulcan says:
% ::Looks around:: Welcome to Romulus.

Tsalea says:
FCO:  At the moment, the energy disruptions would prevent any transporting.  Interesting suggestion however.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
Tsalea: Sending data to the Romulans

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Omega> % ::Looks at the distance:: Alpha: I've detected the arrival of four previously undetected beings. One Vulcan. Two Humans. One Trill.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::tries to adjust her eyes to the darkness::

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Looks around...thinks: Romulus?::  Vulcan: Now what?

CMO_Biishe says:
::Whispers::  XO:  Yes... very much.  I miss all that we had and what was yet to come.

Tsalea says:
FCO:  Why?

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Still clutching the knife::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Prime> % ::Looks up from his setting up of the bombs:: Alpha: Should we investigate?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Aurora : But there is still much to come... Much to be grateful for, much to be fearful for... But we must move on.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % ::Looks to the distance:: Prime: No. Remain here and work on the bombs. Omega: Come. I was only anticipating Romulans. Not Alpha Quadrant based species.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
TSalea: I am getting a positive response from the Cnslr's Transponder

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: The two Triona then walk off into the darkness.

CNS_Richardson says:
%Vulcan: Why have you brought us to this place?

Tsalea says:
::Raises an eye::  FCO: Indeed.  Can you get a lock on it?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
*XO* Sorry to interrupt Commander, but I am getting a positive response on the Cnslr's Transponder, from the planet below

Host The_Vulcan says:
% CNS: I promised to show what awaited us all.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Closes her eyes::  XO:  One step at a time...  ::Opens her eyes::  I need to go home... now.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> % ::Stares into the darkened tunnel before them:: Vulcan: Someone's coming.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::sighs. he quickly turns off his comm badge so that he won't be disturbed::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
Tsalea: I am afraid they are within the disturbance field

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Looks into the dark tunnel as she hears Skyler::

CNS_Richardson says:
%::turns her attention down the dark corridor, trying to see::

Host The_Vulcan says:
% ::Looks into the darkness:: Skyler: I do not sense anyone.

Tsalea says:
::Considers::  FCO:  Open up a comm unit.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Cmdr. Jaxtrick> # COM: PG: We ... thank you for this data. We shall investigate immediately and inform you of the results.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods, and smiles:: CMO : I'm afraid you can't leave by shuttle while we're on Romulan space.. However, we can beam you down to the Federation consulate on Romulus.. They are sure to be able to take you out on one of their currier ships...

Tsalea says:
COMM: Jaxtrick:  We have discovered some of our missing personal in the same location.  We request permission to get them.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Skyler> % ::Steps forward, in defense of his master. His psychotic eyes gleaming::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Cmdr. Jaxtrick> # COM: PG: We'll consider it. For the time being, do not beam any personnel onto the surface.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::kisses hi wife gently:: CMO : I will be here... Waiting...

CMO_Biishe says:
XO:  I would rather take one of our own ships, but if that is the only route, then I guess I should take it.  I am sorry... I... ::Bows her head and holds him tight.::

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Winces in pain, grasping her hand over her broken ribs, the knife in her other hand hanging to her side.  Moves forward with Skyler into the tunnel:: CNS: Stay here, Counselor.

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: Suddenly, Alpha [who appears to be an Asian human male] & Omega [a female Vulcan] walk out of the darkness.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::shakes her head:: CTO: I’m going with you; you're injured...

Tsalea says:
@COMM: Jaxtrick:  My understanding of the situation, is our crew were taken by an individual of immense powers.  It would be wise to include us as well that you take caution in dealing with him.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::holds her tightly himself, a tear trickling down on his cheek:: Aurora : I know... I have been tempted as well..

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % ::Observes the group before them. And forms a smile::  All: You are from the Paula Greene.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::steps forward, following the CTO::

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Sees the human and Vulcan come out of the tunnel::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Omega> % ::Looks them up and down, but stops her gaze on the Vulcan::

CNS_Richardson says:
%::pauses::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Computer : Lower the forcefield... ::turns his comm badge on again::

CMO_Biishe says:
::After a moment, steps back with a watery smile::  XO:  Then I guess it is time I visited the home of Shey's father.

CTO_Ryan says:
%Alpha: And who might you be?

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: In the distance, the group can hear the screams of Romulan soldiers and massive weapons fire. The screams continue on for a minute or so before ceasing.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % CTO: I am Alpha.

Host The_Vulcan says:
ACTION: Neither Triona seems fazed by the screams in the distance.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::nods:: CMO : Be careful.... ::steps back as well:: CMO : I'll have the Transporter chief beam your stuff down to the consulate..

CTO_Ryan says:
%Alpha: I am Lt. Ryan, Chief Tactical officer of the Federation starship USS Paula Greene.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Nods::  XO:  I will be back as soon as I can.  ::Reaches up for one last kiss::  I love you.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
*OPS* : Ensign... Beam Aurora Biishe down to the Federation Consulate on Romulus.. Also beam her stuff from the shuttle where she was at...

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Hears the screaming in the distance:: Alpha: What is going on here?

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Cmdr. Jaxtrick> # COM: PG: We'll take that into consideration. For the time being. Do NOT beam down any personnel onto the surface.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Omega> % ::Walks toward the Vulcan. Staring at him::

Tsalea says:
COMM: Jaxtrick:  I have heard.  Paula Greene out.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::closes his eyes, remembering the moment for the lonely days ahead:: CMO : I love you too... ::smiles:: One step at a time, my love..

FCO_O`Rourke says:
<OPS> *XO* Permission for any beam outs is denied by the Romulans at this time

CNS_Richardson says:
%::watches, as Omega approaches the Vulcan::

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % CTO: When I met your previous Commanding Officer, Captain Cromwell, I stated that we wished to learn more about the universe through war. War has often brought out the best & worst elements in every species. This is our only way to find our place in the universe.

CMO_Biishe says:
::Nods::  XO:  One step at a time...  ::Waits to be beamed::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::grumbles:: *OPS* : Tell them we are beaming someone down to the Consulate.. A courier.. Carrying diplomatic material...

CTO_Ryan says:
%Alpha: So you caused a WAR????

FCO_O`Rourke says:
<OPS> *XO* I will ask them sir

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % CTO: As such, we plan on detonating several kiloton bombs underneath the Romulan city above us. Either destroying it or collapsing it. This will start a war between the Romulans & the Klingons.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % CTO: No, we have not started the war yet.

Tsalea says:
*XO*:  Tealk, it is advisable you return to the bridge now in order to deal with the situation.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::is shocked:: Alpha: Many, innocents, will be killed in this

FCO_O`Rourke says:
<OPS> COMM: Cmdr. Jaxtrick: I have been asked to ask permission for a beam down to the Embassy by one of the crew

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Alpha> % ::Looks confused:: CNS: Innocents? I am afraid I do not understand.

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Omega> % ::Comes up to the Vulcan:: The Vulcan: You are a Vulcan. Yet you are like no other we have seen before.

Host The_Vulcan says:
% ::Smiles:: Omega: I'll admit, I am very special ... perhaps you'd like to learn more about me?

CTO_Ryan says:
%Alpha: I see...well, on one hand we have a Vulcan ::Nods towards the Vulcan:: who wants to control everyone and on the other hand we have you who wants everyone to kill each other.   Interesting. ::Frowns::

CNS_Richardson says:
% Alpha: Innocents, those who will be hurt or killed, through no fault of their own

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::looks down:: CMO : Aurora... I have to go.... I'll try to get you down as soon as possible...

Host The_Vulcan says:
<Omega> % ::Calmly responds:: The Vulcan: Indeed, we would. ::Suddenly lifts the Vulcan up by his neck, snaps it, and tosses his limp body to the side::

The_Vulcan is now known as FM_Selan.

Tsalea says:
::Turns to adjust her sensors, working on a hunch, remodulates the frequency as well.::

CMO_Biishe says:
XO:  I understand...

FCO_O`Rourke says:
<OPS> *XO* No response sir, I take that as permission denied

CNS_Richardson says:
%Alpha: It is wrong to inflict suffering, such as war brings, on innocents.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Skyler> % ::Suddenly clutches his head screaming as his connection with the Vulcan is terminated::

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Looks on in shock as the Vulcan's neck is broken by Omega::  Whoa!  How did you do that?

CNS_Richardson says:
%::shocked by the sudden turns of events::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Omega> % CTO: I twisted. ::Turns to Alpha:: Alpha: When we leave. We should take the body for further examination.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Computer : Unlock all doors, Authorization  Tealk alpha 345... ::heads out the door to the bridge::

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Spins around hearing Skyler scream and seeing him clutching his head::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Alpha> % CNS: Interesting. But irrelevant. Omega: Understood.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::moves to Skyler, trying to see if she can assist him:: Skyler: It is all right, can you hear me?

Host FM_Selan says:
<Skyler> % ::Stops screaming ... his body returning back to normal ... and then he passes out::

CNS_Richardson says:
%Alpha: How is it irrelevant?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
All : Report....

Tsalea says:
::Turns::  XO:  Tealk... ::Updates the situation::

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Moves to the CNS and whispers:: CNS: You DO know we have to find those bombs don't you?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
XO: Incoming transmission

Host FM_Selan says:
<Alpha> % CTO & CNS: Query, do you wish to witness the detonation?

CNS_Richardson says:
%::tries to catch Skyler's body, to break his fall to the floor as he passes out::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::takes a deep breath:: Tsalea : Have we had any reply on the Dkorai for the information we requested on these Triona?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
FCO : Put it on screen..

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Looks to Alpha:: Alpha: What can you tell me about these bombs?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::puts it on the screen::

CNS_Richardson says:
%::nods slightly at Ryan:: Alpha: It would be most... interesting... to observe this; is it allowed?

Host FM_Selan says:
<Alpha> % CTO: They're powerful. Come. ::Turns and begins to walk back into the caverns::

Tsalea says:
XO:  Yes.  I am receiving the schematics now.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Omega> % ::Lifts up the Vulcan, and tosses him over her shoulder:: CNS & CTO: You will not succeed in any attempts to stop the bombs.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Tsalea : Analyze that data.. See if you can find any weaknesses we can exploit..

CNS_Richardson says:
%::nods at Omega, and proceeds to follow::

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Bends down and grabs a hold of Skyler, pulling him to his feet.  Bends again and slings him over her shoulders carrying him as she follows Alpha::

Tsalea says:
::Nods::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::waits for the screen to light up with whoever is calling the Paula Greene at this time::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Cmdr. Jaxtrick> # ::Appears on screen, haggard:: COM: PG: Thirty-seven Romulan soldiers are dead.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::frowns in sadness::

Tsalea says:
XO:  The schematics are detailed in their construction.  However, there is no discernable way to destroy them.  I will continue to search.

Tsalea says:
::Turns to the screen as she catches the words dead::

CMO_Biishe says:
::Sits quietly in the briefing room, drawing strength from Tealk.::

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Stumbles a bit then develops her "rhythm" in her walk:: Alpha: Stop the bombs?  Who said anything about stopping the bombs?  I don't care about the Romulans nor do I care about the Klingons.  ::Lies through her teeth and grunts::

FCO_O`Rourke says:
TSalea: I take it they are hardened to EMP ?

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::bows his head down, in respect:: COM Jaxtrick : I am sorry to hear t6hat Commander.. We had... ::pauses for a second, reassuring his wife as best he can:: We tried to warn you... We have encountered these Triona before, we would be best suited to go against them...

Host FM_Selan says:
<Alpha> % CTO: We are well aware of Starfleet regulations and procedures. It stands to chance that you will attempt to stop the bombs. However, there is as well a 98.679 % chance that you will die in any such attempt.

Tsalea says:
FCO:  yes.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Cmdr. Jaxtrick> # COM: PG: Dispatch your away teams ... you have one hour.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::raises an eyebrow at the percentage::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::bows again:: COM Jaxtrick: Thank you...

CTO_Ryan says:
%Alpha: Can we get some medical attention where we are going?  ::Grunts as she walks, carrying Skyler on her shoulders::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Alpha> % ::Glances at Skyler as they walk:: CTO: He'll live.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::as the comm is cut, turns back::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Tsalea : Ok Tsalea.. Any ideas would be welcome right now.. TO : Assemble a security team in TR 1.

CNS_Richardson says:
%Omega: May I ask... why did you kill the Vulcan?

CTO_Ryan says:
%Alpha: Ahh...well, I have a couple of broken ribs I'd like to have fixed, if you don't mind?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Alpha & Omega lead the CTO & CNS into a larger cavern where several blazing lights have been set up. An elaborate system of bombs lines the cavern, with several dead Romulan corpses on the far side ... and a calm Bolian male [Prime] working to the side.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Alpha> % CTO: They are of no immediate danger to your health. You'll live.

Tsalea says:
XO:  You are dealing with an individual with abilities not understood.  Have you any recordings of these readings?

CNS_Richardson says:
%::her eyes take in their surroundings::

Host FM_Selan says:
<Omega> % CNS: It would make an autopsy much easier.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes head:: Tsalea : Nope... ::grins:: Give me your best guess.. We don't have much time..

FCO_O`Rourke says:
Tsalea: Would a laser have any effect on them ?

Tsalea says:
FCO:  Not from my readings.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::raises her eyebrow again:: Omega: autopsy? You wish to autopsy the Vulcan?

Host FM_Selan says:
<Omega> % ::Drops the body to the side:: CNS: Yes.

Tsalea says:
XO:  Guessing is not logical.  ::Narrows her eyes in thought::  Shinar.

CTO_Ryan says:
%Alpha: Oh, glad to hear it.  ::Winces in pain but continues to walk into the larger cavern, looking at the bombs that line the walls and the dead Romulans on the ground.  Finds an empty spot on the ground out of the way, and puts Skyler down, grunting as she bends down::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::raises an eyebrow:: Tsalea : What about him?

CNS_Richardson says:
%::considers briefly if she should pursue the line of questioning:: Omega: Because of his unusual abilities?

Host FM_Selan says:
<Omega> % CNS: Yes, he is unlike any other Vulcans encountered before.

Tsalea says:
XO:  At one time, Shinar also possessed unusual abilities.  Perhaps he could be of some help.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Tsalea : Anything we can use to our advantage in their programming? Some kind of logical loop?

Host FM_Selan says:
<Alpha> % ::Walks over to Prime:: Prime: Status.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::nods:: Omega: Yes, I would agree with that. But might you not have learned more, from speaking with him?

FCO_O`Rourke says:
TSalea: What about Aquae Regia?

Host FM_Selan says:
<Prime> % ::Stands up, awkwardly brushing his hands in an attempt to replicate human behavior:: Alpha: They are ready to be armed.

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Straightens up, holding her ribs:: Omega: We have another Vulcan on the Paula Greene I'll give you if you'll get us back to our ship.  ::Thinks of Shinar::

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Tsalea : HE has not shown any abilities so far.. Why should he know, even if he had them?

CTO_Ryan says:
%Omega: And he's a live one.

CNS_Richardson says:
%::looks at Ryan in surprise, and fights an urge to grin, given the situation::

Tsalea says:
XO:  Setting up a logic loop is not difficult.  It is getting into the programming.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Omega> % CNS: No. CTO: We have all the data on Vulcans we need.

CNS_Richardson says:
%CTO: They wouldn't be interested in that one...

CTO_Ryan says:
%Omega: Not this one, you don't.  He's unique and alive, I might add.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
Tsalea : Can we no t do it though their speech processing "ears"?

Host FM_Selan says:
<Omega> % CTO: It is of no relevance to me.

Tsalea says:
XO:  You could ask.  So far, I have found no logic or understanding of Shinar's presense.

CTO_Ryan says:
%::Moves to one of the bombs and looks it over::

Tsalea says:
::Checks out the FCO's suggestion::  FCO:  Computer analysis says no.

FCO_O`Rourke says:
::mutters to himself ::

CTO_Ryan says:
%Omega: Really?  Well, I'll gladly have him transported down if you'll send us back to our ship.

Host XO_Amendoeira says:
::shakes his head:: Anyways.. We don't have time.. Let's g.. ::calls Tsalea and the CTO:: Tsalea : You keep working on a way to introduce the loop on them... FCO : You get some Aqua regia to take with us, just in case..

Tsalea says:
XO:  Perhaps at the correct frequency.  I will look into it.

Host FM_Selan says:
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