The Parrises Squares Tournament on Arcadia was going well... until the CTO was captured by the Orions.  Using their ship as a ruse, they beamed themselves and their captive to a storage bay in the lower decks.  However, their plan was short-lived, as the Thomas found the Orion ship, cutting off their escape.  Now the CTO lays still bound with a knife threatening her life, but the XO, TO, and CMO are valiantly arriving!  Can they get past the remaining Orion and save the CTO before she becomes cat-kabobs?  Or can the CTO take advantage of the slightly loosened ropes around her legs? 

<<<<<Resume Arcadia Station Mission 10303.17: The Tournament of Life>>>>>

TO_Dee says:
::outside the Cargo Bay having just received word that perimeters are being formed around the tournament area and another perimeter outside the Cargo bay.::  XO: Perimeters are almost in place.  I will cover you.
CMO_D`han says:
::behind the XO and TO::
XO_Danforth says:
CMO/TO: So you know the plan?
XO_Danforth says:
CMO: You're the negotiator.
TO_Dee says:
::nods::
XO_Danforth says:
CMO: If negotiations fail or we can safely save the CTO, we will go in.
CMO_D`han says:
::looks at him:: XO: What makes you think he isn't just going to stun me at the first moment?
XO_Danforth says:
TO: You and I will sneak around as best we can and find out the tactical situation.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::feels the ropes binding her legs loosen up Trying to distract him.,: Thorne: If you were smart you'd leave now, but then I hadn't heard of that being an Orion trait. ::feels one leg slip further out and automatically flexes her claws...just a little further::
XO_Danforth says:
CMO: Doctor, you of all people should be interested in stopping more bloodshed.
XO_Danforth says:
CMO: We've got to try to talk him out.

ACTION: The scene in the bay seems quiet.. all security officers are down, and the remaining Orion is quiet.  The only voices are Thorne and Mrlr.

XO_Danforth says:
CMO: A reasonable person would surrender.
Host CO_Claymore says:
::watching the screen expecting the worst any moment::
Host Thorne says:
CTO: Indeed not.  ::Brandishes the weapon slightly, hoping to scare her::  For one so close to death, you sure talk a lot.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::continues on:: Thorne: If you surrender now it will only mean a light sentence if that....::eyes the knife:: But if this goes any further you're talking hard time
CMO_D`han says:
XO: While my job is to save lives... and sure I would love to talk him out of it... I have some hesitancy with your plan since it puts me in the greatest danger.... and if Mrlr gets seriously injured... who is going to patch her up? ::shrugs:: I'll give it a try, but don't say I did not warn you.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::feels her leg slip out even further...tries to get her claws on the rope without him noticing::
TO_Dee says:
::doesn't hear from her sec leader and presumes that he is down::
XO_Danforth says:
CMO: I don't expect you to stand up and get shot.  Use your communicator and use the comm system in the ship to try and negotiate.
XO_Danforth says:
TO: Let's go.
Host Thorne says:
CTO: Hard time indeed in a cushy Federation cell.
XO_Danforth says:
::enters the cargo bay crouched down::
CMO_D`han says:
XO: Okay.....
TO_Dee says:
::nods to the XO::

ACTION: Time seems to slow down for the CTO as Thorne reverses his grip on the knife and lowers it towards her neck, making well sure to be out of the range of her fangs.

TO_Dee says:
::follows to where she believes there is enough cover::
XO_Danforth says:
::maneuvers to a Jeffries Tube that will take them closer to where the CTO is likely being held::
Host CO_Claymore says:
::is hoping to hear some demands soon, but only sees his people scrambling around:: Self: I wish they'd hurry ::looks down at a button to activate a gas dispersal within the bay:: Not fast enough yet...
CTO_Mrlr says:
::her eyes narrow and she checks the distance between her fangs and his hand fruitlessly .  Struggles even harder to throw him off of her and get free::

ACTION: The CTO's struggles do not sway the knife, but do succeed in loosening one foot...

CMO_D`han says:
*cargo bay*: This is Lieutenant JG D'han speaking.... We want to negotiate for your hostage.
XO_Danforth says:
TO/Sec Guy: Can you get a fix on any of them with tricorders?
XO_Danforth says:
::whispers to the other two::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::hears the CMO and uses the distraction to slip her foot out of the ropes.  Reaches up and rakes Thorne up the back with her claws hissing and spitting::
TO_Dee says:
::watches as her sec guy scans and whisper back that there are 2 Orions and in what direction they are in::

ACTION: Mrlr's claws dig deep into Thorne's back.  He arches his back and howls in pain.

Host CO_Claymore says:
*XO/TO*: NOW... move in!

ACTION: The other Orion peeks his head up to see what is going on.  A clear bead exists on both Orions, briefly.

TO_Dee says:
::hears the howl and the CO and takes action::
XO_Danforth says:
::rushes from the hiding spot they are in.  Sends the Sec Guy toward the single Orion and the TO goes with him toward the other Orion with the CTO::
CMO_D`han says:
::moves toward the door a little way behind the team::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::tries to roll herself and the chair out of his reach continuing to claw at him trying to get her other paw free::
TO_Dee says:
<Sec Guy> ::fires at the Orion::
XO_Danforth says:
Orions: ::shouting:: Put down your weapons!  NOW!!!
TO_Dee says:
::follows the XO::

ACTION: The remaining Orion is hit by the Security Officer's blast.  Thorne, startled by the XO, thrusts blindly downward...

Host CO_Claymore says:
::stands in shock, not knowing if Thorne hit the CTO:: Self: No... ::gasp::
TO_Dee says:
::fires at the Orion trying to hit him before the knife reaches the CTO::
CMO_D`han says:
::approaches the door::

ACTION: The blade, badly aimed as it is, still managed to find purchase in the CTO's upper arm.  As the TO's blast hits him, he lands on top of the blade, pushing it further in, and then twisting it around so that it also cuts the CTO's bindings.

TO_Dee says:
::rushes and tries to tackle the Orion::
XO_Danforth says:
::leaps over any boxes or impediments in his way and covers the downed Orion while motioning for the Sec Guy to cover the other three Orions::
XO_Danforth says:
CMO: Doctor!  Over here quickly!
XO_Danforth says:
*CO*: Sir, we've got both Orions.
Host CO_Claymore says:
Duty_OPS: Prepare transporters... get the CMO and CTO to the Infirmary as soon as the Doctor is gives the word
XO_Danforth says:
*CO*: The CTO is injured, but nothing the Doctor can't cure.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::feels the blade go in and a moment later a hot pain flashes through and takes her breath away.  At the same time she feels herself free and strikes out blindly at anything moving not knowing that Thorne is down::
Host CO_Claymore says:
*XO*: Get the Orions to the brig, I'll be there in a moment to help with the interrogation... full body scans before they go into their cells.
XO_Danforth says:
*CO*: Aye, sir.
Host CO_Claymore says:
::looks around Operations and notes that there are few senior officers around...:: CSO: Take command of Operations. ::moves towards the turbolift.::
CMO_D`han says:
::hops into the room and sees it is "all clear",  pulls out her tricorder in her left and starts examining the CTO with the med wand in the right hand::
XO_Danforth says:
CTO: Mrlr, it's all right.
TO_Dee says:
XO: Permission to beam all these guys to the brig, sir.
XO_Danforth says:
*Sec teams*: Get in here now and get these two to the brig.  Full body scan first.
XO_Danforth says:
TO: Of course, Dee.  Please make sure they get scanned first.
Host CO_Claymore says:
TL: Infirmary ::taps comm badge:: *CMO*: How is Lt. Mrlr?
CTO_Mrlr says:
::lashes out but stops just short of the XO as she hears his voice.  Hisses with pain as the action jostles the knife::
CMO_D`han says:
::Sees it is a moderately deep tissue wound:: CTO: We'll have to get you to sickbay to fix the muscle damage to your left arm.... here's a quick pain killer... ::gets the hypospray out and injects her::
XO_Danforth says:
TO: Check them physically, too.
XO_Danforth says:
TO: These Orions are tricky.
TO_Dee says:
::nods and assists the sec team in searching them and preparing them for the brig::
CMO_D`han says:
*CO*: The CTO is fine, a deep wound to the left arm, b but nothing that the bioregenerators cannot fix.
Host CO_Claymore says:
*CMO*: The transporters are ready, just make the request to Operations.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::stands up shakily and sway a bit.  Turns to the doctor:: CMO: I would appreciate it if you would get this out of my arm. ::indicates the knife::
CMO_D`han says:
*CO*: Very good. CTO: As soon as we get to the infirmary.... *TRChief*: Emergency beam out to infirmary.
XO_Danforth says:
CMO: Are you okay Doctor?  Do you have everything you need?
TO_Dee says:
::after searching them and scanning them beams them to the brig::
Host CO_Claymore says:
::moves out of the TL and towards the Infirmary::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::starts to sag against the doctor as they dematerialize::
CMO_D`han says:
XO: I will once I get to the infirm.... ::voice cuts out as she is beamed away::

ACTION: The CMO and CTO are beamed to the Infirmary.

CMO_D`han says:
Orderlies: I need some help here.....
CMO_D`han says:
<orderlies> ::assist the CMO getting the CTO onto a biobed::
XO_Danforth says:
TO: Are you ready to beam these four into the brig?  I would recommend separate cells.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::continues the sag all the way to the ground as they materialize and is limp while the orderlies carry her::
Host CO_Claymore says:
::enters the Infirmary as the CTO is placed on a biobed, watches intently::
CMO_D`han says:
::once she's on the bed, pulls the knife out of her shoulder::
CMO_D`han says:
::gets the bio regeneration unit on the CTO::

ACTION: The Orions and guards are beamed outside the Brig.  The security guards drag the Orions bodies into four separate cells.

TO_Dee says:
XO: They have already been beamed to just outside the brig.
Host CO_Claymore says:
::walks around watching the CMO work, stops when he is within her field of view::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::growls a bit as she sees the knife and blinks fuzzily at the CO::
CMO_D`han says:
::programs it to start healing the wound:: CTO: This will take a long while.... ::looks up as she sees a shadow move in her field of vision:: CO: Hello Captain.
XO_Danforth says:
TO: Good job.  Make sure that there is no way they can beam in and out of those cells.  I know you already know it, but I would be remiss if I didn't say it.
TO_Dee says:
::nods:: XO: Permission to head there right now, sir.
Host CO_Claymore says:
CMO: Doctor ::nods:: What's your prognosis?

ACTION: After being thrown in the cells harshly, the two Orions who were first to be stunned are rustled.  They awake, and begin shouting irate things about Starfleet.

XO_Danforth says:
::nods:: TO: Granted.  I'm going with you.
CMO_D`han says:
::gets further analysis on the wound from the biobed, goes to the main display panel to view a closer detail::
TO_Dee says:
::turns and walks briskly towards the TL::
XO_Danforth says:
::goes with the TO::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::looks at the CO and struggles to sit up a bit:: CO: captain, I'm fine and will be able to return to duty in just a few minutes.
CMO_D`han says:
CO/CTO: The wound itself will be easy to fix, but... the knife nicked the bone a bit... this chip is easily removable by the nanites... but.... it means she'll require some additional physical therapy.
Host CO_Claymore says:
::looks at the CTO unbelieving:: CMO: Do you expect a full recovery?
TO_Dee says:
::enters the lift and turns to face out as she waits on the XO::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::looks at the CMO and waits for an answer::
CMO_D`han says:
CO/CTO: Yes. But for the next few days, that shoulder will be stiff and perhaps the full range of motion... will be aggravated. The new muscular tissue will need time to adjust.
XO_Danforth says:
::enters the TL with the TO:: TL: Brig.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::breathes a silent sigh of relief and turns to the CO:: Captain, I want to be there for the interrogations. :: her eyes narrow and her tail twitches back and forth in anger::
TO_Dee says:
XO: You handled yourself in there quite well, if I might say so, sir.
CMO_D`han says:
CO/CTO: I don't see a problem with that..... but as long as it's all just talk.
Host CO_Claymore says:
CMO: Well then, any amount of off time you prescribe adds a day to it from me. CTO: You need to rest, and I need to interrogate them now to make sure we don't have any more problems coming. I'll send your TO by when we have new information.
CMO_D`han says:
::nods:: CO: Aye sir.
XO_Danforth says:
::Exits the TL and heads into the brig with the TO::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::looks between the CMO and CO:: CO: Sir, with all due respect..it is my duty and my job.  they are stunned and won't be awake for hours yet.  I will be mobile by then.
TO_Dee says:
::moves with the XO not sure how to take his silence::
CMO_D`han says:
CTO: Mobile and on light duty....
CTO_Mrlr says:
::nods at what the CMO said:: CMO/CO: I swear I won't lift a claw...
XO_Danforth says:
TO: You did a great job in the cargo bay, Dee.
Host CO_Claymore says:
CTO: I may not ever want to get in a fight with you, even when you're injured because you handled yourself quite well today, but I do out rank you. Rest--- and I'm not getting on the doctors ::hears mobile and light duty::   ::scratches head.:: Self: Why are doctor's so hard on me?    CTO: All right, when you are done here, but no sooner
XO_Danforth says:
*CO*: Sir, we're ready to begin interrogations.  Should we start without you?
Host CO_Claymore says:
::quickly taps comm badge to turn it off so the CTO doesn't hear it::
TO_Dee says:
::smiles at least knowing that she haven't done something wrong.::  XO: Thank You sir.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::grins tiredly and lays back down:: CO: Aye sir.  :: pops back up when she hears the first part of the comm from the XO::  I'll be there shortly.
Host CO_Claymore says:
::slowly moves off:: CTO: Well... I'll see you later. ::trying to get out before the CTO says or asks too much:: CMO: Doctor ::turns on his heel and "bolts" for the door::
XO_Danforth says:
TO: Was that your first time in a hostage situation, Dee?
TO_Dee says:
::smiles:: XO: For Jazra yes, but not for Dee
XO_Danforth says:
TO: Do you prefer to be called Jazra or Dee?  

ACTION: An hour passes.  The remaining Orions begin to stir, but are quiet.  Until the interrogators enter the Brig.  Then, they begin yelling, but Thorne quiets them with a wave of his hand.

Host CO_Claymore says:
::watches Thorne intently::
Host Thorne says:
::Stares back, his arms behind his back::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::walks into the brig carefully but quietly and stands watching Thorne with narrowed eyes::
TO_Dee says:
::standing towards the back of the brig::
Host Thorne says:
::His eyes do not leave the Captain::
Host CO_Claymore says:
::looks over to see who came in then back at Thorne:: CTO: Feeling better Lieutenant?
CTO_Mrlr says:
::grins ferally:: CO: Aye sir...just a scratch that's all.  ::pats her sling:: Over protection by the doctors.
XO_Danforth says:
::stands behind the Captain, a firm hard glare at Thorne::
CMO_D`han says:
::sits at her desk in her office and fills out her daily paperwork::
Host CO_Claymore says:
::stands and lets the CTO take the seat at the table and then heads over to the cell:: Thorne: You want to tell us anything?
XO_Danforth says:
::reports to the CO:: CO:  That one ::points at Thorne:: is obviously the ringleader of this little group of rabble-rousers.
Host Thorne says:
CO: Not really, but that won't stop you from asking.
Host CO_Claymore says:
<flip XO and CO's last>
Host CO_Claymore says:
<CO = Thorne in last>
Host CO_Claymore says:
<ignore>
CTO_Mrlr says:
::stands up and casually takes the sling off and tosses it on a small table and walks up towards the force field and looks over Thorne with distaste:: CO:  Trust an Orion to botch up a simple kidnapping.
Host Thorne says:
ACTION: Thorne makes no reaction to the CTO's remark.
Host CO_Claymore says:
::smirks:: Thorne: A name could make the judge feel a little better about your case, might lighten your sentence.
Host Thorne says:
CO: You and your titles.  If it makes you feel better to call me something other than "you," you may address me as Thorne.
Host CO_Claymore says:
Thorne: I don't think my CTO here would agree with that... what was that word you were using before...
XO_Danforth says:
TO: Let's go interrogate one of the other ones.
Host Thorne says:
CO: Not sure what you're talking about there.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::cleans one of her claws on her injured arm:: CO: You know, sir.  If you would just leave for a few minutes I'm sure I can get a more cooperative attitude out of him. ::eyes her claw marks still visible on Thorne::
TO_Dee says:
::nods and heads to one of the other cells::
XO_Danforth says:
::goes together with the TO::
XO_Danforth says:
::addresses the Orion in the cell:: Orion: What's your name, Orion?
Host CO_Claymore says:
CTO: I dunno, I don't think we'll get far talking to him, but you'd have to give me a few seconds to take care of those sensors ::motions towards the obvious sensor package in the corner::
Host Thorne says:
<Orion> ::Just stares at the XO::
CMO_D`han says:
::sighs as she finds paperwork boring and looks out her office daydreaming of Lan::
TO_Dee says:
::glares at the Orion::  Orion: The XO asked you a question. ::says it with a great amount of force::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::grins evilly:: CO: There are a few switches over on that panel over there. ::turns and looks at Thorne like he's prey, her ears flat and her tail twitching::
XO_Danforth says:
Orion: All right.  The silent type.  I can appreciate that.  We'll just call you Bob.  Bob the Orion.
Host Thorne says:
<Orion> ::Stares at the XO some more::
Host CO_Claymore says:
Thorne: Last chance ::walks away::
Host Thorne says:
CO: Last chance for what, Captain?  You and I both know that my fate does not lie here.
XO_Danforth says:
Bob: Come on Bob.  You're going to be hung out to dry for this attack.  Maybe I should leave you for the Klingons.
CTO_Mrlr says:
::flexes her claws and grins showing her fangs:: Thorne: I wouldn't bet on that, Thorne...
Host CO_Claymore says:
::turns back:: Thorne: You and I both know that whoever you are working for has an organization full of goofballs like yourself, if you failed, I think you're safe as long as we feel like protecting you.
TO_Dee says:
::moves back to the console and pulls up the vis to the other cell::  XO: Should we tell him that Throne is going to try and pin this all on him?
XO_Danforth says:
TO: I think so.  I think he deserves to know the truth.  Don't you Bob?
Host Thorne says:
::Almost laughs at the CO:: CO: Are you threatening me... to let me go?
CTO_Mrlr says:
::looks at the CO disappointed for a minute and asks plaintively:: CO: Sir, you wouldn't do that to me, would you? ::brightens a bit:: Although if he's free he's fair game...::brightens even more:: I love a good hunt.
Host CO_Claymore says:
Thorne: No... I won't let you go, I'll just let them take you. My CTO probably doesn't have the same freedoms and abilities as they do.
XO_Danforth says:
TO: ::saying it loud enough for Bob to here:: I think we should leave him for the Klingons.
Host CO_Claymore says:
CTO: What do you say we try another one of his men? Let the vultures come after this one?
TO_Dee says:
::double-checks the transporter scramblers while she is at the console::  Bob: I hear they are quite nasty... to ones so dishonorable. ::smirks::
CTO_Mrlr says:
::brightens at that prospect:: CO: Aye sir.
Host CO_Claymore says:
CTO: All right.. Thorn: See you in the Newswire.

ACTION: The Captain, Executive Officer, and Tactical Officers get nothing from the prisoners.  Eventually, they are picked up by Starfleet Security and taken off for further questioning.  It comes out eventually that they may have ties to the Syndicate, but nothing concrete.  The tournament is relocated and concluded elsewhere.

ACTION: The Arcadian team's medals will be sent in the mail.