Star Trek: A Call To Duty

Arcadia Station 
 SB-101
 SD 10707.16

Starring:

D. L. Eubena		as	[SM] D. L. Eubena

Einar Sigurdsson		as	[ACO] Commander Jonathan Rome

Kyle Wilson		as	[FCO] Lieutenant Ryushi

Gregg Kleiner		as	[CSO] Christopher Halliwell

Gina Hembrook		as	[CTO] Ensign Brianna Murphy

Jean-Pierre		as	[TO] Ensign Jorn Thalataar

Julie Leger		as	[CEO] Lieutenant Karri Lynn Spanner

Theresa Wilson		as	[CMO] Commander Tessa Rezoph Jakiel

NPC’s

Theresa Wilson		as	Chieftain Abm
			as	Odn
			as	Ellna
D. L. Eubena		as	So’Quon
Kyle Wilson		as	[FCO] LtCmdr Fields, USS Sheffield

Absent:

Anna Menser		as	[MO] Lieutenant Junior grade Bellatrix Niventra

John Harness		as	[CNS] Lieutenant Junior grade Darna Hei Ran

Christina Doane		as	[CIV] Commander Paige Juliet Harker

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Begin "Gaianigma ", part XI -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

CEO Lt Spanner
:: standing next to Jonathan ::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Stands near the doors into the temple, weapons back in hand, and once again on alert::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Remains isolated from the group but a good distance away so that he can keep an eye and an ear on anything.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::feels more relaxed after having a long bath and stands in silence, watching over the group::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::with a penetrating expression in her eyes, walks back into the temple, looking all around, taking in the physical sensory sensations, comes to stand right in front of one of the women:: CEO: Spanner. ::her voice echoes around the room:: Why are you here? Do you know?
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: I have no clue.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::Stands there intrigued::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::closes her eyes for a few moments, whispers suddenly are heard everywhere then abruptly cease and she opens her eyes again:: Your face... ::turns to the TO and steps close to him:: TO: ...and your face. They were painted on the cave walls. Millenia. The Travelers inspired them. Why? Tell me!
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
CMO: My face?! I didn't see my face on the walls. Why would they do such a thing?
 
ACTION: A rumbling can be heard in the distant skies following Tessa's words, almost like the cascading sounds of thunder.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::looks up:: All: A storm?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Checks out the doors to see what the weather is::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Grumbles and feels his stomach, wondering if he's hungry.::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::looks towards the ceiling, sending a severe feeling of frustration through everyone's minds and moves over to Rome:: ACO: You! Rome! And yours there, too. Why? I have to know?! In your mind...you direct them. ::looks around the room at all the other Newcomers:: You tell me!
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: How can we know? We were brought here against our will....none of us have ever heard of this place before, this planet is unknown to our peoples....our ancestors did not even have space travel a millennia ago.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::shakes her head:: ACO: No. I know all this. But not the one mystery. The runes...they say 'Listen'. I am listening to you. I must know. We need you here. You are important. But you are different. This is The Time. So you will tell me why you are here.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: You tell me who brought us here...and then maybe I can answer you. ::growing frustrated::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
CMO: We are here because we want to leave this world. ::Grumbles loudly.::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: mumbles under her breath :: Self: Why am I here?? Because I fix things...things that make us go.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles towards Karri, even if things look sour, she always says something like that to make his spirits rise::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
All: We brought you here. Cannot you see why you are needed? You stopped the war. ::turns quickly to look at the Tellarite and walks over to him:: TO: Yes. Keep talking. If you want to leave, why did you come? ::moves back over to the woman:: CEO: I see. Yes. ::closes her eyes and then opens them again after the whispers stop::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: What war? Between the tribes?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Stands up and hmphs to the Jakiel.:: CMO: I did not ask to be brought here.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::nods:: ACO: Yes. The War. We tried to teach them. They did not listen. They only became angrier. You were needed.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CMO: I saw my face on the wall... it made the Chief angry... I don't know why I'm here. I'm a warrior, if anything, I'd make things worse.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: We came looking for lost souls.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: If we helped, that is a great blessing....but none of us still know why we were sent here, and why our faces are portrayed in the caves.....we came here seeking answers, not to give them, since we have none to give...
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::looks at the Tellarite:: TO: We decide who comes here. When we have need we take. All: But all of you...it was foretold by the Travelers. The Ones who brought us here long long ago.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: Can you send us back? All of us, all of my peoples. Even the ones that came here before we did?
 
So`Quon:
::quietly enters the room...with Chief Herron limping in tow with a new wooden cane::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Interrupts Jakiel.:: CMO: What gives you the right to interrupt people's lives and put us in danger for your own benefit?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CMO: What gives you the bloody right to bring us here?! We have our own lives to lead, our own work to do, not yours!
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::is at a loss for words seeing Herron walk in:: Chief: Chief!
 
CEO Lt Spanner
ACO: Jonathan...wait a second....we came here looking for the lost. Maybe they know where those lost are and perhaps how we stop a war is by taking those who were lost back.
 
<Herron> ALL: Do not ask how I live, I simply am here by the grace of the Whispering Ones. I have been cared for, as have the others that fell into the ravine with me.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::looks over at her:: CEO: A good point.. ::smiles::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::moves very close to Rome to 'see' his mind better:: ACO: You do not lie. TO: We care for the peoples here. Their needs are greater than your single needs. That is why you were brought. If you had not come, there would have been so many deaths. Would you have that happen?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Grumbles once more and shakes his head.:: CMO: Why are you allowing so many deaths? If you have such great powers why don't you use them?
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
All: You look for your lost? ::looks towards the ceiling and raises her hands::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at Herron....even if the old man had done nothing than frustrated him...he still had grown to like him::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: Isn't that what I said just a few minutes ago?
 
ACTION: Two male figures in Starfleet uniforms somehow "materialize" behind the group in an almost transporter like effect, but it seemed as if they..."folded out" from thin air, and appeared.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Smirks:: CMO: Aye, that'd be the definition of responding to a distress call, eh?
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
TO: We cannot rule their minds. It is beyond us. We do not understand why sometimes they are so determined to hurt themselves. Why? I felt the anger and frustration from all of you. But I could not speak...until now. Until the Tessa came. I can use her and be as one of you.
 
CSO Ens Halliwell
::Looks around, stunned::
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::looks around and brushes himself off gently, staring around at all the people::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: Then allow us to take those who do not belong here back with us.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::looks back at the newcomers:: CSO/FCO: Ensign....Commander?
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::walks over to the woman again and tilts her head as moves around her, looking her over and touches her face lightly then moves away:: CEO: You. Why do you want to leave? Do you not want to live long and well?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::takes Karri's hand as the questions are directed at her again::
 
CSO Ens Halliwell
ACO: Commander?
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::looks inquisitively:: ACO: ... Yes?
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: chuckles :: CMO: It is not in my nature to be taken care of like this.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CSO/FCO: Brynhild crewmembers?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Grumbles and goes back over to Ellna.::
 
CSO Ens Halliwell
ACO: Yes, sir.
 
CSO Ens Halliwell
ACO: Ensign Christopher Halliwell. ::Extends hand::
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
ACO: ::extends a hand:: What's up, buddy, Lieutenant Commander Warren Russell Fields, Flight Control, USS Sheffield!
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: Those of this crew, we are explorers, we thrive on adventure. What you offer here is nothing more than prison to us....a very well supplied prison, but a prison none the less.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::shakes his hand:: CSO: Commander Rome, acting CO of USS Cygnus...we were sent after you lot.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
ACO: And you? You....love? We watched you two. CEO: No. We will not take care of you. You have minds. Very good minds. You will take care of yourself here and help the peoples more. But...there is something more to tell me. I must know.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::shakes hand with the FCO:: FCO: Nice to meet you too.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::turns back to face the CMO::
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::makes a wide gesture:: ACO: Well ye found us! ::laughs openly, then quiets down, noticing his surroundings::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: Yes....I do love her.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: Yes, we love, we hate, we are sad, we are happy.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::feels somewhat strange confessing his love in front of his crew, but quickly gets over it::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CMO: We were protecting a lot more people where we were. We have much greater responsibilities than this.
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::glances at the CEO:: ACO: Congratulations. ::chuckles::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
CEO: Explorers... ::looks at the Newcomers she just brought to the planet:: All: Yes, your minds are so intriguing to us! The natives here, they are simpler. Not so complex. And... ::listens to the CTO:: CTO: Murphy. I 'see' this all in your mind. You want to care for others and keep them safe. TO: As you do.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: I do not say that your world is any less important than the one we come from, but, we are needed and we want to be where we come from.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CMO: Aye, it's me job, to stand the watch.
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
CMO: Now hold on a minute there, eh? What's all this about? ::gestures around:: You bring these people here? Er... Sir?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Nods and shuffles in his feet as he listens to whatever has taken over Doctor Jakiel.::
 
So`Quon:
::sees little Elijah hiding mischievously behind him, holding onto his left leg, then leans down scoops him up into his arms::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::breathes in deeply, feeling so many wonderful sensations and emotions:: All: I also 'see'....changes. At first, when the machines drifted through space, they were...random. You...you have connections.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: We do......we come from a...a tribe, called The United Federation of planets....a coalition you might say, of hundred of worlds, working together...sharing knowledge and peace.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::narrows her eyes warily at the FCO:: S_FCO: You question? Shall I show you the top of a mountain? ::raises her hand::
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
CMO/ACO: That's right! Greatest organization ever to --- Now hold it there, no need for that,
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::backs away slightly, still smiling::
 
So`Quon:
Tessa: That is unnecessary, please show your capacity for compassion as you had before. FCO: Worry not, commander. No one here resides on this planet completely against their will. Those, except yourselves, that are brought here, have desires to find simpler, more peaceful lives.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::whips her attention back to the Rome:: ACO: That is what we 'see'. This is different. 'They' are looking for you. For you all. This is a danger to us, but... ::considers and lowers her hand, distracted by what she is told and finds in their minds::
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
So`Quon: Well, you know, I think I like the peace and simplicity of my bridge quite better, to be honest with ye, buddy, no disrespect and all.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: They are looking for us because we are needed back....there are people that rely on us...that we love, and love us. We must see them again. Our friends, our families.
 
So`Quon:
::sees Elissa and she quietly offers to watch over Elijah for the time being, which he allows, then turns back to the group::
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Listens to what is being said amongst everyone.::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::her face soften:: ACO: You do not wish to stay? ::looks around the room slowly:: All: None of you?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: No.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: No, I want to go back to my engine room.
 
<Ella> ::whispers:: TO: You really want to go? Can't you tell me about the world out there? The stars?
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CMO: We have a duty to others... to protect the greater good, even these, from a greater threat than here. There are things out there worse than tribal fights and squabbles.
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
CMO: I believe that's sort of along the lines of what we been getting at.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
<Odn> ::moves over to Brianna:: CTO: I understand your desires. But I need you here.
 
So`Quon:
Tessa: It is over...you now know you cannot offer earthbound peace to those whose hearts belong to the stars...
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Looks over to Ellna.:: Ellna: I do not belong here on this planet. There are people who depend on me up in the vastness of the stars. I can, of course, tell you about life up there. I am not certain that we have enough time.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: You can get by without me... you just want me here. ::smiles::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
CTO: I 'see' this too. All: So much is in your minds. Maybe that is what The Time is. To listen to you and learn. It is what we crave. But if you leave...
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: If we leave, we leave you the legacy of knowing that there is life out there and we wait on you to join us.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: Even if we leave....you can still learn from us, and we from you....we can open 'talks' between your people and ours. To work together, but you can not keep us here.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
CEO: That is it!
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::wonders where this diplomacy of his came from....perhaps he is finally growing into a command officer::
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::searches his pockets:: All: I know I had some UFP invitations around here somewhere... hehe just kiddin' - gotta be a Captain to do that.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CMO: We don't only bring good things, you know. Our knowledge can be dangerous as well. I have seen great battles. Tens of thousands dead in a day. Do you wish that to come to this place? You canna take the good without the bad. Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: Let us go. You will learn on your own how to get to the stars and when you do, we will be there to help you along the way.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
CEO: To join you. We could not before. ::runs her hands down the fragile body and then touches her head:: Never have we had this chance...the mind joining. So long we have been 'separated'. But... ::turns to Rome::
 
So`Quon:
::looks over everyone momentarily, then turns to "Tessa" seeing his wife as a veritable goddess, wishing she had more control and understanding of the ways of those that possess her::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
CTO: You are right. There are those...if they knew of this place who would plunder and harm. We will not allow it. Never have we let anyone leave. We could not allow danger to come here.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CMO: We dinna know where "here" is... we never heard of this place before.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: We do not know where this planet is located......even if we did, we can promise to keep it safe, keep it secret.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Returns his attention to the conversation at hand.::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: nods :: CMO: If that is your wish, we would keep your planet a secret.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::'searches' the minds of these Newcomers:: CTO/ACO: You will keep it secret? This you will promise? Will you promise also to visit again?
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::smiles:: CEO: We think alike. But explain this promise.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Looks to the ACO to answer::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: Can you read my mind? Is that what you do? If so....then read it, and you will know that I do not lie.....but if we are welcome to visit again, we will also want to leave again.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
CMO: Aye, what he said... we keep our promises.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: My friend here is a warrior. ::points to the CTO:: Her promise is a warrior's promise.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Nods::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
CMO: To come and visit you for a short time and be able to return to our world, that would be a wonderful gift.
 
CSO Ens Halliwell
::Stands and watches::
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::beams, impressed with the diplomatic skills of the fiery little CEO::
 
So`Quon:
Tessa: Feel what is in Tessa's heart, and trust in their word. The Federation can be trusted, as can these good people.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: If ye want us to return, we will, and we could bring things to help, if you like. But, it's not my decision.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::nods:: ACO: Through this body I can. It is different. It is Betazoid. ::the whispers resume, more frenetic than ever then stop:: ACO: We 'see' and 'believe'. Can this one stay. Tessa. And her loved one. He also we can 'communicate' with. The Federation. That is what was to come. The Uniting.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: I can not speak on behalf of Tessa....she has her own life to lead. Her loves ones and herself need to decide.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
<Odn> CTO: I think I understand. I will look forward and await your returning then, Brianna of the stars. We have much to talk about. I will give the books and maybe you can understand them.
 
So`Quon:
::turns to Rome:: ACO: We will be fine here, commander. It is our desire to stay for a time. Our children are happy and safe here.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: We can make copies and return them once we get back to our ship. We can also get you some of the things you and I spoke of before.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Continues to listen to the ongoing discussion.::

CMO Cmdr Jakiel
ACO: Then Rome, Thalataar, Spanner, Murphy...all of your people have given Promise. I will trust you.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
So`Quon: Are you sure? You know you will be listed as deserters....even if I know better. ::smiles half-way::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::looks back at the CMO and smiles wider now:: CMO: Thank you.
 
So`Quon:
ACO: You are more than aware by now, the Prime Directive has not been breached, as they have observed the galaxy for many millennia. And as for desertion, that will not be the case, I assure you.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
So`Quon: I am not as sure. But we will see.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Turns to Ellna.:: Ellna: As it appears, I may be leaving soon.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
ACO: They will be returned. That is my promise. Time is different here. Tessa and So'Quon...they will only be a daylong behind you. Is this...acceptable?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CMO: It is. I approve.

<Ellna> ::pouts her lips:: TO: I want you to stay. Maybe I can come?
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: I cannot stay. I am not sure you would want to come. You have seen some of the unknown dangers on your world here. Things can be much worse where I am from. I am not certain you are prepared for my world.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::her comment about time makes him wonder how long they have been away...::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
<Odn> ::reaches to hug Brianna and let's her go reluctantly:: CTO: You have promised and I know your word is good.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: If you wish me to return, I will. From time to time I am given vacation. I could get a small vessel and come here. Maybe bring you and yours a few things.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Nothing technological though. ::smiles::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Hugs him back softly:: Odn: Do you want me to return this? ::points to the necklace::
 
<Odn> ::smiles and strokes his beard:: CTO: And we shall ride on the stella together, you and I. ::laughs::
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
<Odn> ::touches the necklace:: CTO: Always keep it. It is yours.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: I shall keep it, and remember you by it.
 
CMO Cmdr Jakiel
::raises her hands again and the whispers start quietly and then become louder and louder, a breeze whirls through the room::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::feels the hairs on his body stick out::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: holds Jonathans hand ::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: Qualify technological Sir? ::winks::
 
<Ellna> ::grabs the Thalataar:: TO: Do not leave!
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Not a chance Lieutenant.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
Ellna: I must!
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
Odn: Be well, keep yourself and your tribe safe. I will think of you and see you again when I may.
 
ACTION: A mystic swirl of distorted light and gusts of warm air surround the Starfleet officers as their world changes, and they all blackout...only to find themselves waking up from the floor on the bridge of the USS Cygnus, all dressed in their uniforms, like it never happened.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Gets up to check her station and get a status report and look over the sensors::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
::quickly stands up, disoriented:: All: Roll call!
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Curls up into a ball and snores loudly.::
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: sits up and looks around ::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: Murphy, CTO, accounted for Sir!
 
CEO Lt Spanner
ACO: Annette!
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::jumps up:: All: Now this is more like it!
 
ACTION: The viewscreen shows nothing but open space, and two starships: the Nebula-Class USS Sheffield, and the Excelsior-refit USS Brynhild. Both ships are hailing, reporting their status as normal, but are missing the FCO and CSO from their vessels.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: chuckles at herself :: ACO: Just kidding Sir. Spanner here.
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
ACO: Fields, FCO, accounted for, sir! Permission to transport back to my ship?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CTO: Open a channel to both ships....
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Permission granted Commander. ::smiles::
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
::Hails both ships, split screen on main viewer:: ACO: Channel open Sir.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Reaches for a blanket but can't find one, he grumbles in protest.:: Self: Why is it so cold in here?
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
COM: USS Brynhild/USS Sheffield: This is commander Rome. Welcome back.
 
<Ellna> @::drops to her knees, sobbing:: I want my Thalataar baaaack....
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
TO: On your feet, Thalataar! We're back!
 
CEO Lt Spanner
:: walks over and tapps the TO :: TO: Because it's not your quarters.
 
CTO LtJG Murphy
ACO: Just our ships and a lot of marker buoys on sensors Sir.
 
TO LtJG Thalataar
::Opens his eyes and looks around.:: Aloud: Ah so we are. ::Wipes some drool from the corner of his mouth and stands up.::
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
CEO: Personnel checks. I want to make sure everyone is onboard.
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
All: Gentlemen, Ladies. It's been fun, but I'd best be off. ::taps his commbadge:: COM: Sheffield: Sheffield, One to beam aboard.
 
ACO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Take care Commander.
 
CEO Lt Spanner
ACO: Aye Sir.
 
S FCO LtCmdr Fields
::salutes the ACO briefly before dematerializing::
 
-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-END MISSION-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 16th July 2007
    Executive Producer: D.L. Eubena
    Copyright 2007: A Call To Duty
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