STAR TREK : A CALL TO DUTY

Arcadia Station
SB – 101
SD 10806.02

Starring:

Einar Sigurðsson	as	[CO] Commander Jonathan Rome
		Station Commander

Christina Doane	as	[XO] Commander Paige Juliet Harker
		Executive Officer

Kyle Wilson	as	[FCO] Lieutenant Ryushi
		Chief of Vehicular Operations

Guest stars:

Mike Johnson

Absent:

Julie Leger	as	[CEO] Lieutenant Commander Karri L. Spanner
		Chief of Engineering & Head of station reconstruction

Directed by
           ............ Nicholas Moline, SM

Previously on Arcadia: 

the team found their way to the castle of Harfang, home of the gentle giants, and have come in for shelter and food. They had a mostly good night's sleep, but upon awaking they found that they had passed over a large sign carved in the earth, they are now in the kitchen where the giant cook is taking a nap, next to a large book.

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- Begin Mission: "Under me" - Part III -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: That is a large book.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Comes over to look at the book.::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
CO: Your powers of observation seem unusually strong, Commander.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::smiles at his FCO::
 
Giant King:
@ ::out on the hunt with the hounds and half the royal court::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Paige, if you're not too hung over, see if you can get over there and read what it says.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Has that nagging feeling in the back of her mind, a little more urgently now, her face furrows in concentration as she tries to read the book.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Nods at CO.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Man Pie...that doesn't sound good...::reads on..::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Man.....pie?
 
<Giant_Cook> ::stirs as a fly lands on her nose she bats it away but does not open her eyes just grunts a lot::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::feels goosebumps on his back as he watches the giant::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Mouth drops as the memory comes rushing back at her. Childhood, at her grandmothers knee, Stories about Narina...::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: We should go like now. ::Suddenly looks a little nervous, pointing to the Man Pie and Marshwiggle recipes..::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::offers her his hand to help her down:: XO: I agree....
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Ryushi, lead the way. We're leaving and fast.
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::leaves fast::
 
SCENE: There is a door leading outside where the giants use to let the cat out
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: I'm fairly safe but I really don't want to break in a new CO...
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::takes his hand, and points to the cat door.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::helps her down and they both start running for the door::
 
<Giant_Cook> ::begins to stir again::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Explains as they run a quick summary of the story she'd heard and read as a child. Called the Silver Chair to the CO.::
 
Giant King:
@:: on his way back from the hunt::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::listens to the XO summarizing a bedtime story and glances over at the FCO:: FCO: Ever heard of this Narnia place?
 
Giant King:
@::can now see his keep within sight::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::flags her memory forcing out details of the story.::CO:There should be a cave somewhere outside, we could hide......
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
CO: No, I have not. I believe it is part of human historic literature, not Vulcan?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
FCO:Aye Old Earth, British Isles..
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: No literature I'd consider historic...::furrows his brow and continues his run::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::mutters "I liked the stories..."::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: So how do we get out of here?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::notices the XO leading them to a cave::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
CO: I was merely referring to the fact that the stories were written several centuries ago. ::continues to run::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Points to a cave in the distance...::
 
Giant King:
::looks to the ills and rocks and notices small figures moving away from the keep::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO/FCO: Cave it is. Hurry.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Pours on top speed as she runs for the cave.::
 
Giant King:
ALL: The feast it is escaping catch them or there shall be no feast.
 
<Giant_Queen> ALL: Release the hounds!
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::hears the booming voice and looks back and starts running faster:: XO/FCO: Hurry!
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Thinks to self, "Don't have to tell me twice..."::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::places a hand on the sword at his belt and speeds up::
 
<Hounds> ::let loose of their leashes they attempt close on the humans::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::reaches the cave and launches himself in::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::bounds into the cave after the CO::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::gets to the cave and promptly falls sliding down as she holds tightly to her bow and arrow, a sword skimming at her hip...::

ACTION: The crew slides down down down down down down....... hundreds of feet below ground 

CO Cmdr Rome
::catches his breath as he tries to get a clear picture of his surroundings::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::lands with a 'THUD', she gets up checks herself for injuries, checks her equipment, calling out.::CO/FCO:You guys alright?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::taps the sword at his side:: XO: Fine, just wishing I had taken Fencing instead of Parisian Squares at the Academy.
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::picks himself up off the ground, rubbing his backside:: CO: What... was that?
 
<Hounds> ::reach the cave but whimper and howls as the wt rock causes them to lose the Scent::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: I know some, British History is a hobby of mine, ::Looks at the bow, ::First time I ever needed it to save my life though...
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::unsheathes the sword and holds it in front of him:: XO: So the sharp end kills, right? ::winks::
 
Minion:
::voice in the dark:: ALL: Who goes there in the deep?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Um right, just try to avoid wide arcs, if we had more time I'd show you some moves..but we better...oh crud...::as she hears the voice.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::motions for everyone to stay silent::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::unsheathes his sword:: CO: Luckily for the two of you, I did take fencing at the Academy.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::whispers:: CO: there's a whole city of gnomes, and not the really nice ones either...::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::shuts up..::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::mouthes the word 'gnomes' at her while shaking his head::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::grimaces as she recalls the Green Lady.."oh that's gonna be fun, not..."::Nods at him and mouths back nodding, "gnomes."::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::whispers:: XO: What is a... gnome?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Some creature....I don't really care, as long as you and your fencing skills keep us safe.
 
Minion:
ALL: We can hear your Whispers ... It's a cave you know ...
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Minion: Alright, we're here....we come in peace.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::tries not to snicker at the CO's reply.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::wonders if the normal Starfleet first Contact speech would apply here::
 
Minion:
CO: If that is true then why come you so well armed?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::mutters "we really didn't mean to come here.."::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Minion: Maybe because some giants just tried to eat us.

FCO Lt Ryushi
::tries to explain the CO's comment in greater detail:: Minion: We just arrived from a place where it was required that we were armed. We are glad to set foot in a less hostile environment.
 
Minion:
CO: Lower your weapons for we would not like to kill you before you meet the Queen
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::getting frustrated with this whole affair and steps forward and lowers his weapon while frowning at the Vulcan::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Doesn't correct FCO's version, thinks to self, "Well they won't eat us..I think..."..::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Mouths to CO, 'Careful' and 'Queen'::
 
Minion:
::lighted staffs illuminate the cavern there are over 50 ugly dark looking figures that block the path::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::takes a breath as he sees the horde of....gnomes was it?::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
XO: Gotcha.
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::lowers the sword, but keeps it ready::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::It had been years since she read the story details came flooding back, it took time to sort through which details went with which book...::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::secures bow etc.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::sheathes his weapon:: Minion: Take me to your leader. ::smiles and thinks he's always wanted to say that::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::rolls eyes at the CO's comment.::
 
Minion:
::the horde rushes in and the guards surround the team creating a sort of a convoy keeping the crew packed well in the middle::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::gives the CO an exasperated glance::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::goes with the group, filing important info about their queen for when she can tell the others.::
 
Minion:
CO: many fall down into the deep but fiew return to the sun lit lands.
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::is being pushed forward, and tries not to stumble over the small beings:: Minion:....Yes. Alright. ::shrugs at Paige::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Shrugs back.::
 
<<<< TIME WARP...... At the Castle, already had dinner with the dork, end of dinner >>>>
 
Minion:
::as the convoy moves onward the ceiling gets lower
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::drinks from his cup, thankful to be among beings that don't want to kill him::
 
Dork:
ALL: Tell me again friends, what aron have you been sent?

CO Cmdr Rome
::Stands up:: Dork: Alright, the dinner was wonderful...but enough is enough. Who are you really?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Leans back to watch the show.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: He's not likely to know, you could just try asking the universe in general, ::waves around.:: or ask the queen when she gets back...
 
Dork:
CO: I ... I am the Queens man her loyal servant !
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::slams his cup down:: Outloud: No! Not this....fascade!
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Skip, he's clueless...::is totally calm..::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::wants to see if an emotional reaction will get them anywhere:: Outloud: I want answers....now!
 
Dork:
::draws his sword on the CO:: CO: I will not have you speak Ill of my lady! Or I shall run you through!
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Mutters "I wonder if alsan is the alien in this story..."::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::rolls eyes and stands.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::stares him down::
 
Dork:
::suddenly remembers something and puts his sword away again::
 
ACTION: The Dork freezes
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Dork: You won't kill me...none of this is real, none of this serves purpose!
 
XO Cmdr Harker
Dork: He didn't mean anything by it, its been a long journey CO: He has his part to play as well, I don't think he knows...
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::motions at the frozen character:: XO: Seems I did something.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::shrugs::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: Ryushi....you sense anything?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::watches the Dork.::
 
ACTION: Green fog starts billowing across the floor
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Btw Queen here is evil, don't be a sucker...
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::steps near the others.::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
CO: No... I sense... strangely nothing.

XO Cmdr Harker
Anyone: Oi Universe can we go home now?
 
Green Lady:
::appears in a column of the smoke:: All: We were just getting to the good part
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::looks at Paige, but decides to trust her::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::turns around:: Green: I guess you're our real host?
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
CO: Real, indeed, Commander... ::looking at the green woman::
 
Green Lady:
CO: You were about to "rescue" this dunce of a prince, and then fight me to the death in an epic battle of might verses magic.
 
Green Lady:
CO: Why did you have to go and spoil the show?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods at Ryushi then turns to the woman:: Green Lady: Sorry, I was all out of magic.
 
Green Lady:
::gestures towards the fire and it billows green smoke:: CO: Yours was the might
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::takes a step towards her, his hands open:: Green lady: Let us go.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
Green: I was enjoying it but the whole not asking permission thing really gets my knickers in a twist...::she says calmly and not sounding upset.::
 
Green Lady:
::seems to be contemplating their demands:: CO: Now why should I do that
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Green lady: Because we are not your enemies....we are representatives of the United Federation of Planets...a peaceful organization.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::listens to the CO talk to the Green Lady Figure.::
 
Green Lady:
CO: Yes yes, I know all about your federation, I find your stories much more entertaining, the Federation is so boring
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Green lady: Holding us here, is a gross violation. It's indecent to hold any sentient life form without concent like this..
 
Green Lady:
::makes another gesture and a large book appears in her hand:: CO: Indecent for you perhaps, I could care less
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Green lady: We can give you stories....you are free to roam our libraries....but we do not want to experience them like this, not without being in control!
 
XO Cmdr Harker
Green Lady: And why is that? ::keeping her voice calm.::
 
Green Lady:
CO: We could try another story perhaps..., I was starting to tire of this one anyway, I'm quite fond of this story of someone named Pan... let's see where was it ::flipping through the book::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Green lady: No more stories! ::starting to grow irritated::
 
Green Lady:
::changes form into Captain Hook, and they all appear to be on the deck of a ship::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
Green Lady: Why don't you care? what kind of culture do you have? What is your species...? ::Still totally calm.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO: Seems to like children’s stories...

CO Cmdr Rome
::leans in:: XO: Perhaps it is a child.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Trying to get some answers.::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
CO:Well I hope its mother shows up soon.
 
Gator:
::patrols the water:: Self: Tick Toc Tick Toc
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::turns around and faces Ryushi:: FCO: Can you ascertain its power?
 
Hook:
XO: Species? Why I'm human of course, that great scallywag, Captain Hook.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
Hook: No I mean your real species... ::smiling politely.::
 
Hook:
XO: I'm not sure if I know what you mean
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
CO: No... the life-form now appears human...
 
XO Cmdr Harker
Hook: Out of this realm what are you called?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::ponders for a moment to incapacitate the being in its human form.....but resists the urge::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
CO: May I kill it?
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Stifles urge to slap forehead at the Lt's question.::
 
Hook:
FCO: Ah, good, someone who wants to spar with the Great Hook, Draw your sword!
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: You better be joking Lieutenant, I expect a chuckle from you any moment now and forget you even asked....:: growling the last past::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Thinks to self, "If I survive this job it will be a miracle of biblical proportions.::
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::looks openly at the CO:: CO: Well? May I engage?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
FCO: You may, how ever don't kill him.
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::This time she does slap her forehead.::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::nods sternly at the FCO::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Thinks to self, "Boys..." and sits on a barrel::
 
Hook:
CO: You know you really are starting to bore me, fine, off with you all, but next time don't expect me to be so friendly
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::rapidly unsheathes his sword and pounces on Hook, assaulting him with a barrage of blows on all sides::
 
ACTION: The ship, hook, and the gator all vanish, and they find themselves on the bridge of the ship, with no sign of the anomaly
 
INFO: Still in their tights
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::Mutters to CO::CO: Well that first contact could of gone better, I'm going to review the protocols and change into a uniform with your permission Sir.?
 
CO Cmdr Rome
::grabs a hold of his chair as he feels dizzy and looks down:: XO: At least we have clothes on this time...::thinking back to Verdwijn::
 
XO Cmdr Harker
::nods:
 
FCO Lt Ryushi
::storms off the bridge, shaking his head::
 
CO Cmdr Rome
Duty_FCO: Stop staring and set a course for Arcadia, warp 1.

-=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=- End mission: "Under me" – Part III -=/\=--=/\=--=/\=--=/\=-

Star Trek: A Call To Duty – Arcadia Station, SB-101
    
    Original Air Date: 2nd June 2008
    Executive Producer: Nick Moline
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