Star Trek: A Call To Duty
USS Kraken NCC 75712
SD 11310.17 - Mission 58 

Starring: 
Andrew James 		as Ship Manager (SM)

Rob Wright 		as [CO] Captain A'an Selzah
Aoibhe Ní 		as [XO] Commander Kesh' Suder
Einar Sigurðsson	as [CEO] Lieutenant Tony Adalberto
Sophie Wakeling 	as [OPS] Ensign Torel Alena
CJ Short 		as [CTO] Lieutenant Henry Sumner
James Greenman	as [CMO] Commander Kymar Dremel
			and aSM
Absent:

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Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Walks into the Transporter room.:: ALL:  We ready?

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::stands on the transporter pad, looking uncharacteristically stoic:: CO: Captain, please note my objection to this plan in your log. Assuming you get to write one.

Kesh_Suder says:
::settles her robes and lifts her hood and rests the hem on her hairline so that it frames her face in a way she assumes looks mysterious and haunting.::

Kesh_Suder says:
CO: I'm always ready. ::smiles a little:: CO: How do I look?

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Reaches out and squeezes Sumner's hand slightly::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CTO:  As you wish.  Are we set?

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::pulls his hand away, still looking straight ahead:: CO: Sure, why not.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Glances over at Henry, getting a strange vibe from him::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Stands up straighter, trying to decide how a supplicant of the Vedek would act::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
All:  This isn’t the way I wanted this to go, but I feel it's the best option we have at this point.  Everyone just stay calm and follow the plan, we'll come out fine.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::mouths the words 'what plan?'::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::walks to the Transporter pad.::  ALL: Alright, let's go.

Kesh_Suder says:
::as if she knew what OPS was thinking:: OPS: You react physically to anything your Vedek does. Or at least, with THIS Vedek, you do. Whatever you think he needs or wants, you see to. Think of yourself as a bloat-fly around a large and pungent pile of dung. Buzz, buzz buzz...

Host SM_James says:
<Chief_W'loan>: CO: Ready to transport, sir. ::readies the transporter, applying the codes to get them through the Station's shields::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Nods, absorbing the information:: Kesh: So I'm his handmaiden...

Kesh_Suder says:
::nods:: OPS: And wherever he wants your hand, your hand goes... ::twitches a smile:: OPS: In my reality, Alena Torel is one of a kind.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Chief_W'loan: Keep the transponders locked, once we find and tag Commander Suder and Dremel, beam us out.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
Kesh: Heh.  From how you make it sounds she sounds like a slu...someone who would charge by the hour

Kesh_Suder says:
OPS: One thing is for certain, she'd never shack up with a man like Henry. You so much as look in his direction, this is over.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Chief_W'loan: All right, everyone, let's get our people back.  ::Nods to the transporter chief.::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
Kesh: Don't worry, this isn't going to go as planned, anyway.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Smiles at Suder:: Kesh: I can do this.

Kesh_Suder says:
::looks about in mock surprise, turning to OPS:: OPS: Did you... hear a voice? ::blinks, looks right through CTO:: OPS: Must have been my imagination.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::feels a sudden spike of anger, and exerts all his will not to reach out and strike Suder; he merely keeps his eyes forward::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
Kesh: So is this your way of saying the Vedek allows alta-me to acknowledge other women?

Host SM_James says:
<Chief_W'loan> CO: Energising ::activates the transporter::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh/CTO: Game faces people.

Host SM_James says:
ACTION: The crew materialise on board the station, everything looking fairly dark and quiet. Immediately, the Bajoran transporter chief drops to his knees.

Host SM_James says:
<Bajoran> CO: Vedek A'an, it is an honour!

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Fixes an adoring look on her face, and throws herself to the ground::

Kesh_Suder says:
::pulls her hood a little farther forward, instantly darting forward and settling the CO's robes::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::does a great impression of an angry guard::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Nods and holds his hands in front of him the way he remembered the Vedeks doing.:: Bajoran: Prophets be with you child.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Stands back up, ensuring she is giving A'an her full attention::

Host SM_James says:
<Bajoran> ::keeps his head low:: CO: We weren't expecting you so soon, Vedek, but please - The station is yours, our lives are yours!

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Bajoran: The Prophets will be done, and thank you child. :: Walks past and into the corridor, then motions for Kesh to lead the way.::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Thinks he's gonna be sick.::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Follows the edges of A'an's robes::

Kesh_Suder says:
::bows a few times, looks around wordlessly and starts down a main thoroughfare::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Does his best to emulate the Vedeks he's known and follows Kesh.::

Host SM_James says:
ACTION: The lights flicker in odd places, but generally it seems quiet and uncluttered in the station, the odd person walking past. Now and then a Bajoran walks by, bowing deeply at the waist with a cry of "Prophets be praised!", heads down until the 'Vedek' is out of sight.

Kesh_Suder says:
::turns as she walks, approaching his holiness, voice lowered:: CO: You can demand anything of anyone here. If you demand to be taken to your people, you will be brought without question. Throw your weight around ::bows once and looks up at him again, whispering:: CO: You have enough of it to throw...

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::wonders if maybe this will go better than he thought::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Follows Kesh's lead, motions to a security guard.::  Guard: I wish to speak to the prisoners from the other side.  Lead us to them.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Straightens the Vedek's robes::

Host Guard_Vela says:
::bows deeply, a look of wonder on his face:: CO: Of course, Vedek! As the Prophets demand! ::hurriedly leads the group back the way they came and down another corridor::

Kesh_Suder says:
::motions to OPS to remember to swing the incense in the small container tied to her belt::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::follows the guard.::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Sways her hips a little more obviously as she walks, causing the incense to swing::

Kesh_Suder says:
::sees they have to turn around and hides a groan, knowing she'll probably get the blame for that layout re-design::

Host Guard_Vela says:
ACTION: After a little walking and a turbolift ride, the group arrive a large set of doors marked "Brig"

Kesh_Suder says:
::holds her breath::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Motions to the guard. :: Guard_Vela:  Thank you child, the prophets blessings upon you.

Host Guard_Vela says:
::bows deeply to the Vedek before raising his head and hitting the chime:: Brig: The Vedek is here to see the prisoners, open up!

Host Guard_Vela says:
ACTION: The doors swish open almost immediately, showing the interior. One Klingon, a Cardassian and three Bajorans are inside, the last three bowed deeply at the waist.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::waits for the doors to open, then walks into the brig.::  All:  I wish to speak to the prisoners, take us to them.

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Klingon> ::grunts, glancing up at this supposed "prophet":: CO: Sounds like they're fighting in there... Sir. Might want to give them a few minutes. ::laughs gruffly::

Kesh_Suder says:
<XO_Suder> ::hands are starting to tighten around the poor CMO's neck, her heartfelt crying echoing gently from one of the cells::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::furrows his brow, the sound of Suder crying distinctly alien to him::

Kesh_Suder says:
::notices the Klingon may be someone she recognises, pulls her hood down further::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Klingon:  For your sake I hope not, the prophets have plans for them, take us to them.

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Klingon> ::leads the group through, scowling as he sees the XO on the floor with her hands around the CMO's throat:: XO: Stop that! The Vedek is here to see you!

Host Guard_Vela says:
::stays behind with the other Bajoran guards::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Follows the guards to the cell.::  Guards: Open the cell! Immediately!

Kesh_Suder says:
<XO_Suder> ::is leaning against a side-wall, legs resting either side of a prone CMO, who looks nothing like himself any more, only distinguishable as himself by his uniform. Looks up, loosens her hands and stares wildly at the group:: CO: Get the hell out of here.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::moves to the cell entrance, waiting for the forcefield to lower::

Host Guard_Vela says:
<CMO_Kymar> ::unconscious, laying on the floor::

Kesh_Suder says:
::winces at the CO's tone... the real Vedek would be far more dispassionate::

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Klingon> ::scowls and hits his code on the console, releasing the forcefield::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::rushes in and grabs the real Suder's hands, whispering:: XO: It's us. ::he slips a transponder from his pocket and attaches it to Suder, then one on the doctor::

Kesh_Suder says:
<XO_Suder> ::glares at the CTO:: CTO: Stay the hell away from me. Your tricks won't work, I know who you really are.

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Hangs back, trying to cover the movement of people by her presence in the doorway::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Motions to the Bajoran guards.:: Guards: The prophets have plans for them, this is unacceptable!  This one is clearly afflicted!  Were you not instructed on their importance?!

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
~~~XO: It's us Commander.  We're here to get you out~~~

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks to the Captain and nods:: CO: It's done.

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Klingon> ::crosses his huge arms over his chest and shakes his head, backed up by the Cardassian:: CO: We heard no such thing.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Looks towards Real Kesh, trying his best to look aloof.:: XO: You, do you know what’s wrong with our Bajoran brother?

Kesh_Suder says:
<XO_Suder> ::stares past CTO, startled, wide-eyed at OPS. Her lips part in astonishment and she stops fighting back:: ~~~OPS: How... what happened?~~~

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
~~~~~XO: Keep playing the role Commander, we need to maintain the charade.  We can explain when we get you two back~~~

Host Guard_Vela says:
::glares at the Klingon along with his Bajoran friends, shocked that someone would speak so to the Vedek:: Klingon: Quiet yourself, Klingon dog!

Kesh_Suder says:
<XO_Suder> ::stares up at CO, too shattered to show anything but total surprise:: CO: Who? ::shakes her head:: CO: I... I do... ::wonders at his dress, hears OPS's advise:: CO: But I'm not telling you. You can beat me and starve me, but you're getting nothing from me. ::shakes where she's lying::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Motions to Sumner.::  CTO: Contact the ship and have my personal physician prepare for a patient.

Kesh_Suder says:
::holds her breath as she stands apart from this magnificent piece of acting::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Guard_Vela:  You and your Bajoran brother, take the prisoners to the transporter room.  Handle this one with care...he has importance to me.

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Klingon> ::glares at the other Bajorans:: CO: I wasn't told we'd be releasing the prisoner to you.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::looks at Suder with concern, then to the Captain, before nodding and tapping the combadge under his shirt:: *Kraken*: Prepare the Vedek's physician for a patient, immediately!

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Points to the XO:  XO: You... you will accompany us and see to his treatment, or suffer the wrath of the Prophets!

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Continues to look adoringly at the 'Vedek'::

Host Guard_Vela says:
::ignores the Klingon, himself and the other Bajorans stepping in and scooping the CMO up in their arms, carefully carrying him back through, more than a little put off by his scaly flesh::

XO_Suder says:
XO_Suder> ::stares at CTO, starting to process that they are here to save her. Looks down at CMO in her arms, and feels sick at the thought of what she had almost done::

Host Guard_Vela says:
@<aOPS_Rotel> *CTO*: Acknowledged, we're tracking you on sensors and the...physician...is ready for you.

XO_Suder says:
::nods without a word to CO::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Klingon:  And now you have.  My patience is wearing thin, do not test my patience. Mine is the will of the Prophets, and they will not be denied!

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::watches as the Doctor is carried off, saving all those questions about what the hell was happening to him for later; he steps up to the Klingon:: Klingon: You would be wise not to question the Vedek. ::gives a murderous look::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Nods to Guard Vela.::  Bajoran_Guards: Lead on.

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Klingon> ::scowls and backs off, glaring down at the CTO, but giving in::

XO_Suder says:
::picks herself up, collapses back down, her legs weak from lack of use::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Strides past the Klingon and Cardassians as if they we're invisible.::

Host Guard_Vela says:
::leads the crew back through the station, heading towards to the transporter room::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::helps the XO to her feet, and guides her along::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Trots behind A'an, causing the incense to swing again::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
OPS/Kesh: Come children.

XO_Suder says:
::holds on as tight as she can to CTO's tunic. Doesn't look at him directly, afraid she'll break down again, or show too much recognition. Squeezes his shoulder gently::

Host Guard_Vela says:
@<aOPS_Rotel> *CO*: Sir! We're picking up some heavy fleet movements, every ship in the area is moving off towards the portal.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Follows the guards back to the transporter room::

XO_Suder says:
<Kesh> ::trots forward, taking up position in the CO's wake::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::shifts to support more of the XO's weight, whispering once more:: XO: Just a bit further, we're almost home.

Host Guard_Vela says:
ACTION: The crew arrive in the Transporter Room just as the Red Alert klaxon starts going off. The Bajoran guards hurriedly place the unconscious CMO on the transporter padd before rushing off to the transporter station. "All hands to battle stations. Incoming Vroa ships."

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::guides himself and the XO up onto the transporter pad::

XO_Suder says:
::Leans on CTO, the last few weeks and the last few hours in that cell bearing heavily on her. Breaths in deeply, her exhale coming out in controlled sobs. Says nothing to CTO, just holds on tight::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Transporter Chief: Transport us to my ship immediately!

Host Guard_Vela says:
@<aOPS_Rotel> *CO*: Sensor analysis has come back, sir. It looks like the fleet headed out to intercept the Vroa fleet that's just turned up, you'd better hurry back.

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Bajoran_Chief> ::bows deeply and nods, hurriedly targeting the ship from the beam in, waiting for them all to step up to the pad before energising::

XO_Suder says:
<Kesh> ::stays quiet, the word "Vroa" being enough to make her shudder::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::moves to the transporter pad.::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Follows onto the pad::

Host Guard_Vela says:
ACTION: The station rocks with a few hits as the crew dematerialise, appearing a few seconds later back onboard the Kraken with all hands safe.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Yanks the earring off and hurls it across the transporter room along with the robe coat.:: *FCO*: We're back on board, get us out of here!

XO_Suder says:
::re-materialises back on the Kraken. Sees the familiar site of her Transporter Room through her tired eyes and turns hiding her face in CTO's shoulder without invitation, shaking::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Transporter Chief: beam Dr. Dremel and the XO directly to sickbay, medical emergency!

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::breathes a small sigh of relief as they reappear aboard the Kraken; he hugs the XO close, all thoughts of his own issues gone for the moment:: XO: We made it. It's over, Kesh.

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Chief_W'loan> ::nods, transporting the XO and CMO straight to sickbay as ordered:: CO: Aye, sir!

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CTO/OPS/Mirror Kesh: Let's go, we're not home yet.   Transporter chief: Beam us directly to the bridge.

Host Guard_Vela says:
<Chief_W'loan> ::nods again, doing just that::

Host Andrew says:
<FCO_Antananarivo> ::plots a course and engages immediately:: *CO*: On our way!

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Wishes she had time to change out of this outfit before heading to the bridge, but knows it's not possible::

XO_Suder says:
::reappears in Sickbay, still with CTO to support her::

Host Guard_Vela says:
ACTION: The Kraken cuts a fine figure flying through space, heading unerringly towards the heated battle surrounding the portal back to the prime universe.

XO_Suder says:
<Kesh> ::appears on the Bridge:: CO: Now can I move around without the need for those two Tactical lumps watching my every move? ::stretches and pulls off her cloak and hood::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::waits for the transporter effect to release him then moves to Tactical. ::  FCO: Make for the breach, avoid as much contact as possible!

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::guides XO to a biobed, the nurses taking over and seeing to her; he moves away, but stays in sight::

Host Guard_Vela says:
<CSO_Lugard> CO: Sir, we're picking up numerous Vroa ships, and more incoming. It looks like the Mirror fleet isn't going to try and match wits, they're headed for the portal too

Host Andrew says:
<FCO_Antananarivo> CO: Yes Sir! ::flies like he always wanted to::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh:  Well, considering if we don't make if back we'll all die, it seemed redundant.  Can you get us through?

Host Guard_Vela says:
ACTION: The Kraken cuts graceful arcs back and forth, evasively dodging Vroa and Mirror ships alike

XO_Suder says:
::shudders as the recent memory comes and goes and allows CTO to guide her to a biobed:: CTO: How.... talk to me.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
FCO: Get us ahead of them, we can't let them through!

XO_Suder says:
<Kesh> ::pushes forward and takes over CEO's engineering console:: CO: I can try... but as you say, if we don't make it, you won't exactly be able to throttle me again, will you? ::starts to tap::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Fires at ships as the Kraken flies by, trying to slow them down.::

Host Andrew says:
<FCO_Antananarivo> CO: We're at maximum speed!

Host Andrew says:
<FCO_Antananarivo> ::barrel rolls the ship and swooshes around another ship::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh: Quit whining, you're still alive.

Host CSO_Lugard says:
ACTION: Glorious phaser fire lances outwards from the Kraken, hitting ships here and there until she nears the portal. A deflector beam is already piercing the centre of the glowing, swirling gateway.

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::moves closer, taking her hand in his, some of his inner Sara coming through:: XO: You were replaced by mirror versions. They tried to take over the ship, but we stopped them. Your alternate helped guide us to you through a dimensional rift.

Host CSO_Lugard says:
ACTION: Escape pods are heading unerringly towards the open portal while the handful of Mirror Universe ships fight tooth and nail with incoming Vroa fighters.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh: Will mimicking the frequency they're using work for us?

XO_Suder says:
<Kesh> ::Accesses main deflector:: CO: No thanks to you, now, shut the hell up... Self: Adalberto's gonna hate me for this... ::diverts non-essential power to deflector control::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Focuses fire on the ship, trying to escape into the portal, targeting its engines.::

Host Andrew says:
<FCO_Antananarivo> ::flies the ship through the portal::

XO_Suder says:
::purposely overloads the deflector, trying to widen the gap enough to get the Kraken through safely::

Host CSO_Lugard says:
ACTION: The Kraken bursts through, rocking and bucking as it slides inside and shoots out back into the Prime universe at ludicrous speeds.

Host CSO_Lugard says:
<Move the Action after the XO>

Host CSO_Lugard says:
CO: Sir! Sensors are picking up a defiant class vessel on this side, they're firing a deflector beam into the portal! I believe that's what is keeping it open

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::preps a torpedo spread to explode in the event horizon of the portal.  hoping it destabilizes and closes.::

XO_Suder says:
CO: Blow that ship up!

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::targets the defiant class ship and opens up with everything they have.::

OPS_LtJG_Torel says:
::Watches the action through her sensors::

Host CSO_Lugard says:
ACTION: The ship has no defences up, everything diverted towards the deflector beam, and the accurate shots and full spread of torpedoes leave little but subatomic dust in its wake.

XO_Suder says:
::sighs deeply, fresh tears remaining un-shed as she lets the medical staff work. Hangs on to CTO's hand:: CTO: Was anyone.. hurt?

Host CSO_Lugard says:
ACTION: The portal darkens, the swirling matter and light dissipating

Host CSO_Lugard says:
::winces as he looks at the sensor readouts:: CO: The portal is closed, Sir....The Mirror universe ships are trapped over there...

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
FCO: Slow us down, hold position until the portal closes.

Host Andrew says:
<FCO_Antananarivo> :: complies, brings the ship about and changes the viewscreen camera::

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
CSO:  They know how to fight them now....at least they have a chance.

XO_Suder says:
<Kesh> ::sighs with relief:: CO: OK, well, it's been fun. I'll just pack and you can drop me off at the nearest M-class moon... ::smiles and makes to walk off the bridge::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
XO: Some fights broke out, but no casualties. The Alternate universe... is in trouble, but there's nothing we can do for them, now.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
::Motions to the security guards to stop her.::  Kesh:  Not going to happen.  Starfleet's going to have some questions for you, after that, it's up to them.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Kesh: But look on the bright side...you're alive and they aren't going to "throttle" you.

XO_Suder says:
<Kesh> ::is instantly held at bay by TO's Mundane and Grey again:: CO: But we were starting to get on so well, Selzah.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
Security: Take her to the brig... and be gentle.

XO_Suder says:
::closes her eyes, a tear streaking down the side of her face:: CTO: I can't believe you found us, Henry... I'm... ::shakes and struggles to hold herself together:: CTO: Thank you.

Host CO_Capt_Aan says:
*CTO*: We're clear....We're home.

XO_Suder says:
<Kesh> Security: Not too gentle, though. ::winks at CO as she's escorted out::

CTO_Lt_Sumner says:
::squeezes her hand:: XO: You kidding? No force in the universe could keep us from trying.

Host CSO_Lugard says:
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