The crew of the USS Seleya have just survived quite an ordeal.

Morosea Da, the old Gamleasian nemesis of the original crew, returned with former and more recent enemies of the ship ... including Balthazar and General Disdain.

Da had been posing onboard as Science Officer Ensign Magdalena Arkoff for months, stealing information about the Seleya and causing paranoia amongst the crew. When she finally struck, the ship had been subverted thanks to the corruption of the EO's mind ... and suffered a beating at the hands of Balthazar.

While the crew struggled to keep their ship intact, and fight off the attackers, Cmdr. Gomes went head to head with Morosea Da in a discussion of rights, wrongs, and the future.

Now, the battle is over. The Seleya is triumphant, but at cost.

87 dead. Morosea Da has escaped. And their ship is in pieces.

... and little do the crew know, things are about to get worse ...

USS SELEYA - STARDATE 10711.18

LEGACY - EPILOGUE

"Some Words Cannot Be Taken Back"

=/\= BEGIN MISSION =/\=

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::sighs as he looks around the wreckage of what used to be his office, wondering just how many files were irreparably lost before turning and heading for the turbolift::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::in the cargo hold where the fatalities of the battle were "stored" for the time being. She walks in silence reading off the names and making a note to remember when she first met them::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Seeing Braeden off with Jewel, she makes her way to the observation Lounge.::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::In the TL quickly ascending to the bridge::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::checks their current position before standing up, stretching and heading to the Observation Lounge::

Dr Grey says:
::Taking notes on a PADD in the cargo bay, going from casket to casket, notes the CO is there::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::On his way to the observation lounge::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::as she does that she is gaining courage to face what she must::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Getting annoyed at the large pile of ODN circuits building up on his desk and heads to the TL::

ACTION: The ship is barely keeping together. The Nebula Class USS Dione is nearby the Seleya - it's engineers attaching the nearly destroyed Maleficent to their own.

ACTION: There is a general quiet amongst the crew. Most not sure what to say at this point. They won ... but it was a pyrrhic victory, at best.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Arriving early, she makes her way to the window and looks out at the spinning planet below.::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Leaves the lift and makes his way to the observation lounge, careful not to step on any engineers on the way::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Sitting in the lounge, looking out the windows at nothing. ::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::enters the lounge and heads over to Sierra::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::as she walks she ends up approaching Grey:: Dr Grey: Such a waste... I can never get used to this

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Enters the observation lounge and finds a seat towards the middle of the lounge::

ACTION: Only a few of the lights in the observation lounge are working ... giving an eerie darkness.

Dr Grey says:
CO: One never does, Commander.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Quietly enters the lounge, settling down in his usual seat::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::rubs his temples slowly, going over the large amount of things he'd need to do to get the science lab back up and running, stepping out of the turbolift and making his way to the observation lounge::

Dr Grey says:
::Takes a breath:: CO: I suppose that is the way of life. We live. We die. We go on.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Steps off the TL and heads into the OL::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods:: Dr Grey: I have something else do deal with now, but I'll be sure to send letters to all the families .... 87 of them

Dr Grey says:
CO: Are you okay? I've met Da before ... she isn't pleasant.

EO Ens Tana says:
::in the lounge already, sitting on one of the windowsills, his back against the cold window::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
::Without turning around, notes the arrival of each individual and where they are at.::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
MO:  You going to stand the whole time, or should we have a seat?

CEO Ens Barnes says:
All: I should really add this to my to do list

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::enters the room, finding a seat that's not next to anyone::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::stumbling down the corridors while his memory goes back and forth in what happened, as today is the first day he regained consciousness::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Dr Grey: Oh, she didn't bother me, not that way. I had also met her before. She is very dangerous but I think Starfleet can deal with her, as long as she is not underestimated. The truth I have to face now is far worse

Dr Grey says:
::Nods, sighing as he notes a child-sized casket::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Turns at the voice of her husband and looks at him a moment before nodding her head and following him to a seat.::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Ignores the CEO and starts reading over his final casualty list::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Brushes broken panels off his seat and sits down::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::his mind wanders and so does Gnav himself, silently arriving at the observation lounge::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks in the same direction as Grey:: Dr Grey: Maybe we should stop having families aboard. This is not a safe ship, perhaps it never was

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::pulls a chair out for Sierra::

Dr Grey says:
CO: I'd like to think otherwise ...

Dr Grey says:
CO: But I suppose you're right.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::enters the lounge, gives a quick look around and sits down in one of the chairs::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Takes a seat with a slight sigh and leans back::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Slowly swivels his chair back to facing the table and leans back in the seat in silence. ::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: I feel... drained.~~~~

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Dr Grey: There are many things we would all like to change, but we can't. So we adapt ::smiles weakly:: Dr Grey: My senior staff awaits me. I'll come back to review my notes with you before I send the condolence letters

Dr Grey says:
::Nods, and gets back to work::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods to the other man and makes her way to the turbo lift:: Computer: Observation lounge

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::sits down in the seat next to Sierra::  ~~~MO:  I know.  And once this ordeal is over with, I suggest you take some time to yourself.~~~

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Leans back in his chair wishing the replicators were working so he could have coffee::

EO Ens Tana says:
::doesn't look up or respond in any way when anyone enters or leaves, merely looks down at his feet::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::watches the lift door as she moves up::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ CO: I prefer the time together.~~~~

ACTION: The turbolift momentarily stops on the wrong floor ... stutters, then continues as the CO travels upward.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks around the room to see who is present::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::turns and smiles at Sierra::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::remains in silence, trying to get his thoughts back in order, like counselling himself::

ACTION: The crew can notice some scorch marks on the walls from disruptor fire from the earlier Gamleasian invasion, and a spot on the rug where a small fire broke out.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::her thoughts are shaken for a moment and the lift has a "hiccup", but it’s nothing she is not used to::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::tries not to let what he is sensing from the others bother him::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Makes his way through the Seleya's corridors towards the observation lounge, trying to get his bearings::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::when the lift reaches its destination she walks slowly to the observation lounge door, feeling like she is on death row::

ACTION: The smell of the crew has improved as the engineering staffs have allotted some power for sonic showers.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Ignores the obvious marks of battle in the room, knowing it already looks better than it did a day or two before::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::arrives at the lounge:: All: Thank you for being here

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks around the room counting everyone::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::turns his attention to the Captain::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks to the Captain, forcing himself to see her as human::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Stands and waits for the Captain to take her seat before returning to his own. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: I believe we are only missing Commander Maor; I would like to wait for him

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::in the far distance he barely hears the voice of the captain::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Clears his throat behind one of the officer's backs:: CO: No need, Captain. ::Slowly makes his way towards one of the vacant seats::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Motions for Tana to take a seat at the table, then turns back to the Captain. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::nods::All: I have an important confession to make. And I want to talk to you before I talk to Starfleet because I owe far more to you than to them

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: To begin with, I am very proud of what you have accomplished here, you fought and you won a battle against impossible odds. There were losses, there always are, but in the end most of us live to fight another day and for that you should be grateful and proud

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Turns his attention to the captain as she speaks up, curious what she needed them so badly for::

EO Ens Tana says:
::looks up as The commander gestures, sees the crowd at the table and opts to stay where he is, sitting in the windowsill and staring at his shoes::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: As you will see in my report, from my talk with Morose'Da I learned that nearly all the strange incidents that happened aboard are due to her, all the information leaks and malfunctions. It was all a plot to get our attention ... to get my attention. She seems to think I have to fight her but for better or worse I don't think she will get that chance and here is why

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::takes a deep breath and paces the room facing them::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::pays more attention to listening::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Not quite sure what she's saying, but tries to follow anyway::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Raises an eyebrow::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Swallows hard, knowing something pretty bad probably about to happen. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: The one thing she was not responsible for was the change in the internal sensors that made the alarm sound on Zacchary Mashall's quarters sound 3 hours after he died. I am responsible for that. But before you make any judgement I want you to hear my reasons. This may be the last order you receive from me so I hope you respect it

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::leans forward::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Raises an eyebrow::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Slumps in his chair::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::Watches the Captain passively::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Lets himself fall back into his chair, thoroughly surprised at the confession::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: Zacchary Mashall arrived on this ship hoping to take over and use her, use us in his vendetta against Bolitho. He almost succeeded. To manipulate me, he showed he had some information and some plans regarding a teenager named Shane Zarris ::looks at Maor::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Remains silent for now::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Stares at the wall behind the captain, feeling betrayed::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::quickly glances at the CIV and then back at the CO again::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: Shane was born in unusual circumstances and as such, he is special. But he also has committed no crime except being born, as we all are. He was entrusted to me as a boy. But like all boys it came a time when he had to leave. Now as I told you he is special and Marshall wanted to threaten me into doing what he wanted, else he would track Shane and use him as a zoo specimen of some kind

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::raises his hand::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Scoffs, mumbling something inaudible as he returns his attention back to his PADD::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: So I went to his quarters after our first meeting on the bridge. I wanted to find out what he really wanted. We talked, we yelled.... and he collapsed, dead. I checked with a tricorder myself there was no way he could survive. His heart was turned into a pulp. I can't imagine how he got to that state without noticing

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: Then I reacted on impulse. The chance for me to save Shane was there, I didn't think. I gathered all the information he had. And I covered my tracks.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Can't help remembering a story some drunk CSO told him on shore leave about this kid called Shane hitting on her...::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::takes a deep breath:: All: I know I did not kill him. I know I did not endanger you. All I did was delay the computer. Now Shane is again in whereabouts unknown and I have to deal with my fate. Starfleet will receive my full confession once we reach Starbase 13

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
~~~MO:  This is some sort of joke, right?~~~

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Sinks further down into his seat in defeat::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::keeps his hand raised::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: Not from what I am picking up from her.~~~~

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: But it is your judgement that I am more worried about. You are my crew, my friends. I repeat I never endangered you nor would I want to. What I did, I did to make sure Shane had a chance to grow up as a Federation citizen as you do. And I will face what Starfleet has for me. ::shuts up and sits, not sure what to expect next::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::thinks to himself: oh no, more counselling to do::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Glances over at Sumner. :: CSO: it’s not a classroom Lt., speak up.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Keeps staring at the wall::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Looks over at her husband with a lifted brow.::  ~~~~ FCO: I am not an hypocrite, I would do much to protect our children.~~~~

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
XO: Ok... ::speaks in what can only be called a Seattle fashion:: CO: Who cares? Why tell anyone?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: It is also one of Starfleets greatest concerns with having families on ships.~~~~

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::manages a chuckle:: CSO: I care Lieutenant. I made an oath to Starfleet, and I broke that oath. I would not be myself if I did not admit it

XO Cmdr Aan says:
CSO:  Starfleet’s going to want to know what the hell happened to their special investigator, Mr. Sumner.  Silence isn’t enough.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Slowly turns his attention to the CO:: CO: How can we ever depend on your command again? You realise that this has broken the trust completely? ::Shakes his head in disappointment::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: My point here is that you're also a human being, and a mother who was working to protect her child. I don't think anyone can personally blame you for that.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::remains seated, feeling a weight was taken from her shoulders but knowing the worse is yet to come::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Spares a quick glance towards the Captain's direction, waiting his turn::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: I am not Shane's Biological mother ::again looks at Maor, then back at the CSO:: CSO: But he was entrusted to me and in that sense the closest thing I ever had to a son. Starfleet will make its judgement. I trust them. And I appreciate yours ::turns to OPS::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
OPS: Lt Pandora, you likely won't have to. What I want you to know is that I did not lie to you, I hid something. And I never endangered you or this ship, nor I ever would. If you can trust me again? That is your decision alone

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks to OPS, not hiding his distaste at all::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  Then why the secrecy Captain?  Did you not trust us to help?  You state that you care about us......but yet you didn't come to us for help.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: turns to the CO. :: CO:  Captain...who is Shane Zaris?  Why would they want him in the first place?  If you have evidence of Marshall’s intentions, why not turn him over to the authorities?

EO Ens Tana says:
::listens to the officers argue::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: I did not want you to bear the burden of a secret that was not yours. This way you did nothing wrong, I did

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks at the FCO, nodding in agreement::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::gets the pre-occupying thoughts to the background and thinks of something psychologically right thing to say::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  With all due respect Captain, that is a choice we should be able to make ourselves.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::sighs at the thought of being pulled into the Captain's little conspiracy::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: It is a very long story Aan, most of it classified. Shane is the biological son of two former crewmates of mine. His mother is dead now. He was created by an advanced race to somehow save us. He has unusual ...powers. But he made no crime

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Remains quiet as this is not a discussion she can be objective about.::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
CO: Seeing as we are involved in something because of this Shane, doesn't that qualify us to be filled in? ::Sits up slightly:: We have the right, now that you pulled this stunt on us...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
FCO: I appreciate it Commander, but my duty is to protect you, and that’s what I feel I did

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Shakes his head and stands up, pacing the room slowly for a moment. ::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
CO:  And our duty is to protect you........you never gave us a chance to do that.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
OPS:  Mind your tongue Lt., she's still our Captain for the moment.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
OPS: In what exactly are you involved? This is my fault and my responsibility. Shane himself has nothing to do with the Seleya. Once I am tried, you will never hear from him ..... or me again

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Turns to the XO:: XO: I was to understand we could speak our mind.... ::Turns back to the CO::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Finally speaks:: CO: That's enough, Captain. ::Raises from his seat:: This little confession is over. ::Puts away his PADD:: XO: Commander, disperse the crew please.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::remains silent::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
ALL:  Everyone take a few minutes, be back here in 10.

EO Ens Tana says:
::gets up and walks out to get back to work::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::frowns, but stands up and walks out of the room::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: Thank you for listening to me. We can continue this discussion later. Think about what I have told you, I am sure Starfleet will want to hear you all as well

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::stays in his seat, eyeing Maor dangerously, not willing to lose yet another Captain::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
All: And thank you for your support throughout this time. All of you ::looks at OPS then at Maor::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: You don't have to arrest me Maor, Starfleet will do that for you

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
~~~MO:  Since when does the CIV give orders here?~~~

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Stands up, standing on his position for a moment, looking at the CO, disappointment clear in his eyes:: CO: You should never have kept the information from us... Nor should you have given this confession... ::Turns to leave the room::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: Time to check the data base?~~~~ :: stands.::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Stands and waits for everyone to leave. ::  CO/CIV:  No one's arresting anyone yet.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Looks at Pandora for a moment, almost pleading. :: OPS:  I promise, we'll get to the bottom of this.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::frowns at OPS, not sure she understands if he wants to convict or absolve her::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::stands alongside his wife::  MO:  Shall we leave?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Don't presume to lecture me, Captain. ::Turns to the XO's direction:: XO: That will be left for me to decide, Commander. I suggest you remember your place regarding this entire incident.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Slinks out of the observation lounge::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::on the corridor he just leans against a wall, staring dejectedly into the distance::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::still won't move::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: I disagree on Pandora on his first observation, but agree on his latter... what was done was done.  But it was really no one’s business if it did not affect the crew in any way.  The autopsy would still have needed to be done.~~~~ ::exits the lounge.::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Steps out of the OL::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: Maor, you may have a very long resume but I advise you not to start a mutiny. I am turning myself in. Just not to you

EO Ens Tana says:
::rides down the lift to the stardrive section to join the repair teams there::

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
~~~MO:  I'm sorry, but I disagree Sierra.  We should have had the choice to help the Captain.~~~

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::is too confused to give a damn about what happened::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I suggest you watch your next few words, Captain. Especially in the current crowd. ::Turns at the CSO's direction:: CSO: Can I help you, Ensign? ::Emphasizes on the rank:: Last time I checked you've received an order from your commanding officer.

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
::Sees the EO coming, troubled by his expression:: EO: What's wrong?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::removes his pips and combadge, setting them on the table before him, still not leaving::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Bristles at Maor's tone. ::  ALL: Clear out...Give us the room.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: I do not know about that... I honestly do not.  Where family is concerned, you know I am not one to easily give there.~~~~

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks to the XO, now debating:: XO: You won't let Maor arrest the Captain?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: Lieutenant, I appreciate your support very much. Being one of the last to join in and you are still on my side. But there is no need for that. There is nothing Maor can do to me. You can go talk to your crewmates

EO Ens Tana says:
::stops at the staging area for the repair teams and picks up a toolkit:: Ydren: Nothing important. How are things going here? Can you use an extra pair of hands?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::gets up, looking again to Maor, slowly making his way to the door, leaving his rank and badge on the table::

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
EO Tana: We're trying to get one of the main EPS lines up and running so there's no backflow when the warp core is fully powered up.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Leans back against one of the walls, watching the interaction between the officers:: CSO: Smart choice, kid.

XO Cmdr Aan says:
ALL: Until we have everything we need to know what the hell's going on, I'm not going to jump to any kind of conclusion.  I suggest you all do the same.  We're battered, broken, bloody and cleaved; this is not the time to turn on each other. Now please....Give us the room.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::goes on the hunt for a certain Operations officer::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: Thank you Aan

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::In the corridor near the observation lounge, lost in thought::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::turns to Maor:: CIV: Will this do?

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
MO:  Okay, now you mentioned something about a database?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: Do you feel comfortable talking with him in the room? ::Gestures towards the XO's direction::

EO Ens Tana says:
::nods, knowing how dangerous that is:: Ydren: Who's handling it, Koval?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::stops in front of Pandora, balling a fist at his side, feeling a strong urge to hit him::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::looks at the XO, then back at the CIV:: CIV: Absolutely

XO Cmdr Aan says:
CIV:  Doesn’t matter, you've got no choice.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Steps into a TL:: *EO* A word please

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Makes her way to the bridge and the auxiliary station::  FCO: Yes.  Any area in particular you would like to see?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Self: Who counsels the counsellor?

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
MO:  Just any area we can get more info......and fast!

EO Ens. Y'dren says:
EO Tana: Yeah ..... ::Uncomfortable pause::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Notices someone coming up next to him and looks up slightly, disappointment still readable all over his face::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::loosens his fist, shaking his head slightly:: OPS: Get that look of your face. It's pathetic.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Nods and taking a seat, begins to tie into the database.  After a moment, she pulls up a 'sleeping' program and activates it.::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
XO: I've got plenty of choice, Commander. Target your bullshit macho attitude at someone less naive than me; you'd save yourself some face. The sooner you figure out who the hell is in charge now will be better. Am I understood, Commander? Or do I have to do it your way and tussle up my features and engage in a pointless tussle match with you?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::doesn't pay attention to other people in the corridor, doesn't pay attention to anything at all::

EO Ens Tana says:
Ydren: Tell him I'll take care of it. You should take the EMMA and Koval and patch that breach on Deck 17. ::grabs another tool he'll need from the staging area and heads in, answering on the way::

EO Ens Tana says:
*CEO*: Tana here, sir.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Walks absentmindedly down the corridor, tripping over someone working in an open access hatch::

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Walks over to the observation window and shakes his head slowly, feeling very tired. ::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::crosses her hands in front of her chest, wondering exactly where Maor is getting at::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Stumbles but manages not to fall::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks up at the CSO, straightening up a little, a very thin smile coming to his lips:: CSO: Get that look of your face, sir... I just thought I knew her, could trust her... Seems I was wrong... How can I trust someone who modifies computers records and conceals someone's death... Whatever the motives are, that is just wrong...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Quickly moves his attention back to the CO's direction:: CO: I never.. ::Takes a step towards the CO's direction:: Once in my life asked you to put Shane's well being in front of your own. Do you understand me, Alex?

CEO Ens Barnes says:
*EO* I'd like a word with you about recent incidents, where are you?

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: OK, I am in.  You realize, you probably have the authorization still to read most of these files.~~~~

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
OPS: Oh, please. I'm a scientist, and even I know that context is important. Don't give me this black and white garbage.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: When I gave you custody of him my only intension was to get that thing out of my life, nothing more, nothing less. ::Pauses:: Now, if I'd know you'd do something as stupid as what you just did I would have never entrusted you with him in the first place.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: Do I feel guilt from you too Maor? I did not do this for you or for whatever oath I made to you. I did this for Shane and to be sure, no one would have that kind of leverage over me again

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
~~~MO:  Of course.  But I wouldn't even know where to begin to start looking. ~~~

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: That thing?? You are talking about your son. Whether you created him or not it doesn't matter. He has your genes and you and I were the only persons that he had in this universe after the death of his mother. Is it true you have no soul?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Raises his eyebrows:: CSO: You know the worst part? I wish I had never found out about this. I could have happily served under her, had I not known. But now that I know she has done this, what is to tell me it won't happen again.. And that is what Starfleet no doubt will think to... ::Shakes head:: She won't likely get a command position anymore...

EO Ens Tana says:
::sees Ydren passed on the order when he passes Koval and his assistants on the way out before he climbs into the crawlspace to the EPS trunk:: *CEO*: Deck 19, sir. We're repairing the EPS trunk here. If we can get this fixed, we'll rehabilitate another half dozen decks at least.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: What I feel has no relevance in this, Captain. You've broken Starfleet rules, regardless of what comes out of it they'll never let you forget about it. With all due respect here, you've just did the worst mistake you've ever done in your life. Career and personal wise.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: I can access the captains private files, but I honestly do not want to go there nor should we, especially when you talk about trust.~~~~

ACTION: A sudden chill fills the observation lounge.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
TL: Deck 19

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: And for that I will face my trial ::shudders, not sure if the chill was real or not::

ACTION: At first, one would think the chill is emotional ... but it actually is dropping a few degrees in the room.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: But I will not be judged by you

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: I suggest you heed your next few words carefully, Captain.. For they're.. ::Pauses, taking a guarded look around:: Now what?

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
OPS: Will you drop the Starfleet act for a moment and actually think about this? Is there no one in this universe you wouldn't do that same thing for if they were in danger? If that's the case, then I pity you, Lieutenant.

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
~~~MO:  At this moment, Captain and trust do not belong in the same sentence.  But, I do agree that we should not access those files.~~~

ACTION: A sudden wind picks up in the observation lounge.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
XO: I thought life support was working, is it just me or its getting colder?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sits down on the floor leaning to the wall::

ACTION: FWOOSH! Suddenly, a man falls to the ground before the CO, XO & CIV

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Looks around. :: CO/CIV: This isn’t a malfunction.

ACTION: The sudden arrival of a new person onboard without traditional transporters sets off automatic intruder alerts throughout the ship.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::blinks and looks down in amazement::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::Walks towards the EO:: EO: A word

ACTION: The man is battered, bloody, and scorched ... he looks like an old wizard, and is dressed in similar garb ...

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::looks toward the OL::  MO:  Something's wrong in the Observation Lounge.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::winces and turns to the observation lounge, running towards it::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Frowns, moving to stand in front of the Captain:: XO: I think you better get some security in here, Commander. ::Pulls out his phaser::

The Man says:
ALL: Please ... please ... you m-must ... they're coming for me ...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::approaches the man for a pulse:: XO/CIV: Where could he have come from?

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
*CO*:  Captain, is everything okay in there?

XO Cmdr Aan says:
CMO/CSO:  Doctor, Mr. Sumner, to the observation lounge, NOW!

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::hears the alert and looks up::

Fizer says:
ALL: My name ... is Fizer ... I can't stop them ... help me!

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Man: Who, who is coming?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
*FCO*: We need medical in the observation lounge. Now!

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
~~~~ FCO: You do not forgive easily...~~~~  :: Pulls up the file of most interest.::  ~~~~ I have... ~~~~ :: Frowns and looks at her husband::  FCO: What?

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Makes his way over to the observation lounge::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks up into the CSO's eyes:: CSO: I.... ::Looks down for a moment:: I'm not sure... I'm not a married man, I don't have children. I can't start to imagine putting myself into the situation... But there are limits to what I would do...

ACTION: Something crackles in the air ... and a living shadow seems to enter the room, with white, piercing eyes all that can be seen from it.

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
Fizer: Our medics are coming. Who is coming?

Fizer says:
ALL: NO! NO! Help me! HELP ME!

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
MO:  Please, get to the Captain Sierra.

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Runs into the lounge tricorder in hand:: All: Where's the fire?

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::positions herself between the man and the shadow::

EO Ens Tana says:
::crouched in the crawlspace, taking the tools he'll need out of the kit:: CEO: Yes sir?

ACTION: The Shadow slowly begins to approach the man.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::suddenly senses some very strong emotion emerge above all emotions::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::barges into the Observation Lounge, stopping abruptly as he watches the scene::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CMO: here ::points to the wizard man::

Fizer says:
Self: I have ... I have ... I have to get out of here ... ::Starts chanting something to himself::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Hisses:: CO: Don't get too close, something is wrong here.. ::Moves with the Captain::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Starts to scan the strange old man::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Moving, she heads for the lounge and toward the captain.::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CIV: Well that much is obvious. I wish I had my tricorder

ACTION: A burst of darkness erupts from the Shadow toward Fizer just as he starts to crackle with his own personal magic ...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Follows the CSO a second later, wondering what they will find::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
CSO: You better have a tricorder with you

CMO Dr Atreides says:
::Moves closer, to him:: Fizer: We're here to help, calm down.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::draws his tricorder and starts recording::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::stands up an rushes stumblingly to the lounge::

ACTION: The darkness dances around the CO, and intercepts Fizer. But something goes wrong ... it interacts with Fizer's magic, and suddenly lighting erupts outward.

CEO Ens Barnes says:
EO: Considering recent circumstances and events, I have to make a choice here. I'd rather not revoke your access code since I'd be down a crewmember

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Opens his eyes in shock:: XO, CO: Get everyone out of here, fast!

XO Cmdr Aan says:
::Taps his combadge. :: *ALL*: Security alert in the observation lounge!  :: Turns to everyone else. :: ALL:  Everyone get the hell out of here!

ACTION: Fizer vanishes, and so does anyone his lightning hits ... a bolt strikes the CO, and she disappears ... one strikes the CMO as well ...

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::feels she is in the middle of a fireworks party::

CO Cmdr Gomes says:
::gone now::

CMO Dr Atreides says:
XO: I'm staying, not like I can be hur... ::Gets struck by lightning::

ACTION: The lightning rips through the ship. A bolt strikes the FCO, and then the CEO, and then the CNS, and then the CIV. All disappearing quickly.

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Realizes suddenly her husband is not there.::

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
Self: It never ends, I swear to god...

EO Ens Tana says:
::looks on, trying to decide how to answer when Barnes disappears:: Self: What...?

ACTION: And a bolt hits the CSO, and then the lightning disappears as well.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::goes poof::

ACTION: There is the smell of ozone, and the crew that weren't hit by lightning are left with the Shadow that pauses for a moment.

ACTION: The Shadow fades away ...

XO Cmdr Aan says:
:: Stands and stares down the shadow, not knowing what else to do. ::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: Her eyes stare intently at the shadow, her body seemingly frozen to the spot.::

EO Ens Tana says:
::hand trembles for a moment, and then he slaps his badge:: *Bridge*: Tana to the bridge. Ensign Barnes has disappeared.

CSO LtJG Sumner says:
::sighs, and keeps his tricorder recording::

ACTION: The seven stolen senior crew members feel like they're being ripped apart and put back together ... and suddenly, they arrive at their destination ...

XO Cmdr Aan says:
::Taps his combadge. :: *OPS*: I need a scan of the observation lounge now!

ACTION: ... they find themselves lying on maroon and gray carpeting, with gentle, starship light filtering around them.

ACTION: Looking up, they see several beings of familiar species sitting at consoles on a Galaxy Class starship bridge ...

CMO Dr Atreides says:
Self: Urt...Where am I?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
::Looks up, hearing the sound both directly and through his badge:: XO: I am here, commander.. ::Turns to leave for the bridge:: On my way to the bridge though...

FCO Cmdr Knight says:
::as his eyes adjust, he looks up at his surroundings::

CEO Ens Barnes says:
::looks around::

MO Dr Knight-Sky says:
:: After a moment, she sinks to the floor of the ship, unconscious::

ACTION: ... a Trill woman wearing an older Starfleet uniform, with red shoulder pads and a purple collar with four golden pips steps forward.

Captain Kitana Brinn says:
ALL: Just who are you, and what are you doing on my bridge?

=/\= To Be Continued ... =/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Commander Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Robert Wright is Commander A'an Selzah (XO – Executive Officer)
Jim Koeller is Commander Ethan Knight (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C. J. Short is Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (CSO – Chief Science Officer)
Conor Power is Ensign Charles Barnes (CEO – Chief Engineering Officer)
Kurt Goring is Ensign Kavli Sudar Tana (EO – Engineering Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Karriaunna Scotti is Lieutenant Sierra Knight-Sky (MO – Medical officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Junior Grade Vonir Gnav (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Mike Jones is EO Ens. Y'dren, The Man, Fizer and Captain Kitana Brinn.

Stardate: 10711.18
Arc Title: “Legacy”
Part: Epilouge / “Some Words Cannot Be Taken Back”
Mission Number: 503
Ship Manager: Mike Jones
Arc Creator: Mike Jones

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