Last week on the Seleya:

Deep underground in a city that was once thought abandoned, 17 Reds dressed in flowing robes chant in an ancient tongue, leading over a hundred others.  The echoes reverberate through the ancient temple, out its doors and through the city where it can be faintly heard by those who would intrude.

Up on a dais, in the centre of the room, the counsellor has been brought along with a group of children, violets, blues and greens, terror written on their faces as some of them cling to them.  One little girl quietly reiterating over and over, that she had tried to warn them.  The guard had told the counsellor he was to be a part of something great, but for all great magic, there is a great price.

Dashing towards the centre of the city, CIV leads his team after having the doctor plant a charge set to go off about the time they arrive, creating a diversion.  The CTO's team is having a much harder time getting down due to the blast having weakened the already unstable area.  His progress is slow, but determined.

On the ship, OPS and the captain look over the energy signatures that they are discovering in various areas of ships that seem to have originated each time from the Red's quarters.

Captain's log, Stardate 10806.01. We are still orbiting the Moriddian home world while our away teams are on their way to finding lieutenant Gnav. Unfortunately we lost communications with our groups on the field but this is likely due to their going underground rather than anything else.

<<<<<<<<<< Not So Little Things.... XI >>>>>>>>>>

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::arrives on the bridge, trying not to look like she was running .... which she was:: OPS: What do we have?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@::Looks around as the CO enters:: CO: We lost contact with the ground team...

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::makes his way slowly along, looking back to check on his team every few steps:: *CIV*: Status?

CO Capt Gomes says:
@OPS: I expected that since they are deep underground. do you have reasons to believe it’s something else?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO, Guard, All: Hurry up, we don't have much time. ::Watches his chronometer nervously:: You've set it to twenty minutes, right Doctor? ::Spares the CMO's a quick look::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::just remains silent and looks around, knowing he can't get away::

Krialm says:
:: Slowly climbs the stairs to the top of the dais.::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Of course!

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@::Shakes head:: CO: Not as of yet... But it's best to be on the alert... I have also been looking into getting better specifications of the dagger, to no effect, so far...

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@CO: I did find something else though... ::Pulls up the data he had discovered::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods and continues on his way down, towards the city's direction::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods:: OPS: In your comm you mentioned some unusual phenomenon on the surface or did I misunderstand that?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::taps his combadge again:: *CIV*: Commander Maor, come in.

Krialm says:
:: Stops before the federation officer and children.  Quietly::  All: It is time... prepare yourself.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@CO: Actually, those are here on the ship... Look at this.. ::Indicates the data on his screen:: Every time I have a known location for the dagger, there's these odd energy signatures around..

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CTO*: Go ahead, Lieutenant. ::Glances around, trying to determine to if anyone has spotted them::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Krialm: Prepare for what? ::looks puzzled::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@OPS: I see ... so the material in the dagger could indeed have some special properties

Krialm says:
:: Looks up at the man:: CNS: Open your hands.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
*CIV*: I need a status update, sir.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@OPS: Open a channel to the surface and ask for an encrypted line

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::knows he's not able to do anything else so he complies and opens his hands::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Follows everyone else, phaser in hand::

SCENE: Other then the growing sound of the chant as they come closer to the temple, CIV's group encounters no one.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@CO: Either that, or the people who are around it... ::Looks around again:: Remember those people who were able to transport themselves... What if the energy signature indicates their presence, or transporting activity?

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Snorts at the CTO's request:: *CTO*: What's your current status and location, Lieutenant? ::Pauses for a second, squinting his eyes at some far point in the distance:: Hopefully you're at the flanking point by now.

Krialm says:
:: Hands over an ancient dagger with a stone, swirling with colours, in the hilt.::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@OPS: If that is true, then the signatures would appear near every red. Or do you think it might be an interaction between the dagger and the reds?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks up at the weakened stone and sighs softly:: *CIV*: Give me 5, sir. This area's been weakened and we've been moving slowly. We're hustling now.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::accepts the dagger and looks at the swirling colours::

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@CO: Your guess is as good as mine... ::Shrugs and turns to the screen, about to open a communication line when he notices some sensor indication:: Looks like that same signature is now present at the away team's last known location.. Only much stronger than we had it on the ship..

ACTION: Suddenly everything goes quiet.  Only the occasional sniffle of a child breaks the silence.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@OPS: Can you use that as a homing signal to scan around for our teams?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks back to his team:: SecTeam: Alright, let's move it, double time! ::starts running ahead::

ACTION: A rumble can be heard through the city, raining down dust in some areas and a few stones as the charge goes off.

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@::Raises eyebrows, not sure how it would work:: CO: I'm not sure...

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::lives the moment::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CTO*: We should be there in about five minutes as well, Lieutenant. ::Takes a quick look behind him:: Let me know as soon as you reach your marker. ::Checks his chronometer again:: And Lieutenant? We're T minutes 10 minutes. ::Closes the channel::

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::goes back to sit in her chair:: OPS: Try it. Depending on the signal, since we can pick it up, we can interact with it. If we can interact with it we can gain information from it and whatever is around it

ACTION: All eyes turn toward the entrance to the temple, wondering what had just happened.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@OPS: And then get me that channel to the King

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Krialm: What is going on?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks up briefly at the ceiling, silently hoping there isn't a cave-in on their heads::

Krialm says:
CNS: I do not know.  But we shall proceed.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Krialm: Care to explain what we're proceeding?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: That was a bit noisier than I thought it would be!

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@::Opens a channel to the planet, requesting the encrypted line to the King::

Krialm says:
CNS: The sacrifice of course.  You will sacrifice each of these children and in return, you will come to greatness!

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::waits for confirmation::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::frowns:: Krialm: It sounds like I don't have a choice. Do I?

OPS Lt Pandora says:
@::Tries to send some sort of signal at the energy signature, not entirely sure whether he can even see any result::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Self: To what greatness. Geesh, these people like to speak in riddles...

King Kalalalahan says:
#COMM: CO: How may I help you captain.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::straightens her shoulders but remains seated:: COM: King: I am sorry to disturb you but I have two small issues that I would like to discuss with you. We lost contact with our away teams. Do you have contact with the guards you sent with them?

Krialm says:
CNS: No, you do not.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::sighs::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::wonders where the cave he saw his house was meant for::

King Kalalalahan says:
#COMM: CO: I have not tried nor have they contacted me.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::straightens her shoulders but remains seated:: COM: King: We lost contact with them. It might be their location or something else. Can you try to contact them?

Krialm says:
:: Steps down::  CNS: You may begin.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Krialm: Stop talking in riddles!

Krialm says:
CNS: There is no riddle here.  Begin the sacrifice.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Krialm: I refuse to kill innocent people.

King Kalalalahan says:
#COMM: CO: One moment captain.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::straightens her shoulders but remains seated:: COM: King: The other thing is that we spotted an odd signature whenever one of your reds came into contact with the artifact we discussed earlier. I was wondering if this signature meant anything to you ::sends him the data with the same encryption as the message::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels the adrenaline rushing through his veins::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::Arrives breathless at his entry point and taps his combadge:: *CIV*: We're there, Commander.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Where's the counsellor’s location now, Doctor?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::brings his rifle to his shoulder::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Tries to home in on his life signs again::

King Kalalalahan says:
# COMM: CO: We are unable to contact our guards... It would appear there is something blocking... :: stops as he reads the signature and sighs.::  Regrettably, it does.

Krialm says:
CNS: Then you offer your life in exchange for theirs?  Though keep in mind, they still must die.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@COM: King: Is it as you feared? You should know we have spotted them again in the cave system where our counsellor’s signal was picked up. I have a full attack force ready to go in, but I would prefer to do this with your people

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::hopes there is a rescue party on its way and hopes it's in the vicinity too:: Self: How can I get this delayed?

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::trains his aim on the red nearest the CNS::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CTO*: Spread your team around, phasers at stun. ::Pauses for a second, surveying thier surroundings:: On my mark throw all the flash bangs you got with you and cover our entry.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Krialm: You're asking something of me I can't comply to. Why do you need me to do this?

King Kalalalahan says:
# CO: Yes, it is... I had hoped... :: sigh::  I will send my people in as soon as I can... but if you are ready... ::sighs again:: Be prepared for anything captain.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::hand signals for the team to spread, and grabs a flash bang::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Still waiting, Doctor.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@COM: King: King Kalalalahan, I need this clear from you. are you giving me permission to send a full attack force to your island?

Krialm says:
CNS: Great sacrifice.  :: reaches for the dagger with a smile::

King Kalalalahan says:
# COMM: CO: I am giving you permission to beam your people down into that area and that area only.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::looks at the dagger and gets it out of the hilt:: Krialm: Keep your hands off the dagger.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::nods::COM: King: Thank you. We will go through the same entry points our teams used earlier. seleya out

Krialm says:
:: Frowns:: CNS: Either use the dagger or return it.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Turns back to face his team:: First/Second Security Officers: You and, ::Points at another security officer:: You. You take the left side. ::Turns his attention towards the CMO's direction and the remaining security guard:: CMO, Security Guard: Doctor and you. ::Gestures at the security officer direction:: You're with me on the right. 

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::raises the dagger::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: And Doctor? I'm giving you ten seconds and we engage, with his exact location or not.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Surrounded on all sides, sorry my tricorder was playing up.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::taps her sidearm and orders the ground assault teams to beam down to the planet, the same entrances as the away teams. Their objective is clear. Find all Starfleet officers and bring them back. Bring the dagger as well if possible::

Krialm says:
:: Steps back::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Where, Doctor? Where?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: Middle of the temple!

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::shakes his head and throws on an impulse, the security team following suit::

ACTION:  The king sends out orders for the protectors to gather.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO: Good. ::Hits his badge:: *CTO*: We're engaging. ::Looks around him:: All: Engage, engage, engage!

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Krialm: You're forcing me to do this. ::plunges the dagger onto Krialm::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::shields his eyes from the flashes::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Rushes down towards the city's location, phaser rifle in hand:: All: Cover your eyes!

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Checks if his phaser is still on the stun setting::

Krialm says:
:: Stumbles backwards as pain flashes through him, then smiles::  CNS:  Great magic requries great sacrifice...

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Throws down his own pile of flash bangs::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::takes aim and fires at the Red atop the dais::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::looks where to run to:: Children: Go!

ACTION: The dagger begins to pulse the same instance a cry can be heard outside the temple.  Those in the back turn towards the disturbance behind them, those in front crowd closer to see what will happen.

ACTION: Soon everyone in the temple is blinded by flashes.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::looks at the flashing dagger::

ACTION: The children drop, covering their heads in terror.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
SecTeam: Move in! Everything red goes down! ::steps forward and continues firing at Reds::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels a very strong urge towards the dagger and grabs it:: Self: Mine... ::eyes wide::

ACTION: Between dagger and phaser, Krialm falls dead.

ACTION: Mayhem insures as the Reds run, all that is but the 17 who resume their chant.  A glow can be seen over everything.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels a very strange sensation::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::moves his aim towards the chanters and fires::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Shouts over the mayhem around them:: CMO: To the left, Doctor! We're getting closer! ::Fires at another person running towards their direction::

ACTION: One by one, the Reds fall stunned, though some continue to make their way out.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::fires again before sprinting towards the dais::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Follows Maor, shooting Reds coming dangerously close to him:: 

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Hits his badge:: *CTO*: Lieutenant, we should be tenth of a click away from the temple, what's your status?

ACTION: Two of the chanters drop as does the energy.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::receives a report about the increased energy signatures from the planet. It almost looks like a battle ... it probably is::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::as if he can't control his own mind and body he raises the dagger in the air, living the moment, as if time was slowing down::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::then he plunges the dagger in his chest::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
*CIV*: Retrieving... Counsellor... ::runs up the dais and tackles the CNS, covering him protectively and looking for any approaching reds::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
*CTO*: You're doing what?! ::Curses:: CMO: For crying out loud, who the hell is backing us up?

ACTION: Just before the dagger reaches his hear, the CTO knocks him over.  The Dagger goes tumbling down the stairs.

CO Capt Gomes says:
@::sends the information to the ground troops so they have a better idea of where to go::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Shrugs as he shoots a Red fleeing in the distance and chuckles to himself:: CIV: I'm a doctor, I don't do hostage rescue.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels as he lives in another dimension, in another world, lives every millisecond of time, as time seemed to slowed down::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Enters the temple grounds:: CMO: Go to the counsellor, Doctor.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Removes his bag and begins deploying the transporter enhancers around the team::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Stares at Maor, and walks over to the CNS, tricorder in hand holstering his phaser as he does so::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::feels a sensation of relief::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::it seems everything is going in slow motion::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CMO, All: Here we go! ::Hits the activator on one of the poles and waits::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Scans the CNS::

ACTION: All those within the perimeter of the transporter enhancers find themselves suddenly on the Seleya.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::sighs in moderate relief as the scenery changes, slowly getting to his feet::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::still lives in his own reality, not sensing anything from what is happening around him::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::sighs:: CNS: Get up and quit whinging, you're fine.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::starts moving to the transporter room as she hears the teams have arrived::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Glances around the team:: CMO: Does he need medical attention, Doctor?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CIV: He's fine. ::Jabs the CNS in the side with the handle of his hypospray, hard::

CO Capt Gomes says:
::arrives at the transporter room and at the battered yet alive teams::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::shoulders his rifle, not taking shame in being somewhat victorious today::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Nods, and turns his attention towards the security officers around them:: Security: Lock him. ::Gestures at the CTO's direction::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::looks around him briefly:: CIV: Sir?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Jabs the CNS in the ribs again, much harder this time::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
All: You've heard me.  Lock. Him. Now.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::narrows his eyes angrily, but doesn't resist, setting his rifle down along with the rest of his weapons::

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::looks around and blinks his eyes a few times:: CMO: What?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CNS: You're a Starfleet officer! Behave like one!

CO Capt Gomes says:
::being the first scene she comes, she looks questioningly at Maor:: CTO: Apparently you are confined to quarters CIV: But why?

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::confused and feels some pain on his chest::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
::Shakes his head:: CO: Brig. Disobeying a direct order from his superiors.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::feels a strong urge to say something, but keeps his mouth shut::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Quarters with permanent guard, until I know exactly what is going on ::looks sternly between the 2 of them::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: If you confine him to his quarters then you'll see my letter of resignation on your desk in ten minutes, Captain.

ACTION: The guards surround the CTO with grim faces.

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
CO: The brig will be fine, Captain... ::continues to stare at the CIV::

CO Capt Gomes says:
CIV: Can you explain me how one is different from the other if the crime was disobeying orders?

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Sighs as he detects a wound on the CNS after all, gets out a scalpel and holds it in front of the CNS' chest for a few seconds before cutting through his uniform and sealing his wound with a small anabolic protoplase::

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
CO: He left my team exposed to enemy fire, Captain.

CO Capt Gomes says:
::looks at the CTO:: CTO: Is this true?

CO Capt Gomes says:
::her face clearly says she wants a yes or no answer::

CTO LtJG Sumner says:
::sighs, visibly forcing himself not to speak impulsively:: CO: Yes...

CO Capt Gomes says:
::nods:: CTO: Then you will get to know your new brigs. and then we will solve this

CO Capt Gomes says:
All: I want reports from you all in 15 minutes

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
Self: I don't think I'm able to make up a report in 15 minutes considering this...

CMO Lt Atreides says:
CNS: You're done here, now pull yourself together.

CIV Cmdr Maor says:
Guards: Take him.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::nods to the doctor and stands up, not that easily::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::Pulls the CNS up and pushes him gently towards the nearest door:: 

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
CMO: Thank you doctor. ::still is confused::

CMO Lt Atreides says:
::sighs at the CNS:: CNS: Either pull yourself together or go to your quarters, you're no good to us in this state.

CNS LtJG Gnav says:
::cynically:: CMO: Thank you for concerns doctor, I'll be in my quarters.

CMO Lt Atreides says:
Self: Despicable little man.

<<<<<<<<<< End >>>>>>>>>>

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Lília Perfeito is Captain Alexandra Margarida Gomes (CO – Commanding Officer)
Tim Schols is Lieutenant Dylan Cedric Pandora (OPS – Operations Officer)
C.J. Short is Lieutenant Junior Grade Henry James Sumner (CTO – Chief Tactical Officer)
Andreas Habeland is Lieutenant Paul Atreides (CMO – Chief Medical Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant Junior Grade Vonir Gnav (CNS – Counselor)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Karriaunna Scotti is King Kalalalahan.

Stardate: 10806.01
Arc Title: Not so little things
Part: Eleventh
Mission Number: 520
Ship Manager: Karriaunna Scotti
Arc Creator: Karriaunna Scotti

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