Host Jules says:
When last we left Avalon.  The CO and crew had escaped the Black Knights keep and 
avoided being eaten by the dragon.  They still have a sword to find.  Let's join them and see
where their path leads.

Host Jules says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Resume Mission >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks towards the CO for direction::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::reigns in her steed::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::trotting around pleased as punch::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
:: leads the group on horseback, approaching a small running stream::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::glad to out of the moat.::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::trotting merrily aside::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::smiles at the wet XO:::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::holding the reins of her horse hoping she doesn't get spooked.::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::keeping pace with the others, turning her head left and right, not so merrily::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
Out loud:  I hope these clothes dry soon.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::feels good to be riding without someone chasing her::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::looks around for evildoers::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
XO: Aye, Ma'am.  Can't have you catching your death of cold.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::fluffs his white cape in the breeze::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
ALL: All-right, according to legend.  The sword could be either at the bottom of some lake, or embedded in a stone, lets keep an eye out shall we.

Host Jules says:
ACTION:  Seen across the stream is a grove of trees in a circle.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks at Paladine::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::grins::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::shakes head smiling::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Aloud: Let us sally forth into yon grove

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CMO:  The natives might want to use leeches on me or something.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::sees a strangely familiar stand of trees::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::leads horse across the scream::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
XO: Not to worry, they might actually work, I've heard.::smiles::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::mumbles under her breath, feeling totally out of her element in a non-tech world::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::splashes through stream on his war horse::

Host Merlyn says:
:: appears in front of the stand of trees ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::gently nudges her horse to cross the stream::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Aloud: Hark I see yon man in front of trees

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::catches up quickly::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::follows the CMO into the stream, holding her feet high above the water::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
Aloud:  Those trees look promising.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::approaches Merlyn and stops::  Merlyn:  So... Here we are

Host Merlyn says:
CO:  If I were you, I would turn back

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::trots up to CO::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Merlyn:  Why would I do that?

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::stops her horse, prepared to trust Merlyn and turn back::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::stops behind the EO, thinking she hates getting wet::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::pulls her horse to a stop.::

Host Merlyn says:
CO:  Clearly, you barely escaped with your life from the Black Knight.  Why go hunting for a dragon you cannot possibly kill.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Merlyn: That’s not very knightly

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Merlyn:  Does the dragon not have Excalibur?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks at the EO and mouths "Dragon"??::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::looks indignant at turning down a mission::

Host Merlyn says:
:: smiles evilly :: CO:  Perhaps.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Merlyn:  Then stand aside.

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::shrugs at the CMO and whispers:: CMO: I hope the Captain knows what he's doing.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Sorcerer: You speak with a forked tongue ::points lance::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
Under her breath:  A dragon and me without any protection.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
EO: <w> So do I

Host Merlyn says:
CO:  I can't let you do that Captain.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::draws sword::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::watching the by-play between the CO and Merlyn::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::alert to the possibility of danger with swords drawn::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::blinks as the CTO draws his sword, wondering if it will do any good against Merlyn::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::remembers what old Merlyn said of his younger self, draws sword::  Merlyn:  You started this, we are charged with ending it.

Gilles is now known as Dragon.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::hopes she doesn't have to draw her sword, she'd rather draw a hypo::

Host Merlyn says:
ACTION:  Merlyn turns into a red dragon.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::thinks, this can't be a good thing::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Aloud: CO, we must attack before it can breathe

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::draws her sword  as Merlyn transforms::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::draws sword::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::fights to control horse as it rears::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::charges into battle!::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::holds the reins tightly::

Host Red Dragon says:
::inhales deeply preparing his breath::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::looks to the Captain:: CO: Sir?

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::oh crap::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::thinks it might be a good time to make her peace with her maker::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::attempts to stab dragon in belly to give it a hic cup::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
ALL:  Run away!  ::turns horse and starts to gallop away::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::turns horse and digs her heals into its flank::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::quickly turns her amenable horse and follows the CO::

Host Red Dragon says:
::breaths fire on all of them::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::feels the heat behind her::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::raises shield::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::the smell of sulphur and brimstone reminds me to ride harder::

Host Red Dragon says:
ACTION: The CTO's horse screams in pain and falls to the ground. The smell of cooked meat fills the air

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::gets the horse to run away from the fire.::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::digs her heels into the horse's flanks, trying to go faster::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::finds the Paladine didn't follow and turns around as she hears a scream::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::stabs at dragon:: HAVE AT THEE EVILDOER

Host Red Dragon says:
ACTION: The CTO's armor warms up. He begins to sweat

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::brings hand to face and screams:: Paladine!!!

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::turns to see the CTO trying to take on the dragon::  Self:  Ahhh nuts!

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::trying to cover the group's escape::

Host Red Dragon says:
::breaths once more on the CTO::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::attempt to dodge::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::stops turns horse towards the CTO's position, and pauses::

Host Red Dragon says:
ACTION: The CTO's shield melts from the heat

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::without thinking she kicks the horses flank again, towards Paladine and the dragon::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Withdraw Commander!

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::pulls on the reins as the CO stops and turns around to look::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CO: Um. I'm without horse now, save yourself

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::gallops towards Paladine with an arm extended::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::sees the CMO::  CMO:  Slater!

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
Paladine:  Grab my arm

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::tosses lance at dragon and tries to get on the CMO's horse::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::watches in awe as the CMO attempts a rescue::

Host Merlin says:
:: appears behind the crew ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::lowers her center of gravity extending her arm and steadying it::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::pulls horse back to a somewhat safe distance.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::starts off after CMO and CTO, sword drawn and pointed forward for battle::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::jumps up sword drawn::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::calls after the CO:: CO: Sir, do you want me to help?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
EO:  No!  The rest of you stay back!

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::gallops out from under the dragon::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CMO: Rescued by a fair damsel

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::breathless::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
CO: Aye, aye, sir.  ::moves her horse forward a few steps, still watching the rescue::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::nearing the CO's location::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::sees Merlin appear a little behind the crew.::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::on back of CMO's horse holding on::

Host Merlin says:
:: holds his arms over his head and speaks words strange to the crew ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::notices Merlin::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::stops as the CMO approaches and passes, turns and follows along side::  CMO:  Pretty gutsy move lass!

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: Aye, that it was Captain....and a bit stupid on my part.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CO: I was hoping to cover your escape

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: remind me never to do that again.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  Yeah, I'll say.  We're gonna have a little talk about this impulsive nature of yours.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: Aye, sir.

Host Red Dragon says:
::pauses for a moment and looks around::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::looks back at dragon::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::catching up with the rest of the crew::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::places a hand on Paladine's::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::suppresses urge to stick out tongue::

Host Red Dragon says:
::sees Merlin behind the group and flies up in the air::

Host Merlin says:
:: continues to mumble in an ancient language ::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::listens to Merlin while approaching him more closely on horseback.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::approaches Merlin::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::places hand over CMO's::

Host Red Dragon says:
::spits a fireball directly at Merlin::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Aloud: INCOMING

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::hears a roar above their heads:: ALL: Duck!

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::looks for an incoming flaming fireball.::

Host Merlin says:
ACTION:  The fireball bounces off of an invisible shield.

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::ducks as the CMO shouts::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::impressed::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::pulls her horse to a stop::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::looks defiant at the evil beast::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::notices the old Merlin::  Merlin:  Merlin?  Is that you?

Host Red Dragon says:
Merlin: Old man.... your time is done here.  Prepare to be exterminated

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::squints at Merlin::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::wish I had one of those shields.::

Host Merlin says:
CO:  It is Angus.  Listen carefully, you have but one chance.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Merlin:  yeah

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::listens to the 'old' Merlin::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::dismounts to let Paladine take the reins and she climbs back up behind him::

Host Merlin says:
CO:  Take the lance from your horse, when he makes his next pass, you must strike him down.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Merlin:  Sure, easier said than done.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::wraps Victoria's arms around his side::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::feels safe and leans head against his back::'

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::drops sword to the ground, frees the lance::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::thinks, if the young Merlin dies then there wont be an old Merlin::

Host Merlin says:
CO:  Trust me.  Strike at his heart.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::lifts it, aimed at the red dragon::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Merlin: Um, question?

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::raises her sword, ready to assist the CO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::watches::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  Any idea where the heart is?

Host Merlin says:
CTO:  Yes.

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::watches the CO::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Merlin: If the Young Merlin dies then you die too , yes?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: slightly left of center mid-chest.

Host Red Dragon says:
::fires a fireball at Merlin and the CO::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  O-Kay.

Host Merlin says:
CTO:  No.  That will not happen.  I will explain later.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::raises shield to block::

Host Merlin says:
CO:  She is correct.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::wonders how she knew that::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::kicks horse in the sides, charges at the dragon as he descends on his next pass::  Aloud:  Ahhhhhh!

Host Merlin says:
:: raises his arms above his head and mumbles ::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::lifts lance::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::holds breath and draws her sword::

Host Red Dragon says:
ACTION: The CO's shield melts like butter in a hot oven. His horse screams in pain but pushes forward

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::turns to the CMO:: CMO: I was about to ask whether you are as confused about what is going on as I am, but it appears not:.  ::Grins::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CMO: Ready?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CTO: Ready!

Host Merlin says:
Action:  A flash of light leaps from Merlin's hands to the CO.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::grins at the EO::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Aloud: Charge!

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::spurs the horse on::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::that's one faithful horse.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::tightens her grip on the CTO::

Host Merlin says:
CO:  NOW ANGUS!

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::waves sword::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::sword raised::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::adjusts the lance and pushes on::

Host Red Dragon says:
::dives at the CO::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::closes eyes, hoping for the best::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::charges::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::wishes she had a phaser::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::and prays she doesn't have burnt flesh to mend if and when they return to reality::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::her horse is her only weapon.::

Host Merlin says:
ACTION:  The Dragon realizes his fatal error too late.  As he dives, he is impaled by the CO's lance.  The dragon falls and pins the CO beneath him.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::grimaces::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::charging a red dragon is not covered under Starfleet major medical plans::

Host Red Dragon says:
::bleeds all over the CO::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::lands on the ground, out of breath and up to arm pits in dragon gunk::

Host Red Dragon says:
::as his last spasm hits his spits fire on the CMO::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::jumps up  in front of CMO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::eek::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::rushes forward, jumping off her horse, as the dragon pins the CO.  Tries to pull him off::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::thinks, bad mean ole nasty dragon::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::grabs the CTO and drags him to the ground to save his and her life from the fire::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::thankful the armor held up under the impact::

Host Red Dragon says:
::dies::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::rolls around to put out the heat::

Host Merlin says:
:: slumps to the ground ::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::groans with the effort of pulling on the dragon:: CO: Sir, try pushing as I pull.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::rolls and then checks the CTO whom seems fine and rushes to the CO's side;:

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::rides her horse to the covered CO to render aid.::

Host Merlin says:
ACTION:  As the dragon expires, he turns back into Merlyn

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
EO:  Ok

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::pushes against the dead weight::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::grabs another arm and pulls::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::starts to hack against the weight to free to the CO::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::falls back as the very heavy dragon turns back into a man, pulling the dead body with her::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::as the body rolls off, I am able to stand::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::thinks, maybe I can make dragon boots?::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::rushes over to the CO and has him sit down::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::sees Merlin reappear from the dragon heap.::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::lands painfully on her butt but quickly jumps to her feet:: CMO: Is he OK?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
EO: checking.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  I'm all-right doc.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: I'll decide that, sir.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::takes a dragon scale and a tooth and beams from ear to ear::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: however, I have nothing to scan you with and will trust your judgment

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::helps the CO to his feet::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  Thanks.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::looks around::  All:  Where is the old Merlin?

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CMO:  as long as you see nothing oozing from any holes.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: first thing back, I want you in sickbay for a checkup.....and your due for you annual physical, ...sir.

Host Merlin says:
:: slumped on the ground ::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::walks to Merlin::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
XO: Nothing oozing, that I can see

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  Yeah yeah yeah.  And where is sick bay?  ::holds arms out stretched::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CMO:  That's good to know.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::narrows her eyes and looks at the CO:: CO: you know what I mean, sir.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::smiles back at the CMO::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
CO: What now, sir?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
:;serious::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CO: Perhaps you need CPR

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
EO:  Now, we find the damned sword and end this little game.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks at CTO:: CTO: your going to offer it?

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::wiggles Vulcan ears::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::looks towards the stand of trees::  All:  In there.

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
CO: I'm all for that.  I want to get back to Engineering.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CO: Old Merlin seems to be on the ground, perhaps we should tend to him

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::walks towards the trees::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::grabs her horses reins and walks behind the CMO::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::looks to the CMO:: CMO:  Commander, see what you can do for him.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: Aye, sir ::walks towards Merlin::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CTO: can you fetch me some water from that stream for Merlin?

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CMO: Of course

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::takes his pulse and checks for injuries::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::continues to the trees::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::gathers some water in his helmet and heads back::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
ALL:  The rest of you, lets move out.

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::heads for the trees.::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::finds Merlin sleeping, and not in any distress::

Host Merlin says:
:: begins to fade out ::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::offers CMO helmet with water in it::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::slows down for the others;:

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::jumps back quickly::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::heads off into the stand of trees::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
Victoria: I think he lied when he answered my question

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::stretches out a hand towards the fading body::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks at Paladine:: CTO: what?

Host Merlin says:
:: fades out completely ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks where Merlin lay and stands::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CMO: If you kill your younger self, your older self dies

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CTO: Grandfather clause?

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CMO: Yup

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::walks deeper and deeper into the woods, could swear he sees a little girl in a red hooded cloak run past::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::begins walking towards the group::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CMO: There is no younger self to grow old

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CTO: come on, I have to tell the CO that Merlin has disappeared.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::nods::

Host Merlin says:
ACTION:  A little girl in a red hooded cloak runs by and disappears.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::heads off to find the CO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::picks up the pace::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::shakes head, sure the little girl she just saw was her imagination::

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
ALL:   I thought Merlin lived in reverse?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::stops in his tracks, can feel a presence leave, smiles slightly and nods::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
:;catches up with the group:: CO: Merlin is no more, he faded right in front of me.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO: I know.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::almost bumps into the CO's back::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: You know?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  I had this feeling./

Host Big_Bad_Wolf says:
::looks to the Captain:: CO: Pardon me Sir... did you happen to see a little girl walk by with a red coat?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::mumbles:: this is a strange land.

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::raises sword as a wolf approaches the CO::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks up startles at the wolf::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::looks at the wolf, then points to the right::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::looks at wolf:: Wolf: Keep your paws to yourself there

Host Big_Bad_Wolf says:
::nods:: CO: Thank you Sir... ::runs in the direction::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  Seems to be getting stranger, doesn't it?

Big_Bad_Wolf is now known as Gilles.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: Just a tad, sir.......what I want to know is when do we all wake up from this nightmare??

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  If Merlin had control over all this, and he is now gone, who's running the show?

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::shakes head, wonderingly:: All: Why would we see a red-hooded girl and a wolf?  It doesn't fit.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: No one?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO:  Right...  So why are we still here?

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CO: Perhaps because we have not found the sword yet?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: You have not completed your task of finding the sword, sir.

Host Merlin says:
ACTION:  The CO enters a clearing at the center of the stand of trees.  There, embedded in a stone is the sword Excalibur.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks at Paladine::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
::looks at CMO with an I said it first grin::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::draws in a deep breath:: CO: there! ::points;:

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CMO/CTO:  Then lets do that.  ::sees the sword, in the stone::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::walks to it, and pauses::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::moves into the clearing, eyeing the sword::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::walks towards the stone::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::wishes she had a tricorder::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
ALL:  Part of me doesn't want to do this.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: we are behind any decision you make sir.

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::follows the others into the clearing where a sword protrudes from a stone.::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::takes a deep breath, moves above the sword, and grapes the grip...  another pause, then a sharp, hard pull::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::finds that she is holding her breath::

Host Merlin says:
ACTION:  The sword pulls free of the stone.

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  it may just end all of this.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::amazed::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::when sword comes free, is lifted high over head::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::closes her mouth before she gathers flies::

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::looks around the clearing, wondering what will happen now that the CO has succeeded::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
XO:  I know it isn't the end.

Host Merlin says:
ACTION:  As the CO holds the sword, the world around them begins to take on a familiar state.  Standing in front of the CO is the Warp core.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::lets our her breath:: All: Avalon!

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
CO:  Just what I thought might happen.

EO_LtJG_Thomson says:
::smiles as she finds herself back in familiar territory::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
ALL:  We did it.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::looks at the group::

Host Merlin says:
ACTION:  Avalon has returned to normal.  What the CO now holds is a dead life form.

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::looks at the dead life form in his arms.::

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CMO: Opinion?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::walks over the CO::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
Self:  What is it?

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
*Sickbay* send a medical team to engineering.

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
<sickbay> *CMO* Aye, on our way.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CO: Perhaps it wanted to give us some enjoyment?

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
::kneels down to the deck, carefully laying it down::

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  It cost it its life, I don't think so

XO_Cmdr_Rushing says:
::looks to see what the CO is holding::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
CO: when the medical team arrives, we'll examine it in Sickbay.

CTOCmdrPaladineSky says:
CO: None of us were hurt, perhaps it was already dying

Host CO_Capt_MacLeod says:
CTO:  Perhaps...  Perhaps when we learn more

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::medic's from Sickbay arrive with an anti-grav unit and a medical kit::

CMO_LtCmdr_Slater says:
::motions for the medic's to gently lift the life form onto the anti-grav and take it to sickbay::