Host Brett says:
Summary: The Delphyne is approaching their intended destination, a supposedly "invisible" planet.  A Romulan ship is approximately 16 hours behind them, intending to intercept them.

Host Brett says:
<<<<Resume Here Be Dragons – Part 5>>>> 

CSO_Jackson says:
:: at the science officer's station on the bridge ::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::walks onto the bridge having just released the CMO's elbow from her grasp::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: stands in engineering completing his power diversion sub-routines::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::on bridge in her chair watching the viewscreen:: CIV: ETA to the coordinates?

MO_Wyn says:
::busying himself around sickbay::

CMO_Hunter says:
::stands beside the CNS chair::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::at the tac station, alert and ready to blow things up::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::standing on the bridge anticipating finding the homeworld.  Keeps an 'ear' out on the bridge activity for now::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: Checking Ma'am. ::leans over the CONN::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::whispers::  CO: Captain the doctor and I need to have a word with you as soon as possible.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
Self: Carry the one. Drop the two. Multiply, subtract, divide.... :::bites lip in thought.::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::looks over at the CIV, listening for his answer also::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: 20 minute out Ma'am.

CEO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Commander I have entered a number of power diversion sub-routines allowing the ships power to be re-allocated to one or several systems with one command on a console.  With your permission I will begin powering down non-essential systems to create maximum power available.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::a little puzzled stands up and motions to her ready room:: XO: In there.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::motions with her head to the CMO towards the RR::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::sets a counter to let him know when they're 100K Km out as per the CO's orders.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CIV: Thank you Cadet.  Steady as she goes.

CMO_Hunter says:
::follows them both into the RR::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: Aye Ma'am. Steady as she goes.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::watches as both commanders disappear into the ready room::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::Maintains current course and speed::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO: There is something that we needed to tell you.  ::waits for the doors to close::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::heads to her ready room:: TO: Lt.  We'll be in my ready room for a moment.  You have the bridge.

TO_Re`Volos says:
CO: Yes ma’am.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
XO: What is it?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks at the CMO and then back to the CO::  CO: Ma'am we found out what has been wrong with me as of late.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::concerned:: XO: Well what is it?  Is it serious?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::walks over to the CIV, not having met the new crewman::  CIV:  So how long have you been on the ship?

CSO_Jackson says:
:: waiting to come out of warp and runs some scans... wishing he'd fought the Nausican in the bar, and not ended up in this dead-end job as a man without passion ::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CO:  Well ma'am... I am pregnant... ::smiles:: again::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: With twins ::beams::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::whips around and looks at the CNS:: Uh Ma'am? ::thinks real hard.:: Well....not that long. I sorta' didn't get off in time at the last port of call. ::Blushes.::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::turns around with surprise::  CMO: Twins?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::stands there stunned:: XO/CMO: twins?  As in...two of them?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::smiles at his nervousness::  CIV:  So they're making you earn your keep I see?  Plan on staying for a longer tour....now that you've become acquainted with the Delphyne?

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Yes, not sure on the gender of the children yet, its still too early

MO_Wyn says:
::smiles at a passing nurse::

CSO_Jackson says:
:: gets up from the science station and stretches ::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::never thought that she might have twins::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::a slow grin appears:: XO/CMO: Then I'd say congratulations are in order.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CNS: Well Ma'am.. ::stares at the pip on her collar:: I don't think the Academy will let me stay. To be honest, I think I'm in deep doo-doo when I get back. ::smiles:: But I'd like to stay!

CSO_Jackson says:
:: feels a sudden urge to do a cartwheel right in front of the captain's chair, but declines... sits back down ::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CNS: So, what's it like being a real -live Starfleet officer? It must be great?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::turns back to K'Beth and grins::  CO: Thank you ma'am.

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: yes thank you ::still beaming::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks pathetically at her:: XO: Please tell me that you don't want that ::shudders:: pickle juice and mashed potatoes dish again....do you?

MO_Wyn says:
::goes back to working on his report, with only a few passing glances::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::glances down at the CONN quickly to make sure they didn't suddenly drop out of warp, or that they're not about to run into a planet::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::cringes a bit::  CO: Well at least not the mashed potatoes... not yet any how.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::something catches his eye::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::keeps a straight face at his enthusiasm::  CIV:  It's been very interesting, cadet.  I haven't been on the Del that long, but like the crew.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CNS: Excuse me just a moment?

CIV_Kirkbride says:
*CO*: We are approaching the 100,000 km mark ma'am. Standing by for your message?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles::  CO: We should get back out there.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::chuckles:: XO: Agreed.  We'd better get back out there. ::grins:: I am happy for you. ::turns and heads back out to the bridge::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CIV:  Sure, continues to walk around the bridge.  ::remembers something:: *MO*:  Ensign?  Did you get my list of patients I've referred to you?

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CNS: ::Turns back to her:: Sorry. Yeah, they seem nice. Not at all like the officers at the Academy. But I guess you probably know that?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::chuckles and follows::

CMO_Hunter says:
::follows them both out, and stands near the CNS::

MO_Wyn says:
*CNS*: I don't believe so... I'll check again, though.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::Sees that the CNS has walked away, so he focuses on his preparations to drop from warp. Going over the steps in his mind::

MO_Wyn says:
::goes over to the nearest station::

CSO_Jackson says:
CO : Sensors show several planets orbiting a Yellow star.  The coordinates we are heading for are not near any of them.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Thank you, Ensign.  Anything unusual at the coordinates?

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::takes her station::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::readies a comm channel to upload the CO's message. Watches the distance to target numbers cycle downwards::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CIV: Understood Cadet.  Stand by. ::sits down and accesses her console.  Pulls up a message she created earlier in draconic stating who they are and why they were there and patches it through:: Send that to the coordinates, please, Cadet.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
All stations: Yellow alert.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: Aye Ma'am. Sending Message at the coordinates.

MO_Wyn says:
::uploads the files to his PADD::  *CNS*: I have them now.  Thank you.  I'll get right to work reading up on them.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::remembers the CO's exact orders::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: First dropping to 1/2 impulse::

MO_Wyn says:
::sits down noticing the yellow alert begin and begins reading the files::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: sees the yellow alert on his display panel.  Orders all EO's to take their stations and prepare for damage control::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::drops them to half impulse, then sends the message::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: Holding course at Half Impulse. Message away.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::frowns:: *MO*:  Good.  Take good care of them for me.  I'm not sure how long you may need to take over their consultations at this point.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CIV: Very good, Cadet.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::hopes he didn't do anything wrong in dropping to half impulse. Really hopes that if he did, the CO doesn't tell her father.::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::Initiates yellow alert at the Tac station::

MO_Wyn says:
*CNS* Understood.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CEO*: You have a go on the reroutes.. I don't think you have time for the shield... you may try though.

CMO_Hunter says:
*MO*:: Ensign, please have medical teams bring themselves to a standby state, be ready to go with anything happens

MO_Wyn says:
::sighs::  *CMO*  Understood, Doctor.

CSO_Jackson says:
CO : All gravitational readings would indicate the existence of a planet, but it's just not showing up.

Host Brett says:
INFO: The viewscreen shows only open space in the area of interest.

CEO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Aye commander the routines are on line at your disposal.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::adjusts power settings to yellow alert profile::

MO_Wyn says:
::stands up and seeing his opening goes over to the nurse he'd smiled at earlier::  Nurse: I need you to start getting those biobeds over there ready for patients and have a few more nurses come in on stand by.  Doctor's orders.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::continues to slowly pace, trying not to be anxious, quelling the impulse to ask every few minutes how much closer they are::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks up at the viewscreen::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::gets nervous at the thought that he's flying them at half impulse towards a planet he can't see.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CIV: Bring us to within 5,000 kilometers of that area and see if a high orbit around it is possible.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::Senses on high alert for cloaked ships::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: Aye Ma'am.

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: opens all power relays and powers down all non-essential systems.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CIV: Slow to 1/4 impulse....and resend the message.

MO_Wyn says:
<Nurse Gale>:  Very well Mr. Satori.  ::showing a hint of a smile back at his attentions::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: Aye Ma'am. Slowing to 1/4 impulse. Orbit established. Retransmitting message.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::slows to 1/4 impulse and retransmits::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::taps some buttons and establishes a high orbit giving plenty of breathing room between the ship and the invisible planet::

CSO_Jackson says:
CO : I can't make out anything specific on the planet, so all we have to go by are the surrounding orbits.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::watches the viewscreen::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::stands and walks up to look at the viewscreen:: Outloud: Come on, come on...I know you're there.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
CNS: Any reaction from him. ::indicates the baby dragon::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO: Ma'am perhaps the area is not a planet....but a portal to the dimension they are from?

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::glances around at the rest of the crew to see if this is normal behavior for their Captain::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CIV: Keep sending the message on all frequencies and channels.

CSO_Jackson says:
CO : Suggest we come to a full stop until a complete analysis of the surrounding system can be completed. No telling if there any other invisible bodies floating around.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: ::whips back around to his console:: Aye ma'am. Setting message on repeat. All channels.

CMO_Hunter says:
CNS:: Did you try sending out a telepathic signal?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::concentrates a second and shakes her head no:: XO:  No ma'am.  Nothing.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CSO: Agreed Ensign.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CIV: Pull us back a ways and bring us to an all stop.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
CNS: How is our guest?  Is it reacting to anything?

CSO_Jackson says:
:: begins to study a chart of the visible bodies and their orbits ::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
CO: Aye Ma'am ::relieved:: Altering trajectory....::decides he can't be sure which is further away, so makes his best guess.:: ....uh...all -stop. ::brings the ship to a standstill.::

Host Brett says:
Action: The CNS suddenly stiffens.  Her eyes dilate and her breathing becomes erratic.  She stands, almost paralyzed...

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: stands eyes fixed on the display console. Waiting for action since the ship dropped out of warp::

CMO_Hunter says:
CNS:: Counselor? ::beings an immediate scan::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::checks to make sure the message is still repeating on all channels::

CSO_Jackson says:
:: hears a sudden shift in someone's breathing, turns to see the CNS standing ::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stands as she sees the CNS stiffen up::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::steps towards the CNS but stops and watches:: CMO: Status?

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Very strange, Brainwave patterns are on different levels, and they're on a lot of different levels

TO_Re`Volos says:
::wary of the sudden change in the CNS::

CMO_Hunter says:
::looks at his tricorder again:: CO: well 3 levels, but still that’s a lot

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::brings up their back trail on his nav charts. If there is a planet out there, it' the only place they know it isn't::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: err 3 separate patterns

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::still looking at the CNS:: CMO: Is it the same as Syrna was after her first contact in the mine?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::the person, Ariel, recedes in her own mind::

CEO_K`Vas says:
::looks up from his console suddenly.  Realizing he no longer feels his mate in his thoughts. Stays at his station keeping his oath to the captain and ship:: Himself: If anything happens to Ariel... ::slams fist down on console to regain his focus::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*CEO*: Standby... I think something is starting to happen here.

CNS_Jakiel says:
Anyone:  Why have you come?  Why is this great one imprisoned in this frail shell?

CSO_Jackson says:
:: hears some random stuff coming from the Counselor's mouth... starting get a little nervous ::

CMO_Hunter says:
CO:: Its similar. as if another mind is contacting the dragon...and the counselor is pushed aside, in a manner of speaking

CSO_Jackson says:
:: goes back to studying the charts, finding it difficult to concentrate ::

CEO_K`Vas says:
*XO*: Yes commander, engineering stands ready :: a growl in his voice :: awaiting orders.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::Hears the bridge crew talking, but can't seem to figure out what they're talking about. He musta' missed something somewhere::

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::hits the RCS thrusters lightly to adjust to the gravitational drift::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::surveys the bridge slowly, studying the small room and its surroundings...the little beings working and moving about::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::steps forward:: CNS: I am Captain K'Beth and we have brought this great one's essence and her remaining young to return home.

Host Brett says:
Action: The CNS suddenly blinks, and collapses to the deck.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::moves to help the CNS::  CMO: Is she alright.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::curses and moves forward quickly:: CMO: Is it still there or has it left?

CMO_Hunter says:
::takes another reading::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::moans and sits up, shaking her head slightly. Presses her hand against one temple, then looks around::  CO: Captain?

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::Glances nervously over his shoulder at all the commotion. Then decides he better just watch his station, and drags his attention back to the CONN::

CMO_Hunter says:
CNS:: Are you alright Ariel?

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: feels his mates presence return to his thoughts, but there is confusion there too.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::leans down by her:: CNS: Do you remember what just happened?

CNS_Jakiel says:
CMO:  Just a little stunned.  ::tries to stand unsteadily.  Looks at the captain::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks over:: CSO: Keep an active scan on that area and see if you can detect any change in the readings.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stands and was just about to ask the CSO to do that as well::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::stand also and holds out a hand to steady the CNS::

CSO_Jackson says:
CO : Yes sir.

CSO_Jackson says:
:: starts a running scan on the "empty" area ::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::speaks slowly, remembering::  CO:  Yes...I do know what happened just now...but I was powerless to stop it.  ::pauses::  Another presence...not Verifermax...entered my mind.  It was draconic also.

Host Brett says:
Action: There is a rush of displaced air, very slight, and two figures are standing on the bridge.  One is a small woman wearing a white robe, her blonde hair tied up in a pony tail.  The other is a tall man, nearly seven feet, with black hair and goatee.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::jumps back a bit::  Self: Whoa... CO: Captain.

Host Brett says:
Action: The two survey the bridge, the man with some disdain, the woman with openness ana smile.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::grabs for his phaser:: CO: Captain, intruders!

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::turns quickly towards the newcomers and barks out to the crew:: All: Hold steady.

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
TO: At ease!

CMO_Hunter says:
TO:: as you were

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::hears some more commotion and glances over his shoulder. Does a double take::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::removes his hand from his phaser::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::carefully looks the two newcomers over, reaching out her senses::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::walks up to them:: Man/Woman: I am Captain K'Beth.  Welcome to the USS Delphyne.  And you are?

CSO_Jackson says:
:: tries to catch the CO's eye, holding the tricorder up in a discreet fashion... looking for permission to do a covert scan ::

Host Brett says:
<Man> ::Swirls the edge of his long black robe as if to clean a bit of dirt from it, lifts his wooden staff and waves it nonchalantly::  CO: Our names are not important...captain, we have come to take the spirit of Veriferimax to her rest.  This one ::indicates Ariel::  will go with us.

Host Brett says:
<Woman> ::Leans over::  CO: Forgive him, he's just not used to strangers.  ::Smiles::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Woman: Will she be safe?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::starts to back away at this announcement, disliking the man in black and not agreeing to the last part::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::gives a small nod to the CSO before turning back :: Man: I'm afraid that is out of the question until I know more what you are going to do with my officer.

Host Brett says:
<man> ::Chuckles::  CO: Oh really?  Out of the question is it?

CNS_Jakiel says:
CO:  Captain?  ::looks at her, hoping she can persuade him otherwise::

CMO_Hunter says:
Man:: Sir, I am the Ships Chief Doctor, this woman...and alternately the dragonet we have with us are in my care, I would like to go with them to make sure they are alright

Host Brett says:
<Woman> XO: Of course she will be safe.  But wait, how did you get here?  ::Puts a hand on the man's arm and he seems to tone it down a notch.::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::slowly moves his hand back down to his phaser::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::her two guards move near and Ariel is very glad to have their presence now::

CSO_Jackson says:
:: starts to run scan ::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::is confused:: Woman: What do you mean... here?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::casually walks to stand in front of the CNS.  Holds up her hand to the CMO to hold on for a moment:: Man: This officer is a member of my crew...my clan...and I cannot let any harm come to her.

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::thinks: We flew here....duh!::

Host Brett says:
<Man> ::Cuts his eyes at the young cadet, they flash red for a moment::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::sees the man look at the cadet and his reaction to what only could have been a flyboy cadet's thought::  Man:  You are telepathic?

CSO_Jackson says:
:: looks back to the CO, staring hard and trying to indicate he has some info to share ::

Host Brett says:
<Man> XO: Silly woman, of course we are.  <Woman> : Can we cease this endless prattle and be gone?

CIV_Kirkbride says:
::Sees the man's gaze, and thinks it looks just like professor Lind did the time he lost the tricorder:: Self: Uh oh.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::Eyes the strangers with more distrust at the thought of telepathy::

Host Brett says:
<Woman> CO: ::Pats the man soothingly::  Wait, I would really like to know how you knew to come here?

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::turns to the woman.  Simply:: Woman: Veriferimax told me.

Host Brett says:
<Woman> ::Narrows her eyes, looks thoughtful::  CO: If this is so, then she would have told you a word...a name actually.  If you can tell me who you are supposed to speak to, this will be much easier.  ::Smiles::

Host Brett says:
<Man> ::Grips his staff so that the wood creaks, obviously hoping this will not be easy::

XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks at K'Beth and wonders if she knows the name::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::looks from the woman to the captain, hoping K'Beth knows this name.  Watches the man warily not liking his attitude::

Host Brett says:
<<<<Pause>>>>