Host Brett says:
Summary: The crew of the Delphyne has made peace with their greatest adversary on the dragon world of Home.  The way seems clear for the ritual to be performed. The crew has reconvened at Chingsagam’s home, while Rexamat prepares "The Arcanium". tm   all rights reserved.

Host Brett says:
<<<<Resume Mission "Here be Dragons - Part 9">>>>

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
*Duty_OPS*:  Hansen: Delphyne come in please.

CMO_Hunter says:
::stands with the XO::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::stands next to the XO as she tries to contact the ship::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: stands next to Ariel trying to comfort her::

Host Hansen says:
*XO*: Commander!  We've been worried sick.  All we see are little comm. badges floating around in space.  Are you alright?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::waits, impatient for the 'weave' to start::  CEO:  This time tomorrow we will be back on the ship...

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::listens to the comm. from the ship:: Chingsagam: We'll need coordinates to transport the dragonet to.

Host Chingsagam says:
::Looks at the CO blankly::

Leacathamon says:
::stands in the shadows::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles and thinks she should have checked in sooner::  *DutyOPS*: Yes it appears that we are please prepare to transport our friend in the holodeck.

CEO_K`Vas says:
CNS: Do not worry little one all will go well.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::realizes that he has no idea what she is talking about:: Chingsagam: We have technology that will automatically transport the dragonet from our ship to the planet...but we need to know where to transport to.  Our sensors cannot see the planet...neither can our senses.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::a bit quieter::  *Duty_OPS*: Any signs of our Romulan friends out there?  And how long have we been gone?

Host Hansen says:
*XO*: Yes ma'am.  Standing by.

Leacathamon says:
::watches in the shadows::

CNS_Jakiel says:
CEO:  It will go better than I thought not long ago.  ::turns to Sykora::  XO:  I hope Farynthane doesn't panic...I can't wait to see how he reacts at sight of his kind.

Host Hansen says:
*XO*: No sign ma'am.  And you have been gone for....three hours, seventeen minutes.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles at the CNS:: CNS: I believe it will be very good for him.  *Duty_OPS*: Thank you, stand by.

Leacathamon says:
CNS: Are you alright?

Host Chingsagam says:
CO: Ah, yes of course.  Well, when we go to the Arcanium, your vessel can transport the child to your location.  Can it not?

CNS_Jakiel says:
::smiles tentatively at Leacathamon::  Lea:  I'm trying to be...but there are still risks, I have been told.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::thinks with any luck they will be long gone before the Romulans get here::

Leacathamon says:
CNS: There are always risks but we must learn when to  take them.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods:: Chingsagam: Yes...we should be able to.  ::looks at her chronometer:: When will the ceremony take place?

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::whispers:: CMO: You okay?  You seem kind of quiet?

Host Chingsagam says:
CO: When Rexamat sends for us.  Magic cannot be rushed.  ::Nods wisely::

CMO_Hunter says:
::whispers:: XO: Nothing, ::shakes himself a bit:: Just thinking ::smiles at her::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: taps comm. badge :: *EO Reed*: Status report ensign?

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods and smiles:: CMO: Okay

Leacathamon says:
CNS: Would you like something to eat?

CNS_Jakiel says:
CEO:  I am very glad you can be in the ceremony with me.  It would have been difficult without everyone.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::smiles tightly:: Chingsagam: Yes I can understand that. ::thinks to herself that hopefully the Romulans won't rush either::

CNS_Jakiel says:
Leacathamon:  If I could have some of that wine, please?  It might help me to relax.

EO_Reed says:
*CEO*: All systems are in the green sir.

CMO_Hunter says:
XO:: To think I dreamed of seeing these creatures all my life...now that I have, I almost wish I hadn't.

Leacathamon says:
CNS: I would be glad to.

CEO_K`Vas says:
CNS: They would have had to chain me to the wall to keep me from being there with you.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::furrows her brows a bit perplexed at Owyn's statement::

Leacathamon says:
::gets a bottle of wine::

CMO_Hunter says:
XO: Nothing love....its alright ::squeezes her hand::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::almost laughs, imagining what he would have been like waiting outside:: CEO:  That would have been unbearable for you, I know.

CEO_K`Vas says:
*EO Reed*: Understood.  The holodeck will be vacated soon, once it is divert that power to the main systems.  K`Vas out.

Leacathamon says:
::pours the CNS a glass::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::smiles and squeezes his hand back::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::apologizes for interrupting:: CEO: Sorry, didn't realize...

Leacathamon says:
::hands the CNS the glass::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: Holds Ariel tightly :: CNS: It is alright, just preparing the ship for our return home.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
Leacathamon:  Where did you get this wonderful drink?  I have had a similar drink of it before from a friend and it too was amazing.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::takes the glass, tipping it up slightly and feeling it's soothing effect::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: Nearly two hours pass, the crew spends the time conversing with the members of Chingsagam's "staff" and trying to be patient.  Finally, a man in a grey, hooded robe appears in the doorway, bows to Chingsagam and announces.  "It is time."

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::turns to face the new comer::

Host Chingsagam says:
All: Ah, good.  Everyone, please follow me.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::nods to the CO and takes up the rear knowing she will be at the front::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::takes K`Vas’ hand, tightly and follows Chingsagam::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::follows K`Vas and Ariel::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: walks with Ariel ::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks around at the crew and follows Chingsagam::

Leacathamon says:
::follows::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: Chingsagam leads the group out of the room, down the hall, back into the main entry chamber then down a side hallway.  He opens a large wooden door and begins descending a wide stone staircase.  Torches light the way.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks back and makes certain that Modex is following along also and heads down the stairs::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::hopes she doesn't lose her balance and fall down on everyone in front of her::

Host Chingsagam says:
INFO: The stairs lead downwards and sweep around in a curve to the left.  After several minutes of descent, the group arrives at two large, ornately carved wooden doors.  Two robed figures stand here.  As Chingsagam approaches, they bow and then push the doors open, revealing the Arcanium.

CEO_K`Vas says:
::Motions to the TO to come closer so he can hear.  In Klingon he whispers :: TO: Watch the Romulan, do not trust him for a moment.

TO_Re`Volos says:
::replying in Klingon:: CEO: There hasn't been a moment prior to this that I have, I don't anticipate one in the future.

Host Chingsagam says:
INFO: The Arcanium is a huge domed cavern, almost perfectly round.  Opposite the door where the group entered, is a large arched opening which leads out into...sky.  The crash of waves can be heard and you assume you are near the ocean, and the opening is in a cliff face. The floor of the room is polished granite, and intricate arcane runes and symbols form a huge circle around it's perimeter.  The room is lit from the opening and also glowing stalactites above.  In the center of the circle stands Rexamat, in human form. 

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: in Klingon :: TO: You serve house Malok well

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::enters through the doors after Chingsagam, looking around::

Leacathamon says:
::looks around::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::inclines his head at the compliment::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::listens to the sound of the ocean and looks around the room, then spots Rexamat::

Host Chingsagam says:
Info: Around the perimeter, stand ten dragons.  Each is monstrously huge and each seems to be a different color.  They regard you with a mixture of impassiveness and curiosity.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::humble walks into the room::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: walks into room with Ariel.  Eyes Rexamat warily ::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks over at the dragons and then at her crew.  Hesitates and lets the others pass her until the CNS and CEO and TO approach.  Walks in with them::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::enters the room slowly, trying to keep his eyes on all of the dragons at once::

Host Chingsagam says:
All: Welcome my friends.  You behold what no humanoid has ever seen.  The Arcanium.  Please stand here, and do not enter the circle.

Host Chingsagam says:
CNS: Ariel, please follow me

CNS_Jakiel says:
CEO:  It will be alright.  We have worked things out. ::looks at the towering dragons with not so much fright, having faced Rexamat already::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::respects her place in this honored proceedings::

CEO_K`Vas says:
CNS: If you say it is so  :: stands where instructed ::

Leacathamon says:
:: waits::

CMO_Hunter says:
::gazes around at the Dragons in childlike wonderment, the intense feeling of fear he had read about never even crossed his mind::

Host Chingsagam says:
Leacathamon: My dear, it is time.  Please take your place.  ::Smiles::

CNS_Jakiel says:
Chingsagam:  Yessir.  ::moves with the little man::

Leacathamon says:
:: takes her place::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::stops where Chingsagam indicated and stands watching, keeping on ear on the crew and watching the CNS follow Chingsagam::

Host Chingsagam says:
::Leads Ariel to the center of the circle, next to Rexamat::

Leacathamon says:
:: smiles at Chingsagam::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::eyes the dragons around the room discreetly having never see ones this close before::

Host Rexamat says:
::Stands before a lectern, upon which a huge, leather bound book rests open. ::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::nods to Rexamat and keeps as calm as possible::

CMO_Hunter says:
XO:: ::whisper:: they are just how I always thought they would be........

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: stands close to the captain and watches the proceedings intensely ::

Host Chingsagam says:
CNS: Now child, you should have to do nothing.  Be calm, you will experience strange sensations and feelings.  Do not move, and do not distract Rexamat or any other member of the circle.  Do you understand?

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::glad he is fascinated with them all as she herself is a bit scared of them::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::turns to Chingsagam::  Chingsagam:: I do.  ::remains unmoved::

Host Chingsagam says:
::Pats her arm reassuringly and moves off to a small empty place in the circle.::

TO_Re`Volos says:
::examines each of the dragons surrounding them in turn, somewhat disappointed that none of the dragons he saw in the images and stories of his childhood in Japan were there.::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::looks around back at the XO and CMO...notes their expressions and gives Sy a small reassuring grin before turning back and watching the proceedings intently::

Host Chingsagam says:
::Calls across the room, his voice clearly heard::  CO: You may fetch the infant now.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::nods and hits her COM badge:: *Duty_OPS Hanson* Lock onto my COM badge and transport our holodeck guest to this location.

Host Hansen says:
*CO*: Aye ma'am.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::waits to see the little one's response to seeing others for the first time::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: A few moments later, the small dragon materializes in the chamber.  It looks around, obviously frightened.

Leacathamon says:
::goes up to the child and soothes it::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::senses Farynthane arrival and his fright.  Feels for him::

Leacathamon says:
::leads it to the center of the room::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::a small noise escapes her throat as she sees the frightened child and feels her mothering instincts kick in a bit::

CMO_Hunter says:
::takes the XO’s hand in his::

Host Rexamat says:
Leacathamon: Thank you.  ::Nods::  Return to your place.

Leacathamon says:
::takes her place::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::holds tightly to Owyn's hand::

Host Farynthane says:
::Sits quietly, taking in the sights.  Seems much calmer and now simply curious.::

Host Rexamat says:
::Begins reading aloud from the book, his arms and hands making strange gestures in the air, traces of light follow behind like the after-glow of sparklers.::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: The other dragons, including Chingsagam and Leacathamon, close their eyes.  Soon the circle and symbols in the floor begin to glow with a bluish light.  A breeze picks up from somewhere.  Rexamat's words are strange, guttural one moment then musical the next.  They seem to slip from the mind of the crew like water, impossible to remember once heard. 

CNS_Jakiel says:
::stays perfectly still as the breeze ruffles her hair::

Leacathamon says:
::keeps eyes closed::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: After several minutes, even the "modern" Starfleet crew can feel a power in the room.  Hairs stand up on necks and arms, the very air seems charged.

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: watches the ceremony ::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::wonders how he is controlling the increased ions from lashing out into a bolt of lightening::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: The words, wind and energy build.  Ariel and Farynthane begin to glow, faintly at first, then more brightly.

CNS_Jakiel says:
::Strange sensations are felt across her body...at one place then another, a tingling as when one accidentally strikes the nerves on their funny bone::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::quietly looks around at the others::

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::watches the CNS closely, monitoring her reactions::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: A bright, reddish glow emerges from Ariel's body and floats above her for a moment, then begins floating slowly toward Farynthane, before lowering into the smaller dragon.

CMO_Hunter says:
::watches in complete amazement

CNS_Jakiel says:
::Veriferimax's spirit moves to the fore of Ariel's mind, while Ariel's own being is pushed back, receding::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::In a little time, she feels the spirit leap free of her and a void is left...slowly Ariel's own spirit moves back::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: As the glow disappears into Farynthane, the dragon collapses slowly  and crumples to the floor.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::resists the urge to rush to the young child::

Host Rexamat says:
:: Begins chanting more slowly, moving more deliberately...the breeze begins to slacken, the runes begin to fade...::

CNS_Jakiel says:
::Ariel becomes more aware of her surroundings, but is worn by the experience, her knees giving out and she falls onto the floor::

Host Chingsagam says:
Action: Finally, the runes go dark, Rexamat is silent and the room is quiet once more.  The dragons open their eyes and regard one another.

Host Rexamat says:
::Sighs and leans on the book for a moment::  All: It is done.

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::looks around, and wonders if that is all::

CMO_Hunter says:
:;sees her collapse and starts to rush forward::

Host XO_Tarrez-Hunter says:
::holds the CMO::  CMO: No wait.

Host CO_K`Beth says:
::puts her hand on the CEO's arm to steady and hold him as the CNS falls to her knees :: CMO: Dr.....wait!

CMO_Hunter says:
::Skids to a halt::

CEO_K`Vas says:
:: Looks down at the captain’s hand on his arm.  Holds his place :: Himself: If any other dared....

Host Rexamat says:
::Chuckles quietly::  All: You may approach.  Humph, one would think you had never been to a magical ritual before.  ::Gives a slight grin and closes the book::

Host Chingsagam says:
<<<<Pause>>>>