Brett:
 Summary: With the Romulan fleet an unknown distance away, the crew has escaped their prison and now prepares to assault the library of the Taigu's palace where the leaders of the Legion rebels are waiting.

Brett:
 <<<<Resume Mission - "Armistice-Part 14">>>>

Brett:
 INFO: As the door crashes open, the crew sees a small but comfortable library.  Onar Pusa stands near the center, ripping selected pages from books and adding them to the growing pile at his feet.  Ruissi sits in a chair close to him, relaxing comfortably, apparently quite content.

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Looks up with a shocked expression::

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Senses Pusa's reaction and looks up, following his gaze::

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: Steps up with CTO and CEO, to be the first to enter the room. ::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Looks around cautiously::

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::follows in, one of the last, sees the shreded books and wonders what the heck that is all about::

CO_Mordane:
 ::blinks a few times at the scene before him, and opens and closes his mouth in confusion:: 

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Leaps out of her chair, jumping to Pusa's side::

CO_Mordane:
 ::deciding that he'd best discourse with the sane one in the room he points to Ruissi::  Ruissi: YOU...and I have a few things to discuss... 

CEO_Jakuharrr:
 ::Enters the room phaser out ready to shoot any threats::

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: Points disruptor at Ruissi. ::

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Grabs Ruissi  and holds her in front of him, a disrupter appearing in his hand::

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Pauses as the captain's tone:: CO: Wh--what do you mean?

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: Holds steady in case this is a ruse. ::

Brett:
 <Pusa> All: Stay back, drop your weapons or she dies.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::In shock:: Pusa: Onar!?

CO_Mordane:
 ::thoughts go through his head in a convoluted manner...ok, the man ripping up books just took a hostage...you're not imagining this, he's really that insane:: 

CO_Mordane:
 All: Lower them. 

CMO_P`Trell:
 Russi: Can you talk some kind of sense into him?

XO_Mash`ev:
 CO: Aye, sir. :: lowers weapon, knowing the dangers. ::

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::In a lower, nearly uncontrolled tone:: Pusa: What are you doing?  ::Confused, trying to sort out the events in her head::

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Grins evily::  Ruissi: Be quiet.  You've served your purpose.

Brett:
 Action: Pusa's face contorts slightly, as if a wave of pain has passed over him, but he remains focused.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Falls back, as if she'd been struck:: Pusa: What...wh...  ::shudders in shock::

CO_Mordane:
 Pusa: Do you really want a war Tovik, with Psellus as the battlefront...because that's what is going to happen if things don't get fixed. 

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: Tries to see if anyone else noticed Pusa's momentary wave of pain. ::

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::noticed and flips out the tricorder again::

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Oblivious of the others in the room:: Pusa: How...how could you....::Her initial shock is slowly replaced with humility...::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::stands and observes the happenings unsure of what to do::

Brett:
 <Pusa>CO: There won't be a war, the Taigu asked us to come and help.  I'm afraid the Federationwill just have to leave Psellus to its rightful owners.  CMO: What are you doing?  Stop that!

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::...and quickly the rage of a woman - of any species - scorned:: Pusa: How could  you!  ::Quickly becoming overwrought::

CEO_Jakuharrr:
 ::not sure what going on::

CMO_P`Trell:
 Pusa: These readings tell me that your DNA is unstable... probably the source of your pain... tell me are you a romulan or a psellan or both?

CO_Mordane:
 Pusa: The Taigu was forced to do so under pressure...there's no way the Federation would accept that as a valid request...and frankly, I'd be surprised if your government knew the truth how far they'd go. 

Brett:
 <Pusa> Ruissi: You don't get it do you?  I used you to get to those folls in the legion.  Now, i have what I want...I don't need you anymore...::Looks suddenly unsure, as if maybe he is making a big mistake::

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: watches patiently, waiting for an opening - to do what, he doesn't know yet ::

CTO_Marshall:
 Pusa: What is it exactly that you wanted?

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Ragains his composure at the mention of the Romulans::  CMO: I am a Romulan!

CMO_P`Trell:
 Pusa: Then how did you get so... psellan in your bioreadings?

Brett:
 <West> ::Whispers to the crew from the doorway::  ALL: Heis a deep cover agent, they sometimes undergo extensive modifications to blend in...including psychotherapy.

CMO_P`Trell:
 West: He's breaking down... on all levels it seems.

CO_Mordane:
 ::thinks to himself...he's got the psychotic part of it at least:: 

Brett:
 <Pusa> CTO: My government wanted to reclaim this planet, stolen from us in the peace treaty.  Now, thanks to me, they shall have it.

XO_Mash`ev:
 Pusa: Why this planet?

Brett:
 <Pusa> CMO: What are you talking about?  My body was modified to fool basic scans, you shouldn't even be able to tell I am a Romulan...

CMO_P`Trell:
 Pusa: The peace treaty they agreed to? They negotiated it away... ::huffs:: must not have been all that important.

CO_Mordane:
 ::whispers to the CMO:: CMO: In his state, how would he react to a phaser blast? 

Brett:
 <Pusa> XO: Because it was ours!  And the Empire does not give up what is ours.

CMO_P`Trell:
 Pusa: Your bio readings are completely destable. You might die.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Stunned, soaking up and processing all the information::

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::whispers back to the CO:: CO: Not sure...

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Looks at Ruissi and for a moment his expression seems shocked, as if he doesn't know how he got here, then it hardens again and he glares at the crew.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Eyes flashing, tries to pull away from Pusa:: Pusa: You traitor! You...you...   ::Seems suddenly away of the Starfleet crew:: Starfleet Officers: Kill him! Please!

CTO_Marshall:
 Pusa: Do you really think the people of this planet will willingly agree to subjugation again, if you think that small group was it, your wrong it's just the beginning of a long and bitter struggle for the Empire.

Brett:
 <Pusa> CTO: It will not be the first time this planet was... pacified.

CO_Mordane:
 ::looks confused at what's developing::  Ruissi: You were an accomplice in all this...do you really expect me to believe now that you've been deceived...that this isn't what you wanted as well? 

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::has pondered the question from the CO, whispers:: CO: Stun would likely be mostly harmless, but there could be serious cellular or neurological damage... of course there seems to be some right now...

CTO_Marshall:
 Pusa: These people are not the naive race the Empire once came after, they know what it is like to be free, I don't think your policies will work as well as you think.

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Looks at Ruissi again and his expression turns to one of adoration, for a moment::  Ruissi: I would never hurt you...I love...::Shakes his head::  Ruissi: Shut up!

Brett:
 <Pusa> CTO: We shall see.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Reacts sharply to Pusa's reproof, then yanks away from him, disgusted and mortified by him, and hoping to cause a distraction:: CO: Kill us both - just stop him! My life is over, not worth living anyway.

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Struggles with Ruissi::  Ruissi: Wait my love!...::Looks confused::

CO_Mordane:
 Taigu: If you show up on communications with the Romulans without Tovik, do you think they'll listen to you when you tell them to turn around? 

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: Bites back a response to Ruissi's comment, wondering if he could get a quick-shot with his disruptor and hit only Pusa. ::

CMO_P`Trell:
 Pusa: Listen... if you love this woman then save this planet by turning the Romulan fleet around.

Brett:
 <Taigu> CO: I don't know...maybe

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Tries to shake him off, fighting outwardly with Pusa, and inwardly with the desire to believe he really loves her::

Brett:
 <Pusa> CMO: Love her?  I don't...yes..I..Shut up!  You're trying to confuse me!

CO_Mordane:
 Riussi: We need him...I'm not sure the Romulans will take the Taigu at face value without him...do you think you can get through...convince him that this isn't for the best? 

XO_Mash`ev:
 CMO: Do you think the damage to Pusa's DNA is reversible?

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Stands uncomfortably, not really caring for the current conversations::

CMO_P`Trell:
 XO: Yes I think it is ::nods::

Brett:
 <Pusa> CO: Don't talk to her!  She is nothing!

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Feels something snap in her, and bites down on Pusa's arm, hard.::

CO_Mordane:
 ::catches the CTO's eye and nods permission to take out Pusa:: 

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Tries to pull away again::

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Screams in pain and slaps Ruissi with his other arm, sending her sprawling::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Raises phaser firing on Pusa::

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Looks horrified::  Ruissi: Ruissi?!  Oh no!  I...

CEO_Jakuharrr:
 ::looks around the room for communications gear::

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Crashes into the floor and a chair, smacking her head on the hard ground::

Brett:
 Action: The phaser strikes Pusa int he chest, he crumples to the ground, his own weapon discharging into the nearby chair, blasting a huge hole in it.

CO_Mordane:
 CMO: Doctor, do what you can to stabilize him. 

CO_Mordane:
 Taigu: How long will it take you to get in touch with the Romulans? 

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::goes to Pusa and starts scanning him:: CO: Aye. ::nods::

XO_Mash`ev:
 All: Everyone, get in the room. :: Closes door after last crew member enters. ::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Looks down at the crumpled form of Pusa and holsters his phaser:: CMO: Need help?

Brett:
 <Taigu> CO: I..I don't know, not long.  if they'll answer.  We need to go to the transmitter room.

CO_Mordane:
 ::points to Ruissi, having no patience for any of this::  Ruissi: You...how much sway do you have with the Romulans involved in this? 

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Struggles to an upright sitting position and shakes her head out:: CO: None...none at all...

CO_Mordane:
 CMO: Doctor...what's the prognosis, is he going to be of use to us? 

CMO_P`Trell:
 CTO: I got it, thank you... CO: The cellular decay in this man is increasing... I need to get him to a modern facilty in a matter of hours or he will die

CEO_Jakuharrr:
 ::Still looking for the com gear::

CO_Mordane:
 Taigu: Looks like it's up to us...let's hope the Romulans are itching for a war as much as we are. 

CMO_P`Trell:
 CO: I can revive him ::pulls out the hypo from the med kit::

CO_Mordane:
 CTO: Make sure he doesn't do anything he'll regret. 

CO_Mordane:
 ::nods to the CMO:: 

XO_Mash`ev:
 Ruissi: How many Romulans are here, do you know?

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::injects Pusa with a stimulant::

CTO_Marshall:
 CO: Aye sir.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Spots the body of Pusa and briefly calculates her chances of getting across the room and breaking his rotten neck before the Federation Folks could stop her...determines the probability is not high, and pulls herself in the chair she crashed into::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Raises phaser directly at Pusa and moves in closer::

CO_Mordane:
 ::kneels down beside Pusa, though not very close::  Pusa: Can you hear me...are you aware of your surroundings? 

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 XO: I've seen six...only four around here.

Brett:
 <Pusa> Regains consiousness, groaning::

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Looks up at the CO::  CO: Ruissi?  Is she alright?  Where....where is she?

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Sinks into the chair she had just minutes before more content than any other time in her life...Fights a sense of resignation, as she knows the other Romulans are on their way.  Where did she go so wrong? How did she lead her people down this path?::

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::motions to the chair where Ruissi is::

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Hears Pusa and looks over his way::

CO_Mordane:
 Pusa: She's fine...look at me, and listen very carefully.  You have a choice here.  You can stay here and die, and the Romulans will find you as such...or you can help us turn the Romulans around, and we'll do everything we can to save you...do you understand me? 

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Looks past the CO to Ruissi::  Ruissi: Oh, Ruissi...what happened?  I didn't mean to hurt you.  ::Tears well up::

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Catches the CO's choice, and leaves her chair to sit by Pusa's other side:: Pusa: Onar... ::More gently:: Onar...Do this. Please. Do this for me.  ::Takes his hand in hers::

CEO_Jakuharrr:
 ::those not find any radio gear and wonders why they came in here::

CO_Mordane:
 ::steps back and waits for an answer:: 

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 Pusa: I forgive you, love. Protect me now, please.  ::Crades his face in one hand:: Protect me and help me save your life.

Brett:
 <Pusa> Ruissi: Yes, I'll help you...so we can be together...

Brett:
 <Pusa> CO: Help me, I will do as you ask but you must give me your word youwill do all in your power to save me...I have much to live for.  ::Holds Ruissi's hand and smiles at her, then grimaces in pain::

CO_Mordane:
 Pusa: On my honor.  CMO: Let's get him to the comm room. 

CO_Mordane:
 Taigu: Lead the way. 

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Holds his hand tighter, and tries to help him sit up::

Brett:
 Action: Tovik, or Pusa is helped to his feet.  The Taigu and West lead the way into the hallway and down the hall to the transmitter room.  Below, at the front of the house, the sound of the crowd is fading, the police having dispersed the rioters.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Keeps her arm around Pusa, holding him steady:: Pusa: Hurry, darling...we're running out of time.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 Taigu: Which one?

Brett:
 <Taigu> All: This one.  ::Indicates the door at the end of the hall::

XO_Mash`ev:
 CMO: ::whispers:: Are you scanning this?

CO_Mordane:
 ::nods to the CTO indicating he should be the first one in:: 

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::shakes head, then flips open tricorder::

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::starts scaning::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Walks through the hallway into the room::

CMO_P`Trell:
 XO: There'

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Moves with his phaser lifting it with the motions of his eye up and down::

CMO_P`Trell:
 There's a Romulan in the room...

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Continues talking to Pusa, trying to keep him stable and conscious:: Pusa: Come on, dear...hold on, okay.

XO_Mash`ev:
 CO: Sir? Did you hear that?

CO_Mordane:
 XO: Yet another obstacle in our path...that's what we've got security officers for.  ::grins, almost enjoying this freedom of action:: 

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Walks up to the door to the door, motioning for someone to cover his back::

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: Steps up to cover CTO. ::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Motions his hand in the air for a countdown, three....two...one..::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Throws open the door::

Brett:
 Action: A romulan inside, alerted by the noise down the hall, is crouched behind a small table.

CTO_Marshall:
 All: Here we go

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: Aims for sole Romulan. ::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Ducks for cover and tries to get a clear shot::

Brett:
 Action: The Romulan fires, the bolt striking the XO in the chest, the CTO having dodged aside.  The XO flies backward into the group, knocking Pusa, Ruissi, the Taigu and West to the floor.

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Fires blindly at the Romulans location::

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Tumbles to the floor::

XO_Mash`ev:
 All: Umpf!  :: stays down ::

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::gasps as the XO falls down, kneels down by his side and starts scanning::

CO_Mordane:
 ::presses himself against the wall, to avoid making yet another target:: 

Brett:
 Action: The CTO hits the Romulan, who falls backward.  He struggles to get another shot off at the CTO, having been only grazedby the shot.

CTO_Marshall:
 All: Get down!

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::pulls the big blue lunk out of the way::

CTO_Marshall:
 ::Looks at the last location he saw fire come from and takes aim and fires::

Brett:
 <Romulan> ::Fires again, narrowly missing the CTO.::

CO_Mordane:
 ::from his position on the wall::  CTO: Marshall, I don't care for this man's well-being at all...just take him out! 

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::gives the XO a quick injection to revive him::

Brett:
 Action: The Romulan collapses.

CTO_Marshall:
 CO: Yes sir, trying sir.

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Checks Pusa to be sure he's still okay.::

CO_Mordane:
 ::sighs as he hears a body thump in the room, and looks to the rest of them:: 

XO_Mash`ev:
 :: Eyes flutter ::

CO_Mordane:
 CMO: Doctor, is he going to live? 

CMO_P`Trell:
 XO: Glad you are alright. ::looks up to the CO who has just ruined her moment:: CO: He'll be fine.

CTO_Marshall:
 All: Perhaps I should scout the rest of the room... ::Wants to get away from the XO quickly::

XO_Mash`ev:
 All: Ooooohhhhhh....  :: Clinches eyes closed ::

Brett:
 <Pusa> ::Groans and writhes on the floor, holdinghis stomach.::

CO_Mordane:
 Damn...I'll never live this one down. 

Ruissi_Bwevoss:
 ::Pulls herself and Pusa up:: CO: I'm sur eit's not my place, but I believe our first priority is getting the Romulan fleet turned around...  ::Begins helping Pusa to the com controls::

CMO_P`Trell:
 ::looks up at all of them, agreeing, still holding the XO's head in her lap::

Brett:
 <<<<Pause>>>>