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Previously on Star Trek: A Call To Duty - U.S.S. Elara ...
 
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SCENE: The confrontation between Algernon & Sarah.

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ACTION: Algernon walks past Sarah and gently brushes his hand across a console, "It is a foolish crusade you carry out." Sarah glares at him, "It's better than sitting back and doing nothing ..."

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ACTION: Algernon turns to the young woman before him, "There are rules to this Universe. I have told you this time and again. I cannot interfere in the happenings of time directly. One of the many reasons I never told you the truth."

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ACTION: She stares at him ... "The dreams ..." "Were not enough," he finishes. "There is nothing more I can do. Nothing more that you can do."

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ACTION: Sarah's bottom lip trembles, "They're going to die." "I know," he says while walking away from her into the darkness where a Vulcan man once named Vakol stands ... his new assistant. "I am sorry." And with that, he is gone ... leaving Sarah alone.

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SCENE: The now familiar final fight of the Elara … the vessel's hull being ripped open by the vicious Bellicose attack. The sensor pod's decapitation resulting in the Nebula Class cruiser's spinning out of control …

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SCENE: … the crew dying one by one. The CSO & CNS being killed by falling bulkheads, the CTO's escape pod being detonated …

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CMO_Zaris says:
::feels more death:: No! Stoppp... ::voice lost as she body explodes in open space from her own blood pressure::

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SCENE: The Elara vanishing in a fireball. Focus on the Bellicose Khanette after the Elara's defeat.

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# ::Watches the explosion on screen:: Well, that was fun ... not. Come on sluggies, we have a Fountain to acquire. ::Giggles evilly::

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SCENE: Images of the battered First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Fleet vessels returning to their home ports following Journey's End … “Three months since the Elara's … destruction.” Flash to the now five year old Shane.

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SCENE: “Shane … is not like other children.” Flash to the Montgomery's mission with the Aqua Aliens … the ship getting swallowed by the Entity Vessel … the Aqua Aliens explaining what happened to their realm, “Our realm, our home existence, was destroyed.”

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SCENE: The Black Goo Entity [from “Out of the Darkness, Into the Light”] attempting to “devour” the Aqua Aliens vessel … the Aegis Cruiser coming to their rescue.

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<Aqua Alien Leader> CO: Yes, there is no reasoning with it ... your Starfleet has done so in the past, and failed. I had thought it destroyed ... it has an never-ending hunger ... it will devour us and then try to move onto your realm. The destruction of our realm must have permitted it a way to get through.

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SCENE: The escape of both the Aegis Cruiser, and the Aqua Aliens Entity starship. Images of the Montgomery and Urn'Vek crews returning to their proper ships, while the Defiant Class Starship tractors the Entity ship to safety. Flash to Ens. Raythan confronting Aran about Shane.

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<Ens. Raythan> @ ::Narrows her eyes:: Aran: But that's not fair ... what gives you the right to keep him?

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<Aran> @ Ens. Raythan: Who else is going to watch over him? The Late Ms. Zaris' imbecile father? Her dead sister?

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<Aran> @ Ens. Raythan: He has no one else but us!

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<Ens. Raythan> @ ::Thinks about it ... then in a strong voice that she learned from her brother, she steps up to the much taller Aran ... staring him in his eyes:: Aran: Wrong ... he has me. And as long as you keep him, I'll be staying with you.

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<Aran> @ ::Stares down at her:: Ens. Raythan: Are you sure you want to do this?

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<Ens. Raythan> @ Aran: I'm sure that Doctor Zaris would want me to watch after her son ... and by god, I will.

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SCENE: Sarah, otherwise known as oracle, silently watching a viewscreen as her narration commences.

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SARAH'S NARRATIVE: And what about me, why am I doing this? Maybe it's to keep myself from screaming ... or crying. Guilt does that to you after a while. The common observer might point out that I had nothing to do with the Omega Fountain and it's formation ... that I couldn't have stopped what happened to the Elara ...

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SARAH'S NARRATIVE: ... or the Aspire, or the Burma ...

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SARAH'S NARRATIVE: So I continue to look through the stories ... the forgotten chapters ... as some sort of reminder? Am I chronicler of the lost? Is that what it has come to? ... Oh god, I don't think I can ever forgive myself ...

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SCENE: The “journey” into the Ether through the perspective of the “entity.” It's observation of the battle between the Dark Knight and the Bellicose Khanette [see Steve Mallory's U.S.S. Quirinus – Journey's End] and the return of the entity to our plane of existence … bringing with it the apparent souls of those lost.

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SCENE: Fade out.

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U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10202.17 "Land of the Free" Episode One
Note: This is the 150th mission of the Elara.

Cast of Characters
Chris Tucker as Commandant Torn Daybos
Bernie Wallowitch as Doctor Ickebid Dor
Terry Imrie as Urnest Ayre
Lília Perfeito as Doctor Adian Leios
Eldad ben Tovim as Lieutenant Commander Maor [CIV]
Karen Barkas as Aide Corey
Linda Davis as Watkins  
Scott Fisher as Sergeant Ugo Nogo

Michael Jones as the Hierarchy Woman, the Guards, Lieutenant Junior Grades Jason 
		Seppela and Mireille Ruskinara [Respectively], Ensign Leia Raythan & Aran

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=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=

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ACTION: We start off with a view of a vicious snow-storm on some world beyond our imaginations ... drifts of seven feet come apart and then grow larger. Through it all, the lights of a large vehicle can be seen struggling forward ...

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Soul enwrapped in midnight blue. Spirit torn by dreams untrue. Emptiness and space surrounds me. Void of love that once embraced me. Heart weakened yet still fighting... undefeated.

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ACTION: The vehicle, a bulky-cubical four-wheel drive whose triangular lights barely cut through the storm, climbs up a large incline. Our view turns to see that it leads to the seeming peak of a mountain ... suddenly, bursts of intense lightning permeate the snow ... striking down and around the top they approach.

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For you were once all that I needed. This will not blind me... I refuse to give in. Once imprisoned now I am free. Chance to grow, renewal awaits. For reason has shown me that here lies my fate.

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ACTION: We focus in on the inside of the vehicle, in which are two snow-suit clad people sitting. The vehicle is filled with clothing, maps, and useful/useless devices. "Have you ever seen anything like this?" asks the female driver in her native tongue. "No," her male companion answers.

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ACTION: A burst of lightning strikes the mountain not fifty feet from their location, causing it to seemingly explode ... sending debris outward. The male shields his eyes momentarily, "And I think it is foolish of us to be up here ..." "Never one for adventure, eh, Javos?" she asks with a grin hiding true fear.

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Torn apart, my soul shattered into a million pieces. Yet in my soul still shines a beacon. Of love and hope that refuses to die. Though the light of love was suddenly stolen from my eyes.

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ACTION: The vehicle comes up to the peak, which is actually a plateau of snow cover. Watkins, the female driver, maneuvers the vehicle onto the path she knows exists there ... and then brings it to a screeching halt, "By the Echelons." Javos removes the goggles that accompany his suit, and stares forward, "What is that ..?"

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ACTION: A circular section of the snow-covered plateau is scorched and dry ... and figures lie within it. Or so that's what it appears to be as far as the light provided by the bolts lets them see. Watkins is instantly out of the vehicle, rushing toward the area ...

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ACTION: ... Javos leaps out behind, "Watkins, wait!" he cries out as a bolt comes down not twenty feet behind him. The resulting "shockwave" throws him to his knees. Watkins does not hear him, she moves through the howling storm to the cleared area.

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Drenched in tears I stand. I gather my strength and I stand tall. For through it all I must not fall. A brighter tomorrow will soon guide me home.

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ACTION: Watkins enters the area ... and the lightning seems to build around the mountain, as if booming of things to come. She too removes her glasses, oblivious to the danger the lightning bursts pose to her vision. Her large, avian like eyes grow wider at the sight of the bodies before her.

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ACTION: "Watkins! Watkins, wait!" screams Javos as he rushes up beside his seemingly frozen partner ... he comes to a stop, looking at her, "Put your goggles back on, we're in danger out he--" he stops suddenly as too sees the bodies. They are not Rhengorian.

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ACTION: They are all similar, yet different. Their skin & hair color is unique to each one ... and they are all nude. We slowly pass over each one ... knowing them for names they were once called by loved ones & friends alike ...

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ACTION: ... Wall, Harison, Gomes, Ruskinara, Timrok, Seppela, Pazoski & Pazoski, Farewell, Zaris ... and finally, the last one we focus on ... a Klingon whose eyes are the first to somewhat flutter ... Maor. They are alive. We fade out.

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For here I stood alone. With my soul. Undefeated.
- Sonia Rivera, New York City, 1999

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NARRATOR: Three weeks later.

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ACTION: A frantic day has commenced at Research Facility Alpha, personnel rush about preparing for something they have awaited ...

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ACTION: ... we focus in on a white-washed room, on which Maor lays unconscious. He is dressed in a medical gown, and slowly begins to come into consciousness.

Sgt_Nogo says:
::waiting in the interrogation room for Watkins and Javos, playing with the computer on his desk: a big, clunky one by Starfleet's standards. He's got a game of the Rhengorian version of solitaire open, wasting the time away::

Dr_Leios says:
::is at the entrance to Maor’s room, stopping for a second before entering::

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::sitting in his office near the command center of the facility, awaiting news from the science teams::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::grumbling and gathering up notes and papers.. piling them up in her arms before leaving her temp housing in the security building::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Slowly opens his eyes, he quickly closes them as the bright light hurt his eyes. Moving his head to the left he slowly blinks his eyes open and glances around, he spots a few people. Opening his mouth to open he regrets it and remains quiet, thoughts come to him as he rests there:: Self: Where..?

Aide_Corey says:
::plodding around in the background with one of Daybos' science teams::

Dr_Leios says:
::turns to Urnest before going in:: Urnest: This is probably the first real time you'll be worth the money I pay you so be alert

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::trapes down the hall.. papers and notes falling al over the floor behind her:: oh for Dizzy's sake.. ::turns around to grab them as a guard snickers at her::

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::snoots him a look and walks on down the hall.. holding her things::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Glances around again, he mutters something to him self before trying to get up:: Self: The Bellicose.. ::Curses and looks around fantastically, he searches around for any sign of their creatures::

Dr_Dor says:
::in his office down the other end of the facility, he looking over some psyche papers on his there versions of laptops::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::comes to Nogo's door.. all you can see thru the window is a pile of papers and a pair of hands::

Urnest_Ayre says:
Leios: ::joking:: you’re still alive aren’t you? i should think that is worth the money you have spent  in all this time, i always thought i gave good value anyway ::smiles::

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ACTION: The exquisite pain that Maor last remembers comes back to his mind ... he recalls the Bellicose Scrim hurling it's energy blade into his chest ... but the injury is gone, and there is no evidence of "forced entry."

Sgt_Nogo says:
::focused on his game, doesn't even notice that someone is at the door::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::kicks the door::

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ACTION: BAM! A dent results from Watkins' kick.

Dr_Dor says:
::as his reads, hmm very interesting::

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Nogo: NOGO! you military idiot! open this Cursed door!

Dr_Leios says:
::scratches the air holes beneath her hair:: Urnest: If you say so, in any case what is behind that door is like nothing we have ever seen

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Urnest:...whatever it may be

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::looks up, then stands and walks over to the door with a bit of a scowl:: Watkins: I'm coming, for Dego's sake, be patient!

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::Raises his right hand, he studies it. Confused, he moves his arm around and frowns:: Self: How the heck am I alive? ::Looks around in shock:: Where am I? ::Raises from the bed, he paces around. He frowns:: Where is Mir? ::Moves his head towards the doors, he narrows his eyes towards it::

Dr_Leios says:
::turns to one of the guards at the entrance to the room:: Guard: Can we see the ...being?

Sgt_Nogo says:
::opens up the door:: Watkins: So nice of you to get here promptly. Please, come in. ::mumbling, and said sarcastically::

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::the papers and notes begin to loosen from the sudden move of the kick::

Dr_Leios says:
::prepares to take her identity documents::

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::trails paper as she walks in his office::

Urnest_Ayre says:
Leios: im ready for whatever is in there

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<Guard One> Leios: He's the only one who hasn't woken up ... if he is like any of the others, I doubt he'll be of much use ...

Aide_Corey says:
::sits down in the corner reading some notes::

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::picks up the phone on his desk:: *Corey* Please report to my office.

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ACTION: Aide Corey's "cell phone" goes off with the call.

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: I'm busy! you better have a good reason for dragging me here.. with all this! ::dumps the papers in the corner of a table tot he side that housed Nogo's model air ships::

Dr_Leios says:
Guard one: I would still like to see for myself, this one seams much more ... versatile than the others from his descriptions

Aide_Corey says:
::reluctantly answers the phone:: Hello.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Moves his hand around, he tries to see how much strength he has. He frowns. Taking the time to look around he finds nothing he can use to his favor::

Sgt_Nogo says:
::frowns and looks at the pile of paper, coming down on his little ships:: Watkins: It wasn't my idea, so don't be yelling at me.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::waits for Aide Corey in his office after giving her the message::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: your the closest I can get to the upper cronies.. 

Dr_Leios says:
::glances to Urnest and then opens the door to Maor's room::

Sgt_Nogo says:
::shuts down the game on his computer, and the screen is replaced by a picture of an attractive, young, scantily clad Rhengorian girl::

Aide_Corey says:
::Agrees with her boss and heads back to him with a sigh and carrying her work::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Standing to the side of the door, he remains hidden waiting for anyone to come::

Dr_Dor says:
::he gets up from his desk and leaves his office to the room across from his, to get a cup of "something like coffee"::

Dr_Leios says:
::sees the empty bed:: Urnest: well, he is awake ... but I wonder where

Urnest_Ayre says:
::takes a deep breath & prepares to enter::

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: Fine. ::moves some paper around on his desk, looking for the little piece he lost::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: this is my discovery and I'm being kept in the dark! I don't really appreciate that!

Dr_Leios says:
::does back to the guard at the door:: Guard one: Has the subject been moved?

Dr_Dor says:
::he returns his office with the hot beverage in a cup and sits back down at his desk::

Aide_Corey says:
::arrives at his office, knocks and enters:: Daybos: How may I help? 

Sgt_Nogo says:
::finds the paper and holds it up to his face, reading it over, making small grunts to Watkins, letting her know he hears her talking, but isn't paying attention::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Closes his hand to a fist, his muscles tighten as he waits::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::glances at Nogo's computer and frowns:: Nogo: is this what you get paid to do? surf the internet and find pictures of naked females?

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::turns to his Aide:: Corey: Ah, come in.  Shut the door.

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<Guard One> Leios: What? No. ::Steps in, looking to the side and finding Maor standing there:: He's awake.

Urnest_Ayre says:
::looks around the room in curiosity::

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ACTION: Maor is unable to understand a single word coming out the mouths of those entering his room.

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: ::if looks could kill...:: That's my daughter at her last dance recital.

Aide_Corey says:
::turns back shuts the door and then gives him her attention again, this time with a smile::

Dr_Leios says:
Guard one: I wonder if he intended to surprise us ....

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: oohhh so you let your children go naked?! how drool

Dr_Leios says:
::gestures Maor to go back to the bed, shows her empty hands::

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<Guard One> ::Looks the peculiar creature up and down:: Leios: Perhaps.

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: I don't suppose you understand me ...

Urnest_Ayre says:
::sees the Klingon:: Leios:  this thing wouldn’t win any beauty contests that’s for sure

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: She's not naked, and it was a beautifully choreographed west coast interpretive dance, if you have to know.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
Corey: you know the situation.  I want you to go down to the quarantine area.  I want to know EXACTLY what the scientists know.  Proceed at once and keep quiet.

Dr_Leios says:
Urnest: Beauty is very relative .. look at all the ridges on his nose and forehead! and he is huge

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Frowns as he notices their weapons, he glances at the lead doctor and sighs:: Self: Great, first I had to die now this? Was I that bad? ::Shakes his head and walks towards the bed::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: fine fine fine! ::folds her arms:: so when am i getting my clearance?!

Dr_Leios says:
Urnest: and for the record, according to tests it is a He

Aide_Corey says:
Daybos: As you wish. I shall be back soon. ::smiles, nods then spins around and leaves::

Dr_Leios says:
Urnest: I believe we should be more persuasive in making him go to the bed. Any ideas?

Urnest_Ayre says:
Leios: it, he, whatever - its ugly

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: Not today. I'm just here because the Hierarchy things I can get more information from you. Can I?

Urnest_Ayre says:
::steps forward & tries to usher Maor toward the bed::

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: Or let me rephrase that. I can.

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: no.. your a brute.. I won't speak with you

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::as soon as Corey is he gone, he lifts the phone and dials up Adian Leos::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: hardly

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ACTION: Leios cell phone goes off.

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: Ok, make yourself comfortable then. I've got all day. ::opens up his game again::

Dr_Leios says:
::frowns and takes her phone from  a pocked:: Self: I should throw this contraption away

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Shakes his head:: Leios: Do you mind telling me where I am?

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: how about you let me get back to my work before I decide to use your desk as my personal litter box?

Sgt_Nogo says:
::pushes a button under his desk, locking the door. Ah the beauty of interrogation room technology::

Dr_Leios says:
*Daybos*Yes? ::obviously annoyed::

Aide_Corey says:
::tries to call Leios, receives an engaged tone, hangs up and continues towards the scientists::

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ACTION: The Guards blink at the peculiar jumble that Maor utters. Their minds attempt to understand it, but they really don't give it much thought ... it is not their job to open speech with new beings.

Urnest_Ayre says:
::screws his face up::

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Leios* Doctor, how are the beings?

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: The hierarchy is taking over your work. Only way you have any chance of getting back on the project is if you tell me what they want to know. ::said lazily as he watches his game::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::leans on Nogo's desk and grabs the PC's power cord.. and pulls it out::

Sgt_Nogo says:
::the light on his desk goes out, but the computer stays on:: Watkins: Wrong cord.

Urnest_Ayre says:
::watches the Klingon nervously::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: I'm privately funded.. you can't hold me here!

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Rolls his eyes and looks at Ayre's gun, he begins to consider the possibilities of escape::

Sgt_Nogo says:
::looks straight at her:: Watkins: I can't, but the Hierarchy can. You're out of luck.

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::grumbles and grabs Nogo's drink bottle and dumps it on the keyboard::

Urnest_Ayre says:
::sees Maor look at his gun & puts a little more distance between them::

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ACTION: The keyboard shorts out.

Urnest_Ayre says:
Maor: you know what this is eh?

Dr_Leios says:
*Daybos*the first that woke up are at an almost vegetative state, basically they just "live". They eat, sleep but their eyes .. their minds seem to be in the distance. The last to wake up is a bit more cooperative. I was trying to get some information if someone didn't interrupt me ...

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Smiles at Ayre's direction, he begins to estimate his strength::

Sgt_Nogo says:
::sighs, gets up, walks around the table and smacks her across the face:: Watkins: If you aren't going to tell me what I want to know, then you can just sit there nicely! ::goes back and sits down::

Dr_Leios says:
*Daybos*It is quite obvious to me that they can't possibly be the result of mere mutations .. they are not of this planet

Urnest_Ayre says:
::think Maor’s smile is a growl & wonders where is the best place to shoot him::

Sgt_Nogo says:
::sits back down, visibly angry by now::

Dr_Dor says:
::he gets once again leaving his office, he wants to go see Dr. Leios, a good friend he checks  up on daily, he walks into the long hallway down to the research and lab area of the building::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::picks herself up off the floor.. rubbing her face:: Nogo: i was right .. you are a freak! 

Dr_Leios says:
::covers the speaker of the phone:: Urnest: try to get him to speak, we could use a sample of their language

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Leios* Very good.  Continue your research.  And Doctor, do not attempt to hide anything from me, or I will have your neck.  Daybos out.

Aide_Corey says:
::arrives at her destination, nods to Leios and Urnest::

Urnest_Ayre says:
::offers a piece of food to Maor - like you would a pet:: Maor: you want this?

Sgt_Nogo says:
::sits angrily, not saying anything::

Dr_Leios says:
Self: My neck ... you wish ... first I'll have yours

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Glances up as the doctor speaks, he turns to look at Ayre's:: Ayre's: Where are they?

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::stands up and straightens:: Nogo: you have my report.. my notes.. and if the brass wants anything else they can ask me.. because I sure ain't talking to you!

Dr_Leios says:
::mimics Maor perfectly but slowly:: Maor: Where are they...

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: As Maor utters more speech, both Leios and Ayre's minds begin to comprehend it more ... automatically, the muscles in their throats tense then relax ... their vocal chords adjusting ...

Dr_Dor says:
::after a few minutes he arrive in front of the infirmary room and enters, he walks over to were Dr. Leios is::

Urnest_Ayre says:
:: looks at the doctor::

Aide_Corey says:
::gives Leios a strange look::

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: You sure aren't going nowhere either. ::door is still locked from his desk, and won't be opening any time soon::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Ignores the food:: Ayre: Good, I understand you. This will be simpler. Where are the rest?

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: you have an interesting language. what do your people call you?

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::sits on the table where the models are.. breaking a few:: Nogo: fine.. ::folds arms and doesn’t move::

Urnest_Ayre says:
Maor: you want to rest?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Maor & Leios [and the others] begin to understand each other more and more.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: I'll ask again, where are they?

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: the rest that were with you are somewhere else in this building and well treated. We can see them later if you wish

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: I'd suggest you move away from there Ms Watkins.

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: I need some answers first

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: I will see them now, you can ask questions later.

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: you want to break me.. fine.. I'll break you

Dr_Dor says:
::stops and stands back behind Leios and just observes the conversation in intense interest, doesn’t interrupt the conversation::

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::waits in his office, pulling up security camera footage on his computer::

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: that would be unfair, I have disclosed some information, i need some more in order to trust you. I don't want to use any other means to get it....

Sgt_Nogo says:
Watkins: You think you can intimidate me eh? ::gets up again and walks over::

Urnest_Ayre says:
::turns & looks at the others in the room - studying them::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
Nogo: I'm doing good so far aren’t I!

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Commandant's phone rings ... it's the red one.

Dr_Leios says:
:.barely notices Dor, greeting him briefly but continuing to stare at Maor::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Smiles at the threat, he shakes his head and his smile soon vanishes:: Leios: Prove me they're alive and I'll talk.

Aide_Corey says:
::smiles noting Urnest looking towards each of them:: Urnest: I'd rather not interrupt Dr Leios, may I glance over the information you have at present regarding our guest here.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::turns and looks to his ringing red phone, takes a deep breath and answers:: Yes?

Sgt_Nogo says:
::clasps hands around her neck and lifts her off the table, holding her a few inches off the ground:: Watkins: Yes.. very intimidating.. ::walks to the middle of the room with her, still off the ground, dropping her soon after she starts gasping::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: A familiar female voice is on the other end ... one of the Hierarchy, "Commandant Daybos?"

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: if I show them to you will you answer all my questions?

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::falls backwards on the floor choking.. clenches her teeth and lunges at his leg.. biting him in the knee.. hard::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Security personnel hear the scuffle from inside Nogo's office, and use their keys to get the door open ... they rush in.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: Show them to me, and we'll talk.

Urnest_Ayre says:
Corey: with the doctors permission , yes

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: How do I know you are telling the truth?

Dr_Dor says:
::he adjust to the speech and begins to understand what is being said::

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::answers without any sign of nervousness in his voice, though he is extremely so:: *Hierarchy Member*: Yes ma'am, I am here.

Sgt_Nogo says:
::kicks her off as the security enter:: Sec: Take her to a holding cell!

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Guards of Maor's room, having now begun to fully understand his language, trade glances at his demands.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: How do I know you're telling the truth?

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::has her teeth sunk in good to Nogo's knee cap::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Begins to get tired of this game, he sighs and glances away::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Security personnel comply and grab up Watkins, removing her head forcefully from his leg.

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: you don't but its easy ... I am in control, you are not, your only choice is to trust me

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::gasping and fighting as she is drug off::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Hierarchy member responds, "How are things going there?"

Dr_Leios says:
::in their own language:: Dor: Dr, what do you think of him?

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: Or what? You'll kill me?

Aide_Corey says:
::shakes her head and walks over to a table, picking up a notepad and scanning through it::

Urnest_Ayre says:
Maor: no one said that

Sgt_Nogo says:
::once she is out of the room, he pulls his pant leg up far enough to see the damage she has done.. mostly superficial::

Urnest_Ayre says:
::scowls at Corey::

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: I have no wish of killing you, you and your friends are living proof of what I have devoted my life to. But I do not know why you are on this planet or what your intentions are

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Urnest: Then it's simple, show me they're alive and I'll talk.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Hierarchy Member* Analysis is underway, initial scans have confirmed our earliest suspicions.

Sgt_Nogo says:
::hobbles back to his desk, he rummages in his bottom drawer and pulls out a roll of medical tape, which he applies to his knee::

Urnest_Ayre says:
Maor: you have an overly simplistic view of things

Aide_Corey says:
::smiles to Urnest and looks back towards Maor briefly, then continues through the notes::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: Fine. I have no idea how I got here. Does that answer your question?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: "So they are not of this world?" the female inquires. "Do you suppose they pose a threat?"

Dr_Dor says:
Leios: quite interesting, their language is complex. just stopping bye to see how my favorite doctor is and anything that would be interesting for me to research on this being, this is quite an opportunity

Sgt_Nogo says:
::after that's done, he sits back down and picks up the phone, inputting the nine numbers necessary to call the commandant::

Aide_Corey says:
::raises an eyebrow at his comment but does not look up from the notepad::

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: First things first, I am called Adien Leios, what do your people call you?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Commandant's other phone rings.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: My name is Maor.

Sgt_Nogo says:
::looks at his little broken ships and frowns::

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::growls:: *Hierarchy Member* One moment.

Dr_Leios says:
Dor: yes, please stay with us. I hope your psychological skills can help understand his behavior and his culture

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::puts the member on hold and answers the other phone::

Dr_Dor says:
Leios: yes I would be honored

Sgt_Nogo says:
*Daybos*: Commandant, this is Sergeant Nogo. I have finished my interview with Ms Watkins.

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: Nice to meet you Maor. what is the name of your home planet?

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Nogo* And?

Dr_Dor says:
Maor: I am Dr. Ickebid Dor, I am the Psychologist at this research facility, nice to meet you

Sgt_Nogo says:
*Daybos*: And she broke my ships, poured pop on my keyboard, and bit me.

Dr_Leios says:
Dor/Urnest: I believe it is now safe to take him to see the others. What do you think?

Dr_Leios says:
::spoke in her own language::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Sighs:: Leios: QrgH'. Does it really matter?

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Nogo* That does not concern me, what did she have to say?

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: It is of the utmost importance ... if you can point us its coordinates in a star chart

Urnest_Ayre says:
Leios: he should be bound - we cant trust him ::in his own language::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Security personnel finally get the somewhat calmed, but not too much, Watkins to a cell not too far from Maor's.

Sgt_Nogo says:
*Daybos*: She said my daughter looks like a stripper.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: No.

Sgt_Nogo says:
*Daybos*: She said nothing of interest to you.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::growls:: *Nogo* Anything of importance to the situation Sergeant?

Dr_Dor says:
Leios: yes he would probably relax him more if we let him see his people

Dr_Leios says:
::raises her eyebrows:: Maor: Why not? I can tell you about my planet as well of course

Aide_Corey says:
::quietly moves to a side office and gets her cell phone::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::gets tossed in the cell and screams obscenities at the guards:: My Sponsors will not stand for this! I’LL HAVE YOUR JOBS!! You HEAR ME!

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The group hears the shouts of Watkins.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Nogo* Very well, continue to monitor the situation.  And choose your words carefully next time Sergeant.  ::hangs up and then raises the red phone::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: Then go right ahead, I'm not going to stop you.

Aide_Corey says:
::calls Daybos's cell phone::

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: Then does not answer my question. Why would you not tell me the location of your planet?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Before Daybos can say much of anything, his cell phone goes off.

Sgt_Nogo says:
::hangs up and leans back in his chair::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: Very well. Show me your map, and I'll show you.

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::paces.. slightly limping in the cell::

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::growls again then answers it:: *Corey* Yes?

Dr_Leios says:
::nods:: Urnest: don't let your eyes of him

Urnest_Ayre says:
Leios: you got it

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::mumbles:: I'm a scientist! this is NOT what i went to school for..

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: Then follow us please. Urnest will be right behind you ... but its just a precaution ...

Aide_Corey says:
::her voice sounds chirpy:: *Daybos*: You wanted updates, I have some notes, they had not managed to find out much more until they began to understand one of the subjects language. Now he seems uneasy and they would like to let him see the others.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: Spare me. ::Raises, he glances back and shakes his head. He begins walking after the doctor::

Dr_Leios says:
Guard one: I am taking the subject to one of the observation rooms. You can join us if you wish but I don't think its necessary

Urnest_Ayre says:
::steps aside to let Leios & Maor pass::

Aide_Corey says:
*Daybos*: However it sounds as though you are busy I shall contact you later once we have seen his reaction to this.

Host FM_Selan says:
<Guard One> Leios: I'll come along. ::More interested in seeing how this pans out than anything else::

Dr_Dor says:
::he follows the group::

Aide_Corey says:
::steps out of the side room still on the phone and follows Dr Dor::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The group proceeds down the corridor, past Watkins' cell ... toward another hallway, which leads them to the Lounge.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Corey* Very well, keep up your work.

Dr_Leios says:
::stops at the entrance::

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: I must warn you ... they are probably not quite as you remember them

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Pauses after the doctor, he glances around:: Leios: As long as they're alive.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::opens the line to the Hierarchy:: *Hierarchy* My apologies your excellency.  The being that is conscious has apparently learned how to communicate with our scientists.

Aide_Corey says:
*Daybos*: Thank you. Good bye. ::hangs up pauses behind the group::

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::watches everyone walks past.. comes to the bars and watches them go:: HEY! that’s my discovery your walking away with! come back here!

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: I am afraid some things are indeed worse than death Mr. Maor ::opens the door and steps in, allowing Maor to see his crew::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Takes a step forward, he scans the crew with his eyes:: Self: By the name of the prophets..

Dr_Dor says:
Watkins: Leios knows that, we all know that

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The vast lounge is arrayed with various plants and art-work of the Rhengorians. Afternoon sunlight pours through large windows which line the far walls. Spread around are the senior crew of the U.S.S. Elara ...

EXP_Dr_Watkins says:
::lays her head on the bars and grumbles before going back to lay on the cot::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Turns around:: Leios: Where are the rest, Doctor?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: They are all silent and dazed looking ... as if oblivious to the world around them. Harison leans against a wall, staring out at the valley that surrounds the facility. Wall & Timrok sit on a couch staring at the table.

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: These were all that were with you.

Aide_Corey says:
::shuffles uncomfortably, but remains silent::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Mrs. Pazoski sits on an opposite couch, silently drawing on a paper ... all it  is, is dark black markings, with a white orb to the side.

Urnest_Ayre says:
::looks at the rest of his people - pondering how they look so different to Maor::

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: they seam to remain in their own Universe, they don't respond to anything. They just eat, breathe, sleep...

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Her husband, Peter, sits on the edge of the couch ... silently watching her perform the art. Gomes sits cross-legged on a table, with Zaris, Seppela, and Farewell arrayed around her.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: And finally, the one person he has secretly yearned to see, Ruskinara ... she sits in a chair in a far corner ... just staring off.

Dr_Leios says:
Urnest: I just hope he doesn't think we did this

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: May I approach them?

Dr_Dor says:
::he watches quietly and he looks on::

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: we have not been able to determine if they are ill ... we don't have any frame of reference

Urnest_Ayre says:
Leios: it would be a shame to have to kill the one useful specimen we have

Aide_Corey says:
::looks to see Leios' response::

Dr_Leios says:
Urnest: I don't think we'll have to come to that

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The female responds, "Interesting, Commandant. Learn all you can from them while they are living ... then terminate all but one. We expect full autopsies."

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: Yes ... but Urnest here will be going with you if you don't mind

Aide_Corey says:
Leios/Urnest: I should hope not.

Urnest_Ayre says:
::steps forward & smiles at Maor::

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: As you wish ::Walks slowly towards the end of the room::

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::raises an eyebrow:: *Hierarchy* Are you sure your excellency?  Why not keep them alive?

Dr_Leios says:
::follows Maor a bit behind Urnest, curious to see what he will do::

Urnest_Ayre says:
::follows Maor - keeping a safe distance::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: "They may pose a threat to our way of life if word of their existence was to get out, Commandant ..."

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: The Elara crew continues their silent acts ... oblivious for the moment to Maor's arrival.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: They are all dressed in the similar gowns as Maor ... some of them have paler skin than usual, but that merely means they haven't been out in the sunlight enough.

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: I can show you their medical charts ... but I will want some more information in exchange

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Hierarchy* As you wish your excellency.  I will contact you shortly.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: On the other end of the line, the female smiles, "Good, Commandant. Keep in touch." Click.

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: ...like, are they of the same race as you? They look quite different ... are they mutants of only one species or several species?

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Sighs, he glances back for a moment:: Self: Darn.. ::Pauses in front of the SO, he glances at the two people and growls softly. He leans down and stares at the SO's face, watching her for a few long moments::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Maor soon steps by Mireille Ruskinara ... who actually looks up at him, somewhat surprising the Rhengorians.

Aide_Corey says:
::watches Maor's reaction curiously::

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::frowns then rises from his chair and exits his office, heading for the elevator down into the facility::

Urnest_Ayre says:
Maor: you know this one?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Ruskinara's eyes are no longer filled with the youthful life that Maor remembers from their times past.

Dr_Leios says:
::watches the scene:: Dor/Corey: I haven't see them deliberately moving to someone before

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::While watching the SO:: Leios: I want to see their medical charts. What do you want for that information?

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: I want you to tell me about your world and your technology

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Closes his eyes:: Leios: I can't do that.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Mireille stares at Maor for a moment, then looks away with seemingly no interest.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::raises his cell phone and dials Nogo::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Seppela speaks up ... silently, like a drone ... "None of us can do that. It is bad." And then he goes silent.

Aide_Corey says:
::still watching them:: Leios: Interesting.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
::Raises, he glances at the doctor::

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: Why not? Even if you are no expert you must know something about starships for example. Surely you have them

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Nogo's cell phone goes off.

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: Starships?

Sgt_Nogo says:
::phone rings and he picks up:: *Daybos*: Nogo...

Dr_Leios says:
::stares at Seppela for a second then back at Maor, puzzled::

Aide_Corey says:
::looks to Leios:: Leios: Have they spoken like that before?

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Nogo* I want Doctor Watkins brought to see me immediately.

Dr_Leios says:
Maor: How else could you have come here?

Urnest_Ayre says:
::feels a bit threatened::

Aide_Corey says:
::slightly unnerved by the people, it is not right to be only half with the world around you::

Dr_Leios says:
Corey: Not that I know of, this must be something really strong for them

CIV_LtCmdr_Maor says:
Leios: I don't even know where 'here' is ::Glances around::

Sgt_Nogo says:
*Daybos*: Will do. Anything else?

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
*Nogo* Never mind, I will be down there shortly to see her.

Host Commandant_Daybos says:
::enters the elevator and heads down::

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Maor's eyes briefly lock on Kezia Pazoski's drawing ... it is much to interpret ... does the darkness symbolize death? If so, what is the whiteness within it? What does that symbolize?

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Far away, yet close ... the Aegis Cruiser continues onward. Onboard, we find Ensign Raythan playing with a giggling Shane in the ship's infirmary.

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Shane stops giggling, and looks at the door to the infirmary. Raythan notes his look, and looks there as well ... a moment later, Aran enters. Leia is momentarily surprised, "How did you..?"

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Shane just looks at her with his crystal blue eyes, but says nothing ... Aran steps forward. "We'll be diverting our course from the journey into normal space for the moment ... we've detected something."

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Raythan stares at Shane for a moment ... then brushes her newly acquired Aegis clothing off as she gets up, "What?"

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Aran gives a smile to Shane ... one he does not respond with ... and then proceeds to explain, "We have detected an energy surge on a nearby world. The signature is familiar ... somewhat on the same wavelength as Omega ... or along those lines. We are going to investigate."

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Raythan recalls Omega from the past, but does not bother pressing Aran to explain it's significance ... she only knows it means death and loss, "Oh. Are you sure it's safe?"

Host FM_Selan says:
ACTION: Aran, "No ... but we're going to find out."

Host FM_Selan says:
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