Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Ashes of Perfection”

Starring

 Bernie Wallowitch as Captain Bernie Wall 
 Terry Imrie as Lieutenant Joseph Timrok
 Karen Barkas as Lieutenant Commander Karida Janan 
Peter Saunders as Lieutenant Aun'to Mesme and Commander Peter Pazoski
    Eldad Ben-Tovim as Lieutenant Junior Grade Samantha Ivanova 

And

Lília Perfeito as the Commander, LtJG Farak and OPS Clee

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= USS Elara stardate 10309.07 "Ashes of Perfection", part VII =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The crew of the USS Elara continue in their dificult task of finding a path back home. Several questions haunt their minds, but answers are never easy to get.
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= Begin Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: Ivanova wakes again in her cell, in time to see a romulan doctor leaving. She has some sour spots but other than that she is ok. Wall isn't there. Timrok is on the other side of the force field
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Mesme and Janan manage to go into the wooods. After a while of running no other sound is heard than the birds and wind on the trees
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
:: stands staring at Ivanova ::
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@::Blinks her eyes open, she groan as her eyes focus on that security guard again. She sighs and glances the other way, noticing she was otherwise alone. She turns her attention back to the security guard:: Timrok: Came to gloat? ::Pauses:: I would. ::Smiles weakly:: Brr.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::enters the wood and turns to Mesme:: CTO: Well the good thing is they didn't follow, what worries me is why. ::waits for a minute and looks about:: Somehow i think we will have to go back to town to find out more answers.
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@CIV: No not really
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::looks around for a moment:: CNS: They were probably busy searching the nearby houses. I think town could be a risky place to goto, strangers are not normally welcome
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Just as Mesme finishes speaking a cracking sound is heard to their right ...
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Soon they are surounded by Romulan guards, at least 10 of them
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@::Coughs a few times:: Timrok: Then?
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@CIV: I suppose you have got me thinking
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::takes a good look at the guards before looking at the CNS:: CNS: Or perhaps we will be going with them...
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: Figures. Where's the Captain?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::sighs:: CTO: I don't think we get a choice if we want to stay in one piece.
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@::deactivates the forcefield momentarilly and enters the cell before reactivating it, leaving the gaurd detail outside :: CIV: he is being taken care of
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The guards stay there without moving for a moment. Then they open the circle and two of them start walking. Another motions the prisoners to follow
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ ::sits on a bench opposite Ivanona::
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: I may be weak now, but do not underestimate me. Don't come closer. Now, what do you want? ::Eyes him with hidden curiosity::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::decides it might be a good idea to follow the guards and trots along with them:: Guards: I dont suppose you want to tell us where exactly we are do you?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: They don't seem to be listening to the question
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::goes were they motion her towards::
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ ::smiles:: 
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: i have been looking at the chip you gave us
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: Oh?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::watches the guards:: CTO: I don't think they want to talk just yet, lets hope we meet someone who does.
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: its pretty convincing
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::turns to the CNS:: CNS: I imagine that we will be going to see the authoraties. Which probably isnt a good thing as the Romulans are not known for the well treatment of their prisoners
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: Thank you. ::Rests her head on the bunk bed and sighs:: Moron.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Finally they arrive in what seems to be a small prison facility (they get that from the heavy doors and bars on the windows). It is strange that they didn't spot such a structure earlier
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Lets hope romulans in this reality are a little different, i can already sense a difference in them, but that may not be such a good thing.
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ ::smiles again::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: As they approach, the doors open and the group enters
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Guards: Is there anyone we can talk to 
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: What kind of difference? ::looks around as they enter the structure:: I dont think the federation will be sending in a rescue team to get us out of this one.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Self: Not that i expect an answer.
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: so convincing in fact that we contacted Ktarian authorities ::watches Ivanova closely::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Again no reaction as if they weren't listening
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: and guess what?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The leading guards enter a small room. The room has 2 chairs facing a table. there is also a small light on the ceiling
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: Get to the point already? I'm not getting any younger here.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Nor do I ::lowers her voice:: difference, well it may be nothing but i can't seem to sense any emotion from them
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
CNS: Almost as if they are vulcan? ::thinks for a moment and looks at the room they have just entered:: this is too convenient
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: As Janan and Mesme enter the room, the rest of the guards stay outside, then the 2 in front leave the room
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: no clearly.   well the Ktarians have no record of you, in fact nobody there has heard of you, but then yu know that already don`t you
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Two chairs, seems they were expecting just us two then, unless we get to stand.
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: as the guards leave in comes a romulan commander. at leats thats what the uniform says. However it is obvious that this blond female is human
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::looks to the woman and then gives the CTO a curious look, turns back to the commander::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::gives the CNS a shrug and turns to see if the commander has anything to say::
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: No really? Now all you have to do is find out who I really am. Have fun. ::Pauses, she closes her eyes for a moment and frowns. She blinks her eyes and stares at Timrok's direction:: I'm hungry.
Host Commander says:
CTO/CNS: Hello ::smiles with the confidence of someone who has all the power in her hands, her greyish eyes are cold but she doesn't look "evil", just amused::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::decides he has had enough exercise for the day and moves to a chair and sits down::
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Commander: Commmander ::nods:: Can you tell us where you have brought us to.
Host Commander says:
CTO/CNS: I suggest you sit. Otherwise you may fall. Gravity has that effect on people ::approaches the table and sits::
Host Commander says:
CNS: You brought yourselves ... let me tell you a small tale
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: well i could do that, or i could just let them execute you as they did with your Captain, then i could get back to my normal life. So tell me why shouldn`t i? ::stands up ready to leave::
Host Commander says:
CNs/CTO: This morning i woke up .... Well, I didn't wake up, but then again I didn't sleep so its all the same. and it must have been morning somewhere
Host Commander says:
CNS/CTO: And I really do suggest you sit ... As I was saying. This morning I woke up and I felt that something was wrong
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@::Smiles broadly:: Timrok: Simple, because I'm your way out of this dump. ::Chuckles:: Big shot.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::takes a seat and continues listening::
Host Commander says:
CNS/CTO: I wasn't sure what it was at first and when I asked others, they felt everything was normal. But I was not convinced. Something was not right. after some reasech I found that the problem was small, microscopical even
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ ::nods for the gaurds to make themselves scarce then sits down again:: CIV: im listening
Host Commander says:
CNS/CTO: But something was definately out of place. again someone was playing with what they shouldn't. I asked my .. hu... superiors and they confirmed. So here I am
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::raises an eyebrow at the commander::
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::moves his head to the side slightly::
Host Commander says:
::looks at them intently for a second, then turns to Mesme: CTO: you really don't like siting do you? ::gets up and touches his fur:: CTO: You would give a nice rug
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::pushes the commanders hand away:: Commander: What game are you playing here?
Host Commander says:
CTO: Oh this is not a game. This is life ::sits on the edge of the table again:: CTO/CNS: are you not out of place?
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@::Smiles evilly:: Timrok: Not so fast cowboy, I want terms first. A few easy terms, mind you. But still terms. First, the Captain goes with us. Second, I want information. You should have a few more new prisoners on the planet as I know how this crew work by now. I want them with us too. This two easy terms and you can spend the rest of your miserable life in Risa surrounded by brain dead aliens. Sounds good?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Commander: I agree things do feel strange for us today too, could you expand on what you have said, maybe help us understand what is so wrong today and why you were so keen to meet with us.
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: so there are more of you? and a ship?
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: Who said anything about a ship?
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@CIV: if there is a crew then there must be a shi
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::leans back in his chair and simmers::
Host Commander says:
::laughs:: CNS: I knew you were interesting, I just had never understood how much
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: which ship?
Host Commander says:
CNS/CTO: I almost feel like not leting you go!
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: That I do not know, we didn't really come here in a ship.. We'll need to hijack a scout ship I presume, but leave that to me. Hmm?
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@CIV: wy do you want the Captain to go with you, i thought you wanted him dead? which ship does he captain?
Host Commander says:
::watches the 2 closely, almost fascinated whith what she sees::
Host Commander says:
CNS/CTO: But the c... my superiors wouldn't let me. Can't imagine why
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: I have my reasons. Now, enough questions. Yes or no. If not, go away.
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Commander: so if you superiors want us to be set free, what would you gain from holding us here?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
Commander: Or why do your superiors want us to be set free?
Host Commander says:
CNS: You are amusing CTO: And they don't want you free, you are not free. They want you in your place
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@CIV: where are the rest of your crew? how many?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
Commander: You mean back in our reality?
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: Not sure actually, but how many new prisoners do you get inside a top secret base anyway?
Host Commander says:
CTO: Reality is such a harsh word
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::tilts his head to the other side:: Commander: and how do you intend to get us there?
Host Commander says:
CTO: By snapping my fingers of course
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@CIV: at the moment just two, you and your captain, its not the policy here to take prisoners normally they are shot on sight
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::leans forward in his chair:: Commander: So your probably not totally human, or nearly human for that matter
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@::Sighs:: Timrok: Can I have access to your computer database? It is connected to the Romulan main database, right?
Host Commander says:
CTO: Tell me, is anyone really human? Are you sure you are a Caitian? ::turns to Janan:: CNS: or you Betazoid?
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@CIV: of course you can't :: changing the subject :: how much do you know about chroniton particles?
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
::smiles politely at the commander but does not grace her with an answer::
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: Some. ::Changes the subject aswell:: Why can't I?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
Commander: Only half of the time. ::half chuckles at himself and shakes his head:: I suppose my next question has to be why are you doing this for us?
Host Commander says:
CTO/CNS: If all your friends are like you I could consider another visit
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
Commander: Our friends?
Host Commander says:
CTO: Oh I told yuo that already. You are not paying attention, tsk tsk ::shakes her head::
Host Commander says:
CNS: Yes, the rest of your kind. The ones you talk to are your friends, the ones you point guns at are your enemies. isn't that how it works?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
Commander: You were being very vague. I prefere straight answers most of the time...
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: because you are a prisoner, a prisoner scheduled to be terminated. and i i allowed you to access our computer system i would be added to the schedule right behind you. The doctor picked up some chronoton reading from you whilst you were unconcious
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
Commander: You could also point guns at your friends and speak to your enemies, nothing is ever so black and white
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: That's because we were somehow shifted into this world. ::Smiles:: Are you lonely here?
Host Commander says:
::gets up from, the table and straightens herself:: CTO: Oh really? Maybe your are not that fun. Still with such primitive thoughts
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: ::ignoring th question ::suppose i get you on a ship? where would you go?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::smiles at the women:: Commander: It might be primitive to you maybe but to think of it any other way would be naive, and that is far more dangerous in the universe we live in.
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@CIV: Where is not the correct question. Well? ::Raises, she faces Timrok's direction::
Host Commander says:
::laughs at the comment:: CTO/CNS: the chat is wonderfull but it is time.
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ CIV: what is the correct question?
CIV_LtJG_Ivanova says:
@Timrok: Enough already! ::Grabs him by his shirt collar:: Yes or no, I do not appreciate this game!
Host Commander says:
ACTION: They don't even hear her fingers. Suddenly the whole universe turns white and they find themselves in the savior room again. Two people are there leaning over consoles. Some recognize them as Captain David Harison and Kezia Pazoski. their uniforms belong to what has become known as the mirror universe
Host Commander says:
to_no_one_in particular: oops
Host Commander says:
ACTION: again they are flooded with white but then the world returns. They don't remember anything of alternate time lines
Host Commander says:
Timrok is on the Lochness en route. Ivanova is in her quarters preparing for the next shift
Host Commander says:
ACTION: Mesme and Janan are with Farak investigating a strange room on the planet
Host CSO_Ltjg_Farak says:
::scans the strange rod emiting the EM readings::
Host CSO_Ltjg_Farak says:
CNS: This is odd, the readings stoped just as I scaned. Whatever this was isn't working anyome. And I don't think it ever will
Host Sec_Lt_Timrok says:
@ :: rubs his temples - masaging them gently:: OPS: how long till we Rendezvous with the Elara?
CTO_Lt_Mesme says:
::looks around the room and swishes his tail:: CNS: I think you were lucky on the away mission, but next time I think we should send a probe, who knows what might have been waiting for us.
Host SM_Lilia says:
@<OPS Clee>XO: 5 hours sir
CNS_LtCmdr_Janan says:
CTO: Noted ::smiles::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: A few days after, Captain Wall gives a favorable report for the archeological team to begin exploring the planet. And so it ends what must have been the Elara's most uneventfull mission
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= =/\= =/\= =/\= End Mission =/\= =/\= =/\= =/\=
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