Star Trek A Call to Duty presents...

USS Elara

“Shooting Stars”

Starring

Peter Saunders as Commander Aun'to Mesme
Dan Woodward as Lieutenant Junior Grade Ordo Rillix and Nurse Connelly
Gordon Cindric as as Lieutenant Junior Grade John McKnight
Michael Taylor as Ensign Michael Taylor
Cosma Mihai as Ensign Cosmo Starbuck

  And

Lília Perfeito

  Guest Starring

Rob Lemmens as Ensign Conners
Ivan Balajić as Sentinel and Ivan the Terrible

Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\= U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10411.28 - "Shooting Stars, part III "=/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
The USS Elara is near the Antradi's system asteroid belt. All seems peaceful the command crew is not aboard and the Elara is left to her inexperienced CEO
Host SM_Lilia says:
Meanwhile, Commander Mesme is answering the trial of his life. Poisoned, he must answer for the actions of his crew, being defended by the Captain and Counselor
Host SM_Lilia says:
Who will win this battle of thoughts?
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=Begin Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Mesme and Starbuck are beamed aboard the CMO's shuttle
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::sitting in "the big chair" feeling more nervous than usual:: Self: What is taking so long.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Working at his console on the bridge::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
@XO/CNS: Hello gents, glad of you to join us.
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
@CMO: We need to do something with the XO...
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
@::gets up from his chair and takes out his Medical Tricorder, scans the XO::
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Captain Timrok is beamed to the Elara sickbay, unconscious
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
@::very groggily sways on the spot:: CMO: If I was going to be alive in an hours time I would have you court marshaled... beam us back, right now.
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: The XO starts feeling a massive headache and quickly looses consciousness
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
@XO: We can't win that trial... whatever we do...
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
@XO: I didn't beam you out in the first place sir, now please save your energy.. if you hadn't guessed you're dying.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
@::hits the floor with a thump::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: However, Mesme's brain is still working. he is in a white background. There is a figure, a Sentinel near him
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::stands up from the chair and walk to Mr. Conners:: OPS: Any news on the Doctors runabout?
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::in sickbay standing over Timrok::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#::blinks at the Sentinel, feeling better, somehow:: Sentinel: So this is what its like to die is it?
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
:::begins to ensure the Captain is stable::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
@::taps combadge:: *MO*: Priority one emergency incoming. I am beaming the XO directly to you, he is to be put in stasis immediately.
Sentinel says:
#XO: Welcome Mesme....I have been expecting you! ::laughs at Mesme:: XO: No.. my friend...you are not dead...yet!
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
@::runs to console, energizes the transporter ACB:: *MO*: Energizing now.
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::moves Timrok's head, and notices something, taking an object from his collar, he unfolds it and reads::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::checks his sensors:: CEO: Sir, they're returning to the Elara.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#::looks somewhat confused:: Sentinel: Not yet? Then can I ask who you are? You obviously already know me
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
*Bridge*: MO TVoul here, The Captain appears to be stabilizing although I am unable to wake him. I have found a note on his person when he arrived.
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
@::pilots the Six Feet Under back to the Elara::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Good, take care of the bridge for me ensign, I’m going to check on the crew in sickbay ::nods to the OPS officer and heads for the TL::
Sentinel says:
#XO: I know many things....Who am I is not important for the present time...tell me ..Who are you!?
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Nods at the CEO:: CEO: Aye sir.
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
*CMO*: Understood Sir.
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: Mesme is beamed to the Elara. 1 nurse approaches him
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: Commander Mesme of the USS Elara. Where am I? ::looks around at the whiteness::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::enters the Elara’s sickbay:: Self: My God ::runs over to the biobed leaving space for the nurse::
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::makes a final check of the CO and then turns to help the next casualty::
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: The whiteness goes away, being replaced by a grey scenery. A strom can be heard, but no rain. Shadows lurk around
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
MO: What happened to them? ::looks at the biobed readings::
Sentinel says:
#XO: Wrong answer!....you are...where your mind is!.....
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::Enters the Elara's shuttle bay, sets the runabout down::
Host SM_Lilia says:
@ACTION: The runabout safely docks on the Elara and she gets her shields back up
Sentinel says:
@XO: Tell me now...Who are you!?
Sentinel says:
@::walks around XO ::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Realizes the call of the MO has not yet been answered:: *MO*: TVoul, Ensign Conners here. Sorry for the delay, can please elaborate on the note?.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: I don’t understand the question, I have told you who I am!
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
CEO: Both beamed here recently exactly as you see them now ::leans over scanning the XO:: I found this, ::takes one hand and places it in his pocket pulling out a note::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
CNS: Right Ensign, I need you to get down to stellar cartography, and pull up all the information we have from out sensor outposts about this asteroid field ok?
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
*OPS*: Its contains two words....::pauses::...You Lost.
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
::gets out of the runabout and goes straight to stellar cartography::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
*MO*: I am aboard the Elara, and en route to sickbay. Rillix out.
Sentinel says:
#XO: You have told me name....but not who you are!
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
::enters Stellar Cartography and begins to check data::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
*MO*: Strange, I guess it would have something to do with the trail. Is there anything else about the note?
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::continues to ensure that the XO is stable whilst ascertaining his condition::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: How can I tell you who I am, every detail about my life? That would take hours, time I think I don’t have.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
MO: Well, as thing are back to normal here in sickbay, I will return to the bridge. Please tell the doctor to keep me posted on their status. ::nods to the nurse and heads for the exit::
Sentinel says:
#XO: My question wasn't about your life....It was ..Who are you!?...Tell me what do you represent with your existence?
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
*CMO* : Nothing important about the asteroid field... it was caused by a collision of 2 planets over a billion years ago. This is as normal as it can be.
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged, were the planets inhabited before the collision? Maybe their inhabitants moved home to the asteroids?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: What do I represent? ::shakes head:: I think I represent myself and the federation.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::exits sickbay and takes a TL to the bridge::
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: Again it all changes. Around Mesme and the Sentinel there is the nothingness of empty space. And a cold, so cold it brings pain to Mesme
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::hastily he works over the XO:: Out loud: his condition degenerating fast, a chemical imbalance, his whole body is not going to pull through at this rate. ::takes a sample to the computer and returns fast to the patient::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#::clutches himself and shivers almost uncontrollably::
Sentinel says:
#XO: You represent yourself....and Federation...yet you have no strength to face your existence!....
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::enters the bridge:: OPS: Status Mr. Conners? ::walks over to the chair, calmly this time::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::enters sickbay::
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
*CMO*: No traces of organic material... then again it's impossible to tell with 2 planets that collided a billion years ago.
Sentinel says:
#XO: Why do you live?...What is the essence of your life?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: What are you talking about?! Do you think I wanted it to come to this? Do you think I want to die?!
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks up from his console:: CEO: While you were gone, I received a message from the MO. He's found a note on the CO, sir.
Sentinel says:
#XO: I think nothing...this is your mind....
Sentinel says:
#XO: Powerless you are...
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
*CNS*: Understood. Thanks for your help. Please report to the Bridge. The CEO will need help and advice.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::opens his eyes wider:: OPS: A note you say? What kind of note?
Sentinel says:
#XO: Why do you live?...
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
*CMO*:All right.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: Perhaps, in the grand scheme of things my actions are powerless, but if I can help just one person through my actions then I have succeeded
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
:: moves to the Bridge::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
CEO: I don't know in detail, but it contained only two words. You lost.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::looks at the floor of the bridge and starts to thing hard:: Self: we lost?
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::scans the XO, the synaptic poison is still infiltrating his body:: Nurse Connelly: Ok Louise, let's get the commander in stasis until I can work out just what to do with him. He won’t be cured, but then again he won't die.
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
CMO: The CO is unconscious but stable, the XO is in a critical condition, his higher cortex activity has increased it appears to be a chemical effect.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks at the CEO and back to his console, checking for activity among the asteroids::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
<Connelly> CMO: Got it.
Sentinel says:
# ::walks around kneeling XO:: XO: Why don't you help yourself? You don't need others....
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: Nurses and MOs work to put the CMO in a stasis field
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
::enters the bridge::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#::looks angrily at the Sentinel:: Sentinel: If you knew anything you would know my entire life I have helped myself, I have been alone, through it all!
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
MO: Yes, that confirms my reading of the XO from the runabout. Now we have the commander on ice...
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
<Connelly> CMO: err.. Ordo, the stasis field isn't slowing the poison.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::turns to the counselor:: CNS: ensign, what in Gods name happened ?
Sentinel says:
#XO: You're confronting yourself!...You have just said that if you could help one person then you would have succeeded!!
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: Well, sir. We were put on a trial... with Commander Mesme's life at stake. They had a strong argument.. we couldn’t bring back those that died.
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
Connelly: What?! Ok, plan two, I want blood cultures, the works.. I need to know what this thing is!
Sentinel says:
#::laughs a little:: XO: Still you haven't answered my questions... Why do you live if you are alone?
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::checks the XO's results again, moves to the samples which he prepared earlier, checking the expected time before he can hoe to get a result:: CMO: Onto it already Sir.
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: My memories from the last moments are blurred. Next thing I knew I was aboard the runabout with the Captain and XO knocked out.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: Because I live for hope, that one day I will make a difference and find someone I can be with.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CNS: So, any ideas on what can we expect from these aliens?
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: They did there punishment... they proved there case... they will leave us alone now.
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: New scene again. What looks like a cave system deep inside a planet. There is magma flowing all around and screams of pain in the distance. The Sentinel and Mesme are in one of the few tiny pieces of solid rock
Sentinel says:
#XO: But yet ..you kneel here before ME!....alone. Left by your so called friends!...Your hope is fading my friend!...
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
MO: Now let's see what we can do with the CO. 
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#::drags himself to his feet and stands toe to toe with the Sentinel:: Sentinel: There is always hope! They will be trying to save me, if it within their power they will find a way.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: enters the bridge, his clothes look like they have been put on in rather a hurry ::
Sentinel says:
#XO: There is nothing for you to live....Let me show you....
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::nods leaving his corner of sickbay again:: CMO: Quite unique. Not organic, not recognized, but certainly appearing to be lethal.
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::arrives at the CO::
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: Sir, are my services still required on the bridge?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
Helm: Helm, back us up from the asteroid field, 1/4 impulse. ::nods at Mr. Taylor::
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: looking rushed and unaware of his surroundings he hurries to his post ::
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:; sits ::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::scans the CO:: MO: It seems to be some sort of sedative in his bloodstream. Let me see the poison results again.. ::brings the results up on the biobed monitor::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: Why would I want to believe anything you showed me?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CNS: Unless you have anything more to add about the events on the asteroid, you're free to go counselor.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: looks awake for the first time an looks up at the CEO :: CEO: aye
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: The XO and Sentinel appear in sickbay. No one can see them. But they can see all around
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: Thank you, sir :: enters the Turbo lift and goes to Sickbay::
Sentinel says:
#XO: Because I can't show you nothing...if you didn't saw it with your own eyes .this is your mind!
Sentinel says:
#XO: You have no friends! Look now!...I ask you... Why do you live ..when you are alone ..and hope has faded?
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::nods and hears the computer chirp:: CMO: Sir, there is more regarding the Chemical.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
:: hits a few buttons and the ship begins to move backwards :;
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
MO: Go on.
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
CMO: It's effects are projected to create subatomic wormholes, a phase reality.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: No, you look, they are trying, even now to save me. I might be alone in here, with... you, but out there they are still trying to help me.
Sentinel says:
#XO: Your life is futile...mistake...Hope faded...Alone you were ..and alone you are!...Why do you keep fighting....
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
::enters Sickbay:: CMO: Hello doctor how is the XO and Captain doing?
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::checks the computers margin for error on the results::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
MO: Very interesting, in the same way as the asteroid population seemed to be out of phase?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: The Elara gently backs away from the asteroid field, stopping at the designated coordinates
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::bows his head towards the CNS and returns to the data::
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: I keep fighting because I do not want to die yet, not over such a stupid misunderstanding as this!
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
CNS: I'm busy right now Ensign, as you have a medical background, you can assist.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*CMO*: Bridge to sickbay, doctor what is your status down there. ::hopes it's good::
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
CMO: I am unsure, I could check the computer for you? ::hands him a Padd with the results so far::
Sentinel says:
#XO: You don't want to die?...Then tell me....why are we here!?
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
CNS: The CO will be fine, he has been given an alien sedative, which seems to be from the same family as the poison, which means I cant wake him, but he will recover. Can you please coordinate with the bridge to arrange the Captains transfer to his quarters?
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
::observes XO in stasis... takes a med. Tricorder and starts scanning the captain::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::looks up from his console and at the CEO:: CEO: Sir, the note. It must have a meaning of some sort, other then just a message. Perhaps we should analyze it some more?
Sentinel says:
#XO: You're lying to yourself....
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
*CEO*: Good and bad news, the captain is just sedated, the CNS will be coordinating with you to move him to his quarters shortly. The XO is in dire straits, I will keep you updated when I have more to report.
Sentinel says:
#XO: You have nothing to life for...that's why we are here!
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: On this sickbay, suddenly all the medical staff gives up on the XO and concentrate on the CO
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
*Sickbay*: Rodger that, bridge out.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: You keep saying that, but if it is true, why are we having this discussion?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Any suggestions Mr. Conners ::turns over to the science console::
Sentinel says:
# ::slowly steps back in darkness :: XO: Your friends....look at them....
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: The message doesn't sound complicated, and there is too little words that we can analyze ::presses a few buttons::
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::waits for the CMO's instruction regarding finding a similarity in the phase problems apparently known to him. Continues running more tests to discover what may counteract this chemical::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
CEO: Well, perhaps we should conduct some experiments with it, scan it even. See if there's some hidden message to it.
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
CNS/MO: Right, let's get the CO stable, and out of sickbay, I need to get back to the XO.
Sentinel says:
#XO: You brought me here....my friend....I ask you....Why are we having this discussion?!....You have doubts about death ..you want prove you're alone! There is your prove! ::points on XO body on bio-bed::
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CMO: Did you run a spectolo-managrophy of the CO?
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: The bland face of the sentinel suddenly changes to a face Mesme might recognize from Earth mythology. Ivan, the Terrible
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Very well Mr. Conners, you can do the scans, I would assist you in a common situation but this is not one of them ::nods::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
CNS: Ensign, to be honest the CO is not my priority. Just get him out of my sickbay. Do whatever additional tests you want once the CO is back in his cabin. ::adds sense of urgency:: just get it done.
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
CEO: Aye sir, I'll get back to you if I find anything.
XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#::doesn't, in fact, recognize the face:: Ivan the Terrible: And this face is supposed to do what?
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CMO: Right.... :: asks a medical staff to help carry the CO to his quarters::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
*MO*: The note you found on the CO earlier, do you still have it?
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
::leaves an ensign with the CO in his quarters and hurries back to the bridge::
Ivan_the_Terrible says:
#XO: This face is your imagination product....now ..You saw that your friends left you to die....you’re alone....Why don't you let go...when everyone else did!?
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
::assigns an officer to the OPS console and returns to his chair:: FCO: Mr. Taylor, are there any federations ships on long range sensors?
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::takes a deep breath:: Connelly: Right Louise, lets get the commander as comfortable as possible. Administer synaptic enhancers to slow the degradation. It won’t stop it, but it will buy us a few minutes.
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Ivan the Terrible: Because I can't, I can't fail into death.
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::nods at the readouts and runs an analysis on effects of various status fields may have on the wormholes::
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
::enters the bridge:: OPS: Did someone do the scan on that note? I have a hunch.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CNS: Yes Mr. Starbuck, ensign Conners is on it
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks surprised at the counselor:: CNS: No, not yet. I was about to leave for that. Tell me, what is your hunch?
Ivan_the_Terrible says:
#XO: But you have failed....failed everyone...including yourself!...You let this happen...you summoned me....I'm here....Who are you? Why do you live?...those questions don't have answers because of you!...You are the one who made this!
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
OPS/CEO: They already knew that we lost. Why should they do this message?  I suggest we analyze the composition of the ink or whatever was used to inscribe the surface.
FCO_Ens_Taylor says:
CEO: the nearest one is five light years away, the USS Shrodinger
Ivan_the_Terrible says:
#XO: Hope has faded ..so as your life!....You have no reason to live anymore....
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Ivan the Terrible: I made this? Perhaps I did, because I needed an answer to a question, but I can destroy this as well!
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: All goes white again
Sentinel says:
#XO: Destroy it...and you shall die too....that is after all ..what you want....I see it in your heart....you failed to serve and represent yourself ..and Federation...
Sentinel says:
#XO: There is no answer I can give you...I can only ask questions...the answers are inside of you...and you summoned me to bring out those answers!
Sentinel says:
#XO: Who are you? Why do you live?
Host XO_Cmdr_Mesme says:
#Sentinel: I still don’t understand your questions, how can anyone answer those questions in life?
Host SM_Lilia says:
ACTION: In sickbay, the monitor showing the XO's heart beats starts beeping out of pace, falling into a flat line quickly
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Looks from the CNS to the CEO:: CEO: Sounds like it's a start sir.
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::applied cortical sensor to the XO::
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: Mesme is suddenly alone, dark all around him and a tiny spot of light in the end. He walks towards the light as his consciousness disappears
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
OPS: Take the note to science lab 2 and run a level 3 composition scan on it ::nods::
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
Sickbay: CRASH!! Give me the crash trolley now.
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: When I asked them if they suffered the same punishment from conflicts with other races they didn’t say anyone of there own died...
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Takes the note and nods at the CEO:: CEO: Aye sir, I'll get right on it.
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
MO: Start cardio recovery... I'll try and support the brain.
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: In the same trial... so something must be. Plus I saw that this race is like Vulcan’s...calm ... logic addicts.
Host SM_Lilia says:
#ACTION: Last thing Mesme hears in a whisper is : You are what you think you are...and you live to find a path to end of life!
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
::looks at EKG readings, his face falls::
OPS_Ens_Conners says:
::Heads towards the turbo lift:: TL: Science lab 2.
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: Killing someone for something that was already done is illogical. So I have a huge hunch about this message.
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CNS: So you are saying they lied? ::looks at the CNS::
CNS_Ens_Starbuck says:
CEO: They avoided the truth... I asked the same question twice ..they avoided it... so I guess they gave us the cure...somehow
CMO_LtJG_Ordo says:
Sickbay: We're too late, he's dead. Time of death: 21:59 Stardate 10411.28.
MO_Ens_TVoul says:
::nods to the CMO and gets to work quickly yet not panicked::
CEO_LtJg_McKnight says:
CNS: Then the answer must be in the note.... ::pauses::
Host SM_Lilia says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\=End Mission=/\==/\==/\==/\=
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