Orenlius of the Paior cursed himself for giving into slumber once again.
 
It happened often when he was on his night shift; the gentle humming of the tesseract generators, the sounds of wind and passing hover vehicles that were not altogether dissimilar, the chirps of the Perenniur Nightwings which were beginning to nest in the trees right outside the building.
 
All of this would relax him to the point where passing out became quite common. He had only managed to keep this guard job thanks to his partner, Abrian, who was hesitant to inform on him. But as he came to the land of the waking, he quickly feared his luck was up.

It was daylight. He had slept through the whole night, and it was daylight. And the sounds of the public were all around him ... a guard appointed to the infamous Project: Avalon, asleep! He would be crucified for this, he was certain.

Bounding to a standing "at attention" position, his mind's last ditch hope to play off the fact he had been asleep on duty, he begins to realize something is amiss. He can see stars in the sky, and those who are mulling in the streets are in their night-wear ... staring in his direction.

And the light that illuminates their fair city is not that of their sun, but of something else. He turns around and his mouth drops open.

A brilliant, and massive, column of red & orange light is exiting the roof of the Project: Avalon complex and reaching out into the heavens. There is no sound, just an irregular thrum in the air.

Someone had activated the Gorowac device.

He knew he would be worse than crucified ... he would be killed on the spot.

***

"WHAT, in the NAME OF KENT, has HAPPENED HERE?!"

Abrian was expecting this, and hoped that Orenlius had the common sense to stay outside. The few scientists who were in walking distance of the Project: Avalon facility were already in the process of frantically trying to shut down the device. And now Klamca was here.

Klamca the genius. Klamca the amazing. Klamca the mutant. And now, Klamca the furious.

Vaygan, one of the scientists, calls out from one of the consoles he's working at, "Full device activation ... but ... but that commands are all wrong! Someone's changed the configurations!"

Klamca shoved past Abrian, who is nothing but a "dumb security guard" to him, and rushes to the console, "Who activated it?"

Jayda, responding in the same inflection as Vaygan, shouts out, "The log registers an unknown hacking technique - it wasn't an official log in!"

Abrian looks upward at the ceiling where an opening was created just for the purpose of the device's beam ... but now something was happening up there. The ceiling was changing ... in some place it was getting distorted, in others it seemed to be melting ... or growing ... faces?

"W-what is it doing?" he asks.

Klamca looks upward, but shakes it off, pointing at the security guard, "The more important question is what are you doing! Besides failing at your position!"

Abrian resists spouting something racial to Klamca, the head scientist of the Avalon project. While he is one of the most respected men on the planet, it is noted that if not for his intelligence, he would just be another mutation.

Another defect in the grand scheme of things the great man Kent mapped out for them.

He has brown hair, after all.

"I'm here to make sure all is well, sir," Abrian curtly responds. Klamca makes a noise at him, and turns back to one of the consoles.

The thrumming in the air promptly ceases as the sound of massive machinery powering down is heard throughout the chamber. The illumination ends ... and the Gorowac device shuts down.

"I want a full diagnostic on the array, double time! You!" Klamca abruptly turns to point at Abrian, "Do something for once and look up the security recordings, I want to know who did this!"

Abrian nods and heads off as Klamca turns, not bothering to calm himself down and setting out to pull everything together.

As Abrian heads off, he wonders what the repercussions of this incident will be, unaware of exactly what is to come ...

U.S.S. Elara Stardate 10603.26

"For Tomorrow"

Chapter Two: "A Stone Cast"

Host The_Storyteller says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= RESUME MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The Elara is starting to achieve orbit of the fourth planet in the Trenalan star system, where an orbital docking station awaits them, and three warp vessels as well.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::at helm holding the ship in orbit::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Working at his station on the bridge to gather as much as he can about the wierd anomalies and the wave that hit them.::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says: 
::at OPS, monitoring the communications::

Dr_Salina says:
::in sickbay, sitting on the side of a biobed looking at the confusion begining to settle down::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::at tactical, tacticilizing as usual::

Dr_Greene says:
::In sickbay, trying to find his way between all the assembled patients, on his way to a store cupboard to get a new medical tricorder::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: on the bridge conversing with Erta ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Things are beginning to calm down in Sickbay as Doctor Raythan, with the assistance of all medical personnel onboard, sets out to correct whatever damage was incurred by the reality warp.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Erta> @ COM: Elara: Are you with the Romulan Empire?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::watching the conversation between Timrok and Erta and feeling deeply suspicious::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
COM: Erta: No, we are from the United Federation of Planets

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::watching Erta on the screen::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: There seems to be some looks of worry that pass between the people on the screen. Erta certainly looks fearful.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Erta> @ COM: Elara: Oh. Could you excuse us for a moment. ::Cuts the comm.::

Dr_Greene says:
::Reaches the cupboard and picks up the device, then goes back into the crowd to see who needs the most urgent care::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: looks around toward Pazoski with some surprise and dismay ::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::looks up from his console as the view on the screen disappears.::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: There is some trouble in Sickbay as the engineer with wings arrives, and seems to be having trouble controlling them.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::turns to his Captain:: CO: So it would seem the Romulans have already met these people...

Dr_Salina says:
::takes the commbadge she was given from her pocket and taps it::*CSO* Sorry to bother you again Mr. Nelson ... I'm still wondering how this physical phenomenon was possible. If only you could provide me with more information

Dr_Salina says:
::watches the new comer with her eyes wide open:: Self: A new species?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: Indeed it appears that way, i hope they said nice things about us

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::notices deck 13 to be back:: XO: Sir, deck 13 is back. There are life signs present. I suggest setting up a rescue mission for that deck.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::picks some more blades of grass off his console::

Dr_Greene says:
::Looks around as he sees the engineer walk in and sighs:: Self: How much more madness is there to come? ::Walks over to him:: EO: Can... Can I help you?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CMO Raythan> ::Spots the engineer:: Greene: Greene, help him! ::Trying to stabilize the man whose arm turned to steel, and his body is being poisoned as a result::

Dr_Salina says:
::approaches the man and watches his wings at a safe distance:: Self: Fascinating

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
*Salina*: Trust me, I'm working on it. There is just so little our computers know or find about the wave that hit us. Until I find out more about it, there is little I can add. ::Works hard at his station again.::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::nods to OPS:: OPS: Work with security to secure that deck.  If you can detect any life signs that are dangerously low then inform medical and beam those people directly to sickbay.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Erta> @ COM: Elara: Captain Timrok, the Primeverate of the Fellowship of Kent would like to meet with you. We are to welcome you to Paior with open arms. We can arrange a transport to bring you to our surface, unless you have transporting technology ...

Dr_Greene says:
::Scans the man to see what kind of treatment would work best::

Dr_Salina says:
::sounding a bit distant::*CSO*Yes ok Mr. Nelson, I am just immensely curious. I have just seem a man with wings, I do not think he was born this way.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
XO: Aye Sir. ::walks over to the TL past CTO:: Lieutenant Starbuck, will you join me in securing deck 13? ::enters TL::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: smiles broadly:: COM: Erta: Excellent, we can find our own way down if you supply us with the co-ordinates

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks up, fairly confused:: *Salina*: Coma again? A man with wings? I do not hope that he is one of our crew, is he?

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::taps a control... finds it doesn't work so he prods at it::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Erta> @ COM: Elara: We shall transmit them.

Dr_Greene says:
EO: Here, come over here... ::Guides the EO through the patients to a biobed, trying to avoid his wings at the same time::

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*Well, he is wearing one of your uniforms. Engineering I believe

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The wingspan of the engineer is quite large, the powerful wings knock over Nurse Teyna, who struggles to get her balance.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::waits for CTO::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
Self: Dear god, this is worse than I anticipated. *Salina*: Affirmative. I will see what information I can gather and let you know what comes out of that in about 10 minutes from now. ::Begins to download information to a PADD.::

Dr_Salina says:
::continues watching at a distance, amazed::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
COM: Erta: very well, we will join you shortly, Elara out

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*I appreciate it Mr. Nelson and remember if you need an exobiologist I'll be more than willing to help. You guys do have fun aboard a ship!. Well, I better let you work. Salina out!

Dr_Greene says:
::Ducks to avoid the wings, before helping the nurse to her feet again:: EO: Just take a seat there... ::Turns to the people nearby:: People: Better keep a little distance, unless you want to be hit over the head...

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OPS: Sure .. give me a moment to wrap things up...::taps a few commands in:: ... aaand.. done.. lead the way

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Chief Petty Officer O'Malley> Greene: I'm trying to get them to close ... but I ... they just seem to have a life of their own ... I don't know what to do!

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks at his PADD:: CO: Captain? You might find this interesting.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Lt. Jg. Arnet> ::Reports from OPS:: CO: Sir, coordinates have been transmitted.

Dr_Salina says:
::listens to the Doctors and keeps away from win range but keeps looking, hoping to be given access to the medical records later::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: what have you got? :: takes a look at the CSO's PADD ::

Dr_Greene says:
::Looks at the CPO:: MO: Try a local sedation... Make sure there will not be any impulses transmitted to his wing muscles anymore...

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::prods and prods at the control until it finally responds::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<MO Moria O'Questra> ::A medical officer with a rather large phaser burned hole in her head steps up next to Dr. Salina. Crusted blood adorns her neck and uniform:: Salina: What happened?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::nods to the CTO:: CTO: Let's get to deck 13. Computer: Deck 13.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
CO: Well, it was pretty obvious that the beam had to originate from the planet, but take a look at this. ::Points to certain information.:: It appears that the atmosphere in the direct path has been altered, damages so to speak. Whatever they ar doing down there, it might give them more trouble than they think. It will have long term effects.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::slips in the turbolift and goes with the OPS::

Dr_Salina says:
::looks at the new comer a bit startled:: Moria: No one knows for sure, but reality had a weird twist a few minutes ago and this is the result. You seem to be hurt bad, you need medical attention

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The Elara shakes briefly, but then stabilizes.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::blinks:: Self: What the...

Dr_Salina says:
::feels the vibration:: Self: What now?

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
CO: It seems the planet is replenishing the kind of hole the beam created. But this doesn't look good to me sir. I think we should talk to them about it. The beam originated from one of the larger cities right ov... wow. ::Grabs hold of a console to stay stable.::

Dr_Greene says:
::Puts the biobed to scan the engineer again, as the ship vibrates a bit::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<MO Moria O'Questra> ::Looks confused at the Dr. for a moment, reaches up and touches the hole and looks at the blood on her fingers:: Self: Hmph, would you look at that ... ::With the vibrations, she fades away::

Dr_Salina says:
::blinks::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CO: Cap'n I'm gonna have to steer round these gravimetric distortions or it's gonna be a bumpy ride.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::the TL halts on deck 13 and the doors open::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
CSO: I see, :: feels the ship rock :;

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::grips his chair for a moment::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: OK do what you have to

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::fallows the OPS out:: OPS: Now what.. ::notices the shake::

Dr_Salina says:
::looks at the place where the MO once was and runs her fingers through the space there. Then she looks around wondering if anyone else saw her::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Deck Thirteen stretches on a lot further than OPS remembers. In some spots, the walls are gone or replaced with weird multi-colored meshes. Screams and cries for help are heard from further down the corridor.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::manually weaves the Elara through the maze of gravimetric distortions::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: what has caused these distortions?

Dr_Greene says:
::Waiting for the result to come in, he turns to grab a sedative hypospray and use it on the engineer, hoping it will stop the wings from flapping this much::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::looks around:: CTO: First let's get this deck cleared of people. This deck doesn't look like it used to be.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The wings calm down.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OPS: ... humans have a saying... "We're not in Kansas anymore"... sure.. ::arms phaser::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CO: Looks like they are residual effects of the blast Cap'n

Dr_Salina says:
::looks again at the man with the wings, still thinking about the woman with a whole on her head::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::frowns at the CTO:: CTO: Kansas? Ah never mind, let's get to the source of the call for help. I'll contact Sickbay to send over some people.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::nods in agreement::

Dr_Greene says:
::Sighs in relief:: EO: How is that..? ::Looks at the data to see how complicated a procedure it will be to take care of the wings::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: grumbles audibly ::  FCO: OK, do we have the transport co-ordinates from the surface yet?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CPO O'Malley> ::Feels relaxed:: Greene: ... better ...

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CO: Just got 'em Cap'n.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
*Sickbay*: Tar to Sickbay, we could use some medical personnel at deck 13. This deck is swapping in and out of our space-time. There are possible injuries.

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CO: Sir I suggest you are really careful down there.  If the Romulans have been guiding these people there is no telling what they could have set into motion...

Dr_Greene says:
::Smiles a bit:: EO: Alright, now let's see how we can proceed with these wings of yours.. ::Presses a few buttons to transfer the data to a larger console so he can compare captions::

Dr_Salina says:
::listens to the com from OPS:: Self: In and out of space time hey? If only I had a tricorder

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Further down the corridor, the CTO sees an animal that looks remarkably like a pet he used to have as a child, crawl out of a hole in the wall, and into another on the other side.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::taps his commbadge:: *Salina*: Nelson to Salina, come in please.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CPO O'Malley> Greene: ... you're going to cut them off?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: ... Kra'Tok?! ... it can't be...

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: turns to Pazoski :: XO: I intend to be

Dr_Greene says:
::Smiles, even if his message may not warrant one at all:: EO: That would be a possibility...

Dr_Salina says:
::startled::*CSO* Yes Mr. Nelson I am here

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: you'll be with me

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CPO O'Malley> ::Frowns:: Greene: ... I'm not sure if I'm ready for that yet.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
CO: Aye Cap'n. ::nods::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::frowns at the CTO:: CTO: You know that animal-like thing?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
XO: Lieutenant, the bridge is yours - you have your orders

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OPS: Well.. i.. well i thought i did... like... ::gets his act together:: That's my torquelian sourpouncer.. well it was my childhood pet... i soo loved it....

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::hands over his console and follows the CO to the TL::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
*Salina*: I might have a little data on where the beam originated from. Perhaps there is a way we can reverse the process, but I need further studies on this. The captain will be beaming down soon, perhaps he can inform them of what happened and help us. Until then, I suggest we should carefully register  all the strange anomalies and sightings.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OPS: Never mind.. let's move on..

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: heads for the turbo lift ::

Dr_Greene says:
EO: You want to keep your wings? Mind you, that would make it difficult to work..

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CTO & OPS hear a moan around the corner.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
CTO: Okay then, I know what it is like to see things from your past. ::thinks of his symbiot::

Dr_Salina says:
*CSO*Yes good idea, I will start a log on the subject. Perhaps we can even publish this phenomenon in a journal

Dr_Salina says:
::looks at the winged man and listens to his conversation with Greene::*CSO*And you may see an engineer with wings in the future

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::thinks of sickbay:: *Sickbay*: Tar to Sickbay, you received my message?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<CPO O'Malley> Greene: They're a part of me ... I ... I just need time to deal with this ...

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Nothing is heard on the comm. from OPS.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
*Salina*: I like that idea. If you need any help on that subject. Perhaps this engineer can enlighten us with tales on his experience on all of this. But to be perfectly frank, I would rather like to see things back to normal. Nelson out.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: directs the turbolift toward the transporter room :: FCO: it will be good to get some normality for a little while, things are getting a bit crazy here at the moment don't you think?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::moves deeper in the what seems to be like a multi colored corridor::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::taps commbadge again:: *Sickbay*: Tar to sickbay. *Bridge*: Tar to bridge.

Dr_Salina says:
::sighs as the CSO becomes quiet and approaches the man with wings again, hoping they won't mind her intrusion::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::nods:: CO: Speaking of which... how do we know transporters weren't affected by that blast?

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Around the corner, the corridor has devolved into a jungle ... a female officer is slowly being devoured by some sort of massive Venus flytrap.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: No response to OPS on either.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances cautiously from his console towards the TL, while standing at a safe position from his own console. With a sigh he turns his attention back towards the view screen as he waits foe the latest scan to complete::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::looks at CTO:: CTO: It appears we have to get this deck cleared by ourselves and quite soon and especially that officer.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: Wh.. ::arms his phaser and fires on the plant::

Dr_Greene says:
::Nods slowly:: EO: Alright.. I will leave you for a bit then... Just think about it, real good... :::Turns and nods at the nurse:: Nurse: Administer another dose of Rexalin in half an hour to make sure those wings stay calm..

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The plant opens it's maws and drops the injured woman to the deck, burning to death under the phaser burst.

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
FCO: We will find out soon enough :: exits the turbolift as it comes to a halt ::

Dr_Salina says:
Greene:Dr, dr? I am very curious about that man ::speaks in a low voice::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OPS: Here! ::runs to the officer and takes her pulse to see if she is still alive::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Walks back to his console and starts to determine whether he can reverse the structural and molecular alterations that occurred throughout the ship.::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::tries to hold a smile as he lets the CO exit the TL first::

Dr_Greene says:
Salina: Yes, well.... ::Walks a bit away from the man, gesturing Salina to follow:: It's a weird situation really...

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The woman is alive, the skin on her legs seems to be burning off from some sort of saliva acid the plant emitted to digest its victims.

Dr_Salina says:
::gets a PADD she "borrowed" from a desk and starts taking notes:: Greene: The wings, its like he was born with them... though obviously he wasn't. I assume they were a part of his body?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::takes medkit from the nearest location:: CTO: First get this acid away and then we've got to get her to sickbay.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Grunts with annoyance at the slowness of the computer today, he has already grown tired from the melodic sounding computer voice. Darn thing sounded too cheerful for his own darker mood, closing it down was his first priority after his 18th failed attempt to access the data he needed. Relaying on manual control meant he was forced to pay constant attention to the console. Which was tiring enough. With a sigh he moves past 

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
:: leads Sollo to the transporter room then steps onto the pad ::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
...makes his way towards the center of the bridge, as far as he can from the console::

Dr_Greene says:
Salina: They are now, even though his body is not so sure about having them... Those spasms he had with them, those were just reflexes... His body is trying to reject the wings, however.. They are attached...

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: How is it looking Mr. Nelson, do you think we can reverse this damage?

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::steps up onto the pad... remembering what happened the first time he went on an away mission with the CO::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OPS: We need to neutralize this acid first.. sand.. we need... ::sees the rug on the floor was transformed into soil for the plant, takes a bit of it and places it on the acid:: OPS: That should do it... any response from sickbay?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
Transporter Chief: two tickets to the surface please, return tickets preferably

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The Chief snickers at the Captain's humor, and activates the transporter.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
CTO: No, it seems communication from this deck isn't possible. You take care of her and I'll go and see if I can get communications back online from the console over there.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CO & FCO arrive on the surface. They seem to be in some sort of courtyard, a grand statue of a man looking up to the sky is before them. The smell of morning dew permeates the air as the reds & oranges of sunlight grace the azure skyline. A grand citadel is before them.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks up from his work:: XO: It's too early to say at this point sir. I believe we might have a chance, but it would certainly be a lot faster and perhaps better if were to get the help of those who caused this.

Dr_Salina says:
::returning to her usual chatty self:: Greene: I see, most curious, from a physiological point of view, a most remarkable adaptation . Quite amazing, like looking at a new humanoid species and ... He is intent on keeping them? Do you think that is possible?

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@CO: This looks all too familiar sir. ::visibly nervous::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CSO: Then hopefully our Captains diplomatic "flair" will give us access to those people

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::walks over to the console and taps a few buttons::

Host The_Storyteller says:
@ ACTION: A group of the similar looking people (blonde hair, blue eyes, purple lined birthmarks) slowly walk toward them. A few of them wear flowing silver fabric, others wear simple tunics, apparent guards.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OPS: She is stable but still unconscious.. she'll be fine for an hour or so

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@FCO: relax, :: enjoys the feeling of solid ground beneath his feet ::

Dr_Greene says:
Salina: I am not sure.. If it is at all possible, it will be a long and difficult road for him to go on... ::Shakes head:: I don't give him much chance of keeping them though..

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ FCO: have you any idea how long its been since i had my feet on the ground?

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::nods to the CTO:: CTO: Then we know how much time we have.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks at the XO for a very short moment:: XO: I truly hope so sir. If not, this might already be the peak of my career. ::Smiles slightly before returning his attention to the work on front of him again.::

Dr_Salina says:
::shrugs:: Greene: humanoids are remarkably adaptable. I saw a woman earlier...she was badly injured. Then she just disappeared. Normally I would think I was going crazy but these are not normal times

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@CO: I take it we're not including Stations. ::smiles::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::gets no response from the console, at least, it doesn't give any information about the ship, except for deck 13:: CTO: It seems deck 13 has been cut off the rest of the ship. Communications on this deck are only available for this deck.

Dr_Salina says:
Greene: Or ...::frowns:: Greene: This is not a normal ship?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ FCO: No, its not the same really :: smiles to the approaching group ::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::A somewhat elder man in the most ornate of fabric approaches, a great smile on his face:: ALL: Captain Timrok, and his fair apprentice, I am Primeverate Glupiec, leader of the Fellowship of Kent. Welcome to Paio. We are the Paior!

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Glances briefly towards the direction of the CSO before returning his attention towards the view screen. Calmly, he glances at the top of the view screen. Seemly fixed on a random spot on the view screen:: All: We're just wasting time here. ::Address no one in particular, the comments was barely audible::

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::smiles too as the group approaches::

Dr_Greene says:
Salina: I... I am not so sure anymore... I used to think we were just a normal ship but these things do are a bit extraordinary....

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
OPS: Take her to sickbay via the turbolift I’ll scout around here for anymore plants, dead people, flying squirrels and other "normal" Elara phenomena

Dr_Salina says:
<FCO Lost>::enters the bridge to take the helm::

Dr_Salina says:
<FCO Lost>::is naturally scared by the CIV's presence but tries to remain unnoticed and sits at the console::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
CTO: Okay, I'll be back as soon as possible and will bring more security, operations and medical personnel and I'll inform the bridge. Don't get into any trouble. Hate to not see you again. ::takes the female officer in his arms and walks over to the nearest TL::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: What do you propose then Mr. Maor, that we just pack up and continue on our original mission?

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: We fought Borg, we defeated Romulan spies and plots, we saved the galaxy and we get foiled by bloody plants and squirrels.. hell no.. ::continues to walk down the damn corridor::

Dr_Salina says:
Greene: A bit ... ::looks around:: Greene: But things are calming down here. It should be a smooth ride from here on. Though I wonder what is happening up there in the bridge

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks up from his console again, not realizing that the CIV spoke, then looks back down, but keeps one ear open for the conversation between the XO and the CIV.::

Dr_Greene says:
::Shrugs:: Salina: I don't know, and honestly, as long as we won't get swamped by them, I won't ask questions.. ::Smiles:: There is enough to do around here without doing that..

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
CTO: Good luck. ::walks over to the TL and enters the TL::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@Glupiec: Thank you for meeting with us, this is Lieutenant Sollo :: motions toward his flight control officer ::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Computer: Sickbay.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Sighs:: XO: Can't you feel it? Something is deathly wrong here. I can ::Emphasizes the next word with calm:: feel ::pauses a movement before continuing:: it. ::Scratches his head in annoyance, he spares the XO a quick look before returning his attention towards the view screen once again. Not forgetting to spare the TL doors a quick look as well::

Dr_Salina says:
<FCO Lost>::looks at the path Sollo took around the gravitational wells and shakes his head:: Self: amateur

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ CO: You are from the Federation, then? We have heard of your coalition from the Romulan Empire. Some of the things they said were ... well, not quite polite. However, we have come to learn you cannot trust everything a Romulan says.

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::nods to Glupiec::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: As the CTO continues down the corridor, he feels a breeze come from a doorway that is cracked open a little bit.

Dr_Salina says:
Greene: Thank you Dr. I know I am jus a civilian, but if at all possible I would like a copy of your records of what happened here. It was quite unusual indeed

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@Glupiec: A wise policy, we are indeed from the Federation, though our visit today was somewhat unplanned

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::the TL doors open and Tar steps out with the female officer in his arms::

Dr_Greene says:
::Nods:: Salina: I will see what I can arrange with my superiors... ::Nods at her apologetically:: Excuse me, there are patients waiting.. ::Turns to the next patient::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Everything feels wrong here, but unfortunately "protocol" needs to take over here and their "weapon" is too dangerous to leave uninvestigated

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
::he wipes his neck thinking it was just a cold sweat but notices the feeling persists and notices the crack. He takes a look thru it::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ CO: Well we can discuss that over a meal. Please, follow me. ::Gestures, and abruptly turns, his robes flowing as the other Paior come along to, gesturing for the CO & FCO to accompany them::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::enters sickbay and lays the officer on the next available biobed::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: The CTO sees sunlight and blue skies on the other side.

Dr_Salina says:
::nods and watches the Dr move away with a sigh. Having nothing better to do, she heads for the exit, intent to return to tranquil nebula for more testimonies::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
XO: We're toying here with something beyond our control. ::Takes a few steps closer to the view screen, his attention fixed on a distant point on the screen::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Nurse Teyna> ::Rushes over:: OPS: What happened to her?

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@:: gives Sollo a reassuring smile then follows Glupiec :: FCO: Perk of the job

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
@::quietly follows close behind the CO::

Dr_Salina says:
::moves sideways to avoid OPS as he enters sickbay::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: Hm... holodecks are not on this floor.. ::he moves to the door and using his half-Klingon strength pushes the door aside::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Teyna: She got caught by a Venus fly trap on deck 13. Some digestive acid got on her leg.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Maor suddenly hears a familiar voice speak out, "Father."

Dr_Greene says:
::Spots the OPS entering and heads over to him immediately, a tricorder already in his hand, ready to scan::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::Watches Maor:: CIV: What?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Nurse Teyna> ::Her antennae twitch in disbelief, but shakes her head:: OPS: Well, we'll try to get her worked on. Is there anyone else coming from that deck? We haven't heard anything.

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Shane Zaris, Maor's son, is standing in plain view of all in the midst of the bridge.

Dr_Salina says:
Self: So I guess the action isn't over yet ::looks at the woman::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
Teyna: Thank you. It appears no communication is possible from deck 13. I think it would be wise to have some medical personnel get over there to treat the injuries. I'll inform the bridge about the situation.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Curses under his breath, he knew. He can't explain it but he knew. Slowly he turns around and snarls in anger at the vision in front of him:: All: You're not real. ::His voice laced with uncontrolled anger and frustration::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Looks up from his console as a strange person is seen and lays a hand on his phaser.::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: A hedge maze greets the CTO on the other side. It's almost as if the doorway leads the CTO to another world.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Shane> ::Looks hurt:: CIV: What?

Dr_Greene says:
::Scans the woman brought in by Tar to see the extent of the damage::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Nurse Teyna> Dr Greene: Doctor Greene, if you could find Doctor Salina, perhaps you could head down to Deck 13 and lend a hand?

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Shane> ::Looks frightened and takes a step back::

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: I got to cut back on the Romulan ale... ::after rubbing his eyes a bit he feels that this is actually real.. he takes his tricorder and starts taking readings::

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::slightly jumps when he sees Shane just "appear", resists the urge to go for his phaser as he knows it wont do anything::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Nurse Teyna> ::Quite direct for someone that is technically "beneath" Greene in rank::

Dr_Salina says:
::approaches from behind Tenya:: Nurse/Greene: Yes yes I'll help ::smiles::

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
*Bridge*: Tar to bridge. I've just returned from deck 13, it appears it's still in a state of flux and there are still injured people over there. I'm taking some medical, security and operations personnel down there.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Breaths harder, he glances around him for a second. Cursing he forgot it back at his console. With a snarl he turns his attention back to.. Whatever that is:: Shane. You're. ::Takes a step forward:: Not. ::Pauses a moment, in loss as he considers his options:: Real. ::Stops dead in his tracks, unsettled feeling washing over him::

Host The_Storyteller says:
ACTION: Meanwhile, the CO & FCO are led into the citadel. It is a beautiful mesh of classic architecture (of a fashion) and modern technology.

CTO_Lt_Starbuck says:
Self: Strange.. everything comes up as real as it can be... ::sets a navpoint using the tricorder and programs it to record the movement from there on. He enters the maze::

Dr_Greene says:
::Nods slowly and puts the tricorder down:: Teyna: Can you handle it here? ::Turns, knowing the answer already, and stands face to face with Salina again:: Salina: Let's go then...

FCO_LtJG_Sollo says:
::gets a distinct feeling of de ja vu::

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::As they are led into a dining hall:: CO: So what exactly did bring you to our world? ::Already has an idea, but wants a direct answer::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@ :: admires his surroundings as they walk, happy to be away from the drab starship interior he has become so accustomed to ::

Dr_Salina says:
Greene: Just lead and I will follow. I will keep Mr. Nelson informed, he has been somewhat helpful

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Shane> ::Starts to cry and runs away from Maor, disappearing into a wall::

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Listening to the conversation the CIV is trying to have with his son, he grabs his phaser, but leaves it holstered.:: Self: Could this be a side effect of the wave?

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
::taps his badge:: *OPS*: Err understood Lieutenant, what’s the situation down there?

Dr_Greene says:
::Turns and heads for the exit:: Salina: Follow me please... :: Follows OPS himself::

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Curses, he glares towards the wall and glances up towards the general direction of the XO and the CSO:: XO, CSO: See what I mean? ::Turns abruptly towards the view screen while mumbling to himself::

Dr_Greene says:
::Grabs a med-kit on the way out::

Host CO_Capt_Timrok says:
@Glupiec: Well quite a strange thing, we were passing by on another assignment when we were broadsided by a rather large energy wave, which we traced back to here :: watches Glupiec for his reaction :;

XO_LtCmdr_Pazoski says:
CIV: Isn't it nice to have the family back together?  I think you need to go and apologize to your son.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
*XO*: I've brought back one injured officer, but there are more injured on deck 13. Communications to and from deck 13 are cut off due to the shifting of deck 13. And it has been cut of the central computer.

CIV_Cmdr_Maor says:
::Not even bothering to look back at the XO's direction:: XO: That's not my son.

Host The_Storyteller says:
<Primeverate Glupiec> @ ::Does not break stride:: CO: Ah, yes. I hope your vessel was not adversely affected by that. The ... "energy wave" ... as you put it, is part of a grand experiment of ours. I'll have my main scientist on the project come to explain it to us over the meal.

CSO_LtJG_Nelson says:
::Before the CIV can react he tries to get the CIV's attention:: CIV: Sir! You did well not trusting your son's image. There was chronoton energy involved. It was only a ghost so to speak. Try to avoid talking to it, should you meet it again. ::Looks over to the XO:: XO: I recommend the same for anyone else sir. We might alter the timeline.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
*XO*: I'm heading back there with medical, security and operations personnel to clear that deck immediately. Tar out.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
*OPS/Sec*: I need three security teams and three operations teams at deck 13. Tar out.

OPS_LtJG_Tar says:
::heads back to deck 13::

Host The_Storyteller says:
=/\==/\==/\==/\==/\= PAUSE MISSION =/\==/\==/\==/\==/\=

DRAMATIS PERSONAE

Terry Imrie is Captain Joseph Timrok (CO – Commanding Officer)
Peter Saunders is Lieutenant Commander Peter Pazoski (XO – Executive Officer)
Eldad Ben-Tovim is Commander Maor (CIV – Starfleet Intelligence Specialist)
Michael Jones is Lieutenant Mathar Raythan (CMO – Chief Medical Officer), Erta, Primeverate Glupiec, Moria O’Questra and Shane Zaris
Scott Knight is Lieutenant JG Iain Sollo (FCO – Flight Control Officer)
Rob van den Dungen is Lieutenant JG Dalin Tar (OPS – Operations Officer)
Rob Lemmens is Lieutenant JG Nathaniel Nelson (CSO – Chief Science Officer)

Lilia Perfeito is Doctor Selina, & FCO Lost

Stardate: 10603.26
Arc Title: “For Tomorrow”
Part: Two (“A Stone Cast”)
Ship Manager: Michael Jones (Monitored by Lilia Perfeito)
Arc Creator: Michael Jones

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