Prologue: The Hayden Is in orbit of Unilles 3 and has found all the adults dead. The only living inhabitants that can be found are the children and they seem to have no cares about the adult being dead.

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CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: On Unilles III, surrounded by the bodies of the dead adults, she waits for the last one to be beamed aboard.::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::maintaining a standard orbit around the planet::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::watches the events transpire on the screen::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Waits for the soil containers to be beamed down.  He grumbles.::  CMO:  Had I wanted to be a gardener... I would have gone into the science field.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Is with Marsland, watching the screen.::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::trims the pitch slightly::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ *Nurse Cross*: You know the drill.  Keep the bodies quaranteened.  The moment you have something to tell me, let me know.  At the moment we need to gather various samples.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: I want you to monitor for any anomolous readings.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO:  What, you are not?  Come one, let's get away from this general area.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Heads away from the violent scene and smell.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: What do you think, Captain. What could be going on down there? I've got my theories, but... ::Shakes head::

CSO_Knight says:
::Is looking at the atmospheric sensors' report from the console behind him::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Nods at the Commander and follows the Doctor.::  CMO:  Am I not what?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CMO: Doctor please have regular readings done of any and all personnel on the surface for psychiatric difficulties.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: Well, I'm hoping the XO and the CMO get some information.  I'd like to know how the adults died.

CSO_Knight says:
::Swivels around to look up at the main viewscreen::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Pulls out his tricorder and scans the area.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: A gardner... :. Takes a deep breath upwind of the area, closing her eyes for a moment.::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::adjusts the pitch slightly::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  I'm not a gardener!  What makes you think i'm a gardener!

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CNS*: Counselor see if you can determine any type of alien presence in the area.  It may be intermittent.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: Of course. But I'm more curious about the kids... it's just "unnatural"--and I hate that word--of them to be so happy after the deaths of their parents!

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Shaking her head, she opens her eyes and walks over toward a small grove of trees.::  CTO: Because... :: stops and looks around the area.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: Agreed.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Moves closer to the Doctor, practically right beside her, his nose in  her face.::  CMO:  Because why?

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ ::Frowns:: CTO: Rather quiet... odd... :: Her mind shifts to gathering samples of plant, water, air and soil.::

Jeril says:
@:: wanders over to the XO:: XO: Lady are you going to take us to Ongor 4?

CNS_HeiRan says:
*XO*: Of course. I'll do that now. ::Moves to one of the science stations and, after panicing for a moment, remembers how to do such a thing.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Jeril: Ongor 4?

CSO_Knight says:
::Looks down at his console and makes sure that the tricorder links are not only still working and constantly updating, but looks over the data that they are sending up::
Sec Jian Ni says:
@ ::Stays close to Commander Aria, keeping an eye on the children.::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::adjusts the heading and trims the pitch::

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Mr. Rochelle, are you picking up anything we need to know about?

Jeril says:
XO: Yes that is where we want to go.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Calls out:: Computer: Computer, scan the area for any anomalous lifesigns.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@:: With gloves on, she quickly gathers what is needed.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Snorts a bit at the Doctor and returns his attention to the scans.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Looks at the Child.:: Jeril: Why Ongor 4?

FCO_Rochelle says:
::hands fly over her console:: CO: Nothing unusual sir.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ *CSO*: I am sending you some general samples.  :: Places the items on the ground and steps away.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Thank you, let me know if you do.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: Understood sir.  I also sense nothing either.

Jeril says:
@XO: Because there are a lot of children there also.

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Your senses are strong, are they not?

CSO_Knight says:
::Turns to check and make sure that the complex computer core is still linked to the Hayden:: *CMO*: I'll beam them directly to Lab 1. They'll take a look at 'em an' report t' me soon. Thank 
ya, llo-uh I mean Doc'.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Jeril: Ah I see.  Where we go with you will be determined by Starfleet Command.

Computer says:
CNS: There are no such lifesigns.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Smiles::  *CSO*: Don't change just for me.  Love out.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Stays close to the Doctor and watches the area around them, looking for anything out of the ordinary.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
Computer: Scan for the possible presence of energy beings.

FCO_Rochelle says:
::turns to face the captain:: CO: Yes sir they are.  But there is nothing to fear from me I have taken the sacred oath not to invade without permission.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@Jeril: Go gather the children so we can go to the Hayden.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: Shall we rejoin Commander Aria?

CSO_Knight says:
::Gives the Lab Techs a heads up that they are recieving some samples from below::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  Of course.  ::Grumbles as the air is making his nose itch.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Oh, I have no worries about that, I was just hoping you could help us with this mission.  Not by reading the minds of those we know are around, but by sensing what we don't see. ::smiles::

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: I would be more than happy to accommodate you sir.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: noting his twitching nose and grumble.::  CTO: Were you contagious after all as Cross suggested?

Computer says:
CNS: There are no detectable energy beings on the planet.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: All you have to do is ask me and I will scan for you.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Nods and returns to his former position near the captain.:: *XO*: Sir, I've scanned for strange lifesigns and for the possible presence of energy beings. Both scans were negative.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  No.  The air is making my nose itch.  ::Snorts and sniffles.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: Allergies?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Captain.  I am requesting another team of security personnel with engineering and medical tricorders to come down and I recommend we bring the children up and have them screened thoroughly by medical and psychiatric.

Jeril says:
@ :: wanders back to where the rest of the children are::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  I'm not allergic to anything.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Turns to Janet:: CO: I'd like to look the children over personally.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir just a suggestion.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: Very well, you shall have your security.  The children will be beamed directly to sickbay.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ CTO: Somehow, I doubt that.  :: Looks over at the XO watching the children.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: You'll get your chance, Counselor.

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Yes, Mr. Rochelle?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: Captain do not allow the children free wander and have them supervised at all times.  Something is not logical here and I am not sure what as of yet.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: I would recommend quarantine of the children before they are allowed to mingle with the crew.  Just a gut feeling sir.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: I had no intention of letting the children run amok on my ship, Commander.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@CMO:  You doubt that?  You haven't even examined me yet.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Coming up to the first officer.::  XO: The bodies we found show signs of inflicted violence.  I have sent various samples up to the ship for general analysis.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CO: Permission to go to Sickbay to supervise the psychiatric care of the children?

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: Granted.

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Agreed.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: I did not mean otherwise Captain.  I simply meant you may want to keep the other children away until they receive clearance.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Nods, then exits the bridge and heads for sickbay.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*Sickbay*: Sickbay this is the bridge.  I want you to set up a quarantined area for the children of Unilles III.  The Counselor will be joining you shortly to give them a psych eval.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Looks over at Ensigns Kipling and Jian Ni and nods at his security officers.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@*CO*: I recommend sending Dr. Love back up as well with the children and keeping Ens Thalataar here to supervise the security scouts.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*XO*: Agreed.

Nurse Cross says:
*CO*: More quarantined areas?  At this rate, the entire ship will need to be quarantined.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir you might want to transport en masse directly to the sickbay containment field.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Realizing the first officer was speaking, she listens and waits.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Arrives in Sickbay to find Nurse Cross setting up the quarantined area.:: Cross: Here I am!

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Walks over to the CMO and the CTO.:: CMO: Doctor you will beam up to the Hayden with the children and work with the CNS in clearing the children.  CTO: Ensign you will remain here with me and the other security scouts to survey the area closer.

Nurse Cross says:
:: Nods her head::  CNS: Good... how many children are we looking at?

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Nods at the Commander.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CMO: Signal the Hayden when you are ready to beam up.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Nods::  XO: Alright.

CNS_HeiRan says:
Cross: Twenty, but they seem to be continuously moving about. If that matters at all.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Heads over to the group of children.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Mentally reviews the protocol for questioning children of questionable reliability.::

Nurse Cross says:
CNS: All I need is the numbers.  Which by the way, are too many for this room.  I suggest one of the conference rooms for quarantine.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CMO: By the way Doctor.  That young one there may be your best link to the others. ::Points to Jeril.::

FCO_Rochelle says:
::slaves OPS to her console to maintain a direct link to engineering::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Moves over to his security officers.::

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: All power output is 100% and engineering is reporting everything is in the green.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Barely catching the first officers words, looks back.::  XO: Who?

CNS_HeiRan says:
Cross: Right. I'll inform the bridge. ::Taps combadge:: CO: Sir, this is Ens. Hei Ran. Nurse Cross believes that it would be best to transport the children to conference room 2, not Sickbay.

Ensign Kipling says:
@CTO:  Not much for scenery, eh sir?

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CNS*: Very well, I'll inform the doctor.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Motions to Jeril once again for the CMO.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Scratches the itches in his moustache and taps out a few keys on the console and checks in with the lab. They report nothing unusual so far::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Noting who she is pointing at, she nods and joins the group of children.::  Jeril: Hello.  Ready to beam up to the ship?

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CMO*: Doctor.  Nurse Cross has suggested that the children be transported to Conference Room Two.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ *CO*: I trust her judgment.  I will meet her there.

Jeril says:
@: CMO: Yes we are. Can we have some ice cream once we get up there?

Host CO_Marsland says:
*Security*: Security detail, transport down to the planet.

Nurse Cross says:
:: Her hands full of various paraphernalia, looks at the counselor.::  CNS: Let's go.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Heads with Cross to that area to set up the quarantine area.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
CTO: Ensign. We will survey the area two by two.  Keep continuous tricorder for engineering and scientific/medical on at all times.  Report anything that is odd including odd feelings or emotions.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ Jeril: I think I can arrange that.  :: Motions the children to gather closer around her.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Grumbles under his breath.::  Kipling:  The Andorian Ushann ritual is almost much nicer to look at than this place.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ *TC*:  Transporter room, 21 to beam to conference room 2.

CNS_HeiRan says:
Cross: Right.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@XO:  Yes Commander.  ::Nods slightly.::

Action: The CMO's group is transported to Conference room 2.

CNS_HeiRan says:
Cross: We should make sure that they have everything that they need--within reason. It's important that we show that we are "The Good Guys" and have nothing to do with whatever happened to their--::At the same time that the CNS and Nurse Cross are entering Conference Room Two, the CMO's group arrives and Hei Ran stops mid-sentence.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Glances around the room and nods, then moves to the replicator.::  Children: All, please come over here and let me know what treat you would like.  Then I want you to take it and sit down for a bit.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Sees some more Security Officers arrive on the planet.::  Sec:  Kipling, you go with Urn-dar.  Jian Ni, you'll be with Jepson.  Sellenar and Tussusk, you'll round off the last pair.

Nurse Cross says:
 :: Looks at the stuffed toys in her arms and then at the counselor.::

Action: The children gather around the CMO and start ordering various treats.
FCO_Rochelle says:
::trims the pitch and checks the power consumption logs as well::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::As the pairs group together, he moves over to the First Officer.::  XO:  My Security Teams have been sent off.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Noting the counselor, nods a greeting and then as quickly as the replicator could work, began handing out various treats.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Moves to near Chey, and addresses the children smilingly.:: Children: Hello, folks. Welcome to the USS Hayden. Dr. Love here will be serving you tonight. ::He grinned devilishly at Chey.::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: Very well then we will take this direction ::points toward some rocks that may contain a cave.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Reads over the tricorder data and records it into the mission file for archiving and recall for duty logs and further study::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
@ :: Gives him a look that says he is lucky she does not abondon him with all the kids.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Nods and begins heading in that direction, a phaser in one hand, and a tricorder in the other.::

Action: After getting their treats they head for the nurse and ask for the stuffed animals.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::sits in her chair and awaits reports from the crew::

Nurse Cross says:
:: begins handing the various simple toys she has to the children around her.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Sits to one side of the long conference table, calling the children over.:: Children: Here. Come here to eat your treats. Then we'll play a game together.

CSO_Knight says:
::Pours over the great influx of information to find any hints to the mystery laid before them.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Scans the area continuously for anything out of the ordinary with both the tricorder and his eyes.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Looks down at the last child, quietly waiting.  Kneels down to the small girl as all the others head over to the counselor.::

Action: The children set long enough to eat the treats that they have and start playing ignoring the other adults in the room.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Listening to her very quiet voice, nods and orders her a pistachio ice cream cone.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Scoops up the small child and heads over to the counselor.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Continues on towards the hills.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Well, I guess we just sit here and wait, right, Lieutenant?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Comes to an entrance near a cave inset in the hills and scans the interior from the exterior.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Frowns, thinking "I should have anticipated that. This is why I didn't go into pediatrics"::

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: A moment here.

Small Child says:
:: squirms alot not wanting to be in the CMO arms::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Scans as well.::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Puts the child down at the table and turns to watch the children.::  CNS: What do you think so far?

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: It seems like it sir.  I would hate to think that some type of alien virus or some other bacteria gets all of us adults to either commit suicide or kill each other.

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Same here.  So tell me about yourself, while we wait?

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir??? I would rather it be done in private if you don't mind sir.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Leans his elbows on the table, gazing at the kids as they dance in a circle around Nurse Cross.:: CMO: I just don't know. Obviously something's up. I mean, this just doesn't happen! They... ::he caught himself and began to whisper:: My best guess is that it is an absolutely complete denial. It's intriguing that they won't sit still... You'd think that, even if they are denying what's happened, that they would crave attention

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Looks over to the Commander, wonderign what she's thinking.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Okay.  Sure.  No problem.

CSO_Knight says:
::Gets the preliminary report from Lab 1, The samples show nothing out of the ordinary::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Pulls out her medical recorder and puts it on the table.::  CNS: I don't know... when I was found, the last thing I wanted was attention.  :: Looks up her voice quiet.::  For all we know, they watched their parents violently kill each other.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: If you were an alien presence.  Where would you hide?

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir there are certain things that I would rather the crew not know at the moment.  But I will tell you this much I have been in  Starfleet for the past 10 years and am a Betazoid who has a very strong telepathic and empathic abilities.  My Starfleet record does speak for it self.

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: I understand, Lieutenant.  I'm just trying to pass the time.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@XO:  Hrmmmm...  ::Rubs his beard in thought.::  A place where normal means of scanning would not work.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: I would also have to remind the CMO that I do wear a medical transponder that is required by starfleet medical as I have had some serious injuries and they need to be monitored.

Jeril says:
:: plays with the other children while keeping an eye on the adults in the room::

CSO_Knight says:
CO: The Doctor's samples show nothin' outta th' ordin'ry, Cap'n. Maybe what made the 'dults looney isn't biological or natural.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Yes, which is what makes me want to call it denial: the gruesomeness of it. But I just can't make sense of things. Why won't they sit still?

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: That is, I assume, in your medical file?

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: Yes sir it is in my classified medical file as well as my unclassified files as well.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Try asking them?

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@CTO: And where would that logically be?

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: No worries then.  Our CMO is top notch.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: I'm still scannin' an' correlatin' th' Away Team's tricorder scans for new discoveries, though.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Good, Lieutenant.  Let me know if you come up with anything.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: I am quite sure she is.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: I heard the Commander talking to them down on the planet. That's too direct. If we want to break through their denial, we need to bring them to face the facts in their own way. At the very least, this should_ wear off soon. It's the should_ that worries me.

CTO_Thalataar says:
@XO:  Well it could be in a variety of places.  The mountains here would be an ideal location.. if there is some kind of mineral deposit that is causing a disruption in our scans.  Hmmph... Other than that... some place where there may be radiation present.... or even a ship in orbit on the other side of the planet.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: If we force them into something that their mind can't handle... well, we could cause more damage.

CSO_Knight says:
CO: No worries.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: Well... there are other methods.  Though they did not work with me... who knows.

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir if you have some time we could talk more freely in your ready room if you would like.

XO_LtCmdr_Aria_MD says:
@::Thinks a few moments about what the CTO has said attempting to break each down logically.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
FCO: Sure, when we get a few minutes.

CMO_Lt_Love says:
CNS: I should probably go take care of the autopsies.  Think you can handle things here on your own?

FCO_Rochelle says:
CO: Thank you sir.  ::tuns back to her console and back to her jobs::

CTO_Thalataar says:
@::Grumbles softly.::  XO:  There is no logic in what has happened on this planet.. if that's what you're trying to figure out.

CNS_HeiRan says:
CMO: Maybe your similar... "experiences" could act as a bridge between you and the kids. We should explore that... Yes, I can handle this on my own. Thanks.

CSO_Knight says:
::Keeps all of the new data in line and records it at a steady pace::

CMO_Lt_Love says:
:: Stands.  Quietly::  CNS: Violence... I still do not know what all happened long ago.  I will join you after I have dealt with... :: looks at the children and stops.::

Host Rich says:
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