Prologue: The crew of the Hayden has regained control of the ship and has Jeril in sick bay and the rest of the children in the brig. The Children are slowly waking up.

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CNS_HeiRan says:
::Is sitting just outside the containment field holding Jeril, watching her awaken.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::on the bridge waiting for answers::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::begins to come around::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Is in the Brig.  He sees some of the children beginning to wake up.::  Jepson:  They were so innocent when they were asleep.   ::Grumbles.::  It looks like we are going to have some excitement down here.::

Host Jeril says:
:: starts to come around and looks to see where she is::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Out loud:  Oooooo my head.....some one get the registry number of the ship that keel hauled me please.  ::puts both hands to her aching head::

TO Jepson says:
::Nods and keeps her eyes on the children.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  Thalataar to Bridge, the children in the brig are beginning to wake up.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Turns for a moment to look at the Biobed that Rochelle was moved to.:: AFCO: Welcome back to the land of the living.

Action: The Children in the Brig seem somewhat confused as they wake up.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CTO*:  That's good, watch them closely to see how they react to Jeril being taken from them.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CNS: Man my head is killing me what the blazes hit me?

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  Yes Captain.  ::Keeps an eye on the children as well.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Turns back to Jeril and tilts his head at her.:: AFCO: Her. Or, rather... well, I guess it's just her. Do you remember anything from when you were combating her mind?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::rubs her temples::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CNS: I don't know if it will help or not but from what little contact I did get before I got nailed Jeril is not human.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Raises an eyebrow, still sitting and watching Jeril.:: Self: Really. Fooled us, then.

CSO_Knight says:
::Heads for the Bridge, hoping no one will see his late arrival.::

Host Jeril says:
::gets hers senses back and sees where she is:: CNS: Why am I here?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Stone-faced:: Jeril: Who are you?

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Wriggles his nose as he keeps his hand near his phaser in case he should need to use it.::

CTO Jepson says:
 CTO:  Do you think they're going to try anything?

Host Jeril says:
CNS: That is none of your concern. Where are my children?

CSO_Knight says:
::Exits the TL and on the Bridge::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CNS: I would not provoke her.

CTO_Thalataar says:
Jepson:  Hrmmm.. I don't know.  I hope not.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::looks up as Knight enters the bridge::  CSO: Lieutenant, nice of you to join us.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: Your children?

Action: As the children begin to realize where they are they form circles in each cell and start to hum.

CSO_Knight says:
::Heads over to the Science console and smiles at the Captain's greeting::

TO Jepson says:
::Raises her eyebrow.::  CTO:  Do you hear that?

CTO_Thalataar says:
Jepson:  Hear what?  My hearing isn't what it used to be Jepson... or at least... my species can't hear too well.   ::Grumbles.::

Host Jeril says:
CNS: Yes my children and never mind they are now calling me. ::waves her hand and disappears::

CSO_Knight says:
::Grins:: CO: Sorry Cap'n. I figured that I should get me bum up 'ere an' do some work.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CSO: Yes, that would be nice, Othello.  ::grins back at him::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CNS: Damn it.

TO Jepson says:
CTO:  They're humming.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Blinks, standing and tapping his combadge.:: *CO*: Captain, Jeril is awake and has left. She's in control of the children, and isn't human!

CTO_Thalataar says:
::He walks over to one of the cells and peers towards the children, trying to ascertain what they are up to.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: Thalataar!  the counselor has informed me that Jeril has escaped her containment field.  He also informs me that she isn't human.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
*CO*: Sir Jeril is definitely not human and she referred to the children as hers.  Caution is warranted here I believe.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CNS*: I've informed the CTO

CNS_HeiRan says:
*CO*: Permission to return to the bridge?

CSO_Knight says:
::Logs into the console and taps away on the controls::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*AFCO*: Hers? I agree.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Hears the comm and rubs his beard.::  *CO*:  Acknowledged Captain.  If Jeril comes here... I am going to shoot her.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CNS*: Granted, you can do nothing now.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
*CO*: Yes sir Her's.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*AFCO*: As though she gave birth to them?

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: Light stun, unless that doesn't work, then use whatever force necessary.

CTO_Thalataar says:
Jepson:  Stay alert.  If Jeril appears in any of the cells, vent more gas into them.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Nods to the AFCO, and runs out of Sickbay toward the nearest TL. He waits for Rochelle, if she is going to follow.::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
*CO*: All I got before I passed out was that Jeril is not human other than that I can't say for sure.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::picks herself up and follows the CNS::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*AFCO*: Acknowledged, Bri.

Action: Jeril appears in the Brig area.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CNS: Where to now?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Orders the lift to the bridge.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
AFCO: Bridge. Where else? We can't run around and try to find her ourselves.

CTO_Thalataar says:
*Sec*:  Thalataar to Security.  Tussusk, I want you down here.  Kipling, Jian Ni and Urndar, seal off Engineering once again and stand guard.

TO Jepson says:
CTO:  Sir!  ::Points to Jeril.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Turns around.::  Jepson:  Vent the gas!

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CNS: Well if Jeril is that strong and she really is, we have to find a way to either short circuit her mind control powers or find some way to shut her down.

Host Jeril says:
CTO: You will let my children go now :: waves her hand and watches Jepson walk over to the console and start to let down the force fields to each cell::

TO Jepson says:
 ::Hurries over to the Brig console and is suddenly taken over by Jeril.::

Host Jeril says:
:: watches as each cell is opened::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Grumbles loudly in frustration.  He modifies his phaser to fire off a wide-beam stun.  He then points it at the children and fires at them.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Arrives at the bridge and exits into the room.:: Room: Captain.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::steps off the lift:: CO: We got a problem in the brig.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: The children are being freed.

Action: All the children fall as the phaser hit them.

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: Is Thalataar on it?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Correction sir CTO has stunned them.  All are down as far as I can tell sir.

CSO_Knight says:
Self: I remember when people used t' jus' spank kids...

Host Jeril says:
CTO: Since you are going to be that way we will leave. :: waves her hand and all the children and she disappear::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Points the phaser at Jeril.::  Jeril:  Surrender your hold on that child...  ::Sees them disappear and squeals softly in defeat.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Shakes his head.:: Self: I don't know what to think anymore. ::Softly:: Out loud: It's just like before... though that entity didn't pose as one of the kids...

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::raises and eyebrow:: Self: Ut oh we have a problem now.

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  Thalataar to Bridge.... they're gone.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir The children are gone.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: Gone!  Gone where?

TO Jepson says:
::Shakes her head.::  Self:  What happened?

CSO_Knight says:
::Looks over the sensor logs to see how they disappeared::

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  I don't know... I managed to stun the children and as I was about to stun Jeril.. they vanished.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Trying to search now.  ::extends her mental capabilities to their farthest in an attempt to locate the children::

CSO_Knight says:
::Initiates an active scan of the Hayden and the surrounding space as well as LRS scans::

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: Find them!  I don't want them running loose on this ship!

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I can not sense them on the ship.  For some reason it is as if they have left the ship.

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  Yes Captain.

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: Well, I can't say that I'm sorry, if that's the case.

Action: Jeril and all the children suddenly appear on the bridge.

TO Jepson says:
::Grabs a tricorder nearby and begins a scan of the Brig to see if there are any trace signatures that could give them a clue as to where they went.::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::swiftly turns around:: CO: Sir ::points to the children::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Jumps backward, surprised out of his pants.:: All: Oy!

Host CO_Marsland says:
::draws a phaser from under her chair and aims at the children:: Jeril: What do you think you're doing?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::hand instinctively moves stealthily for her phaser under her console::

Host Jeril says:
CO: Captain I will ask you nicely to restart this ship and take us to Ongor 4 or we will take what ever actions that we need to.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir she can make you do what she wants you to do.  Even I can not block her.

TO Sellenar says:
 ::Grabs a phaser from under the Tactical Console and aims it at the children.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Stops his scans, which come up with squat, and looks up from the CNS' outcry::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::fires phaser at wide angle stun::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Regains his wits::

Action: Jeril waves her hand and all the phasers disappear.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::doesn't wait and lunges at Jeril::

CSO_Knight says:
::Raises an eyebrow:: Self: I wondah if they can pull a rabbit outta a hat.

CTO_Thalataar says:
*CO*:  Thalataar to Bridge, there doesn't seem to be any residual traces as to where they may have vanished.. ::Wrinkles his nose again.::  This is a mystery.

Host CO_Marsland says:
*CTO*: They're on the bridge, Ensign.

Action: The AFCO hit what feels like a solid wall before she reaches Jeril.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::bounces off an invisible shield:: Out loud:: ARGH!!!!  ::hits the deck::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Cries out over the comm in frustration.::  *CO*:  Blasted alien children.

CSO_Knight says:
::Goes over to the AFCO to check for wounds::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: I will gladly restart the ship, if you tell me who you are and what you want.

CSO_Knight says:
AFCO: You all right?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CSO: I will live.  Thanks.  It was an instinctive move on my part.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Sees Tussusk arrive.::  Tussusk:  Welcome Crewman.  Jepson:  Get me internal sensors.  I want to see where they are located on the Bridge.

Host Jeril says:
CO: Who I am doesn't matter all we want is to go to Ongor 4 to have others join us.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CSO: Part of my training.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Creeps toward a nearby console, frantically trying (and failing) to think of something to do.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: What is on Ongor 4?  Why were you not happy on Unilles III?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril:  You are not human.  I am curious just what are you?

TO Jepson says:
 ::Brings up the internal sensors of the Bridge.::

CSO_Knight says:
AFCO: Lern from a bloke who does thing like that, doan do that. It jus' makes ya bum sore an' makes ya target mad.

Host Jeril says:
CO: All the children there have joined me and we wish to have other join us as well.

CNS_HeiRan says:
Jeril: To what end?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CSO:  Well instincts are way to strong even for me to try and ignore.  Part of the training.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::rubs her head as it is aching again::

Host Jeril says:
CO: To have fun with out all the rules that adult make to so that nothing is fun any more.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Looks at the sensor readouts.:: Self:  Hrmm....

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Self: Damn it.  Who is this Jeril and why can't I get past her blocks.  Something is wrong.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: Again I must ask, who are you?

CSO_Knight says:
::Helps up the AFCO:: AFCO:  You learn to stop after a couple o' concussions.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Stands up straighter, facing Jeril.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
Tussusk:  We need a distraction.  I want you to enter via the turbolift to the Bridge.  Jepson and I will beam in behind the children and use a heavy stun on them.

Host Jeril says:
CO: I am the prevailer of fun.

TO Tussusk says:
CTO:  What if that doesn't work sir?

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: That's not an answer.

CTO_Thalataar says:
Tussusk:  I don't think the Captain would enjoy it if I beamed them all into space.  ::Snorts.::

TO Tussusk says:
::Nods.::

CTO_Thalataar says:
Tussusk:  Go, when you are about to enter the Bridge, let me know.

Host Jeril says:
CO That is the only answer that I have. The children have joined me because their adults didn't take time for them all they did was work.

TO Tussusk says:
CTO:  Yes sir.  ::Leaves the Brig and heads for the nearest turbolift.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: Adults have to work to provide for the children.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: One question still remains unanswered.  Has it ever occurred to you that maybe you are in error?  Adults do take the time to have fun with their children.

Host Jeril says:
CO: That may be true however they should take time to have fun with them also.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::senses what the CTO is about to do and continues with the dialog::

TO Tussusk says:
 ::Arrives at the lift and enters inside.::

Host Jeril says:
AFCO: If they did then they would not have joined me.

CTO_Thalataar says:
Jepson:  Prepare the transporters.  Set your phaser to heavy stun.

CNS_HeiRan says:
Jeril: But how can parents play with their children if they are dead? Didn't you do that?

Host Jeril says:
CO: I had nothing to do with that.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: Okay, then who did?

TO Tussusk says:
Computer:  Bridge.  ::Waits as the lift brings him up the myriad of decks.::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: Is it possible that you have overlooked something else?  Like for instance that maybe some of the adults might have valid reasons for not having fun with their offspring.  Such as a form of chastisement for doing something wrong?

Action: The children are starting to look confused as the captain talk to Jeril.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: Adults have rules that they also have to follow as well as their children.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::looks at the captain and nods::

Host Jeril says:
AFCO: I only know what the children tell me and that is what they told me when they joined me.

TO Tussusk says:
 ::Arrives on Deck One, but he doesn't walk through the doors just yet.  *CTO*:  I'm heading in sir.  ::Walks through the doors and onto the Bridge, pointing his phaser at the children.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
Jeril/Children: Their parents took them with them to Unilles so that they could be together, after all. If they didn't love them, they would have left them at home.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: You haven't answered my question, who killed the adults?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: Is it possible that they have lied unwittingly to you or you have missed what they are trying to communicate to you?

CTO_Thalataar says:
Jepson:  Initiate the transport.  ::Stands ready.::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::senses the children’s uncertainty::

TO Jepson says:
 ::Activates the transporters to send them to the Bridge behind the children.::

CSO_Knight says:
::Tries to do a passive scan of Jeril and the rest of the children::

Host Jeril says:
:: feels something and waves her hand stopping any attempt::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: It is quite possible that you have made an error in judgment?

TO Tussusk says:
CO:  Captain, is everything alright?  ::Waits for Thalataar to arrive.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Tries to approach one of the kids.::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CNS: Not wise.

Host Jeril says:
AFCO: I have made no error I have only done what the children have wanted.

TO Jepson says:
CTO:  Sir, the transporters aren't working.

CSO_Knight says:
Self: Crikey.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Whispers to that child:: Child: What do you want, exactly, kid?

CTO_Thalataar says:
Jepson:  What do you mean they're not working!?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: But the question stands. These children are not even sure what they want.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: How old are you, Jeril?

TO Jepson says:
CTO:  I can't explain it sir... they just won't allow us to transport to the Bridge.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: You are making them do what you want them to do.  It is not a question of what they want it is a question of what you want them to do.

CTO_Thalataar says:
Jepson:  I will not be played by children!  ::Grabs his phaser and heads out of the Brig.::

Host Jeril says:
AFCO: I do not make the children do any thing they do not want to do. All I do is give them the power to do what they want to.

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: What if they don't want that power?

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Remembers, and rushes to the nearest console. After pushing a few buttons, he brings up an image of the children with their parents--playing.:: All: Look!

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: Then it is true then.  You do give them what you think they want.  Not really asking them what they truly want.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::nods to the CNS::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Nears the turbolift with Jepson in tow.  He presses the button and enters when the doors open.::

CNS_HeiRan says:
All: We got this from Unilles. Look how they loved you, children!

CTO_Thalataar says:
Computer:  Bridge, now!

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: See  ::points to the view screen:: These are the same children here.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: They are happy playing as you well can see for yourself.

Action: The children watch the pictures on the screen.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::looks at the children:: Children: Were you happy playing?  Did you enjoy the fun that you experienced?

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Waits as the turbolift arrives and he exits the lift in haste.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::watches the children::

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Quickly turns the picture into one of the dead parents on the ground.:: All: And now look.

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: Stand down, ensign.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: It is my theory that you were the one that killed their parents in order to capture the children and use them for your own means.

Action: some of the children begin to smile.

CTO_Thalataar says:
CO:  Captain!?

Host CO_Marsland says:
CTO: We have the situation somewhat under control, Ensign, Stand down.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Children: Do you  remember your parents?

Action: Some of the children start to cry.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Grumbles some more.::  Self:  I can't believe I gave up my mud bath for this.  ::Moves over to the Tactical Station where Sellenar is.::

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: Now then, who are you?

Host Jeril says:
:: begins to feel a little distraught:: Children: Remember you were not having any fun that is why you want me to help you;

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Jeril: Already some of them are remembering the fun they had and their parents before you came and took all that joy away from them.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::senses Jeril's loosing grip on the children::
Host Jeril says:
:: begins to get very shaky:: Children; Remember me please.

CNS_HeiRan says:
All: And now... they're gone forever.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Children:  Is this what you want?  Your parents’ death by some one who wants to play with your minds and have you do things that are not right but wrong?

Host CO_Marsland says:
Jeril: Jeril, are you okay?

Action: More and more of the children begin to cry.

Host Jeril says:
:: comes near fainting and then just disappears::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Children:  Look at your parents and how you used to play.  ::begins to walk slowly towards the nearest child and picks her up::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::smiles as Jeril is gone::

CSO_Knight says:
All: That was the worst magic show I've ever gone to.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Rushes to the nearest child and also picks him up, patting his head.::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::wipes the tears from the child’s face::

Host CO_Marsland says:
CNS: Counselor, take care of the children.

Action: As Jeril leaves the rest of the children begin to cry as well.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::walks down to them as well and grabs one and holds him, thinking of Armen::

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Sees Jeril disappear.::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Child: Now there my child look at me, you are now safe and sound and with people here who will take care of you and love you.  You can stop crying.  ::holds the child closely::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I think we have ended the problem.

Child says:
AFCO: I am confused what happened to our parents?

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::feels the pain of the children and a tear comes to her own eyes::

Host CO_Marsland says:
AFCO: I believe you are right, Bri.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Taps his combadge:: *Nurse Cross*: Nurse, we have 20 children who need a knee to cry on. Could you come to the bridge and help me take them to some place more comfortable?

Nurse Cross says:
CNS: Yes sir, I'll be there in just a moment.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Begins leading the children off the bridge, slowly::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::quickly wipes her own tears:: Child: The one that was called Jeril took your parents from you.  I am very sorry she did that but she was evil and bad.  Hopefully we can find relatives for you to live with.  Then you can once again be happy but for now you are in our care. ::kisses the child lightly on the cheek::

CSO_Knight says:
::Scans the area, looking for any trace of Jeril::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
Child: Now you go with the CNS here and I will be down to see you later. OK?

CSO_Knight says:
CO: There's no sign of Jeril anywhere in the vicinity, Cap'n.

CTO_Thalataar says:
::Makes certain that security is still held up regardless if the children have been released from Jeril's will.::

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::gives the child to the CNS::

Host CO_Marsland says:
::nods:: CSO: Thank you, Othello. That's good news.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I must say this much these children have been through a traumatic experience and will need counseling.

CNS_HeiRan says:
::Has about six children clinging to his various appendages, and makes his way off the Bridge.:: All: Come on, now, it'll be all right.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
CO: I can not sense any trace of Jeril at all.  I believe we have won.

Host CO_Marsland says:
::nods:: AFCO: As I said, that's good news.

AFCO_B_Rochelle says:
::nods::

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