CO West :
Stardate 10209.07:Captains' Log:  Still on the surface of the Bra'ken planet with no clue as to why the inhabitants left the planet, we have barely deciphered a message from the mines arch which is very ancient, the AT continues to search the interior of the mine::

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FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::eyes the creature as he steps back into the forward compartment.::
Host CO_West says:
::Looking at the data base for more  ancient languages::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Putting her padd away in her bag, and sits down again beside the CO::
Host CO_West says:
::Notices CSO sitting a little closer to her than usual::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::looks over the vast city::  OPS: Scan everything...  ::moves his hands in a huge circle::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
Self: feeling fine, feeling fine...or not.. CO: any luck?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@::continues to scan the city, moving around in a circle to get as much data as possible::
Host CO_West says:
::Hears CSO, but does not really answer, just shrugs shoulders...at first::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::walks down a small set of stairs and begins moving closer to the city::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Sees the CO just shrug, and raises her eyebrow:: CO: everything ok...?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@XO: Aye Sir.
Host CO_West says:
CSO: hmm, ah.. oh! No, this thing seems like it is going to be almost impossible to decipher, our data base on the shuttle is just not big enough and this journal is not helping...much.
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::Sits down at the OPS station and informs the 'hawk of their present situation.::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  As the FCO just stares at the creature, it turns around and goes back into the closet and munches on the rations there.
Host CO_West says:
::Looks at the journal and finds something familiar...::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Sits back and sighs:: CO is there anything you would like me to do....?
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The Hawk acknowledges.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@OPS: What have you got Ensign?  ::refers to his scans::
Host CO_West says:
CSO: It seems to me like you have had a bit of a tough time lately.. anything you would care to talk about to your captain?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@XO: No signs of life down here, except that there really should be according to my readings....  This city is vast though.
FCO_Ens_Keown says:
::tries to re-establish contact with the XO.::
Host CO_West says:
CSO: I have found something, here that looks like it could help us...running this language through the data base now...
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Closes her eyes and sighs again:: CO: I assure you, this isn't the best place to talk. ::Pauses:: what have you found?
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@OPS: Any ideas as too why there would be a city several hundred feet underground?  ::walks in the direction of the city::
Host CO_West says:
CSO: This Language is that of a race called the Ancient Preservers, the message is coming through, now...
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@XO: I think a Tricorder relay pair might help re-establish communication with the Shuttle Sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: preservers? who are they ..?
Host CO_West says:
::Suddenly concerned:  FCO: Try to get contact with the AT, I don't like this message.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::stops suddenly as the CO enters his mind:: OPS: Ensign, the last transmission you made to the CO was that I had fallen down a shaft correct?
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  As the walk further and further into the city, they can see the vastness, richness as well as the high level of technology employed.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: what is it ma'am?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@XO: Nothing specific, but I could conjecture to protect them from radiation or enemies of some sort
Host CO_West says:
CSO: The message reads:  Warning, Go back.  Something’s must remain buried, Go back, let things buried stay buried, Go Back!
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@XO: Yes Sir.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: that’s never good...::thinks of Sid being out there then shakes her head::: we have to get them back now
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@OPS: Go back through the force field and relay a message to the CO, about this place.  Tell her that we are going to need the rest of the AT down here.
Host CO_West says:
::Grabs, Phaser from her waist and begins to stand and leave the shuttle::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@XO: Yes Sir.  ::Walks back to shield::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: where are you going?
Host CO_West says:
CSO: Come with me, we have to reach the AT before anything can be touched down there!
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Steps through the shield, enjoying the tingling sensation::
Host CO_West says:
FCO: Get those communications online, now!
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@COMM: *CO*: Lessing to Captain.
Host CO_West says:
::Stepping outside the shuttle::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Gets her stuff, and her gravity belt and follows her out::  CO: fine, but I’m not really up for a walk outside
Host CO_West says:
*OPS*: Yes, Lessing go ahead!
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::looks at the scenery around the city, walks further into the city...looking around as if he is expecting someone::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
*CO*: We have discovered a vast abandoned city down here, and are conducting preliminary investigations.  Cmdr Anderson is none the worse for his fall.  Any Instructions?
Host CO_West says:
::Trotting toward the opening of the mine::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  A gentle breeze brushes past the XO.  On it, he catches the gently chiming of bells.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Grumbles:: CO:  i don't want to you these belt...not sure there safe, so lets hurry please
Host CO_West says:
*OPS*: yes, I have figured out the message, it is a welcome , but also a warning, you must not disturbed anything down there, I advise you to come out of the mine right away.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::feels the breeze brush past him...quickly hearing the sound of bells he moved slowly investigating in the direction of the sound::
Host CO_West says:
::Slowing down as she is glad to have at least established communication with the AT::
Host CO_West says:
CSO: I'm sure the gravity belts are safe, why would you not think so?
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  As the XO follows the sound, the road goes at a gentle slant downward to the 'floor' of the huge cavern.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Slows down:: CO: why did we slow..? ...they are safe on me yes, but i have never seen a reports or anything if they are when you are pregnant :: Picks up speed and walks ahead::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
*CO*: Aye Aye Ma'am.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Steps Back through the shield::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
*XO*: Sir, the Captain recommends we return to the ship.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::continues to walk down the road to the floor of the cavern...looking and memorizing everything that he walks by::
Host CO_West says:
::looking ahead at CSO as she made her last statement::
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  As the XO reaches the main floor, he can see signs of recent activity.  There are items that are obviously federation items that probably belonged to the miners.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Turns around and walks backwards:: CO: you coming ::Turns around again, and continues on her way::
Host CO_West says:
::Gains momentum again:: CSO: What did I hear you indicate that you are pregnant?
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::stops walking as he hears the OPS voice come through his commbadge::  *OPS/CEO/CMO*: Alright, pack up were heading on back to the shuttle!  We move in 5 minutes  ::looks around and takes a mental picture for future reference and walks back up the road::
Host CO_West says:
::Reaching the entrance of the mine::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: you are correct captain
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  A sound is heard off in the distance, not unlike some song.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: how far do you think they are in there?
Host CO_West says:
CSO: I take it your husband knows and ...I was probably the last to know?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Grabs any equipment he has lying around and dashes back through the shield::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::hears the sound in the distance:: Out loud: Hello?  ::moves closer to the sound, almost unwilling::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: yes, and yes, trust me, i didn't plan it like that
Host CO_West says:
::Pondering::  CSO: umm hmm!  I Hope congratulations are in order? seems like the event has not provoked to many smiles.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::knows he must turn around to get back to the others...but continues to walk in the direction of the sound::
Shiron says:
::sits upon a high steeple, her song wafting over the breezes::
Host CO_West says:
::Walking into the mine and up to the arch:
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  There is a haunting beauty to the song.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: you tell me, I’m sure you feel the tension ::Stops suddenly and looks down:: Watch your step...::Looks around for a easiest way down::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::picks up the pace to reach the source of the song faster::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The XO finds himself heading toward the back of the cavern, walking through a narrow doorway that has been blasted away.  There are splinters of metal about.
Host CO_West says:
::Sees OPS as she enters the archway::
Shiron says:
::surveys the city below her, her billowing robes glowing with a golden fire::
Host CO_West says:
OPS: Have you contacted The AT? are they coming back  or what?
Shiron says:
::continues to sing her beckoning melody::
Host CO_West says:
::Looks around at CSO::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
@::comes a pone the narrow doorway, and carefully steps through it, only to increase his pace one more time::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: I did speak to the XO, he ordered everyone to gather their equipment and get out.  They should have been through by now.  Something must be wrong, Ma'am, but I have no way of scanning through the shield.
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The XO finds himself getting warmer and warmer.  There is a firry glow that seems to flicker across the roof of another cavern, one much smaller, but full of beautiful crystals and exotic formations.
Host CO_West says:
OPS: when you went through the shield you could communicate but not after, correct?
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Sighs as she adjusts her belt:: CO are we close you think?
Shiron says:
::floats from the steeple and enters the doorway, almost hovering above the XO un noticed for the moment::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Correct, Ma'am.  ::Is rigidly at attention, hating to be the bearer of bad news::
Host CO_West says:
::Looks back at CSO, again::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: what! ?
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::moves into the direction of the firry glow, and suddenly sees the CMO and CEO...it looks like they too are listening to the song::
Shiron says:
::passes the XO and enters a large cavern, and glances back beckoning him in his mind to follow::
Host CO_West says:
OPS:  Well, go through again and Get a report on their where about ’s, I don't like having all of my officers out of touch.  Tell XO, not to take any chances and return to the cave promptly.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Yes Ma'am.  ::Steps through the shield, knowing there is danger on the other side::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::moves closer to the CMO and CEO and sees that they are both unconscious::
Host CO_West says:
::Turns from OPS to look at CSO::
Shiron says:
::her song changes pitch as the trio of officers stand there listening::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Shrugs her shoulders:: CO: what !?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
@XO: Sir? The Captain would like a report on your position, please.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Hears a distant song, wonders what it is::
Host CO_West says:
CSO: you will not be of much use to me if you are having the dry heaves if we have to attempt a rescue of the others, will you?
Host CO_West says:
::Peering back at the shield::
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  As Shiron enters the room, more light is bounced off the wall, lighting the room to high brilliance.  Along the area are the mummified remains of many bodies.  Their clothing identifies some of the clothing having been made recently in Starfleet.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
CO: i told you, i am fine now, i can do my duty just fine,
Shiron says:
::moves closer to the XO, a warm gentle breeze caressing his cheek::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Waits for a response from the XO:: Self: If I don't get a response from him soon, I am joining the CO again.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::staring at the beautiful light...his eyes come across many 'former' Starfleet members::
Shiron says:
::her robes aglow like fire, she continues her seductive song::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Steps back through the Shield::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Shiron: Who are you?  ::looks around fixated on her::
Host CO_West says:
CSO: OK then, we will wait for the report, then get going, but you let me know if you cannot...ah, Joanna, Pregnancy is not going to held against you, you know!
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: No response from any of the team.  And Ma'am... as I stepped through I thought i heard something like...  music?  ::querying note in voice, then suddenly distressed:: Have I interrupted... something?::
Shiron says:
XO: I am Shiron, the keeper of this dominion. Welcome to my world oh lord of the stars. ::bows graciously::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Sits down:: CO the pregnancy no, but the fact that I’m going to be a single mom maybe...and who’s to say it won’t be use against me..?
Host CO_West says:
OPS: thank you for trying!  alright then, let's go through and get them, OPS, since you have been there before, lead the way, Joey , inform the shuttle that we are going in.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::makes several small turns to keep Shiron in front of him::  Shiron: I think you have me mistaken, I am not the lord of the stars.  If you are the keeper of this dominion, where is everyone else?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Very well Ma'am.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
:;Calls the FCO and updates him on the situation::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  The FCO acknowledges.
Host CO_West says:
::Steps through the shield almost at the same time as OPS::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
:: Steps Through the shield, half a pace behind the CO::
Host Biishe says:
ACTION:  As the group enters through the field, they can feel a gentle tingle cross them.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Waits a moment, and follows through::
Shiron says:
::smiles, her white teeth sparkling in the light:: XO: They are here.....::waves her arms:: they sleep. All who enter here, find peace and happiness as you shall my lord.
Host CO_West says:
OPS: which direction, did they head into? ::feeling a sudden tingling sensation::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::wonders what that tingle is, scans self::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Shivers slightly, feeling a tingle::
Shiron says:
XO: Does my song not fill your heart with gladness and joy?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Down there ::Points to last known location of the XO::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Phasers?
Host CO_West says:
OPS: On Stun!
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Shiron: It did...but what if I don't want peace and happiness to fill my heart?  ::thinks of his family::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Sets phaser on stun:: CO: Yes Ma'am.
Host Biishe says:
Scenery:  The CO, CSO & OPS see a great wonder below them in the rich city, but all is quiet.  They hear nothing.
Host CO_West says:
:;Walking a short distance, seeing a slope in the floor::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Does not take her phaser out, but looks around :: Self: i hope she didn't here that last comment
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Looks at CSO quizzically, says nothing::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Catches the OPS looking:: OPS: yes ensign, can i help you with something
Host CO_West says:
::Hears nothing from surroundings, but did hear the last comment of CSO, decides to deal with it later::
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
Shiron: What if I want to keep that fear and hatred in my heart so that it never happens again....
Shiron says:
XO: I am the peace you have searched for. Your heart aches for my song of beauty and joy and love.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
::Walks towards the XO's last known position, scanning continuously::
Host CO_West says:
CSO: It looks like we have to slide down there, OPS look around for some stairs or something.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CSO: Nothing at all.
Shiron says:
XO: Come into my light and be cleansed of all worry and hatred.
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: I have the Away Team's energy signatures, but the CMO's and CEO's are unusually weak.
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Rolls her eyes:: OPS: are you sure?
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CSO: I don't think it is any of my business, unless you want a friendly ear to bend sometime.
XO_Cmdr_Anderson says:
::tries to take a step back::  Shiron: No thank you...  ::continues to be fixated on Shiron to her firry glow::
Host CO_West says:
::Taking careful steps, she holsters her phaser and gets ready to slide down the floor::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
OPS: what? talk about it later ::Sees stairs and walks over::
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CO: Ummm, Ma'am... ::points to stairs::
CSO_LtCmdr_Matisse says:
::Grins as she starts walking down::
Host CO_West says:
::Looks over at stairs and goes toward them::  OPS: ah, Thanks!
OPS_Ens_Lessing says:
CSO: Only if you want to.  No judgments.  Just listening.
Shiron says:
XO: Why resist me? Am I not all that any man could desire? ::twirls around, her glowing robes casting a hypnotic spell::
Host CO_West says:
::steps lively down the stairs, Taking out her phaser again::

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