USS Nighthawk, Mission Transcript 10403.06

Cast
Sam Hung as Lieutenant Commander Sid Monroe
Chris Esterhuyse as Lieutenant Commander Varesh
Jim Koeller as Ensign Aaron Knight
Dylan Moss as Dylan Whittiker

Ship Manager Filling in for Karriaunna Scotti, Brian Frederickson

Missing in Action
Chris Anderson as Captain Chris Anderson 
Arlene McIntyre as Lieutenant Commander Anita Marie Santiago
Steven Walker as Lieutenant Junior Grade Maxwell Spencer
Tim Schols as Lieutenant Gary Jackson
Bernie Burger as Ensign Yodel Swissen

NPCs
Brian as the CounterGuy, Vlm, Green Guy

Summary
Counselor Varesh and Ensign Knight ventured into the bowels of the station, looking for Vlm.  They manage to find him or rather they find them.  They had a brief conversation with him, about the stones and how to get home. All Vlm told them was that they should ask another about the path.  Then Varesh and Aaron found themselves back in the corridor which they started in. 
  
Lieutenant Commander Sid Monroe went to the shop that the Ensign Swissen had gotten the stones from.  He ran into some trouble when the store was swamped with patrons that were shopping for deals.  Commander Monroe met with some resistance as the staff refused to let him talk about the stones, and asked him to get to the back of the line.  Monroe ran into person from Betazed, Dylan Whittiker.  They briefly talked about how they got there and then got into a scuffle as the patrons from the store began to riot.  Commander Monroe and Mr. Whittiker managed to leave the store with the help of the Counselor and Ensign Knight.  But he was stabbed by a rioter in the final stages of the riot.  They were beamed directly to the Nighthawk.

Will Whittiker survive?  How did he get here?  What did Vlm mean ‘by know not what it is, perhaps you should ask another’?  Will this crew ever get home?  Find out next week

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Announcements
Please help me welcome back Dylan!! 

Host Bafii (actd.mid)

Host Bafii says:
Prologue_: The crew of theNighthawk continue on their journey to unravels the mysteries all around them.  Will they ever return home?  Will they ever leave this station?  Only time will tell.

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CIV_Whittiker says:
::Makes his way to wherever the XO is::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Stands by the storedoor, and looks inside::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::walks alongside of Varesh::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around:: FCO: I don't see Vlm. And its hard to miss. Over two meters tall and very pale, black hair and intensely blue eyes.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The store is bustling, seems there is a sale of some sort and things are getting a bit crowded.

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Is inside the store, pretending to shop::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Yes, it would be hard to miss!  Shall we head this way?  ::points::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::shoots a glance at the pilot walking next to him:: FCO: Looks as good as any direction to me. Come. ::takes Aaron's arm and leads him down the corridor.::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looks down to where Varesh has hold of his arm::  CNS:  Boy, someone's in a hurry!  ::grins::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles:: FCO: Who said anything about a hurry?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A light blue female grabs something out of the CIV's hand and rushes to complete the purchase.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Goes up to the counter, and asks the guy at the counter:: Counterguy: Can I speak to who's in charge?

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Looks over at something else, eyeing the XO like a piece of cake::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::continues to look around as the walk the corridor::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs:: FCO: I have a feeling Vlm will not be found unless it wants to. ::sigh::

Host Bafii says:
<Counterguy>  XO: Get in line like everyone else.  ::finishes an exchange with a customer and hands him his purchase, barely sparring  a glance for the XO::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  There's got to be some way for us to locate it.  We don't seem to be getting anywhere.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CNS and FCO suddenly find the corridor they are in completely empty and silent.

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Looking at the XO:: Self: Starfleet...  thats interesting..

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Counterguy: I am Lieutenant Commander Sid Monroe from the USS Nighthawk, I want to see your boss about the stones he sold to one of my officers.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::stops:: FCO: Do you get the creepy "uh-oh" feeling?

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looks around::  CNS:  Did I just miss something?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: This corridor is empty. That immediately makes me nervous. ::looks around::

Host Bafii says:
<Counterguy> ::bartering with a lady who seems to want everything for nothing::  XO: We don't take returns.  All sales final, didn't you read the sign.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Where do you suppose everyone could have gone off to?

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Moves closer to the XO, lightly brushing his mind to check what is going on::  Self: And he is too....

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
Counterguy: I don't want a refund, I just want to know where he got them, and where he got the Starcharts on there.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I don't have the faintest idea. ::unconsciously stands closer to Aaron::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: From ahead, the CNS and FCO can hear the sound of falling water.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::frowns:: FCO: You hear that?

Host Bafii says:
<Counterguy>  ::finally turns to face the XO, all three of his eyes starring directly at the man::  XO: And I said get in line!

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Yes, we should probably head in that direction.....could give us some sort of clue as to what is going on.  ::starts walking toward the sound::

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: Good afternoon...  Commander I believe?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::walks next to Aaron:: FCO: I hope you're right. Serving on your brother's ship taught me to be very skeptical about "convenient noises".

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Don't worry....I'm not about to let anything happen to you.  ::continues walking toward the sound::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
;:Mumbles something:: Counterguy: I'll be back...CIV:  Yes, and you are?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles softly:: FCO: My hero!

Host Bafii says:
<Counterguy>  ::goes back to his work muttering something about pushy customers::

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: Dylan Whittiker.  Formerly of Betazed.  I've been here some time...  if I may ask, how did you get here?

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::hears the sound of falling water getting louder::  CNS:  C'mon, we're almost there.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::walks closer to the sounds:: FCO: Yeah... I just wonder what we will find.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::concentrates as they walk::  CNS:  I'm not sensing anything, are you?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::reaches out with his mind:: FCO: Nothing yet.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CNS and FCO turn a corner and are presented with an impossible vista... a rocky plateau above a fog shrouded landscape... a small faling waterfall that seems almost purple in color... three moons in the sky and the twinkling of stars.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::stops:: FCO: As I live and breathe...

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::rubs his eyes as he sees what's in front of them::  CNS:  Okay, are you seeing that too?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Yeah... that or we're both hallucinating. Shall we go closer?

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Yes, but we need to proceed with caution.  ::moves slowly forward::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The air is chill, much colder than that on the station, and the breeze is strong.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::walks with Aaron:: FCO: Wind chill factor is quite high, don't you think?

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  This has to be some sort of elaborate holo-program, don't you think?

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Wonders about something and decides to search the station for other starfleet-type minds::

Host Bafii says:
<GM> ::a green man standing much shorter that Dylan, stomps on the Betazoid's toe::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Could be, but I don't think these people have the technology... and surely not out in the open like this?

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Glares at the little green man, but doe snot allow his concentration to drop::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  But how else could you explain all of this?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks down into the water:: FCO: Rift in subspace, portal to another dimension, mass hysteria, shared dream... want me to continue?

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: A voice from the darkness speaks to the FCO and CNS.  "The universe was not created out of technology"

Host Bafii says:
<GM> CIV: Out of the way you oaf!

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Okay, now this is getting stranger and stranger.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around:: Voice: I know that... but this place is a bit strange since we are on a structure in space.

CIV_Whittiker says:
GM: Im not in your way, you silly little man.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
~~~FCO: Don't know about you... but I'm spooked.~~~

Host Bafii says:
<Voice> Aloud: Just because it is beyond your comprehension does not mean that it cannot be.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::yells out::  Voice:  How about if you show yourself!  ~~~CNS:  No need to be spooked.....after all, what could possibly happen?~~~

Host Bafii says:
<GM> ::sticks out an incredibly long tongue at the man and shoves him out of his way::

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Sighs loudly, muttering baout manners in this place bing sadly lacking:: XO: You were saying about how you got here?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Voice: Granted. But this is pushing the bounds of belief a bit... as my friend said, why don't you show yourself? ~~~FCO: I don't want that question answered. We might not like it.~~~

Host Bafii says:
<Voice>  ::now coming from behind the two officers::  Aloud: Does this make you more comfortable.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CIV: Yes, I am wondering how I got here.. I know it is from an explosion.

Host Bafii says:
<GM> ::grabs the dried roots that he needs and is on his way::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
~~~CNS:  I'm not going to let this thing....whatever it is, intimidate us.~~~  ::turns around::

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: Explosion... that sounds familiar.  More or less how I ended up here as well.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::turns towards the voice from behind:: ~~~FCO: Intimidation, no. Curious and fascinated, yes.~~~

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the FCO turns, his eyes have to move up, the figure is tall and shrouded in dark robes that blend in with the darnkess.  The only thing visible is its face, a pale white that is almost blue.  Vlm has arrived.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks up and up:: Vlm: I see you found us. It is good to see you again. This is a friend of mine, and also one who speaks mind to mind.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::whispers::  CNS:  I think we've found what we're looking for.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods with a smile at Aaron::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CIV: I am curious on how what kind of explosion you had?

Host Vlm says:
CNS: I never lost you.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::nods to Vlm::

Host Vlm says:
ACTION: The XO continues to get pushed and nudged by eager customers fighting for the great deals today in the store.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Vlm: But I had lost you. We have so many questions. This is Aaron, ::introduces the pilot::

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: The loud type.  When I woke up, I was here.  Fortunatly, I’ve always had the ability to...  blend in I suppose youd call it.  ::Is very definitly not telling the whole story::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Gets a bit mad, and starts pushing back::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looks up and smiles::  CNS:  See, nothing to be nervous about!

Host Vlm says:
::regards the FCO stoicly, it looks as if there is a slight nod of Vlm's head, but maybe not::

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: Commander, such emotions will get you no-where.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CIV: Excuse me?  ::Wonders what he talking about, and pushes a little comfort zone::

Host Vlm says:
ACTION: One of the customers getting a bit aggressive pushes another away from the last gurica and claims is.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Vlm: I am still curious to know what you meant when we last spoke.

Host Vlm says:
CNS: I am not acquainted with answers, only questions.

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Ignores everything around him except the XO::  XO: So, any plans for getting back home?

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::listens intently to what the CNS and Vlm speak about::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Vlm: So I can ask my questions, but you could not give me answers then?

Host Vlm says:
ACTION: That was the last straw and a fight begins in the store that soon turns into a riot.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CIV: We are in the works of finding out how a certain starchart got into the hands of this storekeeper.

Host Vlm says:
CNS: I can only show you the path, but I know not where it leads.

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CIV: It might be linked to finding a way home. ::Looks at a body fly::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
Vlm: The path you talk of. Is that the one in the stones? The one like the shape on your hand?

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: While we're busy trying to do that, perhaps we should get away from... this. ::Waves his hands around, indicating the riot, still perfectly calm::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::is curious about this so-called path::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
~~~FCO: I feel like I'm talking in circles, with no real answers coming.~~~

Host Vlm says:
CNS: I know not what it is, perhaps you should ask another.  ::looks at the FCO::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CIV: Yeah.. ::Starts to walk out::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at Aaron:: Vlm: Ask Aaron?

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Does not walk so much as noislessly glide along behind the XO::

Host Vlm says:
ACTION: An angry shopper grabs the XO's shoulder, whirls him around, and lands a punch in the man's face.  Luckily, not hard enough to knock him out.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Me?

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Grabs the shopper and throws him out of the way::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Turns and cracks the shopper in the kisser::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I'm grasping straws here.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Where is this path......perhaps we should venture out and take it.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: The only path I can think if is those seven stars we saw in the stones. ::looks at Vlm for confirmation::

Host Vlm says:
ACTION: Vlm has disappeared and the pair are back in a busy corridor on the station.

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: I think this is one of those times when we should beat a hasty retreat.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sighs as the scene disappears:: FCO: I hate it when he does that!!

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: There is the sound of weapons fire in the shop.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looks around::  CNS:  Well, do you think we should take that as a yes?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Tries to fight his way out:: CIV: Yes I agree.

CIV_Whittiker says:
:;hears the weapons fire::  XO: Definitly time to be elsewhere.  I'll be right behind you.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::nods:: FCO: I think so. Perhaps we should return to the ship and see if we can puzzle this out.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Agreed.  I'm always up for a good puzzle!  ::grins::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Hears the weapons fire:: CIV: Remind me to arm ourselves next time...

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles:: FCO: Then, Aaron my good friend, let us not make the puzzle await our minds any longer. ::throws an arm over Aaron's shoulder and heads back to the ship's docking port.::

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: I try not to carry weapons.  They make one overconfident.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  You know, it's good to see you like this.  Much better than you being so nervous!  ::laughs::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Tries to fight through the maze of people and out of the store:: CIV: Over confident..

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: As the pair near the exit of the shop, a large glass vase shatters from weapons impact, only centimeters from the CIV's head.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::chuckles:: FCO: Nervous comes from serving on ships that get thrown into the thick of things whether they want to or not... you should see all the hidden weapons I carry - my best friend gave them to me before I left the Huron.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  You know, as far as the thick of things go....I say bring it on!

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: Yes.  :: Carries on fighting, helping the XO get out of the shop, feels the glass shatter next to him, and gets some of the flying glas sin his face::  XO: Well this is pleaseant. ::Indicates the blood::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks back:: CIV: Looks like I have to come back and get my answers later..... ::Glances at the CIV:: CIV: You alright?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::groans theatrically:: FCO: Oh, my nerves! An enthusiast!

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: It's nothing.  And I do mean that.

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The CNS and FCO find themselves nearing the same shop the XO and CIV are trying to get out of.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at the healthy riot at the shop:: FCO: Say... isn't that Sid over there?

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::looks ahead::  CNS:  Wonder what all that commotion is about.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Probably some very entusiastic shoppers if you ask me.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  If it is, I'm sure he could use our help.  C'mon.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: Yeah, lets lend a hand. ::heads over to the shop::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks at the riot and thinks, if he didn't have a daughter and was younger he would take them all on::

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Glances over at the XO, then carries on fighting, with what looks suspiciously like surgical prescision::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  What has the XO gotten himself into?

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::stops just outside the fighting arena:: FCO: I don't know... ::raises his voice:: XO: Commander! Need help?!

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Must be some sort of sale going on!  ::heads to the entrance::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Tosses a shoppper aside:: CNS: Sure, the more the merrier...

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: FCO: Some sale.

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::motions to the CNS::  CNS:  After you!

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO, CNS: Help is always appreciated.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
FCO: I say we get him out of there and head for the ship. ::looks at the riot a moment longer, and wades in, tossing shoppers aside::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
CNS:  Agreed.  Grabs hold of someone and tosses him to the ground::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The riot is starting to cool and people are running from the shop with what loot they could carry.

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Just carries on fighting, following the XO and company as they seem to make their way  somewhere::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks around as the crowd leaves with their loot:: XO: Sir. Perhaps we should leave. ::glances around for what would pass as security personnel on the station::

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::yells out::  CNS:  Yeah, their security is for the birds!

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Looks the CNS up and down, saying nothing, than doe the same to the FCO::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::laughs:: FCO: For sure. XO: Maybe its best if we just transported out of here?

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks up from tossing a shopper:: CNS: Yea... I think  it is cooling down

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::feels someone looking at him, but doesn't pay attention::

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: Planning on taking me along?  I could do with soem help getting out of here.

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::looks at Whittiker, then at Sid:: XO: I see you had some help. ~~~FCO: When this guy just looked at me, I felt like a piece of meat... or dinner. I'm not sure.~~~

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: One of the passing rioters leaves the CIV with a gift... a knife in the stomach.

CIV_Whittiker says:
::Grabs his stomach and doubles over in pain::

CNS_LtCmdr_Varesh says:
::sees the CIV get stabbed:: XO/FCO: That answers the question. ::kneels next to Whittiker:: *Bridge* Four to beam directly to sickbay!

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
CIV: Are you ok?

FCO_Ens_Knight says:
::senses the CIV's pain::  XO/CNS:  We've got an injury here!

CIV_Whittiker says:
XO: Not really.  :: Moves his hands to how the knife in his stomach::

XO_LtCmdr_Monroe says:
::Looks over and scans for the knife guy::

Host Bafii says:
ACTION: The four shimmer out of existence as the riot peters out.

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