U.S.S. Pendragon - 10102.03

Supporting Cast

Kitty -								Lemure-Cat (Gina)
Colonel Cheral, Trelan -					Trelan
V’Rel -								Auntan (Jim, Xye)
	
Host Karriaunna says:
Synopsis:  The Einstein continues to silently orbit the geological find of the world Origist waiting for its crew to return.  The Pendragon orbits in a slightly lower orbit with a beam penetrating to the surface below, trying to contact her crew below on the planet surface.

Host Karriaunna says:
The crew on the surface are trying to decipher the message being sent to them while wondering what has happened to the CSO and CNS who have gone into the mining site below.

Host Karriaunna says:
The CSO and CNS who have discovered a chamber that radiates out into caverns, the floor made of some unknown opaque crystalline substance, have followed one of the many trails of footprints down one of those tunnels and are wondering also what has happened to them.

Host Karriaunna says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<Worlds Within...>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::continues to pace the bridge::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: goes over their last steps::

XO_Zax says:
@::pacing  in the shuttle as she waits::

CNS_Merced says:
%::waits patiently for the escort to begin moving again::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::wonders what happened to the CNS and CSO::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
OPS: Any news on that transmission from the surface?

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  We could send Ensign T'rget back to the ship in one of the shuttles?

CSO_Gunther says:
%::waits patiently for the next numskull prodding::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: steps toward a large chamber with the prisoners in tow ::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::gets towed::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@XO: May I go to the cave entrance and try to take some readings?

XO_Zax says:
@::shakes her head:: Negative, Lt. That would leave us one shuttle less to evacuate any crew we find from the Einstein.

CEO_Smith says:
@::tries to boost the carrier wave::

V`Rel says:
% CNS: So... what are you Federation scum doing here anyway?

CNS_Merced says:
%::moves along, considering what he might possibly say to this 'empress', and still ignoring the help::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%Vrel: Go and take your troops to the main gateway. Stand guard and wait to see if anyone else tries to penetrate our barriers.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::thinks that if V'Rel had another brain, it would be lonely::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::scowls::

XO_Zax says:
@::glances at the doctor and frowns:: CMO: Do not, under any circumstances enter the cave. Understood?

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  Can I go with him, Sir?

V`Rel says:
% ::pulls out knife:: CNS: I will not be disrespected.; Colonel: Yes Colonel. I will comply. ::grabs a few troops and runs to the gateway::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: reads her frown:: XO: Aye :: picks up a tricorder and heads towards the Cave entrance::

XO_Zax says:
@CTO: Hold up, Lt. We're all going momentarily.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::yes, V'Rel is definitely cerebrally challenged::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::watches the CMO wander away with concern::

CNS_Merced says:
%::glad the help is gone... not for escape purposes, but his breath was something horrible::

XO_Zax says:
@CEO: Anything? We need to get moving........

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: points to two guards :: You take the rear. Keep an eye on them. We will be in the main chambers soon.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::getting impatient::

CEO_Smith says:
@::checks the comm. again::

XO_Zax says:
@::changes her mind:: CTO: Keep an eye on him, Lt. Keep him out of that cave, no matter what.

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Nothing so far, sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::salutes::  XO:  Yes, Sir!  ::runs and catches up to the CMO::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::continues to pace around wondering what's happening on the surface::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: Approaches the entrance and talks readings with the Tricorder::

XO_Zax says:
:@::shakes her head::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: enters a large chamber, showing a large throne at one end of the room ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@CMO:  Finding any clues?

CNS_Merced says:
%::having decided that the 'colonel' is perhaps a few cards short of a blackjack hand, follows without speaking::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
*CIV* Ensign Sarek, please go to the main shuttlebay and prepare a shuttle for takeoff on my order.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: notices the CTO:: CTO: Nothing, nothing at all :: continues scanning::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::wonders if the colonel's brain folds have been creased::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::peeks into the tunnel opening::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@CMO:  Are you sure this is the one they went in?

XO_Zax says:
@::looks at the CEO:: CEO: I want you to triangulate your phaser on a random frequency boost...obviously whatever we're up against doesn't seem to be affected by standard phaser 
fire.....since we've found no survivors.

CNS_Merced says:
%::casually glances about the room, taking note of the, here-so-far, empty throne, but still saying nothing::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: stops short and points to one guard :: Guard: Go...tell the Empress we await her.

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Aye, sir

XO_Zax says:
@::not waiting walks to the shuttle door and frowns as she sees Kyrron peeking into the cave::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@CTO: I have no idea, it appears that way by the fact that there are foot prints here :: Points at the ground::

CEO_Smith says:
@::Triangulates phaser::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::looks::  CMO:  Yeah, that looks like Merced's big feet all right.

XO_Zax says:
@::very loudly:: CTO: Stand back, Lt. Stay away from the entrance. ::frowns::

CNS_Merced says:
%::looks over at the CSO, thinking that now would not be a bad time to have telepathic ability::

Kitty says:
%::gets the message and sends the messenger back with the message that they can come on in::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  Yes, Sir!  ::steps back and stays close to the CMO.::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::shakes his head back at the CNS, thinking that these guys are a few feathers short of a whole duck::

XO_Zax says:
@::glances back at the CEO:: CEO: Done?

Colonel_Cheral says:
%Guard: Come.

XO_Zax says:
@::hands him her phaser as well::

Host Karriaunna says:
The sun is slowly sliding down the horizon.  As it does so, the temperatures quickly drop.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::shivers::

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Yes, sir, Trying again now..  ::sends signal again::

XO_Zax says:
@::shivers and zips her jacket up tighter::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: hears the XO and turns to see what she said then moves back:: XO: Its getting cold now.

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: steps through another doorway.... ::

CNS_Merced says:
%::watches the 'colonel and the guard head off into another chamber::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::watches the guards, who are also one-bit brains with parity errors::

XO_Zax says:
@::as the CEO finishes the last of the adjustments she carries the altered phasers to the rest of the crew and grimly hands them out::

CNS_Merced says:
%::turns to the CSO with a shrug::  CSO : I guess they forgot us.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::wonders if they are ever going to go in and look for the CNS and CSO::

XO_Zax says:
@::looks at her crew and grins:: Ready?

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: stops, turns :: Guards: Bring them, too, you idiots! Did we bring them here for decoration!?

Kitty says:
%::sits on her throne and waits for the prisoners::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  Yes, Sir!

Host Karriaunna says:
A chilled wind picks up on the barren planet surface.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::shivers some more::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::starts to answer, but remains silent in the face of the collection of room temperature IQs::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@XO: Sir, the temperature seems to be maintaining itself in the cave. :: shows her the readings::

CNS_Merced says:
%::hides a grin and follows the urgings of the 'guards' into the next chamber::

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Sir, do you wish for me to stay here, in case the ship is able to respond?

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::can't wait to get in there and warm up::

XO_Zax says:
@::motions for the CTO to lead the way, noticing with approval the phaser rifle in T’rget’s arms::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%<guards> :: rushes to push the "guests" through the door ::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: stays in the middle of the group phaser armed and medkit slung::

CNS_Merced says:
%::follows the CSO's example of giving them the obligatory 'stumble'::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::enters cave, phaser ready::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::gets pushed by the group of positive arguments for birth control::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: stops at the sight of the Empress and bows his head while the guards drop to one knee ::

XO_Zax says:
@::glances at the CEO:: Please do and notify the ship of our whereabouts. If we don't return in 30 minutes, take the shuttle and get out of the planet's atmosphere and contact the captain for further orders.

Host Karriaunna says:
The thrown room is extravagant and deadly.  Seen about the balcony are banners of many worlds.  Bellow them are banners that are smaller.  And further bellow those are banners that are mere 'postage stamps' in comparison.  One being a combination of the US & UK...

CEO_Smith says:
@XO: Aye sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::proceeds slowly into the cave::

CNS_Merced says:
%::decides now would not be a good time to attempt an explanation of why bowing is hopelessly outdated, and follows suit in bowing, if a bit more slowly than the 'natives'::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::follows the counselor's lead::

XO_Zax says:
@::turns on her flashlight and follows her crew::

XO_Zax says:
@::All: Maximum stun.

Colonel_Cheral says:
%Empress: Your Highness, I bring you the guests which have broken our barriers.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::resets her phaser rifle as she proceeds through the cave::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::quickly diagnoses the colonel with Ano-Fossal Ambiguity::

XO_Zax says:
@::runs the tricorder silently around the cave::

CNS_Merced says:
%::thinks to self, "Guests?" and wonders when their status was upgraded::

Host Karriaunna says:
As the CNS and CSO before them, they see the sample bags waiting to be taken above and a small cave-in, leaving a gaping hole in one of the side walls.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: checks his weapon to see that it is on Max stun while using the rifle's flashlight to see ahead::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::approaches the whole in the wall and looks through it::

Kitty says:
%::makes some attempt at hiding her contempt for the prisoners::  CSO/CNS: I trust you are enjoying the privilege of seeing the capitol of my empire?

Host Karriaunna says:
Light bounces off the crystalline floor, breaking up into many colors...

CSO_Gunther says:
%::wisely decides to let the highest-ranking officer answer::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: steps to the side, keeping an eye on the two prisoners, watching, suspicious of every move ::

XO_Zax says:
@<W> All: Do not make any noise at all.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: looks in the hole pointing his weapon and moving silently::

XO_Zax says:
@CTO: Do you see anything, Lt.?

CEO_Smith says:
@Computer: Computer, set message on a five minute resend.

CNS_Merced says:
%::makes some attempt at hiding his disdain for these braje:: Emp: ::rising::  Yes, your Excellency, we have.

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::moves her beam of light back and forth through the hole::

CEO_Smith says:
@::Computer beeps::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: backs up and pulls his tricorder and starts scanning::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::watches and waits, realizing with a start that these people must have gotten into the gene pool when the lifeguards weren't watching::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  A very nice floor.  Lots of dust and footprints.  Looks like SF issue prints.

Kitty says:
%CNS/CSO: You must have come a long way...

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: smiles :: Empress: They are human, yet offer an alliance. What could they possibly offer our great Empire which we do not have?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: finds nothing while noticing footprints::

Kitty says:
%::really doesn't like the way those two are looking at her and resists the urge to have them immediately beheaded::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  Definitely Merced's footprints, Sir.  He has big feet.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::Has the urge to raise his hand and blurt out the obvious answer::

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp:  Not to dispute your esteemed 'colonel', your Excellency, but only one of us is human.  but that is really a side point.  May I inquire as to your claim on this planet?

XO_Zax says:
@::grins at Kyrron:: CTO: Any alien prints? ::motions for the doctor to scan the prints with his tricorder.::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::steps back so the CMO can get better readings::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%Empress: We have already conquered their world, and have it's resources at our disposal.

XO_Zax says:
@::is getting that feeling again::

Kitty says:
%CNS/CSO: How dare you dispute my claim to this planet!

CMO_Daetalus says:
@XO: The scans reveal nothing at all

Colonel_Cheral says:
%<guards> :: two stand and hold their swords toward the CNS/CSO ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@XO:  I suggest we follow their footprints, Sir!

CNS_Merced says:
%::shaking head, but keeping eye contact as is generally a good idea when dealing with wild animals::  Emp:  You mistake me your Excellency.  I have disputed nothing, only asked what you 
have that establishes your claim upon this planet.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::wonders why he's being blamed when he didn't say anything, then remembers that their cranial 
cavities are filled with neutronic matter::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: Sees the last print:: XO: I think that was the last print they made :: points ahead at the end of the path of prints::

XO_Zax says:
@::shakes her head decisively:: CTO: Negative, Lt. We're going the other way.....very quietly. If they fell into a trap, we need to avoid getting caught as well.

Kitty says:
%CNS: That is none of your concern.  I should think it obvious that I have all right to this planet.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::thinks the Empress doesn't have two neurons to rub together::

XO_Zax says:
@::motions for the CTO to proceed::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::wonders how they will ever find them by going in the opposite direction, but knows better than to argue with the XO.  Heads off in the opposite direction very quietly::

CEO_Smith says:
@Computer: Computer, Time please.

Kitty says:
%::waits for one of them to do something she can give him a nice scar for::

XO_Zax says:
@::follows the Lt.::

CNS_Merced says:
%::sighs mentally::  Emp:  I am afraid it is not as obvious to those of us unfamiliar with you, your people, and your culture.  If you could please, explain kindly to me, I am confident that this 
audience can come to a satisfying conclusion shortly.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::doubts they suffer from ear pressure at high altitudes::

Kitty says:
%CNS: Are you blind or are you delusional?  Who do you think is in charge of this city?

Colonel_Cheral says:
%CNS: What do you mean "unfamiliar"? Do you not recognize the flag which graces every inch of your planet????

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: follows the CTO::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::continues to lead the way through the cave::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::knows these people are worth a research paper...during the great experiment of evolution, they were obviously the control group::

CNS_Merced says:
%::eyeing the two lead braje with uncertainty::  Emp:  Do you believe this to be our planet?

XO_Zax says:
@::motions for T’rget to keep alert::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  As the XO, CTO and T’rget follow another tunnel they are suddenly surrounded by a silent darkness which surrounds them...

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: self: Oh crap::

XO_Zax says:
@::whispers:: All: Halt.

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: looks to his guards :: Guards: Stay and protect the Empress. :: turns :: Empress: I shall go to the barrier to guard against intrusion.

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: stands still::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::stops and listens carefully::

XO_Zax says:
@All: Lights off.

XO_Zax says:
::listens as well::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::turns her light off::

CMO_Daetalus says:
@::shuts off his light::

Kitty says:
%CNS: Earth?  Surely you know the difference between the capitol and a minor little dust speck like that?

CSO_Gunther says:
%::having amused himself long enough, decides to actually pay attention...perhaps SOME useful information will arise::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@<TO T'rget>::feels a little sick::

XO_Zax says:
@::gently pushes her crew back against the walls::

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::still listening but doesn't here anything::

Kitty says:
%CNS/CSO: Don't feign ignorance.  How did you get here?  ::motions to the guards, who make threatening gestures with their bladed weapons::

CNS_Merced says:
%::takes a breath, shares a look of minor exasperation with the CSO and continues::  Emp:  Your Excellency.  It is obvious that I am lacking some vital information that is preventing a complete understanding of what you are trying to convey.  ::hating himself for saying this::  Could you please explain it to me as you would a child?

Host Karriaunna says:
Soon a dim light begins to penetrate their darkness and they find themselves....

CTO_Kyrron says:
@::notices a dim light beginning to penetrate darkness::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: steps to a guard with a sash of gold across his chest :: Chief Guard: Follow me.

Kitty says:
%CNS: I'm an Empress, not a schoolmarm.  You are not in a position to ask questions.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::has increasing difficulty not loudly decrying their lack of brain power::

XO_Zax says:
@::squints at the light and tries to see what it is::

Host Karriaunna says:
.... In a huge library filled with books from ceiling to floor.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::looks puzzled::

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp: Then your excellency, inquire of us and we will answer, based upon our incomplete information, to the best of our ability.

CEO_Smith says:
@::checks the comm. again::

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: is nearly stunned by the grandness of the room::

Colonel_Cheral says:
%:: takes his guards to a large room containing several books, and notices others with the same garb as the other prisoners ::

XO_Zax says:
#::looks around in surprise::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::notices the alien and aims her rifle at him::

XO_Zax says:
#::motions for the CMO to scan the large room::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#XO:  Sir!  ::gestures to the guards and such::

XO_Zax says:
#::looks at the alien::

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: begins scanning then sees the aliens and is prepared to draw his weapon::

Kitty says:
%CNS: I said, how did you get here?  ::makes another gesture, and the two prisoners are held immobile by some of the guards::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::keeps her rifle aimed on the one who appears to be the leader::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::finds it odd that he's being held immobile, since he hadn't moved in quite some time::

Host Karriaunna says:
Origist’s winds begin to howl on the barren world where only one man remains...

Trelan says:
#:: stands in front of the visitors ::

Kitty says:
%:CNS/CSO: I grow impatient.

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: slowly raises the weapon and puts it on wide dispersal and points at the group::

CNS_Merced says:
%::sighs::  Emp:  If you mean to this planet, the obvious answer to that would be by means of a 'Starship'.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::knows the feeling::

CEO_Smith says:
@::begins to wonder were everyone is.....::

XO_Zax says:
#::Smiles slightly:: Trelan: I am sorry to intrude. My name is Commander Zax and I am looking for some of my friend......

Kitty says:
%CNS: But is it the actual answer?  ::stands and draws her own sword::

Trelan says:
#XO: Welcome. :: bows :: I am Trelan of the Eron.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::thinks the XO is way too polite::

XO_Zax says:
#::bows in return::

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp:  Your excellency.  It is the answer.

XO_Zax says:
#::May I ask you if you have seen my friends?

CSO_Gunther says:
%::desperately wishes he could behead the empress, but knows it would only make an aesthetic difference::

Trelan says:
#XO: :: noticing the weapons:: Are we at war? Do I know you?

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: is wondering who will make the first move: The aliens or the unstable CTO::

CEO_Smith says:
@::notices the time.....25 minutes have passed::

Kitty says:
%CNS: You lie.  ::makes a gesture to the guards causing them to put their blades to the prisoners' throats::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#:: watches the aliens cautiously::

CNS_Merced says:
%:Emp: Then you must kill us your majesty, for I can give no other answer truthfully.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::is numbed by their sheer lack of intellect::

CEO_Smith @*CEO to XO* (CommBadge.wav)

Trelan says:
#:: looks around the room to the others :: XO: Friends? I have not seen anyone with your garb before.

XO_Zax says:
#::shakes her head and motions for the others to lower their weapons:: Trelan: We are not. But  as I stated earlier, many of my people have come down here and disappeared. Not knowing who or what we would meet, we came prepared to defend ourselves if necessary.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::suspects the alien is lying.  Reluctantly lowers her weapon::

XO_Zax says:
#::frowns in such a way as to let her crew know to not take their fingers off the trigger.::

Kitty says:
%::has the CNS's guard increase the pressure so that a drop of blood beads up at the edge of the blade::

Trelan says:
#XO: As I said, I have not seen these types of uniforms before. But please, follow me and we shall seek some answers to your questions.

CEO_Smith says:
@::notices no response::   SELF: I have a bad feeling about this....

CNS_Merced says:
%::refuses to flinch or do anything in reaction to the prick, but maintains eye-contact with the idiot on the throne::

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: reads the XO's frown::

Trelan says:
#:: motions to his guards to exit the room, then follows them out ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::follows Trelan::

Kitty says:
%:walks down from the throne, signaling the CSO's guard to remove his blade, and replaces it with her own::  CNS: Tell me or he dies.

CEO_Smith says:
@::Sees the time:: Computer: Computer, begin launch sequence.

XO_Zax says:
#::doesn't follow:: Trelan: You have seen no who looks like me?

Trelan says:
#:: turns to face the XO, motioning toward his side :: Walk with me.

CEO_Smith  (Shutlaun.wav)

CSO_Gunther says:
%::could graph her mental functions with a single dot...manages to keep a straight face anyway::

XO_Zax says:
#:: May I ask who your people are and what this place is called?

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::Really, really wishes they had followed the footprints::

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp:  Believe me, or we die.

CEO_Smith says:
@::sets course for the Pendragon::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#<TO T'rget>  ::brings up the rear, trying to not throw up::

Kitty says:
%::draws her sword back as if to stab the CSO's throat, but stabs him harmlessly (relatively) in the arm instead::

Kitty says:
%CNS: Then convince me.

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp:  What proof would be sufficient?  And why is it worth my effort?

CSO_Gunther says:
%::prepared enough for death that the stab in the arm hardly made him wince...so much less pain than he expected::

Trelan says:
#XO: We are Eron. Do you not recognize the people who walk among you as Educated Scholars and artists?

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: stays in front of the TO::

Trelan says:
#:: An alarm sounds ::

XO_Zax says:
#:Trelan: I apologise for not knowing who you are. Are you the only people who live down here?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<AOPS> CO: Sir, one of our shuttles is egressing from the atmosphere.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#<TO T'rget> ::accidentally fires his phaser rifle narrowly missing the CMO::

Trelan says:
#:: looks to the XO, begins laughing ::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::turns to the AOPS::  AOPS: Try to hail it.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::hears the rifle blast and looks back in surprise::

Trelan says:
#XO: We have many races. Trill, human, Vulcan, even Ferengi.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<AOPS> COMM: Shuttle: Pendragon to shuttle, Pendragon to shuttle.  Can you read me?

CMO_Daetalus says:
@:: drops as the phaser beam passes over him::

Host Karriaunna says:
ACTION:  An alarm goes off at the phaser fire and a shield drops over the second AT.

XO_Zax says:
#::frowns and motions to the CTO to rearm herself::

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: Stands up and nearly knocks out the TO::

CEO_Smith says:
@COM: Pendragon: AOPS: Yes.... We have a situation on the surface.

Trelan says:
#:: looks to the AT ::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#<TO T'rget>  ::wishes a big hole would just open up and swallow him::

XO_Zax says:
#Trelan: And where have all of these people come from? Do they reside here willingly?

Kitty says:
%CNS: Where is this supposed ship of yours, and what technology did you use to get into my city?

Trelan says:
#XO: The shield is in response to your weapons. We do not allow them.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#TO: What the *&# are you doing?!

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
COMM: Shuttle: CEO: Ensign, this is the Captain.  You are cleared to land then report to me on the bridge immediately.

CSO_Gunther says:
%::thinks her mind wandered and never came back::

XO_Zax says:
#::turns swiftly around:: T’rget: Stand down!

Trelan says:
#XO: Please have your people drop their weapons. Once in possession, you will be released.

Kitty says:
%::doesn't like the way the CSO looks at her and slaps him with the flat of the blade::

CEO_Smith says:
@COM: Pendragon: CO: Acknowledged sir.

CMO_Daetalus says:
#Self: what the heck :: Decks the TO and picks up his weapon and turns around

XO_Zax says:
#Trelan: I apologise for his behavior. He is young.....and scared.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#<TO T'rget>  ::drops weapon then throws up::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::shakes her head and rolls her eyes::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<AOPS> ::opens the shuttlebay doors and latches onto the shuttle with the tractor beam::  COMM: Shuttle:  Shuttle, we have you on automatic.  Sit back and enjoy the ride.

Trelan says:
#:: raises a hand :: XO: No explanation. Please just disarm yourselves.

CNS_Merced says:
%::glancing at the blade still at his throat::  Emp: Our ship is no doubt still in orbit, our Captain becoming more concerned with our disappearance with each passing moment, no doubt, and as for the technology used in entering your cave, we walked... Oh damn.

CEO_Smith says:
@COM: Pendragon: AOPS: Understood. ::sits back::

XO_Zax says:
#::sighs and motions for the crew to do as asked, fighting the urge to go over and smack T’rget.::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::rolls his eyes::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#<TO T'rget>  ::throws up again, this time on the CMO's shoes::

Trelan says:
#:: motions a guard to retrieve the weapons ::

Kitty says:
%CNS: ::loudly:: What cave?

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<AOPS> ::brings the shuttle in with a relatively slight thud::  *CEO* Sorry about that sir.  ::grins to himself::

Trelan says:
#:: the shield rises ::

CMO_Daetalus says:
%:: is looking around at the other members and the vomiting TO, then kicks the vomit off and rubs it on the TO's Pants::

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp:  Your excellency, if I may have a moment with my compatriot, I think we might be able to answer you more readily, and accurately.

Trelan says:
#XO: Now...we shall go.

CMO_Daetalus says:
%:: then walks over to and behind the CTO:: CTO: What is happening?

CEO_Smith says:
*AOPS*: No problem ::a little shaken:: I will check the tractor beams later.

Kitty says:
%CNS: You can have your moment here and now.

XO_Zax says:
#Trelan: You forgot to answer my question. How did all of these species come to be on your planet?

CEO_Smith says:
::Exits the shuttle and heads for the TL::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::curious as to what Merced has in mind::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#CMO:  I have no idea.

Kitty says:
%CNS: Make it a brief moment!

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp:  ::looking again to the blade at his throat and back at the Empress:: Can we at least have the freedom to look at each other without having our throats cut?

CEO_Smith says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Deck one, Bridge

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: nods at the CTO:: CTO: what are we going to do about him? :: points at the TO::

CEO_Smith  (Tlift.wav)

CTO_Kyrron says:
#<TO T'rget>  ::slowly gets to his feet, looking sheepish::

Kitty says:
%CNS: I don't see why you need that.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
<AOPS> ::misaligns the tractor beam emitter slightly so the CEO will find a reason for the "accident"::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#CMO:  I could shoot him if they hadn't taken our weapons....

CEO_Smith says:
::exits the TL on to the bridge and looks for the CO::

Trelan says:
#XO: :: looking puzzled :: We are friends, with us being the ruling class of all minor worlds.

XO_Zax says:
#::smiles sympathetically at T’rget.:: CMO: You are a doctor, no? give him something for his stomach.

CEO_Smith says:
CO: Captain.

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: turns and sees him:: CTO: I’m going check him:: walks over and gives him some medication:: TO: Come to sickbay when we get back to the ship.

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp:  Okay.  A simple question excellency.  What year is it?

XO_Zax says:
#::frowns at the words "minor worlds"::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::hears the TL doors::  CEO: Ensign... in my Ready Room.  I want to know everything you do.  ::moves toward the RR::

CEO_Smith says:
::enters the RR::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::wishes they'd stop yacking and get looking for their missing crew::

XO_Zax says:
#Trelan: Who is the leader of your world?

Kitty says:
%CNS: It is the fifth year of my glorious rein.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::moves behind his desk sitting then offers the CEO a chair::

Trelan says:
#:: walks down a long hall, enters a large room with banners and flags of many worlds gracing the walls ::

CEO_Smith says:
::sits in the chair opposite the CO::

CNS_Merced says:
%::thinking this woman has no concept of anything outside of herself:: Emp:  And what would that be in a meaningful dating system to me?

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::looks at the flags with increasing puzzlement::

Trelan says:
#:: laughs :: XO: Why...I am.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: So what is going on down there Ensign? Do you realize you are the first Federation Officer to return from that planet?

Kitty says:
%CNS: You are in no position to ask questions!  You dare make the Empress repeat herself?

XO_Zax says:
#::looks around at the flags with amazement::

CEO_Smith says:
CO: Sir, I have lost all contact with both teams

Trelan says:
#:: wonders if the XO has never been taught the courtesies of the royal family ::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::wishes they would just kill him so he won't have to listen to them any more::

Kitty says:
%Guards: Take this one to be feed for animals.  ::gestures to the CSO with the 'put-this-guy-in-a-dungeon-cell' gesture::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#<TO T'rget>  ::shuffles along bringing up the rear again::

CSO_Gunther says:
%::intrigued by the gesture, and goes willingly::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods:: CEO: What were the events leading up to their disappearance?

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: is behind the XO::

Trelan says:
#:: a large table filled with foodstuffs is in the center of the room ::

Kitty says:
%CNS: You will meet the same fate if you do not reconsider your attitude.  I will give you some time to think it over.  ::gives the guards the 'get-him-out-of-my-sight' gesture::

CEO_Smith says:
CO: And it has something to do with a tunnel.....both teams have entered it....when they get so far....then communications where lost.

XO_Zax says:
#::looks surprised:: Trelan: I....was unaware of your status. Please forgive me.

Trelan says:
#XO: Now, please, sit, eat, then I will provide you with a place to rest.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::is starting to get really really impatient and happily remembers the knife strapped to her leg::

CNS_Merced says:
%Emp:  I think I have had more time than you might imagine.  ::is lead off::

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::nods::  CEO: Have you been able to detect any form of dampening field?

CEO_Smith says:
::really wished he knew what was going on in the tunnels::   CO: No, sir.....

XO_Zax says:
#::hesitates:: Trelan: I...thank you. Can you please ask your people if they have seen any of mine?

Kitty says:
%::sheathes her sword and returns to her throne and has some chocolate brought in::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::whispers::  CMO:  Can you sense anything from them.  Like if they are telling us the truth or not?

Trelan says:
#XO: After your meal. :: shakes a finger :: It is best. You must keep your strength if you are to find your friends.

CEO_Smith says:
CO: Sir, I have a bad feeling that what ever is going on.....its not good.

Trelan says:
#XO: No arguments, no alternatives.

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
CEO: Okay, go back to the shuttlebay, and prepare a shuttle.  Get Ensign Taylor, Ensign Sarek and a tactical team of three.  Have the TAC team break out seven pulse 
rifles.  I'll be with you shortly.

CEO_Smith says:
CO: Aye, sir

CTO_Kyrron says:
#XO:  Sir, I recommend T'rget test out the food, Sir!

Trelan says:
#:: motions to a man in elegant clothing ::

CMO_Daetalus says:
#CTO: I will try :: begins concentrating::

Kitty says:
%::wonders what dating system the CNS wanted, anyway?  There isn't any other::

XO_Zax says:
#::smiles:: Trelan: I thank you then.

Trelan says:
#Seral: Go, look throughout the area. See if you can find others in this sort of dress.

CMO_Daetalus says:
# :: whispers:: CTO: Nothing, I get nothing in here except me, you, the XO, and him :: points at the TO::

XO_Zax says:
#::motions for the CTO to hush and sits at the table, surreptitiously scanning the food with the tricorder.::

Trelan says:
#<Seral> Trelan: Yes, milord.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::whispers::  CMO:  I hope your sensing T'rget wasn't too traumatic.  ::grins::

CEO_Smith says:
*OPS, CIV, and TAC team one*: Report to Shuttle bay, please.

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::hushes::

Trelan says:
#<Seral> :: scurries out ::

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: Grins:: CTO: No

Host CO_Vn`dor_Phail says:
::as the CEO leaves he begins recording a short log for Starfleet records::

CEO_Smith says:
*TAC*: Bring seven rifles with you. ::heads for the shuttlebay::

Trelan says:
#XO: How did you come to pass through the Gateway?

Trelan says:
#XO: We were told it would close after we were through.

XO_Zax says:
#:;looks confused:: Trelan: The gateway?

CSO_Gunther says:
%::looks around to see if anyone else is in the cell::

CTO_Kyrron says:
#::wonders if she's fired yet::

CEO_Smith says:
::enters the TL:: TL: Shuttlebay.

Trelan says:
#:: sits in a well decorated chair covered in jewels ::

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: is looking around hoping things are going well::

XO_Zax says:
#::picks up a piece of fruit and sniffs it fastidiously::

Trelan says:
#XO: :: smiling :: Yes. The passage from our destitute and barren world to one of green grass and warming sun.

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: hopes nothing will happen::

Trelan says:
#XO: It is told in our ancient text that our ancestors came here many millennia ago.

XO_Zax says:
#Trelan: The gateway...or cave entrance was unguarded. We walked right in.

Trelan says:
#:: pours a drink from a large goblet ::

Trelan says:
#XO: Fascinating. :: sips the drink ::

Trelan says:
#:: motions to another individual who comes forth with a large book ::

CMO_Daetalus says:
#:: Checks his weapon::

XO_Zax says:
#::tries to ignore the smell of T’rget’s uniform and the CMO's shoes::

Host Karriaunna says:
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