U.S.S. Pendragon
10305.24

Guest Starring:
Jan as FCO_Tribble 
Eli as Lt.jg DeRidder

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
Captain's Log, Stardate 10305.24. We are holding position at 5m km from the nearest singularity while ship systems and our strange visitor are examined. There's something suspiciously familiar about all of this...

Host Cat says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<continue mission>>>>>>>>>>>>

XO_Rofax says:
::standing at the Master Systems Display  in Main Engineering, trying to figure out how the engines managed to increase production like they did in the not-so-distant past::

CIV_Brock says:
::Is laid out on the cot in the brig, pretending to sleep .::

CNS_Luchena says:
::in the Crystal Cave tending bar::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::scanning the annoying, flitting light for the fifth time::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::standing next to the XO, looking over readings::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::watches the light::

Host Cat says:
Action: The light blinks and tinkles.

CTO_Hull says:
::Enters the Brig checking on their 'Guest' , nods at the Security Officer standing guard::

CSO_Toms says:
::asleep in sickbay... dreaming of warmth and comfort and... well there’s bound to be women  in there::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::continues scanning, ignoring the urge to swat it::

CNS_Luchena says:
::smiles as he passes a crewman his order::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::poking at some buttons::  XO: Watcha think?  

Host Cat says:
Action: The light flies down and Kerina feels a brief but sharp pain in her cheek.

XO_Rofax says:
DeRidder: Not sure, Lt.  The engines spiked off the charts about ten minutes ago.  I cannot figure out how, or why for that matter.  Any thoughts?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::slaps her cheek reflexively::

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks longingly at his piano::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain?  You all right?

FCO_Tribble says:
::looks over at the CO::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Get a magnetic bottle up here...maybe that will contain this thing.

Host Cat says:
Action: The light emits a sharp peal and disappears.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::shrugs::  XO: Could have been a pocket of energy somewhere....   Could have acted like wheels on an oil slick....

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: On second thought, give the bottle to whoever finds it next.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::Orders one:: CO:  On its way ... seems a little unnecessary now, though ... ::said as the light disappears::

CIV_Brock says:
::Takes no notice to the entrance of the CTO and continues to pretend to sleep.::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: Maybe a broad range tachyon scan in the area could shed some light on things?

Host Cat says:
Action: The light appears in the lounge.

CSO_Toms says:
::snores quietly::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: And in the meantime, I'll run a diagnostic on the warp subsystems...

CNS_Luchena says:
::moves out from behind the bar and over to his piano::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::uses internal sensors to scan the entire ship looking for this light::

Host Cat says:
Action: It flickers around the ceiling.

Host Cat says:
Action: The light is joined by two identical lights...one green, the other yellow.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::closes her tricorder yet again::

FCO_Tribble says:
::returns attention to the flight control panel::

XO_Rofax says:
DeRidder: I'm open to anything, but I couldn't find a source.  I'm heading for sickbay, they reported seeing something there.  ::shrugs::

CNS_Luchena says:
::only has eyes for his piano as he approaches it::

CTO_Hull says:
::Walks over to the security console overlooking Brock's cell, and adjusts the forcefield, then the medical scanner...notices that Brock is indeed awake::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: Ok...  I'll give ya a shout if I find anything....

XO_Rofax says:
DeRidder: Thanks.  ::turns and exits::

CIV_Brock says:
::Sits up.::

CNS_Luchena says:
::puts his hand on the piano and caresses it::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
CO:  I'm not picking it up on internal sensors.  I'm going to try a thermal then a tachyon scan.

Host Cat says:
Action: The three little lights flit around the ceiling for a few moments and then the yellow one disappears, followed a short time later by the green light.

CNS_Luchena says:
::enjoys the feel of it as the wood warms beneath his hand::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::nods at Pettigrove, wishing that they would have a nice, normal mission for once::

CSO_Toms says:
::rolls over on the biobed, scratches, and snores some more::

FCO_Tribble says:
::is reminded of an ancient stop light::

Host Cat says:
Action: The yellow light appears in engineering, the green light in sickbay.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::runs the thermal scan::

CNS_Luchena says:
::sits on the bench and opens the keyboard lid::

XO_Rofax says:
::exits the TL and enters Sickbay::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::frowns, then on a hunch makes an adjustment to her tricorder and does a quick bio scan on her own cheek::

CTO_Hull says:
Brock:  Ah, Mr. Brock, I see that you are indeed awake

LtJG_DeRidder says:
COMPUTER: Computer run an analysis on the warp field coils and send results to this station. Delimit the results accounting for standard radiation emissions while at warp and any unexplained subspace anomalies in the area 500 km around the Pendragon.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
<COMPUTER> All in room: Working

Host Cat says:
Action: The scan of Kerina's cheek reveals nothing but tiny teeth marks.

CIV_Brock says:
CTO: I know you knew I was awake...

CNS_Luchena says:
::puts his hands on the keyboard and closes his eyes::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
SELF: Hmmm...looks like the fabled sabre-toothed Razibi fly....

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::sees the yellow light appear in Engineering::  Self: What in blazes?

Host Cat says:
Action: The little white light lands on Mikal's shoulder.

CNS_Luchena says:
::sighs and slowly opens his eyes::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::hits the intraship intercom::  *XO* DeRidder to Rofax.... 

CTO_Hull says:
Brock:  Why the deception?

Host Cat says:
Action: The LGL flits around the warp core.

CIV_Brock says:
CTO: Does it matter?

Host Cat says:
Action: The LYL flits around Toms.

CTO_Hull says:
Brock:  ::REB::  Probably not, humor me

XO_Rofax says:
::walks around Sickbay questioning various crew::  *SSS* This is Rofax, go ahead Lt.

Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal hears a tiny little tinkly sound.

CIV_Brock says:
CTO: You want Humor? ::laughs::

CNS_Luchena says:
::turns his head in the direction of the sound::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little green light flies into the core.

CTO_Hull says:
Brock:  <grins>  yes, do you have a humorous side?

CSO_Toms says:
::deep in sleep, feels a strange feeling nearby... circling::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
*XO* There is a little green light flickering around in here....  It just flew into the warp core....

XO_Rofax says:
::for no apparent reason, begins humming "This Little Light of Mine" as he waits for DeRidder to finish explaining::

CNS_Luchena says:
::sees a little white light on his shoulder::  *OPS*:  Ummm... is there anything strange going on?

CIV_Brock says:
::Stops laughing.:: CTO: It should be humorous enough to see me cooped up in here.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
Computer: Computer, Identify the green flicker of light that just entered the warp core. 

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CNS*:  You could say that ... we seem to have picked up a visitor ... a little light.  Have you seen one?

CNS_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  There is one sitting right here in the Crystal Cave.

Host Cat says:
Action: The warp core....freezes solid.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::overhears the OPS channel and listens intently::

XO_Rofax says:
*SSS* Come again.  Green Light?  What's going on down there?  ::dashed madly for the TL::

CTO_Hull says:
Brock:  If only you could see yourself, tell me how you found yourself in here, from your perspective

Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal feels a comforting tap on his cheek.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::orders a mag bottle sent down:: CNS:  A magnetic bottle is on its way down.  See if you can capture it.

CNS_Luchena says:
::puts his hand on his cheek and wonders::

CNS_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  Capture it?  Like a lightening bug?

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<OPS_Jones> ::arrives in the Lounge with a magnetic bottle::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
*XO* I think you might better come down....

Host Cat says:
Action: The little yellow light lands on Toms.

XO_Rofax says:
*SSS* Already on my way.  ::enters the TL::

CIV_Brock says:
::Sighs.:: CTO: What does it matter?

CSO_Toms says:
::starts to thrash in his sleep.... feels uncomfortable::

CNS_Luchena says:
::sees Jones appear and walks toward him/her to take the bottle::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little white light flits across Mikal's piano keys, playing a merry little tune.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
*CNS*:  Captain's orders, Counsellor.

CNS_Luchena says:
::stops dead and turns around::

CTO_Hull says:
CTO:  Lets just say for my report to Starfleet JAG

CNS_Luchena says:
::watches and listens::

FCO_Tribble says:
::notices something odd on the control panel::   CO:  Something strange is on my panel.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
<OPS_Jones> ::watches with the CNS:: CNS:  What is that thing?  ::hands him the magnetic bottle::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: What is it?

CNS_Luchena says:
::shrugs and takes the bottle from Jones::

XO_Rofax says:
::enters Main Engineering to see the warp core frozen::  Self: What the......

Host Cat says:
Action: The little green light arrives in the brig.

CIV_Brock says:
::See the green light as soon as it enters.::

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::decides she'd better look at her console:: CO: We're losing power from the warp core!

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::looks surprised:: FCO: We were at warp?

CNS_Luchena says:
::opens the magnetic bottle and casually strolls back toward the piano::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::tapping on the console trying to figure out what's going on::

CIV_Brock says:
::Tries to get a telepathic connection to the light...::

CSO_Toms says:
::thrashes a bit more then wakes... refreshed, but with an almost compulsive urge to get to the bridge::

Host Cat says:
Action: The bottle shatters as a loud sound pierces the room.

OPS_Pettigrove says:
::taps keys on her console trying to find out what is going on::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::sighs:: *ENGINEERING*: What in blazes is going on down there NOW?

FCO_Tribble says:
CO:  we have lost warp capacity.

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Captain.  We have a problem in ME.  The Core appears to have been frozen.  DeRidder reports seeing a green light enter the core housing, now this.

CTO_Hull says:
::Ducks behind the console::  <Security>:  Intruder alert, Main Brig

Host Cat says:
Action: The little green light swoops down and pulls the CIV's hair...hard.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Fine. Continue to increase distance from the singularity field. I want to be as far away as possible when everything else fails too.

CIV_Brock says:
CTO: It's not going to harm us...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Full impulse, while we still have it.

CNS_Luchena says:
::drops what's left of the bottle and covers his ears::

FCO_Tribble says:
CO: Aye, Captain.

CSO_Toms says:
::moves out of sickbay.... heading toward the nearest TL, enters and heads to the bridge::

XO_Rofax says:
::begins running tachyon and other sub-space particle scans::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little green light flits over to the CTO, who feels a hard pinch on his rear.

CNS_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  The magnetic bottle shattered.  I think it doesn't want to be captured

CTO_Hull says:
Ouch!!  

Host Cat says:
Action: Scans reveal nada.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Remind me to have words with the Starbase technicians if and when we get back. ::grimaces::

CTO_Hull says:
*CO*:  Captain, I think we have an intruder aboard, a green light, it is acting like a poltergeist

CIV_Brock says:
::Laughs at the CTO's misfortune.::

Host Cat says:
Action: The noise stops and the piano tinkles once again.

CSO_Toms says:
::arrives at the bridge, heads to SCI 1, relieves the crewman, and begins scans::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CTO*: We've seen it. If you figure out how to make it behave or leave, let us know.

CIV_Brock says:
Self: I guess I spoke too soon...

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::not finding anything on scans, he walks over to the lifeless warp core with a tricorder in hand and opens the dilithium chamber::  Computer: Secure the warp core from auto start procedure.

CNS_Luchena says:
*OPS*:  And ummm... it's playing the piano.

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: Mikal, it's Pindari.  ::pauses::  Do you feel anything, out of the ordinary. ~~~

CTO_Hull says:
*CO*:  Swell, Hull out

Host Cat says:
Action: The little yellow light follows the CSO.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
OPS: Inform SFC of our situation...just in case.

CIV_Brock says:
Any: Can I get something to eat?

CNS_Luchena says:
::hears Rofax's voice and tries to open his mind up::

CTO_Hull says:
CIV:  You've seen this life form before?

CSO_Toms says:
::scanning a rather large nearby black hole... not to sure what he’s looking for, but doing as he said he would to help::

Host Cat says:
Action: Greeny swoops around the room in a blindingly fast pattern.

CIV_Brock says:
CTO: I might have...

CNS_Luchena says:
::can't sense anything, anything at all::

CTO_Hull says:
CIV:  Well what, who is it?

CNS_Luchena says:
*XO*:  Negative Sir.  But there is a little white light playing piano in the Crystal Cave.

CNS_Luchena says:
::realizes how insane that sounded and chuckles to himself::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::sees ice all up and down the inside of the core and scans it with a tricorder::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: Ice.....  All ice....

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::sticks head inside the dilithium chamber and looks around::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little yellow light buzzes around the CSO's ear.

CIV_Brock says:
::Thinks for a moment and says nothing.::

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ CNS: Thank you Mikal.  ~~~

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::works at the secondary science station trying to figure out something...anything...::

CNS_Luchena says:
::continues to watch and listen::

CIV_Brock says:
::Lies back down.::

CSO_Toms says:
::tilts his head and appears to be listening to something, then starts rescanning the black hole, at a far greater magnification level::

XO_Rofax says:
SSS: Ice?  Is that even possible?  ::crosses to the core, looking up::  How do you freeze anti-matter?

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: Beats me...   ::pulls head out::  Watch out...  ::closes the chamber door::  

Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal once again feels a soothing caress, almost like a kiss.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: Lets see if this does anything....

CNS_Luchena says:
::steps backwards suddenly::

XO_Rofax says:
::steps up to the core and begins scanning and DeRidder works::

CNS_Luchena says:
::and falls over the back of a sofa::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
Computer: Computer, run emergency warp core startup procedure DeRidder 4......  

CNS_Luchena says:
Self:  Ouch.  ::gets back to his feet::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little light twinkles merrily.

CNS_Luchena says:
::holds out his hand::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::watches and waits for the warp core to start::

CSO_Toms says:
::shakes head:: Self: that’s not right....

Host Cat says:
Action: The light lands on Mikal's hand.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::walks over to the master systems display::

Host Cat says:
Action: The core remains violently motionless.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::still working over the console, pondering working it over with a 2x4::

CNS_Luchena says:
::brings his hand close to his face and stares intently at the little light::

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* We are attempting to re-establish power to the core now, Captain.  Emergency start-up.

Host Cat says:
Action: The green light pulls the CTO's ear.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: Acknowledged.

CNS_Luchena says:
::whispers:: Light:  What are you?

LtJG_DeRidder says:
Self: Stupid piece of junk...   Computer: Computer, increase temperature in the warp core by 300% then re run emergency re-start procedure.

CSO_Toms says:
::looks at the scan results again, shakes his head again, then turns to the CO::

CTO_Hull says:
::having enough of the green light, he walks out of the Brig and into the main corridor, heading for the Bridge::

Host Cat says:
Action: The light flickers a bit and Mikal can almost make out a shape.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::shakes her own head at the CSO in agreement::

CIV_Brock says:
::Laughs at the CTO's second ear trouble::

CSO_Toms says:
CO: Sir, I think I have something you should see...

CNS_Luchena says:
::peers intently trying to make out the shape::

Host Cat says:
Action: The green light follows Hull.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: What?

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::leans over to look::

CSO_Toms says:
CO: Here, in this rather large black hole... there are lights.... that should not be.

Host Cat says:
Action: The yellow light begins to twitter as if excited.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
Computer: Computer, run a level 2 diagnostic on the matter and antimatter injectors...  What is their status?

CNS_Luchena says:
::taps his combadge with his other hand::  XO:  This light has wings Sir.

XO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::tries to locate the LGL because convention wisdom has failed:: ~~~

CNS_Luchena says:
::continues to look at the light intently::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Darned right, there shouldn't be. There CAN'T be. Must be something wrong with the sensors.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: I dunno what this is...  According to these readings, save for the frost, we should be going like a bat out of hell.  There's nothing wrong with the damn thing....

XO_Rofax says:
*CNS* Wings?  I'm not following Mikal.  Explain please.

Host Cat says:
Action: Slowly........the white light fades and reveals the small creature within the light.

CNS_Luchena says:
*XO*:  It sort of...  ::stops and stares::

CTO_Hull says:
::Enters the TL::  *Bridge*

Host Cat says:
Action: Sitting upon the counselors hand is a tiny....little......

CSO_Toms says:
CO: But sir, the way I found it. I was asleep in sick bay, and that little light there came to me and asked for help... asked me to come here and scan this black hole... helped me with what I should look for... I think that there is life in there sir.

XO_Rofax says:
SSS: Interference from the gravimetric distortions perhaps?  ::waits for the CNS to finish::

Host Cat says:
Action:.......winged woman.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::tapping away at the panel - shoots a look over to one of the duty engineers::  EO: Visual check of the injectors crewman....

XO_Rofax says:
*CNS* Mikal?  You okay?

Host Cat says:
Action: The green light is now hanging on to Hull's head.

CNS_Luchena says:
::brings the little thing very close to his eyes::  winged woman:  Can you communicate?

CTO_Hull says:
::The door to the TL opens once it reaches the Bridge, Hull steps onto the Bridge looking over his shoulder as he walks to the Tactical Console::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::raises an eyebrow:: CSO: The light talked to you while you were asleep in sickbay? Is it possible you left sickbay a little too early?

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: Could be,.......

CNS_Luchena says:
*XO*:  Sir... it's a little woman... with wings... or else I'm insane and having hallucinations

CTO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, look what I've brought you

CNS_Luchena says:
::blinks a few times::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::begins to scan the area around the ship for gravimetric interference::  

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::blinks a few times::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little woman looks at Mikal very seriously. She is very beautiful, wears a long, flowing gown of pink gauze and a perfect little crown on her head.

Host Cat says:
Action: The green light pulls Hull's hair again.

XO_Rofax says:
*CNS* Sentient?  ::mysteriously blinks several times in unison with O'Dunn::

CSO_Toms says:
CO: Sir, I’m very serious about this.... I will show you the standard diagnostics, they are fine... and the data coming in is very specific....

CNS_Luchena says:
::panicky::  *XO*:  Sir?

FCO_Tribble says:
::wonders if she should turn the ship around, because the beings were accidentally picked up from their space and should be returned::

CTO_Hull says:
Green light:  Please stop that?  My commanding officer is looking

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: I want a paper on how that's even possible by your next shift. ::continues blinking::

XO_Rofax says:
*CNS* Can you communicate with her?

CIV_Brock says:
Guard: Feed me.

CNS_Luchena says:
::can't believe the XO believes him::  *XO*:  Ummm... not so far.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
<Guard> CIV: At 1200 hours, and not one nanosecond before.

CSO_Toms says:
::looks at his CO, then back to his consol:: CO: Aye sir.

CNS_Luchena says:
::with his free hand waves at the little woman::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Explanation?

CIV_Brock says:
Guard: How about a PADD?

XO_Rofax says:
SSS: I'm going to go check on Mikal.  Keep me updated.  ::turns and runs out of ME::

CTO_Hull says:
CO:  I have none Captain, it followed me up from the Brig

Host Cat says:
Action: The little green light flies over and pulls Kerina's hair once again.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
<Guard> ::ignores Brock, and activates the acoustic nullifier in his cell::

CIV_Brock says:
Self: Idiot...

XO_Rofax says:
*CNS* Any empathic signature?

Host Cat says:
Action: The little woman almost falls over from the wind of the waving hand.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::winces:: CTO: Can it communicate?

CNS_Luchena says:
::stops waving::  Woman:  Sorry.  ::smiles::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
*XO* Hold on... I'm coming with you.[

Host Cat says:
Action: The woman smiles back and fixes her crown.

CNS_Luchena says:
*XO*:  Sir I haven't been able to access my telepathic senses in days.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
<Guard> ::didn't hear the CIV, since all sound in his cell is cancelled out::

CIV_Brock says:
::Gets up and goes over to the force field and runs his finger along it, causing static to follow it.::

CSO_Toms says:
::continues to work on the data coming in.. trying to refine it to reveal how and why there are lights in a black hole....::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::dashes out of Main Engineering following the XO::

CNS_Luchena says:
::thinks he hears something very high-pitched::

XO_Rofax says:
::slows and waits for DeRidder::  *CNS* Understood, where are you?  David and I are coming.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::catches up with Rofax::  XO: Ok....

CNS_Luchena says:
*XO*:  Crystal Cave, Sir. ::takes a deep breath and tries to capture the moment::

CSO_Toms says:
::turns to the light, wondering if it will help him::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little yellow light is becoming agitated.

XO_Rofax says:
Self: The Cave?  Ah.....  <curses in some rare UIlian tongue>

Host Cat says:
Action: Two more lights appear on the bridge....one blue, one purple.

CNS_Luchena says:
::feels as if things have come to a crawl.  Looks at the woman intently::

FCO_Tribble says:
::notices the two new lights::

XO_Rofax says:
SSS: You heard him.  Deck 8 it is.  ::makes for the TL::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::follows Rofax out::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::still waiting for an answer from Hull::

CTO_Hull says:
CTO:  Captain I'm attempting to hone our shields to keep these life forms from entering the ship

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: As long as we can get the ones in here out.

LtJG_DeRidder says:
::dashes into the turbolift::  XO: We all need vacations....   

CSO_Toms says:
::notices the agitation of the light, and the arrival of its companions::

Host Cat says:
Action: The blue light flies over to Tribble and pops her in her head.

CIV_Brock says:
::Charges into the forcefield and is flung back when he hits it.::

FCO_Tribble says:
::opens mouth wide to try to swallow light::

XO_Rofax says:
::enters TL::  CPU: Deck 8.    SSS: Agreed.  However, I don't know if what Mikal says is true, but this is downright strange.... even for us.  ::grins::

Host Cat says:
Action: The CIV receives a good zap and wets his pants.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
<Guard> ::frowns at Brock's aggressive activity, makes a note for his report, and ups the field strength for good measure::

LtJG_DeRidder says:
XO: To say the least....

Host Cat says:
Action: The little purple light appears above the Po’s head.

CIV_Brock says:
::Gets back up and charges it again.::

CTO_Hull says:
::Programs the shield emitters to slowly increase in polarity and frequency::

CSO_Toms says:
::the lights continue to be agitated...  maybe there is something in the black hole that they don’t like??::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little blue light bites Tribble's nose.

XO_Rofax says:
::looks up:: LPL: Well hello there?  ~~~ ::Anyone home?:: ~~~

Host Cat says:
Action: Mikal suddenly hears a very tiny voice.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
<Guard> ::makes another note, shaking his head, and also makes a note about the apparent loss of bladder control::

FCO_Tribble says:
::emits high-pitched noise to try to disrupt the light's energy::

CNS_Luchena says:
::softly::  woman:  I'm listening.  ::listens intently::

Host Cat says:
Action: The little purple light pulls Rofax's nose.

CIV_Brock says:
Self: Not going to escape...

Host Cat says:
Action: The little woman looks at Mikal sadly.

CSO_Toms says:
CO: I have a theory on these little lights... maybe they are being pulled in and are being killed... it would make sense, though why there is still light in there I don’t know ...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: It's the only theory I've heard so far.

XO_Rofax says:
::exits onto Deck 8 and enters the Cave, rubbing his nose slightly::  CNS: Mikal?

CNS_Luchena says:
::wishes his empathic abilities were working::

FCO_Tribble says:
Blue light: Why are you on this ship?

Host Cat says:
Action: she begins to whisper rapidly.......

CIV_Brock says:
Yells out: Little Lights! Come down here! I need someone to talk to!

CNS_Luchena says:
::is in a bit of a trance with the little light thingie and doesn't see or hear the XO::

CNS_Luchena says:
::listens closely::

CNS_Luchena says:
::nods::  Woman:  What do you need from us?

CSO_Toms says:
CO: It’s the best I can come up with, and these lights definitely seem sentient, so they would definitely want not to die...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CSO: Fair enough.

CNS_Luchena says:
::takes in everything she is saying::

Host Cat says:
Action: Nobody can hear Brock as the sound is off in his new home.

XO_Rofax says:
::crosses to Mikal and stops just behind him::   ~~~ ::lends whatever he can to bridge the gap between Mikal and the Woman:: ~~~

CIV_Brock says:
Self: I guess they can't hear...

CIV_Brock says:
Self: Maybe they're telepathic...

CNS_Luchena says:
::feels strengthened::

CNS_Luchena says:
::pulls back to the present::

Host Cat says:
Action: Brock really needs a shower.

XO_Rofax says:
::feels a shift in mood::  CNS: Mikal?  What is it?

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  They are beings from another quadrant.  Very tiny, they fly in small flocks.  Twenty-five of them are being pulled in to the black hole.  To their deaths.  She wants us to help them.

Host Cat says:
Action: All of the lights suddenly appear around Mikal. A happy cascade of bells rings out in the lounge.

CNS_Luchena says:
::smiles::

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: Okay, but how?  ::fears the answer::

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Captain, we may have an explanation shortly.

CNS_Luchena says:
::looks at the small woman on his hand and once again pulls back into the trance::   Woman:  How do we find them.  How do we save them?

Host Cat says:
Action: The small woman shakes her head as if she doesn't know.

XO_Rofax says:
::places a hand on Mikal's shoulder, trying to help::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: I look forward to it.

CIV_Brock says:
::Takes off his pip and crushes it into the floor.::

CIV_Brock says:
Self: Not like I'll need it..

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  I don't think she knows.  They're so tiny normal scans don't pick them up.

Host Cat says:
Action: The lights swoop in on Rofax....he feels sharp pinpricks on his face.

XO_Rofax says:
::removes his hand from Mikal::  CNS: Apparently, they don't want my help.  ::rubs cheek to dull the pain::

CNS_Luchena says:
Woman:  Please don't hurt him.  We are trying to think of a way to help you.

Host Cat says:
Action: Rofax receives a healing brush from the little purple light.

CIV_Brock says:
::Lies down, rolls over and goes to sleep.::

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Captain.  We appear to have 25 of these beings being pulled into a singularity.  They are requesting our help.

Host Cat says:
Action: The CTO finally begins to sense something on his scans.

CSO_Toms says:
::Hears the XOs statement....:: Self: I was close...

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: Are they responsible for the problems the ship has been having?

FCO_Tribble says:
CSO: Would it be possible to beam them on to the ship?

CTO_Hull says:
*CO*:  Captain, I believe I have something on our sensors

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*CTO*: What is it?

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Some Captain, but only to prevent us from deserting them.  I believe the majority of the problems can be traced to our guest in the brig.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: I'll want a report on that later...but for now, can they "restore" our systems?

Host Cat says:
Action: The little woman begins to cry.

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* I will ask.  Rofax out.

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Sir.  She's crying.

CSO_Toms says:
FCO: I doubt it... the gravitation forces of the black hole would likely screw with the transporter systems...

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: Mikal, tell them we need the Pen back and any help they can lend will be needed.

CNS_Luchena says:
::explains to the woman that they need their systems operational if they are to help::

CTO_Hull says:
CO:  Captain, I'm picking up small, minute metallic traces

XO_Rofax says:
Woman: We want to help, but we need you to help us first.  ::smiles softly::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: What sort of metal? Where?

FCO_Tribble says:
CSO: If they can set our systems right, it would be a shame for them to die.  I hope we can think of something.

Host Cat says:
Action: The little green light flickers around Rofax and flies to the door.

CTO_Hull says:
CO:  The Lights Captain, speeding up the sensors

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Captain.  Suggest we come about as soon as possible.  I would hazard the previous singularity is the correct one.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: "Speeding up" the sensors? ::is confused::

CSO_Toms says:
FCO: Believe me.... I will be doing everything I can to help them.

FCO_Tribble says:
::prepares to come about, on the CO's order::

XO_Rofax says:
::follows the LGL::  LGL: What is it friend?

Host Cat says:
Action: The little green light is waiting for Rofax to follow it.

Host Cat says:
Action: It flies towards Main engineering.

CTO_Hull says:
CO:  ::Looks over at his Captain::  Speeding up the sensor scans, they are traveling beyond the speed of light

XO_Rofax says:
::follows as quickly as possible::

CNS_Luchena says:
::follows Rofax curious what this is all about::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
::looks quizzically at Hull, since sensors don't move::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
CTO: Sensors...traveling?

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  Do you know the trick of slowing down time?

Host Cat says:
Action: The other lights follow...except for the little yellow light which goes back to Toms.

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: We're not turning about until this ship is at 100%.

XO_Rofax says:
::sightlines the path the LGL took and figures it has to be ME::  CNS: No.... but we are headed for Main Engineering...  ::enters the lift::

CSO_Toms says:
::notices the little light is back... smiles as he attempts to think of a way to help them::

CNS_Luchena says:
XO:  It helps to hear them... it's as though they are running ten times as fast as us.

XO_Rofax says:
*CO* Captain, I will have 120% for you shortly.

CNS_Luchena says:
::gets in the TL with Rofax::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
*XO*: That will do.

CNS_Luchena says:
TL:  Deck 12

XO_Rofax says:
CNS: How Mikal?  ::listens to the explanation::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Plot a course here... ::points at a close arc to the singularity in question::

CNS_Luchena says:
::tries to think of how to explain it better::

FCO_Tribble says:
CO: Already plotted, Captain.

XO_Rofax says:
::exits into ME with Mikal, looking for the LGL::

Host CO_O`Dunn says:
FCO: Good. We still need to figure out how to "grab" them, though.

CSO_Toms says:
::starts running through the database information on black holes, looking for information on ways to remove items from them::

Host Cat says:
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