U.S.S. Pendragon
10505.21

Return to Camelot, pt 3

Starring:

Coot as CO_Capt_Rofax/Arthur Pendragon
 Sandy as OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove/Queen Gwenhwyfar
Jack as FCO_LtJg_White/Mordred
Kyle as CTO_LtJG_Newind/Sir_Gawain
Keith as CEO_LtJg_Damien/Sir_Perceval

Absent:
Jeff as XO_LtCmdr_Thraxis/Sir_Lancelot
Dylan as CSO_LtCmdr_Toms/Sir_Galahad

Host Cmdr_Peers says:
Mission dedicated to Jack... As fine a role-player as I've ever met.

Host warp9 says:
Last week in Camelot…

Host warp9 says:
::run video of knights line dancing on tabletop::

Host warp9 says:
“We're Knights of the Round Table.  We dance whene'er we're able.
“We do routines and chorus scenes with footwork impeccable.
“We dine well here in Camelot.  We eat ham and jam and spam a lot.”

Host warp9 says:
::stop video abruptly::

Host warp9 says:
::take two::

Host warp9 says:
While King Arthur languished in his chambers, his strength fading with the Merlin's influence on his world, his nephew Mordred kidnapped his beloved Queen Gwenhwyfar

Host warp9 says:
::run video of Mordred dashing down a dark and narrow castle stairway, while Queen Gwen kicks and screams from her position over his shoulder::

Host warp9 says:
Alerted by the Queen's loyal handmaiden, Marion, the brave Knights of the Round Table gave chase.

Host warp9 says:
::cue video of the Knights looking bravely alerted in the castle courtyard, then mounting in haste and galloping across the lowered drawbridge::

Host warp9 says:
With cursed luck, Sir Galahad the Chaste's horse pulled up lame, forcing him to return to the castle Camelot, while Sirs Lancelot, Gawain and Perceval pressed on through the fog.

Host warp9 says:
Meanwhile Queen Gwenhwyfar, no slouch in the bravery department herself, escaped from her captor.

Host warp9 says:
::cue video of Gwen dashing through the forest with Mordred in hot pursuit::

Host warp9 says:
::cue dramatic music::

Host warp9 says:
Will the brave Knights rescue The Queen and bring Mordred to justice?

Host warp9 says:
Will Sir Galahad the Pure rouse the King to action?

Host warp9 says:
::cue opening credits::

Host warp9 says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<resume mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Mordred says:
::looks at the queen and mutters.::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::glares back at him not surrendering for one minute::

Sir_Gawain says:
::in hot pursuit beside Lancelot::

Host Arthur says:
::rouses from a strange sleep which has plagued him for days::

Mordred says:
::looks at the queen again:: Self: this is too much work.

Mordred says:
Queen: Run to your saviors.

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
Mordred:  So that you can run me through?  I think not.

Sir_Perceval says:
::keeps pace with the search party::

Mordred says:
::Releases the queen than takes off in the direction of Camelot, leaving the queen to fend for herself:: Queen: Have it your way.

Sir_Gawain says:
::runs... and runs... and runs..::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::can hear the knights in the distance and heads for them::

Host warp9 says:
ACTION:  Sir Lancelot is overcome and faints.

Host Arthur says:
::rises from his bed and stands with what strength he has left::

Sir_Gawain says:
::trips over Lancelot:: Self: Ooopmh!

Sir_Gawain says:
::mutters some curses that can't be said aloud::

Sir_Perceval says:
Gawain: We'll have to leave him for now - time is of the essence

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::yells at the top of her lungs:: ALL:  Sir Knights!  Over here!

Sir_Gawain says:
Lancelot: Lancelot? Are you okay?

Sir_Perceval says:
::gallops in the direction of the sound::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::bravely flutters his eyelids::

Sir_Gawain says:
::hears the yell and it feels like it's in his ear:: ALL: DEAR GOD! Stop --- ::stops himself before he gets himself in trouble::

Mordred says:
::continues through the fogy forest taking his time and watching his step mindful of leaving a trail.::

Sir_Perceval says:
::closes in on the sound::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::comes to and gets to his feet::

Sir_Gawain says:
::looks at Lancelot:: Lancelot: Let's go, brave sir. ::runs after Perceval::

Sir_Tribble says:
::goes over to Sir Lancelot:: Are you all right?

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::continues to head out of the forest::

Sir_Perceval says:
::follows::

Sir_Tribble says:
::watches Gwen leave, but waits, looking at Lance::

Host Arthur says:
::moves to the window and shields his eyes against the light::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::brushes himself off::  Tribble:  I am fine, Sir Tribble

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  Night falls

Mordred says:
::arrives at the servants entrance and quietly makes his way quietly through the castle towards the kings quarters looking for all the world like he is supposed to be there::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::looks around her .. cannot work out which way is home ... continues wandering around rather lost::

Host Arthur says:
::blinks several times before his eyes adjust to the torches burning below::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
Sir Tribble:  The Queen!  ::hears people moving around in the forest and follows the sounds::

Sir_Gawain says:
Queen: O Queen, where art thou?

Sir_Tribble says:
Sir Lance:  I'll find her.

Mordred says:
::Pauses a moment to check the hall than raps quietly on the king’s bedroom door::

Host Arthur says:
::shakes off the cold of a dreadful sort and briefly recalls names that have no place here::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::walking blindly bumping into several trees along the way::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::bravely calls out::  Gwen:  Gwenhwyfar!

Sir_Perceval says:
::follows the hackneyed trail:: Gwenhwyfar!

Host Arthur says:
::finds something suitable to wear and exits his chambers, heading for the courtyard::

Sir_Gawain says:
::not really fallowing a trail..:: Queen: Queen!!!!

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::hears her name and recognizes the voice:: Lancelot:  Lancelot?

Mordred says:
::knocks slightly harder than smiles and tries the door's handle and lets himself into the kings bedroom only to find it recently deserted::

Sir_Tribble says:
::watches out, lest he gets stepped on in the tall grass::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  The Knights' horses whinny in the darkness.

Sir_Gawain says:
::does the unexpected... trips... into a pile of only God knows what::

Sir_Tribble says:
Sir Lance: Mind if I climb on to your shoulder? :: looks hopeful::

Mordred says:
::follows the gentle sounds of the king walking into the courtyard:: Arthur: Good night m'lord.

Sir_Gawain says:
::gets up and wipes himself off.. runs into the direction of the horses whinnying::

Sir_Perceval says:
::continues pursuit::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::hesitates and looks troubled for a moment::

Host Arthur says:
::hears someone call and turns::  Mordred: What is the commotion?  I have not been well and am afraid I have missed much.

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::suddenly remembers her name is Jordan ... but it passes quickly::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::shakes her head in confusion ... then continues moving towards the sounds of the knights::

Sir_Gawain says:
::hears an odd sound and his hand passes to his side where his pha-- sword is::

Mordred says:
::Wraps his hand around the hilt of his sword and slowly smiles:: Arthur: Not as much as you are about to miss.  The time has come at last.  Arm yourself.

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::can hear the others in her mind ... is now very confused and frightened by his magic::

Sir_Perceval says:
::has sudden flash of...himself working on a warp core....then loses the image and returns to the task at hand, feeling slightly out of place for feeling out of place::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
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Host Arthur says:
::jumps back startled:: Mordred: What of this?  Have you gone mad?  ::lays his hand on his sword, but does not draw::

Sir_Perceval says:
Lance: Where the hell is she? I can hear her.

Sir_Gawain says:
::finds his horse:: ALL: Sir Knights!! Queen! Over here!

Sir_Tribble says:
::bounces on to Mordred's hand, tickling him::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
:: senses Arthur is in danger ... runs as fast as she can::

Host Arthur says:
~~~ ::hears others all around him:: ~~~ Self: What the devil?!?  ::shakes his head and draws his sword::

Sir_Gawain says:
::calls out again and takes off towards the castle::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  The horses stamp their feet with excitement.  They sense that something is up.

Sir_Tribble says:
::doesn't bounce on to Mordred's hand::

Mordred says:
::Pulls forth the longsword and lets it shimmer in the air between himself and the king as visions of glory filter through his head:: Arthur: Mad? Nay.  I have come to my senses.  You shall die.

Sir_Perceval says:
Horse:: Whoa.....

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::runs headlong into Lancelot::

Sir_Tribble says:
::looks at the pretty trees in the woods::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
self:  Oof

Host Arthur says:
Mordred: Ah yes.  I am afraid I will.  ::strikes hard and fast at Mordred’s hilt::  But not today my friend.

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::lands in a dignified lump at Lancelot's feet::

Sir_Perceval says:
Lance/Gwen: So good to see you reunited

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
Gwen:  My Queen!  ::gathers her in his arms and lifts her to her feet::

Sir_Perceval says:
Gwen: Are you all right?

Sir_Gawain says:
::tucks down into his horse and makes the horse go faster::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
All:  We must hurry.  Our Lord is in danger from Mordred!

Mordred says:
::swings away from the king's strike than strikes a fighting stance and engages the king's sword.::

Host Arthur says:
~~~ ::tries to "know" what Mordred will do next and prepares to parry:: ~~~

Sir_Gawain says:
::sees the castle and rides along the wall trying to get to the drawbridge::

Sir_Perceval says:
Queen/Lance: Back to the castle then....

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
Gwen:  My Queen.  ::offers her a leg up on his horse::

Mordred says:
::smiles viciously and attacks surprised at the kings quick parry's:: King: You shall not prevail.

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
Lancelot:  If I may, I seem to have forgotten my horse.  ::takes his offer::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::swings up behind her and takes the reigns in hand::

Sir_Tribble says:
::grabs hold of the tail of Lance's horse and climbs up::

Sir_Perceval says:
::digs his spurs in and heads for the castle::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
Lancelot:  I can hear them ... they are battling even as we speak ...

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION;  Mordred nicks Arthur's arm

Sir_Perceval says:
::wonders if Gwen is hallucinating::

Sir_Gawain says:
::sees the drawbridge and tucks further into the horse, riding up to it::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
<Sir Perceval's horse> ::spooked by something, veers off into the thickest part of the forest::

Host Arthur says:
::feels the sword nick him::  Mordred: If your death is the result of this futile exercise, then no, I am afraid I will not prevail, but instead mourn your death.  ::strikes back at Mordred's mid-section::

Sir_Perceval says:
::struggles to regain control::

Sir_Tribble says:
::watches Perceval, wondering if Lance will go after him::

Mordred says:
::Parries quickly than continues attacking the king striking with strong slow strokes:: King: When I left you, I was the learner, now I am the master.

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
<Sir Perceval's horse>  ::stops dead tossing Perceval over his neck::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::feels Arthur's pain as the sword nicks him:: Lancelot:  We must hurry!

Sir_Perceval says:
::lands with a thud::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::kicks his horse into a gallop and bravely rides forth, one arm firmly around Gwen's waist::

Host Arthur says:
Mordred: You left as the learner and returned as a traitor.  Your death will be swift in you surrender now!  ::begins another parry and counterattack::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  Sir Perceval lands beside pool of water, lit by moonlight.

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  Arthur draws blood.

Sir_Perceval says:
::looks at the pool, realizing he is lost:: Bloody horse

Sir_Gawain says:
::arrives at the drawbridge and rides into the courtyard.. seeing the battle, jumps off his horse and runs over to the area::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  Sir Perceval sees something moving in the water.

Sir_Tribble says:
::hears a distant sound of swords clashing::

Sir_Perceval says:
::grabs a stick and pokes at the thing in the water gently::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::holding on tight to Gwen as they gallop up to the castle::

Host Arthur says:
Mordred:  Do you not hear the horses?  Your death is near.  Run while you still can coward and live to fight another day....  ::attacks again::

Sir_Gawain says:
::wondering if maybe he should intervene:: Arthur: Sir! Are you okay?

Mordred says:
::laughs gleefully at the sight of his own blood and attacks with wild abandon:: Arthur: You underestimate me.  Before they reach me you will be dead, and I shall have Excalibur.

Sir_Gawain says:
::draws his sword and points it at Mordred::

Sir_Tribble says:
::a thought flashes through his mind that something called a "phaser" might come in handy right about now::

Sir_Perceval says:
::suddenly remembers who he is::  Mikal: Mikal! ::reached in to grab him out::

Host Arthur says:
::hears Gawain::  Gawain: Stand ready.  But this disagreement is between Mordred and myself.  ::prepares to go on the defensive to mix things up::

Sir_Gawain says:
Mordred: Traitor! You shall never take the Excalibur! Nor shall you take King Arthur's life!

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
::gallops into the courtyard and drops the Queen off::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::once she is off the horse runs towards Arthur and Mordred::

Mordred says:
::hears the voice of Gawain behind him and is momentarily distracted::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  Sir Perceval falls into the pool of water.

Sir_Perceval says:
::glub::

Sir_Gawain says:
::nods toward Arthur and watches Mordred carefully::

Host Arthur says:
::sees Mordred's attention fade and moves in for the kill::

Sir_Tribble says:
::hops off the horse and picks up a handful of pebbles to throw at Mordred::

Sir_Perceval says:
::tries to pull both of them out::

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::reaches the fight scene::

Sir_Gawain says:
::feels like time slows down as Arthur moves towards a distracted Mordred::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  Arthur's sword pierces Mordred.

Host Arthur says:
::retracts the sword and tries to cut off Mordred's arm holding his own sword::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  As Sir Perceval sinks into the pool.... everything slows down...

Queen_Gwenhwyfar says:
::runs to Arthur's side::  Arthur:  You are safe, my King!  ::feels relieved::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  and fades

Sir_Gawain says:
::slows down.. and fades::

Mordred says:
::Returns his attention to Arthur in time to see the sword pierce his chest he staggers a moment than swings again at Arthur than falls to his knees::

Sir_Perceval says:
::feel consciousness fleeing and fights it::

Sir_Tribble says:
::blinks::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks around her confused::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  The crew is on the bridge of the Pendragon.  White lies dying on the floor.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::finds himself on the bridge...looks around:: All: White!

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::realizes where he is..:::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::opens his clenched fists wondering what has happened::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
*Med*: Medical to the bridge

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::moves to White's side:: FCO:  Hold on, the medics are coming.

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::sees White on the floor:: All: What happened? ::panic streaks through his voice::

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::moves over to White and looks for the wound::

MO_Tribble says:
CEO: Right here.  ::goes to White and begins examining him::

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::without touching him::

FCO_White says:
::gasps and laughs coughing up blood:: All: Well this saves you some trouble doesn't it

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  White has an open chest wound.  It's gurgling.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
MO: He looks like hell

Host CO_Rofax says:
::is certain he sees blood covering his palms, but then only sees White thrashing on the deck::

MO_Tribble says:
White:  Be still.

FCO_White says:
MO: Let me go...it is over.

MO_Tribble says:
::begins applying a coagulant to stop the flow of blood::

MO_Tribble says:
FCO: No!  Don't give up.

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::stands back::

Host Sir_Lancelot says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon is 10 minutes out of DS 14.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::watches helplessly ... tears filling her eyes::

FCO_White says:
::Grips the MO's hands:: MO: Let Me...::Gasps and stares upward::

Host Shelob says:
ACTION:  White passes over

MO_Tribble says:
::sees it's no use::

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::stares wide-eyed at the corpse on the floor.. a corpse of a former companion::

MO_Tribble says:
OPS: I did all I could.  I can't......

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Contact DS 14.  Tell them we are docking in ::checks the time::  10 minutes....

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::watches the lights go out in White's eyes::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::looks at the CO and says nothing ... moves over to her console and does as she is ordered::

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
Self: I wasn't... I wasn't watching.. I wasn't paying attention.. ::feels guilty::

MO_Tribble says:
::furiously tries everything she can think of and watches none of it work::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
MO:  You did all you could ...

Host Shelob says:
ACTION:  White remains deceased.

Host CO_Rofax says:
~~~ ::searches White's thoughts for any sign of hope:: ~~~

MO_Tribble says:
CO: He's dead, Captain.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  What have you done?  ::looks at the CO::

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::thinks back to what happened.. flashes of Arthur and Mordred fighting.. thoughts of being able to stop the fight::

MO_Tribble says:
::stares at White:: CO: Some patients fight for their lives.  It's like he didn't.   I'm sorry.  I'll have his body beamed to sickbay.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::nods to the MO::  MO: Have his remains taken to the forensics lab.  They will need the results ASAP.

Host Cmdr_Peers says:
ACTION:  The Pendragon is hailed by DS14

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CO:  Captain, we are being hailed by DS14

MO_Tribble says:
CO:  Aye, Captain.  ::hails sickbay and requests med techs come to the bridge to carry the body to the forensics lab::

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::stands up and clenches his fists while moving to his console::

Host CO_Rofax says:
OPS: Open a channel.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::opens the channel:: CO:  Channel open.

Host CO_Rofax says:
::stands amongst the carnage and waits for Peers to speak::

CEO_LtJg_Damien says:
::sad that his friend is dead::

Host Cmdr_Peers says:
@COMM:  Pendragon:  You are cleared to dock.  We lost you on sensors for a few minutes.  What happened?

MO_Tribble says:
::med techs place White's body on an antigravity sled::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::slaves helm to her console for now::

Host CO_Rofax says:
COMM: Peers: I am unsure Cmdr.  We will need an independent investigation to be conducted.  Commander Pettigrove is being given command of the Pendragon.  Mr. Newind will be escorting me to quarters.

Host Cmdr_Peers says:
@::frowns::  COMM:  CO:  I expect a full report within the hour.

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::hears the CO and waits for him::

MO_Tribble says:
::accompanies the body to the forensics lab::

Host CO_Rofax says:
COMM: Peers: I wish it were that simple.  ::turns and heads for the lift::

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::walks with the Captain::

Host Cmdr_Peers says:
@COMM:  OPS:  You have eight hours until the Kenti Council sits.  Send me your CTO for a security debriefing as soon as you dock.  Peers out.

Host CO_Rofax says:
CPU: Computer, transfer all command codes to Lt. Cmdr. Jordan Pettigrove.  Authorization Rofax-6-delta-beta-2-2.

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::moves to the big chair::

MO_Tribble says:
::arriving in forensics lab, begins prepping for the autopsy::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::enters the lift without another word::

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::enters beside the Captain::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
CTO:  Mr. Newind, when the Captain is in quarters report back here.

CTO_Ens_Newind says:
::hears the OPS:: OPS: Yes, ma'am. ::watches as the doors slide closed and the lift moves down.::

Host CO_Rofax says:
::glances briefly at each of the bridge crew before the doors slide shut::

OPS_LtCmdr_Pettigrove says:
::hails the station and asks for clearance to dock::

MO_Tribble says:
Computer: Computer begin recording.   The deceased White looks like he has died from a sword through his heart.

Host Cmdr_Peers says:
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<end mission>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>