U.S.S. Pendragon
10512.03
What Lies Beneath pt. 3

Starring:
 Coot as SM
Jeff as CO Thraxis 
Dylan as CSO Toms
Sandy as OPS Thraxis
Jane as CNS Luchena 
Keith as CEO Damien 
Cory as CMO Yates

 Guest Starring:
 Lynda as FCO Rochelle

Host Coot says:
Last time on the USS Pendragon…

Host Coot says:
The mystery of the humanoids in the transporter loop began to unravel.  The CSO and CEO managed to isolate four distinct bio-signals within the buffer pattern.  After some trial and error, two Betazoids long thought missing were recovered from the transporter.

Host Coot says:
On the station, two “corpses” had been beamed over at some point from the freighter that no one has been able to explain.  After separation of the transporter signals, the “corpses” appear to re-animate and promptly sit up.  They have done nothing further except begin to utter what sounds oddly enough like crying.

Host Coot says:
<<<< Resume Mission >>>>  

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Holds her Medical Tricorder in her hand as she watches the two Betazoids in front of her. She attempts to ignore the odd sounds and makes sure that there is a strong containment field around the guests' biobeds::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: enters Bridge :: *CMO*: Dr Yates... what can you tell me about our guests?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::leaves the transporter room for main engineering::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::back on the bridge at her station::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sleeping at his desk::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::sitting at a desk on the station, wondering what is going on::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Waiting in the Turbo Lift as it heads for Sickbay::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Scans of the Betazoid survivors show them as severely dehydrated.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Sir, they are rather dehydrated at the moment. I am attempting to rehydrate them but it is proving to not be working very well at the moment.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: Treat them as dangerous until established otherwise, Doctor.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks over at the crying corpses and wonders at how that is happening exactly::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Exits the Turbo Lift and heads for Sickbay::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CSO*: Mr. Toms... what can you tell me about the two "corpses" you have there?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Understood, Captain. They will remain in a level ten containment field until further notice. ::She continues to work on the two Betazoids, wondering if anything she does will actually re-hydrate them::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Enters Sickbay and moves toward the Doctor and the two Betazoids:: CMO: Lieutenant Combs, reporting back for duty, Commander.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*CO*: Not much as yet sir. Station Medical has some people on the way, but they don't seem to be doing anything.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: All telepaths feel a presence in their minds as if someone is playing "hide-and-seek" near them

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::looks around puzzled ... ::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::shakes head::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::is dreaming of a jungle::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Smiles as she turns to Piper:: Combs: Welcome back, Lieutenant. If you would mind assisting me on attempting to re-hydrate these two. ::She watches the field lower and Combs enter, the field coming back up::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::shakes head again::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CSO*: Have you placed them in a containment field?

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
Self: Ok some one is playing games here.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::knows he is being stalked by a great feline::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Picks up a Hypospray and injects one of the Betazoids as she looks over their vitals::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks at the lack of containment fields:: *CO*: No sir, we haven’t.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::decides to play their game ... reaches out with her mind::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CSO*: DO so at once, please. Treat them as extremely dangerous until we know otherwise.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks up as she senses the hide-and-seek mentality of someone or thing::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feels an overwhelming urge to hide::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Station's Medical Staff arrive and take a few moments before beginning to scan the creatures.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Their vitals are returning to normal slowly, Doctor. ::She watches them as they begin to normalize::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::closes eyes and extends her mind and plays the same game::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::motions for someone to put up containment fields:: *CO: Aye sir.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Combs: Very good, Doctor. Lets hope that we will be able to revive them once they have been sufficiently hydrated.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: notes both Jordan and Rochelle with eyes closed ::  Both: Excuse me.... what exactly are you two doing?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::peaks through the trees for his stalker::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::jumps as she feels something like a poke ... continues oblivious to anything else::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::enters main engineering::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::is oblivious to anything but what she is feeling and playing::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Station's containment fields’ pop into effect.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Nods in agreement and continues to monitor the vitals:: CMO: I just... want to apologize, sir.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::meets the amber eyes of a large feline through a palm frond::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: getting no answer, he stands and walks over to Jordan, touches her on the shoulder :: OPS: Jordan... what is happening?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::watches the MOs deal with the corpses:: Station_MO: What can you tell me about these things?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Turns to Piper and shakes her head:: Combs: It is I who should be giving an apology, Piper. Things went out of hand, I hope that we can move past them.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wakes up startled::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::She inclines her head slightly:: CMO: I would like that, Doctor.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::jumps as the touch startles her:: CO:  I'm not sure ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Talk to me.

Host Coot says:
<S_MO> CSO: Uh, sir.  I was hoping you could tell us.  I am afraid I have never seen such a creature.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
S_MO: What can you tell me? Anything?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She looks toward the Security Officers inside of the containment field with them:: Combs: I hope that they don't prove to be hostile. ::Motions to the Betazoids::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notes that the strange feeling of being watched persists::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::is hiding in the hole waiting for them to find her::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: The last thing we need is more hostility. I believe we have had enough here for the year.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  It is like playing a game of hide and seek ... but it's a definite presence.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::sees a shadow::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::Starts after the seeker::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::rubs his hand over his face::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Smirks a bit:: Combs: I agree, I don't want to have another surgery.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::looks over his consol::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: All right. Be careful. Let me know if it tries to take control of someone aboard.   :: motions Jordan's relief over to her station, so she can concentrate on the 'presence' ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::nods:: CO:  I'll try to find it, so to speak ... ::concentrates all her thoughts on the "seeker" ::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::walks after the shadow she sees::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks toward the two Betazoids as she listens to their thoughts a bit:: Combs: They believe they are the two officers.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notes he needs a shave::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Nods as she pulls up their records:: CMO: All of our records show the same thing, Doctor. I just don't understand how it can be them...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::jumps to his feet and looks around frantically::

Host Coot says:
<S_MO> CSO: Well, the appear humanoid.  But... something is not right...

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::stops suddenly and hides again seeing the shadow turn to look behind him::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
S_MO: When you say appear, what do you mean? And what type of humanoid? Any race we know? Any resemblance to any race we know?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Combs: Either do I, Doctor. That is the mystery we will have to solve once they come to. ::Smiles a bit as she has the containment field lowered so she and Piper can exit. She watches it then come back up::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::backs up to the door of his office and takes a deep breath::

Host Coot says:
<S_MO> CSO: I can't match them.  But, their DNA appears to be evolving.  Almost like... a bacteria... ::shows the CSO the scans::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::watches from behind the wall as the shadow turns back and continues to walk on::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: So, now we just wait?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders if he's finally losing his mind completely::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::follows the shadow again slowly::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks at scan, doesn't like what he sees:: S_MO: Shut this area down. Full scan quarantine. Nothing in or out. Nothing.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: One of the Betazoids flutters his eyes and moves his mouth.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Combs: For now, yes. ::Smiles a bit:: Combs: However, we could check on Commander Toms. I assume our officers are helping him... ::Her gaze shifts to the Betazoid::

Host Coot says:
<S_MO> CSO: Understood.  ::contacts Station OPS and initiates procedures::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~Betazoid: How are you feeling?~~~ ::She moves toward the containment field but does not have it lowered::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::stops, waits, this is not right I am being misled this has to be a decoy::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::backs out into the corridor::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
S_MO: Seeing as we won't be going anywhere right now, I want us to get some detailed information on what these things are. Isolate anything that we understand and work from there. ::starts to think on what he is seeing::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::turns around and goes back the way she came retracing her steps::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::Continues to search for the "seeker" with her mind::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Looks at the Betazoid curiously and moves over to the medical console to look over his vitals that were being transmitted to it::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::pushes her mind to its furthest limits to seek out the presence::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: still standing behind Jordan... worried about her mental defenses, but powerless to intervene ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks up and down the hallway::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::takes the warp engines offline and transfers power to the station::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Station staff being following the CSO's lead and start gathering what data they can.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Notices that his thoughts are unorganized. She closes in on them a bit with her mind in an attempt to assist in the organizational process:: ~~~Betazoid: Focus on my thoughts, language and stability may come to you.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: His vitals are a bit better, Doctor but I am not showing anything out of the ordinary.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::begins an interminable number of diagnostic and log analysis::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders where would be safe::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A large "thump" rocks the Pendragon as she rests in dock.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stumbles and suppresses an urge to scream::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Combs: He is having trouble organizing his thoughts. ::She can hear screams from his mind. She closes her eyes in hopes to create some sort of order so she can at least understand::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::gasps as she senses the seeker has found what it wants ...::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She reopens her eyes and then taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Yates to Captain Thraxis.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::sees the seeker and sees that it has found what it wants and is not moving gracefully at this point::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::takes off down the corridor at a run::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: grabs the back of Jordan's chair for support as alarms klaxons go off :: *CEO*: Engineering! Report!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: What is it, Doctor?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The creatures on the Station stop crying and stand suddenly.  They appear to speak to one another before attempting to find a way out of the containment field.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::heart nearly stops and gets the sudden chills  and she begins to shudder::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: Preliminary results show a physical contact - not energy

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::flies into sickbay, then skids to a stop.  Looks around frantically::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Captain, one of the Betazoids has awoken. However, he is unable to communicate but his thoughts are of pure fear. ::Looks toward Mikal:: CNS: Counselor?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks at the corpses:: S_MO: This might not be good.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks at the CMO in sheer terror::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain we've got a more serious problem, something in siphoning off huge amount of energy.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The conscious Betazoids sits upright and utters his first words... a long terror-filled scream.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: Find out what he's afraid of, Doctor.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Source of the drain?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Moves closer to him:: CNS: Mikal, are you ok? ::Takes her Tricorder and begins to scan him and then turns toward the Betazoid:: Combs: Tend to the Counselor. ::She moves toward the Betazoid::

Host Coot says:
<Betazoid> CMO: one... singular....  the other is not awake yet

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  The seeker ... ::is still concentrating on the seeker ... ::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::eyes turn towards the Betazoid::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CNS: Counselor. ::She looks over him and smiles:: CNS: Why don't you come with me? ::She takes his arm gently::

Host Coot says:
<Betazoid Male> ::locks eyes onto the CNS as if begging for help::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::can't scream::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*:It's organic in nature - looks like the same entity we encountered previously

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::pulls away from Lt Combs::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::tries to terminate contact::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She looks between the Counselor and then the Betazoid:: *CO*: Captain, something is going on with Counselor Luchena. ::She motions for Security to be ready::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::wants to sever the link but can't::

Host Coot says:
~~~ <B_Male> CMO/CNS: Get us out of here.... It will find us again.  It wasn't our fault.  ::continues to ramble:: ~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Initiate emergency undocking procedure. We don't want to contaminate the station.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Out loud:  It?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
~~~Betazoid Male: Who will find you?~~~ ::She watches him as well as Mikal::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: I’ve confirmed that it is the same entity we encountered

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::feels his panic subside and a cold chill sweep through him::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: Handle it as best you can, Doctor. we've got bigger problems just now.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Watches the Counselor, still scanning him::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::finds it will not let her go ... if anything it's getting stronger ::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::body begins to shake even more as the chill is increasing and the strength of the pull of the seeker is getting stronger::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
*CO*: Aye, sir. ::She says quietly::

Host Coot says:
::dread fills his eyes:: ~~~ CMO: The Gothric.... ~~~ ::stands and promptly falls down... his legs have not worked in some time::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::tries to scream but nothing comes from her mouth::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: moves the near-catatonic Rochelle to another seat, and takes the helm himself ::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Self: The Gothric? ::Looks toward Combs:: Combs: Lieutenant, perform a database source of the Gothric. ::Looks back at the Betazoid:: ~~~Betazoid Male: What or who is the Gothric and what does it do?~~~

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::works furiously to wipe out the organism without killing the crew::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::cannot break free ... no matter how long she keeps trying::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Does not ask any questions but begins the search quickly::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Another thump rocks the Pendragon on her moorings.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stumbles::

Host Coot says:
<B_Male> ::screams yet again::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::falls from her chair::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Find me an antidote, Jose. Releasing docking clamps...

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Feels the ship shake again and attempts to regain her balance::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: Captain, the drain is increasing, and appears to be headed for the station 

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::falls to the floor::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::eyes widen in horror::  CMO:  It's connected to whatever is hitting us.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: I've got everybody on it

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Disconnect the umbilicals!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: fires maneuvering thrusters ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::orders a few ensigns around::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: Aye!

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Watches him, wondering if this shaking has anything to do with it:: ~~~Betazoid Male: Is the Gothric causing these shakings?~~~ ::Nods toward Mikal:: CNS: Any idea what the Gothric is?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::begins docking release protocol::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::can't fight it much longer losing her strength and is becoming weaker as it drains her life force::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The umbilicals fail to fire.  Power supply to the junctions has been hindered.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::taps his commbadge::  *OPS*:  We may be getting some information about what's attacking us from the previous victims.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose, the umbilicals won't release. Manual override!

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: I know it sounds crazy..but this thing...there's a logic to it's progress...one that could indicate sentient beings.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::continues to fight to break free::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Continues her search:: Self: Come on, there has to be something!

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::is now laying still on the deck shuddering uncontrollably::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::still trying to sever the link::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: We're failing to disengage from the station

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: Manual over ride is ineffective

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Can see an image of a rather odd creature and looks toward the Counselor:: CNS: Do you see what I do, Mikal?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  No.  Are you seeing things?  :;starts to feel a little panicky again::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Raises an eyebrow and looks dead at the Doctor:: CMO: Doctor, it looks like the less evolved form of the creatures Commander Toms is dealing with.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Thrusters fire, but power flow is unstable.  The core is begin to overload some circuits and cut-off others.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She looks from the Counselor toward Piper:: Combs: You can see the creature? But you aren't...

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~Jordan:  Where are you?~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: I don't know how I am able to but I see it, sir. They are somehow connected.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:beginning shutting down the core:: *CO*: Captain, I have to shut the core down,....we're overloading

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
~~~ CNS: Mikal ... help ... cannot get free ... trapped ... ~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: pulls up tactical on his LCARS ::  *CEO*: Preparing to fire on the umbilicals! Give me 15% on anterior phasers!

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::still trying to fight with what strength she still has::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Eject the core if you have to, Jose!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: fires on the umbilicals ::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: You've got it on your mark

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Believes Piper and taps her Combadge:: *CO*: Yates to Captain Thraxis. Sir, I believe that whatever is causing these problems has something to do with the creatures on the station. According to what I am getting from Lieutenant Combs and the Betazoid male, a creature that looks like them seems to be after them for some reason.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: All power on the Pendragon fails.  The ship is in total darkness.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~OPS:  We have to stop them Jordan.  Fight.~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> *CSO*: Combs to Commander Toms. ::She calls out as the lights go out::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*Combs*: Yes Lt?

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
~~~ CNS:  I'm trying ... it's getting stronger ... cannot fight much more ... ~~~

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Does not move:: *CSO*: Commander, what is the status of the creatures aboard the station?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
:;continues shutting down the core::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Anyone aboard the Pendragon who has access to a window can see an odd light show going on throughout the station.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::from deep within her she summons all her remaining strength and attempts to break the link but to no use the force is getting stronger::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CO*:  Captain.  The things on the station are their young.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Moves for a portable light and turns it on:: Self: Wonderful.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CMO*: Inform Commander Toms.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose, can you switch us to emergency power?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CNS: My assumptions as well, Counselor.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::knees go weak for a moment but quickly recovers::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*Combs*: They are standing, talking, and looking for a way out of their containment fields.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::Suddenly finds the connection is gone ... opens her eyes and slumps over her console::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~OPS:  Jordan.  Are you free of it?~~~

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Emergency power flickers to life and the core begins returning to green status.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CNS*: Whose young, Mikal?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::amazed:: *CO*: Captain, the creature that was feeding off us is gone - it's on the station. All systems are slowly returning to normal

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Her mind goes blank and she turns toward Piper, who nods that she has lost the connection as well and then takes the comm from Combs:: *CSO*: Commander, those creatures are somehow connected to a more powerful creature, possibly their young.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::suddenly the link is broken...she opens her eyes::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
~~~ CNS:  It's gone ... ~~~

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::weak voice:: CO: Sir help?  ::slumps back to the deck::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CO*:  The Gothric.  Whatever has been striking us presumably.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A containment door to the Station Lab implodes inward, flying across the room.  Power in the room spikes and several console blow.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Contact station engineering then warn them. Tell them what you can about counteracting the power drain.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*CO*: Will do

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
*Combs*: Their young?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  All the telepaths are in danger.  ::finds a place to sit down, and does so::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::her chest is heaving trying to draw oxygen into her body to regain some strength::

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::contacts station security and apprises them::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
::sees Rochelle and goes over to help her::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::is a little scared... or maybe a bit more::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: puts the ship on stationkeeping, moves to Jordan :: OPS: Jordan... can you hear me?

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CNS: How so? ::Looks at him curiously:: *CSO*: That is correct, Commander. You need to be careful, extremely careful.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  I'm fine.  I cannot sense the creature any longer ..

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::sees Jordan::  Jordan: did you see him?  Did you see him????

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::She sighs a bit as she looks over the Counselor and then looks back toward Yates:: CMO/CNS: What exactly is it?

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  Some were completely immobilized.  ::rests his head in his hands::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Power failures crawl across numerous Lab consoles, but the containment field holds.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  I saw it ... whatever it was ... I couldn't break free ...

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::breathing a little more easier::  OPS: What was that creature.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  No idea but it's a powerful telepath ...

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: I couldn't break the link it was too powerful.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Then suddenly it was gone ...

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: All the telepaths are in danger.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Can we communicate with this being? Find out what it wants?

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Yes it was suddenly gone as if it never existed but it was there.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::feels something dark and ominous, but can't see anything. Looks to the creatures in the containment field::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She nods as she looks back over at the Betazoids:: ~~~Betazoid Male: Does the Gothric want its young back?~~~

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  I don't know, Sir.  I didn't get that sense ...

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Station Security bursts into the Lab and the first two disappear into a shapeless shadow.  A bright light emits from the entry point where they encountered the creature and their echoing screams are all that remain of them.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::looks stunned::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::shudders::

Host Coot says:
<B_Male> ~~~ CMO: Yes!  Haven't you heard me?!? It was a mistake.... we didn't intend.... ~~~ ::passes out back onto the bio-bed::

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::She takes a seat and places her hand on Mikal's shoulder:: CNS: We will get through this.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS. FCO: If this thing is so powerful that you can't break a telepathic link, I don't want you trying again.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CO:  Don't worry I don't intend to ... I never felt so helpless ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS: Take a moment to compose yourself.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
Self: They didn't intend... ::watches him collapse on the Biobed:: Self: What did you two do?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CEO*: Jose... what's our status?

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir I will never let that grab my mind again. I have never been so humiliated or felt so violated in my life.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiles grimly up at the CMO::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  You all right now?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The pounding of fists on solid material fill the Station Lab as the containment field begins sparking at various points on the upper half.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO/OPS: It was as if it had no intention of letting go of its grip.  It wanted more and more.....

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CNS: This is all one big mistake, this whole situation. ::She moves closer to the Security Officer and has him lower the containment field so she can get closer to the Betazoids::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Yes thank you I am feeling better.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  It was almost as if it was feeding off our telepathic energy ... so to speak ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*CSO*: Commander... you may have an unwelcome visitor over there. Report.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  They took their babies, didn't they?  ::gestures at the patients::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Exactly and the more we tried to fight it the stronger it got and pulled more from us.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
::tries to stay away from anything pounding:: *CO*: Things are a little busy right now sir. Ill get back to you.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CNS: I hope not... ::Watches the Betazoid male:: ~~~Betazoid Male: You can beat this, we need your assistance, just a bit longer.~~~

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  Exactly.  I recommend that only non-telepaths deal with this creature ...

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Agreed.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::Looks between the two:: CNS: This can't be right. Why would they take its young?

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::monitoring:: *Bridge*: All hands the station is taking a beating from the organism that hit us - it's wrecking havoc with all of their systems.

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  In the name of science, worse has been done.  ::sighs deeply::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
CIV/CO:  It would explain the Betazoids ... with their telepathic abilities it could feed off them ...

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Station structural integrity drops to 40%.  Energy readings are plummeting.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
OPS, FCO: Can we lure that thing away from the station?

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: Sir you really want to lure that thing away from the station??

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
::Looks back toward Mikal:: CNS: Update the Captain if you wouldn't mind, Mikal. He may wish to know our assumption.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  The only way I can think of would be to do it telepathically ...

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: Unfortunately that is the only answer and since I am the stronger of the two of us I will do it.   Just get me home ASAP please.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: No. Do not attempt telepathic contact with the entity.

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  No ... Maybe we can combine our abilities ...

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO: There is no choice.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
OPS: I will not allow you to do it either.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: grimaces ::

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  I will do it.  You will watch me and try to pull me out if I get into trouble ...

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
CO/OPS: It is my choice and my job.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::pulls out a PADD and hands it to the CO:: CO: Sir my orders from my superior are to  eliminate this creature.

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
*Bridge*: Station power is waning - *CO*: I'm on my way to the bridge captain. I'll need to tie in the main computer there

OPS_Cmdr_J_Thraxis says:
FCO:  OK ... but I will monitor you telepathically ...

Host CO_Thraxis says:
FCO: All right. You're going to need more backup, though.  *CNS*: Counselor, report to the bridge on the double.

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::nods but knows this may be a one-way ticket to hell::

CNS_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wearily gets to his feet::  *CO*:  On my way, Captain.

CMO_LtCmdr_Yates says:
CNS: Good luck, Mikal. ::Smiles slightly::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The containment field fails and the two creature vanish into the larger creature, much like the two Security officer.  Another brilliant flash lights the room and then all is calm.... Well except the breaches and the blaring Klaxons all around the station....

CEO_Lt_Damien says:
::leaves for the bridge::

Host Coot says:
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