U.S.S. Pendragon
10607.29

Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jane as XO Luchena 
 Dylan as CSO Toms 
 Cory as CMO Yates 
 Kyle as TO Newind

Absent: 
Jeff as CO Thraxis 
Keith as CEO Damien 

Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan_Thraxis/Jr`dan 
Lynda as CIV Rochelle

Host Coot says:
Last Time on the USS Pendragon....

Host Coot says:
The USS Pendragon has been ordered to the Elegy III colony near the Neutral Zone to provide medical assistance. Starfleet Medical reports a mystery illness has spread throughout the colony, infecting 60% of the inhabitants.

Host Coot says:
However, the Captain felt that the safety of his wife, the crew, and all of Starfleet trumped these orders. Course has been altered to give chase after Jordan's escaping shuttle and her Romulan companion.

Host Coot says:
The Engineering Crew surviving on adrenaline, caffeine, and the threat of an irate CO has worked endlessly to complete repairs. The Pendragon is enroute to the Dussan system and the CO has locked out the comm system. For reasons known only to him, the CO has locked himself in the Ready Room and forbade any interruption until they arrived.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Resume Mission: "The Conflict Within" > > > >

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley stands up from behind her desk in Sickbay after having sent an encrypted message to a colleague. She decides that it would be best for her to monitor the situation on the Bridge, so she exits her office::  Combs: Doctor, you have Sickbay. If you need anything, I'll be on the Bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::on the bridge::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: Of course, Doctor. ::She smiles toward her and resumes her work::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::is busy checking up on the tactical department::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::sitting at the helm slaving OPS::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: LRS are picking up the shuttle from the Pendragon - Jordan's shuttle.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  ETA to the Dussan system?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She smiles ever so slightly before exiting Sickbay toward a Turbo Lift. She reaches the Turbo Lift, enters it, and orders it to the Bridge::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Checking sir.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Goldshirt> XO: Long Range picking up a shuttle.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: ETA to Dussan system is 36 hours sir

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Identify.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods and sits::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Goldshirt>XO: It's native to the Pendragon.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::The Turbo Lift reaches its destination and Ashley steps onto the Bridge. She moves toward the Command Ring and takes a seat in the vacant chair usually reserved for the Ship's Counselor::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Goldshirt> XO: It's the V'ndor, sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Of course it is.  It’s the only one we're missing.  Any other ships out there?

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks over at the CMO and nods::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Goldwater> ::a bit embarrassed now:: XO: No, sir.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Scans are picking up one life sign aboard the shuttle, very faint.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Keep an eye on her and let me know if she changes course.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She does not "notice" the nod. She crosses her legs and watches everything unfold on the Bridge::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir I am only picking up one life sign and it is very faint.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Goldwater> XO: Yes, sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Increase speed to Warp 7.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  That must be her.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood increasing warp speed to warp 7.  ::inputs the commands and the Pendragon moves faster::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: Wasn't she accompanied by Romulans? I would assume some would be around her... if not with her.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: At warp 7 now sir.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Identify the life sign on shuttle.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  I thought there were two others.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon hums along happily to Warp 7.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: The Romulans wouldn't leave her alone. ::She waits for the report, curiously::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::wonders about the odd humming::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Goldshirt> XO: Radiation poisoning is fouling up the sensors, sir. Can't determine yet.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The shuttle is now within visual range.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  All right.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  I didn't mean to frighten you.~~~

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::senses the life form on the shuttle::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir the life form on the shuttle is dying.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Frightened me?~~~ ::She pauses for a moment:: CIV: What is our current ETA to the shuttle, Lieutenant?

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  There is nothing we can do about it from out here.  Maintain course.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  About the little ones.  About the children.~~~

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
CMO: The shuttle is three minutes away.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Are it's shields up?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: Commander, I'd suggest that we increase speed. ::She taps her Combadge:: *Sickbay*: Yates to Sickbay. Prepare for a patient with potential radiation exposure - a critical amount.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Goldshirt> XO: No, sir.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Reports are coming in from the Science Department that Cmdr Toms seems to be missing.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  We're pushing it now Ashley.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Lock on to the life sign and transport to sickbay as soon as we're in range.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
CMO: If I push her any more the warp drive will go into the red.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Understood sir.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: I was never frightened... it was an extremely random thought.~~~ ::She stands up:: XO: I'll be in Sickbay.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The shuttle is within range. Radiation levels are critical.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::inputs the commands for the transport to be executed upon reaching the range for transport::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::chuckles::   ~~~CMO:  It was not random for me, my love.~~~

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Shuttle is in range initiating the transport.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::notes the reports coming in from science::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She exits into the Turbo Lift and orders it to Sickbay:: ~~~XO: It is when we've never spoken about such things...~~~

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
~~~Jordan: Hold on we are here to help and retrieve you.~~~

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A lifeless body appears in sickbay, slumped over on its side.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> ::She runs over to the body with her team and begins to work on it::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Run an internal sensor scan for Commander Toms.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: As the med team turns the body onto its back, a Romulan stares blankly at the ceiling

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::smiling::  ~~~CMO: We have to start somewhere.~~~

TO_Lt_Newind says:
<TO_Goldshirt> ::runs the scan as ordered::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She exits the Turbo Lift and makes her way into Sickbay:: Combs: Report! ::She moves over to the Biobed quickly::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Combs> CMO: A Romulan male, dead. Heavy radiation exposure.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She sighs as she brings her hand to her Combadge:: *XO*: Yates to the Bridge. I have a dead Romulan male in Sickbay. Death due to radiation exposure I would assume.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks startled::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Romulan gasps for air and starts breathing again.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Tractor in the shuttle, then download the flight logs.  I want to know if anyone was dropped off.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO; Understood sir.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Romulan> ::breathing shallowly and raspily::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow and immediately grabs a hypospray, injecting the Romulan with it:: *XO*: Scratch that... ::she begins to work on him quickly::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Find Commander Toms.  Now!

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::steps off of the turbolift and on to the bridge, taking over tactical:: XO: Reporting for duty, sir.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::keys in the commands for the tractor beams to bring the shuttle into the shuttle bay::

Host Coot says:
<CPU> TO: Cmdr Toms is not aboard the Pendragon.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Am I glad to see you.  Find Commander Toms.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Romulan> ::tries to say something but is very weak::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::hears the Computer:: XO: I don't know how much I can do, but I'll work on it.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::starts searching the logs for any transports::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She takes out a phial of adrenaline and injects him with it:: Romulan: Take it easy...

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The computer returns no results from the transporter logs for Cmdr Toms

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets up and walks towards the view screen::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Romulan> ::Reaches up and grabs the CMO:: CMO:  Jr'dan did this ... took ... ::breath gives out::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Shuttle is in shuttle bay.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: He didn't transport out. ::checks logs for traces on the CSO::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She is a bit taken back:: Romulan: Jr'dan did this? Do you mean Jordan? What did this person do?

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Self:  This can't be....

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The shuttle arrives in the bay, all systems power down.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::barely whispering:: <Romulan> CMO:  Officer ... she took ..... your ...... ::breath gives out again::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Have a team secure the shuttle.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley listens to his words... knowing there is not much left:: Romulan: Did this person take Jordan, our officer?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Aye, sir. ::orders a team to the shuttle, with a warning about the radiation::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Sir, logs report the CSO was last in his quarters with someone, but after that he disappeared. Several hours ago.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Do you have the flight logs?

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Romulan>  ::weakly shakes his head:: CMO:  No ... Jr'dan took a hostage ..... male human ....

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A ceiling tile falls and hits the Romulan squarely in the forehead. Unfortunately, this is enough to do him in.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir the radiation may have affected the shuttles systems to the point of inability to read any logs at all.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Who was he with?

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Tying sir.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::checks the logs on the visitor::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
<Romulan>  ::closes eyes and breathing stops::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: It was.. Jordan.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She closes her eyes for a moment:: *XO*: Mikal... according to what I have just learned. It seems Jordan may have taken a human male hostage.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: She took Toms.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Scans of the shuttle confirm one Romulan male, one Human female, and one Human male last aboard.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*CMO*:  She took Edward.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: And scans of the shuttle indicate one Romulan male, and two Humans, male and female, last aboard.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*XO*: Of course... ::She throws her arms in the air:: Combs: Take care of him. ::She points to the Romulan and then exits Sickbay, back to the Bridge::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::frowns as she tries to refocus and then sees what she missed::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir the course was set for Dussan system with no diversions from it but there was one transport out. two life signs.  Then it ends.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Transport to where?

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Checking that again.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She enters the Bridge after a short Turbo Lift ride. She moves back to the vacant chair in the command ring::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  They transported off.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: To where?

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: To a second vessel but beyond that nothing else.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::swears loudly in Betazoid::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: What I do find is that the second vessel was the one that initiated the transport as the shuttles shields were down at the time.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The UT translates the Betazoid cursing quite clearly for all to enjoy.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Extrapolate the shuttle's course and look for any unexplained warp trails leading off it.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir! Your temper sir please.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Shut up!

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::knows the XO is upset and takes it graciously::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::realizes he's losing it, and begins to pace::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The humming of the ship has steadily grown louder and happier. It's downright catchy!

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: Take a breath, Mikal. We'll get them...~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~CMO:  They are... my two oldest friends in the universe.~~~

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks about how you always think there will be time to make things right again, but then its gone::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::continues pacing::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: LRS pick up a neutrino fluctuation along the extrapolated course heading... the Dussan System.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
~~~XO: And we'll save your two oldest friends in the universe.~~~ ::She sends reassuring thoughts to him:: CIV: Lieutenant, what happened to the three from the shuttle?

Jr`dan says:
@::walks into the brig area in her as yet undisclosed location and looks at the CSO:: CSO:  Hello, Commander ... ::has no look of recognition in her eyes::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: I have picked up a neutrino fluctuation along the extrapolated course heading for the Dussan System.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::looks up, blurry eyed, at Jordan::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::makes his way back to the center of the bridge::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Set course and engage.

Jr`dan says:
@CSO:  My plan is working .... the fools are on their way.  And when they get here ....

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Course set and engaged.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::head slumps, neck aching, mind burning:: Jr`dan: What are you doing Jordan?

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::brings the Pen around to the course indicated and pushes her to high warp::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Concentrate scans towards the fluctuation.  Any sign of a ship?

Jr`dan says:
@CSO:  They will see the resolve of the Romulan Empire!

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon vectors to the coordinates humming along, however, the humming has rattled loose another ceiling tile.  This one lands in the CIV's lap, covering her in a fine powdery coating.

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::jumps up Heu'tuegh::

Jr`dan says:
@::motions to the guards:: Guards: Bring him!  ::turns and leaves::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@ Jr`dan: But... ::spasms in pain:: ... why? ::gasping for breath::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO/TO: Is there a way we could possibly knock Jordan out when we find her?

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
All: What the hell?  ::brushes off the white dust and promptly sneezes::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The CIV looks quite similar to a giant powdered doughnut... several stomachs on the bridge can be heard grumbling.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CMO:  Yeah... phasers on stun.  Why would she take a hostage, and why Edward?

Jr`dan says:
@CSO:  You will find out in good time.  Ready to answer some questions?

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@ ::Bows head::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
XO: I don't know... but we do know she is not in control of herself. ::She watches, knowing there is nothing she can do at the moment::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::worries::

Jr`dan says:
@::walks into the interrogation room she has had set up.  Motions to the guards to put the CSO in the chair in the centre of the room::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
XO: Sir ETA to Dussan system is now 7 hours sir.  I dare not push her any harder.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Understood.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sits::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Self:  They could be anywhere....

Jr`dan says:
@CSO:  Now, Commander ... tell me.  What will Captain Thraxis do when he arrives?  ::leans over him menacingly::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The CIV cannot seem to stop sneezing.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@ Jr`dan: Who? ::shakes head, trying to clear his thoughts:: You should know, you are married to him.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::rests his head in his hands::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::watches the course and sneezes again and again::

Jr`dan says:
@CSO:  I am not!  I am a loyal Romulan soldier ... ::hits him across the face ... hard::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She closes her eyes, thinking about all of the possibilities::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
Self: Damn tile dust.  ::sneezes again and again::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CIV:  Do you need to report to sickbay?

Host Coot says:
ACTION: In fact, the CIV has sneezed hard enough to throw her into back spasms. She is now convulsing on the floor from the sneezing and the spasms.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::guesses she probably does, and looks to the CMO::

Jr`dan says:
@CSO:  Be warned, Commander ... I can make things very difficult for you if you refuse to answer ...

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::Buckles under the blow, bleeding::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::sneezing and convulsing at the same time::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::thinks that that has got to hurt::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She runs her hand through her hair before she kneels down next to the CIV:: XO: Please have us transported to Sickbay.

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@ Jr`dan: I answered your question, exactly as I should have b****!

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
::in between sneezes she orders the computer to push the Pen to warp 9::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Shrike Class Romulan ship.

Jr`dan says:
@::hits him again:: CSO:  Wrong answer!  Now, what will the Pendragon do?

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: The trail should be strong enough to follow.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Transport those two to sickbay.  ::points at the CMO and CIV::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Computer:  Maintain warp 7.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::initiates transport::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CIV: Lieutenant, even though you are ill, you need to follow orders. ::She waits...::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@::spits out a mouthful of blood, and then just stares at the floor::

CIV_Lt_D_Rochelle says:
CMO: I will have to get back to the bridge and my post.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: As the CIV and CMO transport, the rattling of the warp engines loosens yet another ceiling tile, dropping it on the exact bio-bed now containing the CIV.

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TO:  Take the helm and follow that trail.

Jr`dan says:
@CSO:  Very well, you force me to do this .... ::turns to the guard:: Guard:  Prepare a mind probe.  Have it brought here immediately.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
CIV: You'll do what you're ordered... ::She sighs as the CIV is knocked out:: Combs: Well... at least this will be easy.

TO_Lt_Newind says:
::slaves helm and begins following the trail::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She takes out a hypospray, injects the CIV, and then begins to work on her::

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders if he should inform the Captain despite his orders to be left alone::

TO_Lt_Newind says:
XO: Course changed to follow the trail.

Jr`dan says:
@CSO:  I will find out what I want to know ... whether you cooperate or not!  ::turns and exits the room::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The Pendragon turns to its new heading, still happily humming along. Kinda sounds like Riverdance.,,,

Host XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::taps his foot::

CSO_Cmdr_Toms says:
@ Jr`dan: Can't do it your self, b****? Need to use machines ah? How impotent! ::chuckles a little maniacally:: Good luck finding anything in there, I know I never can ::starts humming a strange old tune::

Host Coot says:
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