U.S.S. Pendragon
10611.18
“What Lies Beneath”, pt 1
Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis 
Jane as XO Luchena 
 Dylan as CSO Toms 
 Keith as CEO Damien 
Cory as CMO Yates

 Guest Starring:
Sandy as Jordan Thraxis
Lynda as FCO Rochelle

Absent: 
Kyle as TO Newind 
Eli as CIV DeRidder 

Host Coot says:
Last time on the U.S.S. Pendragon . . .

Host Coot says:
An untold future has been put to rest. Horrible events that few saw, fewer believed, and one created. A friend laid to rest and the truth behind it all lies in waiting. How much of it was illusions and how much of the illusion remains?

Host Coot says:
The crew of the U.S.S. Pendragon has enjoyed two days on Ravenscar, paying their final respects to a former captain. While some reflect on the past and what has lead them here, others are exploring what the future holds.

Host Coot says:
< < < < Begin Mission: What lies beneath . . . > > > >

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley steps into Sickbay, looking around, noting that it is rather empty:: Self: Well... I can't complain.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::in his quarters::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::in her quarters pondering her future ... what is she going to do?::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: in his Ready Room, reading the reports from the teams investigating the buried Romulan vessel ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::On the bridge, at his station::

FCO_Lt_Rochelle says:
::watching the rest of her kits play and thinks of what will be in store for her future::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She takes in a deep breath and makes her way toward her office. She decided to give her staff the day off, so only one lone Nurse was working... and of course Servek::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::laying down a drum track::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She makes her way into her office, picks up her sports bag, and makes her way out of Sickbay toward the Holodeck::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::still uncertain ... leaves her quarters heading for the bridge::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::Ashley enters the Turbo Lift and leans up against the back of it as it moves::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::stands from the set and plays it back::

FCO_Lt_ Rochelle says:
::picks up Matt and gives him a soft smack on the bottom for biting his sister Ramie::  Matt: Bad Boy you don't bite your sister.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: A comm is coming from the surface, there are reports of frightened crewmembers. It is unclear why..

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sways as he listens::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::The Turbo Lift comes to a stop and she makes her way to the Holodeck::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::takes operations, as no one is there:: COM: This is the Pendragon. Come in.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
Computer: Activate program Yates Beach Scene, version 3-Beta.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::exits the TL on the bridge.  Makes her way towards the Captain's RR and rings the chime::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::tries to hone in on the signal::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks up :: Door: Enter.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She makes her way into the Holodeck and takes note to the beautiful scene around her. This seemed to be her new past-time, swimming::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::enters::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::startles as the recording suddenly stops::

Host Coot says:
<AT> *CEO* Uh, sir? We are getting reports of Captain Rofax being spotted on the surface.... that... uh, isn't possible... it is?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: stands up hastily :: Jordan: Jordan! Hello, sweetheart. :: steps around the desk towards her, but carefully does not try to embrace her ::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::smiles:: CO:  Albaron.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks around the studio trying to remember what he was doing in here::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She walks over to one of the beach chairs, places her bag down, and begins to jog along the coast::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::hesitant:: COM: AT: That would take some explaining....

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
COM: AT: He is dead

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: gestures for her to be seated ::  Jordan: How are you doing?

Host Coot says:
<AT> *CEO* That's kinda what we were hoping you could clarify, sir....

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::sits:: CO:  I don't know.  I sit thinking and I still don't know what to do ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
COM: AT: He was alive but is now dead . ::blunt::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She increases her pace::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::remembers::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: sits on the edge of his desk :: Jordan: Doctor Yates has given you a clean bill of health. You know you can return to your duties whenever you feel ready.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CO:  If only it were that simple.  I resigned, remember?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She smiles at the sight of a family playing, a father and son building a sand castle and a mother and daughter splashing about in the water::

Host Coot says:
<AT> *CEO* Okay, sir.... Away Team out ::fails to cut the comm in time, mumbling to someone nearby on the surface:: . . . and he's a rocket scientist . . . ha!.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sinks to the ground overcome with grief::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks down, a small smile on his face ::  Jordan: Odd, that. Somehow the resignation never got transmitted to Starfleet.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She stops running, deciding to just watch the family go about their playtime::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks at him:: CO:  What?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::sits with his head in his hands::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
Self: One day. ::She begins to walk back to the chair where she left her bag::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: looks back to Jordan :: Jordan: You were angry. I wanted to give you time to reconsider. If you'd been sure you wanted to leave Starfleet, then of course I would have sent the resignation to the Admiralty. I wouldn't have been happy about it, but I would have sent it.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Then things went... haywire.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  You have no idea ....

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: If you still want to resign, I'll send it in. If not...

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  That's the point!  I just don't know ....

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::spent::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The first Away Teams begin returning from the surface. No one particularly wants to stay much longer.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She reaches the beach chair and takes a seat within it. There wasn't much to do, causing her thoughts to wonder::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::slowly gets to his feet::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: puts a hand gently on her shoulder :: Jordan: And you don't have to rush to make a decision, sweetheart. You've been through a hell I could never even imagine. You should take as long as you need to take to figure out your next steps.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wiping his face, leaves his studio and passes through his quarters::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::gets up and puts Matt down and walks to the replicator and replicates her kittens’ food::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks slowly down the corridor to towards a turbolift::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Mikal tried telepathic communication ... I just couldn't ... ::sobs::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She closes her eyes as the warmth from the holographic sun sooths her body. Her thoughts begin to drift to life... then to family... then to duty::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sets down their dinner and makes sure the litter box is ready and heads out of her quarters::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: dares to put an arm around her shoulder ::  Jordan: You owe no one anything. Right now, your energies should all be directed at healing your own hurt.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::enters a turbolift::  TL:  Deck 10.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::wonders where he's going::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::tries to pull herself together::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::remembers something on the surface he needs to collect::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::emerges on deck 10 and heads towards the transporter room::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Several Away Teams bustle past the XO, shaken (not stirred), mumbling to themselves. A couple bump into him as they are rather absorbed in their conversations.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She begins to drift to sleep as her mind contemplates its hidden agendas::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::gets a very strange sense from the returning away teams::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
crewmen: Excuse me.  ::moves out of their way::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: I have an idea... but understand that it is one hundred percent okay to say no. Let's go down to the surface and take a walk through the monastery gardens. I think a little time without starship walls surrounding you might do you some good.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The frightened crewmembers keep moving, failing to acknowledge the XO with anything more than a dismissive, "sir."

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::looks at him:: CO:  Isn't that where we found her?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::confused, enters transporter room 1::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::senses emotions of fear::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::retrieves an empty backpack from a locker and approaches the TR Chief::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She jerks herself awake, not wanting to fall asleep at a time like this. Ashley stands up and makes her way out of the Holodeck. She wanted a drink... so the cave was her best bet::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TRChief:  Put me down right here.  ::reaches over and inputs a set of coordinates::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: You mean... the one in Sickbay? I believe she was actually inside the monastery proper. Remember... I said it's absolutely okay to say no. If the thought makes you uncomfortable, then we don't go.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
*CO*: Sir sorry to interrupt but I am getting a sense of fear from the returning crew.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::walks to the transporter pad::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::steps up and stands still::  TRChief:  Energize.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The XO is transported to the surface.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> *CO*: Sickbay to Captain Thraxis. I wanted to inform you that the Jordan Thraxis in Sickbay has not yet undergone any medical changes at this point in time.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: rolls eyes towards ceiling :: *FCO*: Have anyone who feels incapacitated report to Sickbay, Lieutenant.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Curious .... I'm not sensing anything.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks around::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
*Servek*: Thank you, Doctor. Keep me apprised.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::cringes as she feels the emotions from the captain::  *CO*: Understood sir.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
<Lt. Servek> *CO*: That would be logical, Captain. Sickbay out.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::follows a path a short distance::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Have your telepathic abilities felt... normal, if that means anything?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She pauses outside of her Quarters and decides to turn into them to change into something a bit more comfortable::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
*CEO*: Sir the captain has ordered me to have anyone feeling fear sent to the sickbay.  I am on my way up to the bridge now. Rochelle out.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  They appear to be as they were before I went .... ::trails off::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::sees a patch of familiar plants::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::smart alec:: *FCO*: If they can find their way there, they can go

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Maybe Rochelle is mistaking something else for this 'fear' she mentioned. Don't worry about it. That's the Captain's job.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::stops and digs::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She puts on some civilian clothing and lays down on her bed, thinking::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::doesn't believe him::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::places several specimens carefully in his pack::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: If going to the surface bothers you, maybe we can find a nice program in the holodeck.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::stands and continues down the path::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She gets up and makes her way toward the Replicator, ordering an ice tea with lemon::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::enters the TL and orders it to the bridge.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::shakes her head:: CO:  No.  I have to face this ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::emerges onto the cultivated grounds of the monastery::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: Alone? You don't *have* to. You still have me. You always will.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::stops as a sense of the unreal creeps over him once again::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::turns on him:: CO:  Who's to say that I won't hurt you or the crew again?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::hesitantly takes a step forward, expecting the ground to vanish beneath him::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Who's to say that the abomination I became won't arise again?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::steps off the TL onto the bridge::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: A shapeless form drifts past the XO.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: spreads his hands :: Jordan: Hurt is a possibility in any relationship. sweetheart. But I don't believe you could ever become J'rdan again. For one thing, we know what birthed her, and we've eliminated that.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
CEO: Commander, ::she says as she strides to her console::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::stops and watches... something drift by::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::coughs:: FCO: Maria. Thanks for the kitten. She's doing well.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
CEO: Good as long as she is well cared for I don't mind.  Remember I am still her mother.  ::chuckles::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::sits there looking miserable::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::shudders::

Host Coot says:
@ ~~~ XO: Hello, old friend. ~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: We'll I'm her dad ::smiles:: I hop our chief medical officer doesn't mind sharing a name. It just seemed to fit her.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Lil' Ashley strolls onto the bridge, hops up onto the CO's chair, and piddles . . . a lot.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::eyes go wide::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::looks on in horror:: Little Ashley!

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: squats on his haunches to bring his eyes level with hers ::  Jordan: Jordan, you do not have to face your demons alone. I love you -- and that means that I will stand by your side and lend you whatever strength is mine, for whatever battles you have to fight, for as long as you need to fight them.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@~~~Whoever you are:  No.  This isn't real.~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::grabs the cat:: FCO: I don't know how she got up here.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::shakes her head in disappointment::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She finishes her glass of tea and begins to read over the latest reports from Starfleet Command::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: That's what people who love one another do. That's what I will always do for you.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
CEO: It would seem that you may have let her out accidentally.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::shakes his head rapidly from side to side::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Lil' Ashley hacks up a nasty looking hairball, covering the remaining clean parts of the Captain's chair.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::is glad WindFire is in quarters watching over the kittens::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
Lil'Ashley: Better out than in

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Thank you ... but I don't know how you could help ...

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: I have to bring her back to my quarters

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::chuckling:: CEO: I think you better get that chair cleaned up real quick.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::orders a member of his staff to attend to the chair::

Host Coot says:
@ ~~~ XO: Mikal. You brought me to this place, for which I thank you. ~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: On it

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::exits with cat::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::doesn't know what's real anymore::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: You linked your mind to mine, and kept me sane when the symbiont was taken from me. If you would let me into your mind again, I could help you deal with the terrors you now face.

Host Coot says:
ACTION: Lil' Ashley hacks up a second hairball, landing most on the nearest wall.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::pats the cat on the back:: There there.....

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::composes herself:: CO:  Very well.  ::shows him in graphic detail the torture of the CSO, the complete lack of control of her own mind, plus numerous other horrors J'rdan committed::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::desperate::  ~~~Whoeveryouare:  Be at peace.  What aren't you at peace?~~~

Host Coot says:
@ ~~~ XO: Mikal. You brought me peace, for which I thank you. ~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::enters the turbolift with the cat::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
TL: Deck 2

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
~~~@::falls to his knees and weeps::~~~

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: flinches under the mental assault, but steels himself and maintains his mental balance... counters with images from their wedding, from the times they were with one another and happy together ::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The form takes shape and clearly is that of Pindari Rofax.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::closes the link and opens her eyes::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks up at the now clear figure::  Rofax:  Where are you?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: ~~~ You are still the woman I love. You've been through hell, and I weep that I could not help you then... but I am here now. Let me stay in your mind awhile, and help you deal with these memories. ~~~

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
:;enters his quarters and puts the cat down; leaves, making sure the door is locked::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> XO: Here Mikal. I am here. ::slowly crosses to Mikal::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::watches the bridge as she is the only command crew there::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::eyes widen in terror::  Rofax:  You're dead.  They told me you were dead.

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
<Cdt_Shlep>::Saunters onto the bridge, gives the captains chair a super cleaning, then leaves::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  Now you know.  J'rdan took absolute delight in what she did ....

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Jordan: That was how she was programmed. You are not J'rdan.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> XO: I am, but I will remain here. I am part of the Temple. As is Thisah and the others who have been committed to the ground.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
CO:  No?  How do you know for sure?

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She places the PADD down next to her, noting that nothing of interest seems to be happening in Starfleet::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::reaches up and touches his commbadge::  *CMO*:  I'm .... I'm finally....  I can't...  ::voice trails off::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::shaking his head::  Rofax:  I can't come back here.  Ever again.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
::She raises an eyebrow at the sound of the comm:: *XO*: Mikal... are you alright? ::She stands up from her bed::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: quietly :: Jordan: Because I love you... and I know you could never be what she was. We've spent hours in one another's minds, during the most intimate times of our marriage. There is no doubt in my mind that you do not have it in you to be what J'rdan was.

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> XO: Then I shall wait until you decide otherwise.  ::stands and heads back towards the building::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::watches Rofax walk away in disbelief::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
::arrives back on the bridge::

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::gets up:: CO:  I need to find peace, Albaron.  ::turns to leave::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::taps his commbadge and whispers::  *CMO*:  I'm seeing ghosts.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*XO*: Ghosts? In what form? ::She exits her Quarters:: *XO*: Where are you?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: one hand gently on her shoulder... not holding her back, just touching her in an effort to comfort ::  Jordan: I know. I'll help, if you will let me. Or I'll leave you be, if that is what you need. Just know that no matter what, my love for you will never waver.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::scrambles to his feet::  *CMO*: Ghosts in full form.  Good-bye Ashley.  ::proceeds towards the temple::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*XO*: Goodbye? What do you mean goodbye? ::She taps her Combadge:: *Bridge*: Yates to Bridge.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::removes his commbadge and drops it::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
*CMO*: Rochelle here doctor.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::exits the RR without saying another word.  Heads to the TL not sure where she's going::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
*FCO*: Lieutenant, locate Commander Luchena and transport me there immediately.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::doesn't hesitate::

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: The Temple is magnificently lit with thousands of candles.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
*CMO* Understood prepare to energize.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::breaks into a run towards the temple::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
*CMO*: Energizing now.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: watches the door close behind her... sits, slowly, and stares unseeing at the bulkhead ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::reaches the doors and enters::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The CMO is transported to the surface.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::Ashley looks around, noting Mikal's combadge on the ground:: ~~~XO: What is going on, Mikal?~~~ ::She makes her way toward the temple, where she can easily sense his presence::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The FCO places her hand down on her console directly into the remains of a hairball.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::confused, looks around for something or someone familiar::

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She makes her way into the temple and begins to look around:: ~~~XO: Mikal... I'm not playing around.~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
::looks down:: Self: Oh my god.  CEO: Your little one left something behind on my console.

Jordan_Thraxis says:
::heads for Sickbay and the other Jordan.  She needs answers::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::calls out:::  Rofax:  Where are you!

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
:;shrugs and doesn’t look up:: FCO: She's your baby

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> XO: Here Mikal. I am here.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle1 says:
CEO: My kittens are well trained.

Host Coot says:
@ ACTION: Seated in the Temple are the Order, Rofax and Thisah near the front of the room.

CMO_Cmdr_Yates says:
@::She continues to make her way through the temple::

CEO_LtCmdr_Damien says:
FCO: little Ashley is NOT slow!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Rofax/Thisah:  Release me.  Please.  ::looks around and sees Dr. Yates::

Host Coot says:
@ <Rofax> ::calmly:: XO: Your time is near. Are you ready to take the final step?

Host Coot says:
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