U.S.S. Pendragon
10701.27
“Homecoming”, pt 4
Directed by:
Coot

Starring:
Jeff as CO Thraxis 
Jane as XO Luchena
 Cory as CNS Dawson/ACMO Servek 

 Guest Starring:
Sandy as Ambrosia
Lynda as FCO Rochelle

Absent: 
 Dylan as CSO Toms 
Keith as CEO Damien 

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

Host Coot says:
The Crew located Garshon and the needed spores to formulate a cure for Jordan. However, the negotiations went poorly and the crew was thrown out of Garshon's shop. A slim ray of hope remained as he set his sights on the FCO's companion.

Host Coot says:
The Crew returned to the Pendragon for the night to weigh their decision. Furthermore, the Captain fought an internal battle with the Jr'dan chip and emerged from his stasis, unharmed.

Host Coot says:
How high the price climbs to save his wife remains unknown.

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

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Jamie makes her way toward the Transporter Room in her civilian clothing. She does not want to let Commander Luchena go down to the surface alone. After the last incident, it would not be wise::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::Servek steps out of her office and makes her way toward the stasis chamber:: Barns: Nurse, prepare the surgeons. We will attempt to remove the chip. Captain Thraxis cannot remain in stasis forever. However, before we perform this surgery we will need his consent. Get the surgeons ready and I shall speak with him.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::waiting in the transporter room to see if anyone is coming::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::in quarters trying to stay focused::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: lies on the biobed, waiting ::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She enters the Transporter Room after a few seconds:: XO: Commander. ::She nods slightly::

Host Coot says:
ACTION: The time is 0400 and several of the Senior Staff have awoken early.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CNS:  Lieutenant.  ::reads over the PADD Damien gave him earlier::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She watches Barns leave and she changes course toward Biobed One:: CO: Captain Thraxis. I would like to confirm that you wish to have the chip implanted in your cranial cortex to be removed.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*XO*: Sir I will be there in a few minutes with WindFire.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She makes her way over to the transporter pad:: XO: So, what is your plan, Commander?

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ACMO: Absolutely, Doctor. Get the damned thing out of my head. I'm a security risk until it is removed.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
*FCO*:  We can't wait long.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
*XO*: Understood sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CNS:  Just as I said in the brief... to renegotiate.  ::continues looking over the list::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
CO: I must inform you that this surgery has a success rate of 22.79%, Captain. You may not come out of this procedure alive. However, I will do whatever possible to save the Thraxis symbiont if the situation does arise.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::fighting the tears and the emptiness that is forming already she picks up his hood and his leg chain and slides them into her pocket::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
XO: Do you believe that'll be easy, Commander? Garshon didn't take very kindly to you. I believe it would be best if I spoke with him. He has ill feelings toward you.

Host CO_Thraxis says:
ACMO: I have every confidence in you, Doctor. You have my consent to proceed.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CNS:  Once again, I think you misunderstand.  I have a relationship with him as a customer.  You'll be waiting outside.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
CO: As you wish, Captain. If you would follow me to the Surgical Ward. ::She motions in the general direction and waits for the Captain to move first::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::beckons him to step on her outstretched hand, he does and they leave their quarters for what will probably be the last time together::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: gets up, walks as indicated ::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::enters the TL and orders it to the Transporter room::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She does not show any real emotion, but eyes Luchena closely:: XO: Are you serious, Commander? From what I observed, he didn't want anything to do with you. Am I mistaken in that respect?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CNS:  Yes you are.  ::steps up onto the transporter pad::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::steps off the lift and enters the transporter room::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Sorry sir I am late but.......::looks down unable to look into his eyes::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CNS/FCO:  Let's go ladies.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
XO: I believe you are mistaken, sir. However, I fully understand that it seems my opinions aren't always taken into account. ::She nods:: XO: Ready when you are.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::steps on the pad and slips WindFires hood on his head quickly::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::tries not to roll his eyes::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::nods at the transporter chief::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She follows behind the CO and once they both enters, she notices three surgeons and two nurses:: CO: Please take your position, Captain. ::She moves toward the back to put on her scrubs::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::pulls out his chain and attaches it to his leg ring::

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: The Captain stumbles as he walks and nearly collapses into the wall. Being in stasis for this long has weakened his muscles.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
<Nurse Barns> CO: Are you alright, Captain:: Janice helps the Captain over to the Biobed::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::tears form and fall::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: grasps the wall, waves off the nurse :: Barns: I'm fine.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::looks to the FCO, then towards the CNS meaningfully::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
<Nurse Barns> CO: Stasis has weakened you a bit. It is common. ::She smiles as she brings him to the Biobed:: CO: Once your comfortable I'll begin putting you to sleep.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::She does not say a word. It was obvious that Luchena did have something against her in some way. However, she decided it was not worth affecting her duty::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
Barns: Proceed. The sooner we're done with this, the better.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
<Nurse Barns> ::She takes out a sedative and injects the Captain with it. She then watches as the others begin to hook him up to several different diagnostic machines::

Host CO_Thraxis says:
:: closes his eyes, and drifts off ::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::trying to be the person she is and strong knowing the needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few or the one::

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: As the sedative takes hold, the CO slips off into La-la Land.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She makes her way back into the Surgical Ward:: Medics: Maintain monitoring his vitals closely. If they begin to waiver, stimulants should be added to his body in order to increase cellular activity.

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: The Away Team is transported to the surface, just outside the encampment.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She looks toward the Flight Control Officer and then the bird:: FCO: Are you truly going to give him away, Lieutenant? ::She asks rather sympathetically::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::materializes and holds the chain tightly in her hand::

Ambrosia says:
@::looks over at Garshon:: Garshon:  Are you expecting them to come back?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@CNS: If all else fails yes.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::tears well in her eyes again::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She nods slowly:: FCO: That is commendable of you, Lieutenant. I understand how important he is to you.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::walks towards Garshon's establishment::

Host Garshon says:
@ Amb: If they do, the price has just gone up.

Ambrosia says:
@Garshon:  To what?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@CNS: You have no idea of what I am going through at this moment.  ::pain and emptiness filling her heart, hating what she must do if it comes to that::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She watches as the Captain's vitals appear on the main medical screen:: Medics: We shall begin. Keep a close eye on him. Mister Jets, you are tasked with watching the symbiont. ::She picks up the laser scalpel::

Host Garshon says:
@ SCENE: Several of the windows hold candles, throwing faint light into the buildings. Others appear to still be open from the night before.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She places a gentle hand on her shoulder and smiles, sending warm thoughts toward her::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::WindFire stamps and grabs her shoulder and she feels his talons through the thick shoulder pad, he knows what is going on::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::stops::  FCO/CNS:  You two wait out here and try to stay out of sight.  I'll keep an open commlink.  ::taps his commbadge as he walks away::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::nods at the XO::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
Medics: Beginning first incision. ::She activates the device and places it carefully on the Captain's forehead, in which she begins to cut along the cranium::

Ambrosia says:
@::goes out to the back of the shop ... looking for something::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::moves out of sight with the CNS::

Host Garshon says:
@ Amb: The price is whatever one cannot afford. ::chuckles and slinks off into a back room::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She watches the FCO go and follows the FCO:: FCO: So, how long have you had this little guy?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@*CNS/FCO*:  Can you hear me now?  ::standing just outside Garshon's door::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@*XO*: Yes, Commander.

Ambrosia says:
@::finds what she's looking for ... walks back out into the shop::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@*XO*: Yes sir.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::opens the door and steps inside::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::Servek moves her steady hand slowly as the scalpel performs its job. She separates the proper sections and begins to look for the chip::

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  Can I help you?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::trying to keep her feelings and her thoughts hidden from her companion she fails miserably::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She taps her eyepiece, which begins to magnify the contents within the Captain's brain::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Ambrosia:  Where is Garshon?

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  Out back, I think.  ::lowers her voice:: XO:  I know why you're here.  He won't give you what you want.

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: Garshon continues to mill about the backroom while the XO speaks with Ambrosia, who is clearly here against her will.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@CNS: He is the only one I have had and he has been with me for several years now.

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  I'll give you the spores, on one condition.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She nods slightly:: FCO: How do you feel about the decision you are about to make? Do you believe it is worth it to save the life of another?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::looks at Ambrosia curiously::  Ambrosia:  And what is that?

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: Servek finds the chip. It is a big, green, slimy, squid-like thing splayed out over half of Thraxis' brain.

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  That you take me with you.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::smiles::  Ambrosia:  That would be my pleasure.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::looks at the CNS::  CNS: You ask how I feel?  Think of a mother giving up her only son to someone for money.  Then you ask me again.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She does not display any emotion at the sight of the rather interesting-looking chip. However, the medics all seem to make a sort of aw-struck sound::

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: Garshon walks back to the front of the shop.

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  Keep Garshon busy .. I'll be back shortly.  ::moves out back::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@FCO: It is a difficult decision to make, Lieutenant. However, I believe that everything will work out in the end. ::She smiles::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@CNS: It hurts and leaves an empty spot that nothing can replace.  Not even White Falcon who is the next in line if I lose WindFire.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@CNS:  But I love Jordan like I love my sisters, so you ask me again how do I feel?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::hopes the rest of the team are listening::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She takes the micro-scalpel from the medical tray and places it at one of the ends of the tentacles of the chip and begins to remove it one cell at a time::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::calls out::  Garshon:  Garshon!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@CNS: I will give him up to save her life but his life is worthless if he dies and I have no way of knowing it.

Host Garshon says:
XO: You again? ::grunts:: What is it this time?

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She pauses after making two small incisions to see how the chip will react::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Garshon:  We have some business to finish.  I want that vial.

Ambrosia says:
@::finds the spores, hides them within her clothing.  Pulls out a nasty looking disruptor and goes back out front::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@FCO: However, he may not die at all. He could always find his way back.

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: The chip recoils at first and sprouts two new tentacles, searching for open tissue.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@CNS: And this is something that can't be lived with.  It will in all likelihood send me into a traumatic depression.  The bond between bird and owner is more than what most think of.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::doesn't know if the CNS is telepathic or not but tries::  ~~~CNS:  Get outside the door.~~~

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
<Surgeon Blake> ::He places an image of the chip on the screen and begins to create a mapping of it:: ACMO: Lets see if we can study the internal structure. Perhaps then we can isolate its duplication and replication process.

Host Garshon says:
@ XO: And I want that creature. Will you trade?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She turns her gaze toward the shop:: FCO: We're heading for the door. Follow me, Lieutenant. ::She does as instructed and makes her way toward the door:: ~~~XO: Understood.~~~

Ambrosia says:
@::points the disruptor at Garshon:: XO:  He won't, I assure you.  ::looks determined::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Garshon:  No.  But I ....  ::stops dead::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::pulls his own phaser and aims it at Garshon::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@CNS: I........::hears and obeys but with a broken heart as she feels she is about to lose her companion::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::walks with the CNS::

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  I have the spores, you know what I want.  To be free of this animal!

Host Garshon says:
@ Amb: Silly girl. You know those only work with my DNA. It's pointless for you to try.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She raises an eyebrow as she senses emotions heighten in the shop:: FCO: Something is going terribly wrong in there...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@*FCO/CNS*:  Now.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@FCO: I know as I sense it as well.

Ambrosia says:
@Garshon:  But I bet HIS will ... ::indicates the XO::

Ambrosia says:
@::moves slowly towards the XO, not taking her eyes of Garshon::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Garshon:  What in the name of all that is sacred are you talking about?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She steps into the shop, drawing her phaser, and taking in her surroundings::

Ambrosia says:
@::breathing heavily, clearly terrified::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::enters the shop with her own weapon in hand::

Host Garshon says:
@ XO: I deal in commodities. This vial you seek cost me two workers and a fair amount of trilithium.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She looks at the image of the chip rather closely:: Medics: If we can denature the cellular portion of the cell that is causing the replication process then we should be able to proceed. ::She makes her way toward the replicator::

Ambrosia says:
@::takes out the vial and holds it up:: Garshon:  You mean this?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::her eyes fix on Garshon with a cold icy stare::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::still pointing his phaser at Garshon::  Garshon:  We are willing to trade, but this woman is coming with us.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@:: the hate beginning to well up in her heart for asking her to sacrifice her companion::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She keeps her phaser pointed at the man, and looks toward the woman rather closely:: ~~~XO: A new friend of yours?~~~

Host Garshon says:
@ XO: And what shall I have in return?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::ignores the pesky voice in his head::

Ambrosia says:
@Garshon:  How about your life, you slime ball!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::hands Garshon the PADD::  Garshon:  All of this.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She takes a phial from the replicator, places it in the Hypospray and injects it into the Captain's neck to allow the denatured substance to make its way toward the brain::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::WindFire's talons tighten on his pad as he knows and can't do anything to help::

Host Garshon says:
@ ::lowers his hands and places his weapon on the counter:: Amb: Very well.

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  You can have it for nothing!  Just take me with you.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@~~~FCO: Have you noticed that Luchena doesn't like me much?~~~ ::She keeps her hand steady as she watches everything unfold::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Ambrosia/Garshon:  What was that about DNA?  How do we use this?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::staying quite, her stare remains icy cold at Garshon::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@~~~CNS: Right now my hate is directed at one and only one.  Give the XO time to adjust before you judge him.~~~

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  Do you have a sample of the DNA of the person who you will use this on?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::eyes widen:: Ambrosia:  Not with me, no.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@~~~FCO: He has been giving me the cold shoulder since my arrival. Perhaps I did something wrong.~~~ ::She pauses:: XO: I could have some sent down if needed.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::nods towards the CNS and FCO to lower their weapons::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::tears of hate well in her eyes but do not fall::

Ambrosia says:
@::yells at Garshon:: Garshon:  TELL THEM!

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: Garshon slips a hand below the counter and depresses a button. Electrical charges erupt from several spots along the walls and ceiling. Anyone having any metal on them receives a large and painful shock.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::complies with the XO but does not break the icy stare::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She watches as the substance takes its toll and then turns her attention back toward the chip:: Medics: We could attempt to change the sequences within the chip, in order to cause it to act in the reverse effect and contract back inward. Thoughts?

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::drops his phaser and shakes his hand::

Ambrosia says:
@::Screams and convulses to the floor::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She screams and pushes herself against the wall:: Self: Damn!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::Screams as WindFire shrieks in pain::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::taps his commbadge::  *PEN:  Four to beam up.

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: The hypo courses its way to the chip and it begins to retract. The five contact point are clearly visible now.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::moves towards Ambrosia and lays his hand on her arm::

Ambrosia says:
@::lies still on the floor::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::hand tightens on the bird’s chain and instinctively the other grabs his head::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
<Surgeon Blake> ACMO: It could work. We could send a false code to the chip... allowing it to think that the brain is no longer functioning. Then it would be forced to detach itself.

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: Transporters do not lock onto anyone and a distinct clink of a latching door is heard from behind the Away Team.

Host Garshon says:
@ XO: Now, will you behave or shall we press some more buttons?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@OutLoud: Trap!

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::turns his head wondering what that noise was::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
Blake: An admirable idea, Doctor. Prepare the cellular sequence.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
<Surgeon Blake> ACMO: Aye! It should only take a few minutes. Luckily we've had these scans for a while. ::He makes his way toward the main computer::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::lowers her head and the tears that were there slowly slide down her cheeks::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She allows herself to fall to the floor in the sitting position, her legs stretched outward::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::lets go of Ambrosia's arm and gets unsteadily to his feet::  Garshon:  What do you want?

Host Garshon says:
@ XO: This list is acceptable, except I shall require one of your transport vehicles as well.

Ambrosia says:
@::moans ... clearly in pain::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Garshon:  That can probably be arranged.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::releases her hold on WindFire's head so he can breathe::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She forces herself back to her feet::

Host Garshon says:
@ ::looks around the room and stops at the CNS:: XO: And her as well...

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::helps the CNS to her feet::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
<Surgeon Blake> ::He makes his way back over to the Doctor:: ACMO: This should do nicely.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::is so very tempted::  Garshon:  We don't traffic in lives.  Not under any circumstances.

Host Garshon says:
@ XO: You can take that with you in exchange.  ::motions to Ambrosia::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@FCO: Thanks. ::She says softly as her gaze lifts to the man:: Garshon: You shock me... and then wish to purchase me? You're quite dense.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::nods::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Garshon:  Unacceptable.  You can have the bird.  That is our last offer.

Ambrosia says:
@::weakly:: Garshon:  Let them go ... I'll stay with you ...

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She takes the sequence and places it directly into the chip, hoping that it would recoil so she could then focus on removing the additional implants::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::hears Mikal and knows he is right in what he said, that he would do anything to save Jordan's life::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::the tears that were sitting in her eyes now flowed as her heart slowly begins to tear::

Host Garshon says:
@ Amb/XO: No. The price has gone up. And will continue to do so each day until I get what satisfies me.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@Garshon: How would I satisfy you? ::She asks seriously::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CNS:  Shut up.  That's an order.

Ambrosia says:
@::looks over at the XO with that "I Told You So" look .... ::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Garshon: Unacceptable.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::looks at Garshon::  Garshon: What else do you want then?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She ignores the XO, waiting for an answer from the man::

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: The chip continues to recoil, drawing itself in defensively. Three of the connections can be easily severed now.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@Garshon: First it is my bird, part of my life, now you want more.  What do you want my life too?

Host Garshon says:
@ FCO: Your companion stays. And now that I think of it, you will stay as well.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::hatred filling her heart as she spits out the words::

Ambrosia says:
@FCO:  Don't you understand ... he wants everything you have ...

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
Blake: Increase the strength of the sequence so we will be able to sever the entire chip. The subdermal implants will also need to be removed. ::She works with another surgeon to remove some of the connections::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@Garshon: Then I stay but the cure goes with them.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::glares at Garshon:  Garshon:  Done.  But I take Ambrosia.

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  No ... you can't do that ...

Host Garshon says:
@ XO/FCO: Then we have an accord. ::grins and removes a slightly different looking vial from behind the counter::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::puts his hand out for the vial::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@:: all the years of training she has have taught her not to be fooled::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@XO: That is not the right one.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::She raises an eyebrow:: XO: Commander Luchena. That is unacceptable.

Host Garshon says:
@ Amb: Silly girl. You think I would ever allow you to have the vial. Get out of my sight.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@CNS:  One more word from you and you'll be getting a formal reprimand.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@Garshon: I am not stupid nor blind.  That is the wrong vile.

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  He's tricking you.

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: Garshon removes a scanner and runs it over the vial, showing the XO that the vial is indeed the correct one.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@XO: Be my guest, Commander. You are outside of your authority to give up any member of Starfleet. ::She turns to the FCO:: ~~~FCO: Maria... you can't give yourself up. You don't know what he'll do to you.~~~

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  You take that, and your friend is dead ...

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::takes the vial and puts it in his pocket.  Takes Ambrosia by the arm::   Ambrosia:  Come on.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@Garshon: You have me and the bird and what ever else you want.  Give them what is right or I will kill the bird and myself and then what will you have?  Nothing.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@FCO:  Don't provoke him.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::Turns on the CNS:: CNS: You don't know so please counselor stay out of this.

Ambrosia says:
@::pulls away:: XO:  No!  I will not trade my freedom for another's slavery!  And that is what you are doing to them, selling them as slaves!

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She takes the altered sequence made by Blake and places it into the chip yet again, hoping it'll weaken it even more::

Host Garshon says:
@ FCO: You shall do nothing. ::grabs her by the arm and forces her to the back of the shop:: Move and you die.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@Ambrosia:  As you wish.  Give me the vial you have.  ::holds out his hand::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@XO: Please just go sir.

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: The door slides open and the street is in view.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@Garshon: I do this but not of my free will and you will give them the cure.

Ambrosia says:
@::has learned a few tricks of her own ... springs to her feet, grabs the XO's phaser and heads after Garshon, intent on killing him::

Host Garshon says:
@ XO: You have ten seconds then I lock the door and any left behind are part of the accord as well.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@~~~FCO: You know this isn't right!~~~ ::She turns her gaze toward the XO:: ~~~XO: You're truly out of your mind!~~~

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::feels WindFires talons tighten::

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: Garshon unloads his disruptor into Ambrosia, dropping her to the floor.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@~~~CNS: GO Please.~~~

Ambrosia says:
@::drops like a stone::

Host Garshon says:
@ XO: Five seconds.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::picks Ambrosia up off the floor and heads out the door::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@::Her eyes widen as the woman falls to the ground. She steps outside of the door, knowing she cannot do anything and taps her Combadge:: *Pendragon*: Counselor Dawson to the Pendragon.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@~~~XO: If it is my life and my companions to trade for the cure then so be it.~~~

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: The door slams shut behind the Away Team, trapping the FCO and the bird in the building.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::deposits Ambrosia in the dust of the street::  *PEN:  Two to beam up.  And beam up the rest of the team as soon as you can lock onto their transponders.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@Garshon: Release me since now you have what you wanted from the beginning.

Ambrosia says:
@::gasping for breath::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@XO: Commander. You are aware that because of this action I'll officially be declaring you out of your realm of command.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
@::holds Ambrosia's hand::  Ambrosia:  Hang on.

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: Another of the synaptic connections is severed leaving the master connection in place. It is resisting treatment thus far.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@~~~CNS: Do not blame the XO.  It was my decision not his.~~~

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
Surgeon Johnson: Prepare to remove several of the subdermal implants. As you work on those, I will work on the main chip. ::She watches as it recoils only slightly::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
@~~~FCO: That is outside any decision that should have been made. Trading one life for another isn't right, Maria. You and I both know this.~~~

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: Garshon grabs the FCO roughly by the arm and force her out the back door into a large fenced in area. It is constructed from razor sharp wire with no means to get out.

Ambrosia says:
@XO:  Don't .............. leave ............ her ................ ::breath gives out::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::hatred and coldness fill her heart for the man as she senses WindFire's anger::

Host Garshon says:
@ ACTION: The Away Team is beamed back to the Pen plus one.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::her arm hurts as she is pulled but she does not flinch::

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
::Once she materializes on the Pendragon she turns her gaze directly toward the Executive Officer:: XO: Commander Luchena, we need to talk.... NOW.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::materializes on the transporter pad.  Transporter Chief:  Beam this one to sickbay.  ::gestures to Ambrosia::

Host Garshon says:
@ FCO: Discard your uniform onto the ground. Your new clothing is over there.  ::heads back into the building, slamming the door behind him::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::looks at the enclosure::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::ignores the CNS for the moment::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She takes the micro scalpel and begins to sever one channel at a time. This was going to take quite a long time::

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: Ambrosia is beamed to Sickbay.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::looks at the clothes and removes her uniform and dons the clothing::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
Transporter Chief:  Can you locate Rochelle's transponder signal?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@::takes the hood off WindFire so he can see as well::

Host Garshon says:
<TR_Chief> XO: She just came onto sensors

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
TC:  Now!

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@WindFire: Well we are still together old friend.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::turns to the Counselor::  CNS:  Consider yourself on report.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
@<WindFire>~~~Master: Yes we are as always.~~~

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: The TR Chief flies across the panel, working feverishly. Seconds later, the FCO appears on the TR pad in rather shoddy looking clothing.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::a bit dazed:: Outloud: What the.......where the hell.......

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::rushes towards her::  FCO:  I'm sorry Maria.  Are you all right?

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
XO: Do you truly think I care, Commander? I have it in my right mind to remove you from active duty. Look forward to my report on your mental state, sir. ::She moves toward Rochelle:: FCO: Are you ok, Maria?

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: I am fine but what happened....::and the tears flow as she cries::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
CNS:  You're relieved of duty until further notice.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She watches as one of the channels are separated and begins to work on another::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::holding onto her companion she cries::

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: The chip flashes briefly with a surge of energy before fading to black. The final connection severs itself and the chip comes loose from the CO's brain.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::takes the FCO in his arms::  FCO:  It's all right.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: I gave my life for my friends and companion and would do it again.

CNS_LtJG_Dawson says:
XO: Then you'll be forced to issue me a reprimand, Commander. My report will be on your desk within the hour. ::She storms out of the Transporter Room::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::crying still::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::strokes her hair::  FCO:  It's all right.  You're all right.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
::She takes out the chip when it is finally deemed deceased:: Medics: We have done it. A success.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: Mikal it wasn't supposed to be like this.

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
<EMH> All: Please state the nature of the medical emergency. ::He immediately moves toward the woman to treat::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  It turned out the way we feared it might.  I'm so sorry.

Ambrosia says:
@::stops breathing::

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
FCO:  I have to get this vial to sickbay.  Forgive me.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
XO: I would do it again but it would be harder next time.  Mikal I forgive you.  It was done for Jordan.

XO_Cmdr_Luchena says:
::steps off the pad and leaves the transporter room::

ACMO_Lt_Servek says:
Surgeons: Fuse the scull back together. I will dispose of this properly.

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
::sits on the pad and holds her dear companion and cries taking the chain from his foot ring::

FCO_Lt_Maria_Rochelle says:
WindFire: We are home and safe for now.  I don't know if I can do this again.

Host Garshon says:
ACTION: Ambrosia is stabilized by the EMH.

Host Garshon says:
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