Host Steve_SM says:
Mission 15

In search of the Old Ones

“The Old Ones were, the Old Ones are, and the Old Ones shall be.” 
-	H.P. Lovecraft

The crew stumble upon references to "The Old Ones" - a connection with the so-called "Talosian" mindsphere appears to have been found.....
Host Steve_SM says:
-@-@-@-@-  BEGIN EPISODE 16 -@-@-@-@-

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::back at the airlock working on the Poseidon::  *XO*: We have the force fields back in place so now we can begin working on the life supports of the Poseidon.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::in Sickbay with the doctors::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::heading toward the repair dock where they are working on the Poseidon.  Feels all warm and fuzzy after meeting her new friends::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::also in Sickbay::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::In her quarters, working with her sister to get the triplets room ready.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tries to calm himself:: CMO: Where's Doctor Fei?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::looks up to see Mia walk up and tries to give her a smile.::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO: I’m not sure Sir, I haven’t seen him

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::enters sickbay, hands clasped behind his back::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::notices the doctor:: Fei: Ahh, Doctor. You're back.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::sees the new uniform and change of position:: CNS: Hey...I didn't know you were a counselor?   Too boring flying a station? ::grins::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Shi-ling: welcome back doctor

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CO:  In some ways, I never left.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CO/CMO: So, has a decision been reached?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: I have always wanted to be a counselor.  Though to be honest I will miss flying.  Flying was sort of a hobby for me. ::is able to smile slightly::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:::blinks at the cryptic statement:: CMO/Fei: Yes. My wife's decided to go ahead with the surgery on the most-damaged eye and seek alternate treatments for the other.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: Have all of the supplies been checked in from the Brandywine Ensign?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::plugs in the orders for repair crews to start work on the Life Support::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::nods::  CMO/CO:  Then I assume we have a DNA and Tissue sample on record from the damaged eye?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::grins some more:: *XO* Yes ma'am.  And they have been allocated to their proper storage facilities.  All of the private cargo is ready to be picked up tomorrow.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::walks around the sickbay, stopping to poke around with a biobed before looking back up for an answer::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Shi: Yes i  have them right here for you ::hands the Doctor the samples::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: What can I do for you? ::monitors the teams work from her console::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Fei/CMO: How long would it take to prep for this?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged Ensign.  Are you with Ensign Cephas now preparing for work on the Poseidon?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shrugs happily:: CNS: Oh nothing.  I was just seeing what supplies you might need.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO*: Yes ma'am.  I'm just checking to see what supplies they need.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: Understood.  Make sure they have the personnel they need also Ensign.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: Were you able to find any dilithium crystals?

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Finishes bringing the last of the clothes into the room and placing them on the dresser for Katira to put away in the correct drawers::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CO:  Well, really, its a matter of growing the neutral tissue.  I'll use your wife's DNA structure to make certain of a good match.  ::looks at the CMO::  I'll need about....30 minutes to prep and test the eye, another 15 minutes or so to grow the tissue under hyperstimulus....then we can begin the procedure

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO*: Aye ma'am.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CNS: ::peering through the portal at the worker bees:: Not yet...I should in a couple of days though...

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO/Ling:: This is your show Doctor, Ill be here to assist

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sighs:: CMO/Fei: All right, get started then. I'll.. go tell her.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CMO:  Excellent - I'm sure you'll want to take a look at the eye before we grow the tissue around it...

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::walks around her office some checking a report and noticing the name "Old Ones" again and some kind of connection to the Talosian mindsphere.::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::looks back at her console:: OPS: That is good. I know the CEO was really not to keen on using up our supplies.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling:: Yes, I want to run another set of scans, wont take me too long

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Bends down to pick up Jerni::  Jerni:  Hey there little one...

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles a bit:: Fei: I need to borrow Doctor Hunter for a moment. Please begin in the meantime. ::leads the doctor by the arm::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<Petty Officer Johns>  *OPS*  Er....Lieutenant, this is Petty Officer Johns - Alpha team is currently in the Poseidon's sickbay and we've lost power.  Scans on our tricorder say...wise...pl........

ACTION:  THE COMMLINK FUZZES OUT TO STATIC

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::raises an eyebrow::  CO:  Of course, I will need to retrieve one of the eyes for the procedure...I will return in a moment

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Walks into the main room and to the kitchen to prepare a snack::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*Johns* Petty Officer? ::taps her comm link:: Come in....can you hear me?  Come in...

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::over hears the Comm to OPS and sends her fingers flying over the console trying to find out what is wrong::
Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  A BRIEF BUT SPECTACULAR SHOT OF PAIN ROARS UP FROM THE MO'S RIGHT FOOT - THE SOUND OF A TOY SKITTERING ACROSS THE DECK CAN ALSO BE HEARD

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::calls up to the duty OPS:: *Duty OPS*: Scan repair bay 4.  We lost communications to the alpha work force.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Gasps as she works at balancing her daughter and not falling to the floor.::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: Hmmm... this doesn't make sense.  My read out say that the power is fine in there.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<Petty Officer Johns>  *OPS*.....oh.........oh god......get it off m........GAHHh....hurk......grg....

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: I think we have a problem here!

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira>:  MO:  Are you alright?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::scans for life signs::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
:looks at the CNS:: *Duty OPS*: Security alert to repair dock 4.  Poseidon sickbay.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO: yes sir?

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Hands her daughter to her sister::  Katira:  yea... ::Bites her lip and hobbles to the couch.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Duty OPS>: Hits the security alert button to send a team to the repair bay::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::waits until Fei is out of earshot and does a cursory scan to make sure he isn't paying attention:: CMO: I want you to watch everything Doctor Fei does. If anything at all seems out of place. If you have qualms about anything at all, call it off until you can check it out.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CO: Of Course sir, I wouldn't do it any other way

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Sits on the couch and takes off her shoe to massage her ankle::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
<Sec> ::hustles to RD 4::

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira> ::Watches for a moment, then goes into the kitchen to finish setting up the children’s snack.::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: We need to get the team that is in Main engineering out.  Can you transport them?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks into the other man's eyes, trying to equate how serious he is:: CMO: Good. Carry on, Doctor. ::heads for Sickbay's doors::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*Duty OPS*: Transport the repair team in Poseidon Main Engineering to TR5...now.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::walks back into sickbay

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: We have no life signs in sickbay where one of my teams was last located.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: you might want to set up a containment field on TR5.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::walks down the corridors toward the turbo lift and directs it to the main gantry::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Duty OPS>: : initiates the transport  to TR5::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  THE ENGINEERING TEAM LOOKS AROUND, A BIT CONFUSED.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
<Sec> ::arrives at the repair dock::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Can you get to them Ensign and get them out?  What is going on down there?

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira> ::Finishes fixing a plate of fruit and puts it on the table before getting the triplets.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CNS: Check and see if your other team is okay.  I'm going to go in with the security team.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::scans to see if life support is on ::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sighs and runs a hand over his smooth scalp, stretching out a few aches as he walks across the gantry toward the Sharikahr’s airlock doors::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::After a moment, lies back against the couch with a sigh of frustration.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO*: We lost contact and all sensor readings of the repair team in Poseidon’s sickbay.  I'm going in with the security team to see what has happened.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS:  Ok life support is back up. You can go in

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling:: all set Doctor?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::returns to sickbay::  CMO:  Eh?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling: are you all set?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: Good luck to you and be safe in there.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::gulps:: CNS: Okay...then I guess we better get going.  Have a medical team standing by.  ::gestures for the sec team to enter and follows after::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stops for a second to look across the empty inner bay at the Miranda being worked on, and then walks aboard the Sharikahr instead::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: Understood use every precaution.  I will send a medical team down to your location.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::scans for any energy surges during the last few minutes::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
<Sec team> ::follows::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps into the lift:: TL: Deck 2.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CMO:  Of course Doctor....::produces a small, silver case and heads for one of the labs::  Your labs are this way?  ::points with a motion of his head::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CMO*: Sorry to bother you Lieutenant but we will need a medical team sent to the shuttle bay where the Poseidon is immediately.  We have lost contact one of our teams working on the Poseidon and are attempting to reach them.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*/OPS: I am reading a huge bio energy surge here.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
*XO*: I’ll be on my way personally with the teams

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  THE POSEIDON IS DEATHLY QUIET

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling: well doctor it appears your operation will have to wait

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Finishes strapping Katira in and begins to pass out the food.::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::stops and raises an eyebrow::  CMO:  Oh?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*/*OPS*: It is gone now but it was centered in the Poseidon sickbay.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
Self: Oh-oh that's not good. ::follows after the biggest sec guy:: *XO/CNS*: quietly:: Understood.  It’s really quiet in here.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps off the lift and walks toward his quarters, trying to figure out what to say to his wife::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CMO*: Understood.  Be warned they are reading bio energy surges down there.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::is walking so close behind the sec guy that she is almost stepping on his heels:: Sec Guy 1:: whispers:: Do you see anything?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::begins to try and follow the ion trail of the bio energy::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Any indication on where the bio energy originated Ensign?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  NOTHING CAN BE SEEN NOR SCANNED

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::stops outside the doors, takes a deep breath, puts on a smile, and steps inside::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::remembers his orders:: Medics:: Gentlemen, please head to the Shuttle bay

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira>  ::Makes a plate for her and her Kela and takes it over to the couch, keeping one eye on the kids.::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Looks up and towards the door::  Jyg:  Hi honey.  Everything OK?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
<Medics>: yes sir, what do we have?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: Ma'am I can't seem to scan anything at the moment.

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira> ::Nods to Jyg and places her plate on the table for him.::  CO:  I will be back in a little bit.  Enjoy.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles at the kids and his sister-in-law before walking over to Kelandra:: MO: Yes, everything's fine.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks over more of a report on the "Old Ones".::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Medics: Unknown it appears that  we have lost contact with one of the teams.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::really, really  wishes she was someplace else as they all crowd into the TL:: TL: Sick bay.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
<Medics> On our way.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Katira: Wait.. you don't have to leave. It might be better if you don't.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::The medics leave::

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira> ::Pauses at the door and turns to look at him with a raised eyebrow.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO/CNS*: We're in the turbo lift heading towards sick bay.  There's nothing here so far.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling: Never mind, Please continue with your set-up.

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Good... I think.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns to his wife again:: Kela: I've just given Doctor Fei and Hunter the go-ahead to prep for the procedure. They're going to need you upstairs in a little bit.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: Use extreme caution Ensign.  There is a medical team on their way to your location as we speak.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::shrugs and heads off toward the lab::  CMO:  Care to inspect the preliminary setup and calibrations?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling:: Of Course.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Her body stiffens as she closes her eyes, then sighs.::  CO:  Alright.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Keep trying Ensign on your scans and there is a medical team on their way to aid you.

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira> ::Nods in understanding and walks over to the children who are playing with their food more then eating it.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::mutters to herself:: Self: Oh you bet I'll use extreme caution...extremely extreme caution.  ::grins weakly at the burly sec guy standing next to her who is smiling as he overheard her::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: Aye ma'am.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::strokes her cheek softly with the back of his hand:: MO: We've got a little while. Let's have lunch with the kids, ok?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::as he enters the lab, flips open the small case and pulls out a clear aluminum box.  Inside is the half of a sphere, nearly perfect in form, with a single black iris betraying its use::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Leaves her office and heads towards Operations to speak to Ensign Malea in regards to the report she just looked over.::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  OPS AND SECURITY REACHES THE POSEIDON SICKBAY DOORS

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Nods, reaching for his hand::  CO:  They are having their morning snack at the moment.  We can go get some lunch if you would like.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::wants to hit the console because she knows that what she is seeing is not what really happened::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Enters Operations and walks over to Ensign Malea at Science.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::Mia steps back as the sec guys stand at the door, phasers ready.  The doors open and they move in and sweep with their phasers drawn::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::takes her hand and stands, helping her up:: MO: Sure, whatever you'd like. Avital can watch the kids. Katira can come with us, if you'd like the extra cheerleader.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::inspects the equipment and checks the final calibrations assuring everything is in order::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  AS THE SECURITY TEAM STEPS INSIDE, THEY ARE FORCED TO STOP.  THE BODY OF AN ENGINEER, HIS HEAD BURNED AWAY BY A PHASER BLAST, IS LYING FACE DOWN, POINTED AT THE DOOR

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira> ::Picks up a piece of apple and tosses it in the reclamation unit.::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
Ensign Malea:  I have seen Lieutenant Haywards initial report on the "Old Ones" and a connection to the Talosian mindsphere.  Were you able to come up with any further information on this particular reference?

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Sounds good to me.  ::Smiles up at him::  ~~~~But I would like to spend some time with just you.~~~~

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::puts the eye in the interface matrix::  CMO:  Its really an astounding piece of technology..... ::pulls out the neural interfaces and begins plugging the eye into the interface::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::Looks to see what stopped the sec guys and wishes that she didn't:: *XO/CNS*:: swallowing:: We reached the sickbay.  One of the engineers is dead looks like a phaser blast to the head.  We're entering sickbay now.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles, gazing into the distant blue eyes:: ~~~~MO: Okay. ~~~~ ::turns:: Katira: Will you be okay here with them? If you have to go, Avi can handle it on her own. ::nods over to the nanny helping to move some of the kid's toys::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling:: Were these the same type used on Commander Laforge from the Enterprise?

MO_Ahkileez says:
<Katira> CO:  I think we can handle things here.  ::A touch of sarcasm with a smile::  Enjoy you two.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  THE STICKY, COPPERY SMELL OF FRESHLY SPILLED BLOOD SWIRLINGED WITH THE BITTER TWINGE OF BURNED FLESH FILLS THE POSEDION SICKBAY

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
<Ensign Malea>: Yes Ma'am I was able to find some more information.  It appears that it is some kind of a scripture in ancient Earth Mythology.  Something from a book called Necromonicon.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
Katira: Okay.. ::smiles and leans down to kiss Keiran's head and takes Kela's hand again:: MO: Ready?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CMO:  No....due to the nature of the doctor's injuries, those type of eyes were not possible for insertion

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*OPS*: Could an energy surge be responsible for what you are seeing?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: Acknowledged.  Have you found any of the others yet Ensign?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::the sec guys step over the engineer and continue in with phasers drawn.  Mia follows grimacing at the smell:: *XO/CNS*: It reeks in here.   We're not seeing any sign of life.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling:: I see, why is that?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks up from Ensign Malea as she listens to the comm from Ensign Clooney.::

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  As much as possible ::Smiles::  I am in the mood for... hmmm... I don't suppose they have Chinese anywhere around here?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CMO:  The damage to the nerves, in this case, would not facilitate it.  Further, I would not want to remove portions of Doctor Ahkileez’s skull if I could avoid it

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: Are you able to detect what might have caused this accident Ensign?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling: hm I see

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
Ensign Malea: Go on with your report Ensign.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
<Medics> arrive at the Shuttle bay::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO/CNS*:: Maybe...there's definitely something burnt in here.  I don't know if it is phaser fire or what.  I have to get further in.  The sec team is sweeping the area.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  ONE OF THE FOUR TECHS HEAD IS NEARLY RIPPED FROM THE NECK, HIS EYES PERPENDICULAR TO HIS SHOULDERS.  ANOTHER TECH, NO MORE THAN 21, HAS A PHASER BURN CLEAR THROUGH HER THROAT.  THE FOURTH TECH IS MISSING

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::chuckles softly, leading her from their quarters and out into the corridors toward the lifts:: MO: You spent too much time on Earth. We could get "Chinese" from any replicator. But... the real thing is always better. I'm sure we can find something suitable on the station.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::motions for the med team to go on in:: Medics: Be careful.

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  I spent too much time?  What about you.  ::Walks with her hand clasped within his.::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::hopes that Jones is ok::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::lifts the small eye, checking the operation of the iris::  CMO:  Cmdr LaForge's eyes are wonderful - unfortunately, the procedure for their implantation is the most invasive.  She appeared to be hesitant enough as is ::sets the eye down::  I did not wish to frighten her

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::trying not to gag:: *XO/CNS*: There...there..there's two engineers here making a total of three.  How many were down here?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
<Ensign Malea>: Aye Ma'am.  It would seem that the book is bound in human flesh, with crushed bones used as paper and blood used as ink.  But, so far this is all just a myth.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
<Medics> CNS: What've you got?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
~~~~::passively hints her with his sense of awareness so she can move with more confidence:: ~~~~ MO: I don't count. I was born there. ::steps into the lift:: TL: Main Airlock.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling: yes, she is very hesitant....

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*OPS*: The med team is here and I am sending them in now... four techs total.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Looks at Ensign Malea and intrigued by the information Science had come up with so far.  Maybe we were finally getting some where.::

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  And I am being a good wife...  ::Smiles mischievously::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::the biggest sec guy comes over and stands by Mia:: <Sec Guy 1>OPS: Are you okay, Ensign?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::turns to the medic:: Medic:  Not exactly sure.  We had a huge bio energy reading and at least 3 men down with what appears to be phaser burns.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::nods:: Sec Guy 1: We're missing a tech...there should be four total.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CMO:  I can’t say that I blame her....unless its a case of life and death, few would want to take part of their body away permanently.  Do you have the tissue record available?  If you do, please prepare a growth culture so we can get this eye prepped for final insertion

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::laughs softly:: MO: I'll believe that when I see it. ::tightens his grip on her hand a little more:: You know everything's going to be okay, right?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<Security Crewman Josef>  OPS:  Over here!  ::points at the half-opened service hatch::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
<Ensign Malea>: The referenced work refers to a "sphere of R'yleth" that is said to control men’s minds....  but this was published in an occult journal in 1902, referenced a book last rumored to have been made in 300 BC.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO/CNS*: Unless the 4th tech is still alive there's no hurry to send the medics.  ::looks around:: It's too late for the others.  ::turns to the crewman and goes over to him::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::holds up a hand to the medic: Medic: Hold on a bit.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Her smile vanishes::  CO:  Yea...  ::Looks away::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling: Sure doctor, :: Preps the growth cultures in the Lab::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::walks over:: Crewman Josef:: Is it the 4th tech guy?  ::peers into the hatch::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::continues to listen to the reports of the lost crew from the Poseidon.:: Ensign Malea: Good work Ensign.  Is that all the information we have found at this time?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  CREWMAN JOSEF FLIPS THE HATCH, PHASER RAISED, AND SEATED IN THE CRAWLSPACE IS CREWMAN HAUCK, A PHASER BURN UNDER HIS CHIN WITH A CLEAN HOLE UP THROUGH THE CROWN OF HIS HEAD.  HE APPEARS TO HAVE DIED WEEPING, TEARS STILL SLICK ON HIS FACE

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
<Medics>:CNS: Hey sure thing Ma’am

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<Josef>  OPS:  I believe so...

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::scrambles back out of the way:: Crewman Josef: Are you okay?  What happened?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<Josef>  ::pulls out the dead crewman’s phaser::  OPS: Its still warm...

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::mentally kicks himself:: MO: You know what? Next time we're on Earth, I'm going to take you to Beijing. We'll get you some *real* Chinese food there too, and you can compare.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
<Ensign Malea>:  That is all the information I have for now Ma'am.  But, we are still checking into this book and the myth.  I will let you know if we find anything further.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::brings the eye into the second lab and sets it in the prepared growth culture and does a few quick tweaks to the program::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Pulls her thoughts back and finds a smile for him.::  CO:  Sounds good to me.  Though I understand there is Chinese and 'Americanized' Chinese.  I wonder which one I like best.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  THE LIGHTS IN THE POSEIDON SICKBAY BEGIN TO DIM.....

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::steps out of the lift and walks across the gantry toward the station:: MO: Haven't you heard? Earth is 'one world' now. ::snorts a little, having never believed that::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
Medic: What could have caused a bio energy surge?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO/CNS*: We found the 4th tech dead.  What?  The lights are fluctuating….

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  The planet might be, but not the food.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::hears the OPS:: *OPS*: Get out of there now!

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS/CNS*: Acknowledged.  I want you and your team out of there now.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  A GLOW BEGINS TO FORM IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SICKBAY

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS/XO: The energy surge is building again... just like last time.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::hands the culture to the Doctor Ling::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS/CNS*: Until we know what exactly is causing the energy flux down there I don't want anyone going into the Poseidon.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  OUT OF THE GLOW, A VULCAN WOMAN, DRESSED IN THE BLUES OF SCIENCES APPEARS.  SHE HAS A PHASER IN HAND.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::the sec guys try to open the door:: <Sec Guy 2> OPS:  They're locked.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*Duty OPS*: Beam them out of there now!

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS/OPS*: Understood do not let anyone go back into the Poseidon.  Ensign Clooney I want you and your team out of there.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
MO: Maybe.. ::walks across the gantry, hand-in-hand with his wife, occasionally looking out the windows at the Poseidon beyond::

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Something wrong?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling:: Here’s the culture you asked for

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
<Duty OPS> *CNS*: Aye. ::tries to beam them out::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::nods to Ensign Malea's last comment.::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
::takes the culture and places the 'eye' within, slipping the culture and device into a tissue generation matrix, watches the milky white surface begin to form around the silver machinery::  CMO:  So simple....isn’t it?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shivers a little:: MO: No... I don't know. Just a vibe I guess. If it was something serious someone would have called me.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  TRANSPORTER LOCK FAILS AS ONE OF THE SECURITY OFFICERS IS IN MIDTRANSPORT

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Stops::  CO:  You once told me a good captain relies on his instincts...

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::turns and sees the Vulcan woman just as Sec Guy 1 pulls Mia to cover:: *XO/CNS*: Intruder alert...

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  IN TRANSPORTER 1, THE MISSHAPEN FORM OF CREWMAN  JOHN APPEARS.......NOT LIVING LONG, FORTUNATELY

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling: Mmm yes :: thinks its almost  too simple::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: What is going on down there?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
CMO:  The hard part will be the surgery......

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slips one arm around his wife's waist and walks with her, looking away from the job:: MO: My instincts are to shoot first, ask questions, and then shoot again. If I relied on those instincts, I wouldn't be captain long.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Goes over to the OPS console.:: Ensign: take us to red alert.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::Sec Guy 1 fires at the Vulcan woman as Mia tries to slip to the door panel controls::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: I am not for sure. I am reading the bio energy surge again and it appears that the transporter can't get a lock on them.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Chuckles::  CO:  That was not the instincts I was referring too.  ::Leans against his strength.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
<Duty OPS>: :Pushes the big red button::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<DrT'Faa> OPS:  You're here for the Manuscript, aren't you?  ::she fingers her phaser::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*OPS*: What is going on Ensign?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::fingers fly over the console trying to get the door to open::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  RED ALERT FLASHES ACROSS THE STATION

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CO: Sir sorry to bother you but we have an intruder alert.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles mischievously:: MO: What instincts are... ::looks up:: What the hell?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
*XO/CNS*: The doors are locked.  We can't get out. ::reaches up to open the panel::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Stops::  CO:  Instincts hon.  Go, I will make my way back to our quarters.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Can security override the lock?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*OPS*/*XO*: I am trying to open the doors now.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::feels a flash of panic:: MO: No... I'm not letting you out of my sight. *XO*: Is Security dealing with it?

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Understood on my way.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::tries to over ride sec::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks at the woman:; T'Faa: What manuscript?  I don't want any manuscript….

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::looks up:: Ling:: Oh that’s not good.....

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
*CO*: Sir, what’s going on?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::keeps edging towards the panel::

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Quietly stands and waits, hopefully for some answers.::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CO*: Aye sir.  Part of security and Ensign Clooney are locked inside Sickbay of the Poseidon.  We have lost 4 crewman to a bio energy surge.  And the surge is back with them trapped inside Sickbay.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<DrT'Faa>  ::looks right into the Ens. Clooney's eyes::  OPS:  You are not cleared to view it.....it told me you would be coming......::looks down at the Ens’ phaser, and then back into Mia's eyes...she hears a soft, sweet voice in her head::  ~OPS:  Kill them....kill them all....~

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CMO*: T'Shara says we have an intruder. Get a security team to Sickbay.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::tries to cut back on some of the energy flowing into the Poseidon::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::Exits Operations and hurries down the corridor to the repair bay.::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
*Security* This is Doctor Hunter, I need a security team to sickbay.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Is Security there with you?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::breaks into a run, still holding Kela's hand:: MO: Sorry about this... *XO*: Send down additional teams.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*XO*: All Security is in the Poseidon.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
Ling: well Doctor Ling, it appears that the operation will have to wait, until then, sit tight and enjoy the wait.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CO*: Aye sir already on it and I'm headed down there now.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::feels herself falling into a pool as she hears the voice and sees her hand raising up:: T'Faa: I don't understand...

MO_Ahkileez says:
::Follows along, trusting in her husbands guidance as she keeps up::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CNS*: Acknowledged.

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  THE VOICE SOUNDS IDENTICAL TO MIA'S MOTHERS VOICE, RIGHT DOWN TO THE INFLECTION AND ACCENT AS IT SOFTLY PLEADS WITH HER TO KILL THE SECURITY TEAM 
<T'Faa>  ~OPS:  All will be revealed, Love, all will be revealed.....~

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
::answering Ensign Cephas as she makes her way down the corridor.  Nearing the repair bay.::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::runs across the center spire:: *XO* We'll meet you there.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CO*: Sir it would seem that most of Security is locked inside the Poseidon.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::reverse what she did and returns energy:: *OPS*: Can you hear me?  What is going on?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
MO: Honey, stay close to me.

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
*CO*: Acknowledged

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<Crewman Josef>  ::looks at the Vulcan and back at the Ensign::  OPS:  Ensign...are you alright?  ::watches her hand raise, phaser in hand, pointing across the sickbay::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shakes her head to try and get rid of the voice but feels it envelope her as her hand raises and the phaser points at Sec Guy 1.  He looks at Mia in astonishment::

MO_Ahkileez says:
CO:  Perhaps a little easier said then done... ::But works at it, drawing on their bond.::

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<DrT'Faa>  ~OPS:  You can do it Sweetheart.....you can do it....~

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::feels frustrated beyond control::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
:: Enters the repair bay and goes over to Ensign Cephas.:: CNS: Have you been able to get in yet Ensign?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
XO: No ma'am

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
<Josef>  OPS:  Ensign!  ::completely shocked::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::continues to try::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::runs down the halls, and suddenly thinks of his kids:: *Sharikahr Bridge*: This is Captain Ahkileez. Disconnect from the station and move out into the open, then raise shields. No one is to come aboard the Sharikahr. Go to Red Alert.

MO_Ahkileez says:
::At her husbands words, reaches through the bond to her children and Katira, relaxing slightly as the are fine.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shakes her head again and can't help watching her hand press the trigger:: Whispers: Sec Guy 1: I'm sorry... ::fires::

XO_LtCmdr_TShara says:
CNS: Have you tried blasting the doors with a phaser to get them open?

Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
ACTION:  AS THE ENSIGN FIRES, THE DOORS WRENCH OPEN, THE MOTORS BURNING OUT AND THE METAL DEFORMING.  THE GHOST SCREAMS AND DISAPPEARS IN A SHAFT OF LIGHT
Host Dr_Shi-Ling says:
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