Host Steve_SM says:
Mission 16

The Haunting

"Death is the only inescapable, unavoidable, sure thing. We are sentenced to die the day we're born."
- Gary Mark Gilmore

With the mysterious, glowing CMO gone from the Poseidon sickbay, only the fragile remains of Ensign Clooney and the rest of her team remain standing; struggling to find out what just happened...

Host Steve_SM says:
-@-@-@-@-  BEGIN EPISODE 16 -@-@-@-@-

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*CEO*: I got the door on the sickbay open... we need someone to go in and get our people out.  ::scans for life signs in the Poseidon's sickbay::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Digits race over the Poseidon's main engineering console::

Host Steve_SM says:
@ACTION:  A SMALL WHISPER OF SMOKE RISES FROM THE SICKBAY DOOR FRAMES, THE DOORS WARPED AND BENT.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::shakily stands up, her phaser held loosely in her hand hanging down.  Just stands looking at Chief Roscoe in horror as he lies there dead::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::At Station OPS checking her board and the link to her SEC team::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*OPS*: Don't try to use any equipment 'till I figure out what's going on.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  ::raises his weapon at Ensign Clooney::  Ens:  Ma'am........pppput down the phaser, nice...and slow.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turning the last part of the ring toward the gathering of officers, wife in tow::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::In sickbay::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*OPS*: You have comm with the station?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::reads two signs::  *CEO*:  I have 2 life signs in the sickbay.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::turns and looks dully at Josef and then down at the phaser.  Just let's it slide out of her hand onto the ground:: Josef: I...I couldn't stop it.....

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Attempts to activate the internal scanners of the Poseidon::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Disengages the power supply from Baniff to Poseidon::
Host Steve_SM says:
ACTION:  THE SCANNERS, ONCE DEAD, NOW WINK TO LIFE

Host Steve_SM says:
ACTION:  LT HAYWARD HAS FULL SCANNERS ON THE MIRANDA HULK

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::slows to a trot and then a fast walk, stopping next to the gathering of officers, looking back at his wife to make sure she's okay and smiles as he gets a thumbs up:: All: What have we got?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*Duty OPS*: OPS cutting power supply from Baniff.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::examines the data, focuses on sickbay::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
*SEC-Alpha*: Security team Alpha, report.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Ensures the Poseidon's fusion reactors are stable and running::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::wonders what happened to the others:: CO: ::without looking up:: We have at least 5 dead in the Poseidon sickbay... 2 are still alive.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::A long blue finger taps impatiently on the edge of the TAC board::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*CO*: Sir, suggest we isolate the Poseidon.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::staggers back until she is standing up against the console and then slides down it to end up sitting on the floor.  Slowly reaches her comm badge.  Emotionless:: *XO/CNS*: The creature is gone.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*OPS*: Ensign Clooney... status?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: I have scanners throughout the Poseidon I'm happy to report.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::taps his badge:: *CEO*: Working on it, Lieutenant. What's your situation?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns and looks at Keely:: CNS: Which two?

Host Steve_SM says:
@ <Josef>  ::steps forward slowly and kicks the Ensign's phaser away, keeping the weapon pointed at her::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*CO*: Cut power from Baniff to Poseidon... running on her fusion reactors.  Had some power spikes.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::sighs relief at hearing Mia's voice.:: CO: Mia for sure.... *OPS*: Who else is with you?

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
*SEC-Alpha*: Chief?  Josef?  Report. ::Finger taps more::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: Captain, you've got two live ones confirmed in sickbay.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  ::taps commbadge::  *CNS*  I am, Ma'am....Crewman Franz Josef, I'm here.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*SO* Confirmed in here as well. Can you get a transporter lock up there?  Also, have Operations up there disengage the Poseidon from the station power systems.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
*CO*: My engineering crew is fine... no casualties.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  *CTO* Ensign Clooney, Ma'am.....she shot the Chief.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Can you get to the Poseidon's infirmary?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*CO*: Affirmative.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@*CEO*: I don't know, Lt.  I... ::just stops and sits there::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
CO: Sir I recommend that we get the OPS and the crewmen out of there quickly.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: Then standby for that order just in case. In the meantime, what have you got on that energy we detected?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: CNS: I concur, En... Counselor.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*CO*: Energy spikes are gone... trying to trace the source.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: Captain, Power wise you’re free of Baniff station now. .::taps the consol:: Hmm. That may be why I'm getting sensors.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  *CTO* I have Ensign Clooney in custody, ma'am.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
*Josef*: Understood.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*SO*: Could be. Run scans on the surrounding decks for the anomaly. And have Lieutenant Llynisika report immediately with a security team.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: Aye sir.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Scans the area surrounding the Poseidon crewmembers::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: When you find it, relay it up to Operations.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*CO*: Understood sir.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*OPS/Josef*:  Can you leave the sickbay?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@Josef: I am so sorry....I couldn't....it just....::looks at the dead chief::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*OPS*: Explain... do you need assistance?

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
*Josef*: I'll want a full report on what happened.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  ::ignores the OPS officer::  *CNS*  Yes, the doors are open, but they've seen better days.  *CTO* What should I do with Ensign Clooney, ma'am?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*Duty OPS*: Energy source was from the Poseidon's sickbay... cause unknown.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: You need to take a team into the Poseidon. Captain’s orders.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Takes a short breath and lets it out:: *Josef*: Hold her, I'm on my way.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
SO: Aye.  On my way.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  *CTO* Aye, Ma'am.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::heads out of OPS while calling SEC team Beta to meet her::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*CO*: If necessary it might be possible to put a force field around the Poseidon.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
CTO: Here, take this. ::Gives the CTO the miniature pattern enhancer::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*CEO*: I'm considering that, Lieutenant, but no need to hamper our rescue efforts until we have a valid reason. Move your people off the ship, Lieutenant.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Takes it:: SO: What is this, Lt.?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::brings her knees up to her chest and hugs them.  Just sits there resting her chin on her arms, looking at the chief::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::crinkled smile:: CTO: Just something to help make sure you all get back.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*OPS/Josef*:  I need you to leave the ship now!

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*OPS*: I say again.. do you need assistance?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Orders his engineering techs off the Poseidon::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::looks up at Josef:: Josef: We should go.  I won't resist.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Looks at it and turns it over in her hand:: SO: Thanks ::Tosses him a slight grin adn nods at him::

Host Steve_SM says:
@<Josef>  *CNS*:  Aye. ::motions for OPS to stand with a wave of his phaser::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks over his shoulder, wondering where Llynisika is with the security team::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Takes a lift and meets her team::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*CO*: My people are leaving now... I can check on Clooney on my way.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::looks up at him:: CO: Permission to escort the crewman and the OPS to sickbay once they get off.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::shakes his head, even though he can't see it:: *CEO*: Belay that, Lieutenant. Just report to the airlock. Rescue personnel will be here in a minute and we'll make a concerted effort then.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::wearily stands up and starts to leave sick bay.  Turns and looks over her shoulder at the chief one last time::  I'm sorry I wasn't stronger.... ::walks out of sickbay with her head hanging::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Moves out Poseidon's ME with his crew::

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  ::follows Clooney out and toward the lifts::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@*CO*: Understood... on our way.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks down at the woman in the chair:: CNS: Granted, Counselor. ::gets a vibe:: You have reason to think they'll need your.. services?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Monitors the life signs::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::The team rounds the last corner, Llynisika, looking over her shoulder, gives some orders to her team and bumps into the Captain::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Follows his crew and grins as they reach the airlock::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
CO: They have seen 4 dead bodies and one died why they were in there... and still a lot of unknowns.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::enters the TL and leans tiredly against the wall, just stares at the door::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Airlock cycles and all engineering staff step onto the station::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::turns at the contact and sees the antennae:: CTO: Ah, Lieutenant. We have to go in and get two of our people out. Is your team ready?

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Starts:: CO: Sorry, Sir.  Yes, we're ready.

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  ::enters the lift and heads for the appropriate deck, keeping the phaser pointed at Clooney::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Sees the Counselor, the CO and the CTO::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::sees the CEO and his team and sighs slightly::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Approaches CO::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::smiles:: CTO: Not a problem. I don't bruise easily. ::glances at Keely:: CNS: Be ready.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Sir... still no source on the energy spike.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::nods at the CO and watches on the console the life signs slowly move towards them::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Blushes slightly at the Captains remark, but quickly gets all business again, snapping orders to a team member::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::exits the TL when it arrives and walks to the airlock and stands waiting for Josef to cycle it::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: From what little my people read from the tech logs a lot of the damage here was from a large energy pulse.

Host Steve_SM says:
@ <Josef>  ::starts to cycle the airlock::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::SEC team Beta draws phasers:: SEC: Don't fire unless the Captain orders.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::frowns: CEO: It would appear so. But these things don't just hang around... ::takes a deep breath:: We'll worry about that later. Stay here, and assemble a scanning team to go over the ship once we have our people out.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Aye sir.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CTO: Lieutenant, let's go.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye, sir!

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::starts to get a bad feeling...the hairs on the back of her neck start to rise.  Turns and looks at Josef:: crewman....

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Monitors the rescue effort::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::is shocked to see the crewman holding a phaser at Mia but doesn't show it:.::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Moves next to Cephas:: CNS: Heard anything from Clooney?  Nothing she said to me made sense.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
CEO: Not much... ::tries to see better through the airlock doors::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::cycles the airlock and steps aboard the hundred year old ship, actively sensing for the first time:: CTO: Weapons are on stun? ::moves inward::

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  ::looks at Ensign Clooney, his eyes are red - he speaks with the voice of her mother::  Ensign:  Leave...do not comeback...the manuscript was never meant to be found.....

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Turns at sound of the airlock being cycled::

Host Steve_SM says:
ACTION:  AS JOSEF KEYS THE DOORS OPEN,  HE BLINKS HIS EYES AS IF WAKING FROM A DREAM, SHAKES HIS HEAD, AND HIS GRIM FACE RETURNS

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Tucks the pattern enhancer that Hayward gave her into her uniform:: CO: Weapons are on stun, sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::staggers backward, shaking her head:: Josef: No...you...you....

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef> Ensign:  I what?  Stand fast!

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef> ::keeps weapon raised, pointed at Clooney::

Host Steve_SM says:
ACTION:  THE AIRLOCK DOORS ROLL OPEN WITH A HISS

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Steps between the Counselor and the figures at the airlock::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::keeps trying to back away:: Josef: That thing it's inside you.... ::staggers out of the airlock::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::watches Mia's actions carefully.  Hovers over to her::  All: Calm down here.  It will be alright.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::stops short of Josef and Clooney:: Josef: Lower that weapon! ::snaps::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::locks on to everyone in the area of the away team::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CNS: Stand back... something isn't right.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Moves to stand beside the Counselor, ready to move::

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  ::snaps to attention, lowering weapon smartly::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::snarls and extends his nails::

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  CO:  Sir, yes sir.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::looks over his shoulder:: CTO: Take Ensign Clooney to Sickbay. Have Doctor Hunter check her out.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::sees him lower his weapon and gently touches Mia's arm::  OPS: It will be alright.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@ Josef: What were you doing?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
@::looks wildly at the Captain and then back at Josef and then as if a switch went off all emotion shut down and she stood there dully:: CO: No....he was just doing his job, sir.  I killed Chief Roscoe.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::Moves to grab Ensign Clooney::

Host Steve_SM says:
@  <Josef>  CO:  Returning Ensign Clooney to custody, Sir.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Moves to panel next to airlock attempting to secure the outer hatch leading to the Poseidon::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Looks down at Clooney::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::raises one finger to tell Josef to be quiet and then turns:: OPS: You did what?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::can tell by Mia's body language that she is scared::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: I killed the chief...that thing... I couldn't fight it....it...::starts to shake:: I couldn't...I...

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Finishes the lockout sequence locking the hatch on Poseidon side::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::gestures for the Counselor to approach:: OPS: What 'thing'?

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Puts her hand on Clooney's shoulder::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::moves closer to the airlock::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Steadying her::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::jumps when the CTO touches her and then shrugs her hand away almost snarling:: CTO: Don't ...don't touch me.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::take Mia's hand:: OPS: Take a deep breath and slow down.  Tell us what happened.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::speaks quickly, soothingly:: OPS: Relax.. Lieutenant Llynisika is just trying to help.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Tries to calm Clooney:: OPS: It's okay.  I'm only here to help. ::Her voice soothing, like when talking to a scared animal::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CO: There was a creature...a ... a thing like a Starfleet officer...it made me...I mean it took over my mind..I couldn't fight it and I killed him.  I wasn't strong enough and I killed him..

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::narrows eyes:: OPS: Okay... tell Counselor Cephas all about it. CNS: Counselor, go with Lieutenant Llynisika and debrief her. In Sickbay. No Brig.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Tosses her phasers to Leachman, stays close to Clooney, hoping to calm her down a bit::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::nods and is thankful that she doesn't have to go to the brig with her.::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::shakes her head:: CO: No sir....I belong in the brig, not sickbay.  It's my fault.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@OPS: I'll decide fault later. Right now, we want to make sure you're okay. Go on. You'll be okay with them. ::nods at the other women and then turns back to Josef.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@Josef: Report, Crewman.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::soothingly:: OPS: We will talk about it in a bit.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
OPS: Don't worry, Ensign.  Let's go see Doctor Hunter.  ::Looks at the Counselor:: Right Counselor?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::resists the CNS and CTO and turns back to the CO:: CO: Don't go in there, sir!  Don't let anyone go in there!

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::tries to smile:: OPS/CTO: Right.

Host Steve_SM says:
@<Josef>  CO:  What she saidwas true - something did appear in sickbay, it was dressed in Starfleet uniform - teal for Medical.  She was a Vulcan, but she didn't say anything, she just looked at Ensign Clooney.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Stands quietly on edge of the group trying to understand what just happened::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Grabs at Clooney:: OPS: Ensign, some with us, please.

Host Steve_SM says:
@<Josef>  CO:  Then, she raised her phaser and shot the Chief.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::hears the crewman's report and files it away in her mind::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::pulls her arm away from the CTO and grabs the CO's arm:: CO: Sir, please promise me that no one will go in there....please!

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Motions for Team Beta to stay with the Captain::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Figures this is going to be a lot of work for his crew to decipher::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@OPS: We have to find out what happened or you really will end up in a Brig. Just go with these women. We'll handle things down here. ::glances at Llynisika:: CTO: Take her.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Mutters:: Self: Energy spikes... mysterious Vulcans shooting our crew... what next?

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
CO: Sorry sir.  OPS: Ensign, please come with us.  ::Grabs her arm a little tighter this time and steers her towards Sick Bay::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Starts scanning intensely on the sickbay of the Poseidon::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@Josef: By appear, do you mean by transporter?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::hovers to the other side of the ensign and takes hold of her hand.::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Starts to lead Clooney and Cephas away::

Host Steve_SM says:
@<Josef>  CO:  No sir...the Sickbay was dark when we entered, as we looked around, this glow just started in the middle of the room.  Out of the light, this...woman...appeared.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::still tries to get away from the CTO and CNS calls out :CO: Captain...it's still in there.   It took over the crewman at the airlock. It said never to come back...pleease...don't go in there!

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::observes the ensigns as she helps to move her off to sickbay::  OPS: They know about it now and they will be fine.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Almost picks Clooney up::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::tries to ignore the shouts:: Josef: And she didn't say anything to you or anyone else. She just looked at Ensign Clooney?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: Sir, I've got something from back here. There appears to be a large stasis chamber, active in the vicinity of the away team.

Host Steve_SM says:
@<Josef> CO:  No sir...not a word.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Hears Clooney's plea and shivers::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: It's battery driven.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Waves for CPO Joat to come closer and listen::

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: Belay that...it’s smaller than I initially thought.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::frowns:: Josef: All right. Report to the Security Office and fill out a full report right now. Every drop of what you remember. Understood?

Host Steve_SM says:
@<Josef> CO:  Sir, yes, sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::still calls out as she is being carried and dragged away:: CO: It will kill whoever goes in there...don't go in there...it's still there....

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: It about a meter wide....

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*SO*: Just a minute, Lieutenant. :::turns:: CEO: Did you see anything like that while aboard?

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
OPS: Calm down, Ensign.  CNS: I may have to carry her, can you keep up?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Sees Joat give him a strange look as Clooney keeps relaying the threat and shrugs back at him::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
CTO: I can out race you in this if Ii have too.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: No sir.. saw nothing.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Smiles:: CNS: All I needed to know, Ensign

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::suddenly stops struggling and looks up dully:: CTO: No...you don't have to.  I'll go quietly.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::nods:: Josef: Dismissed.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::holds out his hand:: Josef: Wait. Did you see a stasis chamber in there?

Host Steve_SM says:
<Josef>  CO:  No, stasis chamber where Sir?  We never got out of sickbay.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::sighs:: Josef: Okay. Go make that report.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Smiles down at Clooney:: OPS: Thanks Ensign.   ::Doesn't carry her, but neither does she relax her grip::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Frowns at the mention of a stasis chamber and looks up at Joat.  Joat purses lips and shakes his head negatively::

Host Steve_SM says:
<Josef>  ::heads off for the Tac area::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CEO: Did your scans pick up anything to account for such a chamber?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
::Narrows his scans to pinpoint the location::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
CNS: Ensign, inform Dr. Hunter we're on our way.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Negative sir... but then we hadn't finished our diagnostics.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
*Josef*:I want you to head to sickbay as soon as you can for a complete physical.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::follows without resistance or emotion. Just very, very tired:: CTO: He forgave me, you know.

Host Steve_SM says:
<Josef>  *CNS*:  Er...of course, Ensign.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CEO: All right. ::taps his badge again:: *SO*: Lieutenant Hayward, do you have a more accurate location for that chamber?

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::An eyebrow raises, but she continues use a soothing voice:: OPS: That's good, Ensign.  We're almost at Sick Bay.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: It appears to be adjacent to the sickbay.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::nods:: *CMO*:  We are on our way with the OPS and Crewman Josef will follow shortly.  I need you to run a complete physical on them.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Mutters something to Joat who nods in agreement::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*SO*: Any entries in the station log regarding such a thing from the Poseidon?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
*CNS* Received...what happened?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::turns and looks at the CNS:: CNS: Just before I pulled the trigger he nodded.  He forgave me for not being strong enough.  I liked him.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: Look in the science lab. I believe it is there.

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: Cross referencing now. ::initiates search::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Rounds a corner and the sick bay doors open for them:: OPS: Here we are now.  CMO: Dr Hunter?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Whispers:: CPO Joat: You sure about the frequency?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::turns and gives her a warm smile:: I am sure he did.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Joat nods::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
:::waits for Hayward and looks over at Joat and Soree:: CEO: Are your scanning teams ready?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Aye sir... from here or aboard the Poseidon?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CEO:  Aboard the ship, of course. ::smiles a little:: Unless you have a problem with ghosts?

SO_Lt_Hayward says:
*CO*: Sir the last mission they were on was an Andorian archeological dig. ::tremors:: They may be keeping some kind of life form in it

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: The worker bees have repositioned just outside the Poseidon. ::frowns at Captain's attempt at a joke::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: A suggestions sir.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::moves into sickbay and looks for the doctor::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
*SO*: Understood. Standby.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Calls out again:: CMO: Dr. Hunter?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
CEO: Yes?

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CTO: Bring them over here.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: CPO Joat noted an unusual EM frequency while aboard.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::looks at the CTO while they wait:: CTO: The Captain is going in the ship, isn't he?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
CMO: The crewman and OPS here seemed to encountered an entity that the OPS says forced her to kill a chief.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Perhaps we can disrupt that frequency prior to reentry.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Nods at Dr. Hunter:: OPS: Come on, Clooney.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Still soothing::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::glances at the engineer's assistant, and then refocuses on Magh, trying not to look intimidating, looking way down:: CEO: Any indication that it was dangerous?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::helps to move her... never leaving her side::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::matter of factly:: CTO: He's going to die.  They all will.  It said so.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
::Looks at Joat who shakes his head:: CO: No.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Just a precaution.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
OPS: Don't worry Ens.... Mia.  He'll be careful.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::thinks for a moment:: CEO: Then we'll just be mindful of it. Configure a couple of tricorders with that frequency and a trigger if it's detected. ::motions for the security teams:: We have some lost people to get to.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::glances at Cephas:: OPS: What did it tell you?

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::goes to the other side of Mia so to be out of the CMO's way but still next to Mia:: OPS:  Start from the beginning... what did it say?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::motions to Joat to modify the tricorders as he does his own::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::runs over to help the CTO move the Ensign::

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
CTO: Up here on the bed. ::begins running scans::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
CMO: Aye. ::Helps Mia onto the bed, almost lifting her onto it::

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::gets a weapon from one of the security officers, now that he's sure none of his people are on the ship alive:: CEO: Let's go. Cycle the airlock.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CTO: It said that we weren't supposed to see it.  For us to go away and never come back.  We aren't supposed to have it.  They are all going to die.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: Aye. :: punches the panel to cycle the airlock::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: We weren't to see what?

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
OPS: ::Looks at Cephas::

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CNS: The manuscript, of course.

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: What manuscript?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
::looks back at his wife and tries to reassure her before stepping onboard the Poseidon::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
CO: I'd like to send two techs back to ME to search from there.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::thinks:: CEO: Send three. Just in case.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::suddenly grabs the CTO's arm:: CTO: Please don't let them go in there.  You have to stop them!!

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Nods at CO and points out the three to go to ME::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Mia's strength surprises her:: OPS: Don't worry, Mia.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
OPS: Just calm down Mia, you're gonna be alright

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@ ::walks into the centenarian, remembering this ship was old when he was a kid all those decades ago:: ::smiles a bit:: CEO: They don't build them like they used to.

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CO: She served well sir.

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
CTO: No...you don't understand.  ::pulls her closer and looks at her eye to eye:: They...will...die....

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
OPS: Easy Easy... just calm down everything will be alright I promise.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@::taps badge:: *SO*: Lieutenant Hayward, do you have solid locks on the team aboard the Poseidon?

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@::Waves to the three to break off to ME::

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
OPS: I'll see that they are okay, if you'll let Dr Hunter help you.  Okay?

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@ ::frowns a bit, wondering if he made a mistake:: CEO: I was hoping to give her a second lease. ::reads the old signs and takes a side corridor:: Sickbay should be down one deck.

CMO_Lt_Hunter says:
::continues to scan OPS brain::

CEO_Lt_Soree says:
@CO: Given time my crew can do it sir... aye one deck down.

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
::Holds Mia's gaze::

CNS_Ens_Cephas says:
::looks at the CMO:: CMO: Anything?

OPS_Ens_Clooney says:
::drops the CTO's arm suddenly and lays down on the biobed and curls up into a ball:: CNS/CTO: I wasn't strong enough...

CTO_LtJg_Llynisika says:
OPS: Shhhhhh, relax now.

Host CO_Capt_Ahkileez says:
@ ::whistles softly, washing the light over the bulkheads:: Outloud: Come out, come out, wherever you are..

Host Steve_SM says:
-@-@-@-@-  END EPISODE 16 -@-@-@-@-

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