Words murmured under her breath, Blu, the mediator between magic and the factual world, transforms the captain into a Dwarf, the counselor into a Werewolf (and how many pups will she have?), the CEO into a Fairy Warrior with jewel red wings, and the CSO into a Vampire wearing the slinkiest outfit the counselor has ever seen.  And now transformed, they see a utopia of a world around them filled with mystical creatures and laughing folks having a lovely time…

Star Trek: A Call To Duty Is Proud To Present:
The USS Sharikahr in
“Boom” Part VIIII
“A Whole New World”

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Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::looks at Blu in disbelief of what just happened::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::looks at her reflection in a pool:: CO: What the hell!?

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: A vampire, a werewolf, a fairy, and ... a dwarf! ::shakes her head::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Running a tongue lightly along her newly lengthened front teeth, she considers the situation.::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
Blu: What now?

Host Blu says:
:: Smiles:: CO: Now? Now we go in search of the Witch.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
Blu: Didn't you say we had to meet your Queen and King first?

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::sings under breath:: Self: Follow the yellow brick road

Host Blu says:
:: Lightly taps her head::  CO: But of course... now that you can find the way... :: Points to the castle in the distance::  I will meet you there.  My warriors are but a call away if you should need them.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: Permission to go and see if I can learn about these new powers.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at the counselor::  CNS: I seem to remember that somewhere...

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: Try your new powers while we walk towards the castle.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
Blu: You will not be accompanying us there? It is still far...

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CSO: From an old Earth musical "The Wizard of Oz"

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: I think that may not be wise as I am not sure what I am doing and I would not wish to bring harm to any of you.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Nods as she turns toward the CEO::

Host Blu says:
:: Shakes her head and suddenly vanishes.::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: And having you venture off alone may not be wise either as we may need your powers to protect us and you may face a foe and need our help.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CO: Okay now all we need is a few munchkins and some ruby slippers

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: Seems we are on our own now. Let's not waste time. I'm sure all of you want out of these... skins ASAP.

ACTION: As Blu vanishes, not far from the group is a golden road starting from a spiral and moving outwards until it straightens toward the castle.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Blinks:: CNS: It might be wise, in this land, to be careful what we say.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::starts a little:: CSO: Apparently

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CNS: Ruby slippers, munchkins... and now a yellow brick road. Did someone read the Wizard of Oz in this world?

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CNS: would you care to sing the theme song to "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang"?

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: I guess we should take the ,,, golden road path?

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CO: I suggest we get walking.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Looks at the captain and shrugs::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::nods at the CNS::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CEO: Or flying in your case.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: You can take the back of the line to test your powers. But please don't stay too far from us... in case.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::starts walking::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::starts walking::

ACTION: As the CSO begins to move, she seems to fade into mist.  The CNS has the urge to run.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CEO: And right now I really wish I knew the song I'd like a flying car about now.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::gives into the urge::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: Very well.  ::Moves towards the back and begins practicing and casting spells though he is unsure what he is doing::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CNS: What are you doing?

Scenery: The stars twinkle in the skies as double moons cast a glow around the group giving off enough light to see as if it were day.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::calls back:: CO: Running

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Suddenly shifts into the form of a wolf and runs beside the counselor.::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::sees the two moons:: All: vampires and werewolves... ::turns to the CSO and CNS::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: I think we will have some damage control to do soon... ::points at the CSO and CNS::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
CNS: I feel as if I could run forever... but... there is an ache also with in me.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: Agreed!  Swoops down and tries to head off the Vampire before she can take wing and fly.::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::eyes the CSO with not a little fear...knowing what the ache she's feeling likely is::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: Do you have a power to turn night into day? If you think of it...

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: As the CEO comes before her, she suddenly snaps at him.::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CNS/CSO: Please concentrate on your real being, try to not give in that persona of sorts. We need to focus and get to the castle.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::remembers something and focuses on the trying to shift back to a human::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Dodges the CSO :: CO: I will try.  ::Focuses and casts a spell for turning night into day::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Hearing the captain, runs back to the dwarf woman and takes back her humanoid form.::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::slows up a little::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CSO: There. Good work.

ACTION:  For a brief moment, all around the group brightens.  The CSO cries out in pain.  Then the worlds natural order resumes around them.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CSO: You okay? ::as she continues to walk and keep an eye on her crew::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: Did you just do that brightening thing?

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::attempts to visualize herself returning to human form::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Looks down at her skin to see blisters forming and the craving within her becoming more intense.::  CO: I... do not know.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: I believe I did.  Let me try it again to confirm my suspicions.  ::Focuses again with all his strength and casts the same spell again::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Her eyes turn to the CEO with an intense red glow.::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::calls out:: CEO: DON’T!

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CNS: What?

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CO: The day will harm the CSO

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CO: Vampires go poof in sunlight

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: Well, I guess that as long as they can stay in humanoid form we can leave with night?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Moves toward the engineer.::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CO: I'm trying to shift back. I can't

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Breaks off the spell in mid cast, hoping he has not altered the order of this world too much in the trying::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CNS/CSO: As long as you can keep your humanoid form and focus a bit so your persona doesn't take over.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: Let's go.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CNS: Or at least try to not run around... stay with us.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::walks::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Stops in her tracks, staring at the CEO, then sighs and turns to follow the captain.::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: Try to look around and see how this world works... fauna, flora, etc. We may need that info when we look for the witch.

ACTION: As the group follows the road, the distance seems to quickly vanish beneath them.  Ahead to the left they see a squadron of Centaurs practicing archery.

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Looks down at her hands to see the burns vanishing quickly as if they never were.  At the same time, the craving within her intensifies.::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: This world looks like an Earth fairy tale... ::as she notices the centaurs::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::pads along on all fours beside the CO::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::as she looks at the CNS on all fours besides her, wonders how she'll be able to write logs about this experience::

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Looks up and around::  CO: Agreed.  And because of that, I have... concerns.... at least about myself.  I do not believe I will be... safe to be around for much longer.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::gives a low growl that sounds something like an irritated grumble::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CSO: What do you suggest we do with you? Maybe the CEO can conjure a cage on wheels to put you in until it is safe to be around you?

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CSO: Would it help if I find you a source of food of non humanoid form?  A cow maybe?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
CO: If I remember my legends, until I feed, I will not be safe.  :: eyes the jugular of the captain hungrily.::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::pushes herself between the CO and CSO and growls warningly at the CSO::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: Can you try to get a rat? Smaller... would do the same job, no?

CSO Lt So`tsoh says:
:: Tries to focus on the counselor, her eyes shifting to her.::  CNS: That is a... good idea.  I could do that.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CNS: Thanks for the protection. You seem to still have good instinct. We will take care of the CSO.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CO: Your welcome

ACTION: Without another thought, the CSO suddenly shifts and vanishes from the group.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: Couldn't Blu turn us all in dwarfs or fairies? Less dangerous.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CO: My guess is...::cuts of abruptly::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CNS/CEO: Where is...

ACTION: An Arrow flies past the CEO's shoulder... close enough to feel the wind from it.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Attempts to conjure a rat until he sees the CSO disappear:: CO: Be on your guard.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: Maybe if you conjure that rat, she'll come to feed on it instead of us...

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Spins in mid air to see where the arrow came from::

Cedric says:
:: Comes galloping across to the group.::  CEO: My apologize.  I was aiming at that bat.  I do so dislike bats.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: I seem to be under attack at the moment, captain.

Cedric says:
:: Moves to collect his arrow.::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
Cedric: Please, let that bat be. She is one of us... she will not harm you :: hoping ::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: Get that rat now. We need to have the CSO back before she gets pierced by an arrow.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Again attempts to conjure a rat to feed to the CSO::

Cedric says:
:: Pauses and turns to the stranger:: CO: It was one of you?  You are a bat?  :: looks disbelievingly at the dwarf.::

ACTION: A rat larger then the CEO appears beside him, its eyes gleaming red in the night.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
Cedric: We are all different. One of my people is a... bat.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: His eyes open wide and fear begins to grip him::

Cedric says:
CO: But of course... ummm... forgive me.  How might I rectify my error?

Host Boris says:
:: Eyes the fairy before him, then bows::  CEO: You called for me?

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
Cedric: It'll be fine. We are just trying to get the bat back into a more humanoid shape...

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
All: This is not what I had in mind here.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CEO: That's the rat? A bit big no? And... it talks?

Host Boris says:
:: Turns to the dwarf then back to the man::  CEO: You travel with a dwarf?  I thought your people did not like the dirt diggers.

Cedric says:
:: Bows again::  CO: Then I shall return to my group.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
Boris: I guess I did, but not quite what I had in mind, our friend is a vampire and needs to feed on something, I had hoped for a smaller specimen.

CSO So`tsoh says:
:: Reappears at the counselor side, daintily wiping a corner of her lips.::

Host Boris says:
:: Looks aghast:: CEO: You would... sacrifice me?

CSO So`tsoh says:
CNS: I am feeling... much better.  Yes... feeling is a good word.  ::Smiles::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
Boris: I apologize but we saw no other alternative.  As I said before though, you were not 
what I had in mind.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CSO: Glad to hear it ::looks a tad nervous:: The CEO tried to bring you some lunch but we got a giant talking rat instead

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
CSO: You are back? Oh... you have something ... ::motions the lips:: who... what did you?... don't tell me... you are back.

ACTION: Before the group realizes it, an ancient castle appears before them, the drawbridge down across a moat.  Within the moat singing can be heard.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::pauses at the threshold to listen::

CSO So`tsoh says:
::Reaches up to wipe away a drop of blood:: CO: Yes... thank you.

Host Boris says:
:: After a moment, turns from the group and heads away.::

CSO So`tsoh says:
:: Watching the giant rat leave in a bit of a hurry, turns back to the counselor.::  CNS: I preferred my... choice... thank you.  I should be fine for awhile as well.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: Well, seems we are here... we just need to get inside.

ACTION: Two giants stand sentinel before the entrance.  One lowers a huge sword across the bridge.

Host Gus says:
All: Who cries entry to the palace of the queen and king of this land?

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
Gus: The... Sharikahr Guild... ::looks at her crew wondering if she is doing it right:: ... Blu sent us here.

Host Gus says:
:: Brings his sword up in a salute, then with a very brief bow of acknowledgement, turns to guide them in.::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Looks at the captain:: CO: I have a feeling this is going to get worse before it gets better.

CSO So`tsoh says:
CEO: Pessimism should be my department.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: Well, that was easy....

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::follows Gus::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::follows the CO::

CSO So`tsoh says:
:: Considers too easy.::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
All: Too easy, if you ask me. :: Follows in the rear, again::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::whispers:: ALL: Keep your eyes and ears opened.

ACTION: As the guard steps through the door, he vanishes.  The door remains open, inviting the group into a large foyer filled with treasures.

CSO So`tsoh says:
:: Pauses and looks around.::

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
All: I guess that's our cue to enter? ::peeks at the inside of the room::

CSO So`tsoh says:
:: Steps forward:: CO: Beware temptation.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::looks at all the beautiful things::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
:: Flies around the treasure looking over it to see if he can discern a pattern, any pattern::

CSO So`tsoh says:
CNS: I wonder where the guard went to... that seemed rather... odd.  :: chuckles to herself:: As if that did not fit this entire land.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: Just look. Take and touch nothing. We don't know what could happen.

Host NightWind says:
ACTION: The captain’s eyes light upon a jewel of great beauty.  It draws her, calling to her to claim it.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
Out Loud: If I only had a tricorder here.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
::tries to resist the urge as she approaches the jewel:: ALL: Someone stop me... there seems… it's calling... ::as she is about to put her hand on it::

CSO So`tsoh says:
CEO: Do you not have other senses?  :: Glides around the room.::

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
::runs over and noses her hand away::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
::Flies at full speed at the CO to knock her away::

ACTION: The captain finds herself lying flat on her back, staring up at the beautiful ceiling.

CNS LtCmdr Rodos says:
CSO: This is a very strange place.

Host CO Capt Adrel says:
ALL: wow... look at that ::points at the ceiling, deciding not to get up after landing on her back::

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CSO: In this place, I cannot trust what my other senses tell me.  Nothing is real here.

CEO Cmdr Stidd says:
CO: Are you alright now?

Host NightWind says:
ACTION: A chuckle can be heard, the voice deep and rich, caressing the sensors with a power to draw one in.  "Very good... That is one way..."

CSO So`tsoh says:
:: Moves to help the captain only to pause and turn toward the voice...::

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