Cast of Characters:

CO    Captain K`Vas Son of Malok                           played by     Ted Wharton
FCO LtCmdr. Mark Meadows (HM LH K’Bari)   played by     Mark Validzic
CEO LtCmdr. J’Loni Shrilak Mo'Bri Randolph (CE Ia’Hom K’Loni MoBri)   
  played by     Lynda Anderson
CMO Ltjg. Latta (SS SH K’ata)                                played by      Margaret Bowie
CSO Lieutenant Riccardo Polo (SS Sogh Krag)   played by      Enrico Toro
CTO LtCmdr. Robert G. Ray                                    played by      Robert Ray
OPS Ensign Tanon Salan                                          played by     Jeremy Castro

Prologue:

So you thought the party was something, well someone forgot to tell the guys in the pit that they are the entertainment.

The Triton crew has been split up by a chaotic melee at the Klingon feast. Three officers have been thrown into a pit of slaves, where the slaves have stripped them down to almost nothing, leaving them a little chilly.

The pit, visible from the main hall where the feast is being held, is used as entertainment for the Klingons. Slaves are held there until needed, but there are times that the warriors enjoy watching them tear newcomers to shreds.

Of course some people get their kicks in other ways. It seems the FCO has become the object of attraction for several female warriors who are not shy about making a claim. Can anyone save him from.....himself?

Captain K`Vas managed to avert an all out war, but can he convince the governor that they can help them? The prison security net has been damaged and needs repairs, but the Triton crew is there to rescue two hundred Federation citizens, not to fix the grid......right?

As the party continues, hopefully a plan is being formed.....hopefully.

Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in "H`atoria".....Chapter six...."This is the Pits".....Stardate 10609.21

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SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::Speaks with a very nasal tone due the swollen appendix on his face.::  OPS:  You awake Tanon?

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Sneaks quietly toward the entrance to the slave pit.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::On the ship waiting patiently to hear back from her crew.::  Duty OPS:  Are there any communications that you are picking up from the planet?

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
::Not sure what to do next as she has lost sight of her captain.::

ACTION:  The Captain and T`argl have slipped off again to discuss how the new Klingon visitors can help.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Moves toward the pit and sees K'ata there.::

Tanon_Salan says:
::Wishing he had his clothes in the pit.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Walks over to a tactical console and tries to get a fix on her crew.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::Looks around trying to adjust his eyes to the dim light.::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Walks down the steps to the right level.::

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
::Goes nosing around looking for a way to find out where the prisoners are.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Duty OPS> XO:  Ma'am, I'm afraid there is nothing out of the ordinary.  Just your usual Klingon party animals coming and going.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Reaches the door the pit and notices it is locked.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::Moves closer to the wall trying to get his back covered.::  OPS:  You awake?

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Moves behind K'ata.::  K'ata:  What are you doing?

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  Who could sleep down here?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
OPS:  Good the fall did not knock you out.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
::Keeps her mind open to what is going on around her as she slowly slinks away from the other Klingons.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Doctor Morgan> XO:  They're all good officers, Sam.  We've been in worse situations than this.

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag: Just wounded my pride a bit. I landed front first and.....that's not exactly comfortable when you're naked.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Jumps about a mile and whispers.::  KBari:  I'm trying to get at them.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
OPS:  It definitively is not, but hey....better naked than dead in my opinion.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Duty CSO:  Can you get a lock on the crew?  I'm not getting anything.

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  Find a way out yet?

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Looks in the pit and see the CTO, CSO and OPS in the pit.::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Attempts to rewire the lock.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
OPS:  I am waiting someone will come.  I hoped there were some feddies here, just to know who they are.

ACTION:  Several Klingons throw food into the pit and watch the slaves fight over it.

HM_LH_KBari says:
K'ata:  Keep a look out ::kneels next to the lock and pulls a thin piece of metal of his uniform.::

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  Hope you weren't hungry.  Looks like we're too slow.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Duty CSO> XO:  Unfortunately not.  Residual ionization is creating interference with the scans.  The scans are spotty.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Moves back away from the pit as the food fly there way.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
OPS:  Not my kind of meal.....and the less we show up the less the chances we will have to fight to see who is the boss of the pits.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
KBari:  Be careful it's electronic, you could get quit the shock trying to open it with metal.

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  Good point there. But I'm sure being new, we've already been marked.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Returns to trying to rewire it.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
OPS:  Yep, do you see someone who looks like he is the boss?

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Walks back over to Danny.::  Dr. Morgan:  I know, Danny.  It's just I really don't know how things are going, and I hate not knowing.  I guess all I can do is wait, maybe try to keep getting them on sensor scans.  But the good news is that they are leaving us alone up here.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Looks at the doctor and the picks up a rag and covers the piece.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
K'ata:  Good thing your here then.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Tries to whisper through the door to get the crew's attention.::  CSO/OPS:  Are you guys all right?

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Push the piece of metal in and tries to pick the lock.::

ACTION:  As the FCO attempts to use the piece of metal in the door, he gets a rather nasty shock from the lock that sends him backwards across the corridor.

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  Not yet, but just keep your back to the wall.  ::Leans against the wall.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
OPS:  At least they got no soap in this place.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Runs to the FCO.::  KBari:  Are you all right?

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag: Then I guess we don't have to worry about dropping it.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
K`ata:  We can hear you and we are ok, for how long I don't know.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Feels a little groggy as he moves slowly.::  K'ata:  I've be... ughhh.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
OPS:  One thing less to worry I think....especially in this condition, no natural barrier between us and an eventual invader.  ::Can't help but grinning despite the pain in his nose.::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Runs back to the door.::  CSO/OPS:  I'm trying to get to you.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Starts to walk over to where Rico was sitting, looking down at his notes and going over his ideas to get them back home.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
K'ata:  Doc I suggest you use your disruptor.

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  I'm more worried about you in that respect.  You are a lot cuter than I am.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Uses the wall for support as he tries to get back on his feet.::

ACTION:  The Triton's sensors pick up something on the LRS.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::Hears the CMO and thinks "me too."::  K`ata:  You should be able to short circuit that thing with a polaron flux.  If you can find an emitter of course.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
KBari:  Too much noise, though if we get caught I've got a plan.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
CSO:  Actually I just noticed the hinges are on the outside.  I'll work on them.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
OPS:  You are such a gentleman, I am flattered but you are not my type.  ::smiles::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Duty CTO> XO:  Ma'am, LRS is picking up an object.  I'm trying to get more power to the sensors.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
K'ata:  I wish I could help you, but I am naked.

HM_LH_KBari says:
K'ata: You'll distract the Klingon get them out of there.

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  Good to know, besides, I have my eyes on an XO.  A man has to have the highest of standards.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Moves away from the pit and over to the table.::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
KBari:  Actually, I'm taking a leaf from your book.  If someone sees us, I'll explain that my mate was put in here by mistake.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Duty OPS> XO:  Pulling power from secondary systems, Ma'am, to try to compensate.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Salan:  I noticed, and good luck, she is command.  My grandpa always said, never flirt with a superior officer.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Grabs the table and knocks it over.::

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  Mine always said, "Never go fishing in the company's pond."   But I don't listen too good.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Starts using the metal piece as a tool on the hinges.::  CSO:  Did you say naked?

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Acts drunk as he growls stumbles around.::

ACTION:  A Klingon guard heads towards the pit door and the CMO.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Duty CTO> XO:  Two B'rel class scout ships, Ma'am.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
K'ata:  Almost full birthday suite.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Duty CTO:  ETA?  ::Heads to her console.::

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
::Sees what is going on and heads in the general direction of the FCO and the CMO.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Duty CTO> XO:  Four hours.  Shall I take us to Yellow Alert, Ma'am?

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Leaps to her feet growling.::  Guard:  I demand you allow me entry.  My mate has been imprisoned.

ACTION:  The FCO stumbles into one of the women that was pursuing him earlier.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
Krag:  What are you up to?  There is.........::Looks at the big Klingons.::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Guard> CMO: You what?

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Grabs the female and plants a kiss on her.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Then pushes her away and stumbles around the hall again.::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
Guard:  Obviously your guards were a little to drunk to notice they threw a Klingon warrior into this place.

Host SM_Pam says:
<FK> :: Throws the FCO to the floor and sits on him.::  FCO:  I knew you liked me best.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Duty CTO:  Yes, Yellow Alert.  ::Starts to pull up the classification material on the B-Rel Class Destroyers.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Duty CTO:  Those ships have cloaking devices.  I want full tachyon sweeps of the area when they get within range.

Tanon_Salan says:
Krag:  So what's wrong with Command hooking up?

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Grabs the Klingon female and rolls so he’s on top.::

ACTION:  Several of the slaves in the pit head for the door as if they know something.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
K'ata:  What in the name of Kahless are you trying to do?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Salan:  Tell you what .. if we get off this place in one piece I will explain it to you.  ::Stops talking and observes the slaves.::  Salan: Watch out, something is happening.

Host SM_Pam says:
<FK> FCO:  So, you think you can handle me ?  :: Rakes his cheek with her nails.::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
K'loni: They have thrown my mate, Krag into this place I was attempting to release him.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Gets ready for anything.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Grabs her wrists and pins them to the ground.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Duty CTO> ::Nods to the XO.::  XO:  You've got it, Sir.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Guard>CMO:  You have a mate?

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
K'ata:  You keep this up and you will anger him.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::Follows the slaves at a distance.::  Salan:  You got my back, uhmm I mean, well you know what.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
Guard:  If she says she has then it is her word that she has a mate.

ACTION:  The guard peers through the pit door and then laughs and points

Tanon_Salan says: 
Krag:  I know, don't let anyone violate your delicateness.  ::Follows the CSO while covering his own backside.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Heads to a replicator and grabs herself a cup of nice soothing green tea.::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Stands silent at K`loni's words, like a good subordinate.::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Guard> CEO:  Be off with you.  I have no patience for those that interfere.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Salan:  My point exactly. ::Gets closer to the door where K`ata and the guard are.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
FK:  I think I'm the only Klingon here that can handle you.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
::Growling lowly at this point.::  Guard:  If I have to find Lord K'Vas to verify this T'argl will be very upset.

ACTION:  A second guard arrives at the pit door and opens it allowing the slaves to rush out.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Rides the wave and pushes his way through the door.::

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
K'ata:  Find your mate and leave.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Self:  Those vessels will be equipped with 2X Disruptor Pulse Cannons.  Let's hope they're not looking for a fight.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::Exits the pit and hugs his mate.::

ACTION:  The guards raise an eyebrow at one of the strangers hugging another.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Elbows one of the guards in the back of the neck.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Guard:  She is a great lover, look what she did to my nose.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Guard> CSO:  Indeed, she seems to be well equipped too.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Gives Rico a bite to the neck and hisses.::  Krag:  Told you I'd get you out.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Sniffs around the neck of the female.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Guard:  I had to fight 3 warriors and eat their hearts to gain her favor, plus read her my best rhymes.

ACTION:  As the crew look around happy to be together again, the corridors and rooms are strangely empty, the Klingons having all disappeared.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
::Looking at the two of them.::  Krag/K'ata:  I thought I to you two to get out of here?  Get out of this area now.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Looks toward the pit and the back to female.::

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
::Suddenly gets a chill and looks for the Klingons.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Kneels in shock as the female is gone.::

SS_SH_K`ata says:
K`loni:  Where is everyone?

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Duty OPS:  Are you detecting any communications coming from those B'Rel Destroyers?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
MoBri: I guess we should try to look for the prisoners now that no one is here.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Gets to his feet and moves to the rest of the crew.::  All:  Where did everyone go?

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
Krag:  Yes, that would be a good assumption but I have a problem with that.  What happened to all the Klingons and where did they go?

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
KBari:  Your opinion?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Mobri:  I don't know and if you don't know either it may be a problem. But we need to know who these federation people are.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
K`ata:  Latta do you know by any chance where they could keep their prisoners?

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
KBari:  Agreed but I don't want to split the AT apart.

HM_LH_KBari says:
CE:  Not sure but we should take this time to fine the people we are looking for.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@<Duty OPS> XO:   Negative, Ma'am.  They are too far away.

ACTION:  Suddenly one of the slaves slips back inside and taps the blue man on the back.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Spins around quickly, raising a fist.::

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
KBari:  Okay, you take three and I take the other three and we leave comms open at all times.  You go and look for the prisoners and I will look for the CO and T'argl. Is that agreeable?

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Moves next to the CTO unconscious body and pulls out his Klingon communicator.::  *XO*: Triton come in.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Slave> ::Whispers.::  OPS:  I can help.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::Wonders where are the six people the CEO is talking about.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Looks at the CE and nods.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@::Is starting to think that the idea of beaming down with Tanon as a slave may not have been a good move .. for Tanon.  Would feel a lot .. Hears the comm.::  *HM*:  This is Commander Sommers.

Tanon_Salan says:
Slave:  How?

SS_SH_K`ata says:
K'loni:  Yes, that is fine.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Self:  Thank God!

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
CEO/FCO:  Uhmmm we are just 5.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
ALL:  Okay, let’s get with it.  Stay in contact at all times.  If you need help holler.

Host SM_Pam says:
<Slave> OPS: Your lord take me with him?

HM_LH_KBari says:
*XO*:  Sir the CTO is out cold and all the Klingons are gone.  I need you to beam the CTO aboard.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
Krag:  Okay, I will take two and you have the other three FCO.

Tanon_Salan says:
Slave:  I can't promise anything, but I'll do what I can if you help us.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
::Tries to show the CEO that the whole of them is just 5 people.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
CE:  Take who you need and get going.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
CEO:  Two may come with you and one with Mark.

HM_LH_KBari says:
*XO*:  Do you copy?

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@*HM*:  I'm hoping the residual ionization will not cause the beam-out to go bad.  I am afraid they may detect the beam-out though.  How badly hurt is he?

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Notices OPS and the slave and nudges K`loni.::  K`loni:  Look like we might have help.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
Krag:  I know we are five people.  You, Krag, and I are heading this way and the other two can go with the FCO.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Looks at the CMO.::  K'ata:  Doc, how bad is he.  ::Points to the CTO.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Mobri:  Great Commander.  ::Gets ready to follow her.::

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
::Turns her head and looks at the slaves.::  Slave:  You deceive us and you are mine.  Is that clear?

Host SM_Pam says:
<Slave> OPS: You are not like the others. The others are not like the Klingons here, you will not fool them for long.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Kneels to examine the CTO.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Looks at Tanon and hands him his disruptor.::

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
Slave:  Do you know where the prisoners are kept?  ::Tries to sound haughty and unpleasant.::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Slave> CEO: I do not lie. I know who you are, but T`argl will soon learn of your deception.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@*HM*:  Are the others with you okay?

Tanon_Salan says:
Slave:  No, we aren't. I just hope we can get out of this alive, come with me.

HM_LH_KBari says:
*XO*:  Standby sir.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
Slave:  And I will put an end to his life.  Now show us please.

Tanon_Salan says:
All:  Do we have any clothes?

Tanon_Salan says:
::Takes the disruptor.::

Host SM_Pam says:
<Slave> ::Nods to Tanon.::  All:  I will take you to a safe place.  I have food and clothing there.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
KBari:  He's got a very large contusion on his scalp.  Offhand I'd guess he has a concussion and some minor bruising and cuts.

HM_LH_KBari says:
K'ata:  Doc is he in any trouble?

SS_SH_K`ata says:
KBari:  He needs to be in Sick Bay but he should be all right.  Just get him back to the ship.

HM_LH_KBari says:
*XO*:  Cancel the transport for now but keep a lock on him.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
*HM*:  Aye, Commander.  I do not want to risk a beam-out if it is not life-threatening.

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
CEO:  Are we following the slave or do we go look for the Captain?

Host SM_Pam says:
<Slave> ::Motions for the group to follow her.::  All:  You must come now.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Stands up.::  K'ata\Salan:  Okay, let’s get going.  Follow me.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
Krag:  You come with me and the rest go with the slave.  Let us find the captain, you look for the prisoners.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
::Stands and makes ready to go.::  All:  By the way, can I get some help dragging the CTO along.

HM_LH_KBari says:
*XO*:  Understood, Meadows out.

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
*HM*:  I need to know, Commander.  Is everyone else okay?

SS_Sogh_Krag says:
CEO:  Understood and ready to go.  Naked but ready.

Tanon_Salan says:
::Throws one of the CTO's arms over his shoulder and hauls him up.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
*XO*:  Sir, I wish I had an answer to that question.  I'll check in when I can.

CE_la`Hom_`K`Loni_MoBri says:
*XO*:  This is the CEO.  We are fine and breaking into two teams Krag and I are going to look for the CO while the others with the slaves will look for the prisoners.  J'Loni out.

SS_SH_K`ata says:
OPS:  Thank you.

HM_LH_KBari says:
::Moves through the corridors.::

Host XO_Cmdr_Sommers says:
@Self:  Thank you, J'Loni.  ::Takes a deep breath.::

Tanon_Salan says:
::Wishes he had a communicator.::

HM_LH_KBari says:
OPS:  Do you think hack into there computer network?

Tanon_Salan says:
KBari:  Get me to a terminal and I can do anything.

ACTION:  The female slave brings the group to the end of the corridor and taps a series of stones that open a doorway.

Host SM_Pam says:
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