Cast of Characters:

CO Captain K`Vas Son of Malok                              played by     Ted Wharton
CEO LtCmdr. J’Loni Shrilak Mo'Bri                       played by     Lynda Anderson
CMO Ltjg. Latta                                                          played by      Margaret (Ann) Bowie
CTO LtCmdr. Toir Jauk Naug                                  played by     Jonathan Benson
FCO Ltjg. Tanon Salan                                              played by     Jeremy Castro
CIV Commander Mrlr                                               played by     Beth Kelley-Wharton

Prologue:
A familiar voice,  a sad goodbye, tears and mystery now pervade the atmosphere of the Triton.
 
The CSO has been promoted and left to serve as an executive officer on another proud Starfleet vessel, but he leaves behind a sad but proud crew.
 
The mission must go on however, and now the crew needs to find out who this voice is and why he's requesting a doctor stand by. A voice from an asteroid field....very strange indeed.
 
As we begin, the ship is nearing it's destination, and the mystery is about to be solved.
 
Star Trek, A Call To Duty, is proud to present the USS Triton in "Ho Ho Who?"....Chapter two...."Doctor, Doctor".....Stardate 10612.14
 
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CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::back on the Bridge at Science 2::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::in engineering::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::at OPS listening for the voice::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::monitoring tactical keeping ship at yellow alert::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::yawns and stretches a bit, not used to sitting so long in one spot::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: standing on the bridge leaning on his cane :: CIV: Any further communications?

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: We are entering the asteroid belt now sir
 
ACTION: The OPS console begins receiving a continuous homing signal

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
:: reading sensors trying to pinpoint the location of the voice::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::running scans of the asteroid field::
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: We've got a homing signal now.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Stand ready, this would be a very good place for ambush

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Update helms coordinates with the homing signal triangulation

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CO: Captain, a small asteroid about 2000 km away appears to be the source of this voice.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Aye sir, shields up and all weapons ready, maintaining yellow alert, :: pauses::  there isn't any threats in the area at this time

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::in engineering checking the power grid board:: ALL: I want all eyes here on me now!  Listen up people, where ever we are going, I don't want any screw-up’s down here.  You all know the drill as I have drilled it into all your heads.  You all know what I expect of you.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CMO: Scan the asteroid for life signs

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: nods in acknowledgement to the CTO ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye sir.  The beacon is coming from the same location as the voice.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::keeping my eyes looking for anything that can be a threat::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::runs the scan:: CO: I'm picking up ten life signs, sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::continues her speech:: ALL: I expect all of you to be warriors and die like ones too.  I won't accept cowards here in my engine room.  Do I make myself clear?  ::looking over her bewildered staff::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CMO: Ten?, can you discern species

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Captain, ETA 5 minutes, and all is clear

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Commander signal the voice that we have arrived.   CTO: Stand ready

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: standing by

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CO: Captain, there are nine animal and one unknown specifically.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye sir. ::sends out a message to the coordinates::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::with no one saying anything:: ALL: Good now get your backsides to your stations and consider this a Battle Alert Situation.  Get to your stations and posts.  I want everyone with side arms at all times and this engineering section locked down including the core.  Q'apla.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::signals security teams to be ready::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CMO: Unknown?  With the database of thousands of worlds you cannot identify one being?

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
Ens. Saunders: Son you have engineering I am going to the bridge.  You know what I expect from you.  No go and do your best. Q'apla.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Captain, the  asteroid has an atmosphere.  It's safe for us to go down there without EVA suits.
 
ACTION: There also seems to be a secondary signal coming in to the Triton now, more of a mechanical nature

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
*CO*: Permission to assume my bridge station sir.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Granted

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::is glad because she hates stuffing her tail down into a suit::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::console beeps::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CO: I've run it through several times now and it keeps giving me the same answer.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: We've got another signal coming in.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::nods to her second in command and leaves for the TL::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: I concur

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::tries to get a location on the 2nd signal seeing if it is a threat::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::enters the TL:: Computer: Bridge and no stops along the way.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV/CTO: Source and nature of the second signal

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::feels the fire in her veins at the prospect of a battle becoming a reality and her blood is hot with anticipation of victory::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: nature is mechanical, source , I’m working on it

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CO: However, the animal life signs are registering as similar to the Terran deer.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
:: she steps off the TL onto the bridge:: CO: Q'apla sir.  ::does the cross chest salute and heads for her station::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: It's an energy signal don't know what or were, it could be a ship hard to tell

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
:: opening up her station she quickly ties in with engineering and the rest of the ships major systems::
 
ACTION: The Triton reaches the source of the signals, a small asteroid that looks like a small fertile planet

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::blinks at the sight of the small planet:: Out loud: How remarkable.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::scans the asteroid again at close range::
 
ACTION: Another hail comes into the operations console

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::scans the asteroid seeing it's defensive capabilities ::

Voice says:
@COM: Triton: Triton: Hello? I see you have arrived at last.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Sir, it's the voice again.  Want it on speakers?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Put it through

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
Out loud: That’s strange

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::opens up the channel and puts it on speakers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::concentrates on the voice for the moment::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Sir, there is no defensive measures on the asteroid

Voice says:
@COM: Triton: CO: Captain? I do hope you have your doctor standing by. I am need of her services.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CTO: If it is who the captain and I think it is there is no need for them to have any defensive systems.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: I don't know who it is, and I need to make sure

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
COM: Voice: We have a doctor standing by but I will need to know more before I am going to endanger any of my crew
 
Voice says:
@COM: Triton: CO: You and your ship are in no danger Captain.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: My gut says not to trust this person.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Sir.....I can go down and scout out the area for you if you wish.

Voice says:
 @COM: Triton: CO: Oh, and please send your engineer down as well. She could be most helpful.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CEO: I agree, there is still the matter of the unknown energy signal

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CIV: Be prepared for a trap commander, permission granted

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Sir do you want me to accompany the commander?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: I am sure that Kotar told Kahless that there was not danger as well, you should be careful where you place your trust commander

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CO: Captain, may I please go as well. If someone is hurt it's my duty to help.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
CO: Aye sir.  ::sends the coordinates to TR1 calls over the duty OPS and heads off the bridge::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: I don't trust this voice any more than I trust the Romulans sir.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::shoots the CEO a "look"::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::feels her own blood pounding in her ears as she said that::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CMO: No disrespect doctor to you.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CMO: Doctor stand ready along with Commander Mo'Bri, you will wait for Mrlr's report

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::stiffly:: CEO: None taken.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CMO: You I do trust.
 
ACTION: A chill fills the Triton's bridge making the crew shiver

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CO: Yes sir.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::shivers badly:: CO: Sir this is not right.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::shivers::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CMO: I would trust my life in your hands.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
::reaches the TR1:: TR_Chief:: Energize when ready, Chief.
 
ACTION: Mrlr is transported to the surface
 
CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CEO: I know you do, but careless words still sting.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: While you are waiting fix that climate problem

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::materializes on the planet and cautiously looks around::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::walks over to the doctor:: CMO: I am aware of your background as I am sure you are of mine.  Both of us have Romulan blood in our veins.  It was not a careless word it was a word of hate for I have sworn a blood oath to kill the entire house of Pardek on Romulus.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: I will attempt to sir but I don't think it is our systems.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::moves back to her console and does a quick level three diagnostic of the environmental systems::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::monitors CIV'S signal keeping a watch on her::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::shivers as she looks around the area and sees a lot of snow and ice.  A short distance away there is a large sleigh on it's side and a bunch of reindeer milling about.  Two of them appear to be lying down.  Carefully walks over to the sleigh ready for anything:: Out loud: Hello?
 
ACTION: The chill leaves the bridge as Mrlr materializes on the asteroid

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO: Then find out what is affecting our systems before it spreads to a critical system

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CEO: I do understand Commander ::checks through the emergency med kit she brought to the Bridge::
 
@ACTION: A voice calls to Mrlr.

Voice says:
 @CIV: Over here dear.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Sir nothing is wrong with our systems.  As I assumed from the start.  This does not feel right and I believe that the CIV is in danger even though she is a capable warrior.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::ears twitch towards where the voice is coming from as she heads over in that direction:: *CO*: Sir...I'm down here and about to make contact with the 'voice'.  There is a vehicle of some sort capsized with animals milling about.  they seem quite tame. ::moves closer to the sleigh::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Establish a transporter lock on Commander Mrlr and maintain it

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: all ready have it sir, been monitoring her since she transported down

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Well done
 
@ACTION: A small, rather pleasant looking man appears before Mrlr, his cheeks as rosy as an apple. He's wearing a red suit with fur trim, slightly grimy. He smiles broadly and gives out a hearty laugh which makes his belly shake.
 
CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CIV*: Leave you comm. open Mrlr.  And no hunting the animals :: laughs ::

Santa says:
@CIV: Where is the doctor and the engineer? Oh my dear please fetch them.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::stops and looks over the man and can't help but grin at his jolliness:: Santa: Hey....are you all right?  I'm Commander Mrlr of the Triton.
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@*CO*: Sir...everything appears as it is.  Go ahead and send down the CMO and CEO.

Santa says:
@CIV: I know who you are of course my dear Mrlr. I'm afraid Dasher and Prancer are in need of medical assistance though and you can see the condition of my sleigh. :: points ::
 
CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CIV*: Understood they will be beaming to your location shortly

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::grabs her med kit and stands::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CEO/CMO: Beam down and rendezvous with Commander Mrlr
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::looks over at the sleigh and the reindeer:: Santa: What happened?  And the doc and engineer are on their way.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::goes to the TL and waits for the CEO::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CO: Understood sir. ::cross chest salutes the captain and heads for the turbolift::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
TL: Transporter Room 1

Santa says:
CIV: Meteor shower, caught me off guard. Debris hit the sleigh and my pets.
 
CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CMO: I wonder what this is all about?

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: listens over the comm. but is suspicious why this person would be out here by himself ::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::bends over to check the downed reindeer:: Santa: You seem to know a lot about me and the crew of the Triton.  But I've never seen this sort of vehicle before.  ::looks him over:: And I bet it's safe to say that you are not Starfleet.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
CMO: I have no idea. Here we are ::exits the TL and enters the Transporter Room::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::gets on the pad::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
::steps on pad checking her tool kit and gear::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CMO: Any time you are ready
 
ACTION: The CMO and CEO are beamed to the asteroid
 
CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::walks toward the  sleigh, the CIV, and the unknown man::

 Santa says:
@:: grins :: CIV: I know about all of you my dear, after all I am Santa.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::looks up and sees the CMO:: CMO: Doc...over here

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@::walks to the sleigh and the jolly man::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: hears over the comm. :: Out loud: Santa...again??

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: Sir , who is Santa?

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
@::joins the CIV:: CIV/Santa: What is the problem?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::turns to the old man:: Santa: Santa? Where have I heard that before?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@CMO: Doc...these animals were hit by asteroids.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@*CO*: Sir it seems that we have a downed sleigh and some hurt reindeer and our little fat jolly man is here as well.

 Santa says:
@CMO: Dasher seems to have cracked a hoof and Prancer's got a nasty burn.
 
 Santa says:
@ :: grabs the CEO's arm :: CEO: Can you get this righted? I have a schedule to keep you know.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: Until last year this time I thought he was a myth that terrans tell their children about to force them to behave, but I encountered this being personally while I was XO of this vessel.  His powers are not exaggerated as they seem

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
@::bends down next to Dasher first, speaking soothingly:: Dasher: Easy fella..easy ::begins to run an osteo-regenerator over the hoof, healing it quickly::

Dasher says:
@:: whinnies a bit then settles down ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@Santa: Easy please I will get it righted for you.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::steps over all the tumbled presents in the snow and moves over to the sleigh:: CEO: I think if we both give this a good solid push, we should be able to get it upright again

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: How can something like that force children to behave he's not even scary looking

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: You had better be respectful to that fat man commander or he will not bring you that shiny new bat’leth you have been wanting :: laughs a belly laugh ::

 Santa says:
@ :: slaps the CEO's shoulder :: CEO: An extra gift for you my dear.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@CIV: I agree with you. Lets give it a shove on three.   One.....two.....three:

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
CTO: The promise of receiving a gift they truly desire but only if their behavior over the year has been acceptable

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::shoves the sleigh with the CEO to upright it::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@*CO*: I wouldn't disrespect him at all sir.
 
@ACTION: The sleight moves slightly but is still downed

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@Santa: Thank you  sir.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
CO: BAH, such a silly notion
 
CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@CIV: Wait it is being held fast here.  Let me look closer.
 
@ACTION: Suddenly the CTO finds himself beside Mrlr

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
@::after she finishes with Dasher she bends down next to Prancer::  Prancer: Good boy...I'll get this fixed quick and then you'll be all better. ::begins using a dermal regenerator to knit the burned tissue and heal it painlessly::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@Toir: I bet you said the wrong thing.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::backs off and looks at the sleigh:: CEO: Go ahead....::sees the CTO materialize next to her an d blinks::
 
CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::looks around :: Out loud: How did I get here, what’s going on
 
Prancer says:
@ :: turns and licks the CMO's face ::

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CIV*: Tell the CTO that I warned him

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
@::smiles:: Self: Rico is never going to believe this. ::finishes with Prancer and stands::
 
 Santa says:
@:: looks with a scowl at the CTO :: CTO: Care to lend a hand son?

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::suddenly it clicks...the presents...the red suit... the sleigh:: Santa: You're Santa Claus!  The twins told me about you

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::sees the man in red:: Santa: How did you do that :: pointing a finger at him::

 Santa says:
@ :: winks at Mrlr :: CIV: Of course I am.

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
::smirks at the CTO and turns to Santa:: Santa: They are healthy as reindeer can be now, sir.

 Santa says:
@CTO: Magic son, magic.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::chuckles:: Santa: there are going to be a set of kids who are going to be mad they aren't down here.  You're all they've talked about.  But I thought that according to Terran folklore...you're just a legend.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
:: stands on the bridge alone except for the Duty officers
 
@ACTION: Both Dasher and Prancer begin to lick the doctor mercilessly

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@Santa: never heard of it, :: looks at the creatures:: and what are those, looks like something I might have hunted in my youth

 Santa says:
@CIV: But the best kind of legend, no? :: smiles ::

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@::looks under the sleigh:: Self: What in the name of Kah.... wait a sec what is this?

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
@::giggles and holds her hands up to playfully warding off the deer::

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@:chuckles and starts to pick up the presents out of the snow before they get wet and soggy::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
@::pats the deer::
 
@ACTION: All of the other reindeer begin to get restless and whinny at Santa

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@Santa: Looks like you got stuck in ice.  Gonna have to use the plasma torch to loosen the sleigh from the ice.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks around at everyone:: CEO: why is everyone seem so cheery

 Santa says:
@CEO: Get him to help. :: points at the CTO :: He has the touch, trust me.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::scoffs:: CEO: How can I help

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::throws the presents into the large red sack:: Santa: Looks like you have a full load here

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
CTO: Come here and help me loosen the sleigh.  It is stuck in the ice and I need to burn the ice to get the sleigh loose.

 Santa says:
@CIV: Was just getting started when the shower hit. No worries my dear. Your kiddies will get theirs. :: winks ::

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
::looks at the sleigh binds down and gets a firm grip on it and tries to lift it up::
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::grins:: Santa: I think you got your lists mixed up.  I thought you brought presents to good kiddies.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@::continues to heat the ice as it begins to melt around the sleigh that is stuck in the ice::
 
@ACTION: The sleigh suddenly moves....up, up...up

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::feels the sleigh starting to give::  CEO: it's coming, it's pulling free
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::watches the sleigh rise:: Santa: Um...aren't you supposed to be on that?

 Santa says:
@CIV: All children are good my dear, but I do worry about their parents.
 
CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@All: Yahoo it is free.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*Away Team*: Status report

 Santa says:
@CIV: Oh right. :: hops onto the sleigh ::

CMO_Ltjg_Latta says:
@::pats the deer one last time:: Santa: They are very sweet. Have a good trip.

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@Out loud: now who is going to explain what this is about
 
CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::laughs:: Santa: For me...being good is not in my job description.  No offense...but I doubt you'll ever have something in that sleigh for me.

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@*CO*: Sir the sleigh is free and the reindeer are healed and Santa is finally on his way.
 
@ACTION: The sleigh is freed and the reindeer take their places, Rudolph in the lead, his nose charging

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@Santa: You are ready to do your mission.

 Santa says:
@ :: nods to the CMO :: CMO: As are you doctor, and thank you.

CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CEO*: Tell him safe journey and return to the Triton

CTO_LtCmdr_Naug says:
@::sees the red coming from the nose of the little one:: Self: what strange creatures

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@*CO*: Understood sir.
 
CO_Captain_K`Vas says:
*CIV*: Commander when you are done return with your team

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@Santa: The captain says safe journey.
 
@ACTION: Santa cracks his whip and deer take off, the sleigh rising into space

CEO_LtCmdr_Mo`Bri says:
@CTO: I will explain it to you when we get back to the ship.

CIV_Cmdr_Mrlr says:
@::watches the sleigh disappear:: All: You heard the Captain...time to go back to the real world now.

 Santa says:
@ waves as he leaves :: All: Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. Thank you Triton. You will not be forgotten.
 
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