USS Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10310.28
Episode 3

Where is everyone…?

The Vesuvius began her patrol of an area where several ships were reported missing. These ships returned, full and intact, sometime later only to learn all memory was erased from the crews.

Shields suddenly came online as an energy field was detected approaching the Vesuvius.  It eventually overtook and surrounded the Vesuvius.  No stars or any other light is currently being detected by the Vesuvius' sensors.  It is as if the Vesuvius is in a void of some kind.

The Captain was taken and has met the lord of the land, a Baron Dracquel, and a beautiful woman named Katrina.  The FCO appeared in a dungeon, fighting and winning a battle against a giant.  They have yet to find each other.

The remaining crew try desperately to account for crew disappearances as well as to discover their whereabouts…to no avail, while a newcomer to the crew is enroute the Vesuvius' last known location….

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Host CO Kelson says:
@ :: Listening to Katrina's music ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Sits in Sam's chair wishing that he was there instead and worried what is happening with the crew::

Host Katrina says:
:: Continues to sing for the handsome Captain ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#:: Flying a runabout towards the last known position of the USS Vesuvius ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Head clouded with tones and fleeting pictures ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#:: Enters the sector and begins to scan for the vessel ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Stands and goes over to science one and checks to see if anything is on the sensors yet ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@Katrina: What is the name of this beautiful song...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: As Katrina sings, she moves around the room, slowly.  The sun streams through the windows and shines brightly on her red hair...

Host Katrina says:
@CO: It's an old country song...a lullaby sung from the time we are young

Host XO Stricker says:
#:: Keeps beginning to scan the area an doesn't find anything. Turns to his OPS ::   OPS: I'm going to call Starfleet command. I can't find the Vesuvius.

Host CO Kelson says:
@Katrina: It is so soothing...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The runabout's sensor suddenly come online as an energy field is detected coming towards him...

Host Katrina says:
@:: Smiles and continues to sing ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#COMM: Starfleet Command: Runabout Ontario to Starfleet Command, do you read me? Over!

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves from one console to another trying to cover the stations as more and more crew disappear ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Tries to sit up and clear his head ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Stands in the middle of the bridge and yells ::   All: Someone tell me what is going on please?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The CSO disappears and finds herself suddenly in a kitchen area.  A large burly woman is yelling at her to take the tray to the banquet hall for the Baron... ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#:: Suddenly detects the energy field and starts to scan it ::   <Starfleet Command>Runabout: We read you Runabout Ontario. Over.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The energy field engulfs the runabout...

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Laughs::   Katrina: Funny, I can't seem to think straight.  You have some power with your music, Ma'am.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Blinks ::   All: Huh?

Host Katrina says:
@:: Smiles and sits demurely next to the CO still singing ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Is given a large tray and is pointed to the door ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Tries to focus his eyes on Katrina's face ::

Host Gertrude says:
@CSO:  Go lass!

CSO Lane says:
@Gertrude: Um, excuse me, but there must be some mistake.

Host Gertrude says:
@:: Places her hands on her hips ::   CSO: Go girl, before the Baron gets mad and puts you out in the streets!  That he will!

Host XO Stricker says:
#:: Gets engulfed by the energy field ::

CSO Lane says:
@Gertrude: The Baron?   :: Looks confused ::

Host Gertrude says:
@CSO:  Go now...shoo!   :: Gently pushes the CSO out the door with the tray of food ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Stumbles through the door into a large room ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#Self: What the heck is going on?   :: Begins to scan the energy field ::

Host Baron says:
@:: Enters the chamber where Katrina and the CO are and just watches from the back of the room ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Walks slowly across the room to a long table, looking around ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@Katrina: What is happening to me?  I can't shake the cobwebs out of my head.  :: Shakes head again ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Places the tray down and then walks to another door and pushes it open ::   Self: Maybe there's someone in here that can explain what's happening?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The Baron sees the CSO

Host XO Stricker says:
#:: Takes the runabout around the energy field cautiously ::   Self: How am I going to get out of this?

Host Baron says:
@CSO: Where's the tray, girl!

CSO Lane says:
@:: Turns and points to the other room ::   Baron: Out there on the table.

Host Katrina says:
CO:  Just relax and let the music take you away, Captain   :: Strokes his forehead ::

Host Katrina says:
@CSO: Bring it in here and set it down there...   :: Points to the table next to the door ::   ...and quickly!

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Falls back and sighs ::

Host Katrina says:
:: Continues to sing quietly  to the CO ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#<OPS>XO: Commander we lost communication

CSO Lane says:
@:: Walks back into the other room and retrieves the tray and brings it back to the Baron and puts it down in front of him ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#OPS: Damn it. Lieutenant, can we re-establish it?

Host Baron says:
@:: Nods at the CSO ::   CSO: Dismissed, girl!

Host CO Kelson says:
@Katrina: But...why am I...here?  This...shouldn't be happening...

CSO Lane says:
@:: Raises a finger ::   Baron: Excuse me, but can you tell me what is happening here?

Host Katrina says:
@CO: All will be revealed...just relax now...

Host XO Stricker says:
#<OPS>XO:  No Commander. In this void sir, there is no Communication. I wonder how we will find the Vesuvius sir?

Host XO Stricker says:
#OPS: I'm going to have to fly in here and use the navigation sensors manually Lieutenant.

Host Baron says:
@CSO:  I said you are DISMISSED!  Leave us!  Leave us, now!
:: Pushes the CSO out the door and closes it behind her ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Cannot find a reason not to relax ::   Katrina: But my...crew...

Host XO Stricker says:
#<OPS>XO:  Do you know what you are doing sir?

CSO Lane says:
@:: Falls forward at the Baron's push ::   Self: What a grouch!

Host Katrina says:
@CO: All is right with the world, Captain...relax...    :: Continues to hum quietly ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#:: Chuckes ::   OPS: Yes I am an experiences pilot and have been a flight control officer on most of my posts.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Wonders who "us" are ::

Host Gretchen says:
@CSO: We are told to clean the Baron's chambers, miss...    :: Takes the CSO's hand and leads her away ::

Host XO Stricker says:
#::Gulps:: <OPS:> XO: I'm turning forward and navigational sensor to manual sir. As you commanded.

CSO Lane says:
@:: Gets pulled along ::   Gretchen: Wait a minute here. Please tell me what is going on here. This is not the Vesuvius.

Host XO Stricker says:
#OPS: Thank you Lieutenant.   :: Begins to manually pilot the ship ::

Host Gretchen says:
@:: Pauses a moment... ::   CSO: The what miss?  We must hurry or we'll be in big trouble!   :: Starts off again ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Begins to smell the food ::   Katrina: What is that wonderful smell?

Host Baron says:
@:: Picks up the tray of food and takes it to the CO and Katrina ::

CSO Lane says:
@:: Follows Gretchen ::   Gretchen: Ok then, tell me who this Baron is.

Host Baron says:
@CO: I thought you might be hungry

Host XO Stricker says:
#:: Begins to pilot the Runabout closer into the energy field ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Sits up at the sound of the Baron's voice ::

Host Gretchen says:
@CSO: He is the master, miss!  Tell me you know the master!  The last one didn't know the master and she was put out into the streets!
:: Terror is heard in her voice ::

Host CO Kelson says:
@Baron: Of course, your lordship.  I...uh...was just relaxing a bit...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Sensors are not operational in the runabout...

Host CO Kelson says:
@:: Moves slightly away from Katrina ::

Host Baron says:
@CO: I've taken the liberty to have a selection of fruits and hot breads and cheeses brought in.  There are also an assortment of meats here

CSO Lane says:
@:: Grabs Gretchen by the shoulders ::   Gretchen:: The last one?   :: Sighs :: Listen, I'm Lt. Cmdr Hope Lane from the Federation starship Vesuvius and I don't belong here.

Host XO Stricker says:
#<OPS:> XO: Sir, sensor don't work in the void.  What are we going to do?

Host XO Stricker says:
#OPS: Calm down Lieutenant and let me handle the situation.   :: Begins to fly towards something he thinks might be a ship ::

Host Gretchen says:
@:: Frightened ::  CSO: Yes, miss...she was sent to the streets!  Please, miss...let's hurry!

CSO Lane says:
@:: Stares at Gretchen intently trying to read her emotions ::   Gretchen, please tell me if there are others...strangers here.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The XO disappears and finds himself in the midst of a group of soldiers

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Looks around as suddenly he is not on the Runabout ::
Self: Oy....what now?

Host Gretchen says:
 CSO: There are always strangers here. They come and go so very quickly...especially if they anger the Baron!

CSO Lane says:
Gretchen: What about a man, a tall good looking man in a red uniform? Is Captain Kelson here?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION : Gretchen and the CSO enter a large chamber consisting of several rooms, lavishly decorated and very masculine in decor...

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Looks down at the food ::   Baron: Since I am not from these parts, what do you suggest?

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Does not want to walk around so he takes out a tricorder and sees if it will work ::

Host Baron says:
CO: Everything is wonderful here, Captain.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks around the room in awe ::   Gretchen: Boy this Baron sure lives well but has a very poor decorator.

Host CO Kelson says:
Baron: Of course.  Are you and Katrina going to join me?

Host Katrina says:
CSO: I'm not sure, miss...I can't say I've seen a good looking man, other than the Baron

Host Katrina says:
CO: Of course Captain.   :: Stands and moves to pour some drink for
them ::

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Begins to scan with his tricorder ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The XO's tricorder is not working...

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Head is starting to clear now that the music has stopped ::

Host Justin says:
XO: Sir, what are your orders?  The men await.  Do you wish to inspect them?

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves around the room examining objects ::   Gretchen: You would know the Captain.   :: Thinks ::   Are there any other women here?

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Sees his tricorder is not working so he puts it back in his pocket and begins to walk around ::

Host Katrina says:
:: Brings over a couple of goblets filled with a fine wine. Gives one to the CO and the other to the Baron ::

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: Do I wish to what? Inspect?

Host Justin says:
XO: Yes, sir.  The men are assembled and await your orders.  Do you wish to inspect them first?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Raises goblet ::   Baron/Katrina: To the fine hospitality you have shown...

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: I don't know of what men you speak of....My name is Commander Timothy Stricker, serial number 990810-003. Are you Starfleet?

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Waiting to see if they drink first ::

Host Justin says:
XO: Sir, if you don't inspect the men, the Baron will discover this and will suspect you a spy!

CSO Lane says:
:: Waits for Gretchen to answer ::

Host Katrina says:
:: Takes a drink of her goblet and smiles ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Drinks from goblet ::

Host Baron says:
:: Sees the CO's hesitation ::   CO: I assure you, Captain, the wine is perfectly harmless

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: I am not a spy. I am here by mistake but if my life is in jeopardy and the lives of other, then take me to these men

CSO Lane says:
:: Continues to walk around the room as Gretchen works ::

Host Gretchen says:
:: Busily cleaning ::   CSO: There are many people here who serve the Baron, miss

Host CO Kelson says:
Baron: This is a fine bit of grape.  Do you grow your own or import?

Host Baron says:
CO: They are grown here, Captain

Host Justin says:
XO: Come with me, sir...

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: As you wish...   :: Follows Justin ::

Host CO Kelson says:
Baron: Fabulous...   :: Takes a bite of cheese ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Justin leads the XO to a courtyard filled with men in armor

Host Baron says:
:: Smiles and eats heartily ::

Host CO Kelson says:
Baron: I heard some commotion outsider earlier.  Anything to worry about?

CSO Lane says:
Gretchen: Gretchen, but don't you think it's funny that there are so many new people here now?

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Looks around the large courtroom filled with soldiers ::

Host Katrina says:
CO: Nothing to worry about, Captain.  There was a match held against a giant.  The newcomer won.  It was stimulating

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: Newcomer?  Like myself?

Host Justin says:
:: Steps along side the XO ::   XO: They have worked hard polishing their armor and their swords and spears, sir.

Host Katrina says:
CO: I assume so, Captain.  I wouldn't know.

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Whispers to Justin ::   Justin: I can see this sir, but they are not my men. I will however inspect them as you wish. ::Begins to walk up and down inspecting the men in the courtyard::

Host Katrina says:
<Justin>:: Looks strangely at the XO and wonders about him... ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Turns to Baron ::   Baron: May I see this newcomer, Sir?

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Finished inspecting these unknown men and walks back to Justin ::   Justin: They are a fine unit...I am assuming of course.

Host Baron says:
CO: She is currently sleeping, good Captain.  She is an unusual creature...all blue, with some kind of antenna sticking out of her head.  Hellava fighter!

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves to the door ::   Gretchen, I have to find out if my crew are here.
:: Smiles and pulls the door open ::

Host Gretchen says:
CSO: Miss!  You'll be kicked to the streets if you leave!  The Baron may beat you himself!

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: You don't say...   :: Tries to hide his surprise ::

Host Justin says:
XO: That they are sir.  Will you order the hunt?

CSO Lane says:
Gretchen: I'll take my chances.   :: Smiles again and exits the room heading back in the direction she came ::

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: Have you had any other newcomers recently?  You've accepted me well enough so you must be used to strangers.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The CSO leaves an astonished Gretchen to finish cleaning the room and slowly makes her way down the hallways...

Host Katrina says:
CO: Yes, we have many people who come through here

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: The hunt? What is the hunt?

Host Justin says:
XO: We hunt the enemy that we've captured.  The Baron says it keeps our senses sharp

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: You mean you hunt for other people?

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: And that is not unusual?  What about their dress?  Is it like mine?

Host Justin says:
XO: Yes, sir.  The captured enemy!   :: Astonishment is heard in his
voice ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Steps into the first room she carried the food through and looks around for anyone ::

Host Katrina says:
:: Thinks ::   CO: Some, not all that I have seen

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: First of all I cannot let you go around killing people, that is unethical and second of all I am not on officer if your military. I have no jurisdiction here.

Host Baron says:
CO/Katrina: If you will excuse me...I have a matter to attend to.  Katrina will entertain you further, Captain.

Host Justin says:
XO: As you order, sir.  Do you wish the men to return to barracks?

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: If I may impose...I would like to meet anyone who has the same uniform as myself.

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Nods to Baron ::

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Stands as he leaves ::

Host Katrina says:
CO: They have long left the area, sir

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves to the door where she was pushed through earlier and listens at the keyhole for voices ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Baron leaves the chambers and spies the CSO in the next room...

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: Yes. Unless I know more about this hunt, I can not allow this to go on. I need to speak with your Baron at once.

Host Justin says:
:: Nods ::   XO: As you wish...    :: Motions for the sergeant to excuse the men ::

Host Justin says:
XO: This way, sir

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: Then I must insist you take me to see the combatant.

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: Thank you...   :: Follows Justin ::

Host Baron says:
CSO: What do you require?    :: Notices the natural beauty of the CSO... ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Jumps back as the Baron enters the room ::   Baron: Oh hiya Baron.

CSO Lane says:
:: Smiles ::   Baron: Well I was looking for a friend of mine...tall, good looking goes by the name of Captain?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  Justin leads the XO through the various hallways of the lower part of the castle, through the dungeons...

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: Might I ask, what is this place; your kingdom?

Host Baron says:
CSO: There is a Captain here, but he is currently engaged at the moment!   :: Smiles at the CSO ::   A beauty such as yours deserves to be dressed in gowns that accentuate your loveliness

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Looks around ::   Justin: I demand to know where you are taking me

CSO Lane says:
Baron: Gee thanks Baron, but I'd rather see that Captain fellow if you don't mind?

Host Justin says:
:: Steps aside as the XO enters a barred area and closes the door behind him, locking it tight ::

Host Baron says:
CSO: My orders are not to be disobeyed.    :: Takes her arm and leads her away ::

Host Justin says:
XO: I'm sorry, sir...I am very sorry...    :: Leaves the XO ::

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Runs up to the door and sees that it is locked ::   Justin: Let me out this instant!

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Walks toward the door ::   Katrina: Is it out this door?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Justin quickly moves away from the XO leaving him in the dark

CSO Lane says:
:: Pulls away ::   Baron: Please, I need to see Sam.   :: Yells ::   *CO*: Sam! Sam, it's Hope...Sam are you here?

Host XO Stricker says:
Justin: You don't have the right to hold me here. What have I done?

Host Katrina says:
ACTION: The Baron covers the CSO's mouth and quickly takes her away

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Tries to open the door ::

Host Katrina says:
CO: No...that will lead you to the banquet room

CSO Lane says:
:: Struggles with the Baron biting his hand ::

Host Katrina says:
:: Begins to sing again... ::

Host XO Stricker says:
Self: Of all the battles, combat situations, and my mission in Starfleet I have never been gullible enough to fall for something lie this...What's next?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The Baron slaps the CSO striking her so hard she looses consciousness

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: I would rather not wander the halls.  Please...   :: Feels clouds gathering in his mind ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Slumps against the Baron ::

Host Katrina says:
:: Starts to sing soothingly to the Captain ::

Host Baron says:
:: Picks up the CSO and takes her to his chambers, laying her on his
bed... ::

Host XO Stricker says:
:: Begins to yell, hoping someone will hear him ::   Anyone: I demand to see the Baron! Can anyone hear me?

Host Sheri says:
ACTION:  The echo's of the XO's calls reverberate back to him...

Host XO Stricker says:
Self: Darn it! Looks like I am all alone...I got to find a way out of here....

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: No...I need to see...the blue creature...

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Justin knocks on the Baron's chamber doors and he tells of the XO's behavior...

Host CO Kelson says:
:: Tries the door to move out of the room ::

Host Katrina says:
:: Takes his arm and gently leads him to the couch ::   CO: After our meal has settled...

CSO Lane says:
:: Lays there for all purposes dead to the world ::

Host CO Kelson says:
Katrina: But...I feel fine now...   :: Shakes head ::

Host Katrina says:
CO: That may be so, but the food needs to settle...   :: Starts to sing the lullaby again for the CO ::

Host Sheri says:
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