U.S.S. Vesuvius, NCC-71985
Stardate 10509.27
Sarona III, Planetary Investigation … An Unseen Threat
Episode 31, Transcript #255

Emergence….

The Vesuvius crew with Captain Savar witnessed two gems hone onto two others hidden deep in Mayan temples. Now, they find themselves atop a high mountain in the Andes in what is known as South America, the country of Peru. The city is Manchu Picchu.

The gems appeared and one by one descended into a tablet which held four depressions. The last gem to descend was the crystal. Now the crew and Captain Savar have been surrounded by a soft blue light.

Suddenly a burst of energy extends from the gems. The resulting energy wave is strong and threatens to fell the standing crew. The light is brilliant and blinding….

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CSO Lane says:
:: Keeps her eyes covered from the light. ::   All: Can anyone see anything?

CEO Quchant says:
:: Looks out from the bubble. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Holding onto a ruined wall for leverage against the growing force. ::   CSO: Not a thing!

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: His second eyelids protecting his eyes, his strength holding him against the power. ::   All: The light is ... very bright.

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks down to be sure she's recording all this. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Squints. ::

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Looks for Axion. ::   Axion: What transformation is occurring?

CO McGrady says:
:: Sees the XO's silhouette through the dust. ::   XO: Are you alright, Commander?!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The light becomes blinding and the expulsion wave has died down

CEO Quchant says:
:: Wonders about the possible radiation effects from this light source ... and whether or not the bubble with protect him and Lorehani. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Looking down. ::   CO: yes, sir.

Host Axion says:
Luna Capt. Savar: The emergence to solidarity of my people

CO McGrady says:
:: Shields his eyes from the brilliance. ::

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Remains with his hands behind his back, waiting for this. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Almost wishes she had a second set of eyelids like the Vulcan captain. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The light turns into a blinding white light....

XO Darvo says:
:: Turns away, not able to stand the brightness. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Turns her back to protect her eyes. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Eyes watering, she closes them as tight as they go. ::

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Thinks this is a lot of light ... light is often a product or bi-product of large absorptions of energy. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Keeps her head down, using the tricorder to shield her. ::

XO Darvo says:
CO: Just grand, we're to witness something and we can't even see it for the brilliance

CO McGrady says:
:: Squints, then his head pounds as the light pierces through. ::
XO:  Indeed!

Luna Capt. Savar says:
CO/XO: There is ... not much to see right now.  The light is everywhere; even Axion is swallowed by it.

CSO Lane says:
:: Finally falls to her knees but keeps recording. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Hugs Lorehani close as they float in the bubble.... ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods but knows Captain Savar probably can't see her do it.  Ayla brings both hands up to shield her eyes further from the light. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Gripping his eyes tightly. ::   Savar:  Anything happening out there, Captain?

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: His tricorder beeps that the lights are overloading the sensors.  He turns it off for the moment. ::   Axion: Axion, how much longer?

XO Darvo says:
:: Finds the light coming through her fists, she brings up her arms to shield her face. ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: Commander, are you there?

Luna Capt. Savar says:
CO: The light has grown in brilliance.  I am forced to close my eyes now....

Host Axion says:
Luna Capt. Savar: As long as it takes, Captain!

CSO Lane says:
:: Feels around to see if she can locate anyone. ::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Aye, I think I'm right besides you.   :: Puts out other arm and moves it in a back and forth motion trying to touch her. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Moves her hand and hits another hand. ::   XO: Is that you?

XO Darvo says:
CSO: If that is you, then yes

CSO Lane says:
:: Grabs on. ::   XO: I'm still recording all this, but I'm not sure how much more the tricorder can take.

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Doesn't matter Hope, we should be able to recover some of it, if not all.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Feels helpless in the bubble and is only able to provide support to the FCO. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The intensity of the light begins to slowly fade and it takes the crew time for their eyes to adjust ... all but Capt Savar's....

XO Darvo says:
:: Notices a lessening of the intensity of the light behind her hands. ::

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: His outer eyelids open, his second still down for protection.  He looks around slowly, accounting for each of the Vesuvius' crew, then searching out Axion. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Slowly lets his eyes adjust to the environment. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Rubs her eyes, they feel like someone threw some sand in them, they're itchy and dry. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Blinks back the light. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Blinks. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: As the light decreases, the outline of hundreds, possibly thousands of life forms are seen standing around and among the crew...

XO Darvo says:
:: Does a 360. ::

CO McGrady says:
XO: Amazing...   :: Looking around in awe. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Rubs her eyes and slowly opens them. ::

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Is your tricorder functional?

XO Darvo says:
CO: Sir, indeed.

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Turns his tricorder back on, and wonders if he should call the Luna right
now.... ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Checks the tricorder. ::   CO: Yes sir, it's still working.

CEO Quchant says:
:: Feels a little self conscious in the bubble. ::

CO McGrady says:
CSO: Do these life forms match the Nezi?

CSO Lane says:
:: Checks for matching life readings. ::   CO: I can't identify any sir. It's all garbled.

CO McGrady says:
Axion: Axion!  Are you here?

Host Axion says:
:: Smiling at those around him.  He is in telepathic communication with all. ::   CO: Yes, yes ... I am here

CO McGrady says:
Axion: What is all of this?

XO Darvo says:
:: Glares at Axion. ::

Host Axion says:
All: Emergence of my species to corporeal form...

CSO Lane says:
:: Shakes her head. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Thinks to herself. ::   Self: "yeah, now can we go home"

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Tilts his head, and listens.  For those who cannot hear. ::   All: These are the Nezi's corporeal form.   :: Points at Axion and listens more. ::

Host Axion says:
CO: Because of you and your crew, Captain, we are solid now and can move from dimension to dimension without being in several at once....

Host Axion says:
All: My species are all grateful to you ... to you all!

CEO Quchant says:
All: That's all we need ... one more life form that thinks they can move about and interfere with the lives of others without fear of recrimination

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: All the life forms standing around begin to bow their heads many times over....

XO Darvo says:
Axion: Yes, but what if you're the bad guys in this story and we've made it possible for you to conquer all?

Host Axion says:
CEO: That is not our intent!  We MUST fight the Knosis!

Host Axion says:
XO: If we were the bad guys, we would have already destroyed you and your race....

CO McGrady says:
Axion:  Alright ... alright.  Enough of this!

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Several saucers appear and head straight towards the masses....

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: So take it to your own plane of existence ... don't involve other life forms like they are just pieces in one big game

XO Darvo says:
:: Bites her tongue, and thinks they have made a deal with the devil himself and Earth will pay a dear price for their interference. ::

Host Axion says:
CEO: You have not understood.  We couldn't until we became solid!

Host Axion says:
:: Sees the saucers and raises his hands. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: All of Axion's species raise their hands....

CO McGrady says:
:: Looks above as the saucers descend. ::

CSO Lane says:
CO: Captain, incoming....   :: Points to the saucers. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Crosses arms over chest. ::

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: Leave us alone ... we are more than capable of being....

Host Axion says:
All: These saucers do not belong to us...

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Communicates with the Luna quietly. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The saucers fire upon the gathered masses.....

XO Darvo says:
:: Swears under her breath. ::   Axion: Who do they belong to then??

XO Darvo says:
ALL: Scatter!

Host Axion says:
All: We are safe!  Do not fear!

XO Darvo says:
:: Stops in her tracks. ::

Host Axion says:
XO: They are Knosis!

CO McGrady says:
:: Assumes a defensive position. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Draws her phaser and sets it to kill. ::

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Not certain who to trust at the moment ... they are the enemy, but they post no threat? ::

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: Get us out of this damn bubble

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: As the group is attacked, the shots hit an invisible shield and only light blue lights indicating hits reflect over the heads of the Vesuvius crew....

CSO Lane says:
:: Instinctively ducks. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Crouches. ::

CO McGrady says:
Away Team: Everyone find cover!

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Help us

CEO Quchant says:
:: Tries to struggle in the bubble to get himself and the FCO out. ::

CO McGrady says:
:: Charges to the bubble, and shoves it towards a nearby ruin. ::

CEO Quchant says:
:: Nods to the CO. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Dives behind a large boulder. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: Other saucers appearing as fighters of some sort enter the air space and begin to attack the saucers....

CO McGrady says:
:: Ducks down and looks above as the blasts hit the shield above. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Flinches at the impact just above her head. ::

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Gives the Luna a status update as he watches the fireworks. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks for a rock to hide behind. ::   Self: Figures they got the best ones.

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Same damn story again ... higher power beings using us as bait or pawns

XO Darvo says:
:: Couldn't agree more with the CEO. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Dives behind one finally. ::

Host Sheri says:
<L-OPS Sanchez> COM: Captain Savar!  We are receiving information in your area of attacking saucers!

CO McGrady says:
:: Nods at the CEO's comment. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Phaser in hand, watching the battle above. ::

CO McGrady says:
CEO: It would seem all we can do is watch it play out.

CEO Quchant says:
Self: Dammit ... this is too important now to sit by

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: Hey you, Come 'ere

XO Darvo says:
:: Raises an eyebrow. ::

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Continues to speak with Harmony. ::

Host Axion says:
:: Looks over but remains where he stands with his arms held high. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks over at the bubble and Thomas. ::

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: Don't you dare ignore me you trumped up little megalomaniac

XO Darvo says:
:: Shouts. ::   CSO: Do you figure Axion, with his hand raised so high is projecting the force field protecting us?

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: Why don't you and your stupid Nezi bully friends get the heck out of our galaxy...

Host Axion says:
CO: Captain, do you believe me now?  We are your allies....

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: We're tired of being the pawns in your stupid little games of life and death ... humankind is grown up ... get the hell out of our yard

Luna Capt. Savar says:
Axion: Even if we believe you or not ... do you have a way to repel these saucers?

CSO Lane says:
XO: It could be Commander. See how Axion and the others have their arms raised?

Host Axion says:
Luna Capt. Savar: That is what our fighters are doing right now.  They are ordered to defend our position

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods and looks over at the CEO. ::   CEO: Stow it, if you don't have anything to contribute then keep it to yourself.

CO McGrady says:
Axion: Alliances are built on trust, Axion.

CO McGrady says:
Axion:  We have fulfilled our end of the bargain...

XO Darvo says:
Axion: Not by kidnapping crews to witness your emergence.

Host Axion says:
CO: Then trust that my species are currently protecting you and yours at this time

Host Axion says:
XO: You all needed a leap in faith ... and here it is ... this moment AFTER emergence

XO Darvo says:
Axion: I have faith in my phaser and my crewmembers, you have not earned that faith.

CEO Quchant says:
XO: We need to stand up to these beings ... show them that we are not a child race anymore ...that we are capable of dealing with the good and bad ourselves ... without interference from others

CO McGrady says:
Axion: It is true ... you are protecting us.  But what of the future ... will you cease your interference on this planet?

CSO Lane says:
:: Wonders why Axion is determined to make them all believe in what he says. ::

Host Axion says:
XO: Than my people and I can leave you right now to defend for yourselves as well as the rest of your planet....

XO Darvo says:
Axion: I don't have to have faith to believe that you are protecting us at this moment ... faith is another matter entirely.

Host Axion says:
CO: Now that we have attained corporeal form, we no longer need your species

CO McGrady says:
Axion: Axion, why do the Knosis attack?  Are you there target, or is Earth?

CEO Quchant says:
:: Mutters something about being dumped and used again. :

XO Darvo says:
:: Thinks, good question, captain! ::

Host Axion says:
CO: They want total domination.  They are evil, Captain.  They destroy without regret

XO Darvo says:
:: Not quiet the answer the CO is expecting she bets. ::

Host Axion says:
CO: Right now, we are their target.  Having achieved corporeal form, we are more a threat to them

CO McGrady says:
Axion: Can we divert this attack on Earth by entering space?

CEO Quchant says:
CO: Sounds like the Borg

Host Axion says:
CO: Give my species time to clear this area of the threat before we return to your ship ... and before the other good Captain returns to his....

CSO Lane says:
:: Hopes her tricorder can keep this up. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Thinks, more delays, she wants back on the Vesuvius in the worst
way. ::

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The battle rages on overhead and the fighters are getting the upper hand...

CEO Quchant says:
:: Closes his eyes and leans against the FCO with nothing else to do. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Stands up from behind the boulder that was shielding her. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks overhead not sure who to cheer for. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Stands next to the CSO, also watching the battle above. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Leans over to Ayla. ::   XO: Who's winning?

Host Axion says:
:: Begins to chant. ::    Out loud: Ah he a oui, ah he a oui....

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The rest of the aliens begin to chant as well....

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Can you determine anything from your tricorder on that point?

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks down at the chanting aliens. ::   Out Loud: Cute.

CSO Lane says:
XO: Afraid not Commander. My tricorder just died.   :: Shows it to her. ::   See?

XO Darvo says:
CSO: Unfortunate, this would be worth recording.

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Over hears the others speaking and checks his own tricorder. ::

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks up again. ::

CSO Lane says:
XO: I'm not sure what it recorded Commander, or even if it did.

Host Sheri says:
ACTION: The last of the saucers are destroyed and those with raised hands lower them.  Everyone cheers.

CO McGrady says:
XO: They have repelled the Knosis.

XO Darvo says:
CO: tTat is good news, sir.

CO McGrady says:
Axion: We have fulfilled our part of the bargain, with this new Emergence.  Can you take us back to our own time?

CEO Quchant says:
All: I have a question

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Tilts his head, and runs a diagnostic.  The tricorder hasn't picked up anything since the energy dispersed. ::

XO Darvo says:
CSO: If we ever return to our ship, see what you can get off that tricorder, Starfleet HQ isn't gonna believe this.

CEO Quchant says:
All: Can someone get Lorehani and I out of this darn bubble?

Host Axion says:
CO: Yes ... but your ship does not have the means.   :: Looks over to Captain Savar. ::

XO Darvo says:
Axion: Can you release our crew from the bubble?

CSO Lane says:
XO: I'll do my best Commander.

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods. ::   CSO: I know you will, Commander.

XO Darvo says:
:: Also looks at Captain Savar. ::

Host Axion says:
XO: If the blue lady behaves herself.  Hers is a violent species.  It was hoped her species tenacity and strong will would have been compatible with our own.  Sadly, it was not.

CEO Quchant says:
XO: I think I have things under control here

XO Darvo says:
Axion: She will behave, Axion. I guarantee it.

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods to the CEO. ::

Host Axion says:
:: Turns to the CEO. ::   CEO: And what of you?  You have taken on a combative stance

Luna Capt. Savar says:
Axion: My ship has the capabilities?

CSO Lane says:
:: Hopes Lore will be alright. ::

Host Axion says:
Luna Capt. Savar: Yes, Captain ... your ship has the capability.

XO Darvo says:
:: Looks questionable at Captain Savar then again at Axion. ::

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: You need to realize that "lesser species" like us should not be used and thrown away

CO McGrady says:
Axion/Savar: I cannot leave the Vesuvius behind!

Luna Capt. Savar says:
:: Raises an eyebrow and wonders what makes his vessel special. ::   Axion: If we return to our vessel, you can help us modify our engines?   CO: Captain, I believe if the Luna can open a rift, both ships could travel through ... correct, Axion?

Host Axion says:
CEO: I realize that.  But in the greater picture of the galaxy, we did what we thought was best.

CEO Quchant says:
Axion: The mantra of "well meaning" species the galaxy over.  This is why the federation's highest law forbids us to interfere in the evolution of others

XO Darvo says:
:: Nods. ::

CSO Lane says:
:: Looks at Savar and wonders what he has that Captain McGrady doesn't. ::

Host Axion says:
CEO: And your Federation will not exist if we don't fight this enemy....

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